Author: John M. Marzluff
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300135262
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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“Crows and people share similar traits and social strategies. To a surprising extent, to know the crow is to know ourselves.”—from the Preface From the cave walls at Lascaux to the last painting by Van Gogh, from the works of Shakespeare to those of Mark Twain, there is clear evidence that crows and ravens influence human culture. Yet this influence is not unidirectional, say the authors of this fascinating book: people profoundly influence crow culture, ecology, and evolution as well. John Marzluff and Tony Angell examine the often surprising ways that crows and humans interact. The authors contend that those interactions reflect a process of “cultural coevolution.” They offer a challenging new view of the human-crow dynamic—a view that may change our thinking not only about crows but also about ourselves. Featuring more than 100 original drawings, the book takes a close look at the influences people have had on the lives of crows throughout history and at the significant ways crows have altered human lives. In the Company of Crows and Ravens illuminates the entwined histories of crows and people and concludes with an intriguing discussion of the crow-human relationship and how our attitudes toward crows may affect our cultural trajectory.
Author: Edith Nesbit
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
ISBN: 1513274791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
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The Magic World (1909) is a collection of twelve children’s fantasy stories by English writer Edith Nesbit. Using elements of magic and mystery familiar to readers of her beloved Bastable and Psammead Trilogies, Nesbit crafts tales of wonder and adventure for children and adults alike. In “The Cat-hood of Maurice,” a young boy learns firsthand the consequences of mistreating the family cat. One day, Maurice attaches an empty sardine can to Lord Hugh’s tail, terrifying and traumatizing the poor cat. When his father gets home, Maurice is told that he will be spending the next week at Dr. Strongitharm’s school for wayward boys. At the last moment, Maurice discovers Lord Hugh in his room, who reveals to the boy a magic word that will turn him into a cat. In “Accidental Magic,” a boy named Quentin is sent to school in Salisbury. Immensely interested in archaeology and history, Quentin is excited to learn that he will be able to visit Stonehenge while at school. After getting in a fight with a bully, Quentin runs away in fear of expulsion and escapes through the fields toward Stonehenge. There, he searches for the fabled altar stone, where, exhausted and scared, he falls asleep. When he wakes up, he finds he has been transported to the lost world of Atlantis, where the people call him the “Chosen of the Gods,” but fail to reveal what it is he is chosen for. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Edith Nesbit’s The Magic World is a classic of English children’s literature reimagined for modern readers.
Author: Mary Cowden Clarke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 880
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Author: Edith Nesbit
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8027221781
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3134
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Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "EDITH NESBIT: Children's Books Collection (Illustrated Edition)". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Bastable Trilogy The Story of the Treasure Seekers The Wouldbegoods The New Treasure Seekers The Psammead Trilogy Five Children and It The Phoenix and the Carpet The Story of the Amulet The Mouldiwarp Chronicles The House of Arden Harding's Luck Other Novels The Railway Children The Enchanted Castle The Magic City The Wonderful Garden Wet Magic Short Story Collections The Book of Dragons: The Book of Beasts Uncle James, or The Purple Stranger The Deliverers of Their Country The Ice Dragon, or Do as You Are Told The Island of the Nine Whirlpools The Dragon Tamers The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold Kind Little Edmund, or The Caves and the Cockatrice Royal Children of English History: Alfred the Great Prince Arthur Henry the Third The First Prince of Wales Edward the Black Prince Henry the Fifth and the Baby King Pussy and Doggy Tales: Too Clever by Half The White Persian A Powerful Friend A Silly Question The Selfish Pussy Meddlesome Pussy Nine Lives The Magic World The Cat-hood of Maurice The Mixed Mine Accidental Magic The Princess and the Hedge-pig Septimus Septimusson The White Cat Belinda and Bellamant Justnowland The Related Muff The Aunt and Amabel Kenneth and the Carp The Magician's Heart Nine Unlikely Tales The Cockatoucan Whereyouwanttogoto The Blue Mountain The Prince, Two, Mice, and some Kitchen Maids Melisande Fortunatus Rex and Co. The Sums That Came Right The Town in the Library, in the Town in the Library The Plush Usurpe Oswald Bastable and Others... Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was the author of world famous books for children.
Author: E. NESBIT
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Yet it is difficult for an outsider to see these things from the point of view of both the persons concerned. To Maurice, scissors in hand, alive and earnest to snip, it seemed the most natural thing in the world to shorten the stiff whiskers of Lord Hugh Cecil by a generous inch. He did not understand how useful those whiskers were to Lord Hugh, both in sport and in the more serious business of getting a living. Also it amused Maurice to throw Lord Hugh into ponds, though Lord Hugh only once permitted this liberty. To put walnuts on Lord Hugh’s feet and then to watch him walk on ice was, in Maurice’s opinion, as good as a play. Lord Hugh was a very favourite cat, but Maurice was discreet, and Lord Hugh, except under violent suffering, was at that time anyhow, dumb...FROM THE BOOK.
Author: Эдит Несбит
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040585829
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
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Author: Edith Nesbit
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8027221994
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1982
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This unique collection of "The Greatest Fantasy Tales of Edith Nesbit (Illustrated Edition)" has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was the author of world famous books for children - the tales of fantastical adventures, journeys back in time and travel to magical worlds. Nesbit also wrote for adults, including novels, short stories and four collections of horror stories. Content: The Psammead Trilogy: Five Children and It The Phoenix and the Carpet The Story of the Amulet The Mouldiwarp Chronicles: The House of Arden Harding's Luck The Enchanted Castle The Magic City The Wonderful Garden Wet Magic The Book of Dragons: The Book of Beasts Uncle James, or The Purple Stranger The Deliverers of Their Country The Ice Dragon, or Do as You Are Told The Island of the Nine Whirlpools The Dragon Tamers The Fiery Dragon, or The Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold Kind Little Edmund, or The Caves and the Cockatrice The Magic World: The Cat-hood of Maurice The Mixed Mine Accidental Magic The Princess and the Hedge-pig Septimus Septimusson The White Cat Belinda and Bellamant Justnowland The Related Muff The Aunt and Amabel Kenneth and the Carp The Magician's Heart Nine Unlikely Tales: The Cockatoucan Where you want to go to The Blue Mountain The Prince, Two, Mice, and some Kitchen Maids Melisande Fortunatus Rex and Co. The Sums That Came Right The Town in the Library, in the Town in the Library The Plush Usurpe Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was the author of world famous books for children - the tales of fantastical adventures, journeys back in time and travel to magical worlds. Nesbit also wrote for adults, including novels, short stories and four collections of horror stories.
Author: Edith Nesbit
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3144
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In 'The Greatest Children's Books - E. Nesbit Collection', readers are treated to a delightful assortment of fantastical adventures, tales of magical creatures, and journeys into enchanting worlds. Edith Nesbit's literary style is characterized by a combination of whimsical storytelling and rich imagination, making her a beloved author of children's literature. Her work often explores themes of friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination, drawing readers into captivating and immersive settings. Each story is beautifully illustrated, enhancing the magical experience for readers of all ages. The collection offers a timeless and enchanting read, perfect for both children and adults alike. Edith Nesbit, a pioneer of children's literature, drew inspiration from her own childhood experiences and the imaginative world she created to entertain her own children. Her unique perspective and gift for storytelling have made her a cherished author for generations. 'The Greatest Children's Books - E. Nesbit Collection' is a must-read for anyone seeking a charming and magical literary escape, guaranteed to spark the imagination and hearten the spirit.
Author: Edith Nesbit
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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Twelve stories with magic occurrences.
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Category : Popular culture
Languages : en
Pages : 1064
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