Author: Amrita Narayanan
Publisher: Rupa Publications
ISBN: 9789383064090
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267

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Anthology of erotic stories; includes translation from multiple Indic languages.

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Languages : en
Pages : 834

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Author: Catherine Benton
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791482618
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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God of Desire presents Sanskrit tales of the Indian deity Kāmadeva as he battles the ascetic god Śiva, assists the powerful goddess Devī, and incarnates as the charming son of Kṛṣṇa. Exploring the imagery and symbolism of the god of desire in art and ritual, Catherine Benton reflects on the connection of Kāmadeva to parrots, makaras (gharials), and apsarases (celestial nymphs), and to playful devotional rituals designed to win his favor. In addition to examining the Hindu literature, Benton also highlights two Buddhist forms of Kamadeva, the demonic Māra, who tries to persuade the Buddha to trade enlightenment for the delights of a woman, and the ever-youthful Mañjuśri, who cuts through ignorance with the bodhisattva sword of wisdom. Tales of Kāmadeva from the Hindu and Buddhist traditions present desire as a powerful force continually redefining the boundaries of chaos and order and gently pulling beyond the ephemeral lure of passionate longings.

Author: Alan B. Bond
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022624878X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 298

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From two experts on wild parrot cognition, a close look at the intelligence, social behavior, and conservation of these widely threatened birds. People form enduring emotional bonds with other animal species, such as dogs, cats, and horses. For the most part, these are domesticated animals, with one notable exception: many people form close and supportive relationships with parrots, even though these amusing and curious birds remain thoroughly wild creatures. What enables this unique group of animals to form social bonds with people, and what does this mean for their survival? In Thinking like a Parrot, Alan B. Bond and Judy Diamond look beyond much of the standard work on captive parrots to the mischievous, inquisitive, and astonishingly vocal parrots of the wild. Focusing on the psychology and ecology of wild parrots, Bond and Diamond document their distinctive social behavior, sophisticated cognition, and extraordinary vocal abilities. Also included are short vignettes—field notes on the natural history and behavior of both rare and widely distributed species, from the neotropical crimson-fronted parakeet to New Zealand’s flightless, ground-dwelling kākāpō. This composite approach makes clear that the behavior of captive parrots is grounded in the birds’ wild ecology and evolution, revealing that parrots’ ability to bond with people is an evolutionary accident, a by-product of the intense sociality and flexible behavior that characterize their lives. Despite their adaptability and intelligence, however, nearly all large parrot species are rare, threatened, or endangered. To successfully manage and restore these wild populations, Bond and Diamond argue, we must develop a fuller understanding of their biology and the complex set of ecological and behavioral traits that has led to their vulnerability. Spanning the global distribution of parrot species, Thinking like a Parrot is rich with surprising insights into parrot intelligence, flexibility, and—even in the face of threats—resilience.

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Publisher: Albert Whitman
ISBN: 9780807550595
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Once there was a wealthy merchant who loved all his possessions, but his favorite was the talking parrot that he kept locked in a golden cage. One day the merchant left for India. His parrot asked that he deliver a message to his brothers in the jungle.

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Languages : en
Pages : 672

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Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 880

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Author: Mira Tweti
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780670019694
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 360

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Discusses scientific findings on the intelligence, personality, and rich lives of parrots that challenges flawed assumptions about nonprimates. Topics include animal welfare, what parrots are worth on the black market, and their uncanny ability to bond with humans.

Author: Charles John Cornish
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Category : Animal behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 396

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Author: Eliakim Littell
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Languages : en
Pages : 846

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