Author: Ruth Tingay
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 0801459389
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Eagles have fascinated humans for millennia. For some, the glimpse of a distant eagle instantly becomes a treasured lifelong memory. Others may never encounter a wild eagle in their lifetime. This book was written by people who have dedicated years to the study of eagles, to provide an insider's view for all readers, but especially those who have never been up close and personal with these magnificent yet often misunderstood creatures. In their stories, twenty-nine leading eagle researchers share their remarkable field experiences, providing personal narratives that don't feature in their scientific publications. They tell of their fear at being stalked by grizzly bears, their surprise at being followed by the secret police, their embarrassment when accidentally firing mortar rockets over a school gymnasium, and their sense of awe at tracking eagles via satellite. The reader experiences the cultural shock of being guest of honor at a circumcision ceremony, the absurdity of sharing an aquatic car with the Khmer Rouge, and the sense of foreboding at being press-ganged into a frenzied tribal death march through the jungle. The Eagle Watchers covers twenty-four species on six continents, from well known (bald eagle; golden eagle), to obscure (black-and-chestnut eagle; New Guinea harpy eagle), and from common (African fish eagle) to critically endangered (Philippine eagle; Madagascar fish eagle). The diverse experiences vividly described in this book reveal the passion, dedication, and sense of adventure shared by those who study these majestic birds and strive for their conservation. Featuring stunning color photographs of the eagles, information on raptor conservation, a global list of all eagle species with ranges and conservation status, and a color map of the sites visited in the book, The Eagle Watchers will appeal to birders, conservationists, and adventure travelers alike. To further support the conservation programs described in this book, all royalties are being donated to two leading nonprofit organizations for raptor conservation training and fieldwork: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Intern Program and the National Birds of Prey Trust.
The Eagle Watchers
Author: Ruth Tingay
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 0801459389
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Eagles have fascinated humans for millennia. For some, the glimpse of a distant eagle instantly becomes a treasured lifelong memory. Others may never encounter a wild eagle in their lifetime. This book was written by people who have dedicated years to the study of eagles, to provide an insider's view for all readers, but especially those who have never been up close and personal with these magnificent yet often misunderstood creatures. In their stories, twenty-nine leading eagle researchers share their remarkable field experiences, providing personal narratives that don't feature in their scientific publications. They tell of their fear at being stalked by grizzly bears, their surprise at being followed by the secret police, their embarrassment when accidentally firing mortar rockets over a school gymnasium, and their sense of awe at tracking eagles via satellite. The reader experiences the cultural shock of being guest of honor at a circumcision ceremony, the absurdity of sharing an aquatic car with the Khmer Rouge, and the sense of foreboding at being press-ganged into a frenzied tribal death march through the jungle. The Eagle Watchers covers twenty-four species on six continents, from well known (bald eagle; golden eagle), to obscure (black-and-chestnut eagle; New Guinea harpy eagle), and from common (African fish eagle) to critically endangered (Philippine eagle; Madagascar fish eagle). The diverse experiences vividly described in this book reveal the passion, dedication, and sense of adventure shared by those who study these majestic birds and strive for their conservation. Featuring stunning color photographs of the eagles, information on raptor conservation, a global list of all eagle species with ranges and conservation status, and a color map of the sites visited in the book, The Eagle Watchers will appeal to birders, conservationists, and adventure travelers alike. To further support the conservation programs described in this book, all royalties are being donated to two leading nonprofit organizations for raptor conservation training and fieldwork: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Intern Program and the National Birds of Prey Trust.
Publisher: Comstock Publishing Associates
ISBN: 0801459389
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Eagles have fascinated humans for millennia. For some, the glimpse of a distant eagle instantly becomes a treasured lifelong memory. Others may never encounter a wild eagle in their lifetime. This book was written by people who have dedicated years to the study of eagles, to provide an insider's view for all readers, but especially those who have never been up close and personal with these magnificent yet often misunderstood creatures. In their stories, twenty-nine leading eagle researchers share their remarkable field experiences, providing personal narratives that don't feature in their scientific publications. They tell of their fear at being stalked by grizzly bears, their surprise at being followed by the secret police, their embarrassment when accidentally firing mortar rockets over a school gymnasium, and their sense of awe at tracking eagles via satellite. The reader experiences the cultural shock of being guest of honor at a circumcision ceremony, the absurdity of sharing an aquatic car with the Khmer Rouge, and the sense of foreboding at being press-ganged into a frenzied tribal death march through the jungle. The Eagle Watchers covers twenty-four species on six continents, from well known (bald eagle; golden eagle), to obscure (black-and-chestnut eagle; New Guinea harpy eagle), and from common (African fish eagle) to critically endangered (Philippine eagle; Madagascar fish eagle). The diverse experiences vividly described in this book reveal the passion, dedication, and sense of adventure shared by those who study these majestic birds and strive for their conservation. Featuring stunning color photographs of the eagles, information on raptor conservation, a global list of all eagle species with ranges and conservation status, and a color map of the sites visited in the book, The Eagle Watchers will appeal to birders, conservationists, and adventure travelers alike. To further support the conservation programs described in this book, all royalties are being donated to two leading nonprofit organizations for raptor conservation training and fieldwork: Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Intern Program and the National Birds of Prey Trust.
Oathbound
Author: Darrin Drader
Publisher: Bastion Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9781592630035
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The great City of Penance is the oldest settlement on the Forge, literally containing millions of years of history in its deep hulking mass. Though nearly forty million souls call the city home, less than half of one percent of the city's locations are inhabited. The bulk of the Pedestal is a madly stacked and sprawling ruin, only superficially explored by the relentless rafters and treasure-seekers of the surface world. Every home in the city has a hundred others lost beneath it, and every city street stands atop an incredible three-dimensional maze of corridors, alleyways, and crawlspaces - a maze where time has left nothing unchanged, eroding and distorting the framework of magic and even the laws of physics themselves.Long past the grasp of any human control, the ruins of Penance have become a true landscape, vast, beautiful, and unforgiving, with their own unique ecosystem and their own set of hazards and comforts. Strange plants and creatures have evolved in the eternally darkened streets below the city, and prey upon those foolish enough to step out of the city's gilded cage of civilization.Wrack and Ruin is an essential guidebook for anyone intoxicated by the forgotten secrets of the past, or by the potential power lost within the great city's crumbling majesty. Don't leave your Bloodhold without it!
Publisher: Bastion Press, Inc.
ISBN: 9781592630035
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The great City of Penance is the oldest settlement on the Forge, literally containing millions of years of history in its deep hulking mass. Though nearly forty million souls call the city home, less than half of one percent of the city's locations are inhabited. The bulk of the Pedestal is a madly stacked and sprawling ruin, only superficially explored by the relentless rafters and treasure-seekers of the surface world. Every home in the city has a hundred others lost beneath it, and every city street stands atop an incredible three-dimensional maze of corridors, alleyways, and crawlspaces - a maze where time has left nothing unchanged, eroding and distorting the framework of magic and even the laws of physics themselves.Long past the grasp of any human control, the ruins of Penance have become a true landscape, vast, beautiful, and unforgiving, with their own unique ecosystem and their own set of hazards and comforts. Strange plants and creatures have evolved in the eternally darkened streets below the city, and prey upon those foolish enough to step out of the city's gilded cage of civilization.Wrack and Ruin is an essential guidebook for anyone intoxicated by the forgotten secrets of the past, or by the potential power lost within the great city's crumbling majesty. Don't leave your Bloodhold without it!
Slime Girl With Benefits
Author: Cithrel
Publisher: Cithrel
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
An elf finds comfort in her water elemental. Literally. An encounter with a succubus in the library bothers Janara in more ways than one. Afterward, the snow elf explores her feelings with her best friend, who’s more than willing to lend her a gooey hand or two. Or four. Or eight… This is a short and sweet erotic fantasy story about slime girls and the naughty ways they can use their malleable bodies. It features unusual and wholesome interactions involving immersion, fluid tongues, nucleus play, slime clone harems, sensory deprivation, size difference, friendly vore where no one is harmed, and more. Content warning: This straight-to-lesbian story contains explicit depictions of hand-holding and kissing between two best friends. Sometimes at the same time. All characters are consenting adults over the age of 18.
Publisher: Cithrel
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
An elf finds comfort in her water elemental. Literally. An encounter with a succubus in the library bothers Janara in more ways than one. Afterward, the snow elf explores her feelings with her best friend, who’s more than willing to lend her a gooey hand or two. Or four. Or eight… This is a short and sweet erotic fantasy story about slime girls and the naughty ways they can use their malleable bodies. It features unusual and wholesome interactions involving immersion, fluid tongues, nucleus play, slime clone harems, sensory deprivation, size difference, friendly vore where no one is harmed, and more. Content warning: This straight-to-lesbian story contains explicit depictions of hand-holding and kissing between two best friends. Sometimes at the same time. All characters are consenting adults over the age of 18.
Annual Report
Author: Peregrine Fund (U.S.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds of prey
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds of prey
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Against the Grain
Author: Bradley B. Walters
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 9780759111721
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Against the Grain gathers scholars from across disciplines to explore the work of ecological anthropologist Andrew P. Vayda and the future of the study of human ecology.
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
ISBN: 9780759111721
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Against the Grain gathers scholars from across disciplines to explore the work of ecological anthropologist Andrew P. Vayda and the future of the study of human ecology.
The Time Nature Keeps: A Visual Guide to the Cycles and Time Spans of the Natural World
Author: Helen Pilcher
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
ISBN: 1615199535
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
With stunning infographics on every page, this riveting visual guide reveals the mind-bending marvels of nature’s timescales both large and minuscule “This work broadens our perception of time by looking at it through natural cycles . . . . The visuals seamlessly enhance the text, making for an impactful learning experience.”—Booklist starred review Take a visual journey of discovery through the animal and plant kingdoms—and uncover the extraordinary rhythms of nature! Here are the answers to all kinds of curious questions, including: How long do eggs take to hatch? Do dogs really need more sleep than humans? What are the world’s fastest- and slowest-growing plants? And many more! These infographics shed light on the truly remarkable range of the natural world—how plants and animals grow and age, sleep and migrate, and reproduce and die. Spanning ideas both big and small—from evolution to animal behavior—The Time Nature Keeps is a visual trove of nature’s clocks that brings the world’s cadences to life before our eyes.
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
ISBN: 1615199535
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
With stunning infographics on every page, this riveting visual guide reveals the mind-bending marvels of nature’s timescales both large and minuscule “This work broadens our perception of time by looking at it through natural cycles . . . . The visuals seamlessly enhance the text, making for an impactful learning experience.”—Booklist starred review Take a visual journey of discovery through the animal and plant kingdoms—and uncover the extraordinary rhythms of nature! Here are the answers to all kinds of curious questions, including: How long do eggs take to hatch? Do dogs really need more sleep than humans? What are the world’s fastest- and slowest-growing plants? And many more! These infographics shed light on the truly remarkable range of the natural world—how plants and animals grow and age, sleep and migrate, and reproduce and die. Spanning ideas both big and small—from evolution to animal behavior—The Time Nature Keeps is a visual trove of nature’s clocks that brings the world’s cadences to life before our eyes.
The Mermaid and the Harpy
Author: Karina Sheerin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781974000234
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Part of growing up is learning to coexist with others. It is imperative to teach children early on. With heartwarming story and beautiful illustrations, this book shows that the beauty and benefits of coexistence, outweigh the efforts and struggle required to accomplish unity between different fractions.This book is full of adventures, heart-breaking experiences and intriguing mystery.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781974000234
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Part of growing up is learning to coexist with others. It is imperative to teach children early on. With heartwarming story and beautiful illustrations, this book shows that the beauty and benefits of coexistence, outweigh the efforts and struggle required to accomplish unity between different fractions.This book is full of adventures, heart-breaking experiences and intriguing mystery.
Conservation Is Our Government Now
Author: Paige West
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822388065
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
A significant contribution to political ecology, Conservation Is Our Government Now is an ethnographic examination of the history and social effects of conservation and development efforts in Papua New Guinea. Drawing on extensive fieldwork conducted over a period of seven years, Paige West focuses on the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the site of a biodiversity conservation project implemented between 1994 and 1999. She describes the interactions between those who ran the program—mostly ngo workers—and the Gimi people who live in the forests surrounding Crater Mountain. West shows that throughout the project there was a profound disconnect between the goals of the two groups. The ngo workers thought that they would encourage conservation and cultivate development by teaching Gimi to value biodiversity as an economic resource. The villagers expected that in exchange for the land, labor, food, and friendship they offered the conservation workers, they would receive benefits, such as medicine and technology. In the end, the divergent nature of each group’s expectations led to disappointment for both. West reveals how every aspect of the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area—including ideas of space, place, environment, and society—was socially produced, created by changing configurations of ideas, actions, and material relations not only in Papua New Guinea but also in other locations around the world. Complicating many of the assumptions about nature, culture, and development underlying contemporary conservation efforts, Conservation Is Our Government Now demonstrates the unique capacity of ethnography to illuminate the relationship between the global and the local, between transnational processes and individual lives.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 0822388065
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
A significant contribution to political ecology, Conservation Is Our Government Now is an ethnographic examination of the history and social effects of conservation and development efforts in Papua New Guinea. Drawing on extensive fieldwork conducted over a period of seven years, Paige West focuses on the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area, the site of a biodiversity conservation project implemented between 1994 and 1999. She describes the interactions between those who ran the program—mostly ngo workers—and the Gimi people who live in the forests surrounding Crater Mountain. West shows that throughout the project there was a profound disconnect between the goals of the two groups. The ngo workers thought that they would encourage conservation and cultivate development by teaching Gimi to value biodiversity as an economic resource. The villagers expected that in exchange for the land, labor, food, and friendship they offered the conservation workers, they would receive benefits, such as medicine and technology. In the end, the divergent nature of each group’s expectations led to disappointment for both. West reveals how every aspect of the Crater Mountain Wildlife Management Area—including ideas of space, place, environment, and society—was socially produced, created by changing configurations of ideas, actions, and material relations not only in Papua New Guinea but also in other locations around the world. Complicating many of the assumptions about nature, culture, and development underlying contemporary conservation efforts, Conservation Is Our Government Now demonstrates the unique capacity of ethnography to illuminate the relationship between the global and the local, between transnational processes and individual lives.
Heroines, Harpies, and Housewives
Author: Martha Moffitt Peacock
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004432159
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
Co-Honorable Mention for the 2021 Book Award by the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender (SSEMWG) In Heroines, Harpies, and Housewives, Martha Moffitt Peacock provides a novel interpretive approach to the artistic practice of Imaging Women of Consequence in the Dutch Golden Age. From the beginnings of the new Republic, visual celebrations of famous heroines who crossed gender boundaries by fighting in the Revolt against Spain or by distinguishing themselves in arts and letters became an essential and significant cultural tradition that reverberated throughout the long seventeenth century. This collective memory of consequential heroines who equaled, or outshone, men is frequently reflected in empowering representations of other female archetypes: authoritative harpies and noble housewives. Such enabling imagery helped in the structuring of gender norms that positively advanced a powerful female identity in Dutch society.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004432159
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 530
Book Description
Co-Honorable Mention for the 2021 Book Award by the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women and Gender (SSEMWG) In Heroines, Harpies, and Housewives, Martha Moffitt Peacock provides a novel interpretive approach to the artistic practice of Imaging Women of Consequence in the Dutch Golden Age. From the beginnings of the new Republic, visual celebrations of famous heroines who crossed gender boundaries by fighting in the Revolt against Spain or by distinguishing themselves in arts and letters became an essential and significant cultural tradition that reverberated throughout the long seventeenth century. This collective memory of consequential heroines who equaled, or outshone, men is frequently reflected in empowering representations of other female archetypes: authoritative harpies and noble housewives. Such enabling imagery helped in the structuring of gender norms that positively advanced a powerful female identity in Dutch society.
Succubus with Benefits
Author: Cithrel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Starving and with no prey in sight, Lucretia takes matters into her own hands and tail. Her efforts echo through the woods as moonlight shines across her perfect body, and soon she attracts a curious visitor. Just what a hungry succubus needs! Succubus With Benefits is a steamy but sweet fantasy story about sexy succubi and the naughty ways their seductive bodies can bring their prey to paradise. Expect unusual yet anatomically accurate interactions involving: tails with mouths, long forked tongues, therapeutic pelvic massages, aphrodisiac saliva, wing-assisted riding, primal instincts, gentle femdom, and more. All characters are over the age of 18, and all acts are consensual. Content Warning: This enemies-to-friends-with-benefits story contains explicit depictions of seduction, respecting consent, and poor financial decision-making. You have been warned.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Starving and with no prey in sight, Lucretia takes matters into her own hands and tail. Her efforts echo through the woods as moonlight shines across her perfect body, and soon she attracts a curious visitor. Just what a hungry succubus needs! Succubus With Benefits is a steamy but sweet fantasy story about sexy succubi and the naughty ways their seductive bodies can bring their prey to paradise. Expect unusual yet anatomically accurate interactions involving: tails with mouths, long forked tongues, therapeutic pelvic massages, aphrodisiac saliva, wing-assisted riding, primal instincts, gentle femdom, and more. All characters are over the age of 18, and all acts are consensual. Content Warning: This enemies-to-friends-with-benefits story contains explicit depictions of seduction, respecting consent, and poor financial decision-making. You have been warned.