Author: JOHN. LEEPublisher:
ISBN: 9781908241542
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
The Sun Is a Compass
Author: Caroline Van HemertPublisher: Little, Brown Spark
ISBN: 0316414433
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
For fans of Cheryl Strayed, the gripping story of a biologist's human-powered journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to rediscover her love of birds, nature, and adventure. During graduate school, as she conducted experiments on the peculiarly misshapen beaks of chickadees, ornithologist Caroline Van Hemert began to feel stifled in the isolated, sterile environment of the lab. Worried that she was losing her passion for the scientific research she once loved, she was compelled to experience wildness again, to be guided by the sounds of birds and to follow the trails of animals. In March of 2012, she and her husband set off on a 4,000-mile wilderness journey from the Pacific rainforest to the Alaskan Arctic, traveling by rowboat, ski, foot, raft, and canoe. Together, they survived harrowing dangers while also experiencing incredible moments of joy and grace -- migrating birds silhouetted against the moon, the steamy breath of caribou, and the bond that comes from sharing such experiences. A unique blend of science, adventure, and personal narrative, The Sun is a Compass explores the bounds of the physical body and the tenuousness of life in the company of the creatures who make their homes in the wildest places left in North America. Inspiring and beautifully written, this love letter to nature is a lyrical testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Winner of the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Competition: Adventure Travel
Bonkers about Beetles
Author: Owen DaveyPublisher: About Animals
ISBN: 9781838748722
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A Children's Book Council 2019 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12. Owen Davey's dynamic art and witty informational tidbits shine a light on the toughest bugs in the insect world: those brawny beetles! Did you know that there are roughly 400,000 different species of beetles? These incredible creatures make up about 25% of all animals on our planet! Beetles are superbly adapted to life in various climates across the world, wherever trees and flowers are found. From the mighty Goliath beetle to the beautiful iridescent scarab beetle, this captivating and stunningly illustrated guide will teach you everything you need to know about these fascinating insects.
Bonkers Birds
Author: Zee BexleyPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
PARROT PARADISE! Are you longing for more FUN in your life? Do you enjoy the offbeat? Fly into a world of birds who have lost the plot! A wonderful book for those who enjoy parrots as well as the fun and different. Fulfill your coloring desires, explore your creative side, have fun, and reduce stress. Enter the world of Bonkers Birds. Fun for a Wide Age Range and Skill Levels. Great for Adults and Teens. It would also be a nice coloring challenge for those little ones who are wanting to expand their abilities. Creative Relaxation and Stress Relief. Re-focus your attention onto wacky wildlife, and with your artistic skill, feel the tension drop away. Large pages make it easy to see, hold and color. 51 Amazing Illustrations to Color, no repeats. Single Sided Pages. Each illustration is on a separate page to prevent bleed through and to make it easy to remove and frame your favorite creations. Portable. It will fit in a larger bag, backpack, or briefcase for those quick inspirational coloring moments during the day. Makes a perfect fun present for Christmas, birthdays, and other special celebrations when a small gift is appreciated and adds to the occasion. It works for family, co-workers, and friends. Also great as a stocking stuffer or a quality secret Santa present. Pages Illustrations: 51 Pages Total: 104 Cover: Glossy Paperback Size: 8.5" x 11" (21.59 x 27.94 cm) You can treat yourself and let your imagination fly. Or you can make a friend or family member smile. Add a bit of humor to your life. Order one today.
Author: 
Author: GriffA Siege of Bitterns
Author: Steve BurrowsPublisher: Dundurn
ISBN: 145970844X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Domenic Jejeune is a reluctant police hero but an enthusiastic birdwatcher. After he's promoted to a post in the heart of Britain's birding country, his first case involves the murder of an environmentalist. Torn between loyalties to his job and his hobby, Jejeune faces mistrust from his colleagues and self-doubt as he works to solve the case.
My Meteorite
Author: Harry DodgePublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525506209
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice One of LitHub's Most Anticipated Books of 2020 An expansive, radiant, and genre-defying investigation into bonding—and how we are shaped by forces we cannot fully know Is love a force akin to gravity? A kind of invisible fabric which enables communications through space and time? Artist Harry Dodge finds himself contemplating such questions as his father declines from dementia and he rekindles a bewildering but powerful relationship with his birth mother. A meteorite Dodge orders on eBay becomes a mysterious catalyst for a reckoning with the vital forces of matter, the nature of consciousness, and the bafflements of belonging. Structured around a series of formative, formidable coincidences in Dodge’s life, My Meteorite journeys with stylistic bravura from Barthes to Blade Runner, from punk to Pale Fire. It is a wild, incandescent book that creates a literary universe of its own. Blending the personal and the philosophical, the raw and the surreal, the transgressive and the heartbreaking, Harry Dodge revitalizes our world, illuminating the magic just under the surface of daily life.
Ee-Ore's
Author: Leonard VeddarPublisher: Author House
ISBN: 1477213384
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
February 19, 2011 Leonard was born to a life few would appreciate on December 25th, 1936 in Cour d'elene Idaho . His mother died when he was 2 years old, shortly after her death, Leonard along with his sister Marxine were sent to live with their Grandparents. They lived on a farm and took care of horses. milked cows, and put up loose hay. At a young age he learned the importance of being responsible and significance of family. Just like we have always heard, he would ride a sled six miles downhill to school in the mornings then walk the six miles back up the hill after school in the afternoons. If he was lucky, he could sometimes get a sleigh ride back up the hill. Those close to him knew this story well. While attending the one room school, his teachers thought he was so smart they twice moved him forward a grade.
Author: Isaac Bashevis Singer