One Man's Owl

Author: Bernd Heinrich
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 9780691000657
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
This engaging chronicle of how the author and the great horned owl "Bubo" came to know one another over three summers spent in the Maine woods--and of how Bubo eventually grew into an independent hunter--is now available in an edition that has been abridged and revised so as to be more accessible to the general reader.

The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar

Author: Martin Windrow
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374228469
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
The author reflects on his fifteen-year relationship with a tawny owl, an unlikely companionship marked by their incredulous neighbors, books, and unique care challenges.

The Transmigration of Timothy Archer

Author: Philip K. Dick
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400095743
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
The Transmigration of Timothy Archer, the final novel in the trilogy that also includes Valis and The Divine Invasion, is an anguished, learned, and very moving investigation of the paradoxes of belief. It is the story of Timothy Archer, an urbane Episcopal bishop haunted by the suicides of his son and mistress--and driven by them into a bizarre quest for the identity of Christ. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Owls

Author: Matt Sewell
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
ISBN: 1607748800
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
An enchanting illustrated guide to owl species of the world. The owl is one of nature’s most captivating creatures. In this enchanting guide, artist Matt Sewell brings to life fifty species from around the world. From the adorable Eurasian Pygmy Owl, small enough to fit in your pocket, to the Great Gray Owl, celebrated for its size and elegance—these charming illustrations are sure to delight anyone intrigued by these wise and wonderful animals.

The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away

Author: Ronald Lenard Smith
Publisher: Clarion Books
ISBN: 132884160X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 229

Book Description
After something strange happens during a camping trip, twelve-year-old alien-obsessed Simon suspects he has been abducted, but was it real or just his overactive imagination?

Owling

Author: Mark Wilson
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1612129625
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121

Book Description
From Hedwig, the Snowy Owl of Harry Potter fame, to Winnie-the-Pooh’s beloved friend Owl, this wide-eyed bird of the night has found its way into young hearts and imaginations everywhere. Owling invites young readers into the world of real-life owls, to learn about their fascinating behaviors and abilities. Wildlife photojournalist and nature educator Mark Wilson presents a one-of-a-kind look into the mysterious lives of these distinctive birds. Dramatic images of the 19 owl species of North America nesting, flying, hunting, and catching prey are accompanied by information about the birds’ silent flight, remarkable eyes and ears, haunting calls, and fascinating night life. Kids will learn how to spot owls; identify their calls, plumage, and pellets; and even carry on a hooting conversation with a nearby owl.

Owls in the Family

Author: Farley Mowat
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
ISBN: 1551991993
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 107

Book Description
Every child needs to have a pet. No one could argue with that. But what happens when your pet is an owl, and your owl is terrorizing the neighbourhood? In Farley Mowat’s exciting children’s story, a young boy’s pet menagerie – which includes crows, magpies, gophers and a dog – grows out of control with the addition of two cantankerous pet owls. The story of how Wol and Weeps turn the whole town upside down is warm, funny, and bursting with adventure and suspense.

The Owl

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Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description

The Messengers

Author: Mike Clelland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733980814
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 396

Book Description
Without question, this is a classic by one of the most exciting new authors in the UFO field today. After reading it, your view of reality will never be the same.The owl has held a place of reverence and mystique throughout history. And as strange as this might seem, owls are also showing up in conjunction with the UFO experience.Mike Clelland has collected a wealth of first-hand accounts in which owls manifest in the highly charged moments that surround alien contact. There is a strangeness to these accounts that defy simple explanations. This book explores implications that go far beyond what more conservative researchers would dare consider.But the owl connection encompasses more than the UFO experience. It also includes profound synchronicities, ancient archetypes, dreams, shamanistic experiences, personal transformation, and death. From the mythic legends of our ancient past to the first-hand accounts of the UFO abductee, owls are playing some vital role.This is also a deeply personal story. It is an odyssey of self-discovery as the author grapples with his own owl and UFO encounters. What plays out is a story of transformation with the owl at the heart of this journey.

There's an Owl in the Shower

Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064406822
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
Borden's father, Leon, was a logger in the old-growth forests of California. That is, until the spotted-owl lovers interfered. One day, frustrated by his father's unemployment, Borden sets out on a mission of revenge against the spotted owl but returns home with a half-starved owlet instead. The family soon discovers that the owlet, whom Borden names Bardy, loves to take showers and watch late-night TV. Only after the whole family has fallen in love with Bardy do they realize that the conflict between nature and human industry is not so easily resolved. Award-winning nature writer jean Craighead George tells a heartwarming story about a family and their love affair with a special little owl.