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Author: Severo Sarduy Publisher: Archipelago ISBN: 1935744917 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 177
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Firefly is a dream-like evocation of pre-war Cuba, replete with hurricanes, mystical cults and slave-markets. The story is the coming-of-age of a precocious and exuberant boy with an oversized head and underdeveloped sense of direction, who views the world as a threatening conspiracy. Told in breathless and lyrical prose, the novel is a loving rendition of a long-lost home, a meditation on exile, and an allegory of Cuba’s isolation in the world.
Author: Severo Sarduy Publisher: Archipelago ISBN: 1935744917 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 177
Book Description
Firefly is a dream-like evocation of pre-war Cuba, replete with hurricanes, mystical cults and slave-markets. The story is the coming-of-age of a precocious and exuberant boy with an oversized head and underdeveloped sense of direction, who views the world as a threatening conspiracy. Told in breathless and lyrical prose, the novel is a loving rendition of a long-lost home, a meditation on exile, and an allegory of Cuba’s isolation in the world.
Author: Paul Carter Publisher: Reaktion Books ISBN: 1861894953 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 255
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One of the more nonconformist figures in the animal kingdom, the parrot is linked to humans by its ability to speak—a trait many have found unsettling, though this discomfort is offset by its gorgeous plumage, which makes it one of the most popular members of the avian family. Unlike previous studies that have treated parrots as simply a curious oddity, Paul Carter offers here in Parrot a thoughtful yet spirited consideration of the natural and cultural history of parrots, discussing parrot portraiture, the role and significance of parrots' mimicry in human culture, and parrot conservation, as well the parrot's role in literature, folklore and mythology, film, and television worldwide. Parrot takes three different approaches to the squawker: the first section, "Parrotics," examines the historical, cultural, and scientific classification of parrots; "Parroternalia," the second part, looks at the association of parrots with the different languages, ages, tastes, and dreams of society; and, finally, "Parrotology" investigates what the mimicry of parrots reveals about our own systems of communication. Humorously written and wide-ranging in scope, this volume takes readers beyond pirates and "Polly wants a cracker" to a new kind of animal history, one conscious of the critical and ironic mirror parrots hold up to human society.
Author: Debra S. Herrmann Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1498748430 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 535
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Unlike any other book, Avian Cognition thoroughly examines avian intelligence, behavior, and individuality. Preferences, choices, motivation, and habits of species, flocks, and individual birds are discussed and compared. This book investigates who birds are and why they do what they do. Daily, seasonal, and play activities, creativity, reasoning a
Author: Dominic F. Sherony Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476650535 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 349
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From the discovery of the fossil Archaeopteryx to more than 10,000 different documented species today, birds have become the second most diversified class of vertebrates on Earth. Birds have evolved extensively since they first emerged in prehistoric times--but that diversity could dwindle and even vanish unless we take steps to conserve their habitats, ensuring that they sustain their numbers and their variety. This natural history of birds starts in the distant past--going back to the Jurassic, Cretaceous and Paleogene periods--in order to get a broader understanding of the birds that we see today. Chapters cover their lives, breeding, flight, migration and more, while also highlighting some especially unique bird fossils, such as the Pelagornis Sandersi, which had a wingspan of more than 20 feet. Also included are chapters on the loss of needed habitats, the current decline of native birds, and what can be done to reverse it.
Author: James Fleming Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 1475914954 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 314
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"Evil is a survivor." The military and the Central Intelligence Agency signed a secret agreement for joint military/ CIA special operations. It was a historical shift of power that militarized spy operations. The agreement was the key to getting Osama bin Laden. Retired Deputy Director of the CIA, Bob Wells, recruits a former operative - Jon London - for a covert mission to stop a deadly plot against the United States. Wells convinces Kate Breeden to partner with London on a perilous journey through an uninhabited rainforest in Central America. Ultimate success depends upon their daring - and on the military.
Author: Tom Marshall Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: 1637640447 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 160
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Why Parrots? Why Aviculture? By: Tom Marshall After Tom Marshall returned from his work with the Peace Corps in the Philippines and restarted his teaching career, he has nurtured his love of parrots. His fascination began with a large green Amazon parrot that was gifted to him by another teacher with no instructions for care for this intimidating bird. He began reading all he could about parrots and finally started to hit it off with his avian friend after six months. Why Parrots? Combines personal anecdotes and experience with important information about personal responsibility for parrots as well as the importance of conservation of these fantastic creatures’ habitat so that future generations can continue to enjoy their beauty and intelligence.
Author: Jules Murphy Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 34
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Parrot has a big dream... she wants to fly to the moon. Her friend Firefly agrees to go with her. But as it turns out, the moon is very far away and getting there is not so easy. Will their wings be strong enough to go the distance? Children will be delighted by the heartwarming friendship at the center of this enchanting story. Excellent for reading at bedtime or the classroom, Parrot and Firefly celebrates the value of persistence, the power of presence and the joy of unexpected outcomes.- A great read-aloud book for parents and children- Rich, luminous illustrations and poetic text - A perfect book to help children overcome disappointment
Author: Linda Broday Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc. ISBN: 1492693820 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 360
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Bestselling author Linda Broday sweeps readers back to the wild and untamed West, where men became the stuff of legend, with: Two young lovers ripped apart A family feud turned deadly A secret waiting to be unearthed And a passion no one could ever deny Crockett Legend has always loved Paisley Mahone, but a family feud sure can ruin a romance. When her father turned against the powerful Legend clan, she took her family's side and broke Crockett's heart into pieces. Now her father's dead and Paisley and her last remaining brother are convinced the Legends are to blame. If only he can find a way to prove his innocence... A chance meeting throws the two warring hearts together, and when their train is held up by outlaws, Crockett and Paisley have to team up to save a young boy from dying. A tenuous truce is born. Together they may have a chance of bringing the truth to light...if they can get to the bottom of who's been trying to turn the two powerful families against each other. With so many secrets to unbury, it isn't long before Paisley finds herself in the crosshairs, but Crockett vows there'll be hell to pay if anyone hurts the woman he loves—or stands in the way of a Legend in the making. "Runs deep with emotion."—Jodi Thomas, New York Times bestselling author, for Texas Mail Order Bride
Author: Severo Sarduy
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