Author: Tom HoisingtonPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Splitting The Crow's Tongue
Author: Tom HoisingtonPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Metamorphosis
Author: John Dewey StahlPublisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449701108
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This story provides glimpses "back to the future." It is as though Johnny the Mennonite boy could meet his adult self. Does the man reflect the boy or the boy reflect the man he is becoming? This is a selective biography about growing up in a Mennonite community that values both learning and Christian faith. His parents and siblings reinforced his values and learning. The author's interests were nurtured by his community and the rich natural environment of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Many of these interests have passed along to his children and grandchildren. The stories of this book relate to this wonderful heritage. These stories show a child and youth's growth in faith and knowledge.
My Crow, Hoppy
Author: Joy JohnsPublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465324992
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
: My Crow, Hoppy is the author’s memoirs of events which occurred over fifty years ago with her pet bird. Although Hoppy’s sojourn in her life was brief, he introduced her to boundless joys and wonders. Crows are often maligned, thought to be worthless nuisances. Sometimes they are even considered to be omens of evil or bad luck. Also, they are often a favorite target of farmers’ shotguns. The author’s goal in writing this story is to come to the defense of these amazing birds, because she believes they are the most intelligent, imaginative, mischievous, comical and affectionate creatures on the planet. This true story will enchant readers because it is brief, entertaining and reveals many fascinating crow facts. In less than 60 pages, My Crow, Hoppy not only skirts the conflicts of growing up and Man versus Nature, but creates smiles as Hoppy’s astonishing antics unfold. This wondrous bird came into her life during her twelfth year. The first chapter describes how lonely and boring life was before Hoppy. Next, she reveals how he was captured and tamed. Then, several chapters depict dozens of fun adventures which they share during that magical summer. For example, the readers will learn how Hoppy rode all over town on her bike handles. Also, they will see him swimming in his own private pool, helping with chores such as pulling weeds, playing hide-n-seek with shiny objects, sun tanning in the back yard, and inventing new games like crow-ball. However, all was not fun and games with this mischievous bird. As the summer progressed, his pranks stirred up much trouble. The reader will learn how he stole the neighbors’ belongings, rang their door bells, and tormented the neighborhood children and pets. The month of August was filled with many challenges. Hoppy became gravely ill from contact with DDT and almost died. However, due to the author’s loving care, he recovered--only to get into worse trouble. When school restarted, he was beside himself with boredom. Thus, his mischief-making got out of hand. He even annoyed the local golfers by stealing their balls in the midst of their golf games. He snatched the neighbor’s clothes pins off the lines, causing their clean wash to fall down to the ground. Many people were behind paying their bills because Hoppy opened their mail boxes and flew off with the contents. What follows is an example episode: Much to our dismay, summer vacation was about to end, and Hoppy would find himself alone much of the time. As a result, this mischievous bird soon began to get into all sorts of trouble. On the first day of school he attempted to follow me. My inseparable friend had watched me walk to the bus stop, where he perched high in the trees across the street. He tried to interrupt this early morning meeting with my schoolmates with jealous caws. Then, just as the bus pulled up, it began to rain. We all boarded quickly to get out of the downpour. Before the bus began to move, the lady driver started to scream in terror! I pushed my way forward to see what was happening. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Hoppy was swinging back and forth on the outside of the windshield on the wipers! He had attached himself with his claws and was hanging on for dear-life, swishing to and fro on high-speed! I guess he thought he was going to go to school with me one way or another. Anyway, he rode the wipers for many minutes, like a cowboy in a rodeo. The kids cheered with glee, while the terrified driver continued to holler. Needless to say, we were late for school. Rumor has it that the novice bus driver quit her job the next day, which must be so because we never saw her again. By late fall, the whole neighborhood was up in arms over his escalating misdeeds. So, they reported Hoppy to the authorities, who determined that this devilish bird’s owners would have to put a stop to his disturbing th
The Oölogist
Author: The Adaptive Modifications and the Taxonomic Value of the Tongue in Birds
Author: Leon Lloyd GardnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amphorophora
Languages : en
Pages : 1262
Book Description
Crows Can’t Count
Author: A. A. FairPublisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1786258447
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 377
Book Description
EMERALDS ARE FOR EVIL Shirley was sultry, sexy, smashing—a sweet young thing to make a sugar daddy’s mouth water. This luscious lass loved pretty baubles, so no wonder men showered her with jewels. But when a deluge of emeralds turned into a reign of terror, Shirley needed someone to bail her out. That brought Bertha Cool and Donald Lam into the act, as the indomitable detective duo discovered that emeralds could be a girl’s worst enemy when they carried a price tag of murder...
Behind the Dark Pines
Author: Martha YoungPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
How Animals Talk
Author: William Joseph LongPublisher: Cosimo Classics
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
"How Animals Talk explores the phenomenon of vocal, silent, and even motionless communication among animals. From crow talk to instant herd communication, author William J. Long theorizes that animals are much more intelligent, emotional, and moral than we have traditionally thought and that their ability to sense the presence of other living beings is an innate ability shared by humans as well. Based on many years of field observations, this classic text contains numerous examples of animal behavior that defy conventional explanation"--Simon & Schuster website, viewed September 14, 2022.
You Should Start Sooner
Author: John GouldPublisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 1608935493
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
For more than six decades, John Gould charmed readers of the Christian Science Monitor with his regular column Dispatches from the Farm," in which he extolled the virtues of Maine life. Gathered here are fifty favorites from among his "dispatches," comprising a wholesome potpourri of Yankee wit. With its zany variety, native flavor, and good-natured needling, this collection will warm the hearts of both Down Easters and folks from away.
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