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BANTAMS AND HOW TO KEEP THEM: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE HOUSING,
BREEDING, FEEDING, SHOWING AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF BANTAMS. By
C.A. House. This most commendable book on Bantams was first
published in the early 1920s. The author was an expert poultry
keeper with Fancy Bantams being his specialty. He was well known
and respected on the show circuit with many important wins to his
credit. The book was written as much for the benefit of the
backyard poultry keeper as well as assisting the show bantam
enthusiast. Although written primarily for the early 20th century
reader, virtually all of the book's contents remain relevant today.
The information on rarer Bantam breeds will be especially useful to
modern breeders. READ COUNTRY BOOKS has now re-published this
scarce book using the original text and vintage black and white
photos. 128 pages contain 21 informative chapters: - Housing. -
Breeding. - Rearing. - General Management. - Exhibiting. - Washing.
- Game Bantams. - Breeding Game Bantams. - Old English Game. -
Rosecombs. - Sebrights. - Malays. - Indian Game. - Minorcas,
Leghorns, Andalusians and Spanish. - Nankins, Burmese, Sultans,
Japanese, Rumpless and Polish. - Wyandottes. - Pekins. - Brahmas,
Booted, Plymouth Rocks, Scots Greys, Anconas, Hamburghs, Sussex,
Barnevelders. - The Rhode Island Red. - Frizzles. This book can be
thoroughly recommended for inclusion in the library of all Bantam
enthusiasts and fanciers. "There are few who can object to the
music of a pen of Bantams."
Wyl Menmuir’s The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and
deeply moving portrait of the sea and the people whose livelihoods
revolve around it, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the
sea holds over the human imagination. Since the earliest stages of
human development, the sea has fascinated and entranced us. It
feeds us, sustaining communities and providing livelihood, but it
also holds immense destructive power that threatens to destroy all
we have created. Â It connects us to faraway places, offering
the promise of new lands and voyages of discovery, but also shapes
our borders, carving divisions between landmasses and eroding the
very ground beneath our feet. In this lyrical meditation on what it
is that draws us to the waters' edge, author Wyl Menmuir tells the
stories of the people whose lives revolve around the coastline and
all it has to offer. In twelve interlinked chapters, Menmuir
explores the lives of local fishermen steeped in the rich
traditions of a fishing community, the beachcombers who wander the
shores in search of the varied objects that wash ashore and the
stories they tell, and all number of others who have made their
lives around the sea. In the specifics of these livelihoods and
their rich histories and traditions, Wyl Menmuir captures the
universal human connection to the ocean’s edge. Into this
seductive tapestry Wyl weaves the story of how the sea has
beckoned, consoled and restored him. The Draw of the Sea is a
meaningful and moving work into how we interact with the
environment around us and how it comes to shape the course of our
lives. As unmissable as it is compelling, as profound as it is
personal, this must-read book will delight anyone familiar with the
intimate and powerful pull which the sea holds over us.
In this sequel to the popular A Hippo Love Story, author Karen Paolillo takes us deeper into her courageous but perilous life among Africa’s wildlife.
Hippos, a Mongoose and Me is a collection of vivid stories reflecting the decades that Karen has lived and worked in the wilds of southeast Zimbabwe. The tales encompass a wide variety of animals and experiences, including Karen’s extraordinary affinity with hippos, life with her beloved mongoose, characterful baboons and rescued birds, close encounters with lions and an injured buffalo, and her heart-stopping flight from an enraged elephant. To add to the drama, Karen and her husband Jean-Roger must face off against the drumbeat of political subterfuge and poaching of wildlife, sometimes at great personal risk.
Inspiring, surprising and sometimes sad, this heartfelt anthology is testament to the courage and resilience of its intrepid author.
This highly visual new guide introduces readers to 100 of the most
memorable trees in the bushveld – the northern and eastern regions of South
Africa, encompassing both the lowveld and the highveld.
An introduction covers the basics of tree anatomy, supported by a
pictorial glossary, and details the author’s streamlined ID method that
enables even novices to make quick and sure identifi cations.
• Most trees are generously featured across double-page spreads;
• Full tree images along with diagnostic photos (bark, leaves, thorns,
fl owers, pods, fruit, etc.) enable readers to distinguish even those trees
that are most confusing, such as the ‘acacias’ or the bushwillows;
• Concise text highlights each tree’s key features;
• Interesting facts, multiple uses and particular value the trees have
among local populations are given.
With its abundant, detailed photographs and straightforward text, this
guide will help readers unlock the complicated world of trees.
Raising children, nursing them when ill, and teaching them to
respect nature falls right into a parallel category of nursing
injured animals that are brought home for a parent to help them
recover. Sewing skills, honesty, and creative problem-solving are
also a plus when tackling unchartered waters. It also helps to have
a tender heart
The Special Birds of Angola is the first field guide dedicated to Angolan birds. It presents general information and photographs of more than 70 of Angola's most special birds, including all endemics and near-endemics.
Distinct subspecies that may deserve specific status are also dealt with. English and Portuguese text are placed in adjacent columns, to serve both Angolan and international birdwatchers, students of ornithology and ornithologists.
Besides the species accounts, other sections include general information on Angolan geography, climate, habitats, conservation issues and ornithological history, a section on top birding sites, and a complete annotated list of all endemic and near-endemic birds.
In 2009, a mountain lion visited the St. Croix/Indianhead county of
Wisconsin. Although cougars roamed through the area in the early
frontier days of the 1800's, overhunting and human population
growth drove the cougars out of Wisconsin. This particular, Cougars
visits generated a great interest because it was photographed and
written about in the local papers. This book is the story of the
Cougar of 2009, written as if the Mountain Lion narrated the story
himself
Whether you are listening to a flock of geese communicate as they
fly overhead or watching a group of feeding waders on an estuary,
wetland birds are among the UK's most gregarious and charming
waterbirds. But do you know a Coot from a Moorhen? And can you tell
the difference between a Wigeon and a Pochard? The UK's
wildlife-rich freshwater habitats are home to a diverse collection
of our most beautiful wild bird species. RSPB ID Spotlight Wetland
Birds is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of
51 of our most widespread and familiar wetland birds by renowned
artist Stephen Message. - Species are grouped by family and
helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are
shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home
or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on
the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our wetland
birds, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how
the RSPB is working to support them - Practical tips on the most
suitable foods to feed ducks and other waterbirds are also included
The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and
learn more about our most common species using accurate colour
illustrations and informative, accessible text.
The understanding of nature was Ralph Simpson's consuming passion,
which he pursued with unmatched vigor and high spirits. In Grass
Flats, 1890--1923, Simpson meticulously documents 218 species
accounts of bird life in Warren County, Pennsylvania, including
notes on other species observed at Presque Isle on Lake Erie.
Simpson speaks of habitat preferences and population shifts, while
at the same time offering a view of the natural world with a bit of
whimsy, as in the following 1909 observations of the Screech Owl. I
knew of an old Flicker's hole nearby, and on going past I saw
feathers about the edges, so I investigated and found a Gray
Screecher at home. She made no resistance, so I reached in and
counted five eggs under her, petted her, and left her. Join this
noted naturalist, as he seeks adventure birding in the virgin
timber of Wild Cat Run, navigating a steep precipice in the wilds
of Goshawk Basin, or climbing 70 feet up a giant Eastern Hemlock to
peer into a Sharp-shinned Hawk's nest. From his exploits, Simpson
learned early on that, with nature, every moment instructs.
Simpson, with feet on terra firma, beckons you to his stomping
ground--Grass Flats.
Lizards of the World is ultimate book on these fascinating
creatures, featuring the all the different types of lizard
worldwide. As survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are
scaly, cold-blooded, living fossils - relics from a prehistoric
world that remain alive and well in ours. Lizards exert a morbid
fascination, in many mythologies they are dark creatures,
symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to
geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures
firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity
Found in almost every type of terrain globally, there are almost
6,500 species of lizard, including lizards with frills, horns or
wings, those that drop their tails, and others that squirt blood
from their eyes. Here, the lizard family and subfamily profiles,
organized phylogenetically, are illustrated with stunning
photography. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a
table of essential information and a fascinating commentary
revealing notable characteristics, fresh scientific understanding
and the diversity of species. Written by world-renowned
herpetologist Mark O'Shea, Lizards of the World is a magnificent
showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable
reptiles.
Whether you are scanning cliff faces packed with auks or watching
large seabirds dive underwater to find food, visiting a colony of
coastal birds is an unforgettable experience. But can you tell a
Razorbill from a Guillemot? Or accurately distinguish between a
Fulmar and a Common Gull? The vast and varied coastline of the UK
provides refuge for an enormous number of seabirds that visit our
shores to breed or spend the winter months here. RSPB ID Spotlight
Coastal Birds is a reliable fold-out chart that presents
illustrations of 44 of our most widespread and familiar coastal
birds by renowned artist Stephen Message. - Species are grouped by
family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification -
Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy
reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart
provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and
diets of our coastal birds, as well as the conservation issues they
are facing and how the RSPB is working to support them - Advice on
the best time of year to visit a seabird colony and practical tips
on what we can all do to reduce the plastic waste that can end up
in our seas are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife
enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species
using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible
text.
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