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Our understanding of the basic biology of owls is poor compared to
that of other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, has
become one of the best models for biological and conservation
research, due to its commonness and the fact that it occupies
nest-boxes very easily. In this unique book the authors synthesise
the substantial literature, and detail current information
regarding the Little Owl. They discuss its wide-ranging ecology,
genetics and subspecies and population status by country. In
addition, they outline a strategy and monitoring program for its
conservation. The book features an outstanding bibliography of
literature on the Little Owl, listing publications dated from 1769
to 2007, in many languages, including Russian, English, French,
German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Dutch. Whilst being an
invaluable resource for academic researchers, its straightforward
style holds undoubted appeal for amateurs and enthusiasts.
The basic biology of owls is poorly understood compared to that of
other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, is one of the
best models for biological and conservation research. Though
widespread across Europe, Asia and North Africa, populations of the
Little Owl are now in decline, making studies of its behavior and
ecology all the more important. This extensively revised and
updated second edition features substantial new long-term data on
population dynamics, behavioral observations and breeding biology
of the Little Owl. The authors discuss its wide-ranging ecology,
genetics, subspecies, and population status by country. In
addition, they outline a research strategy and monitoring program.
Exceptional illustrations of all fourteen subspecies cover
embryonic and chick development, feather growth and moult,
including high-quality drawings presenting concrete management
suggestions. Whilst being an invaluable resource for academic
researchers, its accessible and straightforward style will also
appeal to amateur ornithologists and enthusiasts.
Our understanding of the basic biology of owls is poor compared to
that of other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, has
become one of the best models for biological and conservation
research, due to its commonness and the fact that it occupies
nest-boxes very easily. In this unique book the authors synthesise
the substantial literature, and detail current information
regarding the Little Owl. They discuss its wide-ranging ecology,
genetics and subspecies and population status by country. In
addition, they outline a strategy and monitoring program for its
conservation. The book features an outstanding bibliography of
literature on the Little Owl, listing publications dated from 1769
to 2007, in many languages, including Russian, English, French,
German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and Dutch. Whilst being an
invaluable resource for academic researchers, its straightforward
style holds undoubted appeal for amateurs and enthusiasts.
Managing life's Sweet Sorrow is a small collection of works by
Maggie Rose. It is dedicated to the growing number of men and women
who find themselves in the role of primary caregiver to an aging
and/or ailing parent or spouse. Her letters and poems touch at the
heart of the challenging role of being a caregiver and the many
tough questions we have to ask ourselves as we work our way through
the daily changes in responsibilities we face as our loved ones
age. Maggie Rose's column, "Ask Maggie Rose," appears in the
Belmont Citizen-Herald. The Council on Aging in Belmont,
Massachusetts endorses this column. Maggie Rose lives in Belmont
with her husband and dad. You can reach her at
[email protected] or send your mail to Ask Maggie Rose, 266
Beech Street, Belmont, MA 02478.
Although this country has a stake in educating its citizens well,
for much of our history, we have not known in any scientific way
what helps and what hinders the academic success of girls and
minority group members. This book gives voice to four psychologists
(Schofield, Slaughter-Defoe, Eccles, and Betz) who use scientific
inquiry to understand what helps and what hinders the academic and
life performance of minority students and girls. These are
scientists who approach their subject matter with technical skill
and personal passion to ask such questions as: What has
desegregation accomplished? Can beneficial parent-child
interactions be facilitated so as to improve school-related
performance? Why are we seeing such low levels of achievement for
girls and minorities in math and science? What stops women and
minorities from choosing and completing majors in science and
engineering? Each chapter represents an effort to communicate a
vital area of scientific investigation to those in political life
who could use that knowledge to formulate effective public policy.
Near the end of each chapter are the questions that each of the
authors was asked following the original briefing. These
interchanges will show how policy makers begin to think about the
use of scientific information in a political context.
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