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- The courage of birds : and the often suprising ways they survive winter / by Dunne, Pete.;
"From our own backyards to the rim of the Arctic ice, countless birds have adapted to meet the challenges of the winter season. This is their remarkable story, told by award-winning birder and acclaimed writer Pete Dunne, accompanied by illustrations from renowned artist and birder David Sibley. Despite the seasonal life-sapping cold, birds have evolved strategies that meet winter's vicissitudes head on, driven by the imperative to make it to spring and pass down their genes to the next generation. The drama of winter and the resilience and adaptability of birds witnessed in the harsher months of the calendar is both fascinating and astonishing. In The Courage of Birds, Pete Dunne -- winner of the American Birding Association's Roger Tory Peterson Award for lifetime achievement in promoting the cause of birding -- chronicles the behavior of the birds of North America. He expertly explores widespread adaptations, such as feathers that protect against the cold, and unpacks the unique migration patterns and survival strategies of individual species. Dunne also addresses the impact of changing climatic conditions on avian longevity and recounts personal anecdotes that soar with a naturalist's gimlet eye. Filled with unforgettable facts, wit, and moving observations on the natural world, Dunne's book is for everyone; from the serious birder who tracks migration patterns, to the casual birder who logs daily reports on eBird, to the backyard observer who throws a handful of seed out for the Northern Cardinals and wonders how the birds magically appear in the garden when temperatures begin to fall"--Library Bound Incorporated- Subjects: NATURE / Animals / Birds; NATURE / Animals / Wildlife; NATURE / Birdwatching Guides; NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Polar Regions; NATURE / Reference; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology; SCIENCE / Natural History;
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- The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties [electronic resource] : by Sutanto, Jesse Q..aut; cloudLibrary;
What should have been a family celebration of Chinese New Year descends into chaos when longtime foes crash the party in this hilariously entertaining novel by Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties. After an ultra-romantic honeymoon across Europe, Meddy Chan and her husband Nathan have landed in Jakarta to spend Chinese New Year with her entire extended family. Chinese New Year, already the biggest celebration of the Lunar calendar, gets even more festive when a former beau of Second Aunt’s shows up at the Chan residence bearing extravagant gifts—he’s determined to rekindle his romance with Second Aunt and the gifts are his way of announcing his courtship.   His grand gesture goes awry however, when it’s discovered that not all the gifts were meant for Second Aunt and the Chans—one particular gift was intended for a business rival to cement their alliance and included by accident. Of course the Aunties agree that it’s only right to return the gift—after all, anyone would forgive an honest mistake, right? But what should have been a simple retrieval turns disastrous and suddenly Meddy and the Aunties are helpless pawns in a decades-long war between Jakarta’s most powerful business factions. The fighting turns personal, however, when Nathan and the Aunties are endangered and it’s up to Meddy to come up with a plan to save them all.  Determined to rescue her loved ones, Meddy embarks on an impossible mission—but with the Aunties by her side, nothing is truly impossible…- Subjects: Electronic books.; Romantic Comedy; Asian American; Mystery & Detective;
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- 365 : une année en chiffres / by Paul, Miranda.; Chung, Julien.; Binette, Louise.;
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- Subjects: Calendrier; Année; Calcul; Calendar; Year; Counting; French language materials.;
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- Forbidden Dream. by Jin-ho, Hur,film director.; Min-sik, Choi,actor.; Suk-kyu, Han,actor.; Joon-ho, Heo,actor.; Hong-pa, Kim,actor.; Sung-hoon, Park,actor.; Gu, Shin,actor.; ODK Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Choi Min-sik, Han Suk-kyu, Heo Joon-ho, Kim Hong-pa, Park Sung-hoon, Shin GuOriginally produced by ODK Media in 2019.Sejong, the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty, has been interested in advancing science and technology. He appoints Jang Young-sil, a slave and scientific genius, to be a low-level officer despite bitter opposition from the court. Jang blossoms his talents by making the most accurate water clock that has ever been made. Sejong wants to create a new calendar that can replace the Chinese one from the Ming Dynasty.Mode of access: World Wide Web.- Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Historical drama.;
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