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What an owl knows : the new science of the world's most enigmatic birds / by Ackerman, Jennifer,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific exploration of owls, the most elusive group of birds, and an investigation into why these remarkable and yet mysterious animals exert such a hold on human imagination For centuries, owls have captivated and intrigued us. Our fascination with these mysterious birds was first documented over 30,000 years ago, in the Chauvet cave paintings in southern France, and our enduring awareness and curiosity of their forward gaze and nearly silent flight has cemented the owl as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, foresight and intuition. But what, really, does an owl know? Though our infatuation goes back centuries, scientists have only recently begun to study these birds in great detail. While more than 270 species exist today, and reside on every continent except Antarctica, owls are far more difficult to find and study than other birds--because while not only cryptic and perfectly camouflaged, owls are most active in the dark of night. Joining scientists on this maddening and elusive treasure hunt, Jennifer Ackerman brings alive the rich biological history of these animals and reveals the remarkable scientific discoveries into their brains and behavior. She explores how, with the modern technology and tools, researchers now know that owls talk all night long--without opening their bills. That that their hoots follow a series of complex rules, allowing them to express needs and desires. That owls duet. They migrate. They use tools. They hoard their prey. Some live in underground burrows, some dine on scorpions. Ackerman brings this research alive with her own personal field observations about owls, and dives deep too into why this bird endlessly inspires and beguiles us. WHAT AN OWL KNOWS is an awe-inspiring and spellbinding journey across the globe and through human history, and a dazzling account of the astonishing health, hunting skills, communication, and sensory prowess that distinguishes the owl from nearly all other birds. An extraordinary glimpse into the mind of these brilliant animals, WHAT AN OWLS KNOWS pulls back the curtain on the the hidden and still undiscovered realities of our shared world"--
Subjects: Owls; Owls.;
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Silk : a world history / by Prasad, Aarathi,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In a gorgeous history that spans continents and millennia, Aarathi Prasad weaves together the complex story of the queen of fabrics. Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global, natural, and cultural history (and future) of a unique material that has fascinated the world for thousands of years"--
Subjects: Bombyx mori.; Lepidopterology; Sericulture; Silk; Silkworms.; Silkworms;
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The Sirens A Novel [electronic resource] : by Hart, Emilia.aut; Kreinik, Barrie.nrt; CloudLibrary;
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • #1 LibraryReads Pick • Indie Next Pick A spellbinding novel about sisters separated by centuries, but bound together by the sea, from the author of the runaway New York Times bestseller Weyward. “Narrator Barrie Kreinik offers a first-rate performance, embodying the characters with distinctive voices and delivering Hart’s prose with graceful lyricism.”—Library Journal (starred review) "The Sirens teems with family secrets, eerie dreams, and deep transformation. A compelling tale of sisterhood, sacrifice, and the sea, this is a beautiful follow-up to Hart's sensational debut, Weyward. The Sirens will sweep you away." —Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary 2019: Lucy awakens from a dream to find her hands around her ex-lover’s throat. Horrified, she flees to her older sister’s house on the Australian coast, hoping she can help explain the strangely vivid nightmare that preceded the attack—but Jess is nowhere to be found. As Lucy awaits her return, the rumors surrounding Jess’s strange small town start to emerge. Numerous men have gone missing at sea, spread over decades. A tiny baby was found hidden in a cave. And sailors tell of hearing women’s voices on the waves. Desperate for answers, Lucy finds and begins to read her sister’s adolescent diary. 1999: Jess is a lonely sixteen-year-old in a rural town in the middle of the continent. Diagnosed with a rare allergy to water, she has always felt different, until her young, charming art teacher takes an interest in her drawings, seeing a power and maturity in them—and in her—that no one else has. 1800: Twin sisters Mary and Eliza have been torn from their loving father in Ireland and forced onto a convict ship bound for Australia. For their entire lives, they’ve feared the ocean, as their mother tragically drowned when they were just girls. Yet as the boat bears them further and further from all they know, they begin to notice changes in their bodies that they can’t explain, and they feel the sea beginning to call to them… A breathtaking tale of female resilience and the bonds of sisterhood across time and space, The Sirens captures the power of dreams, and the mystery and magic of the sea. This program includes a bonus conversation with the author. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Historical; Contemporary Women;
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Refugee / by Gratz, Alan,1972-author.; Goldstrom, Michael,1974-narrator.; Garcia, Kyla,narrator.; Cohen, Assaf,1972-narrator.;
Read by Michael Goldstrom, Kyla Garcia, and Assaf Cohen.8-12.Although separated by continents and decades, Josef, a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany; Isabel, a Cuban girl trying to escape the riots and unrest plaguing her country in 1994; and Mahmoud, a Syrian boy in 2015 whose homeland is torn apart by violence and destruction, embark on harrowing journeys in search of refuge, discovering shocking connections that tie their stories together.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Compact discs.; Juvenile works.; Children's audiobooks.; Audiobooks.; Children's audiobooks.; Fiction.; Juvenile works.; Historical fiction.; Children's audiobooks.; Audiobooks.; Historical fiction.; Jewish refugees; Refugees; Refugees; Refugees; Emigration and immigration; Survival; Jewish refugees; Refugees; Refugees; Refugees; Emigration and immigration; Survival; JUVENILE FICTION Action & Adventure / Survival Stories.; JUVENILE FICTION / Historical / Military & Wars.; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration & Immigration.; Emigration and immigration.; Jewish refugees.; Refugees.; Survival.;
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Birding without borders : an obsession, a quest, and the biggest year in the world / by Strycker, Noah K.,author.;
In 2015, Noah Strycker, a young American birder, became the first person to see more than half of the 10,000 bird species on planet Earth in one year. Traveling to forty-one countries on seven continents with just a small backpack, a pair of binoculars, and a series of one-way tickets, Noah not only set a new world record, he also captured the hearts and imaginations of people all over the world.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Strycker, Noah K.; Bird watching; Bird watchers; Birds;
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The doors of midnight / by Virdi, R. R.,author.;
In this second entry of the 'Tales of Tremaine' series, Ari the Binder's legend spans continents and eras. Now, the storyteller himself awaits judgment for the murder of a prince. The stories say he has killed more than one. But what is truth and what is a man if not a liar? As the telling of the storyteller's past grows, so too does the list of his enemies -- and of mysteries yet to be solved.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Good and evil; Guilt; Imaginary places; Magic; Singers; Storytellers;
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Earth [videorecording] / by Packham, Chris,1961-narrator.; Hewitson, Tom(Producer),television director.; Liddell, Rob(Television producer and director),television producer.; Cohen, Andrew,1954-television producer.; BBC Studios,publisher.;
Narrator, Chris Packham.The revealing documentary of Earth explores the planet's most epic moments. From the first raindrops that turned it into a water world to the arrival of its most incredible inhabitants, us. But humans take a back seat in this narrative. Instead, Earth is placed center stage. We see what happened to our world before we even crawled from the mud, including massive bombardments from space, extreme changes in climate and the collision of whole continents.E.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Television mini-series.; Historical television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Evolutionary paleoecology.; Mass extinctions.; Asteroids; Historical geology.; Paleogeography.; Paleoclimatology.; Continental drift.; Global environmental change.; Glacial epoch.; Earth temperature;
For private home use only.
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Beware of Mr. Baker. by Bulger, Jay,film director.; Clapton, Eric,actor.; Baker, Ginger,actor.; Copeland, Stewart,actor.; Kino Lorber (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Stewart CopelandOriginally produced by Kino Lorber in 2012.Ginger Baker is the original rock ‘n roll madman-junkie-superstar who everyone thought was dead, but somehow survived 50+ years of drug abuse, disastrous experiments, and four marriages on three continents. His hands and feet narrate this epic quest for rhythmic perfection, always on the forefront of musical experimentation and innovation. This no-holds-barred, moving, and hilarious portrait of the man referred to as rock’s first great drummer (and perhaps still its best) lets him tell his own story, intercut with footage of his continent-hopping life, from London to L.A., Nigeria, Italy, South Africa, and (way) beyond.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Arts.; Music.; Documentary films.; Artists.; South Africa.; Nineteen seventies.; Biography.; Jazz.; Nineteen sixties.; Performing arts.;
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Thomas & friends. [videorecording] : the movie / by André, Peter,voice actor.; Awdry, W.Railway series.[videorecording].; Grundy, Yvonne,voice actor.; May, Joseph,voice actor.; HIT Entertainment,production company.; Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Joseph May, Yvonne Grundy, Peter Andre.When a mischievous little racing car called Ace passes through Sodor on his way around the world, Thomas is inspired to embark on his ambitious trip. Traveling full steam ahead across five continents, Thomas discovers magnificent new sights and experiences exciting places and cultures. He makes friends with an inspiring and fun Kenyan engine called Nia. With so much for Thomas to learn about the world, will Nia be successful in teaching him a lesson about the true meaning of friendship?Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Thomas, the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Friendship; Locomotives;
For private home use only.
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The invisible life of Addie LaRue / by Schwab, Victoria,author.;
France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever--and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world. But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Historical fiction.; Memory; Immortalism;
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