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Synopsis
“Bird!” is an existential exploration of nature through the guise of hawkwatching. And yes, hawkwatching is a thing! It is a citizen science activity that differs from typical birdwatching. Here, hawkwatchers, a mostly volunteer group, brave the elements in service of generating a physical count of migrating raptors (eagles, hawks, vultures, falcons, etc.). In his first book about this esoteric subject, Brian M. Wargo, a physical and social science educator, taps into the universality of Homo sapiens’ longing to connect to the biotic world. His book, which is really a series of 22 standalone essays, captures the spirit of hawkwatching, taps into the mind of the hawkwatchers who do it, and provides a contemplative assessment for why they do it. A must read for those who love the outdoors but find it difficult to describe why they love it.
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“Bird!” is an existential exploration of nature through the guise of hawkwatching. And yes, hawkwatching is a thing! It is a citizen science activity that differs from typical birdwatching. Here, hawkwatchers, a mostly volunteer group, brave the elements in service of generating a physical count of migrating raptors (eagles, hawks, vultures, falcons, etc.). In his first book about this esoteric subject, Brian M. Wargo, a physical and social science educator, taps into the universality of Homo sapiens’ longing to connect to the biotic world. His book, which is really a series of 22 standalone essays, captures the spirit of hawkwatching, taps into the mind of the hawkwatchers who do it, and provides a contemplative assessment for why they do it. A must read for those who love the outdoors but find it difficult to describe why they love it.
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BIRD AN EXPLANATION OF HAWKWATCHING
Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Florida state prosecutor Claire Talbot is as tough as they come, and not everyone loves her for it. Newly promoted Felony Division Chief, Claire has about as many jealous detractors as she does supporters. Some colleagues are openly skeptical about her youth, her abilities, and even her gender. When a highway project construction crew unearths two skeletons in a common grave, Claire reopens an investigation into a string of abductions that took place before she was born. While researching the file, she meets retired cop Marc Hastings, who once worked on the case. He maneuvers his way into the investigation-and into Claire's life. Marc has an uncanny familiarity with Claire's habits, and she begins to realize that not all is as it seems. The detective urges Claire on, mysteriously convinced that only she can solve the case. Together, they unearth more graves. But then, disaster strikes . and Claire finally discovers what Hastings knew all along. It's a secret almost too shocking for a sane mind to grasp. The key to the killings may lie deep in Claire's own past. But what if Claire's past lies in her future?Full of spellbinding twists, Douglas Schofield's Time of Departure will appeal not only to thriller aficionados, but to readers who appreciate a strong female lead and a compelling love story. A page-turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, Time of Departure heralds the arrival of an immensely talented new crime novelist. N° de réf. du vendeur 00092749629
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''Bird!'': An Exploration of Hawkwatching
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Self Published, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, 2016
ISBN 10 : 1945226005
ISBN 13 : 9781945226007
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Vendeur : The Bookworm, Oroville, CA, Etats-Unis
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Paperbound. Etat : Very Good. First Edition, so stated. Description: Includes a few black and white photo illustrations. ''Bird'' is the universal call hawkwatchers use to let others know that a hawk is in the sky. Upon hearing it, binoculars are elevated, and the race is on to locate the migrating hawk before it disappears. The term 'hawk', encompasses many flying raptors, including eagles, falcons, vultures, kites, osprey, harrier and a few other exotics. These species are counted by a group of citizen scientists who spend upward of nine hours a day looking up, identifying, and marking, the birds that pass. The book hopes to shed light on the people, the places, and the hawks themselves by teasing out the remarkable from an otherwise inconspicuous social activity. Twenty-two essays help to reveal the lure of hawkwatching. BINDING/CONDITION: paperbound; Very Good condition. 8vo (9 inches tall). 184 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 070364
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BIRD AN EXPLANATION OF HAWKWATCHING
Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Florida state prosecutor Claire Talbot is as tough as they come, and not everyone loves her for it. Newly promoted Felony Division Chief, Claire has about as many jealous detractors as she does supporters. Some colleagues are openly skeptical about her youth, her abilities, and even her gender. When a highway project construction crew unearths two skeletons in a common grave, Claire reopens an investigation into a string of abductions that took place before she was born. While researching the file, she meets retired cop Marc Hastings, who once worked on the case. He maneuvers his way into the investigation-and into Claire's life. Marc has an uncanny familiarity with Claire's habits, and she begins to realize that not all is as it seems. The detective urges Claire on, mysteriously convinced that only she can solve the case. Together, they unearth more graves. But then, disaster strikes . and Claire finally discovers what Hastings knew all along. It's a secret almost too shocking for a sane mind to grasp. The key to the killings may lie deep in Claire's own past. But what if Claire's past lies in her future?Full of spellbinding twists, Douglas Schofield's Time of Departure will appeal not only to thriller aficionados, but to readers who appreciate a strong female lead and a compelling love story. A page-turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, Time of Departure heralds the arrival of an immensely talented new crime novelist. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN1945226005VG
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Bird!: An Exploration of Hawkwatching
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 1st edition. 190 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.43 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1945226005
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