Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Edité par Transworld Publishers Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creature - its natural powers and its mythical glory. Fans of Stephen Moss and Fiona Stafford will not be disappointed. 'In this short, beautiful little book, the farmer and nature writer introduces us to the wisdom of owls. every question you might ask . is answered with economy and insight and the cultural references and quotations are as rich as you would expect from this brilliant writer.' -- Daily Mail 'John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation' -- Country Life 'One of our finest nature writers with an essay length portrait of a bird that has fascinated humans for millennia.' -- Mail on Sunday 'An absolute pleasure to read' -- ***** Reader review 'Hypnotic reading' -- ***** Reader review 'Absolutely fascinating' -- ***** Reader review 'Hard to put down once opened, it is finished all too quickly' -- ***** Reader review ******************************************************************************* 'Dusk is filling the valley. It is the time of the gloaming, the owl-light. Out in the wood, the resident tawny has started calling, Hoo-hoo-hoo-h-o-o-o.' There is something about owls. They feature in every major culture from the Stone Age onwards. They are creatures of the night, and thus of magic. They are the birds of ill-tidings, the avian messengers from the Other Side. But owls - with the sapient flatness of their faces, their big, round eyes, their paternal expressions - are also reassuringly familiar. We see them as wise, like Athena's owl, and loyal, like Harry Potter's Hedwig. Human-like, in other words. No other species has so captivated us. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Doubleday, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
Etat : LikeNew. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Edité par Doubleday, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
Etat : VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Roundabout Books, Greenfield, MA, Etats-Unis
Membre d'association : SNEAB
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Condition Notes: Moderate edge wear. Binding good. May have marking in text. We sometimes source from libraries. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Edité par Transworld Publishers Limited, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Edité par Transworld Publishers Limited, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Edité par Transworld Publishers Limited, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New.
Edité par Transworld Publishers Ltd, London, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. A beautifully illustrated and lyrical celebration of this mythical creature from the prize-winning author of bestsellers The Running Hare, Meadowland and Where Poppies Blow.The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creature - its natural powers and its mythical glory. Fans of Stephen Moss and Fiona Stafford will not be disappointed.'In this short, beautiful little book, the farmer and nature writer introduces us to the wisdom of owls. every question you might ask . is answered with economy and insight and the cultural references and quotations are as rich as you would expect from this brilliant writer.' -- Daily Mail'John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation' -- Country Life'One of our finest nature writers with an essay length portrait of a bird that has fascinated humans for millennia.' -- Mail on Sunday'An absolute pleasure to read' -- ***** Reader review'Hypnotic reading' -- ***** Reader review'Absolutely fascinating' -- ***** Reader review'Hard to put down once opened, it is finished all too quickly' -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************'Dusk is filling the valley. It is the time of the gloaming, the owl-light.Out in the wood, the resident tawny has started calling, Hoo-hoo-hoo-h-o-o-o.'There is something about owls. They feature in every major culture from the Stone Age onwards. They are creatures of the night, and thus of magic. They are the birds of ill-tidings, the avian messengers from the Other Side.But owls - with the sapient flatness of their faces, their big, round eyes, their paternal expressions - are also reassuringly familiar. We see them as wise, like Athena's owl, and loyal, like Harry Potter's Hedwig. Human-like, in other words.No other species has so captivated us. But owls with the sapient flatness of their faces, their big, round eyes, their paternal expressions are also reassuringly familiar. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. New.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : booksXpress, Bayonne, NJ, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new.
Edité par Doubleday, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : M Godding Books Ltd, Devizes, WILTS, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good Jacket. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.
Edité par Transworld Publishers Ltd, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. But owls - with the sapient flatness of their faces, their big, round eyes, their paternal expressions - are also reassuringly familiar. We see them as wise, like Athena's owl, and loyal, like Harry Potter's Hedwig. In The Secret Life of the Owl, John Lewis-Stempel explores the legends and history of the owl.
Edité par Transworld Publishers Ltd Okt 2017, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creature - its natural powers and its mythical glory. Fans of Stephen Moss and Fiona Stafford will not be disappointed.'In this short, beautiful little book, the farmer and nature writer introduces us to the wisdom of owls. every question you might ask . is answered with economy and insight and the cultural references and quotations are as rich as you would expect from this brilliant writer.' -- Daily Mail'John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation' -- Country Life'One of our finest nature writers with an essay length portrait of a bird that has fascinated humans for millennia.' -- Mail on Sunday'An absolute pleasure to read' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Hypnotic reading' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Absolutely fascinating' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Hard to put down once opened, it is finished all too quickly' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\ *\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\ *\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*'Dusk is filling the valley. It is the time of the gloaming, the owl-light.Out in the wood, the resident tawny has started calling, Hoo-hoo-hoo-h-o-o-o.'There is something about owls. They feature in every major culture from the Stone Age onwards. They are creatures of the night, and thus of magic. They are the birds of ill-tidings, the avian messengers from the Other Side.But owls - with the sapient flatness of their faces, their big, round eyes, their paternal expressions - are also reassuringly familiar. We see them as wise, like Athena's owl, and loyal, like Harry Potter's Hedwig. Human-like, in other words.No other species has so captivated us.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. Buy for Great customer experience.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Royaume-Uni
Etat : New. In.
Edité par Doubleday, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, Royaume-Uni
Etat : New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book.
Edité par Transworld Publishers Ltd, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irlande
Etat : New. 2017. Hardcover. . . . . .
Edité par Transworld Publishers Ltd, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : New. 2017. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : very good. Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Royaume-Uni
Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Edité par TW Adult, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, Royaume-Uni
Etat : New.
Edité par Transworld Publishers Ltd Okt 2017, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creature - its natural powers and its mythical glory. Fans of Stephen Moss and Fiona Stafford will not be disappointed.'In this short, beautiful little book, the farmer and nature writer introduces us to the wisdom of owls. every question you might ask . is answered with economy and insight and the cultural references and quotations are as rich as you would expect from this brilliant writer.' -- Daily Mail'John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation' -- Country Life'One of our finest nature writers with an essay length portrait of a bird that has fascinated humans for millennia.' -- Mail on Sunday'An absolute pleasure to read' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Hypnotic reading' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Absolutely fascinating' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Hard to put down once opened, it is finished all too quickly' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*'Dusk is filling the valley. It is the time of the gloaming, the owl-light.Out in the wood, the resident tawny has started calling, Hoo-hoo-hoo-h-o-o-o.'There is something about owls. They feature in every major culture from the Stone Age onwards. They are creatures of the night, and thus of magic. They are the birds of ill-tidings, the avian messengers from the Other Side.But owls - with the sapient flatness of their faces, their big, round eyes, their paternal expressions - are also reassuringly familiar. We see them as wise, like Athena's owl, and loyal, like Harry Potter's Hedwig. Human-like, in other words.No other species has so captivated us. 96 pp. Englisch.
Edité par Transworld Publishers Ltd Okt 2017, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : Rheinberg-Buch Andreas Meier eK, Bergisch Gladbach, Allemagne
Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware -The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creature - its natural powers and its mythical glory. Fans of Stephen Moss and Fiona Stafford will not be disappointed.'In this short, beautiful little book, the farmer and nature writer introduces us to the wisdom of owls. every question you might ask . is answered with economy and insight and the cultural references and quotations are as rich as you would expect from this brilliant writer.' -- Daily Mail'John Lewis-Stempel is one of the best nature writers of his generation' -- Country Life'One of our finest nature writers with an essay length portrait of a bird that has fascinated humans for millennia.' -- Mail on Sunday'An absolute pleasure to read' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Hypnotic reading' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Absolutely fascinating' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review'Hard to put down once opened, it is finished all too quickly' -- \*\*\*\*\* Reader review\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*'Dusk is filling the valley. It is the time of the gloaming, the owl-light.Out in the wood, the resident tawny has started calling, Hoo-hoo-hoo-h-o-o-o.'There is something about owls. They feature in every major culture from the Stone Age onwards. They are creatures of the night, and thus of magic. They are the birds of ill-tidings, the avian messengers from the Other Side.But owls - with the sapient flatness of their faces, their big, round eyes, their paternal expressions - are also reassuringly familiar. We see them as wise, like Athena's owl, and loyal, like Harry Potter's Hedwig. Human-like, in other words.No other species has so captivated us. 96 pp. Deutsch.
Edité par Doubleday / Transworld Publishers Ltd, London, 2017
ISBN 10 : 0857524569 ISBN 13 : 9780857524560
Vendeur : The Print Room, Cockernhoe nr Luton, Royaume-Uni
Edition originale
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. Jacket by Beci Kelly (illustrateur). 1st Edition. First edition, subsequent impression with number line '3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4'. Some very slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, not price clipped (£7.99), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg++ copy, looks almost unread. 88pp, illustrated. There is something about owls. They feature in every major culture from the Stone Age onwards. They are creatures of the night, and thus of magic. They are the birds of ill tidings, the avian messengers from the Other Side. But owls with the sapient flatness of their faces, their big, round eyes, their paternal expressions, are also reassuringly familiar. We see them as wise, like Athena's owl, and loyal, like Harry Potter's Hedwig. Human like, in other words. No other species has so captivated us. In 'The Secret Life of the Owl' John Lewis-Stempel explores the legends and history of the owl. And in vivid, lyrical prose, he celebrates all the realities of this magnificent creature, whose natural powers are as fantastic as any myth.