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  • Lady of the Loch

    The Incredible Story of Britain's Oldest Osprey

    by Helen Armitage ...
    During the last decade, the osprey has risen, phoenix-like, from the ashes - once extinct in Britain, now returned as a powerful symbol of hope. The opreys' story is a moving tale of triumph over adversity. Their slow but sure resurgence has attracted huge public interest and support; that of one bird in particular, Lady, at 25, Britain's oldest breeding osprey, has tugged at the world's ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

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    Brief History of Akhetaten, A: The Egyptian Capital Built and Erased in a Generation

    by Helen Armitage ...
    Narrated by Helen Armitage ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 11 min

    Experience the dramatic rise and fall of ancient Egypt’s greatest lost city, born from a radical religious revolution. Perfect for a captivating commute, this immersive historical journey transports you into a sun-scorched desert metropolis built overnight to defy the gods. Walk the shifting sands where absolute royal power clashed head-on with powerful priesthoods and ancient traditions.Lose ... Read more

    $13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • 100 Birds and How They Got Their Names

    by Diana Wells ...
    How did cranes come to symbolize matrimonial happiness? Why were magpies the only creatures that would not go inside Noah's Ark?Birds and bird imagery are integral parts of our language and culture. With her remarkable ability to dig up curious and captivating facts, Diana Wells hatches a treat for active birders and armchair enthusiasts alike. Meet the intrepid adventurers and naturalists who ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD

  • Gifts of the Crow

    How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans

    by John Marzluff, Ph.D., Tony Angell ...
    Stan Coren’s groundbreaking The Intelligence of Dogs meets Bernd Heinrich’s classic Mind of the Raven in this astonishing, beautifully illustrated look at the uncanny intelligence and emotions of crows.Playful, social, and passionate, crows have brains that are huge for their body size, which allows them to think, plan, and reconsider their actions. They also exhibit an avian kind of eloquence, ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

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  • Birds of Costa Rica

    A Field Guide

    by Carrol L. Henderson ...
    Series series Corrie Herring Hooks Series
    At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals—over half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species of birds and other animals during even a short stay. To help all of these visitors, as well as local residents, identify and ... Read more

    $29.59 CAD

  • Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia

    Second Edition

    A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesia is the best, most comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of Indonesia.Because of its vast size and geographical location, Indonesia has the world's most diverse avifauna. It boasts of more than 1,600 species—of which 235 rare birds are only found in Indonesia—making it the world's number one travel destination for bird-watching.This bird field ... Read more

    $35.99 CAD

  • The Birds of Paradise, Illustrated

    by Alfred Russel Wallace ...
    This short piece by the noted naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, describes the nineteenth century view of the Birds of Paradise, their habits as known at the time. Taken from Wallaces Numerous trips to the south seas.Alfred Russel Wallace, OM, FRS (8 January 1823– 7 November 1913) was a British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist and biologist. He is best known for independently ... Read more

    $1.72 CAD

  • Ireland's Trees – Myths, Legends & Folklore

    by Niall Mac Coitir ...
    Name the five Great Trees of Ireland? What trees are most often found beside holy wells or cemeteries? Which tree gave the Red Branch Knights of Ulster their name? Ireland was once so heavily wooded it was said a squirrel could travel from Cork to Killarney without touching the ground. So it is no surprise that, in ancient Ireland, mythology and folklore were a part of the people's general ... Read more

    $10.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Dictionary of Birds

    by Bruce Campbell, Elizabeth Lack ...
    Series series Poyser Monographs
    A Dictionary of Birds enlists contributions from over 280 ornithologists and other specialists from around the world.Major, authoritative articles cover the field of modern ornithology and related subjects, many of them running to several thousand words. In addition there are articles on all the bird families, almost all of which are illustrated by a representative species. There are also numerous ... Read more

    $87.09 CAD

  • A Sparrowhawk's Lament

    How British Breeding Birds of Prey Are Faring

    by David Cobham ...
    Series series WILDGuides
    Britain is home to fifteen species of breeding birds of prey, from the hedgerow-hopping Sparrowhawk to the breathtaking White-tailed Eagle. In this handsomely illustrated book, acclaimed British filmmaker and naturalist David Cobham offers unique and deeply personal insights into Britain's birds of prey and how they are faring today. He delves into the history of these magnificent birds and talks ... Read more

    $26.39 CAD

  • The Birds of the Thai-Malay Peninsula Vol. 2

    by David R. Wells ...
    This well-illustrated volume covers the passerines of Singapore, peninsular Malaysia, southern Thailand and the tip of Tenasserim (Burma) with their associated island archipelagos.David Wells' historically complete accounts draw on a full range of recent field and museum research. Over 380 species are described, including topics such as systematics, distribution, plumage, biometrics, status, ... Read more

    $36.89 CAD

  • Kingfishers, Bee-eaters and Rollers

    by C. Hilary Fry, Kathie Fry ...
    Series series Helm Identification Guides
    A review of the 123 species of kingfisher, bee-eater and roller.Dazzling in their beauty, many of the 123 species of kingfisher, bee-eater and roller are very poorly known. This reference provides a review of the group showing every species, all the main races and most sex and age variations.Text and 40 colour plates are closely coordinated with emphasis on behaviour, field characters and ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD