Examining globally invasive alien birds, the first part of this book provides an account of 32 global avian invasive species (as listed by the Invasive Species Specialist Group, ISSG). It acts as a one stop reference volume; it assesses current invasive status for each bird species, including details of physical description, diet, introduction and invasion pathways, breeding behaviour, natural habitat. It also looks at the environmental impact of each species, as well as current and future...

Mathis and the Curse of the Sphinx follows 14-year-old Mathis, a curious and adventurous boy from France, who stumbles upon an ancient stone tablet leading to the lost city of Thebes.Joined by his best friend Lucien, they embark on a thrilling journey to Egypt, where they uncover the legendary Sphinx. But in a moment of mischief, Mathis awakens an ancient curse, releasing mythical creatures and dangers from the shadows. To save his family and the world, Mathis must solve t...