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"A refreshingly authentic and engagingly written look at the little known ornithologist behind the iconic name. Ian Fleming could not have written better." —Pete Dunne, author of Birds of Prey"Whatever happened to him actually outshines anything I've had my James Bond do." —Ian FlemingJames Bond: author, ornithologist, marksman, and . . . identity-theft victim? Packed with archival photos, many never before published, and interviews with the...

This go-to book on peregrine falcons provides a timely, captivating, and educational blend of natural history, science, exhaustive research, and personal reflections on this dynamic raptor. Written by seasoned journalist and longtime raptor monitor Jim Wright, The Peregrine Falcon offers a comprehensive look at the world's fastest creature.Learn why peregrines live in cities, how they can reach speeds of 200 mph, and why they are so fast and fierce, as well as all the basic...

This must-read for birders features a complete guide to attracting, understanding, and protecting owls.The call of an owl evokes mystery; seeing one in the wild inspires wonder. Of the top ten birds people hope to see, three are owls. Although they may be out of sight, owls are widespread throughout North America—and screech owls are the most likely to make their homes near humans. In this book, experts Jim Wright and Scott Weston show you how to attract them to ne...

Whatever happened to him actually outshines anything I’ve had my James Bond do. —Ian FlemingJames Bond: author, ornithologist, marksman, and . . . identity-theft victim? When James Bond published his landmark book, Birds of the West Indies, he had no idea it would set in motion events that would link him to the most iconic spy in the Western world and turn his life upside down. Born into a wealthy family but cut off in his early twenties, James Bond took off to the West Indies in s...

When Revelation Comes is the story of one man's search for peace. Along the way, he meets people whose compassion and empathy help him keep going. It' s a story about fathers and sons. It' s a story of a friendship between two people from different cultures and backgrounds. It' s also a story of how a game can be a framework for life. On May 17, 2021, an unthinkable tragedy struck a tight knit family in the small town of Hartselle, Alabama. Jordan, a talented and promising junior golfer, d...

Discover the Science behind Long-Term Sustainable Weight Loss, Cleanse Your Body, and Transform Yourself through a Healthier Diet and Lifestyle!So, you've decided to become healthier and get your weight under control.Great decision! You're well on the path to a better, healthier body already.If you're wondering where to start, then this bundle is for you.Lionel Simon Brown takes you by the hand and shows you how to combine ketogenic diet and intermittent fas...

One terrible night in January, 1953, Britain's East Coast was battered by a huge North Sea surge. Hundreds died and many more were made homeless. Lincolnshire was one of the counties worst affected. This is the story of what happened that fateful night in the popular holiday resorts of Mablethorpe, Skegness, Cleethorpes and Ingoldmells.

The mare has seen it all from her stall in the barn -- decades of horses arriving broken, and the people who show up right behind them, just as lost.She remembers the day Joe walked up the long drive from the highway, a duffel bag on his back and ten years at sea behind him, looking for nothing more than the smell of a horse and a place to belong. She remembers the gelding named Tommy, and the woman named Sandra who brought him into all of their lives. She remembers Side by Side --...

February 2024 marks sixty-two years of playing bass and guitar for Jim Wright. Jim started his first band with a school friend and went on to open for such groups as the Animals, the Turtles, Tommy James & the Shondells, Peter & Gordon, We Five, Chad & Jeremy, New Colony Six, the Buckinghams, Shadows of the Night, The Cryan' Shames, the Jackson Five and many others. He has also performed backups with Chuck Berry and Neil Diamond and jammed with Edgar Winter.He performed solo singin...

Often described (inaccurately) as the 'Russian' linesman, Tofiq Bahramov will forever have a place in the history of football.In a moment of high drama during extra-time in the 1966 World Cup final between England and West Germany, it was he who controversially advised Swiss referee Gottfried Dienst that, yes, the ball had crossed the line, and that a goal should be awarded to the host nation.It was the turning point of the match which England went on to win 4-2.In ...

Events from Grimsby's colourful past are recalled in this fascinating retrospective.When, for instance, Spanish flu hit Lincolnshire's famous fishing town, people queued to buy quinine - thought to be an effective remedy for the potentially lethal disease.On a different tack, sharks were an unusual catch for one fishing vessel - and their meat was dispatched to London Zoo to feed the resident polar bears.And how did the famous umbrella of Prime Minister Neville Cham...

Finding Calmwater: The Story of One Man’s Marriage and Divorceby Jim WrightIn quite possibly the only book of its kind, Jim Wright shares his personal story of marriage and divorce with the hope of educating men that may be contemplating, in the process of, or that have just gone through a divorce. He explores not only the divorce process, but its fallout on immediate and extended family, friends, personal finances, and the nature of sexuality relative to popular beliefs re...