Another volume in the popular New Naturalist series, this book covers all aspects of the natural history of Ireland, from biological history, geology and climate, through to nature conservation.David Cabot, an expert in his field, provides a comprehensive view of all the different types of habitats to be found in Ireland, from the peatlands and fens, to the mountains and uplands; from broad-leaved woodland to coastal zones. The book examines the history and ecology of each of these...

New Naturalist Wildfowl provides a much-anticipated overview of the fascinating birds that have become icons of our diminishing wilderness areas.Wildfowl – swans, geese and ducks – have been the subject of poetry, fables, folklore and music, and a source of inspiration to writers, artists, historians and naturalists alike. Historically, they have featured prominently in our diet – more recently they have become the most widely domesticated group of birds. Wildfowl have been scienti...

An easy-to-use, fully illustrated guide to the birds of IrelandThis easy-to-use, full-colour guide describes and illustrates 178 of the most commonly spotted birds in Ireland.Specially designed for people with a general interest in birds,the species have been carefully selected to include those that the non-specialist birdwatcher is most likely to see. Usefully, birds are grouped together according to where they are most likely to be seen: in gardens, parks and build...

An introductory guide to 167 of the most frequently occurring birds in Ireland.Gem Irish Birds describes and illustrates 160 of the most frequently occurring birds in Ireland. Specially designed for people with a general interest in birds, the species have been carefully selected to include those that the non-specialist birdwatcher is most likely to see.The entries are organised taxonomically, with a detailed introduction to all the different habitats. There are also detail...

This New Naturalist volume provides a much-anticipated overview of these fascinating birds – the first book on the natural history of British and Irish terns since 1934.Terns are small seabirds that are commonly seen along coastlines and estuaries in the summer months – their graceful flight and command of the air are among their most attractive features.Most of the five species of terns breeding in Britain and Ireland today are under intensive management, involving protect...

The Burren is one of those rare and magical places where geology, glacial history, botany, zoology and millennia of cultural history have converged to create a unique landscape of extraordinary natural history interest. It is without equal to any other area in Ireland or Britain.To the unsuspecting tourist, much of the landscape of the Burren looks bleak, rocky, and inhospitable for any sort of farming. Yet the Burren is an agricultural landscape that has been continuously farmed s...

Un western català que esdevé un homenatge a la família, als lligams indestructibles que hi ha entre quatre germans i una mare.La Míriam Cabot, que per a la gent del poble sempre ha estat una forastera, es queda vídua amb quatre fills. Són temps d'una gran sequera al sud de Catalunya. La dona, però, lluitarà per les seves terres i per mantenir unida la família. El seu llegat serà una pregària, una promesa: «Passi el que passi, estigueu sempre junts i cuideu els uns ...

Object of this book is to present clearly and accurately facts and principles in the lives of some of the chief founders and builders of America which would be of interest for everyone interested in history. Contents: Columbus John and Sebastian Cabot Balboa, Ponce De Leon, and De Soto Sir Walter Raleigh Captain John Smith Captain Henry Hudson Captain Myles Standish Lord Baltimore Roger Williams King Philip William Penn General James Oglethorpe Benjamin Franklin George Washington Daniel Bo...

When a beautiful eighteen-year-old aviatrix discovers a crime from behind the counter of the pharmacy where she works to pay for her flying lessons, she crosses paths with a charming, but manipulative junkie. As his crime spree seeps outwards, she unwittingly stumbles into the dark world of addiction and unfettered rage. The effects ripple across the community, showing how violence changes the individuals of a community in search of justice and closure. India, David, and the Devil&...

David Davy Crockett was a celebrated 19th century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician. He is commonly referred to in popular culture by the epithet “King of the Wild Frontier.” He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died at the Battle of the Alamo.

ContentsThe Ephemera: An Emblem Of Human LifeBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).The WhistleBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).Dialogue Between Franklin And The GoutBenjamin Franklin (1706-1790).Consolation For The Old BachelorFrancis Hopkinson (1737-1791).John BullWashington Irving (1783-1859).The Mutability Of LiteratureWashington Irving (1783-1859).Kean’s ActingRichard Henry Dana (1787-1879).Gi...