The Glitter in the Green: In Search of Hummingbirds, Dunn Jon
Автор: Jon Dunn, Dunn Название: Glitter in the green ISBN: 1526613107 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781526613103 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 1632.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: '[A] delightful hymn of praise to the most extraordinary of all the world's bird families - hummingbirds' STEPHEN MOSS'A brilliant read' MARK AVERY'Ever thoughtful and engaging, Jon Dunn pursues these dazzling creatures through dust and jungle' BENEDICT ALLEN'A warm-hearted and enthusiastic triumph of nature writing' TIM DEE_____________________For centuries hummingbirds have captured our imaginations: revered by Native Americans, coveted by European collectors and admired worldwide for their jewel-like plumage, acrobatic flight and immense character. Though their renown extends throughout the world, hummingbirds are found exclusively in the Americas. Small in stature yet fiercely tenacious, they have conquered every habitat imaginable: from boreal woodlands to deserts, mangrove swamps to volcanic slopes, and on islands both tropical and sub-polar.
The Glitter in the Green takes us on an unforgettable journey in search of the most remarkable examples of this wildly variable family. There's the Bee Hummingbird in Cuba, the smallest species of bird to have ever lived; the diminutive Rufous Hummingbird, whose annual migration exceeds 3,000 miles; and the critically endangered Juan Fernandez Firecrown, marooned on the remote Pacific island that inspired Robinson Crusoe. Jon Dunn brings us closer than ever before to these magnificent creatures, exploring a heady mix of rare birds, a history redolent with mythology, and the colourful stories of the people obsessed with hummingbirds through the ages.
With great passion for his subject and a taste for adventure, Dunn transports us to wondrous landscapes from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, and invites us into the kaleidoscopic world of the hummingbird - the bird that has won the hearts and minds of mankind for millennia.
Описание: The most up-to-date and comprehensive source on North American bird identification, distribution, behavior, habitat, and conservation concerns available today.
Описание: This fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling North American bird field guide is the most up-to-date guide on the market. Perfect for beginning to advanced birders, it is the only book organized to match the latest American Ornithologists` Union taxonomy .
Автор: Dunn, Jon Название: Glitter in the green ISBN: 1526613077 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781526613073 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 2970.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: 'Exceedingly well-researched and packed with fascinating lore, it should appeal to avid birders and general readers alike' - WALL STREET JOURNAL'As gleaming and mesmeric as its tiny subject' VANITY FAIR'Ever thoughtful and engaging, Jon Dunn pursues these dazzling creatures through dust and jungle to the chillier shores at the far end of the world' - BENEDICT ALLEN'Enticing ... brilliant ... a warm-hearted and enthusiastic triumph of nature writing' - TIM DEENo family of birds has quite the compelling allure offered by the hummingbird.
For centuries they have captured our imaginations: revered by Native Americans, coveted by European collectors and admired worldwide for their jewel-like plumage, acrobatic flight and immense character. Though their renown extends throughout the world, hummingbirds are found exclusively in the Americas. Small in stature yet fiercely tenacious, they have conquered every habitat imaginable: from boreal woodlands to deserts, mangrove swamps to volcanic slopes, and on islands both tropical and sub-polar.
The Glitter in the Green takes us on an unforgettable journey in search of the most remarkable examples of this wildly variable family. There's the Bee Hummingbird in Cuba, the smallest species of bird to have ever lived; the diminutive Rufous Hummingbird, whose annual migration exceeds 3,000 miles; and the critically endangered Juan Fernandez Firecrown, marooned on the remote Pacific island that inspired Robinson Crusoe. Jon Dunn brings us closer than ever before to these magnificent creatures, exploring a heady mix of rare birds, a history redolent with mythology, and the colourful stories of the people obsessed with hummingbirds through the ages.
With great passion for his subject and a taste for adventure, Dunn transports us to wondrous landscapes from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, and invites us into the kaleidoscopic world of the hummingbird - the bird that has won the hearts and minds of mankind for millennia.
Автор: Dunn Jon Название: Orchid Summer ISBN: 1408880946 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781408880944 Издательство: Bloomsbury Рейтинг: Цена: 1484.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book analyzes the unique role of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in international norm creation and the progressive development of international humanitarian law. It will be of interest to scholars and students of international law, but also to practitioners working in the field of international humanitarian law at government agencies and non-governmental organizations.
Автор: Dunn, Jon L. Название: National Geographic Birding Essentials ISBN: 1426201354 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781426201356 Издательство: Random House (USA) Рейтинг: Цена: 1467.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: For these beginning and intermediate birding enthusiasts, National Geographic Birding Essentials is a must.
