Автор: Donaldson Julia Название: Follow the Swallow ISBN: 1405282002 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781405282000 Издательство: HarperCollins UK Рейтинг: Цена: 659.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: When Apollo the swallow flies to Africa, Chack the blackbird wants to send him a message. But Africa is far away. Can a jumpy dolphin, a grumpy camel, a greedy crocodile and a playful monkey help to deliver the message?
Автор: Swallow James Название: Ghost in the Shell: The Official Movie Novelization ISBN: 1785657526 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781785657528 Издательство: Titan books ltd. Рейтинг: Цена: 1266.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: THE OFFICIAL NOVELIZATION TO THE MOTION PICTURE "GHOST IN THE SHELL" FROM PARAMOUNT PICTURES, DREAMWORKS PICTURES AND RELIANCE ENTERTAINMENT.
Автор: Unwin Mike Название: Rspb Spotlight Swifts and Swallows ISBN: 1472950119 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472950116 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 2058.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The RSPB Spotlight series introduces a selection of iconic UK wildlife to the general reader. This latest title focuses upon the swallow and the swift, two well known birds that, although unrelated, are often combined--and, indeed, confused--in the popular imagination.
Traditional heralds of the European summer, swallows and swifts have many things in common. Both feed on aerial insects and are thus similarly adapted for an aerial lifestyle, with long wings, aerodynamic bodies, and fast agile flight. Both have a penchant for breeding on or around buildings, bringing them into close contact with people. And both are long-distance migrants, departing our insect-free shores in autumn to spend winter in sub-Saharan Africa then returning the follow spring. These seemingly miraculous journeys, combined with a predilection for returning to the same building to breed year after year, has seen both birds embedded deep in our cultural heritage.
Appearances, however, can be deceptive. Swallows and swifts are not related. Swallows (which also include martins) belong to the order Passeriformes, or "perching birds," alongside the likes of sparrows and robins. Swifts belong to the order Apodiformes, alongside hummingbirds. The striking similarities come down to "convergent evolution," a process by which animals from separate evolutionary roots evolve to resemble one another--in this case, by adapting to the shared demands of a life spent catching small flying insects. The similarities are so striking that it is perhaps unsurprising how often swifts and swallows are confused.
This highly readable study looks closely at both birds, examining both their differences and similarities. Separate chapters cover all aspects of their biology and lifestyle, from their mind-boggling migrations to the mud construction of their nests. Fascinating secrets are revealed, such as how swifts may pass an entire year in flight without once landing. Finally, it examines the relationship that we have enjoyed with these birds since time immemorial, spanning both culture and conservation, and offers expert tips on where and how you can watch them for yourself.
Автор: Edith Hall, Peter Swallow Название: Aristophanic Humour: Theory and Practice ISBN: 1350101524 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781350101524 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 17424.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This volume sets out to discuss a crucial question for ancient comedy – what makes Aristophanes funny? Too often Aristophanes’ humour is taken for granted as merely a tool for the delivery of political and social commentary. But Greek Old Comedy was above all else designed to amuse people, to win the dramatic competition by making the audience laugh the hardest. Any discussion of Aristophanes therefore needs to take into account the ways in which his humour actually works.This question is addressed in two ways. The first half of the volume offers an in-depth discussion of humour theory – a field heretofore largely overlooked by classicists and Aristophanists – examining various theoretical models within the specific context of Aristophanes’ eleven extant plays. In the second half, contributors explore Aristophanic humour more practically, examining how specific linguistic techniques and performative choices affect the reception of humour, and exploring the range of subjects Aristophanes tackles as vectors for his comedy. A focus on performance shapes the narrative, since humour lives or dies on the stage – it is never wholly comprehensible on the page alone.
Автор: Buchman M. L. Название: Blaze Atop Swallow Hill Lookout ISBN: 0692511792 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780692511794 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 964.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A Firehawks romance story. She`s a lonely fire lookout and he`s a helicopter pilot with an wonderful radio voice. When the fire brings them together, the sparks fly.
