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  Halcyon Journey - In Search of...

  Marina Richie

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  Winner of the 2024 John Burroughs Medal for Distinguished Natural History Writing 
   
   
   
  More than one hundred species of kingfishers brighten every continent but Antarctica. Not all are fishing birds. They range in size from the African dwarf kingfisher to the laughing kookaburra of Australia. This first book to feature North America's belted kingfisher is a lyrical story of observation, revelation, and curiosity in the presence of flowing waters. 
   
   
   
  The kingfisher—also known as the halcyon bird—is linked to the mythic origin of halcyon days, a state of happiness that Marina Richie hopes to find outside her back door in Missoula, Montana. Epiphanies and a citizen science discovery punctuate days tracking a bird that outwits at every turn. The female is more colorful than the male (unusual and puzzling) and the birds' earthen nest holes are difficult to locate. 
   
   
   
  While the heart of the drama takes place on Rattlesnake Creek in Missoula, the author's adventures in search of kingfisher kin on the lower Rio Grande, in South Africa, and in London illuminate her relationships with the birds of Montana. In the quiet of winter, she explores tribal stories of the kingfisher as messenger and helper, pivotal qualities for her quest. For all who love birds or simply seek solace in nature, Halcyon Journey is an inviting introduction to the mythic and mysterious belted kingfisher.

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  Model Aircraft Aerodynamics 5th...

  Martin Simons

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  This is the latest edition - fully revised and updated - of the standard work on aerodynamic theory, as applied to model flight. Everything is explained in a concise and practical form for those enthusiasts who appreciate that a better understanding of model behavior is the sure path to greater success and enjoyment. The revisions for this new edition reflect the significant developments in model aircraft, including radio frequency (RC) model aircraft and drones, over the last few years. New content including the chapter on aerofoils has been extended to take account of the vast amount of testing carried out recently in the USA at the University of Illinois. A new chapter explains the latest research into the flight of birds and insects which is being applied now to small drones and miniature surveillance aircraft. Older wind tunnel test reports have been replaced with the latest trials and measurements. Full-color photos and line drawings featured throughout. Topics include factors affecting lift and drag, scale effect and the boundary layer, basic model performance problems, reducing induced draft, aspect, ratio, and more.

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  The Language Guide for Travelers...

  YouGuide

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  The Language Guide for Travelers - Chamorro to Telugu is a practical phrasebook for travelers, pairing essential Chamorro and Telugu words and phrases for everyday situations - greetings, directions, dining, shopping, transport and emergencies. Compact, easy to navigate and made for real trips, it helps you communicate with confidence wherever your journey takes you.

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  Whispers in the Wilderness

  Erik Stensland

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  Take a journey with Whispers in the Wilderness, a multi award-winning book filled with gorgeous color photos of the natural world and writing that will inspire you to reconnect with nature and your deepest self.IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award: Best inspirational book of the yearNational Indie Excellence Awards: Gold award for best gift book of the year National Indie Excellence Awards: Gold award for best inspirational book of the yearThe Nautilus Book Awards: Silver award for arts and photographyCIPA Awards: Second place for motivational and inspirational booksForeword INDIES Book of the Year Awards: Finalist 
  "Whispers in the Wilderness explores the longing that many of us have for the natural world and suggests that it is the trailhead for a journey to wholeness. Through short daily reflections on the natural world paired with gorgeous photographs from Rocky Mountain National Park, author and photographer Erik Stensland encourages us to go deeper within ourselves and discover the healing that nature is offering.  
  This audio version of Whispers in the Wilderness is accompanied by beautiful, reflective instrumental music, and nature sounds found in Rocky Mountain National Park, offering a truly meditative experience that helps you slow down and listen to the movements within." 
  Whispers in the Wilderness is a book that you will treasure for many years and will want to share with family and friends. 
  You can view the gallery images that are in this book at: https://www.rockytrailpress.com/gallery/whispers-audio/

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  Writing Landscape

  Linda Cracknell

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  Inhabiting a landscape, walking a landscape, writing a place and time. 
  Linda Cracknell is a writer of place and nature who believes in being alert, observing, and writing from the particulars of each experience. Engaging bodily with her writing, she is someone for whom getting mud on her boots, sleeping high up in the hills, or being slapped by salt water can all be part of her process. She follows Susan Sontag's advice to “Love words, agonize over sentences and pay attention to the world.”  
  In this varied collection of essays, Linda backpacks on a small island that is connected to the mainland at low tide, musing on the nineteenth-century Scottish writer whose character was shipwrecked there. She hikes the wooded mountain trail close to her home in winter snow—a place she is intimately familiar with in all weathers and seasons—and she retraces the steps of a multiday hike made almost seven decades after her parents trod the route together. She explores her inspirations, in nature and from other artists and their work.  
  Reading this collection will open your eyes to the world around you and how you can observe, take note, and later commit those notes and memories to written pieces that will evoke the place and time.

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  The Modern Freeze-Drying...

  Aftab Nur Nahid

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  The Modern Freeze-Drying Cookbook is your practical guide to simple food preservation and delicious freeze-dried recipes. Discover easy techniques for preparing fruits, vegetables, snacks, and complete meals while making the most of fresh ingredients. Perfect for beginners and home cooks, this cookbook combines modern freeze-drying methods with creative recipes designed for convenient everyday food storage and enjoyment.

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