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  The Bird Study Book

  Thomas Gilbert Pearson

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  Do you enjoy birdwatching? Would you like to learn a little more about the early conservations efforts to protect wild birds? In the Preface to The Bird Study Book, Pearson tells us “This book was written for the consideration of that ever-increasing class of Americans who are interested in acquiring a greater familiarity with the habits and activities of wild birds. Attention is also given to the relation of birds to mankind and the effect of civilisation on the bird-life of the country. ” An avid ornithologist, T. Gilbert Pearson (1873-1943) was a co-founder in 1905 of the National Association of Audubon Societies of which he was first secretary and then president for many years. He was also a pioneer of the conservation movement in the United States, international bird protection and broad nature education for school-aged children. (Audubon Magazine. 42: 370–371. Nov-Dec 1943)

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  Never Grow Up

  Bryan Callen

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  Bryan Callen struggles with which definition of masculinity to embrace. His example growing up was his giant of a father. A marine. A man built for war. A man hairy enough to walk up to a beehive naked and start eating honey without a problem. Bryan did not grow into his father. Bryan is a man but a man built for dance not war. This is his struggle.

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  Teaching a Stone to Talk -...

  Annie Dillard

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  In this dazzling collection, Annie Dillard explores the world over, from the Arctic to the Ecuadorian jungle, from the Galapagos to her beloved Tinker Creek. With her entrancing gaze she captures the wonders of natural facts and human meanings: watching a sublime lunar eclipse, locking eyes with a wild weasel, or beholding mirages appearing over Puget Sound through summer.Annie Dillard is one of the most respected and influential figures in contemporary nonfiction and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Teaching a Stone to Talk illuminates the world around us and showcases Dillard in all her enigmatic genius.

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  Wellington's Peninsular War -...

  Julian Paget

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  This history and battlefield guide is an essential reference for anyone visiting the sites of Wellington’s war with Napoleon in Spain and Portugal.Wellington's Peninsular War provides a concise and comprehensive account of the battlefields as they exist today, with historic context and practical details to help readers find and explore them. The Peninsular War of 1808 to 1841 was a major part of the twenty-year struggle against Napoleon Bonaparte’s imperial ambitions. Military historian Julian Paget presents a balanced picture of the conflict, covering the Duke of Wellington’s campaigns as well as the crucially important efforts of the Spanish and Portuguese. Paget begins with an overview of the war and its background, followed by a complete year-by-year account. He then presents a chapter on each of the major battles, includes maps and photographs of the battlefields, orders of battle, and helpful information about the battlefield today. The maps show the ground as it was at the time but also include modern features for easier identification.

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  RV CAMPING in National Parks -...

  Andrew Trott

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  How to camp in an RV and why it's a fantastic way to 
  experience national parks 
  The United States' national parks are a real treasury of natural 
  splendor and diverse animal life. These protected places are visited 
  by millions of people each year so that they can learn about nature 
  and feel more connected to it. There are a lot of different ways to 
  enjoy the magic of national parks, so it doesn't matter if you've 
  done a lot of traveling before or this is your first time there. RV 
  camping is quickly becoming one of the most popular and 
  memorable ways to experience America's national parks. In the 
  following paragraphs, we will examine the meaning of RV 
  camping, as well as its advantages and the reasons why it is an 
  excellent way to travel to national parks.

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  Warble for Lilac-Time

  Walt Whitman

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 6 different recordings of Warble for Lilac-Time by Walt Whitman.

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