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Parrots

A Guide to Parrots of the World

By: Mike Parr,Tony Juniper

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Parrots

A Guide to Parrots of the World

By: Mike Parr,Tony Juniper

This is the first book created primarily for the field identification of parrots, one of the most familiar and colorful groups of birds. From the mighty. macaws to the diminutive pygmy parrots, the 350 species of parrots include cockatoos, parakeets, lovebirds, and Budgerigar. Most are brightly colored or even gaudy, but a few are drab, and some are nocturnal and flightess. Parrots, found throughout most of the warmer regions of the world, occur in greatest numbers in Australasian and South America. This book includes 88 superb color illustrations of every species and most identifiable subspecies of parrot, as well as range maps of their locations. It offers many firsthand insights into the ecology of each species, vocalizations, life cycle characteristics, and geographical variation. It also provides up-to-date information on the conservation status of those species of parrots that are threatened or endangered.

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586

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A&C Black

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ISBN 10

1408135752

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9781408135754

Chess Rivals of the 19th Century

With 300 Annotated Games

By: Tony Cullen

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Chess Rivals of the 19th Century

With 300 Annotated Games

By: Tony Cullen

Many historical chess books focus on individual 19th century masters and tournaments yet little is written covering the full scope of competitive chess through the era. This volume provides a comprehensive overview, with more than a third of the 300 annotated games analyzed by past masters and checked by powerful engines. Players such as Max Lange and Cochrane, known to the chess public only by the name given to a fierce attack or gambit, are brought to life. Fifty masters are each given their own chapter, with brief biographies, results and anecdotes and an endgame section for most chapters.

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478

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McFarland

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ISBN 10

1476680728

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9781476680729

Shrikes and Bush-shrikes

Including Wood-shrikes, Helmet-shrikes, Shrike Flycatchers, Philentomas, Batises and Wattle-eyes

By: Tony Harris

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Shrikes and Bush-shrikes

Including Wood-shrikes, Helmet-shrikes, Shrike Flycatchers, Philentomas, Batises and Wattle-eyes

By: Tony Harris

The book covers the identification, biology and relationships of all true shrikes, bush-shrikes, helmet-shrikes, the closely related shrike flycatchers, philentomas, batises and wattle-eyes. This book offers information on 114 species in 21 genera within the families Laniidae and Malaconotidae. For each genus, acoustic and visual signals are summarized and used to map similarities. The detailed species account for the bulk of the book, providing knowledge on field identification, plumage descriptions, geographical variation, moult, distribution, movements. general and foraging behaviour, food, sounds and breeding behaviour.

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393

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A&C Black

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ISBN 10

1408134594

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9781408134597

Ecology of Java & Bali

By: Tony Whitten,Roehayat Emon Soeriaatmadja,Suraya A. Afiff

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Ecology of Java & Bali

By: Tony Whitten,Roehayat Emon Soeriaatmadja,Suraya A. Afiff

Series blurb: The Ecology of Indonesia series explores one of the most biologically diverse areas of the world, incorporating current research from Western and Indonesian specialists. Each book describes in detail, Indonesia's fragile ecosystems, its unparalled biodiversity, its peoples andtheir use of natural resources, and the ecological problems which have resulted from rapid economic development.

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1040

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Oxford University Press

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ISBN 10

9625930728

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9789625930725

Falconry Basics

A Handbook for Beginners

By: Tony Hall

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Falconry Basics

A Handbook for Beginners

By: Tony Hall

In this fully revised edition of his classic guide to falconry for beginners, lifelong falconer Tony Hall presents the most comprehensive information available to newcomers to the sport. Falconry Basics is specifically designed for novices and covers the basics, from different types of birds and their individual characteristics, to acquiring the proper equipment and the care and handling of the birds themselves. Covering all aspects of training, hunting, and maintenance, Falconry Basics addresses every possible scenario a newcom- er may face when training their first raptor, from illness and injury to escaped or overconfident hawks. Hall also provides a wealth of supplementary information for beginners, including notes on anatomy, terminology, and a list of additional resources. Accompanied by diagrams and detailed line illustrations throughout, this book will become a standard manual for future generations of falconers.

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291

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ABRAMS

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ISBN 10

146831453X

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9781468314533

Gifts of the Crow

How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans

By: John Marzluff,Tony Angell

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Gifts of the Crow

How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans

By: John Marzluff,Tony Angell

Offers insight into crows' ability to make tools and respond to environmental challenges, explaining how they engage in human-like behaviors, from giving gifts and seeking revenge to playing and experiencing dreams.

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320

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Simon and Schuster

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ISBN 10

1439198748

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9781439198742

Country Music Records

A Discography, 1921-1942

By: Tony Russell,Bob Pinson

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Country Music Records

A Discography, 1921-1942

By: Tony Russell,Bob Pinson

More than twenty years in the making, Country Music Records documents all country music recording sessions from 1921 through 1942. With primary research based on files and session logs from record companies, interviews with surviving musicians, as well as the 200,000 recordings archived at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Frist Library and Archives, this notable work is the first compendium to accurately report the key details behind all the recording sessions of country music during the pre-World War II era. This discography documents--in alphabetical order by artist--every commercial country music recording, including unreleased sides, and indicates, as completely as possible, the musicians playing at every session, as well as instrumentation. This massive undertaking encompasses 2,500 artists, 5,000 session musicians, and 10,000 songs. Summary histories of each key record company are also provided, along with a bibliography. The discography includes indexes to all song titles and musicians listed.

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1198

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Oxford University Press

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ISBN 10

0198032048

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9780198032045

Shooting for Sport

A Guide to Driven Game Shooting, Wildfowling and the DIY Shoot

By: Tony Jackson

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Shooting for Sport

A Guide to Driven Game Shooting, Wildfowling and the DIY Shoot

By: Tony Jackson

The sporting shooting available in Great Britain today is the envy of the world. Many newcomers find entry into the complex world of shooting daunting, and this book explains the various aspects that surround sporting shooting in all its guises. Topics covered include: choosing a gun and gun safety; clothing and other equipment; finding shooting; the quarry species; driven shooting; the DIY shoot; rough shooting and gundogs. Fully illustrated with 80 colour photographs.

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167

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Crowood

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ISBN 10

1847979343

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9781847979346

Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands

Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde

By: Tony Clarke

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Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands

Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde

By: Tony Clarke

This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. Birds of the Atlantic Islands covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde. Over 450 resident, migrant and vagrant species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Species accounts are accompanied with concise text outlining bird identification, status, range, distribution and voice. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region. The Atlantic Islands shelter a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges. It further covers the climate, geography and ornithological history of these incredible islands, as well as practical guidance on the best birdwatching areas.

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370

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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ISBN 10

1472981154

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9781472981158

Raptor

By: Tony Pypka

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Raptor

By: Tony Pypka

This is a story of a young teen that makes an incredible discovery while trying to fine tune an earlier invention. Realizing the potential danger to the world if it got into the wrong hands, he dedicates most of his younger life protecting the secret till he is able to build something that not only can protect himself and two young ladies that came into his life, but the many secrets of his inventions. Secrets that over time will have far reaching consequences spanning hundreds of years and hundreds of worlds.

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337

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Xlibris Corporation

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ISBN 10

1483676277

ISBN 13

9781483676272

Pathways

From Providence to Purpose

By: Tony Evans

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Pathways

From Providence to Purpose

By: Tony Evans

God has a purpose for your life, and every action or event that occurs within it has been used to make that purpose a reality. The story of Esther appears to be a series of coincidences strung together to deliver the Jews from certain death. However, God selected Esther for a particular purpose at a particular time. Discover your own pathway to purpose through learning principles on providence as Tony Evans takes us on a journey of epic proportions.

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B&H Publishing Group

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ISBN 10

1433686589

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9781433686580

Birds of Prey: Progeny

By: Gail Simone,Tony Bedard

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Birds of Prey: Progeny

By: Gail Simone,Tony Bedard

Black Canary leaves the team! The Birds of Prey are shaken to the core as more teammates depart and new members join the roster. Who will be asked to join Oracle in her all-new Birds of Prey? Who will refuse, and who will fly the coop for good? And will the team survive long enough to save the day? Birds of Prey: Progeny collects Birds of Prey #92-103.

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304

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DC Comics

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ISBN 10

1779529260

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9781779529268

Mad Worlds Collide

By: Tony Teora

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Mad Worlds Collide

By: Tony Teora

Warning: Mad World Collide is an outrageously zany sci-fi comedy that will laugh you into the funny farm. In year 2021, Robert Davichi thinks he has the worst computer job in the world--until a hacker threatens his life and starts bringing down corporations and governments. In the midst of this the military tries to conquer America via the Internet, a neurotic computer gains consciousness and starts communicating with evil harebrained aliens from afar--and the President finds an abundance of gas in his alimentary canal. Robert's life is thrown into cosmic chaos trying to solve one disaster after another. The story careens between Japan, America, and a spaceship orbiting near the moon. "The book will entertain a wide range of readers" according to Peter Heyrman, a fiction writer who is published in Twilight Zone magazine. Peter, with a sense for the warped, edited Mad Worlds Collide stating it is "funny, and on the edge".

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iUniverse

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ISBN 10

0595307884

ISBN 13

9780595307883

Birds of Seychelles

By: Adrian Skerrett,Tony Disley

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Birds of Seychelles

By: Adrian Skerrett,Tony Disley

The only field guide to every species recorded in Seychelles, covering over 250 species. This compact field guide, based on Birds of Seychelles by Adrian Skerrett, Ian Bullock and Tony Disley (Helm 2000), is the only field guide to cover every species recorded in Seychelles. It covers more than 250 species, including all residents, migrants and vagrants. Concise text on facing pages highlights key identification features, including habitat, distribution, status and voice. The plates are based on the authors' previous work, but with the addition on many new images. The text has been completely re-written and revised for this edition, and the plates have been re-worked to accommodate a number of new additions to the country's list. There are now 12 more plates than in the first edition.

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388

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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ISBN 10

1472983238

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9781472983237

The Eighth Lion

By: Tony Thompson

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The Eighth Lion

By: Tony Thompson

In an era, long before humans gained dominion over the world, it was the Age of the Dragon Race. The power of the Dragons has begun to wane and the End of Days draws near. A dark Wizard has risen to power in the Lands of the Khans, hoping to rule the world. With power stolen from the Dragons, Jochi threatens to bring forth an Apocalypse. In The Eighth Lion, a rogue Dragon named Meeha breaks a time-honored Covenant of the Dragon Race by sharing startling information kept hidden from humans for thousands of years. Her actions, and those of her decsendents, put Dragons and Humans alike on a collision course with destruction. Dragons and humans must work together to prevent the extinction of both races. In doing so, they may just answer a question, which has plagued humans for a millenial. Do Dragons have souls?

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262

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iUniverse

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ISBN 10

1663201226

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9781663201225

Student Companion to Edgar Allan Poe

By: Tony Magistrale

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Student Companion to Edgar Allan Poe

By: Tony Magistrale

The contributions of Edgar Allan Poe have withstood the test of time; his best poems and fiction are more popular and carry greater significance now than they did during his own era. This highly readable introduction to the life, times, and major works of Poe offers fresh interpretations of timeless masterpieces like The Raven and The Purloined Letter. Carefully considering important thematic elements as well as genre, this book organizes the works of Poe into four significant groupings: the poetry, Vampiric love stories, tales of psychological terror, and the detective stories. Close readings are given for a selection of the most important works that represent Poe's canon of writings, including the chilling Tell Tale Heart and The Black Cat. This introductory study to Edgar Allan Poe begins with a concise biographical chapter that explores Poe's troubled experiences. The Literary Heritage chapter chronicles Poe's influence on other writers, artists, and filmmakers who followed. This work examines the major poems from Poe's canon, with special attention to those works that are most often taught and anthologized. Poe's most famous tales of terror and revenge are juxtaposed because they all revolve around murders and the elements of terror associated with the act of killing. Likewise, his love stories are brought together in a chapter that deals with vampirisim and gender. The final chapter, The Origins of the Detective Tale, examines Poe's tales of ratiocination, and traces the evolution of many popular culture super sleuths to Poe's Dupin. A selective bibliography of biographical and critical works on Poe, including contemporary reviews, completes this thorough volume. Students, general readers, and fans of all things Gothic will enjoy the fascinating insights this volume offers.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313007136

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9780313007132

Italian Cuisine

The New Essential Reference to the Riches of the Italian Table

By: Tony May

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Italian Cuisine

The New Essential Reference to the Riches of the Italian Table

By: Tony May

Italy has produced one of the world’s greatest and most beloved cuisines, filled with vibrant flavors and soul-satisfying dishes. Unfortunately, no cuisine has been more misinterpreted than Italy’s. Now, restaurateur Tony May, owner of New York City’s San Domenico restaurant, gives readers a comprehensive cookbook that celebrates Italy’s authentic gastronomic pleasures in a way that only an Italian, devoted to the cuisine of his native country, could imagine. Originally written for culinary professionals, Tony May’s Italian Cuisine has now been adapted for the home cook. May takes the reader into the kitchens of centuries of Italian cooks to show the real panorama of Italian food in all its glory. In chapters devoted to breads, antipasti, sauces, meats, vegetables, soups, pasta, fish, poultry, cheeses, and desserts, never-before published recipes mix with time-honored classics to show readers the depth and breadth of true Italian cuisine. Here are just a few examples of the bounty just inside the covers of Italian Cuisine: Chisolini---flaky fried dough served with antipasti Zucchini blossom soup Crisp fried polenta with borlotti beans and cabbage Pappardelle with wild hare sauce Christmas capon stuffed with walnuts Ligurian seafood caponata Tortelli de Carnevale---sweet, puffy fried beignets In addition to the wonderful recipes and wealth of Italian culinary knowledge, Italian Cuisine includes a comprehensive Italian to English glossary of food terms that provides a cook’s quick reference to all things authentically Italian. Throughout, May’s inimitable native Italian voice guides the reader’s hands in a book destined to become a standard volume on the cookbook shelf. Someone once said that Italians have raised living to an art form; Tony May’s Italian Cuisine is certainly evidence of that.

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Macmillan

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ISBN 10

0312302800

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9780312302801

The Rough Guide to Zimbabwe

By: Barbara McCrea,Tony Pinchuck

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The Rough Guide to Zimbabwe

By: Barbara McCrea,Tony Pinchuck

This revised guide to Zimbabwe covers the game reserves, national parks and wilderness areas. There is coverage of the rock art, literature, history and music, and a colour wildlife supplement. In Botswana, only the Okavanga Delta and Chobe National Park are covered.

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Rough Guides

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1858285321

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9781858285320

The Arctic

A Guide to Coastal Wildlife

By: Tony Soper

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The Arctic

A Guide to Coastal Wildlife

By: Tony Soper

This book brings the region's birds and animals to life with full-color illustrations, vivid descriptions, and all the information wildlife enthusiasts need to identify and locate each species.

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148

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Bradt Travel Guides

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ISBN 10

1841621609

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9781841621609

How Birds Live

By: Toni Bremener,Tony Bremner

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How Birds Live

By: Toni Bremener,Tony Bremner

Captioned illustrations describe the main groups of birds and explains their behavior, where they live, what they eat, and how they raise their young and escape from their enemies.

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E.D.C. Publishing

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088110082X

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9780881100822

Birds of Bali, Sumatra and Java

By: Tony Tilford

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Birds of Bali, Sumatra and Java

By: Tony Tilford

The definitive photographic guide to the avifauna of Bail, Sumatra and Java. The islands of Bali, Sumatra and Java, covering some 613,000 square kilometres, are home to an extensive and varied list of recorded avifauna of roughly 700 species. They are a haven for birdwatchers and a frontrunning biodiversity hotspot. Birds of Bali, Sumatra and Java is a concise and easy-to-use guide to more than 300 of these islands' most interesting and spectacular birds, with each species illustrated in full colour alongside key information on identification, habitat and distribution. Portable yet authoritative, this book is the ideal guide – perfect for nature-loving travellers and birdwatchers alike.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472986881

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9781472986887

Birds of Java, Sumatra and Bali

By: Tony Tilford

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Birds of Java, Sumatra and Bali

By: Tony Tilford

An authoritative pocket guide on the birds of Java, Sumatra and Bali This compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide is suitable for any birdwatcher visiting the Indonesian islands of Java, Sumatra and Bali. The book features descriptions of 236 species, thumbnail silhouettes for ease of use, up-to-date tips and information on bird biology and behaviour. Concise text covers essential details on species distribution, appearance and voice to aid accurate identification.

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138

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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147293816X

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9781472938169

The Demon Horsemen

By: Tony Shillitoe

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The Demon Horsemen

By: Tony Shillitoe

The gripping final book in this exceptional series 'Epic ... immensely satisfying' Good Reading 'If men of evil come seeking death, you are not responsible for their fate.' Now that Prince Shadow is King of Kerwyn, and the Seers more powerful than ever, Meg must accept her destiny and attempt to stop the release of the apocalyptic Demon Horsemen. the Seers are equally determined to fulfil their religious dream of a new and cleansed paradise, and will unleash total destruction on the world in their desperation. It seems only Meg and Ahmud Ki have the means to defeat them: a forgotten weapon from the ancient Andrakian kingdom. But using it will mean great sacrifice ...the gripping and dramatic conclusion to this epic series. Praise for tony Shillitoe and Dreaming in Amber 'epic in scope ... immensely satisfying' Good Reading ***** 'magic, action and wonder ... but with the style that marks Shillitoe as the premier writer of fantasy in this country' Nexus

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