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Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, featuring delightful short poems and engaging descriptions of birds, animals, and various aspects of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. This charming magazine graced readers from 1897 to 1907 under a variety of titles, including Birds, Birds and All Nature, and Nature and Art. Notably, in June 1900, Birds and All Nature briefly transformed into Nature and Art for one issue (Vol VIII, No. 1), before reverting back to Birds and Nature for its remaining ...

Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company in Chicago, running from 1897 to 1907. This enchanting magazine features delightful poems and vivid descriptions of birds, animals, and various aspects of the natural world, all beautifully illustrated with color plates. Published under several titles—including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature—it invites readers to explore the wonders of nature through its pages. Summary by J. M. Smallheer.

A brutal massacre at a theme park leaves eight dead and triggers a wave of extremist violence across Britain. On the trail of the killer is Detective Superintendent Sophie Gabriel, who must confront her past as she races to stop rival Islamist and neo-Nazi terror groups bringing a deadly campaign of violence to Britain's streets. As community tensions rise, the Coalition Government appear to be exploiting the crisis for their own ends. In the midst of a political and media whirlwind, Gabriel and her team must stop a ruthless terrorist attack that could leave hundreds dead.

Frank Muller was one of the most talented narrators to ever record a book. As Stephen King said, "[When Frank reads], the blind will see, the lame will walk, and the deaf will hear."

The Revised Geneva Translation (based on Shakespeare's favorite Bible translation) is a 21st Century update of the very first widely-distributed version of the Holy Bible in English, The Geneva Bible. It is specifically designed to be SPOKEN and HEARD, repeatedly, and is built on the premise that a crucial key to revival in the present can be found in one simple practice from the past—speaking God’s Word back to each other in community.

One in three women in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer—a situation that can throw even the most self-assured individual into a crisis of body, mind, and spirit. To survive, and more than that, to thrive, we must rally all of our inner resources. On Cancer as a Turning Point...

This anthology of horror and suspense features seven spine-tingling stories to entice your imagination, including Every Now and Then by George Zarr, The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, How to Shed 180 Pounds by Pete Lutz, Personal Delivery by George Zarr, A Visitor from Egypt by Frank Belknap Long Jr, Dark Road to Nowhere by Joey Ouellette, and The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe. Sound effects and music chillingly enhance each story.

"First thought, best thought." This was the phrase that poet Allen Ginsberg used to describe spontaneous and fearless writing, a way of telling the truth that arises from naked and authentic experience. For more than 30 years, groundbreaking teachers at Naropa University such as Ginsberg and his...

As with Volume 1, Volume 2 follows the traditional ordering of the individual works in the Khuddaka Nikāya, which makes for a curious, but invigorating collection. The first two texts, Therīgāthā and Theragāthā, present the traditional histories of the bhikkhunīs (nuns) and bhikkhus (monks) of the Buddha’s time. In each case, their biographies (written centuries later by Dharmapāla who had access to sources now lost) lead to verses ascribed to the real individuals on gaining nibbāna. Here are fascinating glimpses of life at the time of the Buddha.

'And what do you think of it all, Watson?' asked Sherlock Holmes, leaning back in his chair. 'It seems to me to be a most dark and sinister business.' 'Dark enough and sinister enough.' -Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' Best Classic Short Stories for Children brings...

This is not a book about politics. It is a book about what makes us British, and what makes us European. Spend time with some of your favourite writers and artists in this truly unique collection spanning everything from art, language, food, music and movies, to war, literature, driving, nudity...

Before TV’s The Twilight Zone, there was radio’s The Inner Sanctum Mystery, Lights Out!, The Weird Circle, and so many other great mysteries starring Orson Welles, Jane Wyman, Dana Andrews, Edmond O’Brien, James Cagney and more. 100 great mystery classics in one collection.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Jonathan Keeble. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Peter Wortsman. 'It was a very momentous day, the day on which I was to be slaughtered' Bringing together tales of melancholy and madness, nightmare and fantasy...

Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company in Chicago, running from 1897 to 1907. This enchanting magazine featured delightful short poems and vivid descriptions of various birds, animals, and other natural wonders, all beautifully complemented by stunning color plates. Over the years, it underwent several title changes, from Birds to Birds and All Nature, and finally settled on Birds and Nature, which it retained until the end of its run. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of nature through the eyes of J. M. Smallheer.

Dive into the fascinating world of biology with Passenger Pigeon, a collection of nine enlightening lectures delivered at The Marine Biological Laboratories of Woods Holl during the summer of 1895. Narrated by J.M. Smallheer, these talks explore a diverse array of biological topics that will intrigue any nature enthusiast. Please note that the tables referenced in Lecture 9 are not included in the recording; listeners are encouraged to refer to the accompanying text for complete details.

Birds and All Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company in Chicago. This enchanting magazine features a delightful collection of short poems and vivid descriptions of birds, animals, and various other natural wonders, all beautifully complemented by stunning color plates. Published from 1897 to 1907 under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature, it invites readers to explore the beauty of the natural world. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer

Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, celebrating the beauty of the natural world. This magazine featured a delightful mix of short poems, engaging anecdotes, and factual descriptions of birds, animals, and various other natural subjects, all beautifully illustrated with vibrant color plates. Published from 1897 to 1907 under several titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature, it offers a charming glimpse into the past through the lens of nature. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer

Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication from the Nature Study Publishing Company based in Chicago. This enchanting magazine, which ran from 1897 to 1907, featured delightful short poems, charming anecdotes, and insightful descriptions of birds, animals, and various elements of the natural world, all beautifully complemented by stunning color plates. It was published under several titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature. - Summary by J. M. Smallheer

Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly publication by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago, running from 1897 to 1907. Filled with delightful short poems, charming anecdotes, and intriguing factual descriptions of birds, animals, and other wonders of the natural world, this magazine also featured stunning color plates that brought its content to life. Under various titles, including Birds, Birds and all Nature, Nature and Art, and Birds and Nature, it provided readers with a rich exploration of the beauty of nature, expertly summarized by J. M. Smallheer.

Birds and Nature was a captivating monthly magazine published by the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago from 1897 to 1907. Each issue features enchanting short poems and vivid descriptions of birds, animals, and various natural wonders, beautifully illustrated with color plates. The publication underwent several title changes, starting as Birds, then evolving to Birds and All Nature, Nature and Art, and finally returning to Birds and Nature in September 1900, a title it proudly held until the end of its run. Join J. M. Smallheer as he guides you through this rich tapestry of natures ...