The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America
Author: Matt Kracht
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1452177392

National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift

The Last Broken Bird

The Last Broken Bird
Author: SAADI Slami
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2012-06-09
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1105853837

This poems collection includes a part of my life during the last twenty years. I lived all what readers feel when reading these poems, starting from the first poem where I found myself strange in my society, and going through my long love story with my wife, mother of my broken birds. Poems exposing what I felt against bad things that are happening in our world like killing children and people without weapons...etc.... until the last poem titled: the odor of insuline in which I put my feelings towards my son who becomes a diabetic taking insuline every day and every night inside his light skin.

Broken Birds

Broken Birds
Author: Maria Tucciarone
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2015-05-13
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 149075962X

Broken Birds is an opus dedicated to the broken-hearted. Its scathing language and acrimonious tone is reflective of a human heart which has been crushed in spirit. It journeys through anger, disbelief, bitterness and sadness, yet sometimes ventures toward forgiveness and resignation. Anyone who has ever experienced the intensity of a pulverized heart may herein find a sonnet that speaks to them. The sarcasm contained within Broken Birds is not for the faint-hearted, but hopes to heal the soul with sympathy. A few convivial sonnets and occasional satirical, wry humor help to lighten the dark mood of Broken Birds. Poetry can be cathartic and therapeutic. Whether structured sonnets, flowing free verse, lyrical odes, jaunty limericks or brief contemplative haiku, poetry has served to encapsulate the gamut of emotion experienced by humankind and makes us feel like were not alone. Take it slow, savor the syllables and the rhythmic beat of the meter as you allow the poems to ricochet within your mind. Peruse these pages and let the author commiserate with you through the written word as you ignite your own renaissance.

Rebel Skies

Rebel Skies
Author: Ann Sei Lin
Publisher: Penguin Group
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2024-09-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1774884003

Ann Sei Lin's enchanting and action-packed YA debut, first in a series and now available in paperback, will sweep readers away to an aerial world of magic, danger and political intrigue. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim, Kalynn Bayron and the films of Studio Ghibli. Kurara has never known any other life than being a servant onboard the Midori, a flying ship serving the military elite of the Mikoshiman Empire, a vast realm of floating cities. Kurara also has a secret — she can make folded paper figures come to life with a flick of her finger. But when the Midori is attacked and Kurara's secret turns out to be a power treasured across the empire, a gut-wrenching escape leads her to the gruff Himura, who takes her under his wing. Under Himura's tutelage, and with the grudging support and friendship of his crew, Kurara learns to hunt shikigami — wild paper spirits sought after by the Princess of Mikoshima. But what does the princess really want with the shikigami? Are they merely enchanted figures without will or thought, or are they beings with souls and minds of their own? As fractures begin to appear both across the empire and within Kurara's understanding of herself, Kurara will have to decide who she can trust. Her fate, and the fate of her friends — and even the world — may rest on her choice. And time is running out.

Into the Broken Lands

Into the Broken Lands
Author: Tanya Huff
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2022-08-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 075641525X

A band of heroes seeking a magical fire must enter a perilous swampland full of deadly flora and fauna—an epic environmental fantasy from a master of the genre. “Tanya Huff is a long-time favorite read of mine.” —Charlaine Harris, New York Times–bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels Shattered by mage wars, the Broken Lands will test the bonds of family and friendship, strength and sanity. To save their people, the Heirs of Marsan have no choice but to enter, trusting their lives and the lives of everyone they Protect to someone who shouldn't exist, who can’t be controlled, and who will challenge everything they believe about themselves. Into the Broken Lands is an evocative fantasy adventure through a singular landscape, taking a new perspective on the consequences of magic through a character-driven narrative.

Bound

Bound
Author: Kirsten Weiss
Publisher: Purple Papaya LLC
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2016-11-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1621811743

A paranormal murder mystery for any age, bitter and sweet. Bound by magic, bound by love, bound by murder… In a family with two witchy sisters, Karin has never had magic. But when she finds a body in flighty, big sister Jayce’s coffee shop, a dark enchantment begins unraveling. And Karin and her small mountain town will never be the same. As Karin works to untangle the murder, the knottier the mystery of her small mountain town becomes. Why are hikers vanishing in the nearby woods? Why are some people cursed with bad luck and others with good? And what is Jayce’s handsome new lawyer hiding? With her sister’s fate hanging by a thread, Karin struggles to untangle the truth, and death stalks ever closer… Follow the magic with the Doyle Witch trilogy, starting with book 1, Bound. Each book has its own complete mystery and romance told from a different sister’s point of view, and Bound, Down and Ground can all be enjoyed independently, with a magical storyline weaving through the three books. If you’re a fan of Sookie Stackhouse, Practical Magic, and cozy witch mysteries, don’t miss Bound. Escape into the enchanting world of Doyle today. Knot magic spells at the back of the book! “In Bound, Weiss's first-in-series witch cozy, mystery and romance combine to create an original, grown-up novel of love, loss and enchantment. The mystery reaches a satisfying ending, while teasing out more to come on the supernatural front. Weaving her vast knowledge of magic and the human heart, Weiss creates a different kind of cozy that will keep you turning the pages.” – USA Today Bestselling Author, Diana Orgain

If the Largest Ship Could Feel Its Own Waves

If the Largest Ship Could Feel Its Own Waves
Author: Oda Punkt
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 101
Release: 2022-09-27
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1666751812

This poetry collection describes the state of melancholy, yet it draws into the state of grief as well. Sorrow is the longing after something specific which we lost. Melancholy is the longing after something which we never had because it can never exist. This collection of philosophical poetry describes the macro aspect of the truth longing for humanity, and the micro aspect of the human grieving the disconnection from a loved one. The opaque symbolism touches an emotional nerve, and the reader discovers how she/he truly feels when confronted with the power of harm and the concept of having nothing to lose. The question that remains is, can you be saved? Can humanity be saved? In the end the biggest obstacles are the ones we place in the road ourselves.