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The Canary and the Hammer
Author | : Lisa Barnard |
Publisher | : Mack |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2019 |
Genre | : Documentary photography |
ISBN | : 9781912339334 |
"Photographed across four years and four continents, 'The Canary and The Hammer' details our reverence for gold and its role in humanity's ruthless pursuit of progress. Through a mix of image, text and archival material, the third book by British artist Lisa Barnard provides insight into the troubled history of gold and the complex ways it intersects with the global economy. Gold is ubiquitous in modern life; the mineral is concealed at the heart of much of the technology we use and is, most fundamentally, a potent symbol of value, beauty, purity, greed and political power. The Canary and The Hammer strives to connect these disparate stories -- from the mania of the gold rush and the brutal world of modern mining, to the sexual politics of the industry and gold's often dark but indispensable role at the heart of high-tech industry. Prompted by the financial crisis of 2008 and its stark reminder of the global west's determination to accumulate wealth, Barnard sets out to question gold's continued status as economic barometer amidst new intangible forms of technological high--finance. By addressing this through photography, Barnard in turn raises the question of how her chosen medium can respond to such abstract events and concepts. The result is an ambitious project, one sketching a personal journey in which she ultimately tackles the complexity of material representation in these fragmented and troubling times."-- Publisher's website
Birds of the Canary Islands
Author | : Eduardo Garcia-del-Rey |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 189 |
Release | : 2020-10-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 147298322X |
An essential guide to birds of the Canary Islands, an area with an impressive range of species This comprehensive guide covers all bird species found in the Canary Islands, a group of beautiful islands that are home to endemics such as the Blue Chaffinch, and are one of the best places in the world to see a number of rare species. The book covers every species recorded in the Canary Islands, including vagrants. Included are 73 colour plates illustrating more than 300 species, with text on facing pages for quick and easy reference. The concise text covers status, distribution, habitat, identification, voice and taxonomy. Also incorporated is an introduction with information on the geography and climate of the Canary Islands, plus habitats, birding sites and conservation.
Hitler's Canary
Author | : Sandi Toksvig |
Publisher | : Roaring Brook Press |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2007-03-06 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1429969318 |
"My brother stood up so quickly he almost knocked Mama over. 'Why aren't you doing something? Do you know what the British are calling us? Hitler's canary! I've heard it on the radio, on the BBC. They say he has us in a cage and we just sit and sing any tune he wants.'" Bamse's family are theater people. They don't get involved in politics. "it had nothing to do with us," Bamse tells us. Yet now he must decide: should he take his father's advice and not stir up trouble? Or should he follow his brother into the Resistance and take part in the most demanding role of his life?
Wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands
Author | : John Bowler |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2018-05-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 140088926X |
This beautifully illustrated photographic field guide is the first to focus on the identification of the fascinating, diverse and unique wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands--featuring the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are most likely to be seen. Richly illustrated introductory sections cover the key wildlife sites to visit on each of the islands and provide an overview of the islands' geography, climate, habitat types and current conservation efforts. Stunning colour photographs highlight the key identification features of each species, and the accompanying text covers status, habitat preference, behaviour and, where appropriate, calls. The guide also features an up-to-date distribution map for each species. Complete with an attractive, user-friendly design, this is a must-have guide for all visitors to these magical islands. A beautifully designed and illustrated photographic field guide to the wildlife of Madeira and the Canary Islands Highlights the islands' unique native species and their conservation status Covers all birds, land and marine mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and dragonflies that are likely to be seen Features richly illustrated introductory sections on key sites to visit on each of the islands, covering their geography, climate, habitats and conservation Includes distribution maps for all species, as well as information on occurrence, status, habitat preference, behaviour and calls
The Canary
Author | : Goncalo C. Cardoso |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 313 |
Release | : 2023-11-26 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0443153515 |
The Canary: Natural History, Science and Cultural Significance covers the ecology, evolution and conservation of the canary and related species, along with the history and cultural significance of the domestic canary worldwide and various scientific disciplines in which canaries have played a key role as a model species. The book synthesizes the multiple ways in which the canary and its relatives have been, and continue to be, an important scientific model in diverse areas and have influenced human culture. Each chapter is written by international experts in areas such as biogeography, animal behavior, evolutionary ecology, conservation, neurobiology, genetics, or ethnology. In covering this eclectic array of topics, while always focusing on the canary and its close relatives, this book uses the immense appeal of the canary as a vehicle to present notions of ecology, evolution, biodiversity conservation, and so on, to a wide audience. - Details all aspects of Crithagra and Serinus canaries as well as relatives like crossbills - Structured to begin with more accessible topics like natural history, domestication, and conservation - Closes with discussions of more specialized topics like evolution, neurobiology, behavior and genomics
Grand Canary
Author | : Archibald Joseph Cronin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 1933 |
Genre | : Canary Islands |
ISBN | : |
London doctor, embittered and desperate, embarks for a trip to the Canary Islands.
Collins Bird Guide
Author | : Lars Svensson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 399 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Birds |
ISBN | : 9780007100828 |
With expanded text and even larger colour illustrations, this guide covers every species and every plumage you will see, with detailed information on identification, habitat and voice.