Natural History

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Like the White Wings of Angels

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Seven focuses on the connections Louise had been making during the Second World War while Len was away. The chapter explores Louise’s relationship with Murray and Doris Speirs, her … 23 $2.30 Add
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Summer: The Cresendo

From: The Big Book of Nature Activities

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The preparations of spring bear fruit in summer. Eggs become fledged birds, flowers become ripe berries and tadpoles transform into small frogs and toads. Summer is a treat for all of our senses. … ; 62 $6.20 Add
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Appendix

From: The Big Book of Nature Activities

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Cards for Song Ensemble and Listen for Your Mate Leaf Adaptation Scavenger Hunt Adpatations to Winter Scavengaer Hunt Adaptations for Reproduction Scavenger Hunt Fungus Scavenger Hunt … ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Hamilton II

Thinking Further Down the Road

From: The Case for Basic Income

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In this chapter, the authors focus on Jodi Dean, a single mother in Hamilton who was a basic income recipient. ; ; 29 $2.90 Add
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Nothing Happens Haphazardly

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Eight explores Louise’s journey writing her "Little Bird Book." The chapter follows the writing and publishing of her first book and Len’s homecoming from the war. 10 $1.00 Add
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A Strong Wall around Me

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Nine looks at the remaking of Louise and Len’s life and relationship after the war. The chapter discusses the 1946 publication of The Loghouse Nest, Len finding work, and … 20 $2.00 Add
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Hamilton III

New Choices

From: The Case for Basic Income

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This chapter profiles another resident of Hamilton who participated in the basic income pilot. Unlike other participants, James Collura was not disabled, not on social assistance, and did not … ; ; 29 $2.90 Add
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Ennobling Influence

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Ten explores Louise’s experiences with the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) starting in 1947 and the connections it opened up for her. 23 $2.30 Add
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The Eyes of the Heart

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Eleven focuses on the experiences of women in the field of ornithology and the larger naturalist movement. The chapter provides a brief history of the ornithology, the gender barrier … 22 $2.20 Add
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A Limitless Capacity to Rebound

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Twelve explores the hardships faced by Louise in her later life and how these affected both her work and her own strength. The chapter discusses the decline in the bird populations … 22 $2.20 Add
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Visions of Woodpeckers

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Thirteen focuses on Louise’s work with woodpeckers. 24 $2.40 Add
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With High Heart

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Fourteen focuses on Louise’s book Lovely, a new approach to her writing. 24 $2.40 Add
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A Fine and Baffling Interplay

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Fifteen explores more of Louise’s challenges later in life. This chapter discusses the move away from amateur ornithology and its professionalization, her continuation of publishing … 21 $2.10 Add
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Lest Living Lose Its Zest

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Sixteen focuses on Louise’s attempts to write about her first husband Gleb and their time in Russian. The chapter discusses the professional writing process during Louise’s … 19 $1.90 Add
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As Long as It Lasts

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Seventeen tells the story of Louise and Len’s final years. The chapter discusses Louise’s accomplishments into her 90’s, Len’s decline, their move from the woods … 25 $2.50 Add
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Never a Day Alike to the Other

From: Woman, Watching

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Chapter Eighteen wraps up the story of Louise’s life by reflecting on her accomplishments. The chapter includes the author’s last encounter with Louise, reflections on her legacy, and … 28 $2.80 Add