Natural History
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From NEW! Like the White Wings of AngelsFrom: Woman, Watching |
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 … | Merilyn Simonds | 23 | 2022 | $2.30 Add |
From Summer: The Cresendo |
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. … | Drew Monkman; Jacob Rodenburg | 62 | 2016 | $6.20 Add |
From Appendix |
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 … | Drew Monkman; Jacob Rodenburg | 13 | 2016 | $1.30 Add |
From NEW! Hamilton IIThinking Further Down the Road |
In this chapter, the authors focus on Jodi Dean, a single mother in Hamilton who was a basic income recipient. | Dr. Danielle Martin; Elaine Power; Jamie Swift | 29 | 2021 | $2.90 Add |
From NEW! Nothing Happens HaphazardlyFrom: Woman, Watching |
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. | Merilyn Simonds | 10 | 2022 | $1.00 Add |
From NEW! A Strong Wall around MeFrom: Woman, Watching |
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 … | Merilyn Simonds | 20 | 2022 | $2.00 Add |
From NEW! Hamilton IIINew Choices |
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 … | Dr. Danielle Martin; Elaine Power; Jamie Swift | 29 | 2021 | $2.90 Add |
From NEW! Ennobling InfluenceFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Ten explores Louise’s experiences with the American Ornithologists’ Union (AOU) starting in 1947 and the connections it opened up for her. | Merilyn Simonds | 23 | 2022 | $2.30 Add |
From NEW! The Eyes of the HeartFrom: Woman, Watching |
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 … | Merilyn Simonds | 22 | 2022 | $2.20 Add |
From NEW! A Limitless Capacity to ReboundFrom: Woman, Watching |
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 … | Merilyn Simonds | 22 | 2022 | $2.20 Add |
From NEW! Visions of WoodpeckersFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Thirteen focuses on Louise’s work with woodpeckers. | Merilyn Simonds | 24 | 2022 | $2.40 Add |
From NEW! With High HeartFrom: Woman, Watching |
Chapter Fourteen focuses on Louise’s book Lovely, a new approach to her writing. | Merilyn Simonds | 24 | 2022 | $2.40 Add |
From NEW! A Fine and Baffling InterplayFrom: Woman, Watching |
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 … | Merilyn Simonds | 21 | 2022 | $2.10 Add |
From NEW! Lest Living Lose Its ZestFrom: Woman, Watching |
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 … | Merilyn Simonds | 19 | 2022 | $1.90 Add |
From NEW! As Long as It LastsFrom: Woman, Watching |
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 … | Merilyn Simonds | 25 | 2022 | $2.50 Add |
From NEW! Never a Day Alike to the OtherFrom: Woman, Watching |
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 … | Merilyn Simonds | 28 | 2022 | $2.80 Add |