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Homing

Author : Jon Day
Publisher : John Murray
ISBN 13 : 147363539X
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book Homing written by Jon Day and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 'Rich and joyous ...The book's quiet optimism about our ability to change, and to learn to love small things passionately, will stay with me for a long time' Helen Macdonald 'Big-hearted and quietly gripping' Guardian 'I love Jon Day's writing and his birds. A marvellous, soaring account' Olivia Laing '[A] beautiful book about unbeautiful birds' Observer 'This is nature writing at its best' Financial Times 'Awash with historical and literary detail, and moving moments ... Wonderful' Telegraph 'Every page of this beautifully written book brought me pleasure' Charlotte Higgins 'A vivid evocation of a remarkable species and a rich working-class tradition. It's also a charming defence of a much-maligned bird, which will make any reader look at our cooing, waddling, junk-food-loving feathered friends very differently in future' Daily Mail 'Endlessly interesting and dazzlingly erudite, this wonderful book will make a home for itself in your heart' Prospect As a boy, Jon Day was fascinated by pigeons, which he used to rescue from the streets of London. Twenty years later he moved away from the city centre to the suburbs to start a family. But in moving house, he began to lose a sense of what it meant to feel at home. Returning to his childhood obsession with the birds, he built a coop in his garden and joined a local pigeon racing club. Over the next few years, as he made a home with his young family in Leyton, he learned to train and race his pigeons, hoping that they might teach him to feel homed. Having lived closely with humans for tens of thousands of years, pigeons have become powerful symbols of peace and domesticity. But they are also much-maligned, and nowadays most people think of these birds, if they do so at all, as vermin. A book about the overlooked beauty of this species, and about what it means to dwell, Homing delves into the curious world of pigeon fancying, explores the scientific mysteries of animal homing, and traces the cultural, political and philosophical meanings of home. It is a book about the making of home and making for home: a book about why we return.

A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching

Author : Rosemary Mosco
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1523515570
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (235 download)

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Download or read book A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching written by Rosemary Mosco and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part field guide, part history, part ornithology primer, and altogether fun. Fact: Pigeons are amazing, and until recently, humans adored them. We’ve kept them as pets, held pigeon beauty contests, raced them, used them to carry messages over battlefields, harvested their poop to fertilize our crops—and cooked them in gourmet dishes. Now, with The Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching, readers can rediscover the wonder. Equal parts illustrated field guide and quirky history, it covers behavior: Why they coo; how they flock; how they preen, kiss, and mate (monogamously); and how they raise their young (on chunky pigeon milk). Anatomy and identification, from Birmingham Roller to the American Giant Runt to the Scandaroon. Birder issues, like what to do if you find a baby pigeon stranded in the park. And our lively shared story together, including all the things we’ve taught them—Ping-Pong, for example. “Rats with wings?” Think again. Pigeons coo, peck and nest all over the world, yet most of us treat them with indifference or disdain. So Rosemary Mosco, a bird-lover, science communicator, writer, and cartoonist (and co-author of The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid) is here to give the pigeon's image a makeover, and to help every town- and city-dweller get closer to nature by discovering the joys of birding through pigeon-watching.

Care for a Pet Racing Pigeon

Author : Tammy Gagne
Publisher : Mitchell Lane
ISBN 13 : 1545748705
Total Pages : 41 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (457 download)

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Download or read book Care for a Pet Racing Pigeon written by Tammy Gagne and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Racing pigeons are also called homing pigeons because they can return home from almost anywhere. Find out what its like to race these pigeons, and how much care and training they need from you. Discover how long these colorful birds have been helping humans deliver messages, and find out about the pigeon war hero G.I. Joe. Do you have what it takes to become a pigeon fancier? Can you convince your parents that you do?

Perky

Author : Alvin Wire
Publisher : Archway Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1480814172
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Perky written by Alvin Wire and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wire family lives on a small dairy and hog farm in northwestern Illinois. In summer, the hay is cut, partially dried, and blown into a tall silo. The unloader is then folded and put at the top of the silo. It makes the perfect home for pigeons. One day in the fall of 1977, Farmer Wire finds a surprise. At the top of the silo, in a nest on the unloader, is a young pigeon. Farmer Wire puts the pigeon in his pocket thinking he can now have himself a delicious squab potpie! Fortunately for the pigeon, Farmer Wires sons have other plans for the little bird. They want to keep him as their pet! While the Wire boys take care of their new petwithout even knowing ittheir avian friend teaches the family important lessons that will carry them through life. In this unique, true story, Perky: Life Lessons from Our Pet Pigeon, a people-friendly pigeon teaches important life lessons to a farm family and young readers.

Pigeon Pets

Author : Kathrin Z Hardee
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (787 download)

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Download or read book Pigeon Pets written by Kathrin Z Hardee and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dive into the captivating world of avian companionship with 'Pigeon Pet: A Comprehensive Guidebook.' Whether you're an experienced pigeon enthusiast or a curious beginner, this book is your ultimate resource for everything pigeon-related. From the gentle cooing of a cherished pet to the thrill of raising champion breeds, 'Pigeon Pet' offers insights into the care, housing, diet, breeding, training, and bonding of these remarkable birds. Discover the secrets to nurturing a deep connection with your feathered friend, unlock the mysteries of pigeon genetics, and explore the fascinating history and cultural significance of these majestic creatures. With expert advice, practical tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, 'Pigeon Pet' is your essential companion on the journey to becoming a knowledgeable and loving pigeon guardian. Whether you're dreaming of raising a show-stopping champion or simply seeking the joy of avian companionship, let 'Pigeon Pet' be your guide to a world of feathered delight."

The Pet-stock, Pigeon, and Poultry Bulletin

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pet-stock, Pigeon, and Poultry Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780439699372
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (993 download)

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Download or read book The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pigeon really, really wants a puppy, but when a puppy arrives the pigeon changes its mind.

The Pet-stock, Pigeon, and Poultry Bulletin

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pet-stock, Pigeon, and Poultry Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!

Author : Mo Willems
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780545155144
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (551 download)

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Download or read book The Pigeon Wants a Puppy! written by Mo Willems and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pigeon really, really wants a puppy, but when a puppy arrives the pigeon changes its mind.

The Global Pigeon

Author : Colin Jerolmack
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022600192X
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book The Global Pigeon written by Colin Jerolmack and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pigeon is the quintessential city bird. Domesticated thousands of years ago as a messenger and a source of food, its presence on our sidewalks is so common that people consider the bird a nuisance—if they notice it at all. Yet pigeons are also kept for pleasure, sport, and profit by people all over the world, from the “pigeon wars” waged by breeding enthusiasts in the skies over Brooklyn to the Million Dollar Pigeon Race held every year in South Africa. Drawing on more than three years of fieldwork across three continents, Colin Jerolmack traces our complex and often contradictory relationship with these versatile animals in public spaces such as Venice’s Piazza San Marco and London’s Trafalgar Square and in working-class and immigrant communities of pigeon breeders in New York and Berlin. By exploring what he calls “the social experience of animals,” Jerolmack shows how our interactions with pigeons offer surprising insights into city life, community, culture, and politics. Theoretically understated and accessible to interested readers of all stripes, The Global Pigeon is one of the best and most original ethnographies to be published in decades.

Pigeons

Author : Matthew M. Vriends
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764129919
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Pigeons written by Matthew M. Vriends and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 150 titles in Barronï¿1/2s Complete Pet Ownerï¿1/2s Manuals series offer basic advice and instruction on housing, feeding, protection against disease and parasites, and caring for pets of every imaginable kind. All books are heavily illustrated with color photos and instructive line art. Here is everything bird fanciers need to know about keeping pigeons, including feeding, housing, protection against parasites, general health care, and breeding. There is also information on various members of the pigeon family, and on breeding pigeons for racing.

Pets in America

Author : Katherine C. Grier
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 080787714X
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Pets in America written by Katherine C. Grier and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entertaining and informative, Pets in America is a portrait of Americans' relationships with the cats, dogs, birds, fishes, rodents, and other animals we call our own. More than 60 percent of U.S. households have pets, and America grows more pet-friendly every day. But as Katherine C. Grier demonstrates, the ways we talk about and treat our pets--as companions, as children, and as objects of beauty, status, or pleasure--have their origins long ago. Grier begins with a natural history of animals as pets, then discusses the changing role of pets in family life, new standards of animal welfare, the problems presented by borderline cases such as livestock pets, and the marketing of both animals and pet products. She focuses particularly on the period between 1840 and 1940, when the emotional, behavioral, and commercial characteristics of contemporary pet keeping were established. The story is filled with the warmth and humor of anecdotes from period diaries, letters, catalogs, and newspapers. Filled with illustrations reflecting the whimsy, the devotion, and the commerce that have shaped centuries of American pet keeping, Pets in America ultimately shows how the history of pets has evolved alongside changing ideas about human nature, child development, and community life. This book accompanies a museum exhibit, "Pets in America," which opens at the McKissick Museum in Columbia, South Carolina, in December 2005 and will travel to five other cities from May 2006 through May 2008.

Homing Pigeons

Author : Jenny Fretland VanVoorst
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781617729003
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Homing Pigeons written by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this book, young readers will learn about how homing pigeons are able to carry messages across great distances."--

Teacher's Pets

Author : Stephanie Calmenson
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 0805096485
Total Pages : 113 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Teacher's Pets written by Stephanie Calmenson and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Cole Calmenson's Teacher's Pets, Kate and Lucie are best friends who love, love, love DOGS. But just because they can't have dogs of their own doesn't mean they can't MAGICALLY turn into them! The FURRY ADVENTURES continue in this CHARMING series when Kate and Lucie find a substitute teacher in their class. Mr. Z makes goofy jokes and has the class going hog wild as he teaches about animal communication. At the same time, mean Darleen makes fun of Kate and Lucie's friendship. Luckily, once Kate and Lucie slap HIGH FIVES and say the special words, they turn into dogs and find a way to save the day. They even make a new friend in the process!

Pigeons

Author : Andrew D. Blechman
Publisher : Univ. of Queensland Press
ISBN 13 : 9780702236419
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Pigeons written by Andrew D. Blechman and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They have been worshipped as fertility goddesses and revered as symbols of peace. Domesticated since the dawn of humankind, they have been crucial to wartime communications for every major historical superpower from ancient Egypt to the United States and are credited with saving thousands of lives. One delivered the results of the first Olympics in 776 BC and another brought the news of Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo more than 2500 years later. Charles Darwin relied heavily upon them to help formulate and support his theory of evolution. Yet today the pigeon is reviled as a rat with wings. How did we come to misunderstand one of humanity's most steadfast companions?In Pigeons, Andrew D. Blechman travels across the United States and Europe in a quest to chronicle the bird's transformation from beloved friend to feathered outlaw.

The Pigeon in History

Author : Jean Hansell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Pigeon in History written by Jean Hansell and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

All-pets

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1102 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book All-pets written by and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 1102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: