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Secrets of Snakes

Author : David A. Steen
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623497973
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of Snakes written by David A. Steen and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature and the Environment Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. Although snakes are widespread and frequently encountered, they may be more misunderstood than any other group of animals. From giant rattlesnakes to mating dances, there are dozens of myths and misconceptions about snakes. In Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths, wildlife biologist David Steen tackles the most frequently asked questions and clears up prevailing myths. In a conversational style with a bit of humor, Steen presents the relevant biology and natural history of snakes, making the latest scientific research accessible to a general audience. When addressing myths about snakes, he explains how researchers use the scientific method to explain which parts of the myth are biologically plausible and which are not. Steen also takes a close look at conventional wisdom and common advice about snakes. For example, people are told they can distinguish coralsnakes from non-venomous mimics by remembering the rhyme, “red on black, friend of Jack, red on yellow, kill a fellow,” but this tip is only relevant to coralsnakes and two mimics living in the southeastern United States, and it does not always work with other species or in other countries. Enhanced by more than 100 stunning color photographs and three original drawings, Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths encourages readers to learn about the snakes around them and introduces them to how scientists use the scientific method and critical thinking to learn about the natural world. Number Sixty-one: W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series

Snakes Myths & Facts in English by Santosh Takale (R5)

Author : Santosh Takale
Publisher : Santosh Takale
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 47 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Snakes Myths & Facts in English by Santosh Takale (R5) written by Santosh Takale and published by Santosh Takale. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word snake itself, creates fear in people’s mind. Many renowned snake lovers & Herpetologists have written number of good informative books on snakes & related issues to spread awareness about these beautiful species; this book is also a similar attempt. It gives me immense pleasure to present you this book, which is good mixture of my own experiences & few important referrals from these books. The prime intent of this book is to eradicate all myths, among masses regarding snakes. But I have also added some information on how to identify snake, precautions to avoid snake bite, first aid after snake bite and very importantly, I have mentioned few references which can be referred for detailed information on the snakes. These references are as below. As far as translation from Marathi to English, typing, proof reading, editing, printing of this book is concerned, I have received great help from my wife Vaishali. This book is for free of cost circulation. Soft copy should be preferred instead of Printed hard copy.

Snakes Myths & Facts in English by Santosh Takale (R6)

Author : Santosh Takale
Publisher : Santosh Takale
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 47 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Snakes Myths & Facts in English by Santosh Takale (R6) written by Santosh Takale and published by Santosh Takale. This book was released on 2024-02-07 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The word snake itself, creates fear in people’s mind. Many renowned snake lovers & Herpetologists have written number of good informative books on snakes & related issues to spread awareness about these beautiful species; this book is also a similar attempt. It gives me immense pleasure to present you this book, which is good mixture of my own experiences & few important referrals from these books. The prime intent of this book is to eradicate all myths, among masses regarding snakes. But I have also added some information on how to identify snake, precautions to avoid snake bite, first aid after snake bite and very importantly, I have mentioned few references which can be referred for detailed information on the snakes. These references are as below. A... Source: Publisher

Snakes in Myth, Magic, and History

Author : Diane Morgan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313352933
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book Snakes in Myth, Magic, and History written by Diane Morgan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-09-30 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The snake is one of humankind's most powerful and ambiguous symbols: it has at various times represented immortality and death, male and female, deity and demon, circle and line, killer and healer, the highest wisdom and the deepest subconscious. By virtue of its mysterious movement, potent poison, fearful grip, unblinking gaze and lightning quick strike, the power and image of the snake has wound its way into every culture. Whether snakes are worshipped as gods, feared as devils, or handled in religious ceremonies to test faith, snakes have played a critical role in the human heritage. This book explores the cult of the snake in world history, religion, and folklore. Fascination with snakes has been around since the dawn of time. Even today, images of snakes attract attention, fear, disgust, or admiration. Morgan examines that obsession with this mysterious creature, covering in vivid details such topics as mythical snakes like the Plumed Serpent, serpent iconography, tall tales, as well as the psychological symbolism that has attached itself to snakes. Cultures as diverse as pre-Columbian America, India, Egypt, China, sub-Saharan Africa, Celtic Europe, and the United States have all accorded the serpent a special place in their culture—apparently regardless of whether or not real snakes play an important part in the life of the people. Here, the mysterious nature of the snake unfolds, enchanting readers with a colorful and lively discussion of its place in our history, stories, religions, and cultures.

Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws

Author : Adrienne Mayor
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691211183
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws written by Adrienne Mayor and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of astonishing mythic marvels—and the surprising truths behind them Adrienne Mayor is renowned for exploring the borders of history, science, archaeology, anthropology, and popular knowledge to find historical realities and scientific insights—glimmering, long-buried nuggets of truth—embedded in myth, legends, and folklore. Combing through ancient texts and obscure sources, she has spent decades prospecting for intriguing wonders and marvels, historical mysteries, diverting anecdotes, and hidden gems from ancient, medieval, and modern times. Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws is a treasury of fifty of her most amazing and amusing discoveries. The book explores such subjects as how mirages inspired legends of cities in the sky; the true identity of winged serpents in ancient Egypt; how ghost ships led to the discovery of the Gulf Stream; and the beauty secrets of ancient Amazons. Other pieces examine Arthur Conan Doyle’s sea serpent and Geronimo’s dragon; Flaubert’s obsession with ancient Carthage; ancient tattooing practices; and the strange relationship between wine goblets and women’s breasts since the times of Helen of Troy and Marie Antoinette. And there’s much, much more. Showcasing Mayor’s trademark passion not to demythologize myths, but to uncover the fascinating truths buried beneath them, Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws is a wonder cabinet of delightful curiosities.

The Serpent's Tale

Author : Gregory McNamee
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
ISBN 13 : 9780820322254
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book The Serpent's Tale written by Gregory McNamee and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “We travel the world,” writes Gregory McNamee, “and wherever we go there are snake stories to entertain us.” Here are some fifty diverse and unusual accounts of serpents from cultures across time and around the globe: snakes that talk, jump, and dance; snakes that transform into other creatures; snakes that just . . . watch. Many selections are drawn from the rich oral traditions of peoples in every clime that supports reptiles, from the Akimel O’odham of North America to the Mensa Bet-Abrahe of Africa to the Mungkjan of Australia. Included as well are such writings as prayers from the Egyptian Book of the Dead, fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, a poem by Emily Dickinson, and a journal entry by Charles Darwin. What we read about snakes in The Serpent’s Tale is just as fascinating for what it says about us, for there always will be something primordial about our connection to them. That bond is evident in these stories: in how we associate snakes with nature’s elemental forces, how we attribute special qualities to their eyes and skin, and how they preside over all phases of our existence, from creation to death to resurrection.

Secrets of Snakes

Author : David A. Steen
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623497981
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of Snakes written by David A. Steen and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature and the Environment Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. Although snakes are widespread and frequently encountered, they may be more misunderstood than any other group of animals. From giant rattlesnakes to mating dances, there are dozens of myths and misconceptions about snakes. In Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths, wildlife biologist David Steen tackles the most frequently asked questions and clears up prevailing myths. In a conversational style with a bit of humor, Steen presents the relevant biology and natural history of snakes, making the latest scientific research accessible to a general audience. When addressing myths about snakes, he explains how researchers use the scientific method to explain which parts of the myth are biologically plausible and which are not. Steen also takes a close look at conventional wisdom and common advice about snakes. For example, people are told they can distinguish coralsnakes from non-venomous mimics by remembering the rhyme, “red on black, friend of Jack, red on yellow, kill a fellow,” but this tip is only relevant to coralsnakes and two mimics living in the southeastern United States, and it does not always work with other species or in other countries. Enhanced by more than 100 stunning color photographs and three original drawings, Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths encourages readers to learn about the snakes around them and introduces them to how scientists use the scientific method and critical thinking to learn about the natural world. Number Sixty-one: W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series

Natural History

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Natural History written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Cherokee Mythology (Illustrated Edition)

Author : James Mooney
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8027245818
Total Pages : 746 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Book Synopsis Cherokee Mythology (Illustrated Edition) by : James Mooney

Download or read book Cherokee Mythology (Illustrated Edition) written by James Mooney and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The myths given in this book are part of a large body of material collected among the Cherokee, chiefly in successive field seasons from 1887 to 1890, inclusive, and comprising more or less extensive notes, together with original Cherokee manuscripts, relating to the history, archeology, geographic nomenclature, personal names, botany, medicine, arts, home life, religion, songs, ceremonies, and language of the tribe. Contents: Historical Sketch of the Cherokee Stories and Story-tellers The Myths Cosmogonic Myths Quadruped Myths Bird Myths Snake, Fish, and Insect Myths Wonder Stories Historical Traditions Miscellaneous Myths and Legends

Aboriginal Mythology

Author : Mudrooroo
Publisher : ETT Imprint
ISBN 13 : 1925706346
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book Aboriginal Mythology written by Mudrooroo and published by ETT Imprint. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aboriginals believe they have lived in Australia since the Dreamtime, the beginning of all creation, and archaeological evidence shows the land has been inhabited for tens of thousands of years. Over this time, Aboriginal culture has grown a rich variety of mythologies in hundreds of different languages. Their unifying feature is a shared belief that the whole universe is alive, that we belong to the land and must care for it. This was the first book to collate and explain the many fascinating elements of Aboriginal culture: the song circles and stories, artefacts, landmarks, characters and customs.

Kypros, the Bible and Homer

Author : Max Hermann Ohnefalsch-Richter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kypros, the Bible and Homer written by Max Hermann Ohnefalsch-Richter and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Wildlife Research and Management Leaflet

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 582 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wildlife Research and Management Leaflet written by and published by . This book was released on 1936 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Blackbirds and the Rice Crop of the Gulf Coast

Author : Edwin Richard Kalmbach
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Blackbirds and the Rice Crop of the Gulf Coast written by Edwin Richard Kalmbach and published by . This book was released on 1937 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Kypros, the Bible and Homer

Author : Max Ohnefalsch-Richter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book Kypros, the Bible and Homer written by Max Ohnefalsch-Richter and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Hygeia

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 744 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Hygeia written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Modern Mythology

Author : Andrew Lang
Publisher : London : Longmans, Green
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Modern Mythology written by Andrew Lang and published by London : Longmans, Green. This book was released on 1897 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Nebraska Folklore

Author : Louise Pound
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803287884
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (878 download)

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Download or read book Nebraska Folklore written by Louise Pound and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2005-08-15 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the classic compilation of Nebraska lore and legend, first published in 1959, includes a selection of weather lore, superstitions, cave legends, superheroes, folk customs, hoaxes, a study of the use of dialect in folklore, and a critical analysis of the origins of American cowboy and folk songs. Reprint.