Nocturnal Butterflies of the Russian Empire

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Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0802199380
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis Nocturnal Butterflies of the Russian Empire by : José Manuel Prieto

Download or read book Nocturnal Butterflies of the Russian Empire written by José Manuel Prieto and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, Nocturnal Butterflies of the Russian Empire was acclaimed by The Hartford Courant as "a thrilling discovery ... a reversal of the letters [of] Saul Bellow's Herzog ... [with] a Nabokovian delight in words and texts." J. is a smuggler living in Russia, making his living fencing the flotsam of communism's collapse. In Istanbul he takes a commission to trap an endangered Russian butterfly and decides to use it as an opportunity to smuggle V., his Russian lover who has no papers, back into her homeland. In the port of Odessa, she disappears, and J. continues alone to a small village on the Black Sea. Letters from V. begin to arrive, and as J. hunts the butterfly, he seeks a way to lure V. back into his life. Equal parts bittersweet love story, international intrigue, and one man's quest to write the perfect love letter, Nocturnal Butterflies of the Russian Empire, wrote The Tennessean, is "an amazing jewel of a story ... that winks with wit [and] wears its astonishing craftsmanship lightly." "An aesthetically blissful reading experience ... Nabokov's spirit, alive and kind, has touched [Prieto] with its butterfly wings." -- Aleksandar Hemon, The Village Voice Literary Supplement "...Nocturnal Butterflies is an impressive performance by a writer whose gifts are clearly abundant." -- Richard Bernstein, The New York Times "A beautiful, lavish, seedy, poetic, and magical book.... Pure pleasure for the literary mind." -- Chris Kridler, The Baltimore Sun

Guide to the Butterflies of Russia and Adjacent Territories: Hesperiidae, Papilionidae, Pieridae, Satyridae

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
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Nabokov's Butterflies

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Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780807085400
Total Pages : 820 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (854 download)

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Book Synopsis Nabokov's Butterflies by : Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov

Download or read book Nabokov's Butterflies written by Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Literature and Lepidoptera dance an elaborate pas de deux through seventy years of Vladimir Nabokov's life, from his boyhood in Russia to his life as an emigre in the Crimea, Berlin, France, the United States, and finally in Switzerland. An American literary giant, Nabokov also produced first-rate work as a scientist, and in his fiction and elsewhere eloquently advocated attention to the details of the natural world and promoted the delights of discovery." "Nabokov's Butterflies presents Nabokov's twin passions through an astonishingly rich array of novel selections, stories, poems, screenplay, autobiography, criticism, lecturers, articles, reviews, interviews, letters, and notes, plus a wealth of beautiful and fanciful drawings by Nabokov and photographs of him in the field."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Butterflies of Russia

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis The Butterflies of Russia by : P. I︠U︡ Gorbunov

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The Butterflies of Caucasus and Transcaucasia (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russian Federation)

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 423 pages
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Book Synopsis The Butterflies of Caucasus and Transcaucasia (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Russian Federation) by : Vadim Vasil'evič Čikolovec'

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The Disappearance of Butterflies

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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1509539816
Total Pages : 221 pages
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Book Synopsis The Disappearance of Butterflies by : Josef H. Reichholf

Download or read book The Disappearance of Butterflies written by Josef H. Reichholf and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last fifty years our butterfly populations have declined by more than eighty per cent and butterflies are now facing the very real prospect of extinction. It is hard to remember the time when fields and meadows were full of these beautiful, delicate creatures – today we rarely catch a glimpse of the Wild Cherry Sphinx moths, Duke of Burgundy or the even once common Small Tortoiseshell butterflies. The High Brown Fritillary butterfly and the Stout Dart Moth have virtually disappeared. The eminent entomologist and award-winning author Josef H. Reichholf began studying butterflies in the late 1950s. He brings a lifetime of scientific experience and expertise to bear on one of the great environmental catastrophes of our time. He takes us on a journey into the wonderful world of butterflies - from the small nymphs that emerge from lakes in air bubbles to the trusting purple emperors drunk on toad poison - and immerses us in a world that we are in danger of losing forever. Step by step he explains the science behind this impending ecological disaster, and shows how it is linked to pesticides, over-fertilization and the intensive farming practices of the agribusiness. His book is a passionate plea for biodiversity and the protection of butterflies.

Guide to the Butterflies of Russia and Adjacent Territories

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Publisher : Pensoft Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
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Book Synopsis Guide to the Butterflies of Russia and Adjacent Territories by : V. K. Tuzov

Download or read book Guide to the Butterflies of Russia and Adjacent Territories written by V. K. Tuzov and published by Pensoft Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Tool & the Butterflies

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Publisher : Deep Vellum Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1646050401
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book The Tool & the Butterflies written by Dmitry Lipskerov and published by Deep Vellum Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dmitry Lipskerov, an award-winning Russian writer compared throughout his career to Mikhail Bulgakov and Gabriel Garcia Marquez, focuses his unbridled imagination on the story of wealthy, satisfied Mr. Iratov, whose virile world is flipped upside-down. Taking a page from Gogol’s satirical story “The Nose,” wherein the protagonist loses his aforementioned facial feature, Lipskerov's novel transposes such a loss onto a more delicate organ. The protagonist awakens one morning bereft of his tool; and the tool, which re-appears, sentient and in a small village far away, without his man. Thus begins a novel both funny and absurd, in which characters come together across disparate social strata and with differing goals to weave the fate of a universe familiar yet fantastical, a perfect satire of the madness of Russian society today. The Tool and the Butterflies, Lipskerov's eagerly anticipated English language debut, is not just a darkly comedic exploration of post-Soviet attitudes towards gender and sexuality, but also a historically and socially grounded narrative rich in naturalistic dialogue and everyday detail, and an engaging story of family and what matters most in life, in the grandest tradition of Russian literature.

Nabokov's Butterfly and Other Stories of Great Authors and Rare Books

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Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 9780786714520
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (145 download)

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Book Synopsis Nabokov's Butterfly and Other Stories of Great Authors and Rare Books by : R. A. Gekoski

Download or read book Nabokov's Butterfly and Other Stories of Great Authors and Rare Books written by R. A. Gekoski and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collector of rare books shares his personal experiences with twenty important volumes and other literary items, including a signed copy of Sylvia Plath's The Colossus, a copy of Nabokov's Lolita from Graham Greene, and the sale of J. R. R. Tolkien's college gown.

Nabokov's Blues

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Publisher : Schaum's Outline Series
ISBN 13 : 9780071373302
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (733 download)

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Book Synopsis Nabokov's Blues by : Kurt Johnson

Download or read book Nabokov's Blues written by Kurt Johnson and published by Schaum's Outline Series. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the 1940s Vladimir Nabokov was an acknowldged experts in Blues, a diverse group of Latin American butterflies. This book, which is part biography, explores the worldwide crisis in biodiversity and the place of butterflies in Nabokov's fiction.

Russian Punchneedle Embroidery

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Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486402628
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (26 download)

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Book Synopsis Russian Punchneedle Embroidery by : Gail Bird

Download or read book Russian Punchneedle Embroidery written by Gail Bird and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1998-01-27 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete guide to the old Russian folk style of punchneedle embroidery contains simple instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, and 28 delightful iron-on transfer patterns of flowers, birds, butterflies, leaves, and more. Needleworkers can decorate purses, belts, and other clothes as well as home furnishings such as pillows, wall hangings, table cloths, napkins, and more.

Russia's Military Revival

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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1509516182
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)

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Book Synopsis Russia's Military Revival by : Bettina Renz

Download or read book Russia's Military Revival written by Bettina Renz and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russian annexation of Crimea and the subsequent air campaign over Syria took the world by surprise. The capabilities and efficiency of Moscow’s armed forces during both operations signalled to the world that Russia was back in business as a significant military actor on the international stage. In this cutting-edge study, Bettina Renz provides an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of Russia’s military revival under Putin’s leadership. Whilst the West must adjust to the reality of a modernised and increasingly powerful Russian military, she argues that the renaissance of Russian military might and its implications for the balance of global power can only be fully understood within a wider historical context. Assessing developments in Russian Great Power thinking, military capabilities, Russian strategic thought and views on the use of force throughout the post-Soviet era, the book shows that, rather than signifying a sudden Russian military resurgence, recent developments are consistent with longstanding trends in Russian military strategy and foreign policy.

Lepidoptera

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Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 9780643067004
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (67 download)

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Book Synopsis Lepidoptera by : E. D. Edwards

Download or read book Lepidoptera written by E. D. Edwards and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2001 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Certificate of Commendation Winner at the 2001 Whitley Awards - Best Zoological Reference Section This very detailed compendium of data on taxonomy and nomenclature of Australian butterflies is another in the Catalogue series produced by the Australian Biological Resources Study, a sub-program of Environment Australia. Expanding on the butterfly section of the earlier Checklist of the Lepidoptera of Australia by Nielsen, Edwards & Rangsi (1996) This Catalogue contains the fine details of naming and status of types of Australian butterflies, and information critical for fixing the scientific names of the species. This volume is the 'Who's Who' for the Australian butterfly fauna, the very basic information we all need, but find so difficult to access and evaluate for ourselves. It is introduced by a comprehensive historical and explanatory account of work on Australian butterflies. Details are given of all genus and species synonymies applicable to the Australian fauna. There are details of the type designations of all 507 available generic names, of type data for the 1,004 available species group names and of nomenclatural changes and changes in taxonomic status for most of the 136 valid genera, 400 species, and 371 subspecies. The butterflies have an enormous literature and this catalogue provides a guide to the significant literature of each taxon. An extensive list of larval food plants is also included, as well as succinct information on ecology and distribution and a comprehensive bibliography. Features

Red Data Book of European Butterflies (Rhopalocera)

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Publisher : Council of Europe
ISBN 13 : 9789287140548
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (45 download)

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Book Synopsis Red Data Book of European Butterflies (Rhopalocera) by : Chris van Swaay

Download or read book Red Data Book of European Butterflies (Rhopalocera) written by Chris van Swaay and published by Council of Europe. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On title page: Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife & Natural Habitats (Bern Convention). About endangered species

The Butterflies of Middle East (Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Jordan and Egypt (Sinai Peninsula))

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ISBN 13 : 9788090708914
Total Pages : 168 pages
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Butterflies of Eastern Europe, Urals and Caucasus

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
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Book Synopsis Butterflies of Eastern Europe, Urals and Caucasus by : Vadim V. Tshikolovets

Download or read book Butterflies of Eastern Europe, Urals and Caucasus written by Vadim V. Tshikolovets and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Tiger Moths of the Former Soviet Union

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
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Book Synopsis The Tiger Moths of the Former Soviet Union by : Vladimir Sergeevich Murzin

Download or read book The Tiger Moths of the Former Soviet Union written by Vladimir Sergeevich Murzin and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book is a monographic treatment of tiger moths, the Arctiidae, of the former Soviet Union. In covering most of the Palaeartic fauna, this publication is unprecedented both in scope and scrupulousness. Numerous colour pictures and several drawings richly illustrate the more than 100 species and subspecies referred to in the book. Identification keys are mainly based on peripheral characters, although in several cases genitalic ones are used. Many full colour photographs show pinned specimens (mainly arranged in 24 plates) and also a variety of live moths and/or their characteristic habitats. Professor Vladimir Murzin (born in 1927), a nuclear physicist and Doctor of Physical Sciences, developed an interest in butterflies and moths during his childhood. Today, his collection of Lepidoptera is one of the largest privately owned in Russia. He is a member of the Russian Entomological Society, and is the author of several scientific and popular-science books concerning butterflies and moths and of more than 20 other publications covering ecology and entomology. He has made approximately 50 collecting trips to various parts of the former Soviet Union where he has discovered several new species and subspecies of butterflies and moths.