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While practicing relentlessly for an important competition, seventeen-year-old Clara wonders if she has the dedication to pursue a career as a concert pianist.

This thought-provoking text offers many insights not generally perceived by ornithologist or botanist and is illustrated in masterly fashion by John Busby's lively drawings. The book's subtitle - A study of an ecological interaction - properly reflects the author's theme but may tend to hide the fact that the relationships between birds and berries can be much more than the simple, mutually advantageous systems ('eat my fruits, spread my seeds' ) they may seem at first to be. Therein lies the core of the book - the less obvious intricacies and implications of plant/bird associations, the co-evolution of species in some cases and the adaptation of a species (bird or plant) to further its own advantage. To complicate the scene, too, there are the 'exploiters', the pulp-predators and seed-predators that feed at the plant's expense. In Part I of the book the authors provide accounts by species of the trees and shrubs they observed over many years in their study area of southern England; similarly, Part 2 records the bird species they watched feeding, or attempting to feed, or preventing other birds from feeding, on the fruits. Part 3 ranges widely and is not confined to Britain and Europe. It investigates the strategies and adaptations evolved and employed by plants to ensure their success, and their attempts at defence against the bird 'predators'. It looks at the birds themselves, their foraging techniques and fruit preferences, the limitations of a fruit diet and adaptations to it, the time and energy budgets of fruit-eaters and, finally, the intriguing question of co-evolution of plants and birds.

In hiding from the Soldiers of God, the Oklahoma antigovernment militia group whose members have now turned against him and his parents, a fifteen-year-old boy remembers what it was like to grow up among them.

This encoded finding aid describes a manuscript collection. The manuscript collection comprises a large number of handwritten index cards containing data from Barbara Snow's observations on Shags on Lundy Island 1954-1958.

An exploration of the winter wonders and entangled histories of Scandinavia’s northernmost landscapes—now back in print with a new afterword by the author After many years of travel in the Nordic countries—usually preferring to visit during the warmer months—Barbara Sjoholm found herself drawn to Lapland and Sápmi one winter just as mørketid, the dark time, set in. What ensued was a wide-ranging journey that eventually spanned three winters, captivatingly recounted in The Palace of the Snow Queen. From observing the annual construction of the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, to crossing the storied Finnmark Plateau in Norway, to attending a Sámi film festival in Finland, Sjoholm dives deep into the rich traditions and vibrant creative communities of the North. She writes of past travelers to Lapland and contemporary tourists in Sápmi, as well as of her encounters with Indigenous reindeer herders, activists, and change-makers. Her new afterword bears witness to the perseverance of the Sámi in the face of tourism, development, and climate change. Written with keen insight and humor, The Palace of the Snow Queen is a vivid account of Sjoholm’s adventures and a timely investigation of how ice and snow shape our imaginations and create a vision that continues to draw visitors to the North.

Your Daily Bursts of Light are brief but potent reminders of your eternal essence and the light you carry.You can get a burst of insight and energy anytime you want or need one. Read them sequentially or pick at random for your day's reflection. They'll comfort you when you need comfort and disrupt you when you're comfortable. They'll inspire you, challenge you and reward you as you charge through your day. I offer them with heartfelt love and blessings to assist you on your journey. Barbara Snow

Snowman-in-a-Jar, Ice Magic Popsicles, Ice Princess Punch, and even Frosty Coconut Coolers, national cooking expert Barbara Berry, author of the bestselling The Pink Princess Cookbook and Fairies Cookbook has done it again, creating the perfect cookbook for your little snow bunnies who like all things frozen and fun! Focused on Frozen Treats, Party Eats and Treats, Sipping Treats, and Party Crafts, The Snow Princess Cookbook is a chef’s dream for making fun snacks for the little ones or for showcasing the perfect confection for that Frozen-themed party. 30 food and party recipes include: • Ice Blue Lollipops • Enchanted Lemonade • Crystal Power Candy Necklaces • Scented Ice Glitter Lotion • Fruit Wands with Melted Snow Dip • And much more! Fully illustrated with fun photographs, The Snow Princess Cookbook includes information for dairy-free, gluten free, and vegan recipes with easy-to-find ingredients for those busy parents who just want to make their little snow princesses happy.

When school is cancelled because of snow, Robby and his family enjoy the day together.