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This superbly illustrated book is the first created primarily for field identification of the 350 species of Parrots of the world, from the mighty Macaws to the diminutive Pygmy Parrots. Along with range maps for each species, the book includes information on the ecology, vocalizations, life cycle characteristics, and geographical variation of all species and on the conservation status of parrots that are threatened or endangered. A must for all serious Parrot enthusiasts.

Sir Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Alexander the Great, Marilyn Monroe - all famous names in history. Less publicly, and often to curious extremes, they doted on their pets. This book sheds new light on some of historys most well known figures - and their companions.

When reclusive San Francisco poet David Huntington receives a wild Parrot - an unwanted gift from his father - his carefully ordered life comes undone. The bird has a jungle shriek, fierce eyes and a beak that wreaks havoc first on David`s apartment, then his life. When the Parrot drives away the first woman he`s met in months, David throws the bird out of the window - and follows it out into the world.

Birds inspire devotion in miliions of people worldwide. Through the ages they have played an important role in the life of man but now they need our help.

Escalating human populations threaten more than 12% of birds with extinction this century. In this book Rosemary Low explains why, giving examples from all corners of the earth and recounts remarkable stories of bird life.

Fascinating reading for anyone interested in birds and birding.

Paul Carter`s "Parrot" is a fascinating natural and cultural history of Parrots. It covers three broad areas: `Parrotics` - the historical, cultural and scientific classifications of Parrots; `Parroternalia` - the association of Parrots with the different language, ages, tastes and dreams of society; and `Parrotology` - the mimicry of Parrots and what that can tell us about our own systems of communication.

Highly illustrated, with images drawn from a wide range of cultures, historical periods and media, "Parrot" is a humorous roller-coaster ride through Parrots in literature, jokes, folklore, mythology, film, TV, and children`s stories worldwide, as well as discussing Parrot conservation, talking bird experiments and Parrot portraiture.

This book differs from previous histories, which have treated Parrots as subjects of curiosity and a pretext for elegy. A new kind of animal history, "Parrot" is philosophical and poetic. It takes seriously the critical and ironic mirror that Parrots hold up to human society.

Humorously written and wide-ranging in scope, "Parrot" will have wide appeal, and will be of interest to Parrot enthusiasts and specialists, as well as to a more general readership.

This fascinating book traces the unusual history of Parrots in Europe from the Graeco-Roman love of oriental luxury, through the great age of New World Exploration to the contemporary ecological crisis of globalism. The author identifies the poignant irony in the way Parrots became ubiquitous as symbols and mascots, while suffering near extinction at the hands of those who desired them. Exploring their presence in the art, literature and history of Western civilization, Parrot Culture also celebrates the beauty, intelligence and personality of these birds, whose fate will say as much about us and the world we have created as it will about them.

This edition covers all species and sub-species including those now extinct. Each species is illustrated, including the difference between juvenile and adult plumage. This is the worlds most magnificent and informative book on parrots and should be on the bookshelf of all psittacine enthusiasts.

From the Macaws of South America to the Cockatoos of Australia, Parrots are among the most recognizable, and endangered, birds on earth. But until now, no easy-to-use guide existed for the identification of all species and subspecies of these colourful creatures.

Enter Parrots of the World, the most comprehensive handbook for distinguishing some 350 species of Parrots from across the globe.

Lavishly illustrated, with more than 120 colour plates and additional illustrations, the book covers Parrots in homes, zoos, and in the wild, providing detailed descriptions of their key identifying features.

By allowing readers to easily narrow their search to specific geographic areas, the book will prove especially useful to those interested in Parrots of a particular locale.

Descriptive distribution maps show the geographic location of the different species, and an entire section is devoted to ecological and behavioral information relevant to identification.

In addition, the guide differentiates Old World and New World species and points out significant sex or age differences in plumage colouration.

Parrots of the World will provide enormous help to those engaged in gathering important field data and monitoring international trade, two initiatives that are of critical importance to the conservation of Parrots worldwide.

Clear, complete, and colourful, this is one guidebook that no museum, research institution, zoo, or bird enthusiast will want to be without.

Key Features:

# Easy-to-use, geographic guide

# Treats some 350 species

# Colour distribution maps for all species

# Lavishly illustrated, with more than 120 colour plates and additional illustrations

# Includes ecological and behavioral information

Tony Juniper`s heart-stopping inside account of the race to save a rare blue Parrot, the last of it`s species, is a priceless addition to nature literature - and a timely portrait of Earth`s endangered wildlife.

Through the eyes of two Parrots, Yellow Streak and Angel, the reader witnesses the unravelling of two worlds. Yellow Streak must survive planet-wide devastation by a comet impact at the end of the age of the dinosaurs and witnesses their demise, She perseveres and overcomes many hardships to flourish in her ancient world and ultimately becomes the "genetic Eve" for all modern Parrots.

Angel is born into an equally frightening world populated by humans. She must adapt to this alien world filled with unpredictability. She reaches out to two people, bringing them

together, sharing with them her companionship and her love. Readers will discover The Awakening to be an emotional roller-coaster filled with realism - in which hope, inspiration and love ultimately triumph.

From Durer to Elizabeth Butterworth.

Published to accompany an exhibition in January 2007 at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham, this beautiful book draws on examples of paintings, drawings and prints from the finest art collections in the world, demonstrating how one of the most beloved of all creatures has succeeded in taking on new identities throughout the ages, whilst never losing its perennial fascination for artists.

The Parrot`s Theorem is an enchanting novel about Sidney, an incredible parrot rescued from a market, and his amazing grasp of mathematics. Sidney loves to teach maths to young people and reading this is probably the most fun you could ever have while learning maths!

In this unforgettable story the author recounts how he became fascinated with a flock of brilliantly coloured wild Parrots which had made their home on San Francisco`s famed Telegraph Hill. His fascination was such that he became the local wild Parrot expert and a tourist attraction. When a documentary film-maker arrives the story takes a surprising turn and his life truly takes flight.