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Birding by Ear: Eastern and Central North America (Peterson Field Guides(R))27 reviews
Richard K. Walton, Robert W. Lawson

Houghton Mifflin, 2002

Even better on CD!
We live on 10 acres and have wondered what birds make certain calls. These CDs teach you how to learn the calls and songs in a fun way. (Who knew there was a difference in a song and a call?) We found out that we had birds we didn't know we had because we had never seen them, but after learning their songs, we started looking and have seen brightly colored orioles and indigo buntings. You ... 		  
  







  
  
The Shorebird Guide24 reviews
Richard Crossley, Kevin Karlson, ...

Houghton Mifflin, 2006

The Definitive Guide to ShoreBirds
Of all of the information available that involves Shorebirds, this book is equal to none. It provides the most organized and complete understanding of the complicated life cycles of these birds. The photograpy is excellent not only in its quality but also in its visualizations of the different life cycles. The book advances how we look upon these types of birds by drawing refined attention to ... 		  
  







  
  
Stokes Beginner's Guide to Birds : Western Region21 reviews
Donald Stokes, Lillian

Little, Brown and Company, 1996

Stokes Beginner's Guide to Birds: Eastern Region
Great ! This was a gift and it was the perfect for the bird watch beginners book. Now you can sit out in the back yard together watching the birds and naming all the little feathered friends we have attracted. My husband loves his Book! Great Bargin and experence. Fast Delivery! 		  
  







  
  
The Singing Life of Birds: The Art and Science of Listening to Birdsong20 reviews
Donald Kroodsma

Houghton Mifflin, 2005

"Not least,for just being there and singing,I thank the birds themselves."
With over 1,000 "Bird Books" in my collection;it takes something real special to excite me. This book is such a special book. There are many books,records,tapes CD's and DVD'd that do an excellent job of teaching and describing bird songs so that with some practice you can recognize a large number of birds in the field. Howerever,much more than showing a few ,typical songs of birds,so that ... 		  
  







  
  
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition44 reviews
Jon L. Dunn, Jonathan Alderfer

National Geographic, 2006

National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America--a review.
This book is first-rate. I tend to favor wildlife books that depict their subjects in paintings and drawings, rather than photos, and this book is rich in mini-masterpieces. I haven't yet gotten into bird-watching, but the book transcends those who use this as a field guide. Now I can sit in the comfort of my den and enjoy all the glory of Nature's bird treasures. Whether one likes to explore ... 		  
  







  
  
Get Your Own Damn Beer, I'm Watching the Game!: A Woman's Guide to Loving Pro Football25 reviews
Holly Robinson Peete, Daniel Paisner

Rodale Books, 2005

Thanks to her! I'm loving football
I love it. It's funny but yet serious. I was able to enjoy myself reading the book. NOthing boring. Everything is in detail. 		  
  







  
  
John James Audubon: The Making of an American20 reviews
Richard Rhodes

Vintage, 2006

Fascinating, Encyclopedic Study of Audubon and Early America
In the tradition of the great biographers, Rhodes leaves no stone unturned in his exploration of this remarkable fellow. The author carries us through the journey of the quintessential self-made man as he comes into maturity with his new country, the United States. This is a study of a man, not an ornithological treatise. We all have seen the beautiful portraits of birds (terrific color ... 		  
  







  
  
Watching the Tree Limbs (Maranatha Series #1)37 reviews

NavPress Publishing Group, 2006

One for Your Library
I read this book a few years ago, but I recently ordered a few copies when Amazon was having a sale. I realized I'd given mine to somebody at church and that I really needed a copy for my library because it's worth reading twice - or more. I love DeMuth's lyrical style and how beautifully she writes about human emotions that are difficult to talk about, let alone admit they exist. This is one you ... 		  
  







  
  
Keep Watching the Skies! American Science Fiction Movies of the Fifties (Mcfarland Classics, 3) (Mcfarland ...17 reviews
Bill Warren

McFarland & Company, 1997

A Monumental Work of Epic Proportions
If you're a fan, or even a casual watcher, of science fiction movies of the 1950s and early 1960s, this exhaustively researched, 2-1/4-inch-thick tome deserves a prominent place in your library. It is, quite simply, THE definitive reference book on the subject. Period. There is none better. The conscientious reviewer MIGHT point out only one minor "problem"--but more on that later. Mr. Warren ... 		  
  







  
  
Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston (Lisa Drew Books)19 reviews
Valerie Boyd

Scribner, 2004

The Best Biography I Have Ever Read
Valerie Boyd does what most biographers cannot; she makes facts as savory as fiction. As a great admirer of Zora Neale Hurston--the woman, I had long been searching for a piece of work that captures her emminence and vitality. I stumbled across "Wrapped in Rainbows" at Borders and resolved then and there that I HAD to have it. I do not at all regret this choice. Order this book, and I guarantee ... 		  
  







  
  
Our Children Are Watching12 reviews
Susan Collins

Barrytown Limited, 1995

Our Children Are Watching
The day this book arrived I read 6 chapters in 3 hours! This is a very inspirational book about leadership and success and is not just about your children. It would apply to anyone, any age, stay-at-home mom to CEO. I especially liked her personal stories, I felt like she was writing about me. I am living my dream and have never lost sight of my goals. After reading her book I feel like I ... 		  
  







  
  
First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird's Story14 reviews
Don Carroll, Noriko Carroll

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2006

BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE, BEAUTIFUL BOOK
This exquisite book is about loving and caring for what one loves. The Carroll's masterpiece springs from their love for Honey the Hummingbird as they daily devote themselves to watching her from her return from wintering in Mexico, the laying of two eggs in a nest on a clothesline which she had previously built and inhabited, the birth of her babies, which the Carrolls named Ray and Zen, and ... 		  
  







  
  
Watching the English15 reviews
Kate Fox

Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 2004

Hilarious and revealing observation of the English by a social anthropologist
Kate Fox, a social anthropologist and Co-Director of the Social Issues Research Centre in Oxford, who has lived in England, America, Ireland and France, takes a revealing look at the quirks and habits of the English people. Being very English herself, she holds a mirror up to the English national character and reveals the most famous traits as well as the most bizarre reflex reactions. She ... 		  
  







  
  
Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: 536 Ways to Create a Haven for Your Favorite Birds (A Rodale Organic ...15 reviews
Sally Roth

Rodale Books, 2003

A wonderful resource from the goddess of birding!
I really like the way this author writes: clear succinct explanation scattered with vivid personal anecdotes. This is a sturdy oversized trade paperback that will stand up to years of thumbing through it and carrying it outside. It's stuffed with beautiful color drawings, side-bars, tables, and landscaping plans. The table of contents is a huge, comprehensive list of topics from A to Z, ... 		  
  







  
  
Take a Backyard Bird Walk (Take a Walk series)12 reviews
Jane Kirkland

Stillwater Publishing, 2001

A Fantastic Learning Experience and never Boring
As a 40 year old adult, I purchased this book because of my interest in birds and to review the content for my two nieces. This book turned out to be an exciting learning tool that completely held my interest. The reader is drawn into the content of the book as you go outside into the fresh air and interact with nature. What a wonderful job the author has done with the photos and the outlined ... 		  
  







  
  
How to Be a (Bad) Birdwatcher12 reviews
Simon Barnes

Pantheon, 2005

Birds can bring you joy and wonder, too
So I finally got around to reading How to be a (Bad) Birdwatcher, and I found this book to be an absolute treasure. Simon Barnes does an excellent job of capturing the joy and wonder associated with the simple act of just looking, being aware, of the birds that are just outside our windows. But as much as I appreciated this book, it wasn't written for me - I own a pair of binoculars, a field ... 		  
  







  
  
Bird11 reviews
David Burnie, Ben Hoare, ...

DK Publishing, 2007

BREATHTAKING
This is the TOP OF THE LINE Bird Book! It's the perfect 'coffee table', always at your fingertips (but make sure your fingers are strong...being that the book is oversized and very HEAVY)& FULL of the most gorgeous photographs~Lovely to view, to appreciate & to become enthralled with birds, their habits, migration, etc. Even if you are NOT a bird lover, the book has such incredible layouts, that ... 		  
  







  
  
Letters From Eden: A Year at Home, in the Woods15 reviews
Julie Zickefoose

Houghton Mifflin, 2006

What a wonderful book, full of everyday wonders
Experience the seasons with Julie and her family on their wildlife sanctuary in the Appalachian foothills in southern Ohio. A gem of a book, if you love birds and other animals... very real and full of the wonder of everyday happenings - if you keep your eyes open. 		  
  







  
  
Angel On Board - watch out for angels watching out for you!16 reviews
E. J. Thornton

Profitable Publishing, 2000

Most positive book ever written... Maybe...
I read all this hype about taking the 'not' and 'no's out of this book. I was like - so what, but the way it read is hard to describe. It flowed so well and even though there was some negative things being depicted - like death, alcholism, infidelity, etc - I wasn't ever on edge. Reading is always relaxing to me, but this book took that to a whole new level. It felt good to read. So, I've ... 		  
  







  
  
The Best Old Movies for Families: A Guide to Watching Together11 reviews
Ty Burr

Anchor, 2007

A wonderful resource to widen children's movie-viewing horizons
I came across this book in my local library, and after reading it, am going to purchase a copy for myself, and perhaps give it out as gifts for friends that have young children. This is an amazing movie resource. Ty Burr writes in such a familiar, easy-to-read style, and despite his motives [trying to get us to expand our young ones' movie viewing experiences through old movies/classics], never ... 		  
  







  




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