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Bezig met laden... Masterpieces of Mystery: The Golden Age Part Onedoor Ellery Queen (Redacteur)
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This New Naturalist volume provides a much-anticipated overview of these fascinating birds - the first book on the natural history of British and Irish terns since 1934. Terns are small seabirds that are commonly seen along coastlines and estuaries in the summer months - their graceful flight and command of the air are among their most attractive features. Most of the five species of terns breeding in Britain and Ireland today are under intensive management, involving protection from predators, human interference, egg-collecting, recreational activities, land-use changes, and a range of issues concerning climate change, including rising sea levels and flooding of low-lying colonies. If these protective measures were abandoned then the numbers of terns would inevitably decline, with the possibility of several species ending up on the endangered list. Covering the history of terns in Britain and Ireland, David Cabot and Ian Nisbet explore these diverse issues as well as offering a comprehensive natural history of these stunning seabirds. Drawing on a wealth of new information and research, the authors focus on migrations, food and feeding ecology as well as breeding biology and behaviour. Perhaps most importantly, they highlight recent conservation issues and prospects, and what this means for the future of terns. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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This is a throughly delightful introduction to the great writers of mystery’s Golden Age. Although you may not find your favorite author herein, rest assured you probably will be introduced to someone you have not yet met.
Consider this as a wonderful dinner party. The conversation hinges about things you love, i.e. murder and Who Done It. The people you meet are charming and witty, their style is sleek and amusing, and in the end they have something profound to say, usually the name of the killer.
You know Dame Agatha and Ellery. Philip MacDonald and Earl Derr Biggers and Dashiel Hammet are here. Edgar Wallace anyone. Even A. A. Milne of Pooh and Piglet fame is here.
No matter, this is a dozen short tales of confusion, mystery, murder and suspense by 12 of the best Golden Age Mystery writers.
Consider this a jumping off point for discovering, or rediscovering, brilliant writers of the past whose time is not yet gone. ( )