Darryl Jones Knihy

Darryl Jones explores the fascinating behaviors and habits of the everyday birds that inhabit urban environments. Through engaging insights, he uncovers their unique adaptations and interactions with human life, highlighting the significance of these common avian species in our daily surroundings.

Kapitán Elánius z ankh-morporské Noční hlídky měl všechno. Ale nyní je zpět ve své vlastní drsné, nesnadné minulosti, pouze v šatech, které měl právě na sobě, když se Zablesklo. Žít v minulosti je těžké. Umřít v minulosti je neuvěřitelně snadné. Ale on musí přežít, protože má velmi důležitý úkol. Musí vystopovat a chytit vraha, naučit sama sebe mladšího, jak být dobrým poldou, a změnit výsledek krvavé rebelie. Je tu ale problém: když vyhraje, nebude mít ani ženu, ani dítě, ani žádnou budoucnost. Zeměplošský příběh Jednoho města, s kompletním sborem pouličních výrostků, dam pochybné pověsti, rebelů, tajných policistů a dětí revoluce. „Pravda! Spravedlnost! Svoboda! A vejce natvrdo!“.

Interested in birds but don't know where to start? Overwhelmed by the bird guides? Want to know more about the birds you see around you? Then this is the book for you! Getting to Know the Birds in Your Neighbourhood is the first complete beginners' field guide to the birds you are most likely to see in the towns and cities of Australia. Much more than an identification tool, though, it opens the door to understanding the habits and behaviours of your suburb's feathered locals. It's also easy to understand, friendly, and packed full of information about these urban birds; and offers tips and suggestions on how to enjoy, protect and encourage more birds into your area. And one of the best features is that it works just as well in Cairns, Perth and Hobart as it does in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. So come and meet the neighbours. 'Beware! This book will make you addicted to birding. An absolute ripper.' -- Costa Georgiadis 'Many people have a 'spark bird' that ignites a lifelong love for birds. This could be a book that sparks a love of birds for a new generation.' -- Sean Dooley, BirdLife Australia

Introduction : Waking the Sleeping Giant -- Death, Dust, and Din : How Vehicles Harm -- The Land Fragmented : Why Roadways Matter -- Bridging the Gap -- Know How -- Working Together Works -- Signs of Change -- Conclusion : The Giant Is Awake.

Fear is one of the most primal emotions, and one of the hardest to reason with and dispel. So why do we scare ourselves? Delving into the darkest corners of horror literature, films, and plays, Darryl Jones explores its monsters and its psychological chills, discussing why horror stories disturb us, and how they reflect society's taboos.