Wildlife Books

A must have for any collection of film and African American book collection.

"Imaging Blackness: Race And Racial Representation In Film Poster Art" is compiled, edited, curated and presented by Audrey Thomas McCluskey (Associate Professor of African-American and African Diaspora Studies). Professor McCluskey draws upon her years of experience and expertise when she was formerly the director of the Black Film Center Archive at Indiana University to present a series of movie posters for the 'race movies' that were a part of cinematic history from the late 1920s through the early 1940s when African-Americans were largely barred from mainstream Hollywood productions (except for stereotypical roles as maids, butlers, and comic relief characters), necessitating independent and small budget productions featuring African-American casts. Posters were a widespread means of advertising and promotion, designed to persuade members of the public to buy a ticket and see the film publicized by the images depicted in the poster material. "Imaging Blackness" shows the steady evolution of how African-American men and women were pictured on those posters in incremental changes that paralleled the discrimination and slow progress of change of the broader American culture. A fascinating approach to film history that accords with vigorous academic standards of scholarship, "Imaging Blackness" is an especially recommended addition to academic and community library African-American Studies and American Film History reference collections and supplemental reading lists.

Rebeccasreads highly recommends IMPRESSIONS OF THE NATURAL WORLD as an entrancing marriage between photographic brilliance & thought-enhancing inspiration.

Sometimes I feel silly reviewing a book of images, knowing that not even a thousand words will come close to describing this photographer's orange sunset over water; bay horse cantering through yellow meadow; panorama of river, forest & mountains; yellow flower against green grass; sunlight upon snow-covered trees; butterfly upon blossom; mushrooms at dawn; hay barn in snow; pelican portrait, to tell of a few.

Every page will entice you into smiles, memories, wonder & joy.

My whole family (father, mother, and son) enjoyed this beautiful book. I enjoyed the wonderful photographs and accompaning quotations. Each was complementary to the other. Sometimes I just looked at the photographs. Sometimes I just read at the quotations.

Michael Impellizzeri is a gifted photographer. My son and I met him at Isle Royale National Park in June of 2000. I assume he was creating material for a future book which I look forward to enjoying.

Sheila Siddle and her husband, David, are an amazing couple. They show that life is not over when you are at a "retirement" age. They created a whole chimpanzee sanctuary at such an age. Love, compassion, determination, and strong opinions of what is right and wrong all allowed the Siddles to reach out to animals in desperate need. In doing this, they also touch everyone with whom they come in to contact. Mrs. Siddle's book allows them to touch a great deal more of us. Thank you for all of your efforts and for this great book Mrs. Siddle!!

In this beautiful memoir, Sheila Siddle takes readers on magical journey--to Chimfunshi, a wildlife sanctuary Sheila and Dave Siddle founded in Zambia in 1983. Siddle's honest account of their work on behalf of chimpanzees will make you laugh out loud at the wonder and joy of working with wildlife. Siddle's prose also brings the battle for chimpanzees, which is far from won, into vivid and tragic relief. Filled with both humor and profound courage, this book is an inspiring must read for anyone who loves chimpanzees and all wildlife.

You can learn more about Chimfunshi at [the website]

I am a wildlife veterinarian and am constantly using this book. Superbly organized, full of great information!

I found this book for $49.99 at Barnes & Noble

I bought this book for the love of my life and she seemed to love it. The pictures are detailed beyond reason and you can't help but sit and stare at each picture while you slowly make your way through the book. I got it as an inspiration for her to paint, but I am even thinking about getting a copy for myself. This book is so beautiful, A+. If you are an artist or just care at all, buy this book.

"In teaching photography, my basic instruction is `When your mouth drops open, click the shutter!'" - Harold Feinstein

Feinstein continues to say the tulips he photographed for this book gave him many mouth-dropping moments. Once you see them, you'll understand. Feinstein photographs the traditional shaped tulip, the fringed edged, and those resembling the shapes of roses. Each is brilliant in color and sometimes adjusted to appear even more flamboyant. I found the wildness of the Double Circus Parrot intriguing, the Green Wave Parrot daring, and the Family Cluster beautiful. Spring Green, the side view and the multi tulip shot are my absolute favorites, and the Easter tulip reminds me of an oil painting.

Tulips begin the growing season, and maybe that's why I like to think of them as a sign of renewal. Beautiful heads of color and design waving in the breeze can be inspiring. Besides impressing me as art, _The Infinite Tulip_ reminds me of spring, Easter, and gardening. When you fill that Easter or gardening basket for your parents or friends, consider including "The Infinite Tulip."

This book was sooooooooooooooooo hearwarming! it was wonderful! it was great at showing how all animals can be a "mans best friend".

-Kaylee Martin

This book is difficult to put down once started. The author has brilliantly captured the unique bond that we share with our companion animals. All of the inspiring and true stories in this book have the potential to either reduce you to happy tears or bring a smile of understanding to your face. A wonderful book that is simply just not long enough.

I've just had a lovely visit with the flora, fauna and soul of the Northwoods of Wisconsin. I did not have to travel from my Pennsylvania home to do so. I only had to open this little jewel of a book and spend time with the very real and yet magical photos taken by the author, Trish Kirk, and read the inspirational quotes she chose to accompany them. This book is a perfect gift for those of us who respect "all God's creatures, great and small" and enjoy the beauty of nature in general. If I ever get to Wisconsin, this book will be how I share the experience with others.

Feeling stressed? Pick up this wonderful book and enjoy a superb photographic trip through nature's paradise with thoughtful, inspiring quotations to keep you company. Trish Kirk's love of nature's gifts shines through this gem.

This is a sweet story with simple, colorful, appealing illustrations. A young island boy helps his grandfather at a bird hospital. They rescue an injured baby flamingo, to whom the boy gets very attached. However, he must accept letting the bird go when it has healed - a bittersweet life lesson! Extra-appealing for showing a boy as a kind nurturer of animals. Can't recommend this one highly enough!

Island Baby is a fantastic children's book. It is a sweet, endearing tale of caring, nurturing, love, separation and letting go. A beautiful example of respect and caring for animals. A great separation tale for children going off to school for the first time. A definite must for any early childhood library...if only it were easier to find!

The first attempt to list endangered species of invertebrates on a world wide scale and to relate them to their role in nature and their usefulness to man is now available as the latest in the IUCN Red Data Book series on threatened wildlife.

There are 1.4 million known species of invertebrates - animals without a backbone - compared to 46000 species of vertebrate mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish. There may be two to ten million more as yet undescribed, living in the ocean depths or in tropical forests. Their potential value to man may never be discovered, according to the authors, because they are disappearing rapidly as a result of pollution, razing of forests and the encroachment of man on their habitats.

Invertebrates are major components of food chains, they are of primary importance in the cycling of nutrients and they play a significant role in the maintenance of soil structure and fertility, as the IUCN authors point out. They pollinate plants, exert a natural control on pests, are used in the development of drugs and create products as diverse as silk, dyes, honey and buttons.

An innovation in this volume of the continuing Red Data Book series is a section on threatened communities. Eleven examples are given of tropical forests, caves, wetlands, dry biomes, marine environments and areas with unusual diversity of species. They illustrate situations where human activities may endanger large and unique invertebrate populations.

Book Contents:
-Intro
-Methods
-Acknowledgements
-Database Information Requirements
-Book Status Categories
-Taxonomic List of Threatened Invertebrates Described in Book
-List of Threatened Communities Described in Book
-List of Threatened Invertebrates and Communities Arranged By Country and Zoogeographical Region (Protozoa, porifera, cnidaria, platyhelminthes, nemertea, mollusca, annelida, arthropoda, onychophora, tardigrada, bryozoa, brachiopoda, echinodermata, other invertebrate phyla, Threatened Communities)
-Index

Information included in database:
Country, Classification, Distribution, Population, Habitate and Ecology, Scientific interest and potential value, Threats to survival, Conservation Measures Taken/Proposed, Captive Breeding, and References

The photographs in this book are simply gorgeous! And the accompanying text is informative and obviously written with heart. I highly recommend this book to any bird/raptor fancier!

Every facet of an eagles life is covered in this book. Most every aspect that is covered in the narrative has a matching photo supporting the facts. The photos are absolutely gorgeous. The narrative addresses their nesting, mating, body style, family life, hunting skills, and much more. I purchased this book for a friend that has studied eagles, and he absolutely loved the book!