Stephen Moss Bücher

Spektakuläre Naturaufnahmen, viele davon bisher kaum gesehen, zeigen wilde Tiere in verschiedenen Lebensräumen unserer Erde: in den Dschungeln Südamerikas, im Himalaya, in den Savannen Afrikas, in den polaren Zonen und sogar in einigen großen Städten. Sie erweisen sich als wahre Lebenskünstler, Meister der Anpassung. Hier begegnen wir ihnen in nächster Nähe und auf Augenhöhe. Ein besonderes Geschenk für alle Tier- und Naturfreunde.

›Über die Schwalbe‹ bringt dem Leser einen erstaunlichen Vogel und begnadeten Flieger nahe, der die Menschen seit jeher inspiriert. Stephen Moss erzählt von der unglaublichen Reise der Schwalbe von Afrika nach Europa und wieder zurück, von Brut und ihrem Verhalten, aber auch von der Rolle, die sie in unserer Kultur, in der Literatur wie in der Popkultur einnimmt. Dieses Buch lüftet die verborgenen Geheimnisse eines ikonischen Vogels, der direkt vor unserer Haustür lebt.

Während der gesamten Menschheitsgeschichte haben wir mit Vögeln zusammengelebt. Wir haben sie als Nahrung gejagt und domestiziert, sie in unseren Mythen, Religionen und Ritualen verehrt, sie wegen ihrer natürlichen Ressourcen ausgebeutet und uns von ihnen zu unserer Musik, Kunst und Poesie inspirieren lassen. In Zehn Vögel, die die Welt veränderten erzählt der Naturforscher und Autor Stephen Moss die fesselnde Geschichte dieser ereignisreichen Beziehung anhand von zehn Schlüsselarten. Von Odins treuen Rabengefährten bis zu Darwins Finken, vom Wildtruthahn Amerikas bis zum Kaiserpinguin als starkes Symbol der Klimakrise ist dies ein faszinierendes, aufschlussreiches und unendlich fesselndes Werk der Naturgeschichte.

"From encounters with the curious black redstart, which winters on our rocky coasts, to the tiny green snowdrop shoots that are the first sign that spring might be round the corner. And from the blossom-time and dawn choruses of April and May into the abundant noisiness of summer, where days start with hawker dragonflies and drowsy bumblebees and end with glow-worms and ghost moths; to autumn when in the early morning mist of London's Richmond Park male red deer lock horns in competition for a mate. Nature is always full of surprises - whether it's the strange behaviour of clothes moths or the gruesome larder of the strike. Distilling two lifetimes' knowledge, expert insight and enthusiasm, award-winning authors and passionate naturalists Brett Westwood and Stephen Moss take us through the year, day by day, sharing the unexpected delights that we can experience in our skies, beaches, rivers, fields, forests and back gardens. There are all kinds of adventures waiting on your doorstep, any day of the year, all you need is Wonderland."--Amazon.com

No other bird is quite so ever-present and familiar, so embedded in our culture, as the robin. With more than six million breeding pairs, the robin is one of Britain's most common birds. It seems to live its life alongside us, in every month and season of the year. But how much do we really know about this bird? Stephen Moss records a year of observing the robin both close to home and in the field to shed light on the hidden life of this apparently familiar bird. We follow its life cycle from the time it enters the world as an egg, through its time as a nestling and juvenile, to the adult bird; via courtship, song, breeding, feeding, migration and ultimately, death. At the same time we trace the robin's relationship with us and ask: how did this particular bird find its way so deeply and permanently into our nation's heart and its social and cultural history? It's a story that tells us as much about ourselves as it does about the robin itself.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. Visit the Penguin Readers website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys. A few years ago, the BBC made the TV programme Dynasties about animal families across the world. They chose to film David and his family - a group of chimpanzees in south-eastern Senegal. Sometimes families are happy and sometimes they fight. Sometimes life is good and sometimes it is not easy. It is the same for chimpanzees, and for all animal families.

The book showcases the enchanting world of birds, blending lyrical prose with informative content. The author, Stephen Moss, captures the essence of avian beauty and the wonders of nature, inviting readers to appreciate the intricacies of birdlife. Through vivid descriptions and eloquent storytelling, Moss brings to life the experiences and observations that celebrate these fascinating creatures in our skies.