The Flamingo's Smile
Title | The Flamingo's Smile PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Jay Gould |
Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
Pages | 484 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 9780393303759 |
Contains thirty of the author's essays from monthly columns in Natural History Magazine.
The Flamingo's Smile
Title | The Flamingo's Smile PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Jay Gould |
Publisher | |
Pages | 476 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Biology |
ISBN | 9780140135541 |
Before Darwinism was generally accepted, the natural world was thought to be structured according to the chain of being. Evolutionary theories have revolutionized this imperialistic view, and the process we now know as natural selection explains a great many mysteries to us. One such enigma is the flamingo's smile, which is a perfect example of the way in which function (in this case feeding in saline lakes) and form (the inverted beak that enables the flamingo to feed more successfully) are inseparable.
The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History
Title | The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Jay Gould |
Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
Pages | 480 |
Release | 2010-11-29 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0393340856 |
"Gould himself is a rare and wonderful animal—a member of the endangered species known as the ruby-throated polymath. . . . [He] is a leading theorist on large-scale patterns in evolution . . . [and] one of the sharpest and most humane thinkers in the sciences." --David Quammen, New York Times Book Review
The Flamingo's Smile
Title | The Flamingo's Smile PDF eBook |
Author | Steven James Gold |
Publisher | |
Pages | 476 |
Release | 1985 |
Genre | |
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Flora and the Flamingo
Title | Flora and the Flamingo PDF eBook |
Author | Molly Idle |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Pages | 41 |
Release | 2014-10-28 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1452145075 |
A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book In this innovative wordless picture book with interactive flaps, Flora and her graceful flamingo friend explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance. With a twist, a turn, and even a flop, these unlikely friends learn at last how to dance together in perfect harmony. Full of humor and heart, this stunning performance (and splashy ending!) will have readers clapping for more! Double tap the flaps to open and close them, swipe the corners of the book to turn from page to page, and activate the soundtrack to listen to the music while you read your new ebook!
The Black Flamingo
Title | The Black Flamingo PDF eBook |
Author | Dean Atta |
Publisher | Hachette Children's |
Pages | 367 |
Release | 2019-08-08 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1444948598 |
'I loved every word' - Malorie Blackman 'Atta's bold verse novel calls to its readers to find their own blazing, performative inner truth' - Guardian A boy comes to terms with his identity as a mixed-race gay teen - then at university he finds his wings as a drag artist, The Black Flamingo. A bold story about the power of embracing your uniqueness. Sometimes, we need to take charge, to stand up wearing pink feathers - to show ourselves to the world in bold colour. 'I masquerade in makeup and feathers and I am applauded.' SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READER AWARDS 2019
The Flamingos
Title | The Flamingos PDF eBook |
Author | Todd R. Baptista |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 249 |
Release | 2019-10-29 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1476679827 |
Formed by five young black men from Chicago, the Flamingos rose to prominence as one of the top vocal acts of the 1950s rock and roll explosion. They appeared in motion pictures and turned out a string of hit records that have remained popular for more than a half-century. Providing a wealth of never-before-told stories of the influential quintet and their experiences in a white-dominated industry, this book details the back-room record deals, life on the road, the creative process, meticulous recording sessions and live performances, based on interviews with original members and those who worked with them.