Welcome, dear reader, to the enchanting world of Dodo Returns, a delightful children’s book by the imaginative Dandy Ahuruonye. Prepare to embark on a whimsical journey that promises to tickle your fancy and ignite your sense of wonder. This is not just a story; it’s an adventure that flutters on the wings of creativity and soars into the realms of the extraordinary. Imagine, if you will, a time long ago when the dodo, a charming and curious bird, roamed the idyllic island of Mauritius. The dodo, with its plump body and endearing waddle, was a creature of pure joy, untroubled by predators and content with its simple life of munching on fruits and nuts. Alas, the dodo’s tale took a tragic turn, and it vanished into the annals of history, leaving behind only whispers of its existence. But what if the dodo could return? What if, through the marvels of modern science and the boundless imagination of a young boy named Nakike, the dodo could once again grace our world? Enter Dodo Returns, a tale that bridges the gap between the past and the present, the real and the fantastical. Nakike, a boy with a heart full of dreams and a mind brimming with curiosity, embarks on a secret project that defies the ordinary. In his hidden laboratory, he breathes life into a new dodo, a creature not just of feathers and bones, but of vibrant colours and melodious tunes. This is no ordinary dodo; this is Dodo 2.0, a bird reimagined for a new era, with a personality as lively as a summer’s day and a spirit as free as the wind. Yet, Dodo 2.0 is not content with merely existing. It yearns to soar, to feel the rush of air beneath its wings, to explore the world beyond the confines of Nakike’s lab. And so begins a tale of friendship and adventure, as Nakike and his feathered companion navigate the challenges of a world that is both wondrous and perilous. Ahuruonye’s prose dances off the page, weaving a tapestry of words that is both witty and poetic. His storytelling is a masterclass in charm, drawing readers young and old into a narrative that is as heartwarming as it is thrilling. The book is a celebration of nature, a call to cherish and protect the wonders of our world, and a reminder that even the most fantastical dreams can come true with a little bit of ingenuity and a lot of heart. So, dear reader, why wait? Dive into the pages of Dodo Returns and let Nakike and Dodo 2.0 take you on an unforgettable journey. This is a book that promises laughter, excitement, and a touch of wonder. It’s a story that will leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Get your copy today and let the adventure begin!

Using the history of the concept of extinction with the dodo as a case study, Pinto-Correia carefully weaves together story fragments to give a cohesive eye-opening view of 17th century exploration and the grave ramifications it had for the survival and extinction of many species. More importantly, she shows us the intellectual underpinnings of the old view that it was acceptable for some animals to die out. Within this narrative, we can see what the modern view of the dodo tells us about the history of our changing understanding and valuation of nature and our place in it. Strong writing, powered by lively historical anecdotes and sober insights into human behavior, makes this beautifully illustrated book a page-turner to the end.

"This is a strikingly thought-provoking book about how the forces of evolution and extinction have shaped the living world, and the part that humans play therein. These elegant and penetrating essays speak to some of our most fundamental questions about the human and animal worlds, and confirm Grady’s standing as one of our foremost literary science writers."--pub. desc.

Originally published as three separate volumes--"Donkey's Years," " Dog Days," and "The Whole Hog"--"A Bestiary" relates the life and times of one of Ireland's greatest contemporary writers. As in his fiction, Higgins's writing exquisitely captures sights, smells, and emotions, detailing his life from childhood in County Kildare before his family's economic decline, to his mother's slow, agonizing death; from his travels in England and South Africa, to his two years spent living with a schoolmistress after the end of his first marriage. In writing his memoirs Higgins exposes the sources for many of his best novels, from "Scenes from a Receding Past" to "Langrishe, Go Down," giving the reader a rare look into the "story behind the story." But "A Bestiary" is more than a factual expose--this collection of memoirs is constructed in a novelistic way, creating a work of literary art out of a life.

Author Barry B. Witham reclaims the work of Manny Fried, an essential American playwright so thoroughly blacklisted after he defied the House Committee on Un-American Activities in 1954, and again in 1964, that his work all but completely disappeared from the canon. Witham details Manny Fried’s work inside and outside the theatre and examines his three major labor plays and the political climate that both nurtured and disparaged their productions. Drawing on never-before-published interview materials, Witham reveals the details of how the United States government worked to ruin Fried’s career. From Red-Baiting to Blacklisting includes the complete text of Fried’s major labor plays, all long out of print. In Elegy for Stanley Gorski, Fried depicts one of the many red-baiting campaigns that threatened countless unions in the wake of the Taft-Hartley Act and the collusion of the Catholic Church with these activities. In Drop Hammer, Fried tackles the issues of union dues, misappropriation, and potential criminal activities. In the third play, The Dodo Bird, perhaps his most popular, Fried achieves a remarkable character study of a man outsourced from his job by technology and plant closures. Manny Fried’s plays portray the hard edges of capitalism and government power and illuminate present-day struggles with hostility to labor unions and the passage in several states of right-to-work laws. Fried had no illusions about the government’s determination to destroy communism and unionism—causes to which he was deeply committed.

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