Showing results for "Squirrels" in Literature & Fiction

Through the screen of his computer a man watches a squirrel running about in a forest. For the better half of his life he has been drifting from job to job, diligently designing work-automating systems, and being rendered redundant by those systems. As he observes the squirrel, we observe him; and as he imagines the squirrel's world, we imagine his. The Squirrel Awakes is a quiet meditation on 21st century life and a compelling look at the direction society is heading.

Join us on a delightful journey through the pages of Thornton W. Burgesss enchanting tale, Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel. As a celebrated author, editor, and conservationist, Burgess weaves together his passion for storytelling and love for nature to create memorable animal characters who embark on captivating adventures. In this charming fable, we follow Chatterer, the mischievous Red Squirrel, as he narrowly escapes the dangers posed by Shadow the Weasel and Redtail the Hawk. When Chatterer decides to leave the safety of the Green Forest in search of a new home, he soon discovers ...

Shakespeare meets Dashiell Hammett in this wildly entertaining murder mystery from New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore—an uproarious, hardboiled take on the Bard’s most performed play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, featuring Pocket, the hero of Fool and The Serpent of Venice...

Softie's in danger, and Lucia returns to the Immortal Continent to save her. At least, that's the plan. This is the sequel to The Immortal Continent. Content warning: Sexual themes. Profanity. Gore.

Dive into the enchanting world of woodland creatures with Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers, a captivating collection of essays by renowned American naturalist and essayist John Burroughs. In these insightful essays, Burroughs shares his keen observations of playful squirrels, curious rabbits, elusive mink, and charming chipmunks, along with many other small mammals. This delightful read is perfect for anyone, young or old, who has a passion for nature and wildlife. (summary by Laura Caldwell)

Bird-loving Americans share a common problem: squirrels! These fast, greedy, incredibly crafty, fluffy-tailed rodents pillage birdfeeders before owners' very eyes. For 25 years Outwitting Squirrels has been leading the charge to help bird lovers defend their feeders. This classic defense manual for the besieged birder has been fully updated to deal with the more tech-savvy 21st-century squirrel. It provides 101 cunning strategies, both serious and hilarious, for outsmarting these furry but not so cute creatures.

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A place for anyone who has ever struggled to put words to the page. Our aim is to educate, entertain, and give hope by sharing our writing and publishing experiences and what we’ve learned along the way.

Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, née de la Pasture (1890-1943), was a prolific English author who wrote under the pseudonym E. M. Delafield. She is best known for her largely autobiographical Diary of a Provincial Lady, which took the form of a journal of the life of an upper-middle class Englishwoman living mostly in a Devon village of the 1930s. In 'Squirrel in a Cage', she tells the story of the ending of a relationship between two lovers.

Squirrel Girl has taken down Thanos and Doctor Doom – but now she faces something far more terrifying… living authentically. Empire State University college student, Doreen Green, has recently been outed as a Super Hero – The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl! Hoping to unify her personas in the public eye, Squirrel Girl has created a new student radio show on ESU’s own college station. With the help of her best girl-friend, Nancy Whitehead as producer, and her best squirrel-friend, Tippy-Toe in the booth; Doreen is ready to help people more people than ever with her greatest Super Hero advice....

La vida, a menudo, se divierte y, escondido en una palabra, una sonrisa, un billete de metro o el pliegue de una cortina, nos entrega un diamante capaz de colmar todas nuestras expectativas. Para Joséphine el diamante podría ser la propuesta de su editor de que escriba una nueva novela, las llamadas de Philippe a las que no contesta o la incondicional amistad de su amiga Shirley. ¿Será Joséphine el diamante de Philippe? ¿Y cuál es el que persigue Shirley?

Host Anthony Desiato (My Comic Shop History, Digging for Kryptonite) leads in-depth conversations about a curated list of comic book works, including classic favorites, modern hits, and hidden gems, in this 12-episode podcast series.

La vida, a menudo, se divierte y, escondido en una palabra, una sonrisa, un billete de metro o el pliegue de una cortina, nos entrega un diamante capaz de colmar todas nuestras expectativas. Para Joséphine el diamante podría ser la propuesta de su editor de que escriba una nueva novela, las llamadas de Philippe a las que no contesta o la incondicional amistad de su amiga Shirley. ¿Será Joséphine el diamante de Philippe? ¿Y cuál es el que persigue Shirley?

Chatterer the Red Squirrel finds himself in trouble again and is forced to abandon his old home. As the search for a new home begins, Chatterer's curiosity gets the better of him and a moment of carelessness causes him to stumble into a far different home than he ever imagined. This book is Thornton W. Burgess at his best as he captures the personalities and behaviors of the animals in the Green Forest delightfully well and tells a story of mischievousness and unexpected friendship. - Summary by Jill Engle

The squirrel population could increase by as much as 800 percent.

画面の中に広がる森を走り回るリスを観察する一人の男。男は容赦なく自動化のすすむ社会に生まれ、様々なものを自動化し、自動化をすすめることで仕事を失い続けてきた。男はリスを観察しており、読者は男を観察している。男はリスの住む世界を想像する。まるで読者が小説の登場人物の暮らす世界を想像するようにして。

В приморском городе Ташинск происходит череда зверских убийств. Психотерапевт Ольга Сербинова подозревает в этих преступлениях одного из своих клиентов. Вместе с местным полицейским она начинает вести параллельное расследование, в ходе которого выясняется, что за всеми этими страшными событиями стоит нечто большее, чем просто человек.

국내 유수 전자제품 회사에는 'SF팀'이 있다는 걸 알고 계십니까? 그냥 아무 SF나 읽다가 괜찮은 발상이 있으면 상부에 보고서를 쓰기만 하면 되는 꿀보직이죠. 그런데 세상에 아무 이유 없는 혜택이란 없는 법입니다….