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Drawing on Daphne du Maurier's short story and contemporary newspaper reports of bird attacks in California, Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds (1963) featured Tippi Hedren in her first starring role. Camille Paglia's compelling study considers the film's aesthetic, technical and mythical qualities, and analyses its depiction of gender and family relations. A film about anxiety, sexual power and the violence of nature, it is quintessential Hitchcock.

In Manav’s world, memories are like little birds perched upon the windowsill of time. In his world there are no boundaries between thoughts and reality. In his world the past and the present form a mirror that disintegrates into the memory of a single day…Known for writing silences and...

Delightful sketches of British wild birds - a bird for every month of the year from the pheasant in January to the robin in December. This collection of articles, reprinted in book form from the periodical The Outlook, is full of fascinating information about bird behaviour and habitat, as well as many interesting anecdotes. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

This mother and son team, each distinguished in their field, collaborate to give charming portraits of a dozen of our favorite song birds. Their use of poetry and flowing prose makes each of these birds come alive in and endearing and accessible way. - Summary by Larry Wilson

The Birds stands apart from Aristophanes other comedies with its unique subject and whimsical concept. This delightful extravaganza is crafted purely for enjoyment, showcasing bright and witty dialogue, captivating lyrical interludes, and stunning visual effects complemented by beautiful costumes. As you listen, picture the actors adorned in masks and outfits that transform them into the very birds they represent.

Join Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell as they bypass pleasantries and promotional banter to deliver raw, unfiltered conversations with some of today’s most influential figures. Featuring titans across a spectrum of professions (from Olympic gold medalists to trailblazing Fortune 500 CEOs and everything in between), The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell pulls back the curtain to offer listeners unprecedented access to the minds of the world’s most extraordinary individuals and their distinct paths to success.

you wanna be relax, calm & sleepy like a baby? this podcast is for you vous voulez vous reposez ou dormir comme un bébé? ce podcast est fait pour vous

ईशा अपने बिगड़ैल माँ-बाप की मासूम बेटी थी, जिसे सजने-संवरने में, फैशन मॉडल बनने में, कोई दिलचस्पी नहीं थी, मगर उसके लालची माँ बाप ईशा को पैसो के लिए मॉडलिंग करने पर मजबूर करते थे। और जिस कंपनी के लिए वो मॉडलिंग करने वाली थी, उस कंपनी का...

A classic radio version of 'The Birds' which actually predates the Hitchcock film by 10 years! It is a classic horror adventure which is more faithful to the original Daphne Du Maurier novel. One of the classic radio Theatre productions you will want to listen to over and over again!

Here is a BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Daphne du Maurier's classic tale of horror. The idea for this famous story came to du Maurier one day when she was walking across to a farm from her house. She saw a farmer busily ploughing a field while above him the seagulls were diving and...

George Miksch Sutton was a world renowned ornithologist whose art and studies rival those of Audubon. In this volume Sutton presents brief descriptions of nearly 200 species of birds common to Pennsylvania, but whose range often covers much of the eastern United States and beyond. This book also features an invaluable introduction to the study of birds for the beginner. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Canadian zoologist, Austin L. Rand, takes a divergence from his scholarly works on ornithology to give us 60 entertaining sketches of bird life and lore from Birds Bathing to Courtship Feeding. From the author's introduction: "In looking back over the preparation of these sketches I feel as though each evening I'd gathered up the bits and pieces left over from the day's work and fashioned them into designs for my own amusement and the edification of my family. Truly it's as though I'd used stray feathers, fallen from the bird skins I'd handled, and fitted them together into something of wider ...

How to entertain them; with chapters on the destruction of birds, their economic and aesthetic values, suggestions for dealing with their enemies and on the organization and management of bird clubs. - book subtitle. Note: Because of its length and complexity, Mr. Kennard's "sub-chapter" in Chapter 8 entitled "Trees, Shrubs, and Vines Attractive to Birds" has been omitted, but of course is available at the Gutenberg address for this work.

This mother and son team, each distinguished in their field, collaborate to give charming portraits of common birds of the western United States from the western robin and cedar waxwing to the crow and roadrunner. The book is written in a plain and accessible style designed to stimulate an interest in nature among young people and give us a deeper appreciation of these birds and their charm. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Charles Dixon describes briefly each of the British sea-going birds, their appearance, habits and distribution, in an easy to understand manner, generally separated into their family groups. - Summary by clarinetcarrot

The Strange Bird Coffee Podcast is hosted by coffee professional, and founder, Stephen James Davidson. A talk show covering a broad spectrum of topics, with a focus on specialty coffee, sustainability, and featuring guests from all walks of life.

In the captivating first part of this two-part tale, we delve into the lives of four cunning con men whose paths intertwine as they execute their elaborate schemes against one another. Prepare for a thrilling ride filled with deception and intrigue that sets the stage for the sequel, Charlottes Inheritance.

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"They say mental cages are often worse than physical ones." Welcome to Caged Birds: An Audio Experience, a weekly immersive reading of the raw and unflinching novel by Teso Uwaibi. Follow the journey of Phoenix, a young woman navigating the brutal power plays of Lagos and the dangerous allure of Abuja. This is a journey through modern womanhood, toxic office dynamics, relationship break ups, and the messy, beautiful path to self-liberation. New episodes released every Friday. 📖 Get the book that inspired the series available on: Amazon/Apple/Google Play & www.cagedbirdsthebook.com

Join us on a captivating journey through the breathtaking landscapes and rugged adventures of a womans life in the Rocky Mountains. This podcast delves into her experiences, challenges, and triumphs, offering a unique perspective on life in the wild and the beauty of nature.