The Origin of Birds and the Evolution of Flight (Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences Ser.)

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A classic volume with influential papers

The Origin of Birds and the Evolution of Flight (Memoirs of the California Academy of Sciences Ser.)
Padian
Manufacturer: California Academy of Sciences
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0940228149

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A classic volume with influential papers.......1999-05-02

The number of times that the papers in this volume has been referenced in later papers is a sure indicator of how influential the test within actually is. With classic articles by Jacques Gauthier, Walter Bock, John Ostrom, and Colin Pennycuick the book deserves a place on every scientist interested in the origin of birds.

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The Asia Society, America's leading institution dedicated to fostering understanding of Asia, presents an innovative guide to experiencing the Asian cultures that enrich the San Francisco Bay Area. A leading team of experts in the areas of Asian art, film, food, religion, and nightlife has compiled the best of Asian culture in the Bay Area, from the hottest new trends to centuries-old traditions. This guide contains detailed listings of specialty shops, food stores, museums, restaurants, bars, and the lively festivals of Asia-relevant neighborhoods, including San Francisco's Chinatown, Daly City's "Little Manila," and Fremont's "Little Kabul." With additional features on topics such as San Francisco's new Asian Art Museum and the prominent Bay Area chefs impacting local Asian cuisine, Asia in the San Francisco Bay Area is a sophisticated and savvy sourcebook — perfect for visitors and residents alike.

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Locals Guide to the Bay Area.......2004-10-26

I rarely review books - but having just recieved this one as a gift - I felt it is worth giving a plug.

I'm Asian-American, love ethnic food of all types and have lived in San Francisco (yet another transplanted east coaster) for 15+ years.

Reading this guidebook gave me insight to a part of San Francisco where even I didn't have much awareness. I believe that 1/3 of the population is Asian - but from different parts of Asia - San Francisco Bay Area is extraordinarily unique. The only other places where I've seen a similar but different melting pot of Asian cultures is Singapore and NYC.

This guidebook covers food, shopping, nightlife, arts, theater and even alternative health care/fitness. It covers Chinese (Cantonese, Taiwanese, Shanghainese, etc.), Thai, Japanese, Philipino, Indian, Vietnamese, Afghan, Cambodian and a few others that I probably missed.

It truly is a cultural travel guide. My only complaint is that it is broad and not deep - but of course that's what lets the traveler and resident discover new treasures.

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Mimus is as luminous and entertaining as Cornelia Funke's Thief Lord or Inkheart, yet Lilli Thal has created a dramatic and spellbinding universe all her own. The dark Middle Ages jump to life in blazing color in this world of adventure and imagination.

Two mighty kingdoms are engaged in endless, merciless war, but change appears imminent. King Philip is meeting his archenemy, King Theodo, to sign a peace treaty. But King Philip and his men are tricked and consigned to the squalid dungeons of King Theodo's castle. Soon, his son, 12-year-old Prince Florin, is lured to the castle, where the same horror awaits him.

On a whim, King Theodo decides to make the captive crown prince his second Fool, trained by Mimus, an enigmatic, occasionally spiteful, and unpredictable court jester. To add to Florin's misery, he and Mimus are fed a daily portion of gruel, forced to live in a dark, damp tower, and required to entertain the court on demand. But events ultimately turn for Florin and the other captives. They escape and it is Mimus's intervention that helps make it possible.

Mimus is a stunning novel that will take readers in its grip and hold them until the last page is turned. Through the brilliant rhymes, jokes, and wordplay of Mimus, the unceasing action and compelling events are sprinkled with lightness and humor.

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A surprising and happy find.......2007-01-26

I am victim to what many other reviewers have said about this book, I picked it up on a whim and didn't cherish high hopes for it. Within the first chapter though, I could tell I would enjoy reading it. Lilli Thal's writing style borders on romantic, entwining fantasy and poem seemlessly into her prose. Normally I hate books that do that, and I usually skip over the songs the authors put in as I can't be bothered to read them, but every tale and every silly song that she wrote enhances the story. Each line has a second meaning, and it's up to you, dear reader, and our young hero to decipher it. I personally can't wait until someone else I know reads it so I can discuss the book at length!

Surprisingly amazing.......2007-01-14

I bought this book on a whim, in a shipment of a lot of other books. It wasn't the one I was particularly looking forward to.

But...wow. It was amazing. Dazzling, spectacular, original. And amazingly well-written, even though it's a translation...good work, John Brownjohn! It's not black and white, but woven with multiple shades of gray, portraying the evil King Theodo as not-so-evil, Florin's own father as not-so-perfect, the haughty princess Alix as somehow kind as well, and the seemingly cold and heartless Mimus as a toughened but tragic individual. I particularly liked the scene where Florin is being held by dagger-point by Theodo's henchman, and Theodo's son by Florin's father's. They're at a stalemate, unmoving, until Mimus breaks in (greeting the guards) with, "We're playing an amusing game called, 'If you stab mine, I'll stab yours!' I'm acting as mediator." A few paragraphs later, when Florin's father king Philip asks what Mimus suggests, the jester replies, "Turn yourselves inside out and let the wind blow through your hearts. Turn the sky upside down and start afresh. Leave the dead to the dead and beg forgiveness of the living. And, since you won't manage to do any of that, sit before the fire and weave baskets!"

Well said.

Rating: Very Good

2005 'Gold' Medal Winner!.......2006-07-02

Congratulations to Lilli Thal on her first place 'Gold' win in the 2005 ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards! Translated from Thal's native German by John Brownjohn, 'Mimus' is a prodigious tale of a young prince who is forced to become a Fool when tricked by his father's old enemy, King Theodo. The experience is humbling for the sheltered Prince Florin, who doesn't understand why King Theodo loathes his family so deeply. Revenge is taken upon the entire kingdom of Moltovia and Florin's father, King Phillip.
The story has a subtle message regarding the double-edged sword of revenge and the need for forgiveness, even if the crimes committed are horrid. There's also humor weaved skillfully on the pages. The banter between Mimus (King Theodo's Jester) and Prince Florin, who becomes the Jester's pupil, is very witty. The jokes and riddles lighten the horrors of torture and war. I'm hoping to find a sequel to Mimus, for I already miss the 'poetic jousting' between the Jester and Prince Florin.

Chrissy K. McVay
author of 'Souls of the North Wind', Silver winner in 2005 ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Awards.

Surely you jest!.......2006-06-29

ha ha. Sorry. I couldn't resist.

When I first started reading Mimus, I was slightly skeptical. It was sort of an "Oh God, not another plucky-younger-hero-faces-adversity-and-is-a-bloody-genius piece of shmaltz". But it really isn't.

The characters are actually quite fleshy. My personal favorite is Mimus, the suffering enigmatic jester who takes young Prince Florin (who improves as the story goes on) under his ragged wing.

I also like the villain, King Theodo. He is a great villain, but he's not portrayed as a total fiend. He is a loving father, a devoted husband, and an all and all ok king. He's just also got this thing about locking other kings up and humiliating their heirs. Whatever.

So try it out. It's not your standard medieval-fantasy stuff, even though it outwardly may seem to be.

Unusual and good.......2005-09-04

This is a good read--similar to many novels of heroic fantasy. The hero is a 12 year old prince who is betrayed by his enemies and must survive to win back his kingdom. But a number of things make this novel unique. First of all, the book is quite good at showing the character of the young prince. He has to endure and survive.
In most heroic fantasies, the protagonist triumphs by power or success in evading the enemy and winning allies. We experience the forces and struggles of good vs. evil. The hero's success is always underscored by failure to submit and fighting back.
But in this book, the hero must survive imprisonment and learn to handle defeat. That is quite a challenge for a young prince who was trained to be number one and never to show weakness.
The title, "Mimus," is the name of the king's fool--a court jester who is universally despised. The book is quite good at showing the role of the jester in medieval court life. Jesters entertain by a variety of skills as well as "gross-outs" similar to those of the crudest vaudeville shows. If they fail to please, they may be whipped or starved or even killed. The young prince is apprenticed to such a jester and must learn to survive with all of his intelligence, courage, and physical fitness. But it is Florin's social skills and flexibility that enable him to prevail in his new position.
Throughout this novel we find that things are not always black and white. That is what I enjoyed most about this book. The ending is so much more complex than a simple restoration of the prince to his role as head of the kingdom and humiliation of his former captors. Florin has been transformed by his experiences which become part of his character as he matures--not just a bad misfortune to be forever left behind.
I enjoyed this novel and recommend it.
Diana Cook
Woodside, New York

The kingdom of Mimus;: The story of a mockingbird

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The kingdom of Mimus;: The story of a mockingbird
Marjorie Rankin Steurt
Manufacturer: Golden Gate Junior Books
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Mimus Eroticus 5 Volumes
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Mimus Eroticus Die Erotische Schauszenik

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Mimus Eroticus Die Erotische Schauszenik
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Mimus Eroticus Die Erotische Schauszenik
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Mimus und Logos
Carl Niessen
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Vergil's Dido & Mimus Magicus

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Composer Jan Nov?k's haunting choral rendition of Vergil's ancient poetry commences with the voice of Dido the queen, foreshadowing a tragic tale of love and duty. Widely acclaimed in Europe, Nov?k's Dido and Mimus Magicus is now available to American audiences in a CD recording and a 3-language libretto.

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This digital document is an article from The Ohio Journal of Science, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2005. The length of the article is 2635 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Failure of a free-living northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) to discriminate food rewards on the basis of number (1).
Author: George L. Farnsworth
Publication: The Ohio Journal of Science (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 105 Issue: 4 Page: 97(3)

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Mate guarding in northern mockingbirds (Mimus polyglottos).: An article from: The Texas Journal of Science

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Rebecca Y. Bodily , and Diane L.H. Neudorf
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This digital document is an article from The Texas Journal of Science, published by Texas Academy of Science on August 1, 2004. The length of the article is 3487 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Mate guarding in northern mockingbirds (Mimus polyglottos).
Author: Rebecca Y. Bodily
Publication: The Texas Journal of Science (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 2004
Publisher: Texas Academy of Science
Volume: 56 Issue: 3 Page: 207(8)

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Notes on reproduction in the false coral snakes, Erythrolamprus bizona and Erythrolamprus mimus (Serpentes: Colubridae) from Costa Rica.(General Notes): An article from: The Texas Journal of Science

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Notes on reproduction in the false coral snakes, Erythrolamprus bizona and Erythrolamprus mimus (Serpentes: Colubridae) from Costa Rica.(General Notes): An article from: The Texas Journal of Science
Stephen R. Goldberg
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This digital document is an article from The Texas Journal of Science, published by Texas Academy of Science on May 1, 2004. The length of the article is 1496 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Notes on reproduction in the false coral snakes, Erythrolamprus bizona and Erythrolamprus mimus (Serpentes: Colubridae) from Costa Rica.(General Notes)
Author: Stephen R. Goldberg
Publication: The Texas Journal of Science (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2004
Publisher: Texas Academy of Science
Volume: 56 Issue: 2 Page: 171(4)

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Your complete resource on heat pipe operation, behavior, performance characteristics, and limitations

This book is designed to help students, operations engineers, and mechanical and electrical engineers in the electronic packaging industry grasp the principles of operation for a wide range of heat pipes. Packed with examples and design information, it takes you through the background and historical development of heat pipes, discusses the interfacial phenomena that govern their operational characteristics, and presents the fundamental operating principles and limitations of both heat pipes and thermosyphons.

Along with detailed presentations of the governing physical phenomena involved, this comprehensive guide features extensive coverage of:

The background physics of fluids, their behavior in heat pipes, and associated interfacial phenomena
Heat pipe design methodologies and manufacturing considerations
Applications for cooling both electrical and mechanical systems
The full range of heat pipe classifications, including rotating and revolving, micro, cryogenic, and variable conductance heat pipes, as well as thermal diodes and switches

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Channeling or controlling the heat generated by electronics products is a vital concern of product developers: fail to confront this issue and the chances of product failure escalate. This third book in the series explores yet another method of heat management-the use of liquids to absorb and remove heat away from vital parts of the electronic systems.

Thermal and Power Management of Integrated Circuits (Series on Integrated Circuits and Systems)

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