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OverviewA flock of birds, even a skein of geese perhaps -- but a cete of badgers, or a grist of bees? The collective nouns of animals and birds have long inspired and intrigued us. Many have their roots in medieval times, in particular applied to those creatures hunted by man, and subject to the etiquette of their proper group names. Author Steve Palin has beautifully illustrated and given the background to about fifty different animals and birds with interesting collective nouns -- and listed 420 of them in his glossary. This elegant little book will appeal to all those with a fascination for the English language, those who want the answers for quizzes and crossword puzzles, and those with an interest in animals and birds. AUTHOR: Steve Palin was born in Liverpool and has been a teacher all his life, for 17 years of which he was a headteacher. He has been publishing his artwork for over 25 years, often combining a love of language with illustration. His previous books include A Dissimulation of Birds, A Menagerie of Animals, and The Songs of Birds. His artwork was displayed most recently in the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art in July 2012. He lives with his wife in a village near Wrexham. 50 colour illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Steve Palin , Steve PalinPublisher: Merlin Unwin Books Imprint: Merlin Unwin Books Dimensions: Width: 14.30cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 16.80cm Weight: 0.297kg ISBN: 9781906122546ISBN 10: 1906122547 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 12 September 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'A readable and enjoyable book that I could just not put down superb!' Highland Times Author InformationSteve Palin was born in Liverpool and has spent his working life in education as a teacher, headteacher and adviser. He has been publishing his artwork for nearly 35 years and has exhibited in the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art. His best-selling book, A Murmuration of Starlings, showcased the collective nouns of animals and birds in words and watercolours. He also wrote and illustrated The Anniversary Book which is a guide to the perfect anniversary gift. A trustee of the North Wales Wildlife Trust, he lives on Anglesey where he is developing a wildflower meadow to encourage wildlife. Steve Palin was born in Liverpool and has spent his working life in education as a teacher, headteacher and adviser. He has been publishing his artwork for nearly 35 years and has exhibited in the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art. His best-selling book, A Murmuration of Starlings, showcased the collective nouns of animals and birds in words and watercolours. He also wrote and illustrated The Anniversary Book which is a guide to the perfect anniversary gift. A trustee of the North Wales Wildlife Trust, he lives on Anglesey where he is developing a wildflower meadow to encourage wildlife. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |