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Birds of Central Asia is the first field guide to include the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan Kirghizstan Turkmenistan Uzbekistan & Tajikistan along with neighbouring Afghanistan. This vast area

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a diverse variety of habitats & the avifauna is similarly broad from sandgrouse ground jays & larks on the vast steppe & semi-desert to a broad range of raptors & from woodland species such as warblers & nuthatches to a suite of montane species such as snowcocks accentors & snowfinches. This book

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141 high-quality plates covering every species (and all distinctive races) that occur in the region along with concise text focusing on identification & accurate colour maps. Important introductory sections introduce the land & its birds. Birds of Central Asia is a must-read for any birder or traveller visting this remote region.



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More than 250 species of birds are recorded in Cornwall every year. This books

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Birds In Flight Mobile

Printed on sturdy board and easy to assemble this dynamic sculpture is perfect for any room in need of flight and fancy-nursery classroom home or office! Simply hang at desired height and add wings for a delightful 3-dimensional display of balance and movement. Includes: --2 wire rods (one 6-inch and one 16-inch wide) --String (includes extra string to hang at desired height) --1 hanging sun/moon centerpiece --4 different hanging birds NOTE: NOT a toy hang out of childrens reach SALES HANDLE: Continuing the enthusiasm for the Junzo Terada line this season we introduce an all-new mobile format featuring a delightful bird/sky theme. JUNZO TERADA PRODUCT LINE INFO/ RELEVANT SALES COMPARISONS: S08: Animals around the World Journal (18K net) S09: Magical Menagerie Punch-out animals (5 800 net);
Happy Animal Time Postcard book (4K net); and Animals at Work and Play Journal (5 600 net) F09: Animal Greetings Mix & Match (NYP); Animal Adventures Sticky Notes (NYP) NEW DISTINCTIVE FORMAT AT A GREAT VALUE: Exciting new format at a great value! Includes metal rods string and mobile pieces for $19.95. --Durable and minimal assembly required: Simply hang at desired height and add wings for a dynamic 3-dimensional sculpture. Note: simple slot construction like Magical Menagerie-no glue or scissors needed. --Other designer mobiles like the Flensted line out of Denmark tend to retail for a minimum of $30 up to $100 range. There are a lot of mobiles in the marketplace but few feature an artists work at an affordable price. (Lorena Siminovichs mobiles are made out of wood and retail for
$68.) DEFINE CONSUMER: Perfect for children and adults alike this mobile will appeal to a wide audience-parents looking to decorate their nursery teachers looking to decorate their classrooms as well adults of all ages. NOTE: mobile is not a toy and should be hung out of childrens reach. NOTABLE ARTIST: Junzo is one of the most well-known artists in Japan today and he is gaining recognition in the U.S. He has had numerous art exhibits throughout Japan and his designs and illustrations are commonly seen in bookstores there. Recently his artwork and fabric designs have been receving rave reviews on blogs and crafty Web sites like Etsy. --Junzos Magical Menagerie: Punch-Out Animals has been getting great reviews including a recent article (101 Uses for Junzo Teradas Magical Menagerie ) on
Apartment Therapys Ohdeedoh Web site. (link: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/101-uses-for-junzo-teradas-magical-menagerie--096707) --Junzo designed a limited-edition wallet for Poketo and his charming fabric designs are featured on a number of tote bags by Japanese company Bag n Noun.
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Printed on sturdy board & easy to assemble this dynamic sculpture is perfect for any room in need of flight & fancy-nursery classroom home or office! Simply hang at desired height & add wings for a delightful 3-dimensional display of balance & movement.
Includes:: --2 wire rods (one 6-inch & one 16-inch wide) --String (
Includes: extra string to hang at desired height) --1 hanging sun/moon centerpiece --4 different hanging birds NOTE: NOT a toy hang out of childrens reach SALES HANDLE: Continuing the enthusiasm for the Junzo Terada line this season we introduce an all-new mobile format featuring a delightful bird/sky theme. JUNZO TERADA PRODUCT LINE INFO/ RELEVANT SALES COMPARISONS: S08: Animals around the World Journal (18K net) S09: Magical Menagerie Punch-out animals (5 800 net); Happy Animal Time Postcard book (4K net); & Animals at Work & Play Journal (5 600 net) F09: Animal Greetings Mix & Match (NYP); Animal Adventures Sticky Notes (NYP) NEW DISTINCTIVE FORMAT AT A GREAT VALUE: Exciting new format at a great value!

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metal rods string & mobile pieces for $19.95. --Durable & minimal assembly required: Simply hang at desired height & add wings for a dynamic 3-dimensional sculpture. Note: simple slot construction like Magical Menagerie-no glue or scissors needed. --Other designer mobiles like the Flensted line out of Denmark tend to retail for a minimum of $30 up to $100 range. There are a lot of mobiles in the marketplace but few feature an artists work at an affordable price. (Lorena Siminovichs mobiles are made out of wood & retail for $68.) DEFINE CONSUMER: Perfect for children & adults alike this mobile will appeal to a wide audience-parents looking to decorate their nursery teachers looking to decorate their classrooms as well adults of all ages. NOTE: mobile is not a toy & should be hung out of childrens reach. NOTABLE ARTIST: Junzo is one of the most well-known artists in Japan today & he is gaining recognition in the U.S. He has had numerous art exhibits throughout Japan & his designs & illustrations are commonly seen in bookstores there. Recently his artwork & fabric designs have been receving rave reviews on blogs & crafty Web sites like Etsy. --Junzos Magical Menagerie: Punch-Out Animals has been getting great reviews including a recent article (101 Uses for Junzo Teradas Magical Menagerie ) on Apartment Therapys Ohdeedoh Web site. (link: http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/101-uses-for-junzo-teradas-magical-menagerie--096707) --Junzo designed a limited-edition wallet for Poketo & his charming fabric designs are featured on a number of tote bags by Japanese company Bag n Noun.

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