Paul Mason

Jake Allsop

One of Britain's rarest breeding birds, the Golden Oriole is also one of its most charismatic. Females are a vivid green, while the males of this species are a stunning yellow and black, with an extraordinary and unforgettable song. A long-distance migrant, the orioles return to breed in early May at just a few sites, almost all of which are in Suffolk. Jake Allsop and Paul Mason's The Golden Oriole looks in detail at the biology of this spectacular species, with sections on breeding biology, feeding ecology, evolution, population dynamics, mimicry, migration and conservation, as well as a discussion of the biology of other species in the genus. A colour section showcases this photogenic species to full effect, complemented by high-quality black-and-white illustrations throughout. The fascinating history of the bird's distribution is also covered extensively, stemming from the authors' first-hand experience of the battle to help the species retain a toehold in Britain. The Golden Oriole is a much-admired bird, sought by serious and casual birders alike for the beauty of its plumage and song, as well as for its rarity. By bringing the biology of this elusive species to light, this book will prove a popular addition to the Poyser list.

The Golden Oriole

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Cassell's Students' English Grammar Exercises

An authoritative and highly readable book on this popular species.

A collection of 20 extremely short stories for intermediate students in authentic English, covering a wide variety of genre from comedy to adventure and set in countries such as China, France, Israel and Britain. Each story contains useful language, idioms and everyday expressions. There is a glossary, language practise exercises and discussion questions at the back of each book. These books could be used for class reading or self-study.

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