People form enduring emotional bonds with other animal species, such as dogs, cats, and horses. For the most part, these are domesticated animals, with one notable exception: Many people form close and supportive relationships with parrots, even though these amusing and curious birds remain thoroughly wild creatures. What enables this unique group of wild animals to form social bonds with people, and what does this mean for their survival?
Set against the backdrop of 1936 London, the story follows Alan, who finds himself in the midst of impending war and family pressures. Evacuated to the seaside town of Paignton during the Blitz, he discovers that the challenges of living in an air raid shelter are preferable to enduring the strict expectations of his elderly grandparents in their Victorian home. The narrative explores themes of safety, familial relationships, and the innocence of childhood amidst the chaos of war.
Business correspondence has an essential place in today's business, financial, and marketing worlds, and this heavily revised and updated book shows how to set up correct formats for business letters of many different kinds, including letters of inquiry, credit letters, collection letters, congratulatory letters, business announcements, invitations to business functions, and others. A wealth of new material in this edition covers virtually all varieties of electronic communication, including business e-mail, job application and résumé samples, and information on networking and corresponding via the Internet as a means of seeking new career opportunities. This new edition has been given a brand-new graphic design, includes a new section on e-mail etiquette, and features improved and appealing page layouts that are more useful than ever.