Author: Rebecca Emberley
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781596434646
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
When an acorn falls on her head, the chicken, Henny Penny, is convinced the sky is falling.
Chicken Little
Author: Rebecca Emberley
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781596434646
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
When an acorn falls on her head, the chicken, Henny Penny, is convinced the sky is falling.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781596434646
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
When an acorn falls on her head, the chicken, Henny Penny, is convinced the sky is falling.
Hen and the Art of Chicken Maintenance
Author: Martin Gurdon
Publisher: Globe Pequot
ISBN: 9781592283231
Category : Chickens
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
James Herriot meets Bill Bryson in this hilarious account of one mans relationship Z99 his chickens
Publisher: Globe Pequot
ISBN: 9781592283231
Category : Chickens
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
James Herriot meets Bill Bryson in this hilarious account of one mans relationship Z99 his chickens
Chicken 65
Author: Hugh O'Neil
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781081303976
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Rich Archer is a freelance graphic designer wrapping up a digital nomad year in Thailand. When his best friend Monteblan arrives unannounced, plans change. Late night coincidences lead them to a cryptic stranger in an old Bangkok bar. He speaks of Chicken 65. Chicken 65 is a rally race running through South East Asia since the Viet Nam era. Once a year, driving duos leave Bangkok at dawn, tearing through Thailand into Laos, then veering into Viet Nam where a chicken is waiting. The team who brings the bird back to Thailand-- still alive-- takes the race. Entered into the Chicken Bible, they win free drinks in Bangkok for life, plus the legendary honor of being "Chicken". For the thrill seekers, lunatics, party animals, and petty criminals who fly in to run Chicken 65 every year, there is no higher prize. And nothing they won't do to take it. Joining the race, Rich and Monteblan are thrown into a high speed chase of tricks and double crosses, where treacherous turns hide snipers, dynamite, black magic, magic mushrooms, switchblades, switchbacks and armed revolutionaries. While bookies bet and bribed authorities turn a blind eye, Chicken 65 roars through lawless lands, showing two friends real freedom... and the real price such freedom demands. Like Fight Club meets Cannon Ball Run, Chicken 65 is a hilarious collision of mayhem and comedy, where laughter, action, and insight race through 500+ fever pitch pages. Part hallucination, part revelation, Chicken 65 is a wild, irreverent ride through the world's most exotic lands.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781081303976
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Rich Archer is a freelance graphic designer wrapping up a digital nomad year in Thailand. When his best friend Monteblan arrives unannounced, plans change. Late night coincidences lead them to a cryptic stranger in an old Bangkok bar. He speaks of Chicken 65. Chicken 65 is a rally race running through South East Asia since the Viet Nam era. Once a year, driving duos leave Bangkok at dawn, tearing through Thailand into Laos, then veering into Viet Nam where a chicken is waiting. The team who brings the bird back to Thailand-- still alive-- takes the race. Entered into the Chicken Bible, they win free drinks in Bangkok for life, plus the legendary honor of being "Chicken". For the thrill seekers, lunatics, party animals, and petty criminals who fly in to run Chicken 65 every year, there is no higher prize. And nothing they won't do to take it. Joining the race, Rich and Monteblan are thrown into a high speed chase of tricks and double crosses, where treacherous turns hide snipers, dynamite, black magic, magic mushrooms, switchblades, switchbacks and armed revolutionaries. While bookies bet and bribed authorities turn a blind eye, Chicken 65 roars through lawless lands, showing two friends real freedom... and the real price such freedom demands. Like Fight Club meets Cannon Ball Run, Chicken 65 is a hilarious collision of mayhem and comedy, where laughter, action, and insight race through 500+ fever pitch pages. Part hallucination, part revelation, Chicken 65 is a wild, irreverent ride through the world's most exotic lands.
Literary Chickens
Author:
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0789213095
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the best-selling photographer of Ancient Trees, an arresting collection of black-and-white chicken portraits paired with quotations from classic literature Fierce, funny, and flamboyant, fifty-two heritage-breed chickens assess the camera with a keen gaze. By focusing on the faces of her avian subjects, Beth Moon reveals them to us not just as beautiful and exotic creatures, but as individuals in their own right. Moon’s intimate portraits capture a startling range of emotions and personalities, underscored by excerpts from literature. A martial Spanish White Face is flanked by a passage from Beowulf; a fantastical Buff-Laced Polish, by a line from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland; and a refined Blue Polish, by a character sketch from Swann’s Way. An essay by chicken keeper and best-selling author Melissa Caughey and cultural critic Collier Brown sheds additional light on this fresh and remarkable body of work, which will appeal to animal lovers and literature buffs alike.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0789213095
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
From the best-selling photographer of Ancient Trees, an arresting collection of black-and-white chicken portraits paired with quotations from classic literature Fierce, funny, and flamboyant, fifty-two heritage-breed chickens assess the camera with a keen gaze. By focusing on the faces of her avian subjects, Beth Moon reveals them to us not just as beautiful and exotic creatures, but as individuals in their own right. Moon’s intimate portraits capture a startling range of emotions and personalities, underscored by excerpts from literature. A martial Spanish White Face is flanked by a passage from Beowulf; a fantastical Buff-Laced Polish, by a line from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland; and a refined Blue Polish, by a character sketch from Swann’s Way. An essay by chicken keeper and best-selling author Melissa Caughey and cultural critic Collier Brown sheds additional light on this fresh and remarkable body of work, which will appeal to animal lovers and literature buffs alike.
The Magnificent Chicken
Author: Tamara Staples
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452113440
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
This fully revised and expanded version of the classic volume The Fairest Fowl is a visual celebration of the wonder, peculiarity, and magnificence of championship chickens.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452113440
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
This fully revised and expanded version of the classic volume The Fairest Fowl is a visual celebration of the wonder, peculiarity, and magnificence of championship chickens.
Spring Chicken
Author: Bill Gifford
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1455527459
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
From acclaimed journalist Bill Gifford comes a roaring journey into the world of anti-aging science in search of answers to a universal obsession: what can be done about getting old? Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying) Spring Chicken is a full-throttle, high-energy ride through the latest research, popular mythology, and ancient wisdom on mankind's oldest obsession: How can we live longer? And better? In his funny, self-deprecating voice, veteran reporter Bill Gifford takes readers on a fascinating journey through the science of aging, from the obvious signs like wrinkles and baldness right down into the innermost workings of cells. We visit cutting-edge labs where scientists are working to "hack" the aging process, like purging "senescent" cells from mice to reverse the effects of aging. He'll reveal why some people live past 100 without even trying, what has happened with resveratrol, the "red wine pill" that made headlines a few years ago, how your fat tissue is trying to kill you, and how it's possible to unlock longevity-promoting pathways that are programmed into our very genes. Gifford separates the wheat from the chaff as he exposes hoaxes and scams foisted upon an aging society, and arms readers with the best possible advice on what to do, what not to do, and what life-changing treatments may be right around the corner. An intoxicating mixture of deep reporting, fascinating science, and prescriptive takeaway, Spring Chicken will reveal the extraordinary breakthroughs that may yet bring us eternal youth, while exposing dangerous deceptions that prey on the innocent and ignorant.
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 1455527459
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
From acclaimed journalist Bill Gifford comes a roaring journey into the world of anti-aging science in search of answers to a universal obsession: what can be done about getting old? Spring Chicken: Stay Young Forever (or Die Trying) Spring Chicken is a full-throttle, high-energy ride through the latest research, popular mythology, and ancient wisdom on mankind's oldest obsession: How can we live longer? And better? In his funny, self-deprecating voice, veteran reporter Bill Gifford takes readers on a fascinating journey through the science of aging, from the obvious signs like wrinkles and baldness right down into the innermost workings of cells. We visit cutting-edge labs where scientists are working to "hack" the aging process, like purging "senescent" cells from mice to reverse the effects of aging. He'll reveal why some people live past 100 without even trying, what has happened with resveratrol, the "red wine pill" that made headlines a few years ago, how your fat tissue is trying to kill you, and how it's possible to unlock longevity-promoting pathways that are programmed into our very genes. Gifford separates the wheat from the chaff as he exposes hoaxes and scams foisted upon an aging society, and arms readers with the best possible advice on what to do, what not to do, and what life-changing treatments may be right around the corner. An intoxicating mixture of deep reporting, fascinating science, and prescriptive takeaway, Spring Chicken will reveal the extraordinary breakthroughs that may yet bring us eternal youth, while exposing dangerous deceptions that prey on the innocent and ignorant.
Two-Headed Chicken
Author: Tom Angleberger
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536228826
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In a hilarious, absurdist romp by New York Times best-selling creator Tom Angleberger, a two-headed chicken races across the multiverse to escape a hungry moose. Anything is possible in the multiverse, including a madcap adventure starring a plucky two-headed chicken. But look out—there’s a chicken-hungry moose in pursuit! In this fourth wall–breaking graphic novel, our double-headed hero is chased through dozens of bizarre universes, from an ocean planet with a disturbing mermoose (that you can never unsee) to a world where chickens drive cars, and even to a land covered with . . . pizza sauce? With each BZOOP! of the universe-hopping Astrocap, the only thing to expect is the unexpected. Packed with jokes, quizzes, and games, the two-headed chicken’s wacky escapades will remind readers of such favorites as Dog Man and CatStronauts. Absurdist superstar Tom Angleberger makes his original graphic novel debut with this lightning-fast caper that will have readers laughing out loud and eager for each new page.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536228826
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
In a hilarious, absurdist romp by New York Times best-selling creator Tom Angleberger, a two-headed chicken races across the multiverse to escape a hungry moose. Anything is possible in the multiverse, including a madcap adventure starring a plucky two-headed chicken. But look out—there’s a chicken-hungry moose in pursuit! In this fourth wall–breaking graphic novel, our double-headed hero is chased through dozens of bizarre universes, from an ocean planet with a disturbing mermoose (that you can never unsee) to a world where chickens drive cars, and even to a land covered with . . . pizza sauce? With each BZOOP! of the universe-hopping Astrocap, the only thing to expect is the unexpected. Packed with jokes, quizzes, and games, the two-headed chicken’s wacky escapades will remind readers of such favorites as Dog Man and CatStronauts. Absurdist superstar Tom Angleberger makes his original graphic novel debut with this lightning-fast caper that will have readers laughing out loud and eager for each new page.
Barn 8
Author: Deb Olin Unferth
Publisher: Graywolf Press
ISBN: 164445114X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
An unforgettably exuberant and potent novel by a writer at the height of her powers Two auditors for the U.S. egg industry go rogue and conceive a plot to steal a million chickens in the middle of the night—an entire egg farm’s worth of animals. Janey and Cleveland—a spirited former runaway and the officious head of audits—assemble a precarious, quarrelsome team and descend on the farm on a dark spring evening. A series of catastrophes ensues. Deb Olin Unferth’s wildly inventive novel is a heist story of a very unusual sort. Swirling with a rich array of voices, Barn 8 takes readers into the minds of these renegades: a farmer’s daughter, a former director of undercover investigations, hundreds of activists, a forest ranger who suddenly comes upon forty thousand hens, and a security guard who is left on an empty farm for years. There are glimpses twenty thousand years into the future to see what chickens might evolve into on our contaminated planet. We hear what hens think happens when they die. In the end the cracked hearts of these indelible characters, their earnest efforts to heal themselves, and their radical actions will lead them to ruin or revelation. Funny, whimsical, philosophical, and heartbreaking, Barn 8 ultimately asks: What constitutes meaningful action in a world so in need of change? Unferth comes at this question with striking ingenuity, razor-sharp wit, and ferocious passion. Barn 8 is a rare comic-political drama, a tour de force for our time.
Publisher: Graywolf Press
ISBN: 164445114X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
An unforgettably exuberant and potent novel by a writer at the height of her powers Two auditors for the U.S. egg industry go rogue and conceive a plot to steal a million chickens in the middle of the night—an entire egg farm’s worth of animals. Janey and Cleveland—a spirited former runaway and the officious head of audits—assemble a precarious, quarrelsome team and descend on the farm on a dark spring evening. A series of catastrophes ensues. Deb Olin Unferth’s wildly inventive novel is a heist story of a very unusual sort. Swirling with a rich array of voices, Barn 8 takes readers into the minds of these renegades: a farmer’s daughter, a former director of undercover investigations, hundreds of activists, a forest ranger who suddenly comes upon forty thousand hens, and a security guard who is left on an empty farm for years. There are glimpses twenty thousand years into the future to see what chickens might evolve into on our contaminated planet. We hear what hens think happens when they die. In the end the cracked hearts of these indelible characters, their earnest efforts to heal themselves, and their radical actions will lead them to ruin or revelation. Funny, whimsical, philosophical, and heartbreaking, Barn 8 ultimately asks: What constitutes meaningful action in a world so in need of change? Unferth comes at this question with striking ingenuity, razor-sharp wit, and ferocious passion. Barn 8 is a rare comic-political drama, a tour de force for our time.
The Chicken Chronicles
Author: Alice Walker
Publisher: New Press/ORIM
ISBN: 159558689X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
A “life-affirmative and eccentrically inspirational” collection from the National Book Award– and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Color Purple (Kirkus Reviews). In these glorious, offbeat, and compassionate tales, one of America’s preeminent authors shares her experiences raising and caring for a flock of affectionately named chickens. Walker addresses her “girls” directly, sometimes from the intimate proximity of her yard, other times at a great distance, during her travels to Bali and Dharamsala as an activist for peace and justice. On the way, she invites readers along on a surprising journey of spiritual discovery. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, The Chicken Chronicles lets us see a new and deeply personal side of one of the most captivating writers of our time. In turn, Walker has created a powerful touchstone for anyone seeking a deeper connection with the natural world. “Heartfelt, thought-provoking ruminations on sustenance from perspectives of both giver and receiver.” —Library Journal “Walker’s sage, compassionate memoir is meant to be savored and contemplated.” —Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: New Press/ORIM
ISBN: 159558689X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
A “life-affirmative and eccentrically inspirational” collection from the National Book Award– and Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Color Purple (Kirkus Reviews). In these glorious, offbeat, and compassionate tales, one of America’s preeminent authors shares her experiences raising and caring for a flock of affectionately named chickens. Walker addresses her “girls” directly, sometimes from the intimate proximity of her yard, other times at a great distance, during her travels to Bali and Dharamsala as an activist for peace and justice. On the way, she invites readers along on a surprising journey of spiritual discovery. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, The Chicken Chronicles lets us see a new and deeply personal side of one of the most captivating writers of our time. In turn, Walker has created a powerful touchstone for anyone seeking a deeper connection with the natural world. “Heartfelt, thought-provoking ruminations on sustenance from perspectives of both giver and receiver.” —Library Journal “Walker’s sage, compassionate memoir is meant to be savored and contemplated.” —Kirkus Reviews
Funky Chicken
Author: Chris Collin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780987450784
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
According to legend, many, many years ago there was a great gathering of animals, right slap bang in the middle of Australia. You see, many of the animals felt they were more special than all the rest. This is the story of how they decided, once and for all, who was the most unique.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780987450784
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
According to legend, many, many years ago there was a great gathering of animals, right slap bang in the middle of Australia. You see, many of the animals felt they were more special than all the rest. This is the story of how they decided, once and for all, who was the most unique.