Author: Kohila B
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
ISBN: 154378075X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
The first story, Preeti the parrot is about a parrot who is so proud of her own beauty. The vain parrot is captivated by her own beauty and boasts about her beauty to the other animals. Young readers will see that its the parrot’s pride and vanity, which results in her fall. The second story in the book is about a crow named Coco, who is quick-witted and able to save the forest animals from danger. The short story shows children the importance of learning life skills and being quick. The clever crow is observant, caring and sharing and children reading about her will like to be as quick and clever as her. The final story Freddie the fish is a short story about a friendly fun-loving fish who likes to tell amusing stories and make his fishy friends laugh. He wants to create a happy underwater world for all his friends. This story teaches children how to stay positive even when things get difficult or challenging. At the end of each story, the young reader is invited to reflect about what lessons he/she has learned from that story. This also helps the readers reflect upon the characters in the stories they have read.
Preeti the Parrot & Other Stories
Author: Kohila B
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
ISBN: 154378075X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
The first story, Preeti the parrot is about a parrot who is so proud of her own beauty. The vain parrot is captivated by her own beauty and boasts about her beauty to the other animals. Young readers will see that its the parrot’s pride and vanity, which results in her fall. The second story in the book is about a crow named Coco, who is quick-witted and able to save the forest animals from danger. The short story shows children the importance of learning life skills and being quick. The clever crow is observant, caring and sharing and children reading about her will like to be as quick and clever as her. The final story Freddie the fish is a short story about a friendly fun-loving fish who likes to tell amusing stories and make his fishy friends laugh. He wants to create a happy underwater world for all his friends. This story teaches children how to stay positive even when things get difficult or challenging. At the end of each story, the young reader is invited to reflect about what lessons he/she has learned from that story. This also helps the readers reflect upon the characters in the stories they have read.
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
ISBN: 154378075X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
The first story, Preeti the parrot is about a parrot who is so proud of her own beauty. The vain parrot is captivated by her own beauty and boasts about her beauty to the other animals. Young readers will see that its the parrot’s pride and vanity, which results in her fall. The second story in the book is about a crow named Coco, who is quick-witted and able to save the forest animals from danger. The short story shows children the importance of learning life skills and being quick. The clever crow is observant, caring and sharing and children reading about her will like to be as quick and clever as her. The final story Freddie the fish is a short story about a friendly fun-loving fish who likes to tell amusing stories and make his fishy friends laugh. He wants to create a happy underwater world for all his friends. This story teaches children how to stay positive even when things get difficult or challenging. At the end of each story, the young reader is invited to reflect about what lessons he/she has learned from that story. This also helps the readers reflect upon the characters in the stories they have read.
Indian Books in Print
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Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 1064
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Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 1064
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Calcutta Review
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Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 702
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Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 702
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Indian Review of Books
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Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 628
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Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Words for the Heart
Author: Maria Heim
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691222916
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
A richly diverse collection of classical Indian terms for expressing the many moods and subtleties of emotional experience Words for the Heart is a captivating treasury of emotion terms drawn from some of India’s earliest classical languages. Inspired by the traditional Indian genre of a “treasury”—a wordbook or anthology of short texts or poems—this collection features 177 jewel-like entries evoking the kinds of phenomena English speakers have variously referred to as emotions, passions, sentiments, moods, affects, and dispositions. These entries serve as beautiful literary and philosophical vignettes that convey the delightful texture of Indian thought and the sheer multiplicity of conversations about emotions in Indian texts. An indispensable reference, Words for the Heart reveals how Indian ways of interpreting human experience can challenge our assumptions about emotions and enrich our lives. Brings to light a rich lexicon of emotion from ancient IndiaUses the Indian genre of a “treasury,” or wordbook, to explore the contours of classical Indian thought in three of the subcontinent’s earliest languages—Sanskrit, Pali, and PrakritFeatures 177 alphabetical entries, from abhaya (“fearlessness”) to yoga (“the discipline of calm”)Draws on a wealth of literary, religious, and philosophical writings from classical IndiaIncludes synonyms, antonyms, related words, and suggestions for further readingInvites readers to engage in the cross-cultural study of emotionsReveals the many different ways of naming and interpreting human experience
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691222916
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
A richly diverse collection of classical Indian terms for expressing the many moods and subtleties of emotional experience Words for the Heart is a captivating treasury of emotion terms drawn from some of India’s earliest classical languages. Inspired by the traditional Indian genre of a “treasury”—a wordbook or anthology of short texts or poems—this collection features 177 jewel-like entries evoking the kinds of phenomena English speakers have variously referred to as emotions, passions, sentiments, moods, affects, and dispositions. These entries serve as beautiful literary and philosophical vignettes that convey the delightful texture of Indian thought and the sheer multiplicity of conversations about emotions in Indian texts. An indispensable reference, Words for the Heart reveals how Indian ways of interpreting human experience can challenge our assumptions about emotions and enrich our lives. Brings to light a rich lexicon of emotion from ancient IndiaUses the Indian genre of a “treasury,” or wordbook, to explore the contours of classical Indian thought in three of the subcontinent’s earliest languages—Sanskrit, Pali, and PrakritFeatures 177 alphabetical entries, from abhaya (“fearlessness”) to yoga (“the discipline of calm”)Draws on a wealth of literary, religious, and philosophical writings from classical IndiaIncludes synonyms, antonyms, related words, and suggestions for further readingInvites readers to engage in the cross-cultural study of emotionsReveals the many different ways of naming and interpreting human experience
Anything for you, Ma'am
Author: Tushar Raheja
Publisher: Pirates
ISBN: 8192681017
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
… As a professor in IIT Delhi is busy with his love, Biobull, a revolutionary bus that will run on human discharge and provide a somewhat funny, yet, inexhaustible alternate fuel… one of his students is busy with his-a girl thankfully. Tejas Narulas college misadventures and comic entanglements are a result of the twisted hand of Fate. Follow his journey across the nation to his love, aided only by his ingenuity and a trustworthy band of friends.
Publisher: Pirates
ISBN: 8192681017
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
… As a professor in IIT Delhi is busy with his love, Biobull, a revolutionary bus that will run on human discharge and provide a somewhat funny, yet, inexhaustible alternate fuel… one of his students is busy with his-a girl thankfully. Tejas Narulas college misadventures and comic entanglements are a result of the twisted hand of Fate. Follow his journey across the nation to his love, aided only by his ingenuity and a trustworthy band of friends.
My Five Senses
Author: Aliki
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606369848
Category : Picture books for children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover how you use your five senses, sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch to learn about the world. In this classic Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book, Aliki uses simple, engaging text and colorful artwork to show young readers how they
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606369848
Category : Picture books for children
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover how you use your five senses, sight, smell, taste, hearing and touch to learn about the world. In this classic Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book, Aliki uses simple, engaging text and colorful artwork to show young readers how they
Classic Collection
Author: Geeta Menon
Publisher: Children's Book Trust
ISBN: 9788170119708
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher: Children's Book Trust
ISBN: 9788170119708
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
CLASS 6 ENGLISH CBSE BOARD HELPFUL FOR ALL OLYMPIADS MCQ WITH SOLUTIONS
Author: Priti Singhal
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Strengthen your English skills with Class 6 English CBSE Board - Helpful for All Olympiads (MCQ with Solutions)! This comprehensive guide is tailored for Class 6 students following the CBSE curriculum, featuring multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with detailed solutions to aid understanding. Covering essential topics such as grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and sentence formation, this book is ideal for enhancing foundational skills while preparing for various English Olympiads. Each chapter includes engaging exercises and explanations, ensuring students can build confidence and succeed in both school exams and competitive Olympiads.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Strengthen your English skills with Class 6 English CBSE Board - Helpful for All Olympiads (MCQ with Solutions)! This comprehensive guide is tailored for Class 6 students following the CBSE curriculum, featuring multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with detailed solutions to aid understanding. Covering essential topics such as grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and sentence formation, this book is ideal for enhancing foundational skills while preparing for various English Olympiads. Each chapter includes engaging exercises and explanations, ensuring students can build confidence and succeed in both school exams and competitive Olympiads.
A Birthday Cake for George Washington
Author: Ramin Ganeshram
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780545538237
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An expoloration of fifty influential and inspirational women who changed the world. Everyone is buzzing about the president's birthday! Especially George Washington's servants who scurry around the kitchen preparing to make this the best celebration ever. Oh, how George Washington loves his cake! And, oh, how he depends on Hercules, his head chef, to make it for him. Hercules, a slave, takes great pride in baking the president's cake. But this year there is one problem--they are out of sugar. This story, told in the voice of Delia, Hercules' young daughter, is based on real events, and underscores the loving exchange between a very determined father and his eager daughter who are faced with an unspoken, bittersweet reality.
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ISBN: 9780545538237
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An expoloration of fifty influential and inspirational women who changed the world. Everyone is buzzing about the president's birthday! Especially George Washington's servants who scurry around the kitchen preparing to make this the best celebration ever. Oh, how George Washington loves his cake! And, oh, how he depends on Hercules, his head chef, to make it for him. Hercules, a slave, takes great pride in baking the president's cake. But this year there is one problem--they are out of sugar. This story, told in the voice of Delia, Hercules' young daughter, is based on real events, and underscores the loving exchange between a very determined father and his eager daughter who are faced with an unspoken, bittersweet reality.