Author: Nancy Van Laan
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394895772
Category : Fire
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When the weather changes and the ever-falling snow threatens to engulf all the animals, it is Crow who flies up to receive the gift of fire from the Great Sky Spirit.
Rainbow Crow
Author: Nancy Van Laan
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394895772
Category : Fire
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When the weather changes and the ever-falling snow threatens to engulf all the animals, it is Crow who flies up to receive the gift of fire from the Great Sky Spirit.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394895772
Category : Fire
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When the weather changes and the ever-falling snow threatens to engulf all the animals, it is Crow who flies up to receive the gift of fire from the Great Sky Spirit.
Rainbow Bird
Author: Eric Maddern
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited
ISBN: 9780711216211
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A traditional aboriginal fire myth from Northern Australia. Rough, tough Crocodile Man decides that he is in charge of fire. He keeps the rest of the world cold and dark - until one day, clever Bird Woman sees her opportunity and seizes it.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited
ISBN: 9780711216211
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A traditional aboriginal fire myth from Northern Australia. Rough, tough Crocodile Man decides that he is in charge of fire. He keeps the rest of the world cold and dark - until one day, clever Bird Woman sees her opportunity and seizes it.
A Rainbow of Birds
Author: Janet Halfmann
Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing
ISBN: 9781616334628
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Learn how birds made the first rainbow.
Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing
ISBN: 9781616334628
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
Learn how birds made the first rainbow.
How the Birds Got Their Colours
Author: Mary Albert
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN: 9781741699678
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This book is based on a story told by Mary Albert, of the Bardi people, to Aboriginal children living in Broome, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of the story. Mary Albert said, 'Would you like to hear a story from long ago? My mother used to tell me lots of stories, but this story I loved the best, because I loved the birds.'
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN: 9781741699678
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This book is based on a story told by Mary Albert, of the Bardi people, to Aboriginal children living in Broome, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from their paintings of the story. Mary Albert said, 'Would you like to hear a story from long ago? My mother used to tell me lots of stories, but this story I loved the best, because I loved the birds.'
Birds
Author: Judith Wright
Publisher: National Library Australia
ISBN: 9780642107749
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The poems are complemented by full-colour illustrations drawn from the National Library's Pictures Collection, featuring the work of artists such as John Lewin, Lionel Lindsay, Lilian Medland, William T. Cooper and Betty TempleWatts.
Publisher: National Library Australia
ISBN: 9780642107749
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
The poems are complemented by full-colour illustrations drawn from the National Library's Pictures Collection, featuring the work of artists such as John Lewin, Lionel Lindsay, Lilian Medland, William T. Cooper and Betty TempleWatts.
Rainbow Lorikeets, the Complete Owner's Guide on How to Care for Rainbow Lorikeets, Facts on Habitat, Breeding, Lifespan, Behavior, Diet, Cages, Talki
Author: Rose Sullivan
Publisher: Ekl Publications
ISBN: 9781909820227
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
All the facts and information you want to know on how to care for Rainbow Lorikeets and more. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this e-book is a must have for anybody passionate about Rainbow Lorikeets. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Rose Sullivan covers all aspects of caring for these wonderful parrots - including training, health, price, habitat, breeding, lifespan, adoption, behavior, cages, size, talking, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner. The e-book is written in an easy to read and understandable style with wonderful color photos and is full of sound advice and answers to your questions - including some you didn't know you had!
Publisher: Ekl Publications
ISBN: 9781909820227
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
All the facts and information you want to know on how to care for Rainbow Lorikeets and more. A superb resource to answer all your questions, this e-book is a must have for anybody passionate about Rainbow Lorikeets. In a straightforward, no nonsense fashion, Rose Sullivan covers all aspects of caring for these wonderful parrots - including training, health, price, habitat, breeding, lifespan, adoption, behavior, cages, size, talking, diet, suitability as pets, the equipment you need and responsibilities as an owner. The e-book is written in an easy to read and understandable style with wonderful color photos and is full of sound advice and answers to your questions - including some you didn't know you had!
Women Poets and the American Sublime
Author: Joanne Feit Diehl
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253317414
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Employing current work in gender studies, psychoanalysis, and literary criticism and focusing on Emily Dickinson, Marianne Moore, Elizabeth Bishop, Sylvia Plath, and Adrienne Rich, the author delineates an alternative tradition of American women poets, what Diehl calls the American Counter-Sublime. "This is the best book on American women poets I have yet seen." American Literature. "... sophisticated and eloquently argued analysis of a female counter-sublime..." Sandra Gilbert. "... strong readings of Dickinson and Moore and... a vital polemic on behalf of feminist criticism." Harold Bloom. "This brilliant re-evaluation of major American women poets will be indispensable reading... A stunning and a magisterial achievement." Susan Gubar. "... a powerful thesis... a book that is as rich as it is dense in meaning." The Women's Review of Books.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253317414
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
Employing current work in gender studies, psychoanalysis, and literary criticism and focusing on Emily Dickinson, Marianne Moore, Elizabeth Bishop, Sylvia Plath, and Adrienne Rich, the author delineates an alternative tradition of American women poets, what Diehl calls the American Counter-Sublime. "This is the best book on American women poets I have yet seen." American Literature. "... sophisticated and eloquently argued analysis of a female counter-sublime..." Sandra Gilbert. "... strong readings of Dickinson and Moore and... a vital polemic on behalf of feminist criticism." Harold Bloom. "This brilliant re-evaluation of major American women poets will be indispensable reading... A stunning and a magisterial achievement." Susan Gubar. "... a powerful thesis... a book that is as rich as it is dense in meaning." The Women's Review of Books.
The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America
Author: Matt Kracht
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452177392
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452177392
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
Elizabeth Bishop
Author: Brett C. Millier
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520203453
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
Biography of poet Elizabeth Bishop that pieces together the compelling and painful story of her life and traces the writing of her poems.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520203453
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 639
Book Description
Biography of poet Elizabeth Bishop that pieces together the compelling and painful story of her life and traces the writing of her poems.
The Painted Bird
Author: Jerzy Kosinski
Publisher: Transaction Large Print
ISBN: 9780765806550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Award The Painted Bird is one of the most shocking indictments of Nazi madness and terrors of the Holocaust during World War II. It is a story about the proximity of terror and savagery to innocence and love. It is a vivid and graphic portrayal of the hellish Nazi occupation of Eastern Europe as seen through the eyes of a boy struggling for survival, an alien child lost in a world gone mad.
Publisher: Transaction Large Print
ISBN: 9780765806550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Award The Painted Bird is one of the most shocking indictments of Nazi madness and terrors of the Holocaust during World War II. It is a story about the proximity of terror and savagery to innocence and love. It is a vivid and graphic portrayal of the hellish Nazi occupation of Eastern Europe as seen through the eyes of a boy struggling for survival, an alien child lost in a world gone mad.