Author: Angeia Almos
Publisher: Thoroughweb Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Jiline of Ainsley is dismayed when her best friend is selected by the mages to become a unicorn keeper at the Keep, an isolated mountain fortress. Especially since Madelen is in love and engaged to the richest boy in the village. Jiline on the other hand has no prospects of marriage or a trade in their small village. So, she comes up with a plan to take Madelen’s place at the Keep and hopefully flunk out of unicorn keeper training before the mages can discover the deception. Unfortunately, the unicorns have their own plans for her. Mage Herrick, son of the Keep Mage, returns home to the Keep as the trainee keepers arrive. A chance encounter with Jiline, who he believes is Madelen, on the trail sparks a magical connection between the two. Knowing he can’t feel a magical draw to someone who has no magic, he tries to prove Madelen (Jiline) has magic within her. His attention brings unforeseen complications for both of them.
Riding the Unicorn
Author: Paul Kearney
Publisher: Solaris
ISBN: 9781781081914
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Released in the US for the first time, this is Paul Kearney's stunning novel of second chances in a world of battle and danger. John Willoughby is being pulled between worlds. Or he is going mad, ‘riding the unicorn’ as his prison officer colleagues would say. It’s clear to Willoughby it must be the latter. Disappearing in the middle of his prison shift from among convicts, appearing in a makeshift medieval encampment for minutes before tumbling back to the real world, Willoughby believes his mind is simply breaking apart. He finds no solace at home, with a wife who has grown to dislike him and a daughter who can barely hide her disgust. He’s realised he isn’t worth anyone’s time, barely even his own, and falls into drinking and violence guaranteed to bring about his downfall. Except in this other world, in this winter land of first-settlers he is a man with a purpose, a man upon whom others must rely. Persuaded to kill a King so as to save a people, Willoughby finds that in another world, with a second chance he may be the kind of man he had always wanted to be after all.
Publisher: Solaris
ISBN: 9781781081914
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Released in the US for the first time, this is Paul Kearney's stunning novel of second chances in a world of battle and danger. John Willoughby is being pulled between worlds. Or he is going mad, ‘riding the unicorn’ as his prison officer colleagues would say. It’s clear to Willoughby it must be the latter. Disappearing in the middle of his prison shift from among convicts, appearing in a makeshift medieval encampment for minutes before tumbling back to the real world, Willoughby believes his mind is simply breaking apart. He finds no solace at home, with a wife who has grown to dislike him and a daughter who can barely hide her disgust. He’s realised he isn’t worth anyone’s time, barely even his own, and falls into drinking and violence guaranteed to bring about his downfall. Except in this other world, in this winter land of first-settlers he is a man with a purpose, a man upon whom others must rely. Persuaded to kill a King so as to save a people, Willoughby finds that in another world, with a second chance he may be the kind of man he had always wanted to be after all.
Nobody Rides the Unicorn
Author: Adrian Mitchell
Publisher: Picture Corgi
ISBN: 9780552546171
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A new story starring Jessica and Granny, from the highly successful Corgi Pup Unusual Day. Jessica loses her first tooth and Granny tells her an amazing story about her own experiences with the Tooth Fairy. A funny fantasy told with Sandi's inimitable humour, this story is perfect for new readers.
Publisher: Picture Corgi
ISBN: 9780552546171
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
A new story starring Jessica and Granny, from the highly successful Corgi Pup Unusual Day. Jessica loses her first tooth and Granny tells her an amazing story about her own experiences with the Tooth Fairy. A funny fantasy told with Sandi's inimitable humour, this story is perfect for new readers.
Fairy Unicorn Riding Stables
Author: Maggie Bateson
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
ISBN: 9780230743311
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
A glittering pop-up fairy unicorn stable! It's a special day down at the Rainbow Riding Stables as all the fairies gather to welcome Spots, the newest unicorn to join the colourful Rainbow Unicorns. Our fairies, Summer and Ivy, can't wait to introduce him to Glitter and Berry and all the other Unicorns. And what better way to celebrate than with a Royal Gymkhana! A brand new 3D format! An exciting story with integrated pop-up scenes, novelty pocket and a large pop-up stable. Simply press out the characters and take them on a tour of this gloriously glittering riding school, complete with press-out unicorns and jumps.
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
ISBN: 9780230743311
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
A glittering pop-up fairy unicorn stable! It's a special day down at the Rainbow Riding Stables as all the fairies gather to welcome Spots, the newest unicorn to join the colourful Rainbow Unicorns. Our fairies, Summer and Ivy, can't wait to introduce him to Glitter and Berry and all the other Unicorns. And what better way to celebrate than with a Royal Gymkhana! A brand new 3D format! An exciting story with integrated pop-up scenes, novelty pocket and a large pop-up stable. Simply press out the characters and take them on a tour of this gloriously glittering riding school, complete with press-out unicorns and jumps.
Unicorn Keep
Author: Angeia Almos
Publisher: Thoroughweb Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Jiline of Ainsley is dismayed when her best friend is selected by the mages to become a unicorn keeper at the Keep, an isolated mountain fortress. Especially since Madelen is in love and engaged to the richest boy in the village. Jiline on the other hand has no prospects of marriage or a trade in their small village. So, she comes up with a plan to take Madelen’s place at the Keep and hopefully flunk out of unicorn keeper training before the mages can discover the deception. Unfortunately, the unicorns have their own plans for her. Mage Herrick, son of the Keep Mage, returns home to the Keep as the trainee keepers arrive. A chance encounter with Jiline, who he believes is Madelen, on the trail sparks a magical connection between the two. Knowing he can’t feel a magical draw to someone who has no magic, he tries to prove Madelen (Jiline) has magic within her. His attention brings unforeseen complications for both of them.
Publisher: Thoroughweb Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Jiline of Ainsley is dismayed when her best friend is selected by the mages to become a unicorn keeper at the Keep, an isolated mountain fortress. Especially since Madelen is in love and engaged to the richest boy in the village. Jiline on the other hand has no prospects of marriage or a trade in their small village. So, she comes up with a plan to take Madelen’s place at the Keep and hopefully flunk out of unicorn keeper training before the mages can discover the deception. Unfortunately, the unicorns have their own plans for her. Mage Herrick, son of the Keep Mage, returns home to the Keep as the trainee keepers arrive. A chance encounter with Jiline, who he believes is Madelen, on the trail sparks a magical connection between the two. Knowing he can’t feel a magical draw to someone who has no magic, he tries to prove Madelen (Jiline) has magic within her. His attention brings unforeseen complications for both of them.
For Unicorn Lovers Only
Author: Penelope Gwynne
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250759404
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Readers of all ages can learn all about the magnificent unicorns of the past and the charismatic creatures of today with this beautifully illustrated treasure trove of unicorn lore and history from Penelope Gwynne and Katie O'Neill. Unicorns have changed a lot through the ages, but some things have stayed the same: They’re still magical and mysterious, elusive and entertaining. And they’re still the most fascinating mythical beasts in the world. Vibrantly illustrated by Eisner Award winner Katie O'Neill, For Unicorn Lovers Only tells fans everything they need to know about unicorns of yesterday and today—when and where the legends came from, how unicorns have influenced pop culture, and much more. Find new ways to express your unicornimania through crafts, clothes, and activities, and experience unicorn magic through retellings of legends and history with this unique combination of fact and fiction.
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250759404
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Readers of all ages can learn all about the magnificent unicorns of the past and the charismatic creatures of today with this beautifully illustrated treasure trove of unicorn lore and history from Penelope Gwynne and Katie O'Neill. Unicorns have changed a lot through the ages, but some things have stayed the same: They’re still magical and mysterious, elusive and entertaining. And they’re still the most fascinating mythical beasts in the world. Vibrantly illustrated by Eisner Award winner Katie O'Neill, For Unicorn Lovers Only tells fans everything they need to know about unicorns of yesterday and today—when and where the legends came from, how unicorns have influenced pop culture, and much more. Find new ways to express your unicornimania through crafts, clothes, and activities, and experience unicorn magic through retellings of legends and history with this unique combination of fact and fiction.
The Unicorn That Learned to Fly
Author: Denise Seymour
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 179609207X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
During the days of Cowboys and Indians, there was a tribe of Navajo Indians that lived in a valley below a mountain called UnicornMountain. The Indians named the mountain UnicornMountain because the mountain is where all the Unicorns gathered. There was a little Indian boy who was curious as to what a unicorn was. He thought that a unicorn was the same thing as a horse. They looked the same, but the unicorn has a horn. One day the little Indian boy went up the mountain to see for himself what a unicorn is. The baby unicorn and little Indian boy met, and became the best of friends. They became so close that they started calling each other brother and sister. The little Indian would try to coach the baby unicorn how to fly. She could not understand that you cannot fly without your wings.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 179609207X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
During the days of Cowboys and Indians, there was a tribe of Navajo Indians that lived in a valley below a mountain called UnicornMountain. The Indians named the mountain UnicornMountain because the mountain is where all the Unicorns gathered. There was a little Indian boy who was curious as to what a unicorn was. He thought that a unicorn was the same thing as a horse. They looked the same, but the unicorn has a horn. One day the little Indian boy went up the mountain to see for himself what a unicorn is. The baby unicorn and little Indian boy met, and became the best of friends. They became so close that they started calling each other brother and sister. The little Indian would try to coach the baby unicorn how to fly. She could not understand that you cannot fly without your wings.
A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Were Riding a Bicycle
Author: Jonathan Fenske
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593519493
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The unicorn, dinosaur, and shark who "walked" into a book are back! This time, they're riding a bicycle--or are they? What are a unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark to do when they just want to relax, but the narrator of the book keeps INSISTING that they're riding a bicycle? Who calls the shots in a story, anyway--the narrator, or the characters? Find out in this follow-up to A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Walk Into a Book that will leave young readers laughing. Perfect for fans of The Book with No Pictures and Kevin the Unicorn: It's Not All Rainbows! Fenske's appealing illustration style and clever text make this intriguing book a must-have for every young reader's shelf.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593519493
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
The unicorn, dinosaur, and shark who "walked" into a book are back! This time, they're riding a bicycle--or are they? What are a unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark to do when they just want to relax, but the narrator of the book keeps INSISTING that they're riding a bicycle? Who calls the shots in a story, anyway--the narrator, or the characters? Find out in this follow-up to A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Walk Into a Book that will leave young readers laughing. Perfect for fans of The Book with No Pictures and Kevin the Unicorn: It's Not All Rainbows! Fenske's appealing illustration style and clever text make this intriguing book a must-have for every young reader's shelf.
Mental Spaces
Author: Gilles Fauconnier
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521449496
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Mental Spaces is the classic introduction to the study of mental spaces and conceptual projection, as revealed through the structure and use of language. It examines in detail the dynamic construction of connected domains as discourse unfolds. The discovery of mental space organization has modified our conception of language and thought: powerful and uniform accounts of superficially disparate phenomena have become available in the areas of reference, presupposition projection, counterfactual and analogical reasoning, metaphor and metonymy, and time and aspect in discourse. The present work lays the foundation for this research. It uncovers simple and general principles that lie behind the awesome complexity of everyday logic.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521449496
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Mental Spaces is the classic introduction to the study of mental spaces and conceptual projection, as revealed through the structure and use of language. It examines in detail the dynamic construction of connected domains as discourse unfolds. The discovery of mental space organization has modified our conception of language and thought: powerful and uniform accounts of superficially disparate phenomena have become available in the areas of reference, presupposition projection, counterfactual and analogical reasoning, metaphor and metonymy, and time and aspect in discourse. The present work lays the foundation for this research. It uncovers simple and general principles that lie behind the awesome complexity of everyday logic.
Unicorn Riding Camp
Author: Sarah KilBride
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534476326
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Princess Evie goes to a riding camp in the Cloud Kingdom in this second book in an enchanting new chapter book series about a princess, her stable full of ponies, and the amazing adventures they share. In this enchanting story Evie and Diamond are invited to take part in a riding camp high up in the Cloud Kingdom. Can Evie and her new friends help a runaway unicorn and its rider find their way home before a storm arrives? Cover illustration by Paula Franco.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534476326
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Princess Evie goes to a riding camp in the Cloud Kingdom in this second book in an enchanting new chapter book series about a princess, her stable full of ponies, and the amazing adventures they share. In this enchanting story Evie and Diamond are invited to take part in a riding camp high up in the Cloud Kingdom. Can Evie and her new friends help a runaway unicorn and its rider find their way home before a storm arrives? Cover illustration by Paula Franco.
On Understanding Grammar
Author: T. Givón
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 9027264716
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
In his foreword to the original edition of this classic of functionalism, typology and diachrony, Dwight Bolinger wrote: "I foresee it as one of the truly prizes statements of our current knowledge...a book about understanding done with deep understanding – of language and its place in Nature and in the nature of humankind... The book is rich in insights, even for those who have been with linguistics for a long time. And beginners could be thankful for having it as a starting point, from which so many past mistakes have been shed". Thoroughly revised, corrected and updated, On Understanding Grammar remains, as its author intended it in 1979, a book about trying to make sense of human language and of doing linguistics. Language is considered here from multiple perspectives, intersecting with cognition and communication, typology and universals, grammaticalization, development and evolution. Within such a broad cross-disciplinary context, grammar is viewed as an automated, structured language-processing device, assembled through evolution, diachrony and use. Cross-language diversity is not arbitrary, but rather is tightly constrained and adaptively motivated, with the balance between universality and diversity mediated through development, be it evolutionary or diachronic. The book's take on language harkens back to the works of illustrious antecedents such as F. Bopp, W. von Humbold, H. Paul, A. Meillet, O. Jespersen and G. Zipf, offering a coherent alternative to the methodological and theoretical strictures of Saussure, Bloomfield and Chomsky.
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Company
ISBN: 9027264716
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
In his foreword to the original edition of this classic of functionalism, typology and diachrony, Dwight Bolinger wrote: "I foresee it as one of the truly prizes statements of our current knowledge...a book about understanding done with deep understanding – of language and its place in Nature and in the nature of humankind... The book is rich in insights, even for those who have been with linguistics for a long time. And beginners could be thankful for having it as a starting point, from which so many past mistakes have been shed". Thoroughly revised, corrected and updated, On Understanding Grammar remains, as its author intended it in 1979, a book about trying to make sense of human language and of doing linguistics. Language is considered here from multiple perspectives, intersecting with cognition and communication, typology and universals, grammaticalization, development and evolution. Within such a broad cross-disciplinary context, grammar is viewed as an automated, structured language-processing device, assembled through evolution, diachrony and use. Cross-language diversity is not arbitrary, but rather is tightly constrained and adaptively motivated, with the balance between universality and diversity mediated through development, be it evolutionary or diachronic. The book's take on language harkens back to the works of illustrious antecedents such as F. Bopp, W. von Humbold, H. Paul, A. Meillet, O. Jespersen and G. Zipf, offering a coherent alternative to the methodological and theoretical strictures of Saussure, Bloomfield and Chomsky.