Author: Hiroyuki Itsuki
Publisher: Thames River Press
ISBN: 1783081414
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Journalist Takashi Hayami meets Ai Katsuragi, a member of a religious organization, Tenmu Jinshinko, which meets secretly at the tomb of the Emperor Nintoku. The group adheres to the nomadic way of life of its ancestors, which lacked family registers and fixed abodes, and flouts civic duties such as paying taxes, serving in the armed forces and compulsory education. Even when the government tries to crack down on a segment of the populace, they continue to discipline themselves in the way of living as ambulatory people. They rely on the company Ikarino to fund the various political, social and cultural activities they promote that protect their unique lifestyle. But when Ikarino becomes a giant conglomerate that destroys the forests and mountains that form the foundation of the Tenmu Jinkshinko, Hayami must join the group’s struggle to save their way of life.
The Kingdom of the Wind
Author: Hiroyuki Itsuki
Publisher: Thames River Press
ISBN: 1783081414
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Journalist Takashi Hayami meets Ai Katsuragi, a member of a religious organization, Tenmu Jinshinko, which meets secretly at the tomb of the Emperor Nintoku. The group adheres to the nomadic way of life of its ancestors, which lacked family registers and fixed abodes, and flouts civic duties such as paying taxes, serving in the armed forces and compulsory education. Even when the government tries to crack down on a segment of the populace, they continue to discipline themselves in the way of living as ambulatory people. They rely on the company Ikarino to fund the various political, social and cultural activities they promote that protect their unique lifestyle. But when Ikarino becomes a giant conglomerate that destroys the forests and mountains that form the foundation of the Tenmu Jinkshinko, Hayami must join the group’s struggle to save their way of life.
Publisher: Thames River Press
ISBN: 1783081414
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 405
Book Description
Journalist Takashi Hayami meets Ai Katsuragi, a member of a religious organization, Tenmu Jinshinko, which meets secretly at the tomb of the Emperor Nintoku. The group adheres to the nomadic way of life of its ancestors, which lacked family registers and fixed abodes, and flouts civic duties such as paying taxes, serving in the armed forces and compulsory education. Even when the government tries to crack down on a segment of the populace, they continue to discipline themselves in the way of living as ambulatory people. They rely on the company Ikarino to fund the various political, social and cultural activities they promote that protect their unique lifestyle. But when Ikarino becomes a giant conglomerate that destroys the forests and mountains that form the foundation of the Tenmu Jinkshinko, Hayami must join the group’s struggle to save their way of life.
The Kingdom of the Lost Book 1: The Red Wind
Author: Isobelle Carmody
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742530907
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
In this captivating first book, brothers Zluty and Bily live happily in their little house in the desert. Every year Zluty journeys to the great forest while Bily stays to tend their desert home. And every year Zluty returns with exciting tales of his adventures. But then a devastating red wind sweeps across the land destroying everything in its path. And each brother must fight for his survival. A magical new series for younger readers from the award-winning author of Little Fur.
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 1742530907
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
In this captivating first book, brothers Zluty and Bily live happily in their little house in the desert. Every year Zluty journeys to the great forest while Bily stays to tend their desert home. And every year Zluty returns with exciting tales of his adventures. But then a devastating red wind sweeps across the land destroying everything in its path. And each brother must fight for his survival. A magical new series for younger readers from the award-winning author of Little Fur.
Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest
Author: Ella E. Clark
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520350960
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This collection of more than one hundred tribal tales, culled from the oral tradition of the Indians of Washington and Oregon, presents the Indians' own stories, told for generations around their fires, of the mountains, lakes, and rivers, and of the creation of the world and the heavens above. Each group of stories is prefaced by a brief factual account of Indian beliefs and of storytelling customs. Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest is a treasure, still in print after fifty years.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520350960
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This collection of more than one hundred tribal tales, culled from the oral tradition of the Indians of Washington and Oregon, presents the Indians' own stories, told for generations around their fires, of the mountains, lakes, and rivers, and of the creation of the world and the heavens above. Each group of stories is prefaced by a brief factual account of Indian beliefs and of storytelling customs. Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest is a treasure, still in print after fifty years.
Feel the Wind
Author: DORROS
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064450953
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Wind Have you ever felt the wind tickle your face or heard it whistle through your window? Did you know that some wind travels faster than a car? Read inside to find out more about what causes wind, and learn how to make your own weather vane! Have you ever felt the wind tickle your face or heard it whistle through your window? Did you know that some wind travels faster than a car? Air is always moving. We can't see air moving, though we can watch it push clouds across the sky, or shake the leaves of a tree. We call moving air the wind. In this enlarged edition, find out about the wind - what causes it, how it can be used to help us, and how it affects the weather. Arthur Dorros shows you how to make your own weather vane, and in simple terms, with playful illustrations, he explains just what makes the wind that blows all around us.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064450953
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Wind Have you ever felt the wind tickle your face or heard it whistle through your window? Did you know that some wind travels faster than a car? Read inside to find out more about what causes wind, and learn how to make your own weather vane! Have you ever felt the wind tickle your face or heard it whistle through your window? Did you know that some wind travels faster than a car? Air is always moving. We can't see air moving, though we can watch it push clouds across the sky, or shake the leaves of a tree. We call moving air the wind. In this enlarged edition, find out about the wind - what causes it, how it can be used to help us, and how it affects the weather. Arthur Dorros shows you how to make your own weather vane, and in simple terms, with playful illustrations, he explains just what makes the wind that blows all around us.
The Kingdom of God
Author:
Publisher: Tritium Apps LLP
ISBN: 1577822625
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
Publisher: Tritium Apps LLP
ISBN: 1577822625
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 69
Book Description
A Tale of the Wind
Author: Kay Nolte Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781860196034
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
Set in Paris and rich with historical detail, the characters in this title are lively and compelling.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781860196034
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 599
Book Description
Set in Paris and rich with historical detail, the characters in this title are lively and compelling.
Kingdom of Wind & Fire
Author: Ra Lewis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Blood is magic. Magic is everything. Brianna grew up hiding her elemental magic, using it only in secret. If discovered, she risked being enslaved by the king's army. Her twin brother, Brayden, wasn't lucky enough to avoid that fate. Taken at a young age, his power was controlled by a SpiritSinger. After fifteen years apart, Brayden escapes and accidentally makes it back to a home he doesn't remember. No sooner has he reunited with his family when their mother is captured by the same enemy. The twins must make a choice to leave their mother and carry out her wishes or attempt to find and rescue her. It's only the beginning. Torn between choices, they travel to a magical university to learn to control their volatile powers. With the help of a snarky smuggler and his crew, Brayden and Brianna embark on a quest to hone their magical powers and learn who they really are. Can they stay together long enough to save their mother? Or will an even greater evil tear them apart?
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Blood is magic. Magic is everything. Brianna grew up hiding her elemental magic, using it only in secret. If discovered, she risked being enslaved by the king's army. Her twin brother, Brayden, wasn't lucky enough to avoid that fate. Taken at a young age, his power was controlled by a SpiritSinger. After fifteen years apart, Brayden escapes and accidentally makes it back to a home he doesn't remember. No sooner has he reunited with his family when their mother is captured by the same enemy. The twins must make a choice to leave their mother and carry out her wishes or attempt to find and rescue her. It's only the beginning. Torn between choices, they travel to a magical university to learn to control their volatile powers. With the help of a snarky smuggler and his crew, Brayden and Brianna embark on a quest to hone their magical powers and learn who they really are. Can they stay together long enough to save their mother? Or will an even greater evil tear them apart?
The Story of the Wind Children
Author: Sibylle von Olfers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782506133
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A classic nature tale with art nouveau illustrations, now in a mini edition.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782506133
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
A classic nature tale with art nouveau illustrations, now in a mini edition.
An Account of the Kingdom of Caubul, and Its Dependencies in Persia, Tartary, and India
Author: Mountstuart Elphinstone
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Afghanistan
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Afghanistan
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
A New Historical Relation of the Kingdom of Siam
Author: Simon de La Loubère
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chronology, Oriental
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chronology, Oriental
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description