Author: Frank Norris
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486146324
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Based on an actual bloody dispute in 1880 between wheat farmers and the Southern Pacific Railroad, this tale of greed, betrayal, and a lust for power is played out during the waning days of the western frontier.
The Octopus
Author: Frank Norris
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486146324
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Based on an actual bloody dispute in 1880 between wheat farmers and the Southern Pacific Railroad, this tale of greed, betrayal, and a lust for power is played out during the waning days of the western frontier.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486146324
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Based on an actual bloody dispute in 1880 between wheat farmers and the Southern Pacific Railroad, this tale of greed, betrayal, and a lust for power is played out during the waning days of the western frontier.
Octopus Girl
Author: Toru Yamazaki
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Now that she has control over her transformations, Takako is happy to be known as the Octopus Girl. Octopus Girl and Sakae (a wicked girl with the body of a moray eel) face satanic cults, pregnancy, death-trap elevators, violent family strife and their own backbiting rivalry.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Now that she has control over her transformations, Takako is happy to be known as the Octopus Girl. Octopus Girl and Sakae (a wicked girl with the body of a moray eel) face satanic cults, pregnancy, death-trap elevators, violent family strife and their own backbiting rivalry.
The Soul of an Octopus
Author: Sy Montgomery
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501161148
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction * New York Times Bestseller * A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year * One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads * Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year * An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year “Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors.” —New Statesman, UK “One of the best science books of the year.” —Science Friday, NPR Another New York Times bestseller from the author of The Good Good Pig, this “fascinating…touching…informative…entertaining” (The Daily Beast) book explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food. Scientists have only recently accepted the intelligence of dogs, birds, and chimpanzees but now are watching octopuses solve problems and are trying to decipher the meaning of the animal’s color-changing techniques. With her “joyful passion for these intelligent and fascinating creatures” (Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick), Montgomery chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about the meeting of two very different minds.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501161148
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction * New York Times Bestseller * A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year * One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads * Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year * An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year “Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors.” —New Statesman, UK “One of the best science books of the year.” —Science Friday, NPR Another New York Times bestseller from the author of The Good Good Pig, this “fascinating…touching…informative…entertaining” (The Daily Beast) book explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food. Scientists have only recently accepted the intelligence of dogs, birds, and chimpanzees but now are watching octopuses solve problems and are trying to decipher the meaning of the animal’s color-changing techniques. With her “joyful passion for these intelligent and fascinating creatures” (Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick), Montgomery chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about the meeting of two very different minds.
The Pit
Author: Frank Norris
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1605209023
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Like his more famous contemporary Upton Sinclair, American author BENJAMIN FRANKLIN NORRIS, JR. (1870-1902) also highlighted the corruption and greed of corporate monopolies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries... themes that continue to make his work riveting reading more than a century later. The Pit, first published in 1903, is a fictional narrative of the dealing in the Chicago wheat pit, focusing on speculator Curtis Jadwin, who is so addicted to his own greed that it becomes his downfall. The second part of Norris's projected "Trilogy of the Epic of the Wheat," *The Pit is preceded by 1901's The Octopus, also available from Cosimo. (Norris died before he could write the third volume, The Wolf.)
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1605209023
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Like his more famous contemporary Upton Sinclair, American author BENJAMIN FRANKLIN NORRIS, JR. (1870-1902) also highlighted the corruption and greed of corporate monopolies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries... themes that continue to make his work riveting reading more than a century later. The Pit, first published in 1903, is a fictional narrative of the dealing in the Chicago wheat pit, focusing on speculator Curtis Jadwin, who is so addicted to his own greed that it becomes his downfall. The second part of Norris's projected "Trilogy of the Epic of the Wheat," *The Pit is preceded by 1901's The Octopus, also available from Cosimo. (Norris died before he could write the third volume, The Wolf.)
Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus
Author: Brian K. Vaughan
Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
ISBN: 9780785113300
Category : Cartoons and comics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Doc Ock has a secret weapon up his sleeve: one of Peter's co-workers at the Daily Bugle!
Publisher: Marvel Comics Group
ISBN: 9780785113300
Category : Cartoons and comics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Doc Ock has a secret weapon up his sleeve: one of Peter's co-workers at the Daily Bugle!
Spider-Man Vs. Doctor Octopus
Author: Stan Lee
Publisher: From the House of Ideas
ISBN: 9780785107422
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What's got six arms, a thirst for greed and a mad-on for the friendly neighborhjood Spider-Man? Otto Octavius aka the fiendish Dr. Octopus, that's who! Once a birlliantscientist, Octavius devised a set of artifical, mechanical arms with which to sonduct dangerous experiments. But when his ego caused him to overlook safety precautions, an explosion bonded those arms to his body forever, driving him mad in the process! Now Dr. Octopus uses his brillaince to hatch mad revenge schemes against his emenies, chief among them, the Amazing Spider-Man! Dr. Octopus is one of Spider-Man's most recognizable foes, and was featured prominently in the television ads for Marvel's Island of Adventure at Universal Studio's Florida theme park. Now Marvel collects some of the finest Spidey vs. Doc Ock battles of all time, from their first tussle right up to modern day. And you've got a front row seat!
Publisher: From the House of Ideas
ISBN: 9780785107422
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What's got six arms, a thirst for greed and a mad-on for the friendly neighborhjood Spider-Man? Otto Octavius aka the fiendish Dr. Octopus, that's who! Once a birlliantscientist, Octavius devised a set of artifical, mechanical arms with which to sonduct dangerous experiments. But when his ego caused him to overlook safety precautions, an explosion bonded those arms to his body forever, driving him mad in the process! Now Dr. Octopus uses his brillaince to hatch mad revenge schemes against his emenies, chief among them, the Amazing Spider-Man! Dr. Octopus is one of Spider-Man's most recognizable foes, and was featured prominently in the television ads for Marvel's Island of Adventure at Universal Studio's Florida theme park. Now Marvel collects some of the finest Spidey vs. Doc Ock battles of all time, from their first tussle right up to modern day. And you've got a front row seat!
Roof Octopus
Author: Lucy Branam
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684520088
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When Nora hears a soft "tap, tap, tap" at her bedroom window she never expects it to be the tentacle of a very large octopus, but that's exactly what it is--an octopus on her apartment building. The octopus turns out to be a very neighborly sort of octopus, helping the residents to wash their cars or weed the window boxes, and Nora makes fast friends with him. But one morning, the octopus is nowhere in sight. Has he moved on already? And just when Nora wanted to bring him for Show and Tell!
Publisher: Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN: 1684520088
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: When Nora hears a soft "tap, tap, tap" at her bedroom window she never expects it to be the tentacle of a very large octopus, but that's exactly what it is--an octopus on her apartment building. The octopus turns out to be a very neighborly sort of octopus, helping the residents to wash their cars or weed the window boxes, and Nora makes fast friends with him. But one morning, the octopus is nowhere in sight. Has he moved on already? And just when Nora wanted to bring him for Show and Tell!
We'll Paint the Octopus Red
Author: Stephanie A. Bodeen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Story about Emma whose baby brother has Down Syndrome. Suitable for ages 3-6.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Story about Emma whose baby brother has Down Syndrome. Suitable for ages 3-6.
Oscar the Octopus
Author: Matthew Van Fleet
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781534463202
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Join Oscar as he introduces preschoolers to the months of the year, texture, colors, and fascinating sea creatures. The cleverly textured pages will tickle fingertips and funny bones while revealing clues to what Oscar will catch next from a shiny friend to a surprise pop-up ending!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781534463202
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Join Oscar as he introduces preschoolers to the months of the year, texture, colors, and fascinating sea creatures. The cleverly textured pages will tickle fingertips and funny bones while revealing clues to what Oscar will catch next from a shiny friend to a surprise pop-up ending!
Superior Spider-Man: The Complete Collection Vol. 1
Author:
Publisher: Marvel
ISBN: 9781302909505
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Doctor Octopus claims the ultimate victory over Spider-Man! After years of defeats at the wall-crawler's hands, Otto Octavius achieves the unthinkable -putting his mind in the body of Peter Parker! As one Amazing era ends, a new one begins for a smarter, stronger, Superior Spider-Man! And he'll prove it, by donning an upgraded costume - and facing down the all-new Sinister Six! But things aren't so friendly in the neighborhood with this Spidey - and his more ruthless approach to crimefighting soon concerns his "fellow" heroes. Will his violent actions mean Spider-Man is an Avenger no more? With classic foes including the Vulture and the Green Goblin, and new friends like Anna Maria Marconi, this is Spider-Man like never before - but whatever happened to the real Peter? COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 698-700, SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN 1-16
Publisher: Marvel
ISBN: 9781302909505
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Doctor Octopus claims the ultimate victory over Spider-Man! After years of defeats at the wall-crawler's hands, Otto Octavius achieves the unthinkable -putting his mind in the body of Peter Parker! As one Amazing era ends, a new one begins for a smarter, stronger, Superior Spider-Man! And he'll prove it, by donning an upgraded costume - and facing down the all-new Sinister Six! But things aren't so friendly in the neighborhood with this Spidey - and his more ruthless approach to crimefighting soon concerns his "fellow" heroes. Will his violent actions mean Spider-Man is an Avenger no more? With classic foes including the Vulture and the Green Goblin, and new friends like Anna Maria Marconi, this is Spider-Man like never before - but whatever happened to the real Peter? COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) 698-700, SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN 1-16