Author: Robert Holdstock
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0575118857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
'A planet where eerie time displacements, like winds, can dump alien artefacts from the past and future into now, or sweep things away from now into anywhen.' 'A planet that attracts both scientists and fortune hunters, rummaging among the strangenesses, risking oblivion, carrying with them their own hang-ups, desperations, odd urges and searches. 'You won't easily forget this haunting, fully-realised world.' TRIBUNE.
Where Time Winds Blow
Author: Robert Holdstock
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0575118857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
'A planet where eerie time displacements, like winds, can dump alien artefacts from the past and future into now, or sweep things away from now into anywhen.' 'A planet that attracts both scientists and fortune hunters, rummaging among the strangenesses, risking oblivion, carrying with them their own hang-ups, desperations, odd urges and searches. 'You won't easily forget this haunting, fully-realised world.' TRIBUNE.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0575118857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
'A planet where eerie time displacements, like winds, can dump alien artefacts from the past and future into now, or sweep things away from now into anywhen.' 'A planet that attracts both scientists and fortune hunters, rummaging among the strangenesses, risking oblivion, carrying with them their own hang-ups, desperations, odd urges and searches. 'You won't easily forget this haunting, fully-realised world.' TRIBUNE.
Over in the Arctic
Author: Marianne Berkes
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1584694580
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Learning becomes fun with a book about the Arctic ecosystem! In Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Winds Blow, amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate ecology, environment, and the world around us! The perfect book series about animal habitats for kids, Over in the Arctic teaches early learners about animals living in the arctic, which doubles as a fun, interactive, counting book for kids! Teachers and parents, here is another favorite from Marianne, who has a special talent. The kids think it's entertainment while teachers and parents think it's a great lesson about the Arctic! This book combines singing, counting, and full-body action with terrific cut-paper illustrations that kids will want to imitate. Over in the Arctic, the snow goose "honks" and the wolf "howls." Children too will joyfully honk and howl while they count the baby animals and sing to the tune of "Over in the Meadow." And they'll hunt for hidden animals on each page. A big plus for educators are several pages of extension ideas for curriculum and art projects as well as resources on the web and elsewhere. Parents, teachers, gift givers, and many others will find: captivating illustrations of paper cut animals which will inspire many an art project! backmatter that includes further information about the Arctic ecosystem and the animals that live there Music and song lyrics to "Over in the Arctic" sung to the tune of "Over in the Meadow". A book for young readers learning to count, with an interactive, hidden pictures element included!
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1584694580
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Learning becomes fun with a book about the Arctic ecosystem! In Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Winds Blow, amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate ecology, environment, and the world around us! The perfect book series about animal habitats for kids, Over in the Arctic teaches early learners about animals living in the arctic, which doubles as a fun, interactive, counting book for kids! Teachers and parents, here is another favorite from Marianne, who has a special talent. The kids think it's entertainment while teachers and parents think it's a great lesson about the Arctic! This book combines singing, counting, and full-body action with terrific cut-paper illustrations that kids will want to imitate. Over in the Arctic, the snow goose "honks" and the wolf "howls." Children too will joyfully honk and howl while they count the baby animals and sing to the tune of "Over in the Meadow." And they'll hunt for hidden animals on each page. A big plus for educators are several pages of extension ideas for curriculum and art projects as well as resources on the web and elsewhere. Parents, teachers, gift givers, and many others will find: captivating illustrations of paper cut animals which will inspire many an art project! backmatter that includes further information about the Arctic ecosystem and the animals that live there Music and song lyrics to "Over in the Arctic" sung to the tune of "Over in the Meadow". A book for young readers learning to count, with an interactive, hidden pictures element included!
Hear the Wind Blow
Author: Doe Boyle
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807545627
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021 The Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College STARRED REVIEW! "An artful blend of language, illustration, and science."—Kirkus Reviews starred review You can almost feel the wind in this explanation of the Beaufort scale, with science and rhythmic verse. The stages of the Beaufort wind scale, portrayed with precision and also with poetic free verse, style, and imagination. It will stretch readers' imaginations as we see the wind pick up from a kiss of air, to a gentle breeze that shivers the shifting grasses, to a roiling hurricane that makes tree roots shudder.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807545627
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2021 The Best Children's Books of the Year 2022, Bank Street College STARRED REVIEW! "An artful blend of language, illustration, and science."—Kirkus Reviews starred review You can almost feel the wind in this explanation of the Beaufort scale, with science and rhythmic verse. The stages of the Beaufort wind scale, portrayed with precision and also with poetic free verse, style, and imagination. It will stretch readers' imaginations as we see the wind pick up from a kiss of air, to a gentle breeze that shivers the shifting grasses, to a roiling hurricane that makes tree roots shudder.
When Winds Blow West
Author: Alexander Tatievsky
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789659276509
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
This unforgettable, sweeping odyssey will take you through the heartbreaking reality of the modern era refugees. This novel was selected by BookAuthority, as one of the best books to read about the Syrian Civil War. Ajar was an ordinary child, just like anyone else. Not anymore. Not since that day, when the muses went silent and the cannons were heard. Syrian Civil War erupted, shuffling the cards, uprooting inhabitants and making them fight for their lives. When troubles begun looming on their peaceful town, Ajar fled with his family, forcing their way to safety. Their desperate search for asylum took them away on a tense and dangerous route, caught in the crossfires of burgeoning anarchy. Inadvertently finding themselves in their new status as refugees, they soon realized that it is just the beginning of their downfall. The new reality placed them at the receiving end of a corrupt and broken system, where they faced injustice, prejudice and racism. Struggling with an ever-alienating reality, drowning at the gutters of the crime underworld, getting in troubles with ruthless terrorists, the family is forced to flee time after time, on their way to yet another dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea. Does their strength as a family can withstand the perils on their path? Are they going to outrun the misfortunes and find a semblance of normalcy again? Deeply moving, achingly gripping and staggeringly relevant in today's tumultuous reality, When Winds Blow West is a gut-wrenching tale of a family trying to find peace and stability in a world that won't recognize them. "It is a very well crafted, page-turning epic that sweeps through all emotions and speaks to the most major ills of Earth" - Fran Lebowitz Rittman, Editor and Former Literary Agent, Writers House. "When Winds Blow West is a gritty, no-holds-barred portrayal of refugees' lives relevant to the current times; it is a commendable debut." - Debjani Ghosh, Debjani's Thoughts (book blog) "It is heart-warming and heart-wrenching, plucking one's emotional strings, the highs and lows. A recommended read!" - Martha Duke Anderson, author of Golden Threads and On the River's Edge "This is a very moving and thought-provoking story which is one not to miss" - R. J. Krzak, Award-Winning Author "Really enjoyed reading this well written novel. By giving names, faces and emotions, this book made me feel empathy to the millions of refugees we hear of in everyday news reports, making them human and not only statistics. It made me wonder how fast ordinary life can turn into life on the run." - reader's review, Goodreads "I found the book moving from start to finish. The action, the emotion, the anguish, the unforeseen twists, combined with tremendously fine character portraits brought a new dimension to the horrifying situation. I feel this is a masterful storyteller." - reader's review, Goodreads "One of the best pieces I've read so far in the historical fiction genre. Once in a while, we come across books that leave a lifetime impression; for me 'When Winds Blow West' is one of them" - Nakshatra Shah, Bookstagram blogger "Finished the book in a single day. Very interesting and emotional book. I was very emotionally invested in the characters, literally cried in some parts" - reader's review, Amazon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789659276509
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
This unforgettable, sweeping odyssey will take you through the heartbreaking reality of the modern era refugees. This novel was selected by BookAuthority, as one of the best books to read about the Syrian Civil War. Ajar was an ordinary child, just like anyone else. Not anymore. Not since that day, when the muses went silent and the cannons were heard. Syrian Civil War erupted, shuffling the cards, uprooting inhabitants and making them fight for their lives. When troubles begun looming on their peaceful town, Ajar fled with his family, forcing their way to safety. Their desperate search for asylum took them away on a tense and dangerous route, caught in the crossfires of burgeoning anarchy. Inadvertently finding themselves in their new status as refugees, they soon realized that it is just the beginning of their downfall. The new reality placed them at the receiving end of a corrupt and broken system, where they faced injustice, prejudice and racism. Struggling with an ever-alienating reality, drowning at the gutters of the crime underworld, getting in troubles with ruthless terrorists, the family is forced to flee time after time, on their way to yet another dangerous journey across the Mediterranean Sea. Does their strength as a family can withstand the perils on their path? Are they going to outrun the misfortunes and find a semblance of normalcy again? Deeply moving, achingly gripping and staggeringly relevant in today's tumultuous reality, When Winds Blow West is a gut-wrenching tale of a family trying to find peace and stability in a world that won't recognize them. "It is a very well crafted, page-turning epic that sweeps through all emotions and speaks to the most major ills of Earth" - Fran Lebowitz Rittman, Editor and Former Literary Agent, Writers House. "When Winds Blow West is a gritty, no-holds-barred portrayal of refugees' lives relevant to the current times; it is a commendable debut." - Debjani Ghosh, Debjani's Thoughts (book blog) "It is heart-warming and heart-wrenching, plucking one's emotional strings, the highs and lows. A recommended read!" - Martha Duke Anderson, author of Golden Threads and On the River's Edge "This is a very moving and thought-provoking story which is one not to miss" - R. J. Krzak, Award-Winning Author "Really enjoyed reading this well written novel. By giving names, faces and emotions, this book made me feel empathy to the millions of refugees we hear of in everyday news reports, making them human and not only statistics. It made me wonder how fast ordinary life can turn into life on the run." - reader's review, Goodreads "I found the book moving from start to finish. The action, the emotion, the anguish, the unforeseen twists, combined with tremendously fine character portraits brought a new dimension to the horrifying situation. I feel this is a masterful storyteller." - reader's review, Goodreads "One of the best pieces I've read so far in the historical fiction genre. Once in a while, we come across books that leave a lifetime impression; for me 'When Winds Blow West' is one of them" - Nakshatra Shah, Bookstagram blogger "Finished the book in a single day. Very interesting and emotional book. I was very emotionally invested in the characters, literally cried in some parts" - reader's review, Amazon
When the Wind Blows
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0759527792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
While grieving her husband's murder, a young Colorado veterinarian meets a troubled FBI agent and begins to uncover the world's most sinister secrets in this thriller from James Patterson. Frannie O'Neill is a young and talented veterinarian living in Colorado. Plagued by the mysterious murder of her husband, Frannie throws herself into her work, but it is not long before another bizarre murder occurs and Kit Harrison, a troubled and unconventional FBI agent, arrives on her doorstep. Late one night, near the woods of her animal hospital, Frannie stumbles upon a strange, astonishing phenomenon that will change the course of her life forever: an eleven-year-old girl named Max. With breathtaking energy, Max leads Frannie and Kit to uncover one of the most diabolical and inhuman plots of modern science. Bold and compelling, When the Wind Blows is a story of suspense and passion as only James Patterson could tell it.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0759527792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
While grieving her husband's murder, a young Colorado veterinarian meets a troubled FBI agent and begins to uncover the world's most sinister secrets in this thriller from James Patterson. Frannie O'Neill is a young and talented veterinarian living in Colorado. Plagued by the mysterious murder of her husband, Frannie throws herself into her work, but it is not long before another bizarre murder occurs and Kit Harrison, a troubled and unconventional FBI agent, arrives on her doorstep. Late one night, near the woods of her animal hospital, Frannie stumbles upon a strange, astonishing phenomenon that will change the course of her life forever: an eleven-year-old girl named Max. With breathtaking energy, Max leads Frannie and Kit to uncover one of the most diabolical and inhuman plots of modern science. Bold and compelling, When the Wind Blows is a story of suspense and passion as only James Patterson could tell it.
The Winds That Blow Before the Rains
Author: Michael Anthony
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1780883625
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
An African freedom fighter, a Special Forces soldier and the woman who loved them both.It is the summer of 1972 and Zimbabwe is at war. Amid the violence, Sengamo is framed for the rape of a white girl. He is forced toflee his village kraal for the killing fields of Mozambique, where an enemy soldier spares his life in a chance encounter that has far reaching consequences.Isabella lives a quiet life, alone on a remote farm in the hills of Nyanga. But her peaceful world is threatened when Mugabe'shenchmen set up camp in the valley, waiting for their chance to strike and reclaim the land. Despite the danger, she refuses to abandon the home she loves and the ghosts that inhabit it. One day a stranger arrives at the farm. It is the start of a love affair that will change Isabella s world forever and bring Sengamo closer to his destiny.Out of the brutality of Zimbabwe emerges a hauntingly beautiful love story; an unforgettable tale of a tragic country, whereextraordinary allegiances triumph over segregation.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1780883625
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
An African freedom fighter, a Special Forces soldier and the woman who loved them both.It is the summer of 1972 and Zimbabwe is at war. Amid the violence, Sengamo is framed for the rape of a white girl. He is forced toflee his village kraal for the killing fields of Mozambique, where an enemy soldier spares his life in a chance encounter that has far reaching consequences.Isabella lives a quiet life, alone on a remote farm in the hills of Nyanga. But her peaceful world is threatened when Mugabe'shenchmen set up camp in the valley, waiting for their chance to strike and reclaim the land. Despite the danger, she refuses to abandon the home she loves and the ghosts that inhabit it. One day a stranger arrives at the farm. It is the start of a love affair that will change Isabella s world forever and bring Sengamo closer to his destiny.Out of the brutality of Zimbabwe emerges a hauntingly beautiful love story; an unforgettable tale of a tragic country, whereextraordinary allegiances triumph over segregation.
The Wind May Blow
Author: Sasha Quinton
Publisher: Tiger Tales
ISBN: 1680102680
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This stunning picture book, which features peek-through pages, engaging artwork, and gentle, lyrical text, celebrates every parent's wish for his or her child in the face of life's challenges. Every parent wishes for his or her child to be able to handle the challenges that life presents. Sometimes, our life experiences will not be smooth; there will be times when fierce winds blow, storms rage, and rain falls, making the situation feel hopeless. Through lyrical text and inviting illustrations, children are reminded that they are strong and smart and can figure out a solution to every tricky situation that they may face. Features peek-through pages throughout.
Publisher: Tiger Tales
ISBN: 1680102680
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This stunning picture book, which features peek-through pages, engaging artwork, and gentle, lyrical text, celebrates every parent's wish for his or her child in the face of life's challenges. Every parent wishes for his or her child to be able to handle the challenges that life presents. Sometimes, our life experiences will not be smooth; there will be times when fierce winds blow, storms rage, and rain falls, making the situation feel hopeless. Through lyrical text and inviting illustrations, children are reminded that they are strong and smart and can figure out a solution to every tricky situation that they may face. Features peek-through pages throughout.
Hear the Wind Blow
Author: Mary Downing Hahn
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 054753356X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
On a cold, snowy night, Haswell Magruder makes a decision that will have a profound effect on his own life as well as the lives of all those he loves. A wounded Confederate soldier appears at the family’s Virginia farm, and Haswell convinces his mother and sister to take the man in, despite the certain repercussions if the enemy Yankees were to catch them in such a “traitorous” act. Unfortunately, this is precisely what happens, setting off a horrific chain of events that leaves Haswell’s mother dead and the farmhouse burned to the ground. After leading his younger sister to safety with relatives, Haswell sets out on his journey in search of his older brother, a Confederate soldier. His quest is also a passage into manhood, as he experiences the last bloody days of the Civil War. Skillful storytelling, well-developed characters, and a fast-paced plot distinguish this compelling family story by an award-winning author.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 054753356X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
On a cold, snowy night, Haswell Magruder makes a decision that will have a profound effect on his own life as well as the lives of all those he loves. A wounded Confederate soldier appears at the family’s Virginia farm, and Haswell convinces his mother and sister to take the man in, despite the certain repercussions if the enemy Yankees were to catch them in such a “traitorous” act. Unfortunately, this is precisely what happens, setting off a horrific chain of events that leaves Haswell’s mother dead and the farmhouse burned to the ground. After leading his younger sister to safety with relatives, Haswell sets out on his journey in search of his older brother, a Confederate soldier. His quest is also a passage into manhood, as he experiences the last bloody days of the Civil War. Skillful storytelling, well-developed characters, and a fast-paced plot distinguish this compelling family story by an award-winning author.
Where the Wild Winds Are
Author: Nick Hunt
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
ISBN: 1473658802
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Selected as a Book of the Year by the Financial Times, the Daily Telegraph and the Spectator "Travel writing in excelsis." -Jan Morris, author of Venice "A thrilling and gorgeous tale, packed with meteorological wonder." -Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun Nick Hunt sets off on an unlikely quest: to follow four of Europe's winds across the continent. His wind-walks begin on Cross Fell, the highest point of the Pennines, as he chases the roaring Helm - the only named wind in Britain.In southern Europe he follows the Bora - a bitter northerly that blows from Trieste through Slovenia and down the Croatian coast. His hunt for the "snow-eating" Foehn becomes a meandering journey of exhilaration and despair through the Alpine valleys of Switzerland, and his final walk traces an ancient pilgrims' path in the south of France on the trail of the Mistral - the "wind of madness," which animated and tormented Vincent Van Gogh. These are journeys into wild wind, but also into wild landscapes and the people who inhabit them - a cast of meteorologists, storm chasers, mountain men, eccentric wind enthusiasts, sailors and shepherds. Soon Nick finds himself borne along by the very forces he is pursuing, through rain, blizzards, howling gales, and back through time itself. For, where the wild winds are, there are also myths and legends, history and hearsay, science and superstition - and occasionally remote mountain cabins packed with pickles, cured meats and homemade alcohol. Where the Wild Winds Are is a beautiful, unconventional travelogue that makes the invisible visible.
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey
ISBN: 1473658802
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Selected as a Book of the Year by the Financial Times, the Daily Telegraph and the Spectator "Travel writing in excelsis." -Jan Morris, author of Venice "A thrilling and gorgeous tale, packed with meteorological wonder." -Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun Nick Hunt sets off on an unlikely quest: to follow four of Europe's winds across the continent. His wind-walks begin on Cross Fell, the highest point of the Pennines, as he chases the roaring Helm - the only named wind in Britain.In southern Europe he follows the Bora - a bitter northerly that blows from Trieste through Slovenia and down the Croatian coast. His hunt for the "snow-eating" Foehn becomes a meandering journey of exhilaration and despair through the Alpine valleys of Switzerland, and his final walk traces an ancient pilgrims' path in the south of France on the trail of the Mistral - the "wind of madness," which animated and tormented Vincent Van Gogh. These are journeys into wild wind, but also into wild landscapes and the people who inhabit them - a cast of meteorologists, storm chasers, mountain men, eccentric wind enthusiasts, sailors and shepherds. Soon Nick finds himself borne along by the very forces he is pursuing, through rain, blizzards, howling gales, and back through time itself. For, where the wild winds are, there are also myths and legends, history and hearsay, science and superstition - and occasionally remote mountain cabins packed with pickles, cured meats and homemade alcohol. Where the Wild Winds Are is a beautiful, unconventional travelogue that makes the invisible visible.
The Wind Blew
Author: Pat Hutchins
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442454024
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A rhymed tale describing the antics of a capricious wind. The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White’s umbrella, Priscilla’s balloon, the twins’ scarves, even the wig on the judge’s head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind! With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, Pat Hutchins takes us on a merry chase that is well worth the effort.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442454024
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A rhymed tale describing the antics of a capricious wind. The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White’s umbrella, Priscilla’s balloon, the twins’ scarves, even the wig on the judge’s head. But just when the wind was about to carry everything out to sea, it changed its mind! With rhyming verse and colorful illustrations, Pat Hutchins takes us on a merry chase that is well worth the effort.