Author: Cao Wenxuan
Publisher: Elsewhere Editions
ISBN: 0914671855
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
A philosophical picture book from one of China's most celebrated children's authors and 2016 Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Cao Wenxuan. A feather is blown across the sky, meeting various birds along the way, and asking each one, "Do I belong to you?". Cao Wenxuan tells the story of a single feather who is swept away on a journey of discovery and belonging. Encountering a variety of birds, from a kingfisher to a magpie, Feather is hopeful of meeting the bird she belongs to. Again and again, she is dismissed or ignored. Only when she sees that there is also beauty in being close to the earth does fate offer a reunion... Feather is sure to charm young children with a plot at once compelling, meditative, and quietly moving. Roger Mello’s stunningly beautiful, dynamic illustrations will delight readers of all ages.
Feather
Author: Cao Wenxuan
Publisher: Elsewhere Editions
ISBN: 0914671855
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
A philosophical picture book from one of China's most celebrated children's authors and 2016 Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Cao Wenxuan. A feather is blown across the sky, meeting various birds along the way, and asking each one, "Do I belong to you?". Cao Wenxuan tells the story of a single feather who is swept away on a journey of discovery and belonging. Encountering a variety of birds, from a kingfisher to a magpie, Feather is hopeful of meeting the bird she belongs to. Again and again, she is dismissed or ignored. Only when she sees that there is also beauty in being close to the earth does fate offer a reunion... Feather is sure to charm young children with a plot at once compelling, meditative, and quietly moving. Roger Mello’s stunningly beautiful, dynamic illustrations will delight readers of all ages.
Publisher: Elsewhere Editions
ISBN: 0914671855
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21
Book Description
A philosophical picture book from one of China's most celebrated children's authors and 2016 Hans Christian Andersen Award-winner Cao Wenxuan. A feather is blown across the sky, meeting various birds along the way, and asking each one, "Do I belong to you?". Cao Wenxuan tells the story of a single feather who is swept away on a journey of discovery and belonging. Encountering a variety of birds, from a kingfisher to a magpie, Feather is hopeful of meeting the bird she belongs to. Again and again, she is dismissed or ignored. Only when she sees that there is also beauty in being close to the earth does fate offer a reunion... Feather is sure to charm young children with a plot at once compelling, meditative, and quietly moving. Roger Mello’s stunningly beautiful, dynamic illustrations will delight readers of all ages.
High Performance Technical Textiles
Author: Roshan Paul
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111932503X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
An authentic resource for the fundamentals, applied techniques, applications and recent advancements of all the main areas of technical textiles Created to be a comprehensive reference, High Performance Technical Textiles includes the review of a wide range of technical textiles from household to space textiles. The contributors—noted experts in the field from all the continents—offer in-depth coverage on the fibre materials, manufacturing processes and techniques, applications, current developments, sustainability and future trends. The contributors include discussions on synthetic versus natural fibres, various textile manufacturing techniques, textile composites and finishing approaches that are involved in the manufacturing of textiles for a specific high performance application. Whilst the book provides the basic knowledge required for an understanding of technical textiles, it can serve as a springboard for inspiring new inventions in hi-tech fibres and textiles. This important book: Contains a unique approach that offers a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing and applications of technical textiles Includes a general overview to the fundamentals, current techniques, end use applications as well as the most recent advancements Explores the current standards in the industry and the ongoing research in the field Offers a comprehensive and single source reference on the topic Written for academics, researchers and professionals working in textile and related industries, High Performance Technical Textiles offers a systematic, structured, logical and updated source of information for understanding technical textiles.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111932503X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
An authentic resource for the fundamentals, applied techniques, applications and recent advancements of all the main areas of technical textiles Created to be a comprehensive reference, High Performance Technical Textiles includes the review of a wide range of technical textiles from household to space textiles. The contributors—noted experts in the field from all the continents—offer in-depth coverage on the fibre materials, manufacturing processes and techniques, applications, current developments, sustainability and future trends. The contributors include discussions on synthetic versus natural fibres, various textile manufacturing techniques, textile composites and finishing approaches that are involved in the manufacturing of textiles for a specific high performance application. Whilst the book provides the basic knowledge required for an understanding of technical textiles, it can serve as a springboard for inspiring new inventions in hi-tech fibres and textiles. This important book: Contains a unique approach that offers a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing and applications of technical textiles Includes a general overview to the fundamentals, current techniques, end use applications as well as the most recent advancements Explores the current standards in the industry and the ongoing research in the field Offers a comprehensive and single source reference on the topic Written for academics, researchers and professionals working in textile and related industries, High Performance Technical Textiles offers a systematic, structured, logical and updated source of information for understanding technical textiles.
Encyclopaedia Perthensis; Or Universal Dictionary of the Arts, Sciences, Literature, &c. Intended to Supersede the Use of Other Books of Reference
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
The Christian Teacher's Manual
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Category : Sunday school teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
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Category : Sunday school teachers
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Encyclopaedia Perthensis, Or, Universal Dictionary of the Arts, Sciences, Literature, Etc. : Intended to Supersede the Use of Other Books of Reference
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 772
Book Description
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 772
Book Description
Hydrostatics and Mechanics
Author: A. E. E. McKenzie
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107452570
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Originally published in 1934 as the first instalment of McKenzie's School Certificate trilogy, this book explains the physical properties of hydrostatics and mechanics. The text is accompanied by multiple photographs, drawings and diagrams to illustrate key points, and every chapter concludes with several questions for students to reinforce the chapter content. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science education in Britain.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107452570
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Originally published in 1934 as the first instalment of McKenzie's School Certificate trilogy, this book explains the physical properties of hydrostatics and mechanics. The text is accompanied by multiple photographs, drawings and diagrams to illustrate key points, and every chapter concludes with several questions for students to reinforce the chapter content. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of science education in Britain.
The Proceedings of the Scientific Meetings of the Zoological Society of London
Author: Zoological Society of London
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Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 830
Book Description
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Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 830
Book Description
The Wise Men of Helm and Their Merry Tales
Author: Solomon Simon
Publisher: Behrman House, Inc
ISBN: 9780874414691
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The collection of Jewish folk tales that the "New York Times" called "a delightful little book . . . a classic of its kind . . . full of merriment and wisdom". Illustrated with whimsical drawings, these humorous stories are just right for children.
Publisher: Behrman House, Inc
ISBN: 9780874414691
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The collection of Jewish folk tales that the "New York Times" called "a delightful little book . . . a classic of its kind . . . full of merriment and wisdom". Illustrated with whimsical drawings, these humorous stories are just right for children.
The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation To Sex
Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752328525
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation To Sex by Charles Darwin
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752328525
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation To Sex by Charles Darwin
The Living Age
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Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 836
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : American periodicals
Languages : en
Pages : 836
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