Author: K. A. Mulenga
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781998954506
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Robbie the Raven and Debbie the Dove are best friends who spend every single day together. Debbie, the slightly more anxious of the two, is always firing off questions to her friend Robbie. Luckily for her, Robbie always answers her myriad of questions with honesty and infinite patience! Debbie follows Robbie's lead in life and is happy to let him take care of big decisions, such as where to fly to and what time to eat their worms. One day, the two eagle-eyed birds are circling the skies, taking in everything that is happening on Earth below them, just like they do every day, when they notice some unusual activity unfolding below them. Some of the humans have begun building something out of heavy logs and are working day in and day out. As the feathered friends watch with interest to see the end result of what the humans are so industriously working on, Robbie recognizes one of the humans as a man called Noah. He shares with Debbie his theory about what the humans are up to. Finally, the building work is completed and Robbie and Debbie are amazed at the sheer size of the boat that Noah and his family have managed to build! When the friends notice Noah ushering all the animals of the world onto the deck, Debbie worries that the two of them are going to get left behind and suggest that they join the other animals. Her concerns turn out to be justified when she and Robbie swoop onto the ark just in time before the doors close for the final time! The two besties stay on the ark with all the other animals for what seems like forever, while rain pours around them every day and every night. Eventually, the rain lets up and Noah chooses Robbie, out of all the animals, to carry out a very special task for him. It is an important task and one which he must perform alone. Off he flies and Debbie is left alone, without her best friend. However, it is not long before she, too, is selected out of all the animals to fulfil a different, but just as important, mission for Noah. She, too, must do this all by herself. Even though she has been separated from her best friend, who she usually relies on so heavily to answer all her questions about life, Debbie bravely does what Noah asks. But what exactly did Noah ask Debbie to do? What was the task he gave to Robbie? Will the two friends accomplish their missions and make it back to the ark safely? Will they ever see one another again? Who is going to answer all of Debbie's questions for her? Read on to find out... There are so many aspects of this charming tale that will appeal to young readers - Robbie and Debbie's enduring friendship; following them on their exciting and suspenseful missions; the comforting reassurance that things always turn out all right in the end...to name but a few! Robbie the Raven and Debbie the Dove offers a unique take on one of the most well-known and popular of the Bible stories. Viewed from a refreshing new angle as seen through the eyes of two high-flying friends, the story addresses the importance of patience, obedience and trusting in God, even when (or especially when!) we don't know why He is asking us to do certain things for Him. Using the bravery and obedience of two little birds to illustrate its point, this story teaches children how they need never ever feel alone in the world and how God can use even the smallest of His creatures to do important things which affect the whole world, if we only allow Him to!
Robbie The Raven and Debbie The Dove
Author: K. A. Mulenga
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781998954506
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Robbie the Raven and Debbie the Dove are best friends who spend every single day together. Debbie, the slightly more anxious of the two, is always firing off questions to her friend Robbie. Luckily for her, Robbie always answers her myriad of questions with honesty and infinite patience! Debbie follows Robbie's lead in life and is happy to let him take care of big decisions, such as where to fly to and what time to eat their worms. One day, the two eagle-eyed birds are circling the skies, taking in everything that is happening on Earth below them, just like they do every day, when they notice some unusual activity unfolding below them. Some of the humans have begun building something out of heavy logs and are working day in and day out. As the feathered friends watch with interest to see the end result of what the humans are so industriously working on, Robbie recognizes one of the humans as a man called Noah. He shares with Debbie his theory about what the humans are up to. Finally, the building work is completed and Robbie and Debbie are amazed at the sheer size of the boat that Noah and his family have managed to build! When the friends notice Noah ushering all the animals of the world onto the deck, Debbie worries that the two of them are going to get left behind and suggest that they join the other animals. Her concerns turn out to be justified when she and Robbie swoop onto the ark just in time before the doors close for the final time! The two besties stay on the ark with all the other animals for what seems like forever, while rain pours around them every day and every night. Eventually, the rain lets up and Noah chooses Robbie, out of all the animals, to carry out a very special task for him. It is an important task and one which he must perform alone. Off he flies and Debbie is left alone, without her best friend. However, it is not long before she, too, is selected out of all the animals to fulfil a different, but just as important, mission for Noah. She, too, must do this all by herself. Even though she has been separated from her best friend, who she usually relies on so heavily to answer all her questions about life, Debbie bravely does what Noah asks. But what exactly did Noah ask Debbie to do? What was the task he gave to Robbie? Will the two friends accomplish their missions and make it back to the ark safely? Will they ever see one another again? Who is going to answer all of Debbie's questions for her? Read on to find out... There are so many aspects of this charming tale that will appeal to young readers - Robbie and Debbie's enduring friendship; following them on their exciting and suspenseful missions; the comforting reassurance that things always turn out all right in the end...to name but a few! Robbie the Raven and Debbie the Dove offers a unique take on one of the most well-known and popular of the Bible stories. Viewed from a refreshing new angle as seen through the eyes of two high-flying friends, the story addresses the importance of patience, obedience and trusting in God, even when (or especially when!) we don't know why He is asking us to do certain things for Him. Using the bravery and obedience of two little birds to illustrate its point, this story teaches children how they need never ever feel alone in the world and how God can use even the smallest of His creatures to do important things which affect the whole world, if we only allow Him to!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781998954506
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Robbie the Raven and Debbie the Dove are best friends who spend every single day together. Debbie, the slightly more anxious of the two, is always firing off questions to her friend Robbie. Luckily for her, Robbie always answers her myriad of questions with honesty and infinite patience! Debbie follows Robbie's lead in life and is happy to let him take care of big decisions, such as where to fly to and what time to eat their worms. One day, the two eagle-eyed birds are circling the skies, taking in everything that is happening on Earth below them, just like they do every day, when they notice some unusual activity unfolding below them. Some of the humans have begun building something out of heavy logs and are working day in and day out. As the feathered friends watch with interest to see the end result of what the humans are so industriously working on, Robbie recognizes one of the humans as a man called Noah. He shares with Debbie his theory about what the humans are up to. Finally, the building work is completed and Robbie and Debbie are amazed at the sheer size of the boat that Noah and his family have managed to build! When the friends notice Noah ushering all the animals of the world onto the deck, Debbie worries that the two of them are going to get left behind and suggest that they join the other animals. Her concerns turn out to be justified when she and Robbie swoop onto the ark just in time before the doors close for the final time! The two besties stay on the ark with all the other animals for what seems like forever, while rain pours around them every day and every night. Eventually, the rain lets up and Noah chooses Robbie, out of all the animals, to carry out a very special task for him. It is an important task and one which he must perform alone. Off he flies and Debbie is left alone, without her best friend. However, it is not long before she, too, is selected out of all the animals to fulfil a different, but just as important, mission for Noah. She, too, must do this all by herself. Even though she has been separated from her best friend, who she usually relies on so heavily to answer all her questions about life, Debbie bravely does what Noah asks. But what exactly did Noah ask Debbie to do? What was the task he gave to Robbie? Will the two friends accomplish their missions and make it back to the ark safely? Will they ever see one another again? Who is going to answer all of Debbie's questions for her? Read on to find out... There are so many aspects of this charming tale that will appeal to young readers - Robbie and Debbie's enduring friendship; following them on their exciting and suspenseful missions; the comforting reassurance that things always turn out all right in the end...to name but a few! Robbie the Raven and Debbie the Dove offers a unique take on one of the most well-known and popular of the Bible stories. Viewed from a refreshing new angle as seen through the eyes of two high-flying friends, the story addresses the importance of patience, obedience and trusting in God, even when (or especially when!) we don't know why He is asking us to do certain things for Him. Using the bravery and obedience of two little birds to illustrate its point, this story teaches children how they need never ever feel alone in the world and how God can use even the smallest of His creatures to do important things which affect the whole world, if we only allow Him to!
The Raven's Curse
Author: Lena Wood
Publisher: Standard Publishing
ISBN: 9780784715925
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Magdeline, Ohio, returns to normal after the Dowland scandal. Then crisis hits. Skid’s secretive military dad plans an island getaway to toughen Robbie for the trials to come. The guys expect a week in paradise. What they get are lessons in raw fear. An ancient mystery, a cold case, suspicious professors, five friends, the awesome power of the armor of God . . . Join these teens on a quest for the real armor of God in this well-crafted and suspenseful series. Get ready for life-changing adventure and spiritual warfare!
Publisher: Standard Publishing
ISBN: 9780784715925
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Magdeline, Ohio, returns to normal after the Dowland scandal. Then crisis hits. Skid’s secretive military dad plans an island getaway to toughen Robbie for the trials to come. The guys expect a week in paradise. What they get are lessons in raw fear. An ancient mystery, a cold case, suspicious professors, five friends, the awesome power of the armor of God . . . Join these teens on a quest for the real armor of God in this well-crafted and suspenseful series. Get ready for life-changing adventure and spiritual warfare!
Some Like It Hawk
Author: Donna Andrews
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9781250008176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Meg Langslow helps run her town's fair while trying to solve a murder in the next installment in the award-winning avian-themed "New York Times"-bestselling series.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9781250008176
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Meg Langslow helps run her town's fair while trying to solve a murder in the next installment in the award-winning avian-themed "New York Times"-bestselling series.
Luster
Author: Raven Leilani
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374910332
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A New York Times Notable Book of the Year WINNER of the NBCC John Leonard Prize, the Kirkus Prize, the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2020 A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, The New York Times Book Review, O Magazine, Vanity Fair, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, Shondaland, Boston Globe, and many more! "So delicious that it feels illicit . . . Raven Leilani’s first novel reads like summer: sentences like ice that crackle or melt into a languorous drip; plot suddenly, wildly flying forward like a bike down a hill." —Jazmine Hughes, The New York Times Book Review No one wants what no one wants. And how do we even know what we want? How do we know we’re ready to take it? Edie is stumbling her way through her twenties—sharing a subpar apartment in Bushwick, clocking in and out of her admin job, making a series of inappropriate sexual choices. She is also haltingly, fitfully giving heat and air to the art that simmers inside her. And then she meets Eric, a digital archivist with a family in New Jersey, including an autopsist wife who has agreed to an open marriage—with rules. As if navigating the constantly shifting landscapes of contemporary sexual manners and racial politics weren’t hard enough, Edie finds herself unemployed and invited into Eric’s home—though not by Eric. She becomes a hesitant ally to his wife and a de facto role model to his adopted daughter. Edie may be the only Black woman young Akila knows. Irresistibly unruly and strikingly beautiful, razor-sharp and slyly comic, sexually charged and utterly absorbing, Raven Leilani’s Luster is a portrait of a young woman trying to make sense of her life—her hunger, her anger—in a tumultuous era. It is also a haunting, aching description of how hard it is to believe in your own talent, and the unexpected influences that bring us into ourselves along the way. “An irreverent intergenerational tale of race and class that’s blisteringly smart and fan-yourself sexy.” —Michelle Hart, O: The Oprah Magazine
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374910332
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A New York Times Notable Book of the Year WINNER of the NBCC John Leonard Prize, the Kirkus Prize, the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, the Dylan Thomas Prize, and the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award One of Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2020 A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, The New York Times Book Review, O Magazine, Vanity Fair, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, Shondaland, Boston Globe, and many more! "So delicious that it feels illicit . . . Raven Leilani’s first novel reads like summer: sentences like ice that crackle or melt into a languorous drip; plot suddenly, wildly flying forward like a bike down a hill." —Jazmine Hughes, The New York Times Book Review No one wants what no one wants. And how do we even know what we want? How do we know we’re ready to take it? Edie is stumbling her way through her twenties—sharing a subpar apartment in Bushwick, clocking in and out of her admin job, making a series of inappropriate sexual choices. She is also haltingly, fitfully giving heat and air to the art that simmers inside her. And then she meets Eric, a digital archivist with a family in New Jersey, including an autopsist wife who has agreed to an open marriage—with rules. As if navigating the constantly shifting landscapes of contemporary sexual manners and racial politics weren’t hard enough, Edie finds herself unemployed and invited into Eric’s home—though not by Eric. She becomes a hesitant ally to his wife and a de facto role model to his adopted daughter. Edie may be the only Black woman young Akila knows. Irresistibly unruly and strikingly beautiful, razor-sharp and slyly comic, sexually charged and utterly absorbing, Raven Leilani’s Luster is a portrait of a young woman trying to make sense of her life—her hunger, her anger—in a tumultuous era. It is also a haunting, aching description of how hard it is to believe in your own talent, and the unexpected influences that bring us into ourselves along the way. “An irreverent intergenerational tale of race and class that’s blisteringly smart and fan-yourself sexy.” —Michelle Hart, O: The Oprah Magazine
Crows and Jays
Author: Steve Madge
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408135272
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Crows and Jays is a combination of scientifically accurate information and an identification guide, planned to give anyone, whether a birdwatcher or biologist, a greater understanding of the lives of these beautiful, yet very complex, group of birds. 120 species of crows, jays and their allies exist in the world today. Many are exceedingly beautiful in colour, grace and form, whereas others are black and somewhat sinister in appearance. In no other group of perching birds has evolution produced such a degree of variation, from the tiny Hume's Ground-Jay of the steppe-highlands of Tibet to the huge Thick-billed Raven of the mountains of Ethiopia. Some have had a long association with people and appear in tales of mythology and superstition, while others have been regarded as agricultural pests. The great majority, however, remain largely unknown, their only contact with humanity being the destruction of their specialised habitats. As a consequence, more than 20 species are now regarded as internationally endangered, some of which are very poorly known. The 30 superb colour plates by Hilary Burn in this book depict them all; each plate is accompanied by an informative caption page summarising the criteria required to identify the species, alongside colour world distribution maps. Some of these birds, bearing such evocative names as the Banggai Crow, Mesopotamian Crow and Flores Crow, have never been illustrated before. The authoritative text by Steve Madge treats each species in depth, summarising identification techniques and concisely reviewing all aspects of corvid behaviour, distribution, population and taxonomy. The author has had first-hand experience of most of the species during his travels throughout the world, travels in which he gradually became fascinated by this very special, but somewhat ignored, group of birds. This will surely be a standard work of reference for many years to come.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408135272
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 215
Book Description
Crows and Jays is a combination of scientifically accurate information and an identification guide, planned to give anyone, whether a birdwatcher or biologist, a greater understanding of the lives of these beautiful, yet very complex, group of birds. 120 species of crows, jays and their allies exist in the world today. Many are exceedingly beautiful in colour, grace and form, whereas others are black and somewhat sinister in appearance. In no other group of perching birds has evolution produced such a degree of variation, from the tiny Hume's Ground-Jay of the steppe-highlands of Tibet to the huge Thick-billed Raven of the mountains of Ethiopia. Some have had a long association with people and appear in tales of mythology and superstition, while others have been regarded as agricultural pests. The great majority, however, remain largely unknown, their only contact with humanity being the destruction of their specialised habitats. As a consequence, more than 20 species are now regarded as internationally endangered, some of which are very poorly known. The 30 superb colour plates by Hilary Burn in this book depict them all; each plate is accompanied by an informative caption page summarising the criteria required to identify the species, alongside colour world distribution maps. Some of these birds, bearing such evocative names as the Banggai Crow, Mesopotamian Crow and Flores Crow, have never been illustrated before. The authoritative text by Steve Madge treats each species in depth, summarising identification techniques and concisely reviewing all aspects of corvid behaviour, distribution, population and taxonomy. The author has had first-hand experience of most of the species during his travels throughout the world, travels in which he gradually became fascinated by this very special, but somewhat ignored, group of birds. This will surely be a standard work of reference for many years to come.
Salvation
Author: Ahren Sanders
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781514831090
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Her innocence is masked with vulnerability. Until her walls crumble... Undeniable Desire His world is full of despair. Until he finds her light... Unyielding Chemistry Falling in love seemed to heal them both. Until their haunting pasts threatens to destroy... Unrelenting protection Robbie Hayes's life changed the day a horrific accident shook his foundation. He's resolved to regain control. While the physical wounds have healed, the emotional scars remain. Will he ever be able to outrun the memories? Can she be his salvation? Ember Walker's life hasn't been easy. Fleeing from a world filled with hatred gives her a fresh start, one she desperately craved. Now, she's stronger, but guilt and insecurities still plague her. Will she ever be able to outrun her memories? Can he be her salvation?
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781514831090
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Her innocence is masked with vulnerability. Until her walls crumble... Undeniable Desire His world is full of despair. Until he finds her light... Unyielding Chemistry Falling in love seemed to heal them both. Until their haunting pasts threatens to destroy... Unrelenting protection Robbie Hayes's life changed the day a horrific accident shook his foundation. He's resolved to regain control. While the physical wounds have healed, the emotional scars remain. Will he ever be able to outrun the memories? Can she be his salvation? Ember Walker's life hasn't been easy. Fleeing from a world filled with hatred gives her a fresh start, one she desperately craved. Now, she's stronger, but guilt and insecurities still plague her. Will she ever be able to outrun her memories? Can he be her salvation?
Magic Lessons
Author: Alice Hoffman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982108851
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
In the 1600s, Maria was abandoned in a snowy field in rural England as a baby. Under the care of Hannah Owens, who recognizes that Maria has a gift, she learns about the 'Unnamed Arts.' When Maria is abandoned by the man who has declared his love for her, she follows him to Salem, Massachusetts. She invokes a curse that will haunt her family for generations. And she learns the lesson that she will carry with her for the rest of her life: Love is the only thing that matters.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982108851
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
In the 1600s, Maria was abandoned in a snowy field in rural England as a baby. Under the care of Hannah Owens, who recognizes that Maria has a gift, she learns about the 'Unnamed Arts.' When Maria is abandoned by the man who has declared his love for her, she follows him to Salem, Massachusetts. She invokes a curse that will haunt her family for generations. And she learns the lesson that she will carry with her for the rest of her life: Love is the only thing that matters.
Heart of the Raven
Author: Diane Wicker Davis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780380757107
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780380757107
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Bird-Friendly Building Design
Author: Christine Sheppard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781495180392
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781495180392
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Beautiful Chaos
Author: Kami Garcia
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316193062
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
The third book in the New York Times bestselling series, perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and Maggie Stiefvater! Ethan Wate thought he was getting used to the strange, impossible events happening in Gatlin, his small Southern town. But now that Ethan and Lena have returned home from the Great Barrier, strange and impossible have taken on new meanings. Swarms of locusts, record-breaking heat, and devastating storms ravage Gatlin as Ethan and Lena struggle to understand the impact of Lena's Claiming. Even Lena's family of powerful Supernaturals is affected -- and their abilities begin to dangerously misfire. As time passes, one question becomes clear: What -- or who -- will need to be sacrificed to save Gatlin? For Ethan, the chaos is a frightening but welcome distraction. He's being haunted in his dreams again, but this time it's not Lena -- and the mysterious figure is following him out of his dreams and into his everyday life. Worse, Ethan is gradually losing pieces of himself -- forgetting names, phone numbers, even memories. He doesn't know why, and he's afraid to ask. Sometimes there's no going back. And this time there won't be a happy ending.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316193062
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
The third book in the New York Times bestselling series, perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare and Maggie Stiefvater! Ethan Wate thought he was getting used to the strange, impossible events happening in Gatlin, his small Southern town. But now that Ethan and Lena have returned home from the Great Barrier, strange and impossible have taken on new meanings. Swarms of locusts, record-breaking heat, and devastating storms ravage Gatlin as Ethan and Lena struggle to understand the impact of Lena's Claiming. Even Lena's family of powerful Supernaturals is affected -- and their abilities begin to dangerously misfire. As time passes, one question becomes clear: What -- or who -- will need to be sacrificed to save Gatlin? For Ethan, the chaos is a frightening but welcome distraction. He's being haunted in his dreams again, but this time it's not Lena -- and the mysterious figure is following him out of his dreams and into his everyday life. Worse, Ethan is gradually losing pieces of himself -- forgetting names, phone numbers, even memories. He doesn't know why, and he's afraid to ask. Sometimes there's no going back. And this time there won't be a happy ending.