Download or read book Avocado the Turtle written by Kiara Shankar and published by VIKI Publishing®. This book was released on 2020-12-06 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Be yourself and embrace the moment, even if others rejected you.” - Avocado the Turtle Avocado is not a normal turtle. She is rejected by the other turtles for being too friendly. One day, they decide she should no longer be welcomed in their turtle group, and she is sent away. Upset at first, she eventually meets new friends and starts to understand it doesn't matter what people want her to be. Join Avocado on her journey to find her true self. #### Editiorial Reviews #### "This simple tale of a misfit turtle offers a charming lesson to children about the importance of self-acceptance." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. "The Shankars, a father-daughter writing team, have imbued this short tale with a lot of heart." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews. "The illustrations add a 3D pop and a welcome splash of color, capturing the emotions of Avocado's banishment, her period of exile, and her happy life with her newfound friends. The lushly colored backgrounds, cute animals, and appealing nature imagery give children a lot to look at." -- Publishers Weekly BookLife Reviews.

Download or read book Avocado the Turtle Bengali Edition written by Kiara Shankar and published by VIKI Publishing®. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avocado the Turtle (Bengali Edition): --- অ্যাভোকাডো একটি সাধারণ কচ্ছপ নয়। তার বন্ধু সুলভ স্বভাবের জন্য বাকি কচ্ছপেরা ওকে পছন্দ করতো না। একদিন ওরা ঠিক করলো যে অ্যাভোকাডোকে আর ওদের সাথে থাকতে দেবে না। অ্যাভোকাডোকে ওরা তাড়িয়ে দিলো​। দুঃখিত অ্যাভোকাডোর পরে নতুন বন্ধু হয় আর সে বুঝতে পারে অন্যরা যা চায় সেটাই করতে হবে এমন কোনো অর্থ নেই। অ্যাভোকাডোর নিজেকে খুঁজে পাওয়ার অভিযানের সঙ্গী হতে এই অসাধারণ বইটি পড়ে দেখুন। ---- Avocado is not a normal turtle. She is rejected by the other turtles for being too friendly. One day, they decide she should no longer be welcomed in their turtle group, and she is sent away. Upset at first, she eventually meets new friends and starts to understand it doesn't matter what people want her to be. Join Avocado on her journey to find her true self.

Download or read book Nacho the Cat written by Kiara Shankar and published by VIKI Publishing®. This book was released on 2022-05-27 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Nacho, the pickiest cat in the whole world. He thinks all food is gross unless it's kibble and plain milk. That is, until one day when he goes to a restaurant with his friends and meets a persuasive waitress that changes his taste buds forever. After a lot of wacky drama and super funny scenarios, might Nacho turn out not to be so picky after all? Might he be open to change? This is a purrfect picture book for children of all ages.

Download or read book Avocado s Surprise Birthday Party written by Kiara Shankar and published by VIKI Publishing®. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avocado and her friends Lemon, Bacon, and Honey are having a fun picnic. There, her friends find out that Avocado's birthday is coming up soon. They decide to plan a surprise party for her. But keeping it a secret is hard. Can they pull off the perfect birthday party for Avocado? Find out in this heartwarming book about the power of friendship and the joy of special occasions. "True friendship brings joyfulness to one's life." —Kiara Shankar & Vinay Shankar

Download or read book SpotZ the Frenchie He s been a naughty puppy written by Kiara Shankar and published by VIKI Publishing®. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SpotZ the Frenchie is not an ordinary dog. He has a big heart and does not think twice before doing what it tells him to do. This leads to all of his mischievous journeys, making him a very naughty puppy throughout the book. Join SpotZ as he causes mishaps and hilarious moments everywhere he goes. This book is a great read for dog lovers. Table of Contents: · Introduction · SpotZ’s Guide to Having Fun When Your Owner Isn’t Around · SpotZ’s Guide to Having Fun on Road Trips · SpotZ’s Guide to Having Fun at the Mall · SpotZ’s Guide to Monitoring Babies · Let’s Understand Dogs’ Emotions · Do You Have a Vacation Coming Soon? · DOs and DON’Ts of Going to School · Feeling Hungry? Do Yourself a Favor! · Let’s Bring Some Peace to Our World! · Are You Too Anxious in School? Let Me Fix You Up! · Time to Celebrate Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, Ramadan, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and More · Rich & Poor? I See No Difference · Looking for a Perfect Pair of Glasses That Speaks to You? Don’t Worry, I’ve Got You Covered · Let Me Role-Play a Teacher Today. Woof . . . Woof . . . How Exciting! · Let Me Change Gears and Teach You Some Intelligent Stuff · What’s a Perfect Day to You? This Is How Mine Would Be · SpotZ’s Bucket List! Do You Have One? · SpotZ’s Guide to Fighting Coronavirus · SpotZ’s Advice to Achieving Your Goals · These Life Lessons Will Discipline You for Sure, Let Me Tell You That! · Creativity Will Make You Shine! · Spotz’s Alerts · SpotZ’s Tips for Baking · Yoga Time · Let’s Play a Page Flipping Game! · HALFTIME SHOW: Who Let the SpotZ Out? · How to Draw SpotZ in 12 Easy Peasy Steps! · All About SpotZ · About the Authors

Download or read book Nacho s Big Day A Story of Bravery and Friendship written by Kiara Shankar and published by VIKI Publishing®. This book was released on 2024-04-04 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Nacho, a smart and spirited cat, as he starts his first day of school! In this delightful story for young readers, Nacho discovers that being nervous is okay—it’s a sign of bravery and a chance to face fears. With supportive friends, a kind teacher, and a dash of courage, Nacho learns that every challenge is an opportunity for adventure. Will he overcome his worries and make his first day unforgettable? Find out in this heartwarming tale of confidence, friendship, and the joy of learning! “Sometimes being nervous is okay; it means you’re brave and ready to face your fears.” - Kiara Shankar & Vinay Shankar About the Authors: Kiara Shankar is a talented sixteen-year-old author and songwriter from San Francisco, California, USA. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys reading and creating artwork. Her recent book, Avocado the Turtle, has been translated into fifteen languages, including Spanish, German, Italian, French, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Ukrainian, and more. Vinay Shankar is a software professional who was inspired by his daughter’s passion for writing and songwriting and decided to collaborate with her. Together, their creative efforts have given life to great ideas! The father-daughter duo’s pop hits, sung by Marla Malvins, Primrose Fernetise, Francesca Shankar, Vin Cooper, and SpotZ the Frenchie, are now available for streaming on popular platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and more. Learn more at the publisher’s website: www.vikipublishing.com.

Download or read book Avocado the Turtle written by Kiara Shankar and published by Viki Publishing(r). This book was released on 2020-12-10 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avocado is not a normal turtle. She is rejected by the other turtles for being too friendly. One day, they decide she should no longer be welcomed in their turtle group, and she is sent away. Upset at first, she eventually meets new friends and starts to understand it doesn't matter what people want her to be. Join Avocado on her journey to find her true self.

Download or read book Primrose s Curse written by Kiara Shankar and published by VIKI Publishing®. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primrose Fernetise, a beautiful audacious twelve-year-old girl, and a group of woodland animals with divine mystical abilities set out on an adventurous mission to Hellevue, a murky island on the dreary part of Mystopical. Their daring mission involves vanquishing the evil sorceress Queen Evelyn Velecrona and breaking the curse she has cast on humanity. How do the woodland animals and Primrose plan and embark on their brave voyage to defeat the wicked sorceress?Will the bunch of lovable woodland animals and an innocent twelve-year-old girl really succeed in bringing down the dreadful Queen Evelyn? Also, will they be able to bring back peace, well-being and happiness to humanity? To find out more about this epic fairy tale, please do consider reading this entire book. BEST FICTION BOOK FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS. THIS BOOK TEACHES TRUE FRIENDSHIP, COURAGE AND MORAL VALUES! To watch Primrose's Curse book trailer and upcoming SpotZ The Frenchie™ comic book trailer on Youtube, subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/c/VIKIPublishing For more details, see www.vikipublishing.com

Download or read book The 5AM Club written by Robin Sharma and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity. Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness. Through an enchanting—and often amusing—story about two struggling strangers who meet an eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret mentor, The 5am Club will walk you through: How great geniuses, business titans and the world’s wisest people start their mornings to produce astonishing achievements A little-known formula you can use instantly to wake up early feeling inspired, focused and flooded with a fiery drive to get the most out of each day A step-by-step method to protect the quietest hours of daybreak so you have time for exercise, self-renewal and personal growth A neuroscience-based practice proven to help make it easy to rise while most people are sleeping, giving you precious time for yourself to think, express your creativity and begin the day peacefully instead of being rushed “Insider-only” tactics to defend your gifts, talents and dreams against digital distraction and trivial diversions so you enjoy fortune, influence and a magnificent impact on the world Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life lived beautifully, The 5am Club is a work that will transform your life. Forever.

Download or read book Common Errors in English Usage written by Paul Brians and published by Franklin, Beedle & Associates, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online version of Common Errors in English Usage written by Paul Brians.

Download or read book The Study of Language written by George Yule and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-03-04 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This best-selling textbook provides an engaging and user-friendly introduction to the study of language. Assuming no prior knowledge in the subject, Yule presents information in short, bite-sized sections, introducing the major concepts in language study – from how children learn language to why men and women speak differently, through all the key elements of language. This fourth edition has been revised and updated with twenty new sections, covering new accounts of language origins, the key properties of language, text messaging, kinship terms and more than twenty new word etymologies. To increase student engagement with the text, Yule has also included more than fifty new tasks, including thirty involving data analysis, enabling students to apply what they have learned. The online study guide offers students further resources when working on the tasks, while encouraging lively and proactive learning. This is the most fundamental and easy-to-use introduction to the study of language.

Download or read book Analyzing Grammar written by Paul R. Kroeger and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-05-05 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyzing Grammar is a clear introductory textbook on grammatical analysis, designed for students beginning to study the discipline. Covering both syntax (the structure of phrases and sentences) and morphology (the structure of words), it equips them with the tools and methods needed to analyze grammatical patterns in any language. Students are shown how to use standard notational devices such as phrase structure trees and word-formation rules, as well as prose descriptions. Emphasis is placed on comparing the different grammatical systems of the world's languages, and students are encouraged to practice the analyses through a diverse range of problem sets and exercises. Topics covered include word order, constituency, case, agreement, tense, gender, pronoun systems, inflection, derivation, argument structure and grammatical relations, and a useful glossary provides a clear explanation of each term. Accessibly written and comprehensive, Analyzing Grammar is set to become a key text for all courses in grammatical analysis.

Download or read book Duke s Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible written by James A. Duke and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-12-26 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers have come to depend on Jim Duke's comprehensive handbooks for their ease of use and artful presentation of scientific information. Following the successful format of his other CRC handbooks, Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible contains 150 herbs listed alphabetically and by scientific name. Each entry provides illustrations of the plant, synonyms, notes, common names, activities, indications, dosages, downsides and interactions, natural history, and extracts. It includes Biblical quotes as well as comments on points of interest.

Download or read book History of Natto and Its Relatives 1405 2012 written by William Shurtleff and published by Soyinfo Center. This book was released on 2012 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Teaching the Spoken Language written by Gillian Brown and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1983-11-24 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book the authors examine the nature of spoken language and how it differs from written language both in form and purpose. A large part of it is concerned with principles and techniques for teaching spoken production and listening comprehension. An important chapter deals with how to assess spoken language. The principles and techniques described apply to the teaching of English as a foreign and second language and are also highly relevant to the teaching of the mother tongue

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Download or read book Indigenous Peoples Food Systems written by Harriet V. Kuhnlein and published by Fao. This book was released on 2009 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, globalisation and homogenisation have replaced local food cultures. The 12 case studies presented in this book show the wealth of knowledge in indigenous communities in diverse ecosystems, the richness of their food resources, the inherent strengths of the local traditional food systems, how people think about and use these foods, the influx of industrial and purchased food, and the circumstances of the nutrition transition in indigenous communities. The unique styles of conceptualising food systems and writing about them were preserved. Photographs and tables accompany each chapter.