Download or read book How to Eat an Elephant written by Ardis Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 1994-11-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Eating an Elephant One Bite at a Time written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Biting the Elephant written by Rodger Remington and published by Trafford on Demand Pub. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somewhere along the course of my background reading for the style and format of this book, I came across an expression that caught my fancy as I considered the complexity of working with the writings of authors Gerald Posner, Arlen Specter, Kenneth Rahn, Max Holland, and Vincent Bugliosi. And somewhere else along that forgotten way I came across an expression I remember as being an African proverb: "We don't eat the elephant in one big bite; we eat the elephant bite by bite!" Indeed, I don't know whether I read that somewhere or whether I dreamed about something harmlessly apocryphal as a chant of the ants. What I do know is that several times over two years or so my mind has wandered in unsuccessful searches for format and title of a book based upon the writings of those prominent writers exploring the JFK assassination. Personally committed to writing targeted for future historians, I slowly came to realize my inability to write a single volume qualitative analysis of the major work of those prominent contributors to the literature of the John F. Kennedy assassination. So my first major decision was one of establishing a scope for this book. In the happening, I chose for major attention the work of Vincent Bugliosi, primarily because he himself had given considerable attention to key ideas developed by Posner, Specter, Rahn and Holland. Inasmuch as I had published in 2003 a book about Arlen Specter's Single-Bullet Theory, he was a logical choice for me to sidestep in this writing. As for Max Holland, I had long awaited the appearance of his book for which he had been awarded a prestigious prize as a work in progress in 2001. With considerable reluctance I abandoned his work from consideration in this venture of mine.

Download or read book Riding the Elephant written by Craig Ferguson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the comedian, actor, and former host of The Late Late Show comes an irreverent, lyrical memoir in essays featuring his signature wit. Craig Ferguson has defied the odds his entire life. He has failed when he should have succeeded and succeeded when he should have failed. The fact that he is neither dead nor in a locked facility (at the time of printing) is something of a miracle in itself. In Craig’s candid and revealing memoir, readers will get a look into the mind and recollections of the unique and twisted Scottish American who became a national hero for pioneering the world’s first TV robot skeleton sidekick and reviving two dudes in a horse suit dancing as a form of entertainment. In Riding the Elephant, there are some stories that are too graphic for television, too politically incorrect for social media, or too meditative for a stand-up comedy performance. Craig discusses his deep love for his native Scotland, examines his profound psychic change brought on by fatherhood, and looks at aging and mortality with a perspective that he was incapable of as a younger man. Each story is strung together in a colorful tapestry that ultimately reveals a complicated man who has learned to process—and even enjoy—the unusual trajectory of his life.

Download or read book Meet the Elephant written by Caitlind L. Alexander and published by Learning Island. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elephants are the biggest animal that lives on land. They are HUGE! A male elephant is taller than the room in your house! They can weigh as much as 13 small trucks! Female elephants are smaller, but they are still big. This book is a shortened version of our popular “Elephant Seals: Mountains of Blubber” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 994 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the elephant. They will find out the answers to these questions: How much does a trunk weigh? How long will an elephant live? How many teeth does an elephant have in its lifetime? What does an elephant have on the end of its trunk? And many more! Ages 5 to 8 Educational Versions have CCSS Activities. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

Download or read book Elephant Don written by Caitlin O'Connell and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-07-20 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "O'Connell, one of the leading experts on elephant communication and social behavior, offers a rare inside look at the social world of African male elephants. [This book] tracks Greg and his group of bulls as [he] tries to understand the vicissitudes of male friendship, power struggles, and play. A frequently heart-wrenching portrayal of commitment, loyalty, and affection between individuals yearning for companionship, it ... captures [a] ... repertoire of elephant behavior and communication"--Publisher marketing.

Download or read book Entertaining Elephants written by Susan Nance and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How the lives and labors of nineteenth-century circus elephants shaped the entertainment industry. Consider the career of an enduring if controversial icon of American entertainment: the genial circus elephant. In Entertaining Elephants Susan Nance examines elephant behavior—drawing on the scientific literature of animal cognition, learning, and communications—to offer a study of elephants as actors (rather than objects) in American circus entertainment between 1800 and 1940. By developing a deeper understanding of animal behavior, Nance asserts, we can more fully explain the common history of all species. Entertaining Elephants is the first account that uses research on animal welfare, health, and cognition to interpret the historical record, examining how both circus people and elephants struggled behind the scenes to meet the profit necessities of the entertainment business. The book does not claim that elephants understood, endorsed, or resisted the world of show business as a human cultural or business practice, but it does speak of elephants rejecting the conditions of their experience. They lived in a kind of parallel reality in the circus, one that was defined by their interactions with people, other elephants, horses, bull hooks, hay, and the weather. Nance’s study informs and complicates contemporary debates over human interactions with animals in entertainment and beyond, questioning the idea of human control over animals and people's claims to speak for them. As sentient beings, these elephants exercised agency, but they had no way of understanding the human cultures that created their captivity, and they obviously had no claim on (human) social and political power. They often lived lives of apparent desperation.

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Download or read book How to Feed an Elephant written by Ardis Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Orphan Creed written by Davitch Faryn Vago and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toeing the line between reality and fantasy and life and death, "The Orphan Creed" is ultimately about fighting for justice and a higher level of self-awareness while inspiring readers to recognize and take action against the injustices they may observe in their own lives. Thrown into a lonely and abusive world after the death of his parents, a young boy runs away from foster care after being orphaned only to embark upon an amazing journey of self-discovery in a foreign city...and then a foreign world. "The Orphan Creed" is a rich and poignant account that speaks to karma and the circle of life, as well as probing intimately into the human issues of family, religion, gratitude, loneliness, guilt, deception, friendship, faith, hope, and human resilience.

Download or read book When Plants Attack written by Rebecca E. Hirsch and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Science writer and plant expert Rebecca E. Hirsch presents fun and gross facts about a variety of plants along with explaining the science behind why they do what they do. Featured plants include the Venus Flytrap, an African tree that houses stinking ants to protect itself from hungry animals, a "vampire vine" that sucks nutrients from other plants, and fiendishly invasive kudzu.

Download or read book The Book of Deadly Animals written by Gordon Grice and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether at a zoo, on a camping trip, or under our bedsheets, we are surrounded by animals. While most are perfectly harmless, it's the magnificent exceptions that populate The Book of Deadly Animals. Award-winning writer Gordon Grice takes readers on a tour of the animal kingdom—from grizzly bears to great white sharks, big cats to crocodiles. Every page overflows with astonishing facts about Earth's great predators and unforgettable stories of their encounters with humans, all delivered in Grice's signature dark comic style. Illustrated with awe-inspiring photographs of beasts and bugs, this wondrous work will horrify, delight, and amaze.

Download or read book Jataka Tales written by Dr. B.S. Rana and published by Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Child s Elephant written by Rachel Campbell-Johnston and published by Corgi. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When a baby elephant is orphaned on the African savannah, a young boy named Bat takes her home. But Bat's grandmother knows that Meya cannot stay with them for ever; the call of the wild will always be sounding in her soul. Then Bat and his best friend are snatched by soldiers and catapulted into a terrifying new life. Will the bond between Bat and Meya be strong enough to save them?"--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Elephant Touch written by Susan R. Greenway and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-09-17 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Sara Pennypacker’s Pax and Ali Benjamin’s The Thing About Jellyfish, Elephant Touch is a contemporary middle grade novel about overcoming grief that will touch the hearts of its readers. Since the sudden loss of her mother, Quinn has been inconsolable. Her aunt brings her to volunteer at a Thai elephant sanctuary, hoping it will be a healing experience—but when Quinn learns about the previous abuse of the elephants she’s there to help, she’s overcome with even more grief. While crying alone by the river one day, Quinn has a magical encounter with an adult elephant. She marvels at the elephant’s show of compassion, and they develop a strong connection. But when an orphaned baby elephant, also grieving her mother’s death, arrives at the sanctuary in fragile health, Quinn is afraid to get involved. To help save the baby elephant’s life, she must be courageous and use her newfound ability to connect with the elephants—not to mention accept the support of her new human friends. If she can channel her grief into action, she just might find the community and support she’s been missing. But can she find the courage to do it?

Download or read book Umboo the Elephant written by Howard Roger Garis and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-24 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Umboo, the Elephant" by Howard Roger Garis is an enchanting children's novel that takes readers on an exciting journey through the jungles of India. The story revolves around Umboo, a young and curious elephant who lives in the lush and vibrant forest. Umboo is no ordinary elephant; he possesses a remarkable intelligence and a keen sense of adventure. His inquisitive nature often leads him to explore new territories and learn about the world around him. As he roams the jungle with his family, he encounters a variety of fascinating creatures and experiences thrilling escapades. One of Umboo's greatest desires is to meet humans, the creatures he has heard so much about. He becomes fascinated by their world and wonders what it would be like to interact with them. However, the jungle's elders caution him against such interactions, warning of potential dangers that humans might bring. Throughout the novel, Umboo's courage and determination are put to the test as he faces various challenges, including encounters with predators and navigating through unfamiliar terrain. Along the way, he forges deep friendships with other animals and learns valuable lessons about loyalty, bravery, and the importance of family bonds. As Umboo's adventures unfold, young readers are introduced to the wonders of the animal kingdom and the lush landscapes of the Indian jungle. Garis's vivid descriptions bring the setting to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in this captivating world. "Umboo, the Elephant" is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the magic of nature and the importance of respecting and cherishing all living creatures. It carries themes of curiosity, bravery, and the beauty of the animal kingdom, teaching young readers about the diversity and complexity of wildlife. Howard Roger Garis's storytelling skillfully blends adventure and heartwarming moments, making "Umboo, the Elephant" an engaging and memorable read for children and animal lovers alike.