Download or read book Garden of the Okapi written by Richard A. Johns and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-10-31 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The woman did not move. Her head had turned to the side, and there was about her body that quiet calm of final release. The big man did not move for that moment, nor did he display any emotion. He felt the thin wrist, put his head to the breast, remained motionless for a moment, the arose, he looked for the last time at the face he adored, bent over and kissed her, and then pulled the sheet up over her head… Jim Fletcher, missionary to Bambuti, felt that the bottom of life had dropped out for him, with the loss of his beloved Ruth. He was ready to call it quits and return to the homeland. Then he became involved with life outside of the tribe which he had been trying to reach for many years. Three strangers, a white man and woman and a black man, entered his village, the resulting complication swept Fletcher up into the middle of violent situation, and he could no longer center his thought on himself and his own personal loss. Garden of the Okapi is a sensitively drawn portrait of a missionary, dedicated and dynamic, who was frustrated by failure – failure that seemed to do this every step, in spite of his consecration and commitment. While he had won a certain acceptance among the people he was trying to reach, somehow there was a barrier that he could not surmount. His wife has almost penetrated this barrier - but then she was gone. Now, it seemed that the only thing to do was to return to Stated and take up other work. That was before God (seemingly) took a hand for the events of the next several weeks proves to Jim Fletcher that for was still active and able to overcome in the circumstances of life. As he came to the end of himself, and began to realize what reliance up God really meant, the gaunt missionary began to see God work – not only in his own life, but in the live of some very unlikely “saints” Perceptive…probing…starkly real…strikingly open... all these and more describe Garden of Okapi, with its violent action and stirringly emotional impact Here is missionary life de- glamorized and presented as it really is, with all its frustrations, failures, heartbreaking and sorrow – but its victory and conquering spirit despite discouragement. If you enjoyed books like Flame of Anger, Code Name Sebastian, and others based on real life, you will dine Garden of Okapi a tremendously moving reading experience – as well as an astonishingly heart-warming adventure

Download or read book Garden of the Okapi written by Richard Johns and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Garden of the Okapi written by Richard Johns and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Okapi written by Susan Lyndaker Lindsey and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congo-Zaire contains Africa's largest remaining tracts of intact rain forest, making it one of the most important regions for biodiversity conservation. Its Ituri Forest is home to plants and animals native to nowhere else on earth, including the elusive and little-known okapi. In this popularly written book, three long-time observers of the okapi present a complete, contemporary natural history of this appealing relative of the giraffe. They recount its discovery by European explorers and describe its appearance and life cycle. They also discuss current efforts to preserve the species, both in the wild and at zoos around the world. Illustrated with charming line drawings, The Okapi will be a valuable resource for conservationists and zoo visitors alike-indeed anyone fascinated by the mysterious animal of Congo-Zaire.

Download or read book The Okapi written by Susan Lyndaker Lindsey and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congo-Zaire contains Africa's largest remaining tracts of intact rain forest, making it one of the most important regions for biodiversity conservation. Its Ituri Forest is home to plants and animals native to nowhere else on earth, including the elusive and little-known okapi. In this popularly written book, three long-time observers of the okapi present a complete, contemporary natural history of this appealing relative of the giraffe. They recount its discovery by European explorers and describe its appearance and life cycle. They also discuss current efforts to preserve the species, both in the wild and at zoos around the world. Illustrated with charming line drawings, The Okapi will be a valuable resource for conservationists and zoo visitors alike-indeed anyone fascinated by the mysterious animal of Congo-Zaire.

Download or read book In Search of the Okapi A Story of Adventure in Central Africa written by Ernest Glanville and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ernest Glanville's 'In Search of the Okapi. A Story of Adventure in Central Africa' is a captivating tale that follows the journey of a group of intrepid explorers through the uncharted lands of Central Africa in search of the elusive okapi. Written in a vivid and descriptive style, Glanville brings to life the lush landscapes, dangerous wildlife, and the thrilling adventures encountered by the characters. This book reflects the spirit of exploration and discovery that was prevalent in the late 19th century, as European explorers embarked on quests to uncover the mysteries of the African continent. Ernest Glanville, a British author and journalist, drew inspiration from his own travels and experiences in Africa to write this gripping adventure story. His firsthand knowledge of the region and its wildlife adds authenticity and depth to the narrative, making it a compelling read for both history enthusiasts and adventure seekers. With its thrilling plot, rich descriptions, and immersive storytelling, 'In Search of the Okapi' is a must-read for anyone interested in tales of exploration, wildlife, and the mysteries of the African continent. Glanville's adventurous spirit shines through in this captivating novel, offering readers a glimpse into the excitement and challenges of exploring the unknown.

Download or read book The Imaginary Okapi written by Judy Katschke and published by Golden/Disney. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At head of title: Disney the Lion guard.

Download or read book The Story of the Okapi written by Anita Ganeri and published by Raintree. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how the okapi was discovered, how they live, and where they live.

Download or read book Facts about the Okapi written by Lisa Strattin and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This educational Okapi kid book presents facts along with full color photographs and carefully chosen words to teach children about the Okapi. Packed with facts about the Okapi, your children or grandchildren will enjoy learning from start to finish while they read this book. This book was a pleasure to write, and knowing that children learn from it made it all worthwhile! If you want to learn about the Okapi, you will enjoy this Okapi book for kids. Learn many interesting facts and see some beautiful photographs of the Okapis. The gorgeous photographs will keep your child engaged from beginning to end. Included in the paperback version are some coloring pages for your child! Note: This book is suitable for children 5 years or age and older, although younger children will enjoy it if you share it with them. Grab your copy NOW by clicking the buy button at the top right of the page.

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Download or read book The Poisonwood Bible written by Barbara Kingsolver and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times Bestseller • Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize • An Oprah's Book Club Selection “Powerful . . . [Kingsolver] has with infinitely steady hands worked the prickly threads of religion, politics, race, sin and redemption into a thing of terrible beauty.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review The Poisonwood Bible, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, established Barbara Kingsolver as one of the most thoughtful and daring of modern writers. Taking its place alongside the classic works of postcolonial literature, it is a suspenseful epic of one family's tragic undoing and remarkable reconstruction over the course of three decades in Africa. The story is told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them everything they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it—from garden seeds to Scripture—is calamitously transformed on African soil. The novel is set against one of the most dramatic political chronicles of the twentieth century: the Congo's fight for independence from Belgium, the murder of its first elected prime minister, the CIA coup to install his replacement, and the insidious progress of a world economic order that robs the fledgling African nation of its autonomy. Against this backdrop, Orleanna Price reconstructs the story of her evangelist husband's part in the Western assault on Africa, a tale indelibly darkened by her own losses and unanswerable questions about her own culpability. Also narrating the story, by turns, are her four daughters—the teenaged Rachel; adolescent twins Leah and Adah; and Ruth May, a prescient five-year-old. These sharply observant girls, who arrive in the Congo with racial preconceptions forged in 1950s Georgia, will be marked in surprisingly different ways by their father's intractable mission, and by Africa itself. Ultimately each must strike her own separate path to salvation. Their passionately intertwined stories become a compelling exploration of moral risk and personal responsibility.

Download or read book Poppi the Okapi written by Darryl Silver and published by . This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A curious Okapi named Poppi goes on a journey of self discovery, meeting many friends along the way.

Download or read book All About African Okapis written by Robert Scally and published by Mitchell Lane. This book was released on 2019-09-04 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Okapis look like a cross between a zebra and a giraffe. They are shy forest dwellers rarely seen by people. Discover more about the mysterious okapi in All About African Okapis, one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Each title is beautifully illustrated with large, close-up photographs. Be sure to check out all 18!

Download or read book Zoological Society Bulletin written by New York Zoological Society and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. 31, no. 1, Jan./Feb. 1928, commemorates "A quarter-century of the New York Aquarium."

Download or read book The Sloppy Okapi written by Keith Bosco and published by Yellow Light Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlie is a young okapi who wants to be a detective, but his one big flaw causes a big, big problem...he's a very sloppy okapi! Join Charlie as he learns the importance of being neat while discovering that his weakness doesn't determine his destiny.

Download or read book Okapi Loves His Zebra Pants written by Terri Tatchell and published by Fielding House Press Limited. This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Okapi loves his striped legs until a naughty chimpanzee teases him for stealing "zebra pants". Suddenly his special stripes don't feel special. They feel terrible! OKAPI loves spending carefree days frolicking in the African Rainforest alongside his best friend AFRICAN GREY PARROT. One day, he meets a CHIMPANZEE who laughs at his striped legs and teases that he's stolen a zebra's pants. OKAPI has never met a ZEBRA and pretends he doesn't care, but the seed is planted, and he soon finds himself questioning the very stripes he used to love. What choice does he have but to set out in search of this strange zebra animal and see for himself if he has in fact accidentally taken its pants. On the surface, "Okapi Loves His Zebra Pants" is about an Okapi dealing with hurt feelings from being teased, but look deeper, and it's a story about resilience, self-acceptance, community, and finding joy in our similarities as well as our differences. Kids love the fact-filled spread at the end of the story where they can learn about okapis, chimpanzees and African grey parrots, ways to help endangered animals, and even how to draw them! Endangered & Misunderstood is an ongoing series of children's picture books that takes a different approach to the serious subject of lesser-known endangered animals, with an emphasis on laughter, adventure, and themes everyone can relate to. Buy and review "Okapi Loves His Zebra Pants" to help the endangered okapi. All proceeds go towards the protection and conservation of okapis.

Download or read book Meet the National Animals written by Catherine Veitch and published by . This book was released on 2022-11 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the National Animals is a playful and humorous look at the animals all around the world who represent their country. Why do they represent the particular country and what is so special or symbolic about them? Featuring over 35 amazing animals, from the mystical Scottish Unicorn to China's much-loved Giant Panda and the wonderful, but extinct, Dodo from Mauritius. The witty text brings each animal to life and celebrates their quirks and characteristics. Includes a playful, charming narrative along the bottom of each spread, which sees Brown Bear gradually bringing all the animals together as they travel the world, celebrating each country as they go. Filled with fascinating facts about each animal and country, the text also touches gently upon any conservation issues related to each animal and their habitat. The illustrations inject warmth and humour into the narrative, making the animals the stars of their respective countries!