Download or read book Rainbow Dust written by Peter Marren and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like fluttering shards of stained glass, butterflies possess a unique power to pierce and stir the human soul. Indeed, the ancient Greeks explicitly equated the two in a single word, psyche, so that from early times butterflies were not only a form of life, but also an idea. Profound and deeply personal, written with both wisdom and wit, Peter Marren’s Rainbow Dust explores this idea of butterflies—the why behind the mysterious power of these insects we do not flee, but rather chase. At the age of five, Marren had his “Nabokov Moment,” catching his first butterfly and feeling the dust of its colored scales between his fingers. It was a moment that would launch a lifetime’s fascination rivaling that of the famed novelist—a fascination that put both in good company. From the butterfly collecting and rearing craze that consumed North America and Europe for more than two hundred years (a hobby that in some cases bordered on madness), to the potent allure of butterfly iconography in contemporary advertisements and their use in spearheading calls to conserve and restore habitats (even though butterflies are essentially economically worthless), Marren unveils the many ways in which butterflies inspire us as objects of beauty and as symbols both transient and transcendent. Floating around the globe and through the whole gamut of human thought, from art and literature to religion and science, Rainbow Dust is a cultural history rather than merely a natural one, a tribute to butterflies’ power to surprise, entertain, and obsess us. With a sway that far surpasses their fragile anatomy and gentle beat, butterfly wings draw us into the prismatic wonders of the natural world—and, in the words of Marren, these wonders take flight.
Download or read book Rainbow Dust written by Peter Marren and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published by Square Peg, an imprint of Vintage"--Title page verso.
Download or read book The Ouroh Trilogy written by Thomas D. Bryson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few books that surprise their readers on every pageeven fewer that show readers how to live. Boldly, the OUROH trilogy does both. Trevor and Trudy, siblings from Earth, take an unforgettable journey through these pages, a journey you will gladly take alongside them; theyre the kind of inspiring characters that live and breathe on the page and live on in your mind and heart long after the storys final word. You cant help but root for and identify with them. Their journey is rich with the power of words and wishes, spoken and unspoken. Its a journey not only through time (recycled time), but past time; not only through our known universe, but past it to another, and another (Ouroh is the center of thirteen multiverses); not only through our minds and senses, but past what weve been conditioned to perceive to a whole new way of seeing and knowing. This epic tale has been created by a master storyteller and modern-day philosopher, one who understands that acknowledging lifes interconnectedness and relying on present-moment awareness are the keys to true happiness. But you wont be pummeled with speeches or agendas; instead, this wisdom is skillfully woven into the narratives fabric. Trevor and Trudy are joined by Ideas and Imagination, their Ouroh counterparts, as well as an unforgettable cast of supporting characters, including the fascinating Planimals (part plant, part animal, in a myriad of astounding varieties). Thrumming with heart-pounding tension and suspense, the story asks: Will the children save the multiverses from an errant word? Will they right the word that went wrong? In a time when people complain that there is nothing new under the sun, it is quite a rare achievement to discover a book unlike any other. The OUROH trilogy is a true gift indeed.
Download or read book Royal Rebel Alfheim Academy Book Three written by S.T. Bende and published by S.T. Bende. This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aura Nilssen’s life hasn’t gone at all according to plan. She’s the unwitting heir to a tainted throne, the recipient of not one but two unwanted legacies, and she’s on the hit list of every dark realm in the cosmos. But with weeks to go before her graduation from Alfheim Academy and official coronation as Queen, the reluctant royal thinks she can finally take a breath. She should have known better. When her allies’ borders are breached, Aura knows it’s only a matter of time before Alfheim is attacked. And when dark powers move against her home, Aura and her friends set out to determine exactly who might be strong enough to overpower the light realms. With more than just Alfheim’s future on the line, Aura must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice for the home she’s grown to love . . . and the warrior who’s claimed her heart.
Download or read book Sea Turtles Pictures Sea Turtles Facts Funny Humor Unicorns Book For Kids Discovery Kids Books Rhyming Books For Children written by Kate Cruise and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-02 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2 In 1 Box Set Compilation includes Kate Cruise's & Timmie Guzzmann's intriguing & interesting sea turtle fact book for kids plus the LOL Dr. Seuss style unicorn jerk rhyming poem book with hilarious rhyming verses for kids. The compilation includes: Book 1: Sea Turtle Discovery Book Book 2: Unicorn Jerks Book Book 1: Inside the sea turtle discovery book your child will learn about things like: * What Is The History Behind The Origin Of Sea Turtles? * What Are The Various Species? * How Do Sea Turtles Reproduce? How Do Sea Turtle Babies Look Like? * Are Sea Turtles Carnivore, Herbivore, Or Omnivore? What Do The Sea Turtles Eat? * Are Sea Turtles Social? * Some Revelations, Truths & Other Curious Stuff About Sea Turtles * Can Sea Turtles Be Kept As Pet? * Important Sea Turtle Resources & more... Book 2: Inside you'll find funny & jerky unicorn moments like: * Rainbow Fairy Dust & Magical Ray Of Gooey Rainbow Dust * Unicorns & Clogged Toilets * Unicorn Dreads & Rainbow Spreads * Trees Are Like Guardian Angels * Rainbow Fairy Fluff * Turkey Dinner Turns Out Jerkier Than You Might Think and lots more... Get this 2 In 1 box set compilation today because buying the 3 in 1 box set compilation gives you more value for a smaller prize, but you can also buy each book individually. If your kid loves frogs, toads, snakes and hilariously funny cats this box set compilation will give you an awesome value and makes your child smiling longer!
Download or read book Box Set Children s Books Horse Picture Book Horse Facts Unicorns Are Jerks written by Kate Cruise and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-09 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 3 In 1 Box Set Compilation includes Kate Cruise's & Timmie Guzzmann's intriguing and interesting horse fact book for kids plus the LOL Dr. Seuss style unicorn jerk rhyming poem book with hilarious unicorn rhyming verses for kids. The compilation includes: Book 1: Horse Discovery Book Book 2: Humor Unicorns: Unicorns Are Just Really Big Jerks! Book 1: Does your child love beautiful horses? Inside the horse discovery book your child will learn about things like: * Evolution Of Horses Until Today * Home Of Horses * Senses Of Horses * Cute Horse Babies * Beautiful Golden Horses * Most Rare Horse Breeds In The World * Horses Relation With Donkeys * Horses & Humans * The Most Amazing, Curious & Intriguing Facts About Horses and other surprises that you did not know about horses... This book will take your child through a journey of fun facts, amazing discoveries, curious and intriguing stories about horses, and beautiful & amazing pictures of horses. You will find some interesting revelations and secrets you probably never heard about horses. Some myths and truths, and other curious stuff about horses that children just find cool and groovy to know are also included. Did you know that no two horses are identical! Inside you will find out the most amazing stuff about horses that there is to know about! Stimulation of thought and contemplation via discovery books like these increases intelligence and the brain power of your child. On the other hand, TV kills the brain cells of your child. Parents & home-schoolers alike are reporting unprecedented results from using these types of discovery books as learning materials & educators are reporting great results even with children who usually hate reading books & have learning blocks. This book is suitable for children ages 5+ Book 2: Inside you'll find unicorn jerk dog moments like: * Rainbow Fairy Dust & Magical Ray Of Gooey Rainbow Dust * Unicorns & Clogged Toilets * Unicorn Dreads ...
Download or read book Funny Poem Book For Kids Cat Dog Humor Books Unicorn Humor written by Timmie Guzzmann and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-02-22 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL: Special Bonus Inside! That's right...For a limited time you can download a FREE audiobook version of Timmie Guzzmann's Cat Jerk, Dog Jerk & Unicorn Jerk Joke Book with your purchase. Cat, Dog and Unicorn lovers will laugh out loud at the jerkiness of their rainbow color striped and furry friends with these curious & humorous unicorn, cat & dog poems & rhymes. In this hilarious Funny Poem Book For Kids compilation of tongue-twisting and rhyming poetry, Timmie watches cats and unicorns while they think nobody watches them & unlocks the poet in him. The poem collection in the book perfectly captures the inner workings of the jerk unicorn, jerk dog & jerk cat psyche. The book includes funny, hilarious and whimsical illustrations that reveal one horned horses, doggys andkitty cat's at their jerkiest moments. Let yourself be wowed and dive into a totally new genre of cat, dog and unicorn jerkiness because you won't believe how these jerks are acting when they think nobody is watching them... Inside you'll find jerky cat and unicorn moments like: * Stinky Pink * Fighting Laws Are Not For Jerks * The Mean Latrine * Kitty Litter & Dusty Glitter * Scooping & Pooping * Evil Green Eyes * The Hypnotizing & Traumatizing Cat's Ball Of Fur * Rainbow Fairy Dust & Magical Ray Of Gooey Rainbow Dust * Unicorns & Clogged Toilets * Unicorn Dreads & Rainbow Spreads * Trees Are Like Guardian Angels * Rainbow Fairy Fluff * Turkey Dinner Turns Out Jerkier Than You Might Think * Jerky Treats Better Than Celery Sticks * The Perky Bullfrog Trick * Pee Wee Herman Philosophy * Soggy Doggy * The Flirt-Schooled Lord Of Misrule and lots more... Download this hilarious 3 in 1 compilation of "Unicorns Are Just Really Big Jerks! Volume 1, "Cats Are Just Really Big Jerks!" Volume 2 and "Dogs Are Just Really Big Jerks!" Volume 3 right now & enjoy some unforgettable jerk moments ...
Download or read book Humor Unicorns Unicorns Are Just Really Big Jerks written by Timmie Guzzmann and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-08-29 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This time Timmie is exploring the world of the jerkiest breeds like one horned horses AKA unicorns, humorous dogs and freaky cats, and he soon discovers that looking at these breeds from a totally different dimension is doing one big things for Timmie. His new perspective of watching the animal life is helping him see these animals in a totally new & awkward dimension To his surprise, Timmie pretty quickly learns that animals are just really big jerks when they are all by themselves and when they are thinking that nobody is watching them. This leads him to this brand new creation of a fantasy rhyming poetry series that involves jerky animal breeds like unicorns, jerky dogs and even jerkier cats. Timmie gradually comes to the realization that these animals are really just a bunch of big jerks and in his book he enjoys exposing their jerkiness. This series will help kids discover in a very humorous, rhyming and poetic way what the big magical dust and mythical buzz around these unicorns really is all about. He also makes clear to young readers why exposing the truth about a unicorn's jerkiness should be an important matter to kids with precious toys and yummy candy. Sometimes changing a view to get a peek into another dimension of reality is what a kid needs to know in order to understand who unicorns really are. Timmie opens the window of truth to shed light onto the most jerky and humorous moments lived by these mystical and magical animals as they are going on about their day in a truly jerky way. Inside you'll find jerky unicorn moments like: * Rainbow Fairy Dust & Magical Ray Of Gooey Rainbow Dust * Unicorns & Clogged Toilets * Unicorn Dreads & Rainbow Spreads * Trees Are Like Guardian Angels * Rainbow Fairy Fluff * Turkey Dinner Turns Out Jerkier Than You Might Think and lots more... Download "Unicorns Are Just Really Big Jerks!" right now for your kids...
Download or read book Dog Poems For Kids Rhyming Books For Children Dog Unicorn Jerks written by Timmie Guzzmann and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2014-02-23 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL: Special Bonus Inside! That's right...For a limited time you can download a FREE audiobook version of Timmie Guzzmann's Dog Jerk & Unicorn Jerk Joke Book with your purchase. You and your kids will laugh out loud at funny sound effects of these Jerk Unicorn Jokes, Jerk Dog Jokes and these funny Dog Pee Jerk Jokes. That's twice the fun! Dog and Unicorn lovers will laugh out loud at the jerkiness of their rainbow color striped and furry friends with these curious & humorous unicorn and dog poems and rhymes. In this hilarious Funny Poem Book For Kids compilation of tongue-twisting and rhyming poetry, Timmie watches dogs and unicorns while they think nobody watches them and unlocks the poet in him. Powered by his creative potential Timmie Guzzmann, the author of "Dogs Are Just Really Big Jerks!" and "Unicorns Are Just Really Big Jerks!"explains the jerky and weird behavior and ignorance of dogs and unicorns. The poem collection in the book perfectly captures the inner workings of the jerk unicorn and dog psyche. The book includes funny, hilarious and whimsical illustrations that reveal one horned horses and doggys at their jerkiest moments. Let yourself be wowed and dive into a totally new genre of dog and unicorn jerkiness because you won't believe how these jerks are acting when they think nobody is watching them... Inside this hilarious rhyming books for children you'll find jerky dog poems for kids and jerky unicorn moments like: * Rainbow Fairy Dust & Magical Ray Of Gooey Rainbow Dust * Unicorns & Clogged Toilets * Unicorn Dreads & Rainbow Spreads * Trees Are Like Guardian Angels * Rainbow Fairy Fluff * Turkey Dinner Turns Out Jerkier Than You Might Think * Jerky Treats Better Than Celery Sticks * The Perky Bullfrog Trick * Pee Wee Herman Philosophy * Soggy Doggy * The Flirt-Schooled Lord Of Misrule and lots more... Download this Just Really Big Jerk book now...
Download or read book The Giant Encyclopedia of Preschool Activities for Three year olds written by Kathy Charner and published by Gryphon House, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for tried and true ways to capture the attention of your three-year-olds? This comprehensive collection of over 600 teacher-created activities provides hours of fun and interesting activities perfectly tailored for this age group. Discover new ways to use everyday items to create fresh, exciting art projects; learn new classroom management techniques from experienced teachers; and find helpful tips for working with three-year-olds.
Download or read book The Dream Walker Land of Mystica Series Volume 1 written by Michelle Murray and published by eBooks2go, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Miranda is having vivid dreams of a world she's never been to. A world full of castles, Forests, Ice Caves, and Dragons. She goes to a bookstore to see about these dreams, and discovers she is a Dream Walker. She has been called to save this mystical, magical world. On Mystica, the evil wizard Midnight has been released. Midnight is gathering an army, and preparing for war. Miranda needs to find and release the white wizard Lightning from his stone prison to save Mystica. Follow Miranda as she travels through Mystica. Can she find and release Lightning and save Mystica?
Download or read book The Mysterious World of Unicorns written by From Dyzamora and published by From Dyzamora. This book was released on with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Mysterious World of Unicorns: 20 Enchanting Stories for a Bedtime" is a collection of intriguing and fairytale tales that will capture young readers' imaginations. Each story revolves around the mysterious creatures of unicorns and their magical adventures in different worlds and situations. Whether it's about the friendship between a child and a unicorn or a journey to unicorn paradise, each story takes the reader into a magical world full of excitement, adventure and emotion. Perfect as bedtime stories, the stories will gently lull children to sleep while dreaming of the adventures and magic of unicorns. Be enchanted by the 20 magical stories and immerse yourself in the mysterious world of unicorns.
Download or read book The Big Reading Book for the Night written by and published by From Dyzamora. This book was released on with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the "Big Night Reading Book" - the ultimate collection of 130 magical stories, perfect for snuggling up together and reading aloud before falling asleep. Each story has been carefully chosen to stimulate the imagination and imagination of your young readers. From traditional fairy tales and fables to modern day adventures and fantastical tales, this book offers a wide range of captivating stories. Create a contemplative atmosphere by looking at the beautiful illustrations and letting yourself be carried away into the magical worlds of these stories. Experience moments of relaxation and togetherness with your loved ones. This book is the perfect gift for anyone looking for an adventurous yet soothing bedtime story. Spend unforgettable nights full of adventure and reverie with "The Big Book for the Night". Get your copy now and give your children an unforgettable reading experience.
Download or read book STAZR The World Of Z The Dawn Of Athir written by Dr. Anay Ayarovu and published by STAZR. This book was released on 2020-02-20 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A strange and mystical prophecy was found in the city of Treebarad. On a piece of parchment, old long-forgotten events come back to life, the memory of which was intentionally erased. A mysterious prophecy now gives hope to the twisted ruling race that the power they seek lies behind an ancient gate. On the reverse side of the oracle are coordinates to the location of the Chosen One. Lael is an introverted and naive writer who grew up with a book in one hand and a quill in the other. All his life, he has lived in a peaceful solitude, reading and writing his short stories and dreaming big of one day becoming a prestigious author. To his surprise and delight he must now become savior of the Star people and take the journey to find answers that do not exist in books.
Download or read book Resistance written by Sheree Brugel and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On what seems like an ordinary morning, Benjamin spies a movement on the train platform. What unfolds is an unforgettable encounter with Sir Arnold, the lizard, which is destined to change his life forever. Be transported into the magical and mysterious land known as Rogerdan and meet many strange and colourful characters. The Kingdom of Rogerdan was once a bright and happy place; however in these dark days it has been taken over by the evil Jester Vai, who usurped the throne and reigns with a tyrannical fist, along with his accomplice Witch Alex and the Loudmouths. Join and be captivated by Sir Arnold and the Resistance Army on their mission to overthrow the Jester and reclaim Rogerdan. This story will challenge you to consider your future – is it shaped by fate, or do your own choices create the pathway that shapes your true destiny? The authors have captured a flavour of the true Australian sense of humour balanced by an enchanting storyline. This adventure will both amuse and enthral the young and young-at-heart – it is thoroughly recommended reading. Resistance is the first instalment of the Clockmaker Chronicles.
Download or read book Animal Writing written by Danielle Sands and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-21 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining recent insights from animal studies, critical plant studies and the new materialisms, Danielle Sands reads fiction and philosophy alongside each other to propose a method of thinking of and with animals that draws on a bestiary of affects. She challenges the claim that empathy should be primary mode of engagement with nonhuman life. Instead, she looks at the stories that we tell, and are told, by insects - beings at the edges of animal life. The indifference, even disgust, that these creatures evoke in us forms the basis for a new ethics not limited by empathy. Along the way she encounters fiction writers Yann Martel, Karen Joy Fowler, Han Kang and Jim Crace beside the philosophy of Graham Harman, Donna Haraway, Jacques Derrida and Roger Caillois.
Download or read book Climate Change Fictions Representations of the Dark Anthropocene written by Jiang Lifu and published by Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. USA. This book was released on 2022-08-11 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change fiction to some extent is all about the imagination and representation of the dark Anthropocene, which demonstrates writers’ concerns and anxieties of the predicament humanity might face resulting from dramatic climate change. This book selects and delves into some most crucial climate change novels analyzing how climate change and its consequences are imagined and represented by Western writers from the perspective of risks, community, imagology in the phase of Anthropocene 3.0.
