Download or read book Don t Sleep There are Snakes written by Daniel Everett and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2010-07-09 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although Daniel Everett was a missionary, far from converting the Pirahãs, they converted him. He shows the slow, meticulous steps by which he gradually mastered their language and his gradual realisation that its unusual nature closely reflected its speakers' startlingly original perceptions of the world. Everett describes how he began to realise that his discoveries about the Pirahã language opened up a new way of understanding how language works in our minds and in our lives, and that this way was utterly at odds with Noam Chomsky's universally accepted linguistic theories. The perils of passionate academic opposition were then swiftly conjoined to those of the Amazon in a debate whose outcome has yet to be won. Everett's views are most recently discussed in Tom Wolfe's bestselling The Kingdom of Speech. Adventure, personal enlightenment and the makings of a scientific revolution proceed together in this vivid, funny and moving book.
Download or read book Jungle of Snakes written by James R. Arnold and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The end of the Cold War promised a new, more peaceful era was at hand. But with the escalation of violence by terrorists, insurgents, and guerillas, former CIA director James Woolsey said "After forty-five years of fighting a dragon we finally killed it, and now instead, we find ourselves standing in a jungle with a bunch of snakes." The emergence of a fresh set of conflicts has forced militaries across the world to reevaluate their strategies or risk never-ending conflicts with insurgencies. James Arnold traces the successes and failures of counter-insurgency in the 20th century. He examines the US in the Philippines, the British in Malaysia, the France in Algeria, and the US in Vietnam, with an epilogue that looks at Iraq, where American generals are striving to apply the lessons of the previous conflicts. In A Jungle Full of Snakes, Arnold shows that the tug of war over civilian support and the build up of a strong central government are crucial victories for any attempted counter-insurgency.
Download or read book The Bird the Monkey and the Snake in the Jungle written by Kate Banks and published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a storm knocks their tree down, a bird, a monkey, and a snake travel the jungle in search of a new home, which they end up sharing together with their new friend, the frog, in a rebus picture book. Reprint.
Download or read book The Second Jungle Book written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Second Jungle Book is a sequel to The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. First published in 1895, it features five stories about Mowgli and three unrelated stories, all but one set in India, most of which Kipling wrote while living in Vermont. All of the stories were previously published in magazines in 1894-5, often under different titles. The original book is now worth $3.4 million.
Download or read book The Jungle Book written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Snake written by Drake Stutesman and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2005-11-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A snake smells with its tongue, hears with its flesh, and breathes under the sand with one lung; it can copulate for days with one snake or with fifty at once; it has infrared radar; and it can induce spontaneous bleeding if threatened. With all these qualities, it is easy to see how snakes have such varied associations in cultures around the world: while celebrated in tattoos and tales, and for medicinal benefits, snakes are also so universally feared that they constantly endure intense persecution and rarely enjoy protected rights. Drake Stutesman explores here in Snake the fascinating natural history of the maligned serpentine. Stutesman examines a wide range of sources to investigate the complex and widespread symbolism the snake has inspired, including the serpent's temptation of Eve in the Bible, Kaa in The Jungle Book, the Chinese zodiac, Indian snake charmers, and the Hollywood film Anaconda. She looks at the role snakes have played in human culture and science, from snake cuisine and the use of venom in medicine to the intriguing history of snake symbolism in art, architecture, cinema, and even clothing. Richly illustrated and written in an engaging style, Snake is an invaluable resource for snake enthusiasts and scholars, as well as for all who love, admire, or fear this fascinating and enduring animal.
Download or read book Kaa s Hunting The First Jungle Book written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-08 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the time Mowgli was with the wolf pack, he is abducted by the Bandar-log monkeys to the ruined city. Baloo and Bagheera set out to rescue him with Kaa the python. Kaa defeats the Bandar-log, frees Mowgli, and hypnotises the monkeys and the other animals with his dance. Mowgli rescues Baloo and Bagheera from the spell. The Jungle Book (1894) is a collection of stories by English author Rudyard Kipling. The stories were first published in magazines in 1893–94. The original publications contain illustrations, some by Rudyard's father, John Lockwood Kipling. Kipling was born in India and spent the first six years of his childhood there. After about ten years in England, he went back to India and worked there for about six-and-a-half years. These stories were written when Kipling lived in Vermont. Famous stories of The Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling: Mowgli's Brothers, Kaa's Hunting, Tiger! Tiger!, The White Seal, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Toomai of the Elephants, Her Majesty’s Servants.
Download or read book How to Cake It written by Yolanda Gampp and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Yolanda Gampp, host of the massively popular, award-winning YouTube sensation “How to Cake It,” comes an inspiring “cakebook” with irresistible new recipes and visual instructions for creating spectacular novelty cakes for all skill levels. On her entertaining YouTube Channel, “How to Cake It,” Yolanda Gampp creates mind-blowing cakes in every shape imaginable. From a watermelon to a human heart to food-shaped cakes such as burgers and pizzas—Yolanda’s creations are fun and realistic. Now, Yolanda brings her friendly, offbeat charm and caking expertise to this colorful cakebook filled with imaginative cakes to make at home. How to Cake It: A Cakebook includes directions for making twenty-one jaw-dropping cakes that are gorgeous and delicious, including a few fan favorites with a fresh twist, and mind-blowing new creations. Yolanda shares her coveted recipes and pro tips, taking you step-by-step from easy, kid-friendly cakes (no carving necessary and simple fondant work) to more difficult designs (minimal carving and fondant detail) to aspirational cakes (carving, painting and gum-paste work). Whatever the celebration, Yolanda has the perfect creation, including her never before seen Candy Apple Cake, Party Hat, Rainbow Grilled Cheese Cake, Toy Bulldozer Cake and even a Golden Pyramid Cake, which features a secret treasure chamber! Written in her inspiring, encouraging voice and filled with clear, easy-to-follow instructions and vibrant photos, How to Cake It: A Cakebook will turn beginners into confident cake creators, and confident bakers into caking superstars!
Download or read book Snakes in the Jungle written by Jim Truscott and published by . This book was released on 2015-03 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It contains the memoirs of a special operative in war and business. Operations in war time are all about crisis management. It is akin to a sales manual for merchant adventurers at the juxtaposition of military and economic warfare. Written in the same vein as 'Sun Tzu Was a Sissy, The Real Art of War' by Stanley Bing, it will be enjoyed by readers interested in autobiography, SAS, war, adventure and business. People like reading about human foibles in barracks and boardrooms. The first part is historical and biographical and the second part is philosophical. There are few books written by former SAS officers on history, war, adventure, family and business. In the Judeo-Christian tradition the snake is an evil idea, a sneak, a liar, one hundred percent bad but in China a Taipan is literally top class or big shot used for a senior business executive or entrepreneur. In my case Taipan was my clandestine guerrilla warfare name. Up until now few people knew this. When I first started writing about 15 years ago the memoirs were called Feral Major. The Military Secretary called me this when I was exiled in the Pilbara, and he wanted to know whether I still wore shoes to work. After some introspection I changed the title to Pushing the Boundaries based upon my ability to extend the rule books. Then for a long while it was called Instinct for Dissent, largely due to my ability to disobey lawful commands and survive the prospects of courts martials. Then came a light bulb moment, while prospering after 15 years in the bastardry of business and Screw-You University!
Download or read book Snakes written by Jeff Corwin and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeff Corwin introduces children to different types of snakes, offering general information on snake behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat and describing some of the more interesting types of snakes.
Download or read book A Nice Walk in the Jungle written by Nan Bodsworth and published by Picture Puffin. This book was released on 1991 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Miss Jellaby takes her class on a nice nature walk through a most extraordinary jungle, she does not realise that they are being followed by a very hungry boa constrictor.
Download or read book The Snakes of Ceylon written by A. F. Abercromby and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jungle Animals written by Jane Wilsher and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a hike through the world’s rainforests and spot more than 200 wild, colorful, peculiar, and marvelous jungle animals–without ever leaving your own bedroom! Grab your binoculars, put on your leech-proof boots, and get ready for some animal spotting! Get up close to jaguars and sloths, swim with manatees and piranhas, and watch a bird of paradise show. The imaginative narrative will make you feel like you are actually there. The stunning artwork will show you every detail. Packed with incredible illustrations, special features, fact boxes, and conservation highlights, this is the perfect gift for budding zoologists and wild explorers everywhere.
Download or read book The Last Snake Man written by Austin James Stevens and published by Noir Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A herpetologist of international standing, Stevens not only provides a fascinating insight into the world of dangerous reptiles and wild animals, but also a captivating history of his own diverse and dramatic life experiences. Whether on landmine duty for the South African army in Angola or entering the Guinness Book of Records for spending 107 days and nights locked in a cage with 36 deadly snakes, Stevens' adventures are guaranteed to have readers gripped with fear, yet also laughing at the bizarre nature of it all.
Download or read book Camping Wilderness Survival written by Paul Tawrell and published by Paul Tawrell. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1092 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extensively researched and illustrated guidebook of nearly every conceivable aspect of outdoor camping and survival in all types of terrain and climate.
Download or read book Adventures in Construction written by Art Post and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Huck Finning the Amazon-the greatest true-life adventure story of the 20th century-now comes Adventures in Construction: Expect the Unexpected. Art Post's 3rd book takes the reader around the world from the Panamanian jungles to the Scottish highlands where massive feats of engineering and construction are carried out under the management supervision of mar. Post. These stories are riveting and full of intrigue, politics, and adventure all told with the author's compelling sense of humor. Art's 50 years of engineering, personal hiring management and construction experience are blended beautifully together with his excellent story-telling abilities which leaves the audience wanting more, even if worldwide construction projects were heretofore of little interest to them. W.W.II Panamanian battle defenses erected among teeming hordes of deadly snakes and malaria infested jungles, engineering feats which seem to defy the limits of physics and the imagination; the seemingly impossible logistics of implementing construction projects from the ground up and much, much more.
Download or read book ZAHU written by H. Roc Traylor and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-18 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ZAHU By: H. Roc Traylor Once you become a man, what happens to the boy you once were? Does he just fade away, vanish, disappear, or does he reside inside of you? Sleeping, waiting to be wakened. Awake now and join Hroc Traylor through the eyes of Zahu and his childhood friend Abel. In the wilds of Africa, deep inside the jungle with its secrets, its mysteries, its adventure, and its danger. Come along with the boys as they go places they should never go, see things they can’t believe. Watch as they hunt and be hunted. When you look into your cat’s eyes, face to face, do you wonder what he sees? Are you ever afraid? Try that with a lion, the king of beasts. Do you want to be challenged? Or are you just a little boy hiding inside of a man sleeping?
