Download or read book The Elephant the Tiger and the Cell Phone written by Shashi Tharoor and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2007 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For More Than Four Decades After Gaining Independence, India, With Its Massive Size And Population, Staggering Poverty And Slow Rate Of Growth, Was Associated With The Plodding, Somnolent Elephant, Comfortably Resting On Its Achievements Of Centuries Gone By. Then In The Early 1990S The Elephant Seemed To Wake Up From Its Slumber And Slowly Begin To Change Until Today, In The First Decade Of The Twenty-First Century, Some Have Begun To See It Morphing Into A Tiger. As India Turns Sixty, Shashi Tharoor, Novelist And Essayist, Reminds Us Of The Paradox That Is India, The Elephant That Is Becoming A Tiger: With The Highest Number Of Billionaires In Asia, It Still Has The Largest Number Of People Living Amid Poverty And Neglect, And More Children Who Have Not Seen The Inside Of A Schoolroom Than Any Other Country. So What Does The Twenty-First Century Hold For India? Will It Bring The Strength Of The Tiger And The Size Of An Elephant To Bear Upon The World? Or Will It Remain An Elephant At Heart? In More Than Sixty Essays Organized Thematically Into Six Parts, Shashi Tharoor Analyses The Forces That Have Made Twenty-First Century India And Could Yet Unmake It. He Discusses The Country S Transformation In His Characteristic Lucid Prose, Writing With Passion And Engagement On A Broad Range Of Subjects, From The Very Notion Of Indianness In A Pluralist Society To The Evolution Of The Once Sleeping Giant Into A World Leader In The Realms Of Science And Technology; From The Men And Women Who Make Up His India Gandhi And Nehru And The Less Obvious Ramanujan And Krishna Menon To An Eclectic Array Of Indian Experiences And Realities, Virtual And Spiritual, Political And Filmi. The Book Is Leavened With Whimsical And Witty Pieces On Cricket, Bollywood And The National Penchant For Holidays, And Topped Off With An A To Z Glossary On Indianness, Written With Tongue Firmly In Cheek. Diverting And Instructive As Ever, Artfully Combining Hard Facts And Statistics With Personal Opinions And Observations, Tharoor Offers A Fresh, Insightful Look At This Timeless And Fast-Changing Society, Emphasizing That India Must Rise Above The Past If It Is To Conquer The Future.

Download or read book America and Vietnam written by Albert Marrin and published by Beautiful Feet Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the political history, military events, social impact, and long-term effects of the Vietnam War.

Download or read book The Elephant and the Tiger written by Wilbur H. Morrison and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step account to really probe behind the events of the Vietnam War.

Download or read book Eco Baby Where Are You Koala written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a trip to the land down under and search for Koala in this plastic-free touch and feel book. You’ll discover beautiful endangered animals along the way! G’day, mate! Let your little explorer take a journey through the Australian forest to track down the rarely sighted koala. Say hello to wombats, crocodiles, and kangaroos in their natural habitat. But where could Koala be? Is Koala by the riverbank? No, that’s Crocodile. Who’s bouncing along with a baby in her tummy pouch? That’s not Koala. It’s Kangaroo! Her baby is called a joey. Only on the last page, will Koala be revealed. Your toddler will love meeting all of Koala’s Australian animal friends in this imaginative educational book. Natural cardboard pages with colorful illustrations, fun corrugated elements, and cut out sections encourage little fingers to explore. Your toddler will learn how to recognize the names and describe all the incredible animals they see in this charming baby book. Plastic-Free Touch and Feel This board book is designed to enhance your child’s reading experience, while also protecting the environment. Unlike other touch and feel books, Eco Baby: Where Are You Koala? doesn’t contain any plastic. Made from responsibly sourced cardboard, everything in this book is completely recyclable. It’s the perfect eco-friendly gift for kids. Complete the Series There are more plastic-free touch and feel picture books to discover in this series from DK Books. Explore the icy Arctic to find the polar bear in Eco Baby: Where Are You Polar Bear?, or search the tropical jungle for the tiger in Eco Baby: Where Are You Tiger? Each book takes you on a journey through a different landscape in search of an animal at risk of extinction.

Download or read book The Girl and the Tiger written by Paul Rosolie and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Isha is sent away to live with her grandparents on the Indian countryside, she finds a young Bengal tiger that needs her protection. Her crusade to save the tiger becomes the catalyst of an arduous journey of awakening and survival across the changing landscape of modernizing India.

Download or read book A Book of Unicorns written by and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 1978 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book attempts to present the mystery of the Unicorn rather than to unravel it. This is a succinct gathering of the most important writings on the Unicorn in the 2300 years since he was first described. We present these texts without annotation, hoping by this to allow for clear perception and unhindered personal response. We have chosen the pictures principally for their historical importance"--Preface.

Download or read book Can We Save the Tiger written by Martin Jenkins and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A stunningly beautiful book as well as an eloquent appeal and a consciousness raiser.” — The Horn Book Tigers, ground iguanas, partula snails, and even white-rumped vultures are in danger of disappearing altogether. Using the experiences of a few endangered species as examples, Martin Jenkins highlights the ways human behavior can either threaten or conserve the amazing animals that share our planet. Vicky White’s stunning portraits of rare creatures offer a glimpse of nature’s grace and beauty — and give us a powerful reason to preserve it.

Download or read book The Elephant and the Tiger written by Parames Ghosh Dadu and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There was a big fat Elephant. He used to stand on four feet and doze every day after lunch. One afternoon, he was relaxing; his long trunk was hanging and swinging like a pendulum.A Tiger cub was passing by. He saw the swinging trunk and was tempted to bite at it. So he jumped, caught hold of the elephant's trunk and started swinging 'huii huii'. Elephant woke up immediately and was very angry. He lifted the tiger with his trunk, held the Tiger high in the air, swung and chucked the tiger in a near-by pool with a mighty force.Spashhhhhh, tiger fell into the pool, where a hungry crocodile was waiting with her jaws opened. As Tiger fell between her jaws, Crocodile chomped hard on it. The tiger got cut split into two halves. Two legs and the rear were in Crocodile's mouth, while Tiger's front kept swimming in the water, unaware of the rear half. With his blood, the pond water turned red.Elephant started walking after throwing the tiger away. Soon he came near the pool, to his dismay he found the tiger cut in two halves.Elephant was now very sorry & wanted to help the tiger. He ordered the crocodile, “open your mouth, Croc”. He dragged the rear half of the Tiger from her mouth.Elephant put Tiger's rear half on his back. Then he put Tiger's swimming front half on his back as well. On Elephant's back entire Tiger now rests, though cut into two separate pieces. Elephant wonders - how to put these pieces together.Elephant now set out in a search, to find someone who could put together two halves of the little dear tiger.He went to the weaver bird Babui & asked “Hi babui, can you please put these two together?” “No, I can't” – Babui said, “I use the straw as the thread to make the nest, but I can't sew the tiger. We need a sewing machine, to stitch Tiger's pieces together'.The tiger & Babui scratched their heads, what to do.....what to do?“Let's go to Nayan's place”, they decided. Babui sat on Elephant's head; flies a bit and shows the way to Nayan's place'. Elephant walks, with Tiger's halves, resting on the back, to Nayan's house.Elephant knocks at the door with his trunk. Nayan opened the door and 'wow' - he was surprised to find the guests; she had to break the door to let Elephant in.Elephant told Nayan what happened & begged and begged. At last Nayan agreed to help them. Nayan put a white cloth on the table & on that two Tiger halves were laid down.Nayan's mum Putum came, with the sewing machine. Tiger halves were put together, nicely joined by a Nayan's mum. “Would the stitched Tiger now be okay” asked the Elephant. Clever Nayan put milk bottle in the Tiger's mouth to see if there is any leak through the joint, just stitched. All OK, the tiger cub sucked on the milk bottle happily & fell asleep. Nayan had slept as Tiger had. Elephant fanned them with his trunk. Nayan had drunk milk from the bottle too. Nayan fell in deep sleep and so did Nayan's mum & dad.

Download or read book I Am a Tiger written by Karl Newson and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When is a mouse not a mouse? When he's a tiger of course! This funny story is all about being who you want to be! This is a story about a mouse with BIG ideas. Mouse believes he is a tiger, and he convinces Fox, Raccoon, Snake, and Bird he's one, too! After all, Mouse can climb a tree like a tiger and hunt for his lunch, too. And not all tigers are big and have stripes. But when a real tiger shows up, can Mouse keep up his act? With hilarious text by Karl Newson and bright and vivid illustrations from Ross Collins, this uproariously funny, read-aloud picture book encourages children to use their imaginations and be who they want to be! Doesn't everyone want to be a tiger?

Download or read book How to Talk to a Tiger And Other Animals written by Jason Bittel and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quirky compendium of animal chatterboxes Ever wanted to talk to a tiger? Or chatter with a cheetah? Or yak with a yak? This book brings together a babble of more than 100 beasties and explores the amazing ways they talk to each other. From fish that fart to alligators that dunk to fire worms that flash, you’ll discover that wildlife have the strangest ways of sending a message . . .

Download or read book Mr Tiger Goes Wild written by Peter Brown and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you bored with being so proper? Do you want to have more fun? Mr. Tiger knows exactly how you feel. So he decides to go wild. But does he go too far? From Caldecott Honor artist Peter Brown comes a story that shows there's a time and place for everything...even going wild.

Download or read book The Secret Life of a Tiger written by Przemyslaw Wechterowicz and published by Words & Pictures. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tiger is a cat with simple pleasures. He likes to spend his days wandering about, chatting with friends and having a little snack. But at night his secret life is revealed - and its very surprising! Find out about Tiger's unexpected night hobby in this delightfully funny, warm-hearted picture book that reminds us that sometimes animals (and people) behave in unexpected ways.

Download or read book America and Vietnam written by Albert Marrin and published by Viking Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the political history, military events, social impact, and long-term effects of the Vietnam War.

Download or read book Travels on My Elephant written by Mark Shand and published by Eland Pub Limited. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memorable account of a journey across India on an elephant.

Download or read book What about Worms written by Ryan T. Higgins and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tiger unwittingly helps some worms overcome their fear of tigers with a well-placed, informative book, but will a wormy hug aid a fearful Tiger? Part of the "Elephant & Piggie like reading" series promoted by Mo Willems.

Download or read book Cinemagogue written by James Harleman and published by Cinemagogue Press. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand the shared story in which we all play a part. Connect human creativity with the impulse of our Creator. Explore the relationship between images and imaging God. Do you like movies? Are you a cinephile? Do your friends consult YOU instead of IMDB? Were you raised on television? Spend hours talking cinema? This book is definitely for you. If you're a casual consumer who thinks Hollywood exists simply for diversion, this book may change your life. ""I am a Junior film and Television student... your interpretations of the films have helped formed the kind of filmmaker I am becoming, and also the way I experience films."" Humans crave narrative and usually don't stop to question why. Are we perhaps created to consume story, to create story, because we're image bearers of a Master Storyteller? In this book, movies meet God at the multiplex as the author challenges readers to redefine entertainment, understand the story they're in, and experience a new integrated level of spirituality and entertainment. ""You actually look at the film aspects and see how the artist's worldview really comes through."" What can we learn about God from Doctor Who and Han Solo? What are people like Jon Stewart and even Michael Bay helping us understand about story, good and bad? Peppered with movie quotes and metaphors, journey through the incredible changes film and storytelling have had on 21st century culture. Instead of an overly-academic offering on film and faith, Cinemagogue weaves a narrative from the author's own pop culture saturated life to the Greatest Story Ever Told, from Superman to Citizen Kane, Bertrand Russell to John Frame, Kurt Vonnegut to the apostle Paul, from our favorite narrative to our shared meganarrative. .".".I grew up on television in the 80s and relate to the context you grew up in.... I thank God for you and your ability to glorify him in everything, no matter what."" Classic notions of story structure, "monomyth" and universally shared themes in both popular and classic tales are examined in light of ancient scripture. From there, readers can see the genesis of creativity and worldview distortions from which conversation can bring us back to the future. After a dirty dozen examples of popular film in chapter five (with questions for discussion) the book tackles common objections with genre and content: horror movies, foul language, violence, sexuality, magic and more... and how many traditional objections are overshadowed by incredible opportunities for those brave enough to overcome fear and wade into the culture stream, secure in their faith. ""Your talk was one of the final confirmations of our move to Los Angeles to re-engage the film business by getting upstream in culture and trying to influence from the top down. Worked as an assistant on a TV series for a year, and now I'm working at a digital marketing agency that does a ton of film/TV work, as well as writing/producing my own projects."" The book ends with a call and commission to those who consider themselves spiritual and religious to get their heads out of the sand, to start realizing and utilizing the power of narrative. .".".really convicted me in both the movie and gaming arena to analyze what I am watching/playing and why. I had almost zero discernment before stumbling onto your series..."" A requested resource by movie-goers, movie-makers, pastors and teachers, Cinemagogue is an extension of a website and podcast, providing a "how-to" for those who want to experience the transforming power inherent in all story. ""Listening to your podcasts... opened my eyes to examine what I watch even closer."" Take your entertainment seriously while simultaneously having more fun with it than ever before. Learn how to watch to glorify, to be edified, and possibly to evangelize. Even better, create to

Download or read book The Toucan the Tiger the Elephant written by Erin Kathleen MacKenzie and published by . This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOOK SPECIFICS: Page count: 44 beautifully done pages. Word count: 7,300 Illustrations: 16 breathtaking hand drawn and water colored. Long ago and far away, during an enchanted time, there was an ancient and mystical jungle. And in this lovely jungle, lived three friends; the Toucan, the Tiger, and the Elephant. Now these three friends lived in this special jungle for a very long time in peace and tranquitlity, until one day came a menacing creature who had recently taken up residence in the Great Pond. The creature had large scary teeth, popped eyes and a ten foot long scaley tail.He was cruel and terrible, and terrorized the animals throughout the jungle. He did not deserve to inhabit the Great Pond, much less the mystical jungle itself! In this story, you shall be transported to a wonderful and exciting world filled with intrigue, strategy, and danger. In the end, new and exciting things will be discovered, and a supernatural phenomenon will occur. My wish is that your mind is consumed with the desire to reach for, and go to places that only books can take you. In your journey ( if you take the challenge to read my story) you will discover what the creature is, how the three friends plan to get rid of it, and if anything mystical and astonishing happens durring their great journey. I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I have enjoyed telling it to my daughter. Thank you so much for traveling to this ancient jungle with me, it wouldn't be the same without you! Sincerely, Erin Kathleen MacKenzie