Download or read book Flyin Kai written by Duncan P. Forgey and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flyin' Kai: A Pelican's Tale By: Duncan P. Forgey Share in the excitement of Kai’s speed diving, surfing, and endless encounters as he searches for more meaning in life. Feeling restricted by parents, school and friends, Kai flies from his Anacapa Island home to the mainland in search of a legendary magical mountain. Teaming with a blue-footed booby from México, the two experience and observe the damage that mankind is inflicting upon nature and wildlife. Flyin’ Kai: A Pelican’s Tale is a great read for all ages and strikes hard at the hearts of young adults, the environmentally sensitive and older baby boomers. A contemporary “Smokey the Bear,” famous for his iconic “ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES,” Kai is a deeply beloved and substantial character that implores “ONLY YOU CAN SAVE THE SEAS.” “Duncan Forgey is an imaginative storyteller. Flyin’ Kai: A Pelican’s Tale is a fast-paced hero’s journey that takes the reader on an exploration of conflicts between nature and mankind. It is a novel that will appeal to adults and thoughtful young readers of all ages.” ─ Jill Marie Landis – New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of The Tiki Goddess Mysteries and 25 other novels. “Magical!! The imagery makes you feel like you are flying alongside Kai.” ─Durban Thomas – Student, age 12, Kaua‘i, HI. “Duncan’s imaginative writing style is realistic and puts you right in the middle of the adventure. I can feel the power of the waves and envision myself in the tube surfing with Kai. The tale is about two of my passions–surfing and the environment.” ─Sebastian “Seabass” Zietz– Professional surfer, winner Van’s Triple Crown of Surfing and lover of the ocean in all its moods. “Kai’s coming of age story is a must read in middle and high school classrooms. This modern-day Jonathan Livingston Seagull shares challenges facing young adolescents today. Kai’s courage and his sincere concern for all creatures is a lesson we should follow.” ─Leslie Howell– Middle school English teacher, mentor and writing coach. “An awesome and heartfelt read with the universal challenges of growing up revealed through a pelican in a whirlwind of light and dark spiritual encounters. Pass it on!” ─Patsee Ober – Underwater photographer, open ocean swimmer and competitive sailor. “Duncan Forgey is a true storyteller. Flyin’ Kai: A Pelican’s Tale gives a unique perspective on how precious life on earth is to all. Hang on as you fly high and fast with Kai.” ─Trip Kimball –Pastor, teacher, writer and speaker with Poimen Ministries. “Through the eyes, antics and adventures of a rebellious adolescent brown pelican, Duncan weaves a memorable tale of the importance of man living in harmony with nature. As he matures, Kai realizes that giving himself to others is the best treasure he can discover.” ─Lana Johnson – Editor, Stu News Newport, weekly online newspaper, Newport Beach, CA.
Download or read book Never Say Never written by Lisa Wingate and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sudden shift in a hurricane's course cancels senior citizen Donetta's cruise at the last minute. Thrown together with a young woman named Kai, Donetta leads a group of evacuees back to Daily, Texas, where the charm of the town--and the high school coach--has Kai rethinking her drifter existence. Donetta, on the other hand, is contemplating moving on from her floundering marriage. As more people seek refuge in the small town, can they transition from merely surviving to truly thriving?
Download or read book Marine Stone written by Shatha Ghanem and published by Partridge Publishing Singapore. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the advent of time, man has been subjected to all the forces that surround him and has been prone to the evil in all dimensions, attacking him, turning his world upside down andsowingchaos beyond repair. However, man has also created some tools to defend himself and has beengiftednaturallyin many other ways for the same. The magical stone, Marine, is one of the rarest gemsin the known world andholdsthepower to help its master out ofany difficult situation or crisis. Themanner in which it does so is very unique, to say the least. In essence, the stone brings backan extinctanimalspecies into the world, a species that hasthe capability to help the owner of the stoneresolve theirproblems. The story oftheLava family,the atrocitiesthey face, and the bonds of family,isonethat serves as the perfect metaphor formanyreal world scenarios. The help of extinct animals, each one of them in a distinct manner according to the abilities they possess and according to the need of time, is something to ponder over. Marine Stone is a journey from Belle Island to the village of Chess Squares, and everything in between. The extinct animals come and go as they are needed and each one of them leavesan indelible markon the hearts of the Lava men, changing them and their lives forever.
Download or read book Hong Kong Takes Flight written by John D. Wong and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2024-11-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commercial aviation took shape in Hong Kong as the city developed into a powerful economy. Rather than accepting air travel as an inevitability in the era of global mobility, John Wong argues that Hong Kong’s development into a regional and global airline hub was not preordained. By underscoring the shifting process through which this hub emerged, Hong Kong Takes Flight aims to describe globalization and global networks in the making. Viewing the globalization of the city through the prism of its airline industry, Wong examines how policymakers and businesses asserted themselves against international partners and competitors in a bid to accrue socioeconomic benefits, negotiated their interests in Hong Kong’s economic success, and articulated their expressions of modernity.
Download or read book Cognitive Linguistics and the Study of Chinese written by Dingfang Shu and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together contributions from a group of prominent researchers, within a cognitive-linguistic framework, this volume sheds light on linguistic structures and usages characteristic of the Chinese language, including noun-verb inclusion, the conceptual spatialization of actions, existential constructions, conceptual structures and coherence, idioms and metaphors, language acquisition of caused motion, etc. The contributions are committed to the principle of “converging evidence” that has been advocated in Cognitive Linguistics since its inception. Some studies in this volume combine introspective methods with theoretical analysis, while others rely on corpus-based, experimental and neuroscientific methods. Featuring diverse topics and multiple methods, this collection will be useful to readers who are interested in the grammatical and conceptual structure of Chinese, as well as in the state-of-the-art of Cognitive Linguistics in China.
Download or read book Kai written by Adara Anderson and published by Adara Anderson. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kai is broken. Betrayal has left him damaged and struggling to find his place within the Host. A gifted Healer, he can help his Host brothers and sisters, but he can’t heal himself. His problem is one that cannot be fixed. He cannot regrow his missing wing. Denied the freedom of flight, and feeling like less of a warrior, Kai has been spiralling out of control. He can’t fly, can’t fight, and will never find his mate. So, what’s the point? Masika knows Kai is her mate, her one chance at salvation. Yet, she hasn’t told him. How can she? He is reckless and in self-destruct mode, lashing out at those around him. Half the time she wants to throttle the man. What quirk of fate gave her a sulky overgrown child as a mate? She may find him physically attractive, but his attitude infuriates her. What is she supposed to do with that? Kai needs to pull himself together, and quickly, before Masika gives up on him, condemning them both. Yet how can he expect someone to accept him with only one wing when he cannot accept himself? "Kai" is designed to be part of a series. While this couple's story is complete, not all background plots will be resolved. This series is best read in order. Book one is "Markus". No cliffhangers. Not suitable for those who prefer clean romance.
Download or read book Skyriders written by Vimbai Gore-Strachan and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-05-24 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One decision can change the course of your life forever. When a stranger approaches Kai at his mothers funeral, Kai chooses to return to her old school hidden deep within the skies. It looks like hes agreed to a lot more than hes expected. Not only is it located deep within the sky on a group of floating islands, but once he realized his mother was hiding a lot more from him than hed ever expected he is plunged headfirst into an adventure of a lifetime as he learns how to ride the skies. But theres trouble rising - a danger that could destroy his new life as he knows it. The mystery of his mothers past is still unsolved. With only his trusted friends and faithful Talites, they encounter dragon-like creatures, soothsayers and unpredictable wind tunnels in a race against time to stop the Dracaen uprising before it is too late. But there is one final twist - Kai has to slay his own mental dragons, and if he cant face up to himself then what hope does he have to take on anything else?
Download or read book Flyin Chunks and Other Things to Duck written by Dorse Lanpher and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-10-20 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1956, as an excited, hopeful, 20 year old young man, I began a career in the feature animation department of Walt Disney Productions, now known as Walt Disney Feature Animation. At the time I just thought that anyone who could draw a little could work there, after all they hired me. I soon found that it took a great deal more talent and skill than just to be able to draw a little. After many years of working in the field as a special effects animator, with many established, successful old timers, I came to realize that my time and place was very special. I did learn to draw a lot and to be helpful in the process of making some very extraordinary motion pictures. I retired, January 2004, and have written my fun story, Flyin Chunks and Other Things to Duck, illustrating my struggles to continue in the field of animation, all the while managing to duck those flyin chunks which are always a part of every ones effort to live life. Dorse Lanpher
Download or read book Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes the Institute's Annual report, 1921-1933.
Download or read book From Sarees to Stripes written by Captain Manisha M Puri and published by Manjul Publishing. This book was released on with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Tantalizing, true stories of Indian women aviators who broke the glass ceiling and paved the way for future generations. ‘From Sarees to Stripes’ is a compelling read which establishes that it is no more a man’s world up there in the sky.” – Gunjan Saxena, former IAF officer and first female Indian combat pilot to serve in a war zone Straighten your seat, fasten your seatbelts, keep the tray table upright, and enjoy your flight! As you hear this announcement inside an aeroplane, how do you respond when it turns out that the captain/commander is a woman? Are you surprised, concerned or perhaps impressed? Women pilots have overcome extraordinary challenges to be where they are and their stories need to be told. ‘From Sarees to Stripes’ stems from experiences – both personal as well as those that numerous other women had, the challenges faced by them, and how they broke the glass ceiling every time. The stories of these women pilots weave together a narrative full of India’s aviation history, behind-the-scenes drama and the determination with which they fought all odds to realise their dreams. Starting from the mid-1930s to the millennials, the book covers the pioneers in this field. These women boast several firsts in the industry, one of which is being hired as pilots to fly for Indian Airlines, the airline that was the first to induct women as pilots as early as 1966, paving the way for many more.
Download or read book The Aeroplane written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 1034 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Supplier of Heaven written by Gui BiFengMao and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-06-18 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a big shot in the heavenly court made me extremely rich in the mortal world. With the heaven realm trading system in his hands he held the only trading channel between the heavenly court and the mortal realm all sorts of unsatisfied expressions could be seen on her feet as many different kinds of beauties swarmed over this was a story of a diaosi rebutting in and laughing at the three realms.
Download or read book The Snow Queen written by Adrian Mitchell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Commissioned by the NYS Theatre Institute and performed both in New York and London. This tale of friendship and loyalty is an outstanding musical, brimming with adventure and fun. One day Kai is snatched away by the Snow Queen and taken to her icy palace. Gerda sets out to find her friend and free him from the grasp of the wicked queen.
Download or read book Freedom Flight written by Mercedes Lackey and published by Baen Books. This book was released on 2022-08-10 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ralgha nar Hhallas, captain of a war cruiser, noble lord of the Kilrathi Empire—and a rebel. Captain K’Kai of Firekka, first of her winged species to leave her planet for the stars. Captain Ian St. John, call sign “Hunter,” hotshot human pilot—he thinks he’s just in it for the thrill of the chase. Rikik, K’Kai’s niece, hereditary leader of her clan—all she wants to do is follow in her notorious relative’s footsteps and fly the stars. They were as disreputable a gang of misfits as ever flew between the stars. But together they would free a world! Set in the world of the Wing Commander computer game universe. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Download or read book Holy Faces written by Julie K. Aageson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2023-12-05 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eclectic, perhaps quirky collection of reflections celebrates a longing to know who we are, who and what God is, and what the world is like. In joy and sorrow, each one mirrors the holiness of life, eliciting reverence—for ourselves, the natural world, and the mystery of what it means to be. Each conveys a sense of awe and wonder while pointing beyond mere observation, a deeper and more profound encounter than may first meet the eye. The faces of poets Mary Oliver and Brian Doyle help illumine the natural world. The faces of prophets Brian Blount, Desmond Tutu, and John Lewis inspire engagement and action. Julian of Norwich continues to astound and astonish with her discerning writings and visions. And the Buddha, in his last hours, admonishes frightened villagers to “make of yourselves a light.” Readers will be reminded of faces from the recent pandemic and the grief of suicide together with the joy of new life. In faces known and unknown, this book honors holy faces that grace our lives. These are faces where I see God.
Download or read book The Weaver of the Frost written by Ken Nakazawa and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A princess brings a stranger to Moonland and is exiled to earth for her punishment. Contains 12 other stories
Download or read book The Mark Chi Warriors written by Ino Lee and published by Ino Lee. This book was released on with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wong is a chi warrior and a master of weapons. While his skill and focus are unrivaled, a recent revelation has him shaken to the core. Demons and beasts roam the forests. They come with teeth, claws, masks, and swords. Wong is outnumbered and terribly outmatched. What can he do in the face of such odds? He can slay them. And he can bring a few friends along the way. This is a story of Shaolin warriors, monks, ninjas, sumos, and dark creatures of the night. They are bound by conflict, friendship, secrets, and an ancient prophecy that will change everything. Rich fight sequences permeate every fiber of this tale and intensifies as the story unfolds—with manga-like action in novel form.
