Download or read book Panda Bears and the Moon Goddess written by Christine M Merritt Ph D and published by Christine Merritt. This book was released on 2015-12-04 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore China and its rich culture by reading these ancient myths and legends, starting with a creation myth. Learn about panda bears and the shepherdess, the kitchen god and offspring of the white tiger. Westerners have a man in the moon, but the Chinese have the beautiful moon goddess accompanied by a jade rabbit. Famous love stories are portrayed in this book - the butterfly lovers and that of the magpie bridge where the lovers, aided by magpies, meet on one day a year known as double seven, China's valentine day.
Download or read book Red Panda Moon Bear written by Jarod Roselló and published by Top Shelf Productions. This book was released on 2019-07-24 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Red Panda and Moon Bear are the defenders of their community! Together, these brave siblings rescue lost cats, scold bullies, and solve mysteries, all before Mama and Papa get home. But lately... the mysteries have been extra mysterious. All of RP and MB's powers may not be enough to handle spooks, supervillains, alien invaders, and time warps! It'll take all their imagination--and some new friends--to uncover the secret cause behind all these events before the whole world goes crazy.
Download or read book Holland s Grimoire of Magickal Correspondence written by Eileen Holland and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2005-09-30 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What color candle is appropriate for a justice spell? Which herbs correspond to heart problems? What can you do to strengthen a peace ritual? How can you protect your home? When is a good time to empower a healing charm? Because of her exhaustive knowledge of this subject, Eileen Holland is the expert other witches turn to when they are seeking correspondences for magickal workings. By publishing Holland's Grimoire of Magickal Correspondences, she at long last makes public the information she has been sharing privately with them for years (and which she began writing for herself as a way of organizing the information she needed for her own practice of the Craft). Holland's Grimoire of Magickal Correspondences is the ultimate resource for witches, magicians and shamans, brujas and brujos, Druids, Wiccans, Asatru and Santerians. The most comprehensive book of magickal correspondences that has ever been written, it is for everyone who practices magick or creates rituals. More than 500 separate topics are covered with a sample listing as follows: ASSERTIVENESS (See also: Aggressiveness) Mars Color: red Animal: sparrow Oil: bergamot Plant: basil, cypress Goddess: Inanna, Oya God: Ares, Mars Assertive Action: (See: Action) To Learn to Assert Yourself Stone: angelite, danburite Plant: apple The correspondences included are drawn from many cultures and traditions, including Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Mayan, African, Afro-Caribbean, Buddhist, Norse, Hindu, Greco-Roman, Chinese, Celtic and Native American. Whatever the subject of your working, you are likely to find it covered here. If you practice magick, this will quickly become the most useful book you own and the one to which you refer constantly.
Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Digital Communication and Society 3 Volume Set written by Charles Steinfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Encyclopedia of Digital Communication and Society offers critical assessments of theoretical and applied research on digitally-mediated communication, a central area of study in the 21st century. Unique for its emphasis on digital media and communication and for its use of business and management perspectives, in addition to cultural, developmental, political and sociological perspectives Entries are written by scholars and some practitioners from around the world, with exceptional depth and international scope of coverage in five themes: Social Media, Commercial Applications, Online Gaming, Law and Policy, and Information and Communicative Technology for Development Features leading research in the fields of Media and Communication Studies, Internet Studies, Journalism Studies, Law and Policy Studies, Science, Technology and Innovation Studies, and many more Organized in an accessible A-Z format with over 150 entries on key topics ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 words Part of The Wiley Blackwell-ICA International Encyclopedias of Communication series, published in conjunction with the International Communication Association. Online version available at www.wileyicaencyclopedia.com
Download or read book The Legend of the Panda written by Linda Granfield and published by Tundra Books (NY). This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A timeless tale about a beloved animal One of the world's most beloved and reclusive animals, the panda is almost as mysterious today as it was thousands of years ago. The original Chinese folk tale of how the panda came to have its distinctive black-and-white coat is a story of love, bravery and the sacrifice of a young shepherdess. Illustrator Song Nan Zhang has drawn upon his experiences touring the silk road region of Tibet to create the gloriously colourful illustrations that depict the ancient Wolong Valley in Sichuan province. As retold by master historian Linda Granfield, "The Legend of the Panda is augmented with fascinating information about panda bears and the efforts to save them. A book as beautiful as it is informative.
Download or read book Gods Goddesses and Saints written by Barbara Carroll and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chanting exists in many religious and spiritual traditions. The practice of chant focuses the mind and body with simple physics of sound, while the choice of chant can reflect a specific need, or honor a tradition. Gods, Goddesses, and Saints is a user-friendly, in-depth guide to a solitary practice of chant and meditation, providing chants from many faiths, from pagan deities to saints from many religions. Beautifully organized in many different ways, this book encourages you to explore the resonance of important figures and their associations and meanings across many traditions. You will also find blank forms to help you create your own chants and meditations. Gods, Goddesses, and Saints provides a fresh view of spiritual practice and new ideas for the future of faith.
Download or read book The Saga of Jagannatha and Badadeula at Puri Story of Lord Jagannatha and his Temple written by Col J C Mahanti (Retd) and published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is about lord Jagannatha - the established god of Hindus and His temple at Puri known as Badadeula. The book is for general reading for those interested to know about lord Jagannatha and His temple at Puri and not a historical treatise. Many of the descriptions and anecdotes in it are from the epics, legends and folktales that may or may not have historical relevance. But at the same time, they are interesting facts about lord Jagannatha since ages. The book with the captioned name is divided into four chapters (1) Lord Jagannatha, (2) The Temple - Badadeula, (3) The Festivals of Jagannatha and (4) Mahaprasada. (the food offerings to Jagannatha). The eight annexes deal with (i) Important temples in Puri, (ii) Important mathas (monasteries) in Puri, (iii) Different beshas (costumes/dresses) of Jagannatha, (iv) Important festivals in Badadeula, (v) Fables and facts about Jagannatha,(vi) Invasion on Puri and Badadeula by Afghans and Moguls (vii) Salient facts and figures about Badadeula and Puri and (viii) Places of interest in and around Puri.
Download or read book Grandma Panda s China Storybook written by Mingmei Yip and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With classic Chinese fairytales and folk stories, Grandma Panda's China Storybook introduces children to Chinese culture in a fun, adventurous way! Grandma Panda is a wonderful teacher, a wonderful storyteller and a wonderful cook! Her grandchildren, Baobao and Lingling, love staying with her every summer, because at Grandma Panda's house, each day is an adventure. This summer, with the help of celebrated novelist and artist Mingmei Yip, Grandma will take them to a world filled with Chinese calligraphy, kites, kung fu and more! They'll get to hear Grandma's stories of a time long ago in China, when everything began, and learn simple Chinese language along the way. Come join Grandma Panda, Baobao and Lingling for a summer of fun and learning as bright watercolor illustrations make favorite legends come alive! Chinese stories include: Yum Yum, We Love Dim Sum!—Grandma and the children go to a restaurant to enjoy dim sum. Grandma explains what dim sum is and tells the legend of how it was invented. Grandma Panda Teaches Us Chinese Writing—Grandma shows the children how to mix ink and hold their brushes. She shows them characters in both their ancient and present forms and tells them the story of four-eyed Cang Jie. Dotting the Dragon's Eyes—To explain the importance of paying attention to detail, Grandma tells the story of Zhang Sengyao. The Story of Mulan, the Brave Woman Warrior—Grandma tells the story of Mulan to teach the virtues of bravery, leadership, patriotism and determination. The Little Kungfu Warriors—The story of Mulan excites the little pandas into action, and they and grandma share a few moves. The Painted Faces of Chinese Opera—Grandma explains the meaning of the painted faces. Fun with Chinese Kites—Grandma takes the children kite flying and tells them the story of Luban the kite inventor. Grandma Panda Sings an Old Farewell Song—Grandma shows the children the Qin and sings "Three Variations on the Yang Pass"
Download or read book Illustrated Dictionary Of Symbols In Eastern And Western Art written by James Hall and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Companion volume to James Hall’s perennial seller Dictionary of Subjects & Symbols in Art. which deals with the subject matter of Christian and Western art, the present volume includes the art of Egypt, the ancient Near East, Christian and classical Europe, India and the Far East. Flail explores the language of symbols in art showing how paintings, drawings and sculpture express man shades of meaning from simple, everyday hopes and fears to the profoundest philosophical and religious aspirations. The book explains and interprets symbols from many cultures, and over 600 illustrations clarify and complement the text. There are numbered references throughout the text to the sacred Iitcra-1 ture, myths and legends in which the symbols had their origins. Details of English translations of the works are in the bibliography. The book includes an appendix of the transcription of Chinese, notes and references, bibliography, chronological tables and index."
Download or read book Goddesses in World Mythology written by Martha Ann and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 1993-06-30 with total page 682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary focuses on more than 9,500 goddesses from hundreds of cultures around the world.
Download or read book The Ruling Races of Prehistoric Times in India Southwestern Asia and Southern Europe The primitive village The early history of India Astronomical myths History of the rule of the Kushite Semite races First coming of the fire worshipping Heracleidae to Greece written by James Francis Katherinus Hewitt and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Goddess Reign written by Andrea Bath and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roewan Cairns' life as a devout Catholic is shattered when she is savagely attacked and later learns that it was a deliberate act. With the help of a grief-stricken cop and the priest who raised her, Roewan soon finds out why: she is the long-awaited leader of a secret sect whose sole mission is to bring down the Catholic Church and reinstate the pagan faith of the Goddess to the world. Now hunted by an assassin hired by the Church and with a Cardinal's driven obsession to become Pope, Roewan has less than twenty-four hours to fulfill her destiny. On a journey that will take her from Vancouver to Stonehenge, Roewan's success or failure will make the difference between spiritual slavery or freedom for all.
Download or read book Light Goddess written by Cloris Athena and published by Outskirts Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-06-27 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magic world in the Flower Goddess Fairyland. Snow and ice, flower sea and the pixie forest. Path of art and magic, the wonderland and the great journey...... On the border of the Dark Land and the Light World, there is a great war burning grandly. A handsome boy in silver armor, with a long spear in hands, he was fighting hundreds of the dark knights. On the far side of the battlefield, the Moon Goddess Diana is fighting hundreds of ice dragons and fire dragons. The mighty forces of light are fighting fiercely against the mighty forces of darkness. Millions of evil demons and enormous dragons, against millions of the brave knights and great fairies...... In the brilliant nebula sea, there is a huge Souls Tree blooming gorgeously in the Flower Goddess Fairyland, on this holy Souls Tree, every bud of soul will split in two light pixies and fly to different worlds, fall in different bodies, then growing and shining. They always have the same beginning, but eventually get in the different paths...... Long long time ago, in the Phoenix Nebula, there was a blue white star bursting into pure gorgeous light, “Even if let me live in the brilliant Mermaid Sea all my life, and eat thousands of the dazzling moon jellyfishes every day until choke me to death, I still must be a great musician of the whole fairy world! And in the world of countless evil demons, fire dragons and ice griffins, I will fight them bravely with the Lyre of Apollo, the Sword of Athena, and the Spear of the Valkyries!” Once Ori lived in a tragic world of ice dragons and fire dragons, he wanted to be a great musician when he was very little, but he was tortured by his fire demon father and ice griffin mother in the Dark Sunflower Sea Pixies Castle. At six years old, he got in the Diana College of the Moon Goddess Magic, but always bullied by his iceberg demon wolf classmates and evil siren teachers. When he nearly died in the flying snow pixies, he was just saved by the Light Goddess Florithena, she taking the child’s hand, then flying to a new gorgeous world of shining pixies, beautiful peris and flower fairies. Forget everything you ever knew, just don’t be surprised at everything you will see, everything of everything......
Download or read book The Ruling Races of Prehistoric Times in India South Western Asia and Southern Europe written by J. F. Hewitt and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Sacred Paw written by Paul Shepard and published by Viking Adult. This book was released on 1985 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Make Up written by Michelle Phan and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michelle Phan has believed in makeup since the first time she was allowed to try eyeliner. When she looked in the mirror and saw a transformed version of herself looking back, she fell in love with the sense of confidence that makeup could give her. Ever since she posted her first makeup tutorial on YouTube, she has dedicated herself to inspire millions by using makeup as a tool for transformation and self expression. Now, Michelle has compiled all of her best wisdom into Make Up: Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success—Online and Off. From creating a gorgeous smoky eye to understanding contouring to developing an online persona, Michelle has advice to help you transform every facet of your life. Make Up is packed with Michelle’s trademark beauty and style tutorials, stories and pictures from her own life, and advice on the topics she is asked about most, including etiquette, career, entrepreneurship, and creativity. From the everyday (such as how to get glowing skin) to the big picture (such as how to turn your passion into a profession), Make Up is a practical and empowering resource to help anyone put their best face forward.
