Download or read book Once a Peacock Once an Actress written by Haribhatta and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-08-30 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Khoroche's translation of Arya Sura's "Jatakamala" (ca. fourth century) has sold more than fifteen-hundred copies in each of its editions. We now have a new translation of the "Jatakamala" by Haribhatta, a later contemporary of Arya Sura's. Like the earlier volume, this one contains rare examples of the earliest extant writings from Sanskrit's classical period. To date, six of the thirty-four stories from the work are still lost to time, but even in its truncated form, the tales, in Khoroche's splendid, fluid renderings, amply illustrate the Buddha's single-minded devotion to the good of all creatures in each of his incarnations. Here we have stories of an actress and a peacock, as noted in the title, but also tales of kings and monkeys, sages and fools, lions and elephants, princes and fairies, in equal measure entertaining, surprising, and moving--in addition to edifying. These unique tales of bravery, romance, sex, death, and, ultimately, rebirth, will be greeted by a very appreciate audience.

Download or read book The King of the Birds written by Acree Graham Macam and published by Groundwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young girl brings home a peacock, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail! Inspired by the life of Flannery O'Connor. In this picture book, inspired by the life of Flannery O’Connor, a young fan of fowl brings home a peacock to be the king of her collection, but he refuses to show off his colorful tail. The girl goes to great lengths to encourage the peacock to display his plumage — she throws him a party, lets him play in the fig tree, feeds him flowers and stages a parade — all to no avail. Then she finally stumbles on the perfect solution. When she introduces the queen of the birds — a peahen — to her collection, the peacock immediately displays his glorious shimmering tail. This delightful story, full of humor and heart, celebrates the legacy of a great American writer. Includes an author’s note about Flannery O’Connor. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.5 Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action.

Download or read book Prequel of Lonely Heart in Turmoil written by Xue Hong and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 2081 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: don 't hava intro

Download or read book Nine Heavenly Devil Manual written by Feng MoTianXia and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-02-27 with total page 859 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The path of demon was indestructible, it was a heaven-defying ancient art!Once he unlocked the Seal, he would gain the might of the ancient Devil Lord, the cowardly youth, the Treading on the Demon Seal, the Devil Prison of the palms, the heaven defying cultivation, overturning the heavens and earth, domineering and only me!The Heaven's Path could not tolerate this, and stepped on the heavens' majesty. In the nine heavens and ten earth, only I am eternal!

Download or read book Purchasing Agent King of Three Realms written by Mu ZiHeXuan and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-05-24 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One day, Li Hao suddenly discovered that there was a new, miraculous WeChat in his phone; it could actually connect to the Gods and Demons of the Three Realms! From then on, Li Hao spread the name of the auction to the rest of the Immortal Demon Realm!

Download or read book Wonder Tales From Many Lands written by Katharine Pyle and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wonder Tales from Many Lands by Katharine Pyle: In this enchanting collection of fairy tales, Katharine Pyle brings together magical stories from diverse cultures and traditions around the world. From the Arabian Nights to European folktales, each narrative carries readers into a realm of wonder and imagination. Pyle's retelling of these age-old stories preserves the essence of each culture's unique storytelling while offering a delightful and enlightening experience for readers of all ages. Key Aspects of the Book "Wonder Tales from Many Lands": Global Folklore: The collection showcases the rich tapestry of world folklore, introducing readers to magical beings, legendary heroes, and cultural motifs from different regions. Art of Storytelling: Katharine Pyle's skillful retelling preserves the charm and allure of each tale, capturing the essence of oral storytelling traditions that have been passed down through generations. Universal Themes: Despite their diverse origins, the stories in the collection often touch on universal themes of love, bravery, friendship, and the triumph of good over evil. Katharine Pyle was an American author, illustrator, and poet, born in Delaware in 1863. She excelled in various forms of art, including book illustration and writing. Throughout her career, Pyle contributed to children's literature and fairy tales, creating numerous works that sparked the imagination of young readers. Her passion for folklore and mythology is evident in "Wonder Tales from Many Lands," a testament to her talent as a storyteller and her dedication to preserving cultural heritage through literature.

Download or read book The Emperor of the Primordial World written by Wu KongDaoRen and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 969 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bastard son of a marquis who had become a slave had encountered a girl that claimed to be a blood robed emperor ... From this moment onwards, he had been tasked with the task of opening the heavens and becoming the ruler of the empire.

Download or read book Nine Yin And Nine Yang written by Qu MaoDeLaoShu and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-11-29 with total page 1363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yang Feng did not know who his father was until his mother died of illness when he was ten. Shortly later, he was received by the Yang family, an old martial family, and by his father whom he never met.However, at sixteen, Yang Feng was chased and killed due to the fighting for power in his family. He did not expect he could be reborn and gained the inheritance of his ancestors that his meridians were transformed by powerful internal forces. After cultivating the Nine Yin and Nine Yang Divine Art, Yang Feng decided to challenge his fate. As an illegitimate child who lived at the underclass, how would he become a god and make himself a legend?☆About the Author☆The Mouse That Marries The Cat(娶猫的老鼠) is a prolific novelist. He has created 11 novels, including "Nine Heavens and Dragons", "Nine Yin And Nine Yang", "Chaotic Emperor", "Da u", "Big Superior", "Supreme Dragon Totem", "Nine Stars Lord" and so on. As an author with great creative desire, the cat of the cat The Mouse That Marries The Cat has shown excellent imagination and literary talent since childhood.

Download or read book Incredible Teacher written by Yi JiuTian and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 1837 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During this experience, the super young master, Fang Qin, transformed into a commoner and began his ordinary journey. However, if the Heavens did not fulfil one's wish, then all sorts of troubles would come knocking on one's door. It was impossible for him to be calm even if he wanted to? That big bro will transform into a dragon and stir up the winds and clouds!

Download or read book Agent Princess Too Beautiful written by Qing Mu and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-09-16 with total page 1393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his eyes open, what was he planning to do in this ancient room?

Download or read book Immortal Primordial World written by Hui Zhou and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-07-03 with total page 1035 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creation Immortal Emperor: Immortal Emperor Sky Tyrant has been dead for ten thousand years, no one can defeat him. With a single sword strike, Heaven and Earth will be destroyed. The Heavenly Emperor of Wei was extremely talented, his Eight Devils Mysterious Eyes overlooked the ancient river, and his killing power was the highest in the world. Meng Xuan, is killing them a small task? Meng Xuan: I can't say it was a small matter, right? That would seem too arrogant. Interesting, right? There were 3,000 great Daos, 100,000 Planets, and various types of Chosen vying for the Emperor's Road. ... 

Download or read book Heaven slaughtering Sovereign written by Qi LianXue and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-06-13 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysterious youth had a slim chance of survival. Killing the black dragon, forming a spirit monkey, eating the spirit fruit by mistake, all of this greatly increased his strength. From then on, he would tread on a path that defied the heavens! Since there is no path to heaven and earth, I shall kill the heavens and destroy the earth, and restore the true face of the world ... Immortals and Buddha are merciless. If I were to continue on the path of ruthlessness, I will not take the normal path. I will destroy the Heavenly Dreams in the Sacred Diagram ...

Download or read book Journey to the West Six Ear Macaque written by Bai Di and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-10-28 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I heard that everyone has a Sun Wukong in their heart.Actually, the Six-Eared Macaque also had Sun Wukong in its heart.But the Three Realms was so vast, only the Wukong in his heart was so vast that neither the heavens nor the earth could tolerate it.

Download or read book The Phaeton Continuum written by Charles Williams and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty five years after the detonation of the atomic bomb over Nagasaki and the withdrawal of the spirit of Jesus Christ from Earth, luckless P.I., Phaeton Troupe, is hired to unravel the mystery of the disappearance of Natalie Pierce, a college co-ed. Uncovering the truth not only sets Phaeton on a course of confrontation with a brilliant, sadistic, mafia crime lord plotting global domination, but entangles him in a web of intrigue spun by powerful, reality-defying galactic life forms. Risking another round of racial turmoil in Los Angeles, Phaeton must navigate a maze of deceit and conflicting motives and interests of fiercely determined forces, including his client, Natalie's mother. On both sides of the clouds, Phaeton is marked for death. Only by surviving such ordeals as his brains being frozen, his insides roasted, and an encounter with a six-fisted ex-pug, will he not only learn the fate of Natalie Pierce, but embark upon a quest to save the human race from nuclear extermination, and restore the spirit of Christ to the world. Can he?

Download or read book The Three Treasures written by Edward Kamens and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2023-01-25 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated, augmented, and illustrated study and translation of this landmark collection of Buddhist tales

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Download or read book The Golden Peaches of Samarkand written by Edward H. Schafer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the seventh century the kingdom of Samarkand sent formal gifts of fancy yellow peaches, large as goose eggs and with a color like gold, to the Chinese court at Ch'ang-an. What kind of fruit these golden peaches really were cannot now be guessed, but they have the glamour of mystery, and they symbolize all the exotic things longed for, and unknown things hoped for, by the people of the T'ang empire. This book examines the exotics imported into China during the T'ang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907), and depicts their influence on Chinese life. Into the land during the three centuries of T'ang came the natives of almost every nation of Asia, all bringing exotic wares either as gifts or as goods to be sold. Ivory, rare woods, drugs, diamonds, magicians, dancing girls—the author covers all classes of unusual imports, their places of origin, their lore, their effort on costume, dwellings, diet, and on painting, sculpture, music, and poetry. This book is not a statistical record of commercial imports and medieval trade, but rather a "humanistic essay, however material its subject matter."