Download or read book Tales of Beastly Behaviors written by J. Madrid and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enter a world where a pig struggles to become a housing contractor, a monkey opens a barbershop, an orangutan goes into politics, a fox practices alternative medicine, a goose plans her own wedding, a rabbit experiences the supernatural, a bull yearns to be a monk and a cat strives to become computer literate. In "Tales of Beastly Behaviors" we encounter a timely and thoroughly amusing collection of satirical wit, social commentary and, occasionally wisdom. They offer us a mirror that reflects how we are when we are uniquely human and stripped of artifice. These thirty-four fables satirize human behaviors by attributing them to barnyard animals that think and speak like humans. The characterizations may be whimsical, but what the barnyard animals do and say is entirely recognizable in the actions and words of our friends, our families and ourselves. These fables make social commentary easier to accept as they pick at our frailties and force us to laugh at them.

Download or read book Beastly Behaviour written by Rolf Harris and published by Century. This book was released on 1997-11-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Beauty and Beastly written by Melanie Karsak and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-23 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best Steampunk Novel of 2017, Critters/Preditors & Editors Reader's Poll In this tale as old as time, Isabelle Hawking must tinker a solution to a heartbreaking mystery. When Isabelle Hawking and her papa set out from London on a sea voyage, Isabelle is thrilled. Visiting foreign courts, learning from master tinkerers, and studying mechanicals is her dream. And it doesn't hurt that the trip also offers Isabelle an escape from her overbearing and unwanted suitor, Gerard LeBoeuf. But Isabelle never arrives. Swept up in a tempest, her ship is lost. Isabelle survives the storm only to be shipwrecked on a seemingly deserted island. The magical place, dotted with standing stones, faerie mounds, and a crumbling castle, hints of an ancient past. Isabelle may be an unwilling guest, but her arrival marks a new beginning for the beastly residents of this forgotten land. See how New York Times bestselling author Melanie Karsak puts a steampunk spin on the classic Beauty and the Beast fairy tale.

Download or read book Beastly Behaviour written by Aishling Morgan and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-07-07 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genevieve Stukely is working as an erotic dancer in the American west when she learns that her uncle is dead and that she is to inherit the family estate on the borders of Dartmoor. Only when she returns to the mother country does she discover that Sir Robert Stukely did not die simply of old age, but was found with an expression of utmost terror frozen on his features. Nearby were the footprints of a gigantic hound. Now Mistress of Stukely Manor and known to have a colourful past, Genevieve quickly finds herself the centre of attention for half the rakes and ne'erdowells in Devon. Beastly Behaviour follows the Truscott saga into its fifth generation with a tale of bizarre lust and Gothic horror drawn from several historical and literary sources to make it one of the most elaborate erotic novels ever published. Other titles in the Truscott saga include Velvet Skin, The Rake and Purity.

Download or read book Teaching Fairy Tales written by Nancy L. Canepa and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scholars from many different academic areas will use this volume to explore and implement new aspects of the field of fairy-tale studies in their teaching and research.

Download or read book Animal Passions and Beastly Virtues written by Marc Bekoff and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2005-11-09 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging, thoughtful look at the science and ethics of research into animal behavior.

Download or read book Rekindling the Romance written by Dennis Rainey and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2006-01-08 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By God's design, romance is supposed to be the flame in the fireplace of marital intimacy. Yet far too many Christian couples feel cheated because their marriage produces as much spark as a book of wet matches. Others have neglected to fan the flames of passion for so long that they have lost hope of experiencing romance. Rekindling the Romance, now available in trade paper, is organized into short, biblically-based chapters. Packed with practical insight, this tastefully candid and inviting resource provides the Christian couple with the keys to unlock their relational and sexual intimacy.

Download or read book Time and the Astrolabe in the Canterbury Tales written by Marijane Osborn and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marijane Osborn demonstrates that Chaucer structured the Canterbury Tales after the astrolabe, an Arabic Islamic time-keeping device. Chaucer’s fascination with this device also accounts for the sense of time and astronomy in the Tales.

Download or read book Thematic Guide to Young Adult Literature written by Alice L. Trupe and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2006-05-30 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary young adult literature is a relatively new genre. This guide provides an overview of the burgeoning field, focusing primarily on fiction. Each of the 32 chapters is devoted to a theme of special significance to young adults, and provides brief critical discussions of several related literary works. Chapters close with lists of fiction for further reading. An appendix groups works according to additional themes, and a selected bibliography cites relevant critical studies.

Download or read book Voices from the Straw Mat written by Chan E. Park and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2003-02-28 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her "performance-centered" approach to p'ansori informs the discussion of a wide range of topics, including the amalgamation of the dramatic, the narrative, and the poetic; the invocation of traditional narrative in contemporary politics; the vocal construction of gender; and the politics of preservation."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Grimm Legacies written by Jack Zipes and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-11-23 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Grimm Legacies, esteemed literary scholar Jack Zipes explores the legacy of the Brothers Grimm in Europe and North America, from the nineteenth century to the present. Zipes reveals how the Grimms came to play a pivotal and unusual role in the evolution of Western folklore and in the history of the most significant cultural genre in the world—the fairy tale. Folklorists Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm sought to discover and preserve a rich abundance of stories emanating from an oral tradition, and encouraged friends, colleagues, and strangers to gather and share these tales. As a result, hundreds of thousands of wonderful folk and fairy tales poured into books throughout Europe and have kept coming. Zipes looks at the transformation of the Grimms' tales into children's literature, the Americanization of the tales, the "Grimm" aspects of contemporary tales, and the tales' utopian impulses. He shows that the Grimms were not the first scholars to turn their attention to folk tales, but were vital in expanding readership and setting the high standards for folk-tale collecting that continue through the current era. Zipes concludes with a look at contemporary adaptations of the tales and raises questions about authenticity, target audience, and consumerism. With erudition and verve, Grimm Legacies examines the lasting universal influence of two brothers and their collected tales on today's storytelling world.

Download or read book A Hero s Tale written by Jiu YueWenTian and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 679 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carrying a adorable pet, stepping on a green mountain, and daring to venture into the world by himself. For the sake of a beauty, he dared to ascend to the ninth heaven to pluck the stars; for the sake of the common people, he dared to enter the netherworld to burn the blood. The world was in chaos as the mountains and rivers changed. His cultivation could pierce through the heavens; he charged into the demon realm, entered the demonic path, and directly called upon the heaven and earth to change his appearance. The code word is not easy, I hope that everyone will support me! Welcome to the "Traveler's Fellow" 294786038. Close]

Download or read book Twice Told Children s Tales written by Betty Greenway and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is only in childhood that books have any deep influence on our lives--Graham Greene The luminous books of our childhood will remain the luminous books of our lives.--Joyce Carol Oates Writers, as they often attest, are deeply influenced by their childhood reading. Salman Rushdie, for example, has said that The Wizard of Oz made a writer of me. Twice-Told Tales is a collection of essays on the way the works of adult writers have been influenced by their childhood reading. This fascinating volume includes theoretical essays on Salman Rushdie and the Oz books, Beauty and the Beast retold as Jane Eyre, the childhood reading of Jorge Luis Borges, and the remnants of nursery rhymes in Sylvia Plath's poetry. It is supplemented with a number of brief commentaries on children's books by major creative writers, including Maxine Hong Kingston and Maxine Kumin.

Download or read book Digital Storytelling written by Joe Lambert and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revised and updated edition of the StoryCenter's popular guide to digital storytelling, StoryCenter founder Joe Lambert offers budding storytellers the skills and tools they need to craft compelling digital stories. Using a "Seven Steps" approach, Lambert helps storytellers identify the fundamentals of dynamic digital storytelling – from conceiving a story, to seeing, assembling, and sharing it. Readers will also find new explorations of the global applications of digital storytelling in education and other fields, as well as additional information about copyright, ethics, and distribution. The book is filled with resources about past and present projects on the grassroots and institutional level, including new chapters specifically for students and a discussion of the latest tools and projects in mobile device-based media. This accessible guide’s meaningful examples and inviting tone makes this an essential for any student learning the steps toward digital storytelling.

Download or read book A Beauty in the Beast written by Michelle Lindo-Rice and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A recluse in need of affection and a television star in need of redemption… Thirteen years ago, a tragic fire left junior prom queen Eden Tempest orphaned and scarred, inside and out. Now she’s the town recluse—isolated, mysterious and emotionally guarded…the complete opposite of Mason Powers, TV’s most famous renovator. Yet Mason is battling his own rocky past—personal and professional. Eden’s plan to renovate her ill grandmother’s home into a bed-and-breakfast is the perfect opportunity for Mason to get back to work and redeem his reputation. And Eden herself…well, their attraction is undeniable. But is their unexpected connection enough to heal both their traumatic pasts and bring their beauty into the light? Bonus Story: The Ten-Day Bargain From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.

Download or read book Beastly Babies written by Ellen Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From wriggling chicks to jumpy kangaroos, this hilarious rhyming picture book showcases different kinds of babies, all of which are perfectly, adorably beastly! Making mischief, having fun each is precious, every one. In a knoll, a hole, or nest, Mamas love their babies best. In this delightful rhyming read-aloud, author Ellen Jackson and illustrator Brendan Wenzel introduce readers to all sorts of mischievous baby animals—and the grown-ups who love them no matter what. Featuring puppies that slobber, kittens who spill, and young gorillas who won't sit still, this book is sure to resonate with beastly babies of all ages—and their exasperated moms and dads, too!

Download or read book Beastly Things written by Donna Leon and published by Grove/Atlantic, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller: The police investigate the death of a veterinarian in Venice, Italy in this “swiftly paced” mystery (The Seattle Times). When the body of man is found in a canal, damaged by the tides, carrying no wallet, and wearing only one shoe, Guido Brunetti has little to work with. No local has filed a missing-person report, and no hotel guests have disappeared. The autopsy shows he had suffered from a rare, disfiguring disease. A shopkeeper tells Brunetti that the man had a kindly way with animals. Finally, the victim is identified as a much-loved veterinarian—and Brunetti’s quest to find the killer will take him on a harrowing journey . . . “All her trademark strengths shine in this swiftly paced, sophisticated tale of greed versus ethics.” —The Seattle Times “Written with such delicacy and emotional force that we can’t help but be reminded of Greek tragedy.” —Booklist, starred review