Download or read book Four Treasures of the Sky written by Jenny Tinghui Zhang and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK · A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITOR'S CHOICE · REVIEWED ON THE FRONT COVER · INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER “Zhang’s blend of history and magical realism will appeal to fans of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer as well as Amy Tan's The Valley of Amazement.” —Booklist (starred review) "Engrossing...Epic" (The New York Times Book Review) · "Transporting" (Washington Post) · "Propulsive" (Oprah Daily) · "Surreal and sprawling" (NPR) · "An absolute must-read" (BuzzFeed) · "Radiant" (BookPage) A dazzling debut novel set against the backdrop of the Chinese Exclusion Act, about a Chinese girl fighting to claim her place in the 1880s American West Daiyu never wanted to be like the tragic heroine for whom she was named, revered for her beauty and cursed with heartbreak. But when she is kidnapped and smuggled across an ocean from China to America, Daiyu must relinquish the home and future she imagined for herself. Over the years that follow, she is forced to keep reinventing herself to survive. From a calligraphy school, to a San Francisco brothel, to a shop tucked into the Idaho mountains, we follow Daiyu on a desperate quest to outrun the tragedy that chases her. As anti-Chinese sentiment sweeps across the country in a wave of unimaginable violence, Daiyu must draw on each of the selves she has been—including the ones she most wants to leave behind—in order to finally claim her own name and story. At once a literary tour de force and a groundbreaking work of historical fiction, Four Treasures of the Sky announces Jenny Tinghui Zhang as an indelible new voice. Steeped in untold history and Chinese folklore, this novel is a spellbinding feat.
Download or read book The Emperor s Four Treasuries written by R. Kent Guy and published by Harvard Univ Asia Center. This book was released on 1987 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preliminary Material -- Introduction -- The Imperial Initiative -- The Scholars' Response -- Scholars and Bureaucrats at the Ch'ien-lung Court: -- Reviewing the Reviewers: -- Ch'ui-mao ch'iu-tz'u: -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Glossary -- Index -- Harvard East Asian Monographs.
Download or read book The Four Treasures written by Wei Zhang and published by LONG RIVER PRESS. This book was released on 2004 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look inside the artistic treasures of a Chinese scholar's studio.
Download or read book The Fourth Treasure written by Todd Shimoda and published by Nan A. Talese. This book was released on 2002-05-14 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated throughout with beautiful calligraphy, The Fourth Treasure is an original, surprising novel that weaves a suspenseful love story across and through two very different countries, cultures, and generations. Tina Suzuki has just begun her first year of graduate study at the UC Berkeley Institute for Brain and Behavior Studies. Born and raised in San Francisco by her Japanese immigrant mother, Tina knows nothing about the rest of her family, and very little about her cultural heritage. But when her boyfriend’s Japanese calligraphy teacher suffers a stroke and loses his ability to communicate but continues to create magnificent calligraphic art, Tina knows she has stumbled across an ideal research subject. However, getting the sensei to participate in her study poses a series of uncomfortable obstacles for Tina: the jealous opposition of her boyfriend, the political and (romantic) minefield of dealing with her professors and fellow students, and the willful reticence of her ailing mother. It seems that the blank personal history her mother had always presented is in fact a tightly wound scroll full of scandalous secrets. In ways she could have never expected, Tina’s studies will inevitably lead to revelations about her own family. Juxtaposed with Tina’s story is that of the stricken sensei as a younger man, in Kyoto, and the history of the ancient inkstone he carries with him. The inkstone’s history, and the sensei’s art, reach back hundreds of years into a Japanese culture that no longer exists but that continues to reverberate on both sides of the Pacific. As the dual narratives unfold, they are enhanced by intriguing marginalia that illuminate both the sensei’s Japanese calligraphy and Tina’s studies of the brain. The result is a unique, unusually satisfying literary experience.
Download or read book The Four Treasures of the Tuatha de Danann written by S. Rob and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-28 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to summon the Tuatha De Dannan so that their four treasures can be used for your benefit. The four treasures of the Tuatha De Danann are the four most powerful relics of the Irish fae: those that were the ancient kings and queens of Ireland. This magick has so much power that you will learn to summon Dagda, Lugh, Erin the High King, and Nuada Airgetlam, so that Dagda's Cauldron, the Spear of Lugh, the Lia Fal stone, and the Sword of Light can be used for powerful real magick.
Download or read book Nature s Treasures written by Ben Hoare and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveal extraordinary stories form nature by best-selling author Ben Hoare with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8. The world is filled with curious objects made by plants,animals, and even by the Earth itself. The wonder of wildlife is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. Nature’s Treasures is a stunning nature encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they dive into this collection of more than 100 intriguing items from the natural world and discover the stories behind them. Whether it’s learning how bristly mouths help huge whales capture tiny animals, how minute scales make butterflies shine in the sunlight, or how studying a leaf skeleton can tell us how it transports food, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions. Arranged into four chapters: Animals; Plants, fungi, and algae; Minerals and rocks, and Made by nature, objects are shown with truly stunning photography and colourful illustrations to help kids understand the science behind them. The lively descriptions by best-selling nature writer Ben Hoare explore the remarkable tales of each item and all are packed with fascinating information. Nature’s Treasures takes you on a tour of our planet through commonplace-but-incredible objects made by nature itself. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of nature and wildlife, making this book ideal for inquisitive children aged 6-8 who loves to spot things when exploring outside and wants to know more about the wonderful and mysterious natural world. Celebrate your child’s curiosity as they: - Explore unique and intriguing approach to exploring nature - Reveal remarkable features of plants and animals, the nests and structures they make - Uncover more than 100 amazing individual objects found in the natural world This nature encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic nature book for children who are obsessed with wildlife and the natural world. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Explore the vastness of space by uncovering: -Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges -Striking photography & illustrations inside -A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure -A quality gift to be passed down through the generations More in the Series Nature’s Treasures is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.
Download or read book Phantom of the Card Table written by Edward McGuire and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tools and Treasures of Ancient China written by Candice Ransom and published by LernerClassroom. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever worn silk? Eaten Rice? Used a calendar? All these things came from ancient China. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Chinese invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Chinese lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!
Download or read book The Treasure Tree written by John Trent and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1998-03-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids will love this creative and fun book in which 4 animals (an otter, beaver, golden retriever & lion) teach personality traits and how to respect and appreciate each individual for who they are. Meets national education standards.
Download or read book The Stone of Destiny written by Caroline Logan and published by Four Treasures. This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Begin the journey; discover your destiny... Set against a backdrop of Scottish myths and legends, follow the epic quest by a changeling, a selkie and a prince to find an ancient and powerful object, and save the kingdom. Ailsa doesn't believe in faerie tales, only the monsters in them. But, with the mark on her face, most people consider her one of them - a changeling. Her secluded life shifts when she rescues two selkies from bloodthirsty raiders. Now she must act as their guard as they travel to the capital and then, with the help of the Prince of Eilanmor, journey north to find The Stone of Destiny - the only object protecting them all from the evil faerie queen. But all her life a malignant creature has stalked her through the forest.Can Ailsa find The Stone of Destiny before something wicked finds her?
Download or read book Private Treasures written by Margaret Morgan Grasselli and published by Lund Humphries Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2007 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "National Gallery of Art, Washington, The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, in association with Lund Humphries."
Download or read book Treasure of the Atocha written by R. Duncan Mathewson and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1986 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the search and discovery of the treasure wreck--Nuestra Senora de Atocha.
Download or read book The Four Treasures of Eirean written by Ali Isaac and published by . This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Being a hero is not all it's cracked up to be." Reluctant hero Conor Kelly realises this when he finds himself unexpectedly entombed within the silent black tunnels deep beneath ancient Heapstown Cairn, where he is forced to confront his greatest fear... Enticed by the enigmatic Annalee of the Sidhe, wheelchair bound Conor enters the magical realm of Tir na Nog. He will risk anything to achieve his dream, something we all take for granted. The ability to walk and talk. Unbeknown to Conor, he possesses a wealth of magical powers and knowledge, lore long lost to the Sidhe, which he must somehow use to find the Four Lost Treasures of Eirean. These artefacts once belonged to the Tuatha de Denann, who ruled Ireland four thousand years ago. With them, the Sidhe hope to restore their land to its former glory. Conor sets out with Annalee on an adventure through Irish mythology, visiting the ancient sites of Tara and Newgrange. However, it soon becomes apparent that Annalee is not all she seems... Meanwhile, Bres, once a Denann king, also seeks the lost treasures as revenge against past Sidhe wrongdoing. He will stop at nothing to get them. How can Conor in his wheelchair possibly defeat him? Conor's search for the lost treasures takes him on a voyage of self-discovery as he realises that anyone, even the most unlikely of us, can still be a hero.
Download or read book Amethyst written by Lauraine Snelling and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeremiah McHenry returns to Medora to make a new life. Will he be able to convince Amethyst that he is the kind of man she's been looking for?
Download or read book Treasures of the Pharaohs written by Delia Pemberton and published by Duncan Baird Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A celebration of the greatest art and monuments of ancient Egypt through a collection of colour photographs, including wall paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and mummies"--Cover.
Download or read book Hunter s Star Hidden Treasures written by Deborah Tucker and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create unique designs using the Rapid Fire(tm) Hunter's Star tool and Deb's streamlined construction techniques. All projects are made by using the the same size block from the Rapid Fire(tm) Hunter's Star - Petite Star tool and a simple fabric formula. The results are truly mesmerizing.
Download or read book Attic Treasures written by Wanda E. Brunstetter and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this four-in-one romance, a journey begun in a dusty attic leads four women to new discoveries about their lives, and none of them realize the impact long-forgotten treasures will have on their futures.
