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Book Synopsis Kokopelli’S Thunder by : Sean M. Cordry
Download or read book Kokopelli’S Thunder written by Sean M. Cordry and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 1938 in New Mexicos Chaco Canyon as Zed Moonhawk helps train a group of Civilian Conservation Corpsmen who are excavating and rebuilding Anasazi ruins. Moonhawk is exceptionally skilled at his masonry workas well he should be. After all, he was there when the massive structures were erected eight hundred years earlier. Zed Moonhawk is the legendary figure known as Kokopelli. Cursed with eternal life, Zed and his twelve-year-old son, Turq, are the last of the Anasazi. For centuries, their people dominated the southwestern landscape with the help of the last pteradons on the planetuntil the evil Mayan witch Rooshth appeared and virtually erased the Ancient Ones from history. But now she is back and still obsessed with the powerful magic embodied in the sacred tablet of the Anasazi. Rooshth wants to raise her son from the dead, a dark desire that refuels the final battle in a centuries-old war between Zed and Rooshth. In this fast-paced supernatural thriller fi lled with dark, earthy magic, twelfth century history intertwines with the emerging world of the 1930s as an immortal Anasazi and his son attempt to fulfill their mission before a determined witch acquires the power she has always desired.
Book Synopsis Kokopelli's Gift by : Kathleen Bryant
Download or read book Kokopelli's Gift written by Kathleen Bryant and published by Kiva Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a stranger named Kokopelli arrives at a drought-stricken Puebloan village, he accepts gifts in exchange for teaching the villagers to sing and dance to bring the rain.
Download or read book Will Hobbs written by Hal Marcovitz and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Hobbs's outdoor adventure stories like Down River, The Big Wander, and Far North transport boys and girls to wild places they may only have dreamed of.
Download or read book Kokopelli written by Donald L. Ensenbach and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the well-known Native American named Kokopelli, a traveling trader and a mythical god of fertility. A mix of history, legend, and fiction from author and historian Donal L. Ensenbach.
Book Synopsis From Kokopelli's to Electric Warriors by : Sandra Hale Schulman
Download or read book From Kokopelli's to Electric Warriors written by Sandra Hale Schulman and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2002 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to escape the poverty of the south, Alona’s family moved to Chicago. The Crawford family has made a name for themselves as one of the leading Publishing Company in Chicago. Alona has now become a successful stock broker, for an investment company. She also is an up and coming writer. She has it all, loving husband, two wonderful children. She lives in a mansion, and drives a Mercedes Benz. Her world is turned upside down when she recognizes her childhood sweetheart at a dinner party, Drew Patton. A single Pastor, self-made millionaire, who owns a multi-media empire in New Orleans. They reconnect again and share an unforgettable rendezvous weekend while attending a writer’s conference. Alona and Drew, two devoted Christians will have their faith tested in this steamy love triangle. Was it love that brought them together? The Church will say it was Lust. The world will call it Love. What will Alona decide? Will she risk her 10- year marriage to follow what she believes is her heart………? Your writer Taffi Stevens
Download or read book Kokopelli's Flute written by Will Hobbs and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-08 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MAGIC HAD ALWAYS BEEN THERE. Tep Jones has always felt the magic of Picture House, an Anasazi cliff dwelling near the seed farm where he lives with his parents. But he could never have imagined what would happen to him on the night of a lunar eclipse, when he finds a bone flute left behind by grave robbers. Tep falls under the spell of a powerful ancient magic that traps him at night in the body of an animal. Only by unraveling the mysteries of Picture House can Tep save himself and his desperately ill mother. Does the enigmatic old Indian who calls himself Cricket hold the key to unlocking the secrets of the past? And can Tep find the answers in time?
Book Synopsis Kokopelli, the Wanderer by : Ayal Hurst
Download or read book Kokopelli, the Wanderer written by Ayal Hurst and published by Parkway Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KOKOPELLI THE WANDERER IS AN UPDATED RETELLING OF A TRADITIONAL TALE FROM THE NATIVE AMERICANS OF THE SOUTHWEST. A BOY BORN WITH ANTENNAE IS SHUNNED BY HIS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY, BUT EVENTUALLY FINDS A CARING NURTURER IN THE FORM OF THE ANT QUEEN.
Download or read book A Broken Flute written by Doris Seale and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2005 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Broken Flute is a book of reviews that critically evaluate children's books about Native Americans written between the early 1900s and 2003, accompanied by stories, essays and poems from its contributors. The authors critique some 600 books by more than 500 authors, arranging titles A to Z and covering pre-school, K-12 levels, and evaluations of some adult and teacher materials. This book is a valuable resource for community and educational organizations, and a key reference for public and school libraries, and Native American collections.
Download or read book Kokopelli written by Dennis Slifer and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2007 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kokopelli The Magic, Mirth, and Mischief of an Ancient Symbol Dennis Slifer foreword by R. Carlos Nakai Kokopelli, ancient humpbacked flute player, is the Southwest's most popular icon. Presented here are more than 300 flute player images, including a great many that have never been published. Along with new information about the meaning and origin of Kokopelli, some of it challenges our current understanding of this unmistakable character. Explore the range of the flute player and see how it extends south into Mexico, north into Canada, west into Nevada, and east into the plains of Colorado, Texas, and Oklahoma. Included are examples of flute players in the rock art of other cultures around the world, providing cultural comparisons of this archetypal motif. A discussion of flute lore underscores the special role of the instrument among many indigenous peoples and its near-universal association with courtship, love, and seduction.
Download or read book Searching for Fire written by J. Speer and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An epic battle ensues between two elemental gods, the Fire Spirit, Ahiga, and Wind Spirit, Haseya. With the help of an unlikely guardian, a young woman pregnant with Ahiga’s child makes it to safety, along with her family, and survives the rebirth of the world. Ahiga, who broke the Elemental Code, is imprisoned deep within the earth. Due to Ahiga’s actions, other creatures have survived as well, shapeshifters decayed by evil. They should never be trusted. Many generations later, a young boy named Kokopelli and his sister named Mai rescue a baby from the clutches of the shapeshifter wolf pack, relying on the aid of a wise medicine man named Sani who hides a secret of his own. In order to protect the people of their village hidden among the cliffs, they must undertake a dangerous quest. They journey past the Snake River into forbidden territories and encounter numerous perils. A mysterious figure in the forest will direct their path towards Ahiga. But only time will tell whether they can track down the Fire Spirit in time to save their unsuspecting village community from an impending siege of shapeshifters.
Book Synopsis Children's Authors and Illustrators Too Good to Miss by : Sharron L. McElmeel
Download or read book Children's Authors and Illustrators Too Good to Miss written by Sharron L. McElmeel and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-06-30 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who are today's must-know children's authors and illustrators? McElmeel's ready reference introduces you to some of the hottest new names in children's literature, and reacquaints you with established authors and illustrators who are just now becoming recognized for their contributions to the field. You'll find engaging biographical sketches, photos, selected bibliographies, and lists of resources for 45 authors and illustrators, including Laurie Halse Anderson, Haemi Balgassi, Toni Buzzeo, David Diaz, Kate DiCamillo, Linda Sue Park, Chris Soentpiet, Anastasia Suen, Simms Taback, and many more. This all-new new volume is a current and affordable update to the Popular Authors Series. Students will enjoy using it as a resource for reports and research papers, and librarians will find it a handy reference and collection development tool. A great addition to the elementary school library and to the children's room at the public library. Grades K-6
Book Synopsis Indigenous Women and Feminism by : Cheryl Suzack
Download or read book Indigenous Women and Feminism written by Cheryl Suzack and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can the specific concerns of Indigenous women be addressed by mainstream feminism? Indigenous Women and Feminism proposes that a dynamic new line of inquiry – Indigenous feminism – is necessary to truly engage with the crucial issues of cultural identity, nationalism, and decolonization particular to Indigenous contexts. Through the lenses of politics, activism, and culture, this wide-ranging collection crosses disciplinary, national, academic, and activist boundaries to explore deeply the unique political and social positions of Indigenous women. A vital and sophisticated discussion, these timely essays will change the way we think about modern feminism and Indigenous women.
Book Synopsis Kokopelli & Company in Attack of the Smart Pies by : Larry Gonick
Download or read book Kokopelli & Company in Attack of the Smart Pies written by Larry Gonick and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feather, one of the New Muses who provide humans with inspiration, reluctantly helps Kokopelli to aim giant, self-guided pies at Urania while trying to help an orphan girl find some answers about her family.
Download or read book The Kokopelli Journals written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Kokopelli Journals is a spiritual odyssey through the Four Corners region of the Southwest, immediately post 9/11, as Laura & Pete Giannini/y try to celebrate their 25th Anniversary. In the course of their travels, Laura finds a Navajo reservation pup starving to death in Monument Valley. Intending on only finding a home for this puppy, she ends up becoming attached - and, ultimately - wanted by Arizona law in a Wild West adventure akin to Thelma & Louise! A love story for animal lovers and lovers of life and anyone intrigued by the natural wonders of the American Southwest and her history & lore. The Kokopelli Journals is illustrated by the author and has 5 maps of the region, as well as poetry by e.e. cummings, Kahlil Gibran, Thomas Harding, & the author. It also has multiple cartoons interwoven into the story, mostly by Wiley Miller, Non Sequitor's cartoonist. Printed on beautiful, archival paper with 20 years of Forest Stewardship Awards behind it, this is a first class, first edition destined to become a collector's item.
Download or read book Crossing the Wire written by Will Hobbs and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this riveting, action-packed novel from award-winning author Will Hobbs, a teenage boy hoping to help his loved ones must fight for his life as he makes the dangerous journey across the Mexican border into the United States. When falling crop prices threaten his family with starvation, fifteen-year-old Victor Flores heads north in an attempt to "cross the wire" from Mexico into America so he can find work and help ease the finances at home. But with no coyote money to pay the smugglers who sneak illegal workers across the border, Victor struggles to survive as he jumps trains, stows away on trucks, and hikes grueling miles through the Arizona desert. Victor's passage is fraught with freezing cold, scorching heat, hunger, and dead ends. It's a gauntlet run by many attempting to cross the border, but few make it. Through Victor's desperate perseverance, Will Hobbs brings to life a story that is true for many, polarizing for some, but life-changing for all who read it. Acclaim for Crossing the Wire includes the following: New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age, Junior Library Guild Selection, Americas Awards Commended Title, Heartland Award, Southwest Book Award, and Notable Books for Global Society.
Download or read book Wild Man Island written by Will Hobbs and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andy is in a world of trouble. On the last day of a sea kayaking trip in southeast Alaska, fourteen-year-old Andy Galloway paddles away from his group to visit the nearby site where his archaeologist father died trying to solve the mystery of the first Americans. A sudden, violent storm blows Andy's kayak off course and washes him ashore on Admiralty Island, an immense wilderness known as the Fortress of the Bears. Struggling to survive, Andy encounters a dog running with wolves and then a man toting a stone-tipped spear. The wild man vanishes into the forest, but the dog reappears and leads Andy to a cave filled with Stone Age tools and weapons. Running for his life, Andy retreats deep into the cave, where danger, suspense, and discovery await.
Book Synopsis Jackie's Wild Seattle by : Will Hobbs
Download or read book Jackie's Wild Seattle written by Will Hobbs and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart-stopping adventure on the wild side of Seattle! How do you rescue a coyote trapped in the elevator of a downtown office building? How do you save an injured seal at the bottom of a cliff with the tide coming in? Fourteen-year-old Shannon and her younger brother, Cody, are about to find out as they spend a summer of breathless, sometimes reckless, often hilarious adventure visiting their uncle Neal at a wildlife center called Jackie's Wild Seattle. When Uncle Neal is injured, it's up to Shannon, Cody, and Sage, the rescue dog, to keep the circle of healing unbroken.
