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Book Synopsis Within the Folds of a Swan's Wing by : Jennifer Walker
Download or read book Within the Folds of a Swan's Wing written by Jennifer Walker and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM EXCITING YA AUTHOR JENNIFER WALKER What if the one element that has always defined you as a geeky outcast has the potential to catapult you into being the next big thing? A Black girl adopted into a White family, Jodie has always felt out of place, especially at her mainly middle-class, white high school. Used to being a ghost in the halls, she has always found solace alone in her room surrounded by a world of Stephen King novels, Oreo cookies, Dave Brubeck jazz riffs and origami. Forever classified as a geeky outcast, she finally finds two unlikely friends who share her interests and accept her as she is—Bethany, the visually-impaired new girl, who has autism, and Jared, the home-schooled, self-proclaimed nerdy frozen-yogurt clerk who she's crushing on big-time. But when the origami tutorial videos she creates go viral and have the potential to thrust her into the center of popularity, fortune and fame, Jodie is faced with a decision. She needs to choose whether to expose her identity and capitalize on the chance of being accepted by all those who have always shunned her or run the risk of jeopardizing the only real friendship and true relationship she's ever had.
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Suffolk Crests by : Joan Corder
Download or read book A Dictionary of Suffolk Crests written by Joan Corder and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 1998 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A record of crests of Suffolk and Norfolk families arranged by charge or object, covering 600 years and c.8,000 names. This volume offers a comprehensive guide to the heraldry of Suffolk over more than six centuries, covering around 8,000 names and acting as a companion to the earlier Dictionary of Suffolk Arms(1965). It is the first attempt to produce an Ordinary of crests, a classification by charge or object using standardised groupings, arranged in such a manner that they may be readily identified when the name of the bearer is unknown; the usual arrangement isalphabetical by name, an Armory. Although it relates specifically to Suffolk, many crests relating to Norfolk families are given, the two counties having always been closely connected heraldically and genealogically. The book willbe of interest for all those interested in heraldry and, on a wider level, act as a handbook for the identification of crests when borne alone, on artefacts ranging from signet rings and silverware to pub signs and school uniformcrests. JOAN CORDER, the author of a Dictionary of Suffolk Arms, is an independent scholar and recognised authority on East Anglian heraldry.
Download or read book Swan's Wing written by Ursula Synge and published by Ace Books. This book was released on 1985 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imaginative story of the fate of the eleventh prince from Andersen's story The wild swans.
Download or read book Swan written by Peter Young and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2008-03-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The graceful winged form of the swan has inspired works of art from fairy tales to ballets, and its profile is recognized immediately by even the most cursory of bird admirers. Now the newest addition to Reaktion’s acclaimed Animal series examines the fascinating story behind this elegant bird. The natural history of the swan is surprisingly complex, as Peter Young reveals, delving into the bird’s habitat and feeding habits, the physiological details of the eight surviving species and several extinct ones, the bird’s power and endurance, and the formation flying that allows them to conserve energy and fly great distances with speed. Swan gives equal treatment to the long and rich role of the swan in human culture, from the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan to the bird’s portrayal in sculpture, furniture, and brand name logos. Young also details the challenges facing conservation efforts to protect swans from human consumption and material goods. An engrossing account, Swan will be a welcome addition to the bookshelf of all who admire this beautiful bird.
Book Synopsis Introducing the Medieval Swan by : Natalie Jayne Goodison
Download or read book Introducing the Medieval Swan written by Natalie Jayne Goodison and published by University of Wales Press. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds have always been a popular and accessible subject, but most books about medieval birds are an overview of their symbolism generally: owl for ill-omen, the pelican as a Eucharistic image and the like. The unique selling point of this book is to focus on one bird and explore it in detail from medieval reality to artistic concept. This book also traces how and why the medieval perception of the swan shifted from hypocritical to courtly within the medieval period. With special attention to ‘The Knight of the Swan’, the book traces the rise and popularity of the medieval swan through literature, history, courtly practices, and art. The book uses thoroughly readable language to appeal to a wide audience and explains some of the reasons why the swan holds such resonance today by covering views of the swan from classic to early modern times.
Book Synopsis Delphi Complete Poetical Works of Edward Thomas (Illustrated) by : Edward Thomas
Download or read book Delphi Complete Poetical Works of Edward Thomas (Illustrated) written by Edward Thomas and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2013-11-17 with total page 3491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of Edward Thomas, with beautiful illustrations, rare texts and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Thomas' life and works * Concise introduction to the life of Edward Thomas * Excellent formatting of the poems * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Even includes the poet's autobiographical novella THE HAPPY-GO-LUCKY MORGANS * Includes Thomas' letters - spend hours exploring the poet's personal correspondence * Features Thomas' autobiographies, appearing here for the first time in digital print - discover Thomas' literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Poetry of Edward Thomas BRIEF INTRODUCTION: EDWARD THOMAS The Poems LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Novella THE HAPPY-GO-LUCKY MORGANS The Letters THE LETTERS OF EDWARD THOMAS INDEX OF LETTERS The Autobiographies HOW I BEGAN THE CHILDHOOD OF EDWARD THOMAS Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
Book Synopsis The Happy-go-lucky Morgans by : Edward Thomas
Download or read book The Happy-go-lucky Morgans written by Edward Thomas and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-02 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Violence and Dystopia by : Daniel Cojocaru
Download or read book Violence and Dystopia written by Daniel Cojocaru and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence and Dystopia is a critical examination of imitative desire, scapegoating and sacrifice in selected contemporary Western dystopian narratives through the lens of René Girard’s mimetic theory. The first chapter offers an overview of the history of Western utopia/dystopia with a special emphasis on the problem of conflictive mimesis and scapegoating violence, and a critical introduction to Girard’s theory. The second chapter is devoted to J.G. Ballard’s seminal novel Crash (1973), Chuck Palahniuk’s Fight Club (1996) and Rant (2007), and Brad Anderson’s film The Machinist (2004). It is argued that the car crash functions as a metaphor for conflictive mimetic desire and leads to a quasi-sacrificial crisis as defined by Girard for archaic religion. The third chapter focuses on the psychogeographical writings of Iain Sinclair and Peter Ackroyd. Walking the streets of London the pedestrian represents the excluded underside of the world of Ballardian speed. The walking subject is portrayed in terms of the expelled victim of Girardian theory. The fourth chapter considers violent crowds as portrayed by Ballard’s late fiction, the writings of Stewart Home, and David Peace’s GB84 (2004). In accordance with Girard’s hypothesis, the discussed narratives reveal the failure of scapegoat expulsion to restore peace to the potentially self-destructive violent crowds. The fifth chapter examines the post-apocalyptic environments resulting from failed scapegoat expulsion and mimetic conflict out of control, as portrayed in Sinclair’s Radon Daughters (1994), Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale (1985) and Oryx and Crake (2003), and Will Self’s The Book of Dave (2006).
Book Synopsis Birds of the Yukon Territory by : Pamela H. Sinclair
Download or read book Birds of the Yukon Territory written by Pamela H. Sinclair and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Yukon is a land of remarkable wilderness, diverse ecosystems, and profound beauty. It is also home to a unique assemblage of birds. As of 2002, 288 bird species have been documented in the Yukon, with 223 occurring regularly. They occupy an amazing range of habitats, from the most barren mountain peaks to lush valley bottom forests, and are an integral part of the cultural heritage of Yukon First Nations people. The vast areas of natural habitat with limited road access can make the study of birds challenging, but are key in defining the nature of birding in the Yukon. Birds of the Yukon Territory is the result of a decade-long project initiated to gather and share what is known about the Yukon's birdlife. Lavishly illustrated with 600 colour photographs and 223 hand-drawn bird illustrations, the book presents a wealth of information on bird distribution, migration and breeding chronology, nesting behaviour, and habitat use, and on conservation concerns. Two hundred and eighty-eight species of birds are documented, including 223 regular species, and 65 casual and accidental species. In compiling this meticulously researched volume, the authors consulted over 166,000 records in a database created by the Canadian Wildlife Service, with information dating back to 1861. S ections on birds in Aboriginal culture and history, and bird names in the Yukon First Nations and Inuvialuit languages, enhance the book, as do the numerous easily interpreted charts and graphs. Destined to become a basic reference work on the avifauna of the North, Birds of the Yukon Territory is a must-have for bird enthusiasts and anyone interested in the natural history of the Yukon and the North.
Book Synopsis Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum by : Anna Evgenievna Petrakova
Download or read book Corpus Vasorum Antiquorum written by Anna Evgenievna Petrakova and published by L'ERMA di BRETSCHNEIDER. This book was released on with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Glossary of Terms Used in Heraldry by : Henry Gough
Download or read book A Glossary of Terms Used in Heraldry written by Henry Gough and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Say What I Am Called by : Dieter Bitterli
Download or read book Say What I Am Called written by Dieter Bitterli and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2009-05-09 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perhaps the most enigmatic cultural artifacts that survive from the Anglo-Saxon period are the Old English riddle poems that were preserved in the tenth century Exeter Book manuscript. Clever, challenging, and notoriously obscure, the riddles have fascinated readers for centuries and provided crucial insight into the period. In Say What I Am Called, Dieter Bitterli takes a fresh look at the riddles by examining them in the context of earlier Anglo-Latin riddles. Bitterli argues that there is a vigorous common tradition between Anglo-Latin and Old English riddles and details how the contents of the Exeter Book emulate and reassess their Latin predecessors while also expanding their literary and formal conventions. The book also considers the ways in which convention and content relate to writing in a vernacular language. A rich and illuminating work that is as intriguing as the riddles themselves, Say What I Am Called is a rewarding study of some of the most interesting works from the Anglo-Saxon period.
Book Synopsis The book of family crests by : John Peter Elven
Download or read book The book of family crests written by John Peter Elven and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Book of Family Crests; Comprising Nearly Every Family Bearing, Properly Blazoned and Explained, Accompanied by Upwards of Four Thousand Engravings ...: Dictionary by :
Download or read book The Book of Family Crests; Comprising Nearly Every Family Bearing, Properly Blazoned and Explained, Accompanied by Upwards of Four Thousand Engravings ...: Dictionary written by and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Book of Family Crests ... accompanied by upwards of four thousand engravings ... a dictionary of mottos, an essay on the origin of arms, crests, etc. and a glossary of terms. Sixth edition of the work by J. P. Elven entitled"Elven's Heraldry,"revised and enlarged by Henry Washbourne by :
Download or read book The Book of Family Crests ... accompanied by upwards of four thousand engravings ... a dictionary of mottos, an essay on the origin of arms, crests, etc. and a glossary of terms. Sixth edition of the work by J. P. Elven entitled"Elven's Heraldry,"revised and enlarged by Henry Washbourne written by and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Book of Family Crests, Comprizing Nearly Every Family Bearing ... with the Surnames of the Bearers, Their Mottos, an Essay on the Origin of Arms, Crests ... a Glossary of Terms, and an Index of Subjects. [Improved and Published by H. Washbourne.] by : John Peter ELVEN
Download or read book The Book of Family Crests, Comprizing Nearly Every Family Bearing ... with the Surnames of the Bearers, Their Mottos, an Essay on the Origin of Arms, Crests ... a Glossary of Terms, and an Index of Subjects. [Improved and Published by H. Washbourne.] written by John Peter ELVEN and published by . This book was released on 1838 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Wildfowl and Wildfowl Shooting with Shotgun and Punt Gun by : Ralph Payne-Gallwey
Download or read book Wildfowl and Wildfowl Shooting with Shotgun and Punt Gun written by Ralph Payne-Gallwey and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-12-09 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published 1896. The book comprises a short natural history of British wildfowl and complete and comprehensive directions in shooting wildfowl on the coast and inland with shotgun and punt gun. Over two hundred illustrations. Many of the earliest field sports books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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