Flights Of Fancy

Author : Richard Dawkins
Publisher : Apollo
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781838937867

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Flights of Fancy by Richard Dawkins Pdf

Have you ever dreamt you could fly? Or imagined what it would be like to glide and swoop through the sky like a bird? Do you let your mind soar to unknown, magical spaces? Richard Dawkins explores the wonder of flight: from the mythical Icarus, to the sadly extinct but spectacular bird Argentavis magnificens, from the Wright flyer and the 747, to the Tinkerbella fairyfly and the Peregrine falcon. But he also explores flights of the mind and escaping the everyday a through science, ideas and imagination.

Author : Bernadette Bland
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-24
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781450284530

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Flights of Fancy by Bernadette Bland Pdf

Life is filled with emotional highs and lows. Riding the wave of this experience is part of living, but for poet Bernadette Bland, dreaming was even more important. No matter the attitude, mood, or circumstance, Ms. Bland has always believed in the beauty of life. Never to be deterred from her hearts desire, she has ridden her own life wave with an eye to her dreams and an eye to the beauty of nature. In her new poetry collection, Flights of Fancy, Ms. Bland shares her imagery with the outside world. She delves into the lavish splendor of nature in Drifting Grace: Gods Art Show. She peers behind the protective mask of a weeping clown in Behind the Mask. She recalls watching her mother slowly grow old in the poignant Mama. In all her words, she reveals her deepest yearnings and fears with selfless honesty. Flights of Fancy is an example of an imagination set free. Ms. Bland fills her poetry with wonder and will leave you longing to step out into the sun. She is not afraid to depict the sometimes traumatic rollercoaster of life; yet she encourages us to move on, move up, and not look back. Within every word, she calls to the reader, challenging each one of us to never stop dreaming!

Author : Mercedes Lackey
Publisher : D A W Books, Incorporated
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0886778638

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Flights of Fantasy by Mercedes Lackey Pdf

A bestselling author and licensed wild bird rehabilitator has brought together original stories about fantastic flying creatures by such acclaimed writers as Mike Resnick, Diana Paxson, Lawrence Watt-Evans, and S.M. Sirling. Lackey also includes her never-before-published novella.

Author : Various
Publisher : Walker Books US
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781536205367

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Flights of Fancy by Various Pdf

In a beautiful anthology, ten children’s book greats share stories, poems, pictures, tips, and prompts meant to inspire young readers to create works of their own. Have you ever sparked the start of a story by playing a game of What if? Is there any value to all that doodling you do? What does being “a sponge” have to do with facing down a blank page? Did you know that pictures can sometimes inspire stories, rather than the other way around? From Quentin Blake’s drawings of fantastical vehicles to Michael Rosen’s inside look at his poetry, from Anthony Browne’s shape game (no need to be an artist to play) to Lauren Child’s look at her creative process, this anthology — whose contributors were all British Children’s Laureates — aims to encourage budding writers and artists to let their imaginations soar. The final spread is a collection of prompts from all the contributors, passing the creative torch to the next generation. With contributions by: Malorie Blackman Quentin Blake Anthony Browne Lauren Child Julia Donaldson Anne Fine Michael Morpurgo Chris Riddell Michael Rosen Jacqueline Wilson

Author : Marjorie Sarnat
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-16
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486845418

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Creative Haven Butterflies Flights of Fancy Coloring Book by Marjorie Sarnat Pdf

Graceful winged creatures from every corner of the globe — including Africa, Asia, and North and South America — flutter across the pages of this breathtaking coloring book. Rendered in a wide range of glorious and imaginative styles, from Art Nouveau to psychedelic, 31 stunning butterfly designs are enriched with decorative floral arrangements that showcase Marjorie Sarnat's signature style. Pages are printed on one side only and perforated for easy removal. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Butterflies Flights of Fancy and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Author : Cindy Dell Clark
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780226107783

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Flights of Fancy, Leaps of Faith by Cindy Dell Clark Pdf

Through the mysteries and myths of Christmas and Easter, families balance the values of receiving and giving, of growth and sacrifice. Each aspect of the Santa myth, from his slide down a chimney to his big red suit, plays a part in a child's imagination. Through their offerings of milk and cookies and their letter writing, children bring their relationship to Santa into developing attitudes toward giving and receiving gifts. The Easter Bunny story, with its ritual egg hunt and baskets of brightly colored candy, is explored in terms of life and its possibility of growth. In these examples, Clark shows how children play an active role in constructing family rituals and cultural reality, since their willingness to make the stories their own helps to renew the traditions.

Author : Mark Crilley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : 1435229045

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Akiko by Mark Crilley Pdf

Collects the features, jokes, and other supplementary materials included at the end of the "Akiko" comic books that offer another look at Akiko and her friends, the planet Smoo, and other aspects of their world.

Author : Peter Tate
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780307783974

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Flights of Fancy by Peter Tate Pdf

The perfect bedside companion for every bird-watcher and nature lover, inside Flights of Fancy you’ll find: Cranes “Don’t promise the crane in the sky, but give the titmouse in your hand.” Russian proverb Magpies “One for sorrow, two for joy…” Traditional English rhyme Owls “The owl shrieked at thy birth, an evil sign.” Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part III Peacocks “The peacock is ashamed of its large black feet.” Medieval Persian tradition Ravens “When the raven tried to bring fire to the world, ash turned its feathers black.” Cherokee Indian legend Swans “Sewing a swan’s feather into your husband’s pillow will keep him faithful.” British superstition

Author : Margaret Weitekamp,David DeVorkin,National Air and Space Museum
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781613124963

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Pluto's Secret by Margaret Weitekamp,David DeVorkin,National Air and Space Museum Pdf

People, children especially, have been baffled, bewildered, and even outraged by the fact that Pluto is no longer called a planet. Through whimsical artwork and an entertaining dialogue format, Pluto’s Secret explains the true story of this distant world. Providing a history of the small, icy world from its discovery and naming to its recent reclassification, this book presents a fascinating look at how scientists organize and classify our solar system as they gain new insights into how it works and what types of things exist within it. The book includes a glossary and bibliography. Praise for Pluto's Secret "Pairing a lighthearted narrative in a hand-lettered†“style typeface with informally drawn cartoon illustrations, this lively tale of astronomical revelations begins with the search for Planet X.†? —Kirkus Reviews "This picture book offers a fresh, positive perspective on Pluto, showing that its change of status is not a demotion but a correction." —Booklist "Light-hearted imagining of a gregarious Pluto.†? —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Fun reading... The book provides a factual history of our faraway 'dwarf,' and on its companion icy worlds, and on the discovery of Kuiper-like bands around other stars." —School Library Journal Award New York Public Library’s annual Children’s Books list: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2013

Author : Jen Turano
Publisher : Bethany House Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0764231677

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Flights of Fancy by Jen Turano Pdf

Miss Isadora Delafield may be an heiress, but her life is far from carefree. When her mother begins pressuring her to marry an elderly and uncouth duke, she escapes from the high society world she's always known and finds herself to be an unlikely candidate for a housekeeper position in rural Pennsylvania. Mr. Ian MacKenzie is known for his savvy business sense and has built his reputation and fortune completely on his own merits. But when his adopted parents are in need of a new housekeeper and Isadora is thrown into his path, he's unexpectedly charmed by her unconventional manner. Neither Isadora nor Ian expected to find the other so intriguing, but when mysterious incidents on the farm and the truth of Isadora's secret threaten those they love, they'll have to set aside everything they thought they wanted for a chance at happy-ever-after.

Author : Kenneth Von Gunden
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001-09-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0786412143

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Flights of Fancy by Kenneth Von Gunden Pdf

In-depth analyses are presented of 15 superior films, each one representing a subgenre of fantasy cinema--Beauty and the Beast, Conan the Barbarian, The Dark Crystal, Dragonslayer, 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T, It's a Wonderful Life, Jason and the Argonauts, King Kong, Lost Horizon, Popeye, Superman, The Thief of Baghdad, Time Bandits, Topper, and The Wizard of Oz. A chapter is devoted to each film, providing a plot summary and detailed information about cast and crew, special effects (stop-motion animation, miniatures, hanging miniatures, optical effects, tricks of perspective, blue screens, matte paintings, glass shots, reverse projection, slow motion, rear and front projection, etc.), and strengths and weaknesses, as well as explorations of the film's relationship to written fantasy, other films, and cultural myths.

Author : Quentin Blake,Anne Fine,Michael Morpurgo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1406384119

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Flights of Fancy: Stories, Pictures, and Inspiration from Ten Children'sLaureates by Quentin Blake,Anne Fine,Michael Morpurgo Pdf

Quentin Blake - Anne Fine - Michael Morpurgo - Jacqueline Wilson - Michael Rosen - Anthony Browne - Julia Donaldson - Malorie Blackman - Chris Riddell - Lauren ChildThe exceptional talents behind some of the nation's best-loved books - from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We're Going on a Bear Hunt to the Charlie and Lola series - the Children's Laureates are the perfect ambassadors for children's literature. This beautiful gift anthology marks twenty wonderful years of the Laureateship, with stories, poems and pictures by all ten former honourees. Among others, Quentin Blake tells the stories behind his pictures of weird and wonderful beasts, Michael Morpurgo draws on childhood memories for a moving wartime tale and Michael Rosen plays with language and shapes in his witty, read-aloud poems. Each contribution is designed to inspire children to create their own work, and is accompanied by a note from the authors - rare insights from the finest talent in the world of children's books. Above all else, Flights of Fancy celebrates the Laureateship's most important achievement: encouraging children to let their imaginations soar.

Author : Christopher Lampton
Publisher : Wait Groupe Press
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Computers
ISBN : STANFORD:36105008916889

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Flights of Fantasy by Christopher Lampton Pdf

The first and only book to reveal the secrets of writing 3-D game applications for C++ programmers. Flights of Fantasy takes programmers behind the scenes to show achieved. Features sample games, demos, and a complete flight simulator on the enclosed disk.

Author : Ella Rodman Church
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1853
Category : American fiction
ISBN : NYPL:33433074812250

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Flights of Fancy by Ella Rodman Church Pdf

Author : Neil H. Donahue,Doris Kirchner
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 1571810021

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Flight of Fantasy by Neil H. Donahue,Doris Kirchner Pdf

After the end of Nazi era, many German writers claimed to have retreated into "Inner Emigration". This book presents the complexity of Inner Emigration through the analysis of individual cases of writers who, under constant pressure from a watchful dictatorship to conform and to collaborate, were caught between conscience and compromise.