In The Shadow Of Trees

Author : Orna O'Reilly
Publisher : Vanguard Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1800161301

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In the Shadow of the Olive Tree by Orna O'Reilly Pdf

Two strangers, both newly divorced women, are determined to start life afresh amongst the olive groves of Puglia in the South of Italy, as they both attempt to put their old lives behind them. Claudia has a seemingly perfect life: a successful novelist, a loving mother, beautiful and admired by all, but she's haunted by a decision she made. Her confidence is destroyed at the hands of another. Is she able to move on, put it behind her and find happiness once more? Janet is determined to make a new life for herself after her husband left her for a younger woman, and she yearns to live in an idyllic trullo under the Pugliese sun. As the paths of Claudia and Janet cross and their lives become entwined, one woman's dream is threatened by the past of the other when they discover it's not always easy to escape one's previous life. Sometimes it follows in unexpected ways.

Author : Abbas Kiarostami
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 670 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-17
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1942782284

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In the Shadow of Trees by Abbas Kiarostami Pdf

Between 2006 and 2011, Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami released his selections from and adaptations of four masters of Persian poetry: Nima (1895-1960), Hafez, Saadi and Rumi (all from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries). In 2015, shortly before his death, Kiarostami published two further volumes, the thematic anthology Night, his selections from a variety of classical and contemporary poets. These books are in addition to his three volumes of original verse: A Wolf on Watch (2005), With the Wind (2006) and Wind and Leaf (2011). In the Shadow of Trees brings together English translations of all these books.

Author : Michael a McLellan
Publisher : Sweet Candy Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0989709884

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In the Shadow of the Hanging Tree by Michael a McLellan Pdf

Born into slavery, Henry's life is spent working on plantations. Freed at the onset of the Civil War, he's on the run from Confederate militiamen. He finds himself caught in the middle of a powerful family drama while assisting a young couple. Henry must battle hatred and the ghosts of his past during this turbulent time in American history.

Author : Jake Halpern,Peter Kujawinski
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780547394473

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Dormia by Jake Halpern,Peter Kujawinski Pdf

Introducing Alfonso Perplexon, hero of the epic fantasy tale Dormia! Alfonso Perplexon is an unusual sleeper. He climbs trees, raises falcons, even shoots deadly accurate arrows, all in his sleep. No one can figure out why. Then one evening a man arrives at Alfonso’s door, claiming to be Alfonso’s long-lost uncle Hill. This uncle tells a fantastical tale: Alfonso’s ancestors hail from Dormia—an ancient kingdom of gifted sleepers—which is hidden in the snowy peaks of the Ural Mountains. According to Hill, Dormia exists thanks to a tree known as the Founding Tree, with roots that pump life into the frozen valley. But the Founding Tree is now dying, and in a matter of days, Dormia faces an icy apocalypse. Dormia’s salvation lies with the Great Sleeper, who possesses the special powers to enter a sleep trance and grow a new Founding Tree. Hill suspects that Alfonso is just such a person. In fact, Alfonso’s sleeping-self has already hatched this tree. Now the question is: Can Alfonso and his uncle deliver it in time? They must hurry, but they also must be careful not to be followed by Dormia’s age-old enemy, the Dragoonya, who are always hunting for one of the secret entryways into Dormia. Alfonso agrees to take the tree to Dormia, and thus begins one of the greatest adventures a twelve-year-old boy could ever wish for. As he woke up from a late afternoon nap, Alfonso blinked open his eyes and discovered that he was perched at the top of a gigantic pine tree – some two-hundred feet above the ground. The view was spectacular. Alfonso could see for miles in every direction and he could even make out his house in the distant hamlet of World’s End, Minnesota. Unfortunately, there was no time to enjoy the view. The small branch that Alfonso stood upon was covered with gleaming snow and creaked dangerously under the pressure of his weight. Icy gusts of wind shook the entire treetop. Alfonso looked down grimly at the ground far below. If he fell, he would most certainly die. “Oh brother,” muttered Alfonso to himself. “Not again.”

Author : Shel Silverstein
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780061965104

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The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Pdf

As The Giving Tree turns fifty, this timeless classic is available for the first time ever in ebook format. This digital edition allows young readers and lifelong fans to continue the legacy and love of a classic that will now reach an even wider audience. "Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. This moving parable for all ages offers a touching interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator began with Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back. He is also the creator of picture books including A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree, and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, and Runny Babbit. And don't miss the other Shel Silverstein ebooks, Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in the Attic!

Author : Elenor Gill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 1869505816

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In the Shadow of Trees by Elenor Gill Pdf

Fleeing a disastrous relationship, Regan retreats to an isolated house on the Sullivan estate in the remote forests of Northland, and a relationship with a reserved Irish handyman slowly develops.

Author : Vaddey Ratner
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781849837613

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In The Shadow Of The Banyan by Vaddey Ratner Pdf

A stunning, powerful debut novel set against the backdrop of the Cambodian War, perfect for fans of Chris Cleave and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie For seven-year-old Raami, the shattering end of childhood begins with the footsteps of her father returning home in the early dawn hours bringing details of the civil war that has overwhelmed the streets of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Soon the family's world of carefully guarded royal privilege is swept up in the chaos of revolution and forced exodus. Over the next four years, as she endures the deaths of family members, starvation, and brutal forced labour, Raami clings to the only remaining vestige of childhood - the mythical legends and poems told to her by her father. In a climate of systematic violence where memory is sickness and justification for execution, Raami fights for her improbable survival. Displaying the author's extraordinary gift for language, In the Shadow of the Banyanis testament to the transcendent power of narrative and a brilliantly wrought tale of human resilience. 'In the Shadow of the Banyanis one of the most extraordinary and beautiful acts of storytelling I have ever encountered' Chris Cleave, author of The Other Hand 'Ratner is a fearless writer, and the novel explores important themes such as power, the relationship between love and guilt, and class. Most remarkably, it depicts the lives of characters forced to live in extreme circumstances, and investigates how that changes them. To read In the Shadow of the Banyan is to be left with a profound sense of being witness to a tragedy of history' Guardian 'This is an extraordinary debut … as beautiful as it is heartbreaking' Mail on Sunday

Author : Jake Halpern,Peter Kujawinski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : 1492211206

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Shadow Tree by Jake Halpern,Peter Kujawinski Pdf

In this long-awaited finale to the Dormia trilogy, the dreaded nursery rhyme comes to life at last as a "dark shadow tree" threatens to cause the "world's end." And who will stop it? Alfonso is now an ageling, Resuza and Hill are slaves, Bilblox appears to be a traitor, and Leif is shipwrecked on the edge of a forbidding forest. An ancient prophecy states that the tree can be destroyed, but the price must be paid in blood, and whoever tries faces certain death. Nonetheless, a hero must journey northward, across the great polar expanse, to Dargora - the mythical city built of ice and human bones - and make the sacrifice before it's too late. All hope rests with a hooded girl, trudging her way through miles of desolate land. She walks slowly, carefully, methodically. Every so often, she stops to listen. She senses that she is being followed, but she is more concerned with the contents of her backpack. Nestled inside is a newborn baby, and he must be protected. He is all that matters. Soon the world will be as lifeless as the ground she is walking on, and only her charge can change the course of fate.

Author : Michael John Schultz
Publisher : Conservator of Amer Letters
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0897541383

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In the Shadow of the Trees by Michael John Schultz Pdf

Author : Cesare Leonardi,Franca Stagi
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1616898062

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The Architecture of Trees by Cesare Leonardi,Franca Stagi Pdf

"Any landscape architect worth their soil should pick up The Architecture of Trees, an all-encompassing atlas of all things tree-related."—The Architect's Newspaper Gorgeous, large format volume shows each hand-drawn illustration in stunning detail. The Architecture of Trees is the result of over twenty years of dedicated study by landscape architects Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi. This new edition preserves the original magnificent illustrations and text, translated into English for the first time. Features more than 550 exquisite quill-pen drawings. Each of the 212 tree species are drawn to a scale of 1:100, with and without foliage. Complete with tables of seasonal color variation and projections of shadows cast during the hours of daylight and season by season, no other book contains such detailed and scientific drawings of trees. A legendary and unsurpassed botanical masterwork. Considered a standard in many landscape architecture firms, the drawings, essays, and detailed charts are essential for large scale landscaping projects and a helpful tool for backyard renovations. Landscape designers will think in new ways about the effect of seasons and the time of day on trees, and anyone interested in nature and trees will be captivated by the stunning illustrations. "This book could be considered the Bible for tree lovers."—Western Art & Architecture

Author : Ernest Hemingway
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547190738

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Across the River and Into the Trees by Ernest Hemingway Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Across the River and Into the Trees" by Ernest Hemingway. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780744076455

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The Tree Book by DK Pdf

The secret world of trees is revealed in this beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world. Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms.

Author : Brian Evenson,M Rickert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1988964164

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Shadows & Tall Trees 8 by Brian Evenson,M Rickert Pdf

SHIRLEY JACKSON AWARD-WINNER (Vol. 7) WORLD FANTASY AWARD FINALIST (Vol. 6) "A smart, soulful, illuminating investigation ... of our moment's most interesting and necessary projects, of opening up horror literature to every sort of formal interrogation. It is a beautiful and courageous series." - Peter Straub, author of Ghost Story

Author : Lita Judge
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250829245

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The Wisdom of Trees by Lita Judge Pdf

With lush illustrations, poems, and accessible scientific information, The Wisdom of Trees by Lita Judge is a fascinating exploration of the hidden communities trees create to strengthen themselves and others. We clean the air and seed the clouds, we drench the thirsty land with rain. We are like wizards. The story of a tree is a story of community, communication, and cooperation. Although trees may seem like silent, independent organisms, they form a network buzzing with life: they talk, share food, raise their young, and offer protection. Trees thrive on diversity, learn from their ancestors, and give back to their communities. Trees not only sustain life on our planet—they can also teach us important lessons about patience, survival, and teamwork. A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021 A New York Public Library Top Ten Book for Kids

Author : Gillian Summers
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-08
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780738726281

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Shadows of the Redwood by Gillian Summers Pdf

This summer, half-elf Keelie Heartwood must find the Redwood Forest’s lost tree shepherd. Her cranky, medieval, elf-lady grandmother, her cat Knot, the handsome Sean, and a mysterious coyote are all helping. Can Keelie discover the deadly secret of the Bloodroot tree in time to vanquish the darkness and save the Redwood Forest?