The Elephant Mask

Author : Bob Garland
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0595307299

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The Elephant Mask by Bob Garland Pdf

The Elephant Mask is the fourth Humboldt Prior Mystery. Now an aging executive of a troubled computer company, Prior is given responsibility for a promising new project that applies computer science to Latin American archeology. From the ruins of the ancient Moche people, the project surfaces the strange problem of the Elephant Mask and then nearly dissolves in a mysterious triple assassination. Prior travels to Lima, Peru to try to salvage the project. There, he is entangled by unscrupulous enemies, unpredictable old friends, and the assets and liabilities of his distant past. In Peru, New York, and San Francisco, Prior must weave his way through a maze of attempted seduction, trickery and betrayal, further killings, and cutting edge software technology. To survive, he must solve the triple problem of the murders, the underlying crime, and the age-old mystery of the Elephant Mask. Beneath an enormous relic of military technology, the story ends in an unexpected, ghastly execution, and more of Prior's past reaches out to him.

Author : Richard Trout
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1455603805

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Elephant Tears by Richard Trout Pdf

In this thrilling adventure by the author of Cayman Gold, a zoologist and his family must fight criminals and save animals in the African wilderness. In this second novel in the MacGregor Family Adventure Series, zoologist Dr. Jack MacGregor again strives to protect the earth’s dwindling resources and endangered animals, this time by pursuing an international cartel that is exploiting elephants in East Africa. The family’s three teenagers, Chris, Heather, and Ryan, become part of the action and help their father find a solution. They team up with native Africans and a seasoned American aviator to save the animals and bring the exploiters to justice. Mr. Trout’s expansive research, meticulous attention to detail, and the story's exotic locales make Elephant Tears: Mask of the Elephant an authentic and fascinating journey for young readers as they visit Serengeti, Amboseli, Masai Mara, and Mount Kilimanjaro. According to Leah Sparks of VOYA, Mr. Trout “respectfully depicts the native Africans and their tradition without glossing over their problems.” Readers learn environmental issues as they follow the adventures and keen insights of the teens in this fast-paced thriller, and they see how the MacGregor teenagers grow in discipline, self-reliance, and respect for other cultures. Praise for Elephant Tears ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM SELECTION SCHOLASTIC READING COUNTS! “An action-packed journey for young adults through the trials and triumphs of wildlife conservation in the African bush.” —Delia and Mark Owens, zoologists, authors of Cry of the Kalahari and The Eye of the Elephant

Author : Megan Stine,H. William Stine
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1987-01-12
Category : Adventure and adventurers
ISBN : 0345338839

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Indiana Jones and the Mask of the Elephant by Megan Stine,H. William Stine Pdf

The reader joins with Indiana Jones in fighting crocodiles and hostile natives in the Congo, and makes the decisions that will lead to a legendary gold and diamond elephant mask.

Author : Richard Trout
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Adventure stories
ISBN : OCLC:58543378

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Elephant Tears by Richard Trout Pdf

While investigating the endangered status of elephants in Kenya, the MacGregor kids tangle with international poachers.

Author : Elizabeth Skidmore Sasser
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Art
ISBN : 0896723461

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The World of Spirits and Ancestors in the Art of Western Sub-Saharan Africa by Elizabeth Skidmore Sasser Pdf

The World of Spirits and Ancestors in the Art of Western Sub-Saharan Africa illustrates for the first time a collection of African Sculpture at the Museum of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The masks and figurative carvings from the late nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century are from two sources: Ambassador and Mrs. Julius Walker's gift to ICASALS (International Center for Arid and Semiarid Land Studies), now on permanent loan to the Museum, and the Elliot Howard Collection. Howard, an artist and authority on antiques, chose examples of sculpture for their "variety and aesthetic appeal". His hope was that the pieces he assembled would provide new discoveries for those unacquainted with the art of Africa and an art experience that would "enhance mutual respect among people". Fittingly, then, a context for understanding is the focus of Elizabeth Skidmore Sasser's book. As the title suggests, The World of Spirits and Ancestors introduces carefully chosen examples of masks and figures as social and spiritual communications imbued with the living history and culture of the various peoples of western sub-Saharan Africa. Sasser emphasizes that geography and climate - ranging from semiarid deserts to tropical rain forests - influence not only the art but also the habitations and ceremonial life of the region. More than 180 drawings and illustrations reflect the creative genius that continues to meet environmental challenges and to express the distinctive contributions of the cultures and the people of western sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : Hope B. Werness
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0826419135

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Continuum Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in World Art by Hope B. Werness Pdf

Animals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and different eras of human history are chronicled in this lovely volume.

Author : David McKee
Publisher : Random House
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-09
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781787611436

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Tusk Tusk by David McKee Pdf

Once, elephants came in two colours: black or white. They loved all other creatures - but each set wanted to destroy the other. Peace-loving elephants ran and hid in the deepest jungle while battle commenced. The war-mongers succeeded: for a long time it seemed that there were no elephants in the world at all, not of any colour. But then the descendants of the peace-loving ones emerged from the jungle, and by now they were all grey. ‘This book was one of my favourites as a kid, I simply relished in the gloriousness of a load of elephants battling it out in a bizarre forest. It wasn’t until I was a bit older that I recognised the importance of the message that lay (not so subtly) underneath.’ OLIVER JEFFERS

Author : Ursula Dubosarsky
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781743485743

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Too Many Elephants in this House by Ursula Dubosarsky Pdf

In Eric's house there were too many elephants - in the living room, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, even in his bedroom! The elephants take up a lot of space, but Eric loves every one of them. So when his mum says they have to go, Eric comes up with a clever solution to a very BIG problem . . . From the creators of The Terrible Plop comes this delightfully energetic story, full of fun and exuberance.

Author : George Orwell
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781667640556

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Burmese Days by George Orwell Pdf

Burmese Days is George Orwell's first novel, originally published in 1934. Set in British Burma during the waning days of the British empire, when Burma was ruled from Delhi as part of British India, the novel serves as a portrait of the dark side of the British Raj. At the center of the novel is John Flory, trapped within a bigger system that is undermining the better side of human nature. The novel deals with indigenous corruption and imperial bigotry in a society where natives peoples were viewed as interesting, but ultimately inferior. Includes a bibliography and brief bio of the author.

Author : Masks Faces Coloring Book
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 165091170X

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Masks Faces Animals Coloring Book For Kids (Elephant Mask) by Masks Faces Coloring Book Pdf

47 completely unique Masks Faces Animals coloring pages for kids . Delight and inspire your favorite coloring enthusiast with this coloring book thatis unlike any other. You'll discover 46 elaborate press-out masks for you to color in, display, and wear in the pages of this. Find everything from mysterious masquerade masks, stunning animals, illustrations and uplifting themes offer colorists the chance to relax, unwind, and create something truly spectacular and one-of-a-kind. Once you're done, your creation becomes wearable art that you can enjoy and share. Best of all, it is easy to find an intricate mask that will appeal to tweens, teens, and adults. With Masks Faces Animals Coloring, you can let your imagination run free and unleash yourinner artist! Includes elastic headbands for each mask. . A Masks Faces Animals coloring book for kids to use at home or even at school! When kids do a fun activity like coloring, it builds good motor skills and when kids who love the Masks Faces colorthese Masks Faces Animals, they can express their creativity and imagination a lot and make these Animals Of The Sea what evercolor they wish! With big Masks Faces Animals to color on, kids can spend all day completing this book.This coloring book is a great non-screen activity to stimulate a child's creativity and imagination. It makes a perfect gift! About this Masks Faces Animals coloring book: Contains 47 completely unique coloring pages. There are NO duplicate images in this book. - The pages are single-sided to prevent bleed-through, and so that pages can be removed and displayed without losing an image on the back. - We have carefully designed each page to be entertaining and suitable for children in the 4 to 10 year-old age range. We have avoided overly-intricate designs as well as overly-simplistic ones. We believe children of this age love coloring fun scenes that fire up their imaginations, not a book full of simple shapes. - The pages are a nice, large 8.5x11 size.

Author : Rashid Johnson
Publisher : Hauser & Wirth Publishers/Aspen Art Press
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Art
ISBN : 0934324913

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Rashid Johnson: The Hikers by Rashid Johnson Pdf

A massive compendium on the multimedia art of Rashid Johnson, tackling themes of Black history, literature, philosophy and material culture Rashid Johnson (born 1977) is renowned for challenging the assumptions often present in collective notions of Blackness. Based in New York, Johnson is among an influential group of American artists whose work employs a wide range of materials and images to explore themes of art history, literature, philosophy, and personal and cultural identity. After beginning his career working primarily in photography, Johnson has expanded into a variety of mediums, including text work, sculptural objects, installation, painting, drawing, collage, film, performance and choreography. Drawing on a dizzying array of historical, cultural, literary and musical references, Johnson ultimately invites audiences to find connections to their own lives. Rashid Johnson: The Hikers presents works from his highly acclaimed shows at the Aspen Art Museum, Museo Tamayo and Hauser & Wirth. This dynamic and unprecedented collection of his work features a conversation between Rashid Johnson and choreographer Claudia Schreier, as well as essays by curators Heidi Zuckerman and Manuela Moscoso.

Author : Reynaldo Reyes
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462888771

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Portal to Hell by Reynaldo Reyes Pdf

Jesus Christ is not a human man, Jesus Christ is a deity. He can transform himself into anything. Jesus Christ and his angels can make human beings experience ectoplasm and can possess you in broad daylight and at night. Any spirit or deity that can shift-shape himself into anything like a fog, smoke, fire, clouds, insects, people or animals is considered not human, suspicious, unknown, scary, sneaky, secretive, and evil.

Author : Spectrum
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781936024780

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Crafts & Gifts, Ages 3 - 6 by Spectrum Pdf

"Create treasures to keep and to share! Have fun creating crafts and gifts together! Teach the early learning skills of cutting, coloring, and problem solving. Use the easy instructions, hints, and tips to help your child be successful."--Cover.

Author : Douglas Curran,Presentation House Gallery,Bill Jeffries
Publisher : North Vancouver, B.C. : Presentation House Gallery
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Chewa (African people)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123261872

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Douglas Curran by Douglas Curran,Presentation House Gallery,Bill Jeffries Pdf

Author : Celia Straus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1922670197

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If An Elephant Can Wear a Mask So Can You by Celia Straus Pdf

In the United States, where masking for K-12 is mandatory for both students and staff as the 2021 school year begins, this book is a vital and engaging teaching tool. Also available in Spanish Translation.