The Swallow S Tale The Early Years

Author : Liam O’Conner
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781504370769

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The Swallow's Tale – the Early Years by Liam O’Conner Pdf

This story will take you on a rollercoaster ride of adventure and heartbreak, desperation and eventual success but always with a deeper spiritual message as the common thread. This poignant and brutally honest memoir is set against a backdrop of laugh-until-you-cry humour and of emotion which touches the very core. It is a real against all odds story of the underdog, seemingly down and out for the count, face in the mud, battling for breath. But then the devilish Celtic warrior spirit rizes from the ashes as you get to glimpse into the eye of a man who has a fury in his heart and a desire to succeed no matter what is thrown at him. You get to travel from the streets of Cardiff to the sunny suburbs of Johannesburg in an enthralling story. At times it makes you smile with familiarity, on other occasions you are holding your sides with laughter. The sadder parts of the story are not to be read in public unless you have waterproof mascara or a potential excuse for hayfever. The story of Liam OConner is as varied as it is sensitive but underneath it all is still the little red haired boy, full of mischief and ambition. So if youre ready, get a cup of tea and a biscuit and go on a holiday of the mind. This is a must read.

Author : Charis Cotter
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781770495920

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The Swallow: A Ghost Story by Charis Cotter Pdf

A classic ghost story with twists and turns: a spooky house, a malevolent spirit and two plucky heroines. In 1960s Toronto, two girls retreat to their attics to escape the loneliness and isolation of their lives. Polly lives in a house bursting at the seams with people, while Rose is often left alone by her busy parents. Polly is a down-to-earth dreamer with a wild imagination and an obsession with ghosts; Rose is a quiet, ethereal waif with a sharp tongue. Despite their differences, both girls spend their days feeling invisible and seek solace in books and the cozy confines of their respective attics. But soon they discover they aren't alone--they're actually neighbors, sharing a wall. They develop an unlikely friendship, and Polly is ecstatic to learn that Rose can actually see and talk to ghosts. Maybe she will finally see one too! But is there more to Rose than it seems? Why does no one ever talk to her? And why does she look so ... ghostly? When the girls find a tombstone with Rose's name on it in the cemetery and encounter an angry spirit in her house who seems intent on hurting Polly, they have to unravel the mystery of Rose and her strange family... before it's too late.

Author : Adam Gidwitz
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781101445280

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A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz Pdf

In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches. Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.

Author : K M Peyton
Publisher : Random House
Page : 591 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781448121854

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The Swallow Tales by K M Peyton Pdf

Rowan is desperate for a horse of her own - so when her father narrowly misses colliding with a dark, beautiful stray, she feels he was always supposed to be hers. Exciting, passionate and adventurous, these stories from bestselling author K M Peyton are the perfect read for any girl who loves horses.

Author : Jon Cruz
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781543458848

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The Tales of the Swallows by Jon Cruz Pdf

Do you ever wonder why the swallows migrated from the south to the north to the old Mission of San Juan Capistrano and how it all happened? This is the tale about the lost orphan hatchling who was alone, and there was no one to watch over him. Later, he was rescued by the human priest named Reverend Rafeal. Reverend Rafeal found him, and he took him to the mission of San Juan Capistrano. He raised him, fed him, and took him to the chapel. He named the hatchling Jaime. Some months later, Jaime was grown up. He was wondering what kind of bird he was and where his kind was. His best friend, Pablo the rooster, helped him to find his kind. Pablo took him to see El Muerto, the wise rattlesnake. El Muerto explained to Jaime that he must find his kind beyond the hills. Jaime flew to the hills, and he found his king. He discovered that he is the swallow! When the swallows were leaving to the south for the winter, Jaime went with them to learn their survival instincts. Later in spring, Jaime led the swallows to the north to his favorite place in the worldthe old Mission of San Juan Capistrano. This story is about history of Hispanic culture, music, religion, and the science for the swallows, which are the most abundant and widely distributed bird species in the world. When you visit the San Juan Capistrano mission, you will learn the experience and the wonders of the swallows, the pioneer birds from the south to the north.

Author : Marcus Clarke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Australia
ISBN : NYPL:33433082442579

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Stories of Australia in the Early Days by Marcus Clarke Pdf

"A series of sketches of the lives and exploits of the early voyagers to Australia" [introductory paragraph to 'William Dampier: navigator'].

Author : Jan Georgeson,Jane Payler
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335245925

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International Perspectives on Early Childhood Education and Care by Jan Georgeson,Jane Payler Pdf

There is a growing interest in understanding how early years care and education is organised and experienced internationally. This book examines key influential approaches to early years care as well as some less well-known systems from around the world. In particular the book aims to: Inform those studying early years about perspectives in other countries Encourage critical thinking about issues, influences and the complexities of early years provision around the world Promote critical reflection on students’ own provision and the current context of that provision Each chapter provides an overview of early years provision and explores historical and current influences in context, as well as offering insights into daily life through short vignettes, longer case studies and commentary from practitioners. Whilst many approaches - such as Reggio Emilia, Te Whariki and Head Start - are widely admired, it is important for reflective practitioners to understand the motivation which gave rise to these influential approaches in their original context. Additionally, broadening understanding through information on less widely known systems, the book provides students with a good grounding in the international context of early years, the provenance of different early years approaches and principles, and the influences on their own countries’ provision. Written in a straightforward and accessible style, the book is designed to meet the needs of students studying modules related to international perspectives on a range of foundation, bachelor and master’s degrees in early years. Contributors: Verity Campbell-Barr, Federica Caruso, Carmen Dalli, Rebecca Carter Dillon, Annie Davy, Chandrika Devarakonda, Alena Drzalová, Hasina Banu Ebrahim, Susan Edwards, Dora Ho, Valerie Huggins, Anne Hunt, Kerstin Kööp, Éva Kovácsné Bakoski, Caroline Leeson, Beth Marshall, Nancy McDermott, Julia Morgan, Joce Nutall, Elin Eriksen Ødegaard, Philip Selbie, Paolo Sorzio, Manabu Sumida, Keang-ieng (Peggy) Vong, Karen Wickett “The book rightly challenges common assumptions about the value of Western perspectives of ECEC and skilfully enables the reader to recognize the various social, political and economic drivers and processes that have shaped early years pedagogy on a global level.” Dr Janet Rose, Early Years Education Award Leader, Bath Spa University, UK “Given the ever increasing interest and importance of global early childhood education and care, this critically informed book offers valuable and challenging internationalised comparative arguments for students and academics at all levels.” Dr Guy Roberts-Holmes, Senior Lecturer, Early Years and Primary Education Department, University of London, UK

Author : Hilary McKay
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN : 9781665900911

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The Swallows' Flight by Hilary McKay Pdf

"Originally published in Great Britain in 2021 by Pan Macmillan."

Author : Peter Baldock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2006-08-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134174416

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The Place of Narrative in the Early Years Curriculum by Peter Baldock Pdf

Delving deeper into the understanding that young children have of stories, this book demonstrates how narrative competence develops in the first eight years of life and how this can be reflected in practice.

Author : Everett Franklin Bleiler
Publisher : Kent State University Press
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0873384164

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Science-fiction, the Early Years by Everett Franklin Bleiler Pdf

In this volume the author describes more than 3000 short stories, novels, and plays with science fiction elements, from earliest times to 1930. He includes imaginary voyages, utopias, Victorian boys' books, dime novels, pulp magazine stories, British scientific romances and mainstream work with science fiction elements. Many of these publications are extremely rare, surviving in only a handful of copies, and most of them have never been described before.

Author : Leeds Public Libraries
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026718412

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Leeds Public Libraries. Catalogue of the Central Lending Library, Etc by Leeds Public Libraries Pdf

Author : Donna Couchenour,J. Kent Chrisman
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 3481 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506353173

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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Contemporary Early Childhood Education by Donna Couchenour,J. Kent Chrisman Pdf

The general public often views early childhood education as either simply “babysitting” or as preparation for later learning. Of course, both viewpoints are simplistic. Deep understanding of child development, best educational practices based on development, emergent curriculum, cultural competence and applications of family systems are necessary for high-quality early education. Highly effective early childhood education is rare in that it requires collaboration and transitions among a variety of systems for children from birth through eight years of age. The SAGE Encyclopedia of Contemporary Early Childhood Education presents in three comprehensive volumes advanced research, accurate practical applications of research, historical foundations and key facts from the field of contemporary early childhood education. Through approximately 425 entries, this work includes all areas of child development – physical, cognitive, language, social, emotional, aesthetic – as well as comprehensive review of best educational practices with young children, effective preparation for early childhood professionals and policy making practices, and addresses such questions as: · How is the field of early childhood education defined? · What are the roots of this field of study? · How is the history of early childhood education similar to yet different from the study of public education? · What are the major influences on understandings of best practices in early childhood education?

Author : Siraj-Blatchford, John,Whitebread, David
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003-10-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335209422

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Supporting Ict In The Early Years by Siraj-Blatchford, John,Whitebread, David Pdf

Helps readers understand how very young children (from birth to six) develop an early awareness, and subsequently develop their knowledge, skills and understandings of information and communication technologies (ICTs). This book is useful for students, parents, carers, teachers, and other professionals.

Author : Harry Houdini
Publisher : WordFire +ORM
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781680573664

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Weird Tales: Best of the Early Years 1923-25 by Harry Houdini Pdf

Thirteen tales of terror—from the macabre and morbid to unexplainable stories of the occult—from such authors as Harry Houdini, H. P. Lovecraft, and others. First hitting newsstands in 1923, Weird Tales magazine quickly became a literary monster in discovering and publishing the best horror, sci-fi and fantasy writers of its day. The pulp magazine was one of the earliest publications, if not the first, to feature strange tales of occultism and alien invasions that simply didn’t fit into any other magazine at that time. The stories struck a chord with those early audiences, and as a result, Weird Tales created a subgenre as “weird” could be attached itself to various genres. Marquee names like master magician Harry Houdini and cosmic horror creator H. P. Lovecraft graced the magazine’s pages during those early years with several debut stories, alongside authors who were already giants in their own right—Otis Adelbert Kline, Seabury Quinn, and Greye La Spina. Maybe lesser known, but no less influential, writers like Frank Belknap Long Jr., Mary S. Brown, Lyllian Huntley Harris, Hasan Vokine, Arthur J. Burks, and H. Warner Munn turned out disturbing yarns that have stood the test of time only to be resurrected nearly a century later. This collection features those early authors across thirteen spooky stories from the impactful years of 1923 to 1925 that are best enjoyed at the witching hour. Reading ritual aside, you’ve been warned.

Author : James Hogg,Florence Marryat
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : English literature
ISBN : UOM:39015009222632

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London Society by James Hogg,Florence Marryat Pdf