World Of Wonder

Author : Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Publisher : Milkweed Editions
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781571319593

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World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil Pdf

“A poet celebrates the wonders of nature in a collection of essays that could almost serve as a coming-of-age memoir.” —Kirkus Reviews As a child, Nezhukumatathil called many places home: the grounds of a Kansas mental institution, where her Filipina mother was a doctor; the open skies and tall mountains of Arizona, where she hiked with her Indian father; and the chillier climes of western New York and Ohio. But no matter where she was transplanted—no matter how awkward the fit or forbidding the landscape—she was able to turn to our world’s fierce and funny creatures for guidance. “What the peacock can do,” she tells us, “is remind you of a home you will run away from and run back to all your life.” The axolotl teaches us to smile, even in the face of unkindness; the touch-me-not plant shows us how to shake off unwanted advances; the narwhal demonstrates how to survive in hostile environments. Even in the strange and the unlovely, Nezhukumatathil finds beauty and kinship. For it is this way with wonder: it requires that we are curious enough to look past the distractions in order to fully appreciate the world’s gifts. Warm, lyrical, and gorgeously illustrated by Fumi Nakamura, World of Wonders is a book of sustenance and joy. Praise for World of Wonders Barnes & Noble 2020 Book of the Year An NPR Best Book of 2020 An Esquire Best Book of 2020 A Publishers Weekly “Big Indie Book of Fall 2020” A BuzzFeed Best Book of Fall 2020 “Hands-down one of the most beautiful books of the year.” —NPR “A timely story about love, identity and belonging.” —New York Times Book Review “A truly wonderous essay collection.” —Roxane Gay, The Audacity

Author : Laurie Triefeldt
Publisher : Quill Driver Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1884956718

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World of Wonder by Laurie Triefeldt Pdf

People & Places is a special collection from the World of Wonder series. World of Wonder is a weekly illustrated full-page feature syndicated in over 100 newspapers nationwide. Devoted to exploring educational themes and examining the realms of history, science, nature and technology, it is written in a reader-friendly style and accompanied by colorful illustrations. This collection gives the reader a wealth of information on everything from Angkor to Dracula.

Author : Marcus Edward Bond
Publisher : Marcus Edward Bond
Page : 43 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A World of Wonder and Rhyme 100 Poems for children by Marcus Edward Bond Pdf

A World of Wonder and Rhyme" is a delightful book of 100 children's poems that invites young readers to explore a world of imagination and creativity. Each poem is filled with colorful imagery, whimsical characters, and playful language that will captivate and inspire children of all ages. From the magic of a fairy tale forest to the fun and excitement of a summer day at the beach, these poems will take young readers on a journey of discovery and wonder. Whether reading alone or sharing with family and friends, "A World of Wonder and Rhyme" is a charming collection that will encourage a love of language and storytelling in children for years to come.

Author : Johanna Basford
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780143136064

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Worlds of Wonder by Johanna Basford Pdf

From the creator of the worldwide bestsellers World of Flowers and Lost Ocean, a beautiful new coloring book that takes you on a captivating journey through imagined and fantastical realms. This isn't just a book; rather, it is a magical portal to many wondrous worlds. Within these pages you'll find tree-top castles, floating islands, and fairytale villages, all waiting to be brought to life in your colors. Go on an adventure and let your imagination roam from world to world, discovering enchanted sea turtles, curious cats, and lost song birds along the way. In this new coloring book, Johanna Basford lends her signature style of inky illustration to a series of brand new inkscapes and themes, all with a sprinkling of her much-loved botanicals. Get ready to discover whole new worlds of colors!

Author : Barbara Maria Stafford,Frances Terpak,J. Paul Getty Museum
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Art
ISBN : 0892365900

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Devices of Wonder by Barbara Maria Stafford,Frances Terpak,J. Paul Getty Museum Pdf

Exhibition held at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, 13 November 2001 to 3 February 2002.

Author : Stephen Barnwell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1733964959

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Willoughby's World of Wonder by Stephen Barnwell Pdf

Willoughby's World of Wonder is a fictional reproduction of the famous 1882 Field Guide to Strange Beasts & Curious Creatures. This Special Edition is available only from the publisher, and has printed inside covers. Willoughby's, as it was popularly known, was created by noted cryptozoologist and naturalist, Angus Willoughby. For half a century, this unique reference guide was used as a textbook in many universities around the globe, and was considered a primary reference of many cryptozoological societies and organizations. Years of painstaking research and expert restoration have yielded the amazing rebirth of this treasured book.Every single page of Willoughby's is lavishly illustrated, with 136 Strange Beasts and Curious Creatures, each listed with an illustration and complete description. Included are many traditional beasts and folk, such as Pixies, Fearies, Sprites, Unicorns, and Gargoyles; but this is not your usual bestiary, filled with the tired old, familiar creatures. Willoughby's contains a host of strange folk and odd creatures the likes of which you have never seen before! Discover the tiny Beelephants and Air Horses; marvel at the mighty Leocornus; learn about the Storytelling Dragons; befriend the wily Spriggans and Pigwidgeons; beware the Jinx and the Bogeyman! All these amazing beasties and more are sorted into nine categories: Fey Folk; Wee Folk; Great Folk; Wyre Folk; Creatures Amongst Us; Creatures of the Land, Sea, and Air; and Creatures of the Night.

Author : Brent A. Ford,Lucy McCullough Hazlehurst
Publisher : Nvizn Ideas LLC
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947348752

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A World of Wonder by Brent A. Ford,Lucy McCullough Hazlehurst Pdf

Spectacular photographs & poetry prompt children to develop a wonder for our magnificent world. Tech-enabled features, accessed with a QR code reader on a phone/tablet, enhance the learning. It is the best of both worlds - a book where children can turn the pages, gaze at the images and sit close to someone and can engage interactively.

Author : TONYA. HAYS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1619592142

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WORLD OF WONDER. by TONYA. HAYS Pdf

Author : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,Yas Imamura
Publisher : HMH Books For Young Readers
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1328866211

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World of Wonder (Tummy Time Book and Growth Chart) by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt,Yas Imamura Pdf

Introduce your baby to a world of wonder with this keepsake "tummy time" accordion book that reverses to a beautiful growth chart to use for years to come!

Author : Robert McCloskey
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989-06-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780451481856

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Time of Wonder by Robert McCloskey Pdf

Winner of the Caldecott Medal! For fans of Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, and Make way for Ducklings. "Out on the islands that poke their rocky shores above the waters of Penobscot Bay, you can watch the time of the world go by, from minute to minute, hour to hour, from day to day . . ." So begins this classic story of one summer on a Maine island from the author of One Morning in Maine and Blueberries for Sal. The spell of rain, the gulls and a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and, in the end, the peace of the island as the family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.

Author : Dawood Y. Farahi,Kean University
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Children's reference books
ISBN : 0976389606

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World of Wonder by Dawood Y. Farahi,Kean University Pdf

Author : Jeremy Bendik-Keymer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781350076082

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Nussbaum’s Politics of Wonder by Jeremy Bendik-Keymer Pdf

In an unconventionally written book that challenges the literary imagination of its readers, Jeremy Bendik-Keymer explores how wonder is central to Martha C. Nussbaum's normative project. Nussbaum's work is opposed to the emotional and political conditions of 'narcissism' – the tendency to seek to control the wills of others in order to defend oneself against perceived vulnerabilities. Our capacity for wondering is important for growing beyond narcissism. Bendik-Keymer elaborates a politics of wonder that is consistent with understanding this idea. Taking issue with understandings of wonder viewing it as an emotion of surprise or delight, he develops an alternate tradition finding wonder in concert with the freedom of imagination found by degrees within much of human understanding. The result is a constructive rereading of Nussbaum's oeuvre, surprising for how it disencumbers her work of some falsehoods surrounding anxiety and anger and for the ways it implies an egalitarian politics of relational autonomy more socialist than liberal. Misty Morrison's visual inquiry accompanies the book creating space for the reader to wonder. Morrison paints and prints how families involve wonder, starting with moments in her child's life when she wonders what they might see. Nussbaum's Politics of Wonder is an important contribution to the philosophy of wonder and is crucial for understanding the work of a leading philosopher.

Author : Alex Nava
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-14
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780271063287

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Wonder and Exile in the New World by Alex Nava Pdf

In Wonder and Exile in the New World, Alex Nava explores the border regions between wonder and exile, particularly in relation to the New World. It traces the preoccupation with the concept of wonder in the history of the Americas, beginning with the first European encounters, goes on to investigate later representations in the Baroque age, and ultimately enters the twentieth century with the emergence of so-called magical realism. In telling the story of wonder in the New World, Nava gives special attention to the part it played in the history of violence and exile, either as a force that supported and reinforced the Conquest or as a voice of resistance and decolonization. Focusing on the work of New World explorers, writers, and poets—and their literary descendants—Nava finds that wonder and exile have been two of the most significant metaphors within Latin American cultural, literary, and religious representations. Beginning with the period of the Conquest, especially with Cabeza de Vaca and Las Casas, continuing through the Baroque with Cervantes and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, and moving into the twentieth century with Alejo Carpentier and Miguel Ángel Asturias, Nava produces a historical study of Latin American narrative in which religious and theological perspectives figure prominently.

Author : Shazia Naqib
Publisher : Shazia Naqib
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Wings of Wonder by Shazia Naqib Pdf

"Dive into the captivating world of birds with 'Wings of Wonder.' From the lush rainforests of the tropics to the icy landscapes of the Arctic, this book celebrates the beauty, diversity, and wonder of avian life around the globe. Explore the vibrant plumage of songbirds, the majestic flights of raptors, and the serene grace of waterfowl. Learn about the threats facing bird populations and discover how you can make a difference in protecting these precious creatures for future generations. With stunning photographs, insightful commentary, and practical tips for birdwatching enthusiasts, 'Wings of Wonder' is a must-have for anyone who loves birds and the natural world."

Author : Ellen Evert Hopman
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2000-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0892818786

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Walking the World in Wonder by Ellen Evert Hopman Pdf

Describes the natural healing benefits of a variety of herbs divided into sections by the seasons in which they grow.