World of Wonders

Author: Aimee Nezhukumatathil
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
ISBN: 157131959X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
“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

Worlds of Wonder

Author: Johanna Basford
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143136062
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 82

Book Description
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!

Worlds of Wonder

Author: David Gerrold
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
Offers advice for would-be science fiction writers, covering such topics as setting, plot, character, and dialogue, as well as the mechanics of grammar, tense, sentence structure, and paragraph transition.

Rooms of Wonder

Author: Johanna Basford
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 014313695X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
From bestselling author Johanna Basford, a stunning new coloring book that invites artists to explore the great indoors Through her bestselling coloring books and distinctive illustrations, Johanna Basford's beautiful forests, ocean depths, and hidden magical kingdoms have enchanted millions of people around the world. In this newest work, Basford takes her audience indoors, inviting them to explore the wonders of the worlds within. Hidden within every illustration in Rooms of Wonder is a secret key and a locked door. Find the key, unlock the door and continue to the next room. Discover a busy craft studio, a wizard’s workshop, a mouth-watering ice cream parlour and an opulent banquet hall. With hidden treasures, curious spaces and a few enchanted interiors, all you need to do is unlock the first door and begin your magical journey. Now printed on a new snowy white paper, to allow for more vibrant coloring, but still with enough texture to blend and create wonderful colored pencil effects.

Worlds of Wonder

Author: Jean-François Leroux
Publisher: University of Ottawa Press
ISBN: 0776617451
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
No longer dismissed as "escapist" reading, critics have finally discovered a brave new world of science fiction and fantasy literature. This book is a long-overdue tribute to this previously ignored genre, placing these works within a general context of Canadian literature and culture.

Worlds of Wonder

Author: David Gerrold
Publisher: BenBella Books
ISBN: 1946885894
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 179

Book Description
An in-depth writing guide from the author of one of the most popular episodes of Star Trek Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author David Gerrold delights and challenges readers with his detailed instruction for creating compelling tales of fantasy and science fiction. The creator of the famous Star Trek episode, "The Trouble With Tribbles" and many groundbreaking science fiction novels including The Man Who Folded Himself and When Harlie was One, Gerrold will inspire you with his passion for the craft. With expert insight and humor, Gerrold shares eye-opening writing tips based on his decades of experience. Inside, discover his techniques for creating fantasy worlds and alien races, developing your hero, writing good sex scenes, keeping imaginary elements believable, and so much more. This ebook edition of Worlds of Wonder is the perfect resource for sci-fi and fantasy writers seeking encouragement and "tricks of the trade" from one of the greats.

Worlds of Wonder

Author: C. Gockel
Publisher: C. Gockel
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1184

Book Description
Journey to Worlds of Wonder… Discover two universes: a myth inspired urban fantasy, and a future with technology so advanced it is nearly magical. In I Bring the Fire, Loki, the Norse God of Mischief, takes on Odin, leader of the Nine Realms...Because sometimes the hero is the wrong guy at the right time, and sometimes the hero is drunk. In the Archangel Project, Commander Noa Sato launches a desperate mission to save her people from genocide, aided by a clueless pleasure ‘bot named 6T9, a ten-legged weasel, and a professor who may be more than what he seems. These tales and more await you in this collection of three full-length novels and four tales of wonder. Download it today! Included in this Collection: URBAN FANTASY Wolves : I Bring the Fire Part I (A Loki Series) When Amy prays for help, Loki the Norse God of Mischief and Chaos isn’t the savior she has in mind. Loki can’t resist her summons, but he can insist she help him outwit Odin, leader of the Nine Realms. The start of the USA Today Bestselling series with myth, magic, and mayhem. Someday My Count Will Come : An I Bring the Fire Novella Blood may be thicker than water, but family is where you make it. Atomic : An I Bring the Fire Short Story Sigyn is prophesied to be the consort of a king. Instead she marries a fool. Centuries after his chaos destroys their marriage, the fallout begins. SCIENCE FICTION Archangel Down : Archangel Project Book One Commander Noa Sato doesn’t believe in aliens. She’s wrong. In the face of genocide she must hatch a daring plan with a ragtag crew to save the lives of millions—and her own. Every step of the way she is haunted by the final words of a secret transmission: The archangel is down. Carl Sagan’s Hunt for Intelligent Life in the Universe : An Archangel Project Novella Sometimes intelligent life is right in front of your whiskers. Starship Waking : Archangel Project Book Four On an icy, barren world, a starship dreams of doom…Her nightmares will force an alien race to make contact with the most unlikely of heroes—6T9, a pleasure 'bot struggling to find purpose, and Volka, a lonely mutant on a repressive homeworld. The galaxy will be shaken to its core. The starship is waking. Let There Be Light : A Short Story Beneath the harsh gaze of Proxima Centauri, a lone researcher is battling against time. To survive and find her way home, she’ll need more than science. KEYWORDS: FREE Science Fiction, Space Opera, Alien Invasion, Aliens, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Humor, Space Colonization, Galactic Republic, Mutants, Cyborgs, FREE Urban Fantasy, Loki, Odin, Sigyn, Norse Myths, Fae, Mythology, Elves, Portal Fantasy

Animal Worlds of Wonder

Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Sterling Children's Books
ISBN: 9781454935506
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
'Animal Worlds of Wonder' showcases the world's most incredible animals in their natural environments. Discover amazing animals and learn all about their natural environments: their place in the food chain, the animals they share their habitats with and much more. Divided into three sections showcasing animals on land, in water, and in the air, this book will introduce you to discover the worlds of animals from every corner of our incredible planet.

Worlds of Wonder, Days of Judgment

Author: David D. Hall
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674962163
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332

Book Description
A look at 17th-century New England religion as it was practiced by the vast majority of the population, not by the clergy. This work offers insight into Puritan rituals, attitudes toward the natural word, and the creative tension between Puritan laity and clergy.

World of Wonders Grade Pre-K My Word Book

Author: Donald Bear
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN: 9780076661572
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Student consumable; 20 included with comprehensive package.