The Gift of Imagination

Author: JB Malatji
Publisher: XinXii
ISBN: 3989832409
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 69

Book Description
"In 'The Gift of Imagination: The Power of Curious Minds,' young readers aged 9-12 are invited on a mesmerizing journey with siblings Sarah and Tom, as they uncover the canvas for magical dreams within the mysterious confines of their new home. Their adventure begins in a quaint, picturesque town, where a seemingly ordinary house with a long-forgotten attic awaits to reveal its secrets, igniting the power of imagination and curiosity in curious little minds. As the siblings settle into their new surroundings, the allure of a locked attic, veiled in shadows and whispers of untold stories, calls to them. Their innate curiosity leads to the discovery of an ancient key, unlocking not just the attic, but also a gateway to the magical library-a realm where beyond magic fantasy comes to life, and talking animals and mysterious beings of the magic world become their guides and companions. This hidden attic, far from being a dusty relic of the past, unfolds as a treasure trove of forgotten lore, propelling Sarah, and Tom into an extraordinary adventure. They embark on a quest that weaves through the fabric of imagination and creativity, unravelling the town's hidden history and the enchanting tales of its past inhabitants. 'The Gift of Imagination: The Power of Curious Minds' is a tale of adventure and discovery, where each chapter paints a vivid picture of wonder, exploration, and the bonds of friendship. Sarah and Tom, together with their new friends from the town, delve deeper into the mysteries that bind them, driven by teamwork and the thrill of discovery. Their journey through the realms of imagination teaches invaluable lessons on the significance of history, the strength found in unity, and the courage to persevere. The story reaches its climax as the children, through clues pieced together with imagination and creativity, unearth the long-hidden treasure. This discovery, rich in its historical and emotional value, transcends their wildest dreams, showcasing that the true treasure lies in the journey itself and the friendships forged along the way. 'The Gift of Imagination: The Power of Curious Minds' extends beyond a mere narrative; it's an invitation to young readers to explore the boundless realms of their imagination, to see the world around them as a canvas for magical dreams, and to recognize the magic that lies in uncovering the unknown. This enchanting tale champions the power of curious little minds to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, urging readers to embrace the adventures that await in the magical library of life."

Beastly Menagerie

Author: Pilkington-Smythe
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461749468
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
A modern-day bestiary of the most incredible animals the world has ever seen—with 200 full-color illustrations Our planet is a writhing mass of wondrous life, positively popping at the seams with peculiar creatures. Life has wriggled its way into every conceivable nook and cranny, and nature has belched out organisms into even the most inhospitable environments. A Beastly Menagerie is a compendium of 100 of these most curious of creatures, from beasts that can fit on a pinhead and survive a saunter into space, to sea creatures just waiting for an excuse to smash a ship to smithereens. And let's not forget to mention the remarkable Jesus Christ lizard, the bone-eating snot flower, the pink fairy armadillo, and the zombie fly. This beautifully illustrated collection will delight and bedazzle fans of the amazing animal kingdom in equal measure. Narrated by the affable eccentric Sir Pilkington-Smythe and assisted by his cronies at The Proceedings of the Ever So Strange, each entry is an enlightening and marvelous foray into our world and all its wonders . . . topped off with a soupçon of silliness. An excerpt Sharks are pretty pleased with themselves, and so they should be. You see, they are basically rippling slabs of muscle in gunmetal grey, with row upon row of huge razor-sharp teeth—awesome eating machines that have remained unchanged for millennia. . . . Of course, some sharks don't look so tough. Think of the bizarre hammerhead, goblin, and frilled sharks. Not that they're to be trifled with. And then there's the cookie cutter shark, a sniveling little guttersnipe who looks more like a fat lady's arm holding a kitchen utensil than the pinnacle of predatory evolution.

Beastly Glasgow

Author: Barclay Price
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398113425
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 154

Book Description
Animals have played a vital role in shaping our towns and cities from the earliest settlements. Beastly Glasgow offers a fascinating insight into the oft-forgotten histories of the animals that helped to drive the economy and enrich the culture of Glasgow.

Beastly London

Author: Hannah Velten
Publisher: Reaktion Books
ISBN: 1780232179
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
Horse-drawn cabs rattling down muddy roads, cattle herded through the streets to the Smithfield meat market for slaughter, roosters crowing at the break of dawn—London was once filled with a cacophony of animal noises (and smells). But over the last thirty years, the city seems to have banished animals from its streets. In Beastly London, Hannah Velten uses a wide range of primary sources to explore the complex and changing relationship between Londoners of all classes and their animal neighbors. Velten travels back in history to describe a time when Londoners shared their homes with pets and livestock—along with a variety of other pests, vermin, and bedbugs; Londoners imported beasts from all corners of the globe for display in their homes, zoos, and parks; and ponies flying in hot air balloons and dancing fleas were considered entertainment. As she shows, London transformed from a city with a mainly exploitative relationship with animals to the birthplace of animal welfare societies and animal rights’ campaigns. Packed with over one hundred illustrations, Beastly London is a revealing look at how animals have been central to the city’s success.

Beastly Feasts

Author: Bob Forbes
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9781585679294
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
Presents a selection of humorous poems about the antics of both domestic and wild animals.

Beastly Journeys

Author: Tim Youngs
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 1846319587
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 237

Book Description
Bats, beetles, wolves, butterflies, bulls, panthers, apes, leopards and spiders are among the countless creatures that crowd the pages of literature of the late nineteenth century. Whether in Gothic novels, science fiction, fantasy, fairy tales, journalism, political discourse, realism or naturalism, the line between the human and the animal becomes blurred. Beastly Journeys examines these bestial transformations across a range of well-known and less familiar texts and shows how they are provoked not only by the mutations of Darwinism but by social and economic shifts that have been lost in retellings and readings of them. The physical alterations described by George Gissing, George MacDonald, Arthur Machen, Arthur Morrison, W.T. Stead, Bram Stoker, H.G. Wells, Oscar Wilde, and many of their contemporaries, are responses to changes in the social body as Britain underwent a series of social and economic crises. Metaphors of travel DS social, spatial, temporal, mythical and psychological DS keep these stories on the move, confusing literary genres along with the indeterminacy of physical shape that they relate. Beastly Journeys will appeal to anyone interested in the relationship between nineteenth-century literature and its contexts and especially to those interested in the fin de siècle and in metaphors of travel, animals and shape-changing.

Beastly

Author: Keggie Carew
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1647009618
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 344

Book Description
From an award-winning nature writer, true stories of our shared planet, all its inhabitants, and the fascinating ways they connect in the net of life Animals have shaped our minds, our lives, our land, and our civilization. Humanity would not have gotten very far without them—making use of their labor for transportation, agriculture, and pollination; their protection from predators; and their bodies for food and to make clothing, music, and art. And over the last two centuries, humans have made unprecedented advances in science, technology, behavior, and beliefs. Yet how is it that we continue to destroy the animal world and lump its magnificence under the sterile concept of biodiversity? In Beastly, author Keggie Carew seeks to re-enchant readers with the wild world, reframing our understanding of what it is like to be an animal and what our role is as humans. She throws readers headlong into the mind-blowing, heart-thumping, glittering pageant of life, and goes in search of our most revealing encounters with the animal world throughout the centuries. How did we domesticate animals and why did we choose sheep, goats, cows, pigs, horses, and chickens? What does it mean when a gorilla tells a joke or a fish thinks? Why does a wren sing? Beastly is a gorgeously written, deeply researched, and intensely felt journey into the splendor and genius of animals and the long, complicated story of our interactions with them as humans.

Exposed, Uncovered & Declassified: Ghosts, Spirits, & Hauntings

Author: Michael Pye
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN: 1601636520
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
What are ghosts, spirits, and other apparitions? Why do they visit, and what do they want from us? Are OBEs, NDEs, and PDEs real? Exposed, Uncovered, and Declassified: Ghosts, Spirits, & Hauntings tackles these questions and more, as some of the world’s best-known paranormal experts come together in a tour de force of investigative journalism. Ghosts have been an integral part of the folklore of almost every culture; indeed, extant references to them stretch as far back as the ancient civilization of Babylon. And the evidence for their existence is mounting. Resident psychic for Paranormal State, Michelle Belanger, covers the strange Phillip Experiment, in which a group of Canadian paranormal investigators attempted to create a spirit. Professor of parapsychology Loyd Auerbach tells us what every ghost hunter should know about parapsychology. Noted expert on paranormal research Joshua P. Warren carefully examines some startling photographic evidence of ghosts. Andrew Nichols, PhD, director of the American Institute of Parapsychology, discusses his theory of haunted houses, which posits hauntings as manifestations of ESP and/or psychological projection. Raymond Buckland (Buckland’s Book of Spirit Communications) looks at ghosts as spirits and gives a take on how to talk to ghosts . . . and get a response. Folklorist Dr. Bob Curran delves into the connection between poltergeists and human origins, and regales us with three classic cases of poltergeist activity. Journalist Nick Redfern examines cases of ancient animal ghost apparitions. Noted folklorist Ursula Bielski gives a spooky and detailed account of the “Vanishing Hitchhiker” phenomenon. Evidence of ghosts is everywhere—if you know what to look for. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, Exposed, Uncovered, and Declassified: Ghosts, Spirits, & Hauntings is sure to entertain and educate.

Beastly Edinburgh

Author: Barclay Price
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 139810731X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 151

Book Description
Dating back to the earliest settlements, animals have played a vital role in shaping our towns and cities. This new series offers a fascinating insight into the oft-forgotten histories of the animals that helped to drive the economy and enrich our culture.

The Wider Worlds of Jim Henson

Author: Jennifer C. Garlen
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476601038
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 275

Book Description
Jim Henson was the creative force behind a huge catalog of television series, films, specials, and other productions, even excepting the Muppets. This collection of essays delves into the rest of Henson's body of work, including projects developed during his lifetime and those that represent his legacy. Covered here are Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, The Jim Henson Hour, Dinosaurs, Farscape, and more. Henson's influence on both audiences and later productions remains palpable on screens large and small, as this collection attests.