Just So

Author: Alan Watts
Publisher: Sounds True
ISBN: 9781683642947
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
From the luminary and prophetic Alan Watts, an invitation to embrace pleasure, play, and connection in our ever-evolving world “If you were God,” asked Alan Watts, “what kind of universe would you create? A perfect one free of suffering and drama? Or one filled with surprise and delight?” From the 1950s to the 1970s, Eastern spiritual philosophies sparked in the West profound new ways of perceiving ourselves, the mysteries of reality, and the unfolding destiny of humanity. And through his live gatherings and radio talks, Alan Watts was at the forefront—igniting astonishing insights into who we are and where we're heading. Based on a legendary series of seminars, Just So illuminates three fascinating domains: money versus real wealth, the spirituality of a deeper materialism, and how technology and spirituality are both guiding us to ever greater interconnection in the universe that we find ourselves in. Along the way, readers will explore many other themes, at turns humorous, prescient, and more relevant today than ever. What unfolds is a liberating view of humanity that arises from possibility and the unpredictable—perfect and “just so,” not in spite of its messy imperfections, but because of them.

Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, Retold by Elli Woollard

Author: Elli Woollard
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
ISBN: 9781035044771
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Delightfully retold in humorous rhyming verse, with stunning illustrations throughout, this is a beautiful reworked edition of Rudyard Kipling's children's classic, Just So Stories. In this highly illustrated collection meet the cat who walked by himself, discover how the lazy camel got his hump, how the elephant got his long trunk, find out why the rhino has such wrinkly skin, and how the whale got his teeny tiny throat. These well known, richly imagined stories tell of how the world came to be as it is. This is a smart, funny and younger approach to Kipling's work, as you've never seen before. Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories are one of the enduring classics of children's literature and these witty, inventive tales have delighted generations of children. Combining the brilliant rhyming talent of Elli Woollard and beautiful illustrations from the award-winning Marta Altés, this is an enchanting retelling of a much-loved classic for a new generation. A book to truly treasure and one you will want to share. Stories include: How the Whale got his Throat, How the Camel got his Hump, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, The Elephant's Child, and The Cat that Walked by Himself.

Just So Stories

Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
Rudyard Kipling's "Just So Stories" enchants readers with a collection of whimsical tales that offer imaginative explanations for various phenomena in the natural world. The narrative presents a series of origin stories that delve into the fantastical and humorous origins of animals, their behaviors, and their unique characteristics. Set against the backdrop of Kipling's creative storytelling, the stories within the book explore themes of curiosity, imagination, and the wonders of nature. Each tale presents a fanciful account of how a specific animal or trait came to be, inviting readers to embrace the magic of storytelling and the joy of wonder. The anthology delves into themes of cultural storytelling and the interplay between human and animal worlds. Through Kipling's inventive narratives, readers gain insights into the folklore of different cultures and the creative ways in which myths and legends shape our understanding of the world. "Just So Stories" captures the spirit of imaginative storytelling and the joy of exploring the mysteries of the natural world. Rudyard Kipling's whimsical narratives offer readers a delightful escape into a realm of fantasy while encouraging them to ponder the fascinating origins of the creatures and phenomena around them.

Just So Stories for Little Children

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781474938051
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
A wonderful collection of six of Kipling's well-loved stories, telling how animals came to be the way they are, comprising: How the Camel got his Hump, How the Whale got his Throat, How the Elephant got his Trunk, How the Rhino got his Skin, How the Leopard got his Spots and Why the Kangaroo Jumps. *Lively text, specially written for little children, accompanied by John Joven's stunning illustrations. A pleasure to read aloud and share. Enchanting artwork and a high-quality hardback production make this Kipling collection a book to treasure.

Just So Stories

Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Standard Ebooks
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157

Book Description
Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1902, is now considered to be a classic of children’s literature. The twelve tales included are all humorous “origin” stories purporting to tell how certain animals gained their distinctive features. For example, “The Elephant’s Child” tells how the elephant gained its long trunk because of a baby elephant having its nose pulled and stretched by a crocodile. The stories originated as bedtime tales Kipling invented for his daughter and told to her each night. The stories had to be told in exactly the same words each night—“just so”—or his daughter would complain. Early editions of Just So Stories were illustrated in black and white by Kipling himself, which lends the collection a certain charm. We have reproduced these illustrations in the Standard Ebooks edition of the book. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Just So-Me Stories

Author: Matt Greenfield
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450247105
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
Just So-me Stories flirts with the hyphen in between "non" and "fiction" in chronicling the darkest moments of Matt Greenfield's young life. "The Edge Behind Me" investigates a Memorial Day weekend/breakdown in the life of an alienated young teacher and would-be rock star known only as "Mr. B" as he interacts with students, parents, the vapid bar/concert scene, and an imaginary interviewer, all while trying to dodge the mystical musical inspiration he carries inside of him. "Drug-Induced Wanderings, Hooped Up on Them Goofballs" is the brief unexpurgated account of Greenfield's subconscious as his conscious self struggles with the side effects of a narcotic cough syrup one Thanksgiving weekend. And "And Found" is the true-but-much-elaborated story of Greenfield's peripatetic cross-country odyssey during his first full summer as a teacher. While the students are away, the teachers will play in these three witty, insightful, and completely un/true explorations of the solipsistic human spirit.

Just So Happens

Author: Fumio Obata
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613127669
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 171

Book Description
Yumiko was born in Japan but has made a life in London, losing herself in its cosmopolitan bustle. She has a gallery show of her art, a good job, and a good guy she plans to marry. The culture she grew up in seems very far away—until her brother phones with the news that their father has died. Yumiko returns to Tokyo and finds herself immersed in the rituals of death while also plunged into the rituals of life—fish bars, bullet trains, pagodas—as she confronts the question of where her future really lies. Just So Happens deals both gently and powerfully with grief, identity, and the pressure not to disappoint one’s parents, even after they’re gone, in a look at the relationships that build the foundation of our lives.

How Women Got Their Curves and Other Just-So Stories

Author: David P. Barash
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231146655
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
The authors demonstrate the pleasure of using evolutionary theory to help make sense of some puzzling aspects of the anatomy, physiology, and behaviour of women.

The Just So Stories for Little Children (Illustrated)

Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157

Book Description
Rudyard Kipling's 'The Just So Stories for Little Children (Illustrated)' is a captivating collection of whimsical tales that explain the origins of animals and their unique characteristics. Written in a charming and engaging style, Kipling's stories are both imaginative and educational, making them a timeless classic in children's literature. Each story is beautifully illustrated, adding to the enchanting quality of the book. Kipling's use of language and storytelling techniques makes these stories a delightful read for both children and adults alike. Set in a literary context of British colonialism and imperialism, Kipling's work reflects the cultural attitudes of the time, providing valuable insights into the historical context of the stories. Rudyard Kipling, an avid traveler and observer of nature, drew inspiration from his own experiences and interests in writing these tales. His deep appreciation for the natural world and his vivid imagination shine through in every story, making them both entertaining and enlightening. I highly recommend 'The Just So Stories for Little Children (Illustrated)' to readers of all ages who appreciate imaginative storytelling, beautiful illustrations, and cultural insights.

THE JUST SO STORIES FOR LITTLE CHILDREN (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Rudyard Kipling
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8027202264
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
"The Just So Stories for Little Children" are a highly fantasized origin stories, especially for differences among animals, they are among Kipling's best known works. The stories are pourquoi (French for "why") or origin stories, fantastic accounts of how various phenomena came about. In it, Mowgli hears the story of how the tiger got his stripes. The Just So Stories typically have the theme of a particular animal being modified from an original form to its current form by the acts of man, or some magical being. For example, the Whale has a tiny throat because he swallowed a mariner, who tied a raft inside to block the whale from swallowing other men. The Camel has a hump given to him by a djinn as punishment for the camel's refusing to work (the hump allows the camel to work longer between times of eating). The Leopard's spots were painted by an Ethiopian (after the Ethiopian painted himself black). The Kangaroo gets its powerful hind legs, long tail, and hopping gait after being chased all day by a dingo, sent by a minor god responding to the Kangaroo's request to be made different from all other animals. Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".