The Kites

Author: Romain Gary
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811226557
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375

Book Description
Romain Gary’s bittersweet final masterpiece is “epic and empathetic” (BBC) and “one of his best” (The New York Times) The Kites begins with a young boy, Ludo, coming of age on a small farm in Normandy under the care of his eccentric kite-making Uncle Ambrose. Ludo’s life changes the day he meets Lila, a girl from the aristocratic Polish family that owns the estate next door. In a single glance, Ludo falls in love forever; Lila, on the other hand, disappears back into the woods. And so begins Ludo’s adventure of longing, passion, and love for the elusive Lila, who begins to reciprocate his feelings just as Europe descends into World War II. After Germany invades Poland, Lila and her family go missing, and Ludo’s devotion to saving her from the Nazis becomes a journey to save his love, his loved ones, his country, and ultimately himself. Filled with unforgettable characters who fling all they have into the fight to keep their hopes—and themselves—alive, The Kites is Romain Gary’s poetic call for resistance in whatever form it takes. A war hero himself, Gary embraced and fought for humanity in all its nuanced complexities, in the belief that a hero might be anyone who has the courage to love and hope.

The Magnificent Book of Kites

Author: Maxwell Eden
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402700941
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 470

Book Description
Provides step-by-step instruction for designing a variety of kites, and offers tips on material selection and flying techniques.

The Kite Runner

Author: Khaled Hosseini
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 140882485X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337

Book Description
Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him. But neither of the boys can foresee what will happen to Hassan that afternoon, an event that is to shatter their lives. After the Russians invade and the family is forced to flee to America, Amir realises that one day he must return to Afghanistan under Taliban rule to find the one thing that his new world cannot grant him: redemption.

Kite Physics

Author: Glenn Davison
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781548052942
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
This book gives a visual explanation of the physics of kites in flight and with many pictures and related exercises for you to try. With 125 pictures, illustrations, and 65 exercises it answers the questions: Are tails required on a kite? How can I improve the flight of my kite? What are the forces that act on my kite? What changes can I try? Do kites glide? What are some applications of kites that I can explore? Quotes: "You have done a wonderful job. I think a lot of people will find this very useful for teaching and for getting their kites to fly! I wish I had had this book when I was a kid." John Bognar, PhD. "It's fun. An excellent resource and learning tool for students and educators. An enjoyable stepping stone into the physics of flight. I highly recommend this book." Christine Traboulssi, Kite builder "It is fantastic! This is a comprehensive and readable discussion covering many unknowns of kite flying... the author brings a wealth of experience and practices to fliers of all ages." Geoff Bland, NASA

The Making of Japanese Kites

Author: Masaaki Modegi
Publisher: Japan Publications Trading
ISBN: 9784889962222
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
The first book ever to present a clear guide to making 15 traditional Japanese kites unique in color and shape. Also introduces the history and the artistry of Japanses kites.

Kites for Everyone

Author: Margaret Greger
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486318001
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions show how to create more than 50 awesome, airborne objects — everything from simple bag kites to Vietnamese, Snake, Dutch, Dragon, Bullet, Delta, and Flowform flyers.

25 Kites That Fly

Author: Leslie Hunt
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156079
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 141

Book Description
With this book by Leslie Hunt, kite-maker for the United States Weather Bureau, you can make your own, personalized kites that will fly in all degrees of wind, from the most imperceptible breeze to a gale. All that you need are some light wood (or substitute), glue, wire, hammer, and nails — plus the clear, concise explanations offered in this book. Twenty-five basic kites are covered in constructional details: standard two-stick kites; six-point stars; figural kites such as imps, fishermen, elephants, owls, shields; balloon kites; tetrahedral kites; various kinds of box kites with and without wings; really strong military kites; and many other varieties. Nor are you limited to the kites that are presented in detail: the carefully thought-out, complete instructions are meant to encourage you to experiment with more unusual effects, since they explain important points of design and operation that make all kites fly well. The author explains materials and methods quite thoroughly, with consideration of sticks and surface, types of glue, stringing, making composite sticks, tails, bridles, and many other elements, He also gives information on many of the fascinating accessories and concomitants to kites; messengers (or elements that move between ground and kite), parachutes, time releases, special effect releases, tandem kites, and kite photography. He also explains very clearly the method of getting a kite to fly, reeling and stringing, and determining altitude.

Best Ever Paper Kites

Author: Norman Schmidt
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781895569537
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Features 19 kite projects, step-by-step instructions in full colour.

Easy-to-make Decorative Kites

Author: Alan Bridgewater
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486249816
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 52

Book Description
Exciting practical guide helps even new kite makers to assemble, test, decorate and fly magnificent, traditional international kite designs. Complete instructions. 100 black-and-white illustrations. 9 in full color on covers.

Status and Life History of the Everglades Kite in the United States

Author: Walter O. Stieglitz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
The Florida everglade kite, Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus, though reduced in numbers to hardly more than 20, still has a chance to survive. This northern-most subspecies is found only in southern Florida where its continued existence depends on the fresh-water marsh snail Pomacea paludis, its only food. Preservation of some suitable marsh areas, as in Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, is essential to the survival of this endangered species.