Author: Duane Isely
Publisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN: 9781557532831
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
A great collection of the lives of important botanists throughout time, this book is part biography and part vignette.
One Hundred and One Ways
Author: Mako Yoshikawa
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307569888
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"I have spent most of my life in New Jersey, but the blood of a geisha courses through me yet." If Kiki Takehashi's life is dramatically different from that of her reserved Japanese-American mother, it is light-years away from that of her grandmother, whom she knows only through old family stories. Kiki has recently become engaged to Eric, a handsome, successful New York City lawyer. But at the same time she is haunted--quite literally--by the memory of her friend Phillip, killed the previous year in a mountaineering accident. Kiki has never met her grandmother Yukiko, for whom she is named. Still, thoroughly American though she is, she feels a secret kinship with her. Kiki is swept up by the story of this strong, proud, passionate woman who, against all odds, in a time and place far different from her own, was sold by her impoverished family, became a famous geisha, and found the love that has so far eluded the rest of the Takehashi women. Lyrical, haunting, and stunningly evocative, One Hundred and One Ways introduces a powerful and exciting new voice in contemporary fiction. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0307569888
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
"I have spent most of my life in New Jersey, but the blood of a geisha courses through me yet." If Kiki Takehashi's life is dramatically different from that of her reserved Japanese-American mother, it is light-years away from that of her grandmother, whom she knows only through old family stories. Kiki has recently become engaged to Eric, a handsome, successful New York City lawyer. But at the same time she is haunted--quite literally--by the memory of her friend Phillip, killed the previous year in a mountaineering accident. Kiki has never met her grandmother Yukiko, for whom she is named. Still, thoroughly American though she is, she feels a secret kinship with her. Kiki is swept up by the story of this strong, proud, passionate woman who, against all odds, in a time and place far different from her own, was sold by her impoverished family, became a famous geisha, and found the love that has so far eluded the rest of the Takehashi women. Lyrical, haunting, and stunningly evocative, One Hundred and One Ways introduces a powerful and exciting new voice in contemporary fiction. From the Trade Paperback edition.
One, No One and One Hundred Thousand
Author: Luigi Pirandello
Publisher: Ravenio Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
In Luigi Pirandello's thought-provoking novel, One, No One and One Hundred Thousand, the protagonist, Vitangelo Moscarda, undergoes a profound identity crisis after a casual remark from his wife. This sets him on a journey of self-discovery, questioning the nature of reality, identity, and the multifaceted perceptions others have of him. Through a series of philosophical musings and encounters with various characters, Moscarda grapples with the fragmented nature of the self and the illusions that shape our understanding of the world.
Publisher: Ravenio Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
In Luigi Pirandello's thought-provoking novel, One, No One and One Hundred Thousand, the protagonist, Vitangelo Moscarda, undergoes a profound identity crisis after a casual remark from his wife. This sets him on a journey of self-discovery, questioning the nature of reality, identity, and the multifaceted perceptions others have of him. Through a series of philosophical musings and encounters with various characters, Moscarda grapples with the fragmented nature of the self and the illusions that shape our understanding of the world.
The Little Book of Light
Author: Mikaela Katherine Jones
Publisher: Red Wheel
ISBN: 1590035062
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
"Whether you've lost your way or are just having a bad day, this book is the ideal pick-me-up, reminding us that love and joy are available in every moment of our lives. This little book will inspire, uplift, and enlighten readers with digestible nuggets of inspiration. It is designed for people of all spiritual traditions, at various stages on their spiritual path, without being religious"--
Publisher: Red Wheel
ISBN: 1590035062
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
"Whether you've lost your way or are just having a bad day, this book is the ideal pick-me-up, reminding us that love and joy are available in every moment of our lives. This little book will inspire, uplift, and enlighten readers with digestible nuggets of inspiration. It is designed for people of all spiritual traditions, at various stages on their spiritual path, without being religious"--
One Hundred Ways for a Cat to Train Its Human
Author: Celia Haddon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340786055
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Though humans cannot speak cat, they vocalise repeatedly. Most of their vocalisations are meaningless and can be completely ignored. In urban areas, fun can be got from hunting human objects such as mink stoles or old underpants. For some reason this kind of prey is usually greeted with human laughter. To get a male human off an armchair, jump on the back of it, hold down his head with a firm paw and lick his bald patch. Purring right into the ear is one of the kindest ways to tell a human being that it is time to get out of bed.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780340786055
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Though humans cannot speak cat, they vocalise repeatedly. Most of their vocalisations are meaningless and can be completely ignored. In urban areas, fun can be got from hunting human objects such as mink stoles or old underpants. For some reason this kind of prey is usually greeted with human laughter. To get a male human off an armchair, jump on the back of it, hold down his head with a firm paw and lick his bald patch. Purring right into the ear is one of the kindest ways to tell a human being that it is time to get out of bed.
One Hundred and One Botanists
Author: Duane Isely
Publisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN: 9781557532831
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
A great collection of the lives of important botanists throughout time, this book is part biography and part vignette.
Publisher: Purdue University Press
ISBN: 9781557532831
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
A great collection of the lives of important botanists throughout time, this book is part biography and part vignette.
One Hundred and Ninety Sermons on the Hundred and Nineteenth Psalm
Author: Thomas Manton
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368879081
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1845.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368879081
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1845.
The Mahabharata: A Modern Retelling
Author: Erin Bernstein
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3748790589
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
"The war rages on, and readers are given a taste of what unchecked violence can lead to, even between kith and kin. Ask yourself: Is murder for the sake of honor or duty still occuring today? Have we learned nothing since this was written thousands of years ago?" - The Author
Publisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3748790589
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
"The war rages on, and readers are given a taste of what unchecked violence can lead to, even between kith and kin. Ask yourself: Is murder for the sake of honor or duty still occuring today? Have we learned nothing since this was written thousands of years ago?" - The Author
One Hundred and Ninety Sermons on the Hundred and Nineteenth Psalm
One Way: Do Not Enter
Author: One Way: Do Not Enter
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491721782
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The first of the "Eddie Todd" trilogy which starts in the 1950's and continues to the present. Book one follows the lives of three women who come from different backgrounds and cross paths with Eddie Todd. Each has a story to tell. You will be intriqued from the first page to the last.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491721782
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
The first of the "Eddie Todd" trilogy which starts in the 1950's and continues to the present. Book one follows the lives of three women who come from different backgrounds and cross paths with Eddie Todd. Each has a story to tell. You will be intriqued from the first page to the last.
101 Ways to Flip the Bird
Author: Jason Joseph
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767926811
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
So ticked off you’re at a loss for words? 101 Ways to Flip the Bird provides 101 creative ways to express exactly how you feel. Arm yourself with the perfect bird for every occasion: Some jerk cut you off in traffic? Opt for the Classic Flip, also appropriate when protesting a bad call by a referee (see page 2). Interrupted by a rude coworker? Try the Glasses Adjuster, subtle enough to use during a business meeting (see page 26). A joker makes a snide remark about your haircut? Cup a Bird behind your ear and flip them Sorry, I’m Deaf (see page 66). Your cheap friend is hitting you up for money again? Pull Here, I’ve Got Something For You out of your pocket (see page 38). First date boring you half to death with inane chatter? Amuse yourself with the Thinker, a simple and pensive Bird to the chin (see page 64).
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767926811
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
So ticked off you’re at a loss for words? 101 Ways to Flip the Bird provides 101 creative ways to express exactly how you feel. Arm yourself with the perfect bird for every occasion: Some jerk cut you off in traffic? Opt for the Classic Flip, also appropriate when protesting a bad call by a referee (see page 2). Interrupted by a rude coworker? Try the Glasses Adjuster, subtle enough to use during a business meeting (see page 26). A joker makes a snide remark about your haircut? Cup a Bird behind your ear and flip them Sorry, I’m Deaf (see page 66). Your cheap friend is hitting you up for money again? Pull Here, I’ve Got Something For You out of your pocket (see page 38). First date boring you half to death with inane chatter? Amuse yourself with the Thinker, a simple and pensive Bird to the chin (see page 64).