Dancing On Ropes
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Dancing On Ropes
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Author : Anna Aslanyan
language : en
Publisher: Profile Books
Release Date : 2021-05-20
Dancing On Ropes written by Anna Aslanyan and has been published by Profile Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-20 with History categories.
'Full of lively stories ... leaves the reader with an awed respect for the translator's task' Economist Would Hiroshima have been bombed if Japanese contained a phrase meaning 'no comment'? Is it alright for missionaries to replace the Bible's 'white as snow' with 'white as fungus' in places where snow never falls? Who, or what, is Kuzma's mother, and why was Nikita Khrushchev so threateningly obsessed with her (or it)? The course of diplomacy rarely runs smooth; without an invisible army of translators and interpreters, it could hardly run at all. Join veteran translator Anna Aslanyan to explore hidden histories of cunning and ambition, heroism and incompetence. Meet the figures behind the notable events of history, from the Great Game to Brexit, and discover just how far a simple misunderstanding can go.
Dancing In The Glory Of Monsters
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Author : Jason Stearns
language : en
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Release Date : 2012-03-27
Dancing In The Glory Of Monsters written by Jason Stearns and has been published by PublicAffairs this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-27 with History categories.
A "tremendous," "intrepid" history of the devastating war in the heart of Africa's Congo, with first-hand accounts of the continent's worst conflict in modern times. At the heart of Africa is the Congo, a country the size of Western Europe, bordering nine other nations, that since 1996 has been wracked by a brutal war in which millions have died. In Dancing in the Glory of Monsters, renowned political activist and researcher Jason K. Stearns has written a compelling and deeply-reported narrative of how Congo became a failed state that collapsed into a war of retaliatory massacres. Stearns brilliantly describes the key perpetrators, many of whom he met personally, and highlights the nature of the political system that brought these people to power, as well as the moral decisions with which the war confronted them. Now updated with a new introduction, Dancing in the Glory of Monsters tells the full story of Africa's Great War.
Dancing At The Rascal Fair
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Author : Ivan Doig
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-08-06
Dancing At The Rascal Fair written by Ivan Doig and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-06 with Fiction categories.
The central volume in Ivan Doig's acclaimed Montana trilogy, Dancing at the Rascal Fair is an authentic saga of the American experience at the turn of this century and a passionate, portrayal of the immigrants who dared to try new lives in the imposing Rocky Mountains. Ivan Doig's supple tale of landseekers unfolds into a fateful contest of the heart between Anna Ramsay and Angus McCaskill, walled apart by their obligations as they and their stormy kith and kin vie to tame the brutal, beautiful Two Medicine country.
Madame Saqui
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Author : Lisa Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Release Date : 2020-03-24
Madame Saqui written by Lisa Robinson and has been published by Schwartz & Wade this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-24 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
A stunning picture book biography about the tightrope walker who dazzled Paris as she danced across the sky with impeccable balance and unparalleled skill during the French Revolution. In revolutionary France, a girl named Marguerite Lalanne longed to perform above large crowds on a tightrope, just like her acrobatic parents. Sneaking off to the fairgrounds for secret tightrope walking lessons, Marguerite finessed her performance skills, ultimately performing for crowds as a young rope dancer. And eventually, Marguerite would perform as Madame Saqui, waltzing and pirouetting across- and never falling off- countless ropes above adoring crowds. A nouvelle chérie de Paris, Madame Saqui cemented her place in circus history, winning the adoration of the French people and royalty alike, including Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. This remarkable biography unveils the inspiring story of a trailblazing woman who revolutionized the circus world-- without ever missing a step.
On The Ropes
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Author : Kathryn Nolan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-09-29
On The Ropes written by Kathryn Nolan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-29 with Fiction categories.
Summer in the city heats up when the girl who got away moves in next door. Dean "The Machine" is a South Philly legend. Much to the dismay of fans who still hound him, the broody former fighter walked away from his boxing career right before clinching another championship belt. Tight-lipped on his reasons for retiring, he's busy trying to figure out his future when the past literally falls in his lap. Tabitha Tyler, the fiery redhead who captured his teenage heart, is back in town and staying next door. Only now the girl that got away is all grown up and offering him a strings-free, summer fling. Dean knows better than to start something that will leave him flat on his back and seeing stars. But there's only so much temptation a man can take. Kept away by the secrets that tore her family apart, sparkly filmmaker Tabitha is home for the first time in nine years. And her old friend and new hunky neighbor is just the distraction she needs. It's the perfect relationship for her - one with an expiration date. She's got two weeks to convince him to cave. He's got two weeks to convince her to stay. But when she refuses to let down her guard, Dean realizes that this time...he just might get knocked out for good. Author's note: A smokin' hot, friends-to-lovers, opposites-attract love story in a close-knit South Philly neighborhood with a quirky cast of nosy but well-intentioned neighbors.
101 Best Jump Rope Workouts
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Author : Buddy Lee
language : en
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
Release Date : 2018-12-11
101 Best Jump Rope Workouts written by Buddy Lee and has been published by Hatherleigh Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-11 with Health & Fitness categories.
The Ultimate Handbook for the Greatest Exercise on the Planet Jump rope workouts are the gold standard for efficient, effective cardio. Just 10 minutes can provide the same cardiovascular benefits as running a mile in 12 minutes, or two full sets of tennis. But getting the best value from your jump rope workouts requires proper technique and a full fitness plan. 101 Best Jump Rope Workouts is exactly that—101 of the absolute best, most effective jump rope workouts imaginable. Designed by Buddy Lee, the world’s top expert in jump rope conditioning, these targeted programs let you experience real results and lasting fitness.
Lupe Wong Won T Dance
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Author : Donna Barba Higuera
language : en
Publisher: Youth Large Print
Release Date : 2022-09-07
Lupe Wong Won T Dance written by Donna Barba Higuera and has been published by Youth Large Print this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-07 with JUVENILE FICTION categories.
Fom Newbery Medalist, Donna Barba Higuera Winner of the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor Pura Belpré Honor Winner PNBA Award Winner Globe & Mail Best Children's Book of Year Booklist Editor's Choice Higuera has knocked it out of the park.--Erin Entrada Kelly, New York Times Book Review Heartfelt, funny and smeared with just the right touch of middle-school snottiness, this novel is a delight!--Ron Charles, The Washington Post ★ A home run.--Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ A laugh-out-loud story about family, friendship, and the beauty in being true to yourself.--Booklist, starred review Lupe Wong is going to be the first female pitcher in the Major Leagues. She's also championed causes her whole young life. Some worthy.like expanding the options for race on school tests beyond just a few bubbles. And some not so much.like complaining to the BBC about the length between Doctor Who seasons. Lupe needs an A in all her classes in order to meet her favorite pitcher, Fu Li Hernandez, who's Chinacan/Mexinese just like her. So when the horror that is square dancing rears its head in gym? Obviously she's not gonna let that slide.
Why Knot
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Author : Philippe Petit
language : en
Publisher: ABRAMS
Release Date : 2013-04-09
Why Knot written by Philippe Petit and has been published by ABRAMS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-09 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
“Mr. Petit is the perfect teacher” in this fascinating, educational volume on knot-tying—an art and science that has held civilization together (The Wall Street Journal). Philippe Petit is known for his astounding feat of daring when, on August 7, 1974, he stepped out on a wire illegally rigged between the World Trade Center’s twin towers in New York City. But beyond his balance, courage, and showmanship, there was one thing Petit had to be absolutely certain of—his knots. Without the confidence that his knots would hold, he never would have left the ground. In fact, while most of us don’t think about them beyond tying our shoelaces, the humble knot is crucial in countless contexts, from sailing to sports to industrial safety to art, agriculture, and more. In this truly unique book, Petit offers a guide to tying over sixty of his essential knots, with practical sketches illustrating his methods and clear tying instructions. Filled with photos in which special knots were used during spectacular high-wire walks, quirky knot trivia, personal anecdotes, helpful tips, magic tricks, and special tying challenges, Why Knot? will entertain and educate readers of all ages. “In reading Philippe’s book we are cogently reminded that without the ability to secure a rope, or tether a goat, or make fast the sheets of a galley, much of the civilization that we take for granted would disappear as easily as a slipknot in the hands of a Vegas conjuror.” —Sting, musician and activist “His descriptions are clear, he deploys humor frequently and he makes his points with anecdotes that are colorful and memorable. Explaining the purpose and creation of knots and thanks to those flawless drawings Mr. Petit earns perfect marks.” —The Wall Street Journal
The Games Black Girls Play
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Author : Kyra D. Gaunt
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2006-02-06
The Games Black Girls Play written by Kyra D. Gaunt and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-02-06 with Games & Activities categories.
Illustrates how black musical styles are incorporated into the earliest games African American girls learn--how, in effect, these games contain the DNA of black music. Drawing on interviews, recordings of handclapping games and cheers, and her own observation and memories of gameplaying, Gaunt argues that black girls' games are connected to long traditions of African and African American musicmaking, and that they teach vital musical and social lessons that are carried into adulthood. - from publisher information.
Ropes To God
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Author : Bradford Keeney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Ropes To God written by Bradford Keeney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Art categories.
Accompanying DVD contains a videorecording of 2 healing dances: Giraffe dance (Men's healing dance) and !Gwa dance (Women's healing dance).