Kites Of Good Fortune
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Kites Of Good Fortune
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Author : Therese Benadé
language : en
Publisher: New Africa Books
Release Date : 2004
Kites Of Good Fortune written by Therese Benadé and has been published by New Africa Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Fiction categories.
This is a beautifully written novel based on the lives of Anna de Koning and her mother, Angela of Bengal, a slave in the household of Jan van Riebeeck who gains her freedom through a romantic and fortuitous set of circumstances.
Kites
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Author : Demi
language : en
Publisher: Dragonfly Books
Release Date : 2001
Kites written by Demi and has been published by Dragonfly Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Kites categories.
This lavishly illustrated, information-packed story is about one of the most popular pastimes around the world: kite flying. "This is a celebratory sort of book that is going to inspire some serious kite-making/kite-flying activities".--"The Bulletin". Full color.
Kite Flying
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Author : Grace Lin
language : en
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2013-06-26
Kite Flying written by Grace Lin and has been published by Knopf Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-26 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
The family from Dim Sum for Everyone! is back for a new outing– building and flying their own kite! The wind is blowing. It is a good day for kites! The whole family makes a trip to the local craft store for paper, glue, and paint. Everyone has a job: Ma-Ma joins sticks together. Ba-Ba glues paper. Mei-Mei cuts whiskers while Jie-Jie paints a laughing mouth. Dragon eyes are added and then everyone attaches the final touch . . . a noisemaker! Now their dragon kite is ready to fly. Kite Flying celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying and lovingly depicts a family bonded by this ancient and modern pleasure.
Korea S Pastimes And Customs
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Author : I-hwa Yi
language : en
Publisher: Homa & Sekey Books
Release Date : 2006
Korea S Pastimes And Customs written by I-hwa Yi and has been published by Homa & Sekey Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Games categories.
The book explores the favorite pastimes and customs of the Korean people under the 'Great Empire' from the late 14th century to 1910, when Korea was occupied by Japan. Some of the popular games discussed include Baduk (the Korean version of 'Go', a strategic board game for two players), Janggi (the Korean version of chess) and Yutnori (a game played with four short sticks). The author also discusses games played by young boys (e.g. flying kites) and young girls (e.g. hide-and-seek), men (e.g. archery) and women (e.g. seesaw), and pastimes enjoyed by both sexes (e.g. tug of war). Lee examines the origin of family names and common people's obsession with genealogy during the Joseon dynasty. He also discusses the important ceremonies celebrating milestones in one's life as well as ceremonies associated with various holidays on the calendar. The last segment of the book is devoted to people's interest in fortune-telling. The author discusses behaviors that were considered taboo and the various ways people tried to predict their future.
Like Sex With Gods
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Author : Bayla Singer
language : en
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Release Date : 2003-05-08
Like Sex With Gods written by Bayla Singer and has been published by Texas A&M University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-05-08 with Transportation categories.
"Human flight is not a simple matter of science and technology. It is a continuing epic of dreams and obsession, of yearning and striving to harness the intellect in the service of the emotions." In Like Sex with Gods: An Unorthodox History of Flight, Bayla Singer offers a unique approach to humanity's fascination with flying. Rather than merely tracing the factual prehistory of flight up to the success of the Wright Brothers, Bayla Singer considers the interaction and influence of our dreams, fantasies, culture, and technology on the age-old quest to fly. This enlightening study begins with the deities and other denizens of the heavens that humanity has created in its religion, literature, and art. At first a monopoly of the gods, flight came to interest humanity as a way to free itself from the physical and intellectual bonds of the earth. The myth of flight eventually gives way to the pursuit of actual flight. Singer shows in compelling detail the many flying machines that have been created, including balloons, gliders, and kites. The accomplishment of the Wright Brothers and our successful trips into space are merely stops on a continuing journey, as our ancient dream of flight continues to push us to new and loftier places. Filled with compelling stories and detailed illustrations, this book provides absorbing reading for aviation experts, those fascinated with the intimate relationship between technology and culture, and all of us who have even a passing interest in flying.
Best Ever Paper Kites
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Author : Norman Schmidt
language : en
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Release Date : 2003
Best Ever Paper Kites written by Norman Schmidt and has been published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Features 19 kite projects, step-by-step instructions in full colour.
Encyclopedia Of New Year S Holidays Worldwide
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Author : William D. Crump
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-04-25
Encyclopedia Of New Year S Holidays Worldwide written by William D. Crump and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-25 with Social Science categories.
Among the world’s myriad cultures and their associated calendars, the idea of a “New Year” is relative and hardly specifies a universal celebration or even a universal point in time. Ways of celebrating the New Year range from the observances of religious rituals and superstitions to social gatherings featuring particular foods, music, dancing, noisemaking, fireworks and drinking. This first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the New Year includes 320 entries that give a global perspective on the New Year, beyond its traditional Western associations with Christmas. National or regional entries detail the principal traditions and customs of 130 countries, while 27 entries discuss major calendar systems in current use or of significant historical interest. The remaining entries cover a wide variety of subjects including literary works, movies, and television specials; the customs of specific ethnic groups; universal customs such as toasting and drinking; football bowl games and parades; and the New Year celebrations at the White House and the Vatican.
Toys And American Culture
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Author : Sharon M. Scott
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2009-12-09
Toys And American Culture written by Sharon M. Scott and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-09 with Social Science categories.
Tracing developments in toy making and marketing across the evolving landscape of the 20th century, this encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference guide to America's most popular playthings and the culture to which they belong. From the origins of favorite playthings to their associations with events and activities, the study of a nation's toys reveals the hopes, goals, values, and priorities of its people. Toys have influenced the science, art, and religion of the United States, and have contributed to the development of business, politics, and medicine. Toys and American Culture: An Encyclopedia documents America's shifting cultural values as they are embedded within and transmitted by the nation's favorite playthings. Alphabetically arranged entries trace developments in toy making and toy marketing across the evolving landscape of 20th-century America. In addition to discussing the history of America's most influential toys, the book contains specific entries on the individuals, organizations, companies, and publications that gave shape to America's culture of play from 1900 to 2000. Toys from the two decades that frame the 20th century are also included, as bridges to the fascinating past—and the inspiring future—of American toys.
Everyday Life
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Author : Anita Croy
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-04-08
Everyday Life written by Anita Croy and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-08 with Business & Economics categories.
This monograph introduces the student to the neo-Ricardian paradigm in economics. It restores the core of economic reasoning to its classical roots with a focus on production and class distribution, rather than the optimum allocation of scarce resources.
The Warlord S Kites
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Author : Pilegard, Virginia Walton
language : en
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Release Date :
The Warlord S Kites written by Pilegard, Virginia Walton and has been published by Pelican Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Juvenile Fiction categories.
When a hostile army attacks the warlord's palace in ancient China, Chuan and his friend, Jing Jing, find an ingenious way to scare them off using simple kites.