Author: Brenda Peynado
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1250312493
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
The Kite Maker is Brenda Peynado's science fiction novelette of how humans cope with alien contact. After aliens arrive on earth, humans do the unthinkable out of fear. When an alien walks into a human kite maker's store, coveting her kites, the human struggles with her guilt over her part in the alien massacres, while neo-Nazis draw a violent line between alien and human. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Kite Maker
Author: Brenda Peynado
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1250312493
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
The Kite Maker is Brenda Peynado's science fiction novelette of how humans cope with alien contact. After aliens arrive on earth, humans do the unthinkable out of fear. When an alien walks into a human kite maker's store, coveting her kites, the human struggles with her guilt over her part in the alien massacres, while neo-Nazis draw a violent line between alien and human. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1250312493
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
The Kite Maker is Brenda Peynado's science fiction novelette of how humans cope with alien contact. After aliens arrive on earth, humans do the unthinkable out of fear. When an alien walks into a human kite maker's store, coveting her kites, the human struggles with her guilt over her part in the alien massacres, while neo-Nazis draw a violent line between alien and human. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Kitemaker
Author: Ruskin Bond
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9351187659
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Ruskin Bond wrote his first short story, ‘Untouchable’, at the age of sixteen in 1950. Since then he has written over a hundred stories, including the classics ‘A Face in the Dark’, ‘The Kitemaker’, ‘The Tunnel’ and ‘Time Stops at Shamli’. Two of his autobiographical works, ‘Life with Father’ and ‘My Father’s Last Letter’, are also included in this selection. Filled with characteristic warmth, gentle humour and keen observations on daily life, this collection brings together some of the fi nest short fiction by one of India’s best-loved authors.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 9351187659
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Ruskin Bond wrote his first short story, ‘Untouchable’, at the age of sixteen in 1950. Since then he has written over a hundred stories, including the classics ‘A Face in the Dark’, ‘The Kitemaker’, ‘The Tunnel’ and ‘Time Stops at Shamli’. Two of his autobiographical works, ‘Life with Father’ and ‘My Father’s Last Letter’, are also included in this selection. Filled with characteristic warmth, gentle humour and keen observations on daily life, this collection brings together some of the fi nest short fiction by one of India’s best-loved authors.
Kite Maker
Author: Candace Lee Van Auken
Publisher: Norwich, VT : New Victoria Pub.
ISBN: 9780934678322
Category : Lesbians
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
"Finally, Lee Van Auken brings us what we've been hungry for, style, wit, in-depth characterization, plus a truthful sense of women's relationships, their connections and continuities overtime". -- Patricia Roth Schwartz
Publisher: Norwich, VT : New Victoria Pub.
ISBN: 9780934678322
Category : Lesbians
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
"Finally, Lee Van Auken brings us what we've been hungry for, style, wit, in-depth characterization, plus a truthful sense of women's relationships, their connections and continuities overtime". -- Patricia Roth Schwartz
Shibumi and the Kitemaker
Author: Mercer Mayer
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN: 9780761450542
Category : Children's books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After seeing the disparity between the conditions of her father's palace and the city beyond its walls, the Emperor's daughter has the royal kitemaker build a huge kite to take her away from it all.
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN: 9780761450542
Category : Children's books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After seeing the disparity between the conditions of her father's palace and the city beyond its walls, the Emperor's daughter has the royal kitemaker build a huge kite to take her away from it all.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Open Court
The Open court
A Different Freedom
Author: Nikita Desai
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443823104
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Kite flying is a sport native to South-East Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Symbolic of both freedom and control, the kite has been used as a metaphor in classical Indian literature, poetry, language and folklore. Uttarayan, a kite festival celebrated in the state of Gujarat, is not merely a religious observance, but also a time when young and old come together in celebration; a time when differences hold little meaning… The culture of flying and fighting kites, its history, politics, language, and the commerce that lies at the core of the Gujarati way of life provide an interesting backdrop to the celebration of Uttarayan. The buying of kites, preparations in the kitchen and the rooftop wars all form a part of this colourful festival. A Different Freedom explorers the world of the kite, as it travels and changes through the centuries, to its current form and the festivities associated with it in modern day Gujarat.
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN: 1443823104
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Kite flying is a sport native to South-East Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Symbolic of both freedom and control, the kite has been used as a metaphor in classical Indian literature, poetry, language and folklore. Uttarayan, a kite festival celebrated in the state of Gujarat, is not merely a religious observance, but also a time when young and old come together in celebration; a time when differences hold little meaning… The culture of flying and fighting kites, its history, politics, language, and the commerce that lies at the core of the Gujarati way of life provide an interesting backdrop to the celebration of Uttarayan. The buying of kites, preparations in the kitchen and the rooftop wars all form a part of this colourful festival. A Different Freedom explorers the world of the kite, as it travels and changes through the centuries, to its current form and the festivities associated with it in modern day Gujarat.
Bamboo in Japan
Author: Nancy Moore Bess
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770025104
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
This is a fully illustrated guide to the art, craft and design of bamboo, as demonstrated by the Japanese. It demonstrates how to use inexpensive materials to create sophisticated effects in the home and garden. A list of bamboo collections, gardens and research sources is included. For centuries, bamboo has fascinated legions of craftspeople, plant lovers and devotees of the handcrafted object. And nowhere is bamboo used more elegantly and distinctly than in Japan. Its presence touches every part of daily life-art, crafts, design, literature, and food. Its beauty
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770025104
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
This is a fully illustrated guide to the art, craft and design of bamboo, as demonstrated by the Japanese. It demonstrates how to use inexpensive materials to create sophisticated effects in the home and garden. A list of bamboo collections, gardens and research sources is included. For centuries, bamboo has fascinated legions of craftspeople, plant lovers and devotees of the handcrafted object. And nowhere is bamboo used more elegantly and distinctly than in Japan. Its presence touches every part of daily life-art, crafts, design, literature, and food. Its beauty