Author: Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
ISBN: 9780152367664
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A retelling of how the Manx cat lost its tail in the door of Noah's ark.
How the Manx Cat Lost Its Tail
Author: Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
ISBN: 9780152367664
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
A retelling of how the Manx cat lost its tail in the door of Noah's ark.
Practical Manx
Author: Jennifer DraskauPublisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 1846311314
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Manx, a Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man, is undergoing a Gaelic revival. The number of Manx speakers has increased tenfold in the last twenty years, and this linguistic descendant of old Irish now lays claim to its own drama groups, second language seminars, and even its own primary school. The government-sponsored Manx Heritage Foundation and the Manx Gaelic Advisory Council regulate and standardize the official use of Manx and have together commissioned this definitive guide to the language. Practical Manx covers the grammar, spelling, and pronunciation of Manx Gaelic, rendering it accessible to readers of all levels of competence, while an accompanying website provides an opportunity to observe intonation patterns and other features of this remarkable language.
Ragdolls Are the Best!
Author: Elaine LandauPublisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0761372458
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
What's that cat with the fluffy coat, large build, and gentle personality? It's the ragdoll! Ragdolls are sweet cats with bushy tails and big blue eyes. Their owners think they are the best cats ever—and it's easy to see why. If you're a ragdoll fan, you'll want to learn all about this breed, from the coloration of its fur to the way it goes limp just like a rag doll when it's held. You'll also want to find out how to care for the ragdoll. So check out this go-to guide for ragdoll lovers—and learn all about why ragdolls are the best breed there is!
Comparative Evaluation of XML Information Retrieval Systems
Author: Initiative for the Evaluation of XML Retrieval (Project). International WorkshopPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540738878
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 5th International Workshop of the Initiative for the Evaluation of XML Retrieval, INEX 2006, held at Dagstuhl Castle, Germany, in December 2006. The papers are organized in topical sections on methodology and seven additional tracks on ad-hoc, natural language processing, heterogeneous collection, multimedia, interactive, use case, as well as document mining.
The World's Best
Author: Marian V. CooperPublisher: Agora, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780945332084
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
An encyclopedia and guide for the international traveler on all the best the world has to offer. Tells you where to find the best hotels, islands, restaurants, adventures, travel bargains, resorts, night life, best buys, and more.
Manx Fairy Tales
Author: Sophia MorrisonPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473387132
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Sophia Morrison (1859 - 1917) was a Manx cultural activist, folklore collector and author. Through her own work and through her role in encouraging and enthusing others, she is considered to be one of the key figures of the Manx cultural revival. 'Manx Fairy Tales' was first published in 1911. "There is at least one spot in the world where Fairies are still believed in, and where, if you look in the right places, they may still be found, and that is the little island from which these stories come - Ellan Vannin, the Isle of Mann. But I have used a word which should not be mentioned here -they are never called Fairies by the Manx, but Themselves, or the Little People, or the Little Fellows, or the Little Ones, or some times even the Lil' Boys. These Little People are not the tiny creatures with wings who flutter about in many English Fairy tales, but they are small persons from two to three feet in height, otherwise very like mortals. They wear red caps and green jackets and axe very fond of hunting indeed they are most often seen on horseback followed by packs of little hounds of all the colours of the rainbow. They are rather inclined to be mischievous and spiteful, and that is why they are called by such good names, in case they should be listening!" "Besides these red-capped Little Fellows there are other more alarming folk. There is the Fynoderee, who is large, ugly, hairy and enormously strong, but not so bad as he looks, for often he helps on the farm during the night by thrashing corn. He does not like to be seen, so if a farmer wants work done by him, he must take care to keep out of the Fynoderee's way. Then, far uglier than Fynoderee, are the Bugganes, who are horrible and cruel creatures. They can appear in any shape they please - as ogres with huge heads and great fiery eyes, or without any heads at all; as small dogs who grow larger and larger as you watch them until they are larger than elephants, when perhaps they turn into the shape of men or disappear into nothing; as homed monsters or anything they choose. Each Buggane has his own particular dwelling place-a dark sea-cave, a lonely hill, or a ruined Keeill, or Church. There are many others too, but these are the chief."
The Manx programme and entertainment guide
Author: Manx programmeThe Celtic Song Book
Author: Alfred Perceval GravesPublisher: [London] : E. Benn
ISBN:
Category : Celtic music
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Manx Worthies, Or, Biographies of Notable Manx Men and Women
Author: Arthur William MoorePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bounty Mutiny, 1789
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Teach Your Cat Manx
Author: Anne CakebreadPublisher: Teach Your Dog
ISBN: 9781784618315
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ words and phrases for you to practice your Manx with your furry best friend. Suitable as a first introduction to Manx for learners of all ages: for adults who would like a fun way to pick up a few basic words when visiting the Isle of Man, or for children, who will love the cute pictures. Many of the words and phrases can also be used in non cat-related situations! Anne Cakebread's first book in this series, 'Teach Your Dog Welsh', was major UK book retailer W H Smiths' Book of the Month and is a No.1 bestseller.