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Author: Divya Dutta Publisher: Random House India ISBN: 0143439707 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 136
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‘Divya writes of difficult times with candour and heart-rending simplicity’ Shabana Azmi Capturing the beauty of a mother–daughter relationship, Divya Dutta in this moving memoir celebrates her mother’s struggles to turn her into the woman she is today. Divya walks us through the most intimate memories of her life, those that strengthened her relationship with her mother. The incredible bond she forged with her mother helped her through tragedies and difficulties, discouragements and failures and led her to become an award-winning actor of stature, both in the Hindi as well as the Punjabi film industry. Me and Ma is a celebration of Divya’s exemplary achievements. It is also an honest, intimate and heartfelt tribute to the force behind her success—her mother.
Author: Melissa Wiley Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers ISBN: 0375870385 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 210
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A feisty girl from a family of ranchers lands a job as a daredevil stunt girl in the early days of silent film in this adventurous and funny cross between Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken and Ramona. Pearl lives on a ranch where her chores include collecting eggs and feeding ornery ostriches. She has three older brothers, who don't coddle her at all. And she knows a thing or two about horses, too. One day, Pearl's brothers get cushy jobs doing stunts for this new form of entertainment called "moving pictures." They're the Daredevil Donnelly Brothers, a Death-Defying Cowboy Trio. Before she knows it, Pearl has stumbled into being a stunt girl herself--and dreams of becoming a star. The only problem is, her mother has no idea what she's up to. And let's just say she wouldn't be too happy to find out that Pearl's been jumping out of burning buildings in her spare time. Filled with action, humor, and heart--not to mention those pesky ostriches--The Nerviest Girl in the World introduces a spunky heroine whose adventures will have kids on the edge of their seats and whose sense of humor will have them laughing until the very last line.
Author: Siobhan Rowden Publisher: ISBN: 9781407138749 Category : Languages : en Pages : 240
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Welcome to Stardust Academy, where fame means everything! But Vip really doesn't want to be famous, and he definitely doesn't want to go to talent school - he doesn't even have any talent. So when he accidentally wins a place at Stardust Academy, he knows he's in for a tough time. Suddenly he's surrounded by showbiz wannabes, led by the school's legendary, mega-famous headmistress, Fenella Stardust. While everybody else is busy worshipping the air Fenella Stardust breathes, Vip suspects there's something more sinister to her than meets the eye...
Author: Divya Dutta Publisher: Random House India ISBN: 0143439707 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 136
Book Description
‘Divya writes of difficult times with candour and heart-rending simplicity’ Shabana Azmi Capturing the beauty of a mother–daughter relationship, Divya Dutta in this moving memoir celebrates her mother’s struggles to turn her into the woman she is today. Divya walks us through the most intimate memories of her life, those that strengthened her relationship with her mother. The incredible bond she forged with her mother helped her through tragedies and difficulties, discouragements and failures and led her to become an award-winning actor of stature, both in the Hindi as well as the Punjabi film industry. Me and Ma is a celebration of Divya’s exemplary achievements. It is also an honest, intimate and heartfelt tribute to the force behind her success—her mother.
Author: Elizabeth Edwards Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1040288502 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 476
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Vision is more than looking or seeing. It is integral to all human action. Visual Sense presents a series of readings which offer a range of alternatives to conventional psychological and social scientific approaches to the study of the ocular. The book highlights the multitude of ways in which vision is linked to the other senses by virtue of being embedded in complex cultural processes.Visual Sense introduces students to the analysis of a wide range of ways of experiencing sight across time and across cultures: from Renaissance Italy, Aztec Mexico and early Christian Europe, to Tibet, West Africa, Aboriginal Australia and South America, amongst others. It is arranged around broad themes of visual experience, ranging from navigating the sacred and ordering knowledge about the world to thinking creatively, socially and beyond vision into cyberspace and daydream. This unique approach allows cross-cultural and thematic connections to be made. A Guide to Further Reading allows students to expand their learning independently, and section introductions place the readings in context.Visual Sense expands the field of visual studies and explores the place of vision in the sensory world.
Author: Melody Lockhart Publisher: Arcturus Publishing ISBN: 1398823732 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 91
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Welcome to Oakleaf Academy, the boarding school at the end of the rainbow. Fairies, pixies, sprites, and other magical "smallfolk" come here to learn, play, and make lifelong friends. This charming and relatable chapter book series blends together ingredients that guarantee a truly magical brew: • The hijinks and misadventures of traditional boarding school stories. • The ups and downs of real schoolgirls' friendships. • A generous sprinkling of mystery and adventure! IN THIS STORY... Ivy isn't like most other fairies. She doesn't like sweet-scented flowers, glittery dresses, pretty music, and ballroom dances. How can she fit in when she just wants to rock out? One night Ivy spots a mysterious, monstrous figure silhouetted against the window of Oakleaf's library. It's a boggart! Is this creature up to no good? Or is it an outsider who just wants to be loved for themselves-just like Ivy? Join Ivy and her best friends Jessamy, Poppy, and Azalea in a heartfelt tale packed with mystery and excitement. And look out for the fearsome toad-dragon! Ideal for readers aged 7+.
Author: Heather Alexander Publisher: ISBN: 9780545757553 Category : Ambition Languages : en Pages : 0
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Allie, Bella, Carly, and Marlo, eight-year-old performers in the Stardust Circus, are normally best friends--but when a film crew comes to do a television special on the circus, Allie's dreams of being a Hollywood star threaten to drive a wedge between them.
Author: AQEEL AHMED Publisher: AQEEL AHMED ISBN: 1998240452 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 22
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Voyagers of the Celestial Realm To sum up, We go on a trip with Luna and her friends through the huge and mysterious world in "The Endless Cosmos," an epic story. This story starts with the junction event, a turning point that marks their brave return to the Celestial Academy. They had looked into the biggest mysteries of the universe, which opened up new lines of contact between Earth and the rest of the universe. The Celestial Academy, an old group whose goal is to study and understand the universe, plays a major role in this book. Here, Luna and her friends got better at what they did and learned more about the world. While they were at the school, they learned a lot, made new discoveries, and made friends that will last a lifetime. As they got ready to leave, the school's hallways were filled with memories of how they went from being curious students to protecting the world. "A Promise to the Stars" draws attention to a key part of the story. Luna and her friends say they will value and protect the knowledge and power they have gained. They promise to protect both Earth and the heavenly realm and keep the secrets and links they've found safe. She becomes famous as an astronomer and shares her vast knowledge with others while keeping her eyes on the night sky, which seems to be full of endless possibilities. This vow changes Luna's life. "The Endless Cosmos," the last part of the book, talks about how big and eternal the world is. The universe keeps growing into an endless pit even after Luna and her friends' story is over. The Celestial Academy will still be there to help people in the future who want to learn about the stars. Now that Luna and her friends have been exploring the world for a while, they are still trying to figure out its mysteries. Their trips aren't over yet; instead, they make them want to see more of the world and try new things all the time. The theme of never-ending wonder and finding comes up over and over again in the story. The story celebrates the human spirit's never-ending quest for information and the need to know everything about the universe. The journey of Luna and her friends shows how people will always be trying to figure out the world and their place in it. As a tribute to the endless secrets and wonders of the universe, "The Endless Cosmos" asks us to look up at the stars and imagine all the things that could happen beyond them. Chapter 1: A Start That Opens Your Eyes In a world not too different from ours, there was a strange school. With its location high above the Earth in the clouds, the Celestial Academy was not your average school. This amazing school taught its students how to control comets and stars, figure out cosmic puzzles, and look into old astral secrets. The little girl at the center of our story, Luna, lived in a cute little house on the edge of a quiet neighborhood. Luna had always been amazed by the night sky. She would be amazed by the stars and look at them for hours on end. She wished on a star every night in the hopes that one day her dreams would come true. On a warm summer evening, Luna lay on the grass and looked at a very bright star. Suddenly, a bright comet shot across the sky. She left behind a trail of sparkling stardust that looked like it was dancing around her. When Luna put out her hand, she was surprised to see stardust swirling around her fingers and making complicated patterns in the air. Moon didn't know how much this great show would change her life. The next morning, when she woke up in her cozy house, there was a strange note on her porch. The invitation, which had the seal of the Celestial Academy on it, said, "Dear Luna, You have been chosen to join the Celestial Academy, where you will learn to harness the power of the stars. Come to the Academy at once. Your adventure in space awaits." She could feel her heartbeat faster. She knew she had to take advantage of this great chance. She left her small village, packed up the few things she owned, and set out on a trip that would take her to the sky. As Luna walked toward the Academy, she was happy with her surroundings. She became more aware of how little she knew about the universe as she traveled. She went through magical woods where the trees seemed to be talking about old stories and over mountains that seemed to reach the sky. It seemed like forever before she got to the bottom of a huge, winding staircase that led up to the clouds. Luna was determined, even though it was hard to climb the stairs. With each step, she felt like she was getting closer to her goal. As she climbed, the ground below became a faraway memory. Instead, she could see nothing but space. At last, she got to the top, where the Celestial Academy shone brightly. Its tall towers were lit up by the sun, and the air was filled with the hum of cosmic energy. As Luna walked into the Academy, she was met by a huge group of other students, each with their own skills and background. She quickly learned that the Academy was a great place to meet new people and share information. It was a place where cultures from all over the universe came together to form new friendships. The teachers were gentlemen with a soft touch who were experts in their fields and knew a lot about them. Luna learned a lot and was amazed a lot while she was at the school. She learned how to use the energy of celestial bodies, find her way around the stars, and read old writings in the sky. She learned how to work with stardust and made beautiful light shows that danced across the sky. Because she loved the stars, Luna was brave and determined as she went through each lesson. Luna learned more about her past as she did her work. They taught her that her link with the stars was stronger than she thought. The rare skill she had to control stardust had been passed down from generation to generation. This made her even more determined to improve her art and become the best student the Academy had ever seen. Luna learned a lot and got to know some new people while she was at the Celestial Academy. She made friends that would last a lifetime, saw miracles she couldn't have imagined, and finally found her place in the world. As Luna looked out at the stars from the top of the Academy's tallest building, she knew she was exactly where she was supposed to be a bright star in an endless universe.
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