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Author: Susan Campbell and Christine Irving Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781072397021 Category : Languages : en Pages : 104
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In Ping Pong Poems, Christine Irving and Susan Campbell create a living conversation that explores the poets' backgrounds and wide-ranging interests. In contrast to the acrimony and recriminations that seem to pervade our world, these friends exchange ideas clothed in striking metaphors-like friends meeting over coffee-one topic connecting cognitively to the next subject and then round again. In this collection, each poem acts as an inspiration for the next poem so that each is both follower and leader in a continuing round of mutual exploration. As the process unwinds and develops interplay, natural affinities are revealed, sometimes spiraling in surprising ways to reach the same ends from two very different directions.Ping Pong signals a willingness to play with words and to participate in our inner lives and with the world-and with each other! That's the heart of writing, isn't it, a tenet that we must keep alive and urgent, or else, as Marvin Bell writes in Segues, "all fall down." Dialoging has proved to be more than just a way to hone my craft. I am enchanted with the unexpected ways these dialogs move us through time and space. The intimacy inherent in the conscious and unconscious revelation of our authentic selves touches me deeply. I am grateful for Susan's faithful responses and the amazing breadth of her knowledge, which continues to expand and enrich my understanding of our amazing world. We live a fair distance from one another and rarely find time for a face to face leisurely conversation. Dialog allows us to cultivate friendship in a new way. The longer I live, the more I enjoy having friends with whom to share a deep appreciation for the workings of nature and the miraculous ever-unfolding mystery of creation. Such friends are precious beyond rubies. Susan is no exception.
Author: Susan Campbell and Christine Irving Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781072397021 Category : Languages : en Pages : 104
Book Description
In Ping Pong Poems, Christine Irving and Susan Campbell create a living conversation that explores the poets' backgrounds and wide-ranging interests. In contrast to the acrimony and recriminations that seem to pervade our world, these friends exchange ideas clothed in striking metaphors-like friends meeting over coffee-one topic connecting cognitively to the next subject and then round again. In this collection, each poem acts as an inspiration for the next poem so that each is both follower and leader in a continuing round of mutual exploration. As the process unwinds and develops interplay, natural affinities are revealed, sometimes spiraling in surprising ways to reach the same ends from two very different directions.Ping Pong signals a willingness to play with words and to participate in our inner lives and with the world-and with each other! That's the heart of writing, isn't it, a tenet that we must keep alive and urgent, or else, as Marvin Bell writes in Segues, "all fall down." Dialoging has proved to be more than just a way to hone my craft. I am enchanted with the unexpected ways these dialogs move us through time and space. The intimacy inherent in the conscious and unconscious revelation of our authentic selves touches me deeply. I am grateful for Susan's faithful responses and the amazing breadth of her knowledge, which continues to expand and enrich my understanding of our amazing world. We live a fair distance from one another and rarely find time for a face to face leisurely conversation. Dialog allows us to cultivate friendship in a new way. The longer I live, the more I enjoy having friends with whom to share a deep appreciation for the workings of nature and the miraculous ever-unfolding mystery of creation. Such friends are precious beyond rubies. Susan is no exception.
Author: Simon Mole Publisher: Frances Lincoln Limited ISBN: 0711256225 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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I Love My Bike tells the story of a girl's first experience with her bike, and is filled with beautiful illustrations and a heartwarming message of perseverance. There's a flame on the frame and I love how it feels from my head to my heels when my feet push the pedals and the pedals turn the wheels. I love my bike. I Love My Bike is a picture book about a daughter learning to ride a bike with the help of her father. It's also about that exhilarating feeling you get when you succeed at something for the first time as a child. And, most importantly, it's about learning that when you fall off, the best thing to do is get back on again! The story is told through wonderful watercolours from critically acclaimed artist Sam Usher, with words from children's poet Simon Mole. Celebrating both family relationships and being outdoors, this is the perfect read for families everywhere.
Author: Carol-Ann Hoyte Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 1770979530 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 82
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From rock climbing to lacrosse, tennis to ping-pong, and swimming to soccer, this unique anthology pays joyous tribute to a wide spectrum of sports. Fifty poets, representing 10 countries, share a mix of thoughtful and humorous perspectives on all aspects of athletics. A potpourri of poetry styles pay tribute to an athlete's determination, agony, and exhilaration, celebrate the spirit of spunk and fair play, and more. Award-winning Canadian author-illustrator Kevin Sylvester lends energy to the poems with exuberant pen-and-ink drawings. Here's a book that's sure to be a slam dunk for readers ages 8 - 12. Visit our website at CrowdGoesWildPoems.com. A portion of the royalties from this book will be donated to Right to Play.
Author: Simon Mole Publisher: ISBN: 1786035561 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 41
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The day that David moved to Fivehills, The first thing he noticed was the kites. Little kites, big kites Eagle kites, pig kites Golden Frog kites with car headlights for eyes Mirror kites singing the sky back at itself... David knows that to fit in at Fivehills, he needs a kite. But when he makes one, the other kids of the town aren't too impressed. They say it needs this, then it needs that, then it needs something else... soon David's kite doesn't feel like his any more. But David remembers what his Grandpa said - "Let's see what we've already got. More often than not, we'll find the answer inside" and learns that when you're happy with yourself, friends will follow.
Author: Allan Ahlberg Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 0141928034 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 92
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The bestselling and much-loved children's poetry classic, Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg is celebrating its 30th anniversary! With a fresh new look for a brand new generation of school children to take to its heart, every teacher, parent and child should have a copy. Nobody leave the room. Everyone listen to me. We had ten pairs of scissors At half-past two, And now there's only three. This witty collection of school poems by Allan Ahlberg, re-jacketed for its 30th anniversary and for a whole new generation of school children to fall in love with, is full of typical classroom events that will be recognized and enjoyed by everyone. From never-ending projects, reading tests, quarrelling, making-up, excuses and 'Please, Sir, it isn't fair.' Fritz Wegner's line drawings beautifully complement the hilarious and poignant verses. Please Mrs Butler was voted the most important twentieth-century children's poetry book in a Books for Keeps poll. Praise for Please Mrs Butler: 'Hilarious and poignant school verses about primary school life. A real winner' - Guardian 'Clever, funny and nostalgic, the collection is a delight' - Sunday Times PLEASE MRS BUTLER - The most important 20th-century children's poetry book' - Books for Keeps poll Praise for Allan Ahlberg: 'By far our best writer for the young,' - Telegraph
Author: Carla-Marie Ulerie Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 73
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About the Book The Witty Ditty Poems is designed to teach and reinforce phonics in the English language in a fun way. Its goal is to improve literacy, one person at a time. English is extremely challenging for both native and non-native speakers. Many readers do not know the sounds that different combinations of letters (digraphs, trigraphs, etc.) make and far too many students are leaving high schools unable to read at the expected level. Written by a former teacher, the aim of The Witty Ditty Poems is that everyone, adults, and children, will enjoy the poems, develop a love for reading and poetry, and learn to read and speak English fluently.
Author: Nicholas Griffin Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1451642814 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 352
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Combining the insight of Franklin Foer’s How Soccer Explains the World and the intrigue of Ben Affleck’s Argo, Ping Pong Diplomacy traces the story of how an aristocratic British spy used the game of table tennis to propel a Communist strategy that changed the shape of the world. THE SPRING OF 1971 heralded the greatest geopolitical realignment in a generation. After twenty-two years of antagonism, China and the United States suddenly moved toward a détente—achieved not by politicians but by Ping-Pong players. The Western press delighted in the absurdity of the moment and branded it “Ping-Pong Diplomacy.” But for the Chinese, Ping-Pong was always political, a strategic cog in Mao Zedong’s foreign policy. Nicholas Griffin proves that the organized game, from its first breath, was tied to Communism thanks to its founder, Ivor Montagu, son of a wealthy English baron and spy for the Soviet Union. Ping-Pong Diplomacy traces a crucial intersection of sports and society. Griffin tells the strange and tragic story of how the game was manipulated at the highest levels; how the Chinese government helped cover up the death of 36 million peasants by holding the World Table Tennis Championships during the Great Famine; how championship players were driven to their deaths during the Cultural Revolution; and, finally, how the survivors were reconvened in 1971 and ordered to reach out to their American counterparts. Through a cast of eccentric characters, from spies to hippies and Ping-Pong-obsessed generals to atom-bomb survivors, Griffin explores how a neglected sport was used to help realign the balance of worldwide power.
Author: Jack Prelutsky Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0061975257 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 211
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Have you ever tried to write a poem about a pizza? How about a pig? How about a pigeon, penguin, potato, Ping-Pong, parrot, puppy, pelican, porcupine, pie, pachyderm, or your parents? Jack Prelutsky has written more than one thousand poems about all of these things—and many others. In this book he gives you the inside scoop on writing poetry and shows you how you can turn your own experiences and stories about your family, your pets, and your friends into poems. He offers tips, advice, and secrets about writing and provides some fun exercises to help you get started (or unstuck). You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the ingredients of some of his most popular poems. If you are a poet, want to be a poet, or if you have to write a poem for homework and you just need some help, then this is the book for you!
Author: Steve Zeitlin Publisher: Cornell University Press ISBN: 1501702351 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 281
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Part memoir, part essay, and partly a guide to maximizing your capacity for fulfillment and expression, The Poetry of Everyday Life taps into the artistic side of what we often take for granted.
Author: Susan Campbell and Christine Irving
Author: Susan Campbell and Christine Irving
Author: Simon Mole
Author: Carol-Ann Hoyte
Author: Simon Mole
Author: Allan Ahlberg
Author: Brian Moses
Author: Carla-Marie Ulerie
Author: Nicholas Griffin
Author: Jack Prelutsky
Author: Steve Zeitlin