Born with deformed front legs, a baby agouti is left alone to fend for herself or die. Without the use of her front legs, the outlook is grim, until an unlikely heroine steps in and saves the day In a heartwarming tale of compassion and acceptance, Gertie finds her place in the world.
Book Three of four describes how Our Lovely Virginia Lady and Army Officer, Captain Pamela Mae Brewer and Our Handsome Vermont Cavalier and Army Officer, Captain Mario Patrizio LaGrande continue their "Epic Romantic Love Story," in Virginia. Our exciting trilogy tale commences in Alexandria. Our brave military lead characters become separated, as duty calls. Captain Brewer fights courageously in the Battle of Carnifex Ferry in September of 1861 and is promoted to Major. Captain LaGrande participates valiantly in the Battle of Ball's Bluff in October, 1861 and is also promoted to Major. Our amorous couple is eventually reunited in the Brewer family's Sunshine Hills plantation home; and their adventures and travels resume through November in North Carolina and Tennessee. Finally, this incredible narrative reaches a climax when Pamela Mae and Mario experience a unique December 1861 "Winter Solstice," wedding ceremony and phantasmic ancestral visitors in Elk Garden, Virginia. Book four will be a special enrichment to the first three books with: photos, poems, recipes, and short stories.
Rules of gentleness and kindness play an important role in Leo and Layla's family. But one day, Leo and Layla's Mummy and Daddy start breaking these rules. What will Leo and Layla do? Who will help them feel safe again?The I Am Healthy series comprises children's picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their children cope with their emotions and struggles.In this series:
Rules of gentleness and kindness play an important role in Leo and Layla's family. But one day, Leo and Layla's Mummy and Daddy start breaking these rules. What will Leo and Layla do? Who will help them feel safe again?The I Am Healthy series comprises children's picture books that tackle pressing issues facing children today, as identified by healthcare professionals from the Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore. Each book draws from the experiences of psychiatrists, psychologists and counsellors who have counselled countless children regarding everything from digital addiction to eating disorders. Using a story-based approach, each book contains a relatable story that will help children understand themselves better, and be able to take practical steps to grow, develop and change. These books can be used by educators in schools, by counsellors and doctors in counselling sessions, and by parents who are helping their children cope with their emotions and struggles.In this series:
This volume collects documentation of the 2017 International Conference on Interactive Digital Storytelling Art Exhibition and new scholarly texts from the artists involved. The work traces themes of Time & Tempo across Digital Poetics and Literature, Digital Heritage, and Urban Space and Politics.
En härlig fotobok om de stora kattdjuren! Möt de fyra stora kattdjuren som alla tillhör Pantherafamiljen; jaguar, tiger, lejon, leopard. Med många vackra färgbilder, spännande berättelser och informativa faktatexter tar bokens författare med läsaren till Indiens djungler, Östafrikas savanner, Sydafrikas och Zambias bushterräng och Sydamerikas våtmarksrike Pantanal. Boken beskriver bland annat hur de fyra stora kattdjuren lever, hur de jagar och vad de äter. Hur ser djurens framtid ut? Människans utbredning och jakt hotar djuren, liksom vissa sjukdomar. Den rutinerade vildmarksfotografen Jan Fleischmann har i den här boken de fyra stora kattdjuren i fokus. Han ger spännande berättelser om hur han med kameran ger sig ut på jakt efter de stora katterna och vad han råkar ut för längs vägen. I slutet av boken får läsaren ta del av några av hans fototips. Boken är skriven av fotografen Jan Fleischmann och faktaskribenten Maria Veneke. Jan Fleischmann har två fotoböcker i bagaget och är en van föreläsare. Ur innehållet: * Utbredningskarta * Vad är ett kattdjur? * Vilka ingår i Pantheragruppen? * Jaguaren * Tigern * Lejonet * Leoparden * Kort presentation av några andra kattdjur * Att jaga med kamera * Frågesport.
