This is the first full-length book on the work of ‘global Igbo’ writer Chris Abani. The volume dedicates a chapter to each of Abani’s fiction books, the two novellas Becoming Abigail (2006) and Song for Night (2007), the three novels GraceLand (2004), The Virgin of Flames (2007), and The Secret History of Las Vegas (2014), which are read against the grain of Abani’s most important essays and poetical production. By combining close readings and more theoretical reflections, this volume provides a significant insight for both scholars and students interested in the literature produced by the emerging African voices in the twentieth-first century, in the debate about human rights, and in general in how aesthetics is deeply linked with ethics.
A boxed set of five vibrant, witty board books from multi-award-winning author-illustrator Chris Haughton. In these five stories, join a lost Little Owl trying to find his way home, George the dog and his attempts to be good, a band of adventurers sneaking up on a tropical bird, a bear and his woodland animal friends getting ready to sleep, and Little Crab learning to be brave. As pithy as fables and as laugh-out-loud funny as knock-knock jokes, this collection of sturdy and stylish board books is a must-have gift for new arrivals, and the perfect addition to a toddler’s first library. INCLUDES: A BIT LOST - OH NO, GEORGE! - SHH! WE HAVE A PLAN - GOODNIGHT EVERYONE - DON'T WORRY, LITTLE CRAB
(Piano Solo Personality). 12 worship favorites from "America's Worship Leader," arranged for intermediate piano solo. Titles include: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) * Good Good Father * How Great Is Our God * Jesus Messiah * Resurrection Power * Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) * and more.
This is the fourth book in the "Adventures of Neanderthal Bob" series. As with all previous books in this series, each book has three illustrated stories. The stories featured in this book are, 1: "Neanderthal Bob and the Woolley Mammoth" 2: "Bob Meets Mogar's people" 3: "Bob's Lucky Escape". As always, these books are aimed at children between five and ten years old, but the younger children will enjoy them being read to them by there mother's, father's, teachers and even child minders. This book will be followed by further books in this series. Chris and I have many ideas for further stories and hope to produce them on a regular basis. We hope that all those who read them and have them read to them, with enjoy them and follow the series as they unfold. We are also in the progress of creating other aspects of the Neanderthal Bob stories, for example, colouring books, picture cards to collect, Neanderthal Bob activity books, Small busts of the ranging figures and characters from each story and other ideas are being looked at. These books will be in everyone's home with any luck and people we hope will also collect the Neanderthal Bob products. Please tell your friends about all that is happening, but firstly read the books. All the best from Keith and Chris.
From the award-winning author of MELISSA, a sweet and tart story about unexpected friendship and family reconciliation.THIS IS NOT THE SUMMER CHRIS HAD PLANNED...Chris does not want to be spending the summer with her grandparents and her little sister. Her grandparents aren't bad -- they just don't let Chris do what she wants to do, which is sit around and read all day. And her sister, Becca, is the opposite, never sitting still and never being quiet.The good part is that Chris's grandparents are always telling her to go outside and "get some air" -- so she can escape into the woods with a book and get some alone time. Or at least it's alone time until Mia comes along. Mia is also in town for the summer, and she understands Chris in a way that Chris's family just can't. Soon Chris is sneaking off to spend as much time with her friend as possible. But is there more to Mia than Mia is saying?
This book is a companion to the critically-acclaimed SENTINELS superhero novel series, collecting all of Chris Kohler's amazing artwork from the series in one oversize volume.From the very beginning, one thing has been a constant in the universe of Van Allen Plexico's SENTINELS superhero novels: The artwork of Chris Kohler. This book collects all of his full-page interior illustrations, all of his cover art and all character card art and presents it all in a larger format than ever before. Each illustration comes with Chris's own thoughts on its creation along with Van's commentary on the work and how it fits into the overall Sentinels saga. An absolute must-have for all Sentinels fans as well as anyone who appreciates the incredible detailed art, inking and textures of Chris Kohler's artwork.The SENTINELS Superhero Novel Series:1: When Strikes the Warlord2: A Distant Star3: Apocalypse Rising4: The Shiva Advent5: Worldmind6: Stellarax7: Metalgod8: The Dark Crusade9: VendettaSentinels: The Art of Chris Kohler
Akin to having a one-on-one carving course with a master carver, this resource-a collection of tips and tricks honed over many years-mentors newcomers and serious beginning woodcarvers alike. A comprehensive guide for those who want to learn carving, this manual provides a handful of lessons, including how to choose the best woods, safe tool handling tips, making cuts, and executing a variety of techniques. The careful step-by-step instructions that are explained in a warm conversational voice help novice crafters find quick success and encouragement as they work on a number of carving motifs and three projects for both relief and in-the-round styles. For serious beginners eager to know more about a timeless craft, this go-to reference provides an answer to every question.Introduction SECTION I: CARVING TOOLS AND SETTING UP *Technical Mastery Chapter 1: Tools of the Trade *Your Tools are Your Carving Chapter 2: Commissioning Your Carving Tools *Understanding Wood Chapter 3: Supporting Cast SECTION II: USING CARVING TOOLS *Getting to Grips Chapter 4: Handling Your Carving Tool *Thin Edge of the Wedge Chapter 5: The Outcome of the Tool SECTION III: EXERCISES *Good Habits Chapter 6: Simple Moldings *Surfaces, Lines & Junctions Chapter 7: Veiner and V-tool SECTION IV: RELIEF CARVING *Form Into Space Chapter 8: An Exercise in Setting-In *Over the Horizon Chapter 9: Low Relief *A Touch of Drama Chapter 10: High Relief *Feel the Form Chapter 11: Pierced Relief SECTION V: CARVING IN THE ROUND *Entering Choas Chapter 12: In the Round: Baseball Cap *Making It Up as You Go Along Chapter 13: In the Round: Wren
Did you know that a canine appears in Jumanji, The Polar Express, and other Chris Van Allsburg books? He’s a white bull terrier named Fritz. In this low-level biography, developing readers will find inspiration for using their imaginations to combine the normal and the unexpected.
