1909. A delightful collection of tales. Contents: A Lesson of Faith; The Law of Authority and Obedience; The Unknown Land; Knowledge Not the Limit of Belief; Training and Restraining; The Light of Truth; Waiting; A Lesson of Hope; The Circle of Blessing; The Law of the Wood; Active and Passive; Daily Bread; Not Lost, But Gone Before; Motes in the Sunbeam; Red Snow; Whereunto?; Purring When You´re Pleased; The Voices of the Earth; The Master of the Harvest; The Deliverer; Inferior Animals; The G
A divine evening, softly warm, dim-glimmering. The dusty road ran on between white trunks of plane-trees; when the station and the houses near it were left behind, no other building came in view. To the left of the road, hidden behind its long earth-rampart, lay the dead city; far beyond rose the dark shape of Vesuvius, crested with beacon-glow, a small red fire, now angry, now murky, now for a time extinguished. The long rumble of the train died away, and there followed silence absolute, scarc
After an ancient truce existing between humankind and the invisible realm of the fantastic is broken, hell on Earth is ready to erupt. A ruthless leader who treads the world above and the one below defies his bloodline and awakens an unstoppable army of creatures. Now, it´s up to the planet´s toughest, roughest superhero to battle the merciless dictator and his marauders. He may be red. He may be horned. He may be misunderstood. But when you need the job done right, it´s time to call Hellboy. A
Once there lived three Japanese sisters. The eldest sister´s name was Aki, which means autumn. She was named this because she was as graceful as the gold and red colored leaves that swirl gently to earth in the autumn breeze. The middle sister´s name was Fuyu, which means winter. She was named this because her skin was as fair as the whitest winter´s snow. The youngest sister´s name was Haruko, which means spring. She was named this because her silky, black hair smelled of the sweetest spring b
Dot to Dot in the Sky: Stories in the Planets Whitecap Books
How can you distinguish between planets and stars in the night sky? Is that bright, sparkling object a star or is Venus winking? Is that red object really Mars? This new book from the author of ´´Dot to Dot in the Sky: Stories of the Stars´´ is a unique astronomy resource designed for parents and children to use together. Each colorful chapter focuses on a specific planet (even Earth) and shares the myths that have come to be associated with it. Each chapter also features Planetary Notes, tips
Cry, the beloved country, for the unborn child that is the inheritor of our fear. Let him not love the earth too deeply. Let him not laugh too gladly when the water runs through his fingers, nor stand too silent when the setting sun makes red the veld with fire. Let him not be too moved when the birds of his land are singing, nor give too much of his heart to a mountain or valley. For fear will rob him of all if he gives too much.´´The most famous and important novel in South Africa´s history, a
Once there was a time when the people of the earth did not have to tend the fields, for the Sun' s daughters— Maize, Pumpkin, and Red Bean— walked among them, leaving lush crops wherever they stepped. But then headstrong Maize disobeyed her mother and was trapped by cold, lonely Silver, and the Sun vowed not to touch the earth again until Maize was returned. How the tiny pewee bird saved Maize and kept the people from starving is eloquently told in this tale, which, though based
Geology Rocks!: 50 Hands-On Activities to Explore the Earth WILLIAMSON PUB CO
Dig into our ever-changing earth and discover how geology rocks your world every day. Explore planet Earth from its red-hot center to the top of the tallest volcano (and on into outer space!). Dig in, build, and create all things geologic with hands, mind, and feet. Be in charge of your own thoughts, ideas, and actions about the earth and how we use its treasures. For sure, you´ll never feel the same about the pebble in your shoe, the pencil in your desk, or the coins jingling in your pocket.
This work is intended for ages 6-12. There are only three species of manatees on Earth, and all three species are at risk. These gentle marine mammals live in warm, shallow lagoons and coastal waters where fast-moving boats, water pollution, and cold weather pose a constant threat. Beautiful images of these appealing animals help readers learn about: manatee bodies and behaviours; the habitats in which manatees live around the world; how red tides further endanger manatees; what is being done t
Little Red Bird of La Pointe is a work of fiction full of love, sadness, happiness, and adventure. The story takes place in the year 1641, before America was full of settlers and there were a great many Indians living on the land. The earth was a magnificent place to live where the rivers ran clear and clean. There was an abundance of food to be found off the land. La Pointe is a place in Wisconsin where the Chippewa Tribe once thrived. They called themselves ´Anishinabe, ´ which means ´First M
buecher.de - (Teil2)
buecher.de - (Teil1)
buecher.de - Topseller
