An Ocean Of Words

Author : Ha Jin
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0804153523
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ocean of Words written by Ha Jin and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2014-10-29 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award The place is the chilly border between Russia and China. The time is the early 1970s when the two giants were poised on the brink of war. And the characters in this thrilling collection of stories are Chinese soldiers who must constantly scrutinize the enemy even as they themselves are watched for signs of the fatal disease of bourgeois liberalism. In Ocean of Words, the Chinese writer Ha Jin explores the predicament of these simple, barely literate men with breathtaking concision and humanity. From amorous telegraphers to a pugnacious militiaman, from an inscrutable Russian prisoner to an effeminate but enthusiastic recruit, Ha Jin's characters possess a depth and liveliness that suggest Isaac Babel's Cossacks and Tim O'Brien's GIs. Ocean of Words is a triumphant volume, poignant, hilarious, and harrowing. “A compelling collection of stories, powerful in their unity of theme and rich in their diversity of styles.” —New York Times Book Review “Extraordinary. . . . [These stories are shot through with wit and offer glimpses of human motivation that defy retelling. . . . Read them all.” —Boston Globe “An exceptional new talent, capable of wringing rich surprises out of austere materials.” —Portland Oregonian

Author : Brooke Smith
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452183805
Total Pages : 59 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Keeper of Wild Words written by Brooke Smith and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring and cherishing the natural world. Words, the woods, and the world illuminate this quest to save the most important pieces of our language—by saving the very things they stand for. When Mimi finds out her favorite words—simple words, like apricot, blackberry, buttercup—are disappearing from the English language, she elects her granddaughter Brook as their Keeper. And did you know? The only way to save words is to know them. • With its focus on the power of language and social change, The Keeper of Wild Words is ideal for educators and librarians as well as young readers. • For any child who longs to get outside and learn more about nature and the environment • A loving portrait of the special relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildren For children who love such books as Outside Your Window: A First Book of Nature, And Then It's Spring, and Finding Wild. Brooke Smith is a poet and children's book author. She lives in Bend, Oregon, at the end of a long cinder lane. Brooke writes daily from her studio, looking at the meadow and many of the wild words she cherishes. Madeline Kloepper is a Canadian artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and Major in Illustration from Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Her work is influenced by childhood, nostalgia, and the relationships we forge with nature. She lives in Prince George, British Columbia.

Author : Chris Ferrie
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1728230098
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book My First 100 Art Words written by Chris Ferrie and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chris Ferrie fans will love this perfect educational art book for babies and toddlers featuring essential STEAM words from the #1 Science author! Babies and toddlers are curious and ready to learn! Introduce them to art words that go beyond the basics with this first 100 words baby board book. From painting to photography, from music to theater, from literature to history and more, this is the bright and simple introduction to the smart words every budding scholar needs! Surprise your special little one at birthdays, baby showers, holidays, and beyond with the amazing opportunity to discover with this baby and toddler learning book! My First 100 Art Words makes a wonderful addition to many other gifts you may be searching for, such as baby first birthday gifts for girls and boys, early development toys for babies, baby learning games, gift sets for babies and toddlers, and more!

Author : Peter D. Jeans
Publisher : Birch Lane Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Ocean of Words written by Peter D. Jeans and published by Birch Lane Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From hardy Nantucket whalers to Elizabethan sea dogs, from grizzled fishermen in Nova Scotia to the crews of clipper ships, the men who made their living on the sea left as part of their legacy a remarkable contribution to the English language. An astonishing variety of words, sayings, and idiomatic expressions are explained in alphabetically organized entries in this authoritative and entertaining work. Illustrations.

Author : Laura Baker
Publisher : Abrams Appleseed
ISBN 13 : 9781419733550
Total Pages : 10 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Into the Ocean written by Laura Baker and published by Abrams Appleseed. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive under the sea with this exquisite layered board book that introduces marine animals and their habitats Through this simple narrative following Little Turtle's game of hide-and-seek, Into the Ocean introduces different sea creatures in their habitats. With a gentle rhyming text and beautiful illustrations, Into the Ocean's die-cut pages and silver foil details make this the perfect tactile package for little hands.

Author : SAKINA MASANI
Publisher : WHERE INDIA WRITES PUBLICATION
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book THE OCEAN OF WORDS written by SAKINA MASANI and published by WHERE INDIA WRITES PUBLICATION. This book was released on 2021-04-18 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ocean of words is a book compiled by Ms. Sakina Masani D/O Mr. Sadik Ali masani. This book is collection of 60+ wonderful write ups and the motive behind this book is to let every one go deeper in the ocean of words.

Author : John S. Hatcher
Publisher : Baha'i Pub. Trust
ISBN 13 : 9780877432906
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ocean of His Words written by John S. Hatcher and published by Baha'i Pub. Trust. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Pam Muñoz Ryan
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0881069876
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hello Ocean written by Pam Muñoz Ryan and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into this playful poem about the draw of the shore and the effect the ocean has on all five senses. Relive a day at the beach with this lovely book of memories. You can almost feel the salt spray on your face and smell the musky scent of ocean in the cool morning air. Remember how the sand squishes between your toes as the tide rushes to shore and taste the tang of the ocean on your lips. Spirited language evokes a sense of closeness and nostalgia for an old friend. The inspiration of the ocean will make learning the five senses as easy as a day at the beach. Crisp, realistic illustrations fill the pages with the rush of surf and the warmth of sun-baked sand. The sights and smells and sensations of the sea become vividly clear in these beautifully rendered paintings.

Author : Ha Jin
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0375702067
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ocean of Words written by Ha Jin and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 1998-07-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award The place is the chilly border between Russia and China. The time is the early 1970s when the two giants were poised on the brink of war. And the characters in this thrilling collection of stories are Chinese soldiers who must constantly scrutinize the enemy even as they themselves are watched for signs of the fatal disease of bourgeois liberalism. In Ocean of Words, the Chinese writer Ha Jin explores the predicament of these simple, barely literate men with breathtaking concision and humanity. From amorous telegraphers to a pugnacious militiaman, from an inscrutable Russian prisoner to an effeminate but enthusiastic recruit, Ha Jin's characters possess a depth and liveliness that suggest Isaac Babel's Cossacks and Tim O'Brien's GIs. Ocean of Words is a triumphant volume, poignant, hilarious, and harrowing. “A compelling collection of stories, powerful in their unity of theme and rich in their diversity of styles.” —New York Times Book Review “Extraordinary. . . . [These stories are shot through with wit and offer glimpses of human motivation that defy retelling. . . . Read them all.” —Boston Globe “An exceptional new talent, capable of wringing rich surprises out of austere materials.” —Portland Oregonian

Author : Tina Cho
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1984814877
Total Pages : 25 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ocean Calls written by Tina Cho and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breathtaking picture book featuring a Korean girl and her haenyeo (free diving) grandmother about intergenerational bonds, finding courage in the face of fear, and connecting with our natural world. Dayeon wants to be a haenyeo just like Grandma. The haenyeo dive off the coast of Jeju Island to pluck treasures from the sea--generations of Korean women have done so for centuries. To Dayeon, the haenyeo are as strong and graceful as mermaids. To give her strength, Dayeon eats Grandma's abalone porridge. She practices holding her breath while they do the dishes. And when Grandma suits up for her next dive, Dayeon grabs her suit, flippers, and goggles. A scary memory of the sea keeps Dayeon clinging to the shore, but with Grandma's guidance, Dayeon comes to appreciate the ocean's many gifts. Tina Cho's The Ocean Calls, with luminous illustrations by muralist Jess X. Snow, is a classic in the making.