Through the Water Curtain and other Tales from Around the World

Through the Water Curtain and other Tales from Around the World
Author: Cornelia Funke
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2018-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1782692010

A delightful, diverse selection of fairy tales from around the world by one of our most beloved children's writers International bestselling children's author Cornelia Funke has always been fascinated by fairy tales; they have often crept into her own storytelling. In this enchanting anthology, Funke presents lesser-known stories that challenge the traditional 'happily-ever-after' alongside more familiar tales. From her native Germany, to snowy Siberia, from Japan to Vietnam, this collection includes wondrous tales from around the world, 'The Girl Who Gave a Knight a Kiss out of Necessity', 'The Frog Princess' 'The Boy Who Drew Cats' and many more besides to delight readers of all ages. Cornelia Funke (editor) is one of the bestselling children's writers in the world. Her books have sold tens of millions of copies, and they include the Inkheart trilogy, Dragon Rider, The Thief Lord and the Reckless series, which is published by Pushkin. Cornelia has long been inspired by fairy tales from around the world.

The Final Curtain

The Final Curtain
Author: Ray Comfort
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2018-08-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1614586918

"How could any successful, famous person who is rolling in money and who is surrounded by adoring fans be depressed? Happiness comes from what happens to us, and if good things are happening, we should be happy. So why the depression? That is the question that they and we ask ourselves. Why?" The World Health Organization says that 350,000,000 people suffer from depression. God provides answers as to why and how to stop this horrid trend We have been created to be social creatures, and knowing this can help us reach out to those suffering If you are suffering from depression or know someone who is, this book can help you find hope *Bonus Book included in the back "From the Ledge" From his bird’s eye view, he peered into the foggy bay, as if his solution might be out there just beyond his sight. Why was he hesitating to take his life? All he had to do was lean forward from the railing and simply free fall into the treacherous depths below, yet he felt as compelled to stay as he did to jump. Will the bystander approaching him be able to address the man’s true needs and talk him down? Would you be able to offer a ray of hope and some comfort to someone without any? Let this fictional encounter provide a way to reach those who walk on that ledge, needing the hope of God.

Igraine the Brave

Igraine the Brave
Author: Cornelia Funke
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545406188

The New York Times–bestselling author of Inkheart and Dragon Rider delivers an “inventive re-imagining of the knight-in-shining-armor story” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Igraine dreams of becoming a famous knight just like her great grandfather, but the truth is, life at the family castle is rather boring. Until the nephew of the baroness-next-door shows up. He’s got a dastardly plan to capture the castle and claim as his own the wonderful singing spell books that belong to Igraine’s magician parents. To make matters worse, at the very moment of the siege, her mom and dad botch a spell, turning themselves into pigs! Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it’s up to Igraine to be brave and save the day—and the books! “Illustrated with pen-and-ink sketches of Igraine in action, plus many tiny tomes sporting stubby limbs and animated faces, this engaging read, or read-aloud, is ‘joust’ the ticket for all young fans of non-gender-specific knightly valor.” —Kirkus Reviews

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: From the Past to the Future

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: From the Past to the Future
Author: Reşat Ulusay
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1371
Release: 2016-11-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1315388499

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: From the Past to the Future contains the contributions presented at EUROCK2016, the 2016 International Symposium of the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM 2016, Ürgüp, Cappadocia Region, Turkey, 29-31 August 2016). The contributions cover almost all aspects of rock mechanics and rock engineering from theories to engineering practices, emphasizing the future direction of rock engineering technologies. The 204 accepted papers and eight keynote papers, are grouped into several main sections: - Fundamental rock mechanics - Rock properties and experimental rock mechanics - Analytical and numerical methods in rock engineering - Stability of slopes in civil and mining engineering - Design methodologies and analysis - Rock dynamics, rock mechanics and rock engineering at historical sites and monuments - Underground excavations in civil and mining engineering - Coupled processes in rock mass for underground storage and waste disposal - Rock mass characterization - Petroleum geomechanics - Carbon dioxide sequestration - Instrumentation-monitoring in rock engineering and back analysis - Risk management, and - the 2016 Rocha Medal Lecture and the 2016 Franklin Lecture Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering: From the Past to the Future will be of interest to researchers and professionals involved in the various branches of rock mechanics and rock engineering. EUROCK 2016, organized by the Turkish National Society for Rock Mechanics, is a continuation of the successful series of ISRM symposia in Europe, which began in 1992 in Chester, UK.

The Color Curtain

The Color Curtain
Author: Richard Wright
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Total Pages: 250
Release: 1995
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780878057481

The expatriate, one of America's greatest black writers, giving a bold assessment of the world's outlook on race, a report of the Bandung Conference of 1955.

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Total Pages: 26
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The Tortilla Curtain

The Tortilla Curtain
Author: T. Coraghessan Boyle
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2011
Genre: American fiction
ISBN: 0143119079

The lives of two different couples--wealthy Los Angeles liberals Delaney and Kyra Mossbacher, and Candido and America Rincon, a pair of Mexican illegals--suddenly collide, in a story that unfolds from the shifting viewpoints of the various characters.

Special Event Production

Special Event Production
Author: Doug Matthews
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0750685239

Provides a grounding on the specifications and performance of lighting and audio systems, visual presentation technology, special effects and temporary outdoor venues. This book offers an overview of the decorative, audio-visual and special events options available to producers.

Fire Services in India

Fire Services in India
Author: S. P. Bag
Publisher: Mittal Publications
Total Pages: 344
Release: 1995
Genre: Fire extinction
ISBN: 9788170995982