Croaking Frogs

Croaking Frogs
Author: Les B. Morgan
Publisher: Les Morgan
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2011
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1463725620
GET BOOK

Includes: "Poetic elements in Sanskrit literature " explains the extensive use of verse in Indian texts. "Introduction to Metrics " gives a clear overview of Sanskrit prosody. "A Treasury of Common Meters" includes fully-worked examples of verses drawn from many sources. "Figures of Speech" explains similies, metaphors, and other poetic uses of language. "Figures of Sound" explains techniques that affect sound, such as rhyme and alliteration. A metrical analysis of the Hathapradipika, the best-known work on Hatha Yoga, is included. An Introduction to the Hathapradipika by Anthony Biduck summarizes key spiritual and philosophical ideas of Hatha Yoga.

Incredible Amphibians

Incredible Amphibians
Author: John Townsend
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
Total Pages: 60
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781410917102
GET BOOK

Explore the amazing world of amphibians with this unprecedented exploration of the incredible creatures in the world around us. The series is divided according to animal classifications in order to establish a firm scientific basis for each title. The titles also include predatory behavior, but not as the main thrust of the book. A variety of text types such as newspaper reports are used to represent real life stories about the creatures covered. A conservation angle is also included to demonstrate how animals are in danger from humans and our activities and to stress what needs to be done to protect them and their environments.