Sketch of a Bird in Flight and Other Stories

Sketch of a Bird in Flight and Other Stories
Author: Soren Narnia
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2003-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0595270549

Sketch of a Bird in Flight follows young Tobin Millane, lonely outcast and reluctant gunslinger, on his run for survival across the Kansas prairie in 1881. His desperate travels lead him and his silent partner into violent conflict with the bandits he stole from, the law enforcers who see him as nothing more than a lowly thief, and the wrath of a brutal midwestern winter. Yet in the midst of his hopeless situation, a single ray of beauty unexpectedly touches his life. Created by a genius more famous than he will ever be and pursued by a murderer more infamous than he could ever imagine, a coveted artwork becomes Tobin's final reason to fight on. Sketch of a Bird in Flight is a fable about the nature of courage, an ode to the immortal longing within men to reach for greatness at a cost that often cannot be endured.

Drawing Birds

Drawing Birds
Author: Andrew Forkner
Publisher: SearchPress+ORM
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1781264996

This book is an expert guide to producing beautiful lifelike drawings of birds in their natural habitat. Artists of all interests will find a lot to inspire them in this detailed, practical and beautiful guide on drawing birds. The book includes sections on materials, basic techniques and reference gathering, as well as how to draw the key features of birds such as beaks, eyes, claws, wings and feathers. A special section focuses on birds in flight, and this is followed by chapters on the main bird groups including: Waders and water birds, Wildfowl, Birds of prey, Owls, Garden and woodland birds, Seabirds and Game birds. Each chapter covers the techniques specific to the group as well as numerous examples and a full step-by-step demonstration. The absence of colour means that Andrew uses other aspects such as pattern, shading and shape to give his paintings life and interest. Written for artists who wish to apply their skills to drawing birds, as well as experienced artists who want to improve their drawing skills, this is an expert guide to producing exquisitely rendered, lifelike drawings of birds in their natural habitats and nothing could be more inspirational than Andrew’s accurately observed and truly beautiful drawings.

Drawing Birds

Drawing Birds
Author: Raymond Sheppard
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2018-02-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486820327

Suitable for beginners as well as advanced artists, this guide provides in-depth studies of the shapes and visual construction of a variety of birds, from domestic fowl to birds on the wing.

Fly with Me

Fly with Me
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2018
Genre: Birds
ISBN: 1426331819

"Birds and their behavior through the seasons and relationship to man."--

Story Dramas for Grades 4-6

Story Dramas for Grades 4-6
Author: Gretchen Courtney
Publisher: Good Year Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1998
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1596472405

The teacher, playing the role of a park ranger, takes an "accident report" to find out what students know about that nasty fall taken yesterday by Humpty Dumpty. Developing similar strategies for engaging students imaginations, these two books encourage students to respond to stories by discussing and analyzing story elements as preparation for writing or acting out scenes. In addition to each books step-by-step directions for staging 30 or more story dramas based on specific popular books, both books train teachers to develop dramas for their own favorite literature. Grades 4-6. Illustrated. Good Year Books.

Traditional Storytelling Today

Traditional Storytelling Today
Author: Margaret Read MacDonald
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2013-12-16
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1135917140

Traditional Storytelling Today explores the diversity of contemporary storytelling traditions and provides a forum for in-depth discussion of interesting facets of comtemporary storytelling. Never before has such a wealth of information about storytelling traditions been gathered together. Storytelling is alive and well throughout the world as the approximately 100 articles by more than 90 authors make clear. Most of the essays average 2,000 words and discuss a typical storytelling event, give a brief sample text, and provide theory from the folklorist. A comprehensive index is provided. Bibliographies afford the reader easy access to additional resources.

The Unfinished World: And Other Stories

The Unfinished World: And Other Stories
Author: Amber Sparks
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2016-01-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1631490915

A Washington Post Best Science Fiction & Fantasy of the Year Selection One of Electric Literature’s Best Short Story Collections of the Year A highly anticipated collection of wildly imaginative short stories from “one of contemporary fiction’s true mad scientists” (Necessary Fiction). In the weird and wonderful tradition of Kelly Link and Karen Russell, Amber Sparks’s dazzling new collection bursts forth with stories that render the apocalyptic and otherworldly hauntingly familiar. In “The Cemetery for Lost Faces,” two orphans translate their grief into taxidermy, artfully arresting the passage of time. The anchoring novella, “The Unfinished World,” unfurls a surprising love story between a free and adventurous young woman and a dashing filmmaker burdened by a mysterious family. Sparks’s stories—populated with sculptors, librarians, astronauts, and warriors—form a veritable cabinet of curiosities. Mythical, bizarre, and deeply moving, The Unfinished World and Other Stories heralds the arrival of a major writer and illuminates the search for a brief encounter with the extraordinary.

The Trimmed Lamp and Other Stories

The Trimmed Lamp and Other Stories
Author: O. Henry
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1387077856

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 - June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. O. Henry's short stories are known for their surprise endings. He was born in Greensboro, North Carolina. He changed the spelling of his middle name to Sydney in 1898. A collection of Short Storys by William Sydney Porter (O. Henry) THE TRIMMED LAMP A MADISON SQUARE ARABIAN NIGHT THE RUBAIYAT OF A SCOTCH HIGHBALL THE PENDULUM TWO THANKSGIVING DAY GENTLEMEN THE ASSESSOR OF SUCCESS THE BUYER FROM CACTUS CITY THE BADGE OF POLICEMAN O'ROON BRICKDUST ROW THE MAKING OF A NEW YORKER VANITY AND SOME SABLES THE SOCIAL TRIANGLE THE PURPLE DRESS THE FOREIGN POLICY OF COMPANY 99 THE LOST BLEND A HARLEM TRAGEDY ""THE GUILTY PARTY"" ACCORDING TO THEIR LIGHTS A MIDSUMMER KNIGHT'S DREAM THE LAST LEAF THE COUNT AND THE WEDDING GUEST THE COUNTRY OF ELUSION THE FERRY OF UNFULFILMENT THE TALE OF A TAINTED TENNER ELSIE IN NEW YORK Get Your Copy Now.

The Trimmed Lamp and other Stories of The Four Million

The Trimmed Lamp and other Stories of The Four Million
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Publisher: Namaskar Book
Total Pages: 167
Release:
Genre: Fiction
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Enter the vibrant world of O. Henry's storytelling with "The Trimmed Lamp, and other Stories of the Four Million" by O. Henry. Immerse yourself in O. Henry's captivating tales as he paints vivid portraits of everyday life in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. As you journey through the pages of this collection, prepare to be transported to the bustling streets and colorful characters that populate O. Henry's literary landscape. Through his trademark wit and keen observation, he offers readers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. But amidst the hustle and bustle of city life, one question arises: What timeless truths and insights can we glean from O. Henry's stories of the Four Million, and how do they resonate with the human experience? Explore the depth of human emotion and the complexity of human relationships with O. Henry as your guide, as he navigates themes of love, loss, hope, and redemption in the bustling metropolis. Are you ready to embark on a journey through the heart of New York City and the human spirit? Engage with O. Henry's captivating narratives, allowing yourself to be swept away by the humor, poignancy, and humanity that infuse his stories of the Four Million. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the magic of "The Trimmed Lamp" and other tales by O. Henry. Dive into this timeless collection now, and discover the enduring charm of one of America's greatest storytellers. Seize the chance to explore the richness of human experience through the lens of O. Henry's storytelling. Purchase your copy of "The Trimmed Lamp" today and embark on a literary journey that will captivate your imagination and touch your heart.