Soaring with the Dodo


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A Bellman, a Boots, a Bonnet-maker, a Barrister, a Broker, a Billiard-marker, a Banker, a Butcher, a Baker, and a Beaver sail off following a blank map to hunt the Snark. But when the Baker finds a Snark he disappears because "the Snark was a Boojum."




The Classic Hundred Poems


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Contains one hundred of the most anthologized poems in the English language, and includes notes, profiles of the authors, and bibliographic information; presented in chronological order with a glossary, and author, title, and first line indexes.




DODO RETURNS


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Welcome, dear reader, to the enchanting world of Dodo Returns, a delightful children’s book by the imaginative Dandy Ahuruonye. Prepare to embark on a whimsical journey that promises to tickle your fancy and ignite your sense of wonder. This is not just a story; it’s an adventure that flutters on the wings of creativity and soars into the realms of the extraordinary. Imagine, if you will, a time long ago when the dodo, a charming and curious bird, roamed the idyllic island of Mauritius. The dodo, with its plump body and endearing waddle, was a creature of pure joy, untroubled by predators and content with its simple life of munching on fruits and nuts. Alas, the dodo’s tale took a tragic turn, and it vanished into the annals of history, leaving behind only whispers of its existence. But what if the dodo could return? What if, through the marvels of modern science and the boundless imagination of a young boy named Nakike, the dodo could once again grace our world? Enter Dodo Returns, a tale that bridges the gap between the past and the present, the real and the fantastical. Nakike, a boy with a heart full of dreams and a mind brimming with curiosity, embarks on a secret project that defies the ordinary. In his hidden laboratory, he breathes life into a new dodo, a creature not just of feathers and bones, but of vibrant colours and melodious tunes. This is no ordinary dodo; this is Dodo 2.0, a bird reimagined for a new era, with a personality as lively as a summer’s day and a spirit as free as the wind. Yet, Dodo 2.0 is not content with merely existing. It yearns to soar, to feel the rush of air beneath its wings, to explore the world beyond the confines of Nakike’s lab. And so begins a tale of friendship and adventure, as Nakike and his feathered companion navigate the challenges of a world that is both wondrous and perilous. Ahuruonye’s prose dances off the page, weaving a tapestry of words that is both witty and poetic. His storytelling is a masterclass in charm, drawing readers young and old into a narrative that is as heartwarming as it is thrilling. The book is a celebration of nature, a call to cherish and protect the wonders of our world, and a reminder that even the most fantastical dreams can come true with a little bit of ingenuity and a lot of heart. So, dear reader, why wait? Dive into the pages of Dodo Returns and let Nakike and Dodo 2.0 take you on an unforgettable journey. This is a book that promises laughter, excitement, and a touch of wonder. It’s a story that will leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Get your copy today and let the adventure begin!




When Your Heart Seeks the Sky


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In this charming fable, a young chicken, Dodo, wonders why his friends always make fun of him. They laugh at his sharp beak and long feathers. The tease him mercilessly. Then one day, Dodo sees an eagle soaring in the skies above him. If only I could be like that eagle, he thinks. If only I could fly over mountains and oceans, free as the air. Then his mother tells Dodo a secret about his life and everything changes forever. When You Heart Seeks the Sky is the story of a journey from the edges of endurance to the summits of joy. It reminds us all that we can only reach the stars by shooting for the heavens, and that dreams are what makes life worth living.




Ventures Into Childland


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Behind the innocent face of Victorian fairy tales lurks the spectre of an intense 19th-century debate about the very nature--and ownership--of childhood. In VENTURES INTO CHILDLAND, scholar U.C. Knoepflmacher probes deeply into the relations between the lives of beloved Victorian authors and their "children's tales". 39 illustrations.




Of Those who Fly


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The Nude


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The Nude explores some of the principal ways that paintings of the nude function in the conflicted terrain of culture and society in Europe and America from the fifteenth through twentieth centuries, as set against questions about human sexuality that emerge around differences of class, gender, age, and race. Author Richard Leppert relates the visual history of how the naked body intersects with the foundational characteristics of what it is to be human, measured against a range of basic emotions (happiness, delight, and desire; fear, anxiety, and abjection) and read in the context of changing social and cultural realities. The bodies comprising the Western nude are variously pleasured or tormented, ecstatic or bored, pleased or horrified. In short, as this volume amply demonstrates, the nude in Western art is a terrain on whose surface is written a summation of Western history: its glory but also its degradation.







Return of the Crazy Bird


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Using the history of the concept of extinction with the dodo as a case study, Pinto-Correia carefully weaves together story fragments to give a cohesive eye-opening view of 17th century exploration and the grave ramifications it had for the survival and extinction of many species. More importantly, she shows us the intellectual underpinnings of the old view that it was acceptable for some animals to die out. Within this narrative, we can see what the modern view of the dodo tells us about the history of our changing understanding and valuation of nature and our place in it. Strong writing, powered by lively historical anecdotes and sober insights into human behavior, makes this beautifully illustrated book a page-turner to the end.