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Flyin' Kai

Author : Duncan P. Forgey

Publisher : Dorrance Publishing

Page : 250 pages

File Size : 28,28 MB

Release : 2022-03-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1639371168

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Flyin' Kai: A Pelican's Tale By: Duncan P. Forgey Share in the excitement of Kai’s speed diving, surfing, and endless encounters as he searches for more meaning in life. Feeling restricted by parents, school and friends, Kai flies from his Anacapa Island home to the mainland in search of a legendary magical mountain. Teaming with a blue-footed booby from México, the two experience and observe the damage that mankind is inflicting upon nature and wildlife. Flyin’ Kai: A Pelican’s Tale is a great read for all ages and strikes hard at the hearts of young adults, the environmentally sensitive and older baby boomers. A contemporary “Smokey the Bear,” famous for his iconic “ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES,” Kai is a deeply beloved and substantial character that implores “ONLY YOU CAN SAVE THE SEAS.” “Duncan Forgey is an imaginative storyteller. Flyin’ Kai: A Pelican’s Tale is a fast-paced hero’s journey that takes the reader on an exploration of conflicts between nature and mankind. It is a novel that will appeal to adults and thoughtful young readers of all ages.” ─ Jill Marie Landis – New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of The Tiki Goddess Mysteries and 25 other novels. “Magical!! The imagery makes you feel like you are flying alongside Kai.” ─Durban Thomas – Student, age 12, Kaua‘i, HI. “Duncan’s imaginative writing style is realistic and puts you right in the middle of the adventure. I can feel the power of the waves and envision myself in the tube surfing with Kai. The tale is about two of my passions–surfing and the environment.” ─Sebastian “Seabass” Zietz– Professional surfer, winner Van’s Triple Crown of Surfing and lover of the ocean in all its moods. “Kai’s coming of age story is a must read in middle and high school classrooms. This modern-day Jonathan Livingston Seagull shares challenges facing young adolescents today. Kai’s courage and his sincere concern for all creatures is a lesson we should follow.” ─Leslie Howell– Middle school English teacher, mentor and writing coach. “An awesome and heartfelt read with the universal challenges of growing up revealed through a pelican in a whirlwind of light and dark spiritual encounters. Pass it on!” ─Patsee Ober – Underwater photographer, open ocean swimmer and competitive sailor. “Duncan Forgey is a true storyteller. Flyin’ Kai: A Pelican’s Tale gives a unique perspective on how precious life on earth is to all. Hang on as you fly high and fast with Kai.” ─Trip Kimball –Pastor, teacher, writer and speaker with Poimen Ministries. “Through the eyes, antics and adventures of a rebellious adolescent brown pelican, Duncan weaves a memorable tale of the importance of man living in harmony with nature. As he matures, Kai realizes that giving himself to others is the best treasure he can discover.” ─Lana Johnson – Editor, Stu News Newport, weekly online newspaper, Newport Beach, CA.



Never Say Never

Author : Lisa Wingate

Publisher : Baker Books

Page : 377 pages

File Size : 50,15 MB

Release : 2019-04-30

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1493422537

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A sudden shift in a hurricane's course cancels senior citizen Donetta's cruise at the last minute. Thrown together with a young woman named Kai, Donetta leads a group of evacuees back to Daily, Texas, where the charm of the town--and the high school coach--has Kai rethinking her drifter existence. Donetta, on the other hand, is contemplating moving on from her floundering marriage. As more people seek refuge in the small town, can they transition from merely surviving to truly thriving?



Marine Stone

Author : Shatha Ghanem

Publisher : Partridge Publishing Singapore

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 45,95 MB

Release : 2017-06-06

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1543741568

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Since the advent of time, man has been subjected to all the forces that surround him and has been prone to the evil in all dimensions, attacking him, turning his world upside down andsowingchaos beyond repair. However, man has also created some tools to defend himself and has beengiftednaturallyin many other ways for the same. The magical stone, Marine, is one of the rarest gemsin the known world andholdsthepower to help its master out ofany difficult situation or crisis. Themanner in which it does so is very unique, to say the least. In essence, the stone brings backan extinctanimalspecies into the world, a species that hasthe capability to help the owner of the stoneresolve theirproblems. The story oftheLava family,the atrocitiesthey face, and the bonds of family,isonethat serves as the perfect metaphor formanyreal world scenarios. The help of extinct animals, each one of them in a distinct manner according to the abilities they possess and according to the need of time, is something to ponder over. Marine Stone is a journey from Belle Island to the village of Chess Squares, and everything in between. The extinct animals come and go as they are needed and each one of them leavesan indelible markon the hearts of the Lava men, changing them and their lives forever.



Hong Kong Takes Flight

Author : John D. Wong

Publisher : Harvard University Press

Page : 420 pages

File Size : 47,93 MB

Release : 2024-11-01

Category : History

ISBN : 0674301137

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Commercial aviation took shape in Hong Kong as the city developed into a powerful economy. Rather than accepting air travel as an inevitability in the era of global mobility, John Wong argues that Hong Kong’s development into a regional and global airline hub was not preordained. By underscoring the shifting process through which this hub emerged, Hong Kong Takes Flight aims to describe globalization and global networks in the making. Viewing the globalization of the city through the prism of its airline industry, Wong examines how policymakers and businesses asserted themselves against international partners and competitors in a bid to accrue socioeconomic benefits, negotiated their interests in Hong Kong’s economic success, and articulated their expressions of modernity.



Cognitive Linguistics and the Study of Chinese

Author : Dingfang Shu

Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing Company

Page : 332 pages

File Size : 32,43 MB

Release : 2019-11-15

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 902726208X

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Bringing together contributions from a group of prominent researchers, within a cognitive-linguistic framework, this volume sheds light on linguistic structures and usages characteristic of the Chinese language, including noun-verb inclusion, the conceptual spatialization of actions, existential constructions, conceptual structures and coherence, idioms and metaphors, language acquisition of caused motion, etc. The contributions are committed to the principle of “converging evidence” that has been advocated in Cognitive Linguistics since its inception. Some studies in this volume combine introspective methods with theoretical analysis, while others rely on corpus-based, experimental and neuroscientific methods. Featuring diverse topics and multiple methods, this collection will be useful to readers who are interested in the grammatical and conceptual structure of Chinese, as well as in the state-of-the-art of Cognitive Linguistics in China.



Kai

Author : Adara Anderson

Publisher : Adara Anderson

Page : 373 pages

File Size : 15,49 MB

Release : 2021-03-16

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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Kai is broken. Betrayal has left him damaged and struggling to find his place within the Host. A gifted Healer, he can help his Host brothers and sisters, but he can’t heal himself. His problem is one that cannot be fixed. He cannot regrow his missing wing. Denied the freedom of flight, and feeling like less of a warrior, Kai has been spiralling out of control. He can’t fly, can’t fight, and will never find his mate. So, what’s the point? Masika knows Kai is her mate, her one chance at salvation. Yet, she hasn’t told him. How can she? He is reckless and in self-destruct mode, lashing out at those around him. Half the time she wants to throttle the man. What quirk of fate gave her a sulky overgrown child as a mate? She may find him physically attractive, but his attitude infuriates her. What is she supposed to do with that? Kai needs to pull himself together, and quickly, before Masika gives up on him, condemning them both. Yet how can he expect someone to accept him with only one wing when he cannot accept himself? "Kai" is designed to be part of a series. While this couple's story is complete, not all background plots will be resolved. This series is best read in order. Book one is "Markus". No cliffhangers. Not suitable for those who prefer clean romance.



Skyriders

Author : Vimbai Gore-Strachan

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 328 pages

File Size : 25,68 MB

Release : 2012-05-24

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1477214801

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One decision can change the course of your life forever. When a stranger approaches Kai at his mothers funeral, Kai chooses to return to her old school hidden deep within the skies. It looks like hes agreed to a lot more than hes expected. Not only is it located deep within the sky on a group of floating islands, but once he realized his mother was hiding a lot more from him than hed ever expected he is plunged headfirst into an adventure of a lifetime as he learns how to ride the skies. But theres trouble rising - a danger that could destroy his new life as he knows it. The mystery of his mothers past is still unsolved. With only his trusted friends and faithful Talites, they encounter dragon-like creatures, soothsayers and unpredictable wind tunnels in a race against time to stop the Dracaen uprising before it is too late. But there is one final twist - Kai has to slay his own mental dragons, and if he cant face up to himself then what hope does he have to take on anything else?



Flyin Chunks and Other Things to Duck

Author : Dorse Lanpher

Publisher : iUniverse

Page : 220 pages

File Size : 10,69 MB

Release : 2010-10-20

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1450261019

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In 1956, as an excited, hopeful, 20 year old young man, I began a career in the feature animation department of Walt Disney Productions, now known as Walt Disney Feature Animation. At the time I just thought that anyone who could draw a little could work there, after all they hired me. I soon found that it took a great deal more talent and skill than just to be able to draw a little. After many years of working in the field as a special effects animator, with many established, successful old timers, I came to realize that my time and place was very special. I did learn to draw a lot and to be helpful in the process of making some very extraordinary motion pictures. I retired, January 2004, and have written my fun story, Flyin Chunks and Other Things to Duck, illustrating my struggles to continue in the field of animation, all the while managing to duck those flyin chunks which are always a part of every ones effort to live life. Dorse Lanpher



Journal

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Publisher :

Page : 488 pages

File Size : 12,55 MB

Release : 1924

Category : Iranian philology

ISBN :

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Includes the Institute's Annual report, 1921-1933.



From Sarees to Stripes

Author : Captain Manisha M Puri

Publisher : Manjul Publishing

Page : 326 pages

File Size : 30,16 MB

Release :

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9390924758

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“Tantalizing, true stories of Indian women aviators who broke the glass ceiling and paved the way for future generations. ‘From Sarees to Stripes’ is a compelling read which establishes that it is no more a man’s world up there in the sky.” – Gunjan Saxena, former IAF officer and first female Indian combat pilot to serve in a war zone Straighten your seat, fasten your seatbelts, keep the tray table upright, and enjoy your flight! As you hear this announcement inside an aeroplane, how do you respond when it turns out that the captain/commander is a woman? Are you surprised, concerned or perhaps impressed? Women pilots have overcome extraordinary challenges to be where they are and their stories need to be told. ‘From Sarees to Stripes’ stems from experiences – both personal as well as those that numerous other women had, the challenges faced by them, and how they broke the glass ceiling every time. The stories of these women pilots weave together a narrative full of India’s aviation history, behind-the-scenes drama and the determination with which they fought all odds to realise their dreams. Starting from the mid-1930s to the millennials, the book covers the pioneers in this field. These women boast several firsts in the industry, one of which is being hired as pilots to fly for Indian Airlines, the airline that was the first to induct women as pilots as early as 1966, paving the way for many more.