Ostrich Legs

Partially autobiographical, this is a masterpiece of introspective, linguistically innovative fiction about the relationship between two sisters, one severely handicapped, the other gifted yet overlooked. Mariana is four years older than her sister, Alcira, but Mariana is severely disabled and is slowly dying. Conveying the experience of a physically messy process, this account points out the flaws in adult society through the point-of-view of its child protagonist. At its core, this novel is about the abuse of power and its consequences--whether that abuse is by a government, a parent, or a child.

A comprehensive review of all aspects of ostrich production including a series of case histories from some countries that farm ostriches commercially: important countries such as South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe; newly re-emerging industries such as Australia; and countries where production is less developed, such as Kenya, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

What has feathers, huge eyes and feet, and long, strong legs? If you guessed an ostrich, you’re right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short, simple sentences and eye-popping, full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling collection of wild and wonderful zoo animals—one clue at a time! Fast facts and habitat maps at the end of the book provide beginner readers with key information about the zoo animal. The clear text, clever design, and exquisite photos are sure to delight and engage emergent readers.

One of the greatest adventure story writers of all time, H. Rider Haggard was a prolific novelist, whose exciting tales have entertained readers for over a hundred years. This comprehensive eBook offers readers the collected works, with the usual Delphi bonus texts. (Version 3) Allan Quatermain Series Ayesha Series The Umslopogaas Series The Rise and Fall of the Zulu Nation Series The Novels Dawn (1884) The Witch’s Head (1884) King Solomon’s Mines (1885) She (1886) Jess (1887) Allan Quatermain (1887) Mr Meeson’s Will (1888) Maiwa’s Revenge (1888) Colonel Quaritch, V.C. (1889) Cleopatra (1889) Allan’s Wife (1889) Beatrice (1890) The World’s Desire (1890) Eric Brighteyes (1890) Nada the Lily (1892) Montezuma’s Daughter (1893) The People of the Mist (1893) Joan Haste (1895) Heart of the World (1895) The Wizard (1896) Dr Therne (1898) Swallow (1899) Elissa (1900) Black Heart and White Heart (1900) Lysbeth (1901) Pearl-Maiden (1903) Stella Fregelius (1904) The Brethren (1904) Ayesha: The Return of She (1905) The Way of the Spirit (1906) Benita (1906) Fair Margaret (1907) The Ghost Kings (1908) The Yellow God (1908) The Lady of Blossholme (1909) Morning Star (1910) Queen Sheba’s Ring (1910) Red Eve (1911) Marie (1912) Child of Storm (1913) The Wanderer’s Necklace (1914) The Holy Flower (1915) The Ivory Child (1916) Finished (1917) Love Eternal (1918) Moon of Israel (1918) When the World Shook (1919) The Ancient Allan (1920) She and Allan (1921) The Virgin of the Sun (1922) Wisdom’s Daughter (1923) Heu-Heu (1924) Queen of the Dawn (1925) The Treasure of the Lake (1926) Allan and the Ice Gods (1927) Mary of Marion Isle (1929) Belshazzar (1930) The Shorter Fiction Allan the Hunter (1890) Allan’s Wife and Other Tales (1899) The Mahatma and the Hare (1911) Smith and the Pharaohs and Other Tales (1913) The Non-Fiction Cetywayo and His White Neighbors (1882) The Last Boer War (1899) A Winter Pilgrimage (1901) The Autobiography The Days of My Life (1926)

Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was an English writer of adventure novels and fantasy stories set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. Table of Contents: Allan Quatermain Series: Marie Allan's Wife Child of Storm A Tale of Three Lions Maiwa's Revenge The Hunter Quatermain's Story Long Odds Allan and the Holy Flower She and Allan The Ivory Child Finished Magepa the Buck King Solomon's Mines The Ancient Allan Allan Quatermain Ayesha Series: She Ayesha She and Allan Other Novels: Dawn The Witch's Head Jess Mr. Meeson's Will Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Cleopatra Beatrice The World's Desire Eric Brighteyes Nada the Lily Montezuma's Daughter The People of the Mist Heart of the World Joan Haste The Wizard Doctor Therne Elissa Swallow Lysbeth Pearl Maiden Stella Fregelius The Brethren The Way of the Spirit Benita Fair Margaret The Ghost Kings The Yellow God The Lady of Blossholme Morning Star Queen Sheba's Ring Red Eve The Mahatma and the Hare The Wanderer's Necklace Love Eternal Moon of Israel When the World Shook The Virgin of the Sun Short Stories: Smith and the Pharaohs The Blue Curtains Little Flower Only a Dream Barbara Who Came Back Non-fiction: Cetywayo and his White Neighbors The Last Boer War A Winter Pilgrimage Regeneration

This carefully crafted ebook: "Complete Works of Henry Rider Haggard: 70+ Works In One Volume (Allan Quatermain Series, Ayesha Series, Lost World Novels, Short Stories, Essays & Autobiography)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Sir Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925) was an English writer of adventure novels and fantasy stories set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. Table of Contents: Allan Quatermain Series: Marie Allan's Wife Child of Storm A Tale of Three Lions Maiwa's Revenge The Hunter Quatermain's Story Long Odds Allan and the Holy Flower Heu-Heu She and Allan The Treasure of the Lake The Ivory Child Finished Magepa the Buck King Solomon's Mines The Ancient Allan Allan and the Ice-gods Allan Quatermain Ayesha Series: She Ayesha She and Allan Wisdom's Daughter Other Novels: Dawn The Witch's Head Jess Mr. Meeson's Will Colonel Quaritch, V.C. Cleopatra Beatrice The World's Desire Eric Brighteyes Nada the Lily Montezuma's Daughter The People of the Mist Heart of the World Joan Haste The Wizard Doctor Therne Elissa Swallow Lysbeth Pearl Maiden Stella Fregelius The Brethren The Way of the Spirit Benita Fair Margaret The Ghost Kings The Yellow God The Lady of Blossholme Morning Star Queen Sheba's Ring Red Eve The Mahatma and the Hare The Wanderer's Necklace Love Eternal Moon of Israel When the World Shook The Virgin of the Sun Queen of the Dawn Mary of Marion Isle Belshazzar Short Stories: Smith and the Pharaohs The Blue Curtains Little Flower Only a Dream Barbara Who Came Back Non-fiction: Cetywayo and his White Neighbours The Last Boer War A Winter Pilgrimage Regeneration Autobiography: Days of My Life