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.

This playful title includes large, beautiful photos of frogs in their natural habitat. Emerging readers will enjoy the bouncy and fact-packed poem that flow in large type throughout the book. Supplementary text boxes provide information about frogs at a higher reading level, perfect for guided readings with parents or teachers or more fluent readers. This title delivers a unique experience for a variety of readers and listeners. Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

A little frog that loved to croak night and day, Was very sad when his croak suddenly went away. While waiting and hoping for his croak to return, What valuable lessons did the little frog learn?

Two young detective brothers are assigned to investigate a murder committed in a small, upscale town. The evidence obtained uncomfortably leads them to assume that their father, a prominent local retailer, may be responsible for the crime. The detectives' hunch is tossed into further turmoil when it is discovered that their father is being pursued by a different killer. The second would-be killer is equally deadly but far more sinister and even more terrifyingly cruel than the one who committed the murder. Is it possible that the murderer whom the brothers are seeking to bring to justice can be capable of committing such horrible, seemingly tortuous crimes while attempting to avoid the grip of his own relentless attacker? Is it possible that the killer is their own father? The author weaves the tale of Croaking Frogs in and out of mystery, drama, and intrigue. The reader is left to decide for themselves who the croaking frogs are and who or what is responsible for croaking the frogs. Be prepared for an entertaining, emotional roller coaster journey as the story leads the reader on a wild search for a killer and an equally intense search for a cure.

Crickets do not normally croak like frogs—they sing. But Chirpy has a great desire to sound like the frogs he so admires and sets forth a plan to befriend the pond frogs in order to be taught just how to make the sounds he loves to hear at night. This will require a bit of work for Chirpy and the frogs. Can they do it? Read The Cricket Who Croaked Like a Frog to find out!