Fashion ingenue, magazine editor, kimono designer, femme fatale, prize-winning writer--Uno Chiyo has becomeone of twentieth-century Japan's most accomplished and celebrated women. In this two-part volume, Rebecca L. Copeland offers Western readers a fascinating portrait of Uno's life along with translations of three of her distinctive works of short fiction. Part One depicts Uno's sometimes turbulent passage from obscurity in a small village to national literary prominence. There are the early years under her father's stern turelage; the first scandalous, failed romance which cost her her job as a schoolteacher; her apprenticeship at Enrakuken, the coffee shop of the literary elite whose ranks she laters joined as a resident of the "Magome Literati Village"; her series of passionate and troubled relationships and marriages. Throughout, Dr. Copeland focuses on the evolution of Uno's art and discusses her major works, paying special attention to the effect being female had on Uno's development as a writer. The three stories in Part Two are examples of Uno's work at its finest. "The Puppet Maker" (1942), a much-admired reflection on art and life, describes an encounter with a venerable carver of puppets. "The Sound of the Wind" (1969) is the tale of a wife at the turn of the century who willingly denies her own needs. "This Powder Box" (1966) shows a progressive career woman coming to terms with an old love affair. At once compelling and lyrical, the stories are a masterful interpretation of tradition, of women, and of self-fulfullment. The Sound of the Wind: The Life and Works of Uno Chiyo will engage both specialists and general readers interested in twentieth-century Japan, literature, and women's issues.

When Uno arrives in the forest one beautiful day, there are many fascinating and extraordinary animals there to greet him. And one entirely unexceptional Snortlepig. Uno loves the forest so much, he decides to live there. But, in time, a little village grows up around his house. Then a town, then a city . . . and soon Uno realises that the animals and plants have begun to disappear . . . From the creator of the international bestsellers Animalia, The Waterhole and Jungle Drums, here is an illuminating blend of storybook, puzzle book and numbers book - a moving and timely tale about how we all unknowingly affect the environment around us, just by being there, and how we can always learn from our mistakes and find ways of doing things better. Join Graeme Base in this beautifully illustrated, funny and moving story about environment, ecology, and human's ability to affect the world around them - for better and for worse - and learn basic maths concepts along the way, as Uno learns that it's all a question of balance.

Describes the life of the winner of the Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Uno, a beagle.

Descended from ancient European hounds and used for hunting, herding, and even as a stalker of feral swamp pigs, the history of the Catahoula Leopard Dog has a history that sheds light on the interdependent relationship Louisiana has with its natural environment. Today these energetic and loyal Catahoula is are beloved, serving as the official state dog of Louisiana. This full-color, illustrated reference guide by Walter LeBon synthesizes geography, history, and anthropology to provide a delightful and informative discussion of this singular breed.?

Are you having trouble understanding a client or a colleague because you only know English? Have you attended a Spanish class, but for some reason you can’t recall what you have learned? Do you want to converse in Spanish, so you can communicate better with people who speak the language? Being bilingual these days is an important job qualification, especially for the medical, education, and social service industries. It’s truly a huge advantage for someone who already possesses the skill, and that’s why you should start learning for your own benefit. You are not alone in your struggle to beat language barrier. But to become a fluent speaker, you will need more than just a phrase book to help you comprehend and use the Spanish language. Julián Guzman’s Español Uno; Start Speaking Spanish Quickly and Easily for Home, School, Work, Travel and Recreation has what you need to achieve the following: · Identify correct pronunciation of Spanish characters and words · Know the difference between masculine and feminine nouns · Be able to conjugate regular and irregular verbs · Start a simple conversation with a native Spanish speaker · Show politeness through expressions of courtesy · Understand and use Spanish slang for informal discourses · Appreciate the Spanish and Hispanic cultures · Study and recall Spanish vocabulary the easy and fun way Acquiring a new language doesn’t happen instantly. Fortunately, the book also has learning techniques that make memorization straightforward and entertaining. If you enjoy a game of Memory and Charades, then you’re going to love remembering Spanish words with them! Find out all there is to know about how you can study Spanish without draining yourself from reading too many grammar rules and exceptions. Activities that include practicing word pronunciation and sentence construction will exercise your quick thinking and enhance your creativity! Plus, easy-to-learn greetings and responses to questions will help you get a conversation started and keep it going.

Tired of listening to strong Hercules and smart Socrates constantly argue over who is more important to their village, the townspeople devise a test to settle the question once and for all.