The White Feathered Octopus
The White Feathered Octopus

Author: Jason Robert Bell

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-05-25

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 1304070794

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The White Feathered Octopus (Tetragrammatron Press, 2012). This book talks about the gritty hard realties of growing up a blinded street beggar in Cairo, 1937, as if a mutant midwifed counterclockwise to the distant Jauntpads of Rocketcityutopia. It is a science fiction novel, written from one giant cryptographic anagram of Herman Melville's Moby DIck. Not for the faint of heart! Read it if you dare. An erotic sexperiment in Philikdicking ones own mind back from the brink of madness and disability a biography of lowdown heights, back alley knife fights, and cold uptown delights, the whole while you have the sinking feeling that this all might not actually be happening, as if you are a chess piece on a scrabble board. In other words, prepared to have your MindPenis Blown! Can you Get to That?

Octopus Pirate
Octopus Pirate

Author: Jane Yates

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2016-01-23

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1326542532

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Octopus Pirate is a time-travelling steampunk tale set in the Victorian period. It's the story of a foundling who discovers he has unusual talents, such as camouflage, squishing into small spaces and the ability to communicate with octopuses! As a baby, the hero of this book is washed up on an island off the Scottish mainland. An eccentric former nun called Mary, who lives there alone with her cats, brings him up and names him after her favorite character, Pinocchio. Later she changes this to Coco for convenience. The teenage Coco joins a circus where he makes friends with Eric, an electronic magician who has an act where he makes a robot teleport across the tent. Coco, narrowly escaping plots against him, flees to Cornwall with Eric. Here they raise funds to build a replica pirate ship, which is also an airship and time machine.

How to be a Good Creature
How to be a Good Creature

Author: Sy Montgomery

Publisher: Mariner Books

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 0544938321

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National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery reflects on the personalities and quirks of 13 animals--her friends--who have profoundly affected her in this stunning, poetic, and life-affirming memoir featuring illustrations by Rebecca Green.

The Soul of an Octopus
The Soul of an Octopus

Author: Sy Montgomery

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2016-07-12

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1501161148

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Finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction * New York Times Bestseller * A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year * One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads * Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year * An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year “Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors.” —New Statesman, UK “One of the best science books of the year.” —Science Friday, NPR Another New York Times bestseller from the author of The Good Good Pig, this “fascinating…touching…informative…entertaining” (The Daily Beast) book explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia, curious Kali, and joyful Karma. Each creature shows her cleverness in myriad ways: escaping enclosures like an orangutan; jetting water to bounce balls; and endlessly tricking companions with multiple “sleights of hand” to get food. Scientists have only recently accepted the intelligence of dogs, birds, and chimpanzees but now are watching octopuses solve problems and are trying to decipher the meaning of the animal’s color-changing techniques. With her “joyful passion for these intelligent and fascinating creatures” (Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick), Montgomery chronicles the growing appreciation of this mollusk as she tells a unique love story. By turns funny, entertaining, touching, and profound, The Soul of an Octopus reveals what octopuses can teach us about the meeting of two very different minds.

Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns
Feathered Serpent and the Five Suns

Author: Duncan Tonatiuh

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1647001544

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Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings an ancient Mesoamerican creation myth to life Long ago, the gods of Mesoamerica set out to create humans. They tried many times during each sun, or age. When all their attempts failed and the gods grew tired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcóatl—the Feathered Serpent. To continue, he first had to retrieve the sacred bones of creation guarded by Mictlantecuhtli, lord of the underworld. Gathering his staff, shield, cloak, and shell ornament for good luck, Feathered Serpent embarked on the dangerous quest to create humankind. Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life the story of Feathered Serpent, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica. With his instantly recognizable, acclaimed art style and grand storytelling, Tonatiuh recounts a thrilling creation tale of epic proportions.

The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries
The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries

Author: Francis Rolt-Wheeler

Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand

Published: 2023-09-12

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13:

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"The Boy with the U.S. Fisheries" by Francis Rolt-Wheeler is an educational and adventurous story that introduces young readers to the world of fisheries and marine conservation. In this informative and engaging tale, a young boy becomes involved in the work of the U.S. Fisheries Commission, a government agency responsible for studying and conserving marine life. Through the boy's experiences, readers learn about the importance of protecting fish populations, preserving aquatic ecosystems, and understanding the science behind fisheries management. The novel celebrates the spirit of environmental stewardship and the value of scientific exploration. It highlights how individuals, even young ones, can make a positive impact on the conservation of natural resources. Francis Rolt-Wheeler's storytelling combines adventure with education, offering an action-packed narrative that encourages young readers to appreciate the significance of protecting our oceans and aquatic life.

How To Weld Scrap Metal Art
How To Weld Scrap Metal Art

Author: Barbie The Welder

Publisher: Barbie the Welder

Published: 2019-11-26

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9781647647933

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Learn how to make welded art today! Barbie The Welder shows you how to easily weld scrap metal art! Each step is pictured for these 30 welding projects to make the creation process straight forward and easy to follow for the beginner or advanced welder! Make gifts or start a metal art business! Projects include Keychain, star, business card holder, scrap heart, scrap words, snail, feathers, flower, bicycle, owl, drink coasters, bike, coat rack, dog, bulldozer, candle holders, steampunk wine or whisky rack, steampunk bookends, pencil holder, jewelry tree, scorpion, fisherman, person, rose, spider, midevil battleaxe, skeleton hand and arm, fly fisherman.

A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film
A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film

Author: Robert Michael “Bobb” Cotter

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2016-05-06

Total Pages: 550

ISBN-13: 1476625158

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Doc Savage is the prototype of the modern fictional superhero. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The adventure series is examined in relation to historical events and the changing tastes of readers, with special attention paid to the horror and science fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Chapters cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and an appendix offers biographies of all major contributors to the series.