Richard Jones

The book is light in style but heavy in fact. A limerick teases the intellect, but this is backed up but scientific information in easily readable, bite-sized portions. The book is illustrated by simple but striking pictures by the author's son, who was only...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

A clear introduction for the novice naturalist to all things ant. Ants are everywhere, though they are small, secretive, easily overlooked and usually misunderstood. But these seemingly puny insects have a superpower that makes them amongst the most important organisms on the planet -...

"Jones can be stunning, effortlessly finding the right tone. This is instinctive poetry, combining bluntness with reserve."--The Village Voice"Richard Jones... demonstrates an ability both to transform into affirmation the tragedies of personal experience and to extract from them a more universal truth."--Library Journal"Richard Jones...

Poetry East editor Jones' second collection is an ambitious, symphonic collection of poems on grief, loss, and human separateness.Author: Richard JonesISBN-10: 1556590423ISBN-13: 9781556590429Publisher: Copper Canyon PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/1991Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 9.01h x 6.01w x 0.29dReview Citation(s): Library Journal 11/01/1991Publishers Weekly 10/18/1991About the AuthorRichard...

Poetry. Richard Jones's new poems typically start out on common ground, but after only a few lines, a seemingly effortless shift occurs that transports his reader into magical realms of the spirit and imagination, some serene, others sorrowful. Jones is a poet who not...

Mrs Chicken is a bad chicken! She keeps chasing the children and running into the hut. What will papa do? This is a beautifully illustrated book for 4-8 year old readers. Proceeds from this sale benefit nonprofit organisation Library For All, helping children around...

Approaching the end of his long life George suffers a number of strokes. These bring on memories and make him reflect on an eventful and at times terrifying life that has spanned over 70 years of world events. Seen through his eyes and sometimes...

Approaching the end of his long life George suffers a number of strokes. These bring on memories and make him reflect on an eventful and at times terrifying life that has spanned over 70 years of world events. Seen through his eyes and sometimes...

If you're tired of hearing endless noise about climate change, global warming, and carbon dioxide, then you need facts. Richard Jones, an energy expert, explores fossil fuel usage throughout the world, examining the current utilization rate, what we must do to mitigate usage, and...

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*55% Off Bookstores! NOW at $ 29,95 instead of $ 39,95!*THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BUILD A GREENHOUSE BUT HAVE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE.Would you like to feed yourself and your family with organic fruits and vegetables? Or grow rare and...

*55% Off Bookstores! NOW at $ 25,95 instead of $ 34,95!*The hydroponic garden is a space in which plants and flowers grow without resorting to the use of earth and classic soil, but simply creating a favorable environment for plant growth.But how do you...

*55% Off Bookstores! NOW at $ 42,95 instead of $ 49,95!*The hydroponic garden is a space in which plants and flowers grow without resorting to the use of earth and classic soil, but simply creating a favorable environment for plant growth.But how do you...

Charlie Chaplin. The mere mention of the name instantly conjures up the image of a small man, wearing oversized, baggy trousers and tight black jacket, and sporting a hat, cane and toothbrush moustache. Chaplin was the world's first film star, becoming incredibly popular as...

magine yourself hunting for ghosts in old alleyways and tumbledown churchyards, or gazing into sinister courts to view whatever horrors lurk therein. Picture yourself nervously sipping a pint as your eyes dart nervously around the shadowy recesses of a haunted pub, or stepping into...

Edgar's Guide to Jack the Ripper's East End is the ultimate tour around the sites of the infamous Whitechapel Murders. It enables you to visit all but one of the eleven murder sites, and delve deeper into the backstreets of Spitalfields and Whitechapel than...

Postman's Park is a tranquil haven located but a stone's throw from St Paul's Cathedral. It is a lovely spot at which to while away a pleasant morning or an afternoon, taking in the air, enjoying the profusion of colourful flora, whilst struggling to...

This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that...

HDR Photography 'Art In Urban Exploration' By Richard Jones is a PHOTOGRAPHY PICTURE BOOK of abandon architecture, unusual locations, objects & street art. If you are interested in HDR Photography or urban exploration then this book serves as inspiration. Artist Excerpt: "Photography for me...

Readers are taken back in time to explore the realm of prehistoric giants. Artists and budding historians will learn to draw some of the most ferocious creatures to have ever walked the Earth. Easy-to-follow drawing steps are accompanied by fun facts that any young...

Readers are taken back in time to explore the realm of prehistoric giants. Artists and budding historians will learn to draw some of the most ferocious creatures to have ever walked the Earth. Easy-to-follow drawing steps are accompanied by fun facts that any young...

Clear step-by-step instructions help readers develop the skills they need to create a fantastic world of dragons. Readers' imaginations will soar as they delve into this exciting Japanese styling of drawing. Drawing terms and glossary will assist new artists in developing skills and gaining...

Manga has become very popular in America and is giving young readers a new medium to explore. The figures in this action volume will excite the imaginations of young artists everywhere. Step-by-step instructions and completed drawings help readers develop their own creativity.Author: Richard Jones,...

A little lost dog searches for a home and family in this beautiful, heartwarming story from Richard Jones, illustrator of The Snow Lion and Paper Planes. Little Perdu is lost and alone, with nowhere to call his home. Outside, the sky is dark, the...

Shakespeare's classic play explores themes of justice, mercy, and prejudice. This edition comes with annotations and critical analysis, making it a valuable resource for anyone studying Shakespeare or the Renaissance era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part...

Surviving on the hard-scrabble streets of Seattle in 2000, likeable and troubled Ray Holdman carries a secret--one that destroyed his father and has made Ray into a lifelong vagabond: he can communicate with trees.After a chance meeting sets Ray on the road to nearby...

The fast-track MBA in strategyImagine having instant access to the world's smartest thinking on strategy - and being shown exactly what to do to guarantee that you get your own strategy right, every time. Strategy Genius makes it easy to apply what researchers know...

If you want to learn how to beat the market, you have to learn how the market works. Never forget it: Trend is your Friend Would you like to know the world of swing trading but don't know where to start? That's why you...

The Beekeeper's Bible is as much an ultimate guide to the practical essentials of beekeeping as it is a beautiful almanac to be read from cover to cover. Part history book, part handbook, and part cookbook, this illustrated tome covers every facet of the...

Gathering over one hundred previously uncollected and new poems, together with four previous books, The Blessing provides a necessary overview of a surprising and deceptively accessible poet.Skillful, direct, and surprisingly delicate.-The Village VoiceRichard Jones was born in London and educated at the University of...

"Jones can be stunning, effortlessly finding the right tone."--The Village VoiceRichard Jones examines the details of daily life as though through a child's eyes, taking in every wondrous moment as if time were nonexistent, yet with the intensely painful understanding that the elemental world...

The book addresses new challenges to garbage collection made by recent advances in hardware and software. It explores the consequences of these changes for designers and implementers of high performance garbage collectorsAuthor: Richard Jones, Antony Hosking, Eliot MossISBN-10: 1032218037ISBN-13: 9781032218038Publisher: CRC PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2023Pages:...

It is a pure pleasure for me to be writing again. Fourteen years of being involved in teaching and school administration have claimed most of my hours and focus. My desire to write turned into thoughts of "someday..." or "next year I'm gonna...". With...

It is a pure pleasure for me to be writing again. Fourteen years of being involved in teaching and school administration have claimed most of my hours and focus. My desire to write turned into thoughts of "someday..." or "next year I'm gonna...". With...

[Richard Jones] transports his reader into magical realms of the spirit and imagination, some serene, others sorrowful.-- Billy CollinsRichard Jones has written a magical book that sings of daily joys and the transcendent sorrows. In tune with unexpected harmonies in our lives, THE MINOR...

A Mountain Spruce: book two in the electrifying new series Speakers of the EarthThe council of the Speakers has just ended, and Ray Holdman must now confront gifts and capabilities that are coming to him quickly and inexplicably, in ways both frightening and dangerous....

NEW REVISED EDITION! The Naked Guide to Bristol goes from strength to strength. It was first published in 2004 and has been regularly updated ever since. It's already popular with students, visitors and those relocating to the city and is selling increasingly well to...

The People's Wimbledon brings you the magic of SW19 in words and pictures. Take a trip down memory lane as you rekindle memories of colourful characters, breathtaking matches, intense rivalries and rare upsets from days gone by. Relive the exploits of Pete Sampras and...

A gentle story of learning to say goodbye to a loved one One day, a child finds a polar bear in their garden. But this is no ordinary polar bear; it can fit in the palm of the child's hand! As the days of...

A spectacular advent calendar book filled with festive poems, hidden surprises, and a magical fold-out display! Count down to Christmas with well-loved poets, including Ogden Nash, Nikki Giovanni, John Agard and Christina Rossetti and joyful artwork from Richard Jones. Peek inside the windows of...

Our fear and fascination with wasps set them apart from other insects. Despite their iconic form and distinctive colors, they are surrounded by myth and misunderstanding. Often portrayed in cartoon-like stereotypes bordering on sad parody, wasps have an unwelcome and undeserved reputation for aggressiveness...

An adorable, inquisitive tale which encourages readers to explore their emotions and free their imaginations as they are invited into a little cat's world As a little cat rushes in from a day's adventuring, her owner asks her where she's been and what she's...