Books with author Breann Edwards

Slovakia has struggled with a low international profile. Often overlooked as the Czech Republic's little sister, it is a young country with an old culture and history, and a people who are proudly Central (not Eastern) European. Although for much of the twentieth century Czechs and Slovaks lived together in one state, there are important differences between them, differences that ultimately contributed to separation in 1993 and the rebirth of a sovereign Slovak state.Generally speaking, the Slovaks are more “Slavic” than the Czechs—their pace of life is slower, and their spare time is more often filled with friends, family, and music. They are known to be resistant to change, yet change has been a constant in the state's short economic and political history—from the fall of communism in the Velvet Revolution of late 1989, to the Velvet Divorce of Czechoslovakia in 1993, to widespread economic diversification, expansion, and global influence, to European Union membership in 2004, and the adoption of the euro in 2009— and they have adapted with quiet optimism.Slovakia has been referred to as the economic “tiger” of Europe, and now that it has EU membership and a healthy industrial economy, Europeans are starting to take notice. Its popularity as a tourist destination has been growing rapidly in recent years. Slovaks call their country the Heart of Europe—a term that describes not only their geography but the Slovak character, which is warm, deeply hospitable, and immensely proud. Visitors who step outside Bratislava's Staré mesto (Old Town) and take the time to explore the country beyond will discover a landscape of plains, meadows, mountains, natural spas, and hundreds of ancient castles, and a people at once modest, stoical, humorous, and responsive.This book captures the essence of what makes the Slovak people unique and explains something of the quirks and memorable aspects of their lifestyle. It opens a window onto their inner world, their customs and celebrations, and describes what to expect and how to behave in different situations. While the country is not without its frustrations for foreigners, most visitors succumb to its charms. Few have left without yearning to return to “the little big country.”

Tall girl Chrissie has to make a life for herself in a new town and a new school. She is shopping for trainers to fit her big feet when a chance meeting draws her attention to the fast moving game of basketball.She becomes involved with the local basketball team, the Angels, but finds that far more than talent alone is needed to make the grade, especially when it comes to playing against boys.Chrissie and new friend Angie have many challenges to face before they have the strength, skill and quick wits to become Angels who Shoot Baskets

With vibrant, bright illustrations, this is a lively and unique story about a little girl and the fun she has at her Auntie Dollo's house "Come in, Auntie's baby. What would you like to do today? I've got some feathers to sort—shall we make flowers together?" A visit to her Auntie Dollo's house brings a day of full of wonderful surprises. First the young girl learns about her aunt's feather collection. Next, they make a beautiful headdress together, and then eat lunch with Uncle Rex under the gum trees. Finally, Auntie Dollo has a surprise for her niece—six emu chicks! A beautiful, evocative story about childhood, play, and family.

Excerpt from Introduction to the Eclectic Reader: A Selection of Familiar Lessons, Designed for Common SchoolsImportance of Personal The Aurora Effects of Li htning Attention to Wilberforce Richmond. Brooss, the Capital of the Ancient Bithynia. William Goodall. An Economical Project Dr. Franklin. A Curious Instrument Duties of a Farmer Man and Animals.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Introduction to the Eclectic Reader: A Selection of Familiar Lessons, Designed for Common SchoolsImportance of Personal The Aurora Effects of Li htning Attention to Wilberforce Richmond. Brooss, the Capital of the Ancient Bithynia. William Goodall. An Economical Project Dr. Franklin. A Curious Instrument Duties of a Farmer Man and Animals.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

On Saturdays I visit Auntie Dollo.'What would you like to do today?' she says. 'Do you want to help me make some feather flowers?'A vibrant story about connecting with culture and family.This book was produced through the Emerging Indigenous Picture Book Mentoring Project, a joint initiative between The Little Big Book Club and Allen & Unwin, assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.