Books published by publisher Chou Publications

Beautiful and attractive books from the most prominent collector and advocator of the rich heritage and diversity of folk songs Dances accompanied by singing have been enjoyed by people of all ages for hundreds of years. These dances have served an important social function as people share the joy of synchronizing with others through their body, spirit, and voice. John M. Feierabend has collected song dances that have their roots in American heritage, as well as a few from other countries. Each dance is organized by type (single circle, double circle, square dances, etc.) and includes complete dancing directions. This beautifully illustrated collection is for anyone looking to reclaim this great folk dance tradition, use great songs to teach musical concepts—or simply have a great time.

This book is specially designed in Amazon's fixed-layout KF8 format with region magnification. Double-tap on an area of text to zoom and read. As part of John M. Feierabend's continuing effort to preserve our rich heritage of children's folksongs, GIA Publications, Inc. is pleased to expand its series of picture books based on these timeless songs and stories. Had A Little Rooster is the latest lavishly illustrated children's songtale based on the great American folk music heritage, and collected by John M. Feierabend. This delightful traditional folk song tells the story of a Rooster and all his friends on the farm who love to sing. Had a Little Rooster is a cumulative song that has been shared and sung for more than 100 years, with each verse introducing a new character and a new sound that must be added to the previous verse, making each verse longer and longer. Cumulative songs are fun to sing, as they require singers to use more and more breath, and challenge them to remember an ever-increasing cast of characters and sounds. The songs are truly brought to life by the vibrant illustrations of JaimeLynn Morrow.

Vibrant illustrations and rhyming text offer readers an experience exploring on a flower to learn of the ecoystem there. Children will gain an appreciation for the world on one flower and for the whole world around us!This book takes place on one flower, a goldenrod. A butterfly sipping nectar ... A ladybug snacking on aphids... oh ladybug, look out for the ambushbug! Dr. Fredericks focuses on the whole plant-and-animal "community" inhabiting a single flower.Backmatter includes:Field notes with further information on the animals in this book.

Sometimes the secret to stashing your valuables is as simple as a hollowed out book. In other cases, whatever it is you’re intending to protect may be highly confidential information that requires increased security. A hollow book just won’t do. This book isn’t hollow; in it, we will discuss various hiding places, from the simple and straight forward to the complex – a place to hide your cash from your light-fingered roommate or a place where your family heirlooms may be safe from the most cunning of jewelry thieves. We will also look at secret hiding places specific to travel, as tourists are often a prime target for petty theft or burglary.The use of secret hiding places isn’t limited to hiding items of value; hiding places can also be used to conceal weapons. Carrying a weapon on your person at all times will allow you to defend yourself should the need arise, without provoking suspicion in your assailant or making those around you feel threatened. We’ll provide a few methods by which to hide both valuables and weapons on your person.Learn how to hide your treasures, items and documents securely:1) In Your Home2) On The Road3) When You're Traveling4) From Hackers/Cyber Thievesand more...

An inspiring famous women book for girls, Girls Who Looked Under Rocks also makes the perfect feminist gift for girls.Girls Who Looked Under Rocks: The Lives of Six Pioneering Naturalists is for a world no longer confined by gender stereotypes, and a place where science is for girls, too! Parents and children will love this portrayal of six women who grew up playing in the dirt and went on to become award winning scientists and writers. All of these women were discouraged from pursuing careers in science, but they all persisted in their passion.If there is a pre-teen or adolescent in your life, especially a girl, take a look at this empowering, inspiring chapter book. It portrays the youths and careers of six remarkable women whose curiosity about nature fueled a passion to steadfastly overcome obstacles to careers in traditionally men-only occupations. The six-Maria Merian (b.1647), Anna Comstock (b.1854), Frances Hamerstrom (b.1907), Rachel Carson (b.1907), Miriam Rothschild (b.1908), and Jane Goodall (b.1934)―all became renowned scientists, artists and writers. A wonderful resource for young researchers and biographers, these stories can be a starting point for issues of gender, science, and the environment.

Translation by John Clarke, O.C.D. Prepared by Marc Foley, O.C.D.This study edition is designed to assist contemporary readers to apply the spiritual insights of Story of a Soul to their lives. It provides introductions, reflections and discussion questions for each chapter of the text.Shortly before she died, Thérèse Martin predicted that her Little Way to holiness would be an inspiration for countless people. Time has proved Thérèse s prediction to be true. Since its publication, Story of a Soul has been translated into over fifty languages. It is acknowledged to be one of the great spiritual testimonies of all times and has inspired millions of readers from all walks of life. Father John Clarke s acclaimed translation, first published in 1975 and now accepted as the standard throughout the English-speaking world, is a faithful and unaffected rendering of Thérèses own words from the original manuscripts.

Learning becomes fun with a book about the Arctic ecosystem! In Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Winds Blow, amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate ecology, environment, and the world around us!The perfect book series about animal habitats for kids, Over in the Arctic teaches early learners about animals living in the arctic, which doubles as a fun, interactive, counting book for kids!Teachers and parents, here is another favorite from Marianne, who has a special talent. The kids think it's entertainment while teachers and parents think it's a great lesson about the Arctic! This book combines singing, counting, and full-body action with terrific cut-paper illustrations that kids will want to imitate. Over in the Arctic, the snow goose "honks" and the wolf "howls." Children too will joyfully honk and howl while they count the baby animals and sing to the tune of "Over in the Meadow." And they'll hunt for hidden animals on each page. A big plus for educators are several pages of extension ideas for curriculum and art projects as well as resources on the web and elsewhere.Parents, teachers, gift givers, and many others will find:captivating illustrations of paper cut animals which will inspire many an art project!backmatter that includes further information about the Arctic ecosystem and the animals that live thereMusic and song lyrics to "Over in the Arctic" sung to the tune of "Over in the Meadow".A book for young readers learning to count, with an interactive, hidden pictures element included!

Thinking of buying a property and building a house? Does your house needs an upgrade? This book is packed with advice and tips for a successful project. Building or renovating a house should be exciting, it will be challenging, but it will end successfully if planned correctly. Building a home is going to be one of the largest investments you make – both emotionally and financially, so it’s important to get it right. The process of building or renovating a house starts at the beginning where you decide what you want, where you want it, when you need it, how much you can afford and how you’re going to manage and construct the work. This practical book takes you through the what, when and where process. Learn what to look for when choosing your ideal property, know what you should consider when renovating an existing house, understand important design considerations for your dream home, and view simple suggestions that could transform an existing home at a modest cost. Valuable advice to ensure that you purchase the right property and build the right house for you and your family.Don't buy land that you will later regret. Don't believe your real estate agent. Learn what to look for and the questions you should ask.Understand design concepts. Learn what questions to ask your architect. Don't accept a house design which you regret later. A design which missed critical essential items. A design which should have been better.Don't embark on a costly home renovation project which might not yield the desired results. Don't find that costs on your renovation or remodelling project have skyrocketed. Know what questions you should be asking before starting your renovation project. Learn how to avoid unpleasant surprises and mistakes.

If you want to discover the captivating history of Iran, then keep reading...Five captivating manuscripts in one book:Achaemenid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the First Persian Empire Founded by Cyrus the Great, and How This Empire of Ancient Persia Fought Against the Ancient Greeks in the Greco-Persian WarsParthian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Enemy of the Roman Republic and Roman EmpireSasanian Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Neo-Persian Empire that Ruled Before the Arab Conquest of Persia and the Rise of IslamThe Safavid Empire: A Captivating Guide to the Persian Empire That Fought Against the Ottomans in the Ottoman–Safavid WarThe Afsharid and Qajar Dynasty: A Captivating Guide to Two Iranian Dynasties Who Ruled Persia from 1736 to 1925In part 1 of this book, you will:Discover how the Achaemenid Empire got its start, as well as the conditions that allowed their culture to grow and prosperLearn how Cyrus the Great came to power and the remarkable ways in which he and his successors ruled the empireGet insights into the Achaemenid style of warfare, including rituals, strategies and tactics they used to conquer their foes as well as how they protected themselves against intrudersLearn about the roles and obligations of the people, who and how they worshipped, including their beliefsAnd much, much more!In part 2 of this book, you will:Learn about the origins of the Parthian empireDiscover the rise of the Parthian empireGain startling knowledge about the Roman–Parthian WarsBe able to visualize the powerful military tactics that the Parthians used - tactics that gradually became the standard method of warfare in the Roman empire as wellAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 3 of this book include:The Rise of the Sasanian EmpireThe First Sasanian DeclineThe Golden Age and the End of the Sasanian EmpireSasanian Government and MilitaryArt and Culture of the Sasanian EmpireLife and Society of the SasaniansReligion in the Sasanian StateAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 4 of this book include:Religious Beginnings: Ismail IForeign Relations: TahmaspShort and Bloody: Ismail IICultural Consolidation: Abbas ISaru Taqi: Shah SafiInterlude: Shah Abbas IIInternal Decay: SulaymanFall: Sultan HusaynAnd much, much more!Some of the topics covered in part 5 of this book include:Geography and Ancient History of PersiaModern History of Persia and the Afsharid DynastyThe Persian Empire under the Qajar DynastyModern Persian SocietyCulture of Modern PersiaAnd much, much more!So if you want to learn more about the history of Iran, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!