Books with title The Man Who Loved Books

Here is the fantastic story of the eccentric scientist who unlocked the mysteries of the Middle Kingdom. In sumptuous and illuminating detail, Simon Winchester chronicles the extraordinary story of Joseph Needham, the brilliant Cambridge scientist who turned his eccentric genius on the study of China. In 1937 Joseph Needham fell in love with a visiting Chinese student. He soon became fascinated by China, and his mistress persuaded him to travel to her home country. Thus began his undying passion for the world's most populous nation. Needham tackled one of the great, unanswered historical questions: Why did a nation that had invented so much and had enjoyed 5,000 years of flourishing civilization fail to undergo an industrial revolution, and instead spend so many modern years mired in poverty and racked by instability and revolution? By the time he died, Needham had produced 17 immense volumes on China, marking him as the greatest one-man encyclopaedist ever. Both epic and intimate, The Man Who Loved China tells the sweeping history of China through Needham's remarkable life. Here is an unforgettable tale by one of the world's inimitable storytellers.

Delrita likes being invisible. If no one notices her, then no one willnotice her uncle Punky either. Punky is a grown man with a child's mind. Delrita loves him dearly and can't stand people making fun of his Down's syndrome. But when tragedy strikes, Delrita's quiet life—and Punky's—are disrupted forever. Can she finally learn to trust others, for her own sake and Punky's? This story captures the joy and sorrow that come when we open our hearts to love.

What does Mrs. Spurgeon do when her house is full of books?She gets a new house, but she also gets a great idea...In The Woman Who Loved to Give Books, find lions on a shelf, a bird in a cage, and an opal ring as you read the story of Susannah Spurgeon's service for the Lord.These simple stories, written with 1-3 year olds in mind, have beautiful, engaging illustrations that will have your children asking you to read them over and over!

Apaah, is a village about twenty miles from Kumasi, in the heart of the Ashanti region of Ghana in West Africa. In Apaah lives a man. He is a happy man, loved by his family and friends. Recently, the man has been feeling unwell and decided to go for a medical check up. At the clinic, the doctor examined him and did some tests. The doctor told the man that he was overweight and on the verge of becoming obese. She also added that unless he changed his diet, ate more fresh fruit and vegetables, he could develop high blood pressure and diabetes, which can be very unpleasant illnesses indeed. But, if he changed his diet and took regular exercise, then he would soon feel much better and reduce the chances of getting diabetes and high blood pressure.From the next day onwards, the people of Apaah began reporting some very odd sightings around their village. Very early in the morning, before the cocks crowed, a man in brightly coloured shorts, wearing a Ghana 2008 headband and a “Daddy Lumba” tee-shirt was spotted all over the village. He was breathing hard, sweating and with a mixture of running, jogging, walking and staggering made his way around the village. He was a sight to behold ....

Delrita likes being invisible. If no one notices her, then no one willnotice her uncle Punky either. Punky is a grown man with a child's mind. Delrita loves him dearly and can't stand people making fun of his Down's syndrome. But when tragedy strikes, Delrita's quiet life—and Punky's—are disrupted forever. Can she finally learn to trust others, for her own sake and Punky's? This story captures the joy and sorrow that come when we open our hearts to love.

On a school trip to Honolulu’s Bishop Museum, Manu and his classmates are excited to see an ancient skirt made with a million yellow feathers from the ‘ō‘ō, a bird native to Hawai‘i that had gone extinct long ago. Manu knew his full name, Manu‘ō‘ōmauloa, meant “May the ‘ō‘ō bird live on” but never understood: Why was he named after a native forest bird that no longer existed? Manu told his parents he wanted to know more about ‘ō‘ō birds and together they searched the internet. The next day, his teacher shared more facts with the class. There was so much to learn! As his mind fills with new discoveries, Manu has vivid dreams of his namesake bird. After a surprise visit to Hawai‘i Island where the family sees native forest birds in their natural setting, Manu finally understands the meaning of his name, and that he can help the birds and promote a healthy forest. Manu, the Boy Who Loved Birds is a story about extinction, conservation, and culture, told through a child’s experience and curiosity. Readers learn along with Manu about the extinct honeyeater for which he was named, his Hawaiian heritage, and the relationship between animals and habitat. An afterword includes in-depth information on Hawai‘i’s forest birds and featherwork in old Hawai‘i, a glossary, and a list of things to do to help. Illustrated with eye-catching, full-color block prints, the book accurately depicts and incorporates natural science and culture in a whimsical way, showing how we can all make a difference for wildlife.

"The Children Who Loved Books" by Peter Carnavas. Angus and Lucy love books. They have hundreds of them. Then one day, all the books are taken away, and Angus and Lucy discover they need books more than they ever imagined. A warm and moving celebration of books and the way in which they bring us all together. Hardcover Book with Colorful, Cute Pictures. Rated 5 Stars

Kids of all ages will eat up this pop-up book about a monster who loves books."Had Bradley really met a monster? A monster who loved books?"When Bradley finds half-eaten books in his father's store, he knows something strange is happening. But he never expects to discover a monster in the store--a monster who loves books. Eating them and reading them! Bradley and the monster are even more surprised to find that they share the same taste in books.