Like fluttering shards of stained glass, butterflies possess a unique power to pierce and stir the human soul. Indeed, the ancient Greeks explicitly equated the two in a single word, psyche, so that from early times butterflies were not only a form of life, but also an idea. Profound and deeply personal, written with both wisdom and wit, Peter Marren’s Rainbow Dust explores this idea of butterflies—the why behind the mysterious power of these insects we do not flee, but rather chase. At the age of five, Marren had his “Nabokov Moment,” catching his first butterfly and feeling the dust of its colored scales between his fingers. It was a moment that would launch a lifetime’s fascination rivaling that of the famed novelist—a fascination that put both in good company. From the butterfly collecting and rearing craze that consumed North America and Europe for more than two hundred years (a hobby that in some cases bordered on madness), to the potent allure of butterfly iconography in contemporary advertisements and their use in spearheading calls to conserve and restore habitats (even though butterflies are essentially economically worthless), Marren unveils the many ways in which butterflies inspire us as objects of beauty and as symbols both transient and transcendent. Floating around the globe and through the whole gamut of human thought, from art and literature to religion and science, Rainbow Dust is a cultural history rather than merely a natural one, a tribute to butterflies’ power to surprise, entertain, and obsess us. With a sway that far surpasses their fragile anatomy and gentle beat, butterfly wings draw us into the prismatic wonders of the natural world—and, in the words of Marren, these wonders take flight.

"First published by Square Peg, an imprint of Vintage"--Title page verso.

There are few books that surprise their readers on every pageeven fewer that show readers how to live. Boldly, the OUROH trilogy does both. Trevor and Trudy, siblings from Earth, take an unforgettable journey through these pages, a journey you will gladly take alongside them; theyre the kind of inspiring characters that live and breathe on the page and live on in your mind and heart long after the storys final word. You cant help but root for and identify with them. Their journey is rich with the power of words and wishes, spoken and unspoken. Its a journey not only through time (recycled time), but past time; not only through our known universe, but past it to another, and another (Ouroh is the center of thirteen multiverses); not only through our minds and senses, but past what weve been conditioned to perceive to a whole new way of seeing and knowing. This epic tale has been created by a master storyteller and modern-day philosopher, one who understands that acknowledging lifes interconnectedness and relying on present-moment awareness are the keys to true happiness. But you wont be pummeled with speeches or agendas; instead, this wisdom is skillfully woven into the narratives fabric. Trevor and Trudy are joined by Ideas and Imagination, their Ouroh counterparts, as well as an unforgettable cast of supporting characters, including the fascinating Planimals (part plant, part animal, in a myriad of astounding varieties). Thrumming with heart-pounding tension and suspense, the story asks: Will the children save the multiverses from an errant word? Will they right the word that went wrong? In a time when people complain that there is nothing new under the sun, it is quite a rare achievement to discover a book unlike any other. The OUROH trilogy is a true gift indeed.

Aura Nilssen’s life hasn’t gone at all according to plan. She’s the unwitting heir to a tainted throne, the recipient of not one but two unwanted legacies, and she’s on the hit list of every dark realm in the cosmos. But with weeks to go before her graduation from Alfheim Academy and official coronation as Queen, the reluctant royal thinks she can finally take a breath. She should have known better. When her allies’ borders are breached, Aura knows it’s only a matter of time before Alfheim is attacked. And when dark powers move against her home, Aura and her friends set out to determine exactly who might be strong enough to overpower the light realms. With more than just Alfheim’s future on the line, Aura must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice for the home she’s grown to love . . . and the warrior who’s claimed her heart.

This 2 In 1 Box Set Compilation includes Kate Cruise's & Timmie Guzzmann's intriguing & interesting sea turtle fact book for kids plus the LOL Dr. Seuss style unicorn jerk rhyming poem book with hilarious rhyming verses for kids. The compilation includes: Book 1: Sea Turtle Discovery Book Book 2: Unicorn Jerks Book Book 1: Inside the sea turtle discovery book your child will learn about things like: * What Is The History Behind The Origin Of Sea Turtles? * What Are The Various Species? * How Do Sea Turtles Reproduce? How Do Sea Turtle Babies Look Like? * Are Sea Turtles Carnivore, Herbivore, Or Omnivore? What Do The Sea Turtles Eat? * Are Sea Turtles Social? * Some Revelations, Truths & Other Curious Stuff About Sea Turtles * Can Sea Turtles Be Kept As Pet? * Important Sea Turtle Resources & more... Book 2: Inside you'll find funny & jerky unicorn moments like: * Rainbow Fairy Dust & Magical Ray Of Gooey Rainbow Dust * Unicorns & Clogged Toilets * Unicorn Dreads & Rainbow Spreads * Trees Are Like Guardian Angels * Rainbow Fairy Fluff * Turkey Dinner Turns Out Jerkier Than You Might Think and lots more... Get this 2 In 1 box set compilation today because buying the 3 in 1 box set compilation gives you more value for a smaller prize, but you can also buy each book individually. If your kid loves frogs, toads, snakes and hilariously funny cats this box set compilation will give you an awesome value and makes your child smiling longer!

This 3 In 1 Box Set Compilation includes Kate Cruise's & Timmie Guzzmann's intriguing and interesting horse fact book for kids plus the LOL Dr. Seuss style unicorn jerk rhyming poem book with hilarious unicorn rhyming verses for kids. The compilation includes: Book 1: Horse Discovery Book Book 2: Humor Unicorns: Unicorns Are Just Really Big Jerks! Book 1: Does your child love beautiful horses? Inside the horse discovery book your child will learn about things like: * Evolution Of Horses Until Today * Home Of Horses * Senses Of Horses * Cute Horse Babies * Beautiful Golden Horses * Most Rare Horse Breeds In The World * Horses Relation With Donkeys * Horses & Humans * The Most Amazing, Curious & Intriguing Facts About Horses and other surprises that you did not know about horses... This book will take your child through a journey of fun facts, amazing discoveries, curious and intriguing stories about horses, and beautiful & amazing pictures of horses. You will find some interesting revelations and secrets you probably never heard about horses. Some myths and truths, and other curious stuff about horses that children just find cool and groovy to know are also included. Did you know that no two horses are identical! Inside you will find out the most amazing stuff about horses that there is to know about! Stimulation of thought and contemplation via discovery books like these increases intelligence and the brain power of your child. On the other hand, TV kills the brain cells of your child. Parents & home-schoolers alike are reporting unprecedented results from using these types of discovery books as learning materials & educators are reporting great results even with children who usually hate reading books & have learning blocks. This book is suitable for children ages 5+ Book 2: Inside you'll find unicorn jerk dog moments like: * Rainbow Fairy Dust & Magical Ray Of Gooey Rainbow Dust * Unicorns & Clogged Toilets * Unicorn Dreads ...

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This time Timmie is exploring the world of the jerkiest breeds like one horned horses AKA unicorns, humorous dogs and freaky cats, and he soon discovers that looking at these breeds from a totally different dimension is doing one big things for Timmie. His new perspective of watching the animal life is helping him see these animals in a totally new & awkward dimension To his surprise, Timmie pretty quickly learns that animals are just really big jerks when they are all by themselves and when they are thinking that nobody is watching them. This leads him to this brand new creation of a fantasy rhyming poetry series that involves jerky animal breeds like unicorns, jerky dogs and even jerkier cats. Timmie gradually comes to the realization that these animals are really just a bunch of big jerks and in his book he enjoys exposing their jerkiness. This series will help kids discover in a very humorous, rhyming and poetic way what the big magical dust and mythical buzz around these unicorns really is all about. He also makes clear to young readers why exposing the truth about a unicorn's jerkiness should be an important matter to kids with precious toys and yummy candy. Sometimes changing a view to get a peek into another dimension of reality is what a kid needs to know in order to understand who unicorns really are. Timmie opens the window of truth to shed light onto the most jerky and humorous moments lived by these mystical and magical animals as they are going on about their day in a truly jerky way. Inside you'll find jerky unicorn moments like: * Rainbow Fairy Dust & Magical Ray Of Gooey Rainbow Dust * Unicorns & Clogged Toilets * Unicorn Dreads & Rainbow Spreads * Trees Are Like Guardian Angels * Rainbow Fairy Fluff * Turkey Dinner Turns Out Jerkier Than You Might Think and lots more... Download "Unicorns Are Just Really Big Jerks!" right now for your kids...

LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL: Special Bonus Inside! That's right...For a limited time you can download a FREE audiobook version of Timmie Guzzmann's Dog Jerk & Unicorn Jerk Joke Book with your purchase. You and your kids will laugh out loud at funny sound effects of these Jerk Unicorn Jokes, Jerk Dog Jokes and these funny Dog Pee Jerk Jokes. That's twice the fun! Dog and Unicorn lovers will laugh out loud at the jerkiness of their rainbow color striped and furry friends with these curious & humorous unicorn and dog poems and rhymes. In this hilarious Funny Poem Book For Kids compilation of tongue-twisting and rhyming poetry, Timmie watches dogs and unicorns while they think nobody watches them and unlocks the poet in him. Powered by his creative potential Timmie Guzzmann, the author of "Dogs Are Just Really Big Jerks!" and "Unicorns Are Just Really Big Jerks!"explains the jerky and weird behavior and ignorance of dogs and unicorns. The poem collection in the book perfectly captures the inner workings of the jerk unicorn and dog psyche. The book includes funny, hilarious and whimsical illustrations that reveal one horned horses and doggys at their jerkiest moments. Let yourself be wowed and dive into a totally new genre of dog and unicorn jerkiness because you won't believe how these jerks are acting when they think nobody is watching them... Inside this hilarious rhyming books for children you'll find jerky dog poems for kids and jerky unicorn moments like: * Rainbow Fairy Dust & Magical Ray Of Gooey Rainbow Dust * Unicorns & Clogged Toilets * Unicorn Dreads & Rainbow Spreads * Trees Are Like Guardian Angels * Rainbow Fairy Fluff * Turkey Dinner Turns Out Jerkier Than You Might Think * Jerky Treats Better Than Celery Sticks * The Perky Bullfrog Trick * Pee Wee Herman Philosophy * Soggy Doggy * The Flirt-Schooled Lord Of Misrule and lots more... Download this Just Really Big Jerk book now...

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