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Paperback. Condition: Good. "Perplexity and wonder are integral parts of Tung-Hui Hu's poetry, which is as elegant as it is surprising."--Rain Taxi "This fresh and unexpected poet extends the lyric into the social space without losing any of song's intensity or mystery."--Mark Doty "Tung-Hui Hu works magic on the page."--Linda Gregerson Weaving between the personal and cosmic I, Tung-Hui Hu's lyrics seek the "greenhouse"--a place of saturation, growth--as a poetic space to cultivate new modes through which our common language can once again illuminate and guide--"lighthouse." With minimalism and control, Greenhouses, Lighthouses draws subtly from photography, cinematography, and history to create haunting and memorable connections. from "Cosmos Revealed behind a Dense Curtain of Poppies": Greenhouses, Lighthouses. The first astronomers tended on hands and knees the soil of the universe, smoothing away moss, seeding by night. Now our galaxy has the sixfold symmetry of ornament on the tower of Alhambra, shoots curled from stem looping heaven and earth together. Trace curlicues and rosettes with your finger. The chamber sealed off to mortals but open above, like a poppy. Tung-Hui Hu, author of three books of poetry, earned his MFA in creative writing from the University of Michigan and a PhD in film from University of California Berkeley. He teaches at the University of Michigan and lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Cornelius Van Wright And Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. "Perplexity and wonder are integral parts of Tung-Hui Hu's poetry, which is as elegant as it is surprising."--Rain Taxi "This fresh and unexpected poet extends the lyric into the social space without losing any of song's intensity or mystery."--Mark Doty "Tung-Hui Hu works magic on the page."--Linda Gregerson Weaving between the personal and cosmic I, Tung-Hui Hu's lyrics seek the "greenhouse"--a place of saturation, growth--as a poetic space to cultivate new modes through which our common language can once again illuminate and guide--"lighthouse." With minimalism and control, Greenhouses, Lighthouses draws subtly from photography, cinematography, and history to create haunting and memorable connections. from "Cosmos Revealed behind a Dense Curtain of Poppies": Greenhouses, Lighthouses. The first astronomers tended on hands and knees the soil of the universe, smoothing away moss, seeding by night. Now our galaxy has the sixfold symmetry of ornament on the tower of Alhambra, shoots curled from stem looping heaven and earth together. Trace curlicues and rosettes with your finger. The chamber sealed off to mortals but open above, like a poppy. Tung-Hui Hu, author of three books of poetry, earned his MFA in creative writing from the University of Michigan and a PhD in film from University of California Berkeley. He teaches at the University of Michigan and lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Hu, Ying-Hwa; Van Wright, Cornelius (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Paper-folding, also called origami, is popular among children all over the world. With this origami book, you can now use origami to celebrate festivals and present well wishes. Inside you'll find 30 simple and fun paper-folding projects including Chinese zodiac animals such as the dragon, horse, and pig; festival-related items such as the lion-dance in the lantern-show festival and a necktie for the Father's Day; objects representing well wishes and greetings such as a peach to wish someone a long life and a calabash or bottle gourd to present a wish; and other objects with Chinese flair such as a folded fan and panda. Illustrations and explanations in this book are clear and the steps are easy to follow. These projects will help you get to know more about Chinese culture. Work together with your children to bring these Chinese-inspired paper projects alive. Lin, Xin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. This is the story of two parallel journeys in cities far apart. A mother and a son leave their home for a better day, while a father and a daughter leave their home for a safer day. The concerns of the parents are almost the same as they watch over their kids, but their experiences are sadly very different. The father and daughter are fleeing a city devastated by war, leaving their home - and beloved goldfish - behind. All through their journey the goldfish follows them as a symbol of longing and hope. The two families' paths finally cross on a Ferris wheel and, as they go round and round, trading places with each other, we understand that we are all connected. With beautiful illustrations full of symbolism, this simple and powerful story of displacement encourages us all to welcome newcomers with compassion and curiosity. Sönmezay, Hu¨seyin (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A lively and informative Level 2 non-fiction Hello Reader about the life of George Washington, the first president of the United States.Born in a Virginia farmhouse, and proving himself early on to be an honest, intelligent, natural leader, George Washington grew up to become the very first president of the United States of America. What was George's life like from his farm boy beginnings to his rise to the presidency? With engaging text, this book gives an in-depth look at the growing-up years of a famous American figure. Illustrators Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu provide lush, realistic drawings that capture the life and times of George Washington. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A lively and informative Level 2 non-fiction Hello Reader about the life of George Washington, the first president of the United States.Born in a Virginia farmhouse, and proving himself early on to be an honest, intelligent, natural leader, George Washington grew up to become the very first president of the United States of America. What was George's life like from his farm boy beginnings to his rise to the presidency? With engaging text, this book gives an in-depth look at the growing-up years of a famous American figure. Illustrators Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu provide lush, realistic drawings that capture the life and times of George Washington. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A lively and informative Level 2 non-fiction Hello Reader about the life of George Washington, the first president of the United States.Born in a Virginia farmhouse, and proving himself early on to be an honest, intelligent, natural leader, George Washington grew up to become the very first president of the United States of America. What was George's life like from his farm boy beginnings to his rise to the presidency? With engaging text, this book gives an in-depth look at the growing-up years of a famous American figure. Illustrators Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu provide lush, realistic drawings that capture the life and times of George Washington. Wright, Cornelius Van; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Reading Rainbow Selection - PBS Kids The true story of the famous writer, who as a young girl, learned about hope and strength from her mother. Zora is full of dreams. From the top of the chinaberry tree, she dreams of living in the cities beyond the horizon. Her father thinks she should wear dresses and leave dreaming and tree-climbing to boys. But her mother teaches Zora that like each new branch of the chinaberry tree, dreams are always within reach. Independent and full of spirit, Zora explores her hometown and listens to the stories of its people -- stories her mother makes her promise to remember. But it isn't until Zora is faced with her mother's death that she realizes the importance of her promise. Based on autobiographical writings of the renowned African American writer Zora Neale Hurston, this is a story that will appeal to all readers who, like Zora, believe in their dreams. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Reading Rainbow Selection - PBS Kids The true story of the famous writer, who as a young girl, learned about hope and strength from her mother. Zora is full of dreams. From the top of the chinaberry tree, she dreams of living in the cities beyond the horizon. Her father thinks she should wear dresses and leave dreaming and tree-climbing to boys. But her mother teaches Zora that like each new branch of the chinaberry tree, dreams are always within reach. Independent and full of spirit, Zora explores her hometown and listens to the stories of its people -- stories her mother makes her promise to remember. But it isn't until Zora is faced with her mother's death that she realizes the importance of her promise. Based on autobiographical writings of the renowned African American writer Zora Neale Hurston, this is a story that will appeal to all readers who, like Zora, believe in their dreams. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Reading Rainbow Selection - PBS Kids The true story of the famous writer, who as a young girl, learned about hope and strength from her mother. Zora is full of dreams. From the top of the chinaberry tree, she dreams of living in the cities beyond the horizon. Her father thinks she should wear dresses and leave dreaming and tree-climbing to boys. But her mother teaches Zora that like each new branch of the chinaberry tree, dreams are always within reach. Independent and full of spirit, Zora explores her hometown and listens to the stories of its people -- stories her mother makes her promise to remember. But it isn't until Zora is faced with her mother's death that she realizes the importance of her promise. Based on autobiographical writings of the renowned African American writer Zora Neale Hurston, this is a story that will appeal to all readers who, like Zora, believe in their dreams. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Van Wright, Cornelius; Hu, Ying-Hwa (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: As New. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Fair. It's Chinese New Year's day and Sam's grandparents have given him the traditional gift of lucky money for him to spend any way he chooses. He is disappointed that the money isn't enough to get the things he wants, until a surprise encounter with a stranger takes place. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Good. It's Chinese New Year's day and Sam's grandparents have given him the traditional gift of lucky money for him to spend any way he chooses. He is disappointed that the money isn't enough to get the things he wants, until a surprise encounter with a stranger takes place. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator). …

paperback. Condition: As New. Cornelius Van Wright; Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator).