Bøger af Elaine Russell

All About Thailand is a new Thai book for kids ages 8 to 12 which brings you on an incredible journey to exotic Thailand. Thailand is a place where a modern culture thrives in one of the world's most ancient countries. Your guides in this adventure are two Thai children: Mali is a 9-year-old girl from the countryside and Tawan is an 11-year old boy from Bangkok. Travel with them as they explore their landexperienced its fascinating wildlife, beautiful handcrafts, sports, games, celebrations and, of coursegreat Thai food! They'll give you a glimpse of what it's really like to live in Thailand and they'll show you all the things that kids in Thailand love to do. With this Thai culture and history-for-kids book readers will: Visit with elephants and monkeys Learn new fun and challenging games Share Thai myth, fairy tales and fables Get a taste of the Thai language and learn a song or two Make things that let you experience Thailand's beliefs, celebrations and culture Experience the unique flavors of Thailand with a few easy, yummy recipes And lots more! Along with fun facts, you'll learn about the spirit of the Thailand that makes this country and its people totally unique. This is a book for parents and kids to enjoy together!

Geneviève Dubois, half-Lao/half-French, turns eighteen and leaves the French orphanage where she has been trapped for fourteen unhappy years. She is determined to uncover the story of her parents and locate her missing twin brother. Stepping into the deeply divided world of 1931 French colonial Laos, she finds neither French colons nor native Lao readily accept her mixed heritage. Even falling in love is fraught with the cultural restrictions of two dissonant societies. Where does she fit in?

Dans une salle d'audience de Californie, Nou Lee, dix-sept ans, est bouleversée par ce qu'elle s'apprête à faire. Ce qu'elle est obligée de faire pour survivre. Elle se rappelle du parcours sinueux qui l'a menée jusqu'ici, entamé il y a douze ans, en 1978, lorsque sa famille Hmong s'est échappée du Laos après la prise du pouvoir par les communistes. L'histoire suit la famille Lee depuis un camp de réfugiés insalubre en Thaïlande jusqu'à une nouvelle vie dans le Minnesota, puis en Californie. Les membres de la famille luttent pour survivre dans un pays étranger, tourmentés par les meurtrissures de la guerre et la perte de leurs proches. La Traversée du Mékong dresse un tableau saisissant de l'expérience des immigrants Hmong, en évoquant l'amour familial, le sacrifice et la capacité de l'esprit humain à surmonter des circonstances tragiques.

Martin takes his skateboard when his parents drag him off to an archaeological dig in Peru. He rides down a secret path to adventure with his new friends Isabel and Pedro. As the excitement unfolds Martin and his friends gain insights into the Incan world and their own lives, while becoming immersed in a new culture that leads to a web of secret activity.

Cellist Emily Lopez, almost seventeen, feels like a discordant piece of music, full of mismatched notes that make her cringe. First her boyfriend breaks up with her then her dad, a famous symphony conductor, cancels their summer together touring Europe. To top it off, she's forced to go with her mom and stepdad to a dusty, old cattle ranch in Montana. How will she master an incredibly difficult Saint-Saëns concerto without her dad or cello teacher? She only has seven weeks to prepare for the competition that will determine her future. To a San Francisco girl, Montana feels like the end of the earth. But she soon discovers it is full of surprises after meeting Breck, the summer ranch hand.

It's time to celebrate, Thai style!Thai Celebrations for Children showcases the rich culture and colorful festivals of the Thai people. The charming illustrations and engaging text bring to life the incredible pageantry and symbolism of Thailand's many traditional celebrationsfrom family anniversaries to national holidaysin a way kids will enjoy.Have you ever been to an event honoring elephants? Or seen a flying lantern? Do you know why people throw water on each other at the Sonkran Festival? Kids will discover time-honored traditions and find the answers to fascinating questions within the pages of this book.Enjoy the celebrations at home with:An exciting exploration of everything from the Bor Sang Umbrella Festival to Thai National Elephant DayInstructions for making a Phi Ta Khon ghost maskA step-by-step guide to making your own Loi Krathong lantern boatTurning the pages of this beautifully illustrated multicultural children's book, you'll understand why in Thailand there's always a good reason to celebrate!

In the Company of Like-Minded Women explores the complexities of bonds between sisters and family at the start of the 20th century when women struggled to determine their future and the ';New Woman' demanded an equal voice. Three sisters are reunited in 1901 Denver following a family rift many years before. Each sister faces critical decisions regarding love, work, and the strength of her convictions. The story is set against the backdrop of the womens suffrage movement. Colorado led the nation by approving the womens vote in 1893, a full twenty seven years before the 19th U.S. Constitutional Amendment gave this right to women across America.