The Ghosts Went Floating
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The Ghosts Went Floating
Author: Kim Norman
language: en
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Release Date: 2020-07-14
A Bank Street Best Book of 2021 Inspired by the children's song "The Ants Went Marching" and involving early math concepts, writer Kim Norman and illustrator Jay Fleck's The Ghosts Went Floating is a spooktacular adventure perfect for Halloween. The ghosts went floating, one by one, BOO-rah! BOO-rah! when Halloween had just begun. BOO-rah! BOO-rah! The ghosts went floating, one by one, so why don’t YOU come join the fun? Trick-or-treat with ghosts, skeletons, witches, zombies, and all sorts of cute and creepy creatures in this fun-filled Halloween counting adventure!
The Intoxicated Ghost, and other stories
Arlo Bates' "The Intoxicated Ghost, and other stories" invites readers into a captivating collection where the supernatural meets the everyday in early 20th-century America. The anthology's title story, "The Intoxicated Ghost," features Irene Gaspic, a young woman with the extraordinary ability to see ghosts, inherited from her quirky great-aunt. As she visits Oldtower, the home of her friend Fanny McHugh, Irene becomes entangled in the mystery of the McHugh diamonds, guarded by the ghost of Major Arthur McHugh. This tale blends humor, intrigue, and a touch of the supernatural, as Irene navigates themes of love, family honor, and self-discovery. Each story in the collection reflects on the social life and customs of the United States, offering a window into the era's unique character. Bates' use of comedy of manners and ghostly elements ensures a gripping read, where the past and present collide. This anthology is perfect for those who appreciate short stories that explore American fiction through engaging narratives and memorable characters. Dive into "The Intoxicated Ghost, and other stories" for a journey through time, where every tale is a testament to the enduring connections that transcend the boundaries of life and the afterlife.
Japanese Film and the Floating Mind
Japanese film is enduringly fascinating, challenging and rewarding. This book provides a cultural, historical and philosophical study of Japanese film, from the silent era to the present-day, focusing on its expansive consciousness. The author examines masterpieces by Ozu, Mizoguchi, Oshima and many other directors, discussing their influence on the Japanese culture of esoteric Zen Buddhism and relating them to recent neuroscientific theories of brain trauma.