THE PEACOCK & THE MERMAID |
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Julia Johnson has written many popular childrens books in the UAE, find out more about her other books on www.juliajohnson.ae. The Peacock & The Mermaid is on sale at all major book shops in The book can also be bought at ARTE Soukhs |
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THE
TALE OF TELLUS |
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THE
TALE OF TELLUS, A
LITERARY CONTRIBUTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS It
was meant to be a childrens book, but turned out to be a classic tale for
all ages to be entertained and enriched. A treasure hunt of ancient wisdom
for the well educated reader and food for thought for everyone, children
and adults alike. A message of environmental
awareness. A
MIX OF ANCIENT WISDOMS -
I have gathered wisdom, knowledge, legends, myths and history from ancient
cultures around the globe to create this story, says SURREAL
AND SYMBOLIC The
story, which is both surreal and symbolic, begins in a made up country of
woods, called Arbouria. A terrible sound is
raging through the forest, frightening all of its inhabitants. A little
boy called Ash is taken away with the wind, and disappears with a dragon
to an unknown underworld. He is not alone with this fate. Three other
children, from three equally surreal lands are brought there with him. All
of them represent an element: wood, water, fire and metal. When the four
children end their sudden and mystical journey inside the earth, they are
led through the Gate of Knowledge to The Labyrinth of Life inside an
enchanted forest. At each crossroad in the labyrinth, they are met with
challenges, like riddles, to choose the right path further on. At the end
awaits a monster to be conquered. -
This monster, inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Minotaurus, represents the false fires of desire,
greed and speed. So there is a message here. What we do to nature, we do
to ourselves. And we share the core values in life. All of us, no matter
where we originate from, Lingjaerde says. MINIATYR
ART ILLUSTRATIONS The
book is beautifully illustrated with miniature acrylic paintings by Brita
Gustavsen, who has lived in Dubai since 1996.
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When I read the manuscript, I
was deeply moved by its poetic and rich language, its dreamlike landscapes
and deep wisdom. It inspired me to do my best, and I now feel I have
captured the essence of its poetry, she says. _______________________________________________________________________ For
book readings, signings and presentations, contact the author at elingjaerde@gmail.com WEB
SITE : www.thetaleoftellus.com The
book can also be bought at ARTE Soukhs |
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Al
Khaleej and beyond |
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Reflections
of two artists by Peter Lawrence and Mike Shepley AL KAHLEEJ AND
BEYOND by author-artists
Peter Lawrence and Mike Shepley was released in
AL KHALEEJ AND
BEYOND
is a compilation of paintings and anecdotes on the authors travels in Al
Khaleej the Arabian Gulf states of
Peter
Lawrence regularly exhibits his original works and prints at the ARTE
Souks. To pre-order please
email to lispet@mac.com |
