Books

The Elephant-Headed God And Other Hindu Tales

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A collection of Hindu myths featuring gods and goddesses, kings and queens, heroes and beggars, angelic beings and demons.

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The New Wind Has Wings: Poems from Canada

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A collection of poems by various Canadian poets that deal with kings, laughter, travel, sailors, forests, outlaws, magic, flying, the seasons, clouds, cats, bears, and elephants.

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Boori

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

It traces the early years of an Australian Aboriginal boy as he grows to be both a hero of the People and a skilled magician. Scott’s tale is enhanced by his use of real locations in Northern Australia.

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A City by a River

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A pictorial history of the city of Melbourne, from prehistoric times to the present day.

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