The Elephant (1957) is Slawomir Mrozek`s award-winning collection of hilarious & unnerving short stories, satirizing life in Poland under a totalitarian regime. The family of a wealthy lawyer keep a `tamed progressive` as a pet; a zoo saves money for the workers by fashioning their elephant from rubber; a swan is dismissed from the municipal park for public drunkenness; &, under the Writers` Association, literary critics are banished to the salt mines. In these tales of bureaucrats, officials & artists, Mrozek conjures perfectly a life of imagined crimes & absurd authority. ...

Originally called Newington, the Elephant & Castle is a major junction in South London, located in the Borough of Southwark. The name ` Elephant & Castle` comes from a public house of the same name in the area. The pub has been rebuilt several times, & the present Elephant & Castle pub, at the junction of New Kent Road & Newington Causeway, was part of a 1960s redevelopment. However, the origins of the name Elephant & Castle stretch far beyond the pub, with connections across the globe. The Elephant consists of a very large traffic junction around a short road called Elephant & Castle, a section of the A3. The area possessed an extraordinary range of landmarks & attractions from around 1850 to 1940, which are all discussed in detail. The area is now subject to a redevelopment budgeted at GBP1.5 billion. In this in-depth account of the history of the Elephant & Castle, Stephen Humphrey brings to light considerable new material & several valuable finds about the area. ...

In the middle of the 18th century, a ship docks at Bristol with an extraordinary cargo: two young elephants. Bought by a wealthy landowner, they are taken to his estate in the English countryside. A stable boy, Tom Page, is given the task of caring for them. ` The Elephant Keeper is Tom`s account of his life with the elephants. As the years pass, & as they journey across Engl&, his relationship with the female elephant deepens in a startling manner. Along the way they meet incredulity, distrust & tragedy, & it is only their understanding of each other that keeps them together. Christopher Nicholson`s charming & captivating novel explores notions of sexuality & violence, freedom & captivity, & the nature of story-telling
- but most of all it is the study of a profound & remarkable love between an elephant & a human being.
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When a man`s favourite elephant vanishes, the balance of his whole life is subtly upset; a couple`s midnight hunger pangs drive them to hold up a Mc Donald`s; a woman finds she is irresistible to a small green monster that burrows through her front garden; an insomniac wife wakes up to a twilight world of semi-consciousness in which anything seems possible
- even death. In every one of the stories that make up The Elephant Vanishes, Murakami makes a determined assault on the normal. He has a deadpan genius for dislocating realities to uncover the surreal in the everyday, the extraordinary in the ordinary.
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When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of 'rogue' elephants on his reserve at Thula Thula, his commonsense told him to refuse. But he was the herd's last chance of survival
- notorious escape artists, they would all be killed if Lawrence wouldn't take them. He agreed, but before arrangements for the move could be completed the animals broke out again & the matriarch & her baby were shot. The remaining elephants were traumatised & very angry. As soon as they arrived at Thula Thula they started planning their escape. As Lawrence battled to create a bond with the elephants & save them from execution, he came to realise that they had a lot to teach him about love, loyalty & freedom. Set against the background of life on the reserve, with unforgettable characters & exotic wildlife, this is a delightful book that will appeal to animal lovers everywhere.
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When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of `rogue` elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zulul&, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd`s last chance of survival
- dangerous & unpredictable, they would be killed if Anthony wouldn`t take them in. As Anthony risked his life to create a bond with the troubled elephants & persuade them to stay on his reserve, he came to realize what a special family they were, from the wise matriarch Nana, who guided the herd, to her warrior sister Frankie, always ready to see off any threat, & their children who fought so hard to survive. With unforgettable characters & exotic wildlife, this is an enthralling book that will appeal to animal lovers & adventurous souls everywhere.
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With their children grown & flown, Mike & Jo Hannan discover that its never too late to live the dream & embark on an epic tour of Europe & beyond on a 1150cc BMW motorbike called Elephant. With a limited budget, & all the essentials packed, they hit the road. Journeying through sunshine & rain, over good roads & bad, they explore France, Spain, North Africa, Russia & other former Soviet countries, as well as Mongolia & Korea, taking in all kinds of sights & meeting all kinds of people. Along the way they also learn the difference between a tourist & a voyageur, & come to understand the deep universal significance of their journey. This book is a record of that journey, & your ticket to ride with the Hannans for the adventure, sharing the observations & reflections, tasting the fine local food & drink (and a few dishes that were not so fine!), & experiencing all the delightful surprises & unforeseen obstacles such as mechanical faults, visa problems, & very nasty weather! It is an unforgettable journey that will leave you thirsting to live your own dream. ...

This fabulous, far-reaching book breathtakingly captures the tumult, ambition, hardship & serenity that mark modern India. Theroux`s characters risk venturing far beyond its well-worn paths to discover woe or truth or peace. A holidaying middle-aged couple veer heedlessly from idyll to chaos. A buttoned-up Boston lawyer finds relief in Mumbai`s reeking slums. A young woman befriends an elephant in Bangalore. We also meet Indian characters as distinctive as they are indicative of their country`s subtle ironies: an executive who yearns to become a holy beggar, an earnest young striver whose personality is transformed by acquiring an American accent, a miracle-working guru, & more. ” The Elephanta Suite” urges us towards a fresh, compelling, & often inspiring notion of India & its effect on those who try to lose
- or find
- themselves there.

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This title is a treasure trove of Indian animal stories for children to enjoy again & again. These eight individual stories form a magical collection of India`s best-loved animal folk tales. Taken from the three books of Indian folk tales
- ” Hitopadesha Tales”, ” Jataka Tales” & ” Panchantra Tales”
- the stories are beautifully illustrated & packed with humour & warmth. The very best Ancient Indian folktales presented with Marcia Williams` trademark warmth. It offers graphic storybook format that will appeal to readers of all ages & abilities. It is ideal for school children studying India or folktales.

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For two years Solomon the elephant has lived in Lisbon. Now King Dom Joao III wishes to make him a wedding gift for a Hapsburg archduke in Vienna. The only way for Solomon to get to his new home is to walk. So begins a journey that will take the stalwart elephant across the dusty plains of Castile, over the sea to Genoa & up to northern Italy where, like Hannibal`s elephants before him, he must cross the snowy Alps. Based on a true story, Saramago`s tale is an enchanting mix of fact, fable & fantasy. ...