ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD AKIMBO
In kenebowe, literally: in keen bow, that is, in a sharp curve.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AKIMBO»
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akimbo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
akimbo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Akimbo: Three Exciting African Adventures!
Three African adventures from a master story-teller. Akimbo lives on a game reserve, where he often helps with the animals. Find out how he saves the elephants, feeds a lion cub and rescues a friend from a crocodile attack!
Alexander McCall Smith, 2005
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Akimbo and the Elephants
On the African game preserve where his father works, Akimbo devises a dangerous plan to capture a ring of elephant poachers.
Alexander McCall Smith, 2007
Jean-Claude Carrière's fierce attack on [the Catholic Church] for its policies on human slavery makes for a refreshing change.
David Lindsay-Abaire, 2003
Akimbo loves his life in Africa.
Alexander McCall Smith, 2007
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Akimbo and the Crocodile Man
Akimbo goes to the rescue of a zoologist who is injured on his father's game preserve.
Alexander McCall Smith, 2007
For use in schools and libraries only. When Akimbo and his park ranger father unintentionally capture a lion cub near an African game park, Akimbo wants to keep the cub.
Alexander McCall Smith, 2008
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Arms
Akimbo: A Journey of Healing
Although she has published a number of articles in legal publications, and has coauthored a chapter in "Deal Strategies for Venture Capital and Private Equity Lawyers" with Frederic Rubinstein, this is Audrey's first book.
Akimbo and his cousin Kosi accompany a scientist into the African bush to study the behavior of a troop of baboons.
Alexander McCall Smith, 2009
Three captivating adventure stories full of the sights, sounds and smells of Africa from best-selling author Alexander McCall Smith.
Alexander McCall Smith, 2013
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Bytes
Akimbo - Cybersleuth
Join our intrepid heroes as they attempt to save the world from a threatened invasion. Perhaps the finest book ever written on this theme using these characters - yes, quite likely the finest.
Charles Van Becelaere, 2004
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AKIMBO»
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akimbo is used in the context of the following news items.
The dinner party is on the verge of extinction
I am polishing my school-fete crystal and getting out the lace tablecloth, in preparation for a pants-down, knees-akimbo, good-times Dinner ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
All the Barkers are out in force at Wimbledon again
She was called Stephanie and had, apparently, appeared on the X Factor, although not accompanied by legs akimbo that time. She came 14th ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
V'ville graduates set to embrace their future
In her poem, she described the graduates — once elementary students — as “hatchlings, featherless little beings” with “funny little limbs akimbo ... «The Altamont Enterprise, Jul 15»
2015 Tour de France preview: the contenders
... one of the greatest climbers in the peloton, with nasty accelerations at a high cadence, with his eyes on his handlebars and arms akimbo. «Canadian Cycling Magazine, Jul 15»
Gateway To Possibilities
... foot high statue of Mrs. Simpson standing astride the Coronado golf course, arms akimbo with her taut face glaring down on the Gateway. «Coronado Eagle and Journal, Jul 15»
South Floridians react after US, Cuba agree to open embassies
OUR CARLOS SUAREZ HAS EXILE REACTION BUT WE BEGIN WITH VICTOR AKIMBO ON THE HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT. «Local 10, Jul 15»
Canadian Hospitality
The singer and bassist, sardonic and wide-eyed, sashayed with legs akimbo, embracing the absurdity. There were, of course, well-established ... «The Portland Mercury, Jul 15»
Go with the flow
And I was hurtling down it, arms flailing, legs akimbo, until I saw a flash of light as I entered the cooling water mid-scream, with an “aaargh… «Ski Club of Great Britain, Jun 15»
Complex Junior Players bring 'Pippi Longstocking' to the Bradley
See all related. 8. "Freeze," Zornado yelled. The sprightly group of performers froze in place, their arms and legs akimbo, smiles on their faces. «Hartford Courant, Jun 15»
Nigeria: Random Musing - Buhari's First Mistake
President Buhari did stand with arms akimbo and we have seen the result. Again, the overly ambitious Bukola Saraki is the legendary Shigidi ... «AllAfrica.com, Jun 15»
