Spare Child and Other Rather Nasty Stories
Author | : Barbara Godfrey |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2001-07-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781902976013 |
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Author | : Barbara Godfrey |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2001-07-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781902976013 |
Author | : Samuel Butler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 1818 |
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Author | : Katherine Langrish |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2021-01-07 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781913657079 |
** Now available for pre-order (title will be released on April 29th) **As a little girl of nine, Katherine Langrish fell deeply in love with The Chronicles of Narnia - she was even inspired to write a book of stories set in that world, complete with poster-paint picture of Aslan on the homemade dust jacket. Although she loved the Narnia books to bursting, others took their place as she grew up. For years they sat unopened on her shelves. She began to wonder why. Had they simply become too familiar? Had the charm faded? What might they mean to her as an adult?From Spare Oom to War Drobe is a love letter to that early passion, as well as a reappraisal of The Chronicles of Narnia in the light of maturity and changing tastes. It brilliantly evokes her initial sense of childish wonder, and in a close reading of the novels, including analysis of the context in which other critics have placed them, she gives us a superbly rich, enlightening, and immensely readable guide to the world of these evergreen stories.
Author | : Kazuo Ishiguro |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2021-03-02 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0593318188 |
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Once in a great while, a book comes along that changes our view of the world. This magnificent novel from the Nobel laureate and author of Never Let Me Go is “an intriguing take on how artificial intelligence might play a role in our futures ... a poignant meditation on love and loneliness” (The Associated Press). • A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick! Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: what does it mean to love?
Author | : Paulette D. Kilmer |
Publisher | : Univ. of Tennessee Press |
Total Pages | : 254 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 9780870499395 |
In this provocative study, Paulette D. Kilmer examines the ways in which the national preoccupation with success and its attendant anxieties have been manifested in popular culture. Her focus is on the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries - an era in which industrial growth and urbanization wrought enormous changes in the country.
Author | : Claire Keegan |
Publisher | : Grove Press |
Total Pages | : 73 |
Release | : 2022-11-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0802160158 |
An international bestseller and one of The Times’ “Top 50 Novels Published in the 21st Century,” Claire Keegan’s piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. In the Kinsellas’ house, she finds an affection and warmth she has not known and slowly, in their care, begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new household—where everything is so well tended to—and this summer must soon come to an end. Winner of the prestigious Davy Byrnes Award and published in an abridged version in the New Yorker, this internationally bestselling contemporary classic is now available for the first time in the US in a full, standalone edition. A story of astonishing emotional depth, Foster showcases Claire Keegan’s great talent and secures her reputation as one of our most important storytellers.
Author | : Marc Burrows |
Publisher | : White Owl |
Total Pages | : 375 |
Release | : 2020-07-30 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1526765519 |
An in-depth look into the life and writings of the bestselling author of the Discworld novels, Good Omens, and Nation. The Magic of Terry Pratchett is the first full biography of Sir Terry Pratchett ever written. Sir Terry was Britain’s bestselling living author*, and before his death in 2015 had sold more than 85 million copies of his books worldwide. Best known for the Discworld series, his work has been translated into thirty-seven languages, and performed as plays on every continent in the world, including Antarctica. Journalist, comedian and Pratchett fan Marc Burrows delves into the back story of one of UK’s most enduring and beloved authors, from his childhood in the Chiltern Hills, to his time as a journalist, and the journey that would take him—via more than sixty best-selling books—to an OBE, a knighthood and national treasure status. The Magic Of Terry Pratchett is the result of painstaking archival research alongside interviews with friends and contemporaries who knew the real man under the famous black hat, helping to piece together the full story of one of British literature’s most remarkable and beloved figures for the very first time. * Now disqualified on both counts. Praise for The Magic of Terry Pratchett "In this encompassing biography of the prolific fantasy and science-fiction author, writer and comedian Burrows details both the writing accomplishments and the personal life of Sir Terry Pratchett. . . . Burrows spoke to friends and family, and this biography has moments of sadness, especially when discussing Pratchett’s fight with Alzheimer’s. But the book is also funny and conversational in tone, and an excellent tribute to a beloved author.” —Booklist “Affable and consistently engaging . . . Burrow’s buoyant, pun-peppered, and aptly footnote-flecked style . . . helpfully marries his subject matter, propelling us through decade after decade of a heavily writing-centric life while illuminating Pratchett’s complexities and contradictions without any drag in the tempo.” —Locus Magazine “An impressively comprehensive, engagingly written biography. ****”—SFX
Author | : Edith Nesbit |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 3144 |
Release | : 2023-12-11 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : |
In 'The Greatest Children's Books - E. Nesbit Collection', Edith Nesbit presents a diverse and imaginative selection of stories that have captivated young readers for generations. Known for her engaging narrative style and timeless themes, Nesbit's works blend elements of fantasy, adventure, and moral lessons. This collection includes beloved classics such as 'Five Children and It' and 'The Railway Children', showcasing Nesbit's ability to create endearing characters and enchanting worlds that resonate with both children and adults alike. Her skillful storytelling and rich language make this collection a must-read for anyone seeking magical and heartwarming tales to enjoy with their families. Edith Nesbit's contribution to children's literature is truly unparalleled, as she continues to inspire and delight readers of all ages with her enduring works. Her storytelling prowess and keen understanding of childhood experiences shine through in each story, making 'The Greatest Children's Books - E. Nesbit Collection' a beloved treasure trove of literary gems that will enchant readers for years to come.
Author | : James Calvin Schaap |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2018-01-12 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781981155866 |
What happened to the girl was not particularly surprising. Dawn Burnett had been too frequently close to real trouble, if not half-buried in it. And, sad as it might be to say, she would not have been the first Lakota kid to die mysteriously, horribly, in the open spaces of blinding winter cold all around. Nothing of that was shocking. Sad? -yes, unquestionably and terribly sad. After all, Dawn is a beautiful young girl with so much going for her. Whatever she did or didn't do, what happened to her that night opens old stories never told but not forgotten, stories that emerge painfully in a world of swirling, naked cold, where forgiveness seems an endless horizon away. Looking for Dawn, set in the unrelenting cold of the northern plains, is the story of 24 hours in the lives half-sisters who did not know each other and could not be more different; but sisters who come to recognize each other through the brokenness all around.
Author | : Michael Marshall Smith |
Publisher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 11 |
Release | : 2009-05-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0007325371 |
Talking fridges, human clone farms, flying shopping malls – we must be in the Michael Marshall Smith zone. A world all too close to our own...