Author: Adrian Reynolds
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105729281
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Several years in the life of an English expatriate, married into the community and living life as a merchant in Tampico's central market. Wry observations, social commentary, political ranting and blunt honesty make this a refreshingly different view of Mexico, away from the crystal seas of Cancun and the bucolic ease of Gringo retiree communes.
Adventures of A Third World Shopkeeper
Author: Adrian Reynolds
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105729281
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Several years in the life of an English expatriate, married into the community and living life as a merchant in Tampico's central market. Wry observations, social commentary, political ranting and blunt honesty make this a refreshingly different view of Mexico, away from the crystal seas of Cancun and the bucolic ease of Gringo retiree communes.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105729281
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Several years in the life of an English expatriate, married into the community and living life as a merchant in Tampico's central market. Wry observations, social commentary, political ranting and blunt honesty make this a refreshingly different view of Mexico, away from the crystal seas of Cancun and the bucolic ease of Gringo retiree communes.
Can I Live and Work in México?
Author: Doug Bower
Publisher: Living in Guanajuato
ISBN: 1434808041
Category : Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
I must get several emails per month from young women asking me how they can teach English as a second language (ESL) in México. They usually want to know about teaching in Guanajuato specifically. What seems most alarming to me is that there is such an urban myth that you can breeze into México, any part of México, waltz into a local language school, and grab yourself a teaching job making a fortune. There are websites after website, usually trying to sell you an ESL workbook, an ESL recruitment service, or a school that will teach you how to be an ESL instructor, which all tell what amounts to lies. They will all but come out and say that you will live a life of unparalleled luxury in a romantic and exotic location and get rich teaching English to Mexicans. These websites are very easy to find and will lead you on a "wild goose chase."
Publisher: Living in Guanajuato
ISBN: 1434808041
Category : Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
I must get several emails per month from young women asking me how they can teach English as a second language (ESL) in México. They usually want to know about teaching in Guanajuato specifically. What seems most alarming to me is that there is such an urban myth that you can breeze into México, any part of México, waltz into a local language school, and grab yourself a teaching job making a fortune. There are websites after website, usually trying to sell you an ESL workbook, an ESL recruitment service, or a school that will teach you how to be an ESL instructor, which all tell what amounts to lies. They will all but come out and say that you will live a life of unparalleled luxury in a romantic and exotic location and get rich teaching English to Mexicans. These websites are very easy to find and will lead you on a "wild goose chase."
Dylan the Shopkeeper
Author: Guy Parker-Rees
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407178261
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Dylan is a joyful stripy dog who just loves to play. In DYLAN THE SHOPKEEPER Dylan has great fun setting up a shop - until his friends, Purple Puss and Jolly Otter, decide that they want to be shopkeepers, too. Don't forget to join in with the story, every time you see Dylan's friend, Dotty Bug.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407178261
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Dylan is a joyful stripy dog who just loves to play. In DYLAN THE SHOPKEEPER Dylan has great fun setting up a shop - until his friends, Purple Puss and Jolly Otter, decide that they want to be shopkeepers, too. Don't forget to join in with the story, every time you see Dylan's friend, Dotty Bug.
Isabella Hush Omnibus: an urban fantasy action adventure box set collection
Author: Thea Atkinson
Publisher: Thea Atkinson
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1596
Book Description
Read the entire Isabella Hush series for a terrific price. A fast-paced action adventure journey through a world of magic and intrigue, where the urban fantasy story is filled with slow-burn romance by urban fantasy author, Thea Atkinson. What you'll find inside: BOOK 1: Rune Thief: She just picked the wrong pocket. Now, she's on the bad side of a dark sorcerer. Isabella just botched the heist that was supposed to be her Hail Mary chance to escape the clutches of her gangster ex and his thugs. Stranded in a dark alley behind a seedy bar, she finds a stranger dying at her feet. She doesn't know he's a dark sorcerer. Or that the rune she pinched from his pocket has powerful, coveted magic. Now, marked by the sorcerer and hunted by a fae assassin, Isabella is thrown into a secret supernatural underworld, where all the creatures of her nightmares are real. Ripped from her normal life and tossed into a realm known as the Shadow Bazaar where an arrogant immortal man reigns supreme, she'll need all her wit and skill just to survive. Because the sorcerer she crossed and the fae hunting her are far worse than the violent ex she's running from. And they want more than just to get the rune back… BOOK 2: Bone Hunter: Isabella unwittingly asked for a favor from a dark fae master, and now he's calling in the chips. If she refuses to repay the debt, she'll lose the only thing standing between her and a violent ex out for her head. If she agrees, she'll have to face a seethe of blood-thirsty vampires. BOOK 3: Stone Goddess: The stink of brimstone still clings to Isabella's skin after her escape from Hell. Fortunately, she brought an enchanted stone back that can wrestle her out from beneath Scottie's thumb. She'll just have to barter with a few dangerous immortals. Bonus: Holiday Magic: The holidays should be fun, not deadly. When Maddox lures Isabella out of the house on Christmas Eve with the promise of a job, she doesn't realize it will be at a Christmas party, and that the festivities are in the Shadow Bazaar. A place she told herself she would never visit again. She finds herself in the middle of a group of Kindred on the cusp of their most sacred and savage time of year. It's not a place for mortals. In fact, it's downright dangerous. Soul Merchant: Isabella continues to find new and horrifying things to fear in the seedy underbelly of the otherworld. Her new job of reclaiming magical artifacts seems harmless enough until she realizes those relics she's meant to procure all have a supernatural origin. Some of them are flat out frightening. Cursed Alchemist: As Isabella tries to help Maddox out of a dark funk, she falls into the clutches of an infamous vampire with a vendetta. One bound in blood and death, and more than a little pain.
Publisher: Thea Atkinson
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1596
Book Description
Read the entire Isabella Hush series for a terrific price. A fast-paced action adventure journey through a world of magic and intrigue, where the urban fantasy story is filled with slow-burn romance by urban fantasy author, Thea Atkinson. What you'll find inside: BOOK 1: Rune Thief: She just picked the wrong pocket. Now, she's on the bad side of a dark sorcerer. Isabella just botched the heist that was supposed to be her Hail Mary chance to escape the clutches of her gangster ex and his thugs. Stranded in a dark alley behind a seedy bar, she finds a stranger dying at her feet. She doesn't know he's a dark sorcerer. Or that the rune she pinched from his pocket has powerful, coveted magic. Now, marked by the sorcerer and hunted by a fae assassin, Isabella is thrown into a secret supernatural underworld, where all the creatures of her nightmares are real. Ripped from her normal life and tossed into a realm known as the Shadow Bazaar where an arrogant immortal man reigns supreme, she'll need all her wit and skill just to survive. Because the sorcerer she crossed and the fae hunting her are far worse than the violent ex she's running from. And they want more than just to get the rune back… BOOK 2: Bone Hunter: Isabella unwittingly asked for a favor from a dark fae master, and now he's calling in the chips. If she refuses to repay the debt, she'll lose the only thing standing between her and a violent ex out for her head. If she agrees, she'll have to face a seethe of blood-thirsty vampires. BOOK 3: Stone Goddess: The stink of brimstone still clings to Isabella's skin after her escape from Hell. Fortunately, she brought an enchanted stone back that can wrestle her out from beneath Scottie's thumb. She'll just have to barter with a few dangerous immortals. Bonus: Holiday Magic: The holidays should be fun, not deadly. When Maddox lures Isabella out of the house on Christmas Eve with the promise of a job, she doesn't realize it will be at a Christmas party, and that the festivities are in the Shadow Bazaar. A place she told herself she would never visit again. She finds herself in the middle of a group of Kindred on the cusp of their most sacred and savage time of year. It's not a place for mortals. In fact, it's downright dangerous. Soul Merchant: Isabella continues to find new and horrifying things to fear in the seedy underbelly of the otherworld. Her new job of reclaiming magical artifacts seems harmless enough until she realizes those relics she's meant to procure all have a supernatural origin. Some of them are flat out frightening. Cursed Alchemist: As Isabella tries to help Maddox out of a dark funk, she falls into the clutches of an infamous vampire with a vendetta. One bound in blood and death, and more than a little pain.
First Comes Love, then Comes Malaria
Author: Eve Brown-Waite
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767929365
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
In this hilarious memoir, a pampered city girl falls head over little black heels in love with a Peace Corps poster boy and follows him—literally to the ends of the earth. Eve Brown always thought she would join the Peace Corps someday, although she secretly worried about life without sushi, frothy coffee drinks and air conditioning. But with college diploma in hand, it was time to put up or shut up. So with some ambivalence she arrived at the Peace Corps office, sporting her best safari chic attire, to casually look into the steps one might take to become a global humanitarian, a la Angelina Jolie. But when Eve meets John, her dashing young Peace Corps recruiter, all her ambivalence flies out the window. She absolutely must join the Peace Corps and win John's heart in the process. After spending a year in the jungle in Ecuador, she runs back to the states, vowing to stay within easy reach of a decaf cappuccino for the rest of her days. Just as she's getting reacquainted with the joys of toilet paper, John gets a job with CARE and Eve must decide if she’s up for life in another third world outpost. Before you can say, "pass the malaria prophylaxis," the couple heads off to Uganda, and the fun really begins— if you call having rats in your toilet fun. Fortunately, in Eve’s case you certainly can, because to her, every experience is an adventure to embrace and the pages come alive with all of the poignant and uproarious details. From intestinal parasites to getting caught in a civil war, culture clashes to unexpected friendships, First Comes Love, then Comes Malaria is an honest and laugh-out-loud look at Eve’s misadventures as an aspiring do-gooder and her search for love and purpose, which she finds in the last place she expected.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767929365
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
In this hilarious memoir, a pampered city girl falls head over little black heels in love with a Peace Corps poster boy and follows him—literally to the ends of the earth. Eve Brown always thought she would join the Peace Corps someday, although she secretly worried about life without sushi, frothy coffee drinks and air conditioning. But with college diploma in hand, it was time to put up or shut up. So with some ambivalence she arrived at the Peace Corps office, sporting her best safari chic attire, to casually look into the steps one might take to become a global humanitarian, a la Angelina Jolie. But when Eve meets John, her dashing young Peace Corps recruiter, all her ambivalence flies out the window. She absolutely must join the Peace Corps and win John's heart in the process. After spending a year in the jungle in Ecuador, she runs back to the states, vowing to stay within easy reach of a decaf cappuccino for the rest of her days. Just as she's getting reacquainted with the joys of toilet paper, John gets a job with CARE and Eve must decide if she’s up for life in another third world outpost. Before you can say, "pass the malaria prophylaxis," the couple heads off to Uganda, and the fun really begins— if you call having rats in your toilet fun. Fortunately, in Eve’s case you certainly can, because to her, every experience is an adventure to embrace and the pages come alive with all of the poignant and uproarious details. From intestinal parasites to getting caught in a civil war, culture clashes to unexpected friendships, First Comes Love, then Comes Malaria is an honest and laugh-out-loud look at Eve’s misadventures as an aspiring do-gooder and her search for love and purpose, which she finds in the last place she expected.
And There I Was Volume V
Author: DH Koester
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1478715073
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Number five of nine journeys in the "And There I Was" series begins in 1998 at the crossroads of civilizations---Istanbul---where the beautiful and haunting sounds of Adhan are heard once again. From there it's on to Eastern Turkey---Kurdistan---where the author hooks up with an old traveling friend before pushing on to the Black Sea and the former Soviet republics of Georgia and Armenia. Meet a Kurdish resistance fighter, visit the purported landing site of Noah's Ark, attend a Kurdish wedding, survive a visit to a Turkish haman and stand in the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the world as you trod in the footsteps of the prophets Abraham and Job. Spend a week with three sisters in Tibilisi, capital of Georgia, land of Kings and Queens and dine with a smuggler then head for the rugged Caucasus and the remote mountain outpost of Kasbegi on the Russian border where you learn to make katchapuri and drink the local cognac amidst rusting Russian tanks. By train, travel across Georgia and into Armenia beneath the shadow of Mt. Ararat---a country made entirely of grey stone with a dark mood to match. With the immensely talented daughter of a Russian Politburo member mourn with the rest of the country at the eternal flame atop a hill marking the genocide of eighty years past when the Armenians were nearly extinguished as a people. Finally, marvel at the origins of Orthodox Christianity in churches dug out beneath the earth where refuge was sought and listen to the most beautiful, emotion-drenched song ever before sung.
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1478715073
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Number five of nine journeys in the "And There I Was" series begins in 1998 at the crossroads of civilizations---Istanbul---where the beautiful and haunting sounds of Adhan are heard once again. From there it's on to Eastern Turkey---Kurdistan---where the author hooks up with an old traveling friend before pushing on to the Black Sea and the former Soviet republics of Georgia and Armenia. Meet a Kurdish resistance fighter, visit the purported landing site of Noah's Ark, attend a Kurdish wedding, survive a visit to a Turkish haman and stand in the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the world as you trod in the footsteps of the prophets Abraham and Job. Spend a week with three sisters in Tibilisi, capital of Georgia, land of Kings and Queens and dine with a smuggler then head for the rugged Caucasus and the remote mountain outpost of Kasbegi on the Russian border where you learn to make katchapuri and drink the local cognac amidst rusting Russian tanks. By train, travel across Georgia and into Armenia beneath the shadow of Mt. Ararat---a country made entirely of grey stone with a dark mood to match. With the immensely talented daughter of a Russian Politburo member mourn with the rest of the country at the eternal flame atop a hill marking the genocide of eighty years past when the Armenians were nearly extinguished as a people. Finally, marvel at the origins of Orthodox Christianity in churches dug out beneath the earth where refuge was sought and listen to the most beautiful, emotion-drenched song ever before sung.
C. N. WILLIAMSON & A. N. WILLIAMSON: 30+ Murder Mysteries & Adventure Novels (Illustrated)
Author: Charles Norris Williamson
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8075832191
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 7401
Book Description
Musaicum Books presents to you a unique collection of mystery classics & adventure novels, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Mystery Novels The Motor Maid The Girl Who Had Nothing The Second Latchkey The Castle of Shadows The House by the Lock The Guests of Hercules The Port of Adventure The Brightener The Lion's Mouse The Powers and Maxine Adventure Fiction It Happened in Egypt The Adventures of Princess Sylvia The Car of Destiny My Friend the Chauffeur The Chauffeur and the Chaperon Everyman's Land The Princess Virginia Angel Unawares: A Story of Christmas Eve A Soldier of Legion The Princess Passes Winne Child, The Shop-Girl Where the Path Breaks Rosemary, A Christmas story Vision House The Golden Silence The Heather Moon Set in Silver Travelogues Lord John in New York Lord Loveland Discovers America Lady Betty Across the Water Secret History Revealed by Lady Peggy O'Malley The Lightning Conductor: The Strange Adventures of a Motor Car The Lightning Conductor Discovers America Charles Norris Williamson (1859–1920) and Alice Muriel Williamson (1869-1933) were British novelists who jointly wrote a number of novels which cover the early days of motoring and can also be read as travelogues.
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8075832191
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 7401
Book Description
Musaicum Books presents to you a unique collection of mystery classics & adventure novels, formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Mystery Novels The Motor Maid The Girl Who Had Nothing The Second Latchkey The Castle of Shadows The House by the Lock The Guests of Hercules The Port of Adventure The Brightener The Lion's Mouse The Powers and Maxine Adventure Fiction It Happened in Egypt The Adventures of Princess Sylvia The Car of Destiny My Friend the Chauffeur The Chauffeur and the Chaperon Everyman's Land The Princess Virginia Angel Unawares: A Story of Christmas Eve A Soldier of Legion The Princess Passes Winne Child, The Shop-Girl Where the Path Breaks Rosemary, A Christmas story Vision House The Golden Silence The Heather Moon Set in Silver Travelogues Lord John in New York Lord Loveland Discovers America Lady Betty Across the Water Secret History Revealed by Lady Peggy O'Malley The Lightning Conductor: The Strange Adventures of a Motor Car The Lightning Conductor Discovers America Charles Norris Williamson (1859–1920) and Alice Muriel Williamson (1869-1933) were British novelists who jointly wrote a number of novels which cover the early days of motoring and can also be read as travelogues.
Barbara Comyns
Author: Avril Horner
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1526173735
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The extraordinary twentieth-century writer Barbara Comyns led a life as captivating as the narratives she spun. This pioneering biography reveals the journey of a woman who experienced hardship and single-motherhood before the age of thirty but went on to publish a sequence of novels that are unique in the English language. Comyns turned her hand to many jobs in order to survive, from artist’s model to restoring pianos. Hundreds of unpublished letters reveal an occasionally desperate but resourceful and witty woman whose complicated life ranged from enduring poverty when young to mixing with spivs, spies and high society. While working as a housekeeper in her mid-thirties, Comyns began transforming the bleak episodes of her life into compelling fictions streaked with surrealism and deadpan humour. The Vet’s Daughter (1959), championed by Graham Greene, brought her fame, although her use of the gothic and macabre divided readers and reviewers. This biography not only excavates Comyns’s life but also reclaims her fiction, providing a timely reassessment of her literary contribution. It sheds new light on a remarkable author who deftly captured the complexities of human life.
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 1526173735
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
The extraordinary twentieth-century writer Barbara Comyns led a life as captivating as the narratives she spun. This pioneering biography reveals the journey of a woman who experienced hardship and single-motherhood before the age of thirty but went on to publish a sequence of novels that are unique in the English language. Comyns turned her hand to many jobs in order to survive, from artist’s model to restoring pianos. Hundreds of unpublished letters reveal an occasionally desperate but resourceful and witty woman whose complicated life ranged from enduring poverty when young to mixing with spivs, spies and high society. While working as a housekeeper in her mid-thirties, Comyns began transforming the bleak episodes of her life into compelling fictions streaked with surrealism and deadpan humour. The Vet’s Daughter (1959), championed by Graham Greene, brought her fame, although her use of the gothic and macabre divided readers and reviewers. This biography not only excavates Comyns’s life but also reclaims her fiction, providing a timely reassessment of her literary contribution. It sheds new light on a remarkable author who deftly captured the complexities of human life.
How to Make Art at the End of the World
Author: Natalie Loveless
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 1478004649
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In recent years, the rise of research-creation—a scholarly activity that considers art practices as research methods in their own right—has emerged from the organic convergences of the arts and interdisciplinary humanities, and it has been fostered by universities wishing to enhance their public profiles. In How to Make Art at the End of the World Natalie Loveless draws on diverse perspectives—from feminist science studies to psychoanalytic theory, as well as her own experience advising undergraduate and graduate students—to argue for research-creation as both a means to produce innovative scholarship and a way to transform pedagogy and research within the contemporary neoliberal university. Championing experimental, artistically driven methods of teaching, researching, and publication, research-creation works to render daily life in the academy more pedagogically, politically, and affectively sustainable, as well as more responsive to issues of social and ecological justice.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 1478004649
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In recent years, the rise of research-creation—a scholarly activity that considers art practices as research methods in their own right—has emerged from the organic convergences of the arts and interdisciplinary humanities, and it has been fostered by universities wishing to enhance their public profiles. In How to Make Art at the End of the World Natalie Loveless draws on diverse perspectives—from feminist science studies to psychoanalytic theory, as well as her own experience advising undergraduate and graduate students—to argue for research-creation as both a means to produce innovative scholarship and a way to transform pedagogy and research within the contemporary neoliberal university. Championing experimental, artistically driven methods of teaching, researching, and publication, research-creation works to render daily life in the academy more pedagogically, politically, and affectively sustainable, as well as more responsive to issues of social and ecological justice.
Alexandre Dumas: 40+ Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & True Crime Stories (Illustrated)
Author: Alexandre Dumas
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 7712
Book Description
Alexandre Dumas: 40+ Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & True Crime Stories (Illustrated) is a comprehensive collection of works by the prolific French author known for his historical fiction and adventure stories. Dumas's writing style is characterized by fast-paced narratives, intricate plots, and vivid characters that come to life through his detailed descriptions. This collection includes iconic works such as The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Man in the Iron Mask, showcasing Dumas's mastery of storytelling and colorful storytelling. The inclusion of true crime stories adds an intriguing dimension to this collection, further showcasing Dumas's versatility as a writer. Readers will be captivated by the compelling stories and rich historical settings depicted in these timeless classics. Alexandre Dumas, a literary giant of the 19th century, drew inspiration from his own experiences and the political climate of his time to create stories that continue to resonate with readers today. His adventurous spirit and keen storytelling abilities led to the creation of some of the most beloved characters in literature. Dumas's personal background as the son of a general and a descendant of French nobility undoubtedly influenced his portrayal of power dynamics and class struggles in his works. I highly recommend Alexandre Dumas: 40+ Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & True Crime Stories (Illustrated) to readers who appreciate historical fiction, thrilling adventures, and timeless tales of intrigue. This collection offers a glimpse into the genius of one of the greatest storytellers in literary history, making it a must-read for fans of classic literature.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 7712
Book Description
Alexandre Dumas: 40+ Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & True Crime Stories (Illustrated) is a comprehensive collection of works by the prolific French author known for his historical fiction and adventure stories. Dumas's writing style is characterized by fast-paced narratives, intricate plots, and vivid characters that come to life through his detailed descriptions. This collection includes iconic works such as The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte Cristo, and The Man in the Iron Mask, showcasing Dumas's mastery of storytelling and colorful storytelling. The inclusion of true crime stories adds an intriguing dimension to this collection, further showcasing Dumas's versatility as a writer. Readers will be captivated by the compelling stories and rich historical settings depicted in these timeless classics. Alexandre Dumas, a literary giant of the 19th century, drew inspiration from his own experiences and the political climate of his time to create stories that continue to resonate with readers today. His adventurous spirit and keen storytelling abilities led to the creation of some of the most beloved characters in literature. Dumas's personal background as the son of a general and a descendant of French nobility undoubtedly influenced his portrayal of power dynamics and class struggles in his works. I highly recommend Alexandre Dumas: 40+ Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & True Crime Stories (Illustrated) to readers who appreciate historical fiction, thrilling adventures, and timeless tales of intrigue. This collection offers a glimpse into the genius of one of the greatest storytellers in literary history, making it a must-read for fans of classic literature.