Author: Frederic Henry Balfour
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aunts
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Austin and His Friends
Author: Frederic Henry Balfour
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aunts
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aunts
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Austin and His Friends
Author: Frederic Henry Balfour
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Frederic Henry Balfour's novel 'Austin and His Friends' is a compelling narrative set in the Victorian era, exploring the themes of friendship, love, and social class dynamics. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, immersing the reader in the lives of the characters and the society they inhabit. Balfour captures the essence of the period through his vivid portrayal of the characters' interactions and the societal norms of the time. The novel is a classic example of Victorian literature, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and the power dynamics at play in a rigid social structure. Balfour's attention to detail and nuanced character development make 'Austin and His Friends' a captivating read for those interested in the Victorian era and its literature. Frederic Henry Balfour, a prolific writer and scholar of Victorian literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society to create 'Austin and His Friends'. His keen insight into human behavior and social dynamics shines through in the novel, providing readers with a rich and authentic glimpse into the past. Balfour's deep understanding of the Victorian era and his skillful storytelling make 'Austin and His Friends' a standout work in his literary repertoire. I highly recommend 'Austin and His Friends' to readers who appreciate well-crafted historical fiction and are intrigued by the complexities of human relationships in a bygone era. Balfour's masterful storytelling and insightful commentary on Victorian society make this novel a must-read for fans of classic literature.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
Frederic Henry Balfour's novel 'Austin and His Friends' is a compelling narrative set in the Victorian era, exploring the themes of friendship, love, and social class dynamics. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, immersing the reader in the lives of the characters and the society they inhabit. Balfour captures the essence of the period through his vivid portrayal of the characters' interactions and the societal norms of the time. The novel is a classic example of Victorian literature, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and the power dynamics at play in a rigid social structure. Balfour's attention to detail and nuanced character development make 'Austin and His Friends' a captivating read for those interested in the Victorian era and its literature. Frederic Henry Balfour, a prolific writer and scholar of Victorian literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society to create 'Austin and His Friends'. His keen insight into human behavior and social dynamics shines through in the novel, providing readers with a rich and authentic glimpse into the past. Balfour's deep understanding of the Victorian era and his skillful storytelling make 'Austin and His Friends' a standout work in his literary repertoire. I highly recommend 'Austin and His Friends' to readers who appreciate well-crafted historical fiction and are intrigued by the complexities of human relationships in a bygone era. Balfour's masterful storytelling and insightful commentary on Victorian society make this novel a must-read for fans of classic literature.
Quaker Brotherhood
Author: Allan W. Austin
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252094158
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
The Religious Society of Friends and its service organization, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) have long been known for their peace and justice activism. The abolitionist work of Friends during the antebellum era has been well documented, and their contemporary anti-war and anti-racism work is familiar to activists around the world. Quaker Brotherhood is the first extensive study of the AFSC's interracial activism in the first half of the twentieth century, filling a major gap in scholarship on the Quakers' race relations work from the AFSC's founding in 1917 to the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the early 1950s. Allan W. Austin tracks the evolution of key AFSC projects such as the Interracial Section and the American Interracial Peace Committee, which demonstrate the tentativeness of the Friends' activism in the 1920s, as well as efforts in the 1930s to make scholarly ideas and activist work more theologically relevant for Friends. Documenting the AFSC's efforts to help European and Japanese American refugees during World War II, Austin shows that by 1950, Quakers in the AFSC had honed a distinctly Friendly approach to interracial relations that combined scholarly understandings of race with their religious views. In tracing the transformation of one of the most influential social activist groups in the United States over the first half of the twentieth century, Quaker Brotherhood presents Friends in a thoughtful, thorough, and even-handed manner. Austin portrays the history of the AFSC and race--highlighting the organization's boldness in some aspects and its timidity in others--as an ongoing struggle that provides a foundation for understanding how shared agency might function in an imperfect and often racist world. Highlighting the complicated and sometimes controversial connections between Quakers and race during this era, Austin uncovers important aspects of the history of Friends, pacifism, feminism, American religion, immigration, ethnicity, and the early roots of multiculturalism.
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 0252094158
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
The Religious Society of Friends and its service organization, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) have long been known for their peace and justice activism. The abolitionist work of Friends during the antebellum era has been well documented, and their contemporary anti-war and anti-racism work is familiar to activists around the world. Quaker Brotherhood is the first extensive study of the AFSC's interracial activism in the first half of the twentieth century, filling a major gap in scholarship on the Quakers' race relations work from the AFSC's founding in 1917 to the beginnings of the civil rights movement in the early 1950s. Allan W. Austin tracks the evolution of key AFSC projects such as the Interracial Section and the American Interracial Peace Committee, which demonstrate the tentativeness of the Friends' activism in the 1920s, as well as efforts in the 1930s to make scholarly ideas and activist work more theologically relevant for Friends. Documenting the AFSC's efforts to help European and Japanese American refugees during World War II, Austin shows that by 1950, Quakers in the AFSC had honed a distinctly Friendly approach to interracial relations that combined scholarly understandings of race with their religious views. In tracing the transformation of one of the most influential social activist groups in the United States over the first half of the twentieth century, Quaker Brotherhood presents Friends in a thoughtful, thorough, and even-handed manner. Austin portrays the history of the AFSC and race--highlighting the organization's boldness in some aspects and its timidity in others--as an ongoing struggle that provides a foundation for understanding how shared agency might function in an imperfect and often racist world. Highlighting the complicated and sometimes controversial connections between Quakers and race during this era, Austin uncovers important aspects of the history of Friends, pacifism, feminism, American religion, immigration, ethnicity, and the early roots of multiculturalism.
The Destiny of Austin And His Friends
Author: Aiman Bin Zahid
Publisher: Experiences & Experiments Books Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814727016
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Austin was a 16-year-old boy born with 'power leukemia', a disease that makes mortal humans have powers. But that is not awesome. Evil is rising! Maddox, a villain, is raising an army of monsters to destroy the Earth. Can Austin, Jake and Sylvia stop him by using their powers and survive the wrath of evil? Read to find out.
Publisher: Experiences & Experiments Books Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9814727016
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
Austin was a 16-year-old boy born with 'power leukemia', a disease that makes mortal humans have powers. But that is not awesome. Evil is rising! Maddox, a villain, is raising an army of monsters to destroy the Earth. Can Austin, Jake and Sylvia stop him by using their powers and survive the wrath of evil? Read to find out.
Chasing Shadows
Author: Lynn Austin
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1496437373
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
For fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence. Lena is a wife and mother who farms alongside her husband in the tranquil countryside. Her faith has always been her compass, but can she remain steadfast when the questions grow increasingly complex and the answers could mean the difference between life and death? Lenas daughter Ans has recently moved to the bustling city of Leiden, filled with romantic notions of a new job and a young Dutch police officer. But when she is drawn into Resistance work, her idealism collides with the dangerous reality that comes with fighting the enemy. Miriam is a young Jewish violinist who immigrated for the safety she thought Holland would offer. She finds love in her new country, but as her family settles in Leiden, the events that follow will test them in ways she could never have imagined. The Nazi invasion propels these women onto paths that cross in unexpected, sometimes-heartbreaking ways. Yet the story that unfolds illuminates the surprising endurance of the human spirit and the power of faith and love to carry us through.
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1496437373
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
For fans of bestselling WWII fiction comes a powerful novel from Lynn Austin about three women whose lives are instantly changed when the Nazis invade the neutral Netherlands, forcing each into a complicated dance of choice and consequence. Lena is a wife and mother who farms alongside her husband in the tranquil countryside. Her faith has always been her compass, but can she remain steadfast when the questions grow increasingly complex and the answers could mean the difference between life and death? Lenas daughter Ans has recently moved to the bustling city of Leiden, filled with romantic notions of a new job and a young Dutch police officer. But when she is drawn into Resistance work, her idealism collides with the dangerous reality that comes with fighting the enemy. Miriam is a young Jewish violinist who immigrated for the safety she thought Holland would offer. She finds love in her new country, but as her family settles in Leiden, the events that follow will test them in ways she could never have imagined. The Nazi invasion propels these women onto paths that cross in unexpected, sometimes-heartbreaking ways. Yet the story that unfolds illuminates the surprising endurance of the human spirit and the power of faith and love to carry us through.
Five Friends Deep
Author: Paula Baysinger Morhardt
Publisher: Teacup Press
ISBN: 9781952567643
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Having friends is fun, but what if your friends have crooked noses and button eyes? Extraordinarily long tails? Four feet? Blue ears? Can be stacked in a pile five friends deep? Then it's even more fun, of course! Read about one child's collection of unique friends in Five Friends Deep, a collection of short poems and charming illustrations for children ages 4 to 8. REVIEWS:"Five Friends Deep is a great book that I would read to my class when talking about rhyming words. The characters/animals are fun for readers. The use of colorful descriptive words paints an excellent picture of the animals almost as good as the illustrations!"Angi S. - Austin, MN "What a wonderful book! I could picture myself reading this book to youngsters! The illustrations are wonderful as well!"Jen T. - Austin, MN "The things that my children and I enjoyed about this book is the fun use of colors, the adorable illustration of the animals, and the rhyming words in the text. My son is working on rhyming words at school and this book was great for him to practice. I also enjoyed the variety of presentations on each page, it really intrigues the imagination. I do think that others would enjoy reading this book and would appreciate the adorable, colorful animals in the book."Hailey E. - Austin, MN
Publisher: Teacup Press
ISBN: 9781952567643
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Having friends is fun, but what if your friends have crooked noses and button eyes? Extraordinarily long tails? Four feet? Blue ears? Can be stacked in a pile five friends deep? Then it's even more fun, of course! Read about one child's collection of unique friends in Five Friends Deep, a collection of short poems and charming illustrations for children ages 4 to 8. REVIEWS:"Five Friends Deep is a great book that I would read to my class when talking about rhyming words. The characters/animals are fun for readers. The use of colorful descriptive words paints an excellent picture of the animals almost as good as the illustrations!"Angi S. - Austin, MN "What a wonderful book! I could picture myself reading this book to youngsters! The illustrations are wonderful as well!"Jen T. - Austin, MN "The things that my children and I enjoyed about this book is the fun use of colors, the adorable illustration of the animals, and the rhyming words in the text. My son is working on rhyming words at school and this book was great for him to practice. I also enjoyed the variety of presentations on each page, it really intrigues the imagination. I do think that others would enjoy reading this book and would appreciate the adorable, colorful animals in the book."Hailey E. - Austin, MN
I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend
Author: Cora Harrison
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330536184
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Secrets, intrigue, and meddling in love – I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend by Cora Harrison is a historical romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Bridgerton. Jane says that if I am to be the heroine of this story, something will throw a hero in my way . . . I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend is the secret diary of Jenny Cooper, Jane Austen’s teenage friend and confidante. Their evenings are a blur of beautiful dresses, balls, gossip and romance; their days are spent writing about them – Jenny in her diary, Jane in her first attempts at fiction. When Jenny falls utterly in love with a handsome naval officer, obstacles stand in their way. Who better to help her than Jane herself, who already considers herself an expert in love and relationships?
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0330536184
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Secrets, intrigue, and meddling in love – I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend by Cora Harrison is a historical romantic comedy, perfect for fans of Bridgerton. Jane says that if I am to be the heroine of this story, something will throw a hero in my way . . . I Was Jane Austen's Best Friend is the secret diary of Jenny Cooper, Jane Austen’s teenage friend and confidante. Their evenings are a blur of beautiful dresses, balls, gossip and romance; their days are spent writing about them – Jenny in her diary, Jane in her first attempts at fiction. When Jenny falls utterly in love with a handsome naval officer, obstacles stand in their way. Who better to help her than Jane herself, who already considers herself an expert in love and relationships?
The Hunt
Author: Jack Arbor
Publisher: High Caliber Books
ISBN: 9781947696075
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
It's better to be the hunter than the hunted. A horrific bombing rocks the quaint streets of London's West Brompton neighborhood and Max Austin finds himself the target of an international manhunt the likes of which the world hasn't seen since the hunt for Osama bin Laden. The former KGB assassin must put his fight against the consortium on hold while he seeks redemption.As Max chases the bomber from the gritty streets of London through the lush Spanish countryside and into the treacherous mountains of Chechnya, he's plunged into a game of cat and mouse with a wily MI6 agent determined to catch Max at all costs.Can Max find the terrorist and clear his name before it's too late?The Attack is the third installment in The Russian Assassin adventure thriller series that pits Max Austin against his arch-enemy, the shadowy consortium of international criminals that will stop at nothing to kill Max and his family. If you like heart-pounding, page-turning thrills, grab this adventure starring Jack Arbor¿s grim hero, the ex-KGB assassin-for-hire, Max Austin.
Publisher: High Caliber Books
ISBN: 9781947696075
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
It's better to be the hunter than the hunted. A horrific bombing rocks the quaint streets of London's West Brompton neighborhood and Max Austin finds himself the target of an international manhunt the likes of which the world hasn't seen since the hunt for Osama bin Laden. The former KGB assassin must put his fight against the consortium on hold while he seeks redemption.As Max chases the bomber from the gritty streets of London through the lush Spanish countryside and into the treacherous mountains of Chechnya, he's plunged into a game of cat and mouse with a wily MI6 agent determined to catch Max at all costs.Can Max find the terrorist and clear his name before it's too late?The Attack is the third installment in The Russian Assassin adventure thriller series that pits Max Austin against his arch-enemy, the shadowy consortium of international criminals that will stop at nothing to kill Max and his family. If you like heart-pounding, page-turning thrills, grab this adventure starring Jack Arbor¿s grim hero, the ex-KGB assassin-for-hire, Max Austin.
Stuck
Author: Jennifer Swender
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1101932961
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
A coming-of-age story about a boy who is used to flying under the radar, and the classroom of kids determined to help him stand out. This touching friendship tale is the perfect read for fans of Fish in a Tree and Song for a Whale. "Austin’s narration is conversational and observant." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review If Austin picked a color to describe his life, it would be tumbleweed brown. Austin doesn't like standing out. He’s always the new kid, and there's no hiding his size. Plus, Austin has a secret: he struggles to read. Then Austin meets Bertie, who is razzmatazz. Everything about Bertie is bursting! But the best part of his newest school is the Safety Squad, with their laser lemon vests. Their easy confidence and leadership stand out in the coolest way. Even when things are not so vibrant and life at home makes Austin feel pacific blue, for the first time, he wants to leave a mark. And the more Austin speaks up, the more he finds he may not be that different after all.
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1101932961
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
A coming-of-age story about a boy who is used to flying under the radar, and the classroom of kids determined to help him stand out. This touching friendship tale is the perfect read for fans of Fish in a Tree and Song for a Whale. "Austin’s narration is conversational and observant." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review If Austin picked a color to describe his life, it would be tumbleweed brown. Austin doesn't like standing out. He’s always the new kid, and there's no hiding his size. Plus, Austin has a secret: he struggles to read. Then Austin meets Bertie, who is razzmatazz. Everything about Bertie is bursting! But the best part of his newest school is the Safety Squad, with their laser lemon vests. Their easy confidence and leadership stand out in the coolest way. Even when things are not so vibrant and life at home makes Austin feel pacific blue, for the first time, he wants to leave a mark. And the more Austin speaks up, the more he finds he may not be that different after all.
All Summer Long
Author: Hope Larson
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 1466898186
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
*A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018!* All Summer Long, a coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel about summer and friendships, written and illustrated by the Eisner Award–winning and New York Times–bestselling Hope Larson. Thirteen-year-old Bina has a long summer ahead of her. She and her best friend, Austin, usually do everything together, but he's off to soccer camp for a month, and he's been acting kind of weird lately anyway. So it's up to Bina to see how much fun she can have on her own. At first it's a lot of guitar playing, boredom, and bad TV, but things look up when she finds an unlikely companion in Austin's older sister, who enjoys music just as much as Bina. But then Austin comes home from camp, and he's acting even weirder than when he left. How Bina and Austin rise above their growing pains and reestablish their friendship and respect for their differences makes for a touching and funny coming-of-age story.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 1466898186
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
*A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2018!* All Summer Long, a coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel about summer and friendships, written and illustrated by the Eisner Award–winning and New York Times–bestselling Hope Larson. Thirteen-year-old Bina has a long summer ahead of her. She and her best friend, Austin, usually do everything together, but he's off to soccer camp for a month, and he's been acting kind of weird lately anyway. So it's up to Bina to see how much fun she can have on her own. At first it's a lot of guitar playing, boredom, and bad TV, but things look up when she finds an unlikely companion in Austin's older sister, who enjoys music just as much as Bina. But then Austin comes home from camp, and he's acting even weirder than when he left. How Bina and Austin rise above their growing pains and reestablish their friendship and respect for their differences makes for a touching and funny coming-of-age story.