Author: Linda L. Collins
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
In Chalky Downunder, Linda L. Collins adjusts to life in Australia while teaching social studies, English, geography, and art to kids. Collins learns about America from a foreigner’s perspective, the differences in the school systems, traveling to other parts of the world after her stint there was up, trying to find meaning in her life and finally returning to the U.S. for good having "learned to love and to be loved by people" along with "responsibility and commitment" and "the joy of working hard, of working together.” Collins finds the meaning of it all. About the Author Linda L. Collins has always been fascinated with Australia since childhood. She went to college in the late 60s with the idea of becoming a teacher, though it wasn't something she really wanted to do. She graduated in three years instead of four, but she had trouble finding a teaching job near home. She decided to go to Australia. After a rough layover in Hawaii, she got to Australia where she interviewed for and got a teaching job.
Chalky Downunder
Author: Linda L. Collins
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
In Chalky Downunder, Linda L. Collins adjusts to life in Australia while teaching social studies, English, geography, and art to kids. Collins learns about America from a foreigner’s perspective, the differences in the school systems, traveling to other parts of the world after her stint there was up, trying to find meaning in her life and finally returning to the U.S. for good having "learned to love and to be loved by people" along with "responsibility and commitment" and "the joy of working hard, of working together.” Collins finds the meaning of it all. About the Author Linda L. Collins has always been fascinated with Australia since childhood. She went to college in the late 60s with the idea of becoming a teacher, though it wasn't something she really wanted to do. She graduated in three years instead of four, but she had trouble finding a teaching job near home. She decided to go to Australia. After a rough layover in Hawaii, she got to Australia where she interviewed for and got a teaching job.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
In Chalky Downunder, Linda L. Collins adjusts to life in Australia while teaching social studies, English, geography, and art to kids. Collins learns about America from a foreigner’s perspective, the differences in the school systems, traveling to other parts of the world after her stint there was up, trying to find meaning in her life and finally returning to the U.S. for good having "learned to love and to be loved by people" along with "responsibility and commitment" and "the joy of working hard, of working together.” Collins finds the meaning of it all. About the Author Linda L. Collins has always been fascinated with Australia since childhood. She went to college in the late 60s with the idea of becoming a teacher, though it wasn't something she really wanted to do. She graduated in three years instead of four, but she had trouble finding a teaching job near home. She decided to go to Australia. After a rough layover in Hawaii, she got to Australia where she interviewed for and got a teaching job.
"Down Under,"
Author: N. Maisondeau
Publisher:
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Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 448
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Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 448
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The Academy
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 754
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 754
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The Dandelion Seed
Author: Lena Kennedy
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444767380
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Like a dandelion seed adrift on the wayward winds, Marcelle de la Strange is an innocent in the decadent and dangerous London of James I. When her mother's violent death leaves Marcelle at the mercy of her lecherous stepfather, she can't help but be drawn to the dashing Thomas Mayhew, King's Messenger and attendant to the flamboyant court favourite Robert Carr, who offers her protection, freedom . . . and love. But such perfect happiness is brittle, vulnerable. A mysterious royal lover, tawny-haired and passionate, leaves Marcelle with child. Kidnapped by the powerful Howard family, the baby is an innocent pawn in a deadly political game and Marcelle's desperate search for her son threatens her reconciliation with Thomas, her health, and even her very sanity . . . *********** What readers are saying about THE DANDELION SEED 'An amazing read . . . A book not to be missed' - 5 STARS 'Perfect!' - 5 STARS 'Another excellent tale by Lena Kennedy' - 5 STARS 'What a book - loved it from start to finish' - 5 STARS 'A must-read' - 5 STARS
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444767380
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Like a dandelion seed adrift on the wayward winds, Marcelle de la Strange is an innocent in the decadent and dangerous London of James I. When her mother's violent death leaves Marcelle at the mercy of her lecherous stepfather, she can't help but be drawn to the dashing Thomas Mayhew, King's Messenger and attendant to the flamboyant court favourite Robert Carr, who offers her protection, freedom . . . and love. But such perfect happiness is brittle, vulnerable. A mysterious royal lover, tawny-haired and passionate, leaves Marcelle with child. Kidnapped by the powerful Howard family, the baby is an innocent pawn in a deadly political game and Marcelle's desperate search for her son threatens her reconciliation with Thomas, her health, and even her very sanity . . . *********** What readers are saying about THE DANDELION SEED 'An amazing read . . . A book not to be missed' - 5 STARS 'Perfect!' - 5 STARS 'Another excellent tale by Lena Kennedy' - 5 STARS 'What a book - loved it from start to finish' - 5 STARS 'A must-read' - 5 STARS
Motor West and California Motor
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 524
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Languages : en
Pages : 524
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The Saturday Magazine. Published Under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature and Education Appointed by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 532
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The Saturday Magazine
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Languages : en
Pages : 534
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 534
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Proceedings of the Geologists' Association
Author: Geologists' Association
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 436
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 436
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The Geographical Teacher
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Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 330
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Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Good things, for the young of all ages
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 806
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 806
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