Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0525520813
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
From the celebrated, award-winning translators of Anna Karenina and War and Peace a lavish, masterfully rendered volume of stories by one of the most influential short fiction writers of all time. Chekhov's genius left an indelible impact on every literary form in which he wrote, but none more so than short fiction. Now, renowned translators and longtime house authors Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky give us their peerless renderings of fifty-two Chekhov stories--a full deck These stories, which span the full arc of his career, reveal the extraordinary variety and unexpectedness of his work, from the farcically comic to the darkly complex, showing that there is no one type of "Chekhov story." They are populated by a remarkable range of characters who come from all parts of Russia, all walks of life, and who, taken together, have democratized the short story. Included here are a number of never-before-translated stories, including "Reading" and "An Educated Blockhead." Here is a collection that promises profound delight.
Fifty-two Stories, 1883-1898
Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0525520813
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
From the celebrated, award-winning translators of Anna Karenina and War and Peace a lavish, masterfully rendered volume of stories by one of the most influential short fiction writers of all time. Chekhov's genius left an indelible impact on every literary form in which he wrote, but none more so than short fiction. Now, renowned translators and longtime house authors Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky give us their peerless renderings of fifty-two Chekhov stories--a full deck These stories, which span the full arc of his career, reveal the extraordinary variety and unexpectedness of his work, from the farcically comic to the darkly complex, showing that there is no one type of "Chekhov story." They are populated by a remarkable range of characters who come from all parts of Russia, all walks of life, and who, taken together, have democratized the short story. Included here are a number of never-before-translated stories, including "Reading" and "An Educated Blockhead." Here is a collection that promises profound delight.
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0525520813
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
From the celebrated, award-winning translators of Anna Karenina and War and Peace a lavish, masterfully rendered volume of stories by one of the most influential short fiction writers of all time. Chekhov's genius left an indelible impact on every literary form in which he wrote, but none more so than short fiction. Now, renowned translators and longtime house authors Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky give us their peerless renderings of fifty-two Chekhov stories--a full deck These stories, which span the full arc of his career, reveal the extraordinary variety and unexpectedness of his work, from the farcically comic to the darkly complex, showing that there is no one type of "Chekhov story." They are populated by a remarkable range of characters who come from all parts of Russia, all walks of life, and who, taken together, have democratized the short story. Included here are a number of never-before-translated stories, including "Reading" and "An Educated Blockhead." Here is a collection that promises profound delight.
One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days
Author: Giles Paley-Phillips
Publisher: Unbound Publishing
ISBN: 1783527730
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
'Superb, moving, beautiful' Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep He will be allowed to visit his mother soon. His mother who is terminally ill, his mother who he has been barred from seeing as he recovers from his own bout of pneumonia. Until then, with the help of his physiotherapist Freya, he must navigate his increasingly empty and isolated existence: his father, who finds solace in the bottom of a glass; his Nana Q, whose betting-slip confetti litters her handbag; his friends, who simply wouldn’t understand. Time passes with the promise of soon, but one hundred and fifty-two days later the boy will come face to face with his grief, and move beyond to a world full of possibility, hope and love.
Publisher: Unbound Publishing
ISBN: 1783527730
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 221
Book Description
'Superb, moving, beautiful' Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep He will be allowed to visit his mother soon. His mother who is terminally ill, his mother who he has been barred from seeing as he recovers from his own bout of pneumonia. Until then, with the help of his physiotherapist Freya, he must navigate his increasingly empty and isolated existence: his father, who finds solace in the bottom of a glass; his Nana Q, whose betting-slip confetti litters her handbag; his friends, who simply wouldn’t understand. Time passes with the promise of soon, but one hundred and fifty-two days later the boy will come face to face with his grief, and move beyond to a world full of possibility, hope and love.
Doing Business by the Good Book
Author: David L. Steward
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401342949
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
An indispensable volume that shows how to succeed in business by using the Bible and its lessons as a source of inspiration and guidance n 1990, David L. Steward founded his company, Worldwide Technology, Inc., on a shoestring budget and borrowed money, well aware of the high-risk nature of the venture he was undertaking. Despite the fact that he was a novice entrepreneur, he was certain he would succeed. Steward believed intensely that God wouldn't let him down. Doing Business by the Good Book shares the inspiring lessons culled straight from the Bible, that Steward used to build his privately held billion-dollar company into a global information technology enterprise.
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401342949
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
An indispensable volume that shows how to succeed in business by using the Bible and its lessons as a source of inspiration and guidance n 1990, David L. Steward founded his company, Worldwide Technology, Inc., on a shoestring budget and borrowed money, well aware of the high-risk nature of the venture he was undertaking. Despite the fact that he was a novice entrepreneur, he was certain he would succeed. Steward believed intensely that God wouldn't let him down. Doing Business by the Good Book shares the inspiring lessons culled straight from the Bible, that Steward used to build his privately held billion-dollar company into a global information technology enterprise.
Fifty-Two Meat Loaves
Author: Michael McLaughlin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671785390
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Meat loaf isn't just a favorite food, it's an American classic--and here's a different one for every week of the year, from the author of the bestselling Back of the Box Gourmet. From Good Old-American Meat Loaf to Eastern Mediterranean Lamb and Bulgar Loaf to Meat Loaves of the Rich and Famous, here are 52 tasty recipes, each paired with a perfect side dish. Photographs.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780671785390
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Meat loaf isn't just a favorite food, it's an American classic--and here's a different one for every week of the year, from the author of the bestselling Back of the Box Gourmet. From Good Old-American Meat Loaf to Eastern Mediterranean Lamb and Bulgar Loaf to Meat Loaves of the Rich and Famous, here are 52 tasty recipes, each paired with a perfect side dish. Photographs.
All Fifty-two Cards
Author: Marshall Miles
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Contract bridge
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Contract bridge
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Fifty-Two Simple Ways to Make a Difference
Author: Paul Simon
Publisher: Augsburg Books
ISBN: 9780806646787
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This practical and inspiring book written by the former U.S. senator from Illinois and 1988 presidential candidate--who passed away in December 2003 at the age of 75--reminds readers that the little things do count, and offers concrete suggestions for small ways of making a difference.
Publisher: Augsburg Books
ISBN: 9780806646787
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This practical and inspiring book written by the former U.S. senator from Illinois and 1988 presidential candidate--who passed away in December 2003 at the age of 75--reminds readers that the little things do count, and offers concrete suggestions for small ways of making a difference.
Short Stories by Anton Chekhov
Author: Anton Chekhov
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780848825751
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780848825751
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rock Art
Author: Dennis Saleh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Rock music
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Fifty-Two Cups of Coffee
Author: Natalie Brown
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9780359145331
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Life is loud. Every day we are bombarded with the noise of simply being alive. In the midst of it all, it is easy to forget the voice that matters most. Throughout the Bible, God often captures the hearts of people through the realm of storytelling. From parables to passed down tales amongst the generations, we are called to see that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 52 Cups of Coffee: Weekly Reflections for the Contemplative Soul is a call to listen, reflect, and respond. Through personal storytelling, honest insight and Biblical analysis, this book will surely awaken your senses to the sounds of hope.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9780359145331
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Life is loud. Every day we are bombarded with the noise of simply being alive. In the midst of it all, it is easy to forget the voice that matters most. Throughout the Bible, God often captures the hearts of people through the realm of storytelling. From parables to passed down tales amongst the generations, we are called to see that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. 52 Cups of Coffee: Weekly Reflections for the Contemplative Soul is a call to listen, reflect, and respond. Through personal storytelling, honest insight and Biblical analysis, this book will surely awaken your senses to the sounds of hope.
Fifty Shades of Pink
Author: S. R. Cooper
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989880398
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Pink is the new Grey. Irreverent, poignant, true. This book celebrates the joy and humor of parenthood. The bestselling trilogy instigated a boom of "Fifty Shades" babies. And it turns out, True Love doesn't look quite like you expected. 50-page, full-color, illustrated Seussian book for parents. Like Adam Mansbach's "Go the F**k to Sleep," it's a reality check for new parents. A must-read if reading the E L James trilogy made you a mom. Great baby shower gift. Great Mother's Day gift.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989880398
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Pink is the new Grey. Irreverent, poignant, true. This book celebrates the joy and humor of parenthood. The bestselling trilogy instigated a boom of "Fifty Shades" babies. And it turns out, True Love doesn't look quite like you expected. 50-page, full-color, illustrated Seussian book for parents. Like Adam Mansbach's "Go the F**k to Sleep," it's a reality check for new parents. A must-read if reading the E L James trilogy made you a mom. Great baby shower gift. Great Mother's Day gift.