Author: Dashiell Hammett
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504036034
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Whether chasing debutants or gunning down killers, the legendary Continental Op doesn’t miss a beat, in this collection of short stories from master of noir fiction Dashiell Hammett From the day she was born, Sue Hambleton has wanted to tell her family to go to hell. Bred to be a debutante, Sue’s more at home in the back alleys of the Bowery than the ballrooms of Fifth Avenue. When she’s finally old enough, she bolts, shacking up with a series of machine-gun artists, killers, and thieves in a debauched spree that takes her across the country and out of her family’s shadow. But when she finally surfaces in San Francisco, she becomes the Continental Op’s problem—the deadliest problem he will ever have. Years of working as a private investigator gave Dashiell Hammett unique insight into life at the edge of the underworld. In “Fly Paper,” “The Farewell Murder,” and “Death and Company,” this pioneer of the hardboiled is shown at his very best.
Fly Paper and Other Stories
Author: Dashiell Hammett
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504036034
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Whether chasing debutants or gunning down killers, the legendary Continental Op doesn’t miss a beat, in this collection of short stories from master of noir fiction Dashiell Hammett From the day she was born, Sue Hambleton has wanted to tell her family to go to hell. Bred to be a debutante, Sue’s more at home in the back alleys of the Bowery than the ballrooms of Fifth Avenue. When she’s finally old enough, she bolts, shacking up with a series of machine-gun artists, killers, and thieves in a debauched spree that takes her across the country and out of her family’s shadow. But when she finally surfaces in San Francisco, she becomes the Continental Op’s problem—the deadliest problem he will ever have. Years of working as a private investigator gave Dashiell Hammett unique insight into life at the edge of the underworld. In “Fly Paper,” “The Farewell Murder,” and “Death and Company,” this pioneer of the hardboiled is shown at his very best.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504036034
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Whether chasing debutants or gunning down killers, the legendary Continental Op doesn’t miss a beat, in this collection of short stories from master of noir fiction Dashiell Hammett From the day she was born, Sue Hambleton has wanted to tell her family to go to hell. Bred to be a debutante, Sue’s more at home in the back alleys of the Bowery than the ballrooms of Fifth Avenue. When she’s finally old enough, she bolts, shacking up with a series of machine-gun artists, killers, and thieves in a debauched spree that takes her across the country and out of her family’s shadow. But when she finally surfaces in San Francisco, she becomes the Continental Op’s problem—the deadliest problem he will ever have. Years of working as a private investigator gave Dashiell Hammett unique insight into life at the edge of the underworld. In “Fly Paper,” “The Farewell Murder,” and “Death and Company,” this pioneer of the hardboiled is shown at his very best.
Fly-Paper
Author: Dashiell Hammett
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 1443426180
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
When a wealthy young girl runs away to live the hard and fast life, her parents decide there’s no persuading her to come home, so they hire the Continental Detective Agency to keep tabs on her. Eventually, the girl drops off the radar and when she seems to resurface, the Continental Op is put on the case. But what was a once simple “wandering daughter case” has become more, with the Op right in the middle of the action. HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 1443426180
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
When a wealthy young girl runs away to live the hard and fast life, her parents decide there’s no persuading her to come home, so they hire the Continental Detective Agency to keep tabs on her. Eventually, the girl drops off the radar and when she seems to resurface, the Continental Op is put on the case. But what was a once simple “wandering daughter case” has become more, with the Op right in the middle of the action. HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short-stories collection to build your digital library.
Flying Lessons & Other Stories
Author: Ellen Oh
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 110193462X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection—written by some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. "Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt different—which is to say, every kid." —Time Great stories take flight in this adventurous middle-grade anthology crafted by ten of the most recognizable and diverse authors writing today. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander delivers a story in-verse about a boy who just might have magical powers; National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson spins a tale of friendship against all odds; and Meg Medina uses wet paint to color in one girl’s world with a short story that inspired her Newbery award-winner Merci Suárez Changes Gear. Plus, seven more bold voices that bring this collection to new heights with tales that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the unique talents within us all. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Kwame Alexander, Kelly J. Baptist, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, Jacqueline Woodson “There’s plenty of magic in this collection to go around.” —Booklist, Starred “A natural for middle school classrooms and libraries.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Inclusive, authentic, and eminently readable.” —School Library Journal, Starred “Thought provoking and wide-ranging . . . should not be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred “Read more books by these authors.” —The Bulletin, Starred
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 110193462X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection—written by some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. "Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt different—which is to say, every kid." —Time Great stories take flight in this adventurous middle-grade anthology crafted by ten of the most recognizable and diverse authors writing today. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander delivers a story in-verse about a boy who just might have magical powers; National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson spins a tale of friendship against all odds; and Meg Medina uses wet paint to color in one girl’s world with a short story that inspired her Newbery award-winner Merci Suárez Changes Gear. Plus, seven more bold voices that bring this collection to new heights with tales that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the unique talents within us all. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Kwame Alexander, Kelly J. Baptist, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, Jacqueline Woodson “There’s plenty of magic in this collection to go around.” —Booklist, Starred “A natural for middle school classrooms and libraries.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Inclusive, authentic, and eminently readable.” —School Library Journal, Starred “Thought provoking and wide-ranging . . . should not be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred “Read more books by these authors.” —The Bulletin, Starred
Making Books that Fly, Fold, Wrap, Hide, Pop Up, Twist, and Turn
Author: Gwen Diehn
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579903268
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Presents instructions for making various kinds of books including those that carry messages across space and time as well as those that save words, ideas, and pictures.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579903268
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Presents instructions for making various kinds of books including those that carry messages across space and time as well as those that save words, ideas, and pictures.
Fly Paper and Other Stories
Author: Dashiell Hammett
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504036034
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Whether chasing debutants or gunning down killers, the legendary Continental Op doesn’t miss a beat, in this collection of short stories from master of noir fiction Dashiell Hammett From the day she was born, Sue Hambleton has wanted to tell her family to go to hell. Bred to be a debutante, Sue’s more at home in the back alleys of the Bowery than the ballrooms of Fifth Avenue. When she’s finally old enough, she bolts, shacking up with a series of machine-gun artists, killers, and thieves in a debauched spree that takes her across the country and out of her family’s shadow. But when she finally surfaces in San Francisco, she becomes the Continental Op’s problem—the deadliest problem he will ever have. Years of working as a private investigator gave Dashiell Hammett unique insight into life at the edge of the underworld. In “Fly Paper,” “The Farewell Murder,” and “Death and Company,” this pioneer of the hardboiled is shown at his very best.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504036034
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Whether chasing debutants or gunning down killers, the legendary Continental Op doesn’t miss a beat, in this collection of short stories from master of noir fiction Dashiell Hammett From the day she was born, Sue Hambleton has wanted to tell her family to go to hell. Bred to be a debutante, Sue’s more at home in the back alleys of the Bowery than the ballrooms of Fifth Avenue. When she’s finally old enough, she bolts, shacking up with a series of machine-gun artists, killers, and thieves in a debauched spree that takes her across the country and out of her family’s shadow. But when she finally surfaces in San Francisco, she becomes the Continental Op’s problem—the deadliest problem he will ever have. Years of working as a private investigator gave Dashiell Hammett unique insight into life at the edge of the underworld. In “Fly Paper,” “The Farewell Murder,” and “Death and Company,” this pioneer of the hardboiled is shown at his very best.
Fly Already
Author: Etgar Keret
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698166116
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
From a "genius" (New York Times) storyteller: a new, subversive, hilarious, heart-breaking collection. "There is sweetheartedness and wisdom and eloquence and transcendence in his stories because these virtues exist in abundance in Etgar himself... I am very happy that Etgar and his work are in the world, making things better." --George Saunders There's no one like Etgar Keret. His stories take place at the crossroads of the fantastical, searing, and hilarious. His characters grapple with parenthood and family, war and games, marijuana and cake, memory and love. These stories never go to the expected place, but always surprise, entertain, and move... In "Arctic Lizard," a young boy narrates a post-apocalyptic version of the world where a youth army wages an unending war, rewarded by collecting prizes. A father tries to shield his son from the inevitable in "Fly Already." In "One Gram Short," a guy just wants to get a joint to impress a girl and ends up down a rabbit hole of chaos and heartache. And in the masterpiece "Pineapple Crush," two unlikely people connect through an evening smoke down by the beach, only to have one of them imagine a much deeper relationship. The thread that weaves these pieces together is our inability to communicate, to see so little of the world around us and to understand each other even less. Yet somehow, in these pages, through Etgar's deep love for humanity and our hapless existence, a bright light shines through and our universal connection to each other sparks alive.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698166116
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
From a "genius" (New York Times) storyteller: a new, subversive, hilarious, heart-breaking collection. "There is sweetheartedness and wisdom and eloquence and transcendence in his stories because these virtues exist in abundance in Etgar himself... I am very happy that Etgar and his work are in the world, making things better." --George Saunders There's no one like Etgar Keret. His stories take place at the crossroads of the fantastical, searing, and hilarious. His characters grapple with parenthood and family, war and games, marijuana and cake, memory and love. These stories never go to the expected place, but always surprise, entertain, and move... In "Arctic Lizard," a young boy narrates a post-apocalyptic version of the world where a youth army wages an unending war, rewarded by collecting prizes. A father tries to shield his son from the inevitable in "Fly Already." In "One Gram Short," a guy just wants to get a joint to impress a girl and ends up down a rabbit hole of chaos and heartache. And in the masterpiece "Pineapple Crush," two unlikely people connect through an evening smoke down by the beach, only to have one of them imagine a much deeper relationship. The thread that weaves these pieces together is our inability to communicate, to see so little of the world around us and to understand each other even less. Yet somehow, in these pages, through Etgar's deep love for humanity and our hapless existence, a bright light shines through and our universal connection to each other sparks alive.
Fly Paper for Freaks
Author: Christine Peetz
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435703073
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Fly Paper for Freaks is a book about the funny and shocking side of dating after divorce and the lessons learned along the way. This is not for the faint at heart. Anyone who has dated can relate, even if you are in a committed loving relationship, this could help you stay committed when you see what's out there. Have you ever dated a married freak? Still lives at home freak? Try and recognize the un-potential early on so you don't waste your time. Life is one big freak show, either jump in and figure it out or wait in the line to see.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1435703073
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Fly Paper for Freaks is a book about the funny and shocking side of dating after divorce and the lessons learned along the way. This is not for the faint at heart. Anyone who has dated can relate, even if you are in a committed loving relationship, this could help you stay committed when you see what's out there. Have you ever dated a married freak? Still lives at home freak? Try and recognize the un-potential early on so you don't waste your time. Life is one big freak show, either jump in and figure it out or wait in the line to see.
The Damsel Fly
Author: Barbara Kremen
Publisher: Ravenna Press
ISBN: 9780977616206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
A widower filches an identity and finds himself enthralled by a damselfly; a young couple on honeymoon in the Alps are lured to implacable heights; an old man, confused and alone, is adrift in the storied streets of an ancient city. Invoking a strong sense of place, Barbara Kremen explores in three stories themes of inquirers and voyeurs; the relationship of species, insect and human; the dispossession of age; and the beauties and distortions of the imagination. Novelist and critic Frank Lentricchia, the Katharine Everett Gilbert Professor of Literature and Theater Studies at Duke University, firmly places the author in the company of the small American "pantheon of unpredictably original writers." Reproductions of original collages by artist Irwin Kremen accompany the three stories.
Publisher: Ravenna Press
ISBN: 9780977616206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
A widower filches an identity and finds himself enthralled by a damselfly; a young couple on honeymoon in the Alps are lured to implacable heights; an old man, confused and alone, is adrift in the storied streets of an ancient city. Invoking a strong sense of place, Barbara Kremen explores in three stories themes of inquirers and voyeurs; the relationship of species, insect and human; the dispossession of age; and the beauties and distortions of the imagination. Novelist and critic Frank Lentricchia, the Katharine Everett Gilbert Professor of Literature and Theater Studies at Duke University, firmly places the author in the company of the small American "pantheon of unpredictably original writers." Reproductions of original collages by artist Irwin Kremen accompany the three stories.
Fly Paper
Author: Max Allan Collins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935797227
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Max Allan Collins's professional heist man Nolan takes on a treacherous backwoods family. Classic hard-boiled Collins, back in print with a new Introduction by the author.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781935797227
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Max Allan Collins's professional heist man Nolan takes on a treacherous backwoods family. Classic hard-boiled Collins, back in print with a new Introduction by the author.
Cut and Fold Paper Spaceships That Fly
Author: Michael Grater
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486239780
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
These colorful, easily assembled spaceships require neither rocket fuel nor dilithium crystals ? just scissors, tape, and paper clips. Best of all, they really fly! Simple instructions and diagrams with numbered folds assure aerodynamic perfection. Sixteen futuristic models include the Star Shuttle, Lunar Freighter, and Orbital Zoom Glider. 16 color illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486239780
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
These colorful, easily assembled spaceships require neither rocket fuel nor dilithium crystals ? just scissors, tape, and paper clips. Best of all, they really fly! Simple instructions and diagrams with numbered folds assure aerodynamic perfection. Sixteen futuristic models include the Star Shuttle, Lunar Freighter, and Orbital Zoom Glider. 16 color illustrations.