Author: Chris Baron
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250767830
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
"Highly recommended... Perfect for readers of Wonder and Erin Entrada Kelly's Hello, Universe."— Booklist magazine, starred review Etan has stopped speaking since his mother left. His father and grandfather don’t know how to help him. His friends have given up on him. When Etan is asked to deliver a grocery order to the outskirts of town, he realizes he’s at the home of Malia Agbayani, also known as the Creature. Malia stopped going to school when her acute eczema spread to her face, and the bullying became too much. As the two become friends, other kids tease Etan for knowing the Creature. But he believes he might have a cure for Malia’s condition, if only he can convince his family and hers to believe it too. Even if it works, will these two outcasts find where they fit in?
The Magical Imperfect
Author: Chris Baron
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250767830
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
"Highly recommended... Perfect for readers of Wonder and Erin Entrada Kelly's Hello, Universe."— Booklist magazine, starred review Etan has stopped speaking since his mother left. His father and grandfather don’t know how to help him. His friends have given up on him. When Etan is asked to deliver a grocery order to the outskirts of town, he realizes he’s at the home of Malia Agbayani, also known as the Creature. Malia stopped going to school when her acute eczema spread to her face, and the bullying became too much. As the two become friends, other kids tease Etan for knowing the Creature. But he believes he might have a cure for Malia’s condition, if only he can convince his family and hers to believe it too. Even if it works, will these two outcasts find where they fit in?
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 1250767830
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
"Highly recommended... Perfect for readers of Wonder and Erin Entrada Kelly's Hello, Universe."— Booklist magazine, starred review Etan has stopped speaking since his mother left. His father and grandfather don’t know how to help him. His friends have given up on him. When Etan is asked to deliver a grocery order to the outskirts of town, he realizes he’s at the home of Malia Agbayani, also known as the Creature. Malia stopped going to school when her acute eczema spread to her face, and the bullying became too much. As the two become friends, other kids tease Etan for knowing the Creature. But he believes he might have a cure for Malia’s condition, if only he can convince his family and hers to believe it too. Even if it works, will these two outcasts find where they fit in?
Baron Wenckheim's Homecoming
Author: László Krasznahorkai
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811226654
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
WINNER OF THE 2019 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR TRANSLATED LITERATURE "Krasznahorkai’s masterpiece" (The Millions); "Apocalyptic, visionary, and mad" (Publishers Weekly); "One of the supreme achievements of contemporary literature" (Paris Review); "Obsessive and visionary" (The New Yorker); "Genius" (The Baffler) At last, the capstone to Krasznahorkai’s four-part masterwork Set in contemporary times, Baron Wenckheim’s Homecoming tells the story of a Prince Myshkin–like figure, Baron Béla Wenckheim, who returns at the end of his life to his provincial Hungarian hometown. Having escaped from his many casino debts in Buenos Aires, where he was living in exile, he longs to be reunited with his high-school sweetheart Marika. Confusions abound, and what follows is an endless storm of gossip, con men, and local politicians, vividly evoking the small town’s alternately drab and absurd existence. All along, the Professor—a world-famous natural scientist who studies mosses and inhabits a bizarre Zen-like shack in a desolate area outside of town—offers long rants and disquisitions on his attempts to immunize himself from thought. Spectacular actions are staged as death and the abyss loom over the unsuspecting townfolk.
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811226654
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
WINNER OF THE 2019 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR TRANSLATED LITERATURE "Krasznahorkai’s masterpiece" (The Millions); "Apocalyptic, visionary, and mad" (Publishers Weekly); "One of the supreme achievements of contemporary literature" (Paris Review); "Obsessive and visionary" (The New Yorker); "Genius" (The Baffler) At last, the capstone to Krasznahorkai’s four-part masterwork Set in contemporary times, Baron Wenckheim’s Homecoming tells the story of a Prince Myshkin–like figure, Baron Béla Wenckheim, who returns at the end of his life to his provincial Hungarian hometown. Having escaped from his many casino debts in Buenos Aires, where he was living in exile, he longs to be reunited with his high-school sweetheart Marika. Confusions abound, and what follows is an endless storm of gossip, con men, and local politicians, vividly evoking the small town’s alternately drab and absurd existence. All along, the Professor—a world-famous natural scientist who studies mosses and inhabits a bizarre Zen-like shack in a desolate area outside of town—offers long rants and disquisitions on his attempts to immunize himself from thought. Spectacular actions are staged as death and the abyss loom over the unsuspecting townfolk.
The Fearless Leader
Author: Chris Baron
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781719576864
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Leadership is never defined by the size of an organization. Integrity, passion, and a commitment to serve others enable every individual to lead effectively. This book is a powerful tool that will resonate with anyone at any level looking to strengthen their influence. Invaluable lessons are shared practically to demonstrate how to lead with candor and authenticity to a broad audience. Whether you are a front-line leader, individual, or most senior corporate executive, great insights will be gained from this read.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781719576864
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Leadership is never defined by the size of an organization. Integrity, passion, and a commitment to serve others enable every individual to lead effectively. This book is a powerful tool that will resonate with anyone at any level looking to strengthen their influence. Invaluable lessons are shared practically to demonstrate how to lead with candor and authenticity to a broad audience. Whether you are a front-line leader, individual, or most senior corporate executive, great insights will be gained from this read.
Black Theatre USA Revised and Expanded Edition, Vol. 1
Author: James V. Hatch
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 068482308X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A collection of 51 plays that features previously unpublished works, contemporary plays by women, and the modern classics.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 068482308X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A collection of 51 plays that features previously unpublished works, contemporary plays by women, and the modern classics.
The last of the barons, by the author of 'Rienzi'. by sir E. Bulwer Lytton
Author: Edward George E.L. Bulwer- Lytton (1st baron.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Beguiled by a Baron
Author: Christi Caldwell
Publisher: Christi Caldwell Inc
ISBN: 1547203471
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A Lady with a Secret… Partially deaf, with a birthmark marring her face, Bridget Hamilton is content with her life, even if she’s been cast out of her family. But her peaceful existence—expanding her mind with her study of rare books—is threatened with an ultimatum from her evil brother—steal a valuable book or give up her son. Bridget has no choice; her son is her world. A Lord with a Purpose… Vail Basingstoke, Baron Chilton is known throughout London as the Bastard Baron. After battling at Waterloo, he establishes himself as the foremost dealer in rare books and builds a fortune, determined to never be like the self-serving duke who sired him. He devotes his life to growing his fortune to care for his illegitimate siblings, also fathered by the duke. The chance to sell a highly coveted book for a financial windfall is his only thought. Two Paths Collide… When Bridget masquerades as the baron’s newest housekeeper, he’s hopelessly intrigued by her quick wit and her skill with antique tomes. Wary from having his heart broken in the past, it should be easy enough to keep Bridget at arm’s length, yet desire for her dogs his steps. As they spend time in each other’s company, understanding for life grows as does love, but when Bridget’s integrity is called into question, Vail’s world is shattered—as is his heart again. Now Bridget and Vail will have to overcome the horrendous secrets and lies between them to grasp a love—and life—together.
Publisher: Christi Caldwell Inc
ISBN: 1547203471
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
A Lady with a Secret… Partially deaf, with a birthmark marring her face, Bridget Hamilton is content with her life, even if she’s been cast out of her family. But her peaceful existence—expanding her mind with her study of rare books—is threatened with an ultimatum from her evil brother—steal a valuable book or give up her son. Bridget has no choice; her son is her world. A Lord with a Purpose… Vail Basingstoke, Baron Chilton is known throughout London as the Bastard Baron. After battling at Waterloo, he establishes himself as the foremost dealer in rare books and builds a fortune, determined to never be like the self-serving duke who sired him. He devotes his life to growing his fortune to care for his illegitimate siblings, also fathered by the duke. The chance to sell a highly coveted book for a financial windfall is his only thought. Two Paths Collide… When Bridget masquerades as the baron’s newest housekeeper, he’s hopelessly intrigued by her quick wit and her skill with antique tomes. Wary from having his heart broken in the past, it should be easy enough to keep Bridget at arm’s length, yet desire for her dogs his steps. As they spend time in each other’s company, understanding for life grows as does love, but when Bridget’s integrity is called into question, Vail’s world is shattered—as is his heart again. Now Bridget and Vail will have to overcome the horrendous secrets and lies between them to grasp a love—and life—together.
The Cattle-Baron's Daughter
Author: Harold Bindloss
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1667682385
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
A story of the fight for the cattle-ranges of the West. Intense interest is aroused by its pictures of life in the cattle country at that critical moment of transition when the great tracts of land used for grazing were taken up by the incoming homesteaders, with the inevitable result of fierce contest, of passionate emotion on both sides, and of final triumph of the inevitable tendency of the times.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1667682385
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
A story of the fight for the cattle-ranges of the West. Intense interest is aroused by its pictures of life in the cattle country at that critical moment of transition when the great tracts of land used for grazing were taken up by the incoming homesteaders, with the inevitable result of fierce contest, of passionate emotion on both sides, and of final triumph of the inevitable tendency of the times.
Game of Spies
Author: Pamela Mingle
Publisher: Entangled: Amara
ISBN: 1640638091
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Life as a lady-in-waiting for Mary Queen of Scots isn’t at all what Isabel Tait expected. But she must either tolerate the mindless partying and ceaseless backstabbing of Mary’s other ladies, or risk being sent home to a forced marriage. She’d almost rather return to her family—if not for a certain handsome gentleman who arouses a new desire in her, something she’s never before experienced. Of course, he’ll never notice her... Gavin Cade is on a mission. Tasked with spying on the Queen, he’s found the perfect woman to help. Sweet, shy Isabel is an easy target for his charms. Before he knows what’s happened, he is the one beguiled. With the fate of England in the balance, he must keep his plan to expose the treasonous queen a secret, or he will never seduce his sweet English rose. Because there’s one thing he’s learned about Isabel Tait...she’s got a backbone of steel and may never forgive him. Each book in the Spies in Love series is STANDALONE: * Mistress Spy * Game of Spies
Publisher: Entangled: Amara
ISBN: 1640638091
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Life as a lady-in-waiting for Mary Queen of Scots isn’t at all what Isabel Tait expected. But she must either tolerate the mindless partying and ceaseless backstabbing of Mary’s other ladies, or risk being sent home to a forced marriage. She’d almost rather return to her family—if not for a certain handsome gentleman who arouses a new desire in her, something she’s never before experienced. Of course, he’ll never notice her... Gavin Cade is on a mission. Tasked with spying on the Queen, he’s found the perfect woman to help. Sweet, shy Isabel is an easy target for his charms. Before he knows what’s happened, he is the one beguiled. With the fate of England in the balance, he must keep his plan to expose the treasonous queen a secret, or he will never seduce his sweet English rose. Because there’s one thing he’s learned about Isabel Tait...she’s got a backbone of steel and may never forgive him. Each book in the Spies in Love series is STANDALONE: * Mistress Spy * Game of Spies
The Baron’S Nephew—Oliver Olsen
Author: Bill Conner
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524529990
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
Oliver Olsen and Jack Strickland planned to leave on their journey to western Kentucky as soon as it got light enough for the horses to see. Monday morning came too soon. They all picked at their breakfast and fought to keep a straight face. Patrick, Lucy, and Martha Sawyer had spent the night with the Woldes; as did Jack Strickland. Paul arrived suddenly, it seemed, to say the surrey was at the end of the driveway and it was time to go. Mister Olsen, sir, Julian said, his voice trembling, youve said nothing about Lady or her puppies. Do I dare ask what you mean to do? Julian, its been on my mind ever since I got here. Lady has followed me everywhere Id let her go, and the puppies are too precious for words. I cant decide whats best to do. By the way, I havent seen Lady this morning. I wonder where she is. Pardon me, Mister Olsen, Paul Interrupted, but I happened to overhear what you said. I think the decision has already been made for you. Ladys outside, sitting in the buggy seat, waiting for you and Jack. With tears in his eyes, Julian asked, Please, Mister Olsen, Id like to tell her good-bye. May I walk out with you, sir? Of course, you may, Julian, Oliver replied, hugging the man and fighting tears himself. You will keep one of her puppies, wont you? Oh yes, sir, I will keep the little girl and do my best to raise her to be like her mother. Ill call her Tina. Halfway down the driveway, Oliver spoke to Jack, When you get to the pike, stop for a minute. I want to take a last look behind us. A few minutes later, Jack stopped. Oliver and Lady got out and stood in the roadway a few minutes. He shed tears while the beautiful red Labrador whined for her puppies. We cant have this, Lady, Oliver said to his dog. If we stand here any longer, well both change our mind. Come on, girl. Lets go home to Kentucky. Bill Conner Author
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1524529990
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
Oliver Olsen and Jack Strickland planned to leave on their journey to western Kentucky as soon as it got light enough for the horses to see. Monday morning came too soon. They all picked at their breakfast and fought to keep a straight face. Patrick, Lucy, and Martha Sawyer had spent the night with the Woldes; as did Jack Strickland. Paul arrived suddenly, it seemed, to say the surrey was at the end of the driveway and it was time to go. Mister Olsen, sir, Julian said, his voice trembling, youve said nothing about Lady or her puppies. Do I dare ask what you mean to do? Julian, its been on my mind ever since I got here. Lady has followed me everywhere Id let her go, and the puppies are too precious for words. I cant decide whats best to do. By the way, I havent seen Lady this morning. I wonder where she is. Pardon me, Mister Olsen, Paul Interrupted, but I happened to overhear what you said. I think the decision has already been made for you. Ladys outside, sitting in the buggy seat, waiting for you and Jack. With tears in his eyes, Julian asked, Please, Mister Olsen, Id like to tell her good-bye. May I walk out with you, sir? Of course, you may, Julian, Oliver replied, hugging the man and fighting tears himself. You will keep one of her puppies, wont you? Oh yes, sir, I will keep the little girl and do my best to raise her to be like her mother. Ill call her Tina. Halfway down the driveway, Oliver spoke to Jack, When you get to the pike, stop for a minute. I want to take a last look behind us. A few minutes later, Jack stopped. Oliver and Lady got out and stood in the roadway a few minutes. He shed tears while the beautiful red Labrador whined for her puppies. We cant have this, Lady, Oliver said to his dog. If we stand here any longer, well both change our mind. Come on, girl. Lets go home to Kentucky. Bill Conner Author
Streamline
Author: Richard Baron
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692717301
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
"A Useful training tool for teams that want to improve processes, support innovative teams, and provide more value to their communities! A step-by-step approach." Karen Thoreson, President, Alliance for Innovation. "Streamline is a smooth-reading and clear explanation of a powerful business organizing process. I liked Sam, liked the other characters and was drawn into the story. " Mary Sojourner, novelist and NPR commentator. City Manager Sam McConnell just had the scariest meeting of his career. His Council have handed him a hard deadline: Drastically improve services and customer satisfaction in 90 days, or you're out. With no new hires or budget increases to work with, Sam seeks advice from friends, who throw him a lifeline: Lean and Six Sigma. Battling a range of temperaments, executive ambitions, bad press, and resistance to change, Sam and his management team dive into Lean and Six Sigma training, headed by expert Karen Spencer. As these true-to-life characters and situations explain Lean and Six Sigma in everyday language, you're given a clear road map to improving customer satisfaction and efficiency in any department in your organization. Time to take the journey. STREAMLINE is for: * Managers who want to offer improved government services in less time-with little or no budget increase or new hires * Lean and Six Sigma practitioners who want to train others in their organization * Frustrated workers who know there must be a better way STREAMLINE your organization, and you'll create a direct route to: * Happy Citizens * Motivated Employees * Approving Council Members
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692717301
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
"A Useful training tool for teams that want to improve processes, support innovative teams, and provide more value to their communities! A step-by-step approach." Karen Thoreson, President, Alliance for Innovation. "Streamline is a smooth-reading and clear explanation of a powerful business organizing process. I liked Sam, liked the other characters and was drawn into the story. " Mary Sojourner, novelist and NPR commentator. City Manager Sam McConnell just had the scariest meeting of his career. His Council have handed him a hard deadline: Drastically improve services and customer satisfaction in 90 days, or you're out. With no new hires or budget increases to work with, Sam seeks advice from friends, who throw him a lifeline: Lean and Six Sigma. Battling a range of temperaments, executive ambitions, bad press, and resistance to change, Sam and his management team dive into Lean and Six Sigma training, headed by expert Karen Spencer. As these true-to-life characters and situations explain Lean and Six Sigma in everyday language, you're given a clear road map to improving customer satisfaction and efficiency in any department in your organization. Time to take the journey. STREAMLINE is for: * Managers who want to offer improved government services in less time-with little or no budget increase or new hires * Lean and Six Sigma practitioners who want to train others in their organization * Frustrated workers who know there must be a better way STREAMLINE your organization, and you'll create a direct route to: * Happy Citizens * Motivated Employees * Approving Council Members