Author: Philip Whiteland
Publisher: Philip Whiteland
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Take a trip back to a different place and time. Where crowds of hunched and oddly dressed youths would probably be train-spotters, where you could have a reign of terror on a Sunday afternoon just by riding your cast-iron scooter across the blue brick pavement, and where the height of excitement on the street was getting two Beech Nut chewing gum packets on the fourth turn of the handle. Philip Whiteland entertains with this collection of articles presenting some keenly observed and very funny meanders through the past and present. Why not come and join him on the trip, but, whatever you do, remember to keep “Steady Past Your Granny’s” "Steady Past Your Granny's" is the first book in the 'nostalgedy' collection of stories, which also includes "Crutches for Ducks" and "A Kick at the Pantry Door"
Steady Past Your Granny's (ebook)
Author: Philip Whiteland
Publisher: Philip Whiteland
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Take a trip back to a different place and time. Where crowds of hunched and oddly dressed youths would probably be train-spotters, where you could have a reign of terror on a Sunday afternoon just by riding your cast-iron scooter across the blue brick pavement, and where the height of excitement on the street was getting two Beech Nut chewing gum packets on the fourth turn of the handle. Philip Whiteland entertains with this collection of articles presenting some keenly observed and very funny meanders through the past and present. Why not come and join him on the trip, but, whatever you do, remember to keep “Steady Past Your Granny’s” "Steady Past Your Granny's" is the first book in the 'nostalgedy' collection of stories, which also includes "Crutches for Ducks" and "A Kick at the Pantry Door"
Publisher: Philip Whiteland
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Take a trip back to a different place and time. Where crowds of hunched and oddly dressed youths would probably be train-spotters, where you could have a reign of terror on a Sunday afternoon just by riding your cast-iron scooter across the blue brick pavement, and where the height of excitement on the street was getting two Beech Nut chewing gum packets on the fourth turn of the handle. Philip Whiteland entertains with this collection of articles presenting some keenly observed and very funny meanders through the past and present. Why not come and join him on the trip, but, whatever you do, remember to keep “Steady Past Your Granny’s” "Steady Past Your Granny's" is the first book in the 'nostalgedy' collection of stories, which also includes "Crutches for Ducks" and "A Kick at the Pantry Door"
The Never-Ending Birthday
Author: Katie Dale
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509810730
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Twins Max and Anni have had the worst birthday ever. Max has missed a vital goal in the football Cup Final and Anni has fallen out with her best friend. Feeling thoroughly miserable, Max and Anni sneak downstairs at midnight and light the candles on their untouched birthday cake and, as they blow them out, they make a wish . . . to redo the day! When they wake up, their wish has come true! And this time Max and Anni aren't going to mess things up. But little do they realize that they are going to have to relive their birthday again . . . and again . . . and again.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1509810730
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Twins Max and Anni have had the worst birthday ever. Max has missed a vital goal in the football Cup Final and Anni has fallen out with her best friend. Feeling thoroughly miserable, Max and Anni sneak downstairs at midnight and light the candles on their untouched birthday cake and, as they blow them out, they make a wish . . . to redo the day! When they wake up, their wish has come true! And this time Max and Anni aren't going to mess things up. But little do they realize that they are going to have to relive their birthday again . . . and again . . . and again.
Granny Goes Rogue
Author: Harper Lin
Publisher: Harper Lin Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
I’m Barbara Gold. Age: 71. Height: 5’5”. Eyes: blue. Hair: gray. Weight: none of your business. Specialties: Undercover surveillance, small arms, chemical weapons, Middle Eastern and Latin American politics. Current status: Retired widow and grandmother. Retired secret agent Barbara Gold’s biggest challenge is finding a birthday present cool enough for her teenage grandson… until a dead body drops into her shopping cart inside Cheerville’s new high-tech big-box store. Suddenly, Barbara is pulled back into the action and thrill she used to love in her working years—CIA involvement, shadowy figures, mysterious deaths, missing loot, and a chance for her to make a difference. Read the hilarious 8th book (30,000 words) in the Secret Agent Granny mystery series. keywords: senior sleuths cozy mystery secret agent thriller CIA training humor funny novella mystery new cozy mystery series quick read
Publisher: Harper Lin Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
I’m Barbara Gold. Age: 71. Height: 5’5”. Eyes: blue. Hair: gray. Weight: none of your business. Specialties: Undercover surveillance, small arms, chemical weapons, Middle Eastern and Latin American politics. Current status: Retired widow and grandmother. Retired secret agent Barbara Gold’s biggest challenge is finding a birthday present cool enough for her teenage grandson… until a dead body drops into her shopping cart inside Cheerville’s new high-tech big-box store. Suddenly, Barbara is pulled back into the action and thrill she used to love in her working years—CIA involvement, shadowy figures, mysterious deaths, missing loot, and a chance for her to make a difference. Read the hilarious 8th book (30,000 words) in the Secret Agent Granny mystery series. keywords: senior sleuths cozy mystery secret agent thriller CIA training humor funny novella mystery new cozy mystery series quick read
The Adventures of Suzee Soup - The Best Day Ever
Author: Kim Hon
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359514030
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Come along with Suzee Soup and her friends as she uses her newfound detective skills to find an elderly neighbor's missing kitten. Suzee wants to be a detective just like her father, and her dreams come true when she opens a gift at her birthday party to find a real detective kit! The fun is just beginning, so make sure to follow Suzee along on her series of mysteries.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359514030
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Come along with Suzee Soup and her friends as she uses her newfound detective skills to find an elderly neighbor's missing kitten. Suzee wants to be a detective just like her father, and her dreams come true when she opens a gift at her birthday party to find a real detective kit! The fun is just beginning, so make sure to follow Suzee along on her series of mysteries.
The Drama Classroom
Author: Philip Taylor
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135710457
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
How can teachers incorporate drama into the curriculum? What drama activities are especially successful? How do teachers know when students are learning in, through and about drama? Teachers who are new to drama, or those wishing to refresh their knowledge and ideas, should find practical answers and guidance in this text. The book introduces the work of Cecily O'Neill to demonstrate the entry points to drama lessons, the pre-texts, and how educators need to introduce lessons with challenging material. He then uses the work of David Booth to highlight one aspect of drama - storydrama - and how it can be used as an effective learning medium across the curriculum.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135710457
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
How can teachers incorporate drama into the curriculum? What drama activities are especially successful? How do teachers know when students are learning in, through and about drama? Teachers who are new to drama, or those wishing to refresh their knowledge and ideas, should find practical answers and guidance in this text. The book introduces the work of Cecily O'Neill to demonstrate the entry points to drama lessons, the pre-texts, and how educators need to introduce lessons with challenging material. He then uses the work of David Booth to highlight one aspect of drama - storydrama - and how it can be used as an effective learning medium across the curriculum.
If Only
Author: Melanie Murphy
Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland
ISBN: 1473691788
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Erin wants a fresh start. With her thirtieth birthday coming up, she's taken a long hard look at her life (the job she hates, the wedding she just cancelled) and concluded that it's basically a mess. If only she knew where to begin. A trip to her hometown in Ireland to visit her beloved grandmother is a welcome escape from her disappointments. But, there, Erin also finds an unexpected solution to her problems, in the form of a magical family heirloom. No more of the 'what ifs' she's been tormenting herself with -- now all she needs to do is whisper two little words and she'll be able to see for herself what might have been, had she chosen a different path. But as Erin gets caught up in one 'if only' after another, changing her life proves more complicated than expected. And she starts to realise that, by chasing dreams and searching for an easy fix, she might be missing out on what's right in front of her...
Publisher: Hachette Books Ireland
ISBN: 1473691788
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Erin wants a fresh start. With her thirtieth birthday coming up, she's taken a long hard look at her life (the job she hates, the wedding she just cancelled) and concluded that it's basically a mess. If only she knew where to begin. A trip to her hometown in Ireland to visit her beloved grandmother is a welcome escape from her disappointments. But, there, Erin also finds an unexpected solution to her problems, in the form of a magical family heirloom. No more of the 'what ifs' she's been tormenting herself with -- now all she needs to do is whisper two little words and she'll be able to see for herself what might have been, had she chosen a different path. But as Erin gets caught up in one 'if only' after another, changing her life proves more complicated than expected. And she starts to realise that, by chasing dreams and searching for an easy fix, she might be missing out on what's right in front of her...
Diary and Memoirs of an Incarcerated Granny
Author: Angela Lister
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 1839784237
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
'The Diary and Memoirs of an Incarcerated Granny' is a frank 'lockdown diary' full of anecdotes, musings, reminiscences and irreverent commentary. Author Angela Lister has looked at an unprecedented year through the prism of lockdown, to produce a remarkable book that is both a diary and an autobiography. She eloquently contrasts her incarceration at home during lockdown with memories of spending five years living in the Dordogne with her late husband, James. She combines charm, warmth and a mischievous sense of humour in this candid and entertaining read. The author's witty and vibrant pen covers subjects such as downsizing, family, friendships, dogs called Poppy and Violet, food, politics and Zoom. 'The Diary and Memoirs of an Incarcerated Granny' is a cathartic romp through the seasons of a unique year. In Angela's own words, it's necessary to ensure that 'positive thoughts abound'.
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 1839784237
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
'The Diary and Memoirs of an Incarcerated Granny' is a frank 'lockdown diary' full of anecdotes, musings, reminiscences and irreverent commentary. Author Angela Lister has looked at an unprecedented year through the prism of lockdown, to produce a remarkable book that is both a diary and an autobiography. She eloquently contrasts her incarceration at home during lockdown with memories of spending five years living in the Dordogne with her late husband, James. She combines charm, warmth and a mischievous sense of humour in this candid and entertaining read. The author's witty and vibrant pen covers subjects such as downsizing, family, friendships, dogs called Poppy and Violet, food, politics and Zoom. 'The Diary and Memoirs of an Incarcerated Granny' is a cathartic romp through the seasons of a unique year. In Angela's own words, it's necessary to ensure that 'positive thoughts abound'.
Eva and the Hidden Diary
Author: Judi Curtin
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
ISBN: 1847176186
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
The latest great book from the author of the best-selling 'Eva' and 'Alice & Megan' series. Eva Gordon's great at solving problems, but surely even she can't fix something that went wrong in the past? When Eva and Kate find an old diary, written long ago by a girl their own age, they end up determined to right old wrongs! But they can't spend all their time living in the past as the present, too, is throwing all sorts of challenges at them ... But when the girls get together they can handle anything! Eva and the Hidden Diary has been nominated for Novel of the Year in the Irish Book Awards! Cast your votes here, until 21 November: www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
ISBN: 1847176186
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
The latest great book from the author of the best-selling 'Eva' and 'Alice & Megan' series. Eva Gordon's great at solving problems, but surely even she can't fix something that went wrong in the past? When Eva and Kate find an old diary, written long ago by a girl their own age, they end up determined to right old wrongs! But they can't spend all their time living in the past as the present, too, is throwing all sorts of challenges at them ... But when the girls get together they can handle anything! Eva and the Hidden Diary has been nominated for Novel of the Year in the Irish Book Awards! Cast your votes here, until 21 November: www.irishbookawards.ie/vote/
It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Author: Maureen Reil
Publisher: Maureen Reil
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Robyn Cross was looking forward to Christmas but not anymore. Not after she found out that her husband cheated on her so she wants to divorce him despite loving the bones of the man, which makes it worse. Only first, they decide that for the sake of everybody they know and love that they will spend one last perfect Christmas together and try to fake it until they make it past not only Christmas but New Year’s too and even beyond their daughter’s birthday. If they can just last that long without giving the game away that is, for this is all for show remember so no forgetting that and falling back into old habits. However, if they do fail then that will surely ruin the festivities altogether for not just them but their family too. Well they are all going on a three-day trip to a Winter Wonderland Hotel Experience, so the atmosphere needs to be warmer than the weather outside since that is cold enough for snow. Will they succeed and make it a memorable Christmas for all the right reasons? Will they mess up despite being on their best behaviour, when the ex turns up to pour fuel on the fire? If you are in need of some funny festive fiction to get you laughing through this special season, then pick up this hilarious British novel which contains quite a few swear words so you have been warned. While you can be glad, you’re not the potty mouthed Robyn Cross for actions do have consequences and they’re not always so easy to make good on. As she finds out, but will you?
Publisher: Maureen Reil
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Robyn Cross was looking forward to Christmas but not anymore. Not after she found out that her husband cheated on her so she wants to divorce him despite loving the bones of the man, which makes it worse. Only first, they decide that for the sake of everybody they know and love that they will spend one last perfect Christmas together and try to fake it until they make it past not only Christmas but New Year’s too and even beyond their daughter’s birthday. If they can just last that long without giving the game away that is, for this is all for show remember so no forgetting that and falling back into old habits. However, if they do fail then that will surely ruin the festivities altogether for not just them but their family too. Well they are all going on a three-day trip to a Winter Wonderland Hotel Experience, so the atmosphere needs to be warmer than the weather outside since that is cold enough for snow. Will they succeed and make it a memorable Christmas for all the right reasons? Will they mess up despite being on their best behaviour, when the ex turns up to pour fuel on the fire? If you are in need of some funny festive fiction to get you laughing through this special season, then pick up this hilarious British novel which contains quite a few swear words so you have been warned. While you can be glad, you’re not the potty mouthed Robyn Cross for actions do have consequences and they’re not always so easy to make good on. As she finds out, but will you?
The Shades of Grace
Author: Karla Reeves
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453548785
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1453548785
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description