Author: Peter Stamm
Publisher: Other Press, LLC
ISBN: 1635420318
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
A new story collection from “one of Europe’s most exciting writers” (New York Times Book Review) deftly evokes and explores the shifts that occur when the world grows dark. Snowed in at a remote artists’ residency in Vermont, Peter recalls another Christmas some thirty years earlier, when he met Marcia by chance on a trip to New York City. Only now, in this eerie, isolated place, does he begin to see the consequences of their brief affair through a series of connections. When Hubert asks Sabrina to model for a sculpture, she’s flattered and happy to help. But facing the finished product, looking at herself from previously hidden angles, disturbs her, and she becomes determined to follow her double after it’s sold to a collector. Uneasy in his own skin and with the humdrum life set out for him, David decides to rob a bank. He already has a mask for the purpose, but won’t be using it today. He’s heard that bank robbers often study the scene for weeks before they strike. So he’s started to lurk. We think we know our world, but then the familiar suddenly turns strange, and even frightening. In these powerfully affecting, minutely constructed stories, Peter Stamm illustrates how fragile our reality really is, how susceptible to tricks of the heart and mind.
It's Getting Dark
Author: Peter Stamm
Publisher: Other Press, LLC
ISBN: 1635420318
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
A new story collection from “one of Europe’s most exciting writers” (New York Times Book Review) deftly evokes and explores the shifts that occur when the world grows dark. Snowed in at a remote artists’ residency in Vermont, Peter recalls another Christmas some thirty years earlier, when he met Marcia by chance on a trip to New York City. Only now, in this eerie, isolated place, does he begin to see the consequences of their brief affair through a series of connections. When Hubert asks Sabrina to model for a sculpture, she’s flattered and happy to help. But facing the finished product, looking at herself from previously hidden angles, disturbs her, and she becomes determined to follow her double after it’s sold to a collector. Uneasy in his own skin and with the humdrum life set out for him, David decides to rob a bank. He already has a mask for the purpose, but won’t be using it today. He’s heard that bank robbers often study the scene for weeks before they strike. So he’s started to lurk. We think we know our world, but then the familiar suddenly turns strange, and even frightening. In these powerfully affecting, minutely constructed stories, Peter Stamm illustrates how fragile our reality really is, how susceptible to tricks of the heart and mind.
Publisher: Other Press, LLC
ISBN: 1635420318
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
A new story collection from “one of Europe’s most exciting writers” (New York Times Book Review) deftly evokes and explores the shifts that occur when the world grows dark. Snowed in at a remote artists’ residency in Vermont, Peter recalls another Christmas some thirty years earlier, when he met Marcia by chance on a trip to New York City. Only now, in this eerie, isolated place, does he begin to see the consequences of their brief affair through a series of connections. When Hubert asks Sabrina to model for a sculpture, she’s flattered and happy to help. But facing the finished product, looking at herself from previously hidden angles, disturbs her, and she becomes determined to follow her double after it’s sold to a collector. Uneasy in his own skin and with the humdrum life set out for him, David decides to rob a bank. He already has a mask for the purpose, but won’t be using it today. He’s heard that bank robbers often study the scene for weeks before they strike. So he’s started to lurk. We think we know our world, but then the familiar suddenly turns strange, and even frightening. In these powerfully affecting, minutely constructed stories, Peter Stamm illustrates how fragile our reality really is, how susceptible to tricks of the heart and mind.
Is It Dark? Is It Light?
Author: Mary D. Lankford
Publisher: Teaching Resources
ISBN: 9780439571449
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Scholastic Book Guides...Time Saving Tools for Reading Success! Teaching with trade books is effective and manageable with Scholastic Book Guides--each guide has everything teachers need to build important skills for successful instruction in reading. Guides include: Book summary and author information to build background and prior knowledge Vocabulary-builders to help your students learn important word meanings for better comprehension Discussion questions to deepen understanding, and build and check comprehension Reproducible graphic organizers and writing activities to extend the meaning of the text Effective management ideas for whole class, small group, and independent instruction. For use with Grades K-2.
Publisher: Teaching Resources
ISBN: 9780439571449
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 12
Book Description
Scholastic Book Guides...Time Saving Tools for Reading Success! Teaching with trade books is effective and manageable with Scholastic Book Guides--each guide has everything teachers need to build important skills for successful instruction in reading. Guides include: Book summary and author information to build background and prior knowledge Vocabulary-builders to help your students learn important word meanings for better comprehension Discussion questions to deepen understanding, and build and check comprehension Reproducible graphic organizers and writing activities to extend the meaning of the text Effective management ideas for whole class, small group, and independent instruction. For use with Grades K-2.
It Is Dark
Author: Arlene Hill
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329037839
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Paige, a genealogist, is hired to search out Mrs. Hoffsmiller's family tree and write the family's history. She finds herself transported back to 1851, which may or may not help with her research for the family's missing branch.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329037839
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Paige, a genealogist, is hired to search out Mrs. Hoffsmiller's family tree and write the family's history. She finds herself transported back to 1851, which may or may not help with her research for the family's missing branch.
It's Not Yet Dark
Author: Simon Fitzmaurice
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444795163
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
'If you are hungry for truth and beauty, read this book' Roisin Ingle, The Irish Times 'A demonstration of a will to live that is breathtaking ... a work of documentary poetry ... an extraordinary read' The Herald 'An unforgettable read about what it means to be alive' Woman's Way 'The world "inspirational" is over-used, but if ever a book deserved this epithet, this is it' Sunday Independent 'Sparsely and beautifully written .. the human spirit and will to live shines out of these pages' Irish Independent A No.1 bestseller, It's Not Yet Dark is an unforgettable book about relationships and family, about what connects and separates us as people and, ultimately, about what it means to be alive. In 2008, Simon Fitzmaurice was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (mnd). He was given four years to live. In 2010, in a state of lung-function collapse, Simon knew with crystal clarity that now was not his time to die. Against all prevailing medical opinion, he chose to ventilate in order to stay alive. Here, the young filmmaker, a husband and father of five small children draws us deeply into his inner world. Written using an eye-gaze computer and told in simply expressed and beautifully stark prose, the result is an astonishing journey into a life which, though brutally compromised, is lived more fully and in the moment than most, revealing at its core the power of love its most potent.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1444795163
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
'If you are hungry for truth and beauty, read this book' Roisin Ingle, The Irish Times 'A demonstration of a will to live that is breathtaking ... a work of documentary poetry ... an extraordinary read' The Herald 'An unforgettable read about what it means to be alive' Woman's Way 'The world "inspirational" is over-used, but if ever a book deserved this epithet, this is it' Sunday Independent 'Sparsely and beautifully written .. the human spirit and will to live shines out of these pages' Irish Independent A No.1 bestseller, It's Not Yet Dark is an unforgettable book about relationships and family, about what connects and separates us as people and, ultimately, about what it means to be alive. In 2008, Simon Fitzmaurice was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (mnd). He was given four years to live. In 2010, in a state of lung-function collapse, Simon knew with crystal clarity that now was not his time to die. Against all prevailing medical opinion, he chose to ventilate in order to stay alive. Here, the young filmmaker, a husband and father of five small children draws us deeply into his inner world. Written using an eye-gaze computer and told in simply expressed and beautifully stark prose, the result is an astonishing journey into a life which, though brutally compromised, is lived more fully and in the moment than most, revealing at its core the power of love its most potent.
Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You
Author: Peter Vegas
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797201174
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You is a picture book that playfully unpacks a common childhood fear. You may be afraid of the dark . . . but did you know that the dark is actually afraid of YOU? It's true! The dark spends its days hiding from the light in your underwear drawer. The dark thinks you look scary. And the dark may be difficult to see when the sun goes down, but it also has its fair share of redeeming qualities. • A go-to read for kids who are afraid of nighttime • Personifies darkness to help younger readers shift how they see the night • A humorous and soulful picture book by Peter Vegas and acclaimed illustrator Benjamin Chaud Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You reassures the youngest of readers that the dark is more relatable—and appealing—than ever imagined. Fans of the award-winning illustrator Benjamin Chaud will love adding this one to the collection. • A good pick for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of reluctant readers • Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more • Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old • Great for teachers and librarians who want to teach there are no monsters, just friends • You'll love this book if you love books like Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett, The Dark by Lemony Snicket, and The Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797201174
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You is a picture book that playfully unpacks a common childhood fear. You may be afraid of the dark . . . but did you know that the dark is actually afraid of YOU? It's true! The dark spends its days hiding from the light in your underwear drawer. The dark thinks you look scary. And the dark may be difficult to see when the sun goes down, but it also has its fair share of redeeming qualities. • A go-to read for kids who are afraid of nighttime • Personifies darkness to help younger readers shift how they see the night • A humorous and soulful picture book by Peter Vegas and acclaimed illustrator Benjamin Chaud Scared of the Dark? It's Really Scared of You reassures the youngest of readers that the dark is more relatable—and appealing—than ever imagined. Fans of the award-winning illustrator Benjamin Chaud will love adding this one to the collection. • A good pick for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of reluctant readers • Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and more • Perfect for children ages 3 to 5 years old • Great for teachers and librarians who want to teach there are no monsters, just friends • You'll love this book if you love books like Orion and the Dark by Emma Yarlett, The Dark by Lemony Snicket, and The Berenstain Bears by Stan and Jan Berenstain.
Do it in the Dark
Author: Tom Burk
Publisher: Price Stern Sloan
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Publisher: Price Stern Sloan
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
This Night So Dark
Author: Amie Kaufman
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1743439687
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
Don't miss the breathtaking short story that connects the first two novels in the Starbound trilogy, These Broken Stars and This Shattered World. Tarver still has nightmares about the night, six months before the Icarus crash, when he rescued a group of civilian researchers being held hostage by brutal mercenaries. Now Tarver and Lilac must reconcile his memories of that fateful night with the truth that they uncovered on a mysterious planet after the Icarus crashed. Includes three bonus preview chapters from This Shattered World! Download for free today for your e-reader or computer!
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1743439687
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
Don't miss the breathtaking short story that connects the first two novels in the Starbound trilogy, These Broken Stars and This Shattered World. Tarver still has nightmares about the night, six months before the Icarus crash, when he rescued a group of civilian researchers being held hostage by brutal mercenaries. Now Tarver and Lilac must reconcile his memories of that fateful night with the truth that they uncovered on a mysterious planet after the Icarus crashed. Includes three bonus preview chapters from This Shattered World! Download for free today for your e-reader or computer!
Make It Home Before Dark
Author: Crawford W. Loritts, Jr.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 1575678381
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
God calls us to live lives of holiness. But that is impossible without a close walk with Christ. That walk must begin with repentance; it is crucial to living biblical, practical holiness everyday. Crawford Loritts takes a fresh look at the role of repentance in Make It Home Before Dark. Written with warmth and insight, Loritts gives help to those struggling with sin or rejection in their lives. This is an honest and hopeful book, full of biblical insight and practical advice. It may be just the tool to help you in your journey to a fuller life in Christ.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 1575678381
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
God calls us to live lives of holiness. But that is impossible without a close walk with Christ. That walk must begin with repentance; it is crucial to living biblical, practical holiness everyday. Crawford Loritts takes a fresh look at the role of repentance in Make It Home Before Dark. Written with warmth and insight, Loritts gives help to those struggling with sin or rejection in their lives. This is an honest and hopeful book, full of biblical insight and practical advice. It may be just the tool to help you in your journey to a fuller life in Christ.
Learning to Walk in the Dark
Author: Barbara Brown Taylor
Publisher: Canterbury Press
ISBN: 1848256175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
In this long awaited follow-up to the best-selling An Altar in the World, Barbara Brown Taylor explores ‘the treasures of darkness’ that the Bible speaks about. What can we learn about the ways of God when we cannot see the way ahead, are lost, alone, frightened, not in control or when the world around us seems to have descended into darkness?
Publisher: Canterbury Press
ISBN: 1848256175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
In this long awaited follow-up to the best-selling An Altar in the World, Barbara Brown Taylor explores ‘the treasures of darkness’ that the Bible speaks about. What can we learn about the ways of God when we cannot see the way ahead, are lost, alone, frightened, not in control or when the world around us seems to have descended into darkness?
Dark Nights of the Soul
Author: Thomas Moore
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592401338
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Every human life is made up of the light and the dark, the happy and the sad, the vital and the deadening. How you think about this rhythm of moods makes all the difference. Our lives are filled with emotional tunnels: the loss of a loved one or end of a relationship, aging and illness, career disappointments or just an ongoing sense of dissatisfaction with life. Society tends to view these “dark nights” in clinical terms as obstacles to be overcome as quickly as possible. But Moore shows how honoring these periods of fragility as periods of incubation and positive opportunities to delve the soul’s deepest needs can provide healing and a new understanding of life’s meaning. Dark Nights of the Soul presents these metaphoric dark nights not as the enemy, but as times of transition, occasions to restore yourself, and transforming rites of passage, revealing an uplifting and inspiring new outlook on such topics as: • The healing power of melancholy • The sexual dark night and the mysteries of matrimony • Finding solace during illness and in aging • Anxiety, anger, and temporary Insanities • Linking creativity, spirituality, and emotional struggles • Finding meaning and beauty in the darkness
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592401338
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Every human life is made up of the light and the dark, the happy and the sad, the vital and the deadening. How you think about this rhythm of moods makes all the difference. Our lives are filled with emotional tunnels: the loss of a loved one or end of a relationship, aging and illness, career disappointments or just an ongoing sense of dissatisfaction with life. Society tends to view these “dark nights” in clinical terms as obstacles to be overcome as quickly as possible. But Moore shows how honoring these periods of fragility as periods of incubation and positive opportunities to delve the soul’s deepest needs can provide healing and a new understanding of life’s meaning. Dark Nights of the Soul presents these metaphoric dark nights not as the enemy, but as times of transition, occasions to restore yourself, and transforming rites of passage, revealing an uplifting and inspiring new outlook on such topics as: • The healing power of melancholy • The sexual dark night and the mysteries of matrimony • Finding solace during illness and in aging • Anxiety, anger, and temporary Insanities • Linking creativity, spirituality, and emotional struggles • Finding meaning and beauty in the darkness