Author: Sylvia Morris
Publisher: Modern Library
ISBN: 0307522776
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
Edith Kermit Carow grew up in New York City in the same circles as did Theodore Roosevelt. But only after TR's first wife died at age twenty-two did the childhood friends forge one of the most successful romantic and political partnerships in American history. Sylvia Jukes Morris's access to previously unpublished letters and diaries brings to full life her portrait of the Roosevelts and their times. During her years as First Lady (1901-09), Edith Kermit Roosevelt dazzled social and political Washington as hostess, confidante, and mother of six, leading her husband to remark, "Mrs. Roosevelt comes a good deal nearer my ideal than I do myself."
Edith Kermit Roosevelt
Author: Sylvia Morris
Publisher: Modern Library
ISBN: 0307522776
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
Edith Kermit Carow grew up in New York City in the same circles as did Theodore Roosevelt. But only after TR's first wife died at age twenty-two did the childhood friends forge one of the most successful romantic and political partnerships in American history. Sylvia Jukes Morris's access to previously unpublished letters and diaries brings to full life her portrait of the Roosevelts and their times. During her years as First Lady (1901-09), Edith Kermit Roosevelt dazzled social and political Washington as hostess, confidante, and mother of six, leading her husband to remark, "Mrs. Roosevelt comes a good deal nearer my ideal than I do myself."
Publisher: Modern Library
ISBN: 0307522776
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
Edith Kermit Carow grew up in New York City in the same circles as did Theodore Roosevelt. But only after TR's first wife died at age twenty-two did the childhood friends forge one of the most successful romantic and political partnerships in American history. Sylvia Jukes Morris's access to previously unpublished letters and diaries brings to full life her portrait of the Roosevelts and their times. During her years as First Lady (1901-09), Edith Kermit Roosevelt dazzled social and political Washington as hostess, confidante, and mother of six, leading her husband to remark, "Mrs. Roosevelt comes a good deal nearer my ideal than I do myself."
Kermit and Cleopigtra
Author: Gregory Williams
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394846712
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Kermit goes back in time to ancient Egypt where the Queen Pig of the Nile falls madly in love with the frog from the future.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394846712
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Kermit goes back in time to ancient Egypt where the Queen Pig of the Nile falls madly in love with the frog from the future.
Cleopatra's Nose
Author: Judith Thurman
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1429923008
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
Cleopatra's Nose is an exuberant gathering of essays and profiles representing twenty years of Judith Thurman's celebrated writing, particularly her fascination with human vanity, femininity, and "women's work"—from haute couture to literature to commanding empires. The subjects are iconic (Jackie, the Brontës, Toni Morrison, Anne Frank) and multifarious (tofu and performance art, pornography and platform shoes, kimonos and bulimia); all inspire dazzling displays of craft, wit, penetration, and intelligence. Here we find explorations of voracity: hunger for sex, food, experience, and transcendence; see how writers from Flaubert to Nadine Gordimer have engaged with history; meet eminent Victorians and the greats of fashion. Whether reporting on hairstyles, strolling the halls of power, or deftly unpacking novels and their writers, Thurman never fails to provoke, inspire, captivate, and enlighten. Cleopatra's Nose is an embarrassment of riches from one of our great literary journalists.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1429923008
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
Cleopatra's Nose is an exuberant gathering of essays and profiles representing twenty years of Judith Thurman's celebrated writing, particularly her fascination with human vanity, femininity, and "women's work"—from haute couture to literature to commanding empires. The subjects are iconic (Jackie, the Brontës, Toni Morrison, Anne Frank) and multifarious (tofu and performance art, pornography and platform shoes, kimonos and bulimia); all inspire dazzling displays of craft, wit, penetration, and intelligence. Here we find explorations of voracity: hunger for sex, food, experience, and transcendence; see how writers from Flaubert to Nadine Gordimer have engaged with history; meet eminent Victorians and the greats of fashion. Whether reporting on hairstyles, strolling the halls of power, or deftly unpacking novels and their writers, Thurman never fails to provoke, inspire, captivate, and enlighten. Cleopatra's Nose is an embarrassment of riches from one of our great literary journalists.
Have You Eaten Grandma?
Author: Gyles Brandreth
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982127414
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this “passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time” (Publishers Weekly)—reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves. Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to adverbs, there are countless ways we can make mistakes when writing or speaking. But do not despair! Great Britain’s most popular grammar guru has created the ultimate modern manual for English speakers on both sides of the Atlantic. In this “irreverent and conversational” (Booklist) guide to proper punctuation and so much more, Gyles Brandreth explores the linguistic horrors of our times, tells us what we’ve been doing wrong, and shows us how to can get it right every time. Covering everything from dangling participles to transitive verbs, from age-old conundrums like “lay” vs. “lie,” to the confounding influences of social media on our everyday language, Have You Eaten Grandma? is an endlessly useful and entertaining resource for all.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982127414
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
For anyone who wants to make fewer (not less) grammar mistakes, this “passionate, enlightening, and easily navigable manual is certainly the right book at the right time” (Publishers Weekly)—reminiscent of the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves. Our language is changing, literary levels are declining, and our grasp of grammar is at a crisis point. From commas to colons, apostrophes to adverbs, there are countless ways we can make mistakes when writing or speaking. But do not despair! Great Britain’s most popular grammar guru has created the ultimate modern manual for English speakers on both sides of the Atlantic. In this “irreverent and conversational” (Booklist) guide to proper punctuation and so much more, Gyles Brandreth explores the linguistic horrors of our times, tells us what we’ve been doing wrong, and shows us how to can get it right every time. Covering everything from dangling participles to transitive verbs, from age-old conundrums like “lay” vs. “lie,” to the confounding influences of social media on our everyday language, Have You Eaten Grandma? is an endlessly useful and entertaining resource for all.
The Myth of Ancient Egypt
Author: Charlotte Booth
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 144561216X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
Unravelling the myths of ancient Egypt.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 144561216X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
Unravelling the myths of ancient Egypt.
Finding Immortality
Author: Bill Conrad
Publisher: William Conrad
ISBN: 1734038721
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
It’s hard enough to close the door on your past. But what do you do when it comes knocking again? Seattle-based novelist James Kimble is a new man. After acquitting old obligations, he’s come clean to his fans and life is looking up. He has a new book out, a stimulating job as a reporter, some savvy real estate investments, and a fresh desire to embrace the land of everyday living. But when a rogue tenant threatens his livelihood and the authorities begin tossing his place looking for fresh clues to old murder cases, his life quickly spirals into the murky world of moral relativism he was trying so hard to escape. In a journey across the globe to track down the enigmatic Grace, James Kimble is pursued by immortal players obsessed with the riddle of a longer life. Trapped again in a shadowy world where ordinary life spans do not apply, he discovers the extraordinary lengths some people will go to remain among the living. Continuing in the genre of first-person psychological thriller, Finding Immortality is the sequel to Interviewing Immortality in the ongoing series by Bill Conrad.
Publisher: William Conrad
ISBN: 1734038721
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
It’s hard enough to close the door on your past. But what do you do when it comes knocking again? Seattle-based novelist James Kimble is a new man. After acquitting old obligations, he’s come clean to his fans and life is looking up. He has a new book out, a stimulating job as a reporter, some savvy real estate investments, and a fresh desire to embrace the land of everyday living. But when a rogue tenant threatens his livelihood and the authorities begin tossing his place looking for fresh clues to old murder cases, his life quickly spirals into the murky world of moral relativism he was trying so hard to escape. In a journey across the globe to track down the enigmatic Grace, James Kimble is pursued by immortal players obsessed with the riddle of a longer life. Trapped again in a shadowy world where ordinary life spans do not apply, he discovers the extraordinary lengths some people will go to remain among the living. Continuing in the genre of first-person psychological thriller, Finding Immortality is the sequel to Interviewing Immortality in the ongoing series by Bill Conrad.
Fashion Rebels
Author: Carlyn Beccia
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1582704880
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
"Go on an exploration of how fashion has evolved through colorful illustrated timelines like the evolution of pants, skirts, the little black dress, and the fashions of the White House (aka First Lady Fashions). Discover ... DIY projects and style inspiration boards, all the while learning how women of different shapes, sizes, and colors have redefined what it means to be beautiful."--Dust jacket.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1582704880
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
"Go on an exploration of how fashion has evolved through colorful illustrated timelines like the evolution of pants, skirts, the little black dress, and the fashions of the White House (aka First Lady Fashions). Discover ... DIY projects and style inspiration boards, all the while learning how women of different shapes, sizes, and colors have redefined what it means to be beautiful."--Dust jacket.
Roses Are Red
Author: Kate Moore
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843178532
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Roses Are Red. . . is a delightfully informative, beautifully packaged celebration of romantic love.
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
ISBN: 1843178532
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Roses Are Red. . . is a delightfully informative, beautifully packaged celebration of romantic love.
The Lovers' Book
Author: Kate Gribble
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1429920947
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Stuffed with lore, history, tips, tricks and theories about love, romance, and relationships, The Lovers' Book is the ultimate-and almost erudite-confection for everyone who is in love or wants to attract a lover. Charmingly designed and simply but elegantly presented, The Lovers' Book can be the perfect starter for a new romance or reviver of a long-term one. In The Lovers' Book, students of the art of attraction will find: --All the types of kisses (from butterfly to vacuum and French) --A lover's glossary (from "oscillation" to "uxorious") --The perfect recipes for breakfast in bed (from Champagne fizz to strawberries dipped in honey) --The most romantic places in the United States (from Charleston, SC to New Orleans, LA) --The ten most romantic movies (from "An Affair to Remember" to "Titanic") --The most fascinating stories from lovers throughout history (from Elizabeth Barrett Browning & Robert Browning to Annie Oakley and Frank Butler) --The science behind falling in love (from why attraction happens to what makes it stick, chemically) Full of swoonworthy tips, facts and amorous anecdotes, The Lovers' Book is a far smarter gift than that ubiquitous box of chocolates or tired old red rose bouquet.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1429920947
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Stuffed with lore, history, tips, tricks and theories about love, romance, and relationships, The Lovers' Book is the ultimate-and almost erudite-confection for everyone who is in love or wants to attract a lover. Charmingly designed and simply but elegantly presented, The Lovers' Book can be the perfect starter for a new romance or reviver of a long-term one. In The Lovers' Book, students of the art of attraction will find: --All the types of kisses (from butterfly to vacuum and French) --A lover's glossary (from "oscillation" to "uxorious") --The perfect recipes for breakfast in bed (from Champagne fizz to strawberries dipped in honey) --The most romantic places in the United States (from Charleston, SC to New Orleans, LA) --The ten most romantic movies (from "An Affair to Remember" to "Titanic") --The most fascinating stories from lovers throughout history (from Elizabeth Barrett Browning & Robert Browning to Annie Oakley and Frank Butler) --The science behind falling in love (from why attraction happens to what makes it stick, chemically) Full of swoonworthy tips, facts and amorous anecdotes, The Lovers' Book is a far smarter gift than that ubiquitous box of chocolates or tired old red rose bouquet.
The Fixer
Author: T. E. Woods
Publisher: Alibi
ISBN: 0345549260
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
T. E. Woods delivers a fast-paced thriller—the first in an electrifying new series—peopled with sharp, intriguing characters and more twists and turns than a corkscrew. Never a doubt. Never a mistake. Always for justice. Never for revenge. She’s the person you hire when you need something fixed—permanently. With a strict set of criteria, she evaluates every request and chooses only a few. No more than one job per country, per year. She will only step in if it’s clear that justice will not be served any other way. Her jobs are completed with skill and precision, and never result in inquiry or police investigation. The Fixer is invisible—and quite deadly. . . . In the office of a clinical psychologist in Olympia, Washington, a beautiful young woman is in terrible emotional pain. She puts up walls, tells lies, and seems to speak in riddles, but the doctor is determined to help her heal, despite the fact that she claims to have hurt many people. As their sessions escalate, the psychologist feels compelled to reach out to the police . . . but it might be too late. In Seattle, a detective gets a call from his son. A dedicated journalist, he wants his father’s expertise as he looks into a suspicious death. Together they follow the trail of leads toward a stone-cold hired killer—only to find that death has been closer than either could have imagined. Don’t miss any of the gripping Justice thrillers from T. E. Woods: THE FIXER | THE RED HOT FIX | THE UNFORGIVABLE FIX | FIXED IN BLOOD | FIXED IN FEAR | DEAD END FIX And look for the Hush Money mysteries: HUSH MONEY | BAD GIRL | PRIVATE LIES Praise for The Fixer “Hot and unpredictable, this debut hurls you down the curvy gray avenues of right and wrong at about a hundred and fifty miles per hour. Strap yourself in!”—Amanda Kyle Williams, author of The Stranger You Seek “Pitch-perfect . . . solid characters, unpredictable twists and excellent plotting; a must-read for those who enjoy crime fiction.”—Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Alibi
ISBN: 0345549260
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
T. E. Woods delivers a fast-paced thriller—the first in an electrifying new series—peopled with sharp, intriguing characters and more twists and turns than a corkscrew. Never a doubt. Never a mistake. Always for justice. Never for revenge. She’s the person you hire when you need something fixed—permanently. With a strict set of criteria, she evaluates every request and chooses only a few. No more than one job per country, per year. She will only step in if it’s clear that justice will not be served any other way. Her jobs are completed with skill and precision, and never result in inquiry or police investigation. The Fixer is invisible—and quite deadly. . . . In the office of a clinical psychologist in Olympia, Washington, a beautiful young woman is in terrible emotional pain. She puts up walls, tells lies, and seems to speak in riddles, but the doctor is determined to help her heal, despite the fact that she claims to have hurt many people. As their sessions escalate, the psychologist feels compelled to reach out to the police . . . but it might be too late. In Seattle, a detective gets a call from his son. A dedicated journalist, he wants his father’s expertise as he looks into a suspicious death. Together they follow the trail of leads toward a stone-cold hired killer—only to find that death has been closer than either could have imagined. Don’t miss any of the gripping Justice thrillers from T. E. Woods: THE FIXER | THE RED HOT FIX | THE UNFORGIVABLE FIX | FIXED IN BLOOD | FIXED IN FEAR | DEAD END FIX And look for the Hush Money mysteries: HUSH MONEY | BAD GIRL | PRIVATE LIES Praise for The Fixer “Hot and unpredictable, this debut hurls you down the curvy gray avenues of right and wrong at about a hundred and fifty miles per hour. Strap yourself in!”—Amanda Kyle Williams, author of The Stranger You Seek “Pitch-perfect . . . solid characters, unpredictable twists and excellent plotting; a must-read for those who enjoy crime fiction.”—Kirkus Reviews