Author: Geoffrey Chaucer
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The General Prologue is the first part of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Set out in 858 lines of Middle English, this text includes general notes on the text; discussion of themes, issues and context; and suggestions for further reading.
Oxford Student Texts: Chaucer: The General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales
Author: Geoffrey Chaucer
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The General Prologue is the first part of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Set out in 858 lines of Middle English, this text includes general notes on the text; discussion of themes, issues and context; and suggestions for further reading.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
The General Prologue is the first part of Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Set out in 858 lines of Middle English, this text includes general notes on the text; discussion of themes, issues and context; and suggestions for further reading.
The Secret City
Author: C.J. Daugherty
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 1786811057
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 1786811057
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
After Tomorrow
Author: Gillian Cross
Publisher: Oxford Childrens
ISBN: 9780198390893
Category : Brothers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The raiders headed right for us. There were half a dozen of them. Heavy, tall men with packs on their backs. And guns in their hands." Imagine a world where money is worthless, armed robbers roam the streets and no one is safe. For Matt and his little brother, Taco, that nightmare is areality. Their choice: to stay or to escape through the Channel Tunnel, where unknown danger awaits . .This brand new novel from classroom favourite Gillian Cross is a powerful and thrilling story of survival, which will provoke debate and discussion from students and appeal to both boys and girls.
Publisher: Oxford Childrens
ISBN: 9780198390893
Category : Brothers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"The raiders headed right for us. There were half a dozen of them. Heavy, tall men with packs on their backs. And guns in their hands." Imagine a world where money is worthless, armed robbers roam the streets and no one is safe. For Matt and his little brother, Taco, that nightmare is areality. Their choice: to stay or to escape through the Channel Tunnel, where unknown danger awaits . .This brand new novel from classroom favourite Gillian Cross is a powerful and thrilling story of survival, which will provoke debate and discussion from students and appeal to both boys and girls.
The Alchemist: A Critical Reader
Author:
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1441180591
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The eponymous alchemist of Ben Jonson's quick-fire comedy is a fraud: he cannot make gold, but he does make brilliant theatre. The Alchemist is a masterpiece of wit and form about the self-delusions of greed and the theatricality of deception. This guide will be useful to a diverse assembly of students and scholars, offering fresh new ways into this challenging and fascinating play.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1441180591
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
The eponymous alchemist of Ben Jonson's quick-fire comedy is a fraud: he cannot make gold, but he does make brilliant theatre. The Alchemist is a masterpiece of wit and form about the self-delusions of greed and the theatricality of deception. This guide will be useful to a diverse assembly of students and scholars, offering fresh new ways into this challenging and fascinating play.
The Alchemist
Author: Ben Jonson
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
THE greatest of English dramatists except Shakespeare, the first literary dictator and poet-laureate, a writer of verse, prose, satire, and criticism who most potently of all the men of his time affected the subsequent course of English letters: such was Ben Jonson, and as such his strong personality assumes an interest to us almost unparalleled, at least in his age. Ben Jonson came of the stock that was centuries after to give to the world Thomas Carlyle; for Jonson's grandfather was of Annandale, over the Solway, whence he migrated to England. Jonson's father lost his estate under Queen Mary, "having been cast into prison and forfeited." He entered the church, but died a month before his illustrious son was born, leaving his widow and child in poverty. Jonson's birthplace was Westminster, and the time of his birth early in 1573. He was thus nearly ten years Shakespeare's junior, and less well off, if a trifle better born. But Jonson did not profit even by this slight advantage. His mother married beneath her, a wright or bricklayer, and Jonson was for a time apprenticed to the trade.
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
THE greatest of English dramatists except Shakespeare, the first literary dictator and poet-laureate, a writer of verse, prose, satire, and criticism who most potently of all the men of his time affected the subsequent course of English letters: such was Ben Jonson, and as such his strong personality assumes an interest to us almost unparalleled, at least in his age. Ben Jonson came of the stock that was centuries after to give to the world Thomas Carlyle; for Jonson's grandfather was of Annandale, over the Solway, whence he migrated to England. Jonson's father lost his estate under Queen Mary, "having been cast into prison and forfeited." He entered the church, but died a month before his illustrious son was born, leaving his widow and child in poverty. Jonson's birthplace was Westminster, and the time of his birth early in 1573. He was thus nearly ten years Shakespeare's junior, and less well off, if a trifle better born. But Jonson did not profit even by this slight advantage. His mother married beneath her, a wright or bricklayer, and Jonson was for a time apprenticed to the trade.
Wake Up, Life is Calling
Author: Preeti Shenoy,
Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
ISBN: 9387022609
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
What if your mind is your greatest enemy? What if you were living your worst nightmare? How would you cope? Ankita has fought a mental disorder, been through hell, and survived two suicide attempts. Now in Mumbai, surrounded by her loving and supportive parents, everything seems idyllic. She is not on medication. She is in a college she loves, studying her dream subject: Creative Writing. She has made friends with the bubbly Parul and the glamourous Janki. At last leading a ‘normal life’, she immerses herself in every bit of it – the classes, her friends, her course and all the carefree fun of college. Underneath the surface, however, there is trouble brewing. A book she discovers in her college library draws her in, consumes her and sends her into a terrifying darkness that twists and tears her apart. To make matters worse, a past boyfriend resurfaces, throwing her into further turmoil. Armed with only a pen and a journal, she desperately fights with every ounce of strength she has. But can she escape her thoughts? Will Ankita survive the ordeal a second time around? What does life have in store for her? Preeti Shenoy's compelling sequel to the iconic bestseller Life is What You Make It chronicles the resilience of the human mind and the immense power of positive thinking. The gripping narrative demonstrates with gentle wisdom how by changing our thoughts, we can change our life itself.
Publisher: Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
ISBN: 9387022609
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
What if your mind is your greatest enemy? What if you were living your worst nightmare? How would you cope? Ankita has fought a mental disorder, been through hell, and survived two suicide attempts. Now in Mumbai, surrounded by her loving and supportive parents, everything seems idyllic. She is not on medication. She is in a college she loves, studying her dream subject: Creative Writing. She has made friends with the bubbly Parul and the glamourous Janki. At last leading a ‘normal life’, she immerses herself in every bit of it – the classes, her friends, her course and all the carefree fun of college. Underneath the surface, however, there is trouble brewing. A book she discovers in her college library draws her in, consumes her and sends her into a terrifying darkness that twists and tears her apart. To make matters worse, a past boyfriend resurfaces, throwing her into further turmoil. Armed with only a pen and a journal, she desperately fights with every ounce of strength she has. But can she escape her thoughts? Will Ankita survive the ordeal a second time around? What does life have in store for her? Preeti Shenoy's compelling sequel to the iconic bestseller Life is What You Make It chronicles the resilience of the human mind and the immense power of positive thinking. The gripping narrative demonstrates with gentle wisdom how by changing our thoughts, we can change our life itself.
The Meaning of Life
Author: Joanna Nadin
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192728333
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Not suitable for younger readers.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192728333
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Not suitable for younger readers.
The Alchemy of Disease
Author: John Whysner
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231549504
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Since the dawn of the industrial age, we have unleashed a bewildering number of potentially harmful chemicals. But out of this vast array, how do we identify the actual threats? What does it take to prove that a certain chemical causes cancer? How do we translate academic knowledge of the toxic effects of particular substances into understanding real-world health consequences? The science that answers these questions is toxicology. In The Alchemy of Disease, John Whysner offers an accessible and compelling history of toxicology and its key findings. He details the experiments and discoveries that revealed the causal connections between chemical exposures and diseases. Balancing clear accounts of groundbreaking science with human drama and public-policy relevance, Whysner describes key moments in the development of toxicology and their thorny social and political implications. The book features discussions of toxicological problems past and present, including DDT, cigarettes and other carcinogens, lead poisoning, fossil fuels, chemical warfare, pharmaceuticals—including opioids—and the efficacy of animal testing. Offering valuable insight into the science and politics of crucial public-health concerns, The Alchemy of Disease shows that toxicology’s task—pinpointing the chemical cause of an illness—is as compelling as any detective story.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231549504
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 229
Book Description
Since the dawn of the industrial age, we have unleashed a bewildering number of potentially harmful chemicals. But out of this vast array, how do we identify the actual threats? What does it take to prove that a certain chemical causes cancer? How do we translate academic knowledge of the toxic effects of particular substances into understanding real-world health consequences? The science that answers these questions is toxicology. In The Alchemy of Disease, John Whysner offers an accessible and compelling history of toxicology and its key findings. He details the experiments and discoveries that revealed the causal connections between chemical exposures and diseases. Balancing clear accounts of groundbreaking science with human drama and public-policy relevance, Whysner describes key moments in the development of toxicology and their thorny social and political implications. The book features discussions of toxicological problems past and present, including DDT, cigarettes and other carcinogens, lead poisoning, fossil fuels, chemical warfare, pharmaceuticals—including opioids—and the efficacy of animal testing. Offering valuable insight into the science and politics of crucial public-health concerns, The Alchemy of Disease shows that toxicology’s task—pinpointing the chemical cause of an illness—is as compelling as any detective story.
Chaucer the Alchemist
Author: Alexander N. Gabrovsky
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137523913
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
The secrets of nature's alchemy captivated both the scientific and literary imagination of the Middle Ages. This book explores Chaucer's fascination with earth's mutability. Gabrovsky reveals that his poetry represents a major contribution to a medieval worldview centered on the philosophy of physics, astronomy, alchemy, and logic.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137523913
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
The secrets of nature's alchemy captivated both the scientific and literary imagination of the Middle Ages. This book explores Chaucer's fascination with earth's mutability. Gabrovsky reveals that his poetry represents a major contribution to a medieval worldview centered on the philosophy of physics, astronomy, alchemy, and logic.
AS/A-Level English Literature: Doctor Faustus Student Text Guide
Author: Anne Crow
Publisher: Philip Allan
ISBN: 1444150588
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Each guide comprises three sections: an Introduction, which outlines the aims of the guide, the relevant exam board specification and Assessment Objectives Text Guidance, which gives coverage of key aspects of the text Questions and Answers, which focuses on the various types of essay questions and offers specifmen plans and sample answers, together with mark schemes
Publisher: Philip Allan
ISBN: 1444150588
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Each guide comprises three sections: an Introduction, which outlines the aims of the guide, the relevant exam board specification and Assessment Objectives Text Guidance, which gives coverage of key aspects of the text Questions and Answers, which focuses on the various types of essay questions and offers specifmen plans and sample answers, together with mark schemes