The Young Oxford Book of the Movies

The Young Oxford Book of the Movies PDF Author: David Parkinson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780195212440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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Book Description
Explores the history of film around the world, from the earliest shadow show to the blockbusters of today, discussing the transition from the silent era to "talkies" and examining specific genres such as comedy, cowboy pictures, and horror movies.

The Young Oxford Book of the Movies

The Young Oxford Book of the Movies PDF Author: David Parkinson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780195212440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144

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Book Description
Explores the history of film around the world, from the earliest shadow show to the blockbusters of today, discussing the transition from the silent era to "talkies" and examining specific genres such as comedy, cowboy pictures, and horror movies.

The New Young Oxford Book of Ghost Stories

The New Young Oxford Book of Ghost Stories PDF Author: Dennis Pepper
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192781789
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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Book Description
Tells stories about all kinds of ghosts, including children, snooker-players, ventriloquist's dummies, and warriors.

The Oxford Book of Women's Writing in the United States

The Oxford Book of Women's Writing in the United States PDF Author: Linda Wagner-Martin
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780195132458
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 612

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Book Description
"A sumptuous selection of short fiction and poetry. . . . Its invitation to share the passion of women's voices characterizes the entire volume."--"USA Today."

The Oxford Book of Twentieth-century English Verse

The Oxford Book of Twentieth-century English Verse PDF Author: Philip Larkin
Publisher: Oxford Books of Verse
ISBN: 9780198121374
Category : English poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 700

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Book Description
Anthology of about 600 poems from more than 200 twentieth century English poets.

The Young Oxford History of Britain & Ireland

The Young Oxford History of Britain & Ireland PDF Author: Mike Corbishley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780199104666
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 420

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Book Description
This is a history of Britain and Ireland for young people, illustrated in colour and black and white, including contemporary documents, paintings and photographs, artefacts and archaeological sites. It is designed to bring to life the people, places and events of Britain and Ireland's history in one comprehensive and authoritative volume.

The Oxford Book of Work

The Oxford Book of Work PDF Author: Keith Thomas
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 664

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Book Description
Compiled by a respected social historian, this unique anthology on the changing experience of work draws upon more than 500 writers from classical antiquity to modern times.

Nasty Endings 1

Nasty Endings 1 PDF Author: Dennis Pepper
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192751171
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
Faces in the night, evil statuettes, ghostly cemeteries, and talking heads. Don't look over your shoulder . . . This collection of stories all have a big surprise in store, so watch out for the ending - it's nasty! * Extracted from The Young Oxford Book of Nasty Endings, one of the best-selling books in the 'Young Oxford Books' series. * Completely unique anthology of unsettling, clever, and slightly unnerving stories. * Mix of the best of contemporary and established writers, with some newly commissioned stories. * Authors include E, Nesbit, T.H. White, Ruskin Bond, and Alison Prince.

The Young Oxford Book of Nightmares

The Young Oxford Book of Nightmares PDF Author: Dennis Pepper
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192781802
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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Book Description
This is a collection of stories in which nightmares and bad dreams are an essential part of the plot. In some stories the nightmare parallels or predicts events in waking life. In others, the nightmare takes over and the dreamer cannot get back to reality. There are also other stories which have a nightmarish quality to them. The characters are trapped and unable to make an escape.

My First Oxford Book of Poems

My First Oxford Book of Poems PDF Author: John Foster
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192763396
Category : Children's poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Book Description
A children's collection of poetry by English poets.

The Young Oxford Book of Ghost Stories

The Young Oxford Book of Ghost Stories PDF Author: Dennis Pepper
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780192781451
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326

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Book Description
A collection of ghost stories from mainly U.K. authors. B/W illus. 8-14 yrs.