Author: Mary Man-Kong
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0385387849
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
"Bedtime storybook collection that features retellings of fourteen of Barbie's bestselling movies"--
Barbie Bedtime Story Collection (Barbie)
Author: Mary Man-Kong
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0385387849
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
"Bedtime storybook collection that features retellings of fourteen of Barbie's bestselling movies"--
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0385387849
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
"Bedtime storybook collection that features retellings of fourteen of Barbie's bestselling movies"--
You Can Be ... Story Collection (Barbie)
Author: Various
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593808827
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Barbie can be a doctor, a horse rider, a teacher, a pet vet, and a ballerina in this Step into Reading Collection! Perfect for children ages 4 to 6! The BarbieTM You Can Be…Story Collection includes five Step into Reading Step 2 readers: You Can Be A Doctor You Can Be A Horse Rider You Can Be A Teacher You Can Be A Pet Vet You Can Be A Ballerina Children ages 4 to 6 will be inspired to dream about what they can be! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to a president, she knows that girls can do anything!
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0593808827
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Barbie can be a doctor, a horse rider, a teacher, a pet vet, and a ballerina in this Step into Reading Collection! Perfect for children ages 4 to 6! The BarbieTM You Can Be…Story Collection includes five Step into Reading Step 2 readers: You Can Be A Doctor You Can Be A Horse Rider You Can Be A Teacher You Can Be A Pet Vet You Can Be A Ballerina Children ages 4 to 6 will be inspired to dream about what they can be! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to a president, she knows that girls can do anything!
The Dream-tastic Story Collection
Author: Kristen L. Depken
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553523376
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Join Barbie on four adventures in her dreamhouse.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553523376
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Join Barbie on four adventures in her dreamhouse.
Barbie: Story Collection (Barbie)
Author: Bill Gordh
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780375841248
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Collects six stories featuring Barbie, including "A Dress-Up Day" in which Stacie and Kelly play a game of dress-up and fashion show with the items in Barbie's trunk and jewelry box.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780375841248
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Collects six stories featuring Barbie, including "A Dress-Up Day" in which Stacie and Kelly play a game of dress-up and fashion show with the items in Barbie's trunk and jewelry box.
Long Story Short (short story collection)
Author: Jodi Taylor
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472266749
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Now in print for the very first time, this unmissable collection brings together seven short stories from the internationally bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series, and one special guest tale from somewhere completely different. **Includes brand-new St Mary's short story When Did You Last See Your Father? and original introductions from the author** From riotous misbehaviour in Victorian London to ingenious feats of scientific invention (powdered water - just add water!), and from a chaotic Nativity play starring a vengeful Angel Gabriel to an illegal expedition to Mars, Jodi Taylor knows how to spin a good yarn. --- Christmas Past The Farrells are together at last for their first St Mary's Christmas, a time of riotous misbehaviour and the traditional illegal Christmas jump - this time to Victorian London. Battersea Barricades A glimpse into the past of some of your St Mary's favourites characters in the throes of Civil Uprisings. The Steam-Pump Jump St Mary's Max is injured and tied to Sick Bay but obviously a good historian would never let that get in her way. Step forward, Mr Markham... And Now For Something Completely Different Who would the St Mary's team be to turn down a little Christmas expedition to Mars? An illegal Christmas jump is traditional, after all. When Did You Last See Your Father? Have you ever wondered how things would go if Max's husband met Max's father? This is the story of what can happen if St Mary's doesn't like someone... Desiccated Water Professor Rapson breaks astonishing new ground with his latest feat of scientific invention. Markham and the Anal Probing When Markham disappears in the middle of nowhere, Max jumps to the logical conclusion - alien abduction. Little Donkey A chaotic Nativity play like no other, starring a donkey intent on eating the baby Jesus and a vengeful Angel Gabriel.
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 1472266749
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
Now in print for the very first time, this unmissable collection brings together seven short stories from the internationally bestselling Chronicles of St Mary's series, and one special guest tale from somewhere completely different. **Includes brand-new St Mary's short story When Did You Last See Your Father? and original introductions from the author** From riotous misbehaviour in Victorian London to ingenious feats of scientific invention (powdered water - just add water!), and from a chaotic Nativity play starring a vengeful Angel Gabriel to an illegal expedition to Mars, Jodi Taylor knows how to spin a good yarn. --- Christmas Past The Farrells are together at last for their first St Mary's Christmas, a time of riotous misbehaviour and the traditional illegal Christmas jump - this time to Victorian London. Battersea Barricades A glimpse into the past of some of your St Mary's favourites characters in the throes of Civil Uprisings. The Steam-Pump Jump St Mary's Max is injured and tied to Sick Bay but obviously a good historian would never let that get in her way. Step forward, Mr Markham... And Now For Something Completely Different Who would the St Mary's team be to turn down a little Christmas expedition to Mars? An illegal Christmas jump is traditional, after all. When Did You Last See Your Father? Have you ever wondered how things would go if Max's husband met Max's father? This is the story of what can happen if St Mary's doesn't like someone... Desiccated Water Professor Rapson breaks astonishing new ground with his latest feat of scientific invention. Markham and the Anal Probing When Markham disappears in the middle of nowhere, Max jumps to the logical conclusion - alien abduction. Little Donkey A chaotic Nativity play like no other, starring a donkey intent on eating the baby Jesus and a vengeful Angel Gabriel.
Short Story Collection #1
Author: Kathy Loop
Publisher: Booktango
ISBN: 1468931814
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
This book is my first short story collection. I have six of my favorite short stories all compiled into one book. Please enjoy and let others know about this great deal! These are stories that teenagers and adults will enjoy all alike.
Publisher: Booktango
ISBN: 1468931814
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
This book is my first short story collection. I have six of my favorite short stories all compiled into one book. Please enjoy and let others know about this great deal! These are stories that teenagers and adults will enjoy all alike.
Montana Billionaires, Two Story Collection, Books 1-2
Author: Cynthia Woolf
Publisher: Firehouse Publishing
ISBN: 1957834269
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
From a USA Today Bestselling Author... Tropes - single parent, kidnapped, widower, protector, nurturing teacher, hidden identity, family. Her Secret Cowboy Billionaire After inheriting her grandmother’s Victorian mansion outside Twin Bluffs, Montana, Shavon Montgomery decides to turn it into a bed and breakfast. It is the perfect solution for her after the tragedy of losing her sister and taking custody of her sister's baby, and the perfect place to hide in plain sight. Guilt rides her hard, along with a deep and abiding hatred for secrets and the people who keep them. If it hadn't been for secrets, she could have helped her sister before she died. Brody James is thrilled when he wins a bid to remodel and renovate the old Victorian mansion into a bed and breakfast. Former bronc rider turned carpenter and father, Brody has a secret. He's rich. As in billionaire rich. It’s a secret he’s kept since moving to Twin Bluffs. But how can he tell her the truth when she makes it clear how much she despises secrets, even good ones? Hiding the truth may destroy their relationship. Will their love be able to survive the danger, lies, and secrets they keep? Her Mysterious Cowboy Billionaire Jack Saunders, a wealthy recluse turned Montana rancher, seeks solace in the vast expanse of the countryside, shielding his son from the shadows of a tragic past. Enter Gabby Cooper, a nurturing kindergarten teacher whose compassionate heart cannot ignore the silent cries of her troubled student. Determined to unravel the mysteries that haunt the young boy, Gabby reaches out to his enigmatic father, Jack Saunders, sparking a connection that neither of them saw coming. As Jack and Gabby navigate the delicate dance of attraction, their bond deepens with each passing day, transcending the boundaries of their disparate worlds. Yet, the specter of Jack's past returns with a vengeance, threatening to engulf them both in a storm of danger and uncertainty.
Publisher: Firehouse Publishing
ISBN: 1957834269
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
From a USA Today Bestselling Author... Tropes - single parent, kidnapped, widower, protector, nurturing teacher, hidden identity, family. Her Secret Cowboy Billionaire After inheriting her grandmother’s Victorian mansion outside Twin Bluffs, Montana, Shavon Montgomery decides to turn it into a bed and breakfast. It is the perfect solution for her after the tragedy of losing her sister and taking custody of her sister's baby, and the perfect place to hide in plain sight. Guilt rides her hard, along with a deep and abiding hatred for secrets and the people who keep them. If it hadn't been for secrets, she could have helped her sister before she died. Brody James is thrilled when he wins a bid to remodel and renovate the old Victorian mansion into a bed and breakfast. Former bronc rider turned carpenter and father, Brody has a secret. He's rich. As in billionaire rich. It’s a secret he’s kept since moving to Twin Bluffs. But how can he tell her the truth when she makes it clear how much she despises secrets, even good ones? Hiding the truth may destroy their relationship. Will their love be able to survive the danger, lies, and secrets they keep? Her Mysterious Cowboy Billionaire Jack Saunders, a wealthy recluse turned Montana rancher, seeks solace in the vast expanse of the countryside, shielding his son from the shadows of a tragic past. Enter Gabby Cooper, a nurturing kindergarten teacher whose compassionate heart cannot ignore the silent cries of her troubled student. Determined to unravel the mysteries that haunt the young boy, Gabby reaches out to his enigmatic father, Jack Saunders, sparking a connection that neither of them saw coming. As Jack and Gabby navigate the delicate dance of attraction, their bond deepens with each passing day, transcending the boundaries of their disparate worlds. Yet, the specter of Jack's past returns with a vengeance, threatening to engulf them both in a storm of danger and uncertainty.
Supernatural Dating Agency Story Collection (Books 4-6)
Author: Andie M. Long
Publisher: Andrea M. Long
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
Writer Andie M. Long brings you the second omnibus of paranormal love matches, hilarity, and general mayhem in this supernatural dating agency romantic comedy boxset. Withernsea Dating Agency is now open to supernaturals, but not everyone is happy with all the new love matches. Join Shelley, Theo, and the gang as they face paranormal politics, prophecies, and predictions. This volume includes books four, five, and six of the Supernatural Dating Agency series: Here for the Seer, Didn’t Sea it Coming, and Phwoar and Peace. Grab a coffee and a chocolate doughnut and enjoy. KEYWORDS: Paranormal romcom, PNR romcom, supernatural dating, paranormal romantic comedy, para romantic comedy, supernaturals dating, supernatural match making, paranormal rom com, paranormal comedy series, vampire romance, vampire love story, vampire rom com, vampire romantic comedy, paranormal matchmaking, paranormal chicklit, paranormal chick lit, supernatural chick lit, supernatural chicklit, demons, vampires, witches, seers, wolf shifters, shifters, ghosts, mystics, fortune-tellers, wyverns, laugh, humour, funny, happy ever after, kooky, slapstick, British paranormal, PNR box set, boxset, collection, omnibus. COMPARABLE AUTHORS: Robyn Peterman, Erin Sterling, Michelle Rowan, Aleana Alder, Molly Harper, Deanna Chase, Rhiannon Hartley, Annie Nicholas, Angie Fox, Milly Taiden, Emily Kane
Publisher: Andrea M. Long
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
Writer Andie M. Long brings you the second omnibus of paranormal love matches, hilarity, and general mayhem in this supernatural dating agency romantic comedy boxset. Withernsea Dating Agency is now open to supernaturals, but not everyone is happy with all the new love matches. Join Shelley, Theo, and the gang as they face paranormal politics, prophecies, and predictions. This volume includes books four, five, and six of the Supernatural Dating Agency series: Here for the Seer, Didn’t Sea it Coming, and Phwoar and Peace. Grab a coffee and a chocolate doughnut and enjoy. KEYWORDS: Paranormal romcom, PNR romcom, supernatural dating, paranormal romantic comedy, para romantic comedy, supernaturals dating, supernatural match making, paranormal rom com, paranormal comedy series, vampire romance, vampire love story, vampire rom com, vampire romantic comedy, paranormal matchmaking, paranormal chicklit, paranormal chick lit, supernatural chick lit, supernatural chicklit, demons, vampires, witches, seers, wolf shifters, shifters, ghosts, mystics, fortune-tellers, wyverns, laugh, humour, funny, happy ever after, kooky, slapstick, British paranormal, PNR box set, boxset, collection, omnibus. COMPARABLE AUTHORS: Robyn Peterman, Erin Sterling, Michelle Rowan, Aleana Alder, Molly Harper, Deanna Chase, Rhiannon Hartley, Annie Nicholas, Angie Fox, Milly Taiden, Emily Kane
Barbie's Magical Adventure in Dreamland
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Reading "Barbie's Magical Adventure in Dreamland" takes people to magical worlds of thought and wonder. The story is about Barbie, a young girl with beautiful golden hair and bright blue eyes who stands out because she can go to Dreamland, a magical place that only lives in her dreams. Barbie goes on exciting adventures, meets strange creatures, and discovers beautiful landscapes in Dreamland every night under the stars. These dreams turn into her favorite secret, a beautiful world she loves. Dreamland's magic starts to fade away one day, leaving the once-bright colors dull and the magical creatures dull. Dreamland's guardian, Cygnus, calls on Barbie to protect this magical paradise. The magic of Dreamland comes from the three Dream Crystals that are lost. It is her job to find them. Barbie starts her trip with a purse full of stardust and an unknown map. She goes on a journey through the Whispering Woods, where the trees tell her secrets. To find the Dream Crystals that are hidden there, she has to answer puzzles. Barbie will have to show how brave and dedicated she is when she jumps into the Enchanted Lake to find the last crystal. She faces her biggest fears and gives the stones back to Cygnus, protecting Dreamland's magic and making sure it will live on. When Barbie goes back to her quiet small town, she grows into a kind and inspiring person. Kids and adults alike are inspired by her adventures in Dreamland and how she lives out these ideals to enjoy the beauty of dreams and grow the traits of bravery, kindness, and curiosity. At the end of the story, Barbie is still Dreamland's keeper. She watches over its wonders and makes sure that people will love them for many more years. She closes her eyes and dreams of Dreamland all the time because she knows that the fun things, she did there will always be a part of her. "Barbie's Magical Adventure in Dreamland" shows how powerful dreams, kindness, and bravery can be. It reminds us that the world is full of amazing things just waiting to be found by people who believe, and that the keys to amazing experiences and lasting memories are inside our hearts. Story Begins: Barbie was a little girl who lived in a cute little town. People knew her for having beautiful golden hair, bright blue eyes, and a kind heart. Barbie stood out among the simple homes and friendly neighbors in the town as a symbol of modesty and purity. Barbie had golden hair that fell down her back in waves that sparkled like a river of light. As the light caught on her and turned into a beautiful halo, she looked like a living, breathing sign of hope. Her bright blue eyes sparkled with interest, like two sapphires watching over the secrets of the world. But what made Barbie different from the other kids in town was her heart. She had a giving heart that touched everyone she met. She could make anyone feel special and better, even on the worst days, with her kind words and warm smile. It was Barbie's job to show that even in a world that seemed rude and rushed, good manners could still win. The one thing that made Barbie different, though, was something that not many people knew about her: she could go to Dreamland, a magical world that appeared only in her dreams. The hamlet would go to sleep every night, and Barbie's travels would begin. Dreamland was a place where dream rules did not apply. It stretched out in front of her like a beautiful tapestry in her thoughts. It was a world where the trees whispered secrets and the animals spoke in riddles and wisecracks. The sky was purple and turquoise. In Dreamland, Barbie can be anyone and go anywhere. It's a place where anything is possible and where the soul can find comfort. Her adventures at night were amazing. She would soar through the sky on a shiny dragon, feeling the rush of freedom in her blood as the wind pulled her hair back. She would have tea parties with rabbits that could talk. The rabbits' laughter would sound like a happy symphony in a field of brightly colored flowers. She liked to wander around in beautiful forests where streams sang lullabies to long-lost hopes and trees whispered stories of past adventures. Barbie, on the other hand, found the animals in Dreamland to be very interesting. There was Lumina, a pretty fairy whose wings sparkled like stars at dusk. She would teach Barbie about the night sky by telling her stories about constellations and the music that the stars played. Nimbus, a sneaky cloud fairy who can change shape at will, came next. Nimbus could change into a dolphin to explore the depths of the dream seas or a kite to take Barbie high above the clouds. Barbie and Nimbus would go on exciting adventures together. She made new friends every night, and each one was more creative than the last. She laughed with kind giants whose hearts were as big as the sky, danced with fire sprites whose bright flames lit up the night sky, and talked with wise old owls who taught her ancient secrets.
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240274
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Reading "Barbie's Magical Adventure in Dreamland" takes people to magical worlds of thought and wonder. The story is about Barbie, a young girl with beautiful golden hair and bright blue eyes who stands out because she can go to Dreamland, a magical place that only lives in her dreams. Barbie goes on exciting adventures, meets strange creatures, and discovers beautiful landscapes in Dreamland every night under the stars. These dreams turn into her favorite secret, a beautiful world she loves. Dreamland's magic starts to fade away one day, leaving the once-bright colors dull and the magical creatures dull. Dreamland's guardian, Cygnus, calls on Barbie to protect this magical paradise. The magic of Dreamland comes from the three Dream Crystals that are lost. It is her job to find them. Barbie starts her trip with a purse full of stardust and an unknown map. She goes on a journey through the Whispering Woods, where the trees tell her secrets. To find the Dream Crystals that are hidden there, she has to answer puzzles. Barbie will have to show how brave and dedicated she is when she jumps into the Enchanted Lake to find the last crystal. She faces her biggest fears and gives the stones back to Cygnus, protecting Dreamland's magic and making sure it will live on. When Barbie goes back to her quiet small town, she grows into a kind and inspiring person. Kids and adults alike are inspired by her adventures in Dreamland and how she lives out these ideals to enjoy the beauty of dreams and grow the traits of bravery, kindness, and curiosity. At the end of the story, Barbie is still Dreamland's keeper. She watches over its wonders and makes sure that people will love them for many more years. She closes her eyes and dreams of Dreamland all the time because she knows that the fun things, she did there will always be a part of her. "Barbie's Magical Adventure in Dreamland" shows how powerful dreams, kindness, and bravery can be. It reminds us that the world is full of amazing things just waiting to be found by people who believe, and that the keys to amazing experiences and lasting memories are inside our hearts. Story Begins: Barbie was a little girl who lived in a cute little town. People knew her for having beautiful golden hair, bright blue eyes, and a kind heart. Barbie stood out among the simple homes and friendly neighbors in the town as a symbol of modesty and purity. Barbie had golden hair that fell down her back in waves that sparkled like a river of light. As the light caught on her and turned into a beautiful halo, she looked like a living, breathing sign of hope. Her bright blue eyes sparkled with interest, like two sapphires watching over the secrets of the world. But what made Barbie different from the other kids in town was her heart. She had a giving heart that touched everyone she met. She could make anyone feel special and better, even on the worst days, with her kind words and warm smile. It was Barbie's job to show that even in a world that seemed rude and rushed, good manners could still win. The one thing that made Barbie different, though, was something that not many people knew about her: she could go to Dreamland, a magical world that appeared only in her dreams. The hamlet would go to sleep every night, and Barbie's travels would begin. Dreamland was a place where dream rules did not apply. It stretched out in front of her like a beautiful tapestry in her thoughts. It was a world where the trees whispered secrets and the animals spoke in riddles and wisecracks. The sky was purple and turquoise. In Dreamland, Barbie can be anyone and go anywhere. It's a place where anything is possible and where the soul can find comfort. Her adventures at night were amazing. She would soar through the sky on a shiny dragon, feeling the rush of freedom in her blood as the wind pulled her hair back. She would have tea parties with rabbits that could talk. The rabbits' laughter would sound like a happy symphony in a field of brightly colored flowers. She liked to wander around in beautiful forests where streams sang lullabies to long-lost hopes and trees whispered stories of past adventures. Barbie, on the other hand, found the animals in Dreamland to be very interesting. There was Lumina, a pretty fairy whose wings sparkled like stars at dusk. She would teach Barbie about the night sky by telling her stories about constellations and the music that the stars played. Nimbus, a sneaky cloud fairy who can change shape at will, came next. Nimbus could change into a dolphin to explore the depths of the dream seas or a kite to take Barbie high above the clouds. Barbie and Nimbus would go on exciting adventures together. She made new friends every night, and each one was more creative than the last. She laughed with kind giants whose hearts were as big as the sky, danced with fire sprites whose bright flames lit up the night sky, and talked with wise old owls who taught her ancient secrets.
The New York Times Book Review
Author: The New York Times
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0593234618
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A “delightful” (Vanity Fair) collection from the longest-running, most influential book review in America, featuring its best, funniest, strangest, and most memorable coverage over the past 125 years. Since its first issue on October 10, 1896, The New York Times Book Review has brought the world of ideas to the reading public. It is the publication where authors have been made, and where readers first encountered the classics that have enriched their lives. Now the editors have curated the Book Review’s dynamic 125-year history, which is essentially the story of modern American letters. Brimming with remarkable reportage and photography, this beautiful book collects interesting reviews, never-before-heard anecdotes about famous writers, and spicy letter exchanges. Here are the first takes on novels we now consider masterpieces, including a long-forgotten pan of Anne of Green Gables and a rave of Mrs. Dalloway, along with reviews and essays by Langston Hughes, Eudora Welty, James Baldwin, Nora Ephron, and more. With scores of stunning vintage photographs, many of them sourced from the Times’s own archive, readers will discover how literary tastes have shifted through the years—and how the Book Review’s coverage has shaped so much of what we read today.
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0593234618
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
A “delightful” (Vanity Fair) collection from the longest-running, most influential book review in America, featuring its best, funniest, strangest, and most memorable coverage over the past 125 years. Since its first issue on October 10, 1896, The New York Times Book Review has brought the world of ideas to the reading public. It is the publication where authors have been made, and where readers first encountered the classics that have enriched their lives. Now the editors have curated the Book Review’s dynamic 125-year history, which is essentially the story of modern American letters. Brimming with remarkable reportage and photography, this beautiful book collects interesting reviews, never-before-heard anecdotes about famous writers, and spicy letter exchanges. Here are the first takes on novels we now consider masterpieces, including a long-forgotten pan of Anne of Green Gables and a rave of Mrs. Dalloway, along with reviews and essays by Langston Hughes, Eudora Welty, James Baldwin, Nora Ephron, and more. With scores of stunning vintage photographs, many of them sourced from the Times’s own archive, readers will discover how literary tastes have shifted through the years—and how the Book Review’s coverage has shaped so much of what we read today.