Author: Herb Hamlet
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0857966049
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Bluey O'Donnell and Ellen Sommers are childhood sweethearts ready to take on the world when news of the war hits their quiet country town. Spurred on by thoughts of glory, and physically strong from a lifetime of hard work on his family's property, Bluey rushes to enlist and is soon on his first overseas posting. Ellen, left behind to help manage the farm, lives in hope that she will see Bluey again, and guards a special secret through the anxious wait for his return. But nothing can prepare the couple for what lies ahead. As Bluey faces the greatest battle of his life, Ellen must make a heart-wrenching choice. This is a stirring and inspiring saga of a family torn apart by war, its unforgettable characters proving beyond doubt that love is stronger than fear. 'A moving and classically Australian story' SUNDAY MAIL 'Sincere and engaging . . . it is simply a darn good, fair dinkum yarn' SUNSHINE COAST SUNDAY 'Full of dinky-di characters, a good dose of hardship and tragedy, plus an against-all-odds romance' ADELAIDE ADVERTISER
Bluey: All About Bluey
Author: Bluey
Publisher: Ladybird
ISBN: 9780241551851
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet Bluey! Bluey Heeler loves to play, explore and use her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Learn all about Bluey in this fun shaped board book for kids of all ages. The perfect introduction to Bluey! Want more Bluey? Also available: Bluey: Where's Bluey? Search-and-Find book Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book Bluey: At the Beach Look out for Bluey: Bingo - coming soon!
Publisher: Ladybird
ISBN: 9780241551851
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet Bluey! Bluey Heeler loves to play, explore and use her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Learn all about Bluey in this fun shaped board book for kids of all ages. The perfect introduction to Bluey! Want more Bluey? Also available: Bluey: Where's Bluey? Search-and-Find book Bluey: Meet Bluey! Sticker Activity Book Bluey: At the Beach Look out for Bluey: Bingo - coming soon!
Bluey: At Home with the Heelers
Author: Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0593521153
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet Bluey and the Heeler family in this adorable shaped board book! Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Spend the day with Bluey, Bingo, and their parents in their home! Play Hairdresser with Bluey, Rug Island with Bingo, and more in this colorful shaped board book.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0593521153
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Meet Bluey and the Heeler family in this adorable shaped board book! Based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Spend the day with Bluey, Bingo, and their parents in their home! Play Hairdresser with Bluey, Rug Island with Bingo, and more in this colorful shaped board book.
Bluey: Where's Bluey?
Author: Bluey
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241709903
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Have you seen Bluey and Bingo? Join Bluey on the beach, in the backyard and at the park in this jam-packed search-and-find activity book. There are lots of other hidden items, too. Can you spot Long Dog on every page? WACKADOO! With over 140 items to spot, this book is perfect for keeping the biggest Bluey fans busy. Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books: Bluey: Super Stickers Bluey: Bluey’s Beach Bluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle Book
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241709903
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Have you seen Bluey and Bingo? Join Bluey on the beach, in the backyard and at the park in this jam-packed search-and-find activity book. There are lots of other hidden items, too. Can you spot Long Dog on every page? WACKADOO! With over 140 items to spot, this book is perfect for keeping the biggest Bluey fans busy. Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books: Bluey: Super Stickers Bluey: Bluey’s Beach Bluey: A Jigsaw Puzzle Book
Bluey's War
Author: Herb Hamlet
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0857966049
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Bluey O'Donnell and Ellen Sommers are childhood sweethearts ready to take on the world when news of the war hits their quiet country town. Spurred on by thoughts of glory, and physically strong from a lifetime of hard work on his family's property, Bluey rushes to enlist and is soon on his first overseas posting. Ellen, left behind to help manage the farm, lives in hope that she will see Bluey again, and guards a special secret through the anxious wait for his return. But nothing can prepare the couple for what lies ahead. As Bluey faces the greatest battle of his life, Ellen must make a heart-wrenching choice. This is a stirring and inspiring saga of a family torn apart by war, its unforgettable characters proving beyond doubt that love is stronger than fear. 'A moving and classically Australian story' SUNDAY MAIL 'Sincere and engaging . . . it is simply a darn good, fair dinkum yarn' SUNSHINE COAST SUNDAY 'Full of dinky-di characters, a good dose of hardship and tragedy, plus an against-all-odds romance' ADELAIDE ADVERTISER
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0857966049
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Bluey O'Donnell and Ellen Sommers are childhood sweethearts ready to take on the world when news of the war hits their quiet country town. Spurred on by thoughts of glory, and physically strong from a lifetime of hard work on his family's property, Bluey rushes to enlist and is soon on his first overseas posting. Ellen, left behind to help manage the farm, lives in hope that she will see Bluey again, and guards a special secret through the anxious wait for his return. But nothing can prepare the couple for what lies ahead. As Bluey faces the greatest battle of his life, Ellen must make a heart-wrenching choice. This is a stirring and inspiring saga of a family torn apart by war, its unforgettable characters proving beyond doubt that love is stronger than fear. 'A moving and classically Australian story' SUNDAY MAIL 'Sincere and engaging . . . it is simply a darn good, fair dinkum yarn' SUNSHINE COAST SUNDAY 'Full of dinky-di characters, a good dose of hardship and tragedy, plus an against-all-odds romance' ADELAIDE ADVERTISER
The Storyteller
Author: Tom Edwards
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 153206540X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This is a series of short stories, most of which have a sting in the tail. Some are based on the true experiences of the author; some have been embellished, and some are purely fictional. The first story, The Entomologist, is true, and the conversation, which is full of malapropisms, actually occurred. Frappin’ the Wurzel, on the other hand, is entirely a figment of the author’s imagination. It depicts George, a bucolic Arcadian in a small English pub, who in an effort to maintain his reputation as the village prankster exploits the very obvious charms of an American tourist—an activity that would probably get him thrown in goal in a more enlightened society. Spider Loves Me and a Near Gaff introduces pathos into the mix, and most of the other stories have an unexpected ending that may intrigue or amuse the reader. The title of this book was inadvertently suggested to me by a charming lady while I was giving a talk to a library group. I had been narrating various yarns of events that had occurred during my lifetime and my audience appeared to enjoy them. During the tea break, the lady approached me remarking, “You are a storyteller!” I placed the wrong connotation on her comment and protested that they were all true. She hurriedly corrected my misunderstanding saying that she enjoyed my tales and that I should set them down in a book; this I have done. Many of the stories have an element of truth, painfully so. However, some are figments of my imagination, and some have been enhanced to give them humor or pathos. Most have a twist in the tale that may surprise or amuse the reader. I do hope you enjoy them.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 153206540X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
This is a series of short stories, most of which have a sting in the tail. Some are based on the true experiences of the author; some have been embellished, and some are purely fictional. The first story, The Entomologist, is true, and the conversation, which is full of malapropisms, actually occurred. Frappin’ the Wurzel, on the other hand, is entirely a figment of the author’s imagination. It depicts George, a bucolic Arcadian in a small English pub, who in an effort to maintain his reputation as the village prankster exploits the very obvious charms of an American tourist—an activity that would probably get him thrown in goal in a more enlightened society. Spider Loves Me and a Near Gaff introduces pathos into the mix, and most of the other stories have an unexpected ending that may intrigue or amuse the reader. The title of this book was inadvertently suggested to me by a charming lady while I was giving a talk to a library group. I had been narrating various yarns of events that had occurred during my lifetime and my audience appeared to enjoy them. During the tea break, the lady approached me remarking, “You are a storyteller!” I placed the wrong connotation on her comment and protested that they were all true. She hurriedly corrected my misunderstanding saying that she enjoyed my tales and that I should set them down in a book; this I have done. Many of the stories have an element of truth, painfully so. However, some are figments of my imagination, and some have been enhanced to give them humor or pathos. Most have a twist in the tale that may surprise or amuse the reader. I do hope you enjoy them.
L. A. Child and Other Stories
Author: Penny Jackson
Publisher: Untreed Reads
ISBN: 1611876478
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
In this collection of award-winning short stories, men, women and teenagers from London to Boston to Hiroshima to India grapple with the unpredictability of their lives. A teenager receives a gun from his best friend when he finds out his girlfriend has been unfaithful. A teacher in Hiroshima finds herself acting in a live sex show. A young man fakes an act of heroism at the George Washington Bridge so he can be famous. A hostess in a Wonderland-themed amusement park loses her identity to become the “perfect” Alice. And, in the Pushcart Prize-awarded title story, a group of disenfranchised young adults try to make sense of the artificial world that is Los Angeles.
Publisher: Untreed Reads
ISBN: 1611876478
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
In this collection of award-winning short stories, men, women and teenagers from London to Boston to Hiroshima to India grapple with the unpredictability of their lives. A teenager receives a gun from his best friend when he finds out his girlfriend has been unfaithful. A teacher in Hiroshima finds herself acting in a live sex show. A young man fakes an act of heroism at the George Washington Bridge so he can be famous. A hostess in a Wonderland-themed amusement park loses her identity to become the “perfect” Alice. And, in the Pushcart Prize-awarded title story, a group of disenfranchised young adults try to make sense of the artificial world that is Los Angeles.
Flying Hero Class
Author: Thomas Keneally
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504038037
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
From the author of Man Booker Prize–winning Schindler’s Ark Palestinian terrorists hijack a flight from New York bound for Frankfurt that holds an unusual group of passengers: a troupe of dancers from the aboriginal Australian Barramatjara tribe. The hijackers single out Frank McCloud, the troupe’s Caucasian manager, as an “Exploiter of Landless People” and attempt to persuade the dancers to join their cause. Whose side will they take? What do the other passengers—a conservative Japanese-American woman, a Fleet Street–journalist, and a Jewish software engineer—have to say about the hijackers message? As the airliner searches for a landing place in the Mediterranean, Keneally examines how the hijackers and hijacked alike respond under pressure in this explosive novel, which will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504038037
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
From the author of Man Booker Prize–winning Schindler’s Ark Palestinian terrorists hijack a flight from New York bound for Frankfurt that holds an unusual group of passengers: a troupe of dancers from the aboriginal Australian Barramatjara tribe. The hijackers single out Frank McCloud, the troupe’s Caucasian manager, as an “Exploiter of Landless People” and attempt to persuade the dancers to join their cause. Whose side will they take? What do the other passengers—a conservative Japanese-American woman, a Fleet Street–journalist, and a Jewish software engineer—have to say about the hijackers message? As the airliner searches for a landing place in the Mediterranean, Keneally examines how the hijackers and hijacked alike respond under pressure in this explosive novel, which will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Touristic World-Making and Fan Pilgrimage in Popular Culture Destinations
Author: Vassilios Ziakas
Publisher: Channel View Publications
ISBN: 1845418964
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
This volume considers world-making as the intersection of the fan pilgrimage experience and the responses of destinations. It critically examines the emerging field of popular culture tourism and its close connection with fan studies and placemaking. The chapters illustrate how different destinations capitalise on expressive cultural practices to attract fan tourists, the processes involved in their tourismification, and the outcomes for both visitors and local communities. The book establishes a common ground for the comprehensive and critical study of popular culture tourism development and fandom. It integrates theory and practice and provides evidence-based recommendations for popular culture destinations. It is a useful resource for researchers in tourism management, fandom, pop culture and media studies, as well as for those working in the tourism industry.
Publisher: Channel View Publications
ISBN: 1845418964
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
This volume considers world-making as the intersection of the fan pilgrimage experience and the responses of destinations. It critically examines the emerging field of popular culture tourism and its close connection with fan studies and placemaking. The chapters illustrate how different destinations capitalise on expressive cultural practices to attract fan tourists, the processes involved in their tourismification, and the outcomes for both visitors and local communities. The book establishes a common ground for the comprehensive and critical study of popular culture tourism development and fandom. It integrates theory and practice and provides evidence-based recommendations for popular culture destinations. It is a useful resource for researchers in tourism management, fandom, pop culture and media studies, as well as for those working in the tourism industry.
The Men and the Girls
Author: Joanna Trollope
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 034552098X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
When James accidentally swerves into an elderly woman with his car, he is mortified. But for his girlfriend, Kate, it’s a wake-up call: What is she doing with this man, twenty-five years her senior, who forgets his glasses and knocks an old lady off her bike? James’s lifelong friend Hugh is faring little better with his seemingly perfect and significantly younger wife Julia. Once one of Britain’s most famous newsmen, Hugh sees his star fading—just as Julia’s is rising through a lucrative new TV career. Four people—the men and the girls—each struggle with discontent as two relationships teeter on the brink. Add to the mix one fiercely independent spinster named Miss Bachelor, and what transpires will alter all of their lives forever, as new relationships blossom, old insecurities surface, and homes and fortunes are turned upside down.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 034552098X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
When James accidentally swerves into an elderly woman with his car, he is mortified. But for his girlfriend, Kate, it’s a wake-up call: What is she doing with this man, twenty-five years her senior, who forgets his glasses and knocks an old lady off her bike? James’s lifelong friend Hugh is faring little better with his seemingly perfect and significantly younger wife Julia. Once one of Britain’s most famous newsmen, Hugh sees his star fading—just as Julia’s is rising through a lucrative new TV career. Four people—the men and the girls—each struggle with discontent as two relationships teeter on the brink. Add to the mix one fiercely independent spinster named Miss Bachelor, and what transpires will alter all of their lives forever, as new relationships blossom, old insecurities surface, and homes and fortunes are turned upside down.
The Pony Rebellion
Author: Janet Rising
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 140227999X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Being able to talk to ponies isn't all that it's cracked up to be. It's show time! The riders for Laurel Farm Stables are chosen to perform at a popular charity event and everyone is thrilled—everyone except the ponies. The ponies are on strike! and Pia's horse, Drummer, is leading the rebellion. Their routine is so disasterous that Pia's other problems (like trying to hide her crush on James) seem totally unimportant. And now everyone expects Pia to talk some sense in to the stubborn ponies. Will Pia's pony-whispering powers be enough to save the show? "Entertainingly, the ponies converse much like their human owners, and Pia's popularity at her new school surges when her gift becomes known. Complications ensue, but Pia is a likable and sensible narrator throughout."—Booklist, review for The Pony Whisperer: The Word on the Yard
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 140227999X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
Being able to talk to ponies isn't all that it's cracked up to be. It's show time! The riders for Laurel Farm Stables are chosen to perform at a popular charity event and everyone is thrilled—everyone except the ponies. The ponies are on strike! and Pia's horse, Drummer, is leading the rebellion. Their routine is so disasterous that Pia's other problems (like trying to hide her crush on James) seem totally unimportant. And now everyone expects Pia to talk some sense in to the stubborn ponies. Will Pia's pony-whispering powers be enough to save the show? "Entertainingly, the ponies converse much like their human owners, and Pia's popularity at her new school surges when her gift becomes known. Complications ensue, but Pia is a likable and sensible narrator throughout."—Booklist, review for The Pony Whisperer: The Word on the Yard