Author: Jane Austen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781718893375
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Emma, by Jane Austen, is a novel about youthful hubris and the perils of misconstrued romance. The story takes place in the fictional village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls, and Donwell Abbey and involves the relationships among individuals in those locations consisting of "3 or 4 families in a country village". The novel was first published in December 1815 while the author was alive, with its title page listing a publication date of 1816. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian-Regency England; she also creates a lively comedy of manners among her characters and depicts issues of marriage, gender, age, and social status.
Emma
Author: Jane Austen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781718893375
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Emma, by Jane Austen, is a novel about youthful hubris and the perils of misconstrued romance. The story takes place in the fictional village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls, and Donwell Abbey and involves the relationships among individuals in those locations consisting of "3 or 4 families in a country village". The novel was first published in December 1815 while the author was alive, with its title page listing a publication date of 1816. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian-Regency England; she also creates a lively comedy of manners among her characters and depicts issues of marriage, gender, age, and social status.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781718893375
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 590
Book Description
Emma, by Jane Austen, is a novel about youthful hubris and the perils of misconstrued romance. The story takes place in the fictional village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls, and Donwell Abbey and involves the relationships among individuals in those locations consisting of "3 or 4 families in a country village". The novel was first published in December 1815 while the author was alive, with its title page listing a publication date of 1816. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian-Regency England; she also creates a lively comedy of manners among her characters and depicts issues of marriage, gender, age, and social status.
Your Voice in My Head
Author: Emma Forrest
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408822067
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
A dazzling and devastating memoir exploring breakdown and obsessive love, in a voice unlike any other
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408822067
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
A dazzling and devastating memoir exploring breakdown and obsessive love, in a voice unlike any other
Room
Author: Emma Donoghue
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 178682177X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Kidnapped as a teenage girl, Ma has been locked inside a purpose built room in her captor's garden for seven years. Her five year old son, Jack, has no concept of the world outside and happily exists inside Room with the help of Ma's games and his vivid imagination where objects like Rug, Lamp and TV are his only friends. But for Ma the time has come to escape and face their biggest challenge to date: the world outside Room.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 178682177X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Kidnapped as a teenage girl, Ma has been locked inside a purpose built room in her captor's garden for seven years. Her five year old son, Jack, has no concept of the world outside and happily exists inside Room with the help of Ma's games and his vivid imagination where objects like Rug, Lamp and TV are his only friends. But for Ma the time has come to escape and face their biggest challenge to date: the world outside Room.
Emma in the Night
Author: Wendy Walker
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250141435
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
From the bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten comes a thriller about two missing sisters, a twisted family, and what happens when one girl comes back...
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1250141435
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
From the bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten comes a thriller about two missing sisters, a twisted family, and what happens when one girl comes back...
When You Get the Chance
Author: Emma Lord
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250783356
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
One of Cosmo's Best YA of 2022 A bighearted novel about falling in love, making a mess, and learning to let go, from Emma Lord, the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club pick You Have a Match. **An Indie Next Pick** Nothing will get in the way of Millie Price’s dream of becoming a Broadway star. Not her lovable but super introverted dad, who raised Millie alone since she was a baby. Not her drama club rival, Oliver, who is the very definition of Simmering Romantic Tension. And not her “Millie Moods,” the feelings of intense emotion that threaten to overwhelm. Millie needs an ally. And when an accidentally left-open browser brings Millie to her dad’s embarrassingly moody LiveJournal from 2003, Millie knows just what to do—find her mom. But how can you find a new part of your life and expect it to fit into your old one without leaving any marks? And why is it that when you go looking for the past, it somehow keeps bringing you back to what you’ve had all along? PRAISE FOR EMMA LORD: "Brimming with energy, rapid-fire banter, and affectionate theater references, this memorable Mamma Mia! retelling...thoughtfully pays homage while skillfully modernizing it for today’s readers." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Chock-full of musical theater references and humor, the novel includes high-stakes emotional drama that is balanced by supportive friendships and strong, deep family connections...An entertaining personal journey with plot twists galore." - Kirkus Reviews
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250783356
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
One of Cosmo's Best YA of 2022 A bighearted novel about falling in love, making a mess, and learning to let go, from Emma Lord, the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club pick You Have a Match. **An Indie Next Pick** Nothing will get in the way of Millie Price’s dream of becoming a Broadway star. Not her lovable but super introverted dad, who raised Millie alone since she was a baby. Not her drama club rival, Oliver, who is the very definition of Simmering Romantic Tension. And not her “Millie Moods,” the feelings of intense emotion that threaten to overwhelm. Millie needs an ally. And when an accidentally left-open browser brings Millie to her dad’s embarrassingly moody LiveJournal from 2003, Millie knows just what to do—find her mom. But how can you find a new part of your life and expect it to fit into your old one without leaving any marks? And why is it that when you go looking for the past, it somehow keeps bringing you back to what you’ve had all along? PRAISE FOR EMMA LORD: "Brimming with energy, rapid-fire banter, and affectionate theater references, this memorable Mamma Mia! retelling...thoughtfully pays homage while skillfully modernizing it for today’s readers." -Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Chock-full of musical theater references and humor, the novel includes high-stakes emotional drama that is balanced by supportive friendships and strong, deep family connections...An entertaining personal journey with plot twists galore." - Kirkus Reviews
A Lesson Before Dying
Author: Ernest J. Gaines
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400077702
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • A deep and compassionate novel about a young man who returns to 1940s Cajun country to visit a Black youth on death row for a crime he didn't commit. Together they come to understand the heroism of resisting. "An instant classic." —Chicago Tribune A “majestic, moving novel...an instant classic, a book that will be read, discussed and taught beyond the rest of our lives" (Chicago Tribune), from the critically acclaimed author of A Gathering of Old Men and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. "A Lesson Before Dying reconfirms Ernest J. Gaines's position as an important American writer." —Boston Globe "Enormously moving.... Gaines unerringly evokes the place and time about which he writes." —Los Angeles Times “A quietly moving novel [that] takes us back to a place we've been before to impart a lesson for living.” —San Francisco Chronicle
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1400077702
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • A deep and compassionate novel about a young man who returns to 1940s Cajun country to visit a Black youth on death row for a crime he didn't commit. Together they come to understand the heroism of resisting. "An instant classic." —Chicago Tribune A “majestic, moving novel...an instant classic, a book that will be read, discussed and taught beyond the rest of our lives" (Chicago Tribune), from the critically acclaimed author of A Gathering of Old Men and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. "A Lesson Before Dying reconfirms Ernest J. Gaines's position as an important American writer." —Boston Globe "Enormously moving.... Gaines unerringly evokes the place and time about which he writes." —Los Angeles Times “A quietly moving novel [that] takes us back to a place we've been before to impart a lesson for living.” —San Francisco Chronicle
Sense and Sensibility
Author: Emma Thompson
Publisher: Newmarket Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Originally published: London: Bloomsbury, 1995.
Publisher: Newmarket Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Originally published: London: Bloomsbury, 1995.
Day of Tears
Author: Julius Lester
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780756982010
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Emma cares for Mr. Butler's daughters and has been promised that she will never be sold as a slave. When he breaks his promise and sells her on auction day, Emma runs away, gets married and eventually gains her freedom in Canada.
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780756982010
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Emma cares for Mr. Butler's daughters and has been promised that she will never be sold as a slave. When he breaks his promise and sells her on auction day, Emma runs away, gets married and eventually gains her freedom in Canada.
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Recipes Cookbook: Easy, Fast, Healthy and Delicious Recipes
Author: Emma Watson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781520776613
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
An Instant Pot comes with lots of benefits. It is just a single kitchen device but it is able to cover the work of many other devices: pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute-pan, yogurt-maker etc.The stainless steel interior of each Instant Pot is perfect for cooking. No other materials (like plastic ot Teflon) are touching the food except the stainless steel. It's also very easy to clean.Compared to a slow cooker or a crock pot, the Instant Pot is much faster and efficient. For example, an 8 hour slow cooker dinner recipe will be ready in just 40 minutes when using the Instant Pot. And the programmable features of each Instant Pot make this device the best gadget that can be found in each kitchen.This book will deliver some very healthy and delicious Instant Pot recipes which will be very easy and simple to cook
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781520776613
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
An Instant Pot comes with lots of benefits. It is just a single kitchen device but it is able to cover the work of many other devices: pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, saute-pan, yogurt-maker etc.The stainless steel interior of each Instant Pot is perfect for cooking. No other materials (like plastic ot Teflon) are touching the food except the stainless steel. It's also very easy to clean.Compared to a slow cooker or a crock pot, the Instant Pot is much faster and efficient. For example, an 8 hour slow cooker dinner recipe will be ready in just 40 minutes when using the Instant Pot. And the programmable features of each Instant Pot make this device the best gadget that can be found in each kitchen.This book will deliver some very healthy and delicious Instant Pot recipes which will be very easy and simple to cook
Inspirational Quotes for Teens
Author: Christopher Taylor
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1638076596
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Get inspired with powerful and motivational quotes for teens It's tough to be a teen, but a little bit of daily inspiration can transform their mindset and unlock their full potential. This book for teens is packed full of more than 100 empowering quotes from notable figures that will boost their confidence and offer a dose of positivity for every day. What sets this book apart: Made for teens—Explore quotes that relate to being a teenager, including topics like identity and plans for the future. Engaging activities—Sprinkled in between the quotes, teens will find activity suggestions like taking a mindful walk or making a list of their strengths. Written by a therapist—This collection of inspirational quotes and advice was created by a licensed therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping teens achieve their goals and dreams. Help teens feel more brave, confident, and passionate with words of support and encouragement.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1638076596
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Get inspired with powerful and motivational quotes for teens It's tough to be a teen, but a little bit of daily inspiration can transform their mindset and unlock their full potential. This book for teens is packed full of more than 100 empowering quotes from notable figures that will boost their confidence and offer a dose of positivity for every day. What sets this book apart: Made for teens—Explore quotes that relate to being a teenager, including topics like identity and plans for the future. Engaging activities—Sprinkled in between the quotes, teens will find activity suggestions like taking a mindful walk or making a list of their strengths. Written by a therapist—This collection of inspirational quotes and advice was created by a licensed therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping teens achieve their goals and dreams. Help teens feel more brave, confident, and passionate with words of support and encouragement.