Author: Margaret Kinsman
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476625697
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Sara Paretsky's groundbreaking mystery series about Chicago private investigator V.I. Warshawski debuted in 1982 and is still going strong. She is a co-founder of Sisters in Crime (worldwide organization supporting women writers), a sought-after public speaker and the 2015 president of the Mystery Writers of America. This book is the first comprehensive reference work on Paretsky, providing an overview of the Warshawski novels and short stories, her other novels, a volume of collected essays, her anthologies and journalism. Special attention is paid to the character of Warshawski--the tough, street-smart detective who challenges stereotypical representations of women in crime fiction--and to the significance of the Chicago setting. A guide to the scholarly and critical debates is included, along with discussion of media adaptations and references to key websites.
Meet the Mermaids: Hi, I'm Zari
Author: Lois Petren
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781952694035
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Zari is the mermaid who helps young children learn new skills to develop their independence. In this book she covers a wide range of tasks and activities that are appropriate for young children to learn to do. Zari speaks directly to the young child about different things they can learn to do for themselves. She covers various options, from clean-up projects around the house, personal hygiene, to feeding the dog, helping with mealtime prep and social interactions at school. The illustrations are lighthearted with diverse and relatable characters shown engaging in the new activities. There's even a place for the reader to add new items to their own list.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781952694035
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Zari is the mermaid who helps young children learn new skills to develop their independence. In this book she covers a wide range of tasks and activities that are appropriate for young children to learn to do. Zari speaks directly to the young child about different things they can learn to do for themselves. She covers various options, from clean-up projects around the house, personal hygiene, to feeding the dog, helping with mealtime prep and social interactions at school. The illustrations are lighthearted with diverse and relatable characters shown engaging in the new activities. There's even a place for the reader to add new items to their own list.
The Surface Breaks: a reimagining of The Little Mermaid
Author: Louise O'Neill
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407186272
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Deep beneath the sea off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaid who dreams of being human... but at what terrible price? Hans Christian Andersen's dark original fairy tale is reimagined through a searing feminist lens, with the stunning, scalpel-sharp writing and world building that has won Louise her legions of devoted fans.
Publisher: Scholastic UK
ISBN: 1407186272
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Deep beneath the sea off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaid who dreams of being human... but at what terrible price? Hans Christian Andersen's dark original fairy tale is reimagined through a searing feminist lens, with the stunning, scalpel-sharp writing and world building that has won Louise her legions of devoted fans.
Five Enchanted Mermaids
Author: Lois Petren
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999809945
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Coloring and activity book for children based on the characters called the Fie Enchanted Mermaids
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999809945
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Coloring and activity book for children based on the characters called the Fie Enchanted Mermaids
Meet the Mermaids: Hi, I'm Emily
Author: Lois Petren
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781952694097
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Emily is one of the Five Enchanted Mermaids and she's the bravest of all. She has a best friend who is a shark and her favorite color is turquoise. She loves to help young children develop their bravery muscles. In this book she explains to children the steps she has used to develop courage. She talks to the young child about the four skills she has learned to use when she's confronted with something that scares her. She offers stories and examples of how she and her friends have used these steps to help them gain courage to do the things they want to do. This book is useful to lay the groundwork for conversations between the adult and the child about developing courage.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781952694097
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Emily is one of the Five Enchanted Mermaids and she's the bravest of all. She has a best friend who is a shark and her favorite color is turquoise. She loves to help young children develop their bravery muscles. In this book she explains to children the steps she has used to develop courage. She talks to the young child about the four skills she has learned to use when she's confronted with something that scares her. She offers stories and examples of how she and her friends have used these steps to help them gain courage to do the things they want to do. This book is useful to lay the groundwork for conversations between the adult and the child about developing courage.
Sara Paretsky
Author: Margaret Kinsman
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476625697
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Sara Paretsky's groundbreaking mystery series about Chicago private investigator V.I. Warshawski debuted in 1982 and is still going strong. She is a co-founder of Sisters in Crime (worldwide organization supporting women writers), a sought-after public speaker and the 2015 president of the Mystery Writers of America. This book is the first comprehensive reference work on Paretsky, providing an overview of the Warshawski novels and short stories, her other novels, a volume of collected essays, her anthologies and journalism. Special attention is paid to the character of Warshawski--the tough, street-smart detective who challenges stereotypical representations of women in crime fiction--and to the significance of the Chicago setting. A guide to the scholarly and critical debates is included, along with discussion of media adaptations and references to key websites.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476625697
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
Sara Paretsky's groundbreaking mystery series about Chicago private investigator V.I. Warshawski debuted in 1982 and is still going strong. She is a co-founder of Sisters in Crime (worldwide organization supporting women writers), a sought-after public speaker and the 2015 president of the Mystery Writers of America. This book is the first comprehensive reference work on Paretsky, providing an overview of the Warshawski novels and short stories, her other novels, a volume of collected essays, her anthologies and journalism. Special attention is paid to the character of Warshawski--the tough, street-smart detective who challenges stereotypical representations of women in crime fiction--and to the significance of the Chicago setting. A guide to the scholarly and critical debates is included, along with discussion of media adaptations and references to key websites.
2004 Movie & Video Guide
Author: Leonard Maltin's
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1668
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1668
Book Description
Leonard Maltin's 2010 Movie Guide
Author: Leonard Maltin
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN: 9780452295575
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 1718
Book Description
More than 10,000 DVD and 14,000 Video listings! 'I recommend Leonard Maltin's Guide, which has become standard.' - Roger Ebert's Video Companion NEW More than 17,000 capsule movie reviews, with more than 300 new entries NEW Up-to-date list of mail-order and online sources for buying and renting DVDs and videos NEW Newly update index of leading performers and an index of leading directors MORE Official motion picture code ratings from G to NC-17 MORE Old and new theatrical and video releases rated **** to BOMB MORE Exact running times - an invaluable guide for recording and for discovering which movies have been edited MORE Reviews of little-known sleepers, foreign films, rarities, and camp classics AND Leonard's ten new must-see movie lists
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN: 9780452295575
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 1718
Book Description
More than 10,000 DVD and 14,000 Video listings! 'I recommend Leonard Maltin's Guide, which has become standard.' - Roger Ebert's Video Companion NEW More than 17,000 capsule movie reviews, with more than 300 new entries NEW Up-to-date list of mail-order and online sources for buying and renting DVDs and videos NEW Newly update index of leading performers and an index of leading directors MORE Official motion picture code ratings from G to NC-17 MORE Old and new theatrical and video releases rated **** to BOMB MORE Exact running times - an invaluable guide for recording and for discovering which movies have been edited MORE Reviews of little-known sleepers, foreign films, rarities, and camp classics AND Leonard's ten new must-see movie lists
Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2004
Author: Leonard Maltin
Publisher: Plume
ISBN: 9780452284784
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 1668
Book Description
The leading authority on American film is back with the latest edition of his "indispensable" (Los Angeles Times) and bestselling movie and video guide. Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2004 is the best, biggest, and most up-to-date of its kind. The comprehensive 2004 guide includes: € Capsule reviews of more than 18,000 films, including more than 300 new entries € More than 13,000 listings of videocassettes and 8,000 DVD listings € Write-ups on every film series € A revised index of leading actors and actresses € Leonard Maltin's exclusive list of Fifty Films That Got Away: Movies You Really Ought to See ...and much, much more.
Publisher: Plume
ISBN: 9780452284784
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 1668
Book Description
The leading authority on American film is back with the latest edition of his "indispensable" (Los Angeles Times) and bestselling movie and video guide. Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 2004 is the best, biggest, and most up-to-date of its kind. The comprehensive 2004 guide includes: € Capsule reviews of more than 18,000 films, including more than 300 new entries € More than 13,000 listings of videocassettes and 8,000 DVD listings € Write-ups on every film series € A revised index of leading actors and actresses € Leonard Maltin's exclusive list of Fifty Films That Got Away: Movies You Really Ought to See ...and much, much more.
Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide 2008
Author: Leonard Maltin
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN: 9780452288935
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 1654
Book Description
A New York Timesbestseller for the last three years in a row, Leonard Maltin's comprehensive film guide remains the biggest, best, and most authoritative in the field. The 2008 edition features more than 300 new entries, a completely updated index of leading actors and directors, Leonard's personal list of “Fifty More Films You May Have Missed,†and sources for buying and renting DVDs.
Publisher: Plume Books
ISBN: 9780452288935
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 1654
Book Description
A New York Timesbestseller for the last three years in a row, Leonard Maltin's comprehensive film guide remains the biggest, best, and most authoritative in the field. The 2008 edition features more than 300 new entries, a completely updated index of leading actors and directors, Leonard's personal list of “Fifty More Films You May Have Missed,†and sources for buying and renting DVDs.
The International Film Index, 1895-1990: Directors' filmography and indexes
Author: Alan Goble
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Motion picture producers and directors
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Motion picture producers and directors
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description