Author: Johanna Spyri
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
In the heartwarming novel 'Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country' by Johanna Spyri, readers are transported to the idyllic Swiss countryside where the charming narrative unfolds. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Spyri captures the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life, making the setting come to life for the reader. The book is written in a clear and charming style that appeals to both children and adults, a hallmark of Spyri's writing. Originally published in 1881, this novel is considered a classic of Swiss literature and remains a beloved tale to this day. Johanna Spyri, best known for her iconic work 'Heidi,' drew inspiration from her own childhood in the Swiss Alps to create the enchanting world of 'Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country.' Her deep connection to nature and her understanding of human relationships shine through in this heartwarming story, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. I highly recommend 'Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country' to readers looking for a delightful escape into the serene Swiss countryside, filled with heartwarming characters and timeless themes. Spyri's captivating storytelling and poignant messages make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a charming and uplifting literary experience.
Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country
Author: Johanna Spyri
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
In the heartwarming novel 'Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country' by Johanna Spyri, readers are transported to the idyllic Swiss countryside where the charming narrative unfolds. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Spyri captures the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life, making the setting come to life for the reader. The book is written in a clear and charming style that appeals to both children and adults, a hallmark of Spyri's writing. Originally published in 1881, this novel is considered a classic of Swiss literature and remains a beloved tale to this day. Johanna Spyri, best known for her iconic work 'Heidi,' drew inspiration from her own childhood in the Swiss Alps to create the enchanting world of 'Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country.' Her deep connection to nature and her understanding of human relationships shine through in this heartwarming story, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. I highly recommend 'Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country' to readers looking for a delightful escape into the serene Swiss countryside, filled with heartwarming characters and timeless themes. Spyri's captivating storytelling and poignant messages make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a charming and uplifting literary experience.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
In the heartwarming novel 'Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country' by Johanna Spyri, readers are transported to the idyllic Swiss countryside where the charming narrative unfolds. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Spyri captures the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life, making the setting come to life for the reader. The book is written in a clear and charming style that appeals to both children and adults, a hallmark of Spyri's writing. Originally published in 1881, this novel is considered a classic of Swiss literature and remains a beloved tale to this day. Johanna Spyri, best known for her iconic work 'Heidi,' drew inspiration from her own childhood in the Swiss Alps to create the enchanting world of 'Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country.' Her deep connection to nature and her understanding of human relationships shine through in this heartwarming story, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. I highly recommend 'Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country' to readers looking for a delightful escape into the serene Swiss countryside, filled with heartwarming characters and timeless themes. Spyri's captivating storytelling and poignant messages make this novel a must-read for anyone seeking a charming and uplifting literary experience.
Shaggy Dog Tales
Author: Paul Ress
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450098053
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The stories and the anecdotes in this book illustrate two kinds of journalism over a period of more than half a century. During a span of almost 30 years as a journalist for major media, I was convinced that there was no life after journalism. Even losing my job as a reporter three times did not change my mind. What did alter my outlook was the discovery of international and non-governmental environmental and public health organizations in and around the United Nations in Geneva that were doing good things. Writing about their activities and seeing them reported not in one newspaper or magazine but in hundreds of publications and on radio and television stations around the world, was a satisfying experience. It was journalistic writing, and, sometimes, the press releases and feature stories really did make things move. Two examples. A simple World Health Organization press release on arsenic in the drinking water in Bangladesh led to an investigation on the spot by a reporter of a major American newspaper. His syndicated story caught the attention of a Nordic government which agreed to finance efforts to try to rid the wells of the arsenic. Another storyfor UNICEF this timeconcerned premature or underweight babies in Colombia in a region where hospitals had no incubators. The mother carried her baby close to her body beneath her sweater or dress rather like a kangaroo with a baby in her pouch. It saved their lives. They came to be known as kangaroo babies. A respected, large-circulation British newspaper read the feature, sent a team with a doctor, a nurse, a reporter, and a photographer to Colombia, and published a big cover story on the technique in their Sunday magazine. Articles about kangaroo babies keep popping up here and there, and the kangaroo system has spread. BOOK REVIEW From The Guardian (British Mass-Circulation Daily) by Simon Hoggart Saturday December 23, 2006 You would think, with 200,000 books published in this country every year (of which around half are real books, the kind you might find in bookshops, as opposed to academic theses, instruction manuals etc), there would be no call for any more. Yet writing a book is something people feel an urgent need to do, like having children, which also costs a lot of money. Now, thanks to computers, what was once called the vanity press is inexpensive and booming. An author who's prepared to tour bookshops, give readings, get articles in the local press and so on, can sell quite a few copies - hundreds or even thousands. Some are lethally dull. Others are full of intriguing gems. You could compile a wonderful book just from the anecdotes about the famous. Take the American journalist Paul Ress who has been based in France almost all his working life and has produced Shaggy Dog Tales, jammed with stories about Miro, Picasso, Graham Greene, the Duke of Windsor and Le Corbusier. At a lunch in Paris the playwright Eugene Ionesco told him the true story of the Unknown Romanian Soldier. The Romanians were the only country without their own. So late in the first world war they assembled the corpses of 10 freshly killed, unidentified men. The youngest in a troop of scouts was asked to choose one to be the Unknown Soldier. After he made his selection the press asked him why. "Because it was my father," the boy said. Ionesco added: "Later a Bucharest paper had a headline: Son of Unknown Soldier dies in Danube canoeing accident." It's a nice, gentle, funny book. You could find it through www.Xlibris.com.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450098053
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
The stories and the anecdotes in this book illustrate two kinds of journalism over a period of more than half a century. During a span of almost 30 years as a journalist for major media, I was convinced that there was no life after journalism. Even losing my job as a reporter three times did not change my mind. What did alter my outlook was the discovery of international and non-governmental environmental and public health organizations in and around the United Nations in Geneva that were doing good things. Writing about their activities and seeing them reported not in one newspaper or magazine but in hundreds of publications and on radio and television stations around the world, was a satisfying experience. It was journalistic writing, and, sometimes, the press releases and feature stories really did make things move. Two examples. A simple World Health Organization press release on arsenic in the drinking water in Bangladesh led to an investigation on the spot by a reporter of a major American newspaper. His syndicated story caught the attention of a Nordic government which agreed to finance efforts to try to rid the wells of the arsenic. Another storyfor UNICEF this timeconcerned premature or underweight babies in Colombia in a region where hospitals had no incubators. The mother carried her baby close to her body beneath her sweater or dress rather like a kangaroo with a baby in her pouch. It saved their lives. They came to be known as kangaroo babies. A respected, large-circulation British newspaper read the feature, sent a team with a doctor, a nurse, a reporter, and a photographer to Colombia, and published a big cover story on the technique in their Sunday magazine. Articles about kangaroo babies keep popping up here and there, and the kangaroo system has spread. BOOK REVIEW From The Guardian (British Mass-Circulation Daily) by Simon Hoggart Saturday December 23, 2006 You would think, with 200,000 books published in this country every year (of which around half are real books, the kind you might find in bookshops, as opposed to academic theses, instruction manuals etc), there would be no call for any more. Yet writing a book is something people feel an urgent need to do, like having children, which also costs a lot of money. Now, thanks to computers, what was once called the vanity press is inexpensive and booming. An author who's prepared to tour bookshops, give readings, get articles in the local press and so on, can sell quite a few copies - hundreds or even thousands. Some are lethally dull. Others are full of intriguing gems. You could compile a wonderful book just from the anecdotes about the famous. Take the American journalist Paul Ress who has been based in France almost all his working life and has produced Shaggy Dog Tales, jammed with stories about Miro, Picasso, Graham Greene, the Duke of Windsor and Le Corbusier. At a lunch in Paris the playwright Eugene Ionesco told him the true story of the Unknown Romanian Soldier. The Romanians were the only country without their own. So late in the first world war they assembled the corpses of 10 freshly killed, unidentified men. The youngest in a troop of scouts was asked to choose one to be the Unknown Soldier. After he made his selection the press asked him why. "Because it was my father," the boy said. Ionesco added: "Later a Bucharest paper had a headline: Son of Unknown Soldier dies in Danube canoeing accident." It's a nice, gentle, funny book. You could find it through www.Xlibris.com.
Buff: a Collie
Author: Albert Payson Terhune
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Buff helps clear his master's name of suspicion in a theft. Includes seven other stories of canine valor.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
Buff helps clear his master's name of suspicion in a theft. Includes seven other stories of canine valor.
Wolf's Run
Author: Maximilian Becker
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525564838
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
After a terrible incident, Wolf flees from his remote village, pursued by the lord's men. He's joined by his best friend and a bizarre female warrior from snow-covered Pythagor, only to discover that something from his nightmares might be chasing them as well. Tusk, the greatest knight the Fist of the Sun has ever seen, patrols the sprawling capital city and witnesses a disturbing change overtaking it. Unsettling sightings are being reported to the Faithful by villagers all across the mainland. High Priest Liverand desperately searches his ancient texts for the cause. From what he's uncovered so far, the implications could be catastrophic. If evil is coming, who will unify the forces against it?
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525564838
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
After a terrible incident, Wolf flees from his remote village, pursued by the lord's men. He's joined by his best friend and a bizarre female warrior from snow-covered Pythagor, only to discover that something from his nightmares might be chasing them as well. Tusk, the greatest knight the Fist of the Sun has ever seen, patrols the sprawling capital city and witnesses a disturbing change overtaking it. Unsettling sightings are being reported to the Faithful by villagers all across the mainland. High Priest Liverand desperately searches his ancient texts for the cause. From what he's uncovered so far, the implications could be catastrophic. If evil is coming, who will unify the forces against it?
Buff: A Collie, and Other Dog-Stories
Author: Albert Payson Terhune
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
In 'Buff: A Collie, and Other Dog-Stories' by Albert Payson Terhune, readers are immersed in a collection of heartwarming and adventurous tales centered around the loyalty and bravery of dogs. Terhune's narrative style is rich in detail, capturing the essence of the human-canine bond with a nostalgic tone that is both sentimental and uplifting. Each story resonates with themes of companionship, loyalty, and the indomitable spirit of man's best friend, making it a timeless piece of literature in the realm of animal stories. Within the context of early 20th-century literature, Terhune's work stands out as a poignant portrayal of the human-dog relationship that transcends time. His prose is simple yet evocative, drawing readers into a world where animals play a central role in shaping characters' lives and ultimately, the narrative itself. Albert Payson Terhune, a renowned author and dog lover, draws inspiration from his own experiences with canine companions to craft a collection that celebrates the enduring bond between humans and dogs. His deep understanding and appreciation for these loyal creatures shine through in each story, making 'Buff' a heartfelt tribute to the extraordinary qualities possessed by man's best friend. I highly recommend 'Buff: A Collie, and Other Dog-Stories' to readers who appreciate the emotional depth and beauty found in stories that celebrate the unwavering loyalty and courage of dogs.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
In 'Buff: A Collie, and Other Dog-Stories' by Albert Payson Terhune, readers are immersed in a collection of heartwarming and adventurous tales centered around the loyalty and bravery of dogs. Terhune's narrative style is rich in detail, capturing the essence of the human-canine bond with a nostalgic tone that is both sentimental and uplifting. Each story resonates with themes of companionship, loyalty, and the indomitable spirit of man's best friend, making it a timeless piece of literature in the realm of animal stories. Within the context of early 20th-century literature, Terhune's work stands out as a poignant portrayal of the human-dog relationship that transcends time. His prose is simple yet evocative, drawing readers into a world where animals play a central role in shaping characters' lives and ultimately, the narrative itself. Albert Payson Terhune, a renowned author and dog lover, draws inspiration from his own experiences with canine companions to craft a collection that celebrates the enduring bond between humans and dogs. His deep understanding and appreciation for these loyal creatures shine through in each story, making 'Buff' a heartfelt tribute to the extraordinary qualities possessed by man's best friend. I highly recommend 'Buff: A Collie, and Other Dog-Stories' to readers who appreciate the emotional depth and beauty found in stories that celebrate the unwavering loyalty and courage of dogs.
The Literary Review
Author: Gillian Greenwood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 776
Book Description
The British National Bibliography
Author: Arthur James Wells
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 1922
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 1922
Book Description
Fire Girl
Author: Matt Ralphs
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447283627
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Hazel Hooper has spent her whole life trapped in a magical Glade created by her mother, Hecate. She's desperate to meet new people and find out about the world. And, more than anything, she wants to be a witch. But when her mother is kidnapped by a demon - everything changes . . . Suddenly Hazel is alone in the world. Well . . . not quite alone. For it turns out that Hazel does have magic - she's just not very good at controlling it. And she may have accidentally created a grumpy familiar in the form of a dormouse called Bramley. Determined to rescue her mother, the young witch and her mouse set out to track down the demon and find Hecate. However, it turns out that life outside the Glade is far more dangerous than Hazel ever could have imagined. Witch Hunters are everywhere - and the witches are using demons to fight back! Luckily for Hazel she manages to enlist the help of a handsome boy called David and his drunken master, Titus White, who are expert demon hunters. And witch finders . . . Fire Girl is a fantastic new magical adventure from Matt Ralphs - perfect for young readers with a taste for the extraordinary!
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1447283627
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Twelve-year-old Hazel Hooper has spent her whole life trapped in a magical Glade created by her mother, Hecate. She's desperate to meet new people and find out about the world. And, more than anything, she wants to be a witch. But when her mother is kidnapped by a demon - everything changes . . . Suddenly Hazel is alone in the world. Well . . . not quite alone. For it turns out that Hazel does have magic - she's just not very good at controlling it. And she may have accidentally created a grumpy familiar in the form of a dormouse called Bramley. Determined to rescue her mother, the young witch and her mouse set out to track down the demon and find Hecate. However, it turns out that life outside the Glade is far more dangerous than Hazel ever could have imagined. Witch Hunters are everywhere - and the witches are using demons to fight back! Luckily for Hazel she manages to enlist the help of a handsome boy called David and his drunken master, Titus White, who are expert demon hunters. And witch finders . . . Fire Girl is a fantastic new magical adventure from Matt Ralphs - perfect for young readers with a taste for the extraordinary!
The Last Royal Rebel
Author: Anna Keay
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 140884608X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
'A superb biography, which paints a vivid picture of the times and of her subject' Daily Telegraph 'Fascinating, compelling, outrageous and ultimately tragic' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'It is the best royal biography I have read in years' A.N. Wilson From the Duff Cooper Prize-winning author of The Restless Republic, a remarkable biography of one of the most intriguing figures of the Restoration era. James, Duke of Monmouth, the favoured illegitimate son of Charles II, was born in exile the year his grandfather Charles I was executed and the English monarchy abolished. Abducted from his mother on his father's orders, he emerged from a childhood in the backstreets of Rotterdam to command the ballrooms of Paris, the brothels of Covent Garden and the battlefields of Flanders. Such was his appeal that when the monarchy itself came under threat, the cry was for Monmouth to succeed Charles II as king. He inspired both delight and disgust, adulation and abhorrence and, in time, love and loyalty. Louis XIV was his mentor, Nell Gwyn his protector, D'Artagnan his lieutenant, William of Orange his confidant, John Dryden his censor and John Locke his comrade. In The Last Royal Rebel, Anna Keay matches rigorous scholarship with a storyteller's gift to enrapturing effect. She paints a vivid portrait of the warm, courageous and handsome Duke of Monmouth, a man who by his own admission 'lived a very dissolute and irregular life', but who was ultimately prepared to risk everything for honour and justice. His story, culminating in his fateful invasion, provides a sweeping chronicle of the turbulent decades in which England as we know it was forged.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 140884608X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 481
Book Description
'A superb biography, which paints a vivid picture of the times and of her subject' Daily Telegraph 'Fascinating, compelling, outrageous and ultimately tragic' Simon Sebag Montefiore 'It is the best royal biography I have read in years' A.N. Wilson From the Duff Cooper Prize-winning author of The Restless Republic, a remarkable biography of one of the most intriguing figures of the Restoration era. James, Duke of Monmouth, the favoured illegitimate son of Charles II, was born in exile the year his grandfather Charles I was executed and the English monarchy abolished. Abducted from his mother on his father's orders, he emerged from a childhood in the backstreets of Rotterdam to command the ballrooms of Paris, the brothels of Covent Garden and the battlefields of Flanders. Such was his appeal that when the monarchy itself came under threat, the cry was for Monmouth to succeed Charles II as king. He inspired both delight and disgust, adulation and abhorrence and, in time, love and loyalty. Louis XIV was his mentor, Nell Gwyn his protector, D'Artagnan his lieutenant, William of Orange his confidant, John Dryden his censor and John Locke his comrade. In The Last Royal Rebel, Anna Keay matches rigorous scholarship with a storyteller's gift to enrapturing effect. She paints a vivid portrait of the warm, courageous and handsome Duke of Monmouth, a man who by his own admission 'lived a very dissolute and irregular life', but who was ultimately prepared to risk everything for honour and justice. His story, culminating in his fateful invasion, provides a sweeping chronicle of the turbulent decades in which England as we know it was forged.
Titus's Troublesome Tooth
Author: Linda Jennings
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780864612823
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Titus the goat has a terrible toothache and every animal in the farmyard wants to help him get rid of it. But Titus doesn't agree with their ideas, then to his horror he learns that Farmer Harry has called the vet.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780864612823
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Titus the goat has a terrible toothache and every animal in the farmyard wants to help him get rid of it. But Titus doesn't agree with their ideas, then to his horror he learns that Farmer Harry has called the vet.