Author: José Donoso
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567920468
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
This haunting jungle of a novel has been hailed as "a masterpiece" by Luis Bunuel and "one of the great novels not only of Spanish America, but of our time" by Carlos Fuentes. The story of the last member of the aristocratic Azcoitia family, a monstrous mutation protected from the knowledge of his deformity by being surrounded with other freaks as companions, The Obscene Bird of Night is a triumph of imaginative, visionary writing. Its luxuriance, fecundity, horror, and energy will not soon fade from the reader's mind -- Back cover
The Obscene Bird of Night
Author: José Donoso
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567920468
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
This haunting jungle of a novel has been hailed as "a masterpiece" by Luis Bunuel and "one of the great novels not only of Spanish America, but of our time" by Carlos Fuentes. The story of the last member of the aristocratic Azcoitia family, a monstrous mutation protected from the knowledge of his deformity by being surrounded with other freaks as companions, The Obscene Bird of Night is a triumph of imaginative, visionary writing. Its luxuriance, fecundity, horror, and energy will not soon fade from the reader's mind -- Back cover
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567920468
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
This haunting jungle of a novel has been hailed as "a masterpiece" by Luis Bunuel and "one of the great novels not only of Spanish America, but of our time" by Carlos Fuentes. The story of the last member of the aristocratic Azcoitia family, a monstrous mutation protected from the knowledge of his deformity by being surrounded with other freaks as companions, The Obscene Bird of Night is a triumph of imaginative, visionary writing. Its luxuriance, fecundity, horror, and energy will not soon fade from the reader's mind -- Back cover
Hope Has Two Daughters
Author: Monia Mazigh
Publisher: ARACHNIDE EDITIONS
ISBN: 9781487001803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tells the story of a mother and daughter at two important moments in history, the Tunisian Bread Riots in 1984 and the beginning of the Arab Spring in 2010.
Publisher: ARACHNIDE EDITIONS
ISBN: 9781487001803
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tells the story of a mother and daughter at two important moments in history, the Tunisian Bread Riots in 1984 and the beginning of the Arab Spring in 2010.
Jefferson's Daughters
Author: Catherine Kerrison
Publisher:
ISBN: 1101886242
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Includes a partial Heming's family tree.
Publisher:
ISBN: 1101886242
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Includes a partial Heming's family tree.
Two Daughters
Author: Marlene Fanta Shyer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780758200372
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The picture-perfect Ehrlich family's problems are hardly problems to the rest of the world. As Dr. Peter Ehrlich and his wife, Libby, an antiques dealer, work long hours, 16-year-old Claudia dates a boy they don't approve of and 13-year-old Ellery tries to outgrow her sister's shadow. But secrets shaped this family, and when the unthinkable occurs, Libby must confront the unspoken truths no one else has the courage to face.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780758200372
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
The picture-perfect Ehrlich family's problems are hardly problems to the rest of the world. As Dr. Peter Ehrlich and his wife, Libby, an antiques dealer, work long hours, 16-year-old Claudia dates a boy they don't approve of and 13-year-old Ellery tries to outgrow her sister's shadow. But secrets shaped this family, and when the unthinkable occurs, Libby must confront the unspoken truths no one else has the courage to face.
The Daughters
Author: Joanna Philbin
Publisher: Poppy
ISBN: 0316088420
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
The only daughter of supermodel Katia Summers, witty and thoughtful Lizzie Summers likes to stick to the sidelines. The sole heir to Metronome Media and daughter of billionaire Karl Jurgensen, outspoken Carina Jurgensen would rather climb mountains than social ladders. Daughter of chart-topping pop icon Holla Jones, stylish and sensitive Hudson Jones is on the brink of her own music breakthrough. By the time freshman year begins, unconventional-looking Lizzie Summers has come to expect fawning photographers and adoring fans to surround her gorgeous supermodel mother. But when Lizzie is approached by a fashion photographer that believes she's "the new face of beauty," Lizzie surprises herself and her family by becoming the newest Summers woman to capture the media's spotlight.
Publisher: Poppy
ISBN: 0316088420
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
The only daughter of supermodel Katia Summers, witty and thoughtful Lizzie Summers likes to stick to the sidelines. The sole heir to Metronome Media and daughter of billionaire Karl Jurgensen, outspoken Carina Jurgensen would rather climb mountains than social ladders. Daughter of chart-topping pop icon Holla Jones, stylish and sensitive Hudson Jones is on the brink of her own music breakthrough. By the time freshman year begins, unconventional-looking Lizzie Summers has come to expect fawning photographers and adoring fans to surround her gorgeous supermodel mother. But when Lizzie is approached by a fashion photographer that believes she's "the new face of beauty," Lizzie surprises herself and her family by becoming the newest Summers woman to capture the media's spotlight.
A Daughter of Two Mothers
Author: Miriam Cohen
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
ISBN: 9781583309322
Category : Hidden children (Holocaust)
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Written by best-selling author Miriam Cohen, A Daughter of Two Mothers is the incredible, true account of a handicapped widow's forced separation from her infant daughter, the years of longing and searching, the legal battle, and the subsequent destruction brought by the Nazis. Open this book and you will step into the world of a generation gone, of pre- and post-war Hungarian Jewry, as young Leichu moves between two communities and their divergent lifestyles. This is a gripping story of separation and reunion, of pure faith and acceptance of G-d's will, and of triumph over despair.
Publisher: Feldheim Publishers
ISBN: 9781583309322
Category : Hidden children (Holocaust)
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Written by best-selling author Miriam Cohen, A Daughter of Two Mothers is the incredible, true account of a handicapped widow's forced separation from her infant daughter, the years of longing and searching, the legal battle, and the subsequent destruction brought by the Nazis. Open this book and you will step into the world of a generation gone, of pre- and post-war Hungarian Jewry, as young Leichu moves between two communities and their divergent lifestyles. This is a gripping story of separation and reunion, of pure faith and acceptance of G-d's will, and of triumph over despair.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
Author: John Steptoe
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688040454
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Mufaro was a happy man. Everyone agreed that his two daughters were very beautiful. Nyasha was kind and considerate as well as beautiful, but everyone -- except Mufaro -- knew that Manyara was selfish, badtempered, and spoiled. When the king decided to take a wife and invited "The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the Land" to appear before him, Mufaro declared proudly that only the king could choose between Nyasha and Manyara. Manyara, of course, didn't agree, and set out to make certain that she would be chosen. John Steptoe has created a memorable modem fable of pride going before a fall, in keeping with the moral of the folktale that was his inspiration. He has illustrated it with stunning paintings that glow with the beauty, warmth, and internal vision of the land and people of his ancestors.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688040454
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Mufaro was a happy man. Everyone agreed that his two daughters were very beautiful. Nyasha was kind and considerate as well as beautiful, but everyone -- except Mufaro -- knew that Manyara was selfish, badtempered, and spoiled. When the king decided to take a wife and invited "The Most Worthy and Beautiful Daughters in the Land" to appear before him, Mufaro declared proudly that only the king could choose between Nyasha and Manyara. Manyara, of course, didn't agree, and set out to make certain that she would be chosen. John Steptoe has created a memorable modem fable of pride going before a fall, in keeping with the moral of the folktale that was his inspiration. He has illustrated it with stunning paintings that glow with the beauty, warmth, and internal vision of the land and people of his ancestors.
Lot's Daughters
Author: Robert M. Polhemus
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804750516
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
An incisive and provocative work on male-female relationships explores the complex relationship of fathers and daughters and of older men and younger females in history, life, art, and culture.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804750516
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
An incisive and provocative work on male-female relationships explores the complex relationship of fathers and daughters and of older men and younger females in history, life, art, and culture.
What I Told My Daughter
Author: Nina Tassler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476734674
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A collection of essays from notable, highly accomplished women in politics, academia, athletics, the arts offering advice for raising empowered girls.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476734674
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
A collection of essays from notable, highly accomplished women in politics, academia, athletics, the arts offering advice for raising empowered girls.
Mahabharat's Stories
Author: Seema Bharti
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789387649712
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
I travel with time back and forth I witness the rise and fall of kings Humans become big and small with their deeds irrespective of their birth What is created is bound to perish with time All is left behind are lessons to be learnt. Pandavs are a set of five step-brothers married to the same woman, Draupadi. She is the most powerful female character and becomes the pivot point of the battle. The brothers are led by Arjun, who is one of them. Krishna is the mentor who grooms his protégé Arjun for the battle against injustice. While Arjun is reluctant and guilt ridden to fight relations for the sake of a kingdom, Krishna explains to him his duty as a warrior and human being.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789387649712
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
I travel with time back and forth I witness the rise and fall of kings Humans become big and small with their deeds irrespective of their birth What is created is bound to perish with time All is left behind are lessons to be learnt. Pandavs are a set of five step-brothers married to the same woman, Draupadi. She is the most powerful female character and becomes the pivot point of the battle. The brothers are led by Arjun, who is one of them. Krishna is the mentor who grooms his protégé Arjun for the battle against injustice. While Arjun is reluctant and guilt ridden to fight relations for the sake of a kingdom, Krishna explains to him his duty as a warrior and human being.