Author: Aimee LaBrie
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
ISBN: 157441240X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Winner of the Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Short Fiction, 2007. This extraordinary first collection of short stories covers the landscape of dysfunctional childhood, urban angst, and human disconnection with a wit and insight that keep you riveted to the page. The characters here have rich and imaginative interior lives, but grave difficulty relating to the outside world. The beginning story, "Ducklings," introduces the over-weight and over-enthusiastic Marjorie, the last twelve-year-old you would want babysitting your toddler. In "Wanted" we meet Eleanor, a single girl living in Chicago who may or may not be dating a serial killer. "Another Cancer Story" is an unsentimental account of two sisters whose beloved mother just won't seem to die, and "The Last Dead Boyfriend" gives us a recovering addict who keeps encountering her recently deceased boyfriend, an unpleasant man she wished she'd broken up with before he died. Always funny, often dark, and wholly satisfying, these stories explore the longing for connection among characters who are frequently stricken with anxiety. Each story is rendered in a way that is surreal, vivid, and entirely convincing.
Wonderful Girl
Author: Aimee LaBrie
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
ISBN: 157441240X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Winner of the Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Short Fiction, 2007. This extraordinary first collection of short stories covers the landscape of dysfunctional childhood, urban angst, and human disconnection with a wit and insight that keep you riveted to the page. The characters here have rich and imaginative interior lives, but grave difficulty relating to the outside world. The beginning story, "Ducklings," introduces the over-weight and over-enthusiastic Marjorie, the last twelve-year-old you would want babysitting your toddler. In "Wanted" we meet Eleanor, a single girl living in Chicago who may or may not be dating a serial killer. "Another Cancer Story" is an unsentimental account of two sisters whose beloved mother just won't seem to die, and "The Last Dead Boyfriend" gives us a recovering addict who keeps encountering her recently deceased boyfriend, an unpleasant man she wished she'd broken up with before he died. Always funny, often dark, and wholly satisfying, these stories explore the longing for connection among characters who are frequently stricken with anxiety. Each story is rendered in a way that is surreal, vivid, and entirely convincing.
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
ISBN: 157441240X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
Winner of the Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Short Fiction, 2007. This extraordinary first collection of short stories covers the landscape of dysfunctional childhood, urban angst, and human disconnection with a wit and insight that keep you riveted to the page. The characters here have rich and imaginative interior lives, but grave difficulty relating to the outside world. The beginning story, "Ducklings," introduces the over-weight and over-enthusiastic Marjorie, the last twelve-year-old you would want babysitting your toddler. In "Wanted" we meet Eleanor, a single girl living in Chicago who may or may not be dating a serial killer. "Another Cancer Story" is an unsentimental account of two sisters whose beloved mother just won't seem to die, and "The Last Dead Boyfriend" gives us a recovering addict who keeps encountering her recently deceased boyfriend, an unpleasant man she wished she'd broken up with before he died. Always funny, often dark, and wholly satisfying, these stories explore the longing for connection among characters who are frequently stricken with anxiety. Each story is rendered in a way that is surreal, vivid, and entirely convincing.
Why You're a Wonderful Girl
Author: Jane Morrison
Publisher: Daniele Bonaddio
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Hi! Do you know that you are a wonderful girl? You are unique and special and there is no other you in the whole world, out of billions of people! You are smart, funny, brave and unique - never forget that! You carry with you an incredible light that no one else would be able to do because only you know how to shine. This book will introduce you to a group of girls in their daily lives, much like your own. They are scared, worried and, often, they don't make it right away. They work hard, learn from their mistakes and keep trying. Sometimes they get discouraged, doubt their abilities and almost give up, but somewhere inside them, the light shines. They find their courage and self-confidence and overcome difficult times to achieve their goals. You can shine the light in your corner of the world and you can bring it to other people when you let go of fear and keep learning from what happens to you. When you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything because you are a wonderful girl. What you will find in this book: - Inspiring stories for girls about self-esteem, courage, inner strength and self-love. - A simple, engaging writing style suitable for both shared and independent reading. - Identification with the characters, which, although fictional, are always combined with real-life themes for children. - Morals and life messages at the beginning of each story with reflections and involvement in the narrative. Girls love this book because it helps them to: - Develop confidence in themselves and their abilities. - Overcome shyness and anxiety. - Cope better with difficult situations. - Overcome fears and be brave. - Never give up and not be discouraged by small failures. - Believing in one's dreams. - Understand the importance of relationships with parents and friends. - Being curious and following one's passions. Click "buy now" and help a girl never stop dreaming and believing in herself!
Publisher: Daniele Bonaddio
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
Hi! Do you know that you are a wonderful girl? You are unique and special and there is no other you in the whole world, out of billions of people! You are smart, funny, brave and unique - never forget that! You carry with you an incredible light that no one else would be able to do because only you know how to shine. This book will introduce you to a group of girls in their daily lives, much like your own. They are scared, worried and, often, they don't make it right away. They work hard, learn from their mistakes and keep trying. Sometimes they get discouraged, doubt their abilities and almost give up, but somewhere inside them, the light shines. They find their courage and self-confidence and overcome difficult times to achieve their goals. You can shine the light in your corner of the world and you can bring it to other people when you let go of fear and keep learning from what happens to you. When you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything because you are a wonderful girl. What you will find in this book: - Inspiring stories for girls about self-esteem, courage, inner strength and self-love. - A simple, engaging writing style suitable for both shared and independent reading. - Identification with the characters, which, although fictional, are always combined with real-life themes for children. - Morals and life messages at the beginning of each story with reflections and involvement in the narrative. Girls love this book because it helps them to: - Develop confidence in themselves and their abilities. - Overcome shyness and anxiety. - Cope better with difficult situations. - Overcome fears and be brave. - Never give up and not be discouraged by small failures. - Believing in one's dreams. - Understand the importance of relationships with parents and friends. - Being curious and following one's passions. Click "buy now" and help a girl never stop dreaming and believing in herself!
Sarah ;Wonderful Girl & The Magical Pot
Author: Anna Smith
Publisher: Anna Smith
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
Sarah, was very kind and generous. One day,on the way to Sophia’s house, she met the tied old woman who was in need of some food and water. Sarah sacrificed her food and water to the poor old woman and get the magical pot in return. Let’s see how could the magical hot saved people in Beera field.
Publisher: Anna Smith
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
Sarah, was very kind and generous. One day,on the way to Sophia’s house, she met the tied old woman who was in need of some food and water. Sarah sacrificed her food and water to the poor old woman and get the magical pot in return. Let’s see how could the magical hot saved people in Beera field.
Sophia ;Wonderful girl & A Grumpy Dwarf
Author: Anna Smith
Publisher: Anna Smith
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Sophia, one of the wonderful girls in Beera field was very kind and clever. One day she met the old grumpy dwarf at the old well. This old well was very important to people in the village and the dwarfs who lived in the deep forest. The problem was the amount of water in the well decreased every day and water was not clear now. The old dwarf complained about turbid water,he was very grumpy and unfriendly. Let’s see how could Sophia change the grumpy unfriendly dwarf to be the lovely friendly dwarf by reading “ Sophia : Wonderful girl & A grumpy dwarf ”
Publisher: Anna Smith
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Sophia, one of the wonderful girls in Beera field was very kind and clever. One day she met the old grumpy dwarf at the old well. This old well was very important to people in the village and the dwarfs who lived in the deep forest. The problem was the amount of water in the well decreased every day and water was not clear now. The old dwarf complained about turbid water,he was very grumpy and unfriendly. Let’s see how could Sophia change the grumpy unfriendly dwarf to be the lovely friendly dwarf by reading “ Sophia : Wonderful girl & A grumpy dwarf ”
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things
Author: Bryn Greenwood
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250074134
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
"Struggling to raise her little brother Donal, eight-year-old Wavy is the only responsible adult around. Obsessed with the constellations, she finds peace in the starry night sky above the fields behind her house, until one night her star-gazing causes an accident. After witnessing his motorcycle wreck, she forms an unusual friendship with one of her father's thugs, Kellen, a tattooed ex-con with a heart of gold. By the time Wavy is a teenager, her relationship with Kellen is the only tender thing in a brutal world of addicts and debauchery"--
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250074134
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
"Struggling to raise her little brother Donal, eight-year-old Wavy is the only responsible adult around. Obsessed with the constellations, she finds peace in the starry night sky above the fields behind her house, until one night her star-gazing causes an accident. After witnessing his motorcycle wreck, she forms an unusual friendship with one of her father's thugs, Kellen, a tattooed ex-con with a heart of gold. By the time Wavy is a teenager, her relationship with Kellen is the only tender thing in a brutal world of addicts and debauchery"--
Lost City
Author: Lauraleigh O'Meara
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136718125
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
F. Scott Fitzgerald left behind a substantial body of work on New York, yet his city remains in our time terra incognita, talked about but rarely well met. Lost City takes on this important and under-examined, indeed misunderstood and misrepresented, aspect of Fitzgerald's writing. The author shows that Fitzgerald's geography amounts to more than the Plaza Hotel and a wasteland. His writing depicts a variety of districts and neighborhoods. His is not the New York of the Roaring Twenties. Locating Fitzgerald's
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136718125
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
F. Scott Fitzgerald left behind a substantial body of work on New York, yet his city remains in our time terra incognita, talked about but rarely well met. Lost City takes on this important and under-examined, indeed misunderstood and misrepresented, aspect of Fitzgerald's writing. The author shows that Fitzgerald's geography amounts to more than the Plaza Hotel and a wasteland. His writing depicts a variety of districts and neighborhoods. His is not the New York of the Roaring Twenties. Locating Fitzgerald's
Confessions of a Young Lady: Her Doings and Misdoings
Author: Richard Marsh
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Richard Marsh's 'Confessions of a Young Lady: Her Doings and Misdoings' is a captivating work of fiction that delves into the scandalous and secretive world of a young woman's trials and tribulations. Written in a gripping narrative style, the book explores the innermost thoughts and actions of the protagonist, offering readers a voyeuristic glimpse into the protagonist's tumultuous life. Set in the late 19th century, the novel highlights the societal constraints and expectations placed upon young women, providing a fascinating insight into the challenges they faced during this era. Richard Marsh, a prolific British author known for his mastery of suspense and mystery genres, drew upon his own observations of society to craft this compelling tale. His keen insight into human nature and his ability to create intriguing characters make 'Confessions of a Young Lady' a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and social commentary. I highly recommend 'Confessions of a Young Lady: Her Doings and Misdoings' to readers who enjoy thought-provoking narratives that delve into the complexities of human behavior and societal norms. Marsh's skillful storytelling and vivid portrayal of the protagonist's struggles make this book a fascinating exploration of the human experience.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Richard Marsh's 'Confessions of a Young Lady: Her Doings and Misdoings' is a captivating work of fiction that delves into the scandalous and secretive world of a young woman's trials and tribulations. Written in a gripping narrative style, the book explores the innermost thoughts and actions of the protagonist, offering readers a voyeuristic glimpse into the protagonist's tumultuous life. Set in the late 19th century, the novel highlights the societal constraints and expectations placed upon young women, providing a fascinating insight into the challenges they faced during this era. Richard Marsh, a prolific British author known for his mastery of suspense and mystery genres, drew upon his own observations of society to craft this compelling tale. His keen insight into human nature and his ability to create intriguing characters make 'Confessions of a Young Lady' a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and social commentary. I highly recommend 'Confessions of a Young Lady: Her Doings and Misdoings' to readers who enjoy thought-provoking narratives that delve into the complexities of human behavior and societal norms. Marsh's skillful storytelling and vivid portrayal of the protagonist's struggles make this book a fascinating exploration of the human experience.
Catalog of Copyright Entries
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
Book Description
The Strand Magazine
Author: Sir George Newnes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
The Greatest Works of Richard Marsh
Author: Richard Marsh
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8027248663
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4848
Book Description
Musaicum Books presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Novels:The BeetleTom Ossington's GhostCrime and the CriminalThe Datchet DiamondsThe Chase of the RubyThe Twickenham PeerageMiss Arnott's MarriageThe Great TemptationThe Master of DeceptionA DuelThe Woman with One HandThe Coward behind the CurtainA Woman PerfectedViolet Forster's LoverA Hero of RomanceA Second ComingShort Stories:Marvels and MysteriesThe Long Arm of CoincidenceThe MaskAn ExperiencePourquoipasBy SuggestionA Silent WitnessTo Be Used Against HimThe Words of a Little ChildHow he Passed!Between the Dark and the DaylightMy Aunt's ExcursionThe Irregularity of the JurymanMitwaterstraandExchange is RobberyThe Haunted ChairNellyLa Haute FinanceMrs. Riddle's DaughterMiss Donne's Great GambleSkittlesEmA Relic of the BorgiasFrivolitiesThe Purse Which Was FoundFor One Night OnlyReturning a VerdictThe Chancellor's WardA Honeymoon TripThe Burglar's BlunderNinepenceA Battlefield up-to-DateMr. Harland's PupilsA Burglar AlarmA Lesson in ScullingOutsideAmusement OnlyThe Lost DuchessThe Strange Occurrences in Canterstone JailTwins!A Vision of the NightThe Way of a Maid with a ManAunt Jane's JalapWillyumHis First ExperimentAn Old-fashioned ChristmasBy DeputyMr. Whiting and Mary AnnA SubstituteThe Confessions of a Young LadyA Wonderful GirlCupid's MessengerThe OgreThe HandwritingThe People's Stock ExchangeBreaking the IceA Girl Who Couldn'tThe Princess MargarettaThe End of His HolidayThe Girl and the BoyA Mutual AffinityMagical MusicA Runaway WifeUnder One FlagA Pet of the BalletA Christmas MiracleOur Musical ComedyStaggersMy Wedding DayTwo of a TradeRewardedOn the RiverA Member of the Anti-Tobacco LeagueThat FoursomeAn Episcopal ScandalMr Bloxam and the British ConstitutionFor DebtThe Thirteen ClubUncollected StoriesCapturing a ConvictThe Disappearance of Mrs. Macrecham
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8027248663
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 4848
Book Description
Musaicum Books presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Novels:The BeetleTom Ossington's GhostCrime and the CriminalThe Datchet DiamondsThe Chase of the RubyThe Twickenham PeerageMiss Arnott's MarriageThe Great TemptationThe Master of DeceptionA DuelThe Woman with One HandThe Coward behind the CurtainA Woman PerfectedViolet Forster's LoverA Hero of RomanceA Second ComingShort Stories:Marvels and MysteriesThe Long Arm of CoincidenceThe MaskAn ExperiencePourquoipasBy SuggestionA Silent WitnessTo Be Used Against HimThe Words of a Little ChildHow he Passed!Between the Dark and the DaylightMy Aunt's ExcursionThe Irregularity of the JurymanMitwaterstraandExchange is RobberyThe Haunted ChairNellyLa Haute FinanceMrs. Riddle's DaughterMiss Donne's Great GambleSkittlesEmA Relic of the BorgiasFrivolitiesThe Purse Which Was FoundFor One Night OnlyReturning a VerdictThe Chancellor's WardA Honeymoon TripThe Burglar's BlunderNinepenceA Battlefield up-to-DateMr. Harland's PupilsA Burglar AlarmA Lesson in ScullingOutsideAmusement OnlyThe Lost DuchessThe Strange Occurrences in Canterstone JailTwins!A Vision of the NightThe Way of a Maid with a ManAunt Jane's JalapWillyumHis First ExperimentAn Old-fashioned ChristmasBy DeputyMr. Whiting and Mary AnnA SubstituteThe Confessions of a Young LadyA Wonderful GirlCupid's MessengerThe OgreThe HandwritingThe People's Stock ExchangeBreaking the IceA Girl Who Couldn'tThe Princess MargarettaThe End of His HolidayThe Girl and the BoyA Mutual AffinityMagical MusicA Runaway WifeUnder One FlagA Pet of the BalletA Christmas MiracleOur Musical ComedyStaggersMy Wedding DayTwo of a TradeRewardedOn the RiverA Member of the Anti-Tobacco LeagueThat FoursomeAn Episcopal ScandalMr Bloxam and the British ConstitutionFor DebtThe Thirteen ClubUncollected StoriesCapturing a ConvictThe Disappearance of Mrs. Macrecham