Author : Janet Ware
Publisher : Adams Media
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 12,76 MB
Release : 2005-06-01
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781593372958
Every student encounters the work of William Shakespeare, but how many people know that Shakespeare himself never attended university? Or that some think he was a plagiarist? And others don't think he existed at all. Young Adult.
Author : Patrice Hannon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 24,58 MB
Release : 2007-01-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1440517126
Discover the long-kept secrets of literature's leading lady You've read Emma. You own Pride and Prejudice. You love Sense and Sensibility. But do you know all there is to know about Jane Austen? Find answers to such questions as: Who was the Irishman who stole her heart? Why was their affair doomed? Which Austen heroine most resembled Jane? Who were the real Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy? Why did Jane never marry? These fascinating secrets and much more are revealed in 101 Things You Didn't Know about Jane Austen. Romantic. Tragic. Mysterious. And you thought Austen's heroines led intriguing lives.
Author : Cynthia Phillips
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 29,45 MB
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1507206291
Learn everything you need to know about Albert Einstein, the genius who created the Theory of Relativity and calculated mass-energy equivalence. 101 Things You Didn’t Know About Einstein provides in-depth, fascinating facts about the famous scientist and mathematician—including details about his personal life, scientific discoveries, interactions with his contemporaries, thoughts on war, religion, and politics, and his impact on the world since his death. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, information, or interesting and entertaining trivia, this book contains everything you need to know about Albert Einstein!
Author : Ryan Hackney
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 22,75 MB
Release : 2006-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 1440517185
Discover the truth behind the myths of the Emerald Isle Forget about shamrocks, leprechans, and all that blarney; 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History dispels the myths and tells the true story of the Irish. Inside, you'll learn about: Lives of the ancient Celts before the British invasions Famous Irish including Michael Collins, Charles Parnell—and Bono! The potato famine and emigration (were there really gangs of New York?) Irish music and dance Complete with an Irish language primer and pronunciation guide, 101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History is an informative reference for anyone who loves the Irish.
Author : Brian Thornton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 34,90 MB
Release : 2005-10-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1593373996
From his loves and losses to the possibility his ghost still resides in the White House, Abraham Lincoln's complexity, his experiences, and his life in politics are explored in this unique biography. High school & older.
Author : Jack Goldstein
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 16,8 MB
Release : 2014-01-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1783335289
Arrr matey! Are you loaded to the gunwalls? Do you know what Blackbeard's ship was called? Which pirate ate a man's heart? Who makes the list of the top ten pirates of all time? All these facts and more can be found in this excellent quick-read guide to pirates. Whether you’re Henry Morgan himself, or just some unlucky Jonah, this book containing over one hundred facts is sure to float your boat. Land ahoy!
Author : Will Fowler
Publisher : Longman Cheshire Pty Limited
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 45,28 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780582468580
Reading level: 4 [red].
Author : Juliette Wells
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 16,36 MB
Release : 2012-01-19
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1441111166
The first book to investigate Jane Austen's popular significance today, Everybody's Jane considers why Austen matters to amateur readers, how they make use of her novels, what they gain from visiting places associated with her, and why they create works of fiction and nonfiction inspired by her novels and life.The voices of everyday readers emerge from both published and unpublished sources, including interviews conducted with literary tourists and archival research into the founding of the Jane Austen Society of North America and the exceptional Austen collection of Alberta Hirshheimer Burke of Baltimore.Additional topics include new Austen portraits; portrayals of Austen, and of Austen fans, in film and fiction; and hybrid works that infuse Austen's writings with horror, erotica, or explicit Christianity.Everybody's Jane will appeal to all those who care about Austen and will change how we think about the importance of literature and reading today.
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Page : 1370 pages
File Size : 40,48 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic journals
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Author : Robert W. Harris
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 19,83 MB
Release : 2007-01-23
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1429980087
A witty, subversive guide that turns conventional "wisdom"" upside down! Too many books tell us what to do to achieve happiness---unfortunately, often at great risk, expense, or effort. 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die is not one of those books. It's a book for the rest of us. Robert W. Harris says it's what we don't do that determines our happiness quotient. Using the exciting principle of "selective inaction," the author helps us adjust our thinking so we can make more satisfying decisions in everyday situations. For example, do you think you'll feel complete if you try to run with the bulls? Don't do it! Do you feel compelled to drive around searching for the "best" parking spot? Don't do it! Are you sometimes tempted to confuse Randy Quaid with Dennis Quaid? Just don't do it! Do you think that you should watch the colorized version of It's a Wonderful Life? Or ponder the lyrics to "Louie, Louie"? Or read War and Peace? Or push an elevator button more than twice? Think again! In many cases, you'll be better off not doing what "they" say you should do. Let 101 Things NOT to Do Before You Die be your guide to getting more out of life---simply by doing less.
