AMERICAN GEOGRAPHY
Author : JEDIDIAH. MORSE
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,29 MB
Release : 2018
Category :
ISBN : 9781033708125
Shakespeare and Company
Author : Sylvia Beach
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 22,98 MB
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780803260979
Book Description
Sylvia Beach was intimately acquainted with the expatriate and visiting writers of the Lost Generation, a label that she never accepted. Like moths of great promise, they were drawn to her well-lighted bookstore and warm hearth on the Left Bank. Shakespeare and Company evokes the zeitgeist of an era through its revealing glimpses of James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, Scott Fitzgerald, Sherwood Anderson, Andre Gide, Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, D. H. Lawrence, and others already famous or soon to be. In his introduction to this new edition, James Laughlin recalls his friendship with Sylvia Beach. Like her bookstore, his publishing house, New Directions, is considered a cultural touchstone.
Mistress Pat
Author : L. M. Montgomery
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 33,3 MB
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1473373980
Book Description
Mistress Pat, the sequel to Pat of Silver Bush, continues the enchanting story of Patricia Gardiner, a character crafted with the heart and depth that only Lucy Maud Montgomery can provide. Pat's love for Silver Bush is unwavering. Now in her twenties, she clings to the familiar and beloved aspects of her home with all her heart. Change, which she hated as a child, is still a formidable challenge for her, but its inevitability looms on the horizon. Despite having many admirers eager to offer her a home elsewhere, Pat's attachment to Silver Bush makes her question whether she can ever truly embrace romance and the idea of leaving. Mistress Pat is a heartfelt exploration of love, loyalty, and the courage to face the unknown. Originally published in 1935, this edition is republished with a brand-new introductory biography, providing readers with fresh insights into the life and legacy of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Join Pat on her journey and re-immerse yourself in the enduring magic of Silver Bush.
Queen Zixi of Ix
Author : L. Frank Baum
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 28,53 MB
Release : 2012-09-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0486172872
Book Description
Classic of juvenile literature recounts an evil queen's attempts to steal a magic cloak and abounds in humor, inventive fantasies, and captivating characters.Includes all 90 of Frederick Richardson's original illustrations.
Cities of the Plain
Author : Cormac McCarthy
Publisher : Knopf Publishing Group
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 15,27 MB
Release : 1998
Category : New Mexico
ISBN : 0679423907
Book Description
The setting is New Mexico in 1952, where John Grady Cole and Billy Parham are working as ranch hands. To the North lie the proving grounds of Alamogordo; to the South, the twin cities of El Paso and Juarez, Mexico. Their life is made up of trail drives and horse auctions and stories told by campfire light. It is a life that is about to change forever, and John Grady and Billy both know it. The catalyst for that change appears in the form of a beautiful, ill-starred Mexican prostitute. When John Grady falls in love, Billy agrees--against his better judgment--to help him rescue the girl from her suavely brutal pimp. The ensuing events resonate with the violence and inevitability of classic tragedy
The Crock of Gold
Author : James Stephens
Publisher : The Floating Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 11,30 MB
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1775459608
Book Description
Pass a pleasant afternoon with this delightful collection of short stories. Simple but not simplistic, these diverting tales are rendered in exquisitely rich and often playful language that will have you lingering over sentences and highlighting your favorite passages so you can revisit them again and again. The Crock of Gold is the perfect blend of literary virtuosity and lighthearted fun.
Pat of Silver Bush
Author : L. M. Montgomery
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,8 MB
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1473373999
Book Description
From the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables, this charming story introduces Patricia Gardiner, a young girl with a deep aversion to change and an unwavering love for her home, Silver Bush. Pat's life at Silver Bush is filled with warmth and happiness. Her childhood was spent surrounded by her loving family and the ever-enchanting housekeeper, Judy Plum, whose magical tales bring wonder to every occasion. But as Pat grows up, she must learn to cope with the inevitable changes and tragedies that threaten to disrupt her idyllic world. Through these trials, Pat's resilience and the strength of her bonds with her family and friends are put to the test. Pat of Silver Bush is a captivating novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, originally published in 1933. A heartwarming tale of love, loyalty, and the courage, Montgomery's rich storytelling brings Pat's world to life, making readers fall in love with Silver Bush just as deeply as Pat does.
Notable Women of Hawaii
Author : Barbara Bennett Peterson
Publisher :
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 27,37 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Book Description
The Virgin Way
Author : Richard Branson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 41,11 MB
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0753519887
Book Description
In September 2012, a YOUGOV poll conducted in Britain found that the person British workers would most like as their manager was Sir Richard Branson. With over 40 years in business, Richard Branson is an inspiring pioneer of humanitarian projects and an iconic business leader. In The Virgin Way: How to Listen, Learn, Laugh and Lead, Richard shares and distils his secrets of leadership and success. Featuring anecdotes from his own business dealings, as well as his observations of many others who have inspired him âe" from politicians, business leaders, explorers, scientists and philanthropists âe" Richard reflects on the qualities he feels are essential for success in todayâe(tm)s world. This is not a conventional book on leadership. There are no rules âe" but rather the secrets of leadership that he has learned along the way from his days at Virgin Records, to his recent work with The Elders. Whether youâe(tm)re at the beginning of your career, or head of a Fortune 500 company âe" this is your guide to being your own CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) and becoming a true leader âe" not just a boss.
Rainbow Stories
Author : William T. Vollmann
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : pages
File Size : 42,24 MB
Release : 1992-07-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781417703272
Book Description
Here are 13 daring and innovative tales dealing with "skinheads, x-ray patients, whores, lovers, fetishists, and other lost souls" who populate landscapes as diverse as ancient Babylon, India, and contemporary San Francisco. Part fiction, part reportage, these narratives are laced with a bleak and bitter humor, and portray a dazzling array of characters.
