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"A rhinoceros tours Europe in the mid-18th century and becomes a sensation--based on a true story"--
Author : Emily Arnold McCully
Publisher : Schwartz & Wade
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 17,11 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0553522469
"A rhinoceros tours Europe in the mid-18th century and becomes a sensation--based on a true story"--
Author : Roberta R Carr
Publisher :
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 28,83 MB
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780578591520
The year is 1904. Nurse Clara Tyler happily spends her days tending patients in rural Ohio. Her brother, who is working in Panama on the great canal, informs the family he must return home due to illness. Too sick to travel alone, he begs Clara to come and get him. Anxious about going but determined to save her brother, Clara makes her way to the Canal Zone. She is quickly drawn into a web of heartbreak, controversy, and friendship that keeps her there. When her father demands she return, Clara must decide where she belongs in this gripping tale about love and loss, courage, and the unexpected paths that shape our lives.
Author : Dolan P. Cruze
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,5 MB
Release : 2017-09-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781973766872
Follow Clara the Cat and her friend George as they escape from the evil Broady. On their exciting journey, the two friends encounter spiders, wizards, and Amedeo, the Prince. Along the way, they build a time machine, but Clara becomes possessed. All is well when they locate the sword of Amedeo.
Author : Eric Rohmann
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 22,95 MB
Release : 2005-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781596430310
Young Clara would rather play with her imaginary giant fish, Asha, than settle down to sleep.
Author : Lian Tanner
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 23,10 MB
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1760874884
Can a scruffy chicken crack a crime? Perhaps, if she's a genius like Clara. An egg-cellent novel about a small chook and a big crime by the highly-acclaimed author of Ella and the Ocean. 'GREETINGS. AM LOOKING FOR A MAJOR CRIME TO SOLVE. PLEASE INFORM ME OF ANY RECENT MURDERS, KIDNAPPINGS OR JEWEL HEISTS IN THIS AREA.' Clara wants to be a famous detective with her own TV show. She can read claw marks, find missing feathers and knows morse code and semaphore. There's just one problem. She's a small scruffy chook, and no one takes her seriously. But when she teams up with Olive, the daughter of the local policeman, they might just be able to solve the crimes that have been troubling the town of Little Dismal. A puzzling and hilarious mystery from bestselling author, Lian Tanner.
Author : Mary Dibbern
Publisher : Pendragon Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 24,25 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781576470336
Mary Dibbern, Music Director of Education and Family Programs at The Dallas Opera, and adjunct faculty member at the University of North Texas has created a Performance Guide for Offenbach's opera The Tales of Hoffmann. This contribution to the Vox Musicae series presents a word-by-word translation and IPA transcription of the published versions of the French libretto, and her translations of its literary sources trace the libretto's development from E.T.A. Hoffmann's "Tales." The Guide includes an interview with French opera specialist Janine Reiss, and a Foreword by Thomas Grubb. This well-rounded volume is designed for use by singers, vocal coaches, conductors, producers and directors, as well as opera-lovers.
Author : David Stenn
Publisher : Cooper Square Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 16,67 MB
Release : 2000-03-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1461660912
Hollywood's first sex symbol, the ' It ' girl, Clara Bow was born in the slums of Brooklyn in a family plagued with alcoholism and insanity. She catapulted to fame after winning Motion Picture magazine's 1921 " Fame and Fortune" contest. The greatest box-office draw of her day—she once received 45,000 fan letters in a single month, Clara Bow's on screen vitality and allure that beguiled thousands, however, would be her undoing off-camera. David Stenn captures her legendary rise to stardom and fall from grace, her success marred by studio exploitation and sexual scandals.
Author : Wendy Shearer
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 39,21 MB
Release : 2022-05-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1803990775
Professional Storyteller Wendy Shearer has gathered together stories from many Caribbean islands and countries, drawing on oral history and written texts to bring these folk tales to life. Many stories are of West African origin, kept alive through rhythm and song. These tales and their languages were blended with European and East Indian folklore, with royalty, heroes and spirits exacting revenge. Alongside the stories are newly collected reminiscences of migration to Britain from Caribbean countries during the Windrush years. These first-hand accounts mirror the themes found in the folk tales with love and loss, magic and mystery, caution and justice. Cric! Crac! Prepare to be enchanted by La Diablesse from Haiti, outsmarted by the trickster Anansi, or terrified by the shapeshifting Old Higue in Guyana.
Author : Anthony Trollope
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 14687 pages
File Size : 40,30 MB
Release : 2023-12-13
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN :
In 'The Essential Works of Anthony Trollope,' readers are treated to a collection of some of the most significant works by the prolific Victorian author. Known for his insightful social commentary and realistic portrayal of everyday life, Trollope's writing style is characterized by its attention to detail and keen observations of human nature. The book covers a wide range of themes, from politics and love to social hierarchies, all presented in a compelling and engaging manner that continues to resonate with readers today. Trollope's works are a snapshot of Victorian society, offering a nuanced look at the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of the time. The collection serves as a valuable insight into the world of 19th-century literature and provides a comprehensive overview of Trollope's literary achievements. Anthony Trollope, a prominent figure in Victorian literature, drew inspiration from his extensive career in the civil service and his travels across Europe. His experiences informed his writing, allowing him to create richly textured narratives and multidimensional characters. Trollope's dedication to his craft is evident in the depth and breadth of his work, solidifying his place in the literary canon. For readers interested in exploring the nuances of Victorian society and immersing themselves in masterful storytelling, 'The Essential Works of Anthony Trollope' is a must-read. Trollope's ability to blend astute social commentary with compelling narratives makes this collection a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its enduring relevance and charm.
Author : Miriam Borham-Puyal
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 18,67 MB
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1000029638
This book explores the concept of liminality in the representation of women in eighteenth and nineteenth century literature, as well as in contemporary rewritings, such as novels, films, television shows, videogames, and graphic novels. In particular, the volume focuses on vampires, prostitutes, quixotes, and detectives as examples of new women who inhabit the margins of society and populate its narratives. Therefore, it places together for the first time four important liminal identities, while it explores a relevant corpus that comprises four centuries and several countries. Its diachronic, transnational, and comparative approach emphasizes the representation across time and space of female sexuality, gender violence, and women’s rights, also employing a liminal stance in its literary analysis: facing the past in order to understand the present. By underlining the dialogue between past and present this monograph contributes to contemporary debates on the representation of women and the construction of femininity as opposed to hegemonic masculinity, for it exposes the line of thought that has brought us to the present moment, hence, challenging assumed stereotypes and narratives. In addition, by using popular narratives and media, the present work highlights the value of literature, films, or alternative forms of storytelling to understand how women’s place in society, their voice, and their presence have been and are still negotiated in spaces of visibility, agency, and power.