6/10/2023 0 Comments The wonderful story of henry sugar![]() ![]() A Piece of Cake: First Story - 1942 - Dahl's first story, which tells of how he was shot down over the Libyan Desert. ![]() ![]() Lucky Break: How I Became a Writer - an account in Dahl's own words on how he came to be. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar - in which a modern-day Robin Hood brings joy to the hearts of orphans - and fear to the souls of casino owners around the world. ![]() The Swan - a fantastic story about youthful misdeeds. The Mildenhall Treasure - a true tale of fortune found and an opportunity lost. The Hitchhiker - proves that in a pinch a professional pickpocket can be the perfect pal. The Boy Who Talked With Animals - in which a stranded sea turtle and a small boy have more in common than meets the eye. But will he use his power for good or personal gain? Find out in "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," one of seven short stories in this extraordinary collection.Ī clever mix of fact and fiction, this volume also includes the tale of a boy who can understand animals, the magical true story of Mildenhall treasure, and Roald Dahl's own account of how he became a writer (with a wealth of tips for aspiring authors). Henry Sugar is a man with an amazing talent: he can see with his eyes closed. Seven stories of fantasy and fun by the fantastic Roald Dahl. ![]()
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6/10/2023 0 Comments Selected works of oscar wilde![]() ![]() ![]() The Incomparable and Ingenious History of Mr.Close section The Incomparable and Ingenious History of Mr.The Model Millionaire: A note of admiration.The Canterville Ghost: A Hylo-Idealistic Romance.The Sphinx without a Secret: An etching.Lord Arthur Savile's Crime: A study of duty Playwright, poet, essayist, flamboyant man-about-town, Oscar Wilde packed an astonishing amount of work, genius, and controversy into two short decades.Close section Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories.Close section The Happy Prince and Other Tales.Oscar Wilde: Historical Criticism Notebook 11: Plays 4: Vera or The Nihilist and Lady Windermere's Fan 10: Plays 3: The Importance of Being Earnest 'A Wife's Tragedy' (fragment) ![]() 9: Plays 2: Lady Lancing (The Importance of Being Earnest) 1: The Duchess of Padua Salomé: Drame en Un Acte Salome: Tragedy in One Act 4: Criticism: Historical Criticism, Intentions, The Soul of Man COLLECTED WORKS OF OSCAR WILDE - Wordsworth HardbackThis book contains the collected works of Oscar Wilde:- The complete plays, poems and stories including. 3: The Picture of Dorian Gray: The 18 Texts 2: De Profundis 'Epistola: In Carcere et Vinculis' Oxford Drama Library: The Importance of Being Earnest and Other Plays: Lady Windermere's Fan Salome A Woman of No Importance An Ideal Husband The Importance of Being Earnest Other editions containing works of Oscar Wilde ![]() 6/10/2023 0 Comments Confess colleen hoover genre![]() He is the one to blame for her son’s passing, but he has never admitted it. Nevertheless, Owen has been holding a secret from her. Auburn accepts Owen’s offer of a position in his studio.Īuburn starts to feel attracted to Owen as she spends more time with him. Owen appeals to Auburn right away, and the two start talking. Owen is a struggling artist who draws his inspiration for his paintings from confessions made by unnamed people. One day, when Auburn passes by the “Confess” art studio, she meets Owen Gentry, the owner. Also, she is attempting to get custody of her kid back from his grandma. Working two jobs to pay her rent and other expenses, Auburn is having a hard time making ends meet. ![]() The novel opens with Auburn Reed, a young woman attempting to rebuild her life after losing her young son, in Dallas, Texas. Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Fiction (2015) Goodreads Choice Award for Romance (2015) Romance, New Adult Fiction, Contemporary Fiction The story follows the lives of Auburn Reed and Owen Gentry, two individuals who find themselves drawn together by fate and their shared love of art. Confess is a contemporary romance novel written by Colleen Hoover, first published in 2015. ![]() 6/10/2023 0 Comments Les misérables novel![]() Les Misérables gave Victor Hugo a canvas upon which he portrayed his criticism of the French political and judicial systems, but the portrait that resulted is larger than life, epic in scope–an extravagant spectacle that dazzles the senses even as it touches the heart.“ ( Synopsis source) Within his dramatic story are themes that capture the intellect and the emotions: crime and punishment, the relentless persecution of Valjean by Inspector Javert, the desperation of the prostitute Fantine, the amorality of the rogue Thénardier, and the universal desire to escape the prisons of our own minds. In it, Victor Hugo takes readers deep into the Parisian underworld, immerses them in a battle between good and evil, and carries them to the barricades during the uprising of 1832 with a breathtaking realism that is unsurpassed in modern prose. ![]() “ Introducing one of the most famous characters in literature, Jean Valjean–the noble peasant imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread–Les Misérables ranks among the greatest novels of all time. ![]() Translator: Lee Fahnestock and Norman McAfee ![]() ![]() ![]() Fundamentalists turned their attention to issues regarding the infallibility of the Bible in matters concerning science and history. Fundamentalists, on the other hand - those who believe in a literal interpretation of the Bible - clung to traditional beliefs.Īmidst the fast pace of the 1920s, people sought stability and fought to maintain a conservative lifestyle as a result, the fundamentalist movement experienced a revival. Modernists - those who adapt their faith to contemporary trends in the sciences, philosophy, and history - embraced the changes taking place in America. These changes fostered an atmosphere in which time-honored mores were questioned. In addition, people migrated from rural to urban areas, leaving the conservative farmers with dwindling power. The economy was thriving, the stock market was booming, and consumerism was at an all-time high. The courtroom battle that ensues between these famous attorneys is the focus of the play.Īfter World War I, American society changed dramatically. Each of the two main characters, Matthew Harrison Brady and Henry Drummond, represents one side of the central conflict: Brady represents the fundamentalist viewpoint, and Drummond is the advocate for science and freedom of thought. Although the basis of the play is the Scopes trial, the play itself is not a historical retelling of the events. Lawrence and Lee wrote Inherit the Wind nearly thirty years after the Scopes Monkey trial. ![]() ![]() Several of these stories were first published in the Improvement Era, and acknowledgment is made to that magazine for the encouragement it extended to'the author, who traveled twice to Mexico and excavated among the ruins there to gain information at first hand. It is surprising that more has not been done dealing with the ancient history of the western world. Hun dreds of books have been written founded on the Bible, and there are some wonderfully colorful accounts of the founding of Christianity in judea, Alexandria, and Rome. Excerpt from The Cities of the Sun: Stories of Ancient America Founded on Historical Incidents in the Book of MormonThe end justifies the means, so these stories are de signed to increase interest in the Book of Mormon. ![]() ![]() ![]() Nick and Dara’s story is intriguing and haunting, and the electrifying conclusion will leave readers stunned.” All of the author’s signature trademarks – vivid characterization, careful dialogue and expert plotting – are present and more deft than ever. “Sophisticated and razor-sharp, Vanishing Girls showcases Oliver at her finest, a true triumph. In the rich, character-driven style we've come to expect, Oliver gradually untwines the frayed threads connecting these young girls, Dara and Nick, as we try and understand their complicated relationship.” “Lauren Oliver’s latest novel, Vanishing Girls, tantalizes with a compelling psychological thriller driven by the intense love, conflict and jealousy between two sisters. Recommend to teens looking for a well-written work with a juicy ending. "Oliver’s characterizations and background stories are well-developed and compulsively readable. ![]() ![]() "Best-selling Oliver weaves a taut mystery interspersed with blog posts about Madeline’s disappearance, and the story is made all the more compelling by Nick and Dara’s close but troubling relationship, marked by both love and intense jealousy." "Alarming and uplifting, a rare psychological thriller that has a kind heart at its center. ~ The Sunday Times Culture Magazine, Best Reads on the Beach ![]() 6/8/2023 0 Comments Hitler by D. Harlan Wilson![]() ![]() The war in Europe would test Morgenthau in ways unlike any other member of the Roosevelt administration. The tragedy, coming just days before his lunch at the White House, laid bare the grim truths of the crisis unfolding on the continent. Louis, the ship carrying nearly a thousand Jewish refugees that had reached Florida only to be turned back to Europe, haunted him. (“From one of two of kind,” FDR had once inscribed a photograph to Elinor.) Morgenthau rarely dared to risk his most treasured friendship. Across Washington, Morgenthau and his wife Elinor were known as the couple closest to the Roosevelts: Since the early 1920s, they had worked together, socialized together and, long before the New Deal, made common cause. No other member of the Roosevelt cabinet enjoyed a relationship as intimate with the president the two had a standing date for a private lunch on Mondays. Roosevelt, “and we have not got anywhere on this Jewish refugee thing. ![]() ![]() attempted something he was loath to do: He prodded his best friend. On June 19, 1939, over lunch at the White House, Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau, Jr. ![]() 6/8/2023 0 Comments The ship of theseus book![]() ![]() ![]() David received his PhD in Genetics from Columbia University and did developmental neuroscience research at Caltech before moving from the bench to publishing. Abrams and Doug Dorst contains a fictional novel entitled Ship of Theseus purportedly written by the author V. ![]() He has served on the Board of Directors for the STM Association, the Society for Scholarly Publishing and CHOR, Inc., as well as The AAP-PSP Executive Council. David acquired and managed a suite of research society-owned journals with OUP, and before that was the Executive Editor for Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, where he created and edited new science books and journals, along with serving as a journal Editor-in-Chief. The ship of Theseus paradox is first recorded in Plutarchs first-century Life of Theseus: if every plank of a boat is replaced during its voyage, is it the same vessel that embarked or a. ![]() This puzzle involves a ship that stays in a harbor but has parts gradually replaced over the years until all of the original parts are gone. He oversaw journal policy across OUP’s journals program, drove technological innovation, and served as an information officer. The ship of Theseus is a puzzle that perplexed philosophers throughout centuries. Previously, David was the Editorial Director, Journals Policy for Oxford University Press. Crotty is a Senior Consultant at Clarke & Esposito, a boutique management consulting firm focused on strategic issues related to professional and academic publishing and information services. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These ten stories will have you laughing, gasping and crying (with laughter) – you’ll never see Christmas in the same way again.Īs the first Terry Pratchett I’ve read, Father Christmas’s Fake Beard was a delightful one to start with. How about a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very helpful partridge in a pear tree? What if Father Christmas went to work at a zoo, or caused chaos in a toy store or, was even, arrested for burglary!?ĭive into the fantastically funny world of Terry Pratchett, for a festive treat like no other. Turkey and carols, presents and crackers – they all start to feel a bit. Synopsis: Have you ever wanted Christmas to be different? Genre: Short Stories, Christmas, Children’s Fiction ![]() |