A Stroke Of The Pen

Author : Terry Pratchett
Publisher : Random House
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781529911121

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Far away and long ago, when dragons still existed and the only arcade game was ping-pong in black and white, a wizard cautiously entered a smoky tavern in the evil, ancient, foggy city of Morpork... A truly unmissable, beautifully illustrated collection of unearthed stories from the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett: award-winning and bestselling author, and creator of the phenomenally successful Discworld series. Twenty early short stories by one of the world's best loved authors, each accompanied by exquisite original woodcut illustrations. These are rediscovered tales that Pratchett wrote under a pseudonym for newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. Whilst none are set in the Discworld, they hint towards the world he would go on to create, containing all of his trademark wit, satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination. Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Ministry of Nuisances with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and go on a dangerous quest through time and space with hero Kron, which begins in the ancient city of Morpork... A STROKE OF THE PEN is a must-have collection for fans of all ages. Praise for Terry Pratchett 'Pratchett is a master storyteller' - A. S. Byatt, Guardian 'The Discworld novels have always been among the most serious of comedies, the most relevant and real of fantasies' - Independent 'Compulsively readable, fantastically inventive, surprisingly serious exploration in story form of just about any aspect of our world . . . There's never been anything quite like it' - Evening Standard 'Like most true originals, Pratchett defies categorisation' - The Times 'Pratchett found something better than literature' - Frank Cottrell Boyce, Guardian

Author : Rick Bozic
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-02
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781503528185

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The inspiration for my book started about seven years ago after I suffered a massive stroke that the doctors were amazed that I even survived. Over the course of the next five years my body was ravaged by one major illness after another. I lived through heart surgery while being awake after the doctor's inadvertently hit a nerve which woke me up and they could not get me back under anesthesia. I had to endure the procedure from start to finish wide awake and I can attest to the fact there is no greater pain in the world than being awake during heart surgery. I suffered two more strokes, not nearly as powerful but definitely taking its toll on my brain and left side functions. All told, I had six stroke and two minor strokes. My brain isn't what it used to be but then whose is?

Author : Kenneth Mayer
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781400824243

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With the Stroke of a Pen by Kenneth Mayer Pdf

The conventional wisdom holds that the president of the United States is weak, hobbled by the separation of powers and the short reach of his formal legal authority. In this first-ever in-depth study of executive orders, Kenneth Mayer deals a strong blow to this view. Taking civil rights and foreign policy as examples, he shows how presidents have used a key tool of executive power to wield their inherent legal authority and pursue policy without congressional interference. Throughout the nation's life, executive orders have allowed presidents to make momentous, unilateral policy choices: creating and abolishing executive branch agencies, reorganizing administrative and regulatory processes, handling emergencies, and determining how legislation is implemented. From the Louisiana Purchase to the Emancipation Proclamation, from Franklin Roosevelt's establishment of the Executive Office of the President to Bill Clinton's authorization of loan guarantees for Mexico, from Harry Truman's integration of the armed forces to Ronald Reagan's seizures of regulatory control, American presidents have used executive orders (or their equivalents) to legislate in ways that extend far beyond administrative activity. By analyzing the pattern of presidents' use of executive orders and the relationship of those orders to the presidency as an institution, Mayer describes an office much more powerful and active than the one depicted in the bulk of the political science literature. This distinguished work of scholarship shows that the U.S. presidency has a great deal more than the oft-cited "power to persuade."

Author : Anne Davenport
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0646312898

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Author : Gerrit Noordzij
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:763026865

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Author : Kimbra Leigh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Love stories
ISBN : 0971885109

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With a Stroke of the Pen by Kimbra Leigh Pdf

Sixty-eight year old widow Kaitlyn Frost has received a letter in the mail. The instantly recognized handwriting on the envelope creates a painful whirlwind of emotions and memories that stretch fifty years into her past. Anxiously torn between what the mysterious letter says and her own conflicting dreams of what might-have-been, Kaitlyn carries the reader on her journey back to the innocent time of love's first bloom. Throughout the day, the letter remains unopened, as Kaitlyn struggles with the twilight fragility of her present, and how it could all be swept away by chance, with a simple stroke of the pen.

Author : Francis Brown
Publisher : Authorhouse UK
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1452008094

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A Stroke of The Pen is a collection of short stories and poems, all of which are fiction. Each in its own way may evoke some little memory for the reader. Some are of a more serious nature, bringing a smile to the face or a shiver to the spine, but hopefully all of them are entertaining.

Author : David Talbot
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781797201399

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Between Heaven and Hell by David Talbot Pdf

Acclaimed writer, bestselling author, and founder of Salon magazine, David Talbot has brought us masterful and explosive headline-breaking stories for over 25 years with books like the New York Times bestsellers Brothers, The Devil's Chessboard, and nationally recognized Season of the Witch. Now for the first time, journalist and historian David Talbot turns inward in this intimate journey through the life-changing year following his stroke, a year that turned his life upside down, and ultimately, saved him. • A portrait of how a health crisis can truly shift one's perspective on life and purpose • Includes insider stories on the wild early days of Internet journalism, tech culture, and Hollywood • Powerful storytelling of the physical, emotional, and psychological impact a stroke has had on the author's identity Fans of My Stroke of Insight, The Devil's Chessboard and Season of the Witch will love this book. This book is perfect for: • Fans of David Talbot • Anyone dealing with or recovering from health issues (particularly stroke or brain injury) and looking for insight and inspiration • Gen Xers and baby boomers who understand their risk for stroke • Entrepreneurs scared of burnout

Author : Jane Blaufus
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0987868926

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With the Stroke of a Pen Claim Your Life by Jane Blaufus Pdf

Author : Philippe Bunau-Varilla
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473381667

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The Great Adventure Of Panama - Wherein Are Exposed Its Relation To The Great War And Also The Luminous Traces Of The German Conspiracies Against France And The United States by Philippe Bunau-Varilla Pdf

Panama was a vital link in the global supply chain by the early 20th century and this led to it becoming a very serious player in global politics.

Author : John R. Marler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 395 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781118069943

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Stroke For Dummies by John R. Marler Pdf

Features tons of advice for recovery and rehabilitation Get the latest on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke Have questions and concerns about strokes? This reassuring guide provides invaluable information for stroke victims and their loved ones, from what a stroke is and what it feels like to proven treatments and therapies. You'll see how to implement a plan for preventing stroke, treat the lingering effects of stroke, and maximize home caregiver effectiveness while minimizing fatigue. Discover how to: Understand what causes different types of stroke Recognize warning signs Get the most out of doctors and hospitals Speed recovery with the best treatments Help prevent future strokes Decide the best living arrangements after stroke

Author : Wallace Sife
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781317971535

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After Stroke by Wallace Sife Pdf

After Stroke: Enhancing Quality of Life brings together an extraordinary selection of advice, practical survivor techniques, information about resources, and personal stories of triumph. It is designed to help those who have experienced a stroke attain the highest quality of life possible, under their new physical restrictions. Recuperating from a stroke is an arduous process that has only just begun when the survivor is released from the hospital. This book shows anyone interested how to create an effective climate for healing and how to help the survivor realize his/her fullest recovery potential. It offers varied perspectives of everyone involved with a stroke: the patient, the family, and friends as well as the team of specialized physicians, nurses, psychologists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, and diverse therapists. Through its interesting and varied essays, After Stroke: Enhancing the Quality of Life offers the reader a clearer understanding of the injuries that the body as well as the mind have sustained. This anthology is carefully designed to present enhanced perspectives into all aspects of the healing and recovery processes that follow the personal tragedy of a stroke.

Author : Margaret Shepherd
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780770434595

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Learn Calligraphy by Margaret Shepherd Pdf

In an age of myriad computer fonts and instant communication, your handwriting style is increasingly a very personal creation. In this book, Margaret Shepherd, America's premier calligrapher, shows you that calligraphy is not simply a craft you can learn, but an elegant art form that you can make your own. Calligraphy remains perennially popular, often adorning wedding invitations, diplomas, and commercial signs. Whether it is Roman, Gothic, Celtic, Bookhand, or Italic style, calligraphy conveys class and elegance. Margaret Shepherd makes this ancient art form accessible in a completely hand-lettered technical guide that will: * Provide context for calligraphy as an art, exploring the rich tradition of hand-lettering and mapping the evolution of the most popular styles. * Give detailed technical advice on choosing pens, paper, and inks, setting up your workspace, mastering various pen angles, along with step-by-step illustrations to guide you as you practice. * Explain which alphabets are appropriate for different forms of writing. For example, the Roman alphabet works well for short, unpunctuated passages, while the Italic alphabet is more suited to informal everyday communication. * Encourage you to personalize your lettering by using variant strokes and interpreting how you would like the words to look on the page. * Inspire you with carefully chosen illustrations and examples, which bring letters to life. In Margaret Shepherd's own words, "Calligraphy trains not only your eye and hand, but your mind as well." Learn Calligraphy is the authoritative primer for this age-old craft, and will help develop a new appreciation for lettering as you discover your creative personality.

Author : Laura K. De La Cruz
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1548220159

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Strokes of Color 2 by Laura K. De La Cruz Pdf

As mentioned in the first "Strokes of Color" coloring book, a stroke can be a debilitating event, often leaving the stroke survivor without full use of limbs. Caregivers have spoken of the need for resources and tools to help with rehabilitation. This coloring book for my friend Cynthia's father. Like the first, it is dedicated to him. Daniel Howard Brown Sept 8, 1929 - Oct 5, 2016

Author : Charlie Samuels
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534566590

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Executive Orders by Charlie Samuels Pdf

Although the U.S. Constitution set up a system of checks and balances, the president can sometimes act without the approval of Congress. When the president issues an executive order, they act on their own to manage the federal government, and this can affect many parts of life in the United States-from immigration policies to the military. How much power does the president actually have? Readers explore the answer to this question as they learn about the history of executive orders. Sidebars and discussion questions are included to encourage readers to think critically about this essential current events topic.