Coins And Other Fables

Author : Luis Piedrahita
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Magicians
ISBN : 0974255149

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Coins and Other Fables by Luis Piedrahita Pdf

Author : Stephen Minch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0945296886

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Giacomo Bertini's System for Amazement by Stephen Minch Pdf

Author : Ann Y. K Choi
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501156120

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Kay's Lucky Coin Variety by Ann Y. K Choi Pdf

Mary, a Korean girl growing up with her brother above her parents' convenience store in 1980s Toronto, is caught between the traditional culture of her parents and her desire to be a Canadian.

Author : R.E. Todd
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2002-07-31
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781475909289

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Ruth's Fables and Other Stories by R.E. Todd Pdf

This book is a collection of true stories about real people, family and friends and the influence they had on my life. It is all about the journey that each of us makes through life and how we arrive at our destination.

Author : Aesop
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1853261289

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Aesop's Fables by Aesop Pdf

A collection of animal fables told by the Greek slave Aesop.

Author : Vic Parker
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781482413144

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The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg and Other Fables by Vic Parker Pdf

Aphorisms like “slow and steady wins the race” often prove true when put to the test. Many of these common phrases are summaries of famous fables like “The Tortoise and the Hare.” Through more than a dozen short fables, readers will be introduced to tried-and-true maxims and morals. Colorful pictures and illustrations accompany each story, enhancing the world of Aesop’s talking animals and extraordinary situations. Each fable offers readers an opportunity to learn a lesson as well as use their imagination.

Author : Louis Auchincloss
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1983-04-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780547970462

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Narcissa & Other Fables by Louis Auchincloss Pdf

Twelve stories observing modern American life and morals in the twentieth century, from the National Medal of Arts–winning author of The Cat and the King. With this collection of short stories, Louis Auchincloss will delight his already devoted followers and win many more into the ranks. The stories, which range from studies of family manipulation to the secrets of artistic inspiration, are in fact subtle fables that probe the heart of modern American life to examine the moral confusion that exists there. In the title story, a wealthy muralist and patroness of the arts succumbs to the near compulsion of posing in the nude for a fellow artist who then blackmails her. In other tales, a clergyman conceives of adultery as a valid means of sharing Christian charity; a socially prominent family conspires to entrap a girl into a “front” marriage with their homosexual son and heir; an art student writes his thesis on some startling theories as to why a famed painter of elegant interiors never includes a human figure in his pictures; a federal judge sells his opinions to the highest bidder with a recklessness that seems, almost suicidally, to invite detection. Combining his powers of storytelling and observation, Auchincloss creates in Narcissa and Other Fables a penetrating glimpse into the ethical malaise of our century. Praise for Narcissa and Other Fables “This book of short stories by America’s leading novelist of manners is a textbook in how to write fiction in miniature. It begins with “fables” of normal short story length and ends with tour de force one-pagers . . . . The confused ethics of Americans in the dying years of a revolutionary century are put under the microscope for a moment of breath-taking clarity.” —Frederick M. Winship, UPI “Auchincloss is a worldly philosopher who writes with confident authority of the law office and the board room, but he is also a social historian and an amused observer of the prosperous at play. The venue may be a cruise ship or a minor stately home in Virginia, an urban chateau on Fifth Avenue or a great bibliophile’s private library overlooking the East River. His characters tend to be “tribal creatures” who pay lip service to social taboos but who live by the laws of self-interest.” —Frances Taliaferro, New York Times

Author : Tony Osborne
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313385766

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"Greed Is Good" and Other Fables by Tony Osborne Pdf

This book spans three centuries of popular entertainment and everyday culture, showcasing both mainstream and submerged channels and voices to examine how once reviled business values gained supremacy and poisoned the American spirit. The office in popular culture is often depicted as a topsy-turvy parallel universe where psychological disorders are legitimized as "managerial styles" and comically depraved bosses torment those who do the actual work. During the 1950s, the Beats chose denim and the open road over gray flannel suits and office jobs, but today their grandchildren—Generation Y—aggressively covet desk jobs. "Greed Is Good" and Other Fables: Office Life in Popular Culture examines how office life is both extolled and lampooned in popular culture. The book tracks how business values ascended to cultural dominance in the United States today, revealing our incessant struggle between financial and spiritual goals in the pursuit of "freedom" and the fulfillment of the American dream. By drawing upon sources as varied as books, newspapers, magazines, television shows, movies, blogs, message boards, documentaries, public speeches, corporate training films, and employee newsletters, the author provides compelling insights into the range of competing values and ideals interwoven throughout office life.

Author : Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547100812

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The Pig Brother, and Other Fables and Stories by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards Pdf

The Pig Brother, and Other Fables and Stories is a children's book by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards. Excerpt: "children were set to reap in a wheat-field. The wheat was yellow as gold, the sun shone gloriously, and the butterflies flew hither and thither. Some of the children worked better, and some worse; but there was one who ran here and there after the butterflies that fluttered about his head, and sang as he ran. By and by evening came, and the Angel of the wheat-field called to the children and said, "Come now to the gate, and bring your sheaves with you."

Author : Duncan Cullman
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781728359182

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The History of New Hampshire and Other Fables by Duncan Cullman Pdf

Duncan Cullman was abandoned on the steps of a church as an infant. No one knew exactly where he had come from, but a large American car had been seen speeding away. “My son, you came directly from God — El Dios,” his mother said, for she was Spanish, from some island in the Caribbean. She had gone to Cartagena, in Colombia, to marry Cullman’s father, but then they had returned to south Bogota. His mother also suggested that maybe he was “one of those gringos,” because his hair was blond and his eyes are blue. While he laughed at the idea, he grew up dreaming that he was destined to be like a king or one of those rich gringos and live in a big mansion with a large garden, many fine trees, and servants that he would treat well. In this compilation of poems and short stories, Cullman looks back at how he did become a king of sorts, achieving renowned status as a ski racer, spending time with John Denver in Aspen, Colorado, shortly before the singer’s death, and enjoying life to the fullest.

Author : Vic Parker
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781482413656

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The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse and Other Fables by Vic Parker Pdf

The classic tale of “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse” highlights that one can live in peace and happiness in a poorer home—and appreciate it! It also shows the virtue of knowing yourself and in what environments you thrive. Such lessons can be hard to learn without living through them, but Aesop’s fables present them to readers in an understandable, lively way. Colorful illustrations spark readers’ imagination as they absorb each lesson through terrific, succinct storytelling like “The Peacock and Hera” and “The Farmer and Fortune.”

Author : David Copperfield,Richard Wiseman,David Britland
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982112912

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David Copperfield's History of Magic by David Copperfield,Richard Wiseman,David Britland Pdf

In this personal journey through a unique performing art, David Copperfield profiles some of the world's most groundbreaking magicians. From the sixteenth-century magistrate who wrote an early book on conjuring, to the roaring twenties and the man who fooled Houdini, to the woman who levitated, vanished, and caught bullets in her bare hands, David Copperfield's History of Magic takes you on a wild journey through the remarkable feats of some of the greatest magicians in history. The result is a sweeping tale that reveals how these astonishing performers were outsiders who used magic to escape class, challenge conventions, transform popular culture, explore the innermost workings of the human mind, and inspire scientific discovery. Their incredible stories are complemented by more than 100 never-before-seen photographs of artifacts from Copperfield's exclusive Museum of Magic, including a sixteenth-century manual on sleight-of-hand; Houdini's straitjackets, handcuffs, and water torture chamber; Dante's famous sawing-in-half apparatus; Alexander's high-tech turban that allowed him to read people's minds; and even some coins that may have magically passed through the hands of Abraham Lincoln. By the end of the book, you'll be sure to share Copperfield's passion for the power of magic. --

Author : Adrienne Young
Publisher : Wednesday Books
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250254375

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Fable by Adrienne Young Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB YA PICK Filled with all of the action, emotion, and lyrical writing that brought readers to Sky in the Deep, New York Times bestselling author Adrienne Young returns with Fable, the first book in this new captivating duology. Welcome to a world made dangerous by the sea and by those who wish to profit from it. Where a young girl must find her place and her family while trying to survive in a world built for men. As the daughter of the most powerful trader in the Narrows, the sea is the only home seventeen-year-old Fable has ever known. It’s been four years since the night she watched her mother drown during an unforgiving storm. The next day her father abandoned her on a legendary island filled with thieves and little food. To survive she must keep to herself, learn to trust no one and rely on the unique skills her mother taught her. The only thing that keeps her going is the goal of getting off the island, finding her father and demanding her rightful place beside him and his crew. To do so Fable enlists the help of a young trader named West to get her off the island and across the Narrows to her father. But her father’s rivalries and the dangers of his trading enterprise have only multiplied since she last saw him and Fable soon finds that West isn't who he seems. Together, they will have to survive more than the treacherous storms that haunt the Narrows if they're going to stay alive. Fable takes you on a spectacular journey filled with romance, intrigue and adventure.

Author : Yoshi Yoshitani
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781984857224

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Beneath the Moon by Yoshi Yoshitani Pdf

Powerful and universal retellings of seventy-eight divine stories, legends, and myths from around the world, each accompanied by a gorgeous illustration from acclaimed artist Yoshi Yoshitani. Many of the lessons we learn are shared stories passed among cultures and generations. In this riveting collection of fables and folktales from cultures across the globe, characters from beloved fairytales, cultural fables, ancient mythologies, and inspirational deities are brought to life, including Sleeping Beauty (Italy), Rapunzel (Germany), Jack and the Beanstalk (England), Our Lady of Guadalupe (Mexico), Sun God Ra (Egypt), the Crane Wife (Japan), and dozens more. Lesser-known stories introduce characters such as the volcano goddess Pele from Hawaii; Mwindo, the wise and powerful king of the Nyanga people; and the strong and resilient Yennenga, mother of the Mossi people in Burkina Faso. The recurring themes of conquering evil, overcoming adversity, and finding love and companionship are woven throughout this collection. Yoshi Yoshitani's art style is fresh and unique, featuring diverse and multicultural characters. Each story will be featured opposite a correlating illustration, both lush and vibrant.

Author : Jasper Burns
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 148394686X

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Coin Stories by Jasper Burns Pdf

A personal memoir by a hobbyist who started collecting U. S. coins in the 1950s from pocket change and gradually expanded into Lincoln Cent die varieties and world, ancient, and medieval coins. Includes the author's experiences at coin shows and his involvement with a large collection assembled during the 1930s. Often amusing and educational, these stories touch a wide range of topics – including the psychology of collecting. By the author of Irish Hammered Pennies of Edward IV and Richard III, numerous articles in The Celator: Journal of Ancient and Medieval Numismatics, Great Women of Imperial Rome, Commodus and the Five Good Emperors, and much more.