Demon Copperhead

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780063251991

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A NEW YORK TIMES "TEN BEST BOOKS OF 2022" An Oprah’s Book Club Selection • An Instant New York Times Bestseller • An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller • A #1 Washington Post Bestseller "Demon is a voice for the ages—akin to Huck Finn or Holden Caulfield—only even more resilient.” —Beth Macy, author of Dopesick "May be the best novel of 2022. . . . Equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this is the story of an irrepressible boy nobody wants, but readers will love.” (Ron Charles, Washington Post) From the acclaimed author of The Poisonwood Bible and The Bean Trees, a brilliant novel that enthralls, compels, and captures the heart as it evokes a young hero’s unforgettable journey to maturity Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Relayed in his own unsparing voice, Demon braves the modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses. Through all of it, he reckons with his own invisibility in a popular culture where even the superheroes have abandoned rural people in favor of cities. Many generations ago, Charles Dickens wrote David Copperfield from his experience as a survivor of institutional poverty and its damages to children in his society. Those problems have yet to be solved in ours. Dickens is not a prerequisite for readers of this novel, but he provided its inspiration. In transposing a Victorian epic novel to the contemporary American South, Barbara Kingsolver enlists Dickens’ anger and compassion, and above all, his faith in the transformative powers of a good story. Demon Copperhead speaks for a new generation of lost boys, and all those born into beautiful, cursed places they can’t imagine leaving behind.

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Foster care
ISBN : 0571376460

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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Pdf

From the multi-million copy bestselling author of Flight Behaviour and The Poisonwood Bible comes this heart-rending instant classic.

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0571376487

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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Pdf

A masterpiece in storytelling from the global bestselling author of Unsheltered and Flight Behaviour.

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Lee County (Va.)
ISBN : 0571376479

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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Pdf

From the multi-million copy bestselling author of Flight Behaviour and The Poisonwood Bible comes this heart-rending instant classic.

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780571283286

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Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver Pdf

Mother and adopted daughter, Taylor and Turtle Greer, are back in this spellbinding sequel about family, heartbreak and love. Six-year-old Turtle Greer witnesses a freak accident at the Hoover Dam during a tour of the Grand Canyon with her guardian, Taylor. Her insistence on what she has seen, and her mother's belief in her, lead to a man's dramatic rescue. The mother and adopted daughter duo soon become nationwide heroes - even landing themselves a guest appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show. But Turtle's moment of celebrity draws her into a conflict of historic proportions stemming right back to her Cherokee roots. The crisis quickly envelops not only Turtle and her guardian, but everyone else who touches their lives in a complex web connecting their future with their past. Embark on a unforgettable road trip from rural Kentucky and the urban Southwest to Heaven, Oklahoma, and the Cherokee Nation, testing the boundaries of family and the many separate truths about the ties that bind.

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780571290796

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Flight Behaviour by Barbara Kingsolver Pdf

** NOW INCLUDES THE FIRST CHAPTER OF DEMON COPPERHEAD: THE NEW BARBARA KINGSOLVER NOVEL **** DEMON COPPERHEAD AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW **'Lyrical, socially engaged and passionate.' Sunday Times'There are many moments of lightness ... and of great beauty, too.' Independent'A compelling plot with lyrical passages and flashes of humour.' Sunday TelegraphFlight Behaviour is a captivating, topical and deeply human story touching on class, poverty and climate change by global bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver, winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction 2010."The flames now appeared to lift from individual treetops in showers of orange sparks, exploding the way a pine log does in a campfire when it is poked. The sparks spiralled upward in swirls like funnel clouds. Twisters of brightness against grey sky."On the Appalachian Mountains above her home, a young mother discovers a beautiful and terrible marvel of nature: the monarch butterflies have not migrated south for the winter this year. Is this a miraculous message from God, or a spectacular sign of climate change. Entomology expert, Ovid Byron, certainly believes it is the latter. He ropes in Dellarobia to help him decode the mystery of the monarch butterflies.Flight Behaviour has featured on the NY Times bestseller list and is Barbara Kingsolver's most accessible novel yet.

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780571283309

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High Tide in Tucson by Barbara Kingsolver Pdf

With the eyes of a scientist and the vision of a poet, Barbara Kingsolver explores her trademark themes of family, community and the natural world. Defiant, funny and courageously honest, High Tide in Tucson is an engaging and immensely readable collection from one of the most original voices in contemporary literature.'Possessed of an extravagantly gifted narrative voice, Kingsolver blends a fierce and abiding moral vision with benevolent and concise humour. Her medicine is meant for the head, the heart, and the soul.' New York Times Book Review

Author : Saurabh Chawla,Pria Raiyani
Publisher : Storizen Media
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Storizen Magazine May 2023 | Laline Paull by Saurabh Chawla,Pria Raiyani Pdf

"Nature always wears the colors of the spirit." - Ralph Waldo Emerson In this edition of Storizen, we embrace the profound love for nature that resonates in the hearts of countless individuals. As Ralph Waldo Emerson beautifully encapsulates in the quote above, nature has the remarkable ability to reflect and inspire the depths of our spirit. It is with great pleasure that we present an array of articles and enchanting poems that celebrate this eternal connection between humanity and the natural world. This month, we proudly feature the Women Prize for Fiction 2023 Shortlisted author of the book “Pod”- As Above, So Below, Laline Paull. Her thought-provoking narrative showcases her exceptional talent, and we are thrilled to share her work with our esteemed readers. In this issue, we aim to keep you informed and engaged with the vibrant literary landscape. Our dedicated team has curated a collection of the most recent Book News, bringing you the latest happenings from the world of literature. As part of our commitment to fostering meaningful conversations, we are delighted to present two insightful interviews. In our exclusive discussion, we sit down with Charles Dunst, the acclaimed author of "Defeating the Dictators." Furthermore, we have the pleasure of conversing with Riksundar Banerjee, the masterful storyteller behind "Haunted Places of India." Our interview explores the spine-tingling allure of his writing and delves into his personal experiences in unraveling the mysteries of haunted places. At Storizen, we believe in the transformative power of literature. Through our carefully curated content, we aim to celebrate the accomplishments of remarkable authors, keep you informed about the latest developments in the literary world, and ignite meaningful dialogues that enrich your reading experience. Storizen Magazine May 2023 issue is LIVE NOW!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 882 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1924
Category : Horses
ISBN : UCD:31175012173541

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The American Stud Book by Anonim Pdf

Containing full pedigree of all the imported thorough-bred stallions and mares, with their produce.

Author : David Keenan
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780571340538

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For The Good Times by David Keenan Pdf

LONGLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2019SHORTLISTED FOR THE ENCORE PRIZE 2020 Sammy and his three friends are country boys from Armagh, the disputed borderlands of a country cannbalising itself. They love sharp clothes, a drink, and a night on the town singing Perry Como's classics. Their dream is a Free State, and their methods for achieving this are uncompromising. Heading for Belfast - ground zero of the Troubles - they find themselves in the incongruous position of running a comic book shop by day. Their clandestine activities belong in the x-rated pages of graphic fiction: burglary, blackmail, extortion, torture, and murder. No criminal act is too taboo for these boys. But when punk rock arrives and the hard edge of the decade starts to reveal its true paranoid colours, Sammy finds himself increasingly isolated. Camaraderie and loyalty is the fuel of a terrorist cell. When those virtues prove faulty, the game is up - and Sammy's world starts to radically shrink. For the Good Times shouts and sings with visionary intensity and gallows humour. It is not just a book about the IRA, but an exploration of what it means to 'go rogue', and the heartbreak and devastation that commitment to 'the cause' can engender. It unpacks any dewy-eyed romance associated with the Troubles, and establishes David Keenan as one of our generation's most fearless and entertaining literary stylists.

Author : Brooke Lea Foster
Publisher : Gallery Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982115029

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Summer Darlings by Brooke Lea Foster Pdf

Set during the splendid summer days of 1960s Martha’s Vineyard, this page-turning debut novel pulls back the curtain on one mysterious and wealthy family as seen through the eyes of their nanny—a college student who, while falling in love on the elegant island, is also forced to reckon with the dark underbelly of privilege. In 1962, coed Heddy Winsome leaves her hardscrabble Irish Brooklyn neighborhood behind and ferries to glamorous Martha’s Vineyard to nanny for one of the wealthiest families on the island. But as she grows enamored with the alluring and seemingly perfect young couple and chases after their two mischievous children, Heddy discovers that her academic scholarship at Wellesley has been revoked, putting her entire future at risk. Determined to find her place in the couple's wealthy social circles, Heddy nurtures a romance with the hip surfer down the beach while wondering if the better man for her might be a quiet, studious college boy instead. But no one she meets on the summer island—socialite, starlet, or housekeeper—is as picture-perfect as they seem, and she quickly learns that the right last name and a house in a tony zip-code may guarantee privilege, but that rarely equals happiness. Rich with the sights and sounds of midcentury Martha’s Vineyard, Brooke Lea Foster’s debut novel Summer Darlings promises entrance to a rarefied world, for readers who enjoyed Tigers in Red Weather or The Summer Wives.

Author : Leonard Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Iowa
ISBN : UCAL:$B798763

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Iowa, the Promised of the Prophets by Leonard Brown Pdf

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062684745

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Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver Pdf

A New York Times Bestseller Named one of the Best Books of the Year (2018) by NPR, O, The Oprah Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Christian Science Monitor and Newsweek The New York Times bestselling author of Flight Behavior, The Lacuna, and The Poisonwood Bible and recipient of numerous literary awards—including the National Humanities Medal, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, and the Orange Prize—returns with a timely novel that interweaves past and present to explore the human capacity for resiliency and compassion in times of great upheaval. How could two hardworking people do everything right in life, a woman asks, and end up destitute? Willa Knox and her husband followed all the rules as responsible parents and professionals, and have nothing to show for it but debts and an inherited brick house that is falling apart. The magazine where Willa worked has folded; the college where her husband had tenure has closed. Their dubious shelter is also the only option for a disabled father-in-law and an exasperating, free-spirited daughter. When the family’s one success story, an Ivy-educated son, is uprooted by tragedy he seems likely to join them, with dark complications of his own. In another time, a troubled husband and public servant asks, How can a man tell the truth, and be reviled for it? A science teacher with a passion for honest investigation, Thatcher Greenwood finds himself under siege: his employer forbids him to speak of the exciting work just published by Charles Darwin. His young bride and social-climbing mother-in-law bristle at the risk of scandal, and dismiss his worries that their elegant house is unsound. In a village ostensibly founded as a benevolent Utopia, Thatcher wants only to honor his duties, but his friendships with a woman scientist and a renegade newspaper editor threaten to draw him into a vendetta with the town’s powerful men. Unsheltered is the compulsively readable story of two families, in two centuries, who live at the corner of Sixth and Plum in Vineland, New Jersey, navigating what seems to be the end of the world as they know it. With history as their tantalizing canvas, these characters paint a startlingly relevant portrait of life in precarious times when the foundations of the past have failed to prepare us for the future.

Author : Kevin Kern,Tim O'Day,Steven Vagnini
Publisher : Disney Editions
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Art
ISBN : 1368052843

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A Portrait of Walt Disney World by Kevin Kern,Tim O'Day,Steven Vagnini Pdf

This expansive, must-have coffee table book paints a robust portrait of the Walt Disney World Resort, across half a century, through diverse and vibrant voices and mostly unseen Disney theme park concept art and photographs. Walt Disney's vision for the Florida Project begins with Disneyland and the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair. After an imaginative and expansive design, a unique land acquisition process, and an innovative construction period, the Walt Disney World Resort celebrated its Grand Opening in October 1971. It featured a theme park dubbed the Magic Kingdom and three recreational resorts: Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Polynesian Village, and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. As Walt Disney World consistently grew and further evolved through the five decades that followed, certain themes reverberated: an appreciation for nostalgia, a joy for fantasy, a hunger for discovery, and an unending hope for a better tomorrow. Inspirational and memorable theme parks, water parks, sports arenas, recreational water sports, world-class golf courses, vast shopping villages, and a transportation network unlike any other in the world resulted in fun, festive, and familiar characters, traditions, spectacles, merchandise, and so much more. The resort has come to represent the pulse of American leisure and has served as a backdrop for life's milestones both big and small, public and private. Walt Disney World: A Portrait of the First Half Century serves as a treasure trove for vacationers, students of hospitality, artists, and all Disney collectors. Searching for that perfect gift for the Disney theme park fan in your life? Explore more archival-quality books from Disney Editions: Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky Walt Disney's Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of Ub Iwerks One Day at Disney: Meet the People Who Make the Magic Across the Globe Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks Yesterday's Tomorrow: Disney's Magical Mid-Century Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food Maps of the Disney Parks: Charting 60 Years from California to Shanghai The Haunted Mansion: Imagineering a Disney Classic Poster Art of the Disney Parks

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Publisher : Seal Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781541600577

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Another America/Otra America by Barbara Kingsolver Pdf

From a bestselling and beloved author, an intensely personal collection of poetry “rich with political and human resonance” (Ursula K. LeGuin) Before becoming the bestselling author we know today, Barbara Kingsolver, as a new college graduate in search of adventure, moved to the borderlands of Tucson, Arizona. What she found, she says, was “another America.” Interweaving past political events, from the US-backed dictatorships in South America to the government surveillance carried out in the Reagan years, Kingsolver’s early poetry expands into a broader examination of the racism, discrimination, and immigration system she witnessed at close range. The poems coalesce in a record of her emerging adulthood, in which she confronts the hypocrisy of the national myth of America—a confrontation that would come to shape her not only as an artist, but as a citizen. With a new introduction from Kingsolver that reflects on the current border crisis, Another America is a striking portrait of a country deeply divided between those with privilege and those without, and the lives of urgent purpose that may be carved out in between.