Her Great Idea And Other Stories

Author : Valentine McKay-Riddell
Publisher : Sunstone Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781611393378

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The River Goddess and Other Stories by Valentine McKay-Riddell Pdf

This collection follows a young girl as she comes into her power with the aid of a mysterious River Goddess, a number of helpful animals and non-human others, and a very old friend. Alyssa faces many dangers and overcomes numerous challenges along the way. As she learns how to tap into the magic of everyday life, she gradually develops a deep respect for both human and non-human guides and for herself. This is the “hero’s journey” from a feminine point of view—a journey upon which we are all embarked, male and female alike, as we rediscover our true role: that of fellow travelers with all the beings who share space on the small blue planet we call Earth.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CORNELL:31924078875196

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Bookseller and the Stationery Trades' Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Maurice Baring
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368437206

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Orpheus in Mayfair, and Other Stories and Sketches by Maurice Baring Pdf

Reproduction of the original.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Current events
ISBN : MINN:319510013551356

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The Nation by Anonim Pdf

Author : Brian Tyson
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-31
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780271027814

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Bernard Shaw's Book Reviews by Brian Tyson Pdf

These hitherto uncollected book reviews of Shaw--his first journalistic efforts--reveal much not only about the writer but also the culture of the time in which he lived. Between 1885 and 1888, Bernard Shaw published 111 book reviews in the Pall Mall Gazette. In spite of their importance as the first regular journalism Shaw wrote and the fact that the books (fiction, nonfiction, plays, and poetry) he read during these years must have formed the nucleus of his permanent library, the reviews have never before been analyzed in connection with Shaw's work. Brian Tyson has assembled the book reviews, complete with the books' titles, authors, and a brief biography of each author, including any comments Shaw made about the review, and has placed them in historical context, elucidating any interesting, difficult, or obscure references. Tyson's critical introduction places the reviews in the context of Shaw's work and Victorian society. The reviews are often characterized by the wit and brilliance that we associate with the later Shaw, shedding light on his development as a writer at his most formative stage. Regardless of the merits of the material Shaw was reviewing, it is amusing and enlightening to follow him down to the wandering tributaries of Late Victorian fiction and poetry, which reveal as much about Shaw as they do about the preoccupations and prejudices of the average reader of the day.

Author : Douglas Gifford
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 741 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-31
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780748672660

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History of Scottish Women's Writing by Douglas Gifford Pdf

This is the first comprehensive critical analysis of Scottish women's writing from its recoverable beginnings to the present day. Essays cover individual writers - such as Margaret Oliphant, Nan Shepherd, Muriel Spark and Liz Lochhead - as well as groups of writers or kinds of writing - such as women poets and dramatists, or Gaelic writing and the legacy of the Kailyard. In addition to poetry, drama and fiction, a varied body of non-fiction writing is also covered, including diaries, memoirs, biography and autobiography, didactic and polemic writing, and popular and periodical writing for and by women.

Author : G. A. Birmingham
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Art
ISBN : EAN:4064066422820

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Minnie's Bishop and Other Stories by G. A. Birmingham Pdf

Explore the vibrant landscapes of Europe, particularly Ireland, with "Minnie's Bishop and Other Stories" by G. A. Birmingham. This collection of short stories captures the essence of European culture, geography, and the human spirit. Birmingham's tales are a blend of fiction, physical sciences, and earth sciences, offering readers a rich tapestry of narratives that resonate with the heart and mind.

Author : Beatrice Harraden
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066097707

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A Bird of Passage, and Other Stories by Beatrice Harraden Pdf

The book, 'A Bird of Passage, and Other Stories', by Beatrice Harraden, is a collection of short stories that explore the joys and sorrows of life. Included titles are 'A Bird of Passage', 'At the Green Dragon', and 'An Idyll of London'. With richly drawn characters and vivid storytelling, these tales offer a glimpse into the complexities of the human experience.

Author : Jane McCafferty
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1992-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780822978879

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Director Of The World And Other Stories by Jane McCafferty Pdf

The characters in Jane McCafferty’s Director of the World and Other Stories are often distanced, lonely, or displaced from others and the events around them, yet they are almost always ready to act, to become involved with others, and to change. In “Eyes of Others,” a woman, stopping with her family at a Howard Johnson’s during a trip, becomes fascinated by the meeting of two strangers and attempts to connect with them as she has been unable to connect with her own family. Implicit in these stories is a rootlessness that gives way to yearning and a passion for remembering. In the title story, a disturbed child, whose father has recently abandoned the family, attempts, in language reflecting her shattered sense of the world, to recapture some of their last experiences together. These characters, and others in the collection, attempt to make sense of their broken lives and shattered thoughts. As John Wideman writes of the stories, there is “a sense of commitment to the struggle of making silent worlds speak, of forcing what is threatening or evil or destructive into some form we can see and conjure with.”

Author : Stephanie Morrill,Jill Williamson,Shannon Dittemore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1732880824

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Go Teen Writers by Stephanie Morrill,Jill Williamson,Shannon Dittemore Pdf

You have a story to tell, don't you? Or maybe you simply want to try your hand at fiction writing. Perhaps you've given it your best effort, but simply didn't have enough tools in your tool box to finish that first draft. Wherever you're at with this novel-writing thing, popular bloggers Stephanie Morrill, Jill Williamson, and Shannon Dittemore totally understand. They know it's hard to finish a first draft. To stay motivated until the end. To feel like a "real" writer. They know because they've been there too. In Go Teen Writers: Write Your Novel, you'll learn: There is no such thing as one right way to write a novel. How to take an idea and give it a beginning, middle, and end. What story structure means and how it strengthens a book. Different approaches to plotting a novel. How to develop characters worth reading about. Strategies for creating memorable storyworlds and settings. What theme is and how to use it to enrich your story. What to do when your first draft is finished. There's no doubt about it. Learning to write a novel from beginning to end is a challenge. But with this book as your guide, you'll see that when you're in possession of the right tools, you're capable of finishing what you start. You'll be empowered and encouraged-as if you had a writing coach (or three!) sitting alongside you.

Author : Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Merry Men and Other Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson Pdf

The Merry Men, and Other Tales and Fables by Robert Louis Stevenson: "The Merry Men, and Other Tales and Fables" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of short stories and fables that showcase the author's storytelling prowess. The tales transport readers to various settings and time periods, capturing moments of adventure, mystery, and moral reflection. Through vivid narratives, Stevenson invites readers to embark on journeys filled with intrigue, imagination, and moral contemplation, leaving a lasting impression of his literary craftsmanship. Key Aspects of the Book "The Merry Men, and Other Tales and Fables": Diverse Tales: The collection presents a variety of stories and fables, each with its own unique setting, characters, and themes. Imaginative Storytelling: Stevenson's imaginative narrative style brings the stories to life, captivating readers with his vivid descriptions and vivid characterizations. Moral Lessons: Many of the fables within the collection offer readers thought-provoking lessons and reflections on human nature and behavior. Robert Louis Stevenson showcases his storytelling versatility and moral insights in "The Merry Men, and Other Tales and Fables," inviting readers to explore a range of imaginative narratives.

Author : Alexander Grin
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780231548502

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Fandango and Other Stories by Alexander Grin Pdf

In a bucolic idyll, a terrorist agonizes over the act of violence he is about to commit. On a remote island in the South Pacific, the investigation of a case of mass suicide reveals further mysteries. In a far-flung colony, a cynical trio sends an unwitting man into the wilderness in search of a chimera. Mixing romance and high adventure, intrigue and the fantastic, these magnificent tales by one of Russia’s most enduringly popular writers deftly probe the depths of human nature and desire. Fandango and Other Stories presents a selection of essential short fiction by Alexander Grin, Russia’s counterpart to Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Alexandre Dumas. By turns a sailor, a dockworker, a vagrant, a gold prospector, a lumberjack, a soldier, a deserter, an agitator, an exile, a prisoner, and a runaway, Grin wrote seven novels and over three hundred short stories that transport the reader to a realm of pure art and imagination. His ingenious plots explore conflicts of the individual and society in a romantic world populated by a cast of eccentric, cosmopolitan characters. Fandango and Other Stories includes works drawn from across the entirety of Grin’s varied career to encompass the range and sophistication of his writing. Bryan Karetnyk’s elegant translations bring Grin’s distinctive voice to a new generation of readers.

Author : Jojo Moyes
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780735221192

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Paris for One and Other Stories by Jojo Moyes Pdf

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars, Paris for One and Other Stories is an irresistibly romantic collection filled with humor and heart. “A vicarious jolt of Parisian romance. . . Delightful.” –People Magazine "An old-fashioned, feel-good love story. . . It’s as if Moyes has booked a vacation and is taking us along. To Paris. Amour!” –USA Today “Dreamy escapism, a book you can curl up with and easily finish over a weekend, with or without a glass of wine.” –Miami Herald Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away—to anywhere—before. Traveling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up for their mini-vacation, she has the opportunity to prove everyone—including herself—wrong. Alone in Paris, Nell finds a version of herself she never knew existed: independent and intrepid. Could this turn out to be the most adventurous weekend of her life? Funny, charming, and irresistible, "Paris for One" is quintessential Jojo Moyes—as are the other stories that round out the collection.

Author : Shadonna Richards
Publisher : SR
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Bride Series Collection (Books 1-5 and other stories) by Shadonna Richards Pdf

Contains two romance series (4 novels and 4 novellas) in one volume The Bride Series An Unexpected Bride (A Kindle #1 Bestseller in Romance & Humor) The Jilted Bride The Matchmaker Bride His Island Bride An Unexpected Baby The Billionaire's Whirlwind Romance Series Accidentally Married to the Billionaire (A Kindle #1 Bestseller in Humor) Accidentally Flirting with the CEO Accidentally Falling for the Tycoon

Author : Sharona Muir
Publisher : University of New Orleans Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781608012398

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Animal Truth and Other Stories by Sharona Muir Pdf

In Sharona Muir’s unique eco-fabulist tales, fantastic animals and real science lead people through adventure and crisis to metamorphoses of the heart, and surprising truths about being human in the living system. In “Menu: Extinction”, an artist obsessed with the mass extinction of species creates a “banquet” installation in which a mermaid is served as a dish, while the banquet’s imaginary, satanic chef stalks his wife. In “Animal Truth,” a fiercely independent woman researching the genome of a mysterious fish discovers that her lover-collaborator is her own son, given away at birth, and wrestles with the meanings of truth and motherhood. A time travelling billionaire escaping the complexities of contemporary life, in “The Bath of Venus,” has his heart broken by a beautiful creature in Earth’s remote past. Each of these stories spins into gold the prickling straw of contemporary anxieties about our continued life on the planet. By turns playful, terrifying, haunting, and sensuous, the stories in this collection inspire wonder at the interwoven lives of human and nonhuman beings. They are both madly inventive and scientifically literate, and (to cite Anthony Doerr’s praise for her work) “absolutely original.”