The Owl At The Window

Author : Carl Gorham
Publisher : Coronet
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781473642348

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The Owl at the Window by Carl Gorham Pdf

The Owl at the Window is a dramatic, moving and funny memoir. An emotional, ultimately uplifting tale of loss and hope. 'Amazing and completely compelling...both funny and sad, and so moving, I couldn't put it down.' - Alison Steadman 'Devastatingly moving and hilarious in equal measure. I have laughed and cried during the reading of a single sentence.' - Caroline Quentin 'She is dead. She was here just now and she was alive. How can she suddenly be dead? People in history are dead. Old people are dead. Grandparents are dead. Other people are dead. Not people like me. Not this person. The person I was married to. Had a child with. Not the person who was standing next to me. Chatting. Laughing. Being.' Shock is just one of many emotions explored in award-winning TV comedy writer Carl Gorham's account of his bereavement which is by turns deeply moving and darkly humorous. Part love story, part widower's diary, part tales of single parenting, it tells of his wife's cancer, her premature death and his attempts to rebuild his life afterwards with his six -year old daughter. Realised in a series of vivid snapshots, it takes the reader on an extraordinary journey from Oxford to Australia, from Norfolk to Hong Kong through fear, despair, pain and anger to hope, laughter and renewal. The Owl at the Window is a fresh and original exploration of what it means to lose a partner in your forties, and how Carl learned to live again.

Author : Emily Jane Ball Cicchini,Edward Lear
Publisher : Dramatic Publishing
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1583422536

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Edward, the Owl, and the Calico Cat by Emily Jane Ball Cicchini,Edward Lear Pdf

"Edward is a bossy little boy who likes to make up funny words. He lives on a cliff above the ocean with his cat named Grace, whom he pushes around once too often. When she takes off for points unknown with a seafaring owl named Tex, Edward follows to win her back. When Grace and Tex are captured by the Turkey Who Lives on the Hill, the Dragonfly, Grasshopper, Butter-fly, Beetle and Bee get a message to Edward. But will Edward save Grace and discover a hard truth about love? Find out in this delightful, fast-paced children's play based on the life and work of Victorian poet Edward Lear. Written in simple poetry, limericks and rhymes, it contains adaptation of folk songs from America, Britain, Ireland and Wales."--Publisher's website.

Author : Andreas Eschenbacher
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783831144389

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Owl Window, Owl Swamp, Owl Blood by Andreas Eschenbacher Pdf

Author : John Stopkoski
Publisher : LifeRich Publishing
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781489733702

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The Woodsman & the Owl, and Jerry Gerbil by John Stopkoski Pdf

The owl & the woodsman, Dorsdorf, informs the child about the activity that goes on 24/7. When a child is asleep others are up and working. In this story it’s animals. The best analogy is Santa Claus; he’s delivering toys while they sleep. This can be expanded into different time zones Europe & seasons on the same day, Australia & North America. The gerbil teaches perception, being so small all people are giants in its eyes until he sits on a window sill of an office building 4 stories high and sees people as smaller. It’s a matter of perspective which he soon finds out when through a series of circumstances, he finds himself on the street with giants. He doesn’t ever get an explanation why he saw little people. The Child/s reader explains why the gerbil does not understand why the people and cars appear smaller because of height.

Author : Rick Rocco
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781412010115

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In the Owl's Eye by Rick Rocco Pdf

1885 Tucson, in the United States Arizona Territory, was the up and coming town in the American Southwest. In the Owl's Eye is about the abduction from Tucson, and brutal murder of a man and a woman whose bodies are dumped on the Barking Saguaros Ranch. Sam Patlock, the owner of the ranch, and his ranch foreman become embroiled in finding thesolution to the murder. The identity of the murdered woman sets the Tucson community up in arms, putting pressure on law enforcement to find a quick solution to the murder. The political implications of the murder set the prosecutor off on the goal of advancing his career. With the wrong man accused of the murder, and both Sam Patlock and the sheriff realizing his innocence, Sam and the Sheriff must find the killer and prove the wrongly accused man's innocence.

Author : Robin Yardi
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books ®
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781541564534

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Owl's Outstanding Donuts by Robin Yardi Pdf

A wild California mystery full of feathers, sprinkles, and more Ever since Mattie Waters lost her mother, she's been sharing a trailer with her aunt Molly, the proud owner of Owl's Outstanding Donuts. This hoot of a donut shop serves up delicious snacks to people driving down California's Highway One—treats like the Turkey Talon, the Banana Slug Bar, and the Strawberry Iced Classic. Mattie loves her aunt and the shop, even if she's still dealing with a life without her mom. But not everybody is a fan of Owl's Outstanding Donuts. When an owl taps on Mattie's window one night, Mattie looks out to see suspicious activity not far from the shop. A shady duo is dumping gloop near the highway. And soon people want to blame Aunt Molly! With help from her friends, Mattie sets out to find the real gloopers. Along the way, she'll face fears that have followed her since her mother's passing—and get to know Alfred, a stuffy, donut-loving owl who's also on the case. "Readers of all ages will be cheering—and hooting!—for Mattie and her friends as they track down the culprits in this brilliant, high-stakes mystery with heart. Owl's Outstanding Donuts is, well, simply outstanding!"—Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in the Window

Author : Glory
Publisher : Ukiyoto Publishing
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789357708692

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Missy & The Mysterious Owl by Glory Pdf

Missy was a little girl who had trouble sleeping. Her mother always told her how important it was to get enough sleep, but she had trouble putting down her devices at night. Missy loves staying up late and playing with her devices, even though her mother told her not to. One night, she went for a walk in the forest behind her house. Missy met a mysterious owl that asked her to go on a trip. Who took Missy to a magical world where she met a lot of magical creatures who taught her how important it was to go to bed on time. It has ants, a dragon, a unicorn, and a bunny. What is Missy willing to give up so she can learn to sleep well?

Author : Carol Bennett McCuaig
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781554887996

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Encountering the Wild by Carol Bennett McCuaig Pdf

Poison Ivy Acres, 250 acres of wilderness dedicated to the preservation of natural habitat, has been home to Carol Bennett McCuaig for many years. Her keen powers of observation, coupled with her insights into wildlife behaviour and her evocative writing style, have produced this captivating collection of stories.

Author : Eugenie Marlitt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Eulenhaus
ISBN : PRNC:32101068392099

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The Owl's Nest by Eugenie Marlitt Pdf

Author : Martin Windrow
Publisher : Random House
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781448170432

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The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar by Martin Windrow Pdf

‘Perched on the back of a sunlit chair was something about 9 inches tall and shaped rather like a plump toy penguin with a nose-job. It appeared to be wearing a one-piece knitted jumpsuit of pale grey fluff with brown stitching, complete with an attached balaclava helmet. From the face-hole of the fuzzy balaclava, two big, shiny black eyes gazed up at me trustfully. Kweep, it said quietly.’ When author Martin Windrow met the tawny owlet that he christened Mumble, it was love at first sight. Raising her from a fledgling, through adolescence and into her prime years, Windrow recorded every detail of their time living together (secretly) in a south London tower block, and later in a Sussex village. This is the touching, intriguing and eccentric story of their 15-year relationship, complete with photographs and illustrations of the beautiful Mumble. Along the way, we are given fascinating insight into the ornithology of owls – from their evolution and biology to their breeding habits and hunting tactics. The Owl Who Liked Sitting on Caesar is a witty, quirky and utterly charming account of the companionship between one man and his owl.

Author : Jean Craighead George
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1997-03-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780064406826

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There's an Owl in the Shower by Jean Craighead George Pdf

Borden's father, Leon, was a logger in the old-growth forests of California. That is, until the spotted-owl lovers interfered. One day, frustrated by his father's unemployment, Borden sets out on a mission of revenge against the spotted owl but returns home with a half-starved owlet instead. The family soon discovers that the owlet, whom Borden names Bardy, loves to take showers and watch late-night TV. Only after the whole family has fallen in love with Bardy do they realize that the conflict between nature and human industry is not so easily resolved. Award-winning nature writer jean Craighead George tells a heartwarming story about a family and their love affair with a special little owl.

Author : Colin Dann
Publisher : Random House
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781446480779

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In The Path Of The Storm by Colin Dann Pdf

'I mean to be not only the leadero f the deer herd but Lord of the Reserve. So you must stay in your corner of the Park, all of you... otherwise you'll be permitted here no longer.' Trey, the new leader of the deer herd of White Deer Park, has decided that there is no room for the smaller animals in the reserve. The future looks very bleak for Badger, Adder, Owl and the others - and then the night of the great storm brings more danger . . .

Author : Daniel Stern
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Hardware
ISBN : CUB:U183026757803

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American Artisan, Tinner and House Furnisher by Daniel Stern Pdf

Author : Arnold Lobel
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780061974212

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Owl at Home by Arnold Lobel Pdf

Welcome to Owl's Cozy home in this classic Arnold Lobel I Can Read! Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. But whether Owl is inviting Winter in on a snowy night or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors! Arnold Lobel's beloved Level 2 I Can Read classic was created for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success. The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Altova, Inc.
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781933210506

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Altova® SemanticWorksTM 2010 User & Reference Manual by Anonim Pdf