The Rat Began To Gnaw The Rope

Author : C.W. Grafton
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781464212994

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The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope by C.W. Grafton Pdf

"Grafton's novel is not simply a historical curio, but a genuinely offbeat and entertaining suspense story."—The Washington Post The second book in the Library of Congress Crime Classics, an exciting new classic mystery series created in exclusive partnership with the Library of Congress. In this exquisite piece of hard-boiled crime fiction, is this lawyer digging his way to the truth, or digging his own grave? A timeless and propulsive story, The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope is: For fans of historical crime mysteries and crime classics For readers who love the works of Sue Grafton Short, chubby, and awkward with members of the opposite sex, Gil Henry is the youngest partner in a small law firm, not a hard-boiled sleuth. So when an attractive young woman named Ruth McClure walks into his office and asks him to investigate the value of the stock she inherited from her father, he thinks nothing of it—until someone makes an attempt on his life. Soon Gil is inadvertently embroiled in a classic American scandal, subterfuge, and murder. He's beaten, shot, and stabbed, as his colleagues and enemies try to stop him from seeing the case through to the end. Surrounded by adversaries, he teams up with Ruth and her secretive brother to find answers to the questions someone desperately wants to keep him from asking. In this portrait of America on the eve of America's entry into World War II, C.W. Grafton—himself a lawyer and the father of prolific mystery writer Sue Grafton—pens an award-winning historical crime fiction that combines humor and the hard-boiled style and will keep readers guessing until its thrilling conclusion.

Author : Cornelius Warren Grafton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : UOM:39015031442489

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The Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope by Cornelius Warren Grafton Pdf

Author : Cornelius Warren Grafton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1020190685

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Rat Began to Gnaw the Rope by Cornelius Warren Grafton Pdf

Author : Joseph Jacobs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : HARVARD:32044024186231

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English Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs Pdf

How to get into this book. Knock at the Knocker on the Door, Pull the Bell at the side, Then, if you are very quiet, you will hear a teeny tiny voice say through the grating "Take down the Key." This you will find at the back: you cannot mistake it, for it has F. F, in the wards. Put the Key in the Keyhole, which it fits exactly, unlock the door and Walk In. -- Half title verso.

Author : Lindahl, Carl,Maida Owens,C. Renée Harvison
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10-20
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1604736755

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Swapping Stories by Lindahl, Carl,Maida Owens,C. Renée Harvison Pdf

Here are more than two hundred oral tales from some of Louisiana's finest storytellers. In this comprehensive volume of great range are transcriptions of narratives in many genres, from diverse voices, and from all regions of the state. Told in settings ranging from the front porch to the festival stage, these tales proclaim the great vitality and variety of Louisiana's oral narrative traditions. Given special focus are Harold Talbert, Lonnie Gray, Bel Abbey, Ben Guiné, and Enola Matthews--whose wealth of imagination, memory, and artistry demonstrates the depth as well as the breadth of the storyteller's craft. For tales told in Cajun and Creole French, Koasati, and Spanish, the editors have supplied both the original language and English translation. To the volume Maida Owens has contributed an overview of Louisiana's folk culture and a survey of folklife studies of various regions of the state. Car Lindahl's introduction and notes discuss the various genres and styles of storytelling common in Louisiana and link them with the worldwide are of the folktale.

Author : Dianne de Las Casas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781598846362

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Tell Along Tales! by Dianne de Las Casas Pdf

This book makes the perfect addition to teachers' and librarians' story time selections, containing 25 educational and entertaining tales from around the world as well as proven storytelling techniques. Storytelling predates reading. Storytelling is a vibrant tradition in nearly every culture on earth. And of course, storytelling serves as a perfect medium for educating young children and early readers. Specifically intended for elementary school and public librarians, teachers, storytellers, and camp counselors, Tell Along Tales!: Playing with Participation Stories contains 25 adapted tales from Czechoslovakia, Germany, Ireland, Korea, Norway, Spain, and West Africa that are appropriate for kindergarten through sixth grade students. These stories are linked to standards and are full of fun audience participation, making them perfect for the library, classroom, camp, or home. The book will illuminate the best methods for telling a tale, describe various types of audience participation and how to encourage it, identify elements in a story that provide opportunity for participation, explain when to include audience participation, and share the author's proven audience management techniques.

Author : Flora Annie Webster Steel
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791041848355

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English Fairy Tales by Flora Annie Webster Steel Pdf

"English Fairy Tales" by Flora Annie Webster Steel invites readers into a magical realm filled with enchanting stories that have been passed down through generations. Drawing from the rich tapestry of English folklore and tradition, Steel weaves a collection of captivating tales that transport readers to a world of fantastical creatures, moral lessons, and timeless wonders. Throughout the pages of "English Fairy Tales," readers encounter a diverse array of characters, from cunning tricksters to valiant heroes and kind-hearted maidens. These characters navigate through various trials, tribulations, and adventures, each story offering its own unique blend of magic, mystery, and moral teachings. The anthology features a mix of familiar and lesser-known tales, each brimming with imaginative twists and turns. Whether it's the mischievous antics of clever animals, the challenges faced by courageous young protagonists, or the encounters with otherworldly beings, each story captures the essence of English storytelling traditions and the cultural values they convey. Steeped in the landscapes and folklore of England, the tales often reflect the natural world and its wonders. Forests, meadows, and enchanted glens serve as settings for the characters' journeys, while magical elements like spells, transformations, and mystical objects add an air of wonder to the narratives. At the heart of "English Fairy Tales" is the exploration of universal themes such as bravery, kindness, justice, and the triumph of good over evil. The stories present moral dilemmas and challenges that encourage readers to contemplate ethical choices and the consequences of their actions. Through the characters' trials and growth, readers are invited to reflect on their own values and virtues. Flora Annie Webster Steel's storytelling is characterized by its vivid descriptions, engaging dialogue, and imaginative world-building. Her prose captures the essence of oral tradition while also offering a literary quality that appeals to readers of all ages. Each tale unfolds with a sense of anticipation, drawing readers into a world where anything is possible and where the boundaries between reality and the magical are delightfully blurred. "English Fairy Tales" stands as a timeless collection that not only entertains but also imparts valuable life lessons and insights. As readers journey through these stories, they are transported to a realm where the extraordinary becomes ordinary, and where the power of imagination reigns supreme. The book's enduring charm lies in its ability to captivate hearts and minds, making it a treasured addition to the world of fairy tale literature.

Author : Norma J. Livo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780313094811

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Tales to Tickle Your Funny Bone by Norma J. Livo Pdf

From tall tales, trickster tales, and noodlehead stories to hoaxes, urban legends, riddles and songs-here are more than 70 stories from around the world and across the centuries that you can pull out of your story bag at a moment's notice-to read aloud or re-tell before, between and after daily activities; or integrate into lessons and learning opportunities. Most take just minutes to read. The country or culture of origin is noted for each story, and there is a detailed bibliography, introductory notes on humor and folklore, and a discussion of the healing power of humor.

Author : Josepha Sherman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1450 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317459378

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Storytelling by Josepha Sherman Pdf

Storytelling is an ancient practice known in all civilizations throughout history. Characters, tales, techniques, oral traditions, motifs, and tale types transcend individual cultures - elements and names change, but the stories are remarkably similar with each rendition, highlighting the values and concerns of the host culture. Examining the stories and the oral traditions associated with different cultures offers a unique view of practices and traditions."Storytelling: An Encyclopedia of Mythology and Folklore" brings past and present cultures of the world to life through their stories, oral traditions, and performance styles. It combines folklore and mythology, traditional arts, history, literature, and festivals to present an overview of world cultures through their liveliest and most fascinating mode of expression. This appealing resource includes specific storytelling techniques as well as retellings of stories from various cultures and traditions.

Author : Guillaume Tusseau
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317664758

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The Legal Philosophy and Influence of Jeremy Bentham by Guillaume Tusseau Pdf

Gathering together an impressive array of legal scholars from around the world, this book features essays on Jeremy Bentham’s major legal theoretical treatise, Of the Limits of the Penal Branch of Jurisprudence, reassessing Bentham’s theories of law as well as his impact on jurisprudence. While offering a suggestive picture of contemporary Bentham studies, the book provides a thorough examination of concepts such as legal discourse, legal norms, legal system, and subjective legal positions. The book compares Bentham’s approach with other landmark theories and the works of major legal philosophers including Austin, Hart and Kelsen, and explores Bentham’s treatise through major trends in contemporary legal thought, such as the imperative theory of law, deontic logic, Scandinavian and American legal realisms, the pure theory of law, and critical legal thought. Resisting any apologetic stance, the book elucidates how consistent with Bentham’s all-encompassing project of utilitarian reform ‘Limits’ turns out to be, and how this sheds light on contemporary modes of governance. The book will be great use and interest to scholars and students of contemporary jurisprudence, legal theory, 19th century philosophy, and public law.

Author : Sara Cone Bryant
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781365591464

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How to Tell Stories to Children - and Some Stories to Tell by Sara Cone Bryant Pdf

How Does a Storyteller Keep their Audience Spellbound - and Why Should Writers Learn This Craft? In the midst of the group stood a frail-looking woman with bright eyes. She was telling a story, a children's story, about a good and a bad little mouse. She had been asked to do that thing, for a purpose, and she did it, therefore. But it was easy to see from the expressions of the listeners how trivial a thing it seemed to them. That was at first. But presently the room grew quieter; and yet quieter. The faces relaxed into amused smiles, sobered in unconscious sympathy, finally broke in ripples of mirth. The story-teller had come to her own. Never, since the really old days, has story-telling so nearly reached a recognized level of dignity as a legitimate and general art of entertainment as now. (From the Introduction) Every writer needs this book available as a constant reference and reminder of their art. Get Your Copy Now.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Nursery rhymes
ISBN : HARVARD:32044011909066

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Mother Goose's Melodies for Children, Or Songs for the Nursery by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Adolphus Wheeler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Animals
ISBN : UOM:39015039740421

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MOTHER GOOSE'S MELODIES; OR SONGS FOR THE NURSERY by William Adolphus Wheeler Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1878
Category : Children's poetry
ISBN : HARVARD:HN2WFH

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Mother Goose's Melodies, Or, Songs for the Nursery by Anonim Pdf

Author : Penrhyn W. Coussens
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-01-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781528782425

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A Child's Book of Stories - Illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith by Penrhyn W. Coussens Pdf

This Children's book of stories is a compilation of some of the best fairy-tales in the world. They are selected and arranged by Penrhyn W. Coussens, editor of 'Poems Children Love' who also provides an insightful introduction. The stories include some of Charles Perrault's finest tales; 'Bluebeard', 'Cinderella' and 'Puss in Boots', those of Hans Christian Anderson such as 'The Fir Tree', Mme. D'Aulnoy's classic 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' together with the Grimm Brother's 'Hansel and Gretel', 'The Elves and the Shoemaker' and 'Rumplestiltskin.' Much older stories, such as those from Aesop's Fables are also encompassed. All of these wonderful tales are accompanied by beautiful colour illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935). She was a much celebrated American illustrator during the 'Golden Age of Illustration' and an incredibly prolific contributor to well respected books and magazines; a pioneering woman in the male-dominated world of fine-art. The fairy-tales are presented in their original translations, alongside Willcox Smith's illustrations which further refine and elucidate Coussens’ thoughtfully edited collection. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.