beyond the picket fence and other short stories by lori

Hatred Pursued Beyond the Grave: Tales of Our Ancestors from

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cox, Jane, PUBLISHER: Stationery Office Books (TSO), Spanning the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, here are the authentic voices of our ancestors as they went about their daily lives: loving, hating, gossiping and scheming in the kitchens, bedchambers and narrow cobbled streets of old London. Using the actual records from the London Church courts at Doctor's Commons, these are the often harrowing true stories from beyond the grave. Acquista Ora

Poetry for Students

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gale Group / Napierkowski, Marie Rose, PUBLISHER: Gale Cengage, Give students the tools they need to make books and authors a meaningful part of their lives by introducing them to one of our "For Students" literary references. These resources are specially crafted to meet the curricular needs of high school and undergraduate college students and their teachers as well as the interests of general readers and researchers. Each title in the series provides understandable, comprehensive explanations of the most commonly studied poems, novels, dramas, epics and short stories as identified by an advisory board of teachers and librarians. No other literature references furnish such a high level of coverage -- all written in an unassuming tone that users will welcome. The references in the Gale Group's "For Students" series provide: -- Easy-to-read discussions of themes, plots and characters -- Easy-to-understand critical essays chosen specifically for students -- Analysis of each work's construction and historical context -- Photos, illustrations and other graphics -- And more The "For Students" series includes Poetry for Students, Novels for Students, Short Stories for Students, Drama for Students, Shakespeare for Students, Shakespeare's Characters for Students and Epics for Students. They're sure to be a welcome addition to your library. Each volume of Poetry for Students provides analysis of approximately 20 poems identified as the most frequently studied in literature courses. Students will discover: -- An overview essay -- An analysis of the poem's construction and form -- A thematic examination -- A discussion of the poem's historical and cultural context -- Selected criticism on the poem or poet -- A briefauthor biography -- Sources for further study and suggested research topics -- Subject, thematic, nationality, author and title indexes

Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart" and Other Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bloom, Harold, PUBLISHER: Chelsea House Publications, - Critical essays reflecting a variety of schools of criticism - Notes on the contributing critics, a chronology of the author's life, and an index - An introductory essay by Harold Bloom.

The Salem Witch Trials

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wilson, Lori L., PUBLISHER: Lerner Publishing Group, Spotlighted in Booklist as an "established series that continue s] to turn out titles of high quality and appeal." Supports the national curriculum standards Culture; Time, Continuity, and Change; Individuals, Groups, and Institutions; and Power, Authority, and Governance as outlined by the National Council for the Social Studies.

Replay to Ancient Days: The Second Collection of Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Harris, Wayne Arthur, PUBLISHER: iUniverse, More from the author of "Rewind To Ancient Times." This second collection of stories is full of surprises. Part one uncovers an array of poetic curios from the early days, as well as some from recent years. All deliver a concise and imaginative tale. Part two sends the reader into the realm of twelve fascinating, suspenseful, and startling short stories. Discover the magic. Relive the excitement in "Replay To Ancient Days."

Grandpa Was a Cowboy and an Indian and Other Stories Grandpa

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Driving Hawk Sneve, Virginia / Sneve, Virginia Driving Hawk, PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press, "'Grandpa, ' I quietly asked, 'how come when you talk about the past, you say you were a cowboy and an Indian?' I sensed the regret in his short laugh when he answered, 'Cause I was both and both ways are gone forever.'" With great imagination and vigor, award-winning Lakota storyteller Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve treats readers to a collection of her best stories. She first spins tales of Lakota and Dakota generations today, of what the youngest can learn from their elders, if they choose to listen. The second group of stories, set in the turbulent and tragic years of the nineteenth century, teaches the need for understanding across cultures. The collection ends with spellbinding ancient Sioux tales about the birth of the universe, the deeds of legendary beings, and an unforgettable story about Old Woman, whose quill work maps out the end of the world.

Through the Corridors of Justice and Other Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Khorshed R Javeri, PUBLISHER: Vakils Feffer and Simons Pvt Ltd, NA

Darby O'Gill and the Good People

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Herminie Templeton Kavanagh, PUBLISHER: One Faithful Harp Publishing Company, Initially released in and the inspiration for the Walt Disney movie, "Darby O'Gill and the Little People, " this novel is told through chapters that could be read individually as short stories. The story is set in Ireland and includes the story of Darby O'Gill's sojourn in the mountain home of the fairies, when he wins his freedom (and fairy gold) from King Brian Connors. Other chapters include "How the Fairies Came to Ireland, " "Darby O'Gill and the Leprechaun, " and "The Adventures of King Brian." The final chapter, "The Banshee's Comb, " is a fantastic tale in which Darby must match wits with the banshee and her ghosts, or meet his doom.

Over the Hills and Far Away: Stories of Gnomes from Around

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Floris Books, PUBLISHER: Floris Books, A collection of over sixty stories about gnomes, dwarfs, leprechauns, and other wee folk of Ireland, Russia, Germany, Scotland, Spain, France, Switzerland, England, Flanders, and Scandinavia.

In the Heart of the Brahmaputra and Other Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sharat Chandra Goswami, PUBLISHER: Rupa & Co, NA

Libri letteratura inglese per scuole superiori

Vendo, in buone condizioni ma senza cassette, i volumi "Ten women Ten stories â€" A task-based approach to the analysis of short storie" e "Relationships â€" A task-based stylistic analysis and critical study of short passage and stories" a cura di Antonella Mignani, Cideb Editrice. Consegna SOLO a mano in zone limitrofe (NO SPEDIZIONI).

Along the Shore: Tales by the Sea

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Montgomery, Ian / Montgomery, Lucy Maud, PUBLISHER: McClelland & Stewart, "Along The Shore: Tales by the Sea" is the second charming collection of L.M. Montgomery's rediscovered stories to be reprinted from Rea Wilmshurst's collection. A companion to "Akin to Anne: Tales of Other Orphans," this book offers a wide-ranging selection of Montgomery's tales that exemplify her story-telling art. Linked by the presence of the sea, these sixteen tales are eloquent statements of Montgomery's love for the "wonderful purple shores and sweeps of shimmering blue water" of her native Prince Edward Island; children's adventures, poignant romances, humorous and tragic stories combine to form a memorable volume. Montgomery spent half her life away from her beloved Island, but when she died her body was returned to the Cavendish cemetery, to lie within sight and sound of the sea she loved so well. These stories live as vivid reminders of that love.

In Pursuit of Plants: Experiences of Nineteenth and Early

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Short, Philip / Short, P. S., PUBLISHER: Timber Press (OR), These accounts are a mix of adventure, images from a lost world, and stories of the practical problems of plant collecting.

A Road Beyond the Suffering: An Experiential Journey Through

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rader, Dick A. / Rader, Sue, PUBLISHER: Providence House Publishers, A Road Beyond the Suffering contains moving letters written back and forth between husband and wife, Dick and Sue Rader. After their missionary career in Africa was cut short due to Sue's lengthy illness, their twenty years of marriage slowly began to unravel as they tried to adjust to their new lifestyle in America. In these letters about Job, Dick and Sue express their inner struggles with God's goodness, justice, and power in the context of their own life-changing experiences. Through writing to each other, Dick and Sue not only discovered that God is persistently trying "to turn back his (man's) soul from the pit, that the light of life may shine on him" (Job ), but they also found that God was healing their relationship with each other.

Tea Time Stories for Women: Refreshment and Inspiration to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shepherd, Linda Evans, PUBLISHER: David C. Cook, Like a good cup of herbal tea, these personal narratives will warm the heart and nourish the soul. Collected by Linda Evans Shepherd, these stories deliver true tales from everyday life. They involve the issues that most of us are heir to; they lift up the God-transformed human spirit; they demonstrate God's concern for our well being. Written in the first person, each short narrative presents a life scenario, and then peaks with reminders of Heaven's proximity, and the Father's ability to make "all things work for good".

The Tree of Life A Novel, and Short Stories (Translated from

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: R S Sudarshanam Samsaara Vriksham, PUBLISHER: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors, NA

Memoirs of Love At Summer's End and Other Short Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Aaron Charpentier, PUBLISHER: Author Solutions Inc, NA Acquista Ora

America Is...

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Borden, Louise / Schuett, Stacey, PUBLISHER: Margaret K. McElderry Books, " What is America?" It is fifty states from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific Ocean and beyond. It is a flag of stars and stripes. It is farmers, miners, factory workers, bakers, and bankers. It is Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon, swamps and desert. It is the stories of all of us, told together.

The Short Stories and Random Mumblings of Jamie Mitchell

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wren, Edward, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, aItas always funny to think about, but in so many ways weare all comedians.a These are the opening words of The Short Stories and Random Mumblings of Jamie Mitchell, and in no way will they prepare you for what followsa] Have you ever found yourself wondering how the mind of a man descending into madness works? Or perhaps how one can be brought to the point of suicide? Come join Edward Wren as he takes you through the journey in the first person. Allow yourself to jump into the mind of Jamie Mitchell and take a bone-chilling ride you soon wonat forget.

Healthy Aging, Healthy Treatment: The Impact of Telling

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peake, Thomas H. / Peake, Tom H., PUBLISHER: Praeger, Human stories are the core of identity and meaning. This book is an invitation to the engaging and reforming power of telling stories. It is also an invitation to heal the story of health care for older adults by improving the communication between professionals in medicine, psychology, and religion. At any age the process of genuinely listening and expressing hopes and fears is an intimacy rarely matched in human interaction. Life stories can be told, revised, and rewritten through psychotherapy and improved by a health care which integrates the best of medicine, religion, and psychology. This book invites health care reform by renewing old principles. Through clinical experience, research, and listening to seniors and their families, life stories can be retold to promote healthy treatment and healthy aging. This book will be of interest to students and professionals in psychology, medicine, nursing, religion, and social work.

The awakening and other stories

Come nuovo, spedisco in tutta italia con raccomandata

Nine Florida Stories by Marjory Stoneman Douglas

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Douglas, Marjory Stoneman / McCarthy, Kevin M., PUBLISHER: University Press of Florida, "A collection of tales boiling with real estate dealers, egret poachers, rumrunners, mango growers, sportsmen, land grubbers, murderers, and mosquitoes. First printed in "The Saturday Evening Post" during the s, '30s, and '40s, these stories constitute a rip-snorting glimpse back to a South Florida that now exists only in memory."--"Miami Herald" "Reflects the same concerns found in her better-known non-fiction work--a fascination with the beauty of Florida and a warning against its imminent destruction."--"Tallahassee Democrat" The subjects that would fire Marjory Stoneman Douglas's enthusiasm for the rest of her life first appeared in her short fiction published in the s. Florida's most celebrated environmentalist, the author of "The Everglades: River of Grass, " wrote even then about protecting South Florida's fragile ecosystem and the state's endangered species, about the dangers of short-sighted land development, and about Florida history. The nine stories in this first collection take place in a scattering of South Florida settings--Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, the Tamiami Trail, the Keys, the Everglades--and reveal the drama of hurricanes and plane crashes, of kidnappers, escaped convicts, and smugglers. Editor Kevin McCarthy relates each story to Douglas's life and points out the autobiographical touches which surface frequently in her stories.

The Convict And Other Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: James Lee Burke, PUBLISHER: Phoenix, NA

Short Stories from El Barrio Libre

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Acuna, Dorothy Chapman / Acu a., Dorothy Chapman, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, Augustine L. AcuAa (Augie) grew up in El Barrio Libre in Tucson, Arizona. His childhood in the Old Pueblo shaped him into the man who contributed to Tucsonas recreation and sports community. The short stories in this book are ones he wrote hoping one day to incorporate into a book that he dreamed of writing. The aChristmas Eve Talesa section of the book consists of stories he told on Christmas evening with his relatives as we welcomed in Christmas morning. I have written a biography of Augie, and if you look closely, you can see how his childhood and his accomplishments intertwine.

Ancient Exhumations +2

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sargent, Stanley, PUBLISHER: Elder Signs Press, Containing nine imaginative tales from a darkly innovative mind, this collection features stories that range from the Lovecraftian-inspired and original Mythos creations to those that venture deeper into the realm of dark fiction. New and experienced readers of Lovecraft will be captivated by the horror and subtle humor of these carefully crafted stories.

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