A Chapter Of Hats
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| Author | : Machado de Assis |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury UK |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The stories in this book, many of them published in English for the first time, are taken from Machado de Assis's mature period of life. They echo Poe and Gogol, anticipate Joyce, and have been compared to contemporary works by Chekhov, Maupassant and Henry James, yet they are not quite like any of these- they are - well - pure Machado de Assis. For example, two gentlemen standing outside a church in Rio de Janeiro see a respectable lady emerge - one of them has an unexpected, and to him inexplicable, story to tell about her past life as a prostitute; a popular composer of polkas burns the midnight oil in a desperate attempt to create great classical music, haunted by the fear that he will only achieve another perfect polka; a teenager finds himself captivated by the sight of the bare arms of an older woman who lives with his employer; an impoverished, lazy young man turns to the lucrative trade of catching runaway slaves; while the title story, beginning with a mock-heroic invocation ('Muse, sing of the anger of Mariana, the wife of the lawyer Conrado Seabra, that morning in April 1879'), tells of a bored wife who has a tiff with her husband about the hat he wears to work each day, and decides to go out on the town with a more daring, flirtatious friend to see what other 'male and female hats' get upto. John Gledson's sparkling translations of a master storywriter's work are pure pleasure to read.
| Author | : Louise Borden |
| Publisher | : Turtleback Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Juvenile fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780833588548 |
Simple text and illustrations describe some of the pleasures of each season.
| Author | : Dr. Seuss |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 73 |
| Release | : 1985 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0307930440 |
Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the cat who shows them some tricks and games.
| Author | : Sharon Lane Holm |
| Publisher | : Boyds Mills Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009-08 |
| Genre | : Color |
| ISBN | : 9781590787489 |
A little girl models hats in a variety of colors, styles, and patterns.
| Author | : Machado de Assis |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 249 |
| Release | : 2014-12-18 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1408863847 |
Machado de Assis (1839-1908) is the great Brazilian author of Philosopher or Dog? and Epitaph of a Small Winner, whose work is admired by writers as different as Salman Rushdie, Carlos Fuentes, Woody Allen and Susan Sontag. Taken from his mature period, these dazzling stories echo Poe and Gogol, anticipate Joyce, and have been compared to the writing of Chekhov, Maupassant and Henry James, yet his modern sensibility and clear-eyed humour remain utterly unique.
| Author | : Edward De Bono |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 177 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Creative thinking |
| ISBN | : 9780141037554 |
Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats is the groundbreaking psychology manual that has inspired organisations and individuals all over the world. De Bono's innovative guide divides the process of thinking into six parts, symbolized by the six hats, and shows how the hats can dramatically transform the effectiveness of meetings and discussions. This is a book to open your mind, unleash your creativity and change the way you think about thinking.
| Author | : Stephen Barr |
| Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
| Total Pages | : 50 |
| Release | : 2022-03-22 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1797208799 |
The Little Prince meets Journey in this gorgeous, reassuring picture book fable about loss, perseverance, and finding what matters most. What happens to a boy who has nothing but a hat? Everything. A boy wakes up one morning and finds that everything he owns has gone missing. With nothing but a simple green hat, the boy journeys through distant landscapes, searching high and low for the things he has lost. Along the way he discovers that perhaps everything he needs has been with him all along. Stephen Barr makes his debut in this achingly poignant and deeply profound fable of one boy's adventure to recover his life's treasures. With vibrant illustrations by Gracey Zhang and a subtle message about hopeful perseverance, this book is an exquisite, emotional journey through loss, persistence, and discovering what's truly essential. TIMELESS PICTURE BOOK: Deeply reflective, sparingly written, and beautifully illustrated, this tale will strike a chord with its poignant storytelling. It's a picture book for any reader, of any age, at any time. A FABLE FOR THE AGES: Reminiscent of the stories of Aesop's Fables, this book touches on universal themes of the human condition and shares a heartfelt message that is effortless but hopeful. Readers will come away thinking differently about what they own, what they need, and what they hold most dear. NEW VOICE IN CHILDREN'S BOOKS: Debut author Stephen Barr brings years of experience working with authors as a literary agent to craft this gem of a picture book that will resonate with fans of classic children's stories. IMMERSIVE ILLUSTRATION: Gracey Zhang's spellbinding art illuminates every step of the story, immersing the reader in a gorgeously rendered world that feels familiar yet utterly unique. Perfect for: • Parents interested in teaching their kids about loss and gratitude • Children who like fables/myths • Readers who love losing themselves in immersive picture book art • Readers looking for a modern classic picture book • Fans of William Steig, Erin and Philip Stead, and the Chronicles of Narnia • Educators and librarians looking for a magical, engaging read-aloud
| Author | : Oliver Sacks |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 260 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0684853949 |
Explores neurological disorders and their effects upon the minds and lives of those affected with an entertaining voice.
| Author | : Jonas Peters |
| Publisher | : MIT Press |
| Total Pages | : 193 |
| Release | : 2021-02-02 |
| Genre | : Mathematics |
| ISBN | : 026204451X |
Games that show how mathematics can solve the apparently unsolvable. This book presents a series of engaging games that seem unsolvable--but can be solved when they are translated into mathematical terms. How can players find their ID cards when the cards are distributed randomly among twenty boxes? By applying the theory of permutations. How can a player guess the color of her own hat when she can only see other players' hats? Hamming codes, which are used in communication technologies. Like magic, mathematics solves the apparently unsolvable. The games allow readers, including university students or anyone with high school-level math, to experience the joy of mathematical discovery.
| Author | : Hilda Amphlett |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2012-11-16 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 0486136582 |
An illustrated view of 2,000 years of head coverings, this engaging and literate survey features over 800 drawings depicting the headgear of both genders, all classes, and many nationalities.
