Tom Stoppard

Tom Stoppard
Author: Hermione Lee
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 896
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0451493230

A NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS' TOP BOOK OF THE YEAR • One of our most brilliant biographers takes on one of our greatest living playwrights, drawing on a wealth of new materials and on many conversations with him. “An extraordinary record of a vital and evolving artistic life, replete with textured illuminations of the plays and their performances, and shaped by the arc of Stoppard’s exhilarating engagement with the world around him, and of his eventual awakening to his own past.” —Harper's Tom Stoppard is a towering and beloved literary figure. Known for his dizzying narrative inventiveness and intense attention to language, he deftly deploys art, science, history, politics, and philosophy in works that span a remarkable spectrum of literary genres: theater, radio, film, TV, journalism, and fiction. His most acclaimed creations—Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, The Real Thing, Arcadia, The Coast of Utopia, Shakespeare in Love—remain as fresh and moving as when they entranced their first audiences. Born in Czechoslovakia, Stoppard escaped the Nazis with his mother and spent his early years in Singapore and India before arriving in England at age eight. Skipping university, he embarked on a brilliant career, becoming close friends over the years with an astonishing array of writers, actors, directors, musicians, and political figures, from Peter O'Toole, Harold Pinter, and Stephen Spielberg to Mick Jagger and Václav Havel. Having long described himself as a "bounced Czech," Stoppard only learned late in life of his mother's Jewish family and of the relatives he lost to the Holocaust. Lee's absorbing biography seamlessly weaves Stoppard's life and work together into a vivid, insightful, and always riveting portrait of a remarkable man.

Favourite Animal Stories

Favourite Animal Stories
Author:
Publisher: Your Best Books
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2018-06-09
Genre:
ISBN:

Do you love to read stories? Well, everybody absolutely love to read it. This book is furnished with more than 120 all time favorite animal stories which kids loves to read listen them. So, go on and enjoy it upto the fullest.

All My Secrets

All My Secrets
Author: Lynn Austin
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2024-02-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496437446

Bestselling author Lynn Austin returns with a luminous work of historical fiction set amid the opulence of Gilded Age New York, where three generations of women in one family must reckon with the choices they have made and their hopes for the future. New York, 1898. The only thing more shocking than Arthur Stanhope III's unexpected death is the revelation that his will bestows his company--and most of the vast fortune that goes with it--to the nearest male heir, leaving his mother, wife, and daughter nearly impoverished. His widow, Sylvia, quickly realizes she must set aside her grief to ensure their daughter, Adelaide, is launched into society as soon as the appropriate mourning period passes. If Sylvia can find a wealthy husband for Addy before anyone realizes they're practically destitute, there will be little disruption to the lifestyle they're accustomed to. Sylvia's mother-in-law, Junietta, believes their life could use a little disruption. She has watched Sylvia play her role as a society wife, as Junietta once did, despite what it cost them both. Junietta vows to give her granddaughter the power to choose a path beyond what society expects. But for Addy to have that chance, both mother and grandmother must first confront painful truths about their own choices. Only in bringing their secrets to light can they hope to reshape their family inheritance into a legacy more fulfilling than they ever dared dream. Stand alone Christian historical romance from Christy Award Hall of Fame author Historical drama full of complex family dynamics Perfect for fans of Eve's Daughters and other family sagas Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Planet Funny

Planet Funny
Author: Ken Jennings
Publisher: Scribner
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1501100602

A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year The witty and exuberant New York Times bestselling author and record-setting Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings relays the history of humor in “lively, insightful, and crawling with goofy factlings,” (Maria Semple, author of Where’d You Go Bernadette)—from fart jokes on clay Sumerian tablets to the latest Twitter gags and Facebook memes. Where once society’s most coveted trait might have been strength or intelligence or honor, today, in a clear sign of evolution sliding off the trails, it is being funny. Yes, funniness. Consider: Super Bowl commercials don’t try to sell you anymore; they try to make you laugh. Airline safety tutorials—those terrifying laminated cards about the possibilities of fire, explosion, depressurization, and drowning—have been replaced by joke-filled videos with multimillion-dollar budgets and dance routines. Thanks to social media, we now have a whole Twitterverse of amateur comedians riffing around the world at all hours of the day—and many of them even get popular enough online to go pro and take over TV. In his “smartly structured, soundly argued, and yes—pretty darn funny” (Booklist, starred review) Planet Funny, Ken Jennings explores this brave new comedic world and what it means—or doesn’t—to be funny in it now. Tracing the evolution of humor from the caveman days to the bawdy middle-class antics of Chaucer to Monty Python’s game-changing silliness to the fast-paced meta-humor of The Simpsons, Jennings explains how we built our humor-saturated modern age, where lots of us get our news from comedy shows and a comic figure can even be elected President of the United States purely on showmanship. “Fascinating, entertaining and—I’m being dead serious here—important” (A.J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically), Planet Funny is a full taxonomy of what spawned and defines the modern sense of humor.

The Adventures of Reddy Fox

The Adventures of Reddy Fox
Author: Thornton Waldo Burgess
Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1915
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Reddy Fox lives with Granny Fox and learns many things from her.

The Cult of Smart

The Cult of Smart
Author: Fredrik deBoer
Publisher: All Points Books
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1250200385

Named one of Vulture’s Top 10 Best Books of 2020! Leftist firebrand Fredrik deBoer exposes the lie at the heart of our educational system and demands top-to-bottom reform. Everyone agrees that education is the key to creating a more just and equal world, and that our schools are broken and failing. Proposed reforms variously target incompetent teachers, corrupt union practices, or outdated curricula, but no one acknowledges a scientifically-proven fact that we all understand intuitively: Academic potential varies between individuals, and cannot be dramatically improved. In The Cult of Smart, educator and outspoken leftist Fredrik deBoer exposes this omission as the central flaw of our entire society, which has created and perpetuated an unjust class structure based on intellectual ability. Since cognitive talent varies from person to person, our education system can never create equal opportunity for all. Instead, it teaches our children that hierarchy and competition are natural, and that human value should be based on intelligence. These ideas are counter to everything that the left believes, but until they acknowledge the existence of individual cognitive differences, progressives remain complicit in keeping the status quo in place. This passionate, voice-driven manifesto demands that we embrace a new goal for education: equality of outcomes. We must create a world that has a place for everyone, not just the academically talented. But we’ll never achieve this dream until the Cult of Smart is destroyed.

The Brave Little Bumblebee

The Brave Little Bumblebee
Author: Azahari Bin Abd.Ghani
Publisher: azahari bin abd.ghani
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2024-06-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Brave Little Bumblebee and the Enchanted Flower by Azahari Bin Abd. Ghani Enter the magical world of the garden in The Brave Little Bumblebee and the Enchanted Flower, where Benny the Bumblebee and his friends embark on a journey filled with wonder, discovery, and heartwarming lessons. When Benny stumbles upon a beautiful, glowing flower deep within the garden, he knows it must be something extraordinary. The enchanted flower holds a secret power, and Benny is determined to uncover its mystery. With his loyal friends—Lily the Ladybug, Freddy the Frog, Dazzle the Dragonfly, Wally the Worm, Nutmeg the Squirrel, and Stella the Spider—by his side, Benny sets off on an adventure that will change their lives forever. The enchanted flower’s magic begins to affect the garden, bringing both delightful and challenging surprises. Flowers bloom in radiant colors, and the air is filled with a sweet, captivating fragrance. However, the magic also attracts unexpected visitors and stirs up mischief among the garden creatures. As they delve deeper into the mystery, Benny and his friends encounter whimsical creatures like singing butterflies, mischievous fairies, and wise old beetles who share tales of the flower's origins and its magical properties. The journey is filled with laughter, courage, and a few stumbles along the way. Together, the friends face puzzles and obstacles that test their wits and their bond. They learn the value of teamwork and discover hidden strengths within themselves. Each friend contributes their unique talents to solve the riddles posed by the enchanted flower, drawing them closer together and reinforcing the importance of friendship. As the magic of the flower begins to wane, Benny realizes that the true enchantment lies not in the flower itself but in the love and support of his friends. The adventure concludes with a celebration of their unity and the magic they create together. The Brave Little Bumblebee and the Enchanted Flower is a beautifully illustrated tale that combines fantasy, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Perfect for children and families, this story highlights the power of friendship, the joy of discovery, and the magic that exists in everyday moments. Join Benny and his friends on this enchanting journey and experience the wonder of the garden through their eyes. This delightful book will captivate readers of all ages, inspiring imagination and a love for the natural world.