The Friday Book

The Friday Book
Author: John Barth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 316
Release: 1997
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

"...The Friday Book was the first work of nonfiction by novelist John Barth, author of The Sot-Weed Factor, Giles Goat-Boy, and Chimera. Taking its title from the day of the week Barth would devote to nonfiction, the three dozen essays discuss a wide range of topics from the blue crabs of Barth's beloved Chesapeake Bay to weighty literary subjects such as Borges, Homer, and semiotics..."--www.amazon.com.

A Cannibal and Melancholy Mourning

A Cannibal and Melancholy Mourning
Author: Catherine Mavrikakis
Publisher: Coach House Books
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2004
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781552451403

Hervé, the friend with AIDS; his lover, Hervé, also afflicted; Hervé the hairdresser; Hervé next door who has defenestrated himself: in A Cannibal and Melancholy Mourning the narrator confronts the deaths of so many friends, all named Hervé. But the dead cannot be buried so easily; they live on, spectres haunting her, as the cumulative effect of all her Hervés becomes a multifaced Death that simultaneously angers, saddens, cheers and confuses her. In this unfolding series of encounters between the living and the dead, Mavrikakis draws on Deleuze, Freud, Foucault and novelist Hervé Guibert to make of herself and of this visceral, compelling novel a kind of living mausoleu where those unable to speak may still be heard.

On Second Thought

On Second Thought
Author: Kristan Higgins
Publisher: HQN Books
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2017-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460397789

New York Times–Bestselling Author: “Emotional depth is seared into every page along with wry banter, bringing readers to tears and smiles.” —Library Journal (starred review) Ainsley O’Leary is so ready to get married—she’s even found the engagement ring her boyfriend has stashed away. What she doesn’t anticipate, after eleven years together during which she nursed him through cancer, is being blindsided by a breakup that he chronicles in a blog . . . which (of course) goes viral. Devastated and humiliated, Ainsley moves in with her older half sister, Kate, who’s struggling with a sudden loss of her own in upstate New York. Kate’s always been the poised, self-assured sister, but becoming a newlywed—and a widow—in the space of four months overwhelms her. Though the sisters were never close, she starts to confide in Ainsley, especially when she learns her late husband was keeping a secret from her. Despite the murky blended-family dynamic that’s always separated them, Ainsley’s and Kate’s heartaches will bind their summer together as they come to terms with the inevitable imperfection of relationships and family—and the possibility of one day finding love again . . . . “Higgins’s page-turner highlights both the complexity of family relationships and the intense power of love.” —Publishers Weekly “A captivating read about two sisters dealing with love, loss and new beginnings. What sets this book apart is how one event changes both women’s lives. Kate is refreshingly frank in her inner monologue, and Ainsley is charmingly self-aware and wry.” —RT Book Reviews, 5 stars (Top Pick) “Higgins’ complex, witty characters will seem like close friends, and readers will savor each and every page . . . [Higgins is a] women’s-fiction star.” —Booklist (starred review)

Am I A Chosen One?

Am I A Chosen One?
Author: Alice K Jones
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2024-08-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

‘Am I a Chosen One?’ is an autobiography - a bold and truthful presentation of a courageous woman's journey through life. Shy and nervous during girlhood days, the writer found herself to be in 'wonderland' after attaining motherhood! The writing is in stream-of-consciousness style, taking the reader through the labyrinth of the author's thoughts, ideas and experiences. “This attempt”, writes the author in her preface, “just reveals how an ordinary woman, initially timid and diffident became brave and self-confident later. In a nutshell, my unwavering faith in God guided me through all my sufferings. The thought that sharing my experiences could be beneficial to others, goaded me into taking up this labour of love…… After reading this autobiography, if some get inspired to lead an honest life; to live with the true coordination in their thoughts, words, and deeds; to replace fear of God with LOVE OF GOD, I would feel amply rewarded for my effort.”

The Magic Carpet

The Magic Carpet
Author: Shankar
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2016-12-02
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 194628002X

The Magic Carpet is a collection of poems written by two friends over the last 4 years. This will prove to be your perfect companion while on a journey, adding color to your travel. This will also give you great company when you want to introspect, when you want to enjoy life’s little joys, or when you want to get back to enjoying life when you are in the middle of a lot of serious things happening around you. There is the vivid description of the coolness and joy brought by the ‘Kerala Monsoon’, there is a lot to laugh about in ‘A Neighbour’s Dog’, ‘Cat’astrophe, we have shared our ideas on God in ‘Praise the Lord’, ‘Who is God?’ and ‘The God Inside’; there is philosophy in ‘The Puppet Show’; there are beautiful ideas laid out in ‘My Favourite Things’ and ‘Hilarious Hues of Humans’. ‘My Motherland’ will appeal to the patriot within you and ‘Perhaps’ will make you think if poverty is robbing our nation of bringing out the talent hidden in many of her sons and daughters!! Get on the Magic Carpet and join us on this exciting journey!!

Worse Things

Worse Things
Author: Sally Murphy
Publisher: Walker Books Australia
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2021-11-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1760652822

Worse Things is a story about connections, the ways they are made, and what happens when they are lost or illusive, from the award-winning author of Pearl Verses the World and Toppling. Winner of QLD CBCA Bilby Award for Younger Readers 2021 Worse Things follows the lives of three main characters: Blake, an Aussie Rules football player who suffers a devastating injury; Jolene, a hockey player who hates the game and and is grieving over the recent death of her father; and Amed, a soccer-loving, non-English speaking orphan who feels like an outsider since arriving in Australia after being raised in a refugee camp. Worse Things by Sally Murphy and Sarah Davis, selected as an Honour Book in the CBCA Book of the Year: Younger Readers category 2021. A touching and inspirational story about connections and the things that bind us all.

Home for the Soul

Home for the Soul
Author: Sara Bird
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2020-09-22
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1788793110

Home for the Soul is about creating a considerate and sustainable home that sparks happiness and reflects the spirits, passions and tastes of its inhabitants.

Cambridge English for Schools 1 Workbook

Cambridge English for Schools 1 Workbook
Author: Andrew Littlejohn
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1996-02
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780521421737

Cambridge English for Schools offers:" an approach centred around the whole educational context of learning English at school" links across the school curriculum to other subject areas throughout the course, and to other classes in different countries" content and concepts related to learners ages and levels of ability" an organisation which takes into account the realities of teaching English at school: mixed abilities, mixed motivation, time available, and class size" material which has been developed and successfully piloted in collaboration with teachers and classes in many parts of the world.

Cool English Level 4 Teacher's Guide with Audio CD and Tests CD

Cool English Level 4 Teacher's Guide with Audio CD and Tests CD
Author: Herbert Puchta
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2005-10-10
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9788483233979

Cool English is a 6-level contemporary version of Join In. It is organized in lesson plans for each class session. These lesson plans give suggestions on different ways of exploiting the activities, plus extra ideas and materials. It includes clear and concise instructions with step-by-step explanations which simplify lesson-planning for the teacher. The guide is interleaved with the Pupil's Book and contains all the tape scripts. The 2 Audio CDs for the teacher contain all the songs and the recordings from the Pupil's Book, as well as the listening tests. The Tests CD contains pdfs of assessment tests for this level.

Jailbreak

Jailbreak
Author: Brent Langley
Publisher: Little Steps Publishing
Total Pages: 69
Release: 2017-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1925545342