Lois' Little Essays

Lois' Little Essays
Author: Lois Vidaver
Publisher: Lois Vidaver
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2020-08-16
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1687033609

Welcome to this collection of six-minute essays! Just 600 (or fewer) words long, they open the door to the adventures of an award-winning reporter, avid tennis lover, passionate voter, cranky patient, grateful grandmother, devoted movie goer and joyful teacher. Light, fluffy, and heartfelt, they will bring a grin to your face, a nod of affirmation and “Yes, I know just how she is feeling”.

The Grammar of Untold Stories

The Grammar of Untold Stories
Author: Lois Ruskai Melina
Publisher: Shanti Arts Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2020-09-22
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1951651421

Sixteen essays ranging from lyric essays to narrative journalism address how we make sense of what we cannot know, how we make change in the world, how we heal, and how we know when we are home. Collectively, these essays convey the longing for agency and connection, particularly among women. They will resonate with readers of all ages, but perhaps especially with women in the second half of life, those dealing with aging parents, retirement, illness, and accompanying vulnerabilities. Here readers will find comfort within keen reflection upon life's ambiguities.

The Little Lama of Tibet

The Little Lama of Tibet
Author: Lois Raimondo
Publisher: Scholastic
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1994
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780590461672

An illustrated biography of Ling Rinpochey, the young Buddhist monk who will be the next leader of the Tibetan people.

Essays in Honor of Lois Parkinson Zamora

Essays in Honor of Lois Parkinson Zamora
Author: John Ochoa
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2022-10-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1793636672

Honoring the lifework of the comparative literature scholar, From the Americas to the World: Essays in Honor of Lois Parkinson Zamora traces artistic and cultural pathways that connect Latin American literature and culture to the Americas, and to the world beyond. The essays in this collection cover three critical fields: comparative hemispheric American literature, magical realism, and the Baroque/New World Baroque/Neobaroque. Beginning with a critical reassessment of hemispheric American studies, these essays analyze the works of a wide array of writers, such as Roberto Bolaño, Alejo Carpentier, Gabriel García Márquez, Waldo Frank, and José Lez. These chapters build upon the legacy of the scholarship done by Dr. Zamora and exemplify the pattern of literary studies that she has driven forward.

ELIZABETH GASKELL Ultimate Collection: 10 Novels & 40+ Short Stories (Including Poetry, Essays & Biographies)

ELIZABETH GASKELL Ultimate Collection: 10 Novels & 40+ Short Stories (Including Poetry, Essays & Biographies)
Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 4644
Release: 2024-01-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Elizabeth Gaskell's 'ELIZABETH GASKELL Ultimate Collection' offers readers a comprehensive selection of her literary works, showcasing her talent in various genres. Known for her social commentary and detailed characterizations, Gaskell's novels and short stories provide a rich depiction of 19th-century life in England. Her unique blend of realism and empathy towards her characters make her a standout writer of the Victorian era. The collection also includes poetry, essays, and biographies, giving readers a glimpse into the multifaceted talent of this influential author. Gaskell's writing style is marked by its strong narrative voice and keen observations of human behavior. This comprehensive collection is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in Victorian social issues. Elizabeth Gaskell's insightful and compassionate portrayals of everyday life make her works timeless and relevant even today.

Cowboy Small

Cowboy Small
Author: Lois Lenski
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2010-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 030751823X

Cowboy Small takes good care of his horse, Cactus. In return, Cactus helps Cowboy Small get work done on the range. Together they round up cattle for branding and live the good life. At night, Cowboy Small eats at the chuck wagon, sings with his friends, and sleeps under the stars.

Elizabeth Gaskell Premium Collection: 10 Novels & 40+ Short Stories

Elizabeth Gaskell Premium Collection: 10 Novels & 40+ Short Stories
Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 4645
Release: 2023-11-30
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:

Elizabeth Gaskell's Premium Collection: 10 Novels & 40+ Short Stories is a comprehensive compilation of some of the most prominent works by the esteemed Victorian author. Gaskell's literary style is characterized by its realism and social commentary, often exploring themes of class dynamics, gender roles, and industrialization. Readers can expect rich character development and intricate plotlines that offer a nuanced portrayal of 19th-century England. The collection includes classics such as 'North and South,' 'Cranford,' and 'Wives and Daughters,' showcasing Gaskell's talent for storytelling and keen observation of society. The short stories also provide a glimpse into Gaskell's versatility as a writer, with each narrative offering a different perspective on the human experience. Overall, this collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Victorian literature and the evolving social landscape of the era. Elizabeth Gaskell's works continue to resonate with readers today, making this collection a must-read for any lover of classic literature.

Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design

Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design
Author: Michael Bierut
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2012-03-20
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1616890711

Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design brings together the best of designer Michael Bierut's critical writing—serious or humorous, flattering or biting, but always on the mark. Bierut is widely considered the finest observer on design writing today. Covering topics as diverse as Twyla Tharp and ITC Garamond, Bierut's intelligent and accessible texts pull design culture into crisp focus. He touches on classics, like Massimo Vignelli and the cover of The Catcher in the Rye, as well as newcomers, like McSweeney's Quarterly Concern and color-coded terrorism alert levels. Along the way Nabakov's Pale Fire; Eero Saarinen; the paper clip; Celebration, Florida; the planet Saturn; the ClearRx pill bottle; and paper architecture all fall under his pen. His experience as a design practitioner informs his writing and gives it truth. In Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design, designers and nondesigners alike can share and revel in his insights.

The Little Airplane

The Little Airplane
Author: Lois Lenski
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-01-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0385392087

Take flight with Pilot Small’s classic aerial adventure—now available as a board book! Tag along as Pilot Small takes his little red airplane up, up, up for a joyride! Newly simplified text, paired with Lois Lenski’s bright and charming art, makes an irresistible choice for youngsters already reaching for the sky!

ELIZABETH GASKELL Ultimate Collection

ELIZABETH GASKELL Ultimate Collection
Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 4644
Release: 2023-12-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This collection contains the complete works of the great Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell, including novels, short stories, poetry, essays, and a biography of Charlotte Bronte. Introduction: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Novels: Mary Barton The Moorland Cottage Cranford Ruth North and South Sylvia's Lovers Wives and Daughters A Dark Night's Work Short Stories & Novellas: Round the Sofa My Lady Ludlow An Accursed Race The Doom of the Griffiths Half a Life-Time Ago The Poor Clare The Half-Brothers Cousin Phillis Company Manners Mr. Harrison's Confessions The Sexton's Hero The Grey Woman Curious if True Six Weeks at Heppenheim Libbie Marsh's Three Eras Christmas Storms and Sunshine Hand and Heart Bessy's Troubles at Home Disappearances Lizzie Leigh The Well of Pen-Mortha The Heart of John Middleton Traits and Stories of the Huguenots Morton Hall My French Master The Squire's Story Right at Last The Manchester Marriage Lois the Witch The Crooked Branch The Old Nurse's Story Clopton House Crowley Castle Two Fragments of Ghost Stories The Shah's English Gardener Martha Preston The Deserted Mansion Uncle Peter A Visit to Eton The Cage at Cranford Some Passages from the History of the Chomley Family The Ghost in the Garden Room Poetry: Sketches Among the Poor Bran The Scholar's Story Other Works: The Life of Charlotte Brontë The Last Generation in England Cumberland Sheep-Shearers Traits and Stories of The Hugenots Modern Greek Songs French Life An Italian Institution Shams A Fear for the Future Biography: Mrs. Gaskell and Knutsford by George A. Payne Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) was an English novelist and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society, including the very poor, and are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. Some of Gaskell's best known novels are Cranford, North and South, and Wives and Daughters.