My Brother Benjamin

My Brother Benjamin
Author: Beth Britten
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2013-06-20
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0571299954

'People are always asking, 'Aren't you proud of your famous brother?' I was, of course, but often wished he was not so famous so that one could see more of this brother who was such a joy to be with. Janet Baker has written that the air crackled when he walked into the room, and she was right...' The younger of Benjamin Britten's two sisters, Elizabeth ('Beth') Britten first published this loving and revealing portrait of their shared childhood in 1986. She evokes the Lowestoft upbringing of the four Britten siblings, their dentist father Robert, and mother Edith, who keenly encouraged the children's interest in music. She recalls the flat they shared in London while Benjamin studied at the Royal College of Music; and tells of 'The Old Mill at Snape', Britten's home/studio after its renovation by Beth's future father-in-law. Of special interest are Britten's letters to Beth from America, where he and Peter Pears emigrated in 1939 then became ensconced after war broke out.

Brothers Bond

Brothers Bond
Author: Ryan Benjamin
Publisher: Rocketship Entertainment
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781952126093

The Eisner-nominated Brothers Bond centers on Yoshi, the young, arrogant crown prince set to inherit an empire. After falling into trouble with his father, the one man he fears, Yoshi runs from home. Picked up by two blind, wandering samurai, Yoshi grows up to learn honor and strength. He then decides to return to his homeland, to claim his birthright and save his people from a demon invasion. A story about good versus evil, dark versus light, and brother versus brother, Brothers Bond is an intriguing tale of honor, respect, and tradition. Fantastical in its art form, yet true at heart to issues everyone can relate to. Brothers Bond is presented in a stunning wide screen format with a gatefold pullout.

A Boy Named Ben

A Boy Named Ben
Author: A. J. Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2016-03-29
Genre:
ISBN: 9780985087814

A children's book all about Ben and his wonderful adventures with God.

Benjamin Bear in "Bright Ideas!"

Benjamin Bear in
Author: Philippe Coudray
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2013-03-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1935179225

Benjamin Bear, accompanied by his faithful rabbit friend, continues to share his observations and questions about the world around him.

My Donkey Benjamin

My Donkey Benjamin
Author: Hannes Limmer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2016-12
Genre: Donkeys
ISBN: 9781925228489

This is Susi and Benjamin Susi and her family used to live in a big city full of cars, highways, and buildings. Now they live on a small island in the Mediterranean, which is full of much more interesting things: butterflies, snakes, fishing boats, and ... Benjamin the donkey. Benjamin and Susi are best friends. She washes his face each morning, they play wonderful games all day, and they sleep next to each other every night. Until one day, Benjamin disappears ...

Shirt on His Back

Shirt on His Back
Author: Barbara Hambly
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1780100183

The new 'Benjamin January' novel from the best-selling author Abishag Shaw is seeking vengeance for his brother's murder - and Benjamin January is seeking money after his bank crashes. Far beyond the frontier, in the depths of the Rocky Mountains, both are to be found at the great Rendezvous of the Mountain Men: a month-long orgy of cheap booze, shooting-matches, tall tales and cut-throat trading. But at the rendezvous, the discovery of a corpse opens the door to hints of a greater plot, of madness and wholesale murder . . .

Book of Ages

Book of Ages
Author: Jill Lepore
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0307948838

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR NPR • Time Magazine • The Washington Post • Entertainment Weekly • The Boston Globe A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK From one of our most accomplished and widely admired historians—a revelatory portrait of Benjamin Franklin's youngest sister, Jane, whose obscurity and poverty were matched only by her brother’s fame and wealth but who, like him, was a passionate reader, a gifted writer, and an astonishingly shrewd political commentator. Making use of an astonishing cache of little-studied material, including documents, objects, and portraits only just discovered, Jill Lepore brings Jane Franklin to life in a way that illuminates not only this one extraordinary woman but an entire world.

Failure Is an Option

Failure Is an Option
Author: H. Jon Benjamin
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 152474218X

“Writing this funny requires immense talent.” —AV Club H. Jon Benjamin—the lead voice behind Archer and Bob's Burgers—helps us all feel a little better about our own failures by sharing his own in a hilarious memoir-ish chronicle of failure. Most people would consider H. Jon Benjamin a comedy show business success. But he'd like to remind everyone that as great as success can be, failure is also an option. And maybe the best option. In this book, he tells stories from his own life, from his early days ("wherein I'm unable to deliver a sizzling fajita") to his romantic life ("how I failed to quantify a threesome") to family ("wherein a trip to P.F. Chang's fractures a family") to career ("how I failed at launching a kid's show"). As Jon himself says, breaking down one's natural ability to succeed is not an easy task, but also not an insurmountable one. Society as we know it is, sadly, failure averse. But more acceptance of failure, as Jon sees it, will go a long way to making this world a different place . . . a kinder, gentler place, where gardens are overgrown and most people stay home with their pets. A vision of failure, but also a vision of freedom. With stories, examples of artistic and literary failure, and a powerful can't-do attitude, Failure Is an Option is the book the world doesn't need right now but will get regardless.

I am Benjamin Franklin

I am Benjamin Franklin
Author: Brad Meltzer
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0525555927

The 21st book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the U.S. who helped draft the Declaration of Independence while making important scientific contributions. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos.Driven by his curiosity from a young age, Benjamin Franklin's observations about the world led to key discoveries about electricity and other contributions that remain important today. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Benjamin Franklin's commitment to self-improvement is the highlight of this biography You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!