Things a Bright Girl Can Do

Things a Bright Girl Can Do
Author: Sally Nicholls
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2017-09-07
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1448188822

Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal 2019, National Book Award, Books Are My Bag Readers' Awards and the YA Book Prize Includes an exclusive preview of The Silent Stars Go By by Sally Nicholls Through rallies and marches, in polite drawing rooms and freezing prison cells and the poverty-stricken slums of the East End, three courageous young women join the fight for the vote. Evelyn is seventeen, and though she is rich and clever, she may never be allowed to follow her older brother to university. Enraged that she is expected to marry her childhood sweetheart rather than be educated, she joins the Suffragettes, and vows to pay the ultimate price for women's freedom. May is fifteen, and already sworn to the cause, though she and her fellow Suffragists refuse violence. When she meets Nell, a girl who's grown up in hardship, she sees a kindred spirit. Together and in love, the two girls start to dream of a world where all kinds of women have their place. But the fight for freedom will challenge Evelyn, May and Nell more than they ever could believe. As war looms, just how much are they willing to sacrifice?

She's Such a Bright Girl

She's Such a Bright Girl
Author: Petula Caesar
Publisher: Booklocker.com
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2018-05-30
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781632637727

A light-skinned African-American girl is born to a light-skinned African-American man. He realizes his daughter's complexion could help her avoid the trauma of being Black in America if he can raise her to appear and behave like a White person.

The Foundling Bride

The Foundling Bride
Author: Helen Dickson
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2017-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488021538

From orphan to blushing bride! Lowena Trevanion has never known her family. Abandoned as a baby, she was eventually taken in by the wealthy Carberrys as a servant. But she has always wanted to truly belong somewhere… When Marcus Carberry returns from the army, he can't believe the innocent girl he left behind has blossomed into a stunning woman. The difference in their stations means their love can never be… Yet the closer Marcus gets, the more he wants to give this orphan the happy-ever-after she deserves!

Gone South

Gone South
Author: Robert McCammon
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 531
Release: 2011-10-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1453231579

A veteran’s moment of rage leads to a chase through the bayou in this tale of “jackhammer suspense” by the New York Times–bestselling author of Swan Song (Kirkus Reviews). Two decades after he finished serving his country in the jungles of Southeast Asia, Dan Lambert still pays the price. As he hustles for construction work in the heat of a brutal Louisiana summer, Dan tries to ignore the pounding in his head—a constant reminder of the Agent Orange–caused leukemia which will soon end his life. And now the bank wants to repossess his truck. His attempt to reason with the loan officer does not get him far. Dan loses himself in rage, and for a moment is back in the jungle again. When he comes out of his bloodlust, he has shot the banker through the chest. There is nothing to do but run. On his trail are two peculiar bounty hunters: a onetime Siamese twin and a heavyset Elvis impersonator. To save his own life, Dan is going to have to remember why it was worth living in the first place.

Queen of Alendeortor

Queen of Alendeortor
Author: Jan Doncom
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1291527044

Framed for murder, a young manservant goes on the run to clear his name. In doing so, he uncovers a conspiracy so high that it includes the Queen of Alendeortor herself.

Sweet

Sweet
Author: Elizabeth Hunter
Publisher: Recurve Press, LLC
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2023-06-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1941674704

He survived by always being in control. She’s about to make him melt. It’s 2004, and Daisy Rivera knows two things: she’s going to end up disappointing her parents’ fondest hopes and dreams in roughly six months, and somehow she’s going to figure out how to kiss Spider, the mysterious tattoo artist two shops down from her grandmother’s café. Spider Villalobos knows one thing: if he gives in to temptation and makes a move on Daisy, his fresh start is over. Their shops may be neighbors in Metlin, but their lives are worlds apart. SWEET is a novella in the Love Stories on 7th and Main series by USA Today best-selling author, Elizabeth Hunter.

Justice

Justice
Author: Barbara Leigh Stevens
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 427
Release: 2011
Genre:
ISBN: 1257960776

HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated Edition)

HOLIDAY Ultimate Collection: 400+ Christmas Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated Edition)
Author: Selma Lagerlöf
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 6682
Release: 2023-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This meticulously edited and unique Christmas collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As Joseph Was A-Walking The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) The Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow) A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman (Emily Dickinson) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott) Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling) A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens) The Twelve Days of Christmas The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson) Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton) Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne) The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin) Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton) The Christmas Angel (A. Brown) Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke) The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann) The Little Match Girl The Elves and the Shoemaker Mother Holle The Star Talers Snow-White...

Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott

Collected Works of Louisa May Alcott
Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: anboco
Total Pages: 8230
Release: 2024-08-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3736404484

Step into the enchanting world of Louisa May Alcott, one of America's most beloved authors, with this comprehensive collection of her timeless works. From the heartwarming tales of the March sisters in "Little Women" to the adventurous spirit of "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys", this anthology brings together Alcott's most cherished stories in one beautifully curated volume. Born in 1832, Alcott's life was a rich tapestry of experiences that deeply influenced her writing. Raised in the intellectually vibrant communities of Boston and Concord, Massachusetts, she was surrounded by literary luminaries such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau. Despite facing financial hardships, Alcott's determination and passion for storytelling led her to create works that have captivated readers for generations. This collection not only includes her famous novels but also features lesser-known gems and her early writing under the pseudonym A. M. Barnard. Each piece showcases Alcott's unique ability to weave compelling narratives with strong, independent characters and themes of family, love, and resilience. Celebrate the enduring legacy of Louisa May Alcott with this definitive collection. Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering her work for the first time, these stories will inspire, entertain, and leave a lasting impression: Little Women - Little Men - Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - An Old-Fashioned Girl - Jo's Boys - Eight Cousins - Rose in Bloom: Her Life, Letters, and Journals - Jack and Jill - Flower Fables - A Modern Cinderella; Or, The Little Old Shoe, and Other Stories - Hospital Sketches - Behind a Mask; or, a Woman's Power - The Mysterious Key and What It Opened - A Garland for Girls - Under the Lilacs - The Abbot's Ghost, or Maurice Treherne's Temptation: A Christmas Story - Work: A Story of Experience - Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag - - Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories - Comic Tragedies - The Louisa Alcott Reader: a Supplementary Reader for the Fourth Year of School - Pauline's Passion and Punishment - Spinning-Wheel Stories - Moods - Eight Cousins - Marjorie's Three Gifts - Lulu's Library - The Candy Country - Rose in Bloom - Silver Pitchers: and Independence, a Centennial Love Story - Mountain-Laurel and Maidenhair - May Flowers - On Picket Duty, and Other Tales . etc.

Christmas Collection: 400+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated)

Christmas Collection: 400+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated)
Author: Selma Lagerlöf
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 6692
Release: 2023-12-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The 'Christmas Collection: 400+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends (Illustrated)' stands as an unparalleled anthology, weaving together an extraordinary tapestry of festive narratives, literary styles, and historical epochs. It encompasses a breathtaking range of works from the whimsical to the solemn, reflecting the vast panorama of Christmas traditions and sentiments across cultures and centuries. Noteworthy for its diversity and depth, the collection brings together revered classics and less-known gems, offering readers an enriched understanding of the Christmas spirit as depicted in literature. This anthology illuminates the multifaceted nature of Christmas, exploring themes of love, loss, joy, and reflection through a variety of literary lenses, from the poetic to the prosaic, the fantastical to the realistic. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from canonical figures such as Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy to children's favorites like Beatrix Potter and L. Frank Baum, offer a testament to the anthology's rich, cross-cultural tapestry. Their collective works, embodying the essence of their eras and individual philosophies, converge in this collection to celebrate the universal human experience of Christmas. The wide historical span of the collection, from the Renaissance wit of William Shakespeare to the poignant realism of Fyodor Dostoevsky, aligns with various literary movements, showcasing the evolving narrative of Christmas through the ages while retaining a timeless appeal. This anthology is an indispensable addition to the library of any reader seeking to immerse themselves in the literary celebration of Christmas. It promises not only a journey through a kaleidoscope of Christmas tales, carols, and poems but also an opportunity to engage with the works of some of the most influential figures in literature. Whether one is drawn to the nostalgic charm of Victorian Christmas tales or the introspective verse of Emily Dickinson, this collection offers a unique window into the ways Christmas has been celebrated, contemplated, and cherished through literature. It invites readers to explore, reflect, and revel in the rich literary heritage and collective human experience encapsulated within its pages.