The Oasis, Or Golden Leaves of Friendship (Classic Reprint)

The Oasis, Or Golden Leaves of Friendship (Classic Reprint)
Author: N. L. Ferguson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2016-07-06
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9781333036959

Excerpt from The Oasis, or Golden Leaves of Friendship Few welcome shades invite their bands: Day after day they travelled on, Till fell exhaustion claimed the breath; When fainting, at the setting sun, A broad Oasis saved from death They ate, they drank forgot their fears Again the future bright appears. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Ready Player One

Ready Player One
Author: Ernest Cline
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2011-08-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307887456

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg. “Enchanting . . . Willy Wonka meets The Matrix.”—USA Today • “As one adventure leads expertly to the next, time simply evaporates.”—Entertainment Weekly A world at stake. A quest for the ultimate prize. Are you ready? In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the OASIS, a vast virtual world where most of humanity spends their days. When the eccentric creator of the OASIS dies, he leaves behind a series of fiendish puzzles, based on his obsession with the pop culture of decades past. Whoever is first to solve them will inherit his vast fortune—and control of the OASIS itself. Then Wade cracks the first clue. Suddenly he’s beset by rivals who’ll kill to take this prize. The race is on—and the only way to survive is to win. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Entertainment Weekly • San Francisco Chronicle • Village Voice • Chicago Sun-Times • iO9 • The AV Club “Delightful . . . the grown-up’s Harry Potter.”—HuffPost “An addictive read . . . part intergalactic scavenger hunt, part romance, and all heart.”—CNN “A most excellent ride . . . Cline stuffs his novel with a cornucopia of pop culture, as if to wink to the reader.”—Boston Globe “Ridiculously fun and large-hearted . . . Cline is that rare writer who can translate his own dorky enthusiasms into prose that’s both hilarious and compassionate.”—NPR “[A] fantastic page-turner . . . starts out like a simple bit of fun and winds up feeling like a rich and plausible picture of future friendships in a world not too distant from our own.”—iO9

Modern Nature

Modern Nature
Author: Derek Jarman
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 1992
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1452915024

Originally published: Woodstock, N.Y.: Overlook Press, 1994.

WESTERN CLASSICS: James Oliver Curwood Edition

WESTERN CLASSICS: James Oliver Curwood Edition
Author: James Oliver Curwood
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 1774
Release: 2017-10-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8027219981

This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Wolf Hunters The Gold Hunters The Danger Trail The Flower of the North The Hunted Woman The Courage of Marge O'Doone The River's End The Valley of Silent Men The Country Beyond James Oliver Curwood (1878-1927) was an American action-adventure writer and conservationist. His adventure writing followed in the tradition of Jack London. Like London, Curwood set many of his works in the wilds of the Great White North. He often took trips to the Canadian northwest which provided the inspiration for his wilderness adventure stories. At least eighteen movies have been based on or inspired by Curwood's novels and short stories.

Flipped

Flipped
Author: Wendelin Van Draanen
Publisher: Ember
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2003-05-13
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0375825444

A classic he-said-she-said romantic comedy! This updated anniversary edition offers story-behind-the-story revelations from author Wendelin Van Draanen. The first time she saw him, she flipped. The first time he saw her, he ran. That was the second grade, but not much has changed by the seventh. Juli says: “My Bryce. Still walking around with my first kiss.” He says: “It’s been six years of strategic avoidance and social discomfort.” But in the eighth grade everything gets turned upside down: just as Bryce is thinking that there’s maybe more to Juli than meets the eye, she’s thinking that he’s not quite all he seemed. This is a classic romantic comedy of errors told in alternating chapters by two fresh, funny voices. The updated anniversary edition contains 32 pages of extra backmatter: essays from Wendelin Van Draanen on her sources of inspiration, on the making of the movie of Flipped, on why she’ll never write a sequel, and a selection of the amazing fan mail she’s received. Awards and accolades for Flipped: SLJ Top 100 Children’s Novels of all time IRA-CBC Children’s Choice IRA Teacher’s Choice Honor winner, Judy Lopez Memorial Award/WNBA Winner of the California Young Reader Medal “We flipped over this fantastic book, its gutsy girl Juli and its wise, wonderful ending.” — The Chicago Tribune “Van Draanen has another winner in this eighth-grade ‘he-said, she-said’ romance. A fast, funny, egg-cellent winner.” — SLJ, Starred review “With a charismatic leading lady kids will flip over, a compelling dynamic between the two narrators and a resonant ending, this novel is a great deal larger than the sum of its parts.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred review

Southern Lady Code

Southern Lady Code
Author: Helen Ellis
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2019-04-16
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 0385543905

A collection of essays that are "like being seated beside the most entertaining guest at a dinner party" (Atlanta Journal Constitution)—from the New York Times bestselling author of American Housewives “Thank you Helen Ellis for writing down the Southern Lady Code so that others may learn.” —Ann Patchett, bestselling author of The Dutch House Helen Ellis has a mantra: “If you don't have something nice to say, say something not-so-nice in a nice way.” Say “weathered” instead of “she looks like a cake left out in the rain” and “I’m not in charge” instead of “they’re doing it wrong.” In these twenty-three raucous essays, Ellis transforms herself into a dominatrix Donna Reed to save her marriage, inadvertently steals a Burberry trench coat, avoids a neck lift, and finds a black-tie gown that gives her the confidence of a drag queen. While she may have left Alabama for New York City, Helen Ellis is clinging to her Southern accent like mayonnaise to white bread, and offering readers a hilarious, completely singular view on womanhood for both sides of the Mason-Dixon.

Kubrick's Game

Kubrick's Game
Author: Derek Taylor Kent
Publisher: Evolved Publishing
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2016-08-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781622534524

What if Stanley Kubrick left behind more than just his classic films? What if he also left behind an elaborate puzzle cleverly buried within his films, which would lead the player toward a treasure that could change the course of human history? An often comedic, sometimes tragic, always entertaining look at an extraordinary "What If?" adventure.

Breaking & Mending

Breaking & Mending
Author: Joanna Cannon
Publisher: Profile Books
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2019-09-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1782834524

'One of the most beautiful books you will ever read' Kate Mosse In this powerful memoir, Joanna Cannon tells her story as a junior doctor in visceral, heart-rending snapshots. We walk with her through the wards, facing extraordinary and daunting moments: from attending her first post-mortem, sitting with a patient through their final moments, to learning the power of a well- or badly chosen word. These moments, and the small sustaining acts of kindness and connection that punctuate hospital life, teach her that emotional care and mental health can be just as critical as restoring a heartbeat. In a profession where weakness remains a taboo, this moving, beautifully written book brings to life the vivid, human stories of doctors and patients - and shows us why we need to take better care of those who care for us.

WESTERN CLASSICS SERIES – 9 Adventure Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)

WESTERN CLASSICS SERIES – 9 Adventure Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)
Author: James Oliver Curwood
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1784
Release: 2024-01-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

James Oliver Curwood's 'Western Classics Series - 9 Adventure Novels in One Volume' is a captivating collection that showcases the author's talent for crafting thrilling tales of adventure set in the rugged wilderness of the American West. Curwood's evocative descriptions transport the reader to an era where courage and survival skills were paramount. The action-packed plots are complemented by Curwood's vivid imagery and masterful storytelling, making this collection a true classic in the Western genre. This edition is enhanced with illustrations that bring the stories to life, adding an extra layer of visual appeal for readers. The seamless blend of adventure, romance, and danger makes this collection a must-read for fans of classic Western literature.