The Under Dog And Other Stories
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| Author | : Agatha Christie |
| Publisher | : William Morrow Paperbacks |
| Total Pages | : 240 |
| Release | : 2012-08-07 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780062094421 |
A beautiful heiress has been found dead on a train. A playboy has been stabbed through the heart during a costume ball. An elderly woman suspects that she is being slowly poisoned to death. A prince fears for his reputation when his fiancÉe is embroiled in another man's murder. A forgotten recluse makes headlines after he is shot in the head. Who but Agatha Christie could concoct such canny crimes? Who but Belgian detective Hercule Poirot could possibly solve them? It's a challenge to be met—in a triumph of detection.
| Author | : Anton Chekhov |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Total Pages | : 476 |
| Release | : 2002-08-29 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0141906855 |
In the final years of his life, Chekhov had reached the height of his powers as a dramatist, and also produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces. The poignant 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'About Love' examine the nature of love outside of marriage - its romantic idealism and the fear of disillusionment. And in stories such as 'Peasants', 'The House with the Mezzanine' and 'My Life' Chekhov paints a vivid picture of the conditions of the poor and of their powerlessness in the face of exploitation and hardship. With the works collected here, Chekhov moved away from the realism of his earlier tales - developing a broader range of characters and subject matter, while forging the spare minimalist style that would inspire such modern short-story writers as Hemingway and Faulkner.
| Author | : Scott Kujak |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 171 |
| Release | : 2019-01-24 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780578215341 |
Many are drawn to cheer for the underdog in an event because they want to see the underdog beat the odds. Everyone in life has been told by a doubter that a goal they have in life would be unattainable. Most people know the joyful fulfillment of proving the doubter wrong after they have accomplished the goal. The majority are drawn to the underdog stories in society, careers, sports, and relationships, because, in them, they see a reflection of the belief in their own self. People cherish the underdog who comes out on top. The underdog's tenacious characteristics are what others strive to obtain. The model of the underdog will to never give up in the fight against calamity is captured in ten separate stories. Amputees, athletes, former drug addicts, entrepreneurs, burn victims, veterans, former felons who were wrongly convicted of a crime, victims of racial and sexual abuse, and people who are battling cancer are some of the many people who have pushed back against hardship. The journeys of ten remarkable individuals are shared in this book. Everyone faces unexpected adversity in different moments throughout life. These ten underdogs will provide the hope and inspiration to get you through any situation. It is your time to unleash the underdog spirit within you and find the will to never give up.
| Author | : Amy Showalter |
| Publisher | : Morgan James Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 176 |
| Release | : 2011-08-01 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1614480206 |
A prominent consultant reveals secrets to help you influence and persuade others—even when you aren’t in a position of power. We all have occasions in which we want or need to persuade someone of greater clout, prestige, or authority to see things our way. There are books that show how to effect change from a leadership position or how to work with peers within your own organization—but what can you do when you need to exert “upward influence” with decision makers who can help you achieve your goals? In this book, a popular speaker and successful consultant with expertise in grassroots efforts shows which tactics are most successful when you’re the underdog. She also shares real-world stories of everyday people who have achieved persuasion success in politics and business with someone up the food chain, the peer-reviewed science behind their success—as well as insights from those whose minds they changed.
| Author | : Barbara C. Makhalisa |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| Genre | : Africa |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Norman German |
| Publisher | : University of Louisiana |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781935754633 |
The stories of Dead Dog Lying shine a hard light on society's misfits: the misshapen in mind and body, children mystified by the adult world, and grownups trying--but never quite managing--to get it right. A man receives a message from a cell phone swallowed by a fish he's caught. A boy grows antlers that give him athletic prowess. A fiction writer learns about reality by walking into an improv play. Long after these allegorical stories are ingested, they will haunt the reader's troubled sleep.
| Author | : Francis Hopkinson Smith |
| Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
| Total Pages | : 302 |
| Release | : 2024-04-11 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 3387328753 |
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
| Author | : Francis Hopkinson Smith |
| Publisher | : IndyPublish.com |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 1903 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
1912. Illustrated. Smith had several careers: engineer, artist, illustrator and short story writer. His success in engineering included planning the foundations for the Statue of Liberty. He traveled frequently to Europe and became known for his portraits and illustration. Smith was an entertaining after-dinner storyteller and in his fifties he decided to commit his stories to paper and is remembered for his Colonel Carter novels. In the volume of stories, Smith explains to the readers that: In the strife of life some men lose place through physical weakness or lost opportunities or impaired abilities; struggle on as they may, they must always be the Under Dog in the fight...These Under Dogs-grave and gay-have always appealed to me. Their stories are printed here in the hope that they may also appeal to you. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.
| Author | : Charles Young |
| Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 99 |
| Release | : 2010-10-08 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1453585788 |
Some of my fondest memories in sports have come from games or situations where the impossible becomes reality. As I watched, I had this feeling that I hoped an unlikely athlete would become the hero ofthe moment or an underdog team could pull out an unexpected victory. Some boys and girls only ever have one opportunity to have this feeling, and we all hope that we can be there to share it with them. This book contains the stories of some of these young athletes. I hope you enjoy reading these stories and get the feeling of why it is fun to Root for the Underdog. Sports have been a big part of my life since my childhood days in Levittown, Pa. I enjoyed baseball from my Little League all the way up to high school. I liked so many sports that I was always busy playing something. In high school I lettered in soccer, tennis and basketball. In the summer I pitched softball for several adult teams. At Kutztown University I concentrated on tennis and basketball. After graduating from college I played on a semi-professional basketball team, the Exeter Black Knights, which won the National Amateur Basketball Championship in 1969. I still enjoy watching sports on television and in person - especially when my grandchildren are participating.
| Author | : Matthew Bunson |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 472 |
| Release | : 2000-09 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0671028316 |
Painstakingly researched, this illustrated reference captures the spirited imagination of Dame Agatha and the intriguing atmosphere of her tales. Includes a comprehensive Christie biography, cross-referenced with plot synopses and character listings. Photos throughout.
