Tears, Cheers & Funny Stories

Tears, Cheers & Funny Stories
Author: Lyn Betar
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2020-10-20
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1504322738

The book is a collection of memories beautifully placed in stanzas of rhythm and rhyme that is divided in three parts. The first part is of a personal nature, expressing deep emotions relating to romantic relationships experienced in early adulthood. The second is more of a spiritual nature, asking the big questions in search of the purpose of life. Finally, the last pages are devoted to friends, family and fun. You will notice the change in style, as the poems note major events such as weddings, birthdays and even funerals - a time well remembered with tears, cheers and lots of laughs.

At Gettysburg - What a Girl Saw and Heard of the Battle

At Gettysburg - What a Girl Saw and Heard of the Battle
Author: Tillie Pierce Alleman
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2023-11-26
Genre: History
ISBN:

At Gettysburg is an autobiographical book of a teenage girl, Tillie Pierce, which recounted her experiences during the American Civil War. As a teenager, Tillie Pierce became well acquainted not just with the worries of war, but the horrors of military combat when a key battle of the American Civil War broke out in her hometown. When Tillie Pierce and her friends heard that Union troops were already on the move just after breakfast on the morning of July 1, 1863, they hurried off to watch the clash. In a really simple and easy way, a then 15 year-old, brings her view of the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War.

It's Kind of a Funny Story

It's Kind of a Funny Story
Author: Ned Vizzini
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2010-09-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1423141083

Like many ambitious New York City teenagers, Craig Gilner sees entry into Manhattan's Executive Pre-Professional High School as the ticket to his future. Determined to succeed at life—which means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right job—Craig studies night and day to ace the entrance exam, and does. That's when things start to get crazy. At his new school, Craig realizes that he isn't brilliant compared to the other kids; he's just average, and maybe not even that. He soon sees his once-perfect future crumbling away.

Some Short Stories

Some Short Stories
Author: Henry James
Publisher: The Floating Press
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2017-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1776677978

Get acquainted with the work of one of the most accomplished practitioners of literary realism, Henry James, in this collection of tales. In "Flickerbridge," an American recuperating in the home of an English relative falls in love with the unfamiliar cultural setting; In "Mrs. Medwin," a social mover and shaker uses what some might see as a liability to her advantage.

At Gettysburg, Or, What A Girl Saw And Heard Of The Battle. A True Narrative. [Illustrated Edition]

At Gettysburg, Or, What A Girl Saw And Heard Of The Battle. A True Narrative. [Illustrated Edition]
Author: Matilda "Tillie" Pierce Alleman
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2014-06-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 1782892311

Includes Gettysburg Map and Illustrations Pack – 30 additional maps, plans and illustrations “The experience of a little girl, during three days of a hard fought battle, as portrayed in this volume is certainly of rare occurrence, and very likely has never been realized before. Such a narrative as the following, is worthy of preservation among the pages of our nations literature. The story is told with such marked faithfulness, such honesty of expression, such vividness of portrayal, that those who lived in, and passed through those scenes, or similar ones, will at once recognize the situations, and surroundings, as natural and real. While perusing its pages, the veteran will again live in the days gone by; when he tramped the dusty march, joined in the terrible charge, or suffered in the army hospital. The Heroine of this book, performed her part well; but it is doubtful whether, at the time, she fully realized the heart-felt thanks, and noble thoughts that sprang from the "Boys in Blue," in response to her heroism and kindness. How vividly is presented the weary march to the field of conflict; our eagerness to quaff the sparkling water, as she handed it to us, fresh from the cooling spring. We thanked her, but she did not hear the full gratitude that was in our hearts.”-Preface.

Marley & Me

Marley & Me
Author: John Grogan
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2009-03-17
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0061793558

The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life. Now with photos and new material. Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just ask the Grogans. John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same. Marley grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, and stole women's undergarments. Obedience school did no good -- Marley was expelled. But just as Marley joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley remained a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms. Marley & Me is John Grogan's funny, unforgettable tribute to this wonderful, wildly neurotic Lab and the meaning he brought to their lives.

Oblivion

Oblivion
Author: David Foster Wallace
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2004-06-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 075951156X

In the stories that make up Oblivion, David Foster Wallace joins the rawest, most naked humanity with the infinite involutions of self-consciousness -- a combination that is dazzlingly, uniquely his. These are worlds undreamt of by any other mind. Only David Foster Wallace could convey a father's desperate loneliness by way of his son's daydreaming through a teacher's homicidal breakdown (The Soul Is Not a Smithy). Or could explore the deepest and most hilarious aspects of creativity by delineating the office politics surrounding a magazine profile of an artist who produces miniature sculptures in an anatomically inconceivable way (The Suffering Channel). Or capture the ache of love's breakdown in the painfully polite apologies of a man who believes his wife is hallucinating the sound of his snoring (Oblivion). Each of these stories is a complete world, as fully imagined as most entire novels, at once preposterously surreal and painfully immediate.

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - Complete Collection: ALL 14 Books in One Volume (Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Rainbow Valley, The Story Girl, Chronicles of Avonlea and more)

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - Complete Collection: ALL 14 Books in One Volume (Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Rainbow Valley, The Story Girl, Chronicles of Avonlea and more)
Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 2936
Release: 2024-01-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables - Complete Collection' is a timeless classic that follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and precocious young girl who is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly brother and sister. The series encompasses 14 charming novels filled with heartwarming tales of Anne's friendships, romances, and personal growth. Montgomery's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions immerse readers in the enchanting world of Avonlea, making it a beloved piece of Canadian literature that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. The collection also delves into themes of family, identity, and the power of imagination, making it a literary masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Lucy Maud Montgomery's own experiences growing up in Prince Edward Island inspired her to create the character of Anne Shirley and the picturesque setting of Avonlea. Her deep understanding of human emotions and her ability to capture the essence of childhood make the 'Anne of Green Gables' series a compelling read for both young adults and adults alike. Montgomery's passion for storytelling shines through in this complete collection, offering readers a rich and engaging literary experience. I highly recommend Lucy Maud Montgomery's 'Anne of Green Gables - Complete Collection' to anyone who enjoys heartfelt coming-of-age stories, vividly drawn characters, and beautifully crafted prose. This compilation of all 14 books in one volume is a must-read for fans of classic literature and a delightful journey into the enchanting world of Anne Shirley.

On Shattered Ground

On Shattered Ground
Author: Various
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 1101617438

A WIDE-RANGING COLLECTION OF CIVIL WAR DOCUMENTS This comprehensive anthology of original documents traces the American Civil War from its beginnings with the 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln to the surrender and assassination with which it ended. With historical sources ranging from public documents, newspaper articles and personal reminiscences to fiction, songs, and poems written by participants and observers, these primary documents and images capture the wide spectrum of individuals who all experienced the profound effects of the American Civil War on both the Union and Confederacy sides as well as on the nation as a whole. Statesmen, citizens, generals, soldiers, abolitionists, slaves, journalists, and artists all give voice to the day-to-day reality of a devastating conflict that reached into the homes and lives of the average American in a way no American war had before…or has since.