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| Author | : Beryl Bainbridge |
| Publisher | : Hachette UK |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2010-08-26 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0748125256 |
A brilliantly realized evocation of the thoughts and voices of Captain Scott and the four men with him, who suffered extraordinary hardships before finally dying during their 1912 attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole. 'Bainbridge's account of the horribly familiar story is both fresh and sure-footed. The power of her imagination, her clarity of expression and mastery of language are more striking than anything else I have read this year' Jane Shilling, Sunday Telegraph The Birthday Boys is one of Beryl Bainbridge's most acclaimed novels, telling the story of Scott's doomed expedition through the voices of five men on the voyage. As Scott, Petty Officer Taff Evans, ship's doctor Dr Edward Wilson, Lieutenant Henry Bowers and Captain Lawrence Oates step forward for their place in the narrative, the reader is gripped by the the characters themselves alongside the vividly evoked period.
| Author | : Catherine Nichols |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company |
| Total Pages | : 36 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781402742682 |
A brief, simplified retelling of the episode in "Tom Sawyer" in which Tom learns a lesson about honesty on his brother's birthday.
| Author | : Robert Morris |
| Publisher | : Duke University Press |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2008-03-14 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 0822388707 |
Robert Morris, a leading figure in postwar American art, is best known as a pioneer of minimalist sculpture, process art, and earthworks. Yet Morris has resisted affiliation with any one movement or style. An extraordinarily versatile artist, he has produced dances, performance pieces, prints, paintings, drawings, and installations, working with materials including plywood, felt, dirt, aluminum, steel mesh, fiberglass, and encaustic. Throughout his career, Morris has written influential critical essays, commenting on his own work as well as that of other artists, and exploring through text many of the theoretical concerns addressed in his artwork—about perception, materiality, space, and the process of artmaking. Have I Reasons presents seventeen of Morris’s essays, six of which have never been published before. Written over the past fifteen years, the essays, along with the volume’s many illustrations, provide an invaluable record of the recent thought of a major American artist. The writings are arranged chronologically, beginning with “Indiana Street,” a vivid autobiographical account of the artist’s early years in Kansas City, Missouri. Have I Reasons includes reflections on Morris’s own site-specific installations; transcripts of seminars he conducted in conjunction with exhibitions; and the textual element of The Birthday Boy, the two-screen video-and-sound piece he installed at the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, Italy, on the occasion of the five hundredth anniversary of Michelangelo’s David. Essays range from original interpretations of Cézanne’s Mont Sainte-Victoire paintings and Jasper Johns’ early work to engagements with one of Morris’s most significant interlocutors, the philosopher Donald Davidson. Have I Reasons conveys not only Morris’s enduring deep interest in philosophy and issues of resemblance and representation but also his more recent turn toward directly addressing contemporary social and political issues such as corporate excess and preemptive belligerence.
| Author | : M. Y. Fisher |
| Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
| Total Pages | : 121 |
| Release | : 2001-10-22 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0759652287 |
Why did I write this? Because I believe that every person that desires, or claims to be a "CHRISTIAN " should take the time to conduct a comprehensive study of the Scriptures. Acts 17:11 "These were the more noble than Thessalonica, in that they received The Word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so.", and 2 Tim.3:16 tells us, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, fro reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." This I have done.The result will be that the man of God, might become thoroughly equipped, for every good works." This study should then be documented in writing, which would then become their direction(s) on how they can improve their own personal lives. Having done this, they will be competent to help a brother or sister in their time of need. Further, every person has their own subjects, and/or (circumstances) they must determine themselves. Additionally, I believe every Christian should study the births, history, and future of the CHURCH OF THEIR CHOICE. I then conclude this document with A Synopsis' which might be described as my personal offering. The title I have chosen for these studies, and documentation comes from the Hebrew word root, "YACAD" ( ya-saud), which means among others, foundation, cornerstone, or to establish. I believe that we all must build our own foundation, cornerstone, and then establish a viable program in the study of the scriptures. May God Bless all that chose to read, study, and inject these words that I have written. Written for my benefit, and with the Grace of God, that read them.
| Author | : Jason Menendez |
| Publisher | : Page Publishing Inc |
| Total Pages | : 647 |
| Release | : 2020-05-15 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1640277951 |
| Author | : Stan Baronett |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 1012 |
| Release | : 2016-10-14 |
| Genre | : Philosophy |
| ISBN | : 1317386205 |
The overriding rationale behind this book is a desire to enrich the lives of college students by introducing them to the practice of philosophical thought in an accessible and engaging manner. The text has over one hundred classical and contemporary readings that facilitate studying each philosophical issue from a variety of perspectives, giving instructors the opportunity to choose a set of readings that matches the individual needs of each class. It includes many selections by philosophers whose works are often ignored or underrepresented in other introductory texts. The initial reading, "The Role of Philosophy," is a relevant, clear, and absorbing introduction to the discipline of philosophy. It uses everyday life situations to give students a solid foothold before they journey into specific philosophical topics. In addition, every section of the book has its own special introduction that connects each topic to students’ personal lives. The surrounding narrative is designed to be conversational and comprehensible. Special features include a section on the role of logic, and writing a philosophy paper, two useful tools for approaching and analyzing philosophical writing for students who are new to philosophy. The book is accompanied by a companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/Baronett), with many helpful features, including (for students) review questions for all readings in the book, videos, and 66 related entries taken from the student-friendly Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy and (for instructors) 2,500 questions and answers."
| Author | : Stefan Brijs |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 356 |
| Release | : 2008-12-30 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1440655588 |
A literary page-turner about one man's macabre ambition to create life-and secure immortality The village of Wolfheim is a quiet little place until the geneticist Dr. Victor Hoppe returns after an absence of nearly twenty years. The doctor brings with him his infant children-three identical boys all sharing a disturbing disfigurement. He keeps them hidden away until Charlotte, the woman who is hired to care for them, begins to suspect that the triplets-and the good doctor- aren't quite what they seem. As the villagers become increasingly suspicious, the story of Dr. Hoppe's past begins to unfold, and the shocking secrets that he has been keeping are revealed. A chilling story that explores the ethical limits of science and religion, The Angel Maker is a haunting tale in the tradition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Frankenstein. Brought to life by internationally bestselling author Stefan Brijs, this eerie tale promises to get under readers' skin.
| Author | : Dave Franklin |
| Publisher | : Baby Ice Dog Press |
| Total Pages | : 549 |
| Release | : 2011-06-03 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
A three-novel anthology that wallows in dark, twisted humour, sexual obsession and the latent violence of the male animal. Book 1: Looking For Sarah Jane Smith Marty's living in a Welsh town he hates, doing a job he's lost interest in and so bored he can't even be bothered with sex. But a new life beckons in Australia. It's also a chance to get away from his stupid mates, the loveable loser John and the ultra-macho Wasp Boy. Maybe he'll even meet an exquisite girl like his Doctor Who heroine, Sarah Jane Smith, and live happily ever after… Looking for Sarah Jane Smith – For anyone who suspects life's a bit rubbish. Part road trip and part celebration of idiotic male friendship, Looking for Sarah Jane Smith is sure to strike a chord with those who appreciate Withnail & I, Peep Show and Bill Hicks. '...if there's one thing that stands out about this, it's how bloody funny it is. I actually packed Looking for Sarah Jane Smith for a long-haul flight and such a page-turner did it prove to be that I finished it within a couple of hours.' - Living Abroad Magazine '...A bitter, crude, but funny book... These boys are not particularly likeable, but their story is raw, honest, unsophisticated and rooted in bittersweet reality.' - Post Newspapers 'An agreeably raucous novel that touches on Dr Who and men behaving badly. Its strong language and adult scenes make it the perfect Christmas gift for that impressionable nephew.' - The West Australian Book 2: Girls Like Funny Boys Part coming of age story, part exploration of the maddening nature of dreams, Girls Like Funny Boys is a potent mix of sexual obsession, guilt and fame. "Gina crouched, resting on her haunches to continue the conversation. Her legs were too far apart. There was a hole in her black tights just above the left knee. Johnny felt a hot urge to poke a finger in it. He wished she'd leave him alone. He wished she wasn't wearing tights. He stared at her lopsided mouth and the way her fat lower lip jutted out. It was so red it bordered on purple, the colour of strawberries on the turn." Meet Johnny Goodwin. He's grown up in a quiet Brisbane suburb with loving parents, a faithful dog and an unrequited yearning for his teenage sweetheart, Angie Everson. Now in his last year at school, he's finally caught her eye by starring in a teacher-baiting pantomime. Dreams are already taking shape of a career in entertainment, perhaps with Angie by his side. All he's got to do is pass his exams, get to uni and keep away from Gina Wood, that weird girl who once let him touch her… 'Girls Like Funny Boys wasn't what I expected - and that's simply not fair as Dave Franklin's not meant to be writing to a formula. But I really didn't expect to find this as engaging, involving and quite as emotional as I did. I loved Johnny, rode the waves of his life every step of the way. Most of all I just loved this book.' - Australian Crime Fiction Book 3: To Dare A Future A van driver with abduction and murder on his mind. An eleven-year-old girl snatched on her way home from ballet. A tortured reporter, happy to use her death and the terrifying reign of a child killer to help make his name… To Dare A Future – We all have black thoughts. It's just some of us act on them. 'Don't let the rather bland title put you off – this is an impressive read, spiced with ethical dilemmas as well as earthy dialogue and humour.' – Sunday Times
| Author | : Lynne Dalrymple |
| Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 127 |
| Release | : 2011-12-20 |
| Genre | : Humor |
| ISBN | : 146538247X |
Life through the lens of a sumptuous goddess is a humorous look at one woman’s view of life. Lynne takes us from early relationships, child birth, raising children, friends, relationships and pets. This book is a discovery that life is about the journey and not about the destination. That life is also about balance, if you decide to stay on the fence, the grey area that’s okay but you will miss out on the wonderful highs, those life changing moments. The balance to that are the lows, and they are low but unless we experience them there is no measure for the highs. Lynne takes everyday situations and draws out the humour, everything from having a pap smear to trying to impress a group of professional women. At times this book is brutally honest full of raw true emotions but through it all is that common theme that there is adventure in just about everything we do, it is whether we choose to see it or not. This book will put a smile on your face and hopefully give you a couple of light bulb moments.
| Author | : Jamie Munos |
| Publisher | : Page Publishing Inc |
| Total Pages | : 205 |
| Release | : 2023-09-22 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The book is about stories based on politics and sex, where graduate students learn about stories in different languages to understand fiction in the USA. All stories have a theme in which most of them involve male and female relationships of the same age. These relationships are based on the Bible, where God created Adam and Eve on the sixth day--meaning, same age and opposite gender. There are other biblical themes, including science among other messages, to have a reader stay focus on every word used in these stories. Goals for writing these stories is to get people to read and develop reading as a hobby. Reading fiction can be an escape from reality to go into a paradise imagination. Those who major in literature will likely have a great understanding of the short stories in Hobby for Readers
