Download or read book McSweeney s Enchanted Chamber of Astonishing Stories written by Michael Chabon and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Chabon is back with a brand-new collection that reinvigorates the stay-up-all-night, edge-of-the seat, fingernail-biting, page-turning tradition of literary short stories, featuring Margaret Atwood, Stephen King, Peter Straub, David Mitchell, Jonathan Lethem, Heidi Julavits, Roddy Doyle, and more! Margaret Atwood- Lusus Naturae David Mitchell- What You Do Not Know You Want Jonathan Lethem- Vivian Relf Ayelet Waldman - Minnow Steve Erickson- Zeroville Stephen King- Lisey and the Madman Jason Roberts - 7C Heidi Julavits- The Miniaturist Roddy Doyle - The Child Daniel Handler - Delmonico Charles D’Ambrosio - The Scheme of Things Poppy Z. Brite - The Devil of Delery Street China Mieville- Reports of Certain Events in London Joyce Carol Oates - The Fabled Light-house at Vi–a del Mar Peter Straub - Mr. Aickman’s Air Rifle
Download or read book Astonishing Tales of the Sea written by Peter Schranz and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Peter Schranz's new collection, the Bridges family tries out a new diet, a documentarian discovers that drowning is an urban legend, and a regal sea monster can't tell the difference between a human and a chimpanzee. While the author apologizes that one of the stories' most significant body of water is a lake, he assures readers that the mighty oceans feature in all six tales.
Download or read book The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man written by Michael Chabon and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awesome Man can shoot positronic rays out of his eyeballs, fly as straight as an arrow, and hug mutant Jell-O! Even villains like Professor Von Evil and the Flaming Eyeball are no match for this caped crusader. But Awesome Man also has a secret. . . . Can you guess what it is? The first picture book from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Michael Chabon perfectly captures the fantasy life of young superhero fans.
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Download or read book Amazing Stories written by and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tales of the Astonishing Black Spark written by Charlie J. Eskew and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trapped in a dead-end job in his Ohio hometown, watching the girl of his dreams move on to a glamorous new life in a big city--Donald McDougal's aimlessness has held him back for a long time. When a lightning strike grants him superhuman powers, he jumps at his chance to finally be somebody. But the new abilities and the pursuit of superheroic fame come with a price tag, and it may not be one he can afford. This wry debut is at once a fanboy's homage to the history of superhero storytelling in America and a keen-eyed satire of those same stories, raising questions about race and privilege that are becoming impossible to ignore.
Download or read book The Kingdom on the Waves written by M. T. Anderson and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When he and his tutor escape to British-occupied Boston, Octavian learns of Lord Dunmore's proclamation offering freedom to slaves who join the counterrevolutionary forces. 75,000 first printing.
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Download or read book The Astonishing written by Peter Orullian and published by Decant Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a not so distant future, our world returns to feudalism. Only this time, the powerful control the servant class with the very thing that once inspired revolution-music. Not the music of old. A new music engineered entirely by machines. But one person fights back with music as a human expression. That fight brings pain. And perhaps redemption.
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Download or read book The Astonishing Power of Storytelling written by Robert J. Garmston and published by Corwin. This book was released on 2018-09-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the secret to engaging any audience, from classrooms to colleagues. Everyone loves a good story. More than entertainment, stories told well captivate listeners and motivate action. This guidebook shows how to leverage the power of storytelling to engage and persuade any audience. Featuring current cognitive neuroscience research and updated references, the book includes: Detailed breakdowns of the essential elements all great stories share, and templates for creating yours Tips for supercharging your stories by drawing from personal experience as well as familiar movies, TV shows, and popular media. A guide to effective story delivery, including optimized vocal inflection and body language.
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Download or read book Barefoot Books Amazing Places written by Miralda Colombo and published by Barefoot Books. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the stories of fifteen incredible landmarks, from Angkor Wat to Stonehenge to the Colosseum, in this comprehensive illustrated guide. Readers will get to know the people who built these places of wonder, the best ways to visit them and their mysteries that still puzzle historians today.
Download or read book The Astonishing Power of Storytelling written by Robert J. Garmston and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the secret to engaging any audience—from classrooms, to colleagues, to conference rooms Everyone loves a good story. More than entertainment, well-told stories captivate listeners and motivate action. In this guidebook, Robert J. Garmston shows you how to leverage the power of storytelling to engage and persuade students, colleagues, and all other audiences. Written in Garmston’s warm and conversational style and featuring current cognitive neuroscience research, the book includes: Detailed breakdowns of the essential elements all great stories share, and templates for creating yours Tips for supercharging your stories by drawing from personal experience as well as familiar movies, TV shows, and popular media A guide to effective story delivery, including optimized vocal inflection and body language Becoming a better storyteller will make you a more effective communicator and educator. Get started today with The Astonishing Power of Storytelling.
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