Download or read book Brothers and Sisters written by Karl König and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you an oldest, middle, youngest or only child? What effect has your birth order had on your life? In this classic work, Karl König attempts to explain the various characteristi of first-, second- and third-born people, without losing sight of the tremendous individuality of the human being. Just as our environment shapes our language, social behaviour and mannerisms, so our place in the family also determines how we encounter life. This book is a fascinating handbook for parents, teachers and carers. Over the years it has become a definitive reference on the subject of child development.
Download or read book Fiction on the Fringe written by Grammatiki A. Karla and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2009 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays offers a comprehensive examination of texts that traditionally have been excluded from the main corpus of the ancient Greek novel and confined to the margins of the genre, such as the Life of Aesop, the Life of Alexander the Great, and the Acts of the Christian Martyrs. Through comparison and contrast, intertextual analysis and close examination, the boundaries of the dichotomy between the fringe vs. the canonical or erotic novel are explored, and so the generic identity of the texts in each group is more clearly outlined. The collective outcome brings the fringe from the periphery of scholarly research to the centre of critical attention, and provides methodological tools for the exploration of other fringe texts.
Download or read book Brothers and Sisters in India written by G. N. Ramu and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indian society is rapidly becoming more urban, and while the level of urbanization and the values associated with it have yet to correspond with those of Western societies, the traditional ethos governing sibling relations is becoming increasingly less relevant. G.N. Ramu explores this phenomenon in Brothers and Sisters in India, the first detailed study of adult siblings in contemporary Indian society. Based on sixteen months of field work in the city of Mysore and over three decades of research in this area, Ramu's study focuses on the three types of sibling relationships (fraternal, sororal, and cross-sibling), and examines the frequency of interaction, the level of mutual assistance, and the incidence of conflict and strain between brothers and sisters.
Download or read book Of a Feather written by Dayna Lorentz and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A perfect tale of outcasts, friendship, falconry, and the families we create.”--Tui T. Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series In the vein of Barbara O’Connor’s Wish, a moving, poignant story told in alternating perspectives about a down-on-her-luck girl who rescues a baby owl, and how the two set each other free. Great horned owl Rufus is eight months old and still can’t hunt. When his mother is hit by a car, he discovers just how dangerous the forest can be. Reenie has given up on adults and learned how to care for herself—a good thing, since she’s sent to live with an aunt she’s never met. Yet this aunt has a wonderful secret: she’s a falconer who agrees to help Reenie catch an injured passage hawk in the wild and rehabilitate it. When Reenie traps bedraggled Rufus, his eyes lock onto her heart, and they form a powerful friendship. But can Rufus learn to trust in the outside world and fly free? And can Reenie open her heart enough to truly soar?
Download or read book Her and Me and You written by Lauren Strasnick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-10-05 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I met Fred first. Fred: Hot. Enigmatic. Alex’s first friend in her lonely new town. Maybe her first…everything. I met Adina the following Monday. Adina: Fred’s twin sister. Cold. Troubled. Trouble. I kissed him. She pressed her mouth to my mouth. People warn Alex to steer clear of the twins, but Alex is drawn to them. She wants to be part of their crazy world…no matter the consequences.
Download or read book Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers and Sisters written by Jack Canfield and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no other family relationship quite like it! Rivalry, competition, camaraderie, love, and support—all are found in the bond between brothers and sisters. Reflecting on the nuances of this special connection, Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers and Sisters is filled with heartfelt stories that honor this unique relationship. Chuckle as you recollect childhood squabbles and occasional teamwork between you and your sibling. Relive the struggles and frustrations you went through while growing up with someone you found difficult to understand. Reflect on the poignant details of the sometimes painful path toward reconciliation in adulthood. This remarkable collection illustrates the ups and downs of life with that special family member, your brother or your sister. Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers and Sisters honors the strength of this family bond. These heartwarming tales of brothers and sisters illustrate the constant redefinition of their relationships and friendships throughout the years. Filled with humorous, thoughtful, and heartfelt memories and experiences, this extraordinary book celebrates the power and strength of having a friend in the family who will be there for you throughout your life.
Download or read book The Cloud of Unknowing written by Thomas H. Cook and published by HMH. This book was released on 2007-09-10 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “gripping” mystery revolving around a family tragedy, and a woman who may or may not be descending into madness (Entertainment Weekly). David Sears grew up terrorized by the ravings of his schizophrenic father, a frustrated literary genius who openly preferred David’s sister Diana for her superior intelligence. When the Old Man died, David thought the madness had finally died with him. But the Sears family was not through with its troubles. The drowning of Diana’s mentally ill son has been ruled a tragic “misadventure,” a conclusion she refuses to accept. After hastily divorcing her husband, she sets out to prove his culpability. Her increasingly manic behavior is becoming hard for David to ignore. He finds himself afraid for his own family’s safety—and choosing his words carefully when answering the detective. Edgar Award–winning author Thomas H. Cook explores the power of blood to define us, bind us, and sometimes destroy us, in a novel of “consuming suspense almost too concentrated to bear” (New York Daily News). “So spare and precise, it feels as if it has been chiseled in stone with something like a surgical instrument.” —Joyce Carol Oates “What’s at stake isn’t so much the resolution of a mystery as the integrity of a family.” —Time Out New York
Download or read book The Bront Sisters The Complete Novels Unabridged written by Charlotte Brontë and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 3112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Brontë Sisters: The Complete Novels (Unabridged)', readers are invited into the vast and varied worlds crafted by Charlotte, Anne, and Emily Brontë. This collection is a testament to the remarkable diversity of themes and styles explored by the Brontë siblings, setting a literary context that spans from the bleak moors of 'Wuthering Heights' to the strict confines of 'Jane Eyre''s Thornfield Hall. The anthology showcases their unique ability to blend the gothic with the real, creating a new literary landscape that remains unparalleled in its emotional depth and complexity. The Brontë sisters, hailing from the isolation of the Yorkshire moors, brought forth novels that not only defined but also defied their times. Their works emerged from a place of limited personal experience yet unlimited imagination, reflecting their own intellectual rigor and the socio-political contexts of the Victorian era. These narratives, rich in psychological acuity and feminist undertones, align with and contribute to the then-burgeoning literary movements focusing on individual agency and moral autonomy. The collection thus serves as a vibrant mosaic of the sisters' collective genius and their vehement defiance against the constraints posed by their gender and era. 'The Brontë Sisters: The Complete Novels (Unabridged)' offers readers a unique portal into the minds of three of literatures most remarkable talents. It not only enriches our understanding of the human condition through its exploration of love, loss, and resilience but also invites us to reconsider our perspectives on morality, society, and freedom. For scholars and enthusiasts alike, this anthology is a pivotal exploration of the depths of human emotion and the enduring power of storytelling, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.
Download or read book The Complete Novels of the Bront Sisters written by Charlotte Brontë and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 3111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters presents an unparalleled collection of some of the most profound and influential works in English literature. This anthology encapsulates the diverse literary styles and thematic concerns of three sisters whose works traversed the gothic, romantic, and realist landscapes with unmatched profundity and emotional depth. The collection highlights the significance of the Brontës' novels which, from the eerie moors of Wuthering Heights to the stern morality of Jane Eyre, explore themes of love, morality, and social critique. The varied narrative voices and techniques displayed in these novels showcase a remarkable literary versatility and innovation, making the collection an essential compendium for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The backgrounds of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë enrich the collection with their unique blend of personal experience, literary ambition, and societal observations. Living in a period marked by gender constraints and limited opportunities for women, the Brontë sisters crafted narratives that challenged contemporary social norms and expectations. Their collective contributions signal a significant cultural and literary movement toward exploring the complexities of the human psyche, gender roles, and societal pressures. Inviting readers into the evocative worlds of the Brontë sisters, The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters offers a rare opportunity to explore the depths of 19th-century British literature through the lens of three remarkable authors. The anthology serves not just as a collection of novels but as a dialogue among sisters bound by genius and creativity. It is an essential read for those seeking to comprehend the breadth of England's literary heritage and the formidable contributions of the Brontë sisters to the fabric of narrative art. Engaging with this collection promises an educational journey through the landscapes of love, despair, resilience, and redemption, underscored by a remarkable literary prowess.
Download or read book My Rotten Stepbrother Ruined Cinderella written by Jerry Mahoney and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Holden, what have you done?! It wasn't enough to ruin Maddie's report on Cinderella, but now you've somehow broken the ACTUAL fairy tale? The ugly stepsister is marrying the prince and there's no happy ever after! You need to fix this and the only way seems to be by entering the story. But beware: if you can't mend it, you can never return . . .
Download or read book Dino Baby written by Mark Sperring and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's not easy being a big sister, especially when your new baby brother is a dino-baby! There's a lot to remember: Be quiet in the morning, when you first get up. Because crashes, bangs, and thuds will wake our dino-pup. Shh! Don't play rough and tumble with a little thing like this. Instead be soft and gentle. We all LOVE a dino kiss. Mwaah! But before long, this big sister loves to teach her little brother all the things she knows. Pretty soon they're playing and growing--together! A sweet picture book that's perfect for older siblings, parents, and dino fans.
Download or read book Para so written by Gordon Chaplin and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a Coen brothers noir south of the border, Paraíso is a genre-bending story about love, sibling relationships, and the dark side of paradise. Peter and Wendy—their mother chose the names—felt as close as twins, despite their difference in age. As teens, they fled their wealthy Philadelphia home in the family station wagon and headed for Mexico, only to be discovered sleeping in the car on the banks of the Mississippi, in Huck Finn country. Now, many years later, estranged by an apparent betrayal as profound as their family's dysfunction, the two live separate lives, Peter as an editor in New York, Wendy as an edgy sports photographer with a taste for risk. With a new book out and an invitation to Los Cabos, she drives the Mercedes inherited from their father to Baja California, finally completing the trip begun twenty years earlier. But when the engine fails near a small town named Paraíso—Paradise—she lingers, exploring its underside in an affair with a dangerous man and, all too suddenly, becoming witness to a vicious crime. Meanwhile, in New York, Peter can't help but think of Wendy. When, from his apartment in lower Manhattan, he watches the Twin Towers fall on a beautiful September day, he knows it's time to leave his comfortable life, go find Wendy, and make peace with his long-lost sister. A noirish tale reminiscent of David Lynch and the Coen brothers, Paraíso traces the journey from a mother's dark secret to a place where love, and even perfect love, is possible. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction—novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book The Four Story Mistake written by and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Melendy family moves to a house in the country where a secret room, a cupola, a stable, and a brook provide Mona, Rush, Randy, and Oliver with adventures far different from the city life to which they are accustomed.
Download or read book Freddie and Flossie and the Little Seed written by Laura Lee Hope and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After planting a seed, twins Freddie and Flossie and their dog Snap imagine what it might grow to be.
Download or read book Annie Quinn in America written by Mical Schneider and published by Carolrhoda Books. This book was released on 2001-08-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To escape the Irish potato famine of the 1840s, twelve-year-old Annie and her brother emigrate to New York City where they join their older sister as servants, earning money to bring the rest of their family to America, where they discover that both food and hardships abound.
Download or read book Science Fair Sabotage written by Brandon Terrell and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time for the Fleischman Middle School Science Fair, and students are excited to show off their projects. But competition is fierce. On the day of the fair, several students discover that their projects have been ruined. Nobody knows who wrecked their experiments, but the Snoops, Inc. team is on the case. Will the kid detectives be able to find out who sabotaged the science fair? Featuring a diverse cast of inner-city youth, this Snoops, Inc. eBook edition mystery will be sure to keep struggling readers turning the page to find out!
Download or read book The Complete Novels of the Bront Sisters 8 Novels Jane Eyre Shirley Villette The Professor Emma Wuthering Heights Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall written by Charlotte Brontë and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 3107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters represents a monumental collection of some of the most profound literature of the 19th century, encapsulating the diverse literary styles and thematic explorations of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë. From the wild moors of Wuthering Heights to the stringent social critiques in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall and the intense personal reflections in Jane Eyre, this anthology transcends the boundaries between romantic and gothic literature, showcasing a remarkable range in narrative voice and character study. The inclusion of lesser-known works alongside these titans of English literature invites readers to appreciate the breadth and depth of the Brontë sisters oeuvre. The backgrounds of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë, as daughters of a country parson and largely self-educated in a remote English village, infuse their works with a distinctive blend of isolation, intellectual curiosity, and passionate intensity. Their novels, profoundly influenced by their personal experiences and the socio-political climate of their time, contribute significantly to the Victorian Eras literary landscape and discussions around gender, class, and morality. This collection not only epitomizes the literary genius of the Brontë family but also aligns with pivotal cultural and literary movements, from romanticism to early feminism. The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters offers readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Brontë literature. Through this anthology, one can explore the converging and diverging viewpoints of three sisters who, despite sharing life experiences, forged distinct paths in literary history. This collection is an indispensable treasure for those who wish to delve deeper into the complexities of human nature, societal constraints, and the unyielding power of love and imagination, making it a staple for scholars, students, and literature enthusiasts eager to explore the multifaceted world of the Brontës.
