Download or read book Collywobbles written by Moshe Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2020-07 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Negotiations are challenging and sometimes scary. You prepare and know what you want, but then things go terribly wrong. Your emotions get in the way. Sometimes you don't even try, or lose your way and fail to achieve your objectives. This book helps you get out of your own way, manage your emotions, and negotiate effectively.
Download or read book Beware of the Frog written by William Bee and published by Walker. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sweet old Mrs. Collywobbles lives on the edge of a big, dark, scary wood, but has a pet frog to protect her from greedy goblins, smelly trolls, and hungry ogres.
Download or read book Middle written by Richard James and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delightful children's comedy classic with prose, illustrations and songsheets. Containing colourful characters, thought-provoking adventures, a menagerie of animals and all led by the hapless protagonist - Middle. The country had gone to pot. Laziness, greed, deceit, anger and other moral issues plague the Ministry of Middling affairs. Tasked with the job of sorting out the mess, meet Middle and his friends Collywobbles, Gerry and June, who embark on an adventure to put the country right again. On their travels they meet an array of colourful characters which Middle has to persuade to become more 'middling'. With his new found success as a 'middler', Middle may just find love. But the most important issue facing the country is - will the pet wedding go smoothly. Read on and find out. The ebook contains prose, illustrations and songs to sing along with.
Download or read book Collywobble written by Malachy Doyle and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Farmer Joe's sheepdog, Bess, has seven pups, three are big and strong, three are good enough, but one's the most shivery, wobbly little scrap you're ever likely to see. Joe and Bess go to fetch the sheep down from the snowy mountain, but it's getting dark and they're still not back. Will Collywobble be brave enough to try and find them?"--Back cover. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Download or read book Punch written by Mark Lemon and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Little Book of Lost Words written by Joe Gillard and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The founder of History Hustle presents a handy guide for expressing yourself with history's best words. This collection features scores of unique words from history that deal with surprisingly modern issues like sleeping in and procrastination--proving that some things never change! The Little Book of Lost Words presents each term that's ready to be brought back into modern-day use, complete with definition, hilarious sample sentence, and cheeky historical art. You'll learn new words for the cozy room where you like to Netflix and chill (snuggery), for a dishonest politician (snollygoster), and for a young person who sleeps through the day and doesn't work (dewdropper). If you like Lost in Translation, Shakespeare Insult Generator, Drunk History, and Roald Dahl--and you delight in the way words like blatteroon and flapdoodle roll off the tongue--then you're the word lover this book was written for. Want to know what a fizgig or groke is? Read this book!
Download or read book Across the Pond written by Joy McCullough and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving to a Scottish castle allows seventh-grader Callie to escape friendship problems in San Diego, but finding new friends, even in the birding club an old journal inspires her to join, proves challenging.
Download or read book Reader s Digest Word Power is Brain Power written by Reader's Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of Word Power quizzes and other fun language and grammar facts that will appeal to word nerds, knowledge hunters, and students of all ages. Want to sound smarter in business meetings? Finally beat your brainy uncle at Word Cookies? Ace that standardized test? Whatever your reasons for wanting to improve your vocabulary, you won’t find a funner way of doing so than Word Power (and yes, “funner” is really a word!). For instance, do you know what these words mean: Orthoepy – A: code. B: proper pronunciation. C: sign language. Zyzzyva – A: type of weevil. B: tricky situation. C: fertilized cell Fricassee – A: cut and stew in gravy. B: deep-fry. C: sautee with mushrooms And do know when it’s okay to use a double negative or start a sentence with “Because”? Word Power will answer all these questions and much more for hours of language fun for word nerds and grammar gurus.
Download or read book A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man written by James Joyce and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1993 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Download or read book Stephen Hero A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Two Autobiographical Novels written by James Joyce and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-10 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Joyce's 'Stephen Hero & A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' presents a unique insight into the development of a young artist's mind. The two novels follow the character Stephen Dedalus on his journey of self-discovery, struggling with the conflicts of religion, nationality, and artistic ambition. Joyce's intricate and stream-of-consciousness style of writing adds depth to the narrative, making it a challenging yet rewarding read for those interested in modernist literature. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century Ireland, these novels provide a glimpse into the psyche of a young man coming to terms with his place in the world. James Joyce, known for his experimental and innovative storytelling techniques, drew inspiration from his own life experiences to create these compelling autobiographical novels. His intricate attention to detail and rich character development showcase his mastery of the craft, solidifying his place in the literary canon as a groundbreaking genius. I highly recommend 'Stephen Hero & A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' to readers who appreciate complex narratives, introspective exploration, and profound philosophical insights. These novels are a must-read for anyone looking to delve into the intricacies of the human psyche and the journey of self-discovery.
Download or read book The Girl From Gomorrah written by Dima Zales and published by Mozaika Publications. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Dima Zales comes another mind-bending urban fantasy adventure. Enter the dream realm, steal top-secret memories, and solve fantastical murder mysteries with kickass dreamwalker extraordinaire Bailey Spade, a.k.a. The Girl from Gomorrah. For a limited time, get all four full-length novels in one convenient, discounted bundle. Think your dreams are private? Think again. As a dreamwalker, I make my living by exploring your subconscious mind—soothing your night terrors, inspiring new ideas, or unearthing hidden memories. Luckily, it’s a well-paying gig; I need the cash to cover my mom’s growing medical bills, and I’m running out of time to save her. Enter Valerian, an uber-handsome illusionist who somehow knows just what to say to make me melt. More importantly, he offers me a job that comes with a paycheck big enough to solve all my problems. But then the pucking vampires show up at the worst possible moment and sabotage my mission. Next thing I know, I’m tangled up in more fantastical shenanigans than I can count, from murder mysteries and cosmic conspiracies to all-out interdimensional warfare. It’s up to me to sleuth around for clues, uncover devastating family secrets, and dodge the headache of seers, necromancers, and other magical foes around every corner if I want to save my mom—or live to see tomorrow. With the help of my super-powered friends, I can take on the world. Well, at least Gomorrah, my home world. And Earth… probably. The infinite number of Otherlands, though? Let’s just say I’ve got my pucking hands full.
Download or read book Doctor Syn A Smuggler Tale of Romney Marsh written by Arthur Russell Thorndike and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-13 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Doctor Syn: A Smuggler Tale of Romney Marsh" is an adventure tale featuring Reverend Doctor Christopher Syn, a kindly vicar of the little village of Dymchurch on Romney Marsh, the area notorious for liquor-smuggling. When tax and revenue officers arrive in the village, being on the trail of the culprits, they find a village of apparently honest, pious and simple folk, looked after benevolently by their philanthropic vicar Doctor Syn. However, it turns out that Syn is in fact the leader of the smugglers of the parish, using his cover as a man of the cloth to run a profitable ring whose dividends are used to better the lives of the local community.
Download or read book The Duchess and the Dreamer written by Jenny Frame and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clementine Fitzroy, Duchess of Rosebrook, doesn’t trust dreamers. After her grandmother and famous social reformer blew the family fortune on her dream of creating a new kind of community, the family land was sold off and their coffers drained. Clementine grew up watching her mother struggle and now lives in the small gatehouse behind her former family home. Evan Fox has a dream that could change the world and save the planet. As CEO of her family toy company, she creates fuel for the imagination. When the Rosebrook estate comes up for sale, Evan jumps at the chance to make her vision of a utopian eco community come to life. Clementine is wary of the good-looking newcomer, but Evan is determined to win over the beautiful duchess and prove that sometimes dreams really do come true.
Download or read book Doctor Syn written by Russell Thorndike and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2022-04-09T16:23:39Z with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctor Syn is a quiet, unassuming vicar in the small fishing village of Dymchurch-under-the-wall. He, his sexton Mipps, and the friendly villagers lead a simple life—until a frigate sent by the King lands at their docks, and an officious captain steps down into the village in search of smugglers. As the captain and his crew investigate the tiny town of Dymchurch, the village is struck by a string of mysterious murders, and the king’s men soon find themselves embroiled in a dark conspiracy. The town and its quirky inhabitants may not be all that they seem. Russell Thorndike turned to fiction writing after serving in World War I. Doctor Syn is the first in his series of thirteen novels featuring the titular character, though chronologically, the events in this novel are the epilogue to the series. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Download or read book JAMES JOYCE Premium Collection Ulysses A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Dubliners Chamber Music Exiles written by James Joyce and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-10 with total page 1205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Joyce's 'JAMES JOYCE Premium Collection' is a literary masterpiece that encapsulates the essence of modernist writing. This collection includes his most iconic works such as 'Ulysses', 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man', 'Dubliners', 'Chamber Music', and 'Exiles'. Joyce's avant-garde approach to narrative structure and stream of consciousness writing style sets him apart as a pioneer in the world of literature. Each work delves deep into the human psyche, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and the complexities of life in early 20th century Ireland. The rich tapestry of characters and intricate plotlines showcase Joyce's unparalleled storytelling ability and his profound understanding of the human condition. James Joyce, known for his meticulous attention to detail and innovative use of language, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in Dublin and his observations of society at the time. His dedication to capturing the complexities of human emotion and the nuances of everyday life is evident throughout his extensive body of work. Joyce's ability to challenge literary conventions and push the boundaries of storytelling makes him a truly unique and influential figure in the world of literature. I highly recommend 'JAMES JOYCE Premium Collection' to readers who appreciate intricate narratives, profound character development, and thought-provoking themes. This collection offers a comprehensive insight into Joyce's genius and is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the depths of modernist literature.
Download or read book Single context Words A Study of a Quirk of the English Language written by Ian Yearsley and published by Paragon Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that aspersions are always cast, umbrage is always taken and the only thing that’s madding is a crowd? All this and more can be explored in Single-context Words: A Study of a Quirk of the English Language, which uncovers the stories behind numerous words which are only ever used in one context. Ian Yearsley has spent 15 years collecting and researching single-context words and has written up over 300 examples in this volume. He explains how they came about and gives examples of their usage, with special reference throughout to the different parts of speech and how some suit single-context words better than others. The book explores a hitherto unexplored aspect of language and would be ideal as a gently humorous reference book, an educational work or an amusing, quirky gift book. This unique and compelling collection complements the existing body of language publications and is for anyone and everyone who has a love of and a fascination for language.
Download or read book Outlook written by Alfred Emanuel Smith and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
