Download or read book Happy New Year and Other Stories written by Sholom Aleichem and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most beloved and prolific writers of Yiddish literature, Sholom Aleichem (1859–1916) produced a wealth of wonderful stories that combine traditional Jewish oral humor with Western literary tradition. For years a living legend, he wrote enduring gems of fiction, eleven of which are included in this entertaining collection. The master storyteller brilliantly recaptures the joy and tribulations of Jewish life in such tales as "Geese," "At the Doctor's," "Three Widows," "The Passover Eve Vagabonds," "On America," "Someone to Envy," "Three Calendars," "The Ruined Passover," the title story, and two others. Introduced and ably translated by Curt Leviant, these tales sparkle with wit, wisdom, and a warm humanity that will appeal to a wide audience of readers, especially those with an interest in Jewish cultural life.
Download or read book And a Happy New Year written by Holly Bourne and published by Usborne. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spinster Club girls Evie, Amber and Lottie are having a New Year party to remember! For the first time since leaving college, all three girls are back together. It¿s time for fun and flirting, snogs and shots. (And not tears and tantrums and horrible secrets.) Because everything¿s going right for these girls - Spinster Club for ever! Right? Get ready for some serious partying - and some major New Year's revelations - from everyone's favourite cheesy-snack-loving feminists.
Download or read book Happy New Year Beni written by and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1993-09-15 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After constantly fighting with his cousin Max during the celebration for Rosh Hashanah, Beni discovers that the new year is an opportunity to put his mistakes behind him and start over.
Download or read book Happy New Year Charlie Brown written by Charles Monroe Schulz and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1986 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlie Brown spends his Christmas vacation reading "War and Peace" and worrying about a New Year's Eve party. Based on a television special.
Download or read book How Deacon Tubman and Parson Whitney Kept New Year s And Other Stories written by W. H. H. Murray and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: W. H. H. Murray's 'How Deacon Tubman and Parson Whitney Kept New Year's. And Other Stories' is a collection of heartwarming tales set in rural America, focusing on themes of community, faith, and redemption. Written in the style of 19th-century American literature, Murray's work captures the essence of small-town life and the challenges faced by its inhabitants. The stories are filled with vivid descriptions and moral lessons, making them a delightful read for both young and adult readers seeking a nostalgic glimpse into the past. W. H. H. Murray was a clergyman and naturalist who found inspiration in the simplicity of rural life. His firsthand experiences in the countryside and his keen observations of human nature are reflected in the characters and events he portrays in his stories. Murray's deep understanding of the human condition shines through in his writing, making his stories resonate with readers on a personal level. I highly recommend 'How Deacon Tubman and Parson Whitney Kept New Year's. And Other Stories' to anyone interested in classic American literature or seeking a work that reinforces timeless values of kindness, community, and faith. Murray's stories serve as a reminder of the importance of human connections and the enduring power of friendship and goodwill.
Download or read book Happy New Year written by Clara Coleman and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating a new year is a lot of fun, especially when you’re with your family and friends. This book explores how New Year’s is celebrated in different cultures around the world. Each page features colorful illustrations and accessible text that even reluctant readers will enjoy. Relatable characters make it easy for children to learn about holidays that may be unfamiliar to them. Readers will love learning about Chinese New Year, Dwali, and other New Year’s celebrations.
Download or read book The Wandering Mason and Other Stories written by W. T. and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.
Download or read book White Nights and Other Stories written by Fyodor Dostoevsky and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: White Nights and Other Stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Download or read book The Witch and Other Stories written by Anton Chekhov and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Witch and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov
Download or read book Under the Mistletoe Other Stories written by Manali Desai and published by Ukiyoto Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diana is all set to welcome her loved ones for Christmas. An unexpected (and uninvited!) guest shows up at her door, spoiling her festive mood. All her attempts to thwart Dylan’s intrusion go in vain as he keeps dropping in, again and again, insisting that she join his family for Christmas Eve dinner. Against her better judgment, she finally gives in, just to get him off her back. As they stand under the mistletoe after the dinner, Diana and Dylan know things have changed for the better for both. A group of passengers is stranded at the airport together on New Year's Eve. Their plans were to celebrate the last day of the year and then ring in the new year with their loved ones by their side. But a delayed flight mars their plans and their happiness. They end up talking to each other, exchanging their New Year's Eve plans and how they celebrated it these many years so far. As they all welcome the new year together at midnight, their combined resolutions are to stay in touch with each other. They also resolve to make the best out of whatever life throws their way. Because as they have seen and experienced, not all things go as planned, always. Samantha is visiting her native, Benakatti, after many years. Even though it’s Christmas time, it's not a happy occasion in the family. As friends and family drop in for a visit, Samantha recalls the many winter breaks she spent in this village as a child. An unexpected guest shows up one day, bringing forth a cherished memory they had made on a foggy winter day many years ago. These and 10 other stories encompass this festive special anthology. These are stories of hope, love, healing, new beginnings, acceptance, and everything that the holidays represent.
Download or read book The Taker and Other Stories written by Rubem Fonseca and published by Open Letter Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first collection of Fonseca's short stories to appear in English, ranging across his oeuvre, exploring the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro. Fonseca's Rio is a city at war, where vast disparities, in wealth, social standing and prestige are untenable. Rich and poor live in an uneasy equilibrium, where only overwhelming force can maintain order and violence and deception are the essential tools of survival. From the tale of the businessman who rans over pedestrians to let off steam to a serial killer being pushed to kill more by his lover, this collection is a true gem.
Download or read book Ed McBain Evan Hunter written by Erin E. MacDonald and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most prolific crime writers of the last century, Evan Hunter published more than 120 novels from 1952 to 2005 under a variety of pseudonymns. He also wrote several teleplays and screenplays, including Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, and the 1954 novel The Blackboard Jungle. When the Mystery Writers of America named Hunter a Grand Master, he gave the designation to his alter ego, Ed McBain, best known for his long-running police procedural series about the detectives of the 87th Precinct. This comprehensive companion provides detailed information about all of Evan Hunter's/Ed McBain's works, characters, and recurring themes. From police detective and crime stories to dramatic novels and films, this reference celebrates the vast body of literature of this versatile writer.
Download or read book White Nights and Other Stories written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and published by Namaskar Books. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: White Nights and Other Stories by Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Explore the depths of human emotion and existential reflection with "White Nights and Other Stories" by the literary giant Fyodor Dostoyevsky. This collection of short stories delves into the complexities of love, loneliness, and the human condition, showcasing Dostoyevsky's unparalleled insight into the intricacies of the soul. Why This Book? "White Nights and Other Stories" offers readers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Dostoyevsky's storytelling, where each tale becomes a microcosm of human experience. Dostoyevsky's exploration of love, yearning, and the search for meaning resonates with readers on a profound and emotional level. Fyodor Dostoyevsky, a literary luminary, invites readers to navigate the labyrinth of human emotions and existential dilemmas, where the stories within unfold like intricate portraits of the human soul.
Download or read book Happy New Year Corduroy written by Don Freeman and published by Viking Juvenile. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corduroy and his friends bring in the new year by having a party.
Download or read book A Christmas Carol Other Stories written by Charles Dickens and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean old man with no friends or family to love him - he s just so miserable and bitter! One freezing cold Christmas Eve, Marley s ghost pays Scrooge a visit and an eerie nighttime journey begins. The Christmas spirits are here to show Scrooge the error if his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, will Scrooge learn to love Christmas and the others around him?
Download or read book The Lupus Kid and Other Stories written by Robert Wendell and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-05-14 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lupus Kid and Other Stories For a year Bob Wendell recorded the path his life took through illness and despair. He was alive and grateful for that much. But the turn his relationship would take, and the downfall of those around him, made Wendell question the very meaning of his existence. Set under the gray skies of the Pacific Northwest, The Lupus Kid and Other Stories gives more than insight into life with chronic illness; it provides a glimpse into the human condition and the struggle to maintain dignity and hope. And that while hope doesn't come easily, it is sometimes found in the most unlikely places. "But tomorrow comes and even as agonizingly slowly as the days pass, they nonetheless do. And whether you're having the time of your life, or the hell of your life, they pass in a collective whole and are gone, irretrievably so." From The Lupus Kid and Other Stories
Download or read book My First Love Affair and Other Stories written by Sholem Aleichem and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 20 selections, all lovingly translated from the Yiddish, include among others "Progress in Kasrilevke," "Summer Romances," "Birth," "There's No Dead," "Three Widows," "Homesick," "On America," and "A Home Away from Home."
