Download or read book Sing to Me Dreamer written by Shonagh Koea and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quirky, much-loved novel about a return home, a past love affair and an elephant. "It is many years since I turned the pages of the little book I wrote for the holy man, and the ivory covers creak as I open on the story of how I went to India . . . As my voice ascends, thin as the song of a lark, I see again the black eyes of the holy man, irises flecked with gold as he hands me the pen and paper. 'Oh sing to me, dreamer,' he said, and I began to write." Back home as she sorts out her deceased Mother's estate, Margaret Harris reflects on her time in India as mistress to a Maharajah. But there are many things that she has to confront in the present - her bullying lawyer, the aggressive neighbour, and the spectre of her failed relationship with her mother.
Download or read book Spiritcarvers written by Antonella Sarti and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-06-08 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a land caught between the sea and cloud, where the natural landscape still refuses civilization, there are those; the composers of words, tellers of tales, that help shape the minds of the people that live on its shores. They are spiritcarvers. New Zealand writing today is engaging in an intent struggle to subvert multiple shapes into voices. These interviews, as a record of biographical orature, are shaped into presenting the figure of the storyteller through memory and language; explorations of how we imagine and create ourselves with and into words. Here we encounter the dichotomy of fiction and non-fiction, myth and consensual reality, imagination and truth: do we live within our own selected fictions? Identity is shaped by the authors' sense of displacement as well as of belonging - meeting otherness with dispossession, discovering connection through isolation. Among the focal points of the interviews are the role of women's writing, Maori writing, interrelations among different cultures, and the influence of literary and oral tradition within New Zealand.
Download or read book Change Sings written by Amanda Gorman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lyrical picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long "I can hear change humming In its loudest, proudest song. I don't fear change coming, And so I sing along." In this stirring, much-anticipated picture book by presidential inaugural poet and activist Amanda Gorman, anything is possible when our voices join together. As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes—big or small—in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves. With lyrical text and rhythmic illustrations that build to a dazzling crescendo by #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long, Change Sings is a triumphant call to action for everyone to use their abilities to make a difference.
Download or read book The Last Lecture written by Randy Pausch and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Download or read book Rain written by Shonagh Koea and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2013-05-03 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shonagh Koea exhibits her wonderful ability to combine the wry with the poignant in this finely observed short story. When asked which was her daughter, Alyssum's mother always used to say, 'The ugly one.' Alyssum has since made a life for herself, away from her old home. But her mother is now in hospital, suffering from dementia. Can Alyssum reach through the pain of the past or will her mother have the last word? Funny, touching, painful, this is quintessential Koea territory.
Download or read book Stephen Foster Song Book written by Stephen Collins Foster and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1974-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old favorites such as Beautiful Dreamer and Oh! Susanna as well as patriotic, plantation, and minstrel songs by the American composer are presented along with reproductions of original covers
Download or read book The Dreamer s Song written by Lynn Kurland and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SPELLBINDING NINE KINGDOMS SAGA CONTINUES AS A MAGE WITHOUT MAGIC AND A STABLE MAID WITHOUT A HOME FACE THE APPROACHING SHADOWS OF DARKNESS—AND CHOICES THAT WILL CHANGE THEM BOTH FOREVER... Acair of Ceangail, still dodging his reputation as a notorious black mage, has undertaken the ultimate quest: ridding the world of a mysterious, terrible dark magic while using no magic of his own. But he never bargained for three maddening complications: attempting to safeguard his beautiful but horse-obsessed companion, Léirsinn; trying not to slay a profoundly irritating prince of Neroche; and slipping in and out of places he knows will spell his doom if he’s caught. Léirsinn of Sàraichte simply wants to do what needs to be done—find the makers of various spells and rescue her grandfather. But walking side by side with Acair brings a terrible revelation about the magic she needs, and what its price will exact from her soul. Together, Acair and Léirsinn face danger they never could have imagined, culminating in choices that will alter them and the history of the Nine Kingdoms forever.
Download or read book The English Peasant written by Richard Heath and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a social history documenting the lives of mostly farm labourers during the 19th century. Heath travelled around the country of England, documenting what he saw. He was especially concerned about the high infant mortality rate.
Download or read book The Kindness of Strangers written by Shonagh Koea and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A memoir - with recipes - from a well-loved writer with a unique and quirky take on life. Looking back over her varied life in a range of roles, including daughter, wife, mother, journalist and novelist, Shonagh Koea has collected a store of vivid memories that often centre on food. In these moving vignettes, she recalls her past, giving us a privileged insight into her life and into a New Zealand that no longer exists, along with delicious recipes and a strong sense of the gentle yet significant encounters we have with strangers and acquaintances. Much more than a straightforward memoir, this book is an astute and sometimes wry observation of social interaction, of New Zealand's recent history and of the place that food has in our everyday lives. It is also the intriguing story of a unique writer, of her life, her thoughts and her work.
Download or read book The Wedding At Bueno Vista written by Shonagh Koea and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wry and poignant, this quirky novel is about resilience and defiance in the face of loss. "Dear Invisible Elaine, I know you are out there somewhere, but it would be really wonderful if I could find you." The Wedding at Bueno-Vista takes us into the world of Elaine Frobisher, a woman who makes herself invisible to those who wish her well, but too visible and vulnerable to those who wish her ill, such predators as the lecherous Adrian Bunce or the burglars who watch her house then steal her possessions and sense of security. Recently widowed and feeling terrorised, she flees to an anonymous apartment block and, for protection, sets about inventing a marriage with an imaginary husband.
Download or read book Dylan Me written by Louie Kemp and published by Westrose Press. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "'It was at summer camp in northern Wisconsin in 1953 that I first met Bobby Zimmerman from Hibbing. He was twelve years old and he had a guitar. He would go around telling everybody that he was going to be a rock-and-roll star. I was eleven and I believed him.' So begins this honest, funny, and deeply affectionate memoir of a friendship that has spanned five decades of wild adventures, soul searching conversation, musical milestones, and enduring comradery. As Bobby Zimmerman became Bob Dylan and Louie Kemp built a successful international business, their lives diverged but their friendship held fast. No matter how much time passed between one adventure and the next, the two "boys from the North Country" picked up where they left off and shared experiences that will surprise and delight Dylan fans and anybody who loves a rollicking-good rock-and-roll memoir."--Dust jacket flap.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Post Colonial Literatures in English written by Eugene Benson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-11-30 with total page 1950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... Documents the history and development of [Post-colonial literatures in English, together with English and American literature] and includes original research relating to the literatures of some 50 countries and territories. In more than 1,600 entries written by more than 600 internationally recognized scholars, it explores the effect of the colonial and post-colonial experience on literatures in English worldwide.
Download or read book The Singing Defective Chopper 7 written by Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read and published by Momentum. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book is a work of literary fiction – all persons believing to recognize themselves are advised to seek professional guidance.' Underworld executioner Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read became a bestselling author following the release of his autobiography Chopper: From the Inside. Drug dealers, pimps, thieves and armed robbers all lived in fear of the standover man, now Australia's most notorious celebrity. Chopper's memoirs, written behind bars, chart his rise to infamy on the streets and in jail. Bleak, brutal and laced with dark humour, Chopper's story gives the Australian public a truthful look at some of the country's most dangerous criminals. Featuring examples of Chopper's poetry and fiction, The Singing Defective is a prime example of why Chopper enjoys such success in Australia's literary scene.
Download or read book Criss Cross written by Lynne Rae Perkins and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-11-16 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Newbery Medal • New York Times Bestseller • An ALA Notable Book • An ALA Best Book for Young Adults • School Library Journal Best Book • Booklist Editors’ Choice • Kirkus Reviews Editors’ Choice • Horn Book Fanfare Book • New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age In this acclaimed, award-winning, and timeless national bestseller, Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins explores the crisscrossing lives of four teenagers on the verge of adulthood. The unique format incorporates short vignettes, haiku, Q&As, and illustrations by the author. Written with love and humor, Criss Cross is an unforgettable story of friendship, family, and growing up. “It’s hard to write a book this good. Lynne Rae Perkins makes it seem easy.”—Kevin Henkes, New York Times–bestselling author of the Newbery Honor Books Olive’s Ocean and The Year of Billy Miller “Brilliantly captures the adolescent-level Zen that thoughtful kids bring to their assessment of the world.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Best of all are the understated moments, often private and piercing in their authenticity, that capture intelligent, likable teens searching for signs of who they are, and who they’ll become.”—ALA Booklist (starred review) “Written with humor and modest bits of philosophy, the writing sparkles with inventive, often dazzling metaphors.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Like a lazy summer day, the novel induces that exhilarating feeling that one has all the time in the world.”—The Horn Book (starred review) “A gentle story about a group of childhood friends facing the crossroads of life and how they wish to live it. Young teens will certainly relate.”—School Library Journal (starred review)
Download or read book The Club News written by and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dreamer s Cycle Series written by Holly Taylor and published by Medallion Media Group. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 2264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Night Birds’ Reign The high king is dead and the land is in peril. A child has been born to save his people, but a traitor lurks with murder in his heart, dogging the footsteps of those who protect the babe who would be king. But high magic is at work. When Gwydion the Dreamer awakes, the Shining Ones entrust him with protecting young Arthur and locating the high king’s lost sword. A woman holds the key to unlock a horrible secret. Fighting assassins to find her, Gwydion sets out upon his odyssey and finds that fate cannot be fulfilled without sacrificing the life of someone he loves. Crimson Fire The lone survivor of a shipwreck gives birth and dies. So begins a cycle of events that will end in a tragic war. When Havgan of Corania becomes Warleader of Corania, he sets the might of the Empire against Kymru. Gwydion the Dreamer dreams of the coming destruction of his country and the deaths of those he loves. He seeks out Rhiannon in a race against time to save Kymru and escape Corania alive. Cry of Sorrow Havgan seeks to proclaim himself High King of Kymru. Dogged by Havgan’s soldiers, Gwydion the Dreamer and his family face a difficult journey made even harder by the distrust they have for each other. Arthur risks his life and his very soul in the deadly game. May Earth Rise The Y Dawnus, “the Gifted,” are High King Arthur’s early medieval society living in a mysterious land in 500 A.D. The Dreamers, the Dewin, the Druids, and the Bards—these chosen ones are his talented pillars. Without them his empire cannot survive. Cruel deprivation and a full-scale conflict bring the Y Dawnus to the brink of annihilation. Confronting his mortal enemy, Havgan the Warleader, Arthur and his forces must fight a formidable opponent backed by menacing powers that threaten to end their magical, elite kingdom.
Download or read book Beautiful Dreamer written by Stephen Collins Foster and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
