Download or read book The All Write Winsome Collection of Short Stories written by Winsome Mary Payter and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The All-Write Winsome Collection of Short Stories features "The Abduction of Amy Sellers," in which a young woman hires her body out as a surrogate mother to a wealthy middle-aged American couple who are childless. She miscarries but keeps up the pretence that she is still pregnant. When the time arrives for her to give birth, she goes to one of the biggest hospitals in the country and abducts a baby girl, with dire consequences. In another story, a chance meeting by an unemployed teenage boy and a young mother with small children turns his life around. There are just over one hundred short stories, very diverse in content. Some are exciting, some uplifting, and some are written from an animal's point of view, which can be most amusing. All in all, the All-Write collection is totally entertaining!

Download or read book The All Write Winsome Collection of Poetry and Prose written by Winsome Mary Payter and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2016-03-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The All-Write Winsome Collection of Poetry and Prose by Winsome Mary Payter is diverse in content. Although it is fiction, many of the stories and poems in the book are based on observing true life. There are almost 100 poems and stories, providing an entertaining read for all ages. Some are exciting, some are uplifting, and one is written from an animal’s point of view. One story is about a young Iraqi woman caught up in the Twin Towers disaster and how she eventually overcomes her fear.

Download or read book Mary s Reflections written by Winsome Mary Payter and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by real events, Mary’s Reflections tells the story of a very strong woman who survives many hard knocks. Mary’s life spans two world wars as she goes from rags to riches. This heartfelt novel follows Mary from her poor childhood to old age as a wealthy woman. It portrays her life as a servant, her family dramas, loves and losses, and war survival. I was filled with apprehension. What had I done to be summoned to an audience with the mistress? Would I be sacked? A hundred thoughts entered my mind as I made my way to her sitting room and knocked on the door. “Come in,” she called. “Mary,” she said as she came towards me, “your father has just been to see the butler who has informed me that you are not to go home this Sunday on your day off. Your little sister Bertha has been taken with diphtheria. She went quite quickly in your mother’s arms. I’m afraid, with the exception of Frank, all your brothers and sisters have got it.”

Download or read book Tales the Laundress Told written by Winsome Smith and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winsome Smith loves a good story and loves sharing one even more. The author of eleven books and countless short stories and poems, she shares some of her favorites in Tales the Laundress Told. Her tales deal with the realities and fantasies of the imagination, human and otherwise. With honesty and compassion, she writes of the strange experience of growing up. - She takes the reader back to ancient Athens, to tell the story of a well-to-do young girl's rebellion. - We meet a garrulous ironing lady who shares her domestic wisdom. - An earnest (and bossy) daughter of a minister has a few ideas of her own to share. - She recounts the touching tale of a son who learns that he really does have the courage he needs. - In a freefall flight of fancy, she introduces her readers to a young man with ambitions to study a distant planet known as Earth. - Everyone who knows her wonders what on earth could have made a very serious mother get the giggles. - A young girl boasts that she is ready for anything--but can she handle the challenge at hand? These characters--and more--await you in Tales the Laundress Told.

Download or read book Soul Food Sunday written by Winsome Bingham and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Granny teaches her grandson to cook the family meal in this loving celebration of food, traditions, and gathering together at the table ​A 2022 Coretta Scott King Book Award Illustrator Honor Book On Sundays, everyone gathers at Granny’s for Soul Food. But today, I don’t go to the backyard or the great room. I follow Granny instead. “You’re a big boy now,” Granny says. “Time for you to learn.” At Granny’s, Sunday isn’t Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to help cook the dishes for the first time: He joins Granny in grating the cheese, cleaning the greens, and priming the meat for Roscoe Ray’s grill. But just when Granny says they’re finished, her grandson makes his own contribution, sweetening this Sunday gathering—and the many more to come. Evocatively written and vividly illustrated, this mouthwatering story is a warm celebration of tradition and coming together at a table filled with love and delicious food.

Download or read book Julius Winsome written by Gerard Donovan and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2013-02-07 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julius Winsome lives in a cabin in the hunting heartland of the Maine woods, with only his books and his dog for company. That is until the morning he finds that his dog has been shot dead - and not by accident. Gerard Donovan weaves an extraordinary tale of revenge that is also a tender and heartbreaking paean to lost love. Narrated by the unforgettable voice of Julius himself - at once compassionate, vulnerable and threatening - it reads like a timeless, lost classic.

Download or read book Winsome Winnie and Other New Nonsense Novels written by Stephen Leacock and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-06-08 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains Stephen Leacock's collection of short stories, "Winsome Winnie And Other New Nonsense Novels" (first published in 1920). These wonderful and comical tales will appeal to fans of Leacock's work, and would make for worthy additions to any literary collection. The stories of this compendium include: "Thrown on the World", "A Re-encounter", "Friends in Distress", "A Gambling Party in St. James's Close", "The Abduction", "The Unknown", "The Proposal", "Wedded at Last", "John and I; Or, How I Nearly Lost my Husband", and more. Stephen P. H. Butler Leacock (1869 - 1944) was a Canadian writer, humourist, and teacher. He was amongst the most widely read English-speaking authors in the world during the early-twentieth century, and is best remembered for his humourous novels. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.

Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Southeast Asian Englishes written by Andrew J. Moody and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 865 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume describes both the history and the contemporary forms, functions, and status of English in Southeast Asia. The chapters provide a comprehensive overview of current research on a wide range of topics, addressing the impact of English as a language of globalization and exploring new approaches to the spread of English in the region.

Download or read book The Greatest Works of French Literature 100 Novels Short Stories Poetry Collections Plays written by Stendhal and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 22274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of the greatest French classics is meticulously formatted for your eReader: A History of French Literature François Rabelais: Gargantua and Pantagruel Molière: Tartuffe or the Hypocrite The Misanthrope The Miser The Imaginary Invalid The Impostures of Scapin... Jean Racine: Phaedra Pierre Corneille: The Cid Voltaire: Candide Zadig Micromegas The Huron A Philosophical Dictionary... Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Confessions Emile The Social Contract De Laclos: Dangerous Liaisons Stendhal‎: The Red and the Black The Charterhouse of Parma... Honoré de Balzac: Father Goriot Eugénie Grandet Lost Illusions The Lily of the Valley A Woman of Thirty Colonel Chabert The Magic Skin The Unknown Masterpiece... Victor Hugo: Les Misérables The Man Who Laughs The Hunchback of Notre-Dame Toilers of the Sea... George Sand: The Devil's Pool Mauprat Alexandre Dumas pere: The Three Musketeers Twenty Years After The Vicomte de Bragelonne Ten Years After Louise de la Valliere The Man in the Iron Mask The Count of Monte Cristo... Alexandre Dumas fils: The Lady with the Camellias Gustave Flaubert: Madame Bovary Salammbô Bouvard and Pécuchet Sentimental Education... Émile Zola: Thérèse Raquin The Fortune of the Rougons The Kill The Dram Shop A Love Episode Nana Piping Hot Germinal His Masterpiece The Earth The Dream The Human Beast Money The Downfall Doctor Pascal... Jules Verne: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Around the World in Eighty Days The Mysterious Island Journey to the Centre of the Earth From the Earth to the Moon Around the Moon In Search of the Castaways Guy de Maupassant: A Life Bel-Ami (The History of a Scoundrel) Mont Oriol Notre Coeur Pierre and Jean Strong as Death The Necklace The Horla Boul de Suif Two Friends Madame Tellier's Establishment... Charles Baudelaire: The Flowers of Evil Anatole France: The Revolt of the Angels The Gods are Athirst (The Gods Will Have Blood) Penguin Island Thaïs Gaston Leroux: The Phantom of the Opera The Mystery of the Yellow Room The Secret of the Night The Man with the Black Feather Marcel Proust: Swann's Way

Download or read book The Greatest Works of French Literature 100 Novels Short Stories Poetry Collections Plays written by Charles Baudelaire and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 29381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of the greatest French classics is meticulously formatted for your eReader:_x000D_ A History of French Literature_x000D_ François Rabelais:_x000D_ Gargantua and Pantagruel_x000D_ Molière:_x000D_ Tartuffe or the Hypocrite_x000D_ The Misanthrope_x000D_ The Miser_x000D_ The Imaginary Invalid_x000D_ The Impostures of Scapin…_x000D_ Jean Racine:_x000D_ Phaedra_x000D_ Pierre Corneille:_x000D_ The Cid_x000D_ Voltaire:_x000D_ Candide_x000D_ Zadig_x000D_ Micromegas_x000D_ The Huron_x000D_ A Philosophical Dictionary…_x000D_ Jean-Jacques Rousseau:_x000D_ Confessions_x000D_ Emile_x000D_ The Social Contract_x000D_ De Laclos:_x000D_ Dangerous Liaisons _x000D_ Stendhal

Download or read book J M BARRIE Ultimate Collection 14 Novels 80 Short Stories Plays and Essays Illustrated written by James Matthew Barrie and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 4037 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. M. Barrie's 'Ultimate Collection' showcases the breadth of his literary talent through 14 novels, over 80 short stories, plays, and essays, all illustrated for a visually captivating experience. Barrie's signature whimsical and imaginative style shines through in each piece, exploring themes of childhood, the power of imagination, and the complexity of human relationships. The collection provides a comprehensive look into Barrie's world, revealing his unparalleled storytelling skills and his ability to captivate readers of all ages. Set in a unique literary context, Barrie's works continue to resonate with readers today, showcasing timeless themes and characters that have stood the test of time. James Matthew Barrie's own childhood experiences and his fascination with the world of fantasy and make-believe are evident in the enchanting narratives found within this collection. His background as a playwright and novelist influenced his writing style, creating stories that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. Barrie's deep understanding of human nature and his ability to convey universal emotions make his work a must-read for anyone seeking to explore the complexities of the human experience. Fans of classic literature and those who appreciate the art of storytelling will find J. M. Barrie's 'Ultimate Collection' a delightful and illuminating addition to their library, offering a rich tapestry of tales that continue to inspire and enchant readers worldwide.

Download or read book Robertson Davies written by Val Ross and published by Douglas Gibson Books. This book was released on 2009-02-24 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National bestseller and a Globe and Mail Best Book A fascinating, larger-than-life character, Davies left a treasure trove of stories about him when he died in 1995 — expertly arranged here into a revealing portrait. From his student days onward, Robertson Davies made a huge impression on those around him. He was so clearly bound for a glorious future that some young friends even carefully preserved his letters. And everyone remembered their encounters with him. Later in life, as a world-famous writer, perhaps Canada’s pre-eminent man of letters (who “looked like Jehovah”), he attracted people eager to meet him, who also vividly remembered their meetings. So when Val Ross set out in search of people’s memories, she was faced with a wonderful embarrassment of riches. The one hundred or so contributors here range very widely. There are family memories, of course, and memories from colleagues in the academic world who knew him as a professor and the founding master of Massey College at the University of Toronto. Predictably, there are other major writers like Margaret Atwood and John Irving. Less predictably, there are people from the world of Hollywood, such as Norman Jewison and David Cronenberg (who remembers Davies on-set, peering through a camera lens as he researched his newest novel). And we even hear from his barber, and from his gardener, Theo Henkenhaf. Some speakers contribute just a lively paragraph; others several pages. Yet all of them, through the magic of Val Ross’s art, help to create an intriguing, full-colour portrait of a complex man beloved by millions of readers around the world.

Download or read book French Classics Boxed Set 100 Novels Short Stories Poems Plays Philosophical Books written by Victor Hugo and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 22263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you a unique collection of the greatest classics of French literature: A History of French Literature François Rabelais: Gargantua and Pantagruel Molière: Tartuffe or the Hypocrite The Misanthrope The Miser The Imaginary Invalid The Impostures of Scapin… Jean Racine: Phaedra Pierre Corneille: The Cid Voltaire: Candide Zadig Micromegas The Huron A Philosophical Dictionary… Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Confessions Emile The Social Contract De Laclos: Dangerous Liaisons Stendhal

Download or read book Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels written by Stephen Butler Leacock and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels" by Stephen Butler Leacock. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

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Download or read book RUSSIAN CLASSICS Ultimate Collection Novels Short Stories Plays Folk Tales Legends written by Mikhail Lermontov and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 9301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you a meticulously edited collection of Russian classics. This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: Introduction: The History of the Russian Empire Novels & Novellas: Dead Souls A Hero of Our Time Oblomov Fathers and Sons Fyodor Dostoevsky: Crime and Punishment The Idiot The Brothers Karamazov Leo Tolstoy: War and Peace Anna Karenina The Death of Ivan Ilych The Kreutzer Sonata Anton Chekhov: The Steppe: The Story of a Journey Ward No. 6 Mother (Maxim Gorky) Satan's Diary (Leonid Andreyev) Plays: The Choice of a Tutor (Denis Fonvizin) The Inspector General; or, The Government Inspector (Nikolai Gogol) Anton Chekhov: On the High Road Swan Song, A Play in one Act Ivanoff The Anniversary; or, the Festivities The Three Sisters The Cherry Orchard… Leo Tolstoy: The Power of Darkness The First Distiller Fruits of Culture The Live Corpse The Cause of it All The Light Shines in Darkness Leonid Andreyev: Savva The Life of Man Nikolai Evreinov: A Merry Death The Beautiful Despot Short Stories: The Queen of Spades The Cloak The District Doctor The Christmas Tree and the Wedding God Sees the Truth, but Waits How A Muzhik Fed Two Officials The Shades, a Phantasy The Heavenly Christmas Tree The Peasant Marey The Crocodile Bobok The Dream of a Ridiculous Man Mumu The Viy Knock, Knock, Knock The Inn Lieutenant Yergunov's Story The Dog The Watch… Russian Folk Tales & Legends: The Fiend The Dead Mother The Dead Witch The Treasure The Cross-Surety The Awful Drunkard The Bad Wife The Golovikha The Three Copecks The Miser The Fool and the Birch-Tree The Mizgir The Smith and the Demon Ivan Popyalof The Norka Marya Morevna Koshchei the Deathless The Water Snake The Water King and Vasilissa the Wise The Baba Yaga Vasilissa the Fair The Witch The Witch and the Sun's Sister One-Eyed Likho Woe… Essays: On Russian Novelists Lectures on Russian Novelists

Download or read book Bellweather Rhapsody written by Kate Racculia and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2014 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young music prodigy goes missing from a hotel room that was the site of an infamous murder-suicide fifteen years earlier, renewing trauma for a bridesmaid who witnessed the first crime and rallying an eccentric cast of characters during a snowstorm that traps everyone on the grounds.