Download or read book Autumn written by Ali Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 MAN BOOKER PRIZE A NEW YORK TIMES AND GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2017 Autumn. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. That’s what it felt like for Keats in 1819. How about Autumn 2016? Daniel is a century old. Elisabeth, born in 1984, has her eye on the future. The United Kingdon is in pieces, divided by a historic, once-in-a-generation summer. Love is won, love is lost. Hope is hand-in-hand with hopelessness. The seasons roll round, as ever. Ali Smith’s new novel is a meditation on a world growing ever more bordered and exclusive, on what richness and worth are, on what harvest means. It is the first installment of her Seasonal quartet—four stand-alone books, seperate yet interconnected and cyclical (as the seasons are)—and it casts an eye over our own time. Who are we? What are we made of? Shakespearean jeu d’esprit, Keatsian melancholy, the sheer bright energy of 1960s pop art: the centuries cast their eyes over our own history making. Here’s where we’re living. Here’s time at its more contemporaneous and its most cyclic. From the imagination of the peerless Ali Smith comes a shape-shifting series, wide-ranging in time-scale and light-footed through histories, a story about aging and time and love and stories themselves.

Download or read book My Autumn Book written by Wong Herbert Yee and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crisp air and gray skies beckon a little girl to thoroughly investigate the outside world: chipmunks, squirrels, insects, and fallen leaves all hint that a change of season is coming. Young readers can explore the signs of autumn along with the adventurous child narrator in this charming conclusion to Wong Herbert Yee's series on the seasons (Tracks in the Snow, Who Likes Rain? and Summer Days and Nights).

Download or read book The Tears of Autumn written by Charles McCarry and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2007-06-26 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rogue agent crisscrosses the globe to investigate the assassination of JFK in this acclaimed spy novel by the acclaimed author of The Miernik Dossier. When President Kennedy is shot in Dallas, the nation is shocked and mystified. But American spy Paul Christopher has a different perspective. He believes he knows who arranged the assassination and why. But if his theory is correct, it would destroy the dead president’s image and endanger vital foreign policy. Christopher is therefore ordered to end his investigation. Determined to uncover the truth, Christopher resigns from the Agency and embarks on a quest that takes him from Paris to Rome, Zurich, the Congo, and Saigon. Threatened by Kennedy’s assassins and by his own government, Christopher follows the scent of his suspicion into the dark heart of a geopolitical conspiracy. The Tears of Autumn is an incisive study of power and a brilliant commentary on the force of illusion, the grip of superstition, and the overwhelming strength of blood and family in the affairs of a nation.

Download or read book Whispers in Autumn written by Trisha Leigh and published by Trisha Leigh . This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2015, a race of alien Others conquered Earth. They enslaved humanity not by force, but through an aggressive mind control that turned people into contented, unquestioning robots. Except sixteen-year-old Althea isn’t content at all, and she doesn’t need the mysterious note inside her locket to tell her she’s Something Else. It also warns her to trust no one, so she hides the pieces that make her different, even though it means being alone. The autumn she meets Lucas, everything changes. Althea and Lucas are immune to the alien mind control, and together they search for the reason why. What they uncover is a stunning truth the Others never anticipated, one with the potential to free the brainwashed human race. It’s not who they are that makes them special, but what. And what they are is a threat. One the Others are determined to eliminate for good.

Download or read book Europe in Autumn written by Dave Hutchinson and published by Solaris. This book was released on 2014-01-29 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Autumn Light written by Pico Iyer and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2019-04-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Returning to his longtime home in Japan after his father-in-law’s sudden death, Pico Iyer picks up the steadying patterns of his everyday rites: going to the post office and engaging in furious games of ping-pong every evening. But in a country whose calendar is marked with occasions honoring the dead, he comes to reflect on changelessness in ways that anyone can relate to: parents age, children scatter, and Iyer and his wife turn to whatever can sustain them as everything falls away. As the maple leaves begin to turn and the heat begins to soften, Iyer shows us a Japan we have seldom seen before, where the transparent and the mysterious are held in a delicate balance, and where autumn reminds us to take nothing for granted.

Download or read book A Year without Autumn written by Liz Kessler and published by Orion Children's Books. This book was released on 2011-04-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you could see into the future - would you look? Jenni Green doesn't have a choice. On her way to visit her best friend, Autumn, Jenni suddenly finds she's been transported exactly one year forward in time. Now she discovers that in the year that's gone by, tragedy has struck and her friendship with Autumn will never be the same again. But what caused the tragedy? How did Jenni skip a year? And can she find her way back to the past to try to change what lies ahead? With humour - and her customary light touch - the author of the EMILY WINDSNAP books plays a fascinating game with time, and explores the changes that take place in friendships and families in the aftermath of a disaster.

Download or read book A Is for Autumn written by Robert Maass and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and simple text present a variety of things seen in the fall.

Download or read book What Happens in the Autumn written by Suzanne Venino and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text and photographs describes such autumn occurrences as leaves changing colors, animals getting ready for winter, and the harvesting of crops.

Download or read book Almost Autumn written by Marianne Kaurin and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international award-winning novel of World War II, the Holocaust, and first love, set in the snowy streets of Oslo. It's October 1942, in Oslo, Norway. Fifteen-year-old Ilse Stern is waiting to meet boy-next-door Hermann Rod for their first date. She was beginning to think he'd never ask her; she's had a crush on him for as long as she can remember. But Hermann won't be able to make it tonight. What Ilse doesn't know is that Hermann is secretly working in the Resistance, helping Norwegian Jews flee the country to escape the Nazis. The work is exhausting and unpredictable, full of late nights and code words and lies to Hermann's parents, to his boss... to Ilse. And as life under German occupation becomes even more difficult, particularly for Jewish families like the Sterns, the choices made become more important by the hour: To speak up or to look away? To stay or to flee? To act now or wait one more day?In this internationally acclaimed debut, Marianne Kaurin recreates the atmosphere of secrecy and uncertainty in World War II Norway in a moving story of sorrow, chance, and first love.

Download or read book Autumn Leaves written by Ken Robbins and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the characteristics of different types of leaves and explains how and why they change colors in the autumn.

Download or read book The Bears Autumn written by Keizaburo Tejima and published by Scott Foresman & Company. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the mountains of Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan, a little bear and his mother get ready for their long winter sleep by gathering food and catching salmon.

Download or read book The Book of Autumn written by Vasile Munteanu and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2018-05-17 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a collection of poems dealing with various themes, emotions and mental states, the overarching, unifying idea being wistfulness. Autumn seems to be both a physical and a mental season. It provides one with the opportunity to reassess certain decisions and situations and allows for the faint hope that things can still change or improve. At the same time, it also hints at a certain doubt that it might after all, be too late for any essential alterations to take place. The poems attempt to highlight some of these feelings and experiences.

Download or read book My Autumn Book written by Wong Herbert Yee and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young girl rushes outside when the air is crisp and the sky turns gray to observe all of the changes that autumn brings.

Download or read book Autumn written by Mary Pat Finnegan and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how fall brings observable changes in weather, nature, and people.

Download or read book A Breath of Autumn written by Lillian Beckwith and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-05-03 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set on a remote Scottish island, Lillian Beckwith's A Breath of Autumn follows the daily lives of the inhabitants living in a beautiful but extremely harsh environment. Kirsty MacDonald is a crofter on the idyllic Westisle in the Hebrides, an island she now owns. Her son, Wee Ruari, has started school on the mainland, travelling by boat across the Sound to Clachan, and being separated from her son during the week is a wrench for Kirsty. Twice widowed, she misses the boy’s father, who was tragically drowned, and also her husband’s brother, who became her second husband – and secretly loved her. Kirsty is not left entirely alone though. As autumn arrives she is kept busy preparing for the winter and finds herself fully involved in the lives of her fellow islanders: fisherman Jamie, who is like her own son, his friend Euan and new arrival Enac. However, it is the appearance of a Canadian and his daughter that causes the biggest waves in the small community. Kirsty is opposed to change but soon comes to learn that not all change is to be resisted.

Download or read book Autumn A Small Town Sweet Romance Finch s Crossing Book 1 written by Amy Ruth Allen and published by Amy Ruth Allen. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Felt like a good Hallmark movie. I can almost hear the leaves rustling at Finch's Crossing." -- Amazon reader How could she let this happen? Autumn’s life used to be idyllic. Now she may have to leave her happy life and lovely home in Finch’s Crossing to save her career. And here she is, with her own life in turmoil, standing in a pumpkin patch trying to save a little girl. The orphan is supposed to be moving with her new guardian to New York City. Autumn may escalate things by trashing his car. He may call her a pumpkin bumpkin. And she tells him in no-uncertain terms that he is obviously out of his league. Autumn can’t stand by and do nothing. It's in her nature to fix things. She won’t give up, and she’s soon to find out, he will never back down. While she schemes to make things right, she’s also battling a secret shame. Is it the reason why it’s been so long since she’s let a man into her life? Gradually, he shows Autumn that he isn’t a bad guy after all, and they can no longer deny the mutual attraction that has been building for months. But a cruel revelation on Christmas day changes everything. Now what? Are they friends or enemies? Feelings don’t just disappear overnight . . . If you enjoy wholesome and heartwarming stories that celebrate the charms of small-town life, you’ll love this first book in the Finch’s Crossing series. Buy Autumn today and begin your gripping journey through this delightful page-turner. Readers LOVE Finch’s Crossing! "Felt like a good Hallmark movie. I was looking for an autumn themed book and this was a perfect choice. I can almost feel the autumn leaves rustling at Finch’s Crossing." --Amazon reader “Must read. Loved this book.” –Amazon reader “Finch's Crossing Autumn was a great read with fully developed characters and enough plot twists and turns to keep things interesting. Appealing to all age groups...... You will really care about what happens to the residents of this quaint small town. I didn't want the book to end.” --Amazon reader “A heart-warming story about the lives of Autumn, Ethan, Heather, Meg and Kyle. Romance buds in a small town in Finch’s Crossing. Through the holidays and the interaction with other funny and loving characters, the author unveils some very emotional pains each endures. In the end, each find a resolution, peace and love. It’s truly wonderful to read and be touched by a romance novel, that’s not just about romance but real life.” –Amazon reader "A heartwarming story that ended too soon. I became attached to all the characters and wanted to know more. You will want to experience small town living after reading this beautifully written book." –Amazon reader “The story line . . . kept me turning the page and I was curious to see if Autumn returns to her favorite thing to do. This book didn't let me down at all and was so good. Amy Ruth Allen hit a grand slam with this!” –Goodreads reviewer “This is a romance between opposites who live totally different lifestyles. I thoroughly enjoyed the character-driven romance with a mystery thrown in for good measure. There are also secondary romances budding between two other couples in the book.” –Goodreads reviewer