Download or read book A Guest at the Feast written by Colm Toibin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by LitHub and The Millions! From one of the most engaging and brilliant writers of our time comes a “not to be missed” (LitHub) collection of eleven essays about growing up in Ireland during radical change; about cancer, priests, popes, homosexuality, and literature. “IT ALL STARTED WITH MY BALLS.” So begins Colm Tóibín’s fabulously compelling essay, laced with humor, about his diagnosis and treatment for cancer. Tóibín survives, but he has entered, as he says, “the age of one ball.” The second essay in this seductive collection is a memoir about growing up in the 1950s and ’60s in the small town of Enniscorthy in County Wexford, the setting for many of Tóibín’s novels and stories, including Brooklyn, The Blackwater Lightship, and Nora Webster. Tóibín describes his education by priests, several of whom were condemned years later for abuse. He writes about Irish history and literature, and about the long, tragic journey toward legal and social acceptance of homosexuality. In Part Two, Tóibín profiles three complex and vexing popes—John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. And in Part Three, he writes about a trio of authors who reckon with religion in their fiction. The final essay, “Alone in Venice,” is a gorgeous account of Tóibín’s journey, at the height of the pandemic, to the beloved city where he has set some of his most dazzling scenes. The streets, canals, churches, and museums were empty. He had them to himself, an experience both haunting and exhilarating. “A tantalizing glimpse into Tóibín’s full fictional powers,” (The Sunday Times, London) A Guest at the Feast is both an intimate encounter with a supremely creative artist and a glorious celebration of writing.

Download or read book Aunt Jo s Scrap Bag Volume IV written by Louisa May Alcott and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1878, this book contains volume IV of “Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag”, a six-volume collection of classic children's stories by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888). Alcott was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel “Little Women”, as well as its sequels “Little Men” and “Jo's Boys”. She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. Contents include: “Lost in a London Fog”, “The Boys' Joke, and who got the best of it”, “Roses and Forget-me-nots”, “Old Major”, “What the Girls did”, “Little Neighbors”, “Marjorie's Three Gifts”, “Patty's Place”, “The Autobiography of an Omnibus”, “Red Tulips”, and “A Happy Birthday”. This charming collection is perfect for young children and would make for ideal bedtime reading material. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

Download or read book The Hippies written by John Anthony Moretta and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the most significant subcultures in modern U.S. history, the hippies had a far-reaching impact. Their influence essentially defined the 1960s--hippie antifashion, divergent music, dropout politics and "make love not war" philosophy extended to virtually every corner of the world and remains influential. The political and cultural institutions that the hippies challenged, or abandoned, mainly prevailed. Yet the nonviolent, egalitarian hippie principles led an era of civic protest that brought an end to the Vietnam War. Their enduring impact was the creation of a 1960s frame of reference among millions of baby boomers, whose attitudes and aspirations continue to reflect the hip ethos of their youth.

Download or read book Homecoming written by Henry A. Burns and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-09-15 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeremy Blunt is warning from beyond the grave. Kasumi and Little Bit have a secret plan to make the Alsoo even stronger. The Alsoo are developing a government on Earth and Brother Hope rules the largest concentration of Alsoo remaining on Burrow-home. Kusumi gives Big Rock and his family a chance to return home.

Download or read book Aunt Jo s Scrap Bag written by Louisa May Alcott and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag contains 66 children's short stories by Louisa May Alcott, divided in six volumes: Volume 1: My Boys Tessa's Surprises Buzz The Children's Joke Dandelion Madam Cluck and her Family A Curious Call Tilly's Christmas My Little Gentleman Back Windows Little Marie of Lehon My May-day among Curious Birds and Beasts Our Little Newsboy Patty's Patchwork Volume 2: Off Brittany France Switzerland Italy London Volume 3: Cupid and Chow-Chow Huckleberry Nelly's Hospital Grandma's Team Fairy Pinafores Mamma's Plot Kate's Choice The Moss People What Fanny heard A Marine Merry-making Volume 4: My Girls Lost in a London Fog The Boys' Joke, and who got the best of it Roses and Forget-me-nots Old Major What the Girls did Little Neighbors Marjorie's Three Gifts Patty's Place The Autobiography of an Omnibus Red Tulips A Happy Birthday Volume 5: Jimmy's Cruise in the Pinafore Two Little Travellers A Jolly Fourth Seven Black Cats Rosa's Tale Lunch A Bright Idea How they Camped Out My Little School-Girl What a Shovel Did Clams Kitty's Cattle Show What Becomes of the Pins Volume 6: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving How it all Happened The Dolls' Journey from Minnesota to Maine Morning-Glories Shadow-Children Poppy's Pranks What the Swallows did Little Gulliver The Whale's Story A Strange Island Fancy's Friend

Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 1466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Library of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 1502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Prehistoric Adventures written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2024-03-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prehistoric Adventures In the wild Mesozoic Era, join the Triceratops Troop as they discover the ancient world, facing exciting challenges and making bonds that can't be broken. In Summary: Children love "Prehistoric Adventures" because it tells the exciting story of a brave group of Triceratops who go on an adventure through the Mesozoic era's wild and unknown areas. While Trixie guides them, these young dinosaurs go through a number of events that test their bravery, intelligence, and ability to connect with others. As they move, they see the big, colorful world of their time, which is full of both amazing things and dangerous things. At the start of the story, the troop goes on its first trip into the unknown because they are curious and want to follow a set of strange tracks. Their natural interest leads them to a series of scary encounters with Tyrannosaurus Rexs that test their ability to be brave and think quickly. Along the way, they face tough situations like a raging river and a dangerous volcanic blast, which shows how strong and united they are. While traveling, Trixie and her friends learn the value of kindness and compassion when they find a lost egg. This teaches them to be aware of other living things around them. Building this sense of community is a feast of friendship that brings together many species in peace and joy. Through their study, they learn more about their surroundings and the important water source, which leads them to mysterious echoing caves and a secret oasis. They also find fossils from a long time ago, which makes them think about their ancestors and links them to the planet's long past. Trixie and her friends are smarter, closer together, and excited to share what they've learned when they get home. They are no longer just explorers. They learn important lessons about friendship, life, and the many mysteries of their ancient society on their trip. "Prehistoric Adventures" is more than just a story about dinosaurs getting into trouble. It's also an educational and inspiring trip through time. Young readers are told to learn about history, enjoy nature, and know that bravery, unity, and kindness are always important. Trixie and her troop show kids that trips aren't just about getting to the end point; they're also about making friends and learning things along the way. Chapter 1: The Start of an Adventure As the sky turned pink and orange with the first light of morning, Trixie the Triceratops and her friends stretched their legs. It was a new day in the Mesozoic age. The world was waking up, and the air was filled with the sounds of nature, including the roars of dinosaurs and the songs of primitive birds. The lush landscape that went on as far as the eye could see was full of life, from the tall trees with their big leaves to the peaceful streams that ran through the land and gave any animal that crossed them a drink. With her thick wings and sharp horns, Trixie was not a normal Triceratops. She was young, full of energy, and very interested in everything going on around her. Her friends were a variety of dinosaurs, and they all loved to go on adventures. Each dinosaur had its own special abilities and traits. The Stegosaurus, Stego, was always ready to protect the group. His spiked tail and row of huge plates going down his back made him easy to spot. The Pterodactyl Pterosaur flew through the sky, scanning the distance for signs of trouble or discovery. He was followed by the Brachiosaurus Bronto, whose neck could reach the trees' sweetest leaves when it was stretched out. As the sun rose higher and turned the sky a bright blue, Trixie led her friends into the unknown. The Mesozoic was a very long time ago, and it was a very big time. Deep rivers cut through the land, carrying both dangerous and interesting animals. There were also huge grasslands where groups of dinosaurs walked freely. It looked like the lush woods went on forever. There was no doubt that the group was excited as they left. Every strange sound, even the rustling of bushes, made them more interested. What would be new for them to learn now? Are they going to find a new kind of plant that Bronto can eat? They might find a clean, cold pond where they could all cool off, or they might find a secret path that leads to a part of their planet that no one knew about before. With each step, Trixie and her friends learned something new about their house. Seeing how life moved around them made them aware of how delicate nature's balance is. Any living thing, from the biggest dinosaur to the tiniest bug, was seen to depend on each other. Through their trips, they learned how important it is to work together and be friends. It taught them to depend on each other's skills and help each other out when things got tough. As they experienced the wild beauty of the Mesozoic era, they learned most of all what it means to truly adventure. It was about getting past problems and seeing new places, but it was also about being open to the world, learning something new every day, and growing as a person. As the sun went down and long shadows went over the area, Trixie and her friends knew that the day's events were coming to an end. But their hearts full of happiness and their minds full of stories from the day, they went back to where they had last rested. They went to sleep under a sky full of stars and dreamed of all the things they could do in the huge, lush world of the Mesozoic times. Chapter 2: Mysterious Traces As Trixie the Triceratops and her friends went deeper into the dark, green jungle on a lovely morning, they came across something strange. They had never seen those footsteps before in the soft, wet ground. The fact that these tracks were big and well-defined showed that the animal that made them was different from anything they had seen before. The footprint shapes interested Trixie and her friends because there was always something new to learn about the world, they lived in with so many interesting species during the Mesozoic era. The team was eager to figure out the puzzle, so they chose to follow the footprint path. With each step, they went deeper into the forest, where no one had been before. Only small bits of sunlight could reach the ground because of the thick canopy above. The dance of shadows added to the mystery and excitement of their journey. As they followed the path, they thought about what kind of animal had left these marks. Was it polite? Bronto, was it taller than the tallest of them? It might have had long, spreading wings like their flying friend Ptero. Along their trip, they did more than just follow a path. They also learned about the fragile balance of their world and made new discoveries. They saw how the tracks affected the tiny plants and animals that lived on the forest floor. Some plants seemed to do well in the disturbed soil, and they saw different ways that the path's light got through the trees. These discoveries, like parts of a jigsaw puzzle, gave them clues about the past of their original world. As the group traveled, their minds were filled with all the possible outcomes. They thought about meeting a new dinosaur that had pretty feathers or could sing. It was talked about how they would meet each other, make friends, tour the forests, and share what they knew.

Download or read book The Works of Jonathan Edwards Volume II VI Revised written by Jonathan Edwards and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Scourge written by Tom Mayer and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea for the story “The Scourge” came to me while I was driving through the Arizona and the California desert one late night looking at the ominous dust clouds filled with circling night hawks against the windy night sky. It looked creepy at best. When I got to my motel room on the side of the table, I read a holy bible about Matthew; Jesus who chased out the demons. I put them together and figured that anyone could be in hell so the selection of characters were almost infinite. Along with this, I would see the rail cars filled with tanks, and other military equipment crossing the desert. On one memorable occasion I noticed a rail car loaded with migrant workers crossing the same area so I decided to use that in my story. This is how the idea of The Scourge was birthed. Writing “The Scourge” I envisioned what would it take to bring The Legion that was in Matthew back into modern times. This is not a bible study story, it is a deep dark, scary novel. It has lots of violence, action, and sex within the story. Having these elements were necessary in this type of story to show how it resurfaced on Earth once more again. Without them the story would have been lifeless and dull. Plus, taking on the challenge of writing this particular story is considered The Holy Grail of all Horror Stories. The last thing I decided was to tell it from the perspective of two people who were in hell and who were given a chance to change sides. That gave the story a different twist. Many have tried to make this happen but none have really succeeded. I hope that you enjoy my story if you are a fan of the darkness.

Download or read book The Rough Guide to the Loire written by James McConnachie and published by Rough Guides. This book was released on 2004 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brand-new Rough Guide to The Loire is the essential guide to one of France''s most popular regions. A World Heritage Site, The Loire is famed for its soft, fertile countryside and a marvellous parade of châteaux. The main section of the guide has informed accounts of every attraction from the fascinating troglodyte dwellings carved out of rock-faces around Saumur to the compelling gardens at Villandry. The listings tell you where to find the best wines, the tastiest goat''s cheese and the most interesting places to stay. There are maps and plans throughout and a full-colour introductory section listing the author''s favourite ''things not to miss''. In the contexts section there is detailed background on the region''s culture, cuisine, wine, festivals and history.

Download or read book Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest written by Ella E. Clark and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of more than one hundred tribal tales, culled from the oral tradition of the Indians of Washington and Oregon, presents the Indians' own stories, told for generations around their fires, of the mountains, lakes, and rivers, and of the creation of the world and the heavens above. Each group of stories is prefaced by a brief factual account of Indian beliefs and of storytelling customs. Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest is a treasure, still in print after fifty years.

Download or read book The Majestic Columbia River Gorge written by S. W. Wahclellaspirit and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-10-23 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His interests include the Native American history of the Northwest. This, the second manuscript of the series of three, pertains to the lives of those who walked the lands and worshipped everything they were offered from the Great Spirit above. Though the natives believed in spirituality, their beliefs were not far from understanding there is a God that offered mankind everything they would need to survive on a day-to-day basis. It is in that testament of their survival and toward their beliefs that these stories may bring one to hear the call of the coyote and the warning of the crow as they look down upon you and lead you safely across the many trails you may follow in your life. Steve now lives in the Portland, Oregon, area with his beloved wife, Joan.

Download or read book Adventures in the Wilds of the United States and British American Provinces written by Charles Lanman and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Rwanda written by Philip Briggs and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now into its eighth edition and written by Philip Briggs, the world’s leading author of African guidebooks, Bradt’s Rwanda has been the go-to guide for visitors to the ‘Land of a Thousand Hills’ for more than 20 years. Still the only standalone guide in English to this increasingly popular destination, it remains in a class of its own for in-depth information. With fresh research into developments across the country, Bradt’s Rwanda includes expanded coverage of Gishwati-Mukura National Park, which opened to tourism in 2021, and up-to-date details of rapidly modernising Kigali, considered Africa’s cleanest city. Rwanda continues to change and develop at an unprecedented pace – no country has a higher proportion of female parliamentarians – and there’s hardly a more accessible part of Africa. It’s no less intriguing for the convenience, however, and Rwanda’s superlative natural attractions constantly improve, with growing animal populations, as in Akagera National Park, where Africa’s Big Five (rhino, lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo) can be seen. This new edition also includes extensive maps and natural history information, while details of kayak and canoe excursions on Lake Kivu and the Mukungwa River complement advice about staying on tea plantations at Sorwathe or Gisovu. It contains everything you need to know about tracking mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park (workplace of primatologist Dian Fossey of Gorillas in the Mist fame) and chimpanzees in Nyungwe National Park (East Africa’s largest surviving montane forest, harbouring numerous endemic birds and primates) and Gishwati-Mukura (which is also the only location for the rare golden monkey outside the Virunga mountains). Also covered are Nyanza, with its hilltop Rukari King’s Palace Museum, and the Ethnographic Museum of Rwanda, the top cultural site in Butare (Huye). A chapter on nearby cities and national parks provides key necessary information to take an excursion into neighbouring DRC, including how to see lowland gorillas. As not only the most in-depth guide available in English, but also the guide with the longest history in the country itself, Bradt’s Rwanda is the indispensable companion for visitors, including wildlife enthusiasts and Africa aficionados.

Download or read book Saints Heroes Myths and Rites written by Marcel Mauss and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classical Durkheimian Studies of Myth and the Sacred presents English translations of several important essays, some never before translated, by members of the famous Annee sociologique group around Emile Durkheim. These works by Marcel Mauss, Henri Hubert, and Robert Hertz are key contributions to today's growing interest in and reinterpretation of Durkheimian thought on culture, religion, and symbolism. The central thrust in this new interpretive effort uses the Durkheimian theory of the sacred to understand the symbolism and meanings of cultural structures and narratives more generally. This book is vital to any contemporary collection emphasizing social theory.