Download or read book There s a Falling and Other Stories written by Amanda Walzer Scott and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tikki Tikki Tembo written by Arlene Mosel and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2007-04-17 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo- chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo! Three decades and more than one million copies later children still love hearing about the boy with the long name who fell down the well. Arlene Mosel and Blair Lent's classic re-creation of an ancient Chinese folktale has hooked legions of children, teachers, and parents, who return, generation after generation, to learn about the danger of having such an honorable name as Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo. Tikki Tikki Tembo is the winner of the 1968 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books.
Download or read book Lively and Other Stories written by Boris Mozhaev and published by Hodgson Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The writing of Boris Mozhaev, available in English for the first time ever in this volume, stands out in terms of narrative style and bold sincerity amongst contemporary Russian writers already translated into English. His insight into Russian life, politics and society, and the rural community in particular, represents a unique voice among the great writers of the twentieth century, who fearlessly and, at great personal sacrifice, wrote what they knew to be the truth about everyday life in Russia. Mozhaev had to fight against Soviet censorship all his life and some of his works were suppressed for over twenty years before they were allowed to be published - always to great critical acclaim. When Mozhaev's story 'Lively' was published, shortly after Alexander Solzhenitsyn's famous story 'One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich', it was no less of a cause célèbre in Russian literary circles and society. Stylistically, he combines Chekhov's acute eye for detail, evident in his short stories with the wonderful humour and pathos of Gogol, expressed with a unique ear for rural wit and dialogue. Though the communist regime has collapsed and new leaders have emerged from the shadows, Mozhaev's stories still have a modern resonance and a chillingly poignant relevance, as those in power still conduct themselves with the same Soviet mindset and mentality as they did under the old regime. Mozhaev's writing, still regularly republished in Russia today, has not tarnished with time and it still bears its sharp, critical edge, as cutting as the day it was originally written. Through this volume of translations, Mozhaev is set to take his place amongst the great writers of contemporary Russia accessible to the English-speaking reader. The translator has provided a wealth of background information and copious notes to help the reader better to understand the satire and enjoy the stories.
Download or read book The Diary of a Superfluous Man and Other Stories written by Иван Тургенев and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-01-18 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Jew And Other Stories written by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev and published by 谷月社. This book was released on 2016-01-06 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE JEW ...'Tell us a story, colonel,' we said at last to Nikolai Ilyitch. The colonel smiled, puffed out a coil of tobacco smoke between his moustaches, passed his hand over his grey hair, looked at us and considered. We all had the greatest liking and respect for Nikolai Ilyitch, for his good-heartedness, common sense, and kindly indulgence to us young fellows. He was a tall, broad-shouldered, stoutly-built man; his dark face, 'one of the splendid Russian faces,' [Footnote: Lermontov in theTreasurer's Wife.—AUTHOR'S NOTE.] straight-forward, clever glance, gentle smile, manly and mellow voice—everything about him pleased and attracted one. 'All right, listen then,' he began. It happened in 1813, before Dantzig. I was then in the E—— regiment of cuirassiers, and had just, I recollect, been promoted to be a cornet. It is an exhilarating occupation—fighting; and marching too is good enough in its way, but it is fearfully slow in a besieging army. There one sits the whole blessed day within some sort of entrenchment, under a tent, on mud or straw, playing cards from morning till night. Perhaps, from simple boredom, one goes out to watch the bombs and redhot bullets flying. At first the French kept us amused with sorties, but they quickly subsided. We soon got sick of foraging expeditions too; we were overcome, in fact, by such deadly dulness that we were ready to howl for sheer ennui. I was not more than nineteen then; I was a healthy young fellow, fresh as a daisy, thought of nothing but getting all the fun I could out of the French... and in other ways too... you understand what I mean... and this is what happened. Having nothing to do, I fell to gambling. All of a sudden, after dreadful losses, my luck turned, and towards morning (we used to play at night) I had won an immense amount. Exhausted and sleepy, I came out into the fresh air, and sat down on a mound. It was a splendid, calm morning; the long lines of our fortifications were lost in the mist; I gazed till I was weary, and then began to doze where I was sitting.
Download or read book Isolation And Other Stories written by S.A. Barton and published by S.A. Barton. This book was released on with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isolation is a collection of stories --- two novellas, a novelette, and two short stories --- that relate to the isolation that we all feel from our fellow beings on occasion, and the belonging that we all seek. The stories: Isolation: When Richard’s groceries don’t arrive by mail as usual, he’s a little concerned—but it’s no big deal. He makes the calls you’re supposed to make to clear up little misunderstandings. But then his car won’t take him to work, and he discovers that his home no longer exists online, even though he’s living in it. Today, that might not be a big problem. But in Richard’s near-future world, it soon renders him homeless… and that’s when he discovers something that makes all of his previous troubles seem very small indeed. Anticipation: When aliens land on the eastern tip of Siberia, people do what they’ve been planning to do for as long as people have dreamed of first contact: they go to investigate, and to try to talk to their new neighbors. But what happens when the aliens aren’t interested in talking? The Flowers Of Dawn: When Associate Ambassador Elaina Hirschbaum’s wife dies, she takes a leave of absence from her duties negotiating with the alien Helf Wanas, and she thinks that now she’ll have some time to be alone with her grief. But then, one of the Helf Wanas shows up at her door, curious about human burial customs. What happens next will lead to the discovery of a new species, and an attempt to exterminate it. Turn Me On: In Turn Me On, a soldier wounded in war receives one of the first whole-body prostheses. Adapting to life without flesh and blood turns out to be very difficult indeed… but he has the guidance of someone who came before him to help him relearn what it means to be human. Down On The Farm: In the not-so-far future, one of the few middle-class professions left is organ farming—growing human organs for transplant in your own body. Unfortunately, these extra organs make a person a prime target for organleggers. And if you manage to escape an organlegger, some of them can be terribly vengeful and persistent…
Download or read book A Daring Experiment and Other Stories written by Lillie Devereux Blake and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chinkie s Flat and Other Stories written by Louis Becke and published by London : T. F. Unwin. This book was released on 1904 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Silica Gel Pseudomorph Other Stories written by Edward Hart and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-08-22 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Silica Gel Pseudomorph, and Other Stories by Edward Hart is a captivating collection that showcases Hart's mastery in blending intrigue, science, and fiction. Each story in this anthology is a unique exploration of fascinating themes, from mysterious phenomena to intriguing scientific anomalies. The titular story, "The Silica Gel Pseudomorph," delves into the world of scientific curiosities and mysterious artifacts. Through Hart's deft storytelling, readers are drawn into a narrative rich with suspense and scientific wonder, exploring how a seemingly ordinary substance can become the center of a remarkable mystery. The collection is characterized by its inventive plots, well-crafted characters, and a blend of speculative fiction and real-world science. Hart’s stories are known for their intellectual depth and engaging narratives, offering readers a mix of thought-provoking themes and thrilling adventures. The Silica Gel Pseudomorph, and Other Stories is perfect for fans of science fiction, mystery, and speculative fiction. Hart’s ability to intertwine scientific concepts with compelling storytelling ensures that this collection is both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. Whether you're a longtime reader of science fiction or new to the genre, this book provides a fascinating journey into the realms of the extraordinary and the scientifically curious.
Download or read book The Lion and the Unicorn and Other Stories written by Richard Harding Davis and published by Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 703 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ※ Google Play 圖書不支援多媒體播放 ※
Download or read book His American Birthright and Other Stories written by Thomas Bencliff and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Plain tales from the hills 1886 1887 Soldiers three and other stories written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Orange World and Other Stories written by Karen Russell and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2019-05-14 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Pulitzer Finalist and universally beloved author of the New York Times best sellers Swamplandia! and Vampires in the Lemon Grove, a stunning new collection of short fiction that showcases Karen Russell’s extraordinary, irresistible gifts of language and imagination. Karen Russell’s comedic genius and mesmerizing talent for creating outlandish predicaments that uncannily mirror our inner in lives is on full display in these eight exuberant, arrestingly vivid, unforgettable stories. In“Bog Girl”, a revelatory story about first love, a young man falls in love with a two thousand year old girl that he’s extracted from a mass of peat in a Northern European bog. In “The Prospectors,” two opportunistic young women fleeing the depression strike out for new territory, and find themselves fighting for their lives. In the brilliant, hilarious title story, a new mother desperate to ensure her infant’s safety strikes a diabolical deal, agreeing to breastfeed the devil in exchange for his protection. The landscape in which these stories unfold is a feral, slippery, purgatorial space, bracketed by the void—yet within it Russell captures the exquisite beauty and tenderness of ordinary life. Orange World is a miracle of storytelling from a true modern master.
Download or read book Gentlemen s Agreement and Other Stories written by S.A Aslam and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Money, relationships, and the drive for success threaten the beliefs and even personal safety of the characters featured in this collection of five tumultuous stories. In Gentlemen's Agreement, The Inheritance, and Indebted, soldier-turned-private detective, Mark Kent, is hired to look for missing people and diamonds but finds he also must untangle family and business relationships. The mood changes with Lost Property which follows a bored public sector worker, passed over for promotion and trapped in the security of his own job. A chance encounter with a fun-loving woman of independent means encourages him to have a different perspective on life. Finally, The Window stands alone as an eyewitness account of a right-wing demonstration in a small town. The story draws parallels with left-wing violence and history, and also touches on the role of women looking for equality in nationalist groups.
Download or read book A Werewolf Problem in Central Russia and Other Stories written by Viktor Pelevin and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Satirical stories by a Russian writer. The story, Vera Pavlovna's Ninth Dream, is on the transition from communism to capitalism as experienced by the cleaner of a public toilet, Bulldozer Driver's Day is on a hydrogen bomb assembly line, while The Ontology of Childhood compares childhood to prison. By the author of The Blue Lantern.
Download or read book Off Sandy Hook and other stories written by Richard Dehan and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Off Sandy Hook, and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories by Irish author Clotilde Graves, penned under the pseudonym Richard Dehan. The collection contains 26 stories, among which you can find such famous works as "Off Sandy Hook" (an extended version was also published as a 1915 6-shilling novel by William Heinemann), "A Hindered Honeymoon," "The Devil and The Deep Sea," "Lady Clanbevan's Baby," "Under The Electrics," "The Evolution of The Fairest," and others.
Download or read book The Sergeant s Garland and Other Stories written by and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1998 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This selection includes works by well-known contemporary writers such as Chart Korbjitti, Atsiri Thammachot, Sila Khomchai, and Sidaoru'ang as well as some well-known stories from the 1960s and 1970s. Each of the writers uses the short story form to comment on some aspect of Thai society, at times humorously, at times ironically, and at times angrily.
