Download or read book Maudiegirl written by Carl Muller and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-03-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nobody – and the whole of Boteju Land agreed – could cook like Maudiegirl. She wielded a wizard’s wand not only in the kitchen but also over domestic problems, however large in magnitude; from predicting the sex of an unborn child to knowing more than a dozen ways to cook eels; from cutting a goat in the right way to setting failing marriages straight; from nursing the ailing to health to keeping the best kitchen, Maudiegirl had a solution to every little problem. Her home was her castle and the kitchen her domain. In the fourth serving of his Burgher chronicles, Carl Muller reverts to his favourite family, the von Blosses of his first ‘Burgher’ book, The Jam fruit Tree. A hungry family and a wonderful cook, a kind paedophile, a cantankerous mother-in-law, a disloyal husband, good-for-nothing uncles, prudish Pentecostals, Dunnyboy’s exhibitionism, Sonnaboy’s show-of-strength- the author captures the hallmarks of the von Blosses’ days and ways in his quintessentially irreverent, witty and heart-warming style. Maudiegirl and the von Bloss Kitchen features many of Maudiegirl’s famous recipes making the book a treat not only for Muller fans but also for the senses!

Download or read book The Jam Fruit Tree written by Carl Muller and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2000-10-14 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Gratiean Memorial Prize for the best work in English Literature by a Sri Lankan for 1993 Hilarious, affectionate, candid and moving, this is the story of the Burghers of Sri Lanka... Who are the Burghers? Descended from the Dutch, the Portuguese, the British and other foreigners who arrived in the island-nation of Sri Lanka (and 'mingled' with the local inhabitants), the Burghers often stand out because of their curiously mixed features—grey eyes in an otherwise Dravid face, for instance.... A handsome and guileless people, the Burghers have always lived it up, forever willing to 'put a party'. Carl Muller, a Burgher himself, writes in this quasi-fictional, engaging biography of the lives of his people; they emerge, at the end of his story, as a race of fun-loving, hardy people, much like the jam fruit tree which simply refuses to be contained or destroyed.

Download or read book Embracing the Other written by Dunja M. Mohr and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 2008 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wake of addressing multiculturalism, transculturalism, racism, and ethnicity, the issue of xenophobia and xenophilia has been somewhat marginalized. The present collection seeks, from a variety of angles, to investigate the relations between Self and Other in the New Literatures in English. How do we register differences and what does an embrace signify for both Self and Other? The contributors deal with a variety of topics, ranging from theoretical reflections on xenophobia, its exploration in terms of intertextuality and New Zealand/Maori historiography, to analyses of migrant and border narratives, and issues of transitionality, authenticity, and racism in Canada and South Africa. Others negotiate identity and alterity in Nigerian, Malaysian, Australian, Indian, Canadian, and Caribbean texts, or reflect on diaspora and orientalism in Australian–Asian and West Indian contexts.

Download or read book Writing Sri Lanka written by Minoli Salgado and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-01-24 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on ways in which cultural nationalism has influenced both the production and critical reception of texts, Salgado presents a detailed analysis of eight leading Sri Lankan writers - Michael Ondaatje, Romesh Gunasekera, Shyam Selvadurai, A. Sivanandan, Jean Arasanayagam, Carl Muller, James Goonewardene and Punyakante Wijenaike – to rigorously challenge the theoretical, cultural and political assumptions that pit ‘insider’ against ‘outsider’, ‘resident’ against ‘migrant’ and the ‘authentic’ against the ‘alien’. By interrogating the discourses of territoriality and boundary marking that have come into prominence since the start of the civil war, Salgado works to define a more nuanced and sensitive critical framework that actively reclaims marginalized voices and draws upon recent studies in migration and the diaspora to reconfigure the Sri Lankan critical terrain.

Download or read book No Time to Dream written by Rita Molyneux and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-10-17 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NO TIME TO DREAM is in many ways reminiscent of HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY. The background of both books largely centred on the mining valley of the Rhondda in Wales during the depression of the early twentieth century. The author Rita Molyneux herself lived in this mining valley and witnessed at fi rst hand the harshness of daily life during that period and vividly recounts them in her book. Indeed her own father suffered a broken back in a colliery accident. The Rhondda, as Gwyn Thomas once described it, poured out enough coal to have coked the world at one stroke. The valley was majestically ransacked and the coal owners became very rich men. Cruelly, little of this money stuck to the fi ngers of the people who mined the coal. Yet these people laughed, sang, worshipped and propagated at record levels and were far more precious than the coal they hauled out of the ground. In NO TIME TO DREAM the author richly evokes those times in technicolour and brings to life those characters who fi ll the pages. The story also tells of emigration of some of these characters to Australia, where they faced with bravery the vicissitudes of the new environment. In real life Rita and her husband Arthur paralleled the story of this novel, emigrating to Australia in 1964, initially to Canberra and then to Sydney. It was this experience that allowed Rita to complete the second half of her book. NO TIME TO DREAM is a rich evocation of the human spirit and a unique description of love, kindliness and courage surrounded and deepened by the dangers of the times. Read it!

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Download or read book The Complete Works of P C Wren written by P. C. Wren and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 2900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition includes: The Beau Geste Trilogy BEAU GESTE BEAU SABREUR BEAU IDEAL Novels: SNAKE AND SWORD THE WAGES OF VIRTUE DRIFTWOOD SPARS CUPID IN AFRICA (The Baking of Bertram in Love and War) Short Stories STEPSONS OF FRANCE: Ten little Legionaries À la Ninon de L'Enclos An Officer and—a Liar The Dead Hand The Gift The Deserter Five Minutes "Here are Ladies" The MacSnorrt "Belzébuth" The Quest "Vengeance is Mine..." Sermons in Stones Moonshine The Coward of the Legion Mahdev Rao The Merry Liars GOOD GESTES: What's in a Name A Gentleman of Colour David and His Incredible Jonathan The McSnorrt Reminiscent Mad Murphy's Miracle Buried Treasure If Wishes were Horses The Devil and Digby Geste The Mule Low Finance Presentiments Dreams Come True FLAWED BLADES: Tales from the Foreign Legion No. 187017 Bombs Mastic--and Drastic The Death Post E Tenebris Nemesis The Hunting of Henri PORT O' MISSING MEN: Strange Tales of the Stranger Regiment The Return of Odo Klemens The Betrayal of Odo Klemens The Life of Odo Klemens Moon-rise Moon-shadows Moon-set Percival Christopher Wren (1875-1941) was an English writer, mostly of adventure fiction. He is remembered best for Beau Geste, a much-filmed book of 1924, involving the French Foreign Legion in North Africa. This was one of 33 novels and short story collections that he wrote, mostly dealing with colonial soldiering in Africa. While his fictional accounts of life in the pre-1914 Foreign Legion are highly romanticized, his details of Legion uniforms, training, equipment and barrack room layout are generally accurate, which has led to unproven suggestions that Wren himself served with the legion.

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Download or read book My Last Days as Roy Rogers written by Pat Cunningham Devoto and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an Alabama town in the early 1950s during the last polio summer before the Salk vaccine, ten-year-old Tabitha "Tab" Rutland is about to have the time of her life. Although movie theaters and pools have been closed to stem the epidemic, Tab, a tomboy with a passion for Roy Rogers, still seeks adventure with her best friend Maudie May, "the lightest brown colored person" she knows. Now as they meddle with the local bootlegger, Mr. Jake, row out on the Tennessee River to land the biggest catfish ever, and snoop into the town's darkest secrets, Tab sets out to be a hero...and comes of age in an unforgettable confrontation with human frailty, racial injustice, and the healing power of love.

Download or read book Beau Sabreur written by Percival Christopher Wren and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Beau Geste Trilogy Complete Collection written by P. C. Wren and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 1366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: P. C. Wren's The Beau Geste Trilogy - Complete Collection is a literary masterpiece that follows the adventures of three English brothers who join the French Foreign Legion in the early 20th century. The trilogy is known for its captivating storytelling, vivid descriptions of exotic locations, and its exploration of themes such as honor, sacrifice, and loyalty. Wren's writing style is succinct yet powerful, immersing readers in a world of danger and intrigue. Set against the backdrop of colonial Africa, the trilogy provides a unique glimpse into the complexities of the human spirit and the impact of war on individuals. Wren's attention to detail and nuanced character development make this collection a must-read for any lover of adventure and historical fiction. P. C. Wren, a former British army officer, drew upon his own experiences to write The Beau Geste Trilogy - Complete Collection. His firsthand knowledge of military life and his deep understanding of human nature shine through in the pages of this epic saga. Wren's ability to blend action-packed scenes with profound insights into the human psyche cements his place as a master storyteller of his time. I highly recommend The Beau Geste Trilogy - Complete Collection to readers who appreciate well-crafted historical fiction filled with thrilling escapades and unforgettable characters. Wren's timeless tale of brotherhood, courage, and sacrifice continues to enthrall audiences decades after its initial publication.

Download or read book Beau Sabreur written by Percival Christopher Wren and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 2020-09-28 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A few weeks after applying at the proper military headquarters, I received orders to appear before the Conseil de Revision with my papers, at the Town Hall of my native district; and, with a hundred or so other young men of every social class and kind, was duly examined, physically and mentally. Soon after this, I received a notice directing me to present myself at the cavalry barracks, to be examined in equitation. If I failed in the test, I could not enter a cavalry regiment as a one-year Volontaire. I passed all right, of course, and, a little later, received my feuille de route and notification that I was posted to the Blue Hussars and was to proceed forthwith to their barracks at St. Denis, and report myself. I had spent the interval, partly with my mother and her people, the Carys; and partly in Paris with a Lieutenant de Lannec, appointed my guide, philosopher and friend by my uncle, under whom de Lannec was then working at the War Office. To this gentleman I was indebted for much good advice and innumerable hints and tips that proved invaluable. Also for the friendship of the dear clever little Véronique Vaux, and, most of all, for that of Raoul d'Auray de Redon, at a later date. To de Lannec I owed it that if in my raw-recruit days I was a fool, I was not a sanguinary fool; and that I escaped most of the pit-falls digged for the feet of the unwary by those who had themselves only become wary by painful experience therein. Thanks to him, I also knew enough to engage permanently a private room for myself at a hotel in St. Denis, where I could have meals and a bath; to have my cavalry boots and uniform privately made for me; and to equip myself with a spare complete outfit of all those articles of clothing and of use, the loss or lack of which brings the private soldier to so much trouble and punishment.

Download or read book Delphi Complete Works of P C Wren Illustrated written by P. C. Wren and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2022-10-19 with total page 7789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: P. C. Wren was an English author of adventure fiction, who is best remembered today for his enduring 1924 classic ‘Beau Geste’. It concerns the adventures of three brothers that enlist in the French Foreign Legion, based partly on the author’s own military experiences. Inspired by the works of Marryat, Ballantyne, Henty and Haggard, Wren’s novels demonstrate an inventive, humorous and thrilling taste for adventure, which has captivated readers for over a century. For the first time in publishing history, this eBook presents Wren’s complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Wren’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels * All 26 novels, with individual contents tables * Features rare novels and stories * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Special series contents tables for the ‘Beau Geste’ and ‘Sinbad’ books * Rare short story collections digitised here for the first time * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the stories * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Beau Geste Series The Sinbad Books The Novels Father Gregory (1913) Snake and Sword (1914) The Wages of Virtue (1916) Driftwood Spars (1916) Cupid in Africa (1920) Beau Geste (1924) Beau Sabreur (1926) Beau Ideal (1928) Soldiers of Misfortune (1929) Mysterious Waye (1930) The Mammon of Righteousness (1930) Valiant Dust (1932) Action and Passion (1933) Beggars’ Horses (1934) Sinbad the Soldier (1935) Explosion (1935) Spanish Maine (1935) Fort in the Jungle (1936) Bubble Reputation (1936) The Man of a Ghost (1937) Worth Wile (1937) Cardboard Castle (1938) Paper Prison (1939) The Disappearance of General Jason (1940) Two Feet from Heaven (1940) The Uniform of Glory (1941) The Shorter Fiction Dew and Mildew (1912) In the Midst of Life (1914) Stepsons of France (1917) The Young Stagers (1917) Good Gestes (1929) Flawed Blades (1933) Port o’ Missing Men (1934) Rough Shooting (1938) Odd – But Even So (1941) The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks