Download or read book The Story of the Year written by Hans Christian Andersen and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2020-11-18 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new year had begun and January was already nearing its end, but it was still very cold. The sparrows found it strange, that the men had declared that it was the new year, as everyone knows that the year only begins with the coming of spring. However, spring was late and a few intrepid sparrows decided to go looking for it. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" in 1989 and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen", in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.
Download or read book The Story of a Year written by Henry James and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Story of a Year' is a short story by American writer Henry James that first appeared in the March 1865 issue of The Atlantic. The story starts in "early May, two years ago" during the American Civil War. Jack and Elizabeth, a newly-engaged young couple, walk through the country to their New England home. Jack asks Elizabeth to keep their engagement a secret, and she agrees. That night Jack confides in his mother about the engagement. His mother, who is also Elizabeth's guardian, does not approve—she accuses Lizzie of being shallow. The next day Jack gets called off to war.
Download or read book A Year Off written by Alexandra Brown and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this mix of memoir, guidebook, and travelogue, a married couple documents the year they took off from work and traveled the world together. Wait for me . . . Who knew these three words said to a near stranger would start an international travel adventure? A Year Off is one part memoir, one part travel essays and one part travel guide, documenting the story of Alexandra and David Brown, a couple who decided to take a year off from their jobs and “regular lives” to travel the world together after only knowing each other for four months. Each chapter tackles a different part of the journey, including: -Practical takeaways for how to take the same leap and travel, like tips on budgeting, planning, pacing and adjusting to culture shock -A look into David and Alexandra’s story as they traveled the world together and got to know one another -Colorful memories of their travels, like a dramatic kayak ride in Milford Sound, New Zealand, an emotional evening in India, a life-changing meal in the Loire Valley, France, a hilarious makeover in Romania . . . and many more This inspiring book is for all the dreamers, would-be adventurers and endearingly practical professionals looking to scratch the travel itch. With many gorgeous photographs and actionable travel advice, A Year Off captures all the beauty and magic of the wanderlust spirit, guiding readers on how to take the same leap and showing them just how doable a journey this type of round-the-world travel is. Praise for A Year Off “In A Year Off married couple Alexandra and David Brown chronicle a trip around the world and provide advice for travelers who may want to follow in their footsteps. Filled with personal stories, useful takeaways, beautiful photos and great design, chapters like “Identity Crisis” and “Financial Freak-outs” make it clear that the Browns haven’t airbrushed their story.” —BookPage “Have you ever dreamed of quitting the rat race and taking a year off—and then swiftly jolted back to reality? If so, A Year Off will give you the inspiration and the courage to make it happen in real life.” —The Independent
Download or read book The Year We Didn t Vote One Woman s Documented Story About a Life Behind Bars and the Women Who Lived There written by Jamila Harris and published by PublishAmerica. This book was released on 2011-05-11 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jamila Harris is a published poet who currently resides in Philadelphia, Pa. She is currently working on her next novel. She has given workshops and mentored female ex-offenders on a successful re-entry back into a therapeutic community. She recently started her own movement for female ex-offenders called ''Second Chances'', this movement supplies information on legal rights in addition to helping, educating and empowering female offenders with higher education, adequate housing, recovery treatment, job placements, and entrepreneurship. ''The Year We Didn't Vote'' is her first novel. It is her compelling documented story of the injustices and triumphs behind bars in the female Correctional Institutes. America will take a glance at the difficult life of a female prisoner through her eyes. This story will make you laugh as well as cry.
Download or read book The Year Before the Flood written by Ned Sublette and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a style the Los Angeles Times calls as "vivid and fast-moving as the music he loves," Ned Sublette's powerful new book drives the reader through the potholed, sinking streets of the United States's least-typical city. In this eagerly awaited follow-up to The World That Made New Orleans, Sublette's award-winning history of the Crescent City's colonial years, he traces an arc of his own experience, from the white supremacy of segregated 1950s Louisiana through the funky year of 2004–2005--the last year New Orleans was whole. By turns irreverent, joyous, darkly comic, passionate, and polemical, The Year Before the Flood juxtaposes the city's crowded calendar of parties, festivals, and parades with the murderousness of its poverty and its legacy of racism. Along the way, Sublette opens up windows of American history that illuminate the present: the trajectory of Mardi Gras from pre–Civil War days, the falsification of Southern history in movies, the city's importance to early rock and roll, the complicated story of its housing projects, the uniqueness of its hip-hop scene, and the celebratory magnificence of the participatory parades known as second lines. With a grand, unforgettable cast of musicians and barkeeps, scholars and thugs, vibrating with the sheer excitement of New Orleans, The Year Before the Flood is an affirmation of the power of the city's culture and a heartbreaking tale of loss that definitively establishes Ned Sublette as a great American writer for the 21st century.
Download or read book New Wave of American Heavy Metal written by Garry Sharpe-Young and published by Zonda Books Limited. This book was released on 2005 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an alphabetical listing of artists of the "New Wave of American Heavy Metal" (NWoAHM), including name, official World Wide Web site address, and band member line-up, followed by a biography and discography. Additional information available via the Rock & Metal database at www.rockdetector.com.
Download or read book The Year of Goodbyes written by Debbie Levy and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like other girls, Jutta Salzberg enjoyed playing with friends, going to school, and visiting relatives. In Germany in 1938, these everyday activities were dangerous for Jews. Jutta and her family tried to lead normal lives, but soon they knew they had to escape—if they could, before it was too late. Throughout 1938, Jutta had her friends and relatives fill her poesiealbum—her autograph book—with inscriptions. Her daughter, Debbie Levy, used these entries as a springboard for telling the story of the Salzberg family's last year in Germany. It was a year of change and chance, confusion and cruelty. It was a year of goodbyes
Download or read book Culm Rock The Story of a Year What it Brought and What it Taught written by Glance Gaylord and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glance Gaylord's 'Culm Rock: The Story of a Year: What it Brought and What it Taught' is a poignant and introspective novel that delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Set against the backdrop of a small seaside town, the narrative unfolds over the course of a year, chronicling the joys, sorrows, and revelations experienced by the characters. Gaylord's lyrical prose and keen insights into the human psyche elevate the novel to a work of literary art, reminiscent of the modernist tradition. Through vivid descriptions and nuanced character development, Gaylord captures the essence of life's fleeting moments and the profound impact they have on our lives. Culm Rock stands out as a timeless exploration of the human condition, offering readers a rich and immersive reading experience. Glance Gaylord, a seasoned writer known for his evocative storytelling and profound observations on life, brings a wealth of experience and understanding to 'Culm Rock'. With a background in psychology and a deep passion for literature, Gaylord's intimate knowledge of the human mind shines through in this captivating novel. I highly recommend 'Culm Rock: The Story of a Year: What it Brought and What it Taught' to readers who seek a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant literary journey.
Download or read book Rest and Unrest Or The Story of a Year written by Catherine Douglas Bell and published by . This book was released on 1858 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Derry and Enniskillen in the year 1689 the story of some famous battle fields in Ulster written by Thomas Witherow and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Story of an Inner City Twelve Year Old Girl and Her Family written by Herman McKoy and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘There are surely troubled times a head for Jane, the family, and her school. There is a spell of uncertainty in the air but no one seems to know how to pin the problem down.’ As Jane faces adolescence, her family must find ways/means to deal with daily problems. At the same time keeping their family intact and the love balanced amongst all the children. The grandparents, the church, and the school community are also integral to the survival of the Tomlinson family. In the end, it is the Christian principles and discipline, but moreover love that pulls the family through.
Download or read book Atlas A 25 year Insider Story Of The Lhc Experiment written by Peter Jenni and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written by the ATLAS Collaboration at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC), to document and reflect on its more than 25 years of history. It covers all aspects of this global science project at the forefront of particle physics. The historical part recalls first the early stages of discussions in the community leading to the formation of the collaboration in 1992. In a unique approach, the second part documents the evolution from early detector concepts to the final instrument, covering the technical, financial and human aspects. This includes the phases of construction of detector components in the various institutes around the world as well as their installation and commissioning in the underground cavern at CERN.An important part is devoted to the operation of the whole experiment. The book highlights the capabilities and physics accomplishments so far, including the Higgs boson discovery (jointly announced with CMS). It features the various aspects of a broad spectrum of activities needed to arrive at the physics results. The book includes also an outlook to the detector upgrade activities preparing the experiment for the high-luminosity LHC phase of the next decades. Last but not least, it reveals the human aspects of the large ATLAS community working together pursuing common physics goals.The book is aimed at a broad readership with interest in large science projects and their history, as well as in the human endeavour of a worldwide collaboration.
Download or read book The One Year Book of Amazing Stories written by Robert Petterson and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ECPA 2020 Christian Book Award Finalist! You wouldn’t believe it, but . . . James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, grew up mute. Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. Albert Einstein was bullied mercilessly in school. Beethoven’s mom almost aborted him. Life takes the strangest sharp turns—and sometimes, U-turns. Robert Petterson—popular speaker, storyteller, and author—has been a student for his entire life of what God is teaching us through those real-life U-turns. In this book, he compiles 365 amazing stories that teach lessons you won’t easily forget. Each entry is written in the rest-of-the-story style popularized by Paul Harvey. With The One Year Book of Amazing Stories, you’ll marvel at how God has used the lives of these ordinary people to change the course of human history.
Download or read book The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny written by Louis Tracy and published by Litres. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Science Fiction The Year s Best 2006 Edition written by Joe Haldeman and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2014-01-08 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horton's elegiac anthology of 15 mostly hard SF stories illuminates a broad spectrum of grief over love thwarted through time, space, human frailty or alien intervention, from the gentle melancholy of Michael Swanwick's "Triceratops Summer," which posits tame Technicolored time-warped dinosaurs in Vermont, to newcomer Leah Bobet's "Bliss," an agonizing riff on near-future drug addiction. Several selections address current political-social issues, like Mary Rosenblum's "Search Engine," which extrapolates today's technology to chilling, Big Brotherly results. The long closing story, Alastair Reynolds's "Understanding Space and Time," however, presents a ray of cosmic hope: the sole survivor of a plague that decimated humanity is rescued and healed by intergalactic entities and lives out millennia while seeking ultimate truths, returning to see mankind regenerated. This anthology reflects the concerns of the genre today—and the apparent inability of our society to do anything about them. -- Publishers Weekly
Download or read book The Year We Seized the Day written by Elizabeth Best and published by Arena. This book was released on 2010 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a travelogue about the authors' pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago trail in Spain, the emotional trials each one experienced along the way, and the lessons they learned about themselves and each other.
Download or read book Supreme written by Alan Moore and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed Alan Moore run of Supreme collected in paperback at last! This is the first of two volumes, and contains Moore's groundbreaking 'The Story of the Year' arc in its entirety. Featuring a never-before-published Alex Ross cover to create the supreme graphic novel of the season, this is a brilliant showcase of one of the universally acknowledged best writers in comics. Illustrated in full-colour throughout.
