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Home Schooling: Stories
By Carol Windley. 2006
From the acclaimed author of Visible Light comes a collection of seven outstanding stories, each set against the rural landscape…
of Vancouver Island and the cities of the Pacific Northwest. In these stories the memories and dreams of characters are examined, revealing them to be both cages and keys to the cages. The life lessons learned by the characters are often as complicated and painful as they are illuminating. In the title story, two sisters fall in love with their math tutor on one of the Gulf Islands, inhabited equally by the ghosts of the misfits and Hollywood stars who came to live there, and the children of an alternative school, run by the girls’ criminally optimistic father. In “Sand and Frost,” a young girl drops out of UBC, returns home, and discovers that her domineering grandmother is the sole survivor of a shocking act of family violence. In “What Saffi Knows,” a child, unable to explain to her self-involved parents, struggles with the knowledge of the whereabouts of another missing child. In these remarkable seven stories, Carol Windley creates a sense of place and of people that breathe the cool wet air of a spring morning on Gabriola Island.Life Without Death
By Peter Unwin. 2013
In Life Without Death, the latest short story collection from Peter Unwin, ordinary men and women search for meaning in…
lives subject to change, chance, coincidence, and catastrophe. A man recalls a lifetime of love and loss while copying contacts out of his old little black book. A woman is left her dying father's secret stash of pornography, and is entrusted with the unenviable task of disposing of it. A new father unexpectedly discovers a way of connecting to his autistic son. For one day, guests to a wedding set aside their various past misdeeds in order to celebrate a young couple's union. A teenager newly introduced to a life of petty crime suddenly finds himself in way over his head. A man's former acquaintance resurfaces decades later as the subject of a haunting art film. Unwin's characters live full, complex lives within each story. Though they may not find the simple answers they seek, if such answers even exist, they-and readers-gain something farmore valuable on their journeys: perspective.When We Become Ours: A YA Adoptee Anthology
By Eric Smith, Sun Yung Shin, Mark Oshiro, Shannon Gibney, Nicole Chung, Mariama J. Lockington, Jenny Heijun Wills, Matthew Salesses, Meredith Ireland, Stefany Valentine, Kelley Baker, MeMe Collier, Susan Harness, Lisa Nopachai, Lisa Wool-Rim Sjöblom. 2023
"An emotion-filled collection." —Kirkus ReviewsTwo teens take the stage and find their voice . . .A girl learns about her heritage…
and begins to find her community . . .A sister is haunted by the ghosts of loved ones lost . . .There is no universal adoption experience, and no two adoptees have the same story. This anthology for teens edited by Shannon Gibney and Nicole Chung contains a wide range of powerful, poignant, and evocative stories in a variety of genres.These tales from fifteen bestselling, acclaimed, and emerging adoptee authors genuinely and authentically reflect the complexity, breadth, and depth of adoptee experiences.This groundbreaking collection centers what it’s like growing up as an adoptee. These are stories by adoptees, for adoptees, reclaiming their own narratives. With stories by:Kelley BakerNicole ChungShannon GibneyMark OshiroMeMe CollierSusan Harness Meredith IrelandMariama J. LockingtonLisa NopachaiStefany ValentineMatthew SalessesLisa Wool-Rim SjöblomEric SmithJenny Heijun WillsSun Yung ShinForeword by Rebecca CarrollAfterword by JaeRan Kim, MSW, PhDUltimate Greek Mythology: Adventurous Stories, Fun Facts, Amazing History, and Beyond!
By L. J. Tracosas. 2023
Embark on a journey to the magical world of Greek mythology in this ultimate book of fascinating myths and fun…
facts for kids ages 6 to 9!Travel to the top of Mount Olympus, where the gods and goddesses live. Get to know Zeus, Apollo, Poseidon, Aphrodite, and Dionysus and understand how they shaped the fate of humans and the world. Venture deep down to the caves and wonders of the Underworld, where Hades rules. In this mythological world, action, drama, and lessons abound, humans can achieve godlike endings, deities are flawed, and even monsters can be loved.In Ultimate Greek Mythology, kids will immerse themselves in the amazing stories of muses and heroes and encounter fantastical beasts and creatures while also discovering the incredible facts and history that inspired each myth. FANTASTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS of majestic creatures like Pegasus along with other fierce beasts like the Hydra to marvel at and ignite kids&’ imaginationsKEY CHARACTER PROFILES to learn about their main traits, symbols, and awesome powersFUN FACTS about the fascinating history and culture of ancient Greece to spark wonder about the vast world of Greek mythsEXPLORE CREATIVITY with intriguing questions that invite kids to dive deep into each story and inspire them to create their own fantastic inventionsEASY-TO-FOLLOW PRONUNCIATION GUIDES to encourage independent reading through tricky words and namesIDEAL GIFT for curious minds, young fantasy readers, and kids obsessed with ancient historyArchie Milestones Digest #22: Jughead Christmas Special (Archie Milestones Digest #22)
By Archie Superstars. 2023
Nightmare!: Book 22 (Horrid Henry #22)
By Francesca Simon. 2013
Number One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains a TERRIFYING nightmare, a demon dinner lady, a mother's day disaster and a…
CRAZY cat!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.París. La novela
By Edward Rutherfurd. 2012
París, ciudad del amor, de la elegancia, de los sueños. Ciudad de la revolución. Una novela con la historia de…
París desde su fundación hasta los días de la revuelta estudiantil de 1968. París se desarrolla a través de las historias de pasiones, lealtades divididas y secretos guardados durante años de personajes tanto ficticios como reales, con el escenario de esta gloriosa ciudad como fondo. De la construcción de Notre Dame a las peligrosas maquinaciones del cardenal Richelieu; de la resplandeciente corte de Versalles a la violencia de la Revolución francesa y las comunas parisinas; del hedonismo de la Belle Époque, cuando el movimiento impresionista alcanza su cénit, a la tragedia que supuso la Primera Guerra Mundial; de los escritores de la Generación Perdida de los años 1920 a los que se podía encontrar bebiendo en Les Deux Magots a la ocupación nazi, los luchadores de la Resistencia y la revuelta estudiantil de mayo de 1968...Un mosaico impresionante, sensual, arrebatador.The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 3
By Philip K Dick. 1987
The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction…
genre.This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'Minority Report' and 'Sales Pitch', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works. Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture.'First time I have read Philip K. Dick and I thoroughly enjoyed his stories and the suspense that he puts into them' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Most of the stories had something to say about society. It was interesting to see how 50 years later so many of the fears and criticism was still relevant. Highly recommended' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Dick's stories are often surprising and spin a captivating yarn, but they are also teeming with fascinating ideas which ensure their ability to age well and keep modern readers interested' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Each tale is filled with twists and turns, and it's a total pageturner' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Cuentos de brujas a medianoche
By Enid Blyton. 2017
Una colección mágica de cuentos llenos de conjuros, escobas y calderos escritos por Enid Blyton para leer solo o en…
compañía. Esta colección de cuentos cortos escritos por Enid Blyton y protagonizados por brujos, hadas y todo tipo de criaturas mágicas y misteriosas contiene: - 15 cuentos con una temática ganadora - Magníficas ilustraciones a todo colorEl libro ideal para regalar a fans de la autora o para darla a conocer en una maravillosa edición cuidada con todo lujo de detalles.The Collected Stories of Philip K. Dick Volume 4
By Philip K Dick. 1987
The definitive editions of Philip K. Dick's short stories, containing some of the most defining works in the Science Fiction…
genre.This stunning new edition of Philip K Dick's work includes the influential 'We Can Remember It For You Wholesale' and 'The Electric Ant', as well as a litany of mind-expanding other works. Work your way through some of the most influential stories from the 20th century, which have had a massive impact on popular culture.'A great collection, showcasing Dick's evolution' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'my reason for giving the book a five-star rating has to do with my emotional state I felt when I closed the last page. I feel that I delved into a more extensive realm of PKD's mind by reading this collection' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An amazing collection of downright bizarre fiction. So many excellent stories that it would be hard to pick a favorite' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Song of the Silent Snow: Stories (Penguin Modern Classics Ser.)
By Hubert Selby Jr.. 1986
&“Earthy, thoughtful, funny&” stories of love and despair, destiny and dumb luck, by the author of Last Exit to Brooklyn…
and Requiem for a Dream (Library Journal). Hubert Selby Jr. made an indelible mark on contemporary American literature with Last Exit to Brooklyn, a controversial novel that explored life at the lowest strata of urban society. But even before that novel altered the landscape of American fiction, Selby was honing his literary craft with short fiction that cast the human condition in a stark light, stories &“known for their harrowing portrayal of mere mortals chasing their delusions down the drain&” (Salon.com). The stories here represent Selby at his best, whether he&’s exploring a married commuter&’s fantasy about a stranger he sees every morning on the subway or wryly spinning the tale of a salesman whose life is dictated by Chinese fortune cookies. In these pages, a homeless man clings to his old army coat during a bitter lost weekend; and a young man&’s successful attempt to impress a girl on their first date comes back to haunt him. In the intimate, sometimes shocking portraits collected in Song of the Silent Snow, Selby finds the delicate balance between joy and despair, revealing humanity in the darkest corners of existence. &“Selby&’s writing never diminished; it always increased. His body of work is among the very highest of contemporary writers. He did not get the acknowledgment that he deserved, but he will.&” —John Rechy, author of City of Night This ebook features an illustrated biography of Hubert Selby Jr. including rare photos from the author&’s estate.Zero-Sum: Stories
By Joyce Carol Oates. 2023
Zero-sum games are played for lethal stakes in these arresting stories by one of America&’s most acclaimed writers, the award-winning,…
best-selling author of BlondeA brilliant young philosophy student bent on seducing her famous philosopher-mentor finds herself outmaneuvered; diabolically clever high school girls wreak a particularly apt sort of vengeance on sexual predators in their community; a woman stalked by a would-be killer may be confiding in the wrong former lover; a young woman is morbidly obsessed by her unfamiliar new role as &“mother.&” In the collection&’s longest story, a much-praised cutting-edge writer cruelly experiments with &“drafts&” of his own suicide.In these powerfully wrought stories that hold a mirror up to our time, Joyce Carol Oates has created a world of erotic obsession, thwarted idealism, and ever-shifting identities. Provocative and stunning, Zero-Sum reinforces Oates&’s standing as a literary treasure and an artist of the mysterious interior life.The Names of the Things That Were There: Stories
By Antonio Skármeta. 2019
A collection of the best short stories by the author of the unforgettable novel The Postman.Each of the stories in…
this book is an extraordinary piece of literature. Love, youth, desire, and freedom, coupled with versatile prose, sensitivity, and a subtle irony that sometimes morphs into dark humor, confirm Antonio Skármeta&’s position as one of the greatest storytellers in contemporary literature.Juan Villoro has selected and written a prologue for this collection, originally published in five books that influenced an entire generation of writers and brought about a renewal of Latin American prose.Chrysalis: Stories
By Anuja Varghese. 2023
Finalist, Governor General's Literary Award in the Fiction Category Finalist, Writers Trust Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S+ Emerging Writers Genre-blending…
stories of transformation and belonging that centre women of colour and explore queerness, family, and community. A couple in a crumbling marriage faces divine intervention. A woman dies in her dreams again and again until she finds salvation in an unexpected source. A teenage misfit discovers a darkness lurking just beyond the borders of her suburban home. The stories in Chrysalis, Anuja Varghese’s debut collection, are by turns poignant and chilling, blurring the lines between the real world and worlds beyond. Varghese delves fearlessly into complex intersections of family, community, sexuality, and cultural expectation, taking aim at the ways in which racialized women are robbed of power and revelling in the strange and dangerous journeys they undertake to reclaim it.Seven Shades of Evil: Stories (The Matthew Corbett Novels)
By Robert McCammon. 2023
The New York Times–bestselling author continues his colonial-era thriller series with eight tales of mystery, adventure, and supernatural suspense. From…
his first appearance in Speaks the Nightbird to his latest adventure in The King of Shadows, Matthew Corbett has faced enemies of all kinds, from serial killers to sorcerers. Now author Robert McCammon presents eight gripping stories featuring the professional problem solver and his associates that take place between the popular novels.Seven Shades of Evil includes four original stories, including &“Wandering Mary,&” and four additional tales that previously appeared in limited form and are no longer available elsewhere. Ranging from twisting murder plots to ominous portents of the paranormal, these stories are an intriguing blend of everything that has drawn readers to the Matthew Corbett series for more than twenty years. This volume includes: • &“The Four Lamplighters&” • &“Night Ride&” • &“The House at the Edge of the World&” • &“The Scorpion&’s Eye&” • &“Skeleton Crew&” • &“The Pale Pipe Smoker&” • &“Wandering Mary&” • &“Incident on the Lady Barbara&”Las indignas
By Agustina Bazterrica. 2023
Agustina Bazterrica, la autora de la inolvidable Cadáver exquisito, nos ofrece en esta nueva y esperada novela una distopía perturbadora,…
en la que resplandece la naturaleza oscura de una falsa divinidad, un dios abusivo, pero también la forma subrepticia, aunque poderosa, de la amistad. «Nadie le dice que no a la Hermana Superior. Nadie que quiera seguir viva». El mundo atravesó guerras por el agua y catástrofes ambientales. Los días pasan de gélidos a sofocantes en cuestión de horas, el aire está saturado de olores pestilentes y el cielo se cubre con nieblas espesas y pegajosas como telas de araña. En este presente desolador, confinadas en la Casa de la Hermandad Sagrada, varias mujeres sobreviven sometidas a los designios de un culto religioso y son objeto de torturas y sacrificios en nombre de la iluminación. Todas se encuentran bajo el mando estricto de la Hermana Superior, por encima de quien solo se erige “Él”. ¿Quién es Él? Poco se sabe; nadie puede verlo, pero desde las sombras las domina. Narrado a través de las anotaciones dispersas del diario en el que la protagonista lleva el registro de las ceremonias y de sus descubrimientos, toma forma este libro de la noche. Sus páginas se ocultan en recovecos secretos, acaso sin esperanza de liberación; apenas para que alguien sepa de ellas cuando ya no estén Sobre Cadáver exquisito:«Desde un primer momento, el lector de Cadáver exquisito se da cuenta de que se convirtió en un animal más, un ser que, a los tumbos, entiende que este libro en realidad es un matadero y nada de lo que está por pasarle será bonito».The New York Times Book Review «Horriblemente eficaz [...]. Esta provocativa novela empuña hábilmente un cuchillo de doble filo».The Guardian«Una sólida y escalofriante novela futurista con un inesperado final de cuento. Una alegoría sobre la sociedad caníbal en la que vivimos; una trama sorprendente y bien dosificada, escrita con una prosa afilada como un cuchillo».Jorge Fernández Díaz «Novela mayor, cuya acción transcurre en el interior de una atmósfera densa ehipnótica en la que el lector queda atrapado desde las primeras líneas como si fuera uno de sus personajes».Juan José Millás «Cadáver exquisito incursiona en los mecanismos siniestros de una sociedad distópica y caníbal. Las imágenes, tanto repulsivas como fascinantes, se suceden una tras otra y recuerdan por momentos a los cuadros violentos de Francis Bacon y de Carlos Alonso».Pedro MairalThe Body of the Soul: Stories (The Margellos World Republic of Letters)
By Ludmila Ulitskaya. 2023
A new collection of stories by the acclaimed Ludmila Ulitskaya, masterfully translated into English &“[A] magnificent collection . . .…
[by] a writer of boundless tenderness.&”—Geneviève Brisac, Le Monde &“Centrifugal, pensive, often elusive stories by one of the greatest living Russian writers (and leading anti-Putinist). . . . The stories are marvels of economy and the unexpected twist, each a memorable tour de force. . . . A welcome introduction to the short fiction of an essential writer.&”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) While we can feel, know, and study the body, the soul refuses definition. Where does it begin and end? What does the soul have to do with love? Does it exist at all, and if so, does it outlast the body? Or are the soul and body really one and the same? These are questions posed by the characters who inhabit this book of stories by the award-winning Russian writer Ludmila Ulitskaya. A woman believes that the best way to control her life is to control her death. A landscape photographer wonders if the beauty he has witnessed can triumph over decay. A coroner dedicated to science is confronted by a startling physical anomaly, a lonely widow experiences an extraordinary transformation, a woman whose life is devoted to language finds words slipping away from her. In these eleven stories, artfully rendered into English by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky, Ulitskaya maps the edges of our lives, tracing a delicate geography of the soul.World of Betty & Veronica Digest #30 (World of Betty & Veronica Digest #30)
By Archie Superstars. 2023
TWO BRAND NEW STORIES! First, a week before Christmas, Pow-Girl and Pureheart the powerful discover a band of super-villains are…
gathering supplies for a major caper and race to uncover the sinister scheme before it can threaten the good people of Riverdale. Then, a mystery game taking place at the holiday party at the Lodge Mansion gives Penny Parker some real suspicions. High society will be reeling after this party!In the Shadow of the Master: Classic Tales by Edgar Allan Poe
By Stephen King, Jeffery Deaver, Sue Grafton, Tess Gerritsen, Lisa Scottoline, Laura Lippman, Nelson DeMille. 2009
A &“compulsively readable collection&” of Poe&’s short stories accompanied by essays from Jeffery Deaver, Stephen King, Lisa Scottoline, and many…
more (Booklist, starred review). In the Shadow of the Master is an exceptional collection of classic stories from the lord of literary darkness himself—the inimitable Edgar Allan Poe—accompanied by enthralling essays from twenty of his acolytes and admirers, including New York Times-bestselling authors and winners and nominees for the prestigious award named after Edgar by the Mystery Writers of America. It&’s a must-have for thriller and mystery fans of all ages, with contributions from: T. Jefferson Parker * Jan Burke * Lawrence Block * P.J. Parrish * Lisa Scottoline * Laura Lippman * Michael Connelly * Laurie R. King * Tess Gerritsen * Stephen King * Steve Hamilton * Edward D. Hoch * Peter Robinson * S.J. Rozan * Nelson DeMille * Sara Paretsky * Thomas H. Cook * Jeffery Deaver * Sue Grafton &“A wonderful treat for the Poe connoisseur, or a perfect introduction to his works.&” —Charlotte ObserverLove and Freindship
By Jane Austen. 2022
The dark, funny and ambitious early writings of one of Britain's best-loved writers.Jane Austen's name is synonymous with witty, cutting…
novels about the manners and money of Britain's high society. This collection of her youthful writings shows the author grappling with the themes that would define her later writing and showcases her trademark irony. Containing the short epistolary novels Love and Freindship and Lady Susan, as well as an eclectic mix of early writings, this collection is a must-have for any Austen fan.Part of a boldly designed series of classics, with wider margins for notes, this book is perfect for design-lovers and students alike. With bold, eye-catching graphic covers by Evi O Studio, this collection aims to introduce a selection of the most celebrated works of the last thousand years to a new audience. Featuring tales of adventure, fiction from the 19th and 20th centuries, feminist writings, and reflections on art, politics, philosophy and the origins of man, this is a small, wide-reaching and essential collection.'His heart, which was as delicate as sweet and as tender as a Whipt-syllabub, could not resist her attractions.'