Black Chalk

Author: Christopher J. Yates
Publisher: Picador
ISBN: 1250075564
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353

Book Description
"This is the smart summer thriller you've been waiting for."--NPR's All Things Considered NAMED A MUST READ BY THE BOSTON GLOBE, BBC.COM, AND NEW YORK POST NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR A compulsively readable psychological thriller set in New York and at Oxford University in which a group of six students play an elaborate game of dares and consequences with tragic result It was only ever meant to be a game played by six best friends in their first year at Oxford University; a game of consequences, silly forfeits, and childish dares. But then the game changed: The stakes grew higher and the dares more personal and more humiliating, finally evolving into a vicious struggle with unpredictable and tragic results. Now, fourteen years later, the remaining players must meet again for the final round. Who knows better than your best friends what would break you? A gripping psychological thriller partly inspired by the author's own time at Oxford University, Black Chalk is perfect for fans of the high tension and expert pacing of The Secret History and The Bellwether Revivals. Christopher J. Yates' background in puzzle writing and setting can clearly be seen in the plotting of this clever, tricky book that will keep you guessing to the very end.

Black Chalk

Author: Albert Alla
Publisher: Garnet Publishing
ISBN: 9781859643570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This thriller centres around a school shooting and its enduring impact on the life of its sole survivor, Nate Dillingham, as he embarks on adulthood, trying but ultimately failing to avoid the aftermath.

The Chalk Rainbow

Author: Deborah Kelly
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
ISBN: 1775593444
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

Book Description

The Chalk Man

Author: C. J. Tudor
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 1524761001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 315

Book Description
“Want to read something good?. . . If you like my stuff, you’ll like this.”—Stephen King • WINNER OF THE ITW THRILLER AWARD • WINNER OF THE STRAND MAGAZINE AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT NOVEL A riveting psychological suspense debut that weaves a mystery about a childhood game gone dangerously awry, and will keep readers guessing right up to the shocking ending In 1986, Eddie and his friends are on the verge of adolescence, spending their days biking in search of adventure. The chalk men are their secret code, stick figures they draw for one another as hidden messages. But one morning the friends find a chalk man leading them to the woods. They follow the message, only to find the dead body of a teenage girl. In 2016, Eddie is nursing a drinking problem and trying to forget his past, until one day he gets a letter containing a chalk man—the same one he and his friends saw when they found the body. Soon he learns that all his old friends received the same note. When one of them is killed, Eddie realizes that saving himself means figuring out what happened all those years ago. But digging into the past proves more dangerous than he could have known. Because in this town, everyone has secrets, no one is innocent, and some will do anything to bury the truth. Praise for The Chalk Man “Wonderfully creepy—like a cold blade on the back of your neck.”—Lee Child “An assured debut that alternates between 1986 and 2016 with unpredictable twists. The Chalk Man fits well with other stories about troubled childhoods such as Stephen King’s novella Stand by Me. . . . Tudor never misses a beat in showing each character as both a child and an adult while also exploring the foreboding environs of a small town.”—Associated Press “Utterly hypnotic. The Chalk Man is a dream novel, a book of nightmares: haunted and haunting, shot through with shadow and light—a story to quicken the pulse and freeze the blood. A dark star is born.”—A.J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window “If you can’t get enough of psychological thrillers with sharp twists and turns, you need to read The Chalk Man”—Hello Giggles “I haven’t had a sleepless night due to a book for a long time. The Chalk Man changed that.”—Fiona Barton, New York Times bestselling author of The Widow

Do Not Erase

Author: Jessica Wynne
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691222827
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
A photographic exploration of mathematicians’ chalkboards “A mathematician, like a painter or poet, is a maker of patterns,” wrote the British mathematician G. H. Hardy. In Do Not Erase, photographer Jessica Wynne presents remarkable examples of this idea through images of mathematicians’ chalkboards. While other fields have replaced chalkboards with whiteboards and digital presentations, mathematicians remain loyal to chalk for puzzling out their ideas and communicating their research. Wynne offers more than one hundred stunning photographs of these chalkboards, gathered from a diverse group of mathematicians around the world. The photographs are accompanied by essays from each mathematician, reflecting on their work and processes. Together, pictures and words provide an illuminating meditation on the unique relationships among mathematics, art, and creativity. The mathematicians featured in this collection comprise exciting new voices alongside established figures, including Sun-Yung Alice Chang, Alain Connes, Misha Gromov, Andre Neves, Kasso Okoudjou, Peter Shor, Christina Sormani, Terence Tao, Claire Voisin, and many others. The companion essays give insights into how the chalkboard serves as a special medium for mathematical expression. The volume also includes an introduction by the author, an afterword by New Yorker writer Alec Wilkinson, and biographical information for each contributor. Do Not Erase is a testament to the myriad ways that mathematicians use their chalkboards to reveal the conceptual and visual beauty of their discipline—shapes, figures, formulas, and conjectures created through imagination, argument, and speculation.

The Chalk Giraffe

Author: Kirsty Paxton
Publisher: Capstone Editions
ISBN: 1684460972
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
When a little girl cannot satisfy the grumpy giraffe she has drawn on the pavement, he draws her into the picture so she can see for herself what is missing.

Black Paper Sketchbook

Author: Blank Books Journals
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781709225536
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
Black Paper Sketchbook Perfect for Gel Pens and other Neon Coloring Pencils. Metallic pens including Sharpies, Letraset promarkers ( or Windsor Newton pro markers as they are now known) which have have metallic options. White gel pens and chalk pens also work extremely well with this Black paper. You can use any light reflecting colour that can sit on the surface of the black paper. Good quality paper with a line at the bottom of each page to Write the name of the drawing, your name or any other information. Book Details Black Sketch Book Paper 120 Pages Suitable for Gel, Pastel, Metallic & Neon Highlighters 8.5 x 11" Large Size Perfect for Doodling over the holidays or at any time. A great addition to any art collection for budding artists, both adults and children. Order your copy today.

Creative Haven Chalkboard Art Coloring Book

Author: CJ Hughes
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486802108
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
Colorists can make the grade with 31 chalkboard-style designs printed on a realistic, black background. Each illustration features an inspiring saying, from "Dream Big" and "Love Conquers All" to "Choose Happiness" and "Make Someone Smile." Illustrations are printed on perforated pages for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Chalkboard Art and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

How to Paint Furniture

Author: Annie Sloan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781855858817
Category : Furniture finishing
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
The extensive style directory contains over 60 specially designed decorated pieces of furniture, creating a library of decorative techniques and how to use them.'

The Case of the Red-Bottomed Robber

Author: Richard Byrne
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192749765
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
The young chalks are busy at the chalkboard but someone keeps stealing their drawings . . .Mrs Red calls Sergeant Blue to investigate but when the culprit is caught, he absconds in a cloud of chalk dust. The chalks find another way to lure the suspect into their hands and it is only then thatthey discover they've misjudged the poor chalk rubber all along . . .