The Little Book

Author: Selden Edwards
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440637547
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
A marvelous debut novel about love and basketball, time travel and rock'n'roll. Thirty years in the writing, Selden Edwards' dazzling first novel is an irresistible triumph of the imagination. Wheeler Burden-banking heir, philosopher, student of history, legend's son, rock idol, writer, lover, recluse, half-Jew, and Harvard baseball hero-one day finds himself wandering not in his hometown of San Francisco in 1988 but in a city and time he knows mysteriously well: Vienna, 1897. Before long, Wheeler acquires a mentor in Sigmund Freud, a bitter rival, a powerful crush on a luminous young woman, and encounters everyone from an eight-year-old Adolf Hitler to Mark Twain as well as the young members of his own family. Solving the riddle of Wheeler's dislocation in time will ultimately reveal nothing short of one eccentric family's unrivaled impact upon the course of human history. Edwards brilliantly weaves romance, art, sci-fi, history, and culture in this unforgettable debut novel. A great YA read for those looking for a true adventure!

A Queer Little Book of Tales

Author: H.R. Harrison
Publisher: NineStar Press
ISBN: 1648902162
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 455

Book Description
A collection of queer fairy tale retellings for the discerning reader. Dive into a world both familiar and strange and meet a colorful cast of characters from all different backgrounds and upbringings, from princes and paupers to aliens and dwarves, from merchant sons to sign language interpreters. And fairies, of course. But it’s important to remember… most fairies aren’t fairy godmothers. The White Cat follows the intrepid young prince Yufitri from across the Sea, who meets a mystical talking cat who offers to grant all his desires—even the call for a wife. The Fairy’s Gift tells the tale of a young princess Wynn who was cursed by an evil fairy to… have the body of her dreams? Oh no, whatever shall she do? Save a neighboring kingdom it seems! In From Stars They Fell, when a strange metal ship falls from the sky, an angel with dragonfly wings is left stranded in a strange land, and meets a young man who speaks with his hands. When the angel takes the job of the young man’s interpreter, Oswin, he sets out to find new work. The Echoes of the Dead finds him stumbling across mysterious black ruins in the woods, inhabited by a scarred and quiet elf whose kindness hides a depth of despair. In A Step Apart and a World Away, Naomhan, a duke’s son, who has always felt apart from the world, rescues a beautiful snake, who turns into a beautiful man promising rewards for Naomhan’s kindness. But Naomhan wants only to disappear. And In the Shade of the Tree of Life ends the collection with a tale of anxiety and heartbreak, when a tailor’s apprentice of maligned background falls in love with a hermit of a prince.

The Little Book of Ranelagh

Author: Maurice Curtis
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750985127
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
The Little Book of Ranelagh is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this Dublin suburb. Here you will find out about Ranelagh's rural past, its sporting heritage, its arts and culture, its schools and churches, shops and industries, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Ranelagh and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.

The Little Book of Vikings

Author: Eric Paul Erickson
Publisher: Viking Dog
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
What was life like in a Viking village? Who were the Viking gods? Were there female Vikings? What was sword killing? Did Vikings smell bad? For the curious of all ages, The Little Book of Vikings gives the answers to these questions and many more. Exploring facts, fiction, myths and legends, you’ll learn everything you ever wanted to know about the scourge of the Norsemen! From The Little Book series published by Viking Dog. These books cover topics of interest to readers of all ages, presented in a fun and entertaining way. Learn about wolves, Vikings, the Wild West and more!

Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Author: Maisie Ward
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 636

Book Description
"Gilbert Keith Chesterton" by Maisie Ward. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

The Little Book of the Tudors

Author: Annie Bullen
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0750956208
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 169

Book Description
The five Tudor monarchs – Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I – were some of the most influential rulers in British history. This volume explores all aspects of life in the Tudor age, from life at court (and at the grand country estates where Queen Elizabeth paused during her famous ‘progresses’) to the day-to-day activities at the teeming taverns and plague-ridden cities of the Tudor kingdom.With chapters on the people, palaces and pastimes of the age, some amusing secrets of the Tudor medicine cabinet and closet, and stories from some of the most fabulous, eccentric and opulent entertainments of the age, it will delight anyone with an interest in Tudor history – or indeed, in British history as a whole.

A Little Book of Profitable Tales

Author: Eugene Field
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3387328958
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Nostradamus, Branham and the Little Book:

Author: Patricia Ann Sunday
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 9781477268391
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 535

Book Description
For 457 years the Prophet Nostradamus has been a MYSTERY. Hidden in dark speech he was misunderstood and rejected by the Protestant Christian Church, forbidden to be read by the Catholic Church, and totally discredited by psychics and worldly interpreters as being in the Occult. However, it was the occult interpreters that were instrumental in keeping his work alive and mysterious. Written from a Christian perspective, many questions about this mysterious man Nostradamus, and why his work has endured so long are answered in this book. Reverend Sunday has discovered the secrets and the intentions of his lifes work, and you will be amazed to find out WHO Nostradamus really was. If you are curious about Planet X-Wormwood, then you will find out how that ties into these hidden revelations. There always comes a time when hidden things are revealed to a Prophet. (Daniel 2:22; Amos 3:7.) The second Prophet, William Branham, was way ahead of his time in his understanding of supernatural phenomenon; and his revelations on the Book of Genesis regarding the apple and its sexual connotations lost him favor with the approved church then, and now. Prophets are rarely understood in their own age. These TWO PROPHETS were brought together to this unknown Sophe/Scribe chosen to disclose the hidden, amazing information, and revelation for our day...To GOD be the GLORY. Prepare the way for the Lord.

Poet Lore

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 562

Book Description

A LITTLE BOOK OF CHRISTMAS

Author: John Kendrick Bangs
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN: 8075839277
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
This eBook edition of "A LITTLE BOOK OF CHRISTMAS" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: A Toast To Santa Clause The Conversion of Hetherington A Merry Christmas Pie The Child Who Had Everything But A Holiday Wish Santa Clause and Little Billee Christmas Eve The House of the Seven Santas Extract: "He was only a little bit of a chap, and so, when for the first time in his life he came into close contact with the endless current of human things, it was as hard for him to "stay put" as for some wayward little atom of flotsam and jetsam to keep from tossing about in the surging tides of the sea. His mother had left him there in the big toy-shop, with instructions not to move until she came back, while she went off to do some mysterious errand. She thought, no doubt, that with so many beautiful things on every side to delight his eye and hold his attention, strict obedience to her commands would not be hard." John Kendrick Bangs (1862-1922) was an American author, editor and satirist.