Author: Lilian Jackson Braun
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780786256440
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Good news for fans of the bestselling Cat Who mysteries: Fictional columnist James Qwilleran has finally completed his book showcasing the stories related to him by residents of Moose County, that famous region four hundred miles north of everywhere. As devoted readers of the series know, Qwill has been working on this book since The Cat Who Tailed a Thief. Now he has compiled all the stories in Short & Tall Tales. Lilian Jackson Braun introduces readers to James Mackintosh Qwilleran and recounts how he collected the stories. Qwill provides a preface for each, describing the teller and the circumstances. And the tales themselves entertain, and reveal the offbeat "history" of Moose County. Book jacket.
Short and Tall Tales
Author: Lilian Jackson Braun
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780786256440
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Good news for fans of the bestselling Cat Who mysteries: Fictional columnist James Qwilleran has finally completed his book showcasing the stories related to him by residents of Moose County, that famous region four hundred miles north of everywhere. As devoted readers of the series know, Qwill has been working on this book since The Cat Who Tailed a Thief. Now he has compiled all the stories in Short & Tall Tales. Lilian Jackson Braun introduces readers to James Mackintosh Qwilleran and recounts how he collected the stories. Qwill provides a preface for each, describing the teller and the circumstances. And the tales themselves entertain, and reveal the offbeat "history" of Moose County. Book jacket.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780786256440
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Good news for fans of the bestselling Cat Who mysteries: Fictional columnist James Qwilleran has finally completed his book showcasing the stories related to him by residents of Moose County, that famous region four hundred miles north of everywhere. As devoted readers of the series know, Qwill has been working on this book since The Cat Who Tailed a Thief. Now he has compiled all the stories in Short & Tall Tales. Lilian Jackson Braun introduces readers to James Mackintosh Qwilleran and recounts how he collected the stories. Qwill provides a preface for each, describing the teller and the circumstances. And the tales themselves entertain, and reveal the offbeat "history" of Moose County. Book jacket.
Short And Tall Tales
Author: Lilian Jackson Braun
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781322731544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781322731544
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The Private Life of the Cat Who--
Author: Lilian Jackson Braun
Publisher: Putnam Adult
ISBN: 9780399151323
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
A collection of short tales about the intimate lives of the famous Siamese companions from the popular mystery series follows their exploits and unique characteristics as recorded by sleuth reporter Qwill. 200,000 first printing.
Publisher: Putnam Adult
ISBN: 9780399151323
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
A collection of short tales about the intimate lives of the famous Siamese companions from the popular mystery series follows their exploits and unique characteristics as recorded by sleuth reporter Qwill. 200,000 first printing.
A Damsel in Distress
Author: Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1442924470
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Books for All Kinds of Readers. ReadHowYouWant offers the widest selection of on-demand, accessible format editions on the market today. Our 7 different sizes of EasyRead are optimized by increasing the font size and spacing between the words and the letters. We partner with leading publishers around the globe. Our goal is to have accessible editions simultaneously released with publishers' new books so that all readers can have access to the books they want to read.
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN: 1442924470
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Books for All Kinds of Readers. ReadHowYouWant offers the widest selection of on-demand, accessible format editions on the market today. Our 7 different sizes of EasyRead are optimized by increasing the font size and spacing between the words and the letters. We partner with leading publishers around the globe. Our goal is to have accessible editions simultaneously released with publishers' new books so that all readers can have access to the books they want to read.
Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors
Author: Jerry Roberts
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810863782
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 863
Book Description
From live productions of the 1950s like Requiem for a Heavyweight to big budget mini-series like Band of Brothers, long-form television programs have been helmed by some of the most creative and accomplished names in directing. Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors brings attention to the directors of these productions, citing every director of stand alone long-form television programs: made for TV movies, movie-length pilots, mini-series, and feature-length anthology programs, as well as drama, comedy, and musical specials of more than 60 minutes. Each of the nearly 2,000 entries provides a brief career sketch of the director, his or her notable works, awards, and a filmography. Many entries also provide brief discussions of key shows, movies, and other productions. Appendixes include Emmy Awards, DGA Awards, and other accolades, as well as a list of anthology programs. A much-needed reference that celebrates these often-neglected artists, Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of the medium.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 0810863782
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 863
Book Description
From live productions of the 1950s like Requiem for a Heavyweight to big budget mini-series like Band of Brothers, long-form television programs have been helmed by some of the most creative and accomplished names in directing. Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors brings attention to the directors of these productions, citing every director of stand alone long-form television programs: made for TV movies, movie-length pilots, mini-series, and feature-length anthology programs, as well as drama, comedy, and musical specials of more than 60 minutes. Each of the nearly 2,000 entries provides a brief career sketch of the director, his or her notable works, awards, and a filmography. Many entries also provide brief discussions of key shows, movies, and other productions. Appendixes include Emmy Awards, DGA Awards, and other accolades, as well as a list of anthology programs. A much-needed reference that celebrates these often-neglected artists, Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of the medium.
Words to Rhyme with
Author: Willard R. Espy
Publisher: Checkmark Books
ISBN: 9780816043132
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
An easy-to-use dictionary of over 80,000 rhyming words.
Publisher: Checkmark Books
ISBN: 9780816043132
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 692
Book Description
An easy-to-use dictionary of over 80,000 rhyming words.
Mother Goose in Prose
Author: Lyman Frank Baum
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
A collection of twenty-two nursery rhymes, including "Old King Cole" and "Little Bo-Peep," fashioned into full-length stories by the author of "The Wizard of Oz."
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
A collection of twenty-two nursery rhymes, including "Old King Cole" and "Little Bo-Peep," fashioned into full-length stories by the author of "The Wizard of Oz."
The Story of Dundas
Author: J. Smyth Carter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Peter Pan on Stage and Screen, 1904-2010, 2d ed.
Author: Bruce K. Hanson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786486198
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Recounting the more than century-long stage and screen history of J.M. Barrie's play Peter Pan, Bruce K. Hanson updates and expands his 1993 volume on "The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up." Hanson traces the origin of Barrie's tale through the first London production in 1904, to various British and American theatrical and film productions up to and including the stage versions of 2010. Included are excerpts of interviews with actresses Dinah Sheridan, Mary Martin and Sandy Duncan, all of whom portrayed Peter Pan on stage, and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, lyricists for the 1954 Broadway musical. The book features a wealth of rare photos, posters, programs and costume designs. An appendix lists virtually every actor who has performed a featured role in a London, Broadway or Hollywood production of Peter Pan from 1904 to the present.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786486198
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 419
Book Description
Recounting the more than century-long stage and screen history of J.M. Barrie's play Peter Pan, Bruce K. Hanson updates and expands his 1993 volume on "The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up." Hanson traces the origin of Barrie's tale through the first London production in 1904, to various British and American theatrical and film productions up to and including the stage versions of 2010. Included are excerpts of interviews with actresses Dinah Sheridan, Mary Martin and Sandy Duncan, all of whom portrayed Peter Pan on stage, and Betty Comden and Adolph Green, lyricists for the 1954 Broadway musical. The book features a wealth of rare photos, posters, programs and costume designs. An appendix lists virtually every actor who has performed a featured role in a London, Broadway or Hollywood production of Peter Pan from 1904 to the present.
The Rough Guide to Film
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 1848361254
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 676
Book Description
Get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written. Over 230 of the world’s greatest novels are covered, from Quixote (1614) to Orhan Pamuk’s Snow (2002), with fascinating information about their plots and their authors – and suggestions for what to read next. The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres. With feature boxes on experimental novels, female novelists, short reviews of interesting film and TV adaptations, and information on how the novel began, this guide will point you to all the classic literature you’ll ever need.
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 1848361254
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 676
Book Description
Get the lowdown on the best fiction ever written. Over 230 of the world’s greatest novels are covered, from Quixote (1614) to Orhan Pamuk’s Snow (2002), with fascinating information about their plots and their authors – and suggestions for what to read next. The guide comes complete with recommendations of the best editions and translations for every genre from the most enticing crime and punishment to love, sex, heroes and anti-heroes, not to mention all the classics of comedy and satire, horror and mystery and many other literary genres. With feature boxes on experimental novels, female novelists, short reviews of interesting film and TV adaptations, and information on how the novel began, this guide will point you to all the classic literature you’ll ever need.