Author: Mrs. George De Horne Vaizey
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361157779
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
"The Daughters of a Genius" is a unique written with the aid of Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey, a prolific British author. Published in the early twentieth century, the story revolves around the Randall sisters, Mags and Bab, who are the daughters of a top notch however eccentric inventor. The narrative follows the sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up inside the midst in their father's genius and unconventional way of life. The plot unfolds with a mix of humor, drama, and romance as the Randall circle of relatives copes with the peculiarities in their inventor father. The daughters, Mags and Bab, are portrayed as shrewd and spirited younger girls who find themselves entangled in numerous funny and heartwarming situations. The novel explores subject matters of own family dynamics, societal expectations, and the pursuit of man or woman passions. Vaizey's storytelling is characterized by a charming blend of wit and perception into human nature. Through the lens of the Randall own family, she offers readers a glimpse into the comical and occasionally hard elements of life with a genius.
The Daughters Of A Genius
Author: Mrs. George De Horne Vaizey
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361157779
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
"The Daughters of a Genius" is a unique written with the aid of Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey, a prolific British author. Published in the early twentieth century, the story revolves around the Randall sisters, Mags and Bab, who are the daughters of a top notch however eccentric inventor. The narrative follows the sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up inside the midst in their father's genius and unconventional way of life. The plot unfolds with a mix of humor, drama, and romance as the Randall circle of relatives copes with the peculiarities in their inventor father. The daughters, Mags and Bab, are portrayed as shrewd and spirited younger girls who find themselves entangled in numerous funny and heartwarming situations. The novel explores subject matters of own family dynamics, societal expectations, and the pursuit of man or woman passions. Vaizey's storytelling is characterized by a charming blend of wit and perception into human nature. Through the lens of the Randall own family, she offers readers a glimpse into the comical and occasionally hard elements of life with a genius.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361157779
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
"The Daughters of a Genius" is a unique written with the aid of Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey, a prolific British author. Published in the early twentieth century, the story revolves around the Randall sisters, Mags and Bab, who are the daughters of a top notch however eccentric inventor. The narrative follows the sisters as they navigate the challenges of growing up inside the midst in their father's genius and unconventional way of life. The plot unfolds with a mix of humor, drama, and romance as the Randall circle of relatives copes with the peculiarities in their inventor father. The daughters, Mags and Bab, are portrayed as shrewd and spirited younger girls who find themselves entangled in numerous funny and heartwarming situations. The novel explores subject matters of own family dynamics, societal expectations, and the pursuit of man or woman passions. Vaizey's storytelling is characterized by a charming blend of wit and perception into human nature. Through the lens of the Randall own family, she offers readers a glimpse into the comical and occasionally hard elements of life with a genius.
The Daughters of a Genius
Author: George de Horne Mrs. Vaizey
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
In George de Horne Mrs. Vaizey's novel 'The Daughters of a Genius,' readers are transported to a world of both charm and complexity. The book follows the lives of two sisters, one an aspiring artist and the other a talented writer, as they navigate societal expectations, family dynamics, and their own creative aspirations. Vaizey's elegant prose captures the essence of late 19th-century England, offering a nuanced portrayal of gender roles and the struggles of female artists during that period. The novel's exploration of sisterly bonds, artistic pursuits, and the challenges of being women in a male-dominated world adds depth to its engaging plot. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world rich in both detail and emotion. George de Horne Mrs. Vaizey, a prolific writer of her time, drew inspiration from her own experiences as a woman in a society that often constrained female creativity. Her keen observations of human nature and her empathy towards her characters shine through in 'The Daughters of a Genius,' making it a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today. Vaizey's ability to weave together themes of art, family, and gender makes this novel a poignant and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the complexities of the Victorian era. I highly recommend 'The Daughters of a Genius' to readers who appreciate historical fiction that delves into the lives of women artists. Vaizey's insightful storytelling and vivid characters make this novel a captivating and enlightening read for those interested in exploring the challenges and triumphs of female creatives in the 19th century.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
In George de Horne Mrs. Vaizey's novel 'The Daughters of a Genius,' readers are transported to a world of both charm and complexity. The book follows the lives of two sisters, one an aspiring artist and the other a talented writer, as they navigate societal expectations, family dynamics, and their own creative aspirations. Vaizey's elegant prose captures the essence of late 19th-century England, offering a nuanced portrayal of gender roles and the struggles of female artists during that period. The novel's exploration of sisterly bonds, artistic pursuits, and the challenges of being women in a male-dominated world adds depth to its engaging plot. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world rich in both detail and emotion. George de Horne Mrs. Vaizey, a prolific writer of her time, drew inspiration from her own experiences as a woman in a society that often constrained female creativity. Her keen observations of human nature and her empathy towards her characters shine through in 'The Daughters of a Genius,' making it a timeless work that continues to resonate with readers today. Vaizey's ability to weave together themes of art, family, and gender makes this novel a poignant and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the complexities of the Victorian era. I highly recommend 'The Daughters of a Genius' to readers who appreciate historical fiction that delves into the lives of women artists. Vaizey's insightful storytelling and vivid characters make this novel a captivating and enlightening read for those interested in exploring the challenges and triumphs of female creatives in the 19th century.
A Female Genius
Author: James Essinger
Publisher: Severn House Paperbacks
ISBN: 9781908096661
Category : Calculators
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ada Lovelace was the only legitimate child of Lord Byron, the dangerous romantice poet whose name became a byword for scandal. Over the past decades, she herself has become a surprising underground star for digital pioneers all over the world, starting with Alan Turing. Embraced by programmers and women intechnology, Ada even has her own day that is commemorated every year on Google's search engine.
Publisher: Severn House Paperbacks
ISBN: 9781908096661
Category : Calculators
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Ada Lovelace was the only legitimate child of Lord Byron, the dangerous romantice poet whose name became a byword for scandal. Over the past decades, she herself has become a surprising underground star for digital pioneers all over the world, starting with Alan Turing. Embraced by programmers and women intechnology, Ada even has her own day that is commemorated every year on Google's search engine.
The Only True Genius in the Family
Author: Jennie Nash
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440686998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
From the author of The Last Beach Bungalow: a portrait of a family-in all its heartbreaking complexity. Though she lives in the shadow of her legendary landscape photographer father, and is the mother of a painter whose career is about to take off, Claire has carved out a practical existence as a commercial photographer. Her pictures may not be the stuff of genius, but they've paid for a good life. But when her father dies, Claire loses faith in the work she has devoted her life to-and worse, begins to feel jealous of her daughter's success. Then, as she helps prepare a retrospective of her famous father's photographs, Claire uncovers revelations about him that change everything she believes about herself as a mother, a daughter, and an artist...
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440686998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
From the author of The Last Beach Bungalow: a portrait of a family-in all its heartbreaking complexity. Though she lives in the shadow of her legendary landscape photographer father, and is the mother of a painter whose career is about to take off, Claire has carved out a practical existence as a commercial photographer. Her pictures may not be the stuff of genius, but they've paid for a good life. But when her father dies, Claire loses faith in the work she has devoted her life to-and worse, begins to feel jealous of her daughter's success. Then, as she helps prepare a retrospective of her famous father's photographs, Claire uncovers revelations about him that change everything she believes about herself as a mother, a daughter, and an artist...
Millicent Min, Girl Genius (The Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 1)
Author: Lisa Yee
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054588022X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Who would have thought being smart could be so hard (and funny)? Millicent Min is having a bad summer. Her fellow high school students hate her for setting the curve. Her fellow 11-year-olds hate her for going to high school. And her mother has arranged for her to tutor Stanford Wong, the poster boy for Chinese geekdom. But then Millie meets Emily. Emily doesn't know Millicent's IQ score. She actually thinks Millie is cool. And if Millie can hide her awards, ignore her grandmother's advice, swear her parents to silence, blackmail Stanford, and keep all her lies straight, she just might make her first friend.What's it going to take? Sheer genius.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054588022X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Who would have thought being smart could be so hard (and funny)? Millicent Min is having a bad summer. Her fellow high school students hate her for setting the curve. Her fellow 11-year-olds hate her for going to high school. And her mother has arranged for her to tutor Stanford Wong, the poster boy for Chinese geekdom. But then Millie meets Emily. Emily doesn't know Millicent's IQ score. She actually thinks Millie is cool. And if Millie can hide her awards, ignore her grandmother's advice, swear her parents to silence, blackmail Stanford, and keep all her lies straight, she just might make her first friend.What's it going to take? Sheer genius.
Mister Posterior and the Genius Child
Author: Emily Jenkins
Publisher: Berkley Trade
ISBN: 9780425186275
Category : Domestic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this warmhearted novel, a thirtysomething woman looks back on the year she became the most notorious child in the history of the Cambridge Harmony PTA.
Publisher: Berkley Trade
ISBN: 9780425186275
Category : Domestic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this warmhearted novel, a thirtysomething woman looks back on the year she became the most notorious child in the history of the Cambridge Harmony PTA.
Off the Charts
Author: Ann Hulbert
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101971320
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Ann Hulbert’s in-depth exploration of the lives of sixteen extraordinary children over the course of the past century casts new light on America’s current obsession with early achievement. The figures she profiles include math genius Norbert Wiener, founder of cybernetics; two girls whose fiction and poetry stirred debate in the 1920s; the movie superstar Shirley Temple; the African-American pianist and composer Philippa Schuyler; the chess champion Bobby Fischer; computer pioneers and “prodigious savants” with autism; and musical prodigies, present and past. Hulbert probes the changing roles of parents and teachers as well as of psychologists and a curious press. Above all, she delves into the feelings of the prodigies themselves, whose stories so intriguingly raise hopes about untapped human potential and questions about how best to nurture it.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101971320
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
Ann Hulbert’s in-depth exploration of the lives of sixteen extraordinary children over the course of the past century casts new light on America’s current obsession with early achievement. The figures she profiles include math genius Norbert Wiener, founder of cybernetics; two girls whose fiction and poetry stirred debate in the 1920s; the movie superstar Shirley Temple; the African-American pianist and composer Philippa Schuyler; the chess champion Bobby Fischer; computer pioneers and “prodigious savants” with autism; and musical prodigies, present and past. Hulbert probes the changing roles of parents and teachers as well as of psychologists and a curious press. Above all, she delves into the feelings of the prodigies themselves, whose stories so intriguingly raise hopes about untapped human potential and questions about how best to nurture it.
Snapshots of a Daughter-in-law
Author: Adrienne Rich
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Genius
Author: Steven T. Seagle
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1596432632
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Facing unemployment if he cannot present new research to the scientific community, quantum physicist Ted Marx tries to coerce his father-in-law into revealing a profound and devastating secret that Einstein entrusted to him.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1596432632
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Facing unemployment if he cannot present new research to the scientific community, quantum physicist Ted Marx tries to coerce his father-in-law into revealing a profound and devastating secret that Einstein entrusted to him.
My Dog May Be a Genius
Author: Jack Prelutsky
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0066238625
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Have you ever encountered an underwater marching band, a pig in a bathing suit, a pet orangutan, or a witch in a hardware store? Have you ever sat with a skunk in a courtroom, shopped for a dinosaur, or conversed with a Bupple, a Wosstrus, a Violinnet, or a Celloon? You will have, once you′ve read this exuberant collaboration from Jack Prelutsky and his "partner in crime"∗ James Stevenson. The "reigning czars of silliness"∗ have once again teamed up to bring readers an irresistible collection of poems that will have tongues twisting, imaginations soaring, and sides aching with laughter. The result is genius, indeed. ∗Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0066238625
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Have you ever encountered an underwater marching band, a pig in a bathing suit, a pet orangutan, or a witch in a hardware store? Have you ever sat with a skunk in a courtroom, shopped for a dinosaur, or conversed with a Bupple, a Wosstrus, a Violinnet, or a Celloon? You will have, once you′ve read this exuberant collaboration from Jack Prelutsky and his "partner in crime"∗ James Stevenson. The "reigning czars of silliness"∗ have once again teamed up to bring readers an irresistible collection of poems that will have tongues twisting, imaginations soaring, and sides aching with laughter. The result is genius, indeed. ∗Publishers Weekly (starred review)