Author: Wilfrid Sheed
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671628135
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
From Simon & Schuster, Frank and Maisie is an unforgettable memoir featuring the author's undauntable parents. The novelist and essayist, Wilfrid Sheed, presents an exuberant, often humorous memoir of his remarkable, undauntable parents—Maisie Ward and Frank Sheed—recounting their street-corner Catholic evangelism, their lecture and writing careers, and their marriage and relationship.
FRANK MAISIE
Author: Wilfrid Sheed
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671628135
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
From Simon & Schuster, Frank and Maisie is an unforgettable memoir featuring the author's undauntable parents. The novelist and essayist, Wilfrid Sheed, presents an exuberant, often humorous memoir of his remarkable, undauntable parents—Maisie Ward and Frank Sheed—recounting their street-corner Catholic evangelism, their lecture and writing careers, and their marriage and relationship.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671628135
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
From Simon & Schuster, Frank and Maisie is an unforgettable memoir featuring the author's undauntable parents. The novelist and essayist, Wilfrid Sheed, presents an exuberant, often humorous memoir of his remarkable, undauntable parents—Maisie Ward and Frank Sheed—recounting their street-corner Catholic evangelism, their lecture and writing careers, and their marriage and relationship.
Anna the Moonbeam Fairy
Author: Daisy Meadows
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545270499
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Previously published as: Maisie the moonbeam fairy.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545270499
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Previously published as: Maisie the moonbeam fairy.
Dangerous
Author: Shannon Hale
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408845482
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Maisie 'Danger' Brown needs excitement. When she wins a harmless-sounding competition to go to astronaut boot camp, that's exactly what she gets . . . But she never imagined it would feature stumbling into a terrifying plot that kills her friends and might just kill her too. Now there's no going back. Maisie has to live by her middle name if she wants to survive – and she'll need to be equally courageous to untangle the romance in her life too. A clever, suspenseful thriller-adventure by New York Times bestselling author and master storyteller Shannon Hale.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1408845482
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Maisie 'Danger' Brown needs excitement. When she wins a harmless-sounding competition to go to astronaut boot camp, that's exactly what she gets . . . But she never imagined it would feature stumbling into a terrifying plot that kills her friends and might just kill her too. Now there's no going back. Maisie has to live by her middle name if she wants to survive – and she'll need to be equally courageous to untangle the romance in her life too. A clever, suspenseful thriller-adventure by New York Times bestselling author and master storyteller Shannon Hale.
Alexander Graham Bell
Author: Ann Hood
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
ISBN: 044845730X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
"Time travelers Maisie and Felix meet a young Alexander Graham Bell (the inventor of the telephone). When the twins get separated from Alexander, they join the thousands of orphans in the streets of Victorian London"--
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
ISBN: 044845730X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
"Time travelers Maisie and Felix meet a young Alexander Graham Bell (the inventor of the telephone). When the twins get separated from Alexander, they join the thousands of orphans in the streets of Victorian London"--
Shanghais Baghdadi Jews
Author: Maisie J. Meyer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789881376428
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A compilation of 26 biographical accounts from the entire spectrum of Shanghai's Baghdadi Jewish society offers fresh insights into a remarkable community that lived through the crossroads of China's 20th-century history. Using previously unseen diaries and archival material, Shanghai's Baghdadi Jews documents the rise and fall of larger-than-life personalities who witnessed the Sino-Japanese War, the Occupation of Shanghai and the Communist Party's rise to power. Photographs illustrate the life and times of these individuals and the magnificent, cosmopolitan city they called home."--Back cover.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789881376428
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A compilation of 26 biographical accounts from the entire spectrum of Shanghai's Baghdadi Jewish society offers fresh insights into a remarkable community that lived through the crossroads of China's 20th-century history. Using previously unseen diaries and archival material, Shanghai's Baghdadi Jews documents the rise and fall of larger-than-life personalities who witnessed the Sino-Japanese War, the Occupation of Shanghai and the Communist Party's rise to power. Photographs illustrate the life and times of these individuals and the magnificent, cosmopolitan city they called home."--Back cover.
Maisy at the Farm
Author: Lucy Cousins
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1536216828
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Maisy is just right for toddlers—her bold world, full of familiar touchstones, is as comforting and colorful as birthday cake! Both new fans and devoted friends will love to join Maisy on her trip to the farm. There's so much to do! There are tabs to pull and flaps to lift, and children can help Maisy collect eggs, ride the horses, feed the lambs, and drive the tractor. As always, the amazing Maisy means crayon-bright fun for the very young.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1536216828
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Maisy is just right for toddlers—her bold world, full of familiar touchstones, is as comforting and colorful as birthday cake! Both new fans and devoted friends will love to join Maisy on her trip to the farm. There's so much to do! There are tabs to pull and flaps to lift, and children can help Maisy collect eggs, ride the horses, feed the lambs, and drive the tractor. As always, the amazing Maisy means crayon-bright fun for the very young.
Mona's Memories
Author: Maisie Austin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646823416
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Mona Adams was born in Darwin, Northern Territory, to a European/Aboriginal/Filipino mother and a Chinese father. She and her family were evacuated to Cairns, Queensland, a month before Darwin was bombed on 19th February 1942. There she met and married her husband Charlie, who was born to Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander/Malayan and Indonesian parents, and they celebrated 51 years together before he passed away. They created a loving dynasty of 13 children, 36 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren, many of whom have excelled in their chosen careers because of the sacrifices they made to ensure their children received an education.Her memories tell of a life of hardship, poverty, resilience, determination, love and heartbreak, family and friends, evacuation after Cyclone Tracy, and researching her heritage.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780646823416
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Mona Adams was born in Darwin, Northern Territory, to a European/Aboriginal/Filipino mother and a Chinese father. She and her family were evacuated to Cairns, Queensland, a month before Darwin was bombed on 19th February 1942. There she met and married her husband Charlie, who was born to Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander/Malayan and Indonesian parents, and they celebrated 51 years together before he passed away. They created a loving dynasty of 13 children, 36 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren, many of whom have excelled in their chosen careers because of the sacrifices they made to ensure their children received an education.Her memories tell of a life of hardship, poverty, resilience, determination, love and heartbreak, family and friends, evacuation after Cyclone Tracy, and researching her heritage.
Victorine
Author: Maude Hutchins
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1681372495
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Victorine is thirteen, and she can’t get the unwanted surprise of her newly sexual body, in all its polymorphous and perverse insistence, out of her mind: it is a trap lying in wait for her at every turn (and nowhere, for some reason, more than in church). Meanwhile, Victorine’s older brother Costello is struggling to hold his own against the overbearing, mean-spirited, utterly ghastly Hector L’Hommedieu, a paterfamilias who collects and discards mistresses with scheming abandon even as Allison, his wife, drifts through life in a narcotic daze. And Maude Hutchins’s Victorine? It’s a sly, shocking, one-of-a-kind novel that explores sex and society with wayward and unabashedly weird inspiration, a drive-by snapshot of the great abject American family in its suburban haunts by a literary maverick whose work looks forward to—and sometimes outstrips—David Lynch’s Blue Velvet and the contemporary paintings of Lisa Yuskavage and John Currin.
Publisher: New York Review of Books
ISBN: 1681372495
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Victorine is thirteen, and she can’t get the unwanted surprise of her newly sexual body, in all its polymorphous and perverse insistence, out of her mind: it is a trap lying in wait for her at every turn (and nowhere, for some reason, more than in church). Meanwhile, Victorine’s older brother Costello is struggling to hold his own against the overbearing, mean-spirited, utterly ghastly Hector L’Hommedieu, a paterfamilias who collects and discards mistresses with scheming abandon even as Allison, his wife, drifts through life in a narcotic daze. And Maude Hutchins’s Victorine? It’s a sly, shocking, one-of-a-kind novel that explores sex and society with wayward and unabashedly weird inspiration, a drive-by snapshot of the great abject American family in its suburban haunts by a literary maverick whose work looks forward to—and sometimes outstrips—David Lynch’s Blue Velvet and the contemporary paintings of Lisa Yuskavage and John Currin.
The Complete Works: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Essays, Memoirs and Letters
Author: Henry James
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 20303
Book Description
Henry James' 'The Complete Works: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Essays, Memoirs and Letters' is a literary treasure trove that encapsulates the full breadth of James' prolific and influential career. Known for his intricate character studies and psychological depth, James' works often explore themes of privilege, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. This comprehensive collection showcases his mastery of both long-form and short-form fiction, as well as his insightful essays and poignant memoirs. James' elegant prose and nuanced storytelling make this collection a must-read for any lover of classic literature. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, James' works continue to resonate with readers today for their timeless exploration of the human experience. Henry James was a celebrated American-British author whose keen observations of society and intricate narratives secured his place as one of the greatest novelists in literary history. His extensive travels and exposure to different cultures greatly influenced his writing, leading him to create rich and complex characters that navigate the complexities of life and love. James' nuanced exploration of human psychology and social dynamics set him apart as a master of the psychological novel. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works' to readers looking to immerse themselves in the beautifully crafted world of Henry James. This collection offers a comprehensive showcase of James' literary genius and insight into the human condition, making it a valuable addition to any bookshelf.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 20303
Book Description
Henry James' 'The Complete Works: Novels, Short Stories, Plays, Essays, Memoirs and Letters' is a literary treasure trove that encapsulates the full breadth of James' prolific and influential career. Known for his intricate character studies and psychological depth, James' works often explore themes of privilege, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. This comprehensive collection showcases his mastery of both long-form and short-form fiction, as well as his insightful essays and poignant memoirs. James' elegant prose and nuanced storytelling make this collection a must-read for any lover of classic literature. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, James' works continue to resonate with readers today for their timeless exploration of the human experience. Henry James was a celebrated American-British author whose keen observations of society and intricate narratives secured his place as one of the greatest novelists in literary history. His extensive travels and exposure to different cultures greatly influenced his writing, leading him to create rich and complex characters that navigate the complexities of life and love. James' nuanced exploration of human psychology and social dynamics set him apart as a master of the psychological novel. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works' to readers looking to immerse themselves in the beautifully crafted world of Henry James. This collection offers a comprehensive showcase of James' literary genius and insight into the human condition, making it a valuable addition to any bookshelf.
A Taste of Love – The Memoirs of Bohemian Irish Food Writer Theodora FitzGibbon
Author: Theodora FitzGibbon
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 0717166848
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Discover the many lives of free-spirited and much-loved Irish Times cookery writer Theodora FitzGibbon 'I have starved in some of the most beautiful places in the world ...' The Irish Times food writer Theodora FitzGibbon lived a life filled to the brim. Born in London in 1916, her appetite for love, pleasure, good food and adventure took her all over the globe until she died, in Dublin, in 1991. A Taste of Love, her two-volume autobiography, reveals a life fully lived: the names she used before settling on 'Theodora'; the cookery lessons given to her by the former Queen Natalie of Serbia; the 1920s childhood spent on food-chomping travels with her rakish father in Europe, the Middle East and India. Paris in the 1930s was home to Theodora's struggle to maintain an independent life as a young actress, where she began an affair with photographer Peter Rose Pulham and kept company with Balthus, Cocteau, Dali and Picasso. During the Blitz, Theodora escaped wartime Paris for bomb-ridden London, where she was friendly with Dylan and Caitlin Thomas, Francis Bacon and Soviet spy Donald Maclean, and adopted Gwladys the penguin and Mouche the poodle. In 1944, she married Irish-American writer Constantine FitzGibbon, travelling with him to the US, and divorced him fifteen famously stormy years later. In 1960 she married George Morrison, the film maker and archivist, and moved with him to live in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. Be enthralled by the fascinating story behind the woman who broadened the culinary horizons of many people in Ireland and beyond. In this highly entertaining memoir, discover the sights, sounds and tastes of Theodora FitzGibbon – food writer, adventurer and thoroughly modern woman. 'Theodora FitzGibbon was the most extraordinary woman. If you read her autobiography you realise how many lives she led.'Maeve Binchy
Publisher: Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN: 0717166848
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Discover the many lives of free-spirited and much-loved Irish Times cookery writer Theodora FitzGibbon 'I have starved in some of the most beautiful places in the world ...' The Irish Times food writer Theodora FitzGibbon lived a life filled to the brim. Born in London in 1916, her appetite for love, pleasure, good food and adventure took her all over the globe until she died, in Dublin, in 1991. A Taste of Love, her two-volume autobiography, reveals a life fully lived: the names she used before settling on 'Theodora'; the cookery lessons given to her by the former Queen Natalie of Serbia; the 1920s childhood spent on food-chomping travels with her rakish father in Europe, the Middle East and India. Paris in the 1930s was home to Theodora's struggle to maintain an independent life as a young actress, where she began an affair with photographer Peter Rose Pulham and kept company with Balthus, Cocteau, Dali and Picasso. During the Blitz, Theodora escaped wartime Paris for bomb-ridden London, where she was friendly with Dylan and Caitlin Thomas, Francis Bacon and Soviet spy Donald Maclean, and adopted Gwladys the penguin and Mouche the poodle. In 1944, she married Irish-American writer Constantine FitzGibbon, travelling with him to the US, and divorced him fifteen famously stormy years later. In 1960 she married George Morrison, the film maker and archivist, and moved with him to live in Dalkey, Co. Dublin. Be enthralled by the fascinating story behind the woman who broadened the culinary horizons of many people in Ireland and beyond. In this highly entertaining memoir, discover the sights, sounds and tastes of Theodora FitzGibbon – food writer, adventurer and thoroughly modern woman. 'Theodora FitzGibbon was the most extraordinary woman. If you read her autobiography you realise how many lives she led.'Maeve Binchy