Author: Nathan Vanderbeek
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781079321784
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 28

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The story of an old man up the street in the last house on the left.

Author: Ferdinand Oyono
Publisher: Waveland Press
ISBN: 147861109X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174

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Writing in French in the 1950s, Ferdinand Léopold Oyono (1929–2010) had only a brief literary career, but his anticolonialist novels are considered classics of twentieth-century African literature. Like Oyono’s Houseboy, also available from Waveland Press, this novel fiercely satirizes the false pretenses of European colonial rule in Africa. Meka, a village elder, has always been loyal to the white man. It is with pride that he first hears he is to receive a medal. While waiting for the ceremony, however, Meka’s pride gives way to skepticism. At the same time, his wife has realized that the medal is being given to her husband as compensation for the sacrifices they have made. The events following the ceremony confirm Meka’s new estimation of the white man. Both subtle and oftentimes humorous, this beautifully told story lays bare the hollowness of the mission in Africa. It fuels opportunities for discussing colonial politics around class and race as well as for exploring indigenous Cameroon life and values.

Author: Maribeth Boelts
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763691488
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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But all the kids are wearing them! Any child who has ever craved something out of reach will relate to this warm, refreshingly realistic story. Features an audio read-along. "I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes." All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy’s grandma tells him they don’t have room for "want," just "need," and what Jeremy needs are new boots for winter. When Jeremy’s shoes fall apart at school, and the guidance counselor gives him a hand-me-down pair, the boy is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy comes to realize that the things he has -- warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend -- are worth more than the things he wants.

Author: Michael Daigle
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669875288
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 207

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Author: Alison Murray
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9781423143291
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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When a mischievous puppy runs off with his owner's shoe, it's a race from one to ten to get it back again! Over the teddy bears and out the door, readers can rollick along with the canine trickster and count the scenery along the way./DIV DIVONE TWO THAT'S MY SHOE! is a twist on charming verse, brought to life by Alison Murray’s simple words and whimsical illustrations. For readers looking for a fun story they can count on, this book is one they're sure to read again and again.

Author: Demer Hayes
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595338836
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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He sits alone in the ancient tavern, haggard, despondent, blind to the nervous glances of the patrons who drift in from the unpleasant night. Who is he, this stranger in their midst? Why is he there? Speculation swirls, whispers of a life at sea and promises to an old shipmate, but only the pretty, young barmaid cares enough to draw out the truth. What she learns is a story of naked ambition and revenge, opportunities lost and the depths of grief, but above all, the power of transcendent love. In the spring of 1812, as the prospect of war with England grips the new nation, a young printer falls in love with a woman trapped in a loveless marriage--to one of the most ambitious politicians in the state. Searching for happiness through the maze of colonial mores and current events, they find their lives swept up by the tide of history. In the end love proves it can be found in the most unexpected places and unexpected ways.

Author: Yi ZhiTuBi
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648466001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1009

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The struggles between the Immortal, Devil, and Mortal Realms have been endless since time immemorial. The shadows of the sword and Light Sword stained the clothes with blood. Fight for the world! Hunting absolute beauties! To overturn the Heavenly Dao! Only I am! It was a fantasy, a war between all the beings of the three realms. It was a military battle, a war on the battlefield, a war against each other. It was history. Han Xin! A loud name made everyone's blood boil. Behind him, there were even Liu Bang, Xiang Yu, the two prodigies, Zhang Liang, Princess Yu, and Xin Zhui.

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Category : Christianity
Languages : en
Pages : 864

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Author: Harold Alvin
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479767522
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293

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The Project is really a continuance of Harold Alvin"s first novel "We have come to kill you" Greco was borne in the trouble East but his parents and the family moved to the USA and he attended grade school, high school and into a well known college. One day a stranger who had watch him from day one of college to graduation. It was in his third year that a man approached him and offered to buy him a cup of something hot. He chose hot tea and as they sat down the man told him his name, Peter Cushing tho that was not his real name and after that meeting, Peter said, You are from the East Yessir Greco said. "I would like to talk some more. Okay, see you here tomorrow same time, same place. Okay, Peter! All night Greco tossed and turn in bed unable to sleep, wonder what this man was really after? they visit in the same on the College Campus. A small coffee shop in some area of the coffee shop they found a corner of the shop where they could talk semi-private. Peter asked, "Greco, where were you born? Iraq. How many languages do you speak? Fluently in 10 of course English and Spanish as well. The questioning went on and on. Greco missed his classes. Finally, Peter said, "how would you like to work for the U.S. C.I.A. ? Yes, I would like that. After great extensive training. HE was given his first assignment. Finally, they said what is your code name. Looking out the window he saw a Greckle on the Lawn. Turning to Peter he said, "call me Greco or Bird of Prey." His first assignment was to search for OBM. He did so well the department assigned him to the terrorist department. He was sent to South America and was shot in Mompox, Columbia and left for dead in the street. At least they thought he was dead. Secretly, he was flown to the great hospital in Washington. Did he survive? What happen to him when his parents were told he was lost somewhere in the Columbian Jungles?

Author: Qian Sima
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 9780231081658
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 542

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Sima Qian (145?-90? BCE) was the first major Chinese historian. His Shiji, or Records of the Grand Historian, documents the history of China and its neighboring countries from the ancient past to his own time. These three volumes cover the Qin and Han dynasties.