Author: Daniel R. Perry
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1481778374
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Amber Troya is a young girl with a "BIG" urge for learning anything and everything. After school she is greeted by her classmate Raina (a huge fan of astronomy). Amber gets the great idea by inviting her classmate to her house to go camping in her backyard and watch the stars once Raina tells her that her grandpa was an Astronomer. What will Amber learn from Raina? What will Raina teach her?
Ambers Adventures
Author: Daniel R. Perry
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1481778374
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Amber Troya is a young girl with a "BIG" urge for learning anything and everything. After school she is greeted by her classmate Raina (a huge fan of astronomy). Amber gets the great idea by inviting her classmate to her house to go camping in her backyard and watch the stars once Raina tells her that her grandpa was an Astronomer. What will Amber learn from Raina? What will Raina teach her?
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1481778374
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Amber Troya is a young girl with a "BIG" urge for learning anything and everything. After school she is greeted by her classmate Raina (a huge fan of astronomy). Amber gets the great idea by inviting her classmate to her house to go camping in her backyard and watch the stars once Raina tells her that her grandpa was an Astronomer. What will Amber learn from Raina? What will Raina teach her?
Amber's Adventures
Author: Hannah Wang
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781091675131
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Amber and her three new best friends, Andrew, Michael and Michelle, decided that they had to do something about the Evil Queen. After she tried to destroy their palace, the Palace of the Gods, in the even worse, she tried to kill Amber! In order to destroy the Evil Queen, the four friends decided to train magic. But will they ever be able to give the Evil Queen a punishment?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781091675131
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Amber and her three new best friends, Andrew, Michael and Michelle, decided that they had to do something about the Evil Queen. After she tried to destroy their palace, the Palace of the Gods, in the even worse, she tried to kill Amber! In order to destroy the Evil Queen, the four friends decided to train magic. But will they ever be able to give the Evil Queen a punishment?
The Adventures of Amber
Author: Isabell Hayden
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737091585
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Amber, a nature-loving girl who enjoys afternoon walks in the woods with her grandma and puppy, has an adventurous spirit and a heart that belongs to Mother Nature. She takes you on a magical journey in the woods near her grandparents' mountain cottage. Immerse yourself in the magnificent beauty of nature with the experiences from Amber's perspective. This book will inspire readers to go outdoors and appreciate the wonders of Mother Nature.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781737091585
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Amber, a nature-loving girl who enjoys afternoon walks in the woods with her grandma and puppy, has an adventurous spirit and a heart that belongs to Mother Nature. She takes you on a magical journey in the woods near her grandparents' mountain cottage. Immerse yourself in the magnificent beauty of nature with the experiences from Amber's perspective. This book will inspire readers to go outdoors and appreciate the wonders of Mother Nature.
Amber Wake
Author: P. Bartlett
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523721252
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Where do I begin? That's a difficult question in and of itself but when your life is transformed into something else, do you start when you're born or when your life truly began? I was born in London as Gabriel Wallace. The child of high society; although I was raised to appreciate everything that softly landed in my hand. I followed all the rules. I worked hard, studied hard and ended up a captain in the Royal Navy before my twenty fifth birthday. Unfortunately, I saw the world through my own eyes, not the eyes of my superiors and my vision was clear. I knew my duty. I knew my job. I also knew deep down, regardless of the loyalty my commission required, my stance was in opposition and it was but a matter of time before they'd force me to stand alone. Fortunately for me, my crew was loyal too and I had the full support of my closest friend and confidant as well. I didn't know where I'd end up but I knew one thing for sure; I needed to get the hell out of England and thanks to them, I was taking my ship with me. The time had come to hunt.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781523721252
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
Where do I begin? That's a difficult question in and of itself but when your life is transformed into something else, do you start when you're born or when your life truly began? I was born in London as Gabriel Wallace. The child of high society; although I was raised to appreciate everything that softly landed in my hand. I followed all the rules. I worked hard, studied hard and ended up a captain in the Royal Navy before my twenty fifth birthday. Unfortunately, I saw the world through my own eyes, not the eyes of my superiors and my vision was clear. I knew my duty. I knew my job. I also knew deep down, regardless of the loyalty my commission required, my stance was in opposition and it was but a matter of time before they'd force me to stand alone. Fortunately for me, my crew was loyal too and I had the full support of my closest friend and confidant as well. I didn't know where I'd end up but I knew one thing for sure; I needed to get the hell out of England and thanks to them, I was taking my ship with me. The time had come to hunt.
Subpar Parks
Author: Amber Share
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593185552
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
**A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593185552
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
**A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.
A Baby to Bind Them
Author: Susanne Hampton
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460389557
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The greatest bond of all… Neonatal nurse Jade Grant's former wild-child existence ended the day she became sole guardian to her newborn niece. Three years on and she's "Miss Sensible"—she'd wrap Amber in cotton wool if she could! And she definitely doesn't have time for men… Especially not Amber's devil-may-care uncle, Mitchell Forrester—no matter how gorgeous he is! But as Mitchell reminds Jade how to live a little, and she sees the way he lights up Amber's eyes, she begins to wonder…perhaps her perfect family was right there all along!
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460389557
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The greatest bond of all… Neonatal nurse Jade Grant's former wild-child existence ended the day she became sole guardian to her newborn niece. Three years on and she's "Miss Sensible"—she'd wrap Amber in cotton wool if she could! And she definitely doesn't have time for men… Especially not Amber's devil-may-care uncle, Mitchell Forrester—no matter how gorgeous he is! But as Mitchell reminds Jade how to live a little, and she sees the way he lights up Amber's eyes, she begins to wonder…perhaps her perfect family was right there all along!
Banned in Boston
Author: Neil Miller
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807051136
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
“I want to be intelligent, even if I do live in Boston.” —an anonymous Bostonian, 1929 In this spectacular romp through the Puritan City, Neil Miller relates the scintillating story of how a powerful band of Brahmin moral crusaders helped make Boston the most straitlaced city in America, forever linked with the infamous catchphrase “Banned in Boston.” Bankrolled by society’s upper crust, the New England Watch and Ward Society acted as a quasi-vigilante police force and notorious literary censor for over eighty years. Often going over the heads of local authorities, it orchestrated the mass censorship of books and plays, raided gambling dens and brothels, and utilized spies to entrap prostitutes and their patrons. Miller deftly traces the growth of the Watch and Ward, from its formation in 1878 to its waning days in the 1950s. During its heyday, the society and its imitators banished modern classics by Hemingway, Faulkner, and Sinclair Lewis and went to war with publishing and literary giants such as Alfred A. Knopf and The Atlantic Monthly. To the chagrin of the Watch and Ward, some writers rode the national wave of publicity that accompanied the banning of their books. Upton Sinclair declared staunchly, “I would rather be banned in Boston than read anywhere else because when you are banned in Boston, you are read everywhere else.” Others faced extinction or tried to barter their way onto bookshelves, like Walt Whitman, who hesitantly removed lines from Leaves of Grass under the watchful eye of the Watch and Ward. As the Great Depression unfolded, the society shifted its focus from bookstores to burlesque, successfully shuttering the Old Howard, the city’s legendary theater that attracted patrons from T. S. Eliot to John F. Kennedy. Banned in Boston is a lively history and, despite Boston’s “liberal” reputation today, a cautionary tale of the dangers caused by moral crusaders of all stripes.
Publisher: Beacon Press
ISBN: 0807051136
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
“I want to be intelligent, even if I do live in Boston.” —an anonymous Bostonian, 1929 In this spectacular romp through the Puritan City, Neil Miller relates the scintillating story of how a powerful band of Brahmin moral crusaders helped make Boston the most straitlaced city in America, forever linked with the infamous catchphrase “Banned in Boston.” Bankrolled by society’s upper crust, the New England Watch and Ward Society acted as a quasi-vigilante police force and notorious literary censor for over eighty years. Often going over the heads of local authorities, it orchestrated the mass censorship of books and plays, raided gambling dens and brothels, and utilized spies to entrap prostitutes and their patrons. Miller deftly traces the growth of the Watch and Ward, from its formation in 1878 to its waning days in the 1950s. During its heyday, the society and its imitators banished modern classics by Hemingway, Faulkner, and Sinclair Lewis and went to war with publishing and literary giants such as Alfred A. Knopf and The Atlantic Monthly. To the chagrin of the Watch and Ward, some writers rode the national wave of publicity that accompanied the banning of their books. Upton Sinclair declared staunchly, “I would rather be banned in Boston than read anywhere else because when you are banned in Boston, you are read everywhere else.” Others faced extinction or tried to barter their way onto bookshelves, like Walt Whitman, who hesitantly removed lines from Leaves of Grass under the watchful eye of the Watch and Ward. As the Great Depression unfolded, the society shifted its focus from bookstores to burlesque, successfully shuttering the Old Howard, the city’s legendary theater that attracted patrons from T. S. Eliot to John F. Kennedy. Banned in Boston is a lively history and, despite Boston’s “liberal” reputation today, a cautionary tale of the dangers caused by moral crusaders of all stripes.
Romantic Conventions
Author: Anne K. Kaler
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879727789
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Finding that romance novels are an important literary genre not only because they comprise nearly half of paperback fiction sold, but also because they employ sympathetic values and identifiable conventions, critics present 12 studies analyzing a selection of specific conventions, patterns, themes, and images and trace them back to origins in folktales or fairy tales and back again to the latest adaptations available in the supermarkets. No index. Paper edition (778-0), $21.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher: Popular Press
ISBN: 9780879727789
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Finding that romance novels are an important literary genre not only because they comprise nearly half of paperback fiction sold, but also because they employ sympathetic values and identifiable conventions, critics present 12 studies analyzing a selection of specific conventions, patterns, themes, and images and trace them back to origins in folktales or fairy tales and back again to the latest adaptations available in the supermarkets. No index. Paper edition (778-0), $21.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Adventure of a Lifetime
Author: Ravina Thakkar
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402269161
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
What happens when the story comes to life? Nine-year-old Betty Hilmar thinks her life couldn't possibly be more boring. That's why she's always reading her favorite book, Amber the Brave. Amber gets to battle supervillians, slay dragons, and have incredible adventures that Betty only dreams of. But everything changes when Betty receives a mysterious new book. Suddenly, Betty finds herself in the middle of one of Amber's top secret missions. Together, she and Amber must stop the evil Doctor Sly from taking over the world, and as they race from one danger to the next, Betty learns that being a sidekick is no piece of cake.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402269161
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
What happens when the story comes to life? Nine-year-old Betty Hilmar thinks her life couldn't possibly be more boring. That's why she's always reading her favorite book, Amber the Brave. Amber gets to battle supervillians, slay dragons, and have incredible adventures that Betty only dreams of. But everything changes when Betty receives a mysterious new book. Suddenly, Betty finds herself in the middle of one of Amber's top secret missions. Together, she and Amber must stop the evil Doctor Sly from taking over the world, and as they race from one danger to the next, Betty learns that being a sidekick is no piece of cake.
The Adventure of a Lifetime
Author: Ravina Thakkar
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402269153
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Betty loves to read all about Amber the Brave's adventures in her favorite book series. She also loves to pretend she's on an adventure just like Amber—flying through the air and saving the day. But when Betty's daydreams turn into reality, she'll need to conquer a supervillian for real. Or she'll be stuck inside Amber's Big Adventure forever. Nine-year-old Betty Hilmar thinks her life couldn't possibly be more boring. That's why she's always reading her favorite book, Amber the Brave. Amber gets to battle supervillians, slay dragons, and have incredible adventures that Betty only dreams of. But everything changes when Betty receives a mysterious new book. Suddenly, Betty finds herself in the middle of one of Amber's top secret missions. Together, she and Amber must stop the evil Doctor Sly from taking over the world, and as they race from one danger to the next, Betty learns that being a sidekick is no piece of cake.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402269153
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Betty loves to read all about Amber the Brave's adventures in her favorite book series. She also loves to pretend she's on an adventure just like Amber—flying through the air and saving the day. But when Betty's daydreams turn into reality, she'll need to conquer a supervillian for real. Or she'll be stuck inside Amber's Big Adventure forever. Nine-year-old Betty Hilmar thinks her life couldn't possibly be more boring. That's why she's always reading her favorite book, Amber the Brave. Amber gets to battle supervillians, slay dragons, and have incredible adventures that Betty only dreams of. But everything changes when Betty receives a mysterious new book. Suddenly, Betty finds herself in the middle of one of Amber's top secret missions. Together, she and Amber must stop the evil Doctor Sly from taking over the world, and as they race from one danger to the next, Betty learns that being a sidekick is no piece of cake.