Author: John Paulits
Publisher: Gypsy Shadow Publishing
ISBN: 1619502836
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Philip’s Christmas turns into a disaster when his troublesome younger cousin Francis shows up to stay for a few days. Nothing is safe, not the Christmas tree, not the presents, and certainly not the good cheer of the season. Philip enlists his best friend Emery to help out in entertaining Francis but even a trip to the local mall to admire the decorations turns into a misadventure of epic proportions. Can anything bring some Christmas joy for Philip? Christmas morning holds the answer.
Philip and the Miserable Christmas
Author: John Paulits
Publisher: Gypsy Shadow Publishing
ISBN: 1619502836
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Philip’s Christmas turns into a disaster when his troublesome younger cousin Francis shows up to stay for a few days. Nothing is safe, not the Christmas tree, not the presents, and certainly not the good cheer of the season. Philip enlists his best friend Emery to help out in entertaining Francis but even a trip to the local mall to admire the decorations turns into a misadventure of epic proportions. Can anything bring some Christmas joy for Philip? Christmas morning holds the answer.
Publisher: Gypsy Shadow Publishing
ISBN: 1619502836
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Philip’s Christmas turns into a disaster when his troublesome younger cousin Francis shows up to stay for a few days. Nothing is safe, not the Christmas tree, not the presents, and certainly not the good cheer of the season. Philip enlists his best friend Emery to help out in entertaining Francis but even a trip to the local mall to admire the decorations turns into a misadventure of epic proportions. Can anything bring some Christmas joy for Philip? Christmas morning holds the answer.
Study Guide to Of Human Bondage by W Somerset Maugham
Author: Intelligent Education
Publisher: Influence Publishers
ISBN: 1645425312
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for W Somerset Maugham’s Of Human Bondage, agreed to be Maugham’s most noted and most important work. As a bildungsroman of the early 20th century, Of Human Bondage is Maugham’s strongly autobiographical story of the evolution of a young man through the storm and stress of youth. Moreover, Maugham writing is an example of finding serenity despite haunting and imperfect pasts. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Maugham’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.
Publisher: Influence Publishers
ISBN: 1645425312
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for W Somerset Maugham’s Of Human Bondage, agreed to be Maugham’s most noted and most important work. As a bildungsroman of the early 20th century, Of Human Bondage is Maugham’s strongly autobiographical story of the evolution of a young man through the storm and stress of youth. Moreover, Maugham writing is an example of finding serenity despite haunting and imperfect pasts. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Maugham’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.
A Dream Too Far
Author: Johan Van Coller
Publisher: Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Pu
ISBN: 9781843862062
Category : Farmers
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Publisher: Pegasus Elliot Mackenzie Pu
ISBN: 9781843862062
Category : Farmers
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Designs of a Gentleman
Author: Judith Thomson
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1789016460
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Presenting the prequels to the well-received Philip Devalle series, Designs of a Gentleman: The Early Years and The Darker Years introduce the adventurous character we know and love right back at the beginning! The Early Years - 1662, and Charles 11 has been King for two years. Restoration England is an exciting place of opportunity for an ambitious man and Philip Devalle, the young son of an earl, comes to London determined to make a name for himself. In an age when there is the Plague, the Fire of London and a war against the Dutch there is also religious intolerance - and scheming politicians. In the adventurous years ahead of him Philip will come to discover that there is a sinister side to Court, and will need to be constantly on his guard if he is to survive not only as a soldier in the French army but also as a courtier in England, at the Court of Whitehall, and at the Court of Versailles, ruled over by Louis XlV, the Sun King.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1789016460
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Presenting the prequels to the well-received Philip Devalle series, Designs of a Gentleman: The Early Years and The Darker Years introduce the adventurous character we know and love right back at the beginning! The Early Years - 1662, and Charles 11 has been King for two years. Restoration England is an exciting place of opportunity for an ambitious man and Philip Devalle, the young son of an earl, comes to London determined to make a name for himself. In an age when there is the Plague, the Fire of London and a war against the Dutch there is also religious intolerance - and scheming politicians. In the adventurous years ahead of him Philip will come to discover that there is a sinister side to Court, and will need to be constantly on his guard if he is to survive not only as a soldier in the French army but also as a courtier in England, at the Court of Whitehall, and at the Court of Versailles, ruled over by Louis XlV, the Sun King.
We Wish You a Retro Christmas
Author: Stephen Greenfield
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409246752
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Commodore 64 , The Two Ronnies, Scrooge and Turkey !In this book the author remembers the Christmas' that he experienced in the 70s, 80s and 90s. He takes us through a journey of the Toys,Television,Films and food that made the season so special for him.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1409246752
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
Commodore 64 , The Two Ronnies, Scrooge and Turkey !In this book the author remembers the Christmas' that he experienced in the 70s, 80s and 90s. He takes us through a journey of the Toys,Television,Films and food that made the season so special for him.
A Family Affair
Author: Katie Flynn
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448164850
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
A sweeping family saga travelling from England to China at the beginning of the 20th century It is 1900 and Adeline Warburton and Arnold Haslington have fallen deeply in love. But though both are from wealthy families, their social status is too far apart for their families to approve of the match. And when Arnold marries another, Adeline’s reaction is immediate and altogether unexpected, as she travels to make a new life in China. But although they are separated by thousands of miles, the consequences of their youthful passion continue to haunt them and their children – Addy’s daughter Nala and Arnold’s son, Philip. As the years pass, and the children grow, violent forces are set to bring them together, unaware of the secrets from the past that bind them.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448164850
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
A sweeping family saga travelling from England to China at the beginning of the 20th century It is 1900 and Adeline Warburton and Arnold Haslington have fallen deeply in love. But though both are from wealthy families, their social status is too far apart for their families to approve of the match. And when Arnold marries another, Adeline’s reaction is immediate and altogether unexpected, as she travels to make a new life in China. But although they are separated by thousands of miles, the consequences of their youthful passion continue to haunt them and their children – Addy’s daughter Nala and Arnold’s son, Philip. As the years pass, and the children grow, violent forces are set to bring them together, unaware of the secrets from the past that bind them.
First We Take Manhattan
Author: Colette Caddle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1849838976
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
The magical new bestseller from Irish number one author Colette Caddle Identical twins,Sinéad and Sheila Fields,have always done everything together and so, after graduating in millinery, they decide to open their own hat shop. It's a small business but thanks to hard work and talent, they build up a loyal clientele. Then one day a glamorous young actress buys one of their hats, wears it to the Baftas and suddenly success seems guaranteed. But within weeks, tragedy strikes when Sheila disappears, and is presumed dead. After months of desolation, Sinéad is just beginning to come to terms with her loss when she is given new hope: there has been a sighting of her sister. While she is filled with excitement at the thought that Sheila might be alive, she is haunted by questions. Why would Sheila have deserted her twin without a word? After all, they had always told each other everything … hadn't they? A compelling, emotional story from number one bestseller Colette Caddle. 'Caddle can whip up a tremendous love story' Irish Independent 'If you like Marian Keyes, you'll love Colette Caddle' Company
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1849838976
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
The magical new bestseller from Irish number one author Colette Caddle Identical twins,Sinéad and Sheila Fields,have always done everything together and so, after graduating in millinery, they decide to open their own hat shop. It's a small business but thanks to hard work and talent, they build up a loyal clientele. Then one day a glamorous young actress buys one of their hats, wears it to the Baftas and suddenly success seems guaranteed. But within weeks, tragedy strikes when Sheila disappears, and is presumed dead. After months of desolation, Sinéad is just beginning to come to terms with her loss when she is given new hope: there has been a sighting of her sister. While she is filled with excitement at the thought that Sheila might be alive, she is haunted by questions. Why would Sheila have deserted her twin without a word? After all, they had always told each other everything … hadn't they? A compelling, emotional story from number one bestseller Colette Caddle. 'Caddle can whip up a tremendous love story' Irish Independent 'If you like Marian Keyes, you'll love Colette Caddle' Company
Two Christmas Stories: Sam Franklin's Savings-Bank; A Miserable Christmas and a Happy New Year
Author: Hesba Stretton
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368921525
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Reproduction of the original.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368921525
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Reproduction of the original.
Vegas Rich
Author: Fern Michaels
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 1420137832
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
What happens in Vegas stays in the family. Two dynasties merge in this trilogy debut from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Texas series. When Sallie Coleman abandons Texas to follow her dreams in Las Vegas, she never imagines she’ll win so soon—and so big. But a stroke of luck makes her the richest, most powerful businesswoman in Nevada, and in no time at all her transformation is complete—when she marries Philip Thornton and becomes Vegas’s most elegant first lady. Like her future mother-in-law before her, Pennsylvania beauty Fanny Logan makes her fortune in Vegas, building one of the city’s most successful clothing empires. Her wedding to Ash Thornton, the visionary behind the magnificent Babylon casino, is like a happy ending to their fairytale lives. But Ash’s greatest triumph may be his ultimate downfall . . . “[A] sweeping family saga reminiscent of her Texas series.” —Booklist “Through it all, Sallie remains a matriarch to be reckoned with, but her twin grandsons, Sage and Birch, appear to be the future of Vegas . . . for better or worse . . . if history doesn’t lie, Michaels won’t disappoint her fans.” —Kirkus Reviews “Her characters are well constructed.” —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 1420137832
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
What happens in Vegas stays in the family. Two dynasties merge in this trilogy debut from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Texas series. When Sallie Coleman abandons Texas to follow her dreams in Las Vegas, she never imagines she’ll win so soon—and so big. But a stroke of luck makes her the richest, most powerful businesswoman in Nevada, and in no time at all her transformation is complete—when she marries Philip Thornton and becomes Vegas’s most elegant first lady. Like her future mother-in-law before her, Pennsylvania beauty Fanny Logan makes her fortune in Vegas, building one of the city’s most successful clothing empires. Her wedding to Ash Thornton, the visionary behind the magnificent Babylon casino, is like a happy ending to their fairytale lives. But Ash’s greatest triumph may be his ultimate downfall . . . “[A] sweeping family saga reminiscent of her Texas series.” —Booklist “Through it all, Sallie remains a matriarch to be reckoned with, but her twin grandsons, Sage and Birch, appear to be the future of Vegas . . . for better or worse . . . if history doesn’t lie, Michaels won’t disappoint her fans.” —Kirkus Reviews “Her characters are well constructed.” —Publishers Weekly
Harper's Weekly
Author: John Bonner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description