Author: Andy Szpuk
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781499740448
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
It is astonishing that anyone lived this story. It is even more astonishing that anyone survived it. Stefan grows up in the grip of a raging famine. Stalin's Five Year Plan brings genocide to Ukraine – millions of people starve to death. To free themselves from the daily terrors of Soviet rule, Stefan and his friends fight imaginary battles in nearby woods to defend their land. The games they play are their only escape. 'Sliding on the Snow Stone' is the true story of Stefan's extraordinary journey across a landscape of hunger, fear and devastating loss. With Europe on the brink of World War Two, Stefan and his family pray they'll survive in their uncertain world. They long to be free.(First published in 2011 by Night Publishing)
Sliding on the Snow Stone
Author: Andy Szpuk
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781499740448
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
It is astonishing that anyone lived this story. It is even more astonishing that anyone survived it. Stefan grows up in the grip of a raging famine. Stalin's Five Year Plan brings genocide to Ukraine – millions of people starve to death. To free themselves from the daily terrors of Soviet rule, Stefan and his friends fight imaginary battles in nearby woods to defend their land. The games they play are their only escape. 'Sliding on the Snow Stone' is the true story of Stefan's extraordinary journey across a landscape of hunger, fear and devastating loss. With Europe on the brink of World War Two, Stefan and his family pray they'll survive in their uncertain world. They long to be free.(First published in 2011 by Night Publishing)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781499740448
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
It is astonishing that anyone lived this story. It is even more astonishing that anyone survived it. Stefan grows up in the grip of a raging famine. Stalin's Five Year Plan brings genocide to Ukraine – millions of people starve to death. To free themselves from the daily terrors of Soviet rule, Stefan and his friends fight imaginary battles in nearby woods to defend their land. The games they play are their only escape. 'Sliding on the Snow Stone' is the true story of Stefan's extraordinary journey across a landscape of hunger, fear and devastating loss. With Europe on the brink of World War Two, Stefan and his family pray they'll survive in their uncertain world. They long to be free.(First published in 2011 by Night Publishing)
Snow Trouble
Author: Melinda Melton Crow
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434217558
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Three truck buddies go out for a drive. See which truck ends up sliding through the snow.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434217558
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Three truck buddies go out for a drive. See which truck ends up sliding through the snow.
Stone Fox
Author: John Reynolds Gardiner
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062009664
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062009664
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.
In Stone's Clasp
Author: Christie Golden
Publisher: LUNA
ISBN: 1552543609
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Flame Dancer Kelva of Arukan seeks the missing elements--Stone and Sea, Wind and Soul--that must join to preserve their world from destruction. Seeing that the Stone Dance, the master of Earth magic, would be found in the icy north, she and her dragon companion fly to a country mired in an unnaturally long winter. When at last they find Jareth, the Stone Dancer's own anger and pain make him reluctant to accept his destiny. His need for vengeance against the old gods who betrayed his people is pwerful--powerful enough to lead the group farther into the snows, searching for the lengendary Ice Maiden, who may be responsible for the forced winter. But betrayal doesn't come only from the gods--and the forces against them are vast. Before their quest is over, Kelva must realize that while Flame can break through the chill of the winter, Stone can withstand anything...
Publisher: LUNA
ISBN: 1552543609
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Flame Dancer Kelva of Arukan seeks the missing elements--Stone and Sea, Wind and Soul--that must join to preserve their world from destruction. Seeing that the Stone Dance, the master of Earth magic, would be found in the icy north, she and her dragon companion fly to a country mired in an unnaturally long winter. When at last they find Jareth, the Stone Dancer's own anger and pain make him reluctant to accept his destiny. His need for vengeance against the old gods who betrayed his people is pwerful--powerful enough to lead the group farther into the snows, searching for the lengendary Ice Maiden, who may be responsible for the forced winter. But betrayal doesn't come only from the gods--and the forces against them are vast. Before their quest is over, Kelva must realize that while Flame can break through the chill of the winter, Stone can withstand anything...
Truck Buddies
Author: Melinda Melton Crow
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434217566
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
When Dump Truck is sad because no one will play with him, Green Truck and Blue Truck let him help them work.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1434217566
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
When Dump Truck is sad because no one will play with him, Green Truck and Blue Truck let him help them work.
Scenarios Vol II: Making Amends
Author: Melanie Dent
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 129107077X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE UNDER 18 OWING TO ADULT CONTENT Three more novellas to challenge your perception of the Lynchcliffe cuckoo trilogy. Making Amends It is 1899. While Celia Trevelyan keeps vigil at her adopted daughter's bedside she looks back on her life and decides to make amends to her estranged sister Helena, Lady Lynchcliffe, but will it all go to plan? Letting Go It is 1914. Widower Thomas Frazer falls passionately in love with Lady Lynchcliffe's friend, Florence. But are his ardent desires reciprocated and can they hope to move on together? The Visit Dr Hamish George visits his twin sister, Morag, in Aberdeen and comes to terms with his past. Can he find the courage to reveal his passion to the widowed Lady Lynchcliffe?
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 129107077X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
WARNING: NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE UNDER 18 OWING TO ADULT CONTENT Three more novellas to challenge your perception of the Lynchcliffe cuckoo trilogy. Making Amends It is 1899. While Celia Trevelyan keeps vigil at her adopted daughter's bedside she looks back on her life and decides to make amends to her estranged sister Helena, Lady Lynchcliffe, but will it all go to plan? Letting Go It is 1914. Widower Thomas Frazer falls passionately in love with Lady Lynchcliffe's friend, Florence. But are his ardent desires reciprocated and can they hope to move on together? The Visit Dr Hamish George visits his twin sister, Morag, in Aberdeen and comes to terms with his past. Can he find the courage to reveal his passion to the widowed Lady Lynchcliffe?
The Snow Queen
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488078602
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Rediscover the magic of the Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, by New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey. Aleksia, Queen of the Northern Lights, is mysterious, beautiful and widely known to have a heart of ice. But when she's falsely accused of unleashing evil on nearby villages, she realizes there's an impostor out there far more heartless than she could ever be. And when a young warrior disappears, Aleksia's powers are needed as never before. Now, on a journey through a realm of perpetual winter, it will take all her skills, a mother's faith and a little magic to face down an enemy more formidable than any she has ever known. Originally published in 2008
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488078602
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Rediscover the magic of the Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, by New York Times bestselling author Mercedes Lackey. Aleksia, Queen of the Northern Lights, is mysterious, beautiful and widely known to have a heart of ice. But when she's falsely accused of unleashing evil on nearby villages, she realizes there's an impostor out there far more heartless than she could ever be. And when a young warrior disappears, Aleksia's powers are needed as never before. Now, on a journey through a realm of perpetual winter, it will take all her skills, a mother's faith and a little magic to face down an enemy more formidable than any she has ever known. Originally published in 2008
The Works of John Ruskin: Modern painters.-v.5-6. The stones of Venice.-v.7. Seven lamps of architecture. Lectures on architecture and painting. The study of architecture. Poetry of architecture.-v.8. Two paths ... on art. Lectures on art. Political economy of art. Pre-Raphaelitism. Notes on the construction of sheepfolds. King of the golden river.-v.9. Elements of drawing. Elements of perspective. Aratra pentelici.-v.10. Ariadne Florentina. Fors clavigera.-v.11. Sesame and lilies. Ethics of the dust. Crown of wild olive. Queen of the air.-v.12. Time and tide. Unto this last. Munera pulveris. Eagle's nest
Author: John Ruskin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aesthetics
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aesthetics
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
Modern painters
The Works of John Ruskin: Modern painters of mountain beauty
Author: John Ruskin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art critics
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
Volume 1-35, works. Volume 36-37, letters. Volume 38 provides an extensive bibliography of Ruskin's writings and a catalogue of his drawings, with corrections to earlier volumes in George Allen's Library Edition of the Works of John Ruskin. Volume 39, general index.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art critics
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
Volume 1-35, works. Volume 36-37, letters. Volume 38 provides an extensive bibliography of Ruskin's writings and a catalogue of his drawings, with corrections to earlier volumes in George Allen's Library Edition of the Works of John Ruskin. Volume 39, general index.