Author: Ivan Pasztor Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 0557661730 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 313
Book Description
You are motherless, neglected, abused, poor. You are a child.You are dyslexic, borderline autistic, contemptuous of authority in any form, and asocial. Life is a cruel reality made by others, and a surreal fantasy made by you. Do you ever learn to tell the difference?Do you conquer, or be conquered by, loss, envy, hatred, prejudice, cruelty, violence, apathy, and greed?This is a story about love, sensuality, sexuality, spirituality, innocence, caring and empathy.This is a story about someone growing and trying to transcend his surroundings, and comprehend a priori concepts such as truth and beauty.This novel is in the "Unreliable Narrative" genre of literature, and is a unique blend of classic literary styles ubiquitously meshed with modern pop culture, and a playfully irreverent handling of the modern English language.
Author: Esther Forbes Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt ISBN: 9780395900116 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 320
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After injuring his hand, a silvermith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution.
Author: Jeff Apter Publisher: Woodslane Press ISBN: 1922800295 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 296
Book Description
In this deeply personal and insightful biography, author and music industry insider Jeff Apter provides a rare glimpse inside Farnsies world. Thanks to the support of those close to John its unlike any other book about the man. A family man at heart and the most loyal of friends, John was sometimes uncomfortable with the spotlight and for many years struggled to make his music career as successful as those close to him - including Glenn Wheatley and Molly Meldrum - could see it could be. He finally hit his stride with 1986s Whispering Jack and the breakaway success of Youre the Voice, which became the anthem of a generation. Jeff reveals the drama behind John being named Australian of the Year, how the cassette demo of Youre the Voice was nearly overlooked, and how John once accidentally sparked the attention of ASIO. And he explores Farnhams relationships with the figures who have been instrumental in making him The Voice: his first manager, Daryl Sambell; his wife of 40-plus years, Jill; and longtime friend and manager Glenn Wheatley.
Author: Clarice Lispector Publisher: New Directions Publishing ISBN: 0811230678 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 150
Book Description
Now in paperback, a romantic love story by the great Brazilian writer Lóri, a primary school teacher, is isolated and nervous, comfortable with children but unable to connect to adults. When she meets Ulisses, a professor of philosophy, an opportunity opens: a chance to escape the shipwreck of introspection and embrace the love, including the sexual love, of a man. Her attempt, as Sheila Heti writes in her afterword, is not only “to love and to be loved,” but also “to be worthy of life itself.” Published in 1968, An Apprenticeship is Clarice Lispector’s attempt to reinvent herself following the exhausting effort of her metaphysical masterpiece The Passion According to G. H. Here, in this unconventional love story, she explores the ways in which people try to bridge the gaps between them, and the result, unusual in her work, surprised many readers and became a bestseller. Some appreciated its accessibility; others denounced it as sexist or superficial. To both admirers and critics, the olympian Clarice gave a typically elliptical answer: “I humanized myself,” she said. “The book reflects that.”
Author: R. Simmons Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1137335947 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 257
Book Description
Drawing on a longitudinal study of the lives of NEET young people, this book looks beyond dominant discourses on youth unemployment to provide a rich, detailed account of young people's experiences of participation and non-participation on the margins of education and employment, highlighting the policy implications of this research.
Author: Gale, Cengage Learning Publisher: Gale, Cengage Learning ISBN: 1410350185 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 16
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A Study Guide for Esther Forbes's "Johnny Tremain," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Literary Themes for Students: War and Peace. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Literary Themes for Students: War and Peace for all of your research needs.
Author: Chad Ibbotson Publisher: Classroom Complete Press ISBN: 0228304962 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 55
Book Description
Travel back to a time when conflict between the American colonies and Great Britain were beginning to bubble. The higher-order questions and activities in this resource are well thought-out and effective to use with students at any reading level. Research the act of silversmithing and maker's marks, and describe why they were used. Answer true or false questions about the events the followed Johnny's tragic accident. Determine Rab's motives for helping Johnny. Explain why Johnny had to memorize the names of the members of the Observers' Club. Find the word that does not belong, then write a sentence explaining why. Describe the events of the Boston Tea Party as they were depicted in the book. Describe some of the various moments of loss that key characters experienced throughout the book. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. About the Novel: Johnny Tremain takes place at the dawn of the American Revolution. It includes such notable figures as Paul Revere, John Hancock and Samuel Adams; however, the story is told from the perspective of a young, down-on-his-luck boy. The story follows Johnny Tremain, a gifted apprentice silversmith. His ego and treatment of others gets the better of him when a tragic accident causes him to lose the function of his right hand. Now, unable to continue with his apprenticeship, Johnny must find a new way to support himself. He settles on delivering newspapers for the Boston Observer. During this time, Johnny becomes involved with the Boston Patriots who lead the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Lexington. Johnny Tremain is a fictional tale that delves into the true events that surround the American Revolution.
Author: Sam Rogers Publisher: KidLit-O Press ISBN: 1629172448 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 70
Book Description
The common image that most of us have of Johnny Appleseed is a man skipping down the road with a tin pot on his head, an old coffee sack for clothing, carrying nothing but a leather bag full of apple seeds. We imagine him alongside riverbanks planting trees that would produce ripe, juicy apples for pies and snacks. We see him sort of just wandering around, traveling from one place to another with no particular destination in mind. Just about everything in the previous paragraph is wrong. Johnny Appleseed has been called a lot of things, from eccentric to strange to downright insane –but it’s safe to say that much of what has been said and written about him is completely untrue and is based on stories, not on reality. The real Johnny Appleseed was a much more complicated figure. Born just before the American Revolution broke out, young Johnny quickly learned how life can change in the blink of an eye. You may know Johnny Appleseed‘s name, but perhaps you've wondered, "What's so great about him?”
Author: Daryl Anderson Publisher: Mob City Books ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 332
Book Description
Baltimore, 1966. A twelve-year-old girl is about to discover that some monsters are real. Dara Burke’s life is far from perfect. Her parents fight all the time, and her little brother Alvey is a royal pain. But none of that matters because it’s summer! Now she and her best friend Fran can ride their ten-speeds, watch baseball, or just hang out. On the other side of town, Baltimore City patrolman Stan Gorsky looks forward to summer crab feasts and a cold bottle of Natty Boh. He likes his job and loves his family, and all seems right with the world. And then the first little boy dies, changing everything. More death and strange incidents follow. As Officer Gorsky frantically follows the trail of a merciless killer, a dark web tightens around Dara and Alvey. In this countdown to murder, can Dara save her brother . . . and herself?
Author: Abigail Norfleet James Publisher: Corwin Press ISBN: 1483393410 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
Unlock the potential of every boy! Help the boys in your school and in your life succeed beyond anyone’s expectations–even their own. Updated with the latest research in neuroscience and developmental psychology, this bestselling guide translates theory into tested and refined strategies that are ready to be put to work immediately. Features include A discussion of cognitive gender differences and how they relate to education An analysis of the benefits and challenges of single-sex classrooms Tried and true techniques for differentiating learning in co-ed classrooms Cutting-edge strategies for reaching boys with ADHD, learning disabilities, social and emotional differences, and more Detailed case studies and real-life dilemmas
Author: Ivan Pasztor
Author: Esther Forbes
Author: Jeff Apter
Author: Clarice Lispector
Author: R. Simmons
Author: Gale, Cengage Learning
Author: Chad Ibbotson
Author: Sam Rogers
Author: Daryl Anderson
Author: Abigail Norfleet James