This Companion provides an accessible overview of short fiction by writers from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and other international sites. A collection of international experts examine the development of the short story in a variety of contexts from the early nineteenth century to the present. They consider how dramatic changes in the publishing landscape during this period - such as the rise of the fiction magazine and the emergence of new opportunities in online and electronic publishing - influenced the form, covering subgenres from detective fiction to flash fiction. Drawing on a wealth of critical scholarship to place the short story in the English literary tradition, this volume will be an invaluable guide for students of the short story in
V naší podkategorii Knihy v kategorii Hobby najdete široký výběr knih, které vám pomohou rozšířit vaše hobby do nových dimenzí. S našimi knihami se dozvíte nejen nové techniky a triky, ale také se seznámíte s historií a teorií za vaším koníčkem. Od knih o malování a kreslení přes knihy o fotografii, ušití oblečení a pletení až po knihy o zahradničení a vaření. Prohlédněte si naší širokou nabídku a vyberte si tu, která vás bude zajímat nejvíce. Buďte kreativní a nechte se inspirovat!
Provide your second-grade students with 10 to 15 minutes of daily math practice specifically developed to meet Common Core! The frequent, focused practice improves math skills, and each title includes downloadable home-school connection activities. How it works: Students complete five short math problems on days 1-4. The day 5 activity provides more extensive practice and asks students to think critically.
A gripping debut and the first in The Faithful and the Fallen series. Even the brave will fall . .
Experienced educators Judy Halbert and Linda Kaser expand on their previous work in this all-new book for school leadership teams. Written for teams ready to get started-or keen to go deeper-this book will provoke new thinking and provide specific strategies for accelerating meaningful change.Leading Through Spirals of Inquiry walks the reader through the six stages of the Spiral of Inquiry, a proven
Tracing five centuries of exploitation in Latin America, a classic in the field, now in its twenty fifth year Since its U.S. debut a quarter-century ago, this brilliant text has set a new standard for historical scholarship of Latin America. It is also an outstanding political economy, a social and cultural narrative of the highest quality, and perhaps the finest description of primitive capital accumulation
Featuring the beautiful and trustworthy KJV translation, the KJV Gift and Award Bible is a special-occasion Bible that is given to recognized individuals or groups. The affordable price of this Bible makes it convenient to buy in bulk and is ideal for celebrating graduations, baptisms, birthdays, new church attendees, and personal or group achievements. This Bible includes a special presentation page,
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In this beautifully written novel of historical fiction, bestselling author Susan Holloway Scott tells the story of Alexander Hamilton\'s wife, Eliza--a fascinating, strong-willed heroine in her own right and a key figure in one of the most gripping periods in American history. \"Love is not easy with a man chosen by Fate for greatness . . .\" As the daughter of a respected general, Elizabeth Schuyler
A joint poetry collection from the virally popular and bestselling poets r.h. Sin and Robert M. Drake. What are you hiding behind your smile? If those empty bottles that line the walls of your room could speak, what tales would they spill? So much of your truth is buried beneath the lies you tell yourself. There\'s a need to scream to the moon; there\'s this urge to go out into the darkness of the
At turns warm, witty, and joyfully absurd, David Thewlis\'s wicked comedy marks the debut of a savagely funny and observant literary talent. Hector Kipling is a famous artist. But Hector is not as famous as his best friend, Lenny Snook. And as
Carlos Castaneda takes the reader into the very heart of sorcery, challenging both imagination and reason, shaking the very foundations of our belief in what is \"natural\" and \"logical.\"Fire from Within is the author\'s most brilliant thought-provoking and unusual book, one in which Castaneda, under the tutelage of don Juan and his \"disciples,\" at last constructs, from the teachings of don Juan
This bilingual edition of the Qur\'an, the Holy Book of Islam, was first published in the United States in 1988. Ahmed Ali, the distinguished Pakistani novelist, poet, critic, and diplomat, presents this elegant and poetic translation in a contemporary and living voice. On each page, the original Arabic and the translated English sit side by side, encouraging the reader to draw from both texts. Professor
Do we need to be a \"people,\" populus, in order to embrace democracy and live together in peace? If so, what is a populus? Is it by definition a nation? What exactly do we mean by nationality? In this book, Davide Tarizzo takes up the problem of modern democratic, liberal peoples-how to define them, how to explain their invariance over time, and how to differentiate one people from another. Specifically,
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Now available in a new edition, this book explores Hieronymus Bosch\'s masterpiece Garden of Earthly Delights. Few paintings inspire the kind of intense study and speculation as Garden of Earthly Delights, the world-famous triptych by Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch. The painting has been interpreted as a heretical masterpiece, an opulent illustration of the Creation, and a premonition of the
CHAOS IN THE CATHEDRAL With Zircon Tower safe, Diablo and his crew turn their attention to the corrupt Cardinal Council. But danger lurks beyond the church walls, as Diablo realizes once again that not even powerful magic and enchanted gear can level up his ability to talk to
Professional underwater filmmaker and explorer Jill Heinerth shares tips and techniques for scuba divers interested in shooting underwater video. Whether experienced or starting with a GoPro, this book offers specific technical information, entertaining anecdotes and guidance for improving your underwater filmmaking skills. A regular video columnist with Diver Magazine, Heinerth expands on some of
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A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist reveals the little-known story of the Union soldiers from Alabama who played a decisive role in the Civil War, and how they were scrubbed from the history books. \"It is my sincere hope that this compelling and submerged history is integrated into our understanding of our nation, and allows us to embrace new heroes of the past.\"--Imani Perry, professor, Harvard
This innovative course gives you the flexibility to deliver lessons however you want - both thematically and/or by
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