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Decoration Day and Other Stories

Author : Gerald Duff
Publisher : Stephen F. Austin University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Decoration Day and Other Stories written by Gerald Duff and published by Stephen F. Austin University Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decoration Day and Other Stories ranges in locale from the piney woods of Deep East Texas, to the mean streets of Memphis, to the suburbs of Washington, DC. Highly comic and deeply serious, the collection reaches from the late 19th century to the present day. The title story centers on elderly sisters striving to save an unjustly accused man from a lynch mob, while at the same time fetch home a wagonload of flowering bushes to commemorate their dead in the family cemetery. Captive to private delusions and bound to dreams of what ought to be, each character in Duff's eleven stories struggles for escape, redemption, and the healing power of memory.

The Umbrella and Other Stories

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (915 download)

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Download or read book The Umbrella and Other Stories written by and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Day My Mother Cried and Other Stories

Author : William D. Kaufman
Publisher : Syracuse University Press
ISBN 13 : 0815651252
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (156 download)

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Download or read book The Day My Mother Cried and Other Stories written by William D. Kaufman and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2010-09-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lasting charm of Kaufman’s stories lies in a delightful mix of personal incidents and observations set against an anchoring backdrop of cultural tradition. His new collection is filled with tales from his parents’ homeland in the Ukraine, his own childhood reminiscences, and his adult travels. We watch the young author forced alongside "every Jewish boy on the block" to emulate Yehudi Menuhin on a ten-dollar violin with a moldy bow until the boy is spared by an innate lack of talent and his father’s judgment of his concert: "Enough is enough is more than enough." Kaufman is carefully attuned to the awkwardness of adulthood as well as to that of early adolescence. In "Interlude in Bangkok," his narrator scours the city for a synagogue while pursued by a prostitute. Later he and a friend encounter Greta Garbo in a museum café and are too frightened to approach her. Aware of their intrigue, the mysterious movie star intones, "I am not she"; Kaufman, in his own way, says that of himself in these stories through an autobiographical narrator whose memories take on resonant, literary shapes in their retelling.

The Convict and Other Stories

Author : James Lee Burke
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451618476
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book The Convict and Other Stories written by James Lee Burke and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-07-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the country’s most-acclaimed and popular novelists offers a selection of a dozen short stories set in James Lee Burke’s most beloved milieu, the Deep South. “America’s best novelist” (The Denver Post), two-time Edgar Award winner James Lee Burke is renowned for his lush, suspense-charged portrayals of the Deep South—the people, the crime, the hope and despair infused in the bayou landscape. This stunning anthology takes us back to where Burke's heart and soul beat—the steamy, seamy Gulf Coast—in complex and fascinating tales that crackle with violence and menace, meshing his flair for gripping storytelling with his urbane writing style.

A Day for Rememberin'

Author : Leah Henderson
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1683355601
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book A Day for Rememberin' written by Leah Henderson and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A moving tribute to the little-known history behind the first Memorial Day, illustrated by Coretta Scott King Award winner Floyd Cooper Today is a special day. Eli knows it’s important if he’s allowed to miss one second of school, his “hard-earned right.” Inspired by true events and told through the eyes of a young boy, this is the deeply moving story about what is regarded as the first Memorial Day on May 1, 1865. Eli dresses up in his best clothes, Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straightens his hat, and together they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston, South Carolina, with bouquets, crosses, and wreaths. Abolitionists, missionaries, teachers, military officers, and a sea of faces Black, Brown, and White, they march as one and sing for all those who gave their lives fighting for freedom during the Civil War. With poignant prose and celebratory, powerful illustrations, A Day for Rememberin’ shines light on the little-known history of this important holiday and reminds us never to forget the people who put their lives on the line for their country. The book is illustrated by award-winning illustrator Floyd Cooper and includes archival photos in the back matter, as well as an author’s note, bibliography, timeline, and index.

Decorating with Books

Author : Marie Proeller Hueston
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1588164934
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (881 download)

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Download or read book Decorating with Books written by Marie Proeller Hueston and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publishers of House Beautiful comes a book packed with ideas about decorating you home elegantly with all those books you've got lying around or sitting in boxes.

The Bedquilt and Other Stories

Author : Dorothy Canfield Fisher
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
ISBN 13 : 9780826211408
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (114 download)

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Download or read book The Bedquilt and Other Stories written by Dorothy Canfield Fisher and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two essays and eleven short stories from a 1930s novelist who wrote on a variety of subjects, from war to the lot of the black man. In An American Citizen, a black man leaves America for another country to escape the humiliation he suffers, Through Pity and Terror is a war story set in France on a woman whose home is invaded by German soldiers, and in the title story the protagonist finally wins recognition as an artist.

Decorating Idea Book

Author : Heather J. Paper
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781561587629
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (876 download)

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Download or read book Decorating Idea Book written by Heather J. Paper and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brimming with visual inspiration for every room in the house--and outdoor areas too--this book is packed with hundreds of full-color photos that inspire readers with ways to solve problems and improve their homes.

In the Miro District and Other Stories

Author : Peter Taylor
Publisher : LSU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780807128435
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (284 download)

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Download or read book In the Miro District and Other Stories written by Peter Taylor and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of four prose and four intimately told verse stories was first published in 1977, and the following year Peter Taylor was given the Gold Medal Award for the short story by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. Set mostly in Nashville and Memphis amid Taylor's fictional genteel Tennessee society, these tales belie serene manners and lovely neighborhoods with undercurrents of irony, violence, disgrace, sexual transgressions, and generational divide. Often shadowing male despair in the modern world, they describe the power of unleashed passion once the restraint of custom has given way.

Special Reading Lists

Author : Cleveland Public Library
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Special Reading Lists written by Cleveland Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Sunnier Side and Other Stories

Author : Charles Jackson
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307948749
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book The Sunnier Side and Other Stories written by Charles Jackson and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A masterful collection of short stories exposing the seamy undercurrents of small-town American life from Charles Jackson, celebrated author of The Lost Weekend. A selection of Jackson’s finest tales, The Sunnier Side and Other Stories explores the trials of adolescence in America during the tumultuous years of the early twentieth century. Set in the town of Arcadia in upstate New York, the stories in this collection address the unspoken issues—homosexuality, masturbation, alcoholism, to name a few—lurking just beneath the surface of the small-town ideal. The Sunnier Side showcases Jackson at the height of his storytelling powers, reaffirming his reputation as a boundary-pushing, irreverent writer years ahead of his time.

The Land of Decoration

Author : Grace McCleen
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
ISBN 13 : 0805095276
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book The Land of Decoration written by Grace McCleen and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mesmerizing debut about a young girl whose steadfast belief and imagination bring everything she once held dear into treacherous balance In Grace McCleen's harrowing, powerful debut, she introduces an unforgettable heroine in ten-year-old Judith McPherson, a young believer who sees the world with the clear Eyes of Faith. Persecuted at school for her beliefs and struggling with her distant, devout father at home, young Judith finds solace and connection in a model in miniature of the Promised Land that she has constructed in her room from collected discarded scraps--the Land of Decoration. Where others might see rubbish, Judith sees possibility and divinity in even the strangest traces left behind. As ominous forces disrupt the peace in her and Father's modest lives--a strike threatens her father's factory job, and the taunting at school slips into dangerous territory--Judith makes a miracle in the Land of Decoration that solidifies her blossoming convictions. She is God's chosen instrument. But the heady consequences of her newfound power are difficult to control and may threaten the very foundations of her world. With its intensely taut storytelling and crystalline prose, The Land of Decoration is a gripping, psychologically complex story of good and evil, belonging and isolation, which casts new and startling light on how far we'll go to protect the things we love most.

Aunt 'Liza's Hero and Other Stories

Author : Annie F. Johnston
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 57 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (418 download)

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Download or read book Aunt 'Liza's Hero and Other Stories written by Annie F. Johnston and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-16 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Aunt 'Liza's Hero and Other Stories" is a collection of captivating tales written by Annie F. Johnston. This anthology presents a variety of heartwarming and thought-provoking stories that offer insights into human nature, relationships, and the dynamics of everyday life. The title story, "Aunt 'Liza's Hero," introduces readers to the charming character of Aunt Eliza, a woman of modest means who unexpectedly finds herself playing a heroic role in a dramatic situation. Through her selflessness and courage, Aunt Eliza becomes an unlikely hero, showcasing the strength of character that can be found in ordinary individuals. The collection also includes a range of other stories, each exploring different themes and emotions. From tales of friendship, family bonds, and personal growth to stories that touch on deeper subjects such as sacrifice, perseverance, and the power of kindness, Annie F. Johnston weaves a rich tapestry of narratives that resonate with readers of all ages. Throughout the book, Johnston's storytelling shines a light on the inherent goodness within people and the potential for acts of heroism, no matter how humble the circumstances. The characters in these stories often face challenges and dilemmas that reveal their true character and allow them to shine in unexpected ways. Annie F. Johnston's writing style combines warmth, depth, and a keen understanding of human nature, creating a collection that is both engaging and enlightening. "Aunt 'Liza's Hero and Other Stories" is a testament to the power of storytelling to illuminate the complexities of human experience and to celebrate the everyday heroes among us.

Rancho Del Muerto and Other Stories of Adventure from «Outing» by Various Authors

Author : Various
Publisher : Litres
ISBN 13 : 5040545932
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Rancho Del Muerto and Other Stories of Adventure from «Outing» by Various Authors written by Various and published by Litres. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Old Forest and Other Stories

Author : Peter Taylor
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312146955
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (469 download)

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Download or read book The Old Forest and Other Stories written by Peter Taylor and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1996-08-15 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen tales of domestic life in the south during the thirties and forties.

A Republic Without a President and Other Stories

Author : Herbert Dickinson Ward
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
ISBN 13 : 1465540091
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (655 download)

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Download or read book A Republic Without a President and Other Stories written by Herbert Dickinson Ward and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1891-01-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Republic Without a President, and Other Stories

Author : Herbert Ward
Publisher : Litres
ISBN 13 : 5041205582
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book A Republic Without a President, and Other Stories written by Herbert Ward and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Republic Without a President, and Other Stories" by Herbert D. Ward. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.