29 Aug 10 The Once and Future King [Audiobook, Unabridged] chapter summaries
The Once and Future King [Audiobook, Unabridged] chapter Summaries:
Review
Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award 2009: ‘What pleasures await in this exceptional production of T.H. White’s classic retelling of the tales of King Arthur and Sir Kay and Merlin and the Sword and Round Table in magical once-upon-a-time England. For those who have never read these five books, prepare to be surprised by their adultness, their laugh-out-loud humor and tongue-in-cheek commentary on modern life; for those who know them well, prepare to be delighted with Neville Jason’s transcendent reading. The lovely timbre of his narrative voice, his rhythmic, easy pacing and host of individual characterizations transport listeners into White’s weird and wonderful otherworld as quickly as Alice slipped through the looking glass. This long production is so entrancing that one wishes it would never end. The beautiful packaging and helpful notes add to the satisfaction.’ – A.C.S., AudioFile
Product Description
The complete box set of T. H. Whites epic fantasy novel of the Arthurian legend. The novel is made up of five parts: The Sword in the Stone, The Witch in the Wood, The Ill-Made Knight, The Candle in the Wind and The Book of Merlyn. Merlyn instructs the Wart (Arthur) and his brother Sir Kay in the ways of the world. One of them will need it the King has died leaving no heir, and a rightful one must be found by pulling a sword from an anvil resting on a stone. In the second and third parts of the novel, Arthur has become King and the kingdom is threatened from the north. In the final two books, the ageing king faces his greatest challenge, when his own son threatens to overthrow him. In The Book of Merlyn, Arthurs tutor Merlyn reappears, and teaches him that, even in the face of apparent ruin, there is hope.
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29 Aug 10 This Boy’s Life [School & Library Binding] chapter summaries
This Boy’s Life [School & Library Binding] chapter Summaries:
Amazon.com Review
Fiction writer Tobias Wolff electrified critics with his scarifying 1989 memoir, which many deemed as notable for its artful structure and finely wrought prose as for the events it describes. The story is pretty grim: Teenaged Wolff moves with his divorced mother from Florida to Utah to Washington State to escape her violent boyfriend. When she remarries, Wolff finds himself in a bitter battle of wills with his abusive stepfather, a contest in which the two prove to be more evenly matched than might have been supposed. Deception, disguise, and illusion are the weapons the young man learns to employ as he grows up–not bad training for a writer-to-be. Somber though this tale of family strife is, it is also darkly funny and so artistically satisfying that most readers come away exhilarated rather than depressed.
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From Publishers Weekly
In PEN/Faulkner Award-winner Wolff’s fourth book, he recounts his coming-of-age with customary skill and self-assurance. Seeking a better life in the Northwestern U.S. with his divorced mother, whose “strange docility, almost paralysis, with men of the tyrant breed” taught Wolff the virtue of rebellion, he considered himself “in hiding,” moved to invent a private, “better” version of himself in order to rise above his troubles. Primary among these were the adultsdrolly eccentric, sometimes dementedwho were bent on humiliating him. Since Wolff the writer never pities Wolff the boy, the author characterizes the crew of grown-up losers with damning objectivity, from the neurotic stepfather who painted his entire house (piano and Christmas tree included) white, to the Native American football star whose ultimate failure was as inexplicable as his athletic brilliance. Briskly and candidly reportedWolff’s boyhood best friend “bathed twice a day but always gave off an ammoniac hormonal smell, the smell of growth and anxiety”his youth yields a self-made man whose struggle to fit the pieces together is authentic and endearing. Literary Guild alternate.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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29 Aug 10 Thought-Forms [Paperback] chapter summaries
Thought-Forms [Paperback] chapter Summaries:
Product Description
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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29 Aug 10 The Read Aloud Handbook [Abridged, Audiobook] chapter summaries
The Read Aloud Handbook [Abridged, Audiobook] chapter Summaries:
From Publishers Weekly
The newly revised and updated fifth edition of The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease uses his trademark Q&A format to address such issues as television, library funding and the Harry Potter phenomenon. A “Treasury of Read-Alouds” in the back of the book suggests starting points for parents. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Review
No household with children should be without a copy of The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease. –The Sacramento Bee
This book is about more than reading aloud. ItÂ’s about time that parents, teachers, and children spend together in a loving, sharing way. (The Washington Post) The Read-Aloud Handbook promises to give parents, teachers, and all others who care about children, reading, and the pursuit of happiness new inspiration. (The Denver Post) –na
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29 Aug 10 Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead [School & Library Binding] chapter summaries
Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead [School & Library Binding] chapter Summaries:
Review
“This is a most remarkable play. Very funny. Very brilliant. Very chilling.” –The New York Times
“Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead [is] verbally dazzling…the most exciting, witty intellectual treat imaginable.” –Edith Oliver, The New Yorker
Product Description
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Two minor characters from Hamlet offer a novel view of the melancholy Dane.
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29 Aug 10 The Feelings Book: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions [Paperback] chapter summaries
The Feelings Book: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions [Paperback] chapter Summaries:
From Publishers Weekly
Girls’ mental health is the focus of The Feelings Book: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions by Lynda Madison, illus. by Norm Bendell, a companion volume to The Care & Keeping of You. Opening sections explain emotions, others suggest how to handle powerful feelings and focus on developing positive self-esteem. Girls’ comments and questions appear throughout. Ages 9-up.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Grade 3-8-A well-done text on a topic that bears repeating. Madison explains that it’s OK and perfectly normal to have feelings that are up one moment and crashing down the next. The easy-to-understand text guides readers through the physiology of dramatic, perhaps negative feelings to the final chapter of feeling positive. In between, readers are given an overview of how to identify particular emotions and what to do with them. Madison also devotes a chapter to “Help!” which has lots of practical tips for dealing with fear, anger, jealousy, etc. Particularly good is the message that readers are in charge of what they do about their emotions. Quotes in colorful boxes, a few multiple-choice questions, and cartoon illustrations on most pages make this title an appealing choice. Filled with good, reliable advice for readers dealing with the new surge of emotions, it will be a positive addition to adolescent-psychology shelves.
Elaine Baran Black, Gwinnett County Public Library, Lawrenceville, GA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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29 Aug 10 Pinkalicious: School Rules! [Paperback] chapter summaries
Pinkalicious: School Rules! [Paperback] chapter Summaries:
Product Description
When Pinkalicious brings her imaginary unicorn, Goldie, to class one day, she learns that with her companion by her side, school rules!
About the Author
Victoria Kann’s award-winning artwork has graced the covers and pages of many magazines, newspapers, and books. She is the illustrator and coauthor with Elizabeth Kann of Pinkalicious and Purplicious, which were both New York Times bestsellers. They also wrote Pinkalicious: The Musical, which premiered in New York City to sold-out audiences. Victoria teaches at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Recently she built a tree house for her Princess Pinkerbelles. She often hears galloping in the house and wonders if it’s Goldilicious or just her Pinkerbelles.
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28 Aug 10 Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin [Paperback] chapter summaries
Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin [Paperback] chapter Summaries:
Review
Compelling, instructional and…inspring…It is obvious that Morgan has done his homework. — (Blue Ridge Business Journal)
Named a Best Book of 2002 — (Salt Lake City Tribune)
Thanks to Morgan’s amiable biography…we meet Franklin and track his love of the British Empire and his eventual disillusionment. — (Salt Lake City Tribune)
[Morgan] writes with…the discipline of someone who commands far more detail…than he has allowed himself…to impart. — (George Fetherling, Vancouver Sun)
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Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography
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