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Elegant, brutal, and profound--this magnificent debut captures the grit and glory of modern Hawai'i with breathtaking force and accuracy.
In a stunning collection that announces the arrival of an incredible talent, Kristiana Kahakauwila travels the islands of Hawai'i, making the fabled place her own. Exploring the deep tensions between local and tourist, tradition and expectation, fa ade and authentic self, This Is Paradise provides an unforgettable portrait of life as it's truly being lived on Maui, Oahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island. In the gut-punch of 'Wanle,' a beautiful and tough young woman wants nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps as a legendary cockfighter. With striking versatility, the title story employs a chorus of voices--the women of Waikiki--to tell the tale of a young tourist drawn to the darker side of the city's nightlife.Elegant, brutal, and profound--this magnificent debut captures the grit and glory of modern Hawai'i with breathtaking force and accuracy. In a stunning collection that announces the arrival of an incredible talent, Kristiana Kahakauwila travels the islands of Hawai'i, making the fabled place her
Although this books is aimed at young teenagers they will delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening stories and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky facts about your favourite team. Augmented with a selection of sketches that depict some of the stories
This textbook is ideal for pupils working towards Level 1 or Level 2 of the Common Entrance Classical Greek exam at
Stories of Art is James Elkins's intimate history of art. Concise and original, this engaging book is an antidote to the behemoth art history textbooks from which we were all taught. As he demonstrates so persuasively, there can never be one story of art. Cultures have their own stories - about
eBook:,'M is for Married - 14 Erotic Short Stories' is a collection of erotica that will make you want to say 'I do' to pleasure. From consummating a marriage during a desire-filled honeymoon to the illicit infidelity of married couples, this collection has a sexy story for every reader
This is a collection of stories in verse with shorter poems within the stories . Each story is told by historical figures with the author as an overarching narrator. It is different from the usual academic poems standardised by creative writing courses. Those are not popular with the public and
This unique collection of Twain's essential short stories and semiautobiographical narratives is a testament to the author's vast imagination. Featuring popular tales such as 'Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog' and 'The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg,' as well as some delightful excerpts from The
This is a fabulous collection of stories based on many of the witches from Joseph Delaney's Spooks books. Ever wondered why the Spook doesn't trust girls who wear pointy shoes? You don't have to know the Spook's books to enjoy the stories. A perfect introduction to the world of The Spook's
This set of five stories is designed for first steps in independent reading. Short-vowel decodable text is accompanied by helpful illustrations so children will gain a sense of real accomplishment as they manage to read the whole book. Level 1 focuses on the short vowels: a e i o
Set in Moominvalley where everyone is welcome, there are three stories to treasure in this stunning collection, based on Tove Jansson's beloved and classic chapter books - introducing readers to the charming Moomins and their warm-hearted way of
This is the complete collection of stories from one of the most original and powerful American writers of the twentieth century. Including A Good Man is Hard to Find and Everything That Rises Must Converge, this collection also contains several stories only available in this
Socialism is strangely impervious to refutation by real-world experience. Over the past hundred years, there have been more than two dozen attempts to build a socialist society, from the Soviet Union to Maoist China to Venezuela. All of them have ended in varying degrees of failure. But, according
This is a bright and varied selection of wonderfully entertaining stories by some of the very best writers for children. It is perfect for reading alone or aloud, and for dipping into time and time again. With stories from Judy Blume, Anne Fine, Dick King-Smith, Morris Gleitzman and many more, this
Cheshire is a walker's paradise with its industrial heritage and outstanding natural beauty. This collection of 100 walks of up to 12 miles will help walkers to explore the best of this diverse county. The Crowood Walking Guides give detailed and accurate route descriptions of 100 walks. Full-color
A stylish, beautifully designed portrait of Berlin's bohemiaIn this striking hardcover volume, Romanian German fashion photographer Kristian Schuller (born 1970) presents his personal vision of the characters who epitomized Berlin's legendary nightlife--artists, actors, musicians and unclassifiable
Stories are a wonderful way of helping students learn and acquire language. This book is for teachers who want to use stories in class but need a place to start. Stories is packed full of fun activities using different genres: soap opera, urban myth and newspaper reporting as well as advice on
This radical collection of short stories is a double award-winning book aimed at debunking the myth about African women as impoverished victims. The stories deal with challenging themes representing some of the most complex love stories ever published from Africa, ranging from labour pains to
This collection of stand-alone short stories is a treat for new readers and dedicated fans alike. In each of these 17 stories, an ordinary person takes on an extraordinary journey to a new life, discovering facets and strengths they never knew they possessed. Across a variety of time periods and
'I know this is going to sound hyperbolic, but when I'm reading Ken Liu's stories, I feel like I'm reading a once-in-a-generation talent. I'm in awe.' --Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author 'Captivating.' --BuzzFeed 'Extraordinary.' --The Washington Post 'Brilliant.' --The Chicago Tribune
The thirteen stories of Dialogues in Paradise are eloquent in a way the West associates with both the modern and the ancient: the dark oracles of Aeschylus and Sophocles, the paranoid mystery of Kafka, the moving stream of Woolf. The work of Can Xue (a pseudonym of Changsa writer Deng Xiao-hua)
Paradise is Abdulrazak Gurnah's fourth novel, a beautiful story of African
Daft Wee Stories is Limmy's first book. It is a collection of stories. There are short stories. There are longer stories. There are stupid stories. There are thoughtful stories. There are upside-down stories. There are normal-way-up stories. There are weird stories. There are less weird stories
Imagine a world where dinosaurs survived and evolved as . . . SUPERSAURS. This is the world that Bea Kingsley lives in, a world where humans live side by side with supersaurs, sometimes in peace, often in conflict. Bea is the daughter of explorer parents who went missing when she was a baby. When