Whilomville Stories & Wounds in the Rain (Crane Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Whilomville Stories & Wounds in the Rain (Crane Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Stephen Crane was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. Prolific throughout his short life, he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism. He is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of

Stories of the Sea(Pevná vazba)

Classic adventure stories by Joseph Conrad, Rudyard Kipling, Stephen Crane, Robert Louis Stevenson and Jack London mix with marvellously imaginative tales by Isak Dinesen, Patricia Highsmith and

Third Violet & The Monster and Other Stories (Crane Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

After being admonished by his father, Dr. Ned Trescott, for damaging a peony while playing in his family's yard, young Jimmie Trescott visits his family's coachman, Henry Johnson. Henry, who is described as 'a very handsome negro', 'known to be a light, a weight, and an eminence in the suburb of

O'Ruddy - A Romance & Active Service (Crane Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Stephen Crane was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. Prolific throughout his short life, he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism. He is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of

The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories (Crane Stephen)(Paperback)

Henry Fleming, a raw Union Army recruit in the American Civil War, is anxious to confirm his patriotism and manhood--to earn his 'badge of courage.' But his dreams of heroism and invulnerability are soon shattered when he flees the Confederate enemy during his baptism of fire and then witnesses the

Singing in the Rain (Hopgood Tim)(Pevná vazba)

I'm singing in the rain, just singing in the rain, Oh, what a glorious feeling Spring calls in this classic Broadway number, brought to life in a beautiful picture book--perfect for sharing Jump in puddles, raise umbrellas, and dance with joy through the pages of this visual story. With colorful,

Walter Crane: The Illustrators (Uglow Jenny)(Pevná vazba)

This volume in Thames & Hudson's The Illustrators series showcases the work of Walter Crane, one of the most influential children's book creators of his generation. Crane transformed the illustration of children's books with his bold outlines, jeweled colors, and vivid characters. While many knew

Favourite Bible Stories (Waterhouse Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

The great stories of the Bible have been treasured for generations. They are astonishing and inspiring tales of people who came to know and believe in God, and the miracles and teachings of Jesus. Most of all, they tell of the love of God. This collection of 30 favourite stories are selected from

The Bazaar of Bad Dreams: Stories (King Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Includes the story 'Premium Harmony'--set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine The masterful #1 New York Times bestselling story collection from O. Henry Prize winner Stephen King that includes twenty-one iconic stories with accompanying autobiographical comments on when, why and how he came

Railway Breakdown Cranes - The Story of Steam Breakdown Cranes on the Railways of Britain (Tatlow Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Charley Harper's What's in the Rain Forest? (Burke Zoe)(Pevná vazba)

O'Ruddy - A Romance, Active Service & Maggie (Crane Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

The story opens with Jimmie, at this point a young boy, trying by himself to fight a gang of boys from an opposing neighborhood. He is saved by his friend, Pete, and comes home to his sister, Maggie, his toddling brother, Tommie, his brutal and drunken father, and mother, Mary Johnson. The parents

Hello, Rain! (Maclear Kyo)(Pevná vazba)

A picture book celebrating all the reasons to love the rain Flowers bloom in the garden. Umbrellas bloom on the streets. There are puddles for jumping and, later, a cozy home for hot chocolate and books. - The ultimate rainy day read - Full of bright, eye-catching illustrations- From international

The Shaken and the Stirred: The Year's Work in Cocktail Culture (Schneider Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

In the Night Garden: Bedtime Stories from the Night Garden (In the Night Garden)(Pevná vazba)

The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories (Crane Stephen)(Paperback)

Oxford offers the most generously annotated edition of The Red Badge of Courage (1895), a vivid psychological account of a young man's experience fighting in the American Civil War based on Crane's reading of popular descriptions of battle. This volume also includes the short stories 'The Open

Stories from the Kitchen(Pevná vazba)

Stories from the Kitchen is a mouth-watering smorgasbord of stories with food in the starring role, by a rich variety of authors from Dickens, Chekhov and Saki to Isak Dinesen, Jim Crace and Amy

There's Something Special About Cranes - Memories and Anecdotes of the 15 Species of Crane (Archibald George)(Pevná vazba)

Night Shift (King Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

From the undisputed master of modern American horror: His first collection of short stories showcases the darkest depths of his brilliant imagination and will 'chill the cockles of many a heart' (Chicago Tribune). - INCLUDES THE STORY 'THE BOOGEYMAN' - NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM 20th CENTURY

Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined (Fry Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes. Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a

Six Crimson Cranes (Lim Elizabeth)(Pevná vazba)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse... Drawing from fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone. 'A dazzling fairytale full of

The Shadow of the Wind (Zafon Carlos Ruiz)(Pevná vazba)

Barcelona, 1945--just after the war, a great world city lies in shadow, nursing its wounds, and a boy named Daniel awakes on his eleventh birthday to find that he can no longer remember his mother's face. To console his only child, Daniel's widowed father, an antiquarian book dealer, initiates him

London Stories(Pevná vazba)

and they faithfully transcribed what they saw and felt in the stories they told of London town. and all tell their stories gratifyingly well. Authors include John Evelyn, Thomas de Quincey,

Hawk in the Rain (Hughes Ted)(Pevná vazba)

This multi-award winning collection, the first from Ted Hughes, has at its heart the mixture of beauty and violence in the natural world. The Hawk in the Rain is a stunning collection of poems on the themes of competition and the struggle for survival. Hughes would go on to become Britain's Poet