Best Stories from Around the World
Title | Best Stories from Around the World PDF eBook |
Author | Deepa Agarwal |
Publisher | Rupa Publications |
Pages | 200 |
Release | 2017-06-02 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9788129147387 |
Best Stories from Around the World is a collection of timeless pieces from the world's greatest storytellers-Oscar Wilde, O' Henry, Saki, H.G. Wells, Conan Doyle, Washington Irving and many more. Hailing from different countries such as America, Ireland, the United Kingdom and India, this book is an entertaining consolidation of diverse stories which cover a broad range of topics and themes. While 'The Gift of the Magi' resonates with the sense of love and loss, 'The Selfish Giant' and 'Rip Van Winkle' relives our childhood. Some stories warm your heart, some make you think and some delight you with their magical language while at the same time they explore universal themes and arouse a gamut of responses. A must-have, this book offers a plethora of classics to read and enjoy for any lover of a good story.
The Best Stories in the World
Title | The Best Stories in the World PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas L. Masson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 1913 |
Genre | Anecdotes |
ISBN |
A Year Full of Stories
Title | A Year Full of Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Angela McAllister |
Publisher | Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
Pages | 131 |
Release | 2016-10-06 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1847808689 |
This treasury of 52 stories collects together a rich resource of myths, fairy tales and legends from around the world, with a story for every week of the year. The book is broken into 12 chapters, for each of the 12 months of the year, and throughout, stories are matched to internationally celebrated dates, including Valentines Day and the International Day of Friendship, as well as seasonal events and festivals. Collected and retold by award-winning author Angela McAllister, and illustrated by internally recognised artist Christopher Corr, this is a book that will be treasured by families and appeal to teachers and librarians around the world.
Illustrated Stories from Around the World
Title | Illustrated Stories from Around the World PDF eBook |
Author | Lesley Sims |
Publisher | |
Pages | 335 |
Release | 2014-01-01 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780794528379 |
Best Children's Books in the World
Title | Best Children's Books in the World PDF eBook |
Author | Byron Preiss |
Publisher | Harry N. Abrams |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1996-09-01 |
Genre | Young Adult Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780810912465 |
Each delightful story in this appealing collection of contemporary illustrated children's books from 16 different countries is reprinted with complete text and original art.
The Best Travel Writing 2009
Title | The Best Travel Writing 2009 PDF eBook |
Author | James O'Reilly |
Publisher | Travelers' Tales |
Pages | 379 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Travel |
ISBN | 1932361626 |
Features themes that encompass high adventure, spiritual growth, romance, hilarity and misadventure, service to humanity, and encounters with exotic cuisine.
Great Peacemakers
Title | Great Peacemakers PDF eBook |
Author | Ken Beller |
Publisher | Lts Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9780980138207 |
Profiles twenty people who have promoted peace in their lives from a Vietnamese monk to a Brazilian musician. Explores five approaches to peacemaking: choosing nonviolence, living peace, honoring diversity, valuing all life, and caring for the planet.