The Grapes of Wrath
Title | The Grapes of Wrath PDF eBook |
Author | John Steinbeck |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 530 |
Release | 2006-03-28 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1440637121 |
The Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression, a book that galvanized—and sometimes outraged—millions of readers. First published in 1939, Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning epic of the Great Depression chronicles the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and tells the story of one Oklahoma farm family, the Joads—driven from their homestead and forced to travel west to the promised land of California. Out of their trials and their repeated collisions against the hard realities of an America divided into Haves and Have-Nots evolves a drama that is intensely human yet majestic in its scale and moral vision, elemental yet plainspoken, tragic but ultimately stirring in its human dignity. A portrait of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless, of one man’s fierce reaction to injustice, and of one woman’s stoical strength, the novel captures the horrors of the Great Depression and probes into the very nature of equality and justice in America. At once a naturalistic epic, captivity narrative, road novel, and transcendental gospel, Steinbeck’s powerful landmark novel is perhaps the most American of American Classics. This Centennial edition, specially designed to commemorate one hundred years of Steinbeck, features french flaps and deckle-edged pages. For more than sixty-five years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,500 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Goodnight Moon
Title | Goodnight Moon PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret Wise Brown |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781529090789 |
A beautiful anniversary edition of the classic bedtime story with shiny gold cover flourishes - the ideal gift and perfect for sharing at bedtime to sooth small children to sleep. Featuring a look at the fascinating story behind the creation of one of the most famous children's books in the world, beloved by Michelle Obama and Neil Gaiman alike, as well as tips on how to get your child to sleep. In a great green room a little bunny is tucked up snugly and safely in bed and is getting ready to say goodnight to all the familiar things in his room, one by one. Margaret Wise Brown's comforting, rhythmic text accompanied by the warmth of Clement Hurd's classic mid-century illustrations make Goodnight Moon a timeless picture book, which is known and loved around the world.
The Wizard of Oz
Title | The Wizard of Oz PDF eBook |
Author | Jay Scarfone |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Pages | 317 |
Release | 2013-10-29 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 0062330993 |
Commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, this collectible edition delivers an interactive experience, transporting readers over the rainbow and into the Land of Oz with its host of unpublished artwork, behind-the-scenes stories from the stars, and removable special features. Open the door to the Land of Oz and travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and her companions on the journey of a lifetime. Learn the filmmaking tricks and techniques behind the film's realistic tornado, why Dorothy's shoes were ruby-colored, and how the filmmakers got a fleet of Winged Monkeys to fly. Authors Jay Scarfone and William Stillman reveal filmmaking secrets and information on everything from the film's pre- and postproduction to early reviews and publicity to never-before-published stories from the cast and crew, making it the definitive book on the subject. Beautifully designed with an array of film stills, Technicolor™ test frames, rare artwork and photography, and costume and set illustrations, this collectible edition provides an unrivaled glimpse at the land where dreams come true.
Political Entrepreneurs
Title | Political Entrepreneurs PDF eBook |
Author | Catherine E. De Vries |
Publisher | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 332 |
Release | 2020-06-16 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0691194750 |
"The years since the financial crisis have been marked by a remarkable stability in national government which hides the impact of a new kind of issue based politics which has arisen with parties such as Podemos in Spain, Srizia in Greece, The National Front in France and UKiP in the UK, all of whom have had a significant influence in shaping the political agenda in their own countries even if they have not actually secured formal power. This is the first book to present a rigorous yet accessible analysis of this phenomenon, grounded in the theories and methods of quantitative political science but drawing on empirical insights and theory from political psychology and sociology as well to try to understand the similarities and differences in the circumstances that have lead to these parties springing up and shaping political discourse and even policy to an extent that has challenged the very existence of the traditional party system"--
D-Day Bombers: the Veterans' Story
Title | D-Day Bombers: the Veterans' Story PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen Darlow |
Publisher | Grub Street Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019-04-19 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781911621874 |
Reissued for the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, D-Day Bombers: The Veterans' Story is largely an eyewitness account of the vital heavy bomber contribution to the success of the D-Day landings and therefore to the winning of the war in Europe.
Captain America
Title | Captain America PDF eBook |
Author | Joe Simon |
Publisher | Marvel Entertainment |
Pages | 824 |
Release | 2016-02-03 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 1302484354 |
Celebrate 75 years of the Sentinel of Liberty with this Vibranium-sized, slipcased collection of Captain America's greatest adventures from each decade - from the Golden Age, to Cap's 1950s revival, to his return after years on ice! Cap battles the Red Skull and his Sleepers, socks Hitler in the jaw, faces M.O.D.O.K. and the Secret Empire, and races against time in Baron Zemo's Bloodstone Hunt! Bucky Barnes returns as the Winter Soldier, and the Falcon steps up to wield the shield for an all-new era! Iconic tales of suspense from a score of industry legends! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #169-175, #255 and #445-448; CAPTAIN AMERICA (2005) #8-9 and #11-14; and ALL-NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA #1-6 - plus material from CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1-2, #7 and #10; CAPTAIN AMERICA (1954) #76-78; TALES OF SUSPENSE #72-74 and #92-94; and CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #357-362.
DC Comics
Title | DC Comics PDF eBook |
Author | Robert Schnakenberg |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Comic book covers |
ISBN | 9781594744624 |
Look! Up on the bookshelf! It's the 100 most incredible, most outrageous, and most bizarre comic book covers from the DC comics archive. Better still, these poster-size masterpieces are all perforated and ready for display in your apartment, dorm room, or cubicle! From New Fun #1 and Batman #1 to lesser-known titles like Mister District Attorney, this oversized compilation features every major milestone in DC's extraordinary history: Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Girls' Romance, Swamp Thing, Watchmen, Sandman, Fables, 100 Bullets, and much more. On the reverse of each poster are images of related covers and entertaining behind-the-scenes commentary, often with remarks from the cover artists themselves. Arriving just in time for DC Comics' 75th anniversary--and complete with a foreword from longtime DC veteran Paul Levitz--this amazing anthology is a must-have for any comic book fan.