The Pit and the Pendulum
Title | The Pit and the Pendulum PDF eBook |
Author | Edgar Allan Poe |
Publisher | Penguin UK |
Pages | 256 |
Release | 2009-06-04 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0141918950 |
This selection of Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry demonstrates an intense interest in aesthetic issues and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. The Fall of the House of Usher describes the final hours of a family tormented by tragedy and the legacy of the past. In The Tell Tale Heart, a murderer's insane delusions threaten to betray him, while stories such as The Pit and the Pendulum and The Cask of Amontillado explore extreme states of decadence, fear and hate.
The Whole Story of Half a Girl
Title | The Whole Story of Half a Girl PDF eBook |
Author | Veera Hiranandani |
Publisher | Yearling |
Pages | 226 |
Release | 2013-02-12 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0375871675 |
By the author of the Newbery Honor Book The Night Diary, a thoughtful and relatable story about cultural identity, friendship, and what it means to fit in without losing who you are. After her father loses his job, Sonia Nadhamuni, half Indian and half Jewish American, finds herself yanked out of private school and thrown into the unfamiliar world of public education. For the first time, Sonia's mixed heritage makes her classmates ask questions—questions Sonia doesn't always know how to answer—as she navigates between a group of popular girls who want her to try out for the cheerleading squad and other students who aren't part of the "in" crowd. At the same time that Sonia is trying to make new friends, she's dealing with what it means to have an out-of-work parent—it's hard for her family to adjust to their changed circumstances. And then, one day, Sonia's father goes missing. Now Sonia wonders if she ever really knew him. As she begins to look for answers, she must decide what really matters and who her true friends are—and whether her two halves, no matter how different, can make her a whole. What greater praise than to be compared to Judy Blume!--"Each [Blume and Hiranandani] excels in charting the fluctuating discomfort zones of adolescent identity with affectionate humor."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred
Cinema
Title | Cinema PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Kemp |
Publisher | |
Pages | 576 |
Release | 2019-10-10 |
Genre | Motion pictures |
ISBN | 9780500295274 |
Cinema: The Whole Story takes a close look at the key time periods, genres and key works in world cinema. It places the burgeoning world of cinema in the context of social and cultural developments that have taken place since its beginnings. Organized chronologically, the book traces the evolution of cinematic development, from the earliest days of film projection to the multiscreen cinemas and super-technology of today. Illustrated, in-depth text charts every genre of cinema, from the first silent films to epic blockbusters, CGI graphics and groundbreaking effects of the 21st century. Cinema: The Whole Story is an indispensable book for all those who love watching and reading about films and who want to understand more about the world of cinema.
Evolution
Title | Evolution PDF eBook |
Author | Steve Parker |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9781770854819 |
Evolution: The Whole Story provides an in-depth account of evolution, one of the ultimate keystone theories in modern science. Ten experts survey how each of Earth's major groups of living things diversified and evolved through time. Using visual features that make the story comprehensible, the book gives readers, even those with no previous knowledge of the topic, a clear understanding of evolution and how it brought us to the present day.
Fashion
Title | Fashion PDF eBook |
Author | Marnie Fogg |
Publisher | Prestel Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Fashion |
ISBN | 9783791347615 |
This book traces the history of fashion in every part of the world, from Greco-Roman draped clothing and the silk court dress of teh Chinese Tang dynasty to contemporary sportswear designers and Japanese street fashion.
The Whole Hole Story
Title | The Whole Hole Story PDF eBook |
Author | Vivian McInerny |
Publisher | Versify |
Pages | 45 |
Release | 2021 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0358128811 |
"Zia imagines what might happen if the hole in her pocket became big enough to fall right through"--
The Whole Story of the Bible in 16 Verses
Title | The Whole Story of the Bible in 16 Verses PDF eBook |
Author | Chris Bruno |
Publisher | Crossway |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 2015-02-17 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1433542854 |
The Bible contains a sweeping story, but it's all too easy to lose sight of the forest for the trees. Whether it's the dimensions of Noah's ark or the regulations for sacrifices in the temple, sometimes we miss the big picture when sifting through all the important details contained in Scripture. Helping readers discover the overarching narrative that binds the Bible together, this book highlights 16 key verses that stand as "turning points" in the biblical story line, enabling us to see God's incredible plan to redeem his people from Genesis to Revelation. Whether it's the creation of humanity, the establishment of the covenants, or the coming of the Messiah, this book will help Christians see how God's Word tells a single story about his sovereignty, glory, and grace.