A Place to Hang the Moon
A Place to Hang the Moon

Author: Kate Albus

Publisher: Holiday House

Published: 2021-02-02

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 0823447057

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A heartwarming story about three siblings, evacuated from London to live in the countryside, looking for a permanent home--and a new meaning for family. A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year It is 1940 and William, 12, Edmund, 11, and Anna, 9, aren't terribly upset by the death of the not-so-grandmotherly grandmother who has taken care of them since their parents died. But the children do need a guardian, and in the dark days of World War II London, those are in short supply, especially if they hope to stay together. Could the mass wartime evacuation of children from London to the countryside be the answer? It's a preposterous plan, but off they go-- keeping their predicament a secret, and hoping to be placed in a temporary home that ends up lasting forever. Moving from one billet to another, the children suffer the cruel trickery of foster brothers, the cold realities of outdoor toilets and the hollowness of empty stomachs. But at least they find comfort in the village lending library-- a cozy shelter from the harshness of everyday life, filled with favorite stories and the quiet company of Nora Müller, the kind librarian. The children wonder if Nora could be the family they've been searching for. . . . But the shadow of the war, and the unknown whereaouts of Nora's German husband complicate matters. A Place to Hang the Moon is a story about the importance of family: the one you're given, and the one you choose. Filled with rich, sensory prose, allusions to classic children's stories like A Little Princess, Mary Poppins, and The Story of Ferdinand, this cozy tale with a classic feel is sure to warm your heart. Don't miss Kate Albus's Nothing Else But Miracles which takes place in New York City during WWII and was described as "historical fiction at its finest" in a starred review from School Library Journal. An ALSC Notable Children's Book An SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Named to the Pennsylvania Young Readers Choice List A CCBC Choice

Cassell's Dictionary of Slang
Cassell's Dictionary of Slang

Author: Jonathon Green

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 1600

ISBN-13: 9780304366361

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With its unparalleled coverage of English slang of all types (from 18th-century cant to contemporary gay slang), and its uncluttered editorial apparatus, Cassell's Dictionary of Slang was warmly received when its first edition appeared in 1998. 'Brilliant.' said Mark Lawson on BBC2's The Late Review; 'This is a terrific piece of work - learned, entertaining, funny, stimulating' said Jonathan Meades in The Evening Standard.But now the world's best single-volume dictionary of English slang is about to get even better. Jonathon Green has spent the last seven years on a vast project: to research in depth the English slang vocabulary and to hunt down and record written instances of the use of as many slang words as possible. This has entailed trawling through more than 4000 books - plus song lyrics, TV and movie scripts, and many newspapers and magazines - for relevant material. The research has thrown up some fascinating results

Liminal Spaces in Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Liminal Spaces in Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Author: Mark I. West

Publisher: Lexington Books

Published: 2024-03-12

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1666938882

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Scholars in the field of children’s literature studies began taking an interest in the concept of “liminal spaces” around the turn of the 21st century. For the first time, Liminal Spaces in Children’s and Young Adult Literature: Stories from the In Between brings together in one volume a collection of original essays on this topic by leading children’s literature scholars. The contributors in this collection take a wide variety of approaches to their explorations of liminal spaces in children’s and young adult literature. Some discuss how children’s books portray the liminal nature of physical spaces, such as the children’s room in a library. Others deal with more abstract portrayals, such as the imaginary space where Max goes to escape the reality of his bedroom in Maurice Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are. All of the contributors, however, provide keen insights into how liminal spaces figure in children’s and young adult literature.

Wisdom of the Mountain
Wisdom of the Mountain

Author: Sana Balai

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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This is the first major publication on the unique barkcloth art of the Omie, a tribe that lives on the southeastern slopes of Mount Lamington, Papua New Guinea.

The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English

Author: Tom Dalzell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-11-27

Total Pages: 880

ISBN-13: 1317625129

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The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English presents all the slang terms from The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English in a single volume. Containing over 60,000 entries, this concise new edition of the authoritative work details the slang and unconventional English of from around the English-speaking world since 1945, and through the first decade of the new millennium, with the same thorough, intense, and lively scholarship that characterized Partridge’s own work. Unique, exciting and, at times, hilariously shocking, key features include: unprecedented coverage of World English, with equal prominence given to American and British English slang, and entries included from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, South Africa, Ireland, and the Caribbean emphasis on post-World War II slang and unconventional English dating information for each headword in the tradition of Partridge, commentary on the term’s origins and meaning. New to this second edition: a new preface noting slang trends of the last eight years over 1,000 new entries from the US, UK and Australia, reflecting important developments in language and culture new terms from the language of social networking from a range of digital communities including texting, blogs, Facebook, Twitter and online forums many entries now revised to include new dating and new glosses, ensuring maximum accuracy of content. The Concise New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English is a spectacular resource infused with humour and learning – it’s rude, it’s delightful, and it’s a prize for anyone with a love of language.

A Place To Make Memories
A Place To Make Memories

Author: Randy R McGhee

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2019-05-30

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1525543431

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When you are in your early 50’s, life can have a way of presenting you with new opportunities. The secret is to be awake enough to see through all the ‘other stuff, curious to step out of your comfort zone and brave to take some risks. For Randy, this risk included leaving a good job and comfortable lifestyle. Along with his partner Marcel, the two men purchased a ‘Guest Ranch business’ south of Rocky Mountain House in Alberta and they began a new adventure. Drawn to the beauty of the area, this business venture became a spiritual journey. The first five years were challenging, but as the years passed, many guests became new friends and they helped grow the Lazy M Lodge into a successful business. With them the Lodge became a ‚Place to make memories‘. Follow the journey and listen to the many stories of the guests, that have made this place into their own treasured experience. Still a hidden gem, the Lazy M Lodge became a place to‚ rest, relax and recharge. Flavored with beloved recipes and accompanied by many pictures, this book is a unique, joyful and mind opening read.

The Fantasy of Love: The Broken Mirror
The Fantasy of Love: The Broken Mirror

Author: Tshombe Amen

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2018-06-26

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1732185700

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The Broken Mirror relates three distinct stories, seemingly unrelated in cursory review. The stories take the reader down a dark path which weaves the three into one. The first in The Fantasy of Love trilogy, The Broken Mirror invites the reader to consider the many facets of love from the perspective of love's victims. For some it is the answer to the meaning of life. For others it is the means to their demise. Love is sought by all, promised to none, and found by few. Rio's story is cursed. Only one will have her love, all others will fall under the curse and only know the fantasy of love.

2000 Moon Sign Book
2000 Moon Sign Book

Author: Gloria Star

Publisher:

Published: 1999-08-08

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13: 9781567189537

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A best-selling guide to successful living for almost a century. Get accurate weather and earthquake forecasts for all U.S. zones; economic predictions that help save money; tips on planting sumptuous produce with the help of lunar energy; on-target, monthly lunar horoscopes for every sign; and more than 35 special articles. This year's features include Rescue Medicine for the Garden, Choosing Day Care by the Moon, Outer Planet Transits to the Moon, and Transforming Your Garden with Old-Fashioned Flowers.