The Piece Of String
The Piece Of String

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Published: 2021-11-11

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 8726667223

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Maitre Hauchecome spots a piece of string on the ground during his walk into town. As he bends down to pick it up, he could never have imagined the chaos that would soon ensue. His arch-nemesis Maitre Malandain is laying in wait. Hauchecome has walked straight into a trap intended to demolish his reputation in one blow. "The Piece of String" is an atmospheric revenge tale that portrays human nature, human cruelty, and malice that knows no limits. Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a French writer. Famed for being a master of the short story, he also wrote travel books and occasionally dabbled in poetry. His stories mainly focus on the relationships between men and women sitting at crossroads in their lives - whether personal or professional. His dramatic flair is largely influenced by French novelist Gustave Flaubert and is perfect for fans of Anton Chekhov's short stories. The most notable of the 300 short stories that he wrote include 'Bel Ami', 'Une Vie', and 'The Dumpling'.

How Long Is a Piece of String?
How Long Is a Piece of String?

Author: Rob Eastaway

Publisher: Portico

Published: 2014-04-02

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1909396613

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Why do weather forecasters get it wrong? What are the best tactics for playing "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" and "The Weakest Link"? And what is the link between a tin of baked beans and a men's urinal? These and many other questions are answered in this book. It is for anyone wanting to remind themselves - or discover for the first time - that maths is relevant to almost everything we do. Dating, cooking, travelling by car, gambling and ranking sportsmen all have links with intriguing mathematical problems that are explained in this book. It reveals the secrets behind some of the best con tricks and the hidden workings of the taxi meter, and explains how epidemics start and stop.

One Piece of String
One Piece of String

Author: Marthe Jocelyn

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Published: 2017-10-17

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 1459813197

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Can you follow one strand of string through this knotty book?

The Piece of String
The Piece of String

Author: Guy De Maupassant

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2024-08-12

Total Pages: 11

ISBN-13:

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Delve into the gripping and ironic narrative of ""The Piece of String"" by Guy De Maupassant. This compelling short story revolves around a seemingly trivial piece of string and the profound consequences it has for the protagonist. Maupassant’s narrative explores themes of fate, integrity, and the impact of seemingly insignificant actions. De Maupassant masterfully crafts a tale of irony and suspense, revealing how a minor event can lead to significant and unexpected outcomes. The story examines the themes of social judgment and the often-overlooked details that shape our lives. ""The Piece of String"" is perfect for readers who appreciate stories with a twist and a deep exploration of human nature. Ideal for those who value Guy De Maupassant’s skill in creating impactful and thought-provoking narratives.

The Length of a String
The Length of a String

Author: Elissa Brent Weissman

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0735229481

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Imani is adopted, and she's ready to search for her birth parents. Anna has left behind her family to escape from Holocaust-era Europe to meet a new family--two journeys, one shared family history, and the bonds that make us who we are. Perfect for fans of The Night Diary. Imani knows exactly what she wants as her big bat mitzvah gift: to find her birth parents. She loves her family and her Jewish community in Baltimore, but she has always wondered where she came from, especially since she's black and almost everyone she knows is white. Then her mom's grandmother--Imani's great-grandma Anna--passes away, and Imani discovers an old journal among her books. It's Anna's diary from 1941, the year she was twelve and fled Nazi-occupied Luxembourg alone, sent by her parents to seek refuge in Brooklyn, New York. Anna's diary records her journey to America and her new life with an adoptive family of her own. And as Imani reads the diary, she begins to see her family, and her place in it, in a whole new way.

A Cat, a Hat, and a Piece of String
A Cat, a Hat, and a Piece of String

Author: Joanne Harris

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2012-11-08

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1448126894

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An enthralling and enchanting collection of short stories from the bestselling author of Chocolat and The Strawberry Thief... Perfect for fans of Kate Atkinson and Kate Mosse as well as readers of Eve Chase and Stacey Halls. 'A vibrant tombola of stories...' -- Time Out 'Strongly plotted and written in registers that are variously comical, sad and surreal...' - Independent 'A jewel of a book' -- ***** Reader review 'Sublime and touching' -- ***** Reader review 'Unputdownable' -- ***** Reader review 'Compelling - you can lose yourself one story at a time' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************** Stories are like Russian dolls; open them up, and in each one you'll find another story. Come to the house where it is Christmas all year round; meet the ghost who lives on a Twitter timeline; be spooked by a newborn baby created with sugar, spice and lashings of cake. Conjured from a wickedly imaginative pen, here is a new collection of short stories that showcases Joanne Harris's exceptional talent as a teller of tales, a spinner of yarns. Sensuous, mischievous, uproarious and wry, here are tales that combine the everyday with the unexpected; wild fantasy with bittersweet reality.

A Long Piece of String
A Long Piece of String

Author: William Wondriska

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2010-08-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780811874939

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Look! A long piece of string. Let's follow it! Stunning in both its boldness and simplicity, this rediscovered classic by distinguished graphic designer William Wondriska, originally published in 1963, leads readers on a clever journey of discovery and delight.