Stories by an experimental writer. In A Non-Unified Field Theory of Love and Landlords, one reads: "Tiny space dust and space grains of sand rain / Down on the earth by the millions each minute / And interplanetary and interstellar comets ast / Eroids and meteoroids are more numerous than a / Ll the fish in all the seas of the world and y / Ou might discover a comet and become famous ..."
A master of contemporary Arabic fiction returns to English translation with a cunningly layered dark comedy about the powers and limits of creativity in a war zone.
A 2019 Theodore Seuss Geisel Award Honoree NPR Best Books of the Year, New York Times Notable Children's Book, Boston Globe Best Book of the Year Join the dynamic, yet opposite duo as they learn to appreciate differences among friends: Fox and Chick don't always agree, but Fox and Chick are always friends. With sly humor and companionable warmth, Sergio Ruzzier deftly captures the adventures of these seemingly opposite friends. With spare text and airy images, this early chapter book is also accessible to a picture book audience. • Book teaches a lesson about accepting and cherishing our differences through sweet and funny characters as they embark on silly adventures • Luminous watercolor images showcased in comic-book panel form will entice emerging readers, keeping them engaged and wanting more • Sergio Ruzzier is a Sendak Fellow whose work has been lauded by the Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, and the Society of Publication Designers "A subtle lesson, couched in humor: We can be friends with people who aren't just like us." — The New York Times • Great family and classroom read-aloud book • Books for kids ages 5-8 • Books for early and emergent readers
A dazzling collection of short stories by Mark Helprin, bestselling author of Winter's Tale, which is now a major motion picture starring Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, William Hurt, and Jennifer Connelly The Pacific and Other Stories is a collection of sixteen stories that display the remarkable scope, incomparable wit, and deft prose that have come to be Mark Helprin's signature. A British paratrooper jumps into occupied territory; the 1958 New York Yankees gain an unexpected teammate in a puny, teenaged Hasidic Jew; a September 11th widow receives an astonishing gift from the contractor working on her new apartment—these and other stories exhibit the constantly changing variety of the ocean itself, the peaks and troughs of life. Lighthearted, glittering fables are met with starker tales that sound the depths of sacrifice and duty. The Pacific and Other Stories is a resplendent, powerful collection of lasting substance and emotional import.
This warm and generous collection, My Name Is Your Name, includes stories of women at all ages-from little girls to women whose long lives are now only fleeting memories. Kerry Langan's characters negotiate young love, first jobs, motherhood, infidelity, the illness of spouses, and the indignities of age in sharp, funny, and poignant ways.
“In the Permanent Way - And Other Stories” is a 1897 collection of short stories by Flora Annie Steel. Flora Annie Steel (1847 – 1929) was an English writer who notably lived in British India for 22 years and is best remembered for her books set or related to the sub-continent. Like most of her work, these tales are set in colonial India and offer a unique insight into what life was like at that time. The stories include: “Shub'rât”, “In the Permanent Way”, “On the Second Story”, “Glory-of-Woman”, “At the Great Durbar”, “The Blue-throated God”, “A Tourist Ticket”, “The King's Well”, “Uma Himavutee”, “Young Lochinvar”, “A Bit of Land”, “The Sorrowful Hour”, etc. Other notable works by this author include: “Tales of the Punjab” (1894), “The Flower of Forgiveness” (1894), and “The Potter's Thumb” (1894). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
The Celestial Omnibus and other Stories by E. M. Forster: A collection of E. M. Forster's thought-provoking and imaginative short stories. From fantastical journeys to insightful character studies, Forster's tales explore the complexities of human nature, society, and the interplay between the real and the fantastical. This collection exemplifies Forster's literary prowess and his ability to capture the subtleties of human emotions and relationships. Key Aspects of the Book "The Celestial Omnibus and other Stories": Exploration of Human Condition: Forster's stories delve into the human psyche and examine the complexities of human relationships and emotions. Blend of Realism and Fantasy: The collection balances elements of the mundane with elements of the fantastical, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. Social Commentary: Forster's narratives often serve as a lens through which he critiques societal norms and values, offering insightful commentary on the human experience. E. M. Forster was an English novelist, essayist, and short story writer born in 1879. Known for works such as "A Room with a View" and "A Passage to India," Forster's writing tackled themes of class, culture, and personal relationships. The Celestial Omnibus and other Stories reflects Forster's keen observation of human behavior and his talent for crafting engaging narratives that resonate with readers on both emotional and intellectual levels.
