Reading Lessons - Carol Atherton
An English teacher's love letter to reading and the many ways literature can make us, and our lives, better. How can a Victorian poem help teenagers understand YouTube misogyny? Can Jane Eyre encourage us to…
Get into the holiday spirit with these magical stories of family and friends… giving and sharing… joy and blessings! You'll be inspired by these tales of kindness, gratitude and giving. You'll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new plans for family fun, gift ideas and recipes. These 101 real-life personal stories from the very best of Chicken Soup for the Soul's library are filled with the cheer of the season. They'll leave you smiling and eager to share the holidays, from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas and New Year's. We didn't forget the kids either. The stories in this collection are “Santa safe,” meaning that they keep the magic alive even for precocious readers. Your purchase will support Toys for Tots as well, creating miracles and blessings for children.
An English teacher's love letter to reading and the many ways literature can make us, and our lives, better. How can a Victorian poem help teenagers understand YouTube misogyny? Can Jane Eyre encourage us to…
Stručná studie o procesu odvolávání poslanců Federálního shromáždění a kooptaci nových poslanců na jejich místa na přelomu let 1989 a 1990. Na základě archivních pramenů a rozhovorů s bývalými poslanci studie ukazuje, jak kooptace zapadají…
The charming and original story of a small, declining community’s struggle to survive in the shadow of an all-consuming metropolis, from from the multi-million copy bestselling author of The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of…
Netradičně pojaté paměti fyzikálního chemika a současného rektora Univerzity Pardubice Jiřího Málka, které vznikly jako ohlédnutí za šedesáti lety života, se formou vymykají běžné memoárové literatuře. Je to vědecký a zároveň obecně lidský portrét představitele…
A graphic novel telling of the life of Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. Starting out in 1963 with the group The Wailers, he forged a distinctive songwriting…
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan an unforgettable trip to Helsinki. Take the ferry to Suomenlinna, roam the Oodi library, slurp salmon soup, with the latest edition of…
Heartache and hardship in London’s East End, from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny StreetAmy Robinson and her fiance Matthew are struggling to resist the temptations faced by a soon-to-be-wed couple. To avoid…
Andie dreams of being an artist. Her best paintings are inspired by the moon, and she’s excited to watch the first moon landing. She loves staying in Chelsea, where there's even a real artist living…