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2) Arabella
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Language
English
Description
To Arabella Tallant, the eldest daughter of a penniless country clergyman, the invitation to stay with her London godmother was like the key to heaven, for in addition to living in the glamorous city, Arabella might even find a suitable husband there. Armed with beauty, virtue and a benevolent godmother, the impetuous but impoverished Arabella embarked on her first London season with her mother's wish in mind: snare a rich husband. On her way to London...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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Description
"From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE, an electrifying re-examination of one of the 20th century's greatest unsung power players When Pamela Churchill Harriman died in 1997, the obituaries that followed were predictably scathing - and many were downright sexist. Written off as a mere courtesan and social climber, her true legacy was overshadowed by a glamorous social life and her infamous erotic...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
1995
Language
English
Description
"When a severe allergic illness dictated that she grow all her own food, Mary Swander found herself living in a former one-room Iowa schoolhouse in the midst of the largest Amish community west of the Mississippi. Out of This World is a simple but profound memoir ... in which Swander [celebrates] her time among the Amish people, explores what it means to be a lone woman homesteader at the end of the twentieth century, and ponders the quiet spirituality...
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English
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Description
A collection of stories which includes "Home," a wryly whimsical account of a soldier's return from war; "Victory lap," a tale about an inventive abduction attempt; and the title story, in which a suicidal cancer patient saves the life of a young misfit.
"In the taut opener, "Victory Lap," a boy witnesses the attempted abduction of the girl next door and is faced with a harrowing choice: Does he ignore what he sees, or override years of smothering...
Author
Publisher
Iowa State University Press
Pub. Date
1994
Language
English
Description
"Bob Artley recalls Christmas past in this delightful collection of yesterday as only he can paint it. Country Christmas: As Remembered by a Former Kid celebrates the holiday in true old-fashioned style: revisiting a long ago Christmas on the farm, gliding by bobsled to join the family at Grandma's, rehearsing the Christmas program at a country school, Christmas shopping in a country store, and guessing the secrets of Dad's workshop."--BOOK JACKET....
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
A new translation of the French writer's work on fashionable Parisian life in the late nineteenth century takes readers into the vivid and shallow sides of the period's literary and aristocratic salons, where a young man is initiated into the insidious ways of the world.
Author
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Pub. Date
©2007.
Language
English
Description
"Provides information about the history and celebration of more than 100 holidays, festivals, and other events observed by Americans of African descent. Features include narrative overviews, chronology of historical events related to holidays and festivals, calendar and geographical listings of observances, bibliography, and contact information and web sites"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
University of Iowa Press
Pub. Date
©1995
Language
English
Description
"Was This Heaven? provides detailed depictions of homes and clothing and hairstyles, of celebrations and ceremonies, of church, school, and social activities, of farm animals and city streets, of the multitudinous ways of living full and satisfying lives. Lyell Henry wisely gives priority to people over place, shortchanging public buildings in favor of cards that cast a more direct light on early Iowans' lives and minds. Last spring's flood, the Christmas...
15) Bark: stories
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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Description
In these eight masterful stories, Lorrie Moore, in a perfect blend of craft and bewitched spirit, explores the passage of time and summons up its inevitable sorrows and hilarious pitfalls to reveal her own exquisite, singular wisdom. In "Debarking," a newly divorced man tries to keep his wits about him as the United States prepares to invade Iraq, and against this ominous moment, we see--in all its irresistible hilarity and darkness--the perils of...
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Series
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"This full-color book offers students and general readers new perspectives on the rich complexity of Jewish experiences in America. Each of the treasures is described in historical, material, and visual contexts, offering readers new, unexpected insights into the meanings of Jewish life, history, and culture"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What is it like to live in or visit Portugal? What makes Portugal's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Portuguese people"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Zest Books
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Offers practical advice for avoiding antisocial or unpleasant behavior in several common settings by communicating effectively, being considerate, respecting others, avoiding overgeneralization, taking responsibility, and helping others.
Author
Publisher
Iowa State University Press
Pub. Date
1998
Language
English
Description
"Since his marriage to an Iowan ten years ago, Richard, Lord Acton has divided his time between England and Iowa. Much of his American life is spent writing the historical studies and whimsical observations of the worlds around him that have endeared him to Iowans. This collection of Acton's essays reflects the rich diversity of the author's interests and experiences."--BOOK JACKET. "The first chapter, "Finding Myself in Iowa," concerns the author's...
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