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Download or read book The Little Book written by Selden Edwards and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-08-14 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A marvelous debut novel about love and basketball, time travel and rock'n'roll. Thirty years in the writing, Selden Edwards' dazzling first novel is an irresistible triumph of the imagination. Wheeler Burden-banking heir, philosopher, student of history, legend's son, rock idol, writer, lover, recluse, half-Jew, and Harvard baseball hero-one day finds himself wandering not in his hometown of San Francisco in 1988 but in a city and time he knows mysteriously well: Vienna, 1897. Before long, Wheeler acquires a mentor in Sigmund Freud, a bitter rival, a powerful crush on a luminous young woman, and encounters everyone from an eight-year-old Adolf Hitler to Mark Twain as well as the young members of his own family. Solving the riddle of Wheeler's dislocation in time will ultimately reveal nothing short of one eccentric family's unrivaled impact upon the course of human history. Edwards brilliantly weaves romance, art, sci-fi, history, and culture in this unforgettable debut novel. A great YA read for those looking for a true adventure!

Download or read book The Little Book of Ranelagh written by Maurice Curtis and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Ranelagh is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about this Dublin suburb. Here you will find out about Ranelagh's rural past, its sporting heritage, its arts and culture, its schools and churches, shops and industries, and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through main thoroughfares and twisting back streets, this book takes the reader on a journey through Ranelagh and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this south Dublin suburb.

Download or read book The Little Book of Vikings written by Eric Paul Erickson and published by Viking Dog. This book was released on with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What was life like in a Viking village? Who were the Viking gods? Were there female Vikings? What was sword killing? Did Vikings smell bad? For the curious of all ages, The Little Book of Vikings gives the answers to these questions and many more. Exploring facts, fiction, myths and legends, you’ll learn everything you ever wanted to know about the scourge of the Norsemen! From The Little Book series published by Viking Dog. These books cover topics of interest to readers of all ages, presented in a fun and entertaining way. Learn about wolves, Vikings, the Wild West and more!

Download or read book The Little Book of Astrology written by Marion Williamson and published by Summersdale. This book was released on 2017-03-09 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Astrology delves into each of the astrological signs and shows you how to interpret the cosmos, not only day-to-day but far ahead into the future. Let this book shine a light on how the stars can reveal a deeper understanding of yourself and others.

Download or read book The Little Book of Surrey written by Rupert Matthews and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2010-12-26 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Little Book of Surrey is a funny, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of the sort of frivolous, fantastic or simply strange information which no-one will want to be without. The county's most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters, royal connections and literally hundreds of wacky facts about Surrey's landscape, towns and villages (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia), come together to make it essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

Download or read book A LITTLE BOOK OF CHRISTMAS written by John Kendrick Bangs and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook edition of "A LITTLE BOOK OF CHRISTMAS" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: A Toast To Santa Clause The Conversion of Hetherington A Merry Christmas Pie The Child Who Had Everything But A Holiday Wish Santa Clause and Little Billee Christmas Eve The House of the Seven Santas Extract: "He was only a little bit of a chap, and so, when for the first time in his life he came into close contact with the endless current of human things, it was as hard for him to "stay put" as for some wayward little atom of flotsam and jetsam to keep from tossing about in the surging tides of the sea. His mother had left him there in the big toy-shop, with instructions not to move until she came back, while she went off to do some mysterious errand. She thought, no doubt, that with so many beautiful things on every side to delight his eye and hold his attention, strict obedience to her commands would not be hard." John Kendrick Bangs (1862-1922) was an American author, editor and satirist.

Download or read book The Little Book of Fermanagh written by Doreen McBride and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did You Know Van Morrison wrote 'Brown Eyed Girl' on a piano in Derrygonnelly Paddy Monaghan, from Ederney, befriended Mohammad Ali and became known as Paddy-Ali St Molaise brought soil containing blood from early Christian martyrs from the Colosseum in Rome and placed it on Devonian Island Natives of Fermanagh had boats called cots, which were shaped like spoons without handles. They are the only boats in the world to be preserved during winter by being scuttled The Little Book of Fermanagh is a compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Fermanagh. Here you will find out about the county's industrial past, its proud sporting heritage, its arts and culture and its famous (and occasionally infamous) men and women. Through quaint villages and bustling towns, this book takes the reader on a journey through County Fermanagh and its vibrant past. A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this colourful county.