This extraordinary first collection of short stories covers the landscape of dysfunctional childhood, urban angst, and human disconnection with a wit and insight that keep you riveted to the page. The characters here have rich and imaginative interior lives, but grave difficulty relating to the outside world. The beginning story, "Ducklings," introduces the over-weight and over-enthusiastic Marjorie, the last twelve-year-old you would want babysitting your toddler. In "Wanted" we meet Eleanor, a single girl living in Chicago who may or may not be dating a serial killer. "Another Cancer Story" is an unsentimental account of two sisters whose beloved mother just won't seem to die, and "The Last Dead Boyfriend" gives us a recovering addict who keeps encountering her recently deceased boyfriend, an unpleasant man she wished she'd broken up with before he died. Always funny, often dark, and wholly satisfying, these stories explore the longing for connection among characters who are frequently stricken with anxiety. Each story is rendered in a way that is surreal, vivid, and entirely convincing.
Enjoy the magic of Disney and Disney/Pixar animation with this entertaining CD and read along storybook. The CD's character voices and spectacular sound effects will encourage children of all ages to read the beautifully illustrated storybook. Bonus sing-along songs are also featured at the end of the story.
I am Catalina, Princess of Spain, daughter of the two greatest monarchs the world has ever known...and I will be Queen of England. Tells of the early life of Katherine of Aragon. This historical novel aims to show that behind the apparently familiar face of history lies an astonishing story: of women warriors influencing the future of Europe, of revered heroes making deep mistakes, and of a love story, which changes the fate of a nation.
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Story World Euro Talk CD-ROM Series StoryWorld brings to life well known children's stories and songs to help them to build on their knowledge and use of the English language.
Use stories to make your English lessons fun and exciting with Hip Hip Hooray. Each level features a different storyline from a beloved Penguin Young Reader, the storyline is based on " The Advantures of Tom Sawyer". Book 6 is Pre-Intermediate level for kid. Each unit begins with a beautiful illustration which tells the story, while real-life characters explain the language presented in the story using new vocabulary and grammar patterns. - This book contains 8 units with the opening two-page spread introducing new language and vocabulary in the context of a familiar story, Songs and chants motivate students as they follow along with the storyline. - Active book includes listening, speaking, and writing practice. - Audio CDs have CD1, CD2 ( student book), CD3 ( active book).
