A marvelous collection from "the greatest living writer of short stories in the English language" (The New Yorker). Four-time winner of the O. Henry Prize, three-time winner of the Whitbread Prize, and five-time finalist for the Man Booker Prize, William Trevor is one of the most acclaimed authors of our time. Over a career spanning more than half a century, Trevor has crafted exquisitely rendered tales that brilliantly illuminate the human condition. Bringing together forty-eight stories from After Rain, The Hill Bachelors, A Bit on the Side, and Cheating at Canasta, this second volume of Trevor's collected fiction offers readers "treasures of gorgeous writing, brilliant dialogue, and unforgettable lives" (The New York Times Book Review). Views: 436
Witty, original and unforgettable, a classic pulp tale of the bizarre that takes The Invisible Man to the next level. Originally published in Amazing Stories, January 1943. A clever and entertaining variation of the invisible man theme, but with a unique a kind of invisibility previously not seen in fantasy fiction: for unspecified reasons, a young man has turned into something of a chameleon - he can perfectly blend into the background. Not completely invisible - you stare long enough & you see some sort of a ghost. And by exerting energy, he can make himself visible for short periods. The young man\'s peculiar physical condition is not as fantastic and unprecedented as one might at first believe. Everyone has had the experience of meeting a person who makes almost no impression whatsoever on them. People with such anemia of the personality are constantly being forgotten, overlooked even by friends who know them well. Their presence in a room will be unobserved for several minutes and, frequently, such people will be completely ignored, even when they are sitting or standing in plain view. In nature, the chameleon has similar properties but for a definite reason, namely that of defense against its stronger enemies. Views: 436
The final part of the Doomspell Trilogy.The magic of all children has been released. Throughout the skies of Earth they swoop, crossing continents, changing shape, diving to the ocean depths and playing the deadly new spell-games. Rachel bides her time, watching the skies for what she knows will happen - the invasion of the Witches. But when it comes it is not in the way anyone expects, and there is also a new enemy — the huge, terrifying Gridda-breed. To confront them will require all of Rachel's and her brother Eric's skill and courage, as they embark on a journey that takes them to Ool, home of the Witches — a world where mountains move and breathe, the sun never pierces the clouds and the snows are alive.Reviews'The writing is atmospheric and the plot gripping, as the children battle against awesome forces.' Good Book Guide 'A fast-paced, gripping read.' Times Educational... Views: 435
Tired of Death – Dungeon follows Dreth and his zombie sidekicks as they decide to turn the tables on the Dungeon Master and go rogue.As they bluff, battle and trick their way through a dungeon, and incidentally fight undead discrimination, they meet a variety of weird, wacky and just plain evil characters.Can evil overcome its negative image?Will Percy get a new brain?Probably not.Tired of Death – A comedy of Terrors.Follows Dreth and his zombie sidekicks as they decide to turn the tables on the Dungeon Master and go rogue.As they bluff, battle and trick their way through a dungeon, and incidentally fight undead discrimination, they meet a variety of weird, wacky and just plain evil characters.Can evil overcome its negative image?Will Percy get a new brain?Probably not. Views: 435
This is a ten minute play submition to the Middlesbrough writers challange 2010. A zimbabwean Asylum seeker is sent to Middlesbrough by the UK Home office while her application is bieng processsed . this story is about her jouerny to a place ....to be or not to be .?.The world's greatest assassin was hired to kill a country. His clients are unhappy with the results. A 2,000 word short story. Views: 435
Meet fifth-grader Josh—an irrepressible motormouth, always in trouble. His ordinary troubles grow wildly out of control when he brings a mutant frog he has found to school, and it seems everyone is on his case—parents, teacher, classmates, even the lunch ladies! When the frog is confi scated by the principal, Josh organizes the school to do what he knows is right. Heartwarming and hilarious, this novel by a major new talent will have kids cheering.A Classroom Guide to In Memory of Gorfman T. Frog by Gail Donovan Views: 435
In Buggy Breakout, spring has sprung, bringing...bugs? The Clue Crew must use their best detective skills to recover the Bug Club’s prize insect. Views: 435
Amy believed she was cursed with the uncanny ability to locate lost items, people and things, but never to be able to find things she had lost herself.Given a list of lost items to locate, Amy sets out to prove her abilities,only to find herself a pawn of power,in a very dangerous game of seek and find,where desperate individuals will stop at nothing until she has found every secret the town has.Amy was cursed. There was no doubt about it. It happened the day her mother left her in an old Lost and Found box when she was only three. That day, she believed, was the day that she had been cursed with the uncanny ability to locate lost items, people and things, but never to be able to find things she had lost herself. Tossed around from home to home, because no one wants her around, Amy is placed under the care of an old German man named, Mr. Heckler. There Amy finds, a lost baby deer, a home, and a chance of a new life. Given a list of lost items to locate, Amy sets out to prove her abilities, only to find herself a pawn of power, in a very dangerous game of seek and find, where desperate individuals will stop at nothing until she has found every secret, and dug up every treasure the town has. FLOTSAM is a children's adventure story that tells of forgiveness, and hope, of shipwrecked lives, and of those amazing coastguards of life who take the time to find us when we are lost.Flotsam that will appeal to Middle Grade readers who are just discovering the joy of chapter books. Views: 435
This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.A trio of royal monkey brothers — Thimble, Thumble, and Nod — receive a magical amulet from their mother, who instructs them to set out in search of their father. It\'s been many years since the father vanished after undertaking his own quest for the kingdom of his brother, the Prince of the Valleys of Tishnar. With the amulet to protect them, the brothers set off on a series of adventures that unfold across a fantasy vision of Africa.This enchanting tale, a hidden jewel of children\'s literature, is geared toward 9- to 13-year-olds, but the narrative\'s humor, excitement, and poetic qualities will captivate readers of all ages. Expressive black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dorothy P. Lathrop add charm and beauty to Walter de la Mare\'s enduring fable of brotherhood and friendship. Views: 434
Fast paced action, vivid characters, assassinations, drug running and intricate plots. The screenplay takes place in Rome, Guatemala, Africa, Mexico, Texas and New York City.Sambalanga was a finalist in the screenplay competition at the 2010 Mexico International Film Festival.Jackson never thought buying a yacht could be so dangerous. A deadly attack at sea leaves Jackson wet and bewildered, fighting for his life. Views: 434
Meet Victoria. She’s a girl and pretty laid back. And meet Cat. He’s a cat and…well, he’s just Cat. He proves it when she buys a bag of holes. Why? Well, what else do you use for making doughnuts…?“Haughtiness in Love” A Short Love StoryIt’s a love story of Iba kundra and Jawl dsena. It’s a unique love story without love.Many of young people will find their own life in this story. It is obvious to have a story in love life.Read it and feel it.Heena Kothari. Views: 433
In her groundbreaking science fiction novels—Bio Rescue, Blade Dancer, and the bestselling Stardoc series—S. L. Viehl has proven time and again that she deserves her reputation as "a terrific world builder" (Midwest Book Review). She continues the story of the Allied League of Worlds and its elite Bio Rescue unit of military trained SEAL (surgically enhanced/altered lifeform) pilots. The Hsktskt slavers have been driven out of the Pmoc quadrant. K-2, the home planet of the underwater dwelling 'Zangians, has been selected to host the resulting peace summit. When an ambassador's shuttle is attacked en route to the conference, Bio Rescue pilot Sub-Lieutenant Burn mu Znora manages to intercept the vessel and prevent the abduction of the ambassador's daughter Liana. Now, with the Bio Rescue unit officially assigned to police the peace negotiations, Burn must stay close to Liana—an assignment he's happy to accept.... Views: 433
This is really just a book of paragraphs that are outlooks on many topics that i thought would be interesting to talk about. Many people loved them and i hope that you will too. Thank you for taking the time to read it or look at it and i hope to write more soon.A young woman finds a box hidden under the floorboards of her Brooklyn row house. Inside the box she discovers newspaper clippings about an abducted British infant and a faded baby dress. Amongst the articles is a photograph of a baby with the young woman's name on it, yet the child looks nothing like her. Questions lead her on a journey across the ocean to London to seek answers. Will she discover who she really is? Was she adopted, or is there something more sinister about her findings? Views: 433
Ellery Mayne is shocked to learn that she’s being shadowed by an elite security team and surprised by the love of one of her protectors, former CIA agent Ash Ryan. But their secret romance and his loyalty to his colleagues get pushed to the limit when the team's mysterious employer appears to claim more than just her heart. With her life 'In the Spotlight' Ellery is the 'Mayne Attraction.'After a foiled abduction attempt, Ellery Mayne realizes that an entire security detail has been shadowing her every move, protecting her from danger she didn’t know she was in. Working to uncover the secrets behind her elusive watchers, she carefully conducts her own surveillance, testing the limits of professionals who think she is clueless about them. Though they are hard to spot, their loyalty and care for her is not. When she finds a way to declare her feelings for one of her guards, he is blindsided with joy but fearful that his team will lose its lucrative security contract because of his relationship with the mark they’ve all come to love.As secrets to the identity and intentions of the team’s mysterious employer begin to unravel, Ellery’s deeply buried affections resurface and battle with the love and loyalty she feels for her guards and her new love. Searching for answers and conscious that her choices will impact loved ones and guardian angels alike, Ellery finds that her life is ‘In The Spotlight’ and she is the ‘Mayne Attraction.’ Views: 433
