When a huge cyclone transports the orphan Dorothy and her little dog Toto from Kansas to the Land of Oz, she fears that she will never see Aunt Em and Uncle Henry ever again. But she meets the Munchkins, and they tell her to follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City where the Wonderful Wizard of Oz will grant any wish.
David, orfano di padre, vive una infanzia felice con la madre, ma questa poi si risposa con il signor Murdstone, un uomo crudele che la porta alla tomba. Privo di affetti, David sperimenta la dura scuola del maestro Creakle. Il patrigno gli impone un lavoro avvilente in un negozio di Londra. Disperato fugge a piedi a Dover, dove una zia, Betsey, accetta di occuparsi di lui. Lo manda a Canterbury, per educarlo, in casa del suo avvocato, padre di Agnes, una dolce fanciulla. Divenuto cronista parlamentare e conquistata anche fama letteraria, David sposa Dora che pochi anni dopo muore. Il giovane allora si accorge della dolce Agnes che sposa, dopo aver salvato il futuro suocero dalle trame del suo amministratore. Annotation Supplied by Informazioni Editoriali
Exploring the essence of style, this book presents a vibrant collection of images that highlight iconic patterns and prints in fashion. Elizabeth Walker, a seasoned fashion editor, showcases diverse influences from around the globe, including Japanese kimonos and Indian paisley. The selection features both celebrities and everyday fashion enthusiasts, illustrating how prints like zebra stripes and houndstooth can elevate any outfit. With a focus on timeless styles and contemporary twists, it inspires readers to embrace bold fashion choices.
The astonishing and groundbreaking Rama series begins. Rama - a metallic cylinder approaching the sun at a tremendous velocity Rama - first product of an alien civilization to be encountered by man Rama - a world of technological marvels and artificial ecology What is its purpose in this year 2131? Who is inside it? And why? Look out for more information on this book and others on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk
Published in June 1848, less than a year before her death, Anne Bronte's second (and last) novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, is the somber account of the breakdown of a marriage in the face of alcoholism and infidelity. The novel enjoyed a modest success that led its publisher, theunscrupulous T.C. Newby, to issue a "Second Edition" less than two months later. The present edition, which completes the Clarendon Edition of the Novels of the Brontes, offers a text based on the collation of the first edition with the second. The introduction details the work's composition andearly printing history, including its first publication in America; and the text is fully annotated. Appendices record the substantive variants in the first English and American editions, and discuss the author's belief in the doctrine of universal salvation.
Tells the story of Becky Sharp's rise from rags to riches in Vanity Fair. This is a work about the situation of two women during nineteenth century British society and the French napoleonic wars.
Elizabeth, at twenty-three, finds herself in Paris for a year to support her sister Virginia, who is starting boarding school. This move comes on the heels of her broken engagement to Bob, leading her to navigate her feelings of uncertainty and the challenges of leaving her vibrant life in Memphis behind. As she adjusts to her new surroundings, Elizabeth confronts her past choices and explores the possibilities of her future.
Have you ever wished you knew more easy recipes? thought about growing your own vegetables? considered stockpiling food? Then you need this book! Resilience expert Elizabeth J Walker is the author of 'The Resilience Handbook - How to Survive in the 21st Century' In her second book, Recipes for Resilience, she has collected well over a hundred simple and varied recipes, arranged by the seasons of the growing year, so you can make best use of local produce. Month by month instructions guide you in making a 'resilience garden'. This is a low-cost, low-maintenance way to grow vegetables. You can begin with no more than a single flowerpot! Storing food for emergencies? Excellent idea! You should have at least a fortnight's supplies. Find out how to create, care for and rotate your stores, combining them with fresh food. Your personal food security starts here!