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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade)
by Mark TwainA seminal work of American Literature that still commands deep praise and still elicits controversy, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is essential to the understanding of the American soul.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, with Connections
by Mark TwainThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is written entirely in dialect. Readers meet Huckleberry Finn after he's been taken in by Widow Douglas and her sister, Miss Watson, who intend to teach him religion and proper manners. Huck soon sets off on an adventure to help the widow's slave, Jim, escape up the Mississippi to the free states. By allowing Huck to tell his own story, Mark Twain addresses America's painful contradiction of racism and segregation in a "free" and "equal" society.
The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn With Reader's Guide
by Mark TwainThe Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn With Reader's Guide by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Ibn Battuta
by Ross E. DunnRoss Dunn here recounts the great traveler's remarkable career, interpreting it within the cultural and social context of Islamic society and giving the reader both a biography of an extraordinary personality and a study of the hemispheric dimensions of human interchange in medieval times.
The Adventures of Invisible Boy
by Doogie HornerIn this hilarious debut middle grade graphic novel, when an impossible wish comes true, a wild adventure begins!"Can't be missed!" —Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on EarthThink your wildest wish can&’t come true? Just wait!It&’s his first day at a new school, and Stanley wishes he could disappear. He can hardly believe it when, after a big spill at the science fair, POOF! Stanley is invisible! It&’s awesome! He can do anything he wants, and no one will know!But Stanley isn&’t the only one who turned invisible. The inventor of the potion is not happy about the accident and takes his anger out on kids all over town.Stanley wants to use his power for good . . . which means going up against the one person who can make him visible again.Get ready for a battle of the ages.
The Adventures of Invisible Boy: Zeroes to Heroes: A Graphic Novel (Invisible Boy)
by Doogie HornerIn the second installment of this hilarious unlikely-superhero adventure, Stanley and Gene master their invisibility powers and face a mysterious new villain bent on their destruction!&“Can't be missed!&” —Max Brallier, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Last Kids on EarthBeing invisible comes with great responsibility . . . and great fun!Stanley and Gene have joined forces and finally figured out how to control their invisibility. It&’s obvious to Stanley what the duo should do with this newfound control—fight crime of course! Gene, on the other hand, is not so sure. When the only crime around is stealing a pen from the bank, fighting it isn&’t all that exciting.But when a new pair of villains rob Stanley&’s family store, things get personal. Can Stanley and Gene track down the thieves and recover the stolen goods before his family is forced to sell their home? And who is the mysterious supervillain boss instigating all of this trouble?These enemies-turned-partners will have to use all their powers and creative problem-solving to face these foes.
The Adventures of Isabel Bookbinder: The Glamorous (Double) Life of Isabel Bookbinder, Fabulously Fashionable, and Confetti Confidential
by Holly McqueenShare in all of the adventures (and misadventures!) of the lovable Isabel Bookbinder's worklife--and love life--in this special new eBook collection.The Glamorous (Double) Life of Isabel BookbinderAlthough Isabel Bookbinder, a twenty-seven-year-old assistant at the Saturday Mercury newspaper in London, may spend most of her time measuring newspaper column inches, she's well on her way to becoming a bestselling author. She gets up at dawn to work on her novel (well, sort of) and she even has a fabulous mentor--a bestselling but increasingly eccentric author. But when she inadvertently exposes a political sex scandal and her name becomes known for all the wrong reasons, her glamorous double life starts to spin out of control. Fabulously FashionableIsabel Bookbinder is back, and this time, she just knows that her true calling is to be a designer. So when she bags a job with Nancy 'Fashion Aristocracy' Tavistock, the editor at a top fashion magazine, Isabel is sure her career is finally on track. Within days she's putting the final touches on her debut collection. And on top of that she might even have fallen in love. Yet nothing ever runs smoothly for Isabel, and fabulously fashionably as her life is, it soon seems to be spiraling a little out of her control. Confetti ConfidentialHaving realized that fashion design may not actually be the best profession for her, Isabel Bookbinder has made another career move--this time, into the world of wedding planning. She's landed a big celebrity client, and she's moved in with her perfect lawyer boyfriend, Will. So it seems like the universe is finally aligning in her favor--that is, until Will becomes increasingly reluctant to discuss their future... Will Isabel be able to pull off the wedding that could make or break her career? Can she ever measure up in her father's eyes? And will she ever have a wedding day all of her own?
The Adventures of Isabel Bookbinder: A Collection
by Holly McqueenThe Glamorous (Double) Life of Isabel Bookbinder Although Isabel Bookbinder, a twenty-seven-year-old assistant at the Saturday Mercury newspaper in London, may spend most of her time measuring newspaper column inches, she’s well on her way to becoming a bestselling author. She gets up at dawn to work on her novel (well, sort of) and she even has a fabulous mentor—a bestselling but increasingly eccentric author. But when she inadvertently exposes a political sex scandal and her name becomes known for all the wrong reasons, her glamorous double life starts to spin out of control. Fabulously Fashionable Isabel Bookbinder is back, and this time, she just knows that her true calling is to be a designer. So when she bags a job with Nancy ‘Fashion Aristocracy’ Tavistock, the editor at a top fashion magazine, Isabel is sure her career is finally on track. Within days she’s putting the final touches on her debut collection. And on top of that she might even have fallen in love. Yet nothing ever runs smoothly for Isabel, and fabulously fashionably as her life is, it soon seems to be spiraling a little out of her control. Confetti Confidential Having realized that fashion design may not actually be the best profession for her, Isabel Bookbinder has made another career move—this time, into the world of wedding planning. She’s landed a big celebrity client, and she’s moved in with her perfect lawyer boyfriend, Will. So it seems like the universe is finally aligning in her favor—that is, until Will becomes increasingly reluctant to discuss their future... Will Isabel be able to pull off the wedding that could make or break her career? Can she ever measure up in her father’s eyes? And will she ever have a wedding day all of her own?
The Adventures of Itty Bitty Me and Her Friends
by S. A. MillerItty Bitty Me lives on a farm with her parents, their dog Scamp, and the Mack family – Mr. and Mrs. Mack and their son Tom – who help around the farm. Itty Bitty Me loves to help everyone and asks lots of questions, which leads her into all sorts of adventures involving her dog Scamp, her friend Katarina, and a special little man named Tring who lives in the ten-acre wood. What makes Tring special is that only Itty Bitty Me and Katarina can see him. Together, they teach Itty Bitty Me and Katarina’s school friends the importance of taking care of bees, trees, the local river, and beaches. Throughout their adventures, they find interesting ways to overcome the problems that always seem to pop up. Having many picnics in Tring’s magical garden and chatting together helps solve these problems, proving to be very handy. Join Itty Bitty Me, Scamp, Katarina, and Tring in their delightful adventures, where learning about nature and friendship is always fun and exciting.
The Adventures of Jack Lark: the Jack Lark omnibus
by Paul Fraser CollardThe first three Victorian military adventures featuring hero Jack Lark, now available together in ebook. If you love Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series, Matthew Harffy and Patrick O'Brian, you won't want to miss Paul Fraser Collard's action-packed series.INTRODUCING ROGUISH HERO JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER.'Brilliant' BERNARD CORNWELL'Once again, Paul Fraser Collard proves he is a true master of action adventure' MATTHEW HARFFY'Like all the best vintages Jack Lark has aged to perfection. Scarred, battered and bloody, his story continues to enthral' ANTHONY RICHES_________THE SCARLET THIEFCrimean Peninsula, 1854. The men of the King's Royal Fusiliers are in terrible trouble. Young officer Jack Lark has to act immediately and decisively. His life and the success of the campaign depend on it. But does he have the mettle, the officer qualities that are the life blood of the British Army?From a poor background in London's East End, Lark has risen through the ranks by stealth and guile and now he faces the ultimate test...THE MAHARAJAH'S GENERALBombay, 1856. Jack Lark barely survived the Battle of the Alma. In hospital, wounded, and with his stolen life left lying on the battlefield, he grasps a chance to prove himself a leader once more. Poor Captain Danbury is dead, but Jack will travel to his new regiment in India, under his name.Exposed as a fraud, he's rescued by the chaplain's beautiful daughter, who has her own reasons to escape. They seek desperate refuge with the Maharajah of Sawadh, the charismatic leader whom the British Army must subdue. And, in return for his safety, Jack finds he must train the very army the British may soon have to fight...THE DEVIL'S ASSASSINBombay, 1857. Jack Lark is living precariously as an officer when his heroic but fraudulent past is discovered by the Devil - Major Ballard, the army's intelligence officer. Ballard is gathering a web of information to defend the British Empire, and he needs a man like Jack on his side. Not far away, in Persia, the Shah is moving against British territory and, with the Russians whispering in his ear, seeks to conquer the crucial city of Herat. As the British march to war, Jack learns that secrets crucial to the campaign's success are leaking into their enemies' hands. Ballard has brought him to the battlefield to end a spy's deceit. But who is the traitor?_________READERS LOVE THE JACK LARK SERIES:'Jack Lark is one of my favourite literary creations' 5* Reader Review'Up there with the best of the genre' 5* Reader Review'Collard's development of Lark is brilliant' 5* Reader Review'This truly is edge of the seat writing' 5* Reader Review'A breathless, memorable read and I recommend it completely' 5* Reader Review'SO good. Redcoats, gunpowder, and the horror of battle. Anyone who read Sharpe should devour this . . . A masterclass of grit and determination' 5* Reader Review'WOW. This is a very fast paced story that I found incredibly difficult to put down . . . If you like Victorian novels especially military ones, this series is definitely for you' 5* Reader Review
The Adventures of Jack Lark: the Jack Lark omnibus
by Paul Fraser CollardThe first three Victorian military adventures featuring hero Jack Lark, now available together in ebook.If you love Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series, Matthew Harffy and Patrick O'Brian, you won't want to miss Paul Fraser Collard's action-packed series.INTRODUCING ROGUISH HERO JACK LARK: SOLDIER, LEADER, IMPOSTER.'Brilliant' BERNARD CORNWELL'Once again, Paul Fraser Collard proves he is a true master of action adventure' MATTHEW HARFFY'Like all the best vintages Jack Lark has aged to perfection. Scarred, battered and bloody, his story continues to enthral' ANTHONY RICHES_________THE SCARLET THIEFCrimean Peninsula, 1854. The men of the King's Royal Fusiliers are in terrible trouble. Young officer Jack Lark has to act immediately and decisively. His life and the success of the campaign depend on it. But does he have the mettle, the officer qualities that are the life blood of the British Army?From a poor background in London's East End, Lark has risen through the ranks by stealth and guile and now he faces the ultimate test...THE MAHARAJAH'S GENERALBombay, 1856. Jack Lark barely survived the Battle of the Alma. In hospital, wounded, and with his stolen life left lying on the battlefield, he grasps a chance to prove himself a leader once more. Poor Captain Danbury is dead, but Jack will travel to his new regiment in India, under his name.Exposed as a fraud, he's rescued by the chaplain's beautiful daughter, who has her own reasons to escape. They seek desperate refuge with the Maharajah of Sawadh, the charismatic leader whom the British Army must subdue. And, in return for his safety, Jack finds he must train the very army the British may soon have to fight...THE DEVIL'S ASSASSINBombay, 1857. Jack Lark is living precariously as an officer when his heroic but fraudulent past is discovered by the Devil - Major Ballard, the army's intelligence officer. Ballard is gathering a web of information to defend the British Empire, and he needs a man like Jack on his side. Not far away, in Persia, the Shah is moving against British territory and, with the Russians whispering in his ear, seeks to conquer the crucial city of Herat. As the British march to war, Jack learns that secrets crucial to the campaign's success are leaking into their enemies' hands. Ballard has brought him to the battlefield to end a spy's deceit. But who is the traitor?_________READERS LOVE THE JACK LARK SERIES:'Jack Lark is one of my favourite literary creations' 5* Reader Review'Up there with the best of the genre' 5* Reader Review'Collard's development of Lark is brilliant' 5* Reader Review'This truly is edge of the seat writing' 5* Reader Review'A breathless, memorable read and I recommend it completely' 5* Reader Review'SO good. Redcoats, gunpowder, and the horror of battle. Anyone who read Sharpe should devour this . . . A masterclass of grit and determination' 5* Reader Review'WOW. This is a very fast paced story that I found incredibly difficult to put down . . . If you like Victorian novels especially military ones, this series is definitely for you' 5* Reader Review
The Adventures of Jack Lime
by James LeckThings might get rough, they might even get a little messy, but I was okay with rough and messy as long as I could shut the lid on this dirty case. Meet Jack Lime, private investigator, who solves problems for his fellow Iona High students.
Adventures of Jake #1
by Jeff AdamsJake is a pretty typical college students. He studies a lot, works two jobs and would like to find the right guy to share it all with.Work and love collide when the man he’s had a crush on comes into the comic book store where he works looking for a birthday present. They run into each other again at a birthday party where Jake’s been hired to entertain kids wearing a superhero costume.Will Jake’s love of comics and superheroes get in the way of winning Michael’s heart? Or is Michael looking for a super man to put some fire into his life?
The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
by Thornton W. BurgessEven in the peaceful, sun-splashed world of the Green Forest, the Laughing Brook, and the Smiling Pool, trouble sometimes makes an appearance and disturbs the lives of the animals living there. And so it is in this charming story about Jerry Muskrat and his friends Little Joe Otter, Spotty the Turtle, Grandfather Frog, and Billy Mink. First, Farmer Brown's boy has set nasty traps all around the Smiling Pool and that spells trouble for Jerry and the other creatures who live in and around the Pool. Wise old Grandfather Frog must think long and hard to come up with a solution for that problem. Then, suddenly, the water in the Laughing Brook stops flowing and before long, the Smiling Pool drops to alarming levels. Something must be done, but what? Children will love finding out as they read or listen to this classic Thornton W. Burgess fable, which combines the fun of a good story with important lessons about kindness, stick-to-itiveness, cooperation, and other virtues. Six full-page illustrations, based on originals by Harrison Cady, enhance the text, newly reset in large, easy-to-read type.
The Adventures of Jesta - The Mystery of the Christmas Bauble
by Graham HymanJesta, the playful puppy, has a secret plan for Christmas. Every night, he sneaks a bauble from the tree and hides it in his bed, hoping to surprise his family with a special gift. As the days go by, Jesta’s collection grows, but will his family discover his mischievous scheme? Join this adorable pup and his loved ones in a heartwarming tale of Christmas magic and the unexpected ways love can be expressed. Follow Jesta’s journey as he tries to keep his secret under wraps, and discover the joy and surprise that awaits his family on Christmas morning. This delightful story will warm your heart and remind you of the true spirit of the holiday season.
The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Thornton W. BurgessWhen Jimmy Skunk curls up to take a nap in an old barrel, the imp of mischief gets the better of Peter Rabbit. Tons of trouble plague the long-eared prankster after he decides it'd be great fun to see the barrel -- with Jimmy inside -- roll down from its resting point high on a hill.Reddy Fox gets the blame for Jimmy's wild ride (as well as a dose of the skunk's "perfume"); Peter gets his comeuppance for playing nasty tricks; and before the day is out, Jimmy Skunk and Unc' Billy Possum go egg-hunting and wind up in a pretty pickle in Farmer Brown's henhouse.Children will delight in these warm, whimsical adventures that combine all the interest and excitement of a good story with gentle lessons about nature, wildlife and such virtues as courtesy, kindness, and preparedness.Newly reset in large, easy-to-read type, the text is enhanced by six black-and-white illustrations by Thea Kliros, based on Harrison Cady's originals.
The Adventures of Jock the Dormouse
by Derek ChristieThe story centres on a day when a farmer finds a young dormouse on his own. One thing leads to another, and soon the dormouse is introduced to a caring family in the northeast of Scotland. After a visit to the vet, it's found that the species is of the male variety. The family then come up with a name, and through time, Jock, as he is called, gets into some scraps with his friends that he knew in the field when the farmer found him. On one of the days, the family's son, Eric, takes Jock out on his bike for more fun filled incidents. The family take to their small friend, and he enjoys a lifestyle far superior to any of his kind. Jock is a loyal and thoughtful friend to the Bruce family, so much so, they don't like to leave him at home too often, especially at weekends!
The Adventures of John Blake: Mystery of the Ghost Ship
by Philip PullmanAn unforgettable graphic novel of time travel and adventure on the high seas from the #1 international bestselling author of the His Dark Materials series.Trapped in the mists of time by a terrible research experiment gone wrong, John Blake and his mysterious ship are doomed to sail between the centuries, searching for a way home. In the ocean of the modern day, John rescues a shipwrecked young girl his own age, Serena, and promises to help. But returning Serena to her own time means traveling to the one place where the ship is in most danger of destruction. The all-powerful Dahlberg Corporation has an ambitious leader with plans far greater and more terrible than anyone has realized, and he is hot on their trail. For only John, Serena, and the crew know Dahlberg’s true intentions, and only they have the power to stop him from bending the world to his will . . . Praise for The Adventures of John Blake“With obvious affection for Tintin, Pullman threads this complicated skein of plot with customary measures of awe and menace . . . he proves an expert visual storyteller. Fordham animates with characters who have the detail and agility of a Studio Ghibli cast . . . Anything new from Pullman is big news, and his first original graphic novel won’t disappoint.” —Booklist, starred review“The various plot threads coalesce into a powerful tale, with the artwork creating a soaring, cinematic feel. A modern seafaring epic, highly recommended for all Pullman and fantasy fans and more than worthy of its author’s oeuvre.” —School Library Journal, starred review“Purloined technology, time travelers, ghost ships, and deception converge in this graphic page-turner . . . A richly imagined high-octane thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews“The graphic novel format lets Pullman’s . . . dialogue shine, and Fordham’s lucid panels are strong, legible, and charged with energy.” —Publishers Weekly
The Adventures of John Carson in Several Quarters of the World: A Novel of Robert Louis Stevenson
by Brian Doyle“An affectionate homage,” this novel of Stevenson’s evolution into an adventure writer is “a loving reconstruction of an era of storytelling now lost” (New York Times).The young Robert Louis Stevenson, living in a boarding house in San Francisco in the nineteenth century while waiting for his beloved’s divorce from her feckless husband, dreamed of writing a soaring novel about his landlady’s adventurous and globe-trotting husband, John Carson—but he never got around to it. And very soon thereafter he was married, headed home to Scotland, and on his way to becoming the most famous novelist in the world, after writing such classics as Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Kidnapped.But now Brian Doyle brings Stevenson’s untold tale to life, braiding the adventures of seaman John Carson with those of a young Stevenson, wandering the streets of San Francisco, gathering material for his fiction, and yearning for his beloved across the bay. An adventure tale, an elegy to one of the greatest writers of our language, a time-traveling plunge into The City by the Bay during its own energetic youth, The Adventures of John Carson in Several Quarters of the World is entertaining, poignant, and sensual.“[A] triumph.” —Washington Post“Rich prose and a unique perspective on one of the world’s most beloved authors.” —Publishers Weekly“A tale of bounding energy with a delicate touch, driving always towards the beautiful and the true.” —Helen Garner, author of The Spare Room“[A] tender, affectionate, and terribly fun homage to the joys of storytelling and storytellers.” —Kirkus Reviews
The Adventures of Johnny Bunko
by Daniel H. PinkMeet Johnny Bunko. He's probably a lot like you. He did what everybody - parents, teachers, careers advisors - told him to do. But now, stuck in a dead-end job, he's begun to suspect that what he thought he knew is just plain wrong. One bizarre night, Johnny meets Diana, the unlikeliest career advisor he's ever seen. She reveals to Johnny the six essential lessons for thriving in the world of work. Packed with smart, counter-intuitive and potentially life-changing advice, it's the first and last career guide you'll ever need.<P><P> Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. To explore further access options with us, please contact us through the Book Quality link on the right sidebar. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.
The Adventures of Johnny Chuck
by Thornton W. BurgessSpring has arrived at the Green Meadow and Johnny Chuck is strangely discontent. On a whim, he offers Jimmy Skunk his house and then wanders off. Along the way, he gets into a fight with a strange woodchuck and, after a bruising battle, chases the intruder off. At that point, Johnny is feeling rather unconquerable -- that is, until Polly Chuck uses her feminine charms to capture his heart. Before long, the two are happily keeping house in a burrow in the old orchard.Thornton W. Burgess, the author of many delightful classics for children, draws young readers into a timeless world of woodland creatures, teaching children important lessons about nature by basing the animals' actions and adventures on actual wildlife behavior. Six charming illustrations by Thea Kliros, based on Harrison Cady originals, enhance a story sure to delight young animal and nature lovers.
The Adventures of Johnny Chuck
by Thorton W. BurgessSpring has arrived at the Green Meadow and Johnny Chuck is restless. He goes wandering, gets in a fight with another woodchuck, and finally sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. This delightful classic teaches children important lessons while offering insights into actual wildlife behavior.
The Adventures of Jonathan: Tales of Life, Love and Morality
by Peter George SpackmanThis is not just a single journey through life, but more of multiple opportunities to experience over and over again the emotions and actions of people from many walks of life. Along the way, Jonathan, a child who is bullied both at home and outside, transforms from the main character (a harmless innocent in the whirlpool of cosmic mystery) into the very real people that he was before (or at least in memories of his DNA). In each story, it is the actual memory of these past lives and adventures which are remembered and recalled for all to read. Stories involving, amongst others, Ancient Warriors, Smugglers, Chimney Sweeps, Native American Indians and Artisans of Paris. These are stories of passion, hardship, love, sadness, heroism and joy sewn from a common thread, woven into a cloth of morality and wisdom.
The Adventures of Jonathan Dennis: Bicultural Film Archiving Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand
by Emma Jean KellyJonathan Dennis (1953-2002), was the creative and talented founding director of the New Zealand Film Archive. As a Pakeha (non-Maori/indigenous New Zealander) with a strong sense of social justice, Dennis became a conduit for tension and debate over the preservation and presentation of indigenous and non-indigenous film archival materials from the time the Archive opened in 1981. His work resulted in a film archive and curatorship practice which differed significantly from that of the North American and European archives he originally sought to emulate. He supported a philosophical shift in archival practice by engaging indigenous peoples in developing creative and innovative exhibitions from the 1980s until his death, recognizing that much of the expertise required to work with archival materials rested with the communities outside archival walls. This book presents new interviews gathered by the author, as well as an examination of existing interviews, films and broadcasts about and with Jonathan Dennis, to consider the narrative of a life and work in relation to film archiving.