Irving: 935 books

“THERE is no more agreeable mode of passing a day, and thereby breaking in upon the tedium of a long summer’s residence in Charleston, than taking advantage occasionally of the opportunity now afforded for a weekly excursion on Cooper River…..” So begins this wonderful reminiscence...

'You have discovered a perishable treasure, and it is imperative to share it with other people before it fades... You have only one chance to get it right, while the impression is still fresh...'If critics often disagree among themselves over the merits of a given work, this is nothing compared...

For teachers We know that the Common Core State Standards are encouraging you to reevaluate the books that you assign to your students. To help you decide which books are right for your classroom, each free ebook in this series contains a Common Core–aligned teaching guide and a sample chapter. This...

“Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving were first published in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gentleman in 1819. Since then they have been adapted and interpreted in countless ways ranging from the comical to the serious and for the very young to the adult....

Irving Kristol, the "godfather" of neoconservatism and one of our most important public intellectuals, played an extraordinarily influential role in the development of American intellectual and political culture over the past half century. These essays, many hard to find and reprinted here...

Musaicum Books presents to you this unique SF collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Ayn Rand: Anthem Jack London: Iron Heel H. G. Wells: The Time Machine The First Men in the Moon When The Sleeper Wakes Edward Bulwer-Lytton:...

Juan Diego is een veertienjarige jongen die in Mexico in armoede opgroeit. Zijn dertienjarige zus Lupe kan de gedachten van sommige mensen lezen, en denkt te weten wat de toekomst brengt. Over het verleden heeft ze meestal gelijk: ze kent de ergste dingen die je zijn overkomen zonder dat je er iets...

As if with any story you’ve ever heard or read. There is more than one side to the story and I believe the story of Jonah deserves to be looked at with a different perspective, with at least some context. You’ve probably heard one of two versions. The kid friendly version with the drawings of...

The Stage-coach,: From the Sketch book by Washington Irving hardcover, 1st edition, 1st printing

"On the night of August 22, 1935, as Canadians listened to their radios, they heard, with amazement and incredulity, that the first Social Credit government in the world had been elected that day in the province of Alberta. . . . Before the tabulation of votes was completed, telephone calls from...

Called “enriching” and “profoundly moving” by Elie Wiesel, The Jewish Way is a comprehensive and inspiring presentation of Judaism as revealed through its holy days. In thoughtful and engaging prose, Rabbi Irving Greenberg explains and interprets the origin, background, interconnections,...

Winner of the National Jewish Book Award (Holocaust Category) Winner of the Canadian Historical Association John A. Macdonald Prize Featured in The Literary Review of Canada 100: Canada’s Most Important Books [This] is a story best summed up in the words of an anonymous senior...

Margaret Davidson was the younger sister of Lucretia Davidson, who died when Margaret was a toddler. Margaret followed in the footsteps of her talented older sister, first becoming a poet, then dying of consumption in her teens. In this poignant volume, Irving memorializes the young Margaret and presents a collection of her poems.

I have no clue as to your relationship with God or if there is even one. If you’re an average millennial it’s safe to assume you are looking at this book with more than a little hesitance. Life has taught us that when things don’t go our way the easiest thing to do is to blame God, throw a fit...