Theodora: 112 books

Discover the many lives of free-spirited and much-loved Irish Times cookery writer Theodora FitzGibbon ‘I have starved in some of the most beautiful places in the world …’ The Irish Times food writer Theodora FitzGibbon lived a life filled to the brim. Born in London in 1916, her...

2 works of Yei Theodora Ozaki Translator of Japanese short stories and fairy tales (1871-1932) This ebook presents a collection of 2 works of Yei Theodora Ozaki. A dynamic table of contents allows you to jump directly to the work selected. Table of Contents: - Japanese Fairy Tales - Warriors of Old Japan and Other Stories

"I was expecting this to be good, but it's wonderful. Seeing these pieces together makes me realize what a vivid, authentic and important voice Goss is. These are real fairytales, magical, unsettling, touching, and brilliant. I loved every word." —Jo Walton, World Fantasy, Nebula, and...

A new edition of the delightful 1924 memoir by James’s longtime secretary, with a biographical essay and excerpts from her diaries Theodora Bosanquet was Henry James's secretary from 1907 until his death in 1916, one of the most significant periods of his long writing career. Her memoir Henry...

*** Original and Unabridged Content. Made available by CLASSIC COLLECTION 600.*** Synopsis: Many of us are familiar with Grimm's Fairy Tales, or children's stories from France, England, China, India and Germany, but are less aware of similar folk tales and children's stories from Japan....

Yei Theodora Ozaki (1871 – 1932) was an early 20th-century translator of Japanese short stories and fairy tales. Her translations were fairly liberal but have been popular, and were reprinted several times after her death. Ozaki came from an unusual background. She was the daughter of Baron Ozaki,...

Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation. Contents Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki (1908) Bushido, the Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe (1900) The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura (1906) Tales of Old Japan by Baron Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford Redesdale (1910) The Religion...

The best stories of the year: here is a collection of the year's best fantasy stories, by some of the genre's greatest authors, and selected by Rich Horton, a contributing reviewer to many of the field's most respected magazines. In this volume you'll find stories Peter Beagle, Paul Di Filippo, Neil...

First published in 1908, this is a book of "beautiful legends and fairy tales of Japan" that were collected, translated and retold by the author, Yei Theodora Ozaki, who states: "...in telling them I have also found that they were still unknown to the vast majority, and this has encouraged...

This book is a fabulous compilation of classical Japanese tales collected and narrated by Yei Theodora Ozaki, such as: My Lord Bag of Rice The Tongue-Cut Sparrow The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad The Farmer and the Badger The "Shinansha" or the South Pointing...

Theodora "Teddy" Getty Gaston—now one hundred years old—reveals the glamorous yet painful story of her marriage to J. Paul Getty. As formidable as Getty was, his wife was equally strong-minded and flamboyant, and their clutches and clashes threw off sparks. She knew the vulnerable side...

The Adult Guide to a Haunted Halloween is not for children. Short and simple ideas covering how to make it a memorable party, last minute costume ideas, trivia, and much more await the adult reader. What if the Mayan Calendar doesn't start over they way all other calendars do and this is our last year to enjoy Halloween? Don't miss this Adults Only Halloween Guide

Life and humanity, living and beauty, people, nature, children, faith and love, great inspirational music (symphonic, psychedelic, progressive rock, metal, jazz and electronic music)... and history repeating itself in different ways, most of the times in unimaginable ways, are the sources of inspiration...

Looking for stories of drama, glamour and passion featuring sophisticated and sensual African-American and multicultural heroes and heroines? Harlequin Kimani Romance brings you all this and more with these four new full-length titles for one great price! TWELVE DAYS OF PLEASURE (The Boudreaux...