The novel likely explores the social interactions and personal struggles of its titular character, Mrs. Whittaker, within the context of late 19th-century British society. As with many of Winter's works, the narrative may delve into themes of class, morality, and the impact of societal expectations on individual lives.The title, "The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker," suggests a focus on the superficial desires and ambitions of the protagonist, perhaps contrasting them with deeper moral o...

The majority of music therapy work with children takes place in schools. This book documents the wealth and diversity of work that music therapists are doing in educational settings across the UK. It shows how, in recent years, music therapy has changed and grown as a profession, and it provides an insight into the trends that are emerging in this area in the 21st century.Collating the experiences of a range of music therapists from both mainstream and special education backgrounds...

In "The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker," John Strange Winter crafts a keenly observed portrait of middle-class life in Edwardian England, deftly exploring themes of vanity, social aspiration, and the delicate interplay between personal desires and societal expectations. Through a blend of witty dialogue and rich character development, Winter unveils the daily intrigues of Mrs. Whittaker, a woman of modest means navigating the complexities of her social milieu while grappling with her ow...

The story revolves around a baby named Mignon, who is left in the care of a bachelor named Bootles. Bootles, initially bewildered by the sudden responsibility thrust upon him, grows to love and care for the child as his own. As Mignon grows older, she brings joy and laughter into Bootles' life, transforming him and those around him.The novel explores themes of love, responsibility, and the transformative power of relationships. It is known for its touching portrayal of the bond between Boo...

"Princess Sarah, and Other Stories" likely includes a variety of tales that showcase Winter's skill in portraying characters from different walks of life, often with a focus on women's experiences and emotions. Winter's writing style is characterized by its sensitivity, vivid descriptions, and attention to detail, which brought her stories widespread popularity during the late Victorian era.In this collection, readers can expect a mix of poignant, heartwarming, and sometimes adventurous st...

In "The Little Vanities of Mrs. Whittaker," John Strange Winter weaves a delicate and insightful narrative that scrutinizes the intricacies of social pretensions and feminine identity in the late Victorian era. With a keenly observant eye, Winter employs a rich and vivid prose style, characterized by its penchant for irony and rich detail, creating a satirical yet affectionate portrayal of the titular character, Mrs. Whittaker. The novel is set against the backdrop of a rapidly industriali...

It was getting very near to Christmas-time, and all the boys at Miss Ware's school were talking excitedly about going home for the holidays, of the fun they would have, the presents they would receive on Christmas morning, the tips from Grannies, Uncles, and Aunts, of the pantomimes, the parties, the never-ending joys and pleasures which would be theirs. ...

The Magic Fleet, set in the years 1792-1798, continues the themes of the author's Plans of the Deathless Gods (Xlibris, 2002). It recounts the arrivals in the settlement of Fridericus, South New Zealand, of New Prussia Company ships Hera and, after significant delay, Apollon and Hephaistos. Meanwhile, Hermes, returning to Europe, discovers that war has broken out between Prussia and revolutionary France--threatening the continued existe...

BOOK SUMMARYPlans of the Deathless Gods.The time: the seven years (1785-1792) before the breakup of European order instigated by the French Revolution.The scene: Prussia, South Africa, New Zealand.The characters: Curt Christoph von Allmen, who proposes the plan of a New Zealand sealing station as medium of commerce with China; his twin sister Maria, who composes an epic poem to commemorate its founding; their friend, philosopher Adam Sixtus lEstrange, whose ...

Set in the politically-incorrect early 1960s, Veterans of Foreign Whores recounts the experiences of teenage soldiers and their World War II-era soldier-mentors in the U.S. Army's biggest base of American servicemen abroad, Germany's Kaiserslauternthe GIs' notorious K-Town. Not quite the heroes of the Battle of the Bulge and not yet the dispirited generation of Vietnam, the men of Company C, 25th Signal Battalion string cable across western Germanyas they imbibe the local refreshments, spa...

A lively sampling from the work of one of the most celebrated and daring poets of the twentieth centuryJohn Berryman was perhaps the most idiosyncratic American poet of the twentieth century. Best known for the painfully sad and raucously funny cycle of Dream Songs, he wrote passionately: of love and despair, of grief and laughter, of longing for a better world and coming to terms with this one. The Heart Is Strange, a new selection of his poems, along with...

An intellectual biography of one of the most celebrated and yet least understood figures of the late twentieth century, Terence McKenna.A stand-up philosopher who made a unique contribution to science, humanism, and the hidden arts, Terence McKenna (1946–2000) was the twentieth century’s psychedelic Renaissance man. Perfecting his rugged philosophy on the role of psychedelics in evolution, consciousness, and time, McKenna was a riotous charmer who stalked the shado...