Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, a selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest. This edition is dedicated to Black Authors. Black literature is a literary production in which the subject of the writing is the black people themselves. This cultural phenomena is very significant in countries dominated by white culture and that received forced immigrations from the...

Immerse yourself in the lyrical tapestry of "Short Poetry Collection 198 (Unabridged)," a timeless anthology that showcases the diverse voices of poets from across centuries. From the poignant verses of Lucy Terry to the evocative imagery of contemporary masters, this collection offers a profound exploration of human emotions, experiences, and the enduring power of words. Prepare to be captivated by the beauty, wisdom, and inspiration that await within these pages.

Bars Fight, a ballad telling the tale of an ambush by Native Americans on two families in 1746 in a Massachusetts meadow, is the oldest known work by an African-American author.Passed on orally until it was recorded in Josiah Gilbert Holland's History of Western Massachusetts in 1855, the ballad is a landmark in the history of literature that should be on every book lover's shelves.

I AM TERESA BELLUCOThe GenZ Teen who loves jumping highA true story: a journey through Italy, the USA, and the 2024 Olympics.A VOICE FOR MANY, A LIGHT FOR ALL.One teenager. A world of plans. An unexpected journey.In 2024, as the world prepared for the Paris Olympics, fifteen-year-old Teresa—"Terry"—was facing a challenge no one saw coming. A vibrant Gen-Z athlete with a pass...

Lucy Maud Montgomery is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942), the creator of Anne of Green Gables and author of more than 20 books, is a household name the world over. When Maud was 21 months ...

Human-Animal Interactions (HAI) are a primary welfare interest to both animal scientists and practitioners. In zoos and aquariums, the study of Animal-Visitor Interactions (AVI), including both the impact of visitors on animals (the visitor effect) and the impact of animals on visitors (the visitor experience), have become a focus for understanding HAIs in zoos. The study of HAIs in zoos has grown to consider a number of factors, including animal-staff interactions and bonds, modern exhibi...

2024, anno delle Olimpiadi di Parigi. Nel mondo ci sono 8 miliardi di persone e fra queste c’è Teresa, pochi sanno chi sia e quasi nessuno cosa le stia succedendo. Terry è una teenager della Generazione Z con mille passioni: il salto in alto, la ginnastica artistica, i libri, i gatti (del tipo, se potesse ci riempirebbe la casa).Ama lo sport in ogni sua forma ma, soprattutto, ama la vita. Ogni singolo momento è per lei d’assaporare, da vivere con entusiasmo e grinta. Un giorno, boom! veloc...

An anthology of poems themed around the word prompt - debacle.The book has authors from Canada, Kenya, Uganda,United Kingdom & United States.BCID - 669-17212993Authors -lucy LawtonKathryn EngelmannMariam NamataTiffany WashingtonThomas BensteadZaynah MahroofRiver MurtLydia HartlessEmily NewtonAman SyedJamie Brianchris wilmottWayne WambuaSiddharth Ch...

Although current environmental debates lay the focus on the Industrial Revolution as a sociopolitical development that has led to the current environmental crisis, many ecocritical projects have avoided historicizing their concepts or have been characterized by approaches that were either pre-historic or post-historic: while the environmental movement has harbored the dream of restoring nature to a state untouched by human hands, there is also the pessimistic vision of a post-apocalyptic w...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

CONTENTS H. W. COLLINGWOOD 1. Indian Pete's Christmas Gift HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN 2. The Fir-Tree HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN 3. The Last Dream of the Old Oak Tree HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN 4. The Little Match Girl HARRIET BEECHER STOWE 5. Betty's Bright Idea HARRIET BEECHER STOWE 6. Christmas In Poganuc HARRIET BEECHER STOWE 7. Christmas; or, The Good Fairy HARRIET BEECHER STOWE 8. The First Christmas of New England HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 9. Christmas Bells HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 10. T...

Mara takes on the world with her flashy purple hearing aids and sassy, hot pink earmolds.Mara's first day at her new school is filled with ups and downs surrounding her hearing aids: her teacher doesn't remember to turn on her microphone, the lunchroom is too chaotic for lip-reading, and she keeps reading the same question over and over on her classmates' lips: "What's in her ears?" After a morning spent navigating these challenges, Mara makes a connection on the p...