What can be done to improve the educational experiences of students who live in cities with increasingly high levels of diversity and inequality? Making a Difference in Urban Schools evaluates how school and community leaders have worked to change urban education in Canada for the better over the past fifty years.This analytic and comparative study traces the evolution of urban education in Toronto and Winnipeg from the 1960s onward. Jane Gaskell and Ben Levin identify imp...

Unabridged readings of three of the greatest novels of all timeThis timeless collection brings together three of the finest works in the literary canon, read in full by some of the very best audiobook narrators. With over 38 hours of unmissable storytelling, tracked by chapter so you can easily find your place, this is the ideal way to enjoy these classic masterpieces.Pride and PrejudiceJane Austen's universally acknowledged...

Molly and her father have lived alone since the death of her mother. Now Mr Gibson decides it will be in Molly's best interests for him to marry again. The new "Mama" brings to the household many changes, including a glamorous new step-sister. Mrs Gibson starts scheming to have Cynthia marry one of the sons of the local squire, but she does not understand Cynthia's reluctance or why Molly is meeting Mr Preston in the forest. Secrets, love affairs and society gossip abound in this social co...

The Best of Women's Short Stories, Volume 2 is a celebration of iconic female writers from the 19th and 20th centuries; featuring eight full-length stories relating the many experiences and complexities of womanhood. This collection brings together stories by Katherine Mansfield, Mary Shelley, Elizabeth Gaskell, Kate Chopin and Jane Austen. Narrated by Harriet Walter, a popular British actress whose film and TV credits include Atonement, Star Wars: The Force Awakens and N...

"Prepare to be captivated by 'The Grey Woman,' an enthralling audiobook by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. In this gripping tale, Gaskell weaves a suspenseful narrative that delves into the complexities of secrets, intrigue, and personal resilience. Set in a turbulent period of history, 'The Grey Woman' leads you through a world of political unrest and intrigue in France. The story follows the life of a woman, Lady Ludlow, who, under extraordinary circumstances, must navigate a treacherous pat...

This book contains the following works with an Active Table of Contents - Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell : The Complete Novels - Thomas Hardy : The Complete Novels - Nathaniel Hawthorne : The Complete Novels - Victor Hugo: The Complete Novels - Robert Louis Stevenson: The Complete Novels - Rudyard Kipling : The Complete Novels and Stories - H. P. Lovecraft : The complete Collection - Edgar Allan Poe : The Complete Tales And Poems - Mary Shelley : The Complete Novels - H. G. Wells : The Classic...

Anna, a German mill-owner's daughter, marries a French aristocrat and moves to France. She discovers that her husband killed his previous wife and that he is trying to kill her as well. Quick, intriguing, and with an extremely interesting plot, 'The Grey Woman' (1861) is a short story by Elizabeth Gaskell for anyone who enjoys a good gothic shudder. Incredibly progressive for its time, it is about the survival of the ill-treated woman who has decided that enough is enough.

This book contains the following works with an Active Table of Contents- Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell : The Complete Novels- Thomas Hardy : The Complete Novels- Nathaniel Hawthorne : The Complete Novels- Victor Hugo: The Complete Novels- Robert Louis Stevenson: The Complete Novels- Rudyard Kipling : The Complete Novels and Stories- H. P. Lovecraft : The complete Collection- Edgar Allan Poe : The Complete Tales And Poems-...

This book contains the following works with an Active Table of Contents - Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell : The Complete Novels - Thomas Hardy : The Complete Novels - Nathaniel Hawthorne : The Complete Novels - Victor Hugo: The Complete Novels - Robert Louis Stevenson: The Complete Novels - Rudyard Kipling : The Complete Novels and Stories - H. P. Lovecraft : The complete Collection - Edgar Allan Poe : The Complete Tales And Poems - Mary Shelley : The Complete Novels - H. G. Wells : The Classic...

This book contains the following works with an Active Table of Contents - Hans Christian Andersen: Fairy Tales and Stories - Jane Austen: The Complete Novels - The Brontë Sisters: The Complete Novels - Charles Dickens: The Complete Novels - Fyodor Dostoyevsky: The Classics Novels Collection - Arthur Conan Doyle : Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Collection - Jack London: The Complete Novels - Lucy Maud Montgomery : Anne of Green Gables: The Complete Collection - Marcel Proust: In Search of Lo...

Elizabeth Gaskell's "A Dark Night's Work" is a hauntingly atmospheric novella that masterfully intertwines elements of mystery, romance, and social critique. Set in the rural English countryside during the early 19th century, this story delves into the complexities of human nature, the consequences of past actions, and the struggle for redemption.The narrative centers around Ellinor Wilkins, the beautiful and compassionate daughter of Mr. Edward Wilkins, a respected yet ambitious l...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Here is a collection of five spooky Victorian stories by Elizabeth Gaskell. Included are The Old Nurse's Story, The Poor Clare, Lois the Witch, The Grey Woman, and Curious, if True.