Village Life in China: A Study in Sociology - Scholar`s Choice Edition, Smith Arthur Henderson
Автор: Doyle Arthur Conan Название: Narrative of John Smith ISBN: 0712358412 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780712358415 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 600 р. Наличие на складе: Есть (более 5-х шт.) Описание: Arthur Conan Doyle wrote The Narrative of John Smith in 1883 when he was just 23, living in Portsmouth and struggling to establish himself as a doctor and a writer. By that time he had succeeded in getting a number of short stories published in leading magazines of the day, such as Blackwood's, All the Year Round, London Society and the Boy's Own Paper. But, as was the accepted practice of literary journals of the time, his stories were published anonymously and Conan Doyle realised that to make his name as a writer he would have to write a novel. That novel, the first he ever wrote, and published here for the first time, is The Narrative of John Smith. More a string of ruminations than a novel, it is however of considerable biographical importance and has exceptional value as a window into the mind of the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Many of the themes and tropes of his later writing, including his first Sherlock Holmes story A Study in Scarlet (published in 1887), can be clearly seen. Via the protagonist, John Smith, a 50-year-old man confined to his room by an attack of gout, Conan Doyle sets down his thoughts and opinions on a range of subjects literature, science, religion, war, education with no detectable shyness or diffidence, full of bravado in the face of little professional success at that time. Although it has little in the way of plot it stands as a fascinating record of an early attempt at writing by a man who was on his way to being one of the best-known authors in the world. Extract from Chapter I: Gout or rheumatism, Doctor? I asked. A little of both Mr. Smith, said he. And pray, sir, what is the exact difference between them? I continued under a natural impulse to gain a little knowledge in exchange for the red-hot skewer which was transfixing my right foot. Why, said my good physician, tapping his tortoise-shell snuff box, the one is a punishment and the other is a misfortune one is in the hands of Providence and the other in your own. You can't command the weather which governs your rheumatism, but you can command your appetites which govern your gout. And so, said I, this diabolical pain in my foot is the hybrid form of torture known as rheumatic gout which unites the disadvantages of both diseases to a dash of malignancy all its own.
Автор: Waite Arthur Название: Smith-Waite Tarot Deck Borderless ISBN: 1572818832 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781572818835 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3056 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Pamela Colman Smith's beloved tarot artwork, created in 1909 under the direction of Arthur E. Waite, is now presented in a borderless format for a more immersive reading experience. This 84-card deck includes four extra cards with reproduction samples of Pixie's non-tarot artwork, including two watercolor paintings "Catch Me" and "Duet"; the Lovers illustration from the play Deirdre; and an illustration from the sheet music for "Christmas Carol." The deck comes with an instruction booklet.
Автор: Henderson Smith Название: Fourth of July Creek ISBN: 0062286447 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780062286444 Издательство: HarperCollins USA Цена: 2613 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
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In this shattering and iconic American novel, PEN prize-winning writer, Smith Henderson explores the complexities of freedom, community, grace, suspicion and anarchy, brilliantly depicting our nation's disquieting and violent contradictions.
After trying to help Benjamin Pearl, an undernourished, nearly feral eleven-year-old boy living in the Montana wilderness, social worker Pete Snow comes face to face with the boy's profoundly disturbed father, Jeremiah. With courage and caution, Pete slowly earns a measure of trust from this paranoid survivalist itching for a final conflict that will signal the coming End Times.
But as Pete's own family spins out of control, Pearl's activities spark the full-blown interest of the F.B.I., putting Pete at the center of a massive manhunt from which no one will emerge unscathed.
--The Oregonian (Portland)
Автор: Henderson Smith, Margaret Название: Question of answers ISBN: 1845493281 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781845493288 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2225 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Harriet's life is going nowhere Tired of trying to get her commitophobe partner to marry her, she finds herself falling for her boss, the gorgeous six foot blonde in charge of her school, only to discover she's not the only one She soon learns he has fingers in other pies and dubious friends in high places. A Question of Answers is a contemporary novel sparking off the conflicts between the differing worlds of the haves and have nots. Live the highs and lows of Harriet's dilemma as she takes you on a passionate yet humorous journey in pursuit of her dreams. .
Автор: Henderson, Smith Название: Fourth of July Creek ISBN: 0434022780 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780434022786 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Цена: 1688 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Henderson Smith Название: Fourth of July Creek ISBN: 0099559374 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780099559375 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 1038 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: After trying to help Benjamin Pearl, an undernourished, nearly feral eleven-year-old boy living in the Montana wilderness, social worker Pete Snow comes face-to-face with the boy`s disturbed father, Jeremiah. Pete slowly earns a measure of trust from this paranoid survivalist itching for a final conflict that will signal the coming End Times.
Автор: Henderson Smith Название: Fourth of July Creek ISBN: 0434022772 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780434022779 Издательство: Random House - Penguin Рейтинг: Цена: 2208 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: After trying to help Benjamin Pearl, an undernourished, nearly feral eleven-year-old boy living in the Montana wilderness, social worker Pete Snow comes face-to-face with the boy`s profoundly disturbed father, Jeremiah.
Автор: Smith Arthur Henderson Название: Chinese Characteristics. ISBN: 1241161089 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781241161088 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3896 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
Автор: Smith Arthur Henderson Название: Chinese Characteristics - Scholar`s Choice Edition ISBN: 129598332X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781295983322 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3711 р. Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка.
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