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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Jane Austen's witty comedy of manners features splendidly civilized sparring between the proud Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet as they play out their spirited courtship in a series of 18th-century drawing-room intrigues.
Author
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
232 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the creator of the popular website covermesongs.com comes the perfect book for music fans: the inside stories behind 20 iconic cover songs and the artists who turned them into classics. A great cover only makes a song stronger. Jimi Hendrix's version of Bob Dylan's 'All Along the Watchtower.' The Beatles rocking out with 'Twist and Shout.' Aretha Franklin demanding 'Respect.' Without covers, the world would have lost many unforgettable performances....
25) Black song: the forge and the flame; the story of how the Afro-American spiritual was hammered out
Author
Publisher
Macmillan
Pub. Date
[1972]
Physical Desc
xviii, 686 p. illus. 24 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
4th Estate
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
243 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
An intimate exploration of the life, craft, and legacy of one of the most revered and influential writers, an artist who continues to inspire fans and creatives to cultivate practices of deep attention, rigourous interrogation and beautiful style.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
342 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The "Fresh Air" book critic investigates the enduring power of The Great Gatsby -- "The Great American Novel we all think we've read, but really haven't." Conceived nearly a century ago by a man who died believing himself a failure, it's now a revered classic and a rite of passage in the reading lives of millions. But how well do we really know The Great Gatsby? As Maureen Corrigan, Gatsby lover extraordinaire, points out, while Fitzgerald's masterpiece...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
x, 131 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shares expert guidelines on how to read and appreciate Herman Melville's classic work, offering insight into its history, characters, and themes while explaining its literary relevance in the modern world.
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
1 audio media player (approximately 7.25 hrs) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
Description
"The Book of Proverbs is a treasure trove of spiritual and practical wisdom that equips us to live our best lives. Knowledge is important, but if it's not converted into action, knowledge fails to create transformational change in our lives. It is important to gain a thoughtful and practical understanding of the seven foundational principles in the Book of Proverbs: wisdom, understanding, prudence, knowledge, discretion, discernment, and fear of the...