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Émigrés
The fascinating history of French words that have entered the English language and the fertile but fraught relationship between English- and French-speaking cultures across the world English has borrowed more words from French than from any other modern foreign language. French words and phrases—such as à la mode, ennui, naïveté and caprice—lend English a certain je-ne-sais-quoi that would otherwise elude the language. Richard Scholar examines the continuing history of untranslated French words in English and asks what these words reveal about the fertile but fraught relationship that England and France have long shared and that now entangles English- and French-speaking cultures all ...
Foxy the Fox and the Unexpected Treasure
Author Kathleen French and Illustrator Katy Lipscomb have teamed up to transport you to the whimsical Everley Forest to meet Foxy and her friends. Sweet and spunky Foxy the Fox wakes up in her new home in Everley Forest with two goals: to make new friends and to go on a pirate adventure. On her journey to find treasure in the forest, Foxy meets a gentle otter and a sassy bunny, who are very excited to join her on her quest. When the three "pirates" find themselves deep in a dark cave, facing a scary and sinister sixteen-foot-tall shadow, plans suddenly change, and they must find their way back to safety!
The Land of Strong Men
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Land of Strong Men" by A. M. Chisholm. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The First Lady of Mulberry Walk
Anne Acheson was a sensitive, caring and extremely talented sculptress, whose gift to the world at large has remained unacknowledged for almost a century. During voluntary work in the First World War, she applied her artistic skills to invent the first anatomically accurate splints, which helped the injured Tommies’ limbs heal better. These prototype splints were constructed from papier mâché.After this work with her pioneering team at the Surgical Requisites Association (headquarters Number 17 Mulberry Walk in Chelsea), Anne retrained as a precision engineer and draughtswoman in order to do voluntary work during the Second World War (she also worked for the Red Cross during this time). ...
Twisted Justice
Revenge. Betrayal. Murder. Detective Inspector West scrambles to stop a serial killer and smash a car-stealing racket. Trent Mitchell is a man with a grudge and a list of people to execute. He’s started on his mission. Ian Holden is a car thief with a problem. Someone wants him dead. Can Inspector West bring them to justice before Trent kills everyone on his list and Ian disappears without a trace? If you like a story with twists and surprises, you’ll enjoy Peter Mulraney’s Twisted Justice, the fifth book in his Inspector West series.
Shakespeare and Happiness
Shakespeare and Happiness is a study of attitudes to happiness in the early modern period and in Shakespeare’s plays. It considers the conflicting influences of religion and Aristotelian philosophy in shaping attitudes to the possibility of attaining happiness. By being the first book to focus specifically on the representation of happiness in Shakespeare’s plays, it contributes to feminist approaches to Shakespeare by foregrounding the important role of women in showing the right way to live and achieve happiness. timely criticism, as it considers Shakespeare in the current context of the #MeToo movement providing new insights to studies of the emotions by approaching them from the perspective of research conducted by positive psychologists. This book takes an interdisciplinary approach that combines methodologies from literature, psychology philosophy, religion and history, emphasizing the richness and complexity of Shakespeare’s exploration of the nature of happiness.
The Land of Strong Men
In 'The Land of Strong Men' by Western Novel, readers are taken on a gripping journey through the rugged landscapes of the Old West. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of gunfights, cattle drives, and conflicts between settlers and indigenous peoples, capturing the essence of the classic Western genre. The author's writing style is characterized by concise prose and a keen attention to historical detail, immersing readers in the sights and sounds of the frontier days. With themes of justice, honor, and the struggle for survival, 'The Land of Strong Men' resonates with both adventure and depth, making it a must-read for fans of Western literature. Western Novel's ability to weave together action-packed scenes with poignant reflections on human nature sets this book apart as a standout in the genre. Recommended for anyone seeking a thrilling and thought-provoking read that delves into the heart of the American West.
Wind River Westerns
DigiCat presents to you this unique and meticulously formatted collection of the greatest western novels by Arthur Murray Chisholm for your reading pleasure. Contents: The Boss of Wind River Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters The Land of Strong Men Six Rounds Fur Pirates The Come-On Easy Money Below the Jam A Thousand a Plate
Exploring the Edges of Texas
In 1955, Frank X. Tolbert, a well-known columnist for the Dallas Morning News, circumnavigated Texas with his nine-year-old-son in a Willis Jeep. The column he phoned in to the newspaper about his adventures, "Tolbert's Texas," was a staple of Walt Davis's childhood. Fifty years later, Walt and his wife, Isabel, have re-explored portions of Tolbert’s trek along the boundaries of Texas. The border of Texas is longer than the Amazon River, running through ten distinct ecological zones as it outlines one of the most familiar shapes in geography. According to the Davises, "Driving its every twist and turn would be like driving from Miami to Los Angeles by way of New York." Each of this book’...
Chisholm Westerns - Boxed Set
DigiCat presents to you this unique and meticulously formatted collection of the greatest western novels by Arthur Murray Chisholm for your reading pleasure. Contents: The Boss of Wind River Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters The Land of Strong Men Six Rounds Fur Pirates The Come-On Easy Money Below the Jam A Thousand a Plate
