The Captive Within (A Prairie Heritage, Book 4)
The Captive Within (A Prairie Heritage, Book 4)
Faith-Filled Fiction at Its Best! The Captive Within picks up the day after Joy on This Mountain ends. The two infamous houses of Corinth, Colorado, are closed and the young women who had been imprisoned there have been released. Rose and Joy leave Corinth to establish a home and a haven for “their” girls in Denver.Before long, Rose and Joy face a heartbreaking challenge: What does it take to unlock and free the soul of a defiled woman? And as they wrestle for a foothold in Denver, Rose discovers that the long-abandoned house given to them hides a dark secret of its own.A Prairie Heritage:Book 1: A Rose Blooms TwiceBook 2: Wild Heart on the PrairieBook 3: Joy on This MountainBook 4: The Captive WithinBook 5: Stolen Book 6: Lost Are FoundBook 7: All God’s PromisesBook 8: The Heart of Joy—A Short Story (eBook Only)“Vikki writes the kind of faith-filled fiction that hooks you within the first few pages, will not let you go until you have finished, and leaves you wishing for more.”—Janis Braun, Seattle, Washington“Her books are not just for 'chicks'! I was amazed how engrossed I became in the lives of Vikki's characters, and how much I could relate to their situations.”—Ed Dunne, Los Angeles“Be prepared to put life on hold. That's all I have to say!”—Rebecca H., New Jersey“You will laugh, you will cry but, most of all, you will be uplifted.”—LaTisha Holland, St. Augustine, FL
- ASIN: B00F9KOBU6
- Manufacturer: Faith-Filled Fiction(TM)
Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, MLA Update Edition (13th Edition)
Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, MLA Update Edition (13th Edition)
For introductory courses in Literature. This version of Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing has been updated the reflect the 8th edition of the MLA Handbook (April 2016)* Cultivate a Love of Literature… X.J. Kennedy & Dana Gioia developed Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, 13/e with two major goals in mind: to introduce college students to the appreciation and experience of literature in its major forms and to develop the student’s ability to think critically and communicate effectively through writing. The book is built on the assumption that great literature can enrich and enlarge the lives it touches. Both editors, literary writers themselves, believe that textbooks should be not only informative and accurate but also lively, accessible, and engaging. * The 8th edition introduces sweeping changes to the philosophy and details of MLA works cited entries. Responding to the “increasing mobility of texts,” MLA now encourages writers to focus on the process of crafting the citation, beginning with the same questions for any source. These changes, then, align with current best practices in the teaching of writing which privilege inquiry and critical thinking over rote recall and rule-following.
- ASIN: 0134586468
- ISBN: 9780134586465
- Manufacturer: Pearson
Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact Edition, MLA Update Edition (8th Edition)
Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact Edition, MLA Update Edition (8th Edition)
For introductory courses in Literature. This compact version of Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writi ng has been updated to reflect the 8th Edition of the MLA Handbook (April 2016)* Cultivate a Love of Literature A streamlined version of Kennedy/Gioia’s acclaimed literary anthology, Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, Compact, 8th Edition is a book to lead readers beyond the boundaries of self to see the world through the eyes of others. Built on the assumption that great literature can enrich and enlarge the lives it touches, this text was developed with two primary goals: to introduce individuals to the appreciation and experience of literature in its major forms and to develop individuals' abilities to think critically and communicate effectively about and through writing. * The 8th Edition introduces sweeping changes to the philosophy and details of MLA works cited entries. Responding to the “increasing mobility of texts,” MLA now encourages writers to focus on the process of crafting the citation, beginning with the same questions for any source. These changes, then, align with current best practices in the teaching of writing which privilege inquiry and critical thinking over rote recall and rule-following.
- ASIN: 013458645X
- ISBN: 9780134586458
- Manufacturer: Pearson
Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, 12th Edition
Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, 12th Edition
The most popular Literature anthology continues to bring students the finest literature from fables to poetweets. The Twelfth Edition of Literature: An Introductiuon to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing,edited by X. J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia, includes eleven new stories from students’ favorite authors: ZZ Packer’s “Brownies,” Ray Bradbury’s, “The Sound of Thunder,” Anne Tyler’s, “Teenage Wasteland,” David Leavitt’s, “A Place I’ve Never Been” and Isabel Allende’s “The Judge’s Wife.” More than 60 new accessible and engaging poems have been added including former Iraqi soldier Brian Turner’s “The Hurt Locker,” Katha Pollit’s “The Mind-Body Problem” as well as poetweets from Lawrence Bridges and Robert Pinsky. In addition, there are new poems from Kay Ryan, Benjamin Alire Saenz, H. D, Gary Snyder, Joy Harjo, Tami Haaland, Robert Hayden, Denise Levertov, and William Carlos Williams. Three new one-act plays help “ease” students into the study of this genre. The new plays include two comedies-- David Ives’s, Sure Thing and Jane Martin’s Beauty–as well as Edward Bok Lee’s experimental drama El Santo Americano. In addition, Milcha Sanchez-Scott’s The Cuban Swimmer has been added.
- ASIN: 0205230385
- ISBN: 0205230385
- Brand: Brand: Longman
- Manufacturer: Longman
Exploring Literature: Writing and Arguing about Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and the Essay, 5th Edition
Exploring Literature: Writing and Arguing about Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and the Essay, 5th Edition
Featuring culturally rich and diverse literature, this anthology weaves critical thinking into every facet of its writing apparatus and guides students through the process of crafting their personal responses into persuasive arguments. With engaging selections, provocative themes, and comprehensive coverage of the writing process, Madden's anthology is sure to capture the reader's imagination. Exploring Literature opens with five chapters dedicated to writing and arguing about literature. An anthology follows, organized around five themes. Each thematic unit includes an ethnically diverse collection of short stories, poems, plays, and essays, as well as a case study to help students explore literature from various perspectives.
- ASIN: 0205184790
- ISBN: 0205184790
- Manufacturer: Pearson
Literature: Approaches to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
Literature: Approaches to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama
Like its larger counterpart, the compact Literature: Approaches to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama by Robert DiYanni features student-centered approaches to literature--from experience to interpretation to evaluation--and an emphasis on making connections between texts and thinking critically about literature. Known for its clear presentation of the formal elements of literature and literary analysis, this compact anthology effectively balances classic, modern, and contemporary works across the three major genres, blending well-known writers with a diverse gathering of newer, international figures. This literary breadth is supplemented by extensive coverage of writing about literature, making this book an excellent text for introduction to literature courses as well as literature-based composition courses.
- ASIN: 0073124451
- ISBN: 9780073124452
- Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Education
A Prairie Heritage: The Early Years
A Prairie Heritage: The Early Years
Faith-Filled Fiction at Its Best!Enjoy or share the perfect gift, the first three books of this enduring saga: A Prairie Heritage, The Early Years. The compelling saga of family, faith, and great courage.One Family, steeped in the love and grace of God, indomitable in their faith, tried and tested in the fires of life, passing forward a legacy to change their world. Immerse yourself in the world of the American prairie of the 1800s and witness this family as they demonstrate the courage and overcoming spirit born of faith in God. This boxed set includes the full editions of A Rose Blooms Twice, Wild Heart on the Prairie, and Joy on This Mountain bundled together and offered at an affordable price. A Prairie Heritage:Book 1: A Rose Blooms TwiceBook 2: Wild Heart on the PrairieBook 3: Joy on This MountainBook 4: The Captive WithinBook 5: StolenBook 6: Lost Are FoundBook 7: All God's PromisesBook 8: The Heart of Joy—A Short Story“Vikki writes the kind of faith-filled fiction that hooks you within the first few pages, will not let you go until you have finished, and leaves you wishing for more.”—Janis Braun, Seattle, Washington“Her books are not just for 'chicks'! I was amazed how engrossed I became in the lives of Vikki's characters, and how much I could relate to their situations.”—Ed Dunne, Los Angeles“Be prepared to put life on hold. That's all I have to say!”—Rebecca H., New Jersey“You will laugh, you will cry but, most of all, you will be uplifted.”—LaTisha Holland, St. Augustine, FL
- ASIN: B06XD279FS
- Manufacturer: Faith-Filled Fiction(TM)
The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are
- ASIN: B005LALG9S
- Manufacturer: Vintage
Backpack Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing (5th Edition)
Backpack Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing (5th Edition)
Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLiteratureLab® does not come packaged with this content. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLiteratureLab, search for: 013404763X / 9780134047638 Backpack Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing Plus MyLiteratureLab - access card package Package consists of: 0133931269 / 9780133931266 - Glue-in Access Card 0133931277 / 9780133931273 - Inside Star Sticker 0321968123 / 9780321968128 - Kennedy/Gioia, Backpack Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing MyLiteratureLab is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor. For introductory courses in Literature. Cultivate a Love of Literature… The smallest and most economical member of the Kennedy/Gioia family, Backpack Literature: An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Writing, 5/e is a brief paperback version of the discipline's most popular Literature anthology. Backpack Literature introduces college students to the appreciation and experience of literature in its major forms and develops the student’s ability to think critically and communicate effectively through writing. The book is built on the assumption that great literature can enrich and enlarge the lives it touches. Both editors, literary writers themselves, believe that textbooks should be not only informative and accurate but also lively, accessible, and engaging. Also Available with MyLiteratureLab ® This title is also available with MyLiteratureLab – an online resource that works with our literature anthologies to provide engaging experiences to instructors and students. Students can access new content that fosters an understanding of literary elements, which provides a foundation for stimulating class discussions. This simple and powerful tool offers state-of-the-art audio and video resources along with practical tools and flexibl... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0321968123
- ISBN: 0321968123
- Manufacturer: Pearson
50 Masterpieces of Gothic Fiction Vol. 1: Dracula, Frankenstein, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Picture Of Dorian Gray...
50 Masterpieces of Gothic Fiction Vol. 1: Dracula, Frankenstein, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Picture Of Dorian Gray...
Here you will find the following works, arranged alphabetically by authors' last names:1. Austen, Jane: "Northanger Abbey"2. Benson, E. F.: "Caterpillars"3. Bierce, Ambrose: "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"4. Blackwood, Algernon: "The Listener"5. Blackwood, Algernon: "The Willows"6. Brontë, Charlotte: "Jane Eyre"7. Brontë, Charlotte: "Villette"8. Brontë, Emily: "Wuthering Heights"9. Chambers, Robert W.: "The Repairer of Reputations"10. Collins, Wilkie: "The Woman in White"11. Crawford, F. Marion: "The Upper Berth"12. De La Mare, Walter: "Out of the Deep"13. De La Mare, Walter: "Seaton's Aunt"14. Dickens, Charles: "The Mystery of Edwin Drood"15. Doyle, Arthur Conan: "The Hound of the Baskervilles"16. Freeman, Mary E. Wilkins: "The Shadows on the Wall"17. Gilman, Charlotte Perkins: "The Yellow Wallpaper"18. Gogol, Nikolai: "The Viy"19. Hawthorne, Nathaniel: "The Ambitious Guest"20. Hawthorne, Nathaniel: "The House of the Seven Gables"21. Hodgson, William Hope: "The Voice in the Night"22. Hodgson, William Hope: "The Whistling Room"23. Jacobs, W. W.: "The Monkey's Paw"24. James, Henry: "The Real Thing"25. James, Henry: "The Turn of the Screw"26. James, M. R.: "The Ash-Tree"27. James, M. R.: "Casting the Runes"28. Kafka, Franz: "In the Penal Colony"29. Kipling, Rudyard: "The Mark of the Beast"30. Le Fanu, J. Sheridan: "Green Tea"31. Le Fanu, J. Sheridan: "Schalken the Painter"32. Lee, Vernon: "Prince Alberic and the Snake Lady"33. Lovecraft, H. P.: "The Call of Cthulhu"34. Lovecraft, H. P.: "The Dreams in the Witch House"35. Lovecraft, H. P.: "The Dunwich Horror"36 .Machen, Arthur: "The Great God Pan"37. Oliphant, Margaret: "The Open Door"38. Poe, Edgar Allan: "The Black Cat"39. Poe, Edgar Allan: "The Cask of Amontillado"40. Poe, Edgar Allan: "The Devil in the Belfry"41. Poe, Edgar Allan: "The Fall of the House of Usher"42. Poe, Edgar Allan: "The Masque of the Red Death"43. Poe, Edgar Allan: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"44. Poe, Edgar Allan: "The Tell-Tale Heart"... [Read More]
- ASIN: B07TNQ8SQB
- Manufacturer: Golden Deer Classics