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The Duke's Daughter

By: Angela Thirkell

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Matches are being made among the cream of postwar English society in this novel of “warmth, whimsy, quirks, and vinegar with a dash of vitriol”(The New York Times). The England of old may be fading away (it’s so hard to find good help these days!)—but that doesn’t stop the prominent families of Barsetshire from producing a new generation of genteel brides and grooms in this funny, entertaining portrait of stubbornly cherished traditions in a changing world. “It is difficult not to become charmed, amused and engrossed. [Thirkell’s] sense of the ludicrous is enchanting. Perhaps, above all, it is her basic human kindness and her remarkable insight into the delicate relationship between parents and adolescent and grown children, that endear her books to so many people.” —The New York Times “Thirkell writes with an asperity and wit and glorious clowning that are all her own.” —San Francisco Chronicle

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Open Road Media

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1504091159

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9781504091152

Irish Migrants in New Zealand, 1840-1937

'the Desired Haven'

By: Angela McCarthy

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Irish Migrants in New Zealand, 1840-1937

'the Desired Haven'

By: Angela McCarthy

I have at last reached the desired haven', exclaimed Belfast-born Bessie Macready in 1878, the year of her arrival at Lyttelton, when writing home to cousins in County Down. Utilizing fascinating personal correspondence exchanged between Ireland and New Zealand, this book explores individual responses to migration during the period of the great European emigrations across the world. It addresses a number of central questions in migration history such as the circumstances of departure. Equally why did some connections choose to stay? And how did migrant letter writers depict their voyage out, the environment, work, family and neighbours, politics, and faith? How prevalent was return and repeat migration? In answering these questions the book gives significant attention to the social networks constraining and enabling migrants. The book represents an innovative and original contribution to the history of European migration between the mid-nineteenth century and the interwar years. It addresses broader debates in the history of European migration relating to the use of personal testimony to chart the experiences of emigrants and the uncertain processes of adaptation, incorporation, and adjustment that migrants underwent in new and sometimes unfamiliar environments. The book also adds to the ever-increasing historiography of the Irish abroad.

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330

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Boydell Press

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1843831430

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9781843831433

Child and Adolescent Development for Educators

By: Christi Crosby Bergin,David Allen Bergin,Sue Walker,Graham Daniel,Angela Fenton,Pearl Subban

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Child and Adolescent Development for Educators

By: Christi Crosby Bergin,David Allen Bergin,Sue Walker,Graham Daniel,Angela Fenton,Pearl Subban

Child and Adolescent Development for Educators covers development from early childhood through high school. This text provides authentic, research-based strategies and guidelines for the classroom, helping future teachers to create an environment that promotes optimal development in children. The authors apply child development concepts to topics of high interest and relevance to teachers, including classroom discipline, constructivism, social-emotional development, and many others. Child and Adolescent Development for Educators combines the core theory with practical implications for educational contexts, and shows how child development links to the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers. Case studies and real-world vignettes further bridge the distance between research and the classroom. Along with strong coverage of key local research such as the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children and Longitudinal Study of Indigenous children.

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672

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Cengage AU

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0170388662

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9780170388665

Marling Hall

By: Angela Thirkell

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Marling Hall

By: Angela Thirkell

You read her, laughing, and want to do your best to protect her characters from any reality but their own' New York Times Mr Marling, of Marling Hall, has begun to accept - albeit reluctantly - that he will probably never be able to pass his wonderful old estate on to his children. The Second World War is bringing an end to so many things, but the Marlings carry on as best they can in the face of rationing and a shortage of domestic help. Into their world arrive Geoffrey Harvey and his sister Frances, who have been bombed out of their London home. Bohemian and sophisticated, they rent a local house, and it is not long before they begin to have an effect on their neighbours. Geoffrey begins to court Lettice, the Marlings' widowed daughter, but he finds he has rivals for her affections in dashing David Leslie and Captain Barclay. Observing everything and quietly keeping events on an even keel is the Marlings' sage old governess, Miss Bunting. 'The novels are a delight, with touches of E. F. Benson, E. M. Delafield and P. G. Wodehouse' Independent on Sunday

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350

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Virago

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0349007454

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9780349007458

Love Among the Ruins

By: Angela Thirkell

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Love Among the Ruins

By: Angela Thirkell

You read her, laughing, and want to do your best to protect her characters from any reality but their own' New York Times It's the summer of 1947, and peacetime has brought new challenges to Barsetshire. Beliers Priory, once a military hospital during the War, has now become a flourishing preparatory school for boys run by Leslie and Philip Winter. When Charles Belton is hired as the new school master, six young people are thrown together in a web of flirtations and misunderstandings: Charles and his elder brother, Naval Captain Freddy Belton; Susan Dean, now Red Cross Depot Librarian, and her glamorous sister Jessica, an actress in thrall to the theatre; pragmatic Lucy Marling and her brother Oliver. And with the old social order in ruins, the scene is set for a delicious summer of comic - and romantic - possibilities. Love Among the Ruins is a delightful, clever and wryly poignant classic, and the 17th novel in Angela Thirkell's beloved Barsetshire series.

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Virago

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0349018642

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9780349018645

The Old Bank House

By: Angela Thirkell

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The Old Bank House

By: Angela Thirkell

Charming, very funny indeed. Angela Thirkell is perhaps the most Pym-like of any twentieth-century author, after Pym herself' - Alexander McCall Smith Edgewood Rectory may be set in an ancient landscape, but the Grantly family are very much of their time. Caught up in the uncertain world that has emerged since the outbreak of peace, the Rector and Mrs Grantly are bewildered by the challenges facing their eldest children: Eleanor, longing for more excitement than can be found in the Red Cross Library; and Tom, struggling to readjust to student life at Oxford after his military service. When their elderly neighbour Miss Sowerby sells her beloved Old Bank House to self-made MP Sam Adams, the one-time outsider finds himself at the heart of Barsetshire society. And while Sam may dismiss her advice that the house needs a mistress, even a contented widower can be surprised by love.

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365

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Virago

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0349018693

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9780349018690

Rosalind

By: Angela Thirlwell

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Rosalind

By: Angela Thirlwell

Played by a boy actor in 1599, Rosalind is a girl who gets into men's clothes so that she can investigate the truth about love. Both male and female, imaginary and real, her intriguing duality gives her a special role.This highly original biography of Rosalind contains exclusive new interviews with Juliet Rylance, Sally Scott, Janet Suzman, Juliet Stevenson, Michelle Terry, award-winning director Blanche McIntyre, as well as insights from Michael Attenborough, Kenneth Branagh, Greg Doran, Rebecca Hall, Adrian Lester, Pippa Nixon, Vanessa Redgrave, and Fiona Shaw.Exploring the fictitious life and the many after-lives of Rosalind, Angela Thirwell delves into the character’s perennial influence on drama, fiction and art. For any fan of the theater, this book ranges far and wide across the Elizabethan world, sexual politics, autobiography, and filmography, bringing Shakespeare's immortal heroine to new and vivid life.

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207

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Simon and Schuster

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1681773880

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9781681773889

Kiss and Kin

By: Angela Lambert

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Kiss and Kin

By: Angela Lambert

Life for the newly widowed Harriet Capel is not expected to hold any surprises. It will be spent watching over the vicissitudes of her children's marriages and relationships, and looking after the grandchildren. That is, until she sees Oliver Gaunt again. He is her daughter-in-law's father. The relationship between the parents-in- law has always been difficult since their children's wedding day and few words have been spoken. When they meet, they do not at first recognise one another, but the physical attraction between them is powerful and instantaneous. As their love affair gathers intensity and pace, so do its consequences for the family as a whole.ÿ

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320

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Mereo Books, mereobook, mereobooks

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1861514328

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9781861514325

A World Full of Dickens Stories

By: Angela McAllister

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A World Full of Dickens Stories

By: Angela McAllister

A beautifully illustrated anthology of some of Charles Dickens' greatest works retold and adapted by the incredibly talented Angela McAllister.

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Frances Lincoln Children's Books

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0711247714

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9780711247710

Master of Destiny

By: Angela Drake

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Master of Destiny

By: Angela Drake

Gable is far more involved with Tessa than she'd ever guess - yes, he sees her as the woman who could destroy his career, but more than that. To him she is the woman who could save him from a genius that borders on madness, and he will go to any lengths to ensure she belongs to him.

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0727855026

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9780727855022

Time Is Just a Number

By: Angela Turner

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Time Is Just a Number

By: Angela Turner

For Dillan, life is simple, regular, and a little bit lonely. One day, life changes dramatically for Dillan, when his only friend, a pet mouse called Jeremy, mysteriously changes places with a local bully named Oliver. Its up to Dillan to change them backand he only has twenty-four hours to do it! Can Dillan navigate the challenging journey that lies ahead of him? What dangers will he face? What strange people will he meet? And will he manage to save his friends before its too late? Only time will tell. Join Dillan on his epic journey to discover funny and enjoyable characters, strange new places, and exciting adventures.

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1504990838

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99 Film Scenes for Actors

By: Angela Nicholas

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99 Film Scenes for Actors

By: Angela Nicholas

Looking for a great piece to work on in your scene study class? For an audition? You want something fresh, juicy, well-written -- something you haven't seen in every scene book. Give Chekov a rest and turn to memorable characters and scenes from the silver screen. This remarkable anthology offers an incredible range of contemporary dialogues from the pens of the industry's finest talents -- scenes that pulsate with emotional life, scenes that live on their own, out of context. Blistering drama and caustic comedy are excerpted from the classic screenplays of James L. Brooks and Oliver Stone, and there are cutting-edge scenes from the Coen Brothers, Kevin Smith and Spike Lee. These are the scenes of today's films, a wealth of material to motivate any actor -- great scenes that will inspire and challenge you. Within these pages, actors will find emotionally charged scenes from big studio megahits and small gems from acclaimed independent films. Featuring characters ranging from the larger-than-life to low-key introverts, 99 Film Scenes for Actors is a cornucopia of cinematic classics for actors eager for their close-up.

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Harper Collins

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0380798042

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9780380798049

Educational Psychology, Google eBook

By: Angela M. O'Donnell,Eva Dobozy,Brendan Bartlett,Fiona Bryer,Johnmarshall Reeve,Jeffrey K. Smith

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Educational Psychology, Google eBook

By: Angela M. O'Donnell,Eva Dobozy,Brendan Bartlett,Fiona Bryer,Johnmarshall Reeve,Jeffrey K. Smith

Educational psychology is the scientific study of how people learn and how teachers can foster learning. An understanding of these principles and how they can be applied to classroom situations is as crucial as it ever has been for the contemporary Australian school teacher, from early childhood through to secondary school. Australian school environments and students are changing. Many issues are having an impact on the dynamics of the contemporary learning and teaching environment, such as: • Increasing student diversity, including those with special needs • The pervasive impact of technology • The introduction of the Australian National Curriculum • The public reporting of school NAPLAN results. This text prepares pre-service teachers for their profession by encouraging reflective practice and critical thinking. It helps inform the ‘practical' teaching experience and develop skills through thought-provoking questions, activities and lesson plan analysis. It is suited for educational psychology subjects taught to student teachers from all sectors - early childhood, primary, middle and secondary.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118256883

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9781118256886

Magda by the River

By: Angela Young

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Magda by the River

By: Angela Young

Angela Young’s novel, Magda by the River centers on the captivating journey of Magdalene, known affectionately as Magda. Feeling suffocated by the monotony of her small village life, weary of battling societal expectations, and yearning for acceptance, Magda longs for change. Her life takes an exciting turn when she joins a traveling troupe of performers, where she forges deep friendships that open her eyes to the possibilities and ‘more’ she has been seeking. However, the most significant journey in Magda’s life is the introspective one. It’s a path that leads her to a profound understanding of her identity and self-acceptance, making Magda by the River not just a story of adventure, but also a tale of personal discovery and growth.

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Austin Macauley Publishers

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ISBN 13

9798891550513

Contemporary Musicians

Profiles of the People in Music

By: Angela Pilchak

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Contemporary Musicians

Profiles of the People in Music

By: Angela Pilchak

While popular music in all its varied forms is a source of common interest and an insatiable curiosity among readers of all ages, thorough biographical information about its stars and superstars can be difficult to find.Consult this ongoing reference series for biographical information on more than 3,600 important figures in today's musical arena. Covering all genres of modern music, Contemporary Musicians profiles artists involved in rock, jazz, pop, rap, rhythm and blues, folk New Age, country, gospel and reggae.

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Contemporary Musicians

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078768063X

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9780787680633

Book's by Angela Oliver

The Duke's Daughter

The Duke's Daughter

Irish Migrants in New Zealand, 1840-1937

Irish Migrants in New Zealand, 1840-1937

Child and Adolescent Development for Educators

Child and Adolescent Development for Educators

Marling Hall

Marling Hall

Love Among the Ruins

Love Among the Ruins

The Old Bank House

The Old Bank House

Rosalind

Rosalind

Kiss and Kin

Kiss and Kin

A World Full of Dickens Stories

A World Full of Dickens Stories

Master of Destiny

Master of Destiny

Time Is Just a Number

Time Is Just a Number

99 Film Scenes for Actors

99 Film Scenes for Actors

Educational Psychology, Google eBook

Educational Psychology, Google eBook

Magda by the River

Magda by the River

Contemporary Musicians

Contemporary Musicians

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