Laura Doll's Books

Dollbaby

A Novel

By: Laura Lane McNeal

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A big-hearted coming-of-age debut set in civil rights-era New Orleans—a novel of Southern eccentricity and secrets When Ibby Bell’s father dies unexpectedly in the summer of 1964, her mother unceremoniously deposits Ibby with her eccentric grandmother Fannie and throws in her father’s urn for good measure. Fannie’s New Orleans house is like no place Ibby has ever been—and Fannie, who has a tendency to end up in the local asylum—is like no one she has ever met. Fortunately, Fannie’s black cook, Queenie, and her smart-mouthed daughter, Dollbaby, take it upon themselves to initiate Ibby into the ways of the South, both its grand traditions and its darkest secrets. For Fannie’s own family history is fraught with tragedy, hidden behind the closed rooms in her ornate Uptown mansion. It will take Ibby’s arrival to begin to unlock the mysteries there. And it will take Queenie and Dollbaby’s hard-won wisdom to show Ibby that family can sometimes be found in the least expected places. For fans of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt and The Help, Dollbaby brings to life the charm and unrest of 1960s New Orleans through the eyes of a young girl learning to understand race for the first time. By turns uplifting and funny, poignant and full of verve, Dollbaby is a novel readers will take to their hearts.

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0143127497

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The Perverse Gaze of Sympathy

Sadomasochistic Sentiments from Clarissa to Rescue 911

By: Laura Hinton

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The Perverse Gaze of Sympathy

Sadomasochistic Sentiments from Clarissa to Rescue 911

By: Laura Hinton

Offers a new interpretation of “sympathy” as an instrument for investigating contemporary culture, gender, and visual technique.

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SUNY Press

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079144340X

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9780791443408

Worlds Beyond

Miniatures and Victorian Fiction

By: Laura Forsberg

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Worlds Beyond

Miniatures and Victorian Fiction

By: Laura Forsberg

An innovative study of how the Victorians used books, portraits, fairies, microscopes, and dollhouses to imagine miniature worlds beyond perception In 1856, Elizabeth Gaskell discovered a trove of handmade miniature books that were created by Charlotte and Branwell Brontë in their youth and that, as Gaskell later recalled, "contained an immense amount of manuscript, in an inconceivably small space." Far from being singular wonders, these two-inch volumes were part of a wide array of miniature marvels that filled the drawers and pockets of middle- and upper-class Victorians. Victorian miniatures pushed the boundaries of scientific knowledge, mechanical production, and human perception. To touch a miniature was to imagine what lay beyond these boundaries. In Worlds Beyond, Laura Forsberg reads major works of fiction by George Eliot, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and Lewis Carroll alongside minor genres like the doll narrative, fairy science tract, and thumb Bible. Forsberg guides readers through microscopic science, art history, children's culture, and book production to show how Victorian miniatures offered scripts for expansive fantasies of worlds beyond perception.

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Yale University Press

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0300233817

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9780300233810

The Rag Doll

By: Laura Sullivan

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The Rag Doll

By: Laura Sullivan

Love is the most powerful of all the emotions. Without it we cannot grow. No matter how young or old we are, we need to know that we are loved-and remembering the ones who love us enables us to become healthy, strong people. This is especially true for young people who are still developing and growing. Being separated from the ones we love is not always a choice, and children need to remember all the people who love or have loved them, regardless of distance. The Rag Doll shares how one family keeps love alive through a magical rag doll. It is a sweet and emotional story reminding us that love is the greatest gift of all-a gift that transcends distance and even death-and the book's message will bring comfort to anyone who needs to be reassured that they are loved. This beautifully illustrated book is sure to become a family classic, a story to share with children and grandchildren for years to come.

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1478709316

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American Jewish Loss after the Holocaust

By: Laura Levitt

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American Jewish Loss after the Holocaust

By: Laura Levitt

Many of us belong to communities that have been scarred by terrible calamities. And many of us come from families that have suffered grievous losses. How we reflect on these legacies of loss and the ways they inform each other are the questions Laura Levitt takes up in this provocative and passionate book. An American Jew whose family was not directly affected by the Holocaust, Levitt grapples with the challenges of contending with ordinary Jewish loss. She suggests that although the memory of the Holocaust may seem to overshadow all other kinds of loss for American Jews, it can also open up possibilities for engaging these more personal and everyday legacies. Weaving in discussions of her own family stories and writing in a manner that is both deeply personal and erudite, Levitt shows what happens when public and private losses are seen next to each other, and what happens when difficult works of art or commemoration, such as museum exhibits or films, are seen alongside ordinary family stories about more intimate losses. In so doing she illuminates how through these “ordinary stories” we may create an alternative model for confronting Holocaust memory in Jewish culture.

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NYU Press

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0814752314

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9780814752319

The Tenth Muse

Writing about Cinema in the Modernist Period

By: Laura Marcus

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The Tenth Muse

Writing about Cinema in the Modernist Period

By: Laura Marcus

The Tenth Muse explores writings on the cinema in the first decades of the twentieth century. Laura Marcus examines the impact of cinema on early twentieth-century literary and, more broadly, aesthetic and cultural consciousness, by bringing together the study of the terms and strategies of early writings about film with literary engagement with cinema in the same period. She gives a new understanding of the ways in which early writers about film - reviewers, critics, theorists - developed aesthetic categories to define and accommodate what was called 'the seventh art' or 'the tenth muse' and found discursive strategies adequate to the representation of the new art and technology of cinema, with its unprecedented powers of movement. In examining the writings of early film critics and commentators in tandem with those of more specifically literary figures, including H.G.Wells and Virginia Woolf, and in bringing literary texts into this field, Laura Marcus provides a new account of relationships between cinema and literature. Intertwining two major strands of research - the exploration of early film criticism and theory and cinema's presence in literary texts - The Tenth Muse shows how issues central to an understanding of cinema (including questions of time, repetition, movement, vision, sound and silence) are threaded through both kinds of writing, and the ways in which discursive and fictional writings overlapped. The movement that defined cinema was also perceived as a more fragile and unstable ephemerality that inhered at every level, from the fleeting nature of the projected images to the vagaries of cinematic exhibition. It was the anxiety over the mutability of the medium and its exhibition which, from the 1920s onwards, led to the establishment of such institutional spaces for cinema as the London-based Film Society, the new film journals, and, in the 1930s, the first film archives. The Tenth Muse explores the continuities between these sites of cinematic culture and the conceptual, literary and philosophical understandings of the filmic medium.

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OUP Oxford

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0191615412

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9780191615412

Making Lemonade

Teaching Young Children to Think Optimistically

By: Laura J. Colker,Derry Koralek

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Making Lemonade

Teaching Young Children to Think Optimistically

By: Laura J. Colker,Derry Koralek

The benefits of an optimistic thinking style have slowly been seeping into early childhood teaching practice through research on resiliency, leadership, health, and what has been termed “grit.” Yet there remains a large vacuum in teacher education on both the importance and mechanics of teaching young children to become optimistic thinkers. Making Lemonade is the first-to-market book on the topic of learned optimism in young children and provides 15 practical, hands-on exercises and activities teachers and families can use to positively affect children. Learned optimism can equip children to be more successful learners and healthier individuals.

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Redleaf Press

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1605546623

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9781605546629

Quantum Secrets of Creating a Quality Life for Learners with Autism

By: Laura A. Riffel, Ph.D.,Jessica R. Eggleston, Ed.D.

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Quantum Secrets of Creating a Quality Life for Learners with Autism

By: Laura A. Riffel, Ph.D.,Jessica R. Eggleston, Ed.D.

Quantum Secrets of Creating a Quality Life for Learners with Autism is based on years of teaching students with autism and most importantly, living with an adult who happened to have autism, bi-polar condition, obsessive compulsive disorder, intellectual disabilities, and mild cerebral palsy. Jay was their most prolific teacher. He lived with the Riffel family for a decade and would still be residing with them had he not suffered a massive heart attack on January 7, 2009. Using the secrets learned from looking at a life backwards, Dr. Riffel will share what led to his incredible life and help you create that life for your own learners with autism. This book is to be used in conjunction with a seminar given by Dr. Riffel. She will actually share hands-on strategies you can take back and use the next day after attending this one day confrence. Learn how to help a learner with autism achieve a dignified life.

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Lulu.com

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1365698904

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9781365698903

The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea

By: Laura Lee Hope

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The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea

By: Laura Lee Hope

The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea" is a captivating children's book written by Laura Lee Hope. It is part of the beloved Bobbsey Twins series. In this thrilling adventure, the Bobbsey Twins—Nan, Bert, Flossie, and Freddie—find themselves embarking on an unforgettable journey aboard a cruise ship. The Twins, along with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobbsey, set sail on the deep blue sea for a family vacation filled with excitement and exploration. As the ship glides through the sparkling waves, the Twins discover a whole new world of oceanic wonders. They marvel at the vastness of the sea, encounter playful dolphins, and spot magnificent marine creatures like colorful fish, graceful sea turtles, and even a majestic whale. With the help of a friendly crew member named Captain Jack, the Twins learn about the importance of marine conservation and the fragile ecosystem beneath the waves. During their voyage, the Twins engage in various shipboard activities and make new friends with fellow young travelers. They participate in fun games, dance parties, and enjoy delicious meals on board. However, their idyllic journey takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a mysterious message in a bottle. Determined to solve the riddle and uncover its secrets, the Twins embark on a thrilling treasure hunt that leads them to secret passages, hidden compartments, and unexpected twists and turns. Throughout their adventure, the Bobbsey Twins demonstrate their curiosity, bravery, and problem-solving skills. They work together as a team, utilizing their unique talents and resourcefulness to unravel clues, overcome challenges, and ultimately solve the mystery of the message in the bottle. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about the power of perseverance, the wonders of the natural world, and the importance of protecting our oceans. "The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea" is an engaging and educational tale that ignites the imagination of young readers. It combines elements of adventure, discovery, and environmental awareness, inspiring children to appreciate the beauty of nature and become stewards of the oceans. This delightful book encourages children to embrace exploration, foster a love for the marine world, and cherish the bonds of family and friendship.

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Llewellyn's 2022 Sabbats Almanac

Samhain 2021 to Mabon 2022

By: Llewellyn Publishing,Natalie Zaman,Tess Whitehurst,Lupa,Ivo Dominguez,Suzanne Ress,Blake Octavian Blair,Laura Tempest Zakroff,Kate Freuler,Robin Ivy Payton,Jason Mankey,Elizabeth Barrette,Charlie Rainbow Wolf,Ember Grant

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Llewellyn's 2022 Sabbats Almanac

Samhain 2021 to Mabon 2022

Bring more magic and enjoyment into the eight Wiccan holidays with this practical almanac's fun and fresh ideas for rituals, rites, recipes, and crafts. Featuring some of the best writers in the Witch and Pagan community, Llewellyn's 2022 Sabbats Almanac shares articles that provide new perspectives on each sabbat, complete with hands-on rituals and activities to help deepen your practice and sense of the sacred. Call for the earth, animals, and spirits and become empowered by them on Ostara. Invoke the Great Mother and the Green Man to encourage fertility for Beltane. Honor the fairies for Litha and give back to the earth during Lammas. This almanac also provides crafts for each sabbat, including a story quilt for Yule, spinning fleece into yarn for Imbolc, homemade stepping stones for Beltane, and a knitted shawl for Mabon. Includes rituals, crafts, recipes, tips, and articles by Charlie Rainbow Wolf, Elizabeth Barrette, Ember Grant, Jason Mankey, Robin Ivy Payton, Natalie Zaman, Tess Whitehurst, Lupa, Ivo Dominguez Jr., Suzanne Ress, Blake Octavian Blair, Laura Tempest Zakroff, and Kate Freuler.

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Llewellyn Worldwide

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0738767603

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9780738767604

Richard Flanagan

Critical Essays

By: Robert Dixon,Ben Holgate,Joseph Cummins,Laura A. White,Bill Ashcroft,Salhia-Ben Messahel,Marc Delrez,Margaret Harris,Nathanael O’Reilly,Theodore F. Sheckels,Nicholas Birns,Liliana Zavaglia

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Richard Flanagan

Critical Essays

By: Robert Dixon,Ben Holgate,Joseph Cummins,Laura A. White,Bill Ashcroft,Salhia-Ben Messahel,Marc Delrez,Margaret Harris,Nathanael O’Reilly,Theodore F. Sheckels,Nicholas Birns,Liliana Zavaglia

Richard Flanagan: Critical Essays is the first book to be published about the life and work of this major world author. Written by twelve leading critics from Australia, Europe and North America, these richly varied essays offer new ways of understanding Flanagan’s contribution to Tasmanian, Australian and world literature. Flanagan’s fictional worlds offer empathetic, often poignant, renderings of those whose voices have been lost beneath official accounts of history, stories from a small region that have made their mark on a global scale. Considering his seven novels as well as his non-fiction, journalism and correspondence, this collection examines the historical and geographical factors that have shaped Flanagan’s representation of Tasmanian identity. This collection offers new insights into a determinedly regional writer, and the impact he has had on a local, national and global scale.

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Sydney University Press

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1743325827

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The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island

By: Laura Lee Hope

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The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island

By: Laura Lee Hope

The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island" is an enchanting children's book written by Laura Lee Hope. It is part of the beloved Bobbsey Twins series. In this thrilling adventure, the Bobbsey Twins—Nan, Bert, Flossie, and Freddie—find themselves on a fascinating journey to Blueberry Island. The Twins are excited to spend their summer vacation on this remote island, known for its abundant blueberry bushes and breathtaking landscapes. As they arrive on Blueberry Island, the Twins are greeted by friendly locals and a sense of tranquility. They embark on explorations, discovering hidden paths, and immersing themselves in the island's natural beauty. Along the way, they encounter wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and even a mischievous squirrel named Snoop. The Twins engage in various activities, such as berry picking, fishing, and picnicking. They make new friends among the islanders and learn about the island's history and folklore. However, their peaceful adventure takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a mysterious treasure map. Determined to solve the puzzle and uncover the island's secrets, the Twins embark on a thrilling treasure hunt. Throughout their journey, the Bobbsey Twins demonstrate their resourcefulness, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. They rely on each other and their newfound friends to decipher clues, overcome challenges, and uncover the hidden treasure. As they delve deeper into the island's mysteries, they learn valuable lessons about trust, perseverance, and the importance of friendship. "The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island" is a captivating tale that sparks the imagination of young readers. It combines elements of adventure, mystery, and the wonders of nature, providing an engaging and entertaining reading experience. This delightful book encourages children to embrace their curiosity, appreciate the beauty of the natural world, and cherish the bonds of friendship.

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Book's by Laura Doll

Dollbaby

Dollbaby

The Perverse Gaze of Sympathy

The Perverse Gaze of Sympathy

Worlds Beyond

Worlds Beyond

The Rag Doll

The Rag Doll

American Jewish Loss after the Holocaust

American Jewish Loss after the Holocaust

The Tenth Muse

The Tenth Muse

Making Lemonade

Making Lemonade

Quantum Secrets of Creating a Quality Life for Learners with Autism

Quantum Secrets of Creating a Quality Life for Learners with Autism

The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea

The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea

Llewellyn's 2022 Sabbats Almanac

Llewellyn's 2022 Sabbats Almanac

Richard Flanagan

Richard Flanagan

The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island

The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island

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