246 results for 'Vivian Gornick'

The Odd Woman and the City by Vivian Gornick In the quiet moments, as the city lights twinkle outside, Vivian Gornick finds a sense of connection to the urban landscape. This memoir is a meditation...

Vivian Maier's photographic legacy was only revealed after her death, and it is this enigmatic story that Christina Hesselholdt explores in her novel. Born into a dysfunctional family, Vivian grew up...

The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative by Vivian Gornick This guide to personal writing explores the art of extracting truth from everyday life. Gornick, a renowned writer and...

Viviane A Novel by Julia Deck is a gripping exploration of madness and language that tests the boundaries between chaos and coherence. Drawing inspiration from the work of Samuel Beckett, Deck crafts...

Vivian Lantz's Second Chances by Kathryn Ormsbee is a time-loop story set on the first day of school. Every year, Vivian faces terrible events on her first day, but this year she has a plan to...

Discover the extraordinary story of Vivian Maier, a woman whose life was shrouded in mystery until her remarkable photographs were uncovered.A meticulous investigation reveals the truth behind this...

Vivian Maier: A Retrospective of Unparalleled Talent This comprehensive retrospective brings together a selection of key works from the remarkable career of photographer Vivian Maier. Discovered in...

Viviane Sassen: A Career in Focus This comprehensive retrospective celebrates the work of Dutch photographer Viviane Sassen, tracing her career over thirty years. The book features a vibrant...

Vivian Maier: A Photographer's Life and Afterlife by Pamela Bannos is a meticulous and passionate biography that sets the record straight about the life and work of this reclusive American street...

Vivian Walker's life is marked by routine and imperfection. Her husband is average, her son is darling, and her refrigerator is a state of permanent disarray. Even in her final days, Vivian wants to...

Gravity Falls meets Five Nights at Freddy's in this thrilling YA graphic novel. It's just a bedtime story...right? In reality, Pensmouth has a dark secret: flesh-takers, monsters that snatch unruly...

Vivian Walker's life is a masterclass in ordinary. Her husband is average, her son is darling, and her kitchen is a state of permanent disarray. But when she's diagnosed with a terminal illness, Viv...

Viviane Sassen Hot Mirror is a stunning mid-career retrospective volume that showcases the innovative photography of one of today's most talented artists. This collection draws from over a decade of...

Lady Vivian Hastings returns to Dr Livesey's doorstep twenty years after her last encounter. Her husband has received word from the online marketplaces that he has discovered the fabled city of...

Vivian Maier Developed: The Untold Story of the Photographer Nanny This biography offers a thorough and fascinating overview of Vivian Maier's extraordinary life, using her personal records and...

Vivian Hoxbro's Knitting Handbook: 8 Schools of Modular Knitting offers a fresh approach to knitting with its flexible modular structure. Danish expert Vivian Høxbro shares her decades of design...

The Classrooms All Young Children Needby Patricia M. CooperThis insightful analysis brings together Vivian Paley's original work, exploring her teaching philosophy and its enduring principles.A...

Liberalism in West Cornwall: The 1868 Election Papers of A. Pendarves Vivian MP (Devon and Cornwall Record Society, 42) is a unique insight into the electoral system of West Cornwall between 1832 and...

You Don't Know Viv: The Vivian Nicholson Story 1936 - 2015A life of glamour, tragedy, and ultimate redemption, Viv Nicholson's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and...

A small, lost kitten searches for a warm and cosy home where he can be loved. He doesn't have a name, and all he wants is someone to care for him.Will anyone help this little kitten find a place to...

A well-built stone wall can add personality and beauty to your property, whether you're looking for a rustic charm or a stately presence. John Vivian's guide provides a lively approach to...

The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology by Vivian Robson This comprehensive guide distils two thousand years of astrological research, providing a detailed survey of fixed stars in various...

Quentin Davenport offers to marry the author after her boyfriend leaves her at the altar. This arrangement allows her to salvage her dignity and exact revenge on her ex, as it's a fake marriage with...

Oliver's Fruit Salad by Vivian French is a story about a little boy who struggles to accept new things, including fresh fruit instead of his usual canned juice. When the fresh fruit arrives, he's not...

Becoming Your True Self by Vivian Broughton is a handbook that explores the concept of trauma and its profound impact on our lives. While major catastrophes and childhood abuse are often discussed,...

The Best American Essays 2023 by Vivian Gornick and Robert Atwan is a collection of twenty-one essays that celebrate the human spirit in all its complexity. These provocative, honest, and...

Mirarse de frente by Vivian Gornick is a thought-provoking exploration of desire, identity, and social dynamics. Through a series of vignettes, Gornick shares her own experiences as a waitress in the...

A young girl receives an invitation to tea from her friend Zane, accompanied by a map that shows the way to his home. Inspired, she decides to create her own map, and soon her family is joining in on...

Seven seminal essays addressing loneliness, friendship and feminism, written in Vivian Gornick's distinctive voice, are collected here. This collection has never been published in Australia. The...

Vivian Gornick's essays offer a profound exploration of feminism, literature and culture. Spanning nearly fifty years, her writing provides insight into the complexities of understanding oneself and...

Vivian Gornick's The End of the Novel of Love is a thought-provoking collection of criticism that explores the meaning of love and marriage as literary themes in the twentieth century. In this...

La mujer singular y la ciudad is a fascinating and emotive exploration of life in the city, as experienced by the author herself. Through her observations of the rhythms and encounters that shape...

Vivian Gornick's relationship with her mother is complex and fraught. Despite their regular walks in Manhattan, their interactions are often marked by tension and hostility. Yet, Gornick weaves a...

Dog Reflexology and Acupressure for Owners by Vivian Birlie is a comprehensive guide to helping your dog overcome pain, discomfort, and behavioral issues through gentle pressure on reflexology and...

The Odd Woman and the City A Memoir by Vivian Gornick is a deeply moving exploration of urban life, friendship, and self-discovery. This memoir weaves together the author's own experiences with those...

Vivian Gornick's The Romance of American Communism is a landmark work of new journalism that explores how ordinary men and women felt their lives connected to a larger human project in 1940s and...

La situación y la historia explores the art of writing through Vivian Gornick's years of teaching at American universities. Focusing on personal narrative, she argues that only an author who has...

El fin de la novela de amor es un análisis profundo del amor romántico y su papel en la literatura del siglo xx. La escritora estadounidense Vivian Gornick examina cómo el matrimonio se ha convertido...

Emma Goldman's writings offer a fierce feminist intervention in the history of radical political thought. This anthology organizes her most relevant works according to her perennial concerns,...

110 Stories: New York Writes After September 11A collection of fiction, poetry and dramatic prose from renowned and emerging writers responding to the aftermath of 9/11. This unique gathering...

New York Stories: A collection of essays from the City section of The New York Times, showcasing the unique stories and people that make the city special.Featuring contributions from renowned writers...

The Teens Self-Regulation Workbook provides a supportive framework for adolescents to develop essential life skills, including emotional regulation, assertive communication, and conflict resolution...

The Awakening Storm, a graphic novel, is set in a world where mythical creatures exist. When a mysterious old woman gifts the main character a dragon egg, their ordinary life is turned upside down...

Oliver's love of french fries is put to the test when he spends a week at his grandparents' home. In exchange for his favorite food, he must help find the taters in their garden. This charming tale...

This bilingual collection presents 22 classic Chinese proverbs and the traditional tales behind them, offering a unique insight into Chinese culture and language. The stories are accompanied by...

A definitive history of America's most iconic weekly newspaper is told through the voices of its legendary writers, editors, and photographers. The Village Voice was a defining New York City...

The Fine Art of Literary Fist-Fighting: How Creative Nonfiction Was Born. In the 1970s, Lee Gutkind, a writer and public relations expert, embarked on a mission to establish creative nonfiction as an...

Rose Walsh's Christmas party gift backfires spectacularly when given to her boss, Vivian Tracey. To save herself from being fired, Rose is forced into an unlikely partnership with Vivian as they...

A panicked voice on the phone sets off a chain of events. Holly Boswell receives a distress call from her sister Vivian during a superstorm, but finds only her abandoned car when she arrives at the...

Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River by Emily J. Edwards is a gripping mystery set in 1950s New York City. When wealthy scientist Buster Beacon invites Viviana Valentine, his partner and investigator,...

Viviana Valentine Gets Her Man by Emily J. Edwards is a historical mystery set in 1950s New York City. When Viviana's boss, Tommy Fortuna, goes missing and a body turns up in his office, she takes it...

Orphan Train A Novel by Christina Baker Kline is a powerful novel about two women, one on the cusp of adulthood and the other carrying secrets from a forgotten era. Molly Ayer, a young woman facing...

Vivian Green's arrival at Congregation Beth Abraham was met with expectations of traditional rabbinic duties. Instead, she aimed to engage her community in meaningful city politics and social issues...

Vivian Bearing, a leading scholar of John Donne's metaphysical sonnets, is forced to confront her own mortality when diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. As she struggles to come to terms with her...

Viviane Sassen's Sol & Luna is a photographic exploration of light and its effects on human experience. Through her lens, Viviane Sassen captures the intricate dance between light and shadow,...

Vivian Gandillon's life is a complex mix of two worlds. At sixteen, she has found her place among the wolves, yet still grieves for her father and feels lost in suburban Maryland. As she navigates...

Vivian's story is one of resilience and vulnerability. A dedicated lawyer who advocates for mentally ill patients, she appears to have it all together - but beneath the surface, Vivian struggles with...

The Sea Fox, Philip Vivian's motor yacht, was his ticket to freedom. Now, however, financial difficulties threaten to ruin his dream. A lucrative proposition from an old naval comrade in arms...

In Hot Water: A Misty Bay Tea Room Mystery by Kate KingsburyVivian Wainwright's dream life is turned upside down when a man falls to his death from a hotel balcony, and the body belongs to her...

The Carlisle saga continues with Above All Things. Jules Moretti, Vivian Carlisle's former personal assistant, has forged her own path after discovering her feelings for Vivian were mutual. As they...

Set in Rio de Janeiro, this searing satire explores the lives of Brazil's wealthy elite. Vivian, a curator and art world insider, navigates her privileged world with a caustic self-awareness.The...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1940s New York City, Elizabeth Gilbert's novel tells the story of Vivian Morris, a young woman navigating love, identity and freedom in a world of unconventional...

A Tale of Time City by Diana Wynne Jones is a captivating story about a young girl named Vivian who finds herself in a strange and remarkable place called Time City. This futuristic world exists...

Linda's life takes a deadly turn when her car arrives at Vivian Prosper's doorstep with a body in the trunk. Brice is hired to investigate, but he soon finds himself entangled in a web of secrets and...

Public Forgetting: A New Perspective on Memory and Community Bradford Vivian explores the often-misunderstood role of forgetting in shaping public memory. By examining various examples, including...

Vivian's story is one of resilience and vulnerability, a complex exploration of the human experience. After a traumatic past, she navigates the challenges of everyday life as a Black, Latinx woman in...

The Correspondence Artist by Barbara Browning is a witty and passionate love story that defies conventions. Through a series of e-mail exchanges with her fictional lovers, Vivian recounts her...

Get ready to transform your relationship with money with Rich AF, a game-changing guide to achieving financial freedom. Vivian Tu, a former Wall Street trader, shares her expertise to demystify the...

A Culinary Legacy: Recipes from a Sephardi Egyptian Kitchen by Viviane Bowell is a unique collection of recipes that reflect the author's rich heritage. Born in Egypt and later settling in England,...

A Nantucket novelist's final summer is marked by a tragic accident that takes her from the world of the living. As she watches from beyond, Vivian Howe must decide how to use three "nudges" to change...

A mysterious death at an auction sets off a chain of events in this light-hearted and laugh-out-loud cozy mystery. Brandy Borne is forced to join her eccentric mother, Vivian, on a surreptitious...

Aladdin and the Genies by Vivian French is a well-known tale of magic, wishes, and the consequences of one's desires. A young man named Aladdin finds himself in possession of two magical genies, but...

When grief and loneliness threaten to consume her, Vivian Laurent finds an unexpected lifeline in an unlikely friend. A poignant novel about our connections to the past and the promise for the future...

Scarlett Parker and Vivian Tremont are back in this new mystery from Jenn McKinlay. When a dog-food sponsor is found dead at the Pets and Wellness Society's annual dog show, Scarlett convinces her...

Set in the idyllic Cotswolds, "Season for Murder" is a light-hearted cozy crime novel that combines mystery and comedy. Vivian Plover finds herself in a precarious situation when her husband's career...

Orphan Train A Novel by Christina Baker Kline is a powerful and epic novel about two women, one nearing the end of her foster care journey and the other carrying secrets from America's tumultuous...

Learn to draw with confidence using colored pencils. This interactive journal guides you through various techniques, from basic pencil pressure to blending colors and creating tones.Follow along as...

This young readers' edition of Orphan Train Girl tells the story of Molly Ayer, a 12-year-old girl who has been in foster care since she was eight. When Molly is forced to help an elderly woman clean...

Octavia Vargus had left Rowan House, seeking freedom to explore her desires. She and her partner Bridget Murray moved to Italy for a new start. However, their past relationship with Vivian Abiola...

Set against the glamorous backdrop of 1930s Hollywood, this novel weaves a tale of wit and clever plotting. When art photographer Vivian Brazier is called to take photos of a famous actress, she...

Join Vivian Gabor and her young Mustang mare Mona as they embark on an incredible 90-day journey to build a partnership and trust. Through words and stunning photographs, Vivian shares the highs and...

Vivian's world has been shattered. When she wakes to find herself alone in a desolate landscape, she is forced to confront the reality of her new surroundings. Bodies lie scattered everywhere, and...

Vivian's world is one of darkness and danger, as she navigates the challenges of being part of a dying race. Her life is further complicated by the arrival of a mysterious djinn who offers her a...

Vivian's life is a series of bold choices and peculiar habits. She eats blue food, cultivates her own scent, and puts up ads for friends she's never met. But despite her heroic charm, something isn't...

The Son A Novella by Gina Berriault is a haunting tale that explores the complexities of human desire and the constraints placed upon women in the 1940s. At its core, this story revolves around...

If You Go Away by Adele Parks is a heart-wrenching historical epic that explores the devastating impact of war on two young lives. When a moment of indiscretion shatters her world, debutante Vivian...

Bibi and the Box of Fairy Tales by Vivian French is an enchanting collection of seven original fairy tales that will bewitch and enthral young readers. Master storyteller Vivian French weaves a...

Vivian Kalasnikov has found a sense of belonging with Nikolai, but she is unaware of the secrets he keeps. As her husband and the leader of Houston's underworld, Nikolai is determined to protect his...

Get ready for a festive romance that will keep you warm this winter. Jasmine Guillory's latest novel is a delightful tale of love and attraction set against the stunning backdrop of England.Vivian...

The List by Siobhan Vivian is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity and self-esteem in high school. Every September, a list is posted at school, naming one girl as the...

The Sleeping Island An Inspector Knollis Mystery by Francis Vivian A murder mystery in real life is a rare occurrence, and for Frank Jennings it's a surprise he'll never forget. His neighbour, Paul...

Jules Moretti's life is one of precision and control, but when she discovers she's pregnant, everything changes. As her hyper-competent assistant to the fashion publication Du Jour, Jules is no...

Campus Misinformation: The Real Threat to Free Speech in American Higher EducationBradford Vivian examines how misinformation about colleges and universities has proliferated, with potentially...

Arrow Holt is a man with a calculated approach to life. As a successful wine entrepreneur and former Navy SEAL, he's built strategies that have served him well. But beneath his polished exterior,...

A powerful contemporary YA novel about the lasting bonds of friendship and three girls fighting for each other in the aftermath of a school shooting. When their mutual friend Cassie's murder is met...

City of Girls A Novel by Elizabeth Gilbert is a captivating novel about love, freedom, and self-discovery set in 1940s New York City. In this spellbinding tale, an older woman reflects on her youth...

The Death of Mr. Lomas: An Inspector Knollis Mystery by Francis Vivian A mysterious death at Willow Lock sets off a chain of events as Inspector Knollis delves into the case of a poisoned man with a...

The Steam Whistle Theatre Company by Vivian French is a thrilling tale of adventure and drama, set against the vibrant backdrop of Victorian England. A family theatre troupe, touring the north of...

When Vivian Howe, author of thirteen novels, is killed in a hit-and-run incident while jogging near her home, she ascends to the Beyond. There, she watches what happens below with her children, best...

Max Gladstone's Empress of Forever is a space opera epic that combines vivid imagination with universe-spanning action. In this tense and vast novel, a brilliant tech founder named Vivian Liao finds...