Showing results for "High Culture" in Literature & Fiction

Join Grace Harlowe and her close-knit group of friends—Anne Pierson, Nora OMalley, and Jessica Bright—as they navigate the trials and triumphs of high school life at Oakdale High. In this captivating series, the girls champion fair play and virtue while forming bonds with troubled classmates like Miriam Nesbit and Eleanor Savell. From playing basketball to founding the sorority Phi Sigma Tau, their adventures also include friendships with boys like David Nesbit and Tom Gray, creating a dynamic group known as The Eight Originals. Experience the laughter, challenges, and unforgettable ...

Join Grace Harlowe and her close-knit group of friends as they navigate the ups and downs of high school life at Oakdale High. In this engaging series, Grace, along with Anne Pierson, Nora OMalley, and Jessica Bright, champions fair play and kindness while forging friendships with troubled girls like Miriam Nesbit and Eleanor Savell. Together, they play basketball, start the sorority Phi Sigma Tau, and connect with their male counterparts—David, Tom, Hippy, and Reddy—forming the dynamic group known as The Eight Originals. Experience the laughter, challenges, and heartfelt moments that ...

In the High Valley is the final installment of Susan Coolidges beloved What Katy Did series. The tale unfolds with Lionel Young and his sister Imogen embarking on an adventure to the enchanting yet remote High Valley in America, leaving behind their familiar hometown of Devonshire, England. Lionel is eager to invest in Geoffrey Templestowes cattle business, while Imogen grapples with her biases against American life, struggling to adapt to her new surroundings. Meanwhile, Clover Templestowe, now joyfully married in the High Valley, finds it challenging to connect with Imogen at first. As the ...

Set in 1812, this captivating tale unfolds in Portugal amidst the backdrop of war. The story primarily follows British officers, with Lord Strathern summoning his daughter, Lady Mabel Stewart, from Scotland to join him in Elvas, where his brigade is wintering. Enter the charming Colonel lLisle, the hero of our narrative. The author masterfully paints a vivid picture of the landscape, history, and the vibrant characters of this era, often weaving in discussions of liturgy—sometimes sparking controversy among the cast. While rich in historical detail, this narrative leans more towards a ...

The influence of the comic book has never been greater, from movies to streaming and beyond, but the journey comics took from little-regarded kids' magazines to literary prize-winning books and global franchises turned on a highly unusual group of writers and artists. Few would have expected a small gathering of British comic book fans and creators in the early 'seventies to be a global cultural pivot-point, but this was the start of a disparate movement of punks, dropouts, and disaffected youths who reinvented a medium and became the imaginative heart of a global success story.

“[A] striking debut. . . funny, heartbreaking, and real.”––SAM LANSKY, author of Broken People Prep meets The Secret History in this searing debut novel about a tragic scandal at an American prep school, told in the form of a literary investigation through a distinctly...

A wild ride through a disaffected youth by a gifted writer. Dominic Gordon explores his memories in tight prose bursting with insight, audacious ideas and dark humour. What happens to the adolescent spirit when all vestiges of innocence about the world are foregone, replaced within the grinding...

From the bestselling author of About a Boy, A Long Way Down and Dickens and Prince, a wise and hilarious novel about love, heartbreak, and rock and roll. “I've always loved Nick Hornby, and the way he writes characters and the way he thinks. It's funny and heartbreaking all at the same time...

In France, the simple act of eating bread is an exercise in creative problem solving, and attempting to spell requires a degree of masochism. But that's just how the French like it - and in WTF?!, Olivier Magny reveals the France only the French know. From the latest trends in baby names to the religiously observed division of church and state, prepare yourself for an insider's look at French culture that is surprising, insightful, and chock full of bons mots.

High-Rise Boulevard is another concept free-verse poetry book, in the "Timeless Adventures" series by Adrian Tanase, a Romanian writer. The book's concept revolves around a city with no name, where impressions of the city are described in their many aspects and facets, covering the life of the citizens experienced from an atemporal view. If you like the works of William Carlos Williams, Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, T. S. Eliot, Sylvia Plath, E.E. Cummings, or Walt Whitman, then this audiobook is for you. Enjoy!

High Hander is a gritty Western adventure following Tesno, a no-nonsense troubleshooter hired to protect a railroad tunnel project from lawless interference. As he faces ruthless criminals and deadly ambushes, Tesno must enforce his own brand of frontier justice with a steady hand and a six-gun.

High Adventure (1972–1985) - a series of dramatised adventure dramas. Replaced the series "Next Stop Makouvlei" on Tuesday evenings. The series was directed by Henry Diffenthal at the Olympia Recording Studios in Durban. Writers included Ron Evans, Denver Morgan, Norman Partington etc. The series moved to Thursday evenings in 1976 and then Saturday evenings in 1979 and ended in June 1985.

Dive into the captivating journey of Marguerite St. Juste, a spirited young woman with a rich heritage. With an Irish mother from the noble Desmonds of County Kerry and a French father descended from a guillotine victim, Marguerites life is steeped in history and mystery. Orphaned and raised by her aunt and uncle, she embarks on a quest to uncover her familys secrets, leading her on thrilling adventures across Ireland and France. Join Marguerite as she explores her roots and discovers the adventures that await her—its a tale of discovery, courage, and the bonds of family. - Summary by ...

The "High Adventure" radio show that ran from 1972 to 1985 was a series of dramatized adventure dramas. This particular iteration of "High Adventure" was produced in South Africa and aired on Springbok Radio.Here are some key details about the show:Genre: Dramatized adventure dramas.Production: It was directed by Henry Diffenthal at the Olympia Recording Studios in Durban, South Africa.Writers: Notable writers included Ron Evans, Denver Morgan, and Norman Partington.Broadcast History:It initially replaced the series "Next Stop Makouvlei" on Tuesday evenings.In 1976, it moved to Thursday ...

Audio stories to get lost in. An eclectic anthology of fiction, true tales, and more. You might laugh. You might cry. You might get scared. But no matter the episode — you're in for a good story. Happy listening!

Welcome to the Junior High Humanities Podcast, where our students dive deep into the heart of what it means to be fully human. Each quarter, our students take the spotlight to craft compelling podcast episodes that tie back to their work in History, English, and Bible classes. As students explore these subjects, they can encounter the beauty of God’s Truth and the Truth of God’s story – the goal of our Junior High Humanities Department. Every episode is a student-driven journey, featuring their unique insights, reflections, and discoveries from their Humanities assignments. Tune in to ...

What happens when a dedicated test pilot is suddenly grounded—not by mechanical failure, but by the unexpected call to become a caregiver? In Final Approach, host Jonathan Knaul—a former Canadian Armed Forces tactical helicopter and test pilot, aerospace industry leader, and current test pilot instructor—shares his deeply personal and vulnerable story of navigating one of life’s most difficult transitions: caring for his aging mother with dementia while balancing a high-stakes career. What began as a sudden pivot away from the skies turned into a crash course in compassion, resilience,...

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