“lee harper”

The bestselling, Pulitzer prize-winning classic. 'Shoot all the Bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird.' A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with the rape of a white gi... More

Plot synopsis of this classic is made meaningful with analysis and quotes by noted literary critics, summaries of the work's main themes and characters, a sketch of the author's life and times, a bibliography, suggested test questions, and ideas for essays and term papers.... More

An influential twentieth-century Spanish composer, Manuel de Falla continues to generate interest as well as controversy. This biography and guide to the available literature on Falla presents the complexities of Falla while underscoring the importance of careful investigation into the often conflic... More

Drawing extensively on primary sources, this study in three parts provides a detailed biography, examines the most prominent aspects of Falla's character as they pertained to his relationships with other composers and his own music, and sheds light on his creative process as a composer through exami... More

Woolbur's list of Do's and Don'ts: "DO express yourself creatively... DON'T worry if you weave your forelock into a pot holder DO march to your own beat... DON'T worry when Maa and Paa tell you to stay with the herd DO be bold and brave... DON'T be afraid to BE YOURSELF " Woolbur is not like o... More

On the periphery of the Roman empire, the sixth-century desert city of Gaza served as a crossroads between Palestine and Egypt. The nearby village of Tawatha was home to the thriving monastery of Abbot Seridos and the renowned anchorites Barsanuphius, known to the people as the Great Old Man, and hi... More

Originally published in 1851, Pickett's History was the first record of the Alabama territory and the beginnings of statehood. It begins with the DeSoto expedition in 1538 and ends with the death of the first governor in 1820. As the subtitle indicates, this history is not about just one state, but ... More