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This collection of short stories, by celebrated New Zealand writer Katherine Mansfield, was first published in 1920. Many of Mansfield’s short stories explore New Zealand landscapes and identity, and her work has been a shaping force in the short story genre.

Uh-oh! You’ve got a loose tooth! Don’t worry. Losing a tooth is a normal process our body goes through. What do you do? Young listeners will learn all about their teeth.

What does it mean to be jealous? Jealousy may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are jealous and ways to manage their feelings.

What does it mean to be scared? Being scared may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are scared and ways to manage their feelings.

Dentists help us take good care of our teeth. What can you expect when you go to the dentist? How do they help you keep your teeth in tip-top shape? Young listeners will learn all about their teeth.

We have all kinds of bacteria in our mouths. Some are good for us. Others are not. What can you do to help keep the bad bacteria off your teeth? Young listeners will learn all about their teeth.

Smile big and take a good look at your teeth. How much do they really do? What are they made of? And why do they fall out? Young listeners will learn all about their teeth.

Get out on the water and enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors! Listeners will learn all about planning, paddling, and the gear they need to take a canoe trip. They’ll learn about safety and caring for the environment while enjoying an outdoor canoeing adventure!

This empowering audiobook offers a holistic approach to healing, combining affirmations and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to help you overcome the emotional distress of repetitive behaviors. With soothing narration and guided exercises, you'll learn to recognize triggers, manage urges, and cultivate inner strength and resilience.

Figura clave del modernismo anglosajón, Katherine Mansfield perdura como una de las grandes maestras del cuento moderno. El presente volumen incluye una cuidada selección de sus mejores relatos, desde las sátiras de juventud hasta las comedias de madurez, caracterizadas por la franqueza y la melancolía. En escenas de familia, historias de parejas, episodios intimistas o crónicas de viajes, la autora evoca tanto su infancia en Nueva Zelanda como la bohemia europea de principios del siglo XX, siempre en busca de momentos reveladores para sus personajes.

La Pereza Ediciones decidió agrupar siete relatos de la gran escritora neozelandesa Katherine Mansfield. En una cuidada reedición con la que la casa de publicaciones ha querido estrenar su sello Bovarismos, dedicado a la literatura femenina clásica y contemporánea, se encuentra desde el conocido cuento "La fiesta en el jardín", hasta el que lleva el título del libro, "El desconocido", uno de los relatos menos compilados en la obra narrativa de Mansfield, pero tan encantador como todos los de esta genial autora, inconmovible al paso de los tiempos.

In this graceful collection, Howard Mansfield looks anew at the New England region he's called home for over twenty years. He studies the beautiful stonework of granite bridges with a local expert; contemplates the deserted second and third stories of the old mercantile buildings that populate New England's towns and cities; and considers the cemeteries and roadside shrines that punctuate the landscape.

New York Times bestselling author Stephen Mansfield (The Faith of George W. Bush, The Search for God and Guinness, Lincoln's Battle With God, Mansfield's Book of Manly Men, The Miracle of the Kurds) talks about today's cultural upheavals, trends and ironies, all while providing a fascinating look behind the scenes of his writing and travels.

In The Habit of Turning the World Upside Down, Howard Mansfield returns with thoughtful linked narratives examining a crucial and overlooked element of American identity: property.

Dennis Mansfield integrates his experience as a business coach, author, entrepreneur, and (recovering) politician to provide listeners with insights into the intersection of business and culture. Join Dennis as he interviews fascinating guests and encourages you to succeed in your work and personal life. "All the best gifts are just around the corner." - John Hay

Are you tired of watching a movie everyone online said was scary but then you found it wasn't scary at all? Or maybe people claimed it was boring and lame but then you watched it and it scared the pants off of you? If you've every been in either situation, this podcast is for you! Corey is a jaded horror lover that doesn't find anything scary anymore. She's on the search to find those thrills again. Tyler is the opposite. He scares  easier and would rather watch an action movie over horror. Corey will try to scare Tyler the best she can, and herself, too! From two points of view, they will ...

Katherine Mansfield verlässt mit zwanzig Jahren ihre neuseeländische Heimat, um in London Schriftstellerin zu werden. Doch erst einmal landet sie schwanger in der Pension eines bayerischen Kurorts. Dort kann sie ihre Beobachtungsgabe literarisch ausleben, vor allem wenn sie auf Menschen trifft, die während der Kur das enge Korsett gesellschaftlicher Zwänge ablegen. Entstanden sind messerscharfe und sehr amüsante Erzählungen. Über scheinbare Banalitäten verdeutlichen sie tief verankerte Verhaltensmuster, Vorurteile und Klischees im beginnenden 20. Jahrhunderts. Nina Hoss leiht der Pionierin der modernen Short Story ihre Stimme.

Possession, they say, is nine-tenths of the law, but it is also what too many houses and towns lack. We are not possessed by our home places. This lost quality of dwelling—the soul of buildings—haunts most of our houses and our landscape. Dwelling in Possibility is a search for the ordinary qualities that make some houses a home, and some public places welcoming.

Here at the Game Table Podcast, we take a look at various board, card, and other tabletop games. We give an overview, provide a little insight on how to play, and share some of our thoughts, all in an attempt to give you an idea of how well it would fit for you and your table.

When we read or listen, words can have a transforming effect. Our mood can alter in the space of a few sentences from joy to sadness. And not just our mood. These words can affect us physically, they can engage our emotions and even in their sadness bring a lump to our throat and tears to our eyes. Sometimes the relief can be palpable. Our authors, from Anton Chekhov, Stephen Crane, Willa Cather, Katherine Mansfield and a wealth of others, are well aware of what their talents will evoke. Genius has many names.