The narrative revolves around an old man's experience after falling down a hill, leading him to a moment of pure bliss that he wishes could last forever. As he navigates this transformative experience, readers are invited to engage with the story and ponder how he might resolve his predicament. The tale beautifully captures themes of fleeting happiness and the desire to hold onto perfect moments in life.
The story revolves around Barbara Abbott, who faces a harrowing choice at eighteen when her father, a struggling sharecropper, threatens her life if she pursues her education instead of working on the family farm. Set against the backdrop of a challenging rural life, the narrative explores themes of familial obligation, the struggle for personal freedom, and the impact of economic hardship on relationships and aspirations.
Als Heinrich Breling (1849-1914) sich 1907 endgültig mit seiner Familie in Fischerhude, dem Ort seiner Kindheit, niederließ, lag bereits ein bewegtes Leben hinter ihm. Nach dem Kunststudium in Hannover und der Teilnahme am Deutsch-Französischen Krieg 1870/71 wurde er Maler am Hof des bayerischen Königs Ludwig II. und Professor an der Münchner Kunstakademie. Später machte er sich als Historienmaler großformatiger Schlachtengemälde einen Namen. 0Dabei blieb er stets ein Suchender, der immer wieder neue künstlerische Wege beschritt und seine sechs Töchter ebenfalls darin bestärkte, ihre eigenen Wege zu gehen höchst ungewöhnlich in einer Zeit, in der die wenigsten Frauen ein selbstbestimmtes Leben führen durften.0Vor dem Hintergrund historischer Umwälzungen seiner Zeit entwirft Barbara D. Johnson auf Basis bisher unveröffentlichter Aufzeichnungen ein profund recherchiertes und lebendiges Porträt ihres Urgroßvaters und seiner Familie.0Mit zahlreichen Fotos und Dokumenten aus dem Familienarchiv
The Unexpected Journey
This is the story of how I had a stroke and the different things I did to go from being a stroke victim to a stroke survivor.
This collection presents the hitherto unpublished last work by deceased literary scholar Barbara Johnson, A Life with Mary Shelley, alongside Johnson's earlier landmark essays on Shelley and incisive new commentary on Johnson's engagement with Shelley by Butler, Felman, Caruth, and Carpenter.
Hayward and his friends walked pass the old creepy house on the hill everyday and never thought that anyone could live in such a run down old house. Hayward is convinced that he saw someone in the house but the children don t believe him. What happens next will teach all the children a lesson that they never will forget.
The story unfolds in a mysterious setting where the protagonist experiences a shocking revelation upon discovering someone significant within. This encounter sets off a chain of events that delve into themes of identity, connection, and the unexpected twists of fate. As the narrative progresses, it explores the emotional implications of this meeting, leading to a deeper understanding of relationships and self-discovery. The book promises to engage readers with its intriguing plot and relatable characters.
Between dusk and dark lies another world.The playful quartet that penned the acclaimed Once Upon A Dyke are dimming the lights for journeys into worlds of breathless seduction.Haunted castles and lost ingénues, shadows hungry for life, immortal beings of power claiming their captive souls... everything is possible when the sun goes down.Curl up for seductive, skin-tingling novellas, perfect for bed time. Don't worry... the flutter at the window is only the curtain in the breeze...Barbara Johnson, Karin Kallmaker, Therese Szymanski and Julia Watts join forces again for the third in their critically-acclaimed New Exploits series, creating unique stories with lesbian erotica, humor and adventure. The result is what Curve Magazine called "a true rarity."
The playful quartet that penned the acclaimed 'Once Upon A Dyke' & 'Stake Through The Heart' are back & are now turning to the Wild West to bring you a collection of erotically charged, action-packed tales - this time taking on cowboys, school marms, salesmen, saloon girls, preachers & bank robbers.
Exploring the joys of motherhood through humor, this book by best-selling author Barbara Johnson blends wit with heartfelt insights. Known for her comedic style, Johnson offers relatable anecdotes and lighthearted reflections that resonate with mothers, making it a delightful read for anyone navigating the challenges and triumphs of parenting.