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  • Scumbler

    by William Wharton ...
    Know Scumbler in his poignant, hilarious life. Get mad at him and even cry with him. Here's Don Quixote, Santa Claus, and Faust rolled into one "thick shadow" of a man. A joyous sixty-year-old American street painter lives on the Left Bank in Paris, making a living by creating rentable apartments out of the most unlikely spaces. Mostly, however, he paints with utter delight in the creative act and ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • A Midnight Clear

    A Novel

    by William Wharton ...

    $11.99 CAD

  • Franky Furbo

    by William Wharton ...
    A welcome reissue of this wartime classic from the author of Birdy.During WW II, a dying American soldier, William Wiley, and his German captor, Wilhelm Klug, are miraculously rescued by a fox endowed with extraordinary powers, Franky Furbo.For William, the experience is indisputably true but when he discovers later that neither his wife nor children believe in Franky, he endures a crisis of faith ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Dad

    A Novel

    by William Wharton ...

    $11.99 CAD

  • Ever After

    A Father's True Story

    by William Wharton ...
    In August of 1988, heavy black smoke engulfed an Oregon highway, causing a massive 23-car pileup that claimed the lives of novelist William Wharton's 36-year-old daughter, her husband, and their two infant daughters. They'd been victims of field burning, a routine agricultural practice, and were burned alive in their van.How could such a thing happen? And how could a father come to terms with such ... Read more

    $9.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • American Short Stories – Best Books Boxed Set

    Enriched edition. 50+ Classics of American Literature

    by Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Louisa May Alcott, Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, William Dean Howells, Bret Harte, Ambrose Bierce, Washington Irving, Willa Cather0, Nathaniel Hawthorne1, O. Henry2, Theodore Dreiser3, Sarah Orne Jewett4, Kate Chopin5, Charlotte Perkins Gilman6, Stephen Crane7, Ernest Hemingway8, Charles W. Chesnutt9, H. P. Lovecraft0, F. Scott Fitzgerald1, William Faulkner2, Mary Wilkins Freeman3, Soren Fenworth6 ...
    The 'American Short Stories 'Äì Best Books Boxed Set' invites readers into a rich tapestry of literary exploration spanning stark realism to gothic flair, offering an extensive view of American storytelling. The anthology showcases the evolution of American literature through tales that navigate the complexities of identity, morality, and innovation set against the backdrop of a transforming ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Shrapnel

    by William Wharton ...
    A previously unpublished wartime memoir from the acclaimed author of Birdy and A Midnight Clear.One of the most acclaimed American writers of his generation, and author of classic novels such as Birdy, A Midnight Clear and Dad, William Wharton was a very private man. Writing under a pseudonym, he rarely gave interviews, so fans and critics could only guess how much of his work was autobiographical ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • The Complete Collection

    by William Wharton ...
    The complete works of William Wharton, one of America’s most revered authors, published together for the first time in one ebook collection.Contains:• Birdy• Dad• A Midnight Clear• Scumbler• Pride• Tidings• Franky Furbo• Last Lovers• Ever After• Houseboat on Seine• Shrapnel ... Read more

    $39.99 CAD

  • Tidings

    by William Wharton ...
    In Tidings, one of America’s best-loved authors paints a vivid scene of an unusual family Christmas.At an old mill in the French countryside, philosophy teacher Will and his wife Loretta await the return of their four adult children for the Christmas holidays. The house is swept, the fire is lit, and the scene is set. Will is determined to make this a Christmas to remember; however, he is ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • Pride

    by William Wharton ...

    $11.99 CAD

  • The Greatest American Short Stories

    Enriched edition. 50+ Classics of American Literature

    by Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Henry James, Louisa May Alcott, Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, William Dean Howells, Bret Harte, Ambrose Bierce, Washington Irving0, Willa Cather1, Nathaniel Hawthorne2, O. Henry3, Theodore Dreiser4, Sarah Orne Jewett5, Kate Chopin6, Charlotte Perkins Gilman7, Stephen Crane8, Ernest Hemingway9, Charles W. Chesnutt0, H. P. Lovecraft1, F. Scott Fitzgerald2, William Faulkner3, Mary Wilkins Freeman4, Liora Halberg7 ...
    The anthology titled 'The Greatest American Short Stories' presents a remarkable tapestry of American literature, showcasing the diverse voices that have shaped the short story genre. This collection spans various literary styles and themes, capturing the essence of American life, from the complexities of the human psyche to the multifaceted social landscapes. The works evoke a broad spectrum of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Broadcast Transmission Engineering Practice

    by William Wharton, Shaun Metcalfe, Geoff C. Platts ...
    Series series Routledge Library Editions: Broadcasting
    Broadcast Transmission Engineering Practice (1992) contains a wealth of technical knowledge and practical experience, as well as detailed guidance on how to initiate, supervise and bring transmission engineering projects to fruition. ... Read more

    $59.08 CAD