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Encounters with Unexpected Animals

Stories

by Bret Anthony Johnston ...

An imaginative, moving collection of stories infused with the magic and enigma of the human condition and drenched in Texas heat, from the best-selling author of We Burn Daylight.Encounters with Unexpected Animals takes readers deep into the heart of bestselling author Bret Anthony Johnston’s home state of Texas, where teenagers search for love, parents grasp at connections with their children, ... Read more

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An imaginative, moving collection of stories infused with the magic and enigma of the human condition and drenched in Texas heat, from the best-selling author of We Burn Daylight.Encounters with Unexpected Animals takes readers deep into the heart of bestselling author Bret Anthony Johnston’s home state of Texas, where teenagers search for love, parents grasp at connections with their children,
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Remember Me Like This

A Novel

by Bret Anthony Johnston ...

**“Enthralling . . . [an] exquisitely moral mystery of how we struggle to accept and love the people we call family.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editor’s Choice)NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • Esquire • BookPage**A gripping novel with the pace of a thriller but the nuanced characterization and deep empathy of some of the literary canon’s most ... Read more

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**“Enthralling . . . [an] exquisitely moral mystery of how we struggle to accept and love the people we call family.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editor’s Choice)NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • Esquire • BookPage**A gripping novel with the pace of a thriller but the nuanced characterization and deep empathy of some of the literary canon’s most
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We Burn Daylight

A Novel

by Bret Anthony Johnston ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An epic novel of star-crossed lovers set in a doomsday cult on the Texas prairie that asks: What would you sacrifice for the person you love?“Symphonic and suspenseful . . . In an epic act of empathy, Bret Anthony Johnston inhabits every point of view, from doomed devotees to perplexed law enforcement.”—Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of MarchA New York Times ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An epic novel of star-crossed lovers set in a doomsday cult on the Texas prairie that asks: What would you sacrifice for the person you love?“Symphonic and suspenseful . . . In an epic act of empathy, Bret Anthony Johnston inhabits every point of view, from doomed devotees to perplexed law enforcement.”—Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of MarchA New York Times
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Introduction to Secondary Teaching

Blending Wisdom, Research, and Social Justice

by Anthony Johnston ...

Drawing from social justice pedagogies, evidence-based instruction, the wisdom of experienced teachers, and adolescent-brain research, Introduction to Secondary Teaching: Blending Wisdom, Research, and Social Justice offers theories, practices, rationale, and actionable steps needed to be an effective secondary school teacher. Chapters cover building relationships with students, classroom ... Read more

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Drawing from social justice pedagogies, evidence-based instruction, the wisdom of experienced teachers, and adolescent-brain research, Introduction to Secondary Teaching: Blending Wisdom, Research, and Social Justice offers theories, practices, rationale, and actionable steps needed to be an effective secondary school teacher. Chapters cover building relationships with students, classroom
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30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces You Have to Read in Your Life

by Marcel Allain, Grant Allen, John Buchan, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Erskine Childers, Wilkie Collins, Arthur Griffiths, Henry Rider Haggard, Thomas Hardy, Anthony Hope, William Andrew Johnston, Frederic Arnold Kummer, William Le Queux, Frank Norris, Edward Phillips Oppenheim, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Allen Upward, Louis Joseph Vance, Edgar Wallace, Fred Merrick White ...

⚡ Prepare for heart-pounding twists, breath-stealing tension, and stories that refuse to let you go. This powerful anthology gathers 30 of the most unforgettable Suspense and Thriller masterpieces ever written, crafted by legendary authors whose gripping narratives have shaped the entire genre. From chilling psychological thrillers to pulse-racing chases, dark conspiracies, shocking betrayals, and ... Read more

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⚡ Prepare for heart-pounding twists, breath-stealing tension, and stories that refuse to let you go. This powerful anthology gathers 30 of the most unforgettable Suspense and Thriller masterpieces ever written, crafted by legendary authors whose gripping narratives have shaped the entire genre. From chilling psychological thrillers to pulse-racing chases, dark conspiracies, shocking betrayals, and
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Naming the World

And Other Exercises for the Creative Writer

Edited by Bret Anthony Johnston ...

You already have the tools to become a gifted writer; what you need is the spark. Harvard creative writing professor and acclaimed author Bret Anthony Johnston brings you an irresistible interactive guide to the craft of narrative writing. From developing characters to building conflict, from mastering dialogue to setting the scene, Naming the World jump-starts your creativity with inspiring ... Read more

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You already have the tools to become a gifted writer; what you need is the spark. Harvard creative writing professor and acclaimed author Bret Anthony Johnston brings you an irresistible interactive guide to the craft of narrative writing. From developing characters to building conflict, from mastering dialogue to setting the scene, Naming the World jump-starts your creativity with inspiring
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Encounters with Unexpected Animals

Stories

by Bret Anthony Johnston ...

Narrated by Christian Baskous, George Newbern, Max Meyers, Eddie Lopez, Kaleo Griffith ...

Unabridged

6 hours 8 min

An imaginative, moving collection of stories infused with the magic and enigma of the human condition and drenched in Texas heat, from the best-selling author of We Burn Daylight.Encounters with Unexpected Animals takes readers deep into the heart of bestselling author Bret Anthony Johnston’s home state of Texas, where teenagers search for love, parents grasp at connections with their children, ... Read more

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An imaginative, moving collection of stories infused with the magic and enigma of the human condition and drenched in Texas heat, from the best-selling author of We Burn Daylight.Encounters with Unexpected Animals takes readers deep into the heart of bestselling author Bret Anthony Johnston’s home state of Texas, where teenagers search for love, parents grasp at connections with their children,
... Read more

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Remember Me Like This

A Novel

by Bret Anthony Johnston ...

Narrated by Mark Bramhall ...

Unabridged

12 hours 44 min

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYThe New York Times Book Review • Esquire • BookPageA gripping novel with the pace of a thriller but the nuanced characterization and deep empathy of some of the literary canon’s most beloved novels, Remember Me Like This introduces Bret Anthony Johnston as one of the most gifted storytellers writing today. With his sophisticated and emotionally taut plot ... Read more

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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYThe New York Times Book Review • Esquire • BookPageA gripping novel with the pace of a thriller but the nuanced characterization and deep empathy of some of the literary canon’s most beloved novels, Remember Me Like This introduces Bret Anthony Johnston as one of the most gifted storytellers writing today. With his sophisticated and emotionally taut plot
... Read more

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30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces

by Marcel Allain, Grant Allen, John Buchan, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Erskine Childers, Wilkie Collins, Arthur Griffiths, Henry Rider Haggard, Thomas Hardy, Anthony Hope, William Andrew Johnston, Frederic Arnold Kummer, William Le Queux, Frank Norris, Edward Phillips Oppenheim, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Allen Upward, Louis Joseph Vance, Edgar Wallace, Fred Merrick White ...

Experience unforgettable suspense, daring adventures, and masterfully crafted thrillers in this exceptional collection of literary classics. Discover "30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces," a remarkable anthology featuring thirty timeless works by some of the most influential writers in classic suspense and adventure fiction. Showcasing celebrated authors including John Buchan, Wilkie Collins, G. ... Read more

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Experience unforgettable suspense, daring adventures, and masterfully crafted thrillers in this exceptional collection of literary classics. Discover "30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces," a remarkable anthology featuring thirty timeless works by some of the most influential writers in classic suspense and adventure fiction. Showcasing celebrated authors including John Buchan, Wilkie Collins, G.
... Read more
30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces You Have to Read in Your Life

by Marcel Allain, Grant Allen, John Buchan, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Erskine Childers, Wilkie Collins, Arthur Griffiths, Henry Rider Haggard, Thomas Hardy, Anthony Hope, William Andrew Johnston, Frederic Arnold Kummer, William Le Queux, Frank Norris, Edward Phillips Oppenheim, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Allen Upward, Louis Joseph Vance, Edgar Wallace, Fred Merrick White ...

Unlock a Lifetime of Chills in One Definitive Volume. Are you ready to test the limits of your nerves? 30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces is a curated journey through the darkest corners of literature. This collection spans decades and styles, bringing together thirty stories that have defined what it means to be a "page-turner." From the slow-burn dread of Gothic estates to the heart-pounding ... Read more

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Unlock a Lifetime of Chills in One Definitive Volume. Are you ready to test the limits of your nerves? 30 Suspense and Thriller Masterpieces is a curated journey through the darkest corners of literature. This collection spans decades and styles, bringing together thirty stories that have defined what it means to be a "page-turner." From the slow-burn dread of Gothic estates to the heart-pounding
... Read more
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Corpus Christi

Stories

by Bret Anthony Johnston ...

Narrated by Tom Stechschulte ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

Called a "rising star" by Publishers Weekly, Bret Anthony Johnston has won the James Michener Fellowship and the Christopher Isherwood Prize. His writing has been featured in The Paris Review and in many anthologies, including New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 2004 (SV017). Corpus Christi was named a Best Book of the Year by London's The Independent. Fans of Raymond Carver will enjoy ... Read more

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Called a "rising star" by Publishers Weekly, Bret Anthony Johnston has won the James Michener Fellowship and the Christopher Isherwood Prize. His writing has been featured in The Paris Review and in many anthologies, including New Stories from the South: The Year's Best, 2004 (SV017). Corpus Christi was named a Best Book of the Year by London's The Independent. Fans of Raymond Carver will enjoy
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Six Shorts 2017

The finalists for the 2017 Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award

by Kathleen Alcott, Bret Anthony Johnston, Richard Lambert, Victor Lodato, Celeste Ng, Sally Rooney ...

This year's six shortlisted stories for the world's richest short story prize, the £30,000 Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award.The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award is the world's most prestigious and richest short story prize, worth £30,000 to the winner. Past winners and shortlisted authors have included the Pulitzer winners Junot Díaz, Anthony Doerr and Adam Johnson, plus Hilary Mantel, Ali ... Read more

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This year's six shortlisted stories for the world's richest short story prize, the £30,000 Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award.The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award is the world's most prestigious and richest short story prize, worth £30,000 to the winner. Past winners and shortlisted authors have included the Pulitzer winners Junot Díaz, Anthony Doerr and Adam Johnson, plus Hilary Mantel, Ali
... Read more

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