Bøger af Janet Burroway

In the late 1950s Stanford Powers, a procurement official for many of the United States' international aid efforts, is based in the UNICEF offices in Paris. Now in his sixties, he enjoys the cultured life of the French capital, fraternizing with people of all nations who collect in that melting pot.Recommended to him by his English son-in-law, Prytania Scott Obée is a young mixed-race woman from New Orleans who arrives hoping for a job. Stanford is fascinated by her - she seems quite unaccountably mesmerizing, beyond her undoubted beauty. Quickly it is obvious that not only Stanford is intrigued by Prytania. One of his friends, the endlessly subtle, contrary and sage-like Madame de Verbois, has a very young English nephew who is clearly smitten, and a hesitant relationship begins.Stanford and his wife frequent the theatre scene, and are friends particularly with a group of mime artists. Jean-Claude Bastien, the protégé of the mercurial master-mime Yves Adam, is the up-and-coming powerhouse of the medium, and all but the hard to please Yves are entranced by his seeming transparency and phenomenal talent. Prytania also becomes captivated, and her interest is returned. Jean-Claude and his Spanish wife Elena have an open marriage, so another affair succeeds the first.But soon Prytania's small turbulence begins to engender more noticeable effects. A troubled artist, who has secretly adored her, kills himself; her first beau finds it hard to take no for an answer, struggling to control his resigned anger; and Elena discloses that she is pregnant. Will Jean-Claude be able, or indeed feel the need, to choose between Prytania and Elena? And what of Stanford himself? Is he more entangled than his unperturbed worldliness would indicate? In the end, passions are inflamed, everyone must learn a lesson or two, and some are altered permanently.In her highly subtle second novel, first published in 1965, Janet Burroway explores the privileged domain of the sophisticated and cosmopolitan individuals whose modes announced the coming era of freedom and openness. With complexity and finesse she portrays this cats' cradle of varying intents and egos with enormous skill, uniquely powered by an arrow-sharp, apposite sourness.

In this funny and zany picture book, villagers make a giant jam sandwich to trap the wasps that have invaded their town.It's a dark day for Itching Down. Four million wasps have just descended on the town, and the pests are relentless! What can be done? Bap the Baker has a crazy idea that just might work. Young readers will love this lyrical, rhyming text as they watch the industrious citizens of Itching Down knead, bake, and slather the biggest wasp trap there ever was!Don't miss this classic funny read-aloud picture book!

Classic creative writing text now in its tenth edition.

Written by bestselling author Janet Burroway, Imaginative Writing, Fourth EditionGÇöan introduction to creative writingGÇöcovers all four genres: creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, and drama. Imaginative Writing discusses elements of craft common to all creative writing before delving into the individual genres. After an introduction, the next five chapters each investigate a specific element of craftGÇôImage, Voice, Character, Setting, and StoryGÇôfrom a perspective that crosses all genres. Integrated readings from talented and renowned writers illustrate the chapter topics. Chapter 7 explores development and revision and serves as a bridge between the craft chapters and the genre chaptersGÇôCreative Nonfiction, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama. This unique organization allows students to experiment with creative techniques shared by all genres before deciding which form best suits their imagination. Unique 'Try-This' exercises help students develop writing skills, while GÇ£Working Toward a DraftGÇ¥ exercises encourage students to think ahead about the direction and possibilities of their work. Imaginative Writing offers an attractive, trade-format book at an affordable price.

The Giant Jam Sandwich, a delightful creation by Janet Burroway, will certainly be a treasure in your child's book collection. Published in 2010 by Penguin Random House Children's UK, this book is a charming blend of humor and imagination. The story is set in a fictional town where four million wasps fly into the village, and the villagers concoct a clever plan to get rid of them. They decide to make a colossal jam sandwich to trap them! Janet Burroway, renowned for her storytelling prowess, weaves a tale that is not only entertaining but also subtly educates children about problem-solving. The genre of this book falls under children's literature, but its appeal is universal. It's a story that will make you smile, laugh, and maybe even make you crave a giant jam sandwich! Penguin Random House Children's UK, known for publishing quality children's literature, has added another gem to their collection with this book. Enjoy reading!