Books with author Ivy McAllister

Limited to an edition of 400, this is a lovely copy of Ward's memoir numbered and signed on the copyright/limitation page. Per the Columbia Encyclopedia: " Samuel Ward McAllister , 1827-95, American society leader, b. Savannah, Ga. He was a wealthy San Francisco lawyer, who moved 1852 to New York City and married 1853 a millionaire's daughter. He established a second residence at Newport, R.I., and soon became the arbiter of the New York and Newport social set. McAllister chose 1872 the "patriarchs" , a group of leaders from prominent New York families, and sifted out 1892 the Four Hundred- people whom he deemed members of "true"New York society. It was McAllister who groomed the famous Mrs. William Astor for her role as queen of New York society. He wrote Society as I Have Found It 1890 . " xv, i , 469 + 1 pages. original cloth, all edges gilt, lettering and heraldic device gilt. small 4to.

After his last adventures, Urchin of the Riding Stars has taken his place as a trusted member of the Circle in King Crispin's court. Life on the island is back to normal, with little Princess Catkin growing up and testing everyone’s patience in the process. But daily life is disrupted when Lord Arcneck and other inhabitants of Swan Isle come to Mistmantle asking for help. Their home has been taken over by bloodthirsty ravens that are attacking them and ravaging everything in sight. The brave animals of Mistmantle rush to the aid of their friends, but in doing so, incur the wrath of the invaders upon themselves. The vengeful ravens are powerful and won’t stop until they hunt down and destroy every creature on the island. Only by using all of their courage and cunning will Urchin and his friends stand a chance to preserve life as they know it on their beloved home.

Through her pranks, sketches, and videos about everyday life, Jenn has become a mouthpiece for millennials and one of YouTube's fastest rising stars! Jenn McAllister, better known as Jennxpenn, has been obsessed with making videos since she found her parents' video camera at the age of eight. A shy child, Jenn turned to film because, unlike with life, you can always have a do-over. Really Professional Internet Person offers both an insider's guide to building a successful YouTube channel, and an intimate portrait of the surreality of insta-fame and the harsh reality of high school. Brimming with honesty, heart, and Jenn's patented sense of humor, Really Professional Internet Person features top ten lists, social media posts, and never-before-posted stories chronicling Jenn's journey from an anxious middle-schooler just trying to fit in to a YouTube sensation unafraid to stand out.