Books with author Linda Wagner-Martin

Considered by many to be her masterpiece, Edith Wharton's second full-length work is a scathing yet personal examination of the exploits and follies of the modern upper class. As she unfolds the story of Undine Spragg, from New York to Europe, Wharton affords us a detailed glimpse of what might be called the interior décor of this America and its nouveau riche fringes. Through a heroine who is as vain, spoiled, and selfish as she is irresistibly fascinating, and through a most intricate and satisfying plot that follows Undine's marriages and affairs, she conveys a vision of social behavior that is both supremely informed and supremely disenchanted. This edition features a new introduction and explanatory notes and reset text.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

In 1918 Claire Welch, age 9, moves from the San Francisco Bay Area to the coastal town of Eureka, far to the north. She must leave her dearest friend behind. From there Claire heads toward a difficult life, traveling inland to Happy Camp, a small town in the middle of a huge forest. Near Happy Camp, in the Klamath River Valley, she faces the pain of loneliness and learns the true meaning of friendship. This novel, intended for children and teens ages 8 to 15, spans the years from 1918 to 1924.

Terror on the Amazon - the Quest for El Dorado is a Level 3 DK Reader, now in ebook format.Deep in the Amazon rainforest Spanish soldiers went looking for El Dorado in the City of Gold. But few survived to tell the tale... Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories. There are lively illustrations and a rich vocabulary with challenging sentence structure - ideal for children who are just beginning to read alone.Terror on the Amazon - the Quest for El Dorado is perfect for reading aloud and you'll both love the playful images.

When nine-year-old Joe is unexpectedly elected British prime minister, he quickly discovers that to negotiate the pitfalls of modern politics, you have to compromise. But how can he stay true to what he believes?A bittersweet tale for old and young of an idealist who went astray, from the author of The Little Driver.Originally written in 2005 in response to the invasion of Iraq, this ebook edition of The Little Politician is published to mark the publication of the Chilcot Inquiry on July 6th 2016.

Joe always dreamt of driving his own car. When his wish comes true and he takes his brand-new sportscar for a spin through town and country, his adventures soon take a turn for the unexpected.A children’s book for young and old, The Little Driver takes a fresh look at our obsession with cars through the eyes of a boy still young enough to take nothing for granted.'A delightful fairy tale... highly recommended for children and adults alike. The Little Driver will make you laugh, dream and perhaps think a little differently about the world around us.' Lucie Lebrova, Carbusters'Martin Wagner is my personal Che Guevara.' Cubeculture'Like all great children’s books this one is for adults too.' SPOKES'Literature of this sort is scarce... a welcome addition to Wolfgang Zuckermann's Family Mouse Behind the Wheel and Alice in Underland.' Carfree Times

When dinosaurs go visiting, they wear their nicest clothes. Their nicest shoes, their nicest shirts, their nicest pair of hose.This rollicking, rhyming verse describes a colorful cast of dancing dinos whose favorite activity is socializing. The hilarious story perfectly matches the whimsy of the illustrations, as a familiar event is brought to life in this playful picture book. A delightful read-along treat, it's perfect for storytime at home or amusement on the road.

"Pepe and the Tortugas"...is an interesting simple, educational short story told through the eyes of children that will help bring awareness to saving the sea turtles off the coast of Mexico, in the Yucatan Peninsula. The young readers learn how everyday people are offering up their time freely. The people are helping to protect the sea turtles and they want others to know the importance of protecting the sea turtles, before they become an endangered species. The young readers are also able to have fun with this book by learning some new Spanish words. Children love to learn. While this book is directed towards children, adults of all ages will enjoy it too. It's a great book for older children to read on their own and younger ones will love it also while you read it with them...