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The storyline of Miss Buncle's Book (1934) is a simple one: Barbara
Buncle, who is unmarried and perhaps in her late 30s, lives in a
small village and writes a novel about it in order to try and
supplement her meagre income. This is a light-hearted, easy read,
one of those books like Mariana, Miss Pettigrew, The Making of a
Marchioness and Greenery Street which can be recommended
unreservedly to anyone looking for something undemanding, fun and
absorbing that is also well-written and intelligent. DE Stevenson
had an enormously successful writing career: between 1923 and 1970,
four million copies of her books were sold in Britain and three
million in the States. Like EF Benson, Ann Bridge, O Douglas or
Dorothy L Sayers (to name but a few) her books are funny, intensely
readable, engaging and dependable. Miss Buncle's Book was the most
popular of her novels because it has a completely original plot and
a charming and delightful central character.
Written in an informal yet informative style, Programming Language
Fundamentals by Example uses active learning techniques, giving
students a professional learning experience based on professional
methods applied with professional standards. It provides an
understanding of the many languages and notations used in computer
science, the formal models used to design phases, and the
foundations of languages including linguistics and logic. To give
students a thorough, working knowledge of programming languages,
this textbook uses a semester-long project in which students create
a programming language. This project brings to life the concepts
and theories fundamental to computer languages. The author
incorporates "thinking tools" such as concept maps, matrices for
analysis, and flowcharts. Designed for fourth year undergraduates
and first year graduates with enough exposure to programming to
absorb the technical foundations of languages, this textbook offers
a unique approach to understanding how programming languages are
created and function.
No Matter What Life Throws at Them, the Grace Sisters Always Have
Each Other The four Grace sisters-Liz, Sal, Tilly, and Addie-love
their quiet life in the country village of Chevis Green. To some,
their insular world might seem dull, but the sisters and their
father, Mr. Grace, never seem to run out of conversation, jokes,
and pleasant ways to pass the time together. They truly are the
happiest of families. That is, until Aunt Rona comes to town. Rona
intends to stay with the Graces indefinitely, and her superior,
meddlesome attitude immediately sets the sisters' teeth on edge.
Throw in another unexpected houseguest, some potential suitors, and
a case of mistaken intentions, and the members of the Grace family
suddenly find themselves quite out of their element. Will they
manage to make it through the summer and return to their quiet
ways? Or will their close-knit family change forever? The Four
Graces is another heartwarming tale from D.E. Stevenson, beloved
author of Miss Buncle's Book Readers Love The Four Graces: "Reading
D.E. Stevenson is simultaneously profoundly entertaining and
heart-wrenching."
A Marriage and a Sudden Move to a New Town Won't Slow This
Mischievous Writer Down
Barbara Buncle: bestselling novelist, new wife...new
neighbor?
In this charming follow-up to Miss Buncle's Book, the intrepid
writer moves to a new town filled with fascinating folks...who
don't even know they might become the subjects of her next
bestselling book.
Miss Buncle may have settled down, but she has already
discovered that married life can't do a thing to prevent her from
getting into humorous mix-ups and hilarious hijinks.
A beloved author who has sold more than seven million books, D.
E. Stevenson is at her best with the stories of Miss Buncle.
"Completely charming."
"And funny, in a way that's intelligent without being difficult
and cozy without turning sticky-sweet."--Reader Review for the Miss
Buncle books
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D E Stevenson; Introduction by Alexander McCall Smith
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Love, Loss, and Love Again... Charlotte Dean enjoys nothing more
than the solitude of her London flat and the monotonous days of her
work at a travel bookshop. But when her younger sister
unceremoniously bursts into her quiet life one afternoon,
Charlotte's world turns topsy-turvy. Beloved author D.E. Stevenson
captures the intricacies of post-World War I England with a light,
comic touch that perfectly embodies the spirit of the time.
Alternatively heartbreaking and witty, The Young Clementina is a
touch tale of love, loss, and redemption through friendship. The
Young Clementina is another heartwarming tale from D.E. Stevenson,
beloved author of Miss Buncle's Book Readers love The Young
Clementina: "Immensely enjoyable. As usual when I finish a novel by
D.E. Stevenson, I cannot wipe the happy contented smile off my
face." "A heartwarming story of love, lost and found...Lots of
tears and happiness."
Nothing Goes Unnoticed in the Small Town of Wandlebury Much as
changed in Wandlebury since Barbara Buncle (now Barbara Abbott)
first moved to the charming English village. But as the mistress of
her own home with two small children to look after, Barbara finds
that she has distressingly little time to keep up with the
goings-on of her friends and neighbors. Luckily, Barbara's niece,
Jerry Abbott, is more than willing to keep tabs on the news in
Wandlebury. And with juicy tidbits of gossip about everything from
inconvenient romantic entanglements to German spies hiding in the
woods, there is plenty to keep the two Mrs. Abbotts busy in this
humorous account of life in World War II England. D.E. Stevenson
delivers another well-crafted gem with The Two Mrs. Abbotts, the
third and final book of the beloved Miss Buncle series.
Who Knew One Book Could Cause So Much Chaos?
Barbara Bunde is in a bind. Times are harsh, and Barbara's bank
account has seen better days. Maybe she could sell a novel ... if
she knew any stories. Stumped for ideas, Barbara draws inspiration
from her fellow residents of Silverstream, the little English
village she knows inside and out.
To her surprise, the novel is a smash. It's a good thing she
wrote under a pseudonym, because the folks of Silverstream are in
an uproar. But what really turns Miss Bunde's world around is this:
what happens to the characters in her book starts happening to
their real-life counterparts. Does life really imitate art?
A beloved author who has sold more than seven million books, D.
E. Stevenson is at her best with Miss Buncle's Book, crafting a
highly original and charming tale about what happens when people
see themselves through someone else's eyes.
"Love it, love it, love it"
"There are no vampires, no faeries, no weird creatures, just a
sweet story about real people living in a world I've always dreamed
of."--Reader Review
Written in an informal yet informative style, Programming Language
Fundamentals by Example uses active learning techniques, giving
students a professional learning experience based on professional
methods applied with professional standards. It provides an
understanding of the many languages and notations used in computer
science, the formal models used to design phases, and the
foundations of languages including linguistics and logic. To give
students a thorough, working knowledge of programming languages,
this textbook uses a semester-long project in which students create
a programming language. This project brings to life the concepts
and theories fundamental to computer languages. The author
incorporates "thinking tools" such as concept maps, matrices for
analysis, and flowcharts. Designed for fourth year undergraduates
and first year graduates with enough exposure to programming to
absorb the technical foundations of languages, this textbook offers
a unique approach to understanding how programming languages are
created and function.
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