The Straw Hat consists of 21 well crafted stories. Set in Irish provincial towns, they explore the themes of love, loyalty and neighbourliness, family unity, aloneness, prejudice and petty jealousy. Good characterization, each story has a satisfying twist in the tail.

The Magic Straw Hat is the story of a little girl named Caitie, who takes us on a journey full of adventure and excitement as she discovers her great-grandmother's straw hat, and the magic it brings along for the ride. Drawing from her Irish roots and family memories, Karen Jonice Bricker combines the real experiences of three generations of women to tell the story of one enchanted afternoon. Like her great-grandmother's arrival in America, Caitie faces many ups and downs, but she ultimately discovers a new-found hope, and a special friend. Join Caitie as she learns the true magic of her great-grandmother's straw hat, and reveal a little true magic of your own.

Ivan Turgenev "A Desperate Character, And Other Stories" is a compelling collection of brief testimonies that explores the complexities of human relationships and society in nineteenth-century Russia. Turgenev, a maestro of Russian literature, tells stories which might be each heartbreaking and intelligent. The titular narrative, "A Desperate Character," chronicles its protagonist's psychological unraveling, offering a gripping portrayal of internal struggling inside the face of societal expectancies. Turgenev's astute observations and nuanced characterizations elevate the story, imparting readers with a radical comprehension of the human condition. Turgenev's different portions inside the series, which include "A Month within the Country" and "A Quiet Backwater," expertly illustrate the multidimensional nature of affection, societal dynamics, and human soul yearnings. His awesome words and empathic narrative paint a vibrant photograph of Russian lifestyles at some point of this time. "A Desperate Character, And Other Stories" exemplifies Turgenev's literary expertise, taking pictures the essence of nineteenth-century Russia even as addressing everlasting themes that enchantment to readers from all countries and eras.

From the warm and colorful imagination of New York Times bestseller Mary Engelbreit comes a delightful romp through an Easter wonderland! Ann Estelle dreams of wearing a hat covered with ribbons and flowers for the neighborhood Easter Parade. But when her mother gives her a straw hat instead, she wonders how she can be the Queen of Easter with something so plain. Never one given to despair, Ann Estelle rolls up her sleeves and gets to work—with the help of some surprise spring visitors! Lavishly illustrated and positively bursting with spring colors, this picture book is a magical and heartwarming journey from the queen of holidays herself—Mary Engelbreit!

This beautiful compilation of the selected works of Anton Chekhov. It consists of a few of his renowned works like, The Bishop, The Letter, Easter Eve, A Nightmare, The Murder, Uprooted, The Steppe etc. This original compilation of classic stories of Chekhov keeps the spirit of his original writings alive.