Langton: 72 books

THE CHRONICLES OF CANADA - Edited by George M. Wrong and H. H. Langton of the University of Toronto The Chronicles of Canada was a Canadian literary landmark. First published in 1914, it was a series of thirty-two, short, concise, freshly written historical narratives for the lay person....

Charles Dickens and Rochester" offers a thorough research on Dickens' hometown. The essay illustrates how deeply attached he was to Rochester. Excerpts from his various books highlight how frequently he refers to it in his writings. Langton, a close friend of Dickens, has beautifully captured the essence of the time they spent together in Rochester. Informative!

The Devil Gets Lonely Too is the debut collection of poetry by Thomas R. Langton. Containing a wide range of themes, the book offers everything from hope to despair in an exploration of the darker side of life. Using a colloquial style, Thomas writes a succinct collection with poems about happiness,...

In Florence, scholar/sleuth Homer Kelly must foil a plot to kill the Pope in a “voluptuously detailed” mystery in which Langton’s “exuberant wit runs riot” (The New York Times Book Review).   When the Pope issues a sweeping edict calling for a yearlong war on drugs, no one is more...

This Christmas book helps young children understand the true meaning of the Christmas season with clear and simple text. The carefully written story is brought to life by the endearing illustrations of artist Roger Langton. My First Story of Christmas is full of delightful and colourful artwork that joyfully depicts the wondrous story of Jesus'; birth.

Travis Tinley is an eleven year old boy who lives in Durango, Colorado with his mom, his five year old sister and their Border Collie Mesa. Travis lost his dad to Synovial Sarcoma cancer almost two years ago. Travis and his dad shared a love of baseball. Many years earlier, Travis' dad played professional...

Drawing on her family's own experiences and those of other parents facing the death of a child from illness or a life-limiting condition, Sacha Langton-Gilks explains the challenges, planning, and conversations that can be expected during this traumatic period. Practical advice such as how to work...

Francesca Ashton became betrothed to Thomas Landon in her very first Season. When a conniving woman puts an end to it, shattering Francescas dreams, she returns home vowing never to return to London. However, with her younger sister now making her bow to Society, Francesca finds herself in London...

THE CHRONICLES OF CANADA Edited by George M. Wrong and H. H. Langton of the University of Toronto The Chronicles of Canada was a Canadian literary landmark. First published in 1914, it was a series of thirty-two, short, concise, freshly-written historical narratives for the lay person....

“Fantastic . . . Sheds new light on the case . . . No stone is left unturned . . . Provides a remarkable snapshot of life in Cedar Rapids in the late 1940s” (The Gazette).   Byron C. Hattman sealed his fate when he checked into the Roosevelt Hotel on December 13, 1948. A maid found...

THE CHRONICLES OF CANADA Edited by George M. Wrong and H. H. Langton of the University of Toronto The Chronicles of Canada was a Canadian literary landmark. First published in 1914, it was a series of thirty-two, short, concise, freshly-written historical narratives for the lay person....

THE CHRONICLES OF CANADA - Edited by George M. Wrong and H. H. Langton of the University of Toronto The Chronicles of Canada was a Canadian literary landmark. First published in 1914, it was a series of thirty-two, short, concise, freshly written historical narratives for the lay person....

From its origins in the swamps of Southeast Asia to its role in the medieval Black Death to its unshakeable niche in modern urban centers, the rat has incredible evolutionary advantages. Combining biology with history, and social commentary with firsthand experience, Rat dispels the myths and exposes...

When Ella Matthews's adventurous gold-seeking brother invites her to join him in Australia, she eagerly takes him up on his invitation. Upon arriving in Melbourne and with no word from her brother, Ella is friendless and almost destitute. Gold fever has swept the country and she doesn't know to whom...