Author: Peter MarrenPublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022639588X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
"First published by Square Peg, an imprint of Vintage"--Title page verso.
Resistance
Author: Sheree BrugelPublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1456837966
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
On what seems like an ordinary morning, Benjamin spies a movement on the train platform. What unfolds is an unforgettable encounter with Sir Arnold, the lizard, which is destined to change his life forever. Be transported into the magical and mysterious land known as Rogerdan and meet many strange and colourful characters. The Kingdom of Rogerdan was once a bright and happy place; however in these dark days it has been taken over by the evil Jester Vai, who usurped the throne and reigns with a tyrannical fist, along with his accomplice Witch Alex and the Loudmouths. Join and be captivated by Sir Arnold and the Resistance Army on their mission to overthrow the Jester and reclaim Rogerdan. This story will challenge you to consider your future is it shaped by fate, or do your own choices create the pathway that shapes your true destiny? The authors have captured a flavour of the true Australian sense of humour balanced by an enchanting storyline. This adventure will both amuse and enthral the young and young-at-heart it is thoroughly recommended reading. Resistance is the first instalment of the Clockmaker Chronicles.
The Ouroh Trilogy
Author: Thomas D. BrysonPublisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 147724512X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 801
Book Description
There are few books that surprise their readers on every pageeven fewer that show readers how to live. Boldly, the OUROH trilogy does both. Trevor and Trudy, siblings from Earth, take an unforgettable journey through these pages, a journey you will gladly take alongside them; theyre the kind of inspiring characters that live and breathe on the page and live on in your mind and heart long after the storys final word. You cant help but root for and identify with them. Their journey is rich with the power of words and wishes, spoken and unspoken. Its a journey not only through time (recycled time), but past time; not only through our known universe, but past it to another, and another (Ouroh is the center of thirteen multiverses); not only through our minds and senses, but past what weve been conditioned to perceive to a whole new way of seeing and knowing. This epic tale has been created by a master storyteller and modern-day philosopher, one who understands that acknowledging lifes interconnectedness and relying on present-moment awareness are the keys to true happiness. But you wont be pummeled with speeches or agendas; instead, this wisdom is skillfully woven into the narratives fabric. Trevor and Trudy are joined by Ideas and Imagination, their Ouroh counterparts, as well as an unforgettable cast of supporting characters, including the fascinating Planimals (part plant, part animal, in a myriad of astounding varieties). Thrumming with heart-pounding tension and suspense, the story asks: Will the children save the multiverses from an errant word? Will they right the word that went wrong? In a time when people complain that there is nothing new under the sun, it is quite a rare achievement to discover a book unlike any other. The OUROH trilogy is a true gift indeed.
The Big Reading Book for the Night
Author: Publisher: From Dyzamora
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Welcome to the "Big Night Reading Book" - the ultimate collection of 130 magical stories, perfect for snuggling up together and reading aloud before falling asleep. Each story has been carefully chosen to stimulate the imagination and imagination of your young readers. From traditional fairy tales and fables to modern day adventures and fantastical tales, this book offers a wide range of captivating stories. Create a contemplative atmosphere by looking at the beautiful illustrations and letting yourself be carried away into the magical worlds of these stories. Experience moments of relaxation and togetherness with your loved ones. This book is the perfect gift for anyone looking for an adventurous yet soothing bedtime story. Spend unforgettable nights full of adventure and reverie with "The Big Book for the Night". Get your copy now and give your children an unforgettable reading experience.
Humor Unicorns: Unicorns Are Just Really Big Jerks!
Author: Timmie GuzzmannPublisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1635016983
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
This time Timmie is exploring the world of the jerkiest breeds like one horned horses AKA unicorns, humorous dogs and freaky cats, and he soon discovers that looking at these breeds from a totally different dimension is doing one big things for Timmie. His new perspective of watching the animal life is helping him see these animals in a totally new & awkward dimension To his surprise, Timmie pretty quickly learns that animals are just really big jerks when they are all by themselves and when they are thinking that nobody is watching them. This leads him to this brand new creation of a fantasy rhyming poetry series that involves jerky animal breeds like unicorns, jerky dogs and even jerkier cats. Timmie gradually comes to the realization that these animals are really just a bunch of big jerks and in his book he enjoys exposing their jerkiness. This series will help kids discover in a very humorous, rhyming and poetic way what the big magical dust and mythical buzz around these unicorns really is all about. He also makes clear to young readers why exposing the truth about a unicorn's jerkiness should be an important matter to kids with precious toys and yummy candy. Sometimes changing a view to get a peek into another dimension of reality is what a kid needs to know in order to understand who unicorns really are. Timmie opens the window of truth to shed light onto the most jerky and humorous moments lived by these mystical and magical animals as they are going on about their day in a truly jerky way. Inside you'll find jerky unicorn moments like: * Rainbow Fairy Dust & Magical Ray Of Gooey Rainbow Dust * Unicorns & Clogged Toilets * Unicorn Dreads & Rainbow Spreads * Trees Are Like Guardian Angels * Rainbow Fairy Fluff * Turkey Dinner Turns Out Jerkier Than You Might Think and lots more... Download "Unicorns Are Just Really Big Jerks!" right now for your kids...
The Mysterious World of Unicorns
Author: From DyzamoraPublisher: From Dyzamora
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
"The Mysterious World of Unicorns: 20 Enchanting Stories for a Bedtime" is a collection of intriguing and fairytale tales that will capture young readers' imaginations. Each story revolves around the mysterious creatures of unicorns and their magical adventures in different worlds and situations. Whether it's about the friendship between a child and a unicorn or a journey to unicorn paradise, each story takes the reader into a magical world full of excitement, adventure and emotion. Perfect as bedtime stories, the stories will gently lull children to sleep while dreaming of the adventures and magic of unicorns. Be enchanted by the 20 magical stories and immerse yourself in the mysterious world of unicorns.
The Geographer's Library
Author: Jon FasmanPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201002
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
"A brainy noir . . . [a] winningly cryptic tale . . . a cabinet of wonders written by a novelist whose surname and sensibility fit comfortably on the shelf between Umberto Eco and John Fowles." —Los Angeles Times "One of the year’s most literate and absorbing entertainments." —Kirkus Reviews Jon Fasman’s dizzyingly plotted intellectual thriller suggests a marriage between Dan Brown and Donna Tartt. When reporter Paul Tomm is assigned to investigate the mysterious death of a reclusive academic, he finds himself pursuing leads that date back to the twelfth century and the theft of alchemical instruments from the geographer of the Sicilian court. Now someone is trying to retrieve them. Interspersed with the present action are the stories of the men and women who came to possess those charmed—and sometimes cursed—artifacts, which have powers that go well beyond the transmutation of lead into gold. Deftly combining history, magic, suspense, and romance—and as handsomely illustrated as an ancient incunabulum—The Geographer’s Library is irresistible.
Animal Writing
Author: Sands Danielle SandsPublisher: Edinburgh University Press
ISBN: 1474439063
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Combining recent insights from animal studies, critical plant studies and the new materialisms, Danielle Sands reads fiction and philosophy alongside each other to propose a method of thinking of and with animals that draws on a bestiary of affects. She challenges the claim that empathy should be primary mode of engagement with nonhuman life. Instead, she looks at the stories that we tell, and are told, by insects - beings at the edges of animal life. The indifference, even disgust, that these creatures evoke in us forms the basis for a new ethics not limited by empathy. Along the way she encounters fiction writers Yann Martel, Karen Joy Fowler, Han Kang and Jim Crace beside the philosophy of Graham Harman, Donna Haraway, Jacques Derrida and Roger Caillois.
Door World
Author: Michael E. BanghamPublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462835074
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Door World is the intriguing story about the dilemma of a young boy who finds himself caught up in cosmic forces that existed from ancient times. Being trapped in his bedroom with no way out, Brian-a 15-year old boy-became part of a scientific and a military experiment. But what the government and military didnt know was that the house he lived in was quite special; it shared the same dimensional position in space where the universe began. The singular point eventually reappeared behind Brians door after hundredths of thousands of years!!!!!!!!
The Queen of Zombie Hearts
Author: Gena ShowalterPublisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373211864
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
I thought I had nothing left to give. I thought wrong. They started the war. Now I will end it. Alice "Ali" Bell thinks the worst is behind her. She's ready to take the next step with boyfriend Cole Holland, the leader of the zombie slayers...until Anima Industries, the agency controlling the zombies, launches a sneak attack, killing four of her friends. It's then she realizes that humans can be more dangerous than monsters...and the worst has only begun. As secrets that may tear Ali and Cole apart come to light, and more slayers are taken or killed, Ali will fight harder than ever to bring down Anima--even sacrificing her own life for those she loves.
