Sir James Matthew Barrie, 1st Baronet, OM (1860-1937) was a Scottish novelist and dramatist. He is best remembered for creating Peter Pan, the boy who refused to grow up, though he penned numerous other plays and novels. Views: 310
Literary fantasy meets thriller in this, the first part of a trilogy about a magical world in imbalance, and a band of heroes' quest to save it from doom.Norien, the Ever-Shifting Sphere molded at the beginning of Creation, the protean matter out of which all worlds evolved, is in grave peril. The Three Runes, also known as the Eyes of the Gods, that had been ruling over the universe and keeping Norien’s three primeval realms in balance, have been stolen – though no one knows by whom, nor where they might be hidden. But in their sudden absence, the distant birthplace of the cosmos beings to spiral into chaos. Lurien, the Sphere of Untouch, is rendered mysteriously barren; Feerien, the Sphere of Toil, writhes in turmoil, as the twin dangers of an army of anthropophagic Scavengers and the advent of the dreaded Seventh Moon threaten its very existence; and Ienar Lin, the Mad Sphere, where all the knowledge of things past and future storm through in a never-ending flux, is beleaguered by dreams and visions of an imminent, colossal doom. Thus, a motley company gathered from Norien’s disquieted realms by chance or fate, take it upon themselves to retrieve the missing Runes – even if they are nowhere to be found, then this Nowhere must be found, be it at the other side of the black yawning vastness of existence. A dark, evocative narrative, The Runes of Norien is the first part in a trilogy of novels combining fantasy and horror with a literary, sinister playfulness. Views: 305
Hanover; Or The Persecution of the Lowly - A Story of the Wilmington Massacre. is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Jack Thorne is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Jack Thorne then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 305
Excerpt from Johnny Nut and the Golden GooseSeven bushels, and one pint,\' Seven bushels and one pint \' - for, not being very clever, he was afraid he might forget.As he went on saying this, he met a farmer, who was counting up how much his field should bring him in.Seven bushels, indeed!\' said the farmer. Let a hundred come!Now this puzzled johnny Silly Billy, for he had never room in his head for more than one idea at a time; so he went on his way, repeating.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. Views: 283
This is a short story about love and frost, family and healing. A father and daughter in a small mountain town suffer the impact of a bitter snowstorm.“Benjamin walked out into the hallway and was surprised to hear some talk about Rosé. “Where is Rosé?” Raven asked Benjamin. He glared at her and walked quickly away. “I just wanted to know, Ben!” Raven yelled at him. He was infuriated; he wanted death upon himself. People are going to think I killed her because I abandoned her in 5th grade, he thought as he stomped through the hallways, Kylah is going to tell everyone I did it! He walked through the office and waved at the secretary; she marked him as “out” on the sheet when he left.”Roséaleigh Sanders struggled through her life ever since Kylah Pittman started school with her and ever since her dad passed away in 5th grade. The only friend she has is Benjamin, but Kylah took him for her own. So now Rosé doesn’t have anybody by her side. When Rosé dies, she follows Benjamin to see why he abandoned her in the 5th grade. Once Rosé persuades Benjamin to come back to her, Kylah wants revenge.{To Amber; you will always have a place in my heart. Rest in Peace, my friend.} Views: 281
Towards the close of the last century the Baron de Beaurepaire lived in the chateau of that name in Brittany. His family was of prodigious antiquity; seven successive barons had already flourished on this spot when a younger son of the house accompanied his neighbor the Duke of Normandy in his descent on England, and was rewarded by a grant of English land, on which he dug a mote and built a chateau, and called it Beaurepaire (the worthy Saxons turned this into Borreper without delay). Since that day more than twenty gentlemen of the same lineage had held in turn the original chateau and lands, and handed them down to their present lord. Views: 279
Set in a Greek village in 1942, and purportedly written from his imagination by a Danish man before he was picked up by the Gestapo and not seen again, here is Ariel Dorfman's haunting and universal parable of individual courage in the face of political oppression. Widows forms a testament to the disappeared--those living under totalitarian regimes the world over, who are taken away for "questioning" and never return.One by one, the bodies of men wash up on the shore of the river, where they are claimed by the women of the local town as husbands and fathers, even though the faces of the dead men are unrecognizable. A tug-of-war ensues between the local police, who insist that the women couldn't possibly recognize their loved ones, and the women demanding the right to bury their beloveds. As it evolves, the stand-off reveals itself to be a power struggle between love, dignity and honor, and the lesser god of brute force. A lesson in how power really works, and how it can be... Views: 279
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This is an audio script.A young British special forces soldier is blinded in Afghanistan. Luckily for him he meets a very special kind of nurse. One who's prepared to do everything a woman can to help a man fight his own despair. But has she found the key to a whole new life for him, a career beyond belief?You can never leaveHow close have you come to finding yourself enrolled at Heartache High?Closer than you think, probably, if you’ve ever been in love with someone who didn’t seem to think you even existed.Or someone who broke up with you, leaving you broken-hearted.At Heartache High, you’ll find yourself surrounded by students just like you.People who endlessly hope it won’t always be a hopeless love.Problem is, once you’ve enrolled at Heartache High, you can never leave. Views: 262
Mr. Black\'s Terms The little square cottage was unoccupied. It had stood for many years on the parish property, having indeed been built long before the parish bought the land for church purposes. It was easy to see how Dandelion Cottage came by its name at first, for growing all about it were great, fluffy, golden dandelions; but afterwards there was another good reason why the name was appropriate, as you will discover shortly. Views: 241
Four of Ibsen's most important plays in superb modern translations, part of the new Penguin Ibsen series.With her assertion that she is 'first and foremost a human being', Nora Helmer sent shockwaves throughout Europe when she appeared in Ibsen's greatest and most famous play, A Doll's House. Depicting one woman's struggle to be treated as a rational human being, and not merely a wife, mother or fragile doll, the play changed the course of theatrical history and sparked debates worldwide about the roles of men and women in society. Ibsen's follow-up Ghosts was no less radical, with its unrelenting investigation into religious hypocrisy, family secrets and sexual double-dealing. These two masterpieces are accompanied here by The Pillars of Society and An Enemy of the People, both set in Norwegian coastal towns and exploring the tensions and dark compromises at the heart of society.The new Penguin series of Ibsen's major plays offer the best available editions in English, under the general editorship of Tore Rem. All the plays have been freshly translated by the best modern translators and are based on the recently published, definitive Norwegian edition of Ibsen's works. They include new introductions and editorial apparatus by leading scholars. Views: 236
The Lady From The Sea (1888) marked a turning-point in Ibsen's writing career as it, and the plays that followed it, concerned itself more with individual destinies than with general moral or social principles. In this new translation, Pam Gems (best known for plays such as Piaf, Stanley, Camille and Dusa, Fish, Stas and Vi) gives this classic drama a refreshing new life.The Lady From The Sea was performed at the Almeida Theatre, 8th May 2003. Views: 224
Rosamunde Pilcher's worldwide best-sellers, The Shell Seekers, September, and Coming Home, enchanted millions with their beguiling descriptions of the coasts of Cornwall, the Highlands of Scotland, and the society of London. Now, in this lavishly illustrated, full-color book, Rosamunde Pilcher invites people to share with her the breathtaking views and tranquil places that have inspired her writing. Rosamunde Pilcher's journey begins in Cornwall where she grew up. The dreamy villages, stout cottages, and beautiful gardens of her childhood stand out amidst the artists' studios, galleries, and cafes. This is the landscape that readers of the Shell Seekers, The Empty House, and Coming Home know and love. Then there is the world of September and Wild Mountain Thyme--Rosamunde Pilcher's Scotland. Her home after marriage, the Scottish hills overflow with heather and clear streams running with trout. It's a place of country houses and annual balls that preserve the warmth of family and a stately pace of life. London has always been a welcome contrast to Rosamunde Pilcher's peaceful country life: socializing in the elegant Kensington town houses, afternoon tea at the Ritz, and parties in Chelsea are all familiar rituals that evoke the mood of a time now past. With an introduction by the author, snapshots from family albums, mouth-watering recipes from her own kitchen, and extracts from her unforgettable novels and short stories, the World of Rosamunde Pilcher will be treasured by her millions of loyal fans. Moreover, as with Rosamunde Pilcher's novels, the beautiful places within these covers are testaments to the gorgeous landscape and glorious cultural heritage of Britain. Views: 220
Chrissy knew exactly what she had to do the first time Sinister laid eyes on her. Masterminding the plan to set them in place to infiltrate Sinister's organization became her mission. She uses her charm, sex appeal, and street smarts to dethrone the king of the streets who killed her mother in cold blood.Although Chucky and Chrissy's history began as a childhood friendship, their sweet taste of revenge is what drew them together.Sinister is the man who assaulted Chucky's mother over a business deal gone wrong. Drugs, murder, and betrayal are the fueling ingredients that ignite the plan which puts Chucky at the top of the game and satisfying his thirst for revenge against the man who'd wreaked so much havoc in his life.Chrissy knew exactly what she had to do the first time Sinister laid eyes on her. Masterminding the plan to set them in place to infiltrate Sinister's organization became her mission. She uses her charm, sex appeal, and street smarts to dethrone the king of the streets who killed her mother in cold blood. Her boss move puts her man, Chucky, in his rightful place at the top, and her right beside him, holding him down.In part one of Behind Every Boss, There's A Bae, Chucky and Chrissy take you on their whirlwind romance while plotting and scheming to take over Detroit's drug game. Views: 217
