An enchanting tale of romance and adventure. Father Jared is bored with Palace life until he receives a mysterious letter from a place that doesn't exist. The Church of the Wood needs a priest, but everyone knows that the magical woods have all been cut down. Only faerie stories remain, dark and foreboding. Surely even Father Jared isn't imprudent enough to wander off in search of one of those...Old Father Brion has been a priest at the Church of the Wood for what feels like forever when he comes across the faerie child. The faerie herself is a creature out of a frightening tale; one of the powerful race of beings that used to live in Calundra’s many woods. People say that the faeries were evil and hated humankind. Of course, they also say that all of the woods are gone. It just might be that this old priest knows something more than the superstitious Village folk who brave the dark Wood to come to his church. As his fate becomes entwined with the faerie and her Wood, not even the distant Palace will be able to escape the inevitable outcome. Views: 839
It's 1957 and aliens that resemble us but say very little about their origins are trading technology and advanced machines for some of our soil.Quickly companies form partnerships with the extraterrestrials and single mother, Lydia Meyer is convinced by a slick salesman that used to sell vacuum cleaners to purchase a new Solomon series robot to be a companion for her lonely son. It goes badly.This story was inspired by Brian Aldiss' Supertoys Last All Summer Long. But instead of exploring what happens when a couple recieves a child that is a robot this story explores what happens when a child recieves a surrogate parent that is a robot. It's done with alternate history, the year 1957, and aliens that resemble us but say very little about their origins are trading technology and advanced machines for some of our soil.Quickly companies form partnerships with the extraterrestrials and single mother, Lydia Meyer is convinced by a slick salesman that used to sell vacuum cleaners to purchase a new Solomon series robot to be a companion for her lonely son. It goes badly. Views: 838
Henry York never dreamed his time in Kansas would open a door to adventure—much less a hundred doors. But a visit to his aunt and uncle’s farm took an amazing turn when cupboard doors, hidden behind Henry’s bedroom wall, revealed themselves to be portals to other worlds. Now, with his time at the farm drawing to a close, Henry makes a bold decision—he must go through the cupboards to find the truth about where he’s from and who his parents are. Following that trail will take him from one world to another, and ultimately into direct conflict with the evil of Endor.
N. D. Wilson and his wife live in Idaho. Also visit www.ndwilson.com.
From the Hardcover edition. Views: 838
One of Charles Bukowski's best, this beer-soaked, deliciously degenerate novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer Henry Chinaski across World War II-era America. Deferred from military service, Chinaski travels from city to city, moving listlessly from one odd job to another, always needing money but never badly enough to keep a job. His day-to-day existence spirals into an endless litany of pathetic whores, sordid rooms, dreary embraces, and drunken brawls, as he makes his bitter, brilliant way from one drink to the next.
Charles Bukowski's posthumous legend continues to grow. Factotum is a masterfully vivid evocation of slow-paced, low-life urbanity and alcoholism, and an excellent introduction to the fictional world of Charles Bukowski. Views: 838
James Baldwin At The Movies... Provocative, timeless, brilliant.
Bette Davis's eyes, Joan Crawford's bitchy elegance, Stepin Fetchit's stereotype, Sidney Poitier's superhuman black man... These are the movie stars and the qualities that influenced James Baldwin... and now become part of his incisive look at racism in American movies.
Baldwin challenges the underlying assumptions in such films as In the Heat of the Night, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and The Exorcist, offering us a vision of America's self-delusions and deceptions. Here are our loves and hates, biases and cruelties, fears and ignorance reflected by the films that have entertained us and shaped our consciousness. And here, too, is the stunning prose of a writer whose passion never diminished his struggle for equality, justice, and social change.
From The Birth of a Nation to The Exorcist--one of America's most important writers turns his critical eye to American film. Views: 838
With her greed, a woman incites her jealous new flame to take revenge.With her greed, a woman incites her jealous new flame to take revenge.What’s more important: matter or air?Great quick read for on your way to work, back home, in between or any other moment, to make your mind wander and wonder. Views: 837
'It's beats me why a man of his genius is satisfied to hang around pressing my clothes and what not,' says Bertie. 'If I had Jeeves's brain I should have a stab at being Prime Minisiter or something.'
Luckily for us, Bertie Wooster manages to retain Jeeve's services through all the vicissitudes of purple socks and policeman's helmets, and here, gathered together for the first time, is an omnibus of Jeeves novels and stories comprising three of the funniest books ever written: Thank You, Jeeves, The code of the Woosters and The Inimirable Jeeves. Views: 837
A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.“A dynamic story line that grips from the first chapter and doesn't let go.”--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Once Gone)“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery! The author did a magnificent job developing characters with a psychological side that is so well described that we feel inside their minds, follow their fears and cheer for their success. The plot is very intelligent and will keep you entertained throughout the book. Full of twists, this book will keep you awake until the turn of the last page.”--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)Women are turning up dead in the rural outskirts of Virginia, killed in grotesque ways, and when the FBI is called in, they are stumped. A serial killer is out there, his frequency increasing, and they know there is only one agent good enough to crack this case: Special Agent Riley Paige.Riley is on paid leave herself, recovering from her encounter with her last serial killer, and, fragile as she is, the FBI is reluctant to tap her brilliant mind. Yet Riley, needing to battle her own demons, comes on board, and her hunt leads her through the disturbing subculture of doll collectors, into the homes of broken families, and into the darkest canals of the killer’s mind. As Riley peels back the layers, she realizes she is up against a killer more twisted than she could have imagined. In a frantic race against time, she finds herself pushed to her limit, her job on the line, her own family in danger, and her fragile psyche collapsing.Yet once Riley Paige takes on a case, she will not quit. It obsesses her, leading her to the darkest corners of her own mind, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. After a series of unexpected twists, her instincts lead her to a shocking climax that even Riley could not have imagined.A dark psychological thriller with heart-pounding suspense, ONCE GONE marks the debut of a riveting new series—and a beloved new character—that will leave you turning pages late into the night.Book #2 in the Riley Paige series will be available soon. Views: 837
I have experienced great sadness and loss in my life. In 2002 I had awoke to find that my wife had passed away. It seemed to me as if my life came to an end that day as time came to stop. After a few months I began awaken and artistry began to fill the void that was left within me.I have experienced great sadness and loss in my life. In 2002 I had awoke to find that my wife had passed away. It seemed to me as if my life came to an end that day as time came to stop. After a few months I began awaken and artistry began to fill the void that was left within me. It began to bring me to a new understanding of life as it enveloped my spirit and I became a new person. I hope that my journey into poetry and photography will speak to you on your own... ...Journey Into Renewal Views: 837
An unconventional woman trapped in a conventional marriage, Martha Quest struggles to maintain her dignity and her sanity through the misunderstandings, frustrations, infidelities, and degrading violence of a failing marriage. Finally, she must make the heartbreaking choice of whether to sacrifice her child as she turns her back on marriage and security.
A Proper Marriage is the second novel in Doris Lessing's classic Children of Violence series of novels, each a masterpiece on its own right, and, taken together, an incisive and all-encompassing vision of our world in the twentieth century. Views: 836
When you read a novel by Rosamunde Pilcher you enter a special world where emotions sing from the heart. A world that lovingly captures the ties that bind us to one another-the joys and sorrows, heartbreaks and misunderstandings, and glad, perfect moments when we are in true harmony. A world filled with evocative, engrossing, and above all, enjoyable portraits of people's lives and loves, tenderly laid open for us...
Whenever Selina asked about her late father, the grandmother who raised her changed the subject. The chance discovery of a photograph gave Selina hope that he was still alive and sent her searching for him on a small Spanish island. In this lush paradise, Selina found George Dyer, a writer who would help her solve the mystery of her past...and might hold the key to her future. Views: 836
The Cabman\'s Story: The Mysteries of a London Growler. Another story from the great British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle perfect for your collection. Views: 836
A conversation between The Fates with their younger triplet siblings, The Three Graces and the Three Furies. In three parts, The Three Fates and the Three Graces; The Three Fates and The Three Furies; and finally, The Three Furies and The Three Graces. They discuss happenings around Mt. Olympus, the Gods and Goddesses.Great Story! Had me Hooked from chapter one! ★★★★★ - by KickerAce3My daughter raved about this book. ★★★★★ - by 123lilMonkeysSuperb - a breath of fresh Hawaiian air. ★★★★★ - by Paul Clark If you believe in Children... if you believe in Dreams, then you’ll love the Epic adventures of Ayla and the Dolphins as they explore the magical and mysterious world of Hawai‘i. After moving to this remote island, Ayla discovers the ability to communicate with three dolphins who open a secret world to her that she never knew existed. Follow this young heroine as she tries to save her friends from mortal danger while uncovering mysteries that have been lost in time. With the help of her brother Aslyn, one comical parrot named Pico and a handsome island boy named Kaleo, twelve year old Ayla explores this new found paradise where the secrets of the Spirit world are slowly revealed. Enhanced with videos and rich color images, these adventures are a feast for the senses and will keep the pages turning as you uncover hidden treasures along the way. Whether you are a child, a parent or a grandparent, you will be captivated by the exotic mountains, jungles, coral reefs and the vast Pacific Ocean, encountering humpback whales, giant sea turtles, sharks and more... Begin the first adventure of the ongoing series... Ayla Speaks to Dolphins - Book 1 - Dolphin Dreams. Views: 836
Raw Material [1923, as The Imposters:]
Mayhew [1923:]
German Harry [1924:]
The Happy Man [1924:]
The Dream [1924:]
In a Strange Land [1924:]
The Luncheon [1924:]
Salvatore [1924, as Salvatore the Fisherman:]
Home [1924, as Home from the Sea:]
Mr. Know-All [1925:]
The Escape [1925, as The Widow's Might:]
A Friend in Need [1925, as The Man Who Wouldn't Hurt a Fly:]
The Portrait of a Gentleman [1925, as The Code of a Gentleman:]
The End of the Flight [1926:]
The Judgement Seat [never published in magazine**:]
The Ant and the Grasshopper [1924:]
French Joe [1926, as Another Man Without a Country:]
The Man with the Scar [1925:]
The Poet [1925, as The Great Man:]
Louise [1925, as The Most Selfish Woman I Ever Knew:]
The Closed Shop [1926:]
The Promise [1925, as An Honest Woman:]
A String of Beads [1927, as Pearls:]
The Bum [1929, as A Derelict:]
Straight Flush [1929:]
The Verger [1929, as The Man Who Made His Mark:]
The Wash Tub [1929, as In Hiding:]
The Social Sense [1929, as The Extraordinary Sex:]
The Four Dutchmen [1928: Views: 836
"Grendel prowled in, hating all men and all joy and hungry for human life. So swift was his attack that no man heard an outcry; but when the dawn came, thirty of Hothgar's best and noblest thanes were missing."
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Only Beowulf, foremost among warriors, has the strength and courage to battle with Grendel the Night-stalker.
In this thrilling re-telling of the Anglo-Saxon legend, Rosemary Sutcliff recounts Beowulf's most terrifying quests: against Grendel the man-wolf, against the hideous sea-hag and, most courageous of all - his fight to the death with the monstrous fire-drake. Views: 836
