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Autumn Nights

Author : Debbie Macomber
Publisher : MIRA
ISBN 13 : 9780778312086
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Autumn Nights written by Debbie Macomber and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the weather starts to turn chilly, get cozy with two classic tales of romance where falling in love means becoming part of a family. The Playboy and the Widow Unwilling to let go of the memory of her husband, Diana Collins is struggling to raise her two girls on her own. When confirmed bachelor Cliff Howard swoops in and helps her one day, their connection is immediate. But Diana isn't ready to risk her heart again, and Cliff doesn't think he's ready for family ties. Cliff comes to realize that while he may seem like he's got everything, he doesn't have what he really wants, and he might find he's trading in his sports car for a station wagon... Almost an Angel Bethany Stone has been secretly in love with her boss, Joshua Norris, for ages. She's about to give up--on Joshua and her job--when he asks for her help. Outside the office. Joshua's ten-year-old is coming to live with him and he has no idea how to raise a precocious little girl. Bethany is happy to help, hoping Joshua might finally see her as more than an assistant. And Joshua discovers that he needs Bethany, in the best way possible. "[Macomber's] novels are always engaging stories that accurately capture the foibles of real-life men and women with warmth and humor." --Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Acquainted with the Night

Author : Christopher Dewdney
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1596917687
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (969 download)

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Download or read book Acquainted with the Night written by Christopher Dewdney and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-12-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving together science and storytelling, art and anthropology, Dewdney takes readers on a fascinating journey through the nocturnal realm. In twelve chapters corresponding to the twelve hours of night, he illuminates night's central themes, including sunsets, nocturnal animals, bedtime stories, festivals of the night, fireworks, astronomy, nightclubs, sleep and dreams, the graveyard shift, the art of darkness, and endless nights. With infectious curiosity, a lyrical, intimate tone, and an eye for nighttime beauties both natural and man-made, Christopher Dewdney paints a captivating portrait of our hours in darkness. Christopher Dewdney is the author of three books of nonfiction-Last Flesh, The Secular Grail, and The Immaculate Perception-as well as eleven books of poetry. A three-time nominee for Governor General's Awards and a first-prize winner of the CBC Literary Competition, Dewdney lives in Toronto, Ontario. "As you read these pages, your life will change, because the way you see half of it will change. The night we're all familiar with will emerge as a fresh thing, deeper, fuller, older, younger, more evocative, more intimate, larger, more spectacular and, yes, more magical, and much more thrilling."-Margaret Atwood, Globe and Mail "[A] felicitous literary gambol from dusk till dawn...Dewdney throws himself headlong into the deep pool of his subject."-Sue Halpern, Newsday "An enjoyable and instructive read."-Sven Birkerts, Boston Globe Also available: HC 1-58234-396-9 $24.95

One Autumn Night

Author : Maxim Gorky
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 13 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book One Autumn Night written by Maxim Gorky and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-08-30 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the evocative and poignant narrative of Maxim Gorky's "One Autumn Night." This short story captures the essence of human emotion and social dynamics through a deeply personal and reflective lens. Gorky's narrative delves into themes of love, personal conflict, and the impact of fleeting moments on the lives of its characters. Gorky, renowned for his ability to portray the emotional and social complexities of his characters, presents a story that explores the nuances of human relationships and the significance of individual experiences. The narrative offers a reflective look at the intersections of personal and social issues, highlighting the transient yet profound nature of human connections."One Autumn Night" is an engaging read for those interested in Gorky’s exploration of emotional depth and social dynamics. Perfect for readers who appreciate stories that delve into the intricacies of personal relationships and the impact of significant moments on individuals' lives.

Autumn Night Whiskey

Author : Willow Winters
Publisher : Willow Winters Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Autumn Night Whiskey written by Willow Winters and published by Willow Winters Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author, Willow Winters comes a steamy, second chance romance. One man loved me when I didn’t even like myself. The town whispered that we were star crossed lovers… among other things. He was my first love, but so out of reach with where fate had taken me. With a little girl to look after and a past I wished I didn’t have, things were never going to be easy when it came to my life in this small town. Let alone my love life. At least that’s what I thought until he showed up. A former flame who still ignited a part of me I thought had long gone. As if life wasn’t complicated enough. Two men want me, two men kissed me… and my heart is split between them both. Autumn Night Whiskey is book 2 of a contemporary romance duet. Tequila Rose must be read first.

Book of My Nights

Author : Li-Young Lee
Publisher : BOA Editions, Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 9781929918089
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Book of My Nights written by Li-Young Lee and published by BOA Editions, Ltd.. This book was released on 2001 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book of My Nights is the first poetry collection in ten years by one of the world's most acclaimed young poets. In Book of My Nights, Li-Young Lee once again gives us lyrical poetry that fuses memory, family, culture and history. In language as simple and powerful as the human muscle, these poems work individually and as a full-sequence meditation on the vulnerability of humanity. Marketing Plans: o National advertising o National media campaign o National and regional author appearances o Advance reader copies o Course adoption mailing Li-Young Lee burst onto the American literary scene with the publication of Rose, winner of the 1986 Delmore Schwartz Memorial Poetry Award from The Poetry Society of America. He followed that astonishing book with The City in Which I Love You, which was The Lamont Poetry Selection of The Academy of American Poets. Mr. Lee has appeared on National Public Radio a number of times and The Power of the Word, the PBS television series with Bill Moyers. Rose and The City in Which I Love You are in the 19th and 17th printings respectively, making them two of the highest-selling contemporary poetry books in the United States. Moreover, Mr. Lee's poems have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He currently lives in Chicago.

Miserere

Author : T. Frohock
Publisher : Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1625677545
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Miserere written by T. Frohock and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2025-01-21 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything has a price, and those who deal with the devil pay dearly in this enthralling dark fantasy about redemption, sacrifice, and a Hell-bound battle between good and evil. Exiled exorcist Lucian Negru made a choice that has haunted him for years. He abandoned his lover, Rachael, to Hell to save the damned soul of his sister, Catarina. But Catarina doesn't want to be saved. Now a prisoner in his reviled sister’s home, Lucian is being used as a tool to help fulfill Catarina’s wicked dreams: unleash the demons of the underworld to wage a war above. Lucian's first step in thwarting Catarina’s plan is to make amends with the past. Escaping captivity, he is determined to find Rachael even if it means entering the gates of Hell itself. Only then does he cross paths with a young girl fleeing from her own terrors. With the frightened foundling in tow, Lucian embarks on a journey to right a terrible wrong, to protect the innocent, and to rescue the woman he loves. But no one escapes Catarina’s wrath. She’s just as driven in her pursuit: to track down her brother wherever it leads. And when she finds him, and she will, she vows to turn his heart to glass, grind it to powder, and crush the souls of everyone he loves.

Autumn Nights

Author : Edison T. Crux
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781694545664
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (456 download)

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Download or read book Autumn Nights written by Edison T. Crux and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-22 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The shadows grow long in the crisp autumn air, and soon the summer will be a distant memory. In the dim light of a fading sun the night has returned to reclaim its own. From hayrides to corn mazes, and Jekyll n Hyde. With warped games and witches, demons, and Death personified. "Autumn Nights: 13 Spooky Fall Reads" brings together the very best in chilling tales to tell under a harvest moon. Created for those who get excited for Halloween and crisp Fall weather (and yes, even Pumpkin Spice Lattes). Are you the type to dream of windy nights and tumbling leaves even while summer days stretch on? Do you want scary bonfire stories with doses of humor and twists on classical tales? This collection is perfect for you. These thirteen plus one (bonus!) spooky short stories originate from the talents of fourteen impressive new and published authors. Each twisted tale glimmers with a different sinister face of Autumn to bring new chills to your spine. Even better- your purchase helps animals in need. All profits generated through the sales of Autumn Nights will be donated to the ASPCA as part of their ongoing mission to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals. "Bloodlines: A Sage Roberts Story" by Cass Kim: Left home alone all week for the first time, Sage's trip to the pumpkin patch takes an unusual path. Now, she will find out how many secrets her little town keeps. "Fade to Black" by Amanda Stockton: Hard times make for bad decisions, while peer pressure crushes the best of intentions in this dark tale of false friends and forgotten evil. "Magician's Weekend" by Martin Shannon: Insanity is a pizza pie best served cold, or at least that's how it's going to be by the time Eugene Law gets to it. A quiet evening without the family turns into a madcap parade of critical rolls and saving throws in this tale of Weird Florida. "Hannah and Gregory" by Jacob Faust: Candy is the least of their worries when siblings find themselves left for dead in this modern retelling of Hansel and Gretel. "The Teller Tree" by SM Rose: there has always been a secret-keeper in the wood, and so there must always be. A tale of secrets, love, and stories that continue after their ends. "From Hell" by Tara Jazdzewski: Dark deeds in the deepest night summon more than just the police in this tale of Victorian witches in the gaslit streets of London. "Constellation Boy" by Dixon Reuel shows what happens when you travel beyond the stars, only to come face-to-face with the eerily familiar! "Soul Sisters" by Mandy Lawson: After several accidents at a fall retreat, Charlotte suspects someone is targeting her. What began as a weekend of kissing and kayaking may end with mystery and murder. "Witches of Nine" by Meg Holeva: Fairy bargains and small town Iowa collide in this story of loss and life. "Dawson Farms" by Matthew Cesca follows a teenage couple on a trip to a local farm to give its corn maze a try. As night falls, things take a frightening turn among the corn stalks. "Location #23" by Alana Turner: When a young barista rediscovers a forgotten app the game quickly sparks nostalgia. As the days go on and she continues to play something more sinister begins to emerge. "A Witch's Ken" by Nicolas Gram: Another night spent babysitting is the least of Amelia's concerns when the auspicious return of a distant comet re-hashes a past best left forgotten. "My Own Dark Way" by K. A. Miltimore is a new twist on a familiar tale from Victorian London. Something is stalking him through the dim alleys of Whitechapel ...or is it all in his head?" Courting Death" by Edison T. Crux: An immortal girl and a heartbroken Death. This creative cast of characters will warm even your cold dead heart.

String of Beads

Author : Princess Shikishi (daughter of Goshirakawa, Emperor of Japan)
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824814830
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (148 download)

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Download or read book String of Beads written by Princess Shikishi (daughter of Goshirakawa, Emperor of Japan) and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Princess Shikishi, Emperor Goshirakawa's third daughter, who served as saiin, or shrine vestal, in her teens, left a body of poems luminous with tranquil beauty and sadness. In her own lifetime she was counted among the outstanding poets of the age. In this volume, noted translator Hiroaki Sato makes available in one-line form all of the tanka - 400 poems - attributed to Princess Shikishi. Following an introduction that details Shikishi's era and the prosodic techniques of her time, Sato presents a group of poems gleaned from anthologies - among them a sequence of eleven which Shikishi wrote in condolence for the death of the wife of Fujiwara no Shunzei, her mentor - and three important 100-poem sequences. To provide allusive contexts, many of the poems are accompanied by extensive footnotes and endnotes, often with complete episodes from Tale of Ise and other classical texts.

A Poem for Every Winter Day

Author : Allie Esiri
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1529061075
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book A Poem for Every Winter Day written by Allie Esiri and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2020-10-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the pages of Allie Esiri's gorgeous collection, A Poem for Every Winter Day, you will find verse that will transport you to sparkling winter scenes, taking you from Christmas, to New Years Eve and the joys of Valentines Day. The poems are selected from Allie Esiri’s bestselling poetry anthologies A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with all the family, this book dazzles with an array of familiar favourites and remarkable new discoveries. These seasonal poems – together with introductory paragraphs – have a link to the date on which they appear. Includes poems by Mary Oliver, Edgar Allan Poe, Thomas Hardy, E. E. Cummings and Robert Burns who sit alongside Benjamin Zephaniah, Wendy Cope, Roger McGough and Jackie Kay. This soul-enhancing book will keep you company for every day of winter.

Brocade by Night

Author :
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0804766452
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book Brocade by Night written by and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1985-10 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Kokin Wakashū' (Collection of Early and Modern Japanese Poetry) is one of the world's earliest and most important poetic anthologies. It consists of over 1,000 poems, almost all of which were probably written between the last half of the eighth century and 905, the approximate date of the work's compilation. This is the first full-scale study in English of Kokinshū (as it is usually called), the anthology that fixed the basic style of Japanese poetry, and in so doing defined the aesthetics of an entire literary tradition. Kokinshū cannot be appreciated without some knowledge of Chinese poetry and its influence on Japanese writers, Heian aesthetics ideals, the aims of the anthology's poets and compilers, the expectations of the intended audience, and the nature of Heian society. Brocade by Night attempts to provide the necessary perspective by discussing the Chinese poetry known to the Japanese, the characteristics of early Japanese composition in both Chinese and Japanese, and the social and literary atmosphere out of which Kokinshū arose. The author also discusses the content and form of typical Kokinshū poems, the structure of the anthology, and the question of individuality in a genre of convention. The role of Kokinshū principal compiler, Ki no Tsurayuki, is described, and the author examines two of Tsurayuki's other works, Tosa nikki and Shinsen waka. A companion volume, 'Kokin Wakashū', The First Imperial Anthology of Japanese Poetry, consists of new translations of Kokinshū and Tosa nikki and the first translation in any language of Shinsen waka

Classical Chinese Literature: From antiquity to the Tang dynasty

Author : John Minford
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780231096775
Total Pages : 1252 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (967 download)

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Download or read book Classical Chinese Literature: From antiquity to the Tang dynasty written by John Minford and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 1252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains English translations of Chinese writings drawn from throughout a period of four hundred years, including poems, drama, fiction, songs, biographies, and early works of philosophy and history; arranged chronologically and by genre, with introductory quotes and comments.

Kokin Wakashu

Author : Helen Craig McCullough
Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780804712583
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (125 download)

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Download or read book Kokin Wakashu written by Helen Craig McCullough and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1985 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Stanford University Press classic.

The Red Brush

Author : Wilt L. Idema
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 1684173949
Total Pages : 958 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (841 download)

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Download or read book The Red Brush written by Wilt L. Idema and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2020-03-23 with total page 958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One of the most exciting recent developments in the study of Chinese literature has been the rediscovery of an extremely rich and diverse tradition of women’s writing of the imperial period (221 B.C.E.–1911 C.E.). Many of these writings are of considerable literary quality. Others provide us with moving insights into the lives and feelings of a surprisingly diverse group of women living in Confucian China, a society that perhaps more than any other is known for its patriarchal tradition. Because of the burgeoning interest in the study of both premodern and modern women in China, several scholarly books, articles, and even anthologies of women’s poetry have been published in the last two decades. This anthology differs from previous works by offering a glimpse of women’s writings not only in poetry but in other genres as well, including essays and letters, drama, religious writing, and narrative fiction. The authors have presented the selections within their respective biographical and historical contexts. This comprehensive approach helps to clarify traditional Chinese ideas on the nature and function of literature as well as on the role of the woman writer."

Spirit Creations

Author : Esor
Publisher : Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1598581201
Total Pages : 69 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (985 download)

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Download or read book Spirit Creations written by Esor and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The energy of Spirit flows precisely through the universe touching her in many ways for reasons she may never know. Images of love, hope, change, understanding, forgiveness an expression of feelings Spirit transformed into words. Experiences come to her for reasons that may be hard to see as pain may at times mask the true nature of the message. Standing at the doorway to tomorrow she waits for a reason while the memories of yesterday's tears give what she waits for. The energy of Spirit flows precisely through the universe touching him in a special way for the reason that only she knows. Spirit Creations- emanating from that special place within us all.

Srimad-Bhagavatam, Tenth Canto

Author : His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Publisher : The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust
ISBN 13 : 9171496432
Total Pages : 4082 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (714 download)

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Download or read book Srimad-Bhagavatam, Tenth Canto written by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and published by The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. This book was released on 1977-12-31 with total page 4082 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Srimad-Bhagavatam, an epic philosophical and literary classic, holds a prominent position in India's voluminous written wisdom. The timeless wisdom of India is expressed in the Vedas, ancient Sanskrit texts that touches upon all fields of human knowledge. Originally preserved through oral tradition, the Vedas were first put into writing by Srila Vyasadeva, the "literary incarnation of God." After compiling the Vedas, Srila Vyasadeva was inspired by his spiritual master to present their profound essence in the form of Srimad-Bhagavatam. Known as "the ripened fruit of the tree of Vedic literature," Srimad-Bhagavatam is the most complete and authoritative exposition of Vedic knowledge. After writing the Bhagavatam, Vyasa taught it to his son, Shukadeva Goswami, who later spoke the Bhagavatam to Maharaja Parikshit in an assembly of sages on the bank of the sacred Ganges River. Although Maharaja Parikshit was a great rajarshi (saintly king) and the emperor of the world, when he received notice of his death seven days in advance, he renounced his entire kingdom and retired to the bank of the Ganges to seek spiritual enlightenment. The questions of King Parikshit and Shukadeva Goswami's illuminating answers, concerning everything from the nature of the self to the origin of the universe, are the basis of Srimad-Bhagavatam. This edition of Bhagavatam is the only complete English translation with an elaborate and scholarly commentary, and it is the first edition widely available to the English-reading public. This work is the product of the scholarly and devotional effort of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the world's most distinguished teacher of Indian religious and philosophical thought. His Sanskrit scholarship and intimate familiarity with Vedic culture combine to reveal to the West a magnificent exposition of this important classic.

Madhumalati

Author : Manjhan
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 9780191587511
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (875 download)

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Download or read book Madhumalati written by Manjhan and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mystical romance Madhumalati tells the story of a prince, Manohar, and his love for the beautiful princess Madhumalati. When they are separated they have to endure suffering, adventure, and transformation before they can be reunited and experience true happiness. A delightful love story, the poem is also rich in mystical symbolism and the story of the two lovers represents the stages on the spiritual path to enlightenment. Madhumalati was written in the sixteenth century and it is an outstanding example of Sufi literature in the Indian Islamic tradition. Originally written in a dialect of Eastern Hindi it is here translated for the first time into English verse, with an introduction and notes that explain the poem's religious significance.

New Songs from a Jade Terrace

Author : Anne Birrell
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000583074
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book New Songs from a Jade Terrace written by Anne Birrell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, first published in 1982, was the first translation of the Chinese classic Yü-t-‘ai hsin-yung – the unique anthology of love poems, compiled in AD 545. This traces the development of love poetry from the second century BC to its full flowering in the fifth and sixth centuries AD. Dr Birrell’s incisive introductory essay provides a concise survey of the historical and literary setting to the poems and explains the conventions governing courtly love poetry. In particular, the reader’s attention is drawn to the many and varied artistic uses of imagery in the poems. Major poets are noted for their artistic achievement and for their contribution to the development of the genre. Dr Birrell also supplies a valuable section of notes on the poems to guide the reader through unfamiliar historical events, legends, anecdotes and famous places and people, and there is a similar section of notes on the poets offering biographical details.