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Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 162230991X
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (223 download)
Download or read book Bani a Butterfly Adventure written by and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Julia Alvarez
Publisher : Algonquin Books
ISBN 13 : 1616200995
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (162 download)
Download or read book In the Time of the Butterflies written by Julia Alvarez and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2010-01-12 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024, internationally bestselling author and literary icon Julia Alvarez's In the Time of the Butterflies is "beautiful, heartbreaking and alive ... a lyrical work of historical fiction based on the story of the Mirabal sisters, revolutionary heroes who had opposed and fought against Trujillo." (Concepción de León, New York Times) Alvarez’s new novel, The Cemetery of Untold Stories, is coming April 2, 2024. Pre-order now! It is November 25, 1960, and three beautiful sisters have been found near their wrecked Jeep at the bottom of a 150-foot cliff on the north coast of the Dominican Republic. The official state newspaper reports their deaths as accidental. It does not mention that a fourth sister lives. Nor does it explain that the sisters were among the leading opponents of Gen. Rafael Leónidas Trujillo’s dictatorship. It doesn’t have to. Everybody knows of Las Mariposas—the Butterflies. In this extraordinary novel, the voices of all four sisters--Minerva, Patria, María Teresa, and the survivor, Dedé--speak across the decades to tell their own stories, from secret crushes to gunrunning, and to describe the everyday horrors of life under Trujillo’s rule. Through the art and magic of Julia Alvarez’s imagination, the martyred Butterflies live again in this novel of courage and love, and the human costs of political oppression. "Alvarez helped blaze the trail for Latina authors to break into the literary mainstream, with novels like In the Time of the Butterflies and How the García Girls Lost Their Accents winning praise from critics and gracing best-seller lists across the Americas."—Francisco Cantú, The New York Times Book Review "This Julia Alvarez classic is a must-read for anyone of Latinx descent." —Popsugar.com "A gorgeous and sensitive novel . . . A compelling story of courage, patriotism and familial devotion." —People "Shimmering . . . Valuable and necessary." —Los Angeles Times "A magnificent treasure for all cultures and all time.” —St. Petersburg Times "Alvarez does a remarkable job illustrating the ruinous effect the 30-year dictatorship had on the Dominican Republic and the very real human cost it entailed."—Cosmopolitan.com
Author : Terry Lewis
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1664194371
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (641 download)
Download or read book Terry and the Orphans written by Terry Lewis and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-10-06 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about a place that gives underprivileged children of our veteran service men and women a new beginning in life. I describe my 15and 1⁄2 year memorable experiences that hopefully parallel those of the other 200 plus kids living there at the time, fulfilling the home’s purpose, “Love, Care, and Education” for the children.
Author : Lavie Tidhar
Publisher : Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1625671075
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (256 download)
Download or read book Cloud Permutations written by Lavie Tidhar and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of Heven was populated, centuries ago, by Melanesian settlers from distant Earth. It is a peaceful, quiet world – yet it harbours ancient secrets. Kal just wants to fly. But flying is the one thing forbidden on Heven – a world dominated by the mysterious, ever present clouds in the skies. What do they hide? For Kal, finding the answer might mean his death – but how far will you go to realise your dreams? Set against the breathtaking vista of a world filled with mystery and magic, Cloud Permutations is a planetary romance with a unique South Pacific flavour, filled with mythic monsters, ancient alien artefacts, floating islands and a quest to find a legendary tower. . . whatever the cost. REVIEWS: “A meditation on the making and meaning of cultural myths” – World Literature Today “Wonderful novella. . . his writing is as powerful and lovingly handled as any old master” – Tangent “Wonderful and touching” – Rising Shadow Review “An impressive science fiction tale. . . It is Tidhar’s refreshing telling that makes it special.” – Locus
Author : Elizabeth Lim
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0593300971
Total Pages : 497 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (933 download)
Download or read book The Dragon's Promise written by Elizabeth Lim and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the critically acclaimed author of Six Crimson Cranes comes the thrilling next adventure! A journey to the kingdom of dragons, a star-crossed love, and a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world or break it... Fans of Shadow and Bone will devour this soaring fantasy. Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined. She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood. The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next—threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win.
Author : Elizabeth Lim
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0593300939
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (933 download)
Download or read book Six Crimson Cranes written by Elizabeth Lim and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A princess in exile, a shapeshifting dragon, six enchanted cranes, and an unspeakable curse... Drawing from fairy tales and East Asian folklore, this original fantasy from the author of Spin the Dawn is perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone. "A dazzling fairytale full of breathtaking storytelling." --Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval Shiori'anma, the only princess of Kiata, has a secret. Forbidden magic runs through her veins. Normally she conceals it well, but on the morning of her betrothal ceremony, Shiori loses control. At first, her mistake seems like a stroke of luck, forestalling the wedding she never wanted. But it also catches the attention of Raikama, her stepmother. A sorceress in her own right, Raikama banishes the young princess, turning her brothers into cranes. She warns Shiori that she must speak of it to no one: for with every word that escapes her lips, one of her brothers will die. Penniless, voiceless, and alone, Shiori searches for her brothers, and uncovers a dark conspiracy to seize the throne. Only Shiori can set the kingdom to rights, but to do so she must place her trust in a paper bird, a mercurial dragon, and the very boy she fought so hard not to marry. And she must embrace the magic she's been taught all her life to forswear--no matter what the cost. Weaving together elements of The Wild Swans, Cinderella, the legend of Chang E, and the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Elizabeth Lim has crafted a fantasy like no other, and one that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page. "A stunning remake of a fairytale. Six Crimson Cranes is the perfect blend of whimsy and ferociousness, with twists and turns that will tug at your heartstrings." —Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights "Fast-paced excitement is balanced with a satisfyingly intricate plot that weaves in elements from Western fairy tales and East Asian folklore." —SLJ, starred review “A richly imagined landscape . . . vibrant, fast-paced.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Author : Henri Charrière
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (128 download)
Download or read book Papillon written by Henri Charrière and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Elizabeth Lim
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0525647015
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (256 download)
Download or read book Spin the Dawn written by Elizabeth Lim and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping fantasy about a teenage girl who poses as a boy to compete for the role of imperial tailor and embarks on an impossible journey to sew three magic dresses, from the sun, the moon, and the stars. And don’t miss Elizabeth Lim’s new novel, the instant New York Times bestseller, Six Crimson Cranes! “All the cutthroat competition of a runway fashion reality show and the thrilling exploits of an epic quest." —The Washington Post Maia Tamarin dreams of becoming the greatest tailor in the land, but as a girl, the best she can hope for is to marry well. When a royal messenger summons her ailing father, once a tailor of renown, to court, Maia makes the ultimate sacrifice and poses as a boy to take his place. She knows her life is forfeit if her secret is discovered, but she'll take that risk to achieve her dream and save her family from ruin. There's just one catch: Maia is one of twelve tailors in a cutthroat competition for the job. Backstabbing and lies run rampant as the tailors compete in challenges to prove their artistry and skill. Maia's task is further complicated when she draws the attention of the court magician, Edan, whose piercing eyes seem to see straight through her disguise. And nothing could have prepared her for the unthinkable final challenge: to sew three magic gowns for the emperor's reluctant bride-to-be, from the sun, the moon, and the stars. With this impossible task before her, she embarks on a journey to the far reaches of the kingdom, seeking the sun, the moon, and the stars, and finding more than she ever could have imagined. Steeped in Chinese culture, sizzling with forbidden romance, and shimmering with magic, this fantasy novel is not to be missed. "This is a white-knuckle read." —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Tempests and Slaughter
Author : S W Lothian
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (736 download)
Download or read book Axel Rhodes and the Fallen Pharaoh written by S W Lothian and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know you're addicted to adventure when you can't think of anything else. It's all you want do ... it's all you want to feel ... it's all you want to be. Imagine your life if all of your dreams of adventure came true. For some, that's exactly what happens. It can happen to you ... nothing is impossible ... as long as you let yourself imagine.Below ancient Egypt's peaceful surface lurks a danger ready to pounce. It silently waits for the moment it will end the reign of the Pharaonic blood-line, and take control forever.The very thing that legend says keeps the Pharaoh safe is in danger of falling into the wrong hands, and time to defeat the evil threat is running out fast. Axel, Linc, and Rani must face their most dangerous challenges so far. The danger in this deadly new mission has been turned up a notch ... or ten. This incredible fast-paced adventure weaves its thrills and mystery through the very crossroads of time. From ancient Egypt ... to the center of time ... to modern Paris, it's a ride that only the brave can survive. Who is the enemy? Only time will tell.Praise for AXEL RHODES and the FALLEN PHARAOH"Wow! This third book is absolutely awesome." - GOODREADSOnce you've caught your breath, continue to ride the amazing Axel Rhodes Adventures series: AXEL RHODES and the GOLDEN SCARAB (Book 1)Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist"This tale is a great adventure ... I was enthralled ..." - READERS' FAVORITEAXEL RHODES and the CURSED NILE (Book 2)"...absolutely wonderful - even better than the first." - MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK REVIEWSAXEL RHODES and the MISSING LINK (Book 4 - due in 2021)
Author : S W Lothian
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (222 download)
Download or read book Axel Rhodes and the Golden Scarab written by S W Lothian and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-03-07 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for AXEL RHODES and the GOLDEN SCARAB"This tale is a great adventure ... I was enthralled ..." - READERS' FAVORITE"This story is unique, action-packed and exciting ... I was totally hooked ..." - THIS KID REVIEWS BOOKS Adventure dwells quietly like a shadow in all of us, waiting to launch us into something spectacular. We all dream of incredible places. We all dream of incredible heroes. We all dream of incredible lives. Sometimes, those dreams become real. Axel Rhodes has that same yearning. To break free from the norm ... to be the best he can be ... to save the world ... to be a hero. Enter, the Museum of Grandovia, home to a million incredible secrets. Axel has a curious encounter amid a trove of ancient treasures. Someone is calling him. Someone needs him. It's time for a new hero to rise. A long-time feud between two powerful brothers, Seth and Horus, threatens the fragile peace in ancient Egypt. Axel and his best friend, Linc, must transcend time to save the day. Joined by new ally, Rani, they embark on a perilous race through scorching deserts and temples full of hidden chambers primed with deadly traps. All the while, an army of deadly statues (Uberdiles) are determined to stop them. It's up to Axel and his friends to find the mysterious Golden Scarab, defeat the threat of evil, and save history. If they fail, the impact on the future will be a disaster. Once you've caught your breath, continue to ride the incredible AXEL RHODES series: AXEL RHODES and the CURSED NILE (Book 2) - Due later in 2020"...absolutely wonderful - even better than the first." - MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK REVIEWS AXEL RHODES and the FALLEN PHARAOH (Book 3) - Due later in 2020"Wow! This third book is absolutely awesome." - GOODREADS AXEL RHODES and the MISSING LINK (Book 4) - Due later in 2020 Note: The original edition of this book was known as The Golden Scarab.
Author : George Hewitt
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415333719
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (337 download)
Download or read book Georgian written by George Hewitt and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Georgian: A Learner's Grammar is a completely revised and updated guide to the fascinating and most widely spoken language of the Caucasus.
Author : Aid al-Qarni
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781547055593
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (555 download)
Download or read book You Can Be the Happiest Woman in the World written by Aid al-Qarni and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to be happy? We are all looking for an escape from worry, stress and depression, and for ways to find happiness. This book presents the route to happiness in a nutshell, drawing on Islamic teachings and the voices of experts both western and eastern. So sit back, relax and read it from cover to cover, or dip into it a page or two at a time in between other activities in a busy life as a wife, mother, student or worker.
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ISBN 13 : 9780912509099
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (9 download)
Download or read book The Book of King Solomon written by and published by . This book was released on 2005-08-01 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of King Solomon, as told by his court historian.
Author : Ukesh Raj Bhuju
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Nepal Biodiversity Resource Book written by Ukesh Raj Bhuju and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jerome Rothenberg
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520273850
Total Pages : 792 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Poems for the Millennium, Volume Four written by Jerome Rothenberg and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Global anthology of twentieth-century poetry"--Back cover.
Author : Annemarie Schimmel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199879850
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (998 download)
Download or read book The Mystery of Numbers written by Annemarie Schimmel and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1994-04-07 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is the number seven lucky--even holy--in almost every culture? Why do we speak of the four corners of the earth? Why do cats have nine lives (except in Iran, where they have seven)? From literature to folklore to private superstitions, numbers play a conspicuous role in our daily lives. But in this fascinating book, Annemarie Schimmel shows that numbers have been filled with mystery and meaning since the earliest times, and across every society. In The Mystery of Numbers Annemarie Schimmel conducts an illuminating tour of the mysteries attributed to numbers over the centuries. She begins with an informative and often surprising introduction to the origins of number systems: pre-Roman Europeans, for example, may have had one based on twenty, not ten (as suggested by the English word "score" and the French word for 80, quatrevingt --four times twenty), while the Mayans had a system more sophisticated than our own. Schimmel also reveals how our fascination with numbers has led to a rich cross-fertilization of mathematical knowledge: "Arabic" numerals, for instance, were picked up by Europe from the Arabs, who had earlier adopted them from Indian sources ("Algorithm" and "algebra" are corruptions of the Arabic author and title names of a mathematical text prized in medieval Europe). But the heart of the book is an engrossing guide to the symbolism of numbers. Number symbolism, she shows, has deep roots in Western culture, from the philosophy of the Pythagoreans and Platonists, to the religious mysticism of the Cabala and the Islamic Brethren of Purity, to Kepler's belief that the laws of planetary motion should be mathematically elegant, to the unlucky thirteen. After exploring the sources of number symbolism, Schimmel examines individual numbers ranging from one to ten thousand, discussing the meanings they have had for Judaic, Christian, and Islamic traditions, with examples from Indian, Chinese, and Native American cultures as well. Two, for instance, has widely been seen as a number of contradiction and polarity, a number of discord and antithesis. And six, according to ancient and neo-platonic thinking, is the most perfect number because it is both the sum and the product of its parts (1+2+3=6 and 1x2x3=6). Using examples ranging from the Bible to the Mayans to Shakespeare, she shows how numbers have been considered feminine and masculine, holy and evil, lucky and unlucky. A highly respected scholar of Islamic culture, Annemarie Schimmel draws on her vast knowledge to paint a rich, cross-cultural portrait of the many meanings of numbers. Engaging and accessible, her account uncovers the roots of a phenomenon we all feel every Friday the thirteenth.
Author : Reham Khan
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 935302322X
Total Pages : 613 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Reham Khan written by Reham Khan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reham Khan's eventful life took her from Gaddafi's Libya to Zia's Pakistan and thence to England as a teenage bride, before she returned to Pakistan in her forties. Her life has been one of extraordinary contrasts: she has been through a violent marriage and domestic abuse, and has had to negotiate the murky world of Pakistan politics; but her story also includes the rebuilding of her life after she chose to end her first marriage, raising three children single-handedly and at the same time, building herself a successful career both in the UK and in Pakistan. Reham Khan's story is ultimately one of resilience, strength, courage and conviction. It is the story of a woman who believed in herself and stood up to the world despite the fact that the odds were stacked against her - and ultimately emerged victorious. In clear, crisp prose, Reham Khan tells her story with wit, intelligence and candour. This is a memoir that will engage and surprise readers of all ages and of both genders; to many it will be an inspirational tale from a woman who fought for respect and for her identity on her own terms, a woman who is a survivor, and a winner.
