Download or read book A Peculiar Enchantment written by Kathleen Buckley and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2022-12-06 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What can you look forward to when your only relatives call you ugly, unbalanced, and a scandal? What would you do if your only friend was threatened? Dependent on her half brother, the Earl of Lamburne, Adelaide knows. She wants to escape. Gervase Ducane, invited to Lamburne’s home to court his daughter, is torn. He needs to marry well and soon but not this spiteful chit. Should he buy a commission instead? Seek a wealthy merchant’s daughter? As a marquess’s brother, he has at least a noble connection to offer an heiress apart from his good manners. And why is he only now meeting the earl’s delightful half sister? Ordered to stay away from the house party, Adelaide rebels. She will make her unwelcome, embarrassing presence known to avenge herself and her pet. Sometimes when you least expect it, magic happens.

Download or read book The Peculiar written by Stefan Bachmann and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-09-18 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The international bestseller and debut novel by teenage author and classical musician Stefan Bachmann is part murder mystery, part gothic fantasy, part clockwork adventure. Best-selling author Rick Riordan said of The Peculiar, "Stefan Bachmann breathes fresh life into ancient magic." Don't get yourself noticed and you won't get yourself hanged. In the faery slums of Bath, Bartholomew and his little sister Hettie live by these words. Bartholomew and Hettie are Peculiars, and neither faeries nor humans want anything to do with them. But when Peculiars start showing up in London murdered and covered with red tattoos, Bartholomew breaks all the rules and gets himself noticed. Full of magic, dazzling inventions, and intriguing characters such as Mr. Jelliby and Lord Lickerish, this story of friendship, bravery, and nonstop action adventure was hailed by best-selling author Christopher Paolini as "swift, strong, and entertaining. Highly recommended." The Peculiar ends with a spectacular cliff-hanger, and the story concludes in The Whatnot.

Download or read book The Enchantment of Lily Dahl written by Siri Hustvedt and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a small Minnesota town, a tale of love and intrigue whose protagonist is Lily Dahl, a young actress. The cafe where she works is a meeting place for eccentrics and a New York artist who has come to paint them, with whom Lily has an affair. But one customer is a murderer and Lily turns sleuth.

Download or read book An Enchantment of Ravens written by Margaret Rogerson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A skilled painter must stand up to the ancient power of the faerie courts--even as she falls in love with a faerie prince--in this gorgeous debut novel. 6 x 9.

Download or read book Beauty for Truth s Sake written by Stratford Caldecott and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based in the riches of Christian worship and tradition, this brief, eloquently written introduction to Christian thinking and worldview helps readers put back together again faith and reason, truth and beauty, and the fragmented academic disciplines. By reclaiming the classic liberal arts and viewing disciplines such as science and mathematics through a poetic lens, the author explains that unity is present within diversity. Now repackaged with a new foreword by Ken Myers, this book will continue to benefit parents, homeschoolers, lifelong learners, Christian students, and readers interested in the history of ideas.

Download or read book Gloaming written by Charlotte E. English and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a chime...Every day at four oâ€TM clock, an enchanted twilight sweeps over Vale Argantel. Strange things happen under its eldritch influence: mists boil up out of the ground, rain pours out of a cloudless sky, and the roses grow wild and fey. Such is the way of things.But when her friend falls through a magic mirror and disappears, Margot realises somethingâ€TMs changed. An ancient enchantment has gone awry, and chaos quickly spreads. Magic-drunk, confused and hampered at every turn, Margot must find a way to reclaim Oriane â€" and before anybody else disappears.But for Oriane, things are stranger still. Lost in a topsy-turvy world, how can she ever find her way home? For sheâ€TMs adrift in a place very like Argantel â€" eerily familiar, yet strangely different; a place which follows none of the usual rules…Praise for Gloaming:"One part Eleanor Farjeon, one part Lord Dunsany, one part Vera Chapman, but mostly her unique self, Charlotte English is the first new (to me) writer to make me excited in a long, long time. Her faultless prose by turns ascends with the lark, leads you down secret paths like the willow-the-wisp, bewitches you into bewilderment, and sparkles with eye-bedazzling wonder, taking you at last to an enchanted ending that leaves you as drunk on words as her protagonists on ensorceled rose-wine. Please, milady, more!" - Mercedes Lackey

Download or read book The Enchantments of Mammon written by Eugene McCarraher and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 817 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An extraordinary work of intellectual history as well as a scholarly tour de force, a bracing polemic, and a work of Christian prophecy...McCarraher challenges more than 200 years of post-Enlightenment assumptions about the way we live and work.” —The Observer At least since Max Weber, capitalism has been understood as part of the “disenchantment” of the world, stripping material objects and social relations of their mystery and magic. In this magisterial work, Eugene McCarraher challenges this conventional view. Capitalism, he argues, is full of sacrament, whether one is prepared to acknowledge it or not. First flowering in the fields and factories of England and brought to America by Puritans and evangelicals, whose doctrine made ample room for industry and profit, capitalism has become so thoroughly enmeshed in the fabric of our society that our faith in “the market” has become sacrosanct. Informed by cultural history and theology as well as management theory, The Enchantments of Mammon looks to nineteenth-century Romantics, whose vision of labor combined reason, creativity, and mutual aid, for salvation. In this impassioned challenge to some of our most firmly held assumptions, McCarraher argues that capitalism has hijacked our intrinsic longing for divinity—and urges us to break its hold on our souls. “A majestic achievement...It is a work of great moral and spiritual intelligence, and one that invites contemplation about things we can’t afford not to care about deeply.” —Commonweal “More brilliant, more capacious, and more entertaining, page by page, than his most ardent fans dared hope. The magnitude of his accomplishment—an account of American capitalism as a religion...will stun even skeptical readers.” —Christian Century

Download or read book A Certain World written by Wystan Hugh Auden and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poesi og prosa - og meget andet - i udvalg

Download or read book Ellies Enchantment A Journey Through The Forest Of Whimsy written by Ryan Keeler and published by Ryan Keeler. This book was released on 2024-04-07 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ellie's Enchantment: A Journey Through the Forest of Whimsy" authored by Ryan Keeler, published on April 7, 2024, is a captivating children's tale that explores the magical adventures of Ellie, a young girl with a vivid imagination and an open heart. Set against the backdrop of the Enchanted Forest of Whimsy, the story begins with Ellie discovering a shimmering envelope in her grandmother's attic, an invitation that leads her to a hidden, mystical forest. As Ellie traverses this magical realm, she meets an array of whimsical creatures, from talking animals to singing flowers, each introducing her to the wonders and secrets of the forest. Guided by Finn, a wise fox with a monocle, Ellie visits extraordinary places within the forest, like the River of Reflections, which reveals the beauty of one's soul, and the Meadow of Mirrors, where mirrors reflect one's inner strengths rather than physical appearance. The narrative beautifully interweaves elements of fantasy with heartfelt lessons on self-discovery, the value of kindness, and the power of positive belief. Throughout her journey, Ellie learns that the true magic of the forest isn't just in the enchanting experiences or the mystical creatures she meets but in the growth and insight she gains about herself and the world around her. The forest teaches her that magic is real and powerful, especially the magic that resides within one's own heart and imagination. As the story culminates, Ellie returns to her world transformed, carrying with her the profound lessons and the enchanted essence of the Forest of Whimsy. She learns to see her daily life through a lens of wonder and carries the seeds of joy and gratitude back into her community, spreading the magic further. "Ellie's Enchantment" is not only a tale of adventure and fantasy but also a profound reminder of the transformative power of kindness, courage, and belief in oneself. It's a heartwarming read that encourages children and adults alike to find and cherish the magic in everyday life.

Download or read book Enchant written by Tameri Etherton and published by Teacup Dragon Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2023-02-16 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this Snow White fairy tale retelling by USA Today Bestselling fantasy romance author Tameri Etherton... Indulge in a mesmerizing tale of passion and danger, where an enchanted apple holds the key to forbidden desires. Lady Eira Cannaid, blessed with unparalleled beauty, conceals the scars of her abusive past. Longing for escape, she is enticed to the grand palace, where a glittering ball promises a respite from the uncertainty of her days. But beneath the dazzling facade lies a treacherous plot woven by her scheming stepmother, who seeks to elevate her own status by sacrificing Eira's innocence to the king. Lurking in the shadows is the king’s heir, a prince willing to court the ire of his father to claim what he believes is rightfully his—and he’ll do anything to ruin Eira before his father has the chance. To evade the prince's threats, the shackles of an unwanted marriage, and her stepmother's malicious machinations, Eira must place her trust in a mysterious stranger. A captivating huntsman, whose intentions remain as enigmatic as his alluring presence. He could be her savior, or the instrument of her downfall. Eira's journey towards a blissful ending is fraught with treachery, deceit, and betrayal at every turn. She will risk everything to claim her freedom, embarking on a perilous path that starts with an enchanted apple destined to seal her fate. Enchant plunges readers into a spellbinding series of courtly intrigue, concealed royalty, and an intoxicating enemies-to-lovers romance. Immerse yourself in this enchanting tale, perfect for fans of fairytale retellings, where passion and peril intertwine in an irresistible dance. But beware, within these pages, mature content awaits, exploring profound and sensual encounters that will leave you breathless.

Download or read book The Uses of Enchantment written by Bruno Bettelheim and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the National Book Award and National Book Critics Circle Award "A charming book about enchantment, a profound book about fairy tales."—John Updike, The New York Times Book Review Bruno Bettelheim was one of the great child psychologists of the twentieth century and perhaps none of his books has been more influential than this revelatory study of fairy tales and their universal importance in understanding childhood development. Analyzing a wide range of traditional stories, from the tales of Sindbad to “The Three Little Pigs,” “Hansel and Gretel,” and “The Sleeping Beauty,” Bettelheim shows how the fantastical, sometimes cruel, but always deeply significant narrative strands of the classic fairy tales can aid in our greatest human task, that of finding meaning for one’s life.

Download or read book Anathema written by K. A. Tucker and published by . This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evangeline has spent her teenage years in obscurity. Her foster parents have the emotional aptitude of robots and her classmates barely acknowledge her existence. About to turn eighteen and feeling like a social pariah, she is desperate to connect with someone. Anyone. When Evangeline meets Sofie after literally stumbling upon her cafe, she believes she's found that connection. Willing to do anything to keep it, she accepts a job as Sofie's assistant and drops everything to fly to Manhattan, where she is thrust into a luxurious world of Prada, diamonds, and limitless cash. With such generosity and kindness, it's easy for Evangeline to dismiss certain oddities . . . like Sofie's erratic and sometimes violent behavior, and the monstrous guard dogs. She's even willing to dismiss her vivid dreams of mob-style murders, beautiful homeless people living in caves, and white-eyed demons that haunt her each night as figments of her imagination-especially when one of those figments is the gorgeous Caden. When she wakes up with bite marks on her neck, the fairy tale quickly turns into a nightmare. She slowly unravels the mystery surrounding Sofie and friends, and the reality of the bites and the "dreams." What she discovers is far more mysterious and terrible than anything she could have imagined. In a world where everyone has motive to lie for personal gain, Evangeline must decide which deception is least likely to get her killed."

Download or read book The Portal written by Annie Craft and published by A Rödén. This book was released on 2024-10-12 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "No!" Bea cries out, magic sparking at her fingertips as she witnesses the foreboding darkness escape from the portal connecting her enchanted realm to the sorrow-filled human world. Though dangerous to cross, empathy compels her to pursue the malevolence into the land of mortals. There, she makes a fateful offer to a desperate couple that will forever bind their future daughters to both worlds. There's a catch... that will keep their children separated for all eternity. Years later, the envy-filled truth of their birthright revealed, the sisters unite on a fantastical journey across mystical lands filled with wonder, adversity, and the overpowering magic that both connects yet divides them. Can they together confront the darkness and fulfil their entwined destinies before a binding pact keeps them apart for all eternity? Together, the twins confront their destinies, their journey woven with lessons of love, acceptance, and the power of connection. The Portal is the first magical entry by Annie Craft in her Fantasy series. If you cherish tales of love, magic, and overcoming adversity, then you'll be captivated by Annie Craft's enchanting narrative. Step through The Portal now.

Download or read book The Life of Mrs Sherwood written by Mrs. Sherwood (Mary Martha) and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Life of Mrs Sherwood written by Mary Martha Sherwood and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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