Download or read book A Shadow and a Sigh written by James Kaye and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-03-20 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revenge is a double-edged, all-consuming sword, though it is not until he is too deeply immersed that Nicholas Ryder realizes the cost cannot be justified. New to South America, Caroline James, a feature journalist, quickly realizes "you could lose New York" in the enveloping arms of the Amazon; but when trouble arrives her secure world is obliterated, the oppressive heat and smell of fear reducing the jungle canopy to a claustrophobic web from which there is no escape. Acting as a guide for University Researchers, Nick tracks down the River Bandits responsible for the death of his brother and his family; but with the added complication of his growing feelings towards Caroline, it is not long before the roles of cat and mouse are reversed and he and the others must run for their lives. A straightforward investigation into the deaths soon escalates and impinges on the world of politics and power, where uncivilized savagery bubbles just beneath the thin veneer of refinement and respectability.

Download or read book Sigh Gone written by Phuc Tran and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone who has ever felt like they don't belong, Sigh, Gone shares an irreverent, funny, and moving tale of displacement and assimilation woven together with poignant themes from beloved works of classic literature. In 1975, during the fall of Saigon, Phuc Tran immigrates to America along with his family. By sheer chance they land in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, a small town where the Trans struggle to assimilate into their new life. In this coming-of-age memoir told through the themes of great books such as The Metamorphosis, The Scarlet Letter, The Iliad, and more, Tran navigates the push and pull of finding and accepting himself despite the challenges of immigration, feelings of isolation, and teenage rebellion, all while attempting to meet the rigid expectations set by his immigrant parents. Appealing to fans of coming-of-age memoirs such as Fresh Off the Boat, Running with Scissors, or tales of assimilation like Viet Thanh Nguyen's The Displaced and The Refugees, Sigh, Gone explores one man’s bewildering experiences of abuse, racism, and tragedy and reveals redemption and connection in books and punk rock. Against the hairspray-and-synthesizer backdrop of the ‘80s, he finds solace and kinship in the wisdom of classic literature, and in the subculture of punk rock, he finds affirmation and echoes of his disaffection. In his journey for self-discovery Tran ultimately finds refuge and inspiration in the art that shapes—and ultimately saves—him.

Download or read book The Theatrical Sigh written by Lark Westerly and published by eXtasy Books. This book was released on with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Folly House in the late 1950s was a place where raw talent was sought out and nurtured by a staff of strong-willed tutors. John Folly himself, the surprisingly youthful founder, taught woodwork and practical history, but he wasn’t often there. He made Billie Klassen uneasy, for reasons she couldn’t explain. She loved her drama teacher, Altansarnai Bichmoses, even though the teacher was discouraging about Billie’s career chances. Then there was the motor vehicle maintenance tutor, Jim Kelly, who, according to Billie’s classmate Donna, growled when spoken to. When Billie’s best friend from her schooldays arrived to take her for lunch, it set off a chain of events that still echoed in Billie’s psyche decades later.

Download or read book Being Lolita written by Alisson Wood and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dark relationship evolves between a high schooler and her English teacher in this breathtakingly powerful memoir about a young woman who must learn to rewrite her own story. “Have you ever read Lolita?” So begins seventeen-year-old Alisson’s metamorphosis from student to lover and then victim. A lonely and vulnerable high school senior, Alisson finds solace only in her writing—and in a young, charismatic English teacher, Mr. North. Mr. North gives Alisson a copy of Lolita to read, telling her it is a beautiful story about love. The book soon becomes the backdrop to a connection that blooms from a simple crush into a forbidden romance. But as Mr. North’s hold on her tightens, Alisson is forced to evaluate how much of their narrative is actually a disturbing fiction. In the wake of what becomes a deeply abusive relationship, Alisson is faced again and again with the story of her past, from rereading Lolita in college to working with teenage girls to becoming a professor of creative writing. It is only with that distance and perspective that she understands the ultimate power language has had on her—and how to harness that power to tell her own true story. Being Lolita is a stunning coming-of-age memoir that shines a bright light on our shifting perceptions of consent, vulnerability, and power. This is the story of what happens when a young woman realizes her entire narrative must be rewritten—and then takes back the pen to rewrite it.

Download or read book The Patagonian Hare written by Claude Lanzmann and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2012-03-13 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Even if I lived a hundred lives, I still wouldn't be exhausted." These words capture the intensity of the experiences of Claude Lanzmann, a man whose acts have always been a negation of resignation: a member of the Resistance at sixteen, a friend to Jean-Paul Sartre and a lover to Simone de Beauvoir, and the director of one of the most important films in the history of cinema, Shoah. In these pages, Lanzmann composes a hymn to life that flows from memory yet has the rhythm of a novel, as tumultuous as it is energetic. The Patagonian Hare is the story of a man who has searched at every moment for existential adventure, who has committed himself deeply to what he believes in, and who has made his life a battle. The Patagonian Hare, a number-one bestseller in France, has been translated into Spanish, German, Italian, Hebrew, Polish, Dutch, and Portuguese. Claude Lanzmann's brilliant memoir has been widely acclaimed as a masterpiece, was hailed as "a true literary and historic event" in the pages of Le Monde, and was awarded the prestigious Welt-Literaturpreis in Germany.

Download or read book A Marriage of Shadows and Other Poems written by Margaret Veley and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book River s Sigh B B The Complete Series written by Ev Bishop and published by Winding Path Books . This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 1500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Together in one heartwarming box set, this family saga includes all eight novels in USA Today bestselling author Ev Bishop’s binge-worthy small town contemporary romance series, River’s Sigh B & B. WEDDING BANDS - A terrible misunderstanding separates high school sweethearts. Years later, they meet again, and Jo finds her fledgling plans—and her heart—at risk once more. HOOKED - When Sam meets the daughter she gave up for adoption and starts to fall for the girl’s adoptive dad, every part of her screams, run. A romance between them would be too weird, wouldn’t it? SPOONS - There’s an extreme heat wave at River’s Sigh B & B, but things have never been colder between Noelle and her husband, Cade. Can shattered love ever be restored? HOOK, LINE & SINKER - Brian and Katelyn fall for each other hook, line and sinker—but real life isn’t a fairy tale. If they can’t solve the increasingly dangerous threat posed by Katelyn’s ex, they won’t get a chance to pick up the pieces from their pasts or to find out if true love is real. SILVER BELLS - One lonely highway and a brutal snowstorm. Two broken hearts and an accident. Can Bryn and Sean find lasting love in such random, fleeting circumstances? REELING - Mia bears psychological scars from a stalker who terrorized her for years. Gray was forever changed by the murder of his family. As they get to know each other, conflicting emotions leave them reeling. Can love heal old wounds, or does some damage just run too deep? ONE TO KEEP - When chance throws Sophie and Jesse together at River’s Sigh B & B this New Year’s, they’ll each have to face their worst fears: their unacknowledged yearnings for love that lasts. Can love tempt them to commit? Maybe. If they’re brave enough . . . THE CATCH - Aisha has been scared of change and loss ever since she was a pregnant teenager mourning the loss of her mother. Then she meets Jase, the sweet, sexy new hire at River’s Sigh B & B, and lets herself dream. The risk of potential pain is terrifying—but at the same time, he’s the gentlest, kindest man she’s ever met. She’s certain he’d never let her down or hurt her . . . until she discovers a secret he’s keeping. Suddenly nothing is sure anymore. Fans of heartwarming small-town contemporary romance, sister stories, second chances, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, and furry dog friends will fall in love with River’s Sigh B & B and never want to leave. “Book” your getaway today! Don't miss these other great reads by Ev Bishop: SOUL SISTERS AT CEDAR MOUNTAIN LODGE series Christmas Sisters – prologue book – by Ev Bishop, Tammy L. Grace, Violet Howe, Judith Keim, and Tess Thompson Christmas Kisses by Judith Keim Christmas Wishes by Tammy L. Grace Christmas Hope by Violet Howe Christmas Dreams by Ev Bishop Christmas Rings by Tess Thompson STANDALONES Bigger Things A Sharla Brown Christmas Writing as Toni Sheridan The Present Drummer Boy Visit www.evbishop.com for information about upcoming works, to sign up for Ev’s News, or to drop her a line. She’d love to hear from you!

Download or read book River s Sigh B B Vol 1 4 written by Ev Bishop and published by Winding Path Books . This book was released on with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This heartwarming box set includes the first four novels in USA Today bestselling author Ev Bishop’s binge worthy small-town contemporary romance series, River’s Sigh B & B. Cozy cabins, soul-soothing nature, outdoor adventures, and the healing, restorative power of love await you. “Book” your romantic getaway today! WEDDING BANDS: A terrible misunderstanding separates high school sweethearts. Years later they meet again, and Jo finds her fledgling plans—and her heart—at risk once more. HOOKED: When Sam meets the daughter she gave up for adoption and starts to fall for the girl’s adoptive dad, every part of her screams, run. A romance between them would be too weird, wouldn’t it? SPOONS: There’s an extreme heat wave at River’s Sigh B & B, but things have never been colder between Noelle and her husband Cade. Can shattered love ever be restored? HOOK, LINE & SINKER: Brian and Katelyn fall for each other hook, line and sinker—but real life isn’t a fairy tale. If they can’t solve the increasingly dangerous threat posed by Katelyn’s ex, they won’t get a chance to pick up the pieces from their pasts or to find out if true love is real. If you’re a fan of heartwarming small-town contemporary romance, sister stories, second chances, and furry dog friends, you’ll fall in love with River’s Sigh B & B and never want to leave!

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Download or read book The Bridge of Sighs written by Olen Steinhauer and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of New York Times bestseller The Tourist... It's August, 1948, three years after the Russians "liberated" the nation from German Occupation. But the Red Army still patrols the capital's rubble-strewn streets, and the ideals of the Revolution are but memories. Twenty-two-year-old Detective Emil Brod finally gets his chance to serve his country, investigating murder for the People's Militia. The first victim is a state songwriter, but the facts point to a political motive. Emil would like to investigate further, but his colleagues in Homicide are suspicious or silent: He is on his own in this new, dangerous world. The Bridge of Sighs launches a unique series of crime novels featuring a cast of characters in an ever-evolving landscape, the politically volatile terrain of Eastern Europe in the second half of the 20th century. The Bridge of Sighs is a 2004 Edgar Award Nominee for Best First Novel.

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Download or read book The Second Jungle Book written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Castrovilli Giuseppe. This book was released on 1897 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the further adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves, and the wild animals of the jungle. Also includes other short stories set in India.