Download or read book A Thousand Rooms of Dream and Fear written by Atiq Rahimi and published by Other Press, LLC. This book was released on 2011 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iarhad lives in Kabul in 1979, and the early days of the pro-Soviet coup are about to change his life forever.
Download or read book Room written by Emma Donoghue and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-07 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kidnapped as a teenage girl, Ma has been locked inside a purpose built room in her captor's garden for seven years. Her five year old son, Jack, has no concept of the world outside and happily exists inside Room with the help of Ma's games and his vivid imagination where objects like Rug, Lamp and TV are his only friends. But for Ma the time has come to escape and face their biggest challenge to date: the world outside Room.
Download or read book Three by Atiq Rahimi written by Atiq Rahimi and published by Other Press, LLC. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three short novels—including Prix Goncourt–winning The Patience Stone —that convey years of Afghan history, heartache, and hope. Never before in paperback. Atiq Rahimi’s reputation for writing war stories of immense drama and intimacy began with his first novel, Earth and Ashes, about fathers and sons and the terrible strain inflicted on families, when an Afghan village is destroyed by the Russian army. A Thousand Rooms of Dream and Fear takes place in 1979, during a period of social and political upheaval in Kabul. On the way home from a night of drinking, a university student named Farhad is arrested and brutally beaten. A few hours later, broken and confused, he slowly regains consciousness, only to find himself in the care of a beautiful woman who has dragged him into her home to protect him. Winner of the Prix Goncourt, The Patience Stone is the tale of a woman caring for her brain-damaged husband, who was shot in the neck during a petty conflict. After years of living in a society of Islamic fundamentalism, she finds herself strangely liberated by her husband’s condition. She tells him her innermost thoughts and secrets, many of them dark and deeply repressed, never knowing whether he’s able to hear her or not.
Download or read book Rooms written by James L. Rubart and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young software tycoon inherits a coastal Oregon home that is really a physical manifestation of his soul being used by God to heal the man's greatest wounds.
Download or read book A Room of One s Own written by Virginia Woolf and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virginia Woolf's playful exploration of a satirical »Oxbridge« became one of the world's most groundbreaking writings on women, writing, fiction, and gender. A Room of One's Own [1929] can be read as one or as six different essays, narrated from an intimate first-person perspective. Actual history blends with narrative and memoir. But perhaps most revolutionary was its address: the book is written by a woman for women. Male readers are compelled to read through women's eyes in a total inversion of the traditional male gaze. VIRGINIA WOOLF [1882–1941] was an English author. With novels like Jacob’s Room [1922], Mrs Dalloway [1925], To the Lighthouse [1927], and Orlando [1928], she became a leading figure of modernism and is considered one of the most important English-language authors of the 20th century. As a thinker, with essays like A Room of One’s Own [1929], Woolf has influenced the women’s movement in many countries.
Download or read book The Furnished Room written by O. Henry and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Furnished Room" is a short story about love and dedication, about exhaustion and despair. A young man is in search for a girl he fell in love with. He rents a room near the theaters where she is to be seen and he devotes his days to the dream of finding her. When all of a sudden the sweet fragrance of her perfume fills his room ... Is he finally blessed with success? Or this is an evil ghost from the past? Will he get to embrace the girl he loves or she will drag him to the verge of sanity? William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was an American writer who lived in the late 19th century. He gains wide popularity with his short stories which often take place either in New York or some small American towns. The plot twists and the surprise endings are a typical and integral part of O. Henry’s short stories. Some of his best known works are "The Gift of the Magi", "The Cop and the Anthem", "A Retrieved Reformation". His stories often deal with ordinary people and the individual aspects of life. As a result of the outstanding literature legacy that O. Henry left behind, there is an American annual award after his name, given to exceptional short stories.
Download or read book City for Sale written by Chester Hartman and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 517 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revised edition of his study of San Francisco's economic and political development since the mid-1950s, Chester Hartman gives a detailed account of how the city has been transformed by the expansion - outward and upward - of its downtown.
Download or read book Hotel Monthly written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 1304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Three Bedrooms in Manhattan written by Georges Simenon and published by New York Review of Books. This book was released on 2011-11-23 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An actor, recently divorced, at loose ends in New York; a woman, no less lonely, perhaps even more desperate than the man: they meet by chance in an all-night diner and are drawn to each other on the spot. Roaming the city streets, hitting its late-night dives, dropping another coin into yet another jukebox, these two lost souls struggle to understand what it is that has brought them, almost in spite of themselves, together. They are driven—from moment to moment, from bedroom to bedroom—to improvise the most unexpected of love stories, a tale of suspense where risk alone offers salvation. Georges Simenon was the most popular and prolific of the twentieth century’s great novelists. Three Bedrooms in Manhattan—closely based on the story of his own meeting with his second wife—is his most passionate and revealing work.
Download or read book Shadows of Fire The Shadow Realms Book 1 written by Brenda K. Davies and published by Brenda K. Davies. This book was released on 2021-03-26 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the invitation to the Gloaming arrives, Lexi can’t believe that she, a half vampire, has been invited to enter the dark fae realm. Her first trip to a Shadow Realm isn’t one she’ll soon forget once she meets Cole, a dark fae prince. Fresh from the war that ravaged the mortal realm and devastated his family, Cole is struggling to piece his life back together when he encounters Lexi. He has always identified more with his dark fae side, but when her presence awakens the lycan part of him, Cole is unable to resist his attraction to her. When the hostile tension between the different immortals erupts, Lexi flees the Gloaming for the mortal realm. Once home, she’s certain she’ll never see Cole again. She’s proven wrong when tragedy strikes. Lexi is unable to turn Cole away... even if helping him puts her in danger. Can their growing love survive the cruelty of the Shadow Realms, or will they be the next to fall? Enter the Shadow Realms. A world where vampires feast, lycans love deeply, dark fae seduce, witches cast their spells, dragons rule the skies... and treachery lurks around every corner. ***Due to sexual content, violence, and language, this book is recommended for readers 18+ years of age.*** Keywords: Werewolf romance for adults mate new adult lycan novel shapeshifter dark fae king mythology warlock witches contemporary fantasy psychic power dragon mythical creatures steamy twists tale strong heroine male lead angst folklore paranormal action adventure thriller supernatural apocalyptic supernatural love story vampire shifter romantic.
Download or read book Whispers of the Obscure written by D. J. Peterson and published by D. J. Peterson. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whispers of the Obscure," the inaugural entry in the Chronicles of Dingus, weaves a rich tapestry of magic, intrigue, and character development set against the backdrop of the fictional realm of Thang. The narrative follows the adventures of Dingus, a young apprentice alchemist, as he uncovers hidden truths and embraces a destiny larger than he ever imagined. The story begins in the quaint village of Elmbrook, where Dingus, under the tutelage of the wise but eccentric alchemist Shemp, learns the subtle art of potion-making and basic spellwork. Dingus's life takes a dramatic turn when Selbin, a mysterious traveler with a past intertwined with Shemp’s, arrives in the village. Selbin brings tales of a world beyond Elmbrook, filled with ancient relics, forgotten magics, and a powerful group known as The Order. As the story unfolds, Dingus is unwittingly drawn into a larger world of magic and power. He discovers that he possesses latent magical abilities, setting him on a path to uncovering his true potential. Alongside Selbin and Shemp, Dingus embarks on a quest to find a mystical relic, believed to be key in tilting the balance of power in a world dominated by The Order. Throughout their journey, the trio encounters a range of characters, from the enigmatic Brute, a seemingly simple blacksmith with hidden depths, to the members of The Order, who seek to control magic and maintain their grip on the kingdom. The novel masterfully intertwines Dingus’s personal growth with the broader theme of freedom versus control in the world of magic. The climax of the book is set in Apollyon, an ancient magical city now in ruins. Here, Dingus and his companions face the ultimate test of their abilities and convictions. The quest concludes with the discovery of the relic, awakening Dingus's magical powers and setting the stage for future adventures.
Download or read book Bills Paid written by William Spaid and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of poems written on napkins and in notebooks. In a way, the poems wrote themselves. The poems were written as a way of maintaining my mental balance and as a means of exercising frustrated desires. I have indulged myself in considering loves lost. Then I would amuse myself with a poem or two written in a humorous vein. Some poems are dark, and others are lighthearted. It is hoped that the enclosed poems will provide the same mood-changing service for the reader as they have provided to your author.
Download or read book Fog Walker written by Edward St Amant and published by Edward A St Amant. This book was released on 2008 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Small town adventure in Northern Ontario Canada
Download or read book The Shadow Realms Box Set Books 1 3 written by Brenda K. Davies and published by Brenda K. Davies. This book was released on 2022-04-15 with total page 1042 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Download the first three books of this exciting series and enter the Shadow Realms. A world where vampires feast, lycans love deeply, dark fae seduce, witches cast their spells, dragons rule the skies... and treachery lurks around every corner. Book 1: Shadows of Fire When the invitation to the Gloaming arrives, Lexi can’t believe that she, a half vampire, has been invited to enter the dark fae realm. Her first trip to a Shadow Realm isn’t one she’ll soon forget once she meets Cole, a dark fae prince. Fresh from the war that ravaged the mortal realm and devastated his family, Cole is struggling to piece his life back together when he encounters Lexi. He has always identified more with his dark fae side, but when her presence awakens the lycan part of him, Cole is unable to resist his attraction to her. When the hostile tension between the different immortals erupts, Lexi flees the Gloaming for the mortal realm. Once home, she’s certain she’ll never see Cole again. She’s proven wrong when tragedy strikes. Lexi is unable to turn Cole away... even if helping him puts her in danger. Book 2: Shadows of Discovery Lexi never expected Cole to return, but when she learns he must leave again, she agrees to go with him. Back in the Gloaming, she discovers Cole will stop at nothing to become king despite opposition from the dark fae who don’t want him to rule. Lexi’s fear for Cole’s safety is rivaled only by the consequences of her choices. If he makes it through the trials and takes control of the Gloaming, can their love survive her deadly secret? Book 3: Shadows of Betrayal As Cole plunges into war against the rebellion in the Gloaming, his enemies aren’t the only things to fear on the battlefield. The Shadow Realms hold more monstrous secrets than Cole or Lexi ever knew, and some of them are about to break free. When allies become enemies and betrayals unfold, Lexi and Cole will learn who they can trust and who wants them dead. And through it all a new threat will rise… from someone they trust. ***Due to sexual content, violence, and language, this book is recommended for readers 18+ years of age.***
Download or read book Portraits of Buddhist Women written by Ranjini Obeyesekere and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 2001-10-05 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories about women from the thirteenth-century Buddhist work that reveals much about women's status in their society and within Buddhism.
Download or read book A Thousand Rooms written by Helen Jones, (Po and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You don't wake up expecting to die... Katie is thirty-two, single, and used to work in advertising. She's also dead. A lost soul hitching rides with the dying, trying to find her way to... wherever she's supposed to be. And whoever she's supposed to be with. Heaven, it seems, has a thousand rooms. What will it take to find hers?
Download or read book Contemporary World Fiction written by Juris Dilevko and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This much-needed guide to translated literature offers readers the opportunity to hear from, learn about, and perhaps better understand our shrinking world from the perspective of insiders from many cultures and traditions. In a globalized world, knowledge about non-North American societies and cultures is a must. Contemporary World Fiction: A Guide to Literature in Translation provides an overview of the tremendous range and scope of translated world fiction available in English. In so doing, it will help readers get a sense of the vast world beyond North America that is conveyed by fiction titles from dozens of countries and language traditions. Within the guide, approximately 1,000 contemporary non-English-language fiction titles are fully annotated and thousands of others are listed. Organization is primarily by language, as language often reflects cultural cohesion better than national borders or geographies, but also by country and culture. In addition to contemporary titles, each chapter features a brief overview of earlier translated fiction from the group. The guide also provides in-depth bibliographic essays for each chapter that will enable librarians and library users to further explore the literature of numerous languages and cultural traditions.
