Download or read book How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe Enhanced Edition written by Charles Yu and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This enhanced eBook includes video, audio, photographic, and linked content, as well as a bonus short story. Hear TAMMY talk. Learn the origins of Minor Universe 31. See the TM-31. Take a trip in it. Photos and illustrations appear as hyperlinked endnotes. Video and audio are embedded directly in text. *Video and audio may not play on all readers. Check your user manual for details. National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Award winner Charles Yu delivers his debut novel, a razor-sharp, ridiculously funny, and utterly touching story of a son searching for his father . . . through quantum space–time. Minor Universe 31 is a vast story-space on the outskirts of fiction, where paradox fluctuates like the stock market, lonely sexbots beckon failed protagonists, and time travel is serious business. Every day, people get into time machines and try to do the one thing they should never do: change the past. That’s where Charles Yu, time travel technician—part counselor, part gadget repair man—steps in. He helps save people from themselves. Literally. When he’s not taking client calls or consoling his boss, Phil, who could really use an upgrade, Yu visits his mother (stuck in a one-hour cycle of time, she makes dinner over and over and over) and searches for his father, who invented time travel and then vanished. Accompanied by TAMMY, an operating system with low self-esteem, and Ed, a nonexistent but ontologically valid dog, Yu sets out, and back, and beyond, in order to find the one day where he and his father can meet in memory. He learns that the key may be found in a book he got from his future self. It’s called How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe, and he’s the author. And somewhere inside it is the information that could help him—in fact it may even save his life. Wildly new and adventurous, Yu’s debut is certain to send shock waves of wonder through literary space–time.

Download or read book A Time Never Lived written by Terri-Lynne Defino and published by . This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victorio Finder wants to become a great Finder like his father, but staying behind instead of joining him on expedition to rediscover the Spice Way was a mistake. His Finding skills have not only vanished, all attempts to Find his father knock him out cold--until he is given a key that triggers a Finder's vision of burning mountains and silent wings. Braving the stormy Bloodbane Sea, Vic seeks out Myrie Raleven; but the help she gives leads him through a Dead City, down the drought-dry Bihn Iabba River and into the Dragonback Mountains where those who go in never come out. A TIME NEVER LIVED, a companion book for DeFino's highly acclaimed first novel, FINDER.

Download or read book All the Lives We Never Lived written by Anuradha Roy and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-05-31 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **NOW SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD** "A writer of great subtlety and intelligence . . . a beautifully written and compelling story of how families fall apart and what remains of the aftermath" Kamila Shamsie, winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction 2018 "The book everyone is talking about for the summer" Lorraine Candy, Sunday Times In my childhood, I was known as the boy whose mother had run off with an Englishman" - so begins the story of Myshkin and his mother, Gayatri, who is driven to rebel against tradition and follow her artist's instinct for freedom. Freedom of a different kind is in the air across India. The fight against British rule is reaching a critical turn. The Nazis have come to power in Germany. At this point of crisis, two strangers arrive in Gayatri's town, opening up for her the vision of other possible lives. What took Myshkin's mother from India to Dutch-held Bali in the 1930s, ripping a knife through his comfortingly familiar environment? Excavating the roots of the world in which he was abandoned, Myshkin comes to understand the connections between anguish at home and a war-torn universe overtaken by patriotism. Anuradha Roy's enthralling novel is a powerful parable for our times, telling the story of men and women trapped in a dangerous era uncannily similar to the present. Impassioned, elegiac, and gripping, it brims with the same genius that has brought Roy's earlier fiction international renown. "One of India's greatest living authors" - O, The Oprah Magazine "Roy's writing is a joy" - Financial Times

Download or read book Julie a Time to Live written by Frances Smith Savage and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You will have pity from your first encounter with Julie. Pity for the young woman ostracized from her family; gang raped and left for dead. Then her fear will capture you as she struggles to stay alive as the same gang repeatedly attacks. Against all odds, she matures into a strong and capable young woman eager to make her own way in life. Her desire for love is out-weighed by her conviction that she must make her own decisions . . .. Then they strike again. The pages turn easily, and you find yourself engulfed in Julie's time to live. Frances Smith Savage is an Christian author, freelance writer, and mother of three grown children and eight grandchildren. She writes from the vantage point of her life in Southern California. She is retired and lives with her husband of forty-six years in the high desert of California.

Download or read book How to Live on 24 Hours a Day A Classic Guide to Self Improvement written by Arnold Bennett and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "How to Live on 24 Hours a Day (A Classic Guide to Self-Improvement)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The book, written by Arnold Bennett in 1910, is part of a larger work entitled How to Live. In this volume, he offers practical advice on how one might live (as opposed to just existing) within the confines of 24 hours a day. The book has the following chapters: - The Daily Miracle - The Desire to Exceed One's Programme - Precautions Before Beginning - The Cause of the Trouble - Tennis and the Immortal Soul - Remember Human Nature - Controlling the Mind - The Reflective Mood - Interest in the Arts - Nothing in Life is Humdrum - Serious Reading - Dangers to Avoid Arnold Bennett (1867-1931) was an English journalist, novelist, and writer. After working as a rent collector and solicitor's clerk, Bennett won a writing contest which convinced him to become a journalist. He later turned to the writing of novels, including his most famous Clayhanger and Anna of the five towns.

Download or read book Top Five Regrets of the Dying written by Bronnie Ware and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.

Download or read book The Time of Our Lives written by Abby Williams and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Time of Our Lives is a life-affirming story full of humour and warmth, centred around a friendship that is both ageless and timeless. I absolutely loved it. It has made me want to find a senior citizen BFF of my own!' Dani Atkins, bestselling author of Fractured. 'Beautifully written, The Time of Our Lives in an uplifting, feel-good read about loss and friendship and making the absolute best of an unexpected situation. Lydia and Erin are instantly relatable and I was rooting from them from beginning to end. A lovely, well-crafted story that left me smiling and wishing I could stay in Lydia and Erin's world for a little longer' Ella Harper, author of If I Fall. Two women from two very different generations are brought together through dramatic circumstances and help each other to forge new paths. Twenty-six-year-old Erin has everything she's ever wanted – a good job, a gorgeous fiancé and a best friend who's always there for her. But suddenly her life comes crashing down around her. Unable to return home to her parents, she takes a room in a house nearby and her life starts over in the most unexpected of ways... Seventy-six-year-old Lydia, who, shocked by the sudden death of her husband, is devastated to discover that he has left her in crippling debt. With no choice but to take in a lodger, Erin comes into her life. When they find a letter hidden in the attic old secrets come to light and, with Erin by her side, Lydia finds herself going on a trip of a lifetime. Perfect for fans of The Flatshare, 59 Memory Lane and If Only I Could Tell You.

Download or read book A Time To Live A Time To Die written by Jacqui Ryalls and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book emerges from a heart of terror and courage, and is a poignant lesson in the power of faith. This translates into a fast moving inspirational story where lives are saved against impossible odds. The author shows the reader the tragedy of war torn Bosnia, at a time when ignorance, suspicion and fear were stirred into racial hatred, which quickly degenerated into the vicious circle of ethnic warfare. Many readers will take great comfort in the author's fortitude and marvel at her ability to see rays of hope penetrating the darkest clouds. She conveys the tragedy of Bosnia and demonstrates how, when tough love is put into action even when surrounded by pain and hatred, one can make a small contribution on the side of good. This true story offers hope to victims of violence by helping them to realise that others are prepared to make great sacrifices in order to ease their suffering and, in this case, save lives against impossible odds. It is the quality of child-like faith in God which helped the author and her husband through the darkest of hours, and which makes this such a potent story, because religion only becomes truly meaningful when it can be seen to be working in peoples lives, and making a difference.

Download or read book Lives of Men of Letters Science who Flourished in the Time of George III written by Henry Brougham Baron Brougham and Vaux and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Thoughts of Life and Time Strategies for Living a Complete Life Volume 3 written by Wyne Ince and published by Wyne Ince. This book was released on 2019-12-11 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hello, Thank you for your interest in this book. In your hands is an inspirational guide that I am confident will help us on our journey through this life and time. You are embarking on a tour into a wellspring of knowledge that only God could have provided. Every day, our Deliverer whispers his instructions to us. Sadly, only a few can hear his voice through the hubbub of our hectic, hurried society, and even fewer pay attention. This book began with one such whisper. In 2014, on a Saturday morning in early May, I got out of bed and decided to relax by taking a familiar, leisurely drive to reflect on life. But God had other plans for me that day. As I walked into the bathroom, a soft, breeze-like sound whispered into my ear, and I paused. Jesus said, "Start to write." I remained still, expecting to hear more, then turned slightly, but that was all I heard that morning. However, this inspirational resource is the result of that divine prompt. The writing process wasn't initiated because I made a mindful decision to compose this book. Instead, this book of encouragement came about because I was supernaturally instructed to write. This devotional guide is an attempt to share what the Lord has revealed to me, and it is my pleasure to do so. Jesus loves you!

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Download or read book Once Upon a Time Parallel Lives and the Voyage of Puffin written by Marjorie Shepherd Turner and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long ago, meaning early in the 20th century, before the Great Depression and all the wars of that and this century, before computers and social media, life did indeed go on in the United States. Telephones and radio and automobiles were new and not for everyone. Thus there were the rhythms of life and relationships, more akin to earlier times than to today. As now, it made a difference if you were born man or woman, black or white or other, rich or poor or whether Roe v. Wade had been decided by the Supreme Court. These novellas are of those times. Our young people made a voyage without the help of a GPS, using the skills of celestial navigation; our young women, black and white lived parallel lives side by each quietly bound by custom and tradition. What were they thinking? They could not know what lay ahead. So, in a way, they innocently pursued their lives, accepting the good and bad as God's will.

Download or read book Lives of Philosophers of the Time of George III written by Henry Brougham Baron Brougham and Vaux and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lives of the Philosophers of the Time of George III written by Henry Brougham Baron Brougham and Vaux and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Time To Live written by Carl Richardson and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tense thriller which tackles issues of the abuse of a country’s powers to stop parents seeking overseas help for their ‘incurable’ children. Reverses the normal convention whereby the government, authorities and the law are considered ‘good’, and those who resist them are considered ‘bad’.

Download or read book Works of Henry Lord Brougham Lives of philosophers of the time of George III written by Henry Brougham Baron Brougham and Vaux and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lives of the philosophers of the time of George III v 2 4 Historical sketches of statesmen who flourished in the time of George III v 5 Lives of men of letters of the time of Geeorge III v 6 7 Speeches on social and political subjects v 8 Historical and political dissertations v 9 The British constitution v 10 Natural theology v 11 Rhetorical and literary dissertations and addresses written by Henry Brougham Baron Brougham and Vaux and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: