Download or read book Amulet Obsession written by Barbara Elbe and published by Bee Publishing. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Word Factory written by Oscar Whinge and published by Partridge Africa. This book was released on 2016-05-18 with total page 2003 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unquestionably, The Word Factory is the perfect guide to better English Grammar and effortless writing. According to one newspaper report, universities in England had begun to penalise students who employed incorrect grammar in their essays. In South Africa, the analysis of seventy-four thousand short stories found that written work of children was littered with SMS language, American slang, exclamation marks, and references to celebrities. All through my formative years, I had to contend with five different languagesEnglish, Afrikaans, and two other dialects, which for the most part, accounted for my inability to translate thought into words effortlessly and inhibited my willingness to participate in lively social discussions especially in the course of my high school years. However, possessed of determination, I had vowed to overcome that infirmity. My need to succeed at all costs precipitated the memorisation of the entire Pocket Oxford Dictionary, an accomplishment that spanned ten long years, following which a further ten years were spent in acquainting myself with most English phrases, idiomatic expressions, and collecting the data and fully researching it. I decided to name the compilation The Word Factory. The fruits of my efforts, but more specifically the extensive employment of The Word Factory, not only marked my rise onto the podiums as master of ceremonies and public speaker, but had also enabled me to write approximately twenty-five articles to the Cape Argus, Cape Towns pre-eminent newspaper, within the space of two years, with 100 per cent publication rate.
Download or read book Grim Shadows written by Jenn Bennett and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the Roaring Twenties in foggy San Francisco. Prohibition is on, inhibitions are low, and dark magic is rolling into town… Archaeologist Lowe Magnusson is packing something everyone wants. The djed amulet, a priceless Egyptian artifact, will fetch Lowe a hefty paycheck from one of San Francisco’s wealthiest. But when the handsome Swede runs into his patron’s uptight daughter, what he once considered easy money becomes maddeningly complicated… Cursed with deadly spirits as her constant companions, curator Hadley Bacall must keep calm to hold her dangerous specters at bay and prevent them from lashing out at anything—or anyone. Trouble is, Lowe is driving her crazy, but her father needs the artifact he’s transporting. While Hadley can feel the amulet’s power, she can’t fathom the destruction—or the desire—it’s about to stir up.
Download or read book Brighde Reborn written by Leslie Sommers and published by 4 Horsemen Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-02-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridget’s Senior Year Checklist includes: Hook the new guy, TripHang with newly discovered cousin, Cay aka the most popular boy at OCHSFind missing weather controlling AmuletPass SATsSave the world In her quiet Jersey Shore town, high school senior Bridget MacNamara just wants to get a date with the strikingly attractive new kid, Trip, but fate and her lineage have other ideas. Things get weird when the most popular guy in school, Cailean "Cay" McKay, won't leave her alone. Turns out they're distant cousins and what's more—they're the descendants of twin Scottish goddesses, Brighde and Beira. The sisters originally shared an amulet that controlled the weather, and its sudden disappearance has sparked betrayal and vengeance, dividing the once-close family into two rival factions for the last few centuries. Bridget finds herself thrown into a modern version of Scottish mythology when she learns she’s directly descended from Brighde, and Trip can be traced straight to Beira. After a century of family warfare, Trip and Bridget are now a star-crossed couple, forced to fight both their families and each other in a race to find the missing amulet. Wasn’t senior year supposed to be a breeze?
Download or read book Guardians of the Amulet written by Amy Zhang and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Upon the heartbreaking loss of her colleagues and mentor, Sable, the guardian of darkness, finds herself facing a new battle with enemies rising darker and stronger than ever before. But it is her destiny to unite the others and save the galaxy as we know it. Although her loss has left her feeling ashamed, frustrated, and betrayed, Sable gets back on her feet and shoulders the responsibility to search for and train the next generation of guardians. She quickly discovers the four elemental protectors for the star princess and begins teaching them their individual skills of magic to prepare for a great battle that is about to unfold. But there is dissension in the ranks. The four protectors have trouble getting along, and working together is incredibly difficult. Sable must unite them if they are to be victorious against the darkness about to enfold the galaxy. Can they live up to the challenge and rekindle the amulet? These girls must overcome their differences in one epic mission, with millennia of history on the line.
Download or read book Obsession and Possession written by Wendy Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twin tales of terror.
Download or read book Snakeroot written by Andrea Cremer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The next thrilling novel in the internationally-bestselling Nightshade series! Fans asked for it, and now they've got it! Andrea Cremer is continuing the story she began in in her internationally bestselling trilogy: Nightshade, Wolfsbane and Bloodrose. In this new installment, Bosque Mar haunts the dreams of both Adne and Logan, trying to escape for the Nether, where Calla, Shay and the other Guardians trapped him in the final battle in the War of All Against All. Will he turn Adne to the dark side? Will Logan reclaim his birthright? And will darkness take over our world? In a novel filled with magic, romance and breakneck action, master storyteller Andrea Cremer's newest installment will not disappoint! This series is perfect for fans of Lauren Kate, Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Ally Condie, and Richelle Mead. What people are saying about the first three Nightshade novels: "A book for well-read hopeless romantics who like their heroines conflicted, their love interests smoldering, and thier passions triangulated and torrrid." --The Los Angeles Times "Sexy and intoxicating, filled with action, suspense and definitely romance." --Romantic Times Book Reviews "Will keep you reading intently." --Entertainment Weekly "Intensely romantic." --Justine Magazine
Download or read book Conjuring Darkness written by Melanie James and published by Melanie James. This book was released on 2024-04-24 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Ryan Kidd, a sexy former Navy SEAL who is now a soldier of fortune with a new life and a new purpose. His newest mission is to save the world from long-forgotten demons. Follow him on his latest mission through the jungles of Colombia to the ancient ruins of Gobekli Tepe. Meet Lexi Salenko, this independent and strong-willed bookstore owner who sets out to face her darkest fears in a race against time to save her sister. When the two meet, sparks fly as they work together to save the fate of all mankind. This is a story you don’t want to miss!
Download or read book Haunted written by Kelley Armstrong and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eve Levine, who is "half-demon, black witch and devoted mother," must hunt a supernatural creature called the Nix, which possesses people contemplating murder and compels them to finish the deed.
Download or read book The Light That Blinds Us written by Andy Darcy Theo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-04-25 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Loved it from start to finish, was hooked all the way.’ ‘This book deserves to be read by everyone.’ ‘This book is filled with amazing one liners that I would legit tattoo on my forehead!’ ‘Brilliant, thought provoking.’ ‘Literally dying for more.’ Goodreads Reviews Legendborn meets Percy Jackson in this dark and thrilling debut fantasy romance. When consumed by shadow, even the faintest light can be blinding... After a childhood haunted by disturbing hallucinations of the Shadow Man, Alexis Michaels’s only comfort is the blue amulet he’s had since before he can remember. Now, the visions have gone, and Alexis craves a normal life. But when a trip to Stonehenge unites him with three other teens carrying similar gems, normality is abandoned when they are plunged into a hidden world of power-wielding Elementals, and told they are the chosen ones, destined to save the world from an eternal night. Trained by legends and guided by heroes, Alexis and his companions must venture on a perilous quest, facing tests of love, loss, and loyalty. But a dark past plagues Alexis as they prepare to defeat an adversary more ominous than they could imagine, and a looming secret sets to corrupt the mission, their lives, and his mind. A high-stakes, speculative romance, which masterfully weaves themes of mental health, psychosis, and found family. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Cassandra Clare from TikTok and BookTok star @andydarcytheo.
Download or read book Fires of the Atesi written by Thom Reese and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Hair-raising thriller! The rod of Aaron, thought to be lost to the ages, has been hidden away for centuries, guarded by a secret brotherhood dedicated to its preservation. But now it’s been stolen and multiple factions, each with their own agenda, are in pursuit of this rare relic that may be the key to initiating Armageddon. Rescue and recovery specialists Marc and Dana Huntington are hired to find this sacred scepter and are immediately plunged into a frenzied struggle against a fiery menace birthed in the ancient past. Death surrounds them as they race across Egypt in pursuit of the rod, battling ruthless opposition from every corner even as the clock ticks toward global devastation.
Download or read book Flash Frights 50 Terrifying Tales of Horror written by Ishan Khan and published by Ishan Khan. This book was released on with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Flash Frights" is a chilling collection of 50 concise and spine-tingling horror stories that will send shivers down your spine. Dive into a world of terror and suspense as each tale unfolds, offering quick but potent doses of fear and excitement. From ghostly apparitions to sinister creatures, this anthology promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, delivering a relentless onslaught of scares and thrills in bite-sized portions. Perfect for those seeking a quick adrenaline rush and a taste of the macabre, "Flash Frights" guarantees a hair-raising reading experience that will haunt your nightmares.
Download or read book The Elite Chronicles written by Blake Eaton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-04-23 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the northern continent of Tusstar, the Alliance of Perentol has endured for millennia under the guidance of the prosperous empire of Balanzar. The evils of generations past are all but destroyed, and the empire is thriving under the wise King Gothmir of Castar. But in the shadows, dark forces plot to shatter the centuries-long peace. Prince Azgor of Castar—last remaining heir to the Imperial Throne—has been kidnapped, and King Gothmir has gathered the greatest heroes in all of the Alliance, the Elite, to hunt down the orc chieftains who committed the heinous crime. As Balanzar’s most legendary warriors pursue the savage orcs, it may seem that this audacious offense will be justly punished, but that is not to be. Far more sinister evils still lurk on the edge of reality itself, awaiting their chance to overthrow the hated Alliance. These dark entities, the puppet masters behind the entire maelstrom of violence that threatens to engulf the Alliance, will stop at nothing to ensure that their malicious ends are met and the peace that has for so long enclosed the world is shattered. The empire shall know chaos.
Download or read book The Lovelorn Ghost and the Magical Monk written by Justin Thomas McDaniel and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on representations of a famous ghost and monk from the late eighteenth century to today, Justin Thomas McDaniel builds a case for interpreting modern Thai Buddhist practice through the movements of these transformative figures. He follows embodiments of the ghost and monk in a variety of genres and media, including biography, drama, ritual, art, liturgy, film, television, and the Internet. Sourcing nuns, monks, laypeople, and royalty, McDaniel shows how relations with these figures have been instrumental in crafting histories and modernities, particularly local conceptions of being "Buddhist," and the formation and transmission of such identities across different venues and technologies.
Download or read book Material Culture and Asian Religions written by Benjamin Fleming and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-03-26 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditionally, research on the history of Asian religions has been marked by a bias for literary evidence, privileging canonical texts penned in ‘classical’ languages. Not only has a focus on literary evidence shaped the dominant narratives about the religious histories of Asia, in both scholarship and popular culture, but it has contributed to the tendency to study different religious traditions in relative isolation from one another. Today, moreover, historical work is often based on modern textual editions and, increasingly, on electronic databases. What may be lost, in the process, is the visceral sense of the text as artifact – as a material object that formed part of a broader material culture, in which the boundaries between religious traditions were sometimes more fluid than canonical literature might suggest. This volume brings together specialists in a variety of Asian cultures to discuss the methodological challenges involved in integrating material evidence for the reconstruction of the religious histories of South, Southeast, Central, and East Asia. By means of specific ‘test cases,’ the volume explores the importance of considering material and literary evidence in concert. What untold stories do these sources help us to recover? How might they push us to reevaluate historical narratives traditionally told from literary sources? By addressing these questions from the perspectives of different subfields and religious traditions, contributors map out the challenges involved in interpreting different types of data, assessing the problems of interpretation distinct to specific types of material evidence (e.g., coins, temple art, manuscripts, donative inscriptions) and considering the issues raised by the different patterns in the preservation of such evidence in different locales. Special attention is paid to newly-discovered and neglected sources; to our evidence for trade, migration, and inter-regional cultural exchange; and to geographical locales that served as "contact zones" connecting cultures. In addition, the chapters in this volume represent the rich range of religious traditions across Asia – including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Shinto, and Chinese religions, as well as Islam and eastern Christianities.
Download or read book Binding Words written by Don C. Skemer and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Middle Ages, textual amulets--short texts written on parchment or paper and worn on the body--were thought to protect the bearer against enemies, to heal afflictions caused by demonic invasions, and to bring the wearer good fortune. In Binding Words, Don C. Skemer provides the first book-length study of this once-common means of harnessing the magical power of words. Textual amulets were a unique source of empowerment, promising the believer safe passage through a precarious world by means of an ever-changing mix of scriptural quotations, divine names, common prayers, and liturgical formulas. Although theologians and canon lawyers frequently derided textual amulets as ignorant superstition, many literate clergy played a central role in producing and disseminating them. The texts were, in turn, embraced by a broad cross-section of Western Europe. Saints and parish priests, physicians and village healers, landowners and peasants alike believed in their efficacy. Skemer offers careful analysis of several dozen surviving textual amulets along with other contemporary medieval source materials. In the process, Binding Words enriches our understanding of popular religion and magic in everyday medieval life.
Download or read book Our Eternal Curse I written by Simon Rumney and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-04-03 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" Julia, beautiful, insecure and misused, overcomes great disadvantage to become the richest person in the ancient Roman Republic. Living a double life, Julia secretly wields power from behind the scenes, conspiring, manipulating, seducing and bribing to punish those who have wronged her. When her vengeful genius sets Rome's greatest generals Lucius Cornelius Sulla and Gaius Marius on a collision course, Julia sets off a chain of events that destroys the Republic and condemns her to suffer for even more sins of her past.
