Download or read book Black Lotus written by Sil Lai Abrams and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique and exquisitely wrought story of one multiracial woman’s journey to discover and embrace herself in a family that sought to deny her black heritage, Sil Lai Abrams shares her story in Black Lotus: A Woman’s Search for Racial Identity—an account that will undoubtedly ignite conversation on race, racial identity, and the human experience. Author and activist Sil Lai Abrams was born to a Chinese immigrant mother and a white American father. Out of her family, Sil Lai was the only one with a tousle of wild curls and brown skin. When she asked about her darker complexion, she was given vague answers. At fourteen, the man she knew her entire life as her birth-father divulged that Abrams was not his biological child, but instead the daughter of a man of African descent who didn’t know she existed. This shocking news sparked a quest for healing that would take her down the painful road to reclaim her identity despite the overt racism in her community and her own internalized racism and self-hatred. Abrams struggled with depression, abuse, and an addiction that nearly destroyed her. But eventually she would leave behind the shame over her birthright and move toward a celebration of her blackness. In Black Lotus, Abrams takes you on her odyssey filled with extreme highs and lows and the complexities of not only the black experience, but also the human one. This vivid story reexamines everything you think you know about racial identity while affirming the ability of the human spirit to triumph over tragedy. Ultimately, Black Lotus shines a light on the transformative power of truth and self-acceptance, and the importance of defining your personal identity on your own terms.
Download or read book The Black Lotus Shadow of the Ninja written by Kieran Fanning and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-09-27 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ninja and samurai lore come together with action and adventure to create an explosive new book perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Brandon Mull! "Wonderful characters, unbelievable adventure . . . I loved this book." -- Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl seriesGhost, Cormac, and Kate are not like other kids. Ghost can turn invisible, Cormac can run up walls, and Kate can talk to animals--all abilities that make them perfect recruits for the Black Lotus, a training school for ninjas who are sworn to protect the world from the evil samurai-run Empire. But when the Moon Sword--a source of unimaginable power--is stolen, the three are forced to put their new skills to the test and go back in time to sixteenth-century Japan and retrieve it.
Download or read book Black Lotus English written by B. T. Swami and published by Golden Age Media . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Lotus: The Spiritual Journey of an Urban Mystic explores the life and mission of His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami, an African-American seeker who became one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the twentieth century. His story begins in a Cleveland ghetto and culminates in the spiritual world. Along the way, readers meet John Favors, known by family and friends as “Johnny Boy.” A particularly gifted youth, he overcame numerous obstacles, including a speech impediment and impoverished conditions, to reveal his exceptional character, wisdom, and spirituality.
Download or read book The Art of Blade Runner Black Lotus written by Roland Kelts and published by Titan Books. This book was released on 2022-09-23 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Blade Runner: Black Lotus is a study and celebration of the artwork that went into making the first ever Blade Runner animated series. The Art of Blade Runner: Black Lotus is a study and celebration of the artwork that went into making the first ever Blade Runner animated series. Concept art, sketchwork, pre-viz, animation tests, final frames and more, are paired alongside interviews with the masterminds behind the show to give fans the full story of Black Lotus. Respected co-directors Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama provide an exclusive, in-depth interview that explores their relationship with the Blade Runner universe, and their intimate analyses of and inspiration behind the characters. Alcon producers describe the creative journey, that spans many years prior, behind what they envisioned for the story, how Black Lotus would fit in the wider Blade Runner narrative, and who they wanted the protagonist to be. The writers explain how they conceptualised the characters and the voice actors share their personal journeys and light-hearted anecdotes on how they brought those characters to life. The lighting and animation team also share how they captured Blade Runner's cyberpunk visual and auditory palette in a new medium for the franchise: anime. This book is illustrated to the brim with concept art that is beautifully vivid and presented in a gallery format throughout the book; organised chronologically by character, location, and event as they are introduced in the show. Readers will be able to breeze through this companion guide as they watch the show for a deeper, richer, and more personal viewing experience. At the back of the book, you'll find never-before-seen sketches of the Black Out short films that accompanied Blade Runner 2049.
Download or read book Black Lotus 2 The Vow written by K'wan and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the death of a police officer, assassin Kahllah (aka the Black Lotus) is forced out of retirement in an attempt to clear her name while outrunning a mysterious enemy. “[A] riveting read from start to finish . . . Excellent.” —Exclusive Magazine It’s been months since Kahllah El-Amin, aka the Black Lotus, hung up her pistols, retired from the murder-for-hire business, and finally found peace. But when a police officer is murdered and a familiar flower is left at the crime scene, all signs point to it being the work of the Black Lotus. Someone is trying to frame her. Things get more complicated when the case is handed to Detective James Wolf, a former adversary who has since become a friend. To clear her name, Kahllah is forced out of retirement and once again must don the mask of the Black Lotus. She races against time to catch the real killer while trying to outrun her most formidable rival. Their deadly game leads to a shocking truth buried under a mountain of lies, as Kahllah attempts to find justice in a world devoid of light.
Download or read book Bang written by E.K. Blair and published by EverAfter Romance. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They say when you take revenge against another you lose a part of your innocence. But I’m not innocent. I haven’t been for a very long time. My innocence was stolen from me. Taken was the life I was supposed to have. The soul I was born with. The ruby heart embedded in a life full of hopes and dreams. Gone. Vanished. I never even had a choice. I mourn that life. Mourn the what-ifs. Until now. I’m ready to take back what was always meant to be mine. But every plan has a fatal flaw. Sometimes it’s the heart.
Download or read book Black Lotus written by Laura Joh Rowland and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2002-03-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In September of 1693, the Black Lotus Temple, spiritual center for hundreds of Buddhist nuns, monks, priests, and orphans, is burned to the ground leaving three dead and one orphan running for cover. Veteran samurai-detective Sano Ichiro, the Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations and People, is called on to investigate the incident. He quickly discovers that despite appearances, the victims did not die in the fire: they were brutally murdered before the fire even began. With a triple homicide on his hands, Sano's search for a killer leads him to Haru, the orphan girl found at the scene of the crime. But Sano's wife Reiko, investigating the case against Sano's wishes, is convinced of Haru's innocence. Reiko's investigation leads her behind the walls of the Black Lotus Temple. It is within these walls that she discovers a sect involved in extortion, prostitution, and hedonistic rituals. Could one of the sect's members be the killer? Will Reiko risk her marriage to Sano in order to prove Haru's innocence? Set in the luscious finery of the samurai court of medieval Japan, this latest installment in the best-selling series by Laura Joh Rowland, is filled with shocking surprises and suspense as readers are once again allowed access into the world of Sano Ichiro.
Download or read book Nima written by Ross Tran and published by . This book was released on 2020-07 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NIMA is a fantasy tale following a prodigious young woman as she sets out on an epic journey to protect those she loves most: family. As Nima travels to new lands filled with spirits, demons, friends, and enemies, she discovers her quest has more at stake than she first realized.This illustrated narrative is created by Ross Tran, known as RossDraws.
Download or read book The Black Lotus Trilogy written by E. K. Blair and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-28 with total page 732 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This highly praised series quickly earned E.K. Blair acclaim for her ability to weave a sexy, twisted tale of love and revenge that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last word." They say when you take revenge against another you lose a part of your innocence. But I'm not innocent. I haven't been for a very long time. My innocence was stolen from me. Taken was the life I was supposed to have. The soul I was born with. The ruby heart embedded in a life full of hopes and dreams. Gone. Vanished. I never even had a choice. I mourn that life. Mourn the what-ifs. Until now. I'm ready to take back what was always meant to be mine. But every plan has a fatal flaw. Sometimes it's the heart. Series Reading Order -BANG (book 1) -ECHO (book 2) -HUSH (book 3)
Download or read book Scions of the Black Lotus written by Jc Kang and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For an imperial assassin, assignment as a courtesan in the Floating World seems like a waste of her talents... until killers target her clan sisters. In the legendary Floating World, wars are waged with wit, the strongest soldier can be bound with threads of silk, and flesh is the currency by which life, death, and freedom can all be purchased. Half-elf Jie bemoans her temporary assignment as a Night Blossom in the most sought-after house, even if it's the perfect cover for her real work as an assassin in the emperor's service. When killers target her clan sisters, it leads to a convergence of threats that could topple an empire. The Complete Tales of the Floating World Includes six books and two bonus stories: Thorn of the Night Blossoms White Sheep of the Family Wretches of the Trench Interlude (Bonus story) Temptress of Fates Last Heir of the North Second Interlude (Bonus story) Last Bloom of the Jade Lotus
Download or read book The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols written by and published by Serindia Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the author's previous publication The Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs, this handbook contains an array of symbols and motifs, accompanied by succinct explanations. It provides treatment of the essential Tibetan religious figures, themes and motifs, both secular and religious.
Download or read book Hush written by E.K. Blair and published by EverAfter Romance. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I've come to learn there is no escaping your past. It doesn't matter what you do, it will follow like a phantom—haunting you—reminding you.
Download or read book Unmatched Underworld Immortal written by Chen Defa and published by Sellene Chardou. This book was released on with total page 1729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first three levels have obvious color characteristics (of course, this was revised by me later and has been finalized. ) The first three levels correspond, white, gold, black and tricolor
Download or read book There is no way to fight the emperor written by Li Donghao and published by Sellene Chardou. This book was released on with total page 8531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since he began to practice at the age of seven, Xie Aoyu has been hit again and again. His practice is the hardest, and his family uses the most medicinal materials for him, but others have cultivated quarrelling in one year. What about him
Download or read book Immortal in Wonderland written by Zai XuXianYuan and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ordinary city worker accidentally entered the "Forbidden Land of the Gods" on a journey to ease his mind
Download or read book Tale of the Evil Demon written by Zhang Wei and published by Devneybooks. This book was released on with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leng Feng's father, Leng Tianhao, is the chairman of a multinational company. He is busy with official business all the year round and stationed overseas. Leng Feng's mother had to leave Leng Feng in China to take better care of him. Leng Feng didn't have any complaints about these. The old couple flew together, and they were also free. Whenever you miss your parents, just make a phone call. Now that technology is so developed, they all bring videos. Being away from Wan Li is just as close at hand, which is good.
Download or read book Black Lotus written by K'wan and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2014-05-27 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to avoid an Internal Affairs investigation, Detective Wolf must hunt down the "Black Lotus Killer," a pursuit that leads to a cold case from his past.
