Download or read book Black Queen Without a Throne written by John Brinson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2002-11-27 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a most masterful way, 'Black Queen Without a Throne' navigates the treacherous waters of the external, undeclared un-civil war that exists between men and women of African descent. This is must reading for right thinking" Black men and women who desire to end the madness. Dr. Michael S. Williams, D/Min, (Pastor, St James Baptist Church, San Francisco, CA.) If we read this book and take it to heart, our subsequent actions will lead us to liberation. Read 'Black Queen Without a Throne.' Dr. Larry Atkins, D/Theology, (Pastor, All Nations Baptist Church, Oakland, CA) This presentation on the conflict between the New African man and woman is such that any reader easily understands, and agrees with it. Not only is the problem exposed, but a solution to this devastation is also offered. You must read this insightful book! Chinelo Uwakwe, Nurse (Nigerian/American) In the midst of the darkness of the African American male and female turmoil, I can see the light of solution in 'Black Queen Without a Throne.' Seyyida Naylor, (A Throne-less, Black Queen)
Download or read book The Lost Sisters written by Holly Black and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes the difference between a love story and a horror story is where the ending comes... While Jude fought for power in the Court of Elfhame against the cruel Prince Cardan, her sister Taryn began to fall in love with the trickster, Locke. Half-apology and half-explanation, it turns out that Taryn has some secrets of her own to reveal. The Lost Sisters is a companion e-novella to the New York Times bestselling novel The Cruel Prince, by master writer Holly Black.
Download or read book The Worst Guy written by Kate Canterbary and published by . This book was released on 2022-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eight weeks of forced proximity is a long time to hate someone you're trying not to love. Sebastian Stremmel doesn't need another headache. He has enough of his own without Sara Shapiro, the noisy new reconstructive surgeon, stomping all around his surgical wing with her chippy, chirpy cheerfulness. But Sebastian doesn't usually get what he wants. No one gets under his skin like Sara - so much so a heated "debate" and an exam room left in shambles later, they land themselves in eight weeks of hospital-mandated conflict resolution counseling. Now they're forced to fight fair...which quickly leads them to playing dirty when no one's looking. They know it's a mistake. They promise themselves it will never happen again. They swear they got it out of their systems. They didn't. Author's Note: Grumpy/recovering people-pleaser sunshine. Introverts attract. Enemies-to-lovers in the workplace. Banter, bicker, and button-pushing foreplay. Don't tell the friend group, get jealous when the friend group tries to fix her up. CW/TW: chronic illness, absent/negligent parents, history of disordered eating.
Download or read book One Dark Throne written by Kendare Blake and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestseller! In this enthralling sequel to Kendare Blake’s New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns, Fennbirn’s deadliest queens must face the one thing standing in their way of the crown: each other. The battle for the crown has begun, but which of the three sisters will prevail? With the unforgettable events of the Quickening behind them and the Ascension Year underway, all bets are off. Katharine, once the weak and feeble sister, is stronger than ever before. Arsinoe, after discovering the truth about her powers, must figure out how to make her secret talent work in her favor without anyone finding out. And Mirabella, once thought to be the strongest sister of all and the certain Queen Crowned, faces attacks like never before—ones that put those around her in danger she can’t seem to prevent. Don't miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series!
Download or read book The Queen of Nothing written by Holly Black and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful curse forces the exiled Queen of Faerie to choose between ambition and humanity in this highly anticipated and jaw-dropping finale to The Folk of the Air trilogy from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. He will be the destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power. Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan's betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her twin sister, Taryn, whose life is in peril. Jude must risk venturing back into the treacherous Faerie Court, and confront her lingering feelings for Cardan, if she wishes to save her sister. But Elfhame is not as she left it. War is brewing. As Jude slips deep within enemy lines she becomes ensnared in the conflict's bloody politics. And, when a dormant yet powerful curse is unleashed, panic spreads throughout the land, forcing her to choose between her ambition and her humanity . . .
Download or read book The Wicked King The Folk of the Air 2 written by Holly Black and published by Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd.. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Second in the bestselling Folk of the Air trilogy. This novel and the sequel The Queen of Nothing - are the winners of/won the Goodreads YA Best Fantasy in 2019 and 2020. An intoxicating and bloodthirsty sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Cruel Prince., nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019. 'Holly Black is the Faerie Queen' - Victoria Aveyard I have heard that for mortals, the feeling of falling in love is very like the feeling of fear. Jude has tricked Cardan onto the throne, binding him to her for a year and a day. But the new High King does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her, even as his fascination with her remains undimmed. Meanwhile, a traitor in the court is scheming against her. Jude must fight for her life and the lives of those she loves, all while battling her own complicated feelings for Cardan. Now a year and a day seems like no time at all . . .
Download or read book Queen Without a Crown written by Fiona Buckley and published by Severn House/ORIM. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Ursula Blanchard, lady-in-waiting and spy extraordinaire, returns in a new Elizabethan mystery steeped in suspense and historical detail.” —Booklist November, 1569: Happily married to her third husband, Hugh Stannard, Ursula Blanchard is hoping to give up her undercover work for Queen Elizabeth l in order to enjoy domestic bliss. But when Hugh unwittingly endangers possession of his ancestral home, Ursula is forced to take on a seemingly hopeless, but handsomely paid, private assignment—which the queen considers the perfect cover for a covert investigation into a group of rebel barons plotting to put Mary, Queen of Scots back on the English throne . . . “Ursula is the essence of iron cloaked in velvet—a heroine to reckon with.” —Kirkus Reviews “The worthy Ursula is an estimable heroine, and Buckley’s confident mastery of sixteenth-century British history lends an air of authenticity to her cleverly spun adventures.” —Booklist
Download or read book Heavy Weather written by Bruce Sterling and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A near-future eco-thriller from the bestselling author of Schismatrix Plus and The Difference Engine. The Storm Troupers are a group of weather hackers who roam the plains of Texas and Oklahoma, hopped up on adrenaline and technology. Utilizing virtual reality, flying robots, and all-terrain vehicles, they collect data on the extreme storms ravaging an America decimated by climate change. But even their visionary leader can’t predict the danger on the horizon when a volatile new member joins their ranks and faces a trial by fire: a massive tornado unlike any the world has seen before. “A remarkable and individual sharpness of vision . . . Sterling hacks the future, and an elegant hack it is.” —Locus “Lucid and tremendously entertaining. Sterling shows once more his skills in storytelling and technospeak. A cyberpunk winner.” —Kirkus Reviews “So believable are the speculations that . . . one becomes convinced that the world must and will develop into what Sterling has predicted.” —Science Fiction Age “A very exciting coming-of-age story in a wild future America . . . What’s it got? Cyberpunk attitude, genuine humor, nanotechnology, minimal sex but some cool medications and very big weather systems.” —SFReviews.net “Brilliant . . . Fascinating . . . Exciting . . . A full complement of thrills.” —The New York Review of Science Fiction
Download or read book Destiny of a Black Queen written by Kayode Odumade and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alice is a product of love has no bounds. Her white father was the heir to the throne, but he fell in love at first sight with a beautiful black woman in an unusual place and during unusual times. The love relationship between her parents was so strong that traditions, culture, race, and death couldnt break it. Theirs was a love relationship made outside the four corners of this world. However, two of the only three people in the world who truly loved Alice died. Alice was going to change traditions that had lived with people for over hundreds of years, and these people didnt want change. So this made Alice grow in a world that those closest to her constantly planned betrayals, manipulations, and schemes against her. Her only living true love would be caught in the web of her adversary, but unknowingly, every of their evil plans moved her one step toward the fulfillment of her destiny.
Download or read book The Dark Princess written by Amanda Kostro and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evil can be a corrosive force. especially when you grow up within it. The Dark Princess is a fifteen-year-old who realizes the evil reign of her uncle, the Dark King, must be stopped before the land of Taintis falls into turmoil.That to her is known, but her name is not. The journey she takes gives her a new outlook on her country and its inhabitants. The Dark Princess meets magical creatures, unusual circumstances and complicated, secretive people. Who is an ally, who is an enemy? Her adventure leads her to see who she really is and who she has yet to become. Is the Dark Princess on her way to defeating Darkness, or are her actions and choices only going to pull Taintis further under her uncle's influence? She knows the Dark King and his force of Darkness are evil, merciless and blood thirsty. but can the Dark Princess wash that all away to find freedom and peace for the citizens of Taintis? And for herself? Amanda Kostro, now fourteen, began The Dark Princess when she was twelve. She had such an urge to write, that she would take advantage of any opportunity, often writing through the night in lieu of sleep. The idea for The Dark Princess came suddenly while riding in the car. The story unfolded around the central idea of a girl, born into evil, who eventually realizes she must escape the maleficent bonds of her childhood in order to change the future for herself and the citizens of Taintis. Amanda lives in Riverside, Illinois. An only child, she shares her life with a menagerie of animals including a dog, cats, birds and her horse Micki. She recently graduated from Hauser Junior High School and will be an incoming freshman at Riverside Brookfield High School in the fall. When asked if there will be a continuation of The Dark Princess, Amanda reports, "I think there is more to the story. I just have to write it." For updates, check out: www.thedarkprincess.net
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Download or read book The Wishing Horse of Oz written by Ruth Plumly Thompson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-02 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruth Plumly Thompson's 'The Wishing Horse of Oz' is a delightful addition to the beloved Oz series created by L. Frank Baum. The book follows the adventures of Button-Bright, the Scarecrow, and Trot as they encounter a magical wishing horse who can grant their deepest desires. Thompson's engaging storytelling and whimsical writing style stay true to the fantastical world of Oz, filled with talking animals, enchanted lands, and moral lessons. 'The Wishing Horse of Oz' seamlessly blends fantasy and adventure, making it a captivating read for fans of the Oz series. Thompson's narrative is enriching and layered, appealing to readers of all ages with its timeless charm and positive messages. The book brilliantly continues the legacy of Baum's iconic creation, offering a fresh perspective on the inimitable land of Oz and its endearing characters. 'The Wishing Horse of Oz' is a must-read for anyone seeking a magical and heartwarming literary journey.
Download or read book A Crown So Cursed written by L.L. McKinney and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The fantasy series I've been waiting for my whole life." —Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U Give Alice must save Wonderland from itself in A Crown So Cursed, the long-awaited third book in L.L. McKinney's Nightmare-Verse series. Alice and her crew are doing their best to recover from the last boss battle, but some of them keep having these. . . dreams: visions of a dark past—and an even darker future. Sadly, the evil in Wonderland may not be as defeated as they’d hoped. Attacked by Nightmares unlike any they’ve ever seen, Alice will have to step between the coming darkness and the mortal world once more. But this time is different. This time, the monsters aren’t waiting for her on the other side of the Veil. They're in her own back yard. "A breakout author." —Entertainment Weekly
Download or read book Three Novels written by Katherine Neville and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 1259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trio of heart-stopping thrillers from the New York Times–bestselling author—including the “vibrant and cerebral” #1 international bestseller, The Eight (Los Angeles Times). People magazine said of Katherine Neville’s debut novel and #1 international bestseller, The Eight: “With alchemical skill, Neville blends modern romance, historical fiction, and medieval mystery . . . and comes up with gold.” Mining a fertile territory of international intrigue, complex conspiracies, history-spanning storylines, and unstoppable female heroines, Neville has arguably struck gold with all three of these thrillers. A Calculated Risk: In this New York Times Notable Book, computer expert Verity Banks is the one of the most powerful women in finance and has a shot at becoming director of security at the Federal Reserve. When her boss sabotages her career ambitions, Verity decides to get revenge by targeting the company’s balance sheet. Her old mentor, Zoltan Tor, will help her, but only if Verity agrees to an outlandish and dangerous wager. To beat both Zoltan and her boss, Verity must risk her professional reputation—and her very life. The Eight: In sweeping parallel stories set in the 1970s and the 1790s, Catherine Velis, a computer expert, and Mireille and Valentine, novices in an abbey during the French Revolution, must prevent a legendary chess set containing secret powers from falling into the wrong hands. With its “combination of historical references, conspiracy theory and action/thriller format,” this #1 international bestseller “may have paved the way for books like The Da Vinci Code” (Publishers Weekly). The Magic Circle: Suddenly in possession of a mysterious cache of medieval manuscripts that have the power to alter the destiny of humankind, nuclear scientist Ariel Behn is swept into the deadly center of international intrigue—and a mystery that dates back to the time of Christ—as she races to prevent a worldwide catastrophe in this USA Today bestseller.
Download or read book Marny written by Anthea Sharp and published by Fiddlehead Press. This book was released on 2015-10-08 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ~ The USA Today bestselling Feyland series continues - where high-tech gaming meets the treacherous Realm of Faerie ~ THE REAL WORLD... Headed to the big city for a summer internship, Marny Fanalua is glad to leave her hometown and its creepy connection with the Realm of Faerie behind. Drastic heroics in Feyland are what her friends do - she's just trying to figure out where she fits in the real world. IS NO ESCAPE... Livestream gaming star and entrepreneur Nyx Spenser isn't sure why he's able to create incredibly realistic simulations straight out of the game of Feyland, but he plans to share his crazy new talent by opening an all-ages hangout called Club Mysteria. FROM THE GAME... As the boundaries between the human world and the dangerous Realm of Faerie weaken, Marny and Nyx must forge an alliance to repair the damage he's done - before it's too late. KEYWORDS: Bestselling Young Adult Fantasy Series, Coming-of-age, Fairies, Fairy Tales and Retellings, Celtic Folklore, Science Fantasy, MMO Gaming, Action Adventure, Magic Realms, Cyberpunk, litRPG, GameLit, Ready Player One, Warcross, Caravel, Jumanji, Graceling, Julie Kagawa, Sarah J. Maas, Court of Thorns and Roses, Cinder, Marissa Mayer, Melissa Marr, Portal Fantasy, Virtual Reality, Urban Fantasy, POC, Samoan heroine, mixed-race couple, IR romance, BBW teen, body positivity, BBW, Tao Wong, Isekai, Streaming, Shirtaloon, He Who Fights With Monsters
