Download or read book Caught in Fading Light written by Gary Thorp and published by Greystone Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One man's search for the elusive mountain lion and his unexpected discoveries along the way. Caught in Fading Light is a richly contemplative account of one man's quest to see a mountain lion in the wild hills and mountains of northern California, where he lives. In spare, elegant prose, Gary Thorp describes his adventures, from taking a one-day class on tracking animals to visiting a mountain lion in the zoo to following a rattlesnake's progress through the grass to encountering bobcats and eagles on his numerous forays into the hills by day and, increasingly, by night. Delicately weaving natural history, personal narrative and Zen Buddhism, Caught in Fading Light explores what it means to seek something you might not find, taking solace in the notion that the "value of any enterprise is in completely experiencing what happens."

Download or read book 1836 written by Rose Osterman Kleidon and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you liked Patrick O’Brian’s epic Aubrey/Maturin series, Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See, or Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club, you’ll love 1836. ​Europe, beautiful and cultured, is roiling in post-Napoleonic chaos… …the only way out is to cross a dangerous ocean. Can this desperate family reach the shores of America? In 1836, Europe is still haunted by the Napoleonic Wars, and battle-weary veterans get the worst of it. Reactionary rulers everywhere try to snuff out the very idea of freedom...and those who treasure it. One man, Niklas Kästner, knows they must go. But he and his mercurial Katrina must somehow make the journey safe for all of the family, including the children. To reach the sea. To find a ship. To survive the voyage. This is the story of the author’s immigrant ancestors, like those of millions of Americans, and the chances they took, the lives at stake. Read it now. “1836: Year of Escape pulls off a literary magic trick, weaving the sweeping movements of history around the gripping account of a single family’s desperate emigration to America.” —Pete Beatty, author of Cuyahoga “The tightly packed narrative unfolds like leaves on a family tree... The author creates a world that feels as if the reader walks as a witness to a real family's journey.” —Nancy E. Turner, NYT Bestselling Author, These Is My Words “Engrossing story, glowing prose, stunning imagery.” —Steve Vogel, NYT Bestselling Author, Reasonable Doubt

Download or read book Fading Light written by Nick Cook and published by Voice from the Clouds. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nightmares are stalking the streets of London. With the Shade’s grip on the world strengthening as reality starts to break down, Jake and Chloe, genetically modified psychic warriors, must prepare to take on their greatest enemy once again. But with lives already sacrificed to the Zoom virus and the Awoken scattered across the globe, can they ever hope to overcome the Shade’s twisted plot, which stretches to the heart of a corrupted government? As a huge Shade-made storm swamps Britain and isolates London, Jake and Chloe have no choice but to risk everything as they travel from the Isle of Alderney to the capital city. Joining with more Awoken, they’re propelled on a desperate search to stop a new doomsday device that threatens the very existence of the city. With old enemies and new allies, this is a battle of light against dark. The Shade are coming, and only the Awoken can stand in their way.

Download or read book City of Fading Light written by Jon Cleary and published by Blackstone Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The time is the last two weeks of peace in the summer of 1939. The place is Berlin, the most brilliantly lit city in Europe. Cathleen O'Dea has come from Hollywood to Germany to star in a film. But that is not the real purpose of her visit. She is in Berlin to trace her missing mother. As Europe plunges towards war, we become enthrallingly involved in Cathleen's story—and the story of Admiral Canaris, as he agonizes over a secret he has uncovered; of an English aristocrat who was once one of Hitler's favorites, and now tries to battle against her disillusion; of General von Albern as he plans to assassinate Hitler; of the General's son Helmut and his war-threatened romance with an English actress, Melissa Hayes. All this we see through the eyes of Sean Carmody, the boy from the Australian bush who has lost his innocence amidst the politics and ambitions of Nazi Germany.

Download or read book In Fading Light written by Amber Films and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Travels and Trevellers written by Frances Milton Trollope and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Fading Light of Advaita Acarya written by Rebecca J. Manring and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-08-17 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rebecca J. Manring offers a hagiographical treatment of Advaita Acarya, a fifteenth century leader in a new devotional school of Vaisnavism. She uses the Bengali material as a case study of how to read and understand hagiographical literature.

Download or read book My Poor Relations written by Maarten Maartens and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Caught on the Wing written by Charlotte C. Davenport and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Home for Christmas written by Lily Everett and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Christmas on Sanctuary Island, where the love light gleams. There will be snow and mistletoe...and two lonely hearts yearning for love, family, and above all, home. Magazine columnist Libby Leeds has made a name for herself sharing heartwarming stories from her perfect life on Sanctuary Island. There's just one minor detail she's left out: she hasn't set foot on the island since her childhood. Orphaned and heartbroken, she departed years ago and never looked back-except in her fictional columns. Now a wounded war hero is returning to Sanctuary Island, and Libby's editor insists she cover the story by taking the long road back... HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Army Ranger Owen Shepard is a tall, handsome single father, and now a media sensation. He wants to reconnect with his daughter, Caitlin, and make up for lost time by giving her a Christmas to remember. When "America's Favorite Homemaker" Libby Leeds offers her help, he jumps at the chance. But the sweet, reclusive writer is more intriguing, and more tempting, than Owen could have imagined. Soon, Owen and Caitlin are spending their holiday with Libby, decorating trees, making gingerbread houses, and warming up by the fire. It's the closest Libby has come to love and family since she was a child-but until she and Owen admit what is in their hearts, the home they are creating together will be only in their dreams. "Sanctuary Island will live in your heart long after the book is closed." -Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Download or read book Avarom and the Red Queen written by J. L. Stewart and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-11-21 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By defeating three of the most dangerous thieves in the kingdom of Servitica, Avarom was elected to stay on as the personal bodyguard for its ruler, Queen Nakir. With nowhere else to go, he accepted. Now war has been declared against Servitica and all her allies of the Great Lands from an unknown adversary. Already these mysterious enemies are moving murderously toward the very gates of Servitica! War on a grand scale is imminent! And just as preparations are to be made for this campaign, the Queen vanishes! Chancellor Gorin, who now rules Servitica, has charged Avarom with murder and treason! With very little to go on and a lot at stake, Avarom and his appointed custodians must race against time to find those responsible for the abduction of the Queen. In order to do so they will face the flesh eating demons of Ecillia; the living monolith called the Miodrag; the merciless blade of Kazara, and the enigmatic necromancer known only as Yarum! Past deeds are brought to light! Centuries of linage revealed as the fate of the Great Lands if not the world rests solely in the hands of Avarom and The Red Queen!

Download or read book Fading Light written by Chuck Dayton and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Them Bones written by Carolyn Haines and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1999-11-02 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Sarah Booth Delaney, an unconventional Southern belle whose knack for uncovering the truth is about to make her the hottest detective in Zinnia, Mississippi . . . if it doesn't make her the deadest. No self-respecting lady would allow herself to end up in Sarah Booth’s situation. Unwed, unemployed, and over thirty, she’s flat broke and about to lose the family plantation. Not to mention being haunted by the ghost of her great-great-grandmother’s nanny, who never misses an opportunity to remind her of her sorry state—or to suggest a plan of action, like ransoming her friend’s prize pooch to raise some cash. But soon Sarah Booth’s walk on the criminal side leads her deeper into unladylike territory, and she’s hired to solve a murder. Did gorgeous, landed Hamilton Garrett V really kill his mother twenty years ago? And if so, what is Sarah Booth doing falling for this possible murderer? When she asks one too many questions and a new corpse turns up, she is suddenly a suspect herself . . . and Sarah Booth finds that digging up the bones of the past could leave her rolling over in her grave.

Download or read book The Ultimate Western Collection written by Mark Twain and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 15303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Western Collection is a monumental anthology that captures the rugged ethos and sweeping landscapes of the American frontier. Through a rich tapestry of narratives, this compilation spans a wide array of literary styles, from the gritty realism of pioneer life to the romanticized vistas of the Wild West. The anthology showcases the diversity and significance of the genre, including standout pieces that have shaped the cultural imagery of the American West. The esteemed array of authors contributes stories that vary from high adventure to introspective character studies, each adding depth and nuance to the understanding of the Western ethos. The contributors to this anthology, including luminaries like Mark Twain, Willa Cather, and Jack London, among others, bring with them backgrounds as diverse as the landscapes they describe. Their collective works, rooted in different epochs of American history, offer a panoramic view of the cultural, social, and economic forces that have shaped the American West. By aligning with historical, cultural, or literary movements, these authors enrich the anthology's thematic coherence, providing readers with an immersive experience into the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of Western life. The Ultimate Western Collection offers readers a unique opportunity to delve into the multifaceted world of Western literature. It is an educational journey through the heart and soul of America, encouraging exploration of its vast and varied narratives. Through its comprehensive selection, the anthology fosters a dialogue between the works of established masters and lesser-known authors, each contributing distinct voices to the collective story of the American frontier. It is a must-read for anyone eager to explore the depth and breadth of Western literature, and to understand the enduring allure of the Wild West.

Download or read book Sidetracked written by Allan Michael Hardin and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-05-29 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relive once more the action packed, shoot em up western in the tradition of Zane Grey. Ride with Marshal Woodrow Kinslow as he brings an embittered Colorado landowner to justice. An accident claims the life of a young son of a Colorado rancher, Johnathan Birk. Although, he reluctantly agreed to let homesteaders onto land that he claimed for his own, the death of his son sends him on a vengeful crusade to rid the valley of all the homesteaders. Marshall Woodrow Kinslow is shot at on a high country trail by Ansen Miller, the homesteader who accidentally killed Birks son. Kinslow listens to his story and decides to take him to see a judge. Birk and his hired guns kill Miller and wound Kinslow. Upon recovery, he goes to a Federal judge, gets some warrants and returns to dispense his own brand of frontier justice. Ride with Marshal Woodrow Kinslow as he brings an embittered Colorado landowner to justice. An accident claims the life of a young son of a Colorado rancher, Johnathan Birk. Although, he reluctantly agreed to let homesteaders onto land that he claimed for his own, the death of his son sends him on a vengeful crusade to rid the valley of all the homesteaders. Marshall Woodrow Kinslow is shot at on a high country trail by Ansen Miller, the homesteader who accidentally killed Birks son. He mistakes the marshal for one of Birks men. After the dust settles, Kinslow listens to what Miller has to say and decides to help the man get to a judge so he can his side of the story. Birk and his hired guns catch up to them where they kill Miller and wound Kinslow. Upon recovery, Kinslow goes to a Federal judge, gets some warrants and returns to dispense his own brand of frontier justice.

Download or read book A Hunter s Desire written by Patricia Bates and published by PB Publications. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vengeful spirits, dark secrets, and an unanswered question haunt psychic medium Rebel Hunter. Grissom is a small town with dark secrets. When Rebel Hunter, a paranormal consultant, relocates to its outskirts, he unwittingly stumbles upon a mystery decades in the making. After one of his clients vanishes, Rebel is dragged into the investigation by homicide detective Gideon Palmer. On a forced vacation, Gideon is in the right place at the wrong time, and his downtime is cut short by the disappearance of a wealthy socialite. As he investigates, he finds himself confronted by a wall of silence. The only bright spot is Rebel Hunter, a man of mystery and danger. Drawn together, their chemistry is immediate, and Rebel and Gideon struggle with their emotions as they navigate the dark twists of the case. Can both men face their own ghosts to help find a missing woman before it's too late?

Download or read book The Sapling Cage written by Margaret Killjoy and published by Feminist Press at CUNY. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the gripping first novel in the Daughters of the Empty Throne trilogy, author Margaret Killjoy spins a tale of earth magic, power struggle, and self-invention in an own-voices story of trans witchcraft. Lorel has always dreamed of becoming a witch: learning magic, fighting monsters, and exploring the world beyond the small town where she and her mother run the stables. Even though a strange plague is killing the trees in the Kingdom of Cekon and witches are being blamed for it, Lorel wants nothing more than to join them. There’s only one problem: all witches are women, and she was born a boy. When the coven comes to claim her best friend, Lorel disguises herself in a dress and joins in her friend’s place, leaving home and her old self behind. She soon discovers the dark powers threatening the kingdom: a magical blight scars the land, and the power-mad Duchess Helte is crushing everything between her and the crown. In spite of these dangers, Lorel makes friends and begins learning magic from the powerful witches in her coven. However, she fears that her new friends and mentors will find out her secret and kick her out of the coven, or worse.