Download or read book Deadly Alchemy written by Julie Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-09 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you choose who lives and who dies? Alchemist Amelia Rimos has just discovered the cure for the Undead. Being naive and vulnerable, she does not realize the Undead have their targets set on her. Happening upon a tall, dark, exotic man named Michel Gauthier, he saves her from becoming a victim, thrusting her into a game of cat and mouse. Amelia realizes being an Alchemist is not in her best interest when she befriends him. Is Michel as sincere as he seems or does he have an ulterior motive? When her life cannot be more complicated, John Hawthorne interjects himself into Amelia's life and shifts it completely upside down. He informs Amelia she has the key to their survival. Soon, she will realize the Undead are not the only monsters in the world... Amelia will find herself in a stalemate: She will be forced to choose between destroying her evidence and saving the man she's grown to love or destroying over half the population of the world, including the love of her life with it."

Download or read book The Dangerous Art of Alchemy written by Karen Maitland and published by Review. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A free e-short from 'Queen of the Dark Ages' Karen Maitland, author of Company of Liars, which explores medieval Dark Arts practices and the mysterious history of alchemy. **Includes real recipes devised by medieval alchemists and a free sample of Karen's gothic historical thriller, The Raven's Head** 'An atmospheric and dark story' The Times on The Raven's Head The black object inside the flask was the head of a raven. Its beak was opened wide as if it cried out a warning, and from its mouth a long forked scarlet tongue quivered in the flickering candle flame, like a viper poised to strike. Alchemy. The word conjures up images of magic, mystery and dark dungeons full of bubbling potions, with shadowy figures poring over ancient manuscripts in pursuit of the secret formula that will allow them to turn base metal into pure gold. And, for centuries, this image of alchemy was not far from the truth... Take science and politics. Mix with desire and desperation. Leave to intensify. And you shall have the legendary world of the medieval alchemists, expertly drawn by the Queen of the Dark Ages. What readers are saying about Dangerous Art of Alchemy: 'A book to delve into over and over again' 'A fascinating read full of information on this strange system of beliefs' 'A fun book that will whet your appetite for The Raven's Head'

Download or read book Death of an Alchemist written by Mary Lawrence and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Colorful alchemical lore and a vividly imagined 1543 London enrich Lawrence’s engaging . . . sequel to . . . The Alchemist’s Daughter.”—Publishers Weekly In the mid sixteenth century, Henry VIII sits on the throne, and Bianca Goddard tends to the sick and suffering in London’s slums, where disease can take a life as quickly as murder . . . For years, alchemist Ferris Stannum has devoted himself to developing the Elixir of Life, the reputed serum of immortality. Having tested his remedy successfully on an animal, Stannum intends to send his alchemy journal to a colleague in Cairo for confirmation. But the next day his body is found and the journal is gone. Bianca, the daughter of an alchemist, is well acquainted with the mystical healing arts. When her husband John falls ill with the sweating sickness, she dares to hope Stannum’s journal could contain the secret to his recovery. But first she must solve the alchemist’s murder. As she ventures into a world of treachery and deceit, Stannum’s death is only the first in a series of murders—and Bianca’s quest becomes a matter of life and death, not only for her husband, but for herself . . . Praise for The Alchemist’s Daughter “Unique characters, a twisty plot and a bold, bright heroine . . . Mystery and Tudor fans alike will raise a glass to this new series.”—Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author “A realistic evocation of 16th century London’s underside. The various strands of the plot are so skillfully plaited together.”—Fiona Buckley, author of the Ursula Blanchard Mysteries

Download or read book The Experimental Fire written by Jennifer M. Rampling and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2020-12-11 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 400-year history of the development of alchemy in England that brings to light the evolution of the practice. In medieval and early modern Europe, the practice of alchemy promised extraordinary physical transformations. Who would not be amazed to see base metals turned into silver and gold, hard iron into soft water, and deadly poison into elixirs that could heal the human body? To defend such claims, alchemists turned to the past, scouring ancient books for evidence of a lost alchemical heritage and seeking to translate their secret language and obscure imagery into replicable, practical effects. Tracing the development of alchemy in England over four hundred years, from the beginning of the fourteenth century to the end of the seventeenth, Jennifer M. Rampling illuminates the role of alchemical reading and experimental practice in the broader context of national and scientific history. Using new manuscript sources, she shows how practitioners like George Ripley, John Dee, and Edward Kelley, as well as many previously unknown alchemists, devised new practical approaches to alchemy while seeking the support of English monarchs. By reconstructing their alchemical ideas, practices, and disputes, Rampling reveals how English alchemy was continually reinvented over the space of four centuries, resulting in changes to the science itself. In so doing, The Experimental Fire bridges the intellectual history of chemistry and the wider worlds of early modern patronage, medicine, and science.

Download or read book Monster s Magic written by Julie Morgan and published by Naughty Nights Press LLC. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When this necromancer meets her fated mate, sparks fly, but so do chaos and tragedy. When Teagan Osborn’s family becomes the target of corruption by the very people who vow to keep them safe, who can she trust? Blackthorn Academy has been the escape and safety harbor for many who possess special talents and skills, but what happens when that threat follows Teagan to the secluded hideaway of Northumberland Island? Finding solace in the arms of a dark elf named Shayde Drargokin, and the love of her best friend, Evie Woods, she feels unstoppable… until one of her most trusted allies commits an unthinkable act of deceit. Come read Teagan’s story of love, betrayal, and forgiveness in this action-packed tale in the Blackthorn Academy shared world. Monster’s Magic is book seven in the Blackthorn Academy for Supernaturals shared world, featuring a tragically broken necromancer, an alluring dark elf warrior, and more.

Download or read book New Orleans written by Julie Morgan and published by Naughty Nights Press LLC. This book was released on 2022-07-14 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This harem will claim their queen… Brandi Holmes, orphaned as a young child, missed out on the one thing in life everyone deserves: love. One fateful night, on the brink of disaster, Brandi is saved by an angel with perfect timing and she leaps for the chance at a fresh start. Malik Ibram, Dash Santana, and Bishop Adams lead the covenant of North and South America. They keep all Vampires in their rightful place in the world and maintain control over malicious intent. The trio are a force of nature, until they face the path of Brandi and discover the one thing they cannot control is their longing for the human woman. Will an orphaned girl who has nothing be able to accept she is fated for three broody vampires who can give her everything? Keywords: vampire romance book, vampire novel, vampire romance ebook, urban fantasy, fantasy romance, HEA paranormal romance, curvy girl, best friends romance ebook, paranormal fiction series, strong heroine, curvy girl romance novel, true mates, fated mates, instalove romance, sexy vampire book, sexy paranormal romance book, steamy paranormal romance novel, steamy vampire mates, strangers to lovers, instant attraction, heat level, claiming bite, fated mates novella, soul mates, destined mates, fated mates series, vampire mates ebook series, paranormal romance series, vampire human fated mate series complete, curvy heroine romance, curvy girl reads, bbw romance, vampire hero, instant love, whychoose, RH, reverse harem romance book, why choose romance, whychoose series

Download or read book An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors written by Curtis Craddock and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Alchemy of Masques and Mirrors is Curtis Craddock's delightful and engrossing fantasy debut featuring a genius heroine and her guardian, a royal musketeer, which Brandon Sanderson calls, "A great read!" Born with a physical disability, no magical talent, and a precocious intellect, Princess Isabelle des Zephyrs has lived her life being underestimated by her family and her kingdom. The only person who appreciates her true self is Jean-Claude, the fatherly musketeer who had guarded her since birth. All shall change, however, when an unlikely marriage proposal is offered, to the second son of a dying king in an empire collapsing into civil war. But the last two women betrothed to this prince were murdered, and a sorcerer-assassin is bent on making Isabelle the third. Isabelle and Jean-Claude plunge into a great maze of prophecy, intrigue, and betrayal, where everyone wears masks of glamour and lies. Step by dangerous step, Isabelle must unravel the lies of her enemies and discovers a truth more perilous than any deception. “A setting fabulous and strange, heroes to cheer for, villains to detest, a twisty, tricky plot — I love this novel!” —Lawrence Watt Evans “A thrilling adventure full of palace intrigue, mysterious ancient mechanisms, and aerial sailing ships!” —David D. Levine At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Asim written by D.W. Smith and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-08-05 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1453 Turkey, Mehmed the Conqueror has just defeated the Byzantine Empire and a new era called the Ottoman Empire is ushered in. Sending an envoy to open trade routes to Spain and Portugal Mehmed sends his most trusted bodyguard Asim to look after the members of the envoy. The mission is turned on its head when one of the Islamic members is murdered in her bed chamber by unknown hands. Asim is given permission by way of a secret letter from Pope Nicholas to investigate the crime but no allowance of arresting authority of any Christian that may be involved but his instructions from Mehmed were simple; bring the cowards to justice. How can a man serve Christianity and Islam without offending either?

Download or read book The Alchemist s Daughter written by Mary Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A realistic evocation of 16th century London's underside. The various strands of the plot are so skillfully plaited together." --Fiona Buckley In the year 1543 of King Henry VIII's turbulent reign, the daughter of a notorious alchemist finds herself suspected of cold-blooded murder... Bianca Goddard employs her knowledge of herbs and medicinal plants to concoct remedies for the disease-riddled poor in London's squalid Southwark slum. But when her friend Jolyn comes to her complaining of severe stomach pains, Bianca's prescription seems to kill her on the spot. Recovering from her shock, Bianca suspects Jolyn may have been poisoned before coming to her--but the local constable is not so easily convinced. To clear her name and keep her neck free of the gallows, Bianca must apply her knowledge of the healing arts to deduce exactly how her friend was murdered and by whom--before she herself falls victim to a similar fate... "Unique characters, a twisty plot and a bold, bright heroine add up to a great debut for Mary Lawrence's The Alchemist's Daughter. Mystery and Tudor fans alike will raise a glass to this new series." --Karen Harper, author of The Poyson Garden

Download or read book Hell s Belle written by Julie Morgan and published by Naughty Nights Press LLC. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Escaping Hell is only the beginning… Annabelle Clayton’s life was pretty predictable. Quiet as a dormouse, what she lacks in charm, she makes up for in her beauty. Being taller than most women never stops her from wearing heels, and embracing her curves helps her sex appeal when it comes to working at the dark, underground dungeon, Den of Sin. What she never expected, though, was finding out she could see the dark side of everyone… and everything. A family heirloom has been with Annabelle her entire life and one fateful night, it begins to sing. When she opens it, the unimaginable happens: the spirit of a lifetime ago is released and plummets itself into Annabelle, reminding her of who she once was—a Goddess of the Underworld: Persephone. Cade Fenix, Beta to the Fenix Dragon pack, agrees to attend the speed dating mingle at DeLux Cafe against his better judgment. The moment he walks in, he knows it’s a mistake… until he sits down at the table of his fated mate. He never saw her coming and from that night forward, Cade embraces what it means to find his mate. When Cade’s village is attacked, Annabelle’s life is in danger and she is taken by a rival dragon pack. She will surely die if she cannot fight back. And just as Persephone begins to push forward to release her energy, the inner spirit recognizes a familiar being nearby. Will Persephone intervene in time to save Annabelle’s life? Will Cade save his kingdom from ruin? Read the story and find out! Hell’s Belle is book eleven in the Speed Dating with the Denizens of the Underworld shared world, filled with sinfully hot dragons, reincarnated souls of underworld goddesses, and more. keywords: paranormal, paranormal romance, underworld, underworld series, paranormal romance books for adults, Greek gods, greek gods romance, gods romance, gods, goddesses, goddess romance, Greek goddesses, immortals, immortal romance, Greek mythology, Greek myths, fantasy romance, alpha hero, strong heroine, action, long series, no cliffhangers, guaranteed HEA, happily ever after, demons, angels, fallen angels, shifters, HEA paranormal romance, curvy heroine romance, curvy girl reads, bbw romance, urban fantasy, curvy girl romance novel, fated mates, sexy shifter book, sexy paranormal romance book, steamy paranormal romance novel, steamy dragon shifter mates, high heat level, claiming bite, soul mates, destined mates, dragon shifters, purgatory, shared world, Persephone, reincarnation

Download or read book The Human and Her Vampires written by Julie Morgan and published by Naughty Nights Press LLC. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can dreams become reality… Tawne O’Brien loves adventure and dreams of living in a world where paranormal creatures exist. Orphaned at a young age, and with a string of failed relationships only adding to her misery, her books are the only salvation from a mundane existence in a universe where she feels completely alone. When her best friend asks her to come visit, her dreams of a new life suddenly become a possibility. Tawne is introduced to four sexy-as-sin vampires and given the opportunity of a lifetime with no strings attached…or so they say. When she discovers she may only be a guinea pig to the vampires, disappointment regains the upper hand, reminding her of her place in this world. Can Tawne find the strength inside herself to fight for what she deserves? If she doesn’t, she’ll lose everything...including any memory of her life with her vampires.

Download or read book Get a Life written by Nadine Gordimer and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Paul Bannerman, an ecologist in Africa, is diagnosed with cancer and prescribed treatment that makes him radioactive, his suddenly fragile existence makes him question his life for the first time. He is especially struck by the contradiction in values between his work as a conservationist and that of his wife, an advertising agency executive. Then when Paul moves in with his parents to protect his wife and young son from radiation, the strange nature of his condition leads his mother to face her own past.

Download or read book The Hammer written by R.J. Mitchell and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After escaping the clutches of a Glasgow drug lord nicknamed 'The Widowmaker', the newly promoted Detective Constable Thoroughgood heads for Manchester. The northern powerhouse is home to two rival gangs: 'The Maine Men' and 'The Devils'. When a drug deal goes wrong and Thoroughgood fails to stop it, a full-scale turf war is ready to take over Manchester - a city split into red and blue halves. Seconded into an undercover Greater Manchester Police unit led by the legendary DCI Marty Ferguson, an exiled Glasgow cop with a messianic presence, Thoroughgood soon finds that the drugs war is not the only battle being fought in the city. 'The Hammer' takes Thoroughgood out of the character's typical Scottish stomping grounds, with 1990s Manchester and a nightmare at the Theatre of Dreams forming the perfect backdrop for Mitchell's brand of gritty, high-octane crime writing.

Download or read book Better Living Through Alchemy written by and published by Lynn Osburn. This book was released on with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Foundations of Newton s Alchemy written by B. J. T. Dobbs and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1983-04-29 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sets the foundations of Newton's alchemy in their historical context in Restoration England. It is shown that alchemical modes of thought were quite strong in many of those who provided the dynamism for the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century and that these modes of thought had important relationships with general movements for reform in the same period.

Download or read book The Colonial Shadow written by Kira Celeste and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-02-24 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Colonial Shadow examines the colonial psychology that has shaped what is now known as Canada. This psychology has perpetrated devastating harm over the last half a millennium and continues to oppress Indigenous people and degrade the environment. This book is inspired by the tenet of depth psychology that stories and myths from one’s own ancestry can bring about transformation and deep changes in perspective. As such, it investigates how an alchemical way of imagining into white settler colonial consciousness might contribute to its accountability and psychological healing today. The Colonial Shadow will be an invaluable resource for professionals, academics and students of Jungian and post-Jungian ideas, settler-colonial and First Nations studies, sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies as well as for anyone interested in addressing the colonial complex.

Download or read book Anime and Philosophy written by Josef Steiff and published by Open Court Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anime and Philosophy focuses on some of the most-loved, most-intriguing anime films and series, as well as lesser-known works, to find what lies at their core. Astro Boy, Dragon Ball Z, Ghost in the Shell, and Spirited Away are just a few of the films analyzed in this book. In these stories about monsters, robots, children, and spirits who grapple with the important questions in life we find insight crucial to our times: lessons on morality, justice, and heroism, as well as meditations on identity, the soul, and the meaning -- or meaninglessness -- of life. Anime has become a worldwide phenomenon, reaching across genres, mediums, and cultures. For those wondering why so many people love anime or for die-hard fans who want to know more, Anime and Philosophy provides a deeper appreciation of the art and storytelling of this distinctive Japanese culture.