Download or read book Fate s Long Shadow written by Marcela Carbo and published by Marcela Carbo. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her power was born of a giant's rage. She treads a treacherous path, where a whisper could mean her demise. Jassae's world shattered when giants ravaged her peaceful village. Instead of killing her, they thrust her into a cage as a precious captive, an unexpected jewel to control the Dark Goddess. The once-formidable giants are teetering on the brink, their age-old might slowly but surely fading away. In Jassae, a priestess dedicated to a goddess who inspires more dread than reverence, they see a glimmer of hope for survival. During a night cloaked in darkness and studded with stars, Jassae reads the bone runes, conduits of ancient wisdom. As she holds the bleached fragments in her hands, a prophecy unfolds, foretelling the rise of a mighty chieftain. The giants believe she holds the key to securing the coveted chieftain's throne. The storm clouds of war gather, stirred by the revival of old grudges. Jassae's survival depends on her ability to harness the power growing within her, a force capable of devouring her mind and soul. If she can leverage her gift to install her chosen master on the throne, she may reach her first century and achieve her destiny as a priestess of the Dark Goddess. Yet, the path she walks is fraught with danger, and a misstep carries a terrible price: annihilation... and the end of her sorcerous bloodline. Fate's Long Shadow takes place in a dark setting and is intended for adult readers. Read it as a standalone or as part of a trilogy of interwoven stories. Keywords: fantasy, epic fantasy, epic, dark fantasy, dark, ya fantasy, grimdark, gritty, giant, giants, monsters, mythological creatures, magic, standalone novel, stand alone, battle, war, emotion, humanity, fantasy author, dark elf, dark elves, high fantasy, female lead, female protagonist, soft magic

Download or read book The Long Shadow written by Gaynor Gabriel and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sarah, nine years old, endures yet another air-raid in the street shelter in Blitz-torn England. At the same time nine-year old Claude is practising an escape should their house in occupied France be raided by the Gestapo. Sarah and Claude, Jews, and their families experience the devastating effects of Nazi Germany. The children are deeply traumatised, Sarah by the fate of her mother during an air-raid and Claude by the 'disappearance' of his family. The effects of their tragic experiences are played out very differently. The early lives of the children, though in different cultures and different circumstances, manifest very similar parallel experiences. It is only when the two central characters meet as adults that the effects of the trauma show themselves clearly and very dramatically. The novel traces four generations of the two families through to the final powerful and moving outcome. "It becomes hard to put the book down......the narrative becomes truly wrenching. One hopes that Gabriel will keep writing; a remarkable beginning," - Kirkus Reviews "This is a well-charted tale of how great sorrow can colour lives long after the event." - BlueInk Review "Introspective and profoundly moving, Gabriel's realistic portrayal of war's aftermath will leave an enduring impression." - Foreword Reviews

Download or read book The Long Shadow written by Karl Alexander and published by Russell Sage Foundation. This book was released on 2014-05-31 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A volume in the American Sociological Association's Rose Series in Sociology West Baltimore stands out in the popular imagination as the quintessential “inner city”—gritty, run-down, and marred by drugs and gang violence. Indeed, with the collapse of manufacturing jobs in the 1970s, the area experienced a rapid onset of poverty and high unemployment, with few public resources available to alleviate economic distress. But in stark contrast to the image of a perpetual “urban underclass” depicted in television by shows like The Wire, sociologists Karl Alexander, Doris Entwisle, and Linda Olson present a more nuanced portrait of Baltimore’s inner city residents that employs important new research on the significance of early-life opportunities available to low-income populations. The Long Shadow focuses on children who grew up in west Baltimore neighborhoods and others like them throughout the city, tracing how their early lives in the inner city have affected their long-term well-being. Although research for this book was conducted in Baltimore, that city’s struggles with deindustrialization, white flight, and concentrated poverty were characteristic of most East Coast and Midwest manufacturing cities. The experience of Baltimore’s children who came of age during this era is mirrored in the experiences of urban children across the nation. For 25 years, the authors of The Long Shadow tracked the life progress of a group of almost 800 predominantly low-income Baltimore school children through the Beginning School Study Youth Panel (BSSYP). The study monitored the children’s transitions to young adulthood with special attention to how opportunities available to them as early as first grade shaped their socioeconomic status as adults. The authors’ fine-grained analysis confirms that the children who lived in more cohesive neighborhoods, had stronger families, and attended better schools tended to maintain a higher economic status later in life. As young adults, they held higher-income jobs and had achieved more personal milestones (such as marriage) than their lower-status counterparts. Differences in race and gender further stratified life opportunities for the Baltimore children. As one of the first studies to closely examine the outcomes of inner-city whites in addition to African Americans, data from the BSSYP shows that by adulthood, white men of lower status family background, despite attaining less education on average, were more likely to be employed than any other group in part due to family connections and long-standing racial biases in Baltimore’s industrial economy. Gender imbalances were also evident: the women, who were more likely to be working in low-wage service and clerical jobs, earned less than men. African American women were doubly disadvantaged insofar as they were less likely to be in a stable relationship than white women, and therefore less likely to benefit from a second income. Combining original interviews with Baltimore families, teachers, and other community members with the empirical data gathered from the authors’ groundbreaking research, The Long Shadow unravels the complex connections between socioeconomic origins and socioeconomic destinations to reveal a startling and much-needed examination of who succeeds and why.

Download or read book The Fates written by Rosie Garland and published by Quercus. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A really thrilling and totally original story of Greek mythology that I can't recommend highly enough' JENNIFER SAINT Before Gods and mortals, there were The Fates . . . You've heard the legends: three sisters born out of Nyx's darkness, destined to weave the lives, and deaths, of humankind for eternity. But immortality is a heavy burden, and Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos are captivated by the gloriously human lives of the mortals below, especially those of the great warrior Atalanta and her ill-fated lover, Meleager. However, being a Goddess of Fate doesn't make you a master of it. Will these three sisters find a way to free the couple, and themselves, from their destinies? Or will they be bound by Fate forever? READERS LOVE THE FATES 'An absolutely stunning read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'Out of everything I have ever read, I honestly think this has been my favourite book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW ''Fresh and welcoming . . . reading this felt like how listening to a new beautiful song feels' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'I absolutely adored this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'Exquisitely written with relatable and likable characters and beautiful world building' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW 'Had me hooked from the first page and is one of the most unique books inspired by mythology that I have read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW

Download or read book Through Many Tribulations written by Scott Cunningham and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1997-11-01 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, the first comprehensive study of persecution in Luke-Acts from a literary and theological perspective, argues that the author uses the theme of persecution in pursuit of his theological agenda. It brings to the surface six theological functions of the persecution theme, which has an important paraenetic and especially apologetic role for Luke's persecuted community. The persecution Luke's readers suffer is evidence that they are legitimate recipients of God's salvific blessings.

Download or read book The Grimoire of Grave Fates written by Hanna Alkaf and published by Ember. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crack open your spell book and enter the world of the illustrious Galileo Academy for the Extraordinary. There's been a murder on campus, and it's up to the students of Galileo to solve it. Follow 18 authors and 18 students as they puzzle out the clues and find the guilty party. Professor of Magical History Septimius Dropwort has just been murdered, and now everyone at the Galileo Academy for the Extraordinary is a suspect. A prestigious school for young magicians, the Galileo Academy reinvented itself as a place in which students of all cultures and identities are celebrated. In this new Galileo, every pupil is welcome—but there are some who aren't so happy with the recent changes. That includes everyone's least favorite professor, Septimius Dropwort, a stodgy old man known for his harsh rules and harsher punishments. But when the professor's body is discovered on school grounds with a mysterious note clenched in his lifeless hand, the Academy's students must solve the murder themselves, because everyone's a suspect. Told from more than a dozen alternating and diverse perspectives, The Grimoire of Grave Fates follows Galileo's best and brightest young magicians as they race to discover the truth behind Dropwort's mysterious death. But they're about to discover that even for straight-A students, magic doesn't always play by the rules. . . . Contributors include: Cam Montgomery, Darcie Little Badger, Hafsah Faizal, Jessica Lewis, Julian Winters, Karuna Riazi, Kat Cho, Kayla Whaley, Kwame Mbalia, L. L. McKinney, Marieke Nijkamp, Mason Deaver, Natasha Díaz, Preeti Chhibber, Randy Ribay, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Victoria Lee, and Yamile Saied Méndez

Download or read book Fangs Fates The Complete Trilogy written by Heather Hildenbrand and published by Heather Hildenbrand. This book was released on with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I’ve been kidnapped. Until tonight, I’d never met my father and after being tossed in a van and driven across state lines, I regret meeting him now. Turns out, he had another family and now, that family is in danger. They say I have to fight. To face off with a sister I never knew I had and defeat her to become alpha. Or let her defeat me. But letting Regan win would mean my certain death. A fate I might have welcomed—until I meet a mysterious stranger in the woods. He’s strong, supernaturally fast, and full of secrets. He’s also kind in a twisted, cruel sort of way. Owen makes me want to stay and fight. He makes me want to win. The alpha challenge isn’t the only game we’re playing now. Binge the entire series in one volume! "Twilight meets the Hunger Games in this romantic, mysterious, bingeworthy series!" keywords: kidnap, enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, teen paranormal romance, alpha, werewolf, pack, murder, prince, vampire, friends to lovers

Download or read book The Bonds Of Twisted Fates written by Sylvester Flakes and published by Sylvester Flakes. This book was released on 2024-07-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “What would you do if you became a hero, but had to kill your best friend?” After a fatal car accident, Antoine and Wade are reincarnated into the magical world of Aetheria as twins Dante and Damien, born to the legendary adventurers Kaiden and Demaris Blaq. Their new lives are thrown into chaos when a demon attack reveals their destinies: one as the Hero, the other as the Demon, fated to destroy each other. As dangers mount and their bond is tested, Dante and Damien must navigate their complicated new reality. Can these friends turned brothers defy the fate that seeks to tear them apart, or are they destined to face a tragic end? Dive into their epic struggle for survival and redemption.

Download or read book The Fates written by James W. Hoddinott and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2014-04-03 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fates follows societys search for immortality. The exploration of what each of us would sacrifice if it meant that we could live forever. Changing societal values and reducing the importance of community has resulted in a society that continues to put the needs of the individual first. The Fates explores a society made up of those that put their needs ahead of all others versus those that believe the spiritual self is the destiny of all humans. The conflict in a society and each individual that devalues the basic human characteristics that make each of us unique manifests itself in some devastating outcomes. Each day we are faced with decisions of what each of us value and what each of us will fight for. The youth of today are influenced by increasingly uncontrolled and self-centered ideas about how they should live. The path is being set in our world where through media, we are changing culture. The Fates at one time may have seemed like science fiction; however, with our increasing knowledge of genetics and our belief that immortality can only be obtained through science rather than spiritually or through the legacies we create to make our world a better place for future generations.

Download or read book Twisted Fates written by Danielle Rollins and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One past. Two girls. Infinite futures. The breathless sequel to Danielle Rollins’s Stolen Time, billed by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake as “the kind of time-travel story I’m always on the lookout for.” As far as Ash knows, Dorothy has disappeared. The stowaway from 1913, the girl who Ash maybe—possibly—could’ve loved: she’s gone. But what Ash doesn’t know is that the girl he fell in love with has become Quinn Fox—the very same person who is fated to kill him. As Ash and his friends watch New Seattle fall to crime and decay, Quinn struggles to keep her hold on the bloodthirsty Black Cirkus. The two circle time and space, weaving strands of the past and present into a deadly knot. When they finally collide, can they change the course of the future entirely?

Download or read book Shackled Fates written by Thilde Kold Holdt and published by Rebellion Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Ragnarok looms, the trickster Loki breaks free from his chains. In the battle to come, all shall die, but Ragnar will do anything to save his gods. Einer scours the nine worlds for Hilda, who walks among gods and goddesses, searching the truth of the Runes. For centuries Siv has run from her past, but she knows that to protect her daughter, and Midgard, she will have to face her worst fears. It is time to confront the Alfather.

Download or read book Long Shadows Cast Before written by Charles Edward Bainbridge Brett and published by Nicholson. This book was released on 1978 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 300 years and nine generations separate Charles Brett, the author of this book, from the William Brett who first settled in Co. Down ... this book is at once a chronicle of the family's adventures and fortunes over three chequered centuries of Irish history, and an autobiographical account of the author's own experiences.

Download or read book Shadows of Fate written by Teanna Roberts and published by Leo Olmedo. This book was released on 2024-05-05 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an epic journey of courage, friendship, and triumph over darkness in "Shadows of Fate: Destiny with the Ancient Ones," the captivating fantasy novel by Teanna Roberts. In a world where ancient powers and mystical forces collide, follow the heroic duo of Althir and Elara as they set out on a quest of monumental importance. Called upon by the enigmatic Ancient Ones, they must retrieve long-lost relics and restore balance to a world teetering on the brink of destruction. Joined by the magnificent dragon Ithuriel, Althir and Elara journey through treacherous landscapes, confront malevolent adversaries, and unravel ancient mysteries that hold the key to saving their world. Along the way, they forge unbreakable bonds of friendship and courage, drawing strength from each other as they face insurmountable odds. But as their quest unfolds, they soon discover that darkness lurks in unexpected places, and that their greatest challenges may lie within themselves. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Althir and Elara must confront their deepest fears and embrace the power of love and hope to overcome the darkness that threatens to consume them. Rich in magic, mystery, and adventure, "Shadows of Fate: Destiny with the Ancient Ones" is a spellbinding tale that will enchant readers of all ages. Prepare to be swept away on a breathtaking journey filled with heart-pounding action, unforgettable characters, and a powerful message of courage and redemption. Don't miss out on this thrilling fantasy adventure - pick up your copy of "Shadows of Fate: Destiny with the Ancient Ones" today and discover the magic that lies within!

Download or read book Entwined Fates written by Cristiane Serruya and published by Between the Pages LLC. This book was released on with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethan… I have a traumatic past I don’t like to remember and though it kept knocking on my door, I built my walls and made a successful man of myself. My present is a void, but I am a powerful steel tycoon who has it all, and that’s all they need to know. An unpredictable snowstorm changes everything. She’s stranded in Heathrow airport and I give her a ride in my G650. She’s all I ever wanted: a passionate, loving, beautiful woman. She gives me what I never had: love. She will be my forever. Alistair… One year ago, on my daughter’s grave, I promised I would never bend to a woman’s will again. Since then my days are filled with billionaire banking contracts and my nights are filled with raw, kinky, hard sex. One new woman each night—sometimes two—to indulge my need for control and punishment. I forget about them as soon as they’re out of my door. But when I meet her in a business meeting, in my f*cking bank, she confronts me, runs me over, and leaves me horny as f*ck. She’s gorgeous, sexy, and has a strong will. One I will bend. Sophia… Once upon a time, I had everything I had ever wished for: a perfect marriage, a successful career, and my precious baby daughter. Until monsters took my beloved husband away. To protect my daughter, I fled to London and hid under a false name, afraid to be discovered. Two years have passed and now my fear has also mixed with loneliness and torment. I’m torn between the love for a dead man and my desire to move on. So, when Ethan, in all his powerful tycoon confidence and charm, insists on a relationship, I give it a chance. But when I meet Alistair and gaze into his blazing green eyes, my world spins around. Now, I don’t know what to do. Or whom to choose. A billionaire romance with a heart-wrenching love triangle, Entwined Fates by USA TODAY bestselling author Cristiane Serruya weaves a complicated, suspenseful plot that’s so shocking, you won’t see the ending coming. Sexy, seductive, and with a hint of BDSM, it’ll delight fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and authors Nora Roberts, Sylvia Day, and Helen Hardt. Start reading the TRUST Series now!

Download or read book The Disconnected Cog written by Frank Amaya and published by Frank Amaya. This book was released on 2024-06-21 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the bustling metropolis of a contemporary city, our unnamed protagonist, disillusioned by the superficiality of modern society, retreats into the depths of his own mind. Working a mundane job in a tech corporation, he finds himself trapped in the monotony of corporate culture and the relentless pursuit of material success. Amidst this existential turmoil, he seeks solace in online communities, where he finds fleeting connections with anonymous strangers. As he navigates the digital realm and confronts his inner demons, he seeks redemption in the authentic connections he discovers amidst the chaos of modern life.

Download or read book Long Shadows High Hopes The Life and Times of Matt Johnson The The written by Neil Fraser and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From life in an East End pub to fame on a global stage, Matt Johnson – founder, songwriter and visionary lynchpin of iconic band The The – created some of the most engaging, challenging and enduring music of his era. Then he walked away from it all. In this authorised biography Neil Fraser has drawn back the curtain on a brilliant enigma. Neil Fraser has gained unprecedented access to Matt Johnson and his The The archives. He has conducted hundreds of hours of interviews with Johnson and those involved in his life and work, including Johnny Marr, Johanna St Michaels, JG Thirlwell and Tim Pope. Long Shadows, High Hopes reveals the whole story, from early days to glory days. It examines the man behind the iconic songs and the acclaimed albums – an outspoken political lyricist and visionary force who made a success of living on his own terms. With the announcement from Matt Johnson in in 2017 that The The would appear again, this book reveals what has prompted him to step out of the long shadows after so long.

Download or read book Fate of Flames written by Sarah Raughley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four girls with the power to control the elements and save the world from a terrible evil must come together in the first epic novel in a brand-new series. When Phantoms--massive beasts made from nightmares and darkness--suddenly appeared and began terrorizing the world, four girls, the Effigies, each gained a unique power to control one of the classical elements: earth, air, fire, and water. Since then, four girls across the world have continually fought against the Phantoms, fulfilling their cosmic duty. And when one Effigy dies, another girl gains her power as a replacement. But now, with technologies in place to protect the world's major cities from Phantom attacks, the Effigies have stopped defending humanity and, instead, have become international celebrities, with their heroic feats ranked, televised, and talked about in online fandoms. Until the day that New York City's protection against the Phantoms fails, a man seems to be able to control them by sheer force of will, and Maia, a high school student, unexpectedly becomes the Fire Effigy. Now Maia has been thrown into battle with three girls who want nothing to do with one another. But with the first human villain that the girls have ever faced, and an army of Phantoms preparing for attack, there isn't much time for the Effigies to learn how to work together. Can the girls take control of their destinies before the world is destroyed forever?