Download or read book Fierce Pretty Things written by Tom Howard and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This debut story collection from the Tobias Wolff Award–winning author “is streaked with fantasy that deconstructs society’s lost and wasted lives” (Publishers Weekly). In these eight darkly comic stories, acclaimed author Tom Howard explores the conflicting instincts for tenderness and violence that mark his character’s lives. A brother and sister wander the pier after a deadly plague destroys most of humanity. A high school bully struggles to overcome his demons. A man in the grips of dementia is visited by his children’s ghosts. The people in these tales grapple with past mistakes, trying to navigate their way toward redemption and resurrection. Though they often fail, they strive with ferocious hearts as their voices guide us through schoolyards, cemeteries, drive-in theaters, and the rich landscapes of their own imaginations.
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Download or read book Light Warrior written by Kyle Gray and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sought-after angel expert offers advice on how to overcome your fears and embrace the light within As a child, angel expert Kyle Gray knew he was destined to make a difference in the world as a light worker. Now, he provides a manual for those who have heard a similar call but whose sensitivity, fear of the unknown, and feelings of powerlessness prevent them from taking real action. In this book, Kyle encourages you to identify the fears holding you back and gives you the spiritual tools to help you become the light warrior you were born to be. You’ll be introduced to a number of warrior workouts that will help you to: · Drop the shields of fear and accept support · Create a loving connection with your angels and guides · Increase your psychic protection and assertive voice · Overcome the fear of persecution · Step into the magic of ceremony Are you ready to overcome your blocks, create internal shifts, and embrace the light within? Let Light Warrior show you the way.
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Download or read book written by 忘语 and published by 露露. This book was released on 2023-08-04 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeing the hairy light beast approaching, the thunder beast opened its mouth without hesitation and swallowed the little beast without any resistance in one mouthful. Then he roared a few times with satisfaction, and his figure instantly shrank. At the same time, a layer of black air came out nearby, completely covering his figure.
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