Download or read book Miss Subways written by David Duchovny and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author David Duchovny reimagines the Irish mythological figure of Emer in Miss Subways, a darkly comic fantasy love story set in New York City. Emer is just a woman living in New York City who takes the subway, buys ice cream from the bodega on the corner, has writerly aspirations, and lives with her boyfriend, Con. But is this life she lives the only path she’s on? Taking inspiration from the myth of Emer and Cuchulain and featuring an all-star cast of mythical figures from all over the world, David Duchovny’s darkly funny fantasy novel Miss Subways is one woman’s trippy, mystical journey down parallel tracks of time and love. On the way, Emer will battle natural and supernatural forces to find her true voice, power, and destiny. A fairy tale of love lost and regained, Miss Subways is also a love letter to the city that enchants us all: New York. "Fresh off a new season of the evergreen X-Files and a late-blooming music career, the multitalented Duchovny (Bucky F*cking Dent, 2016, etc.) offers a spooky domestic drama that is equal parts Nick Hornby and Neil Gaiman... An entertaining, postmodern fairy tale that tests the boundaries of love and fate." - Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book The Lonely Voice written by Frank O'Connor and published by Melville House. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction by Russell Banks. The legendary book about writing by the legendary writer is back! Frank O’Connor was one of the twentieth century’s greatest short story writers, and one of Ireland’s greatest authors ever. Now, O’Connor’s influential and sought-after book on the short story is back. The Lonely Voice offers a master class with the master. With his sharp wit and straightforward prose, O’Connor not only discusses the techniques and challenges of a form in which "a whole lifetime must be crowded into a few minutes," but he also delves into a passionate consideration of his favorite writers and their greatest works, including Chekhov, Hemingway, Kipling, Joyce, and others.

Download or read book The Number Sense written by Stanislas Dehaene and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-04-29 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Our understanding of how the human brain performs mathematical calculations is far from complete. In The Number Sense, Stanislas Dehaene offers readers an enlightening exploration of the mathematical mind. Using research showing that human infants have a rudimentary number sense, Dehaene suggests that this sense is as basic as our perception of color, and that it is wired into the brain. But how then did we leap from this basic number ability to trigonometry, calculus, and beyond? Dehaene shows that it was the invention of symbolic systems of numerals that started us on the climb to higher mathematics. Tracing the history of numbers, we learn that in early times, people indicated numbers by pointing to part of their bodies, and how Roman numerals were replaced by modern numbers. On the way, we also discover many fascinating facts: for example, because Chinese names for numbers are short, Chinese people can remember up to nine or ten digits at a time, while English-speaking people can only remember seven. A fascinating look at the crossroads where numbers and neurons intersect, The Number Sense offers an intriguing tour of how the structure of the brain shapes our mathematical abilities, and how math can open up a window on the human mind"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin written by Marguerite Henry and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry’s beloved novel about a boy who would do anything to paint is now available in a collectible hardcover gift edition. Benjamin West was born with an extraordinary gift—the gift of creating paintings of people, animals, and landscapes so true to life they “took one’s breath away.” But Benjamin is part of a deeply religious Quaker family, and Quaker beliefs forbid the creation of images. Because Benjamin’s family didn’t approve of his art, he had to make his own painting supplies. The local Native Americans taught him how to mix paints from earth, clay, and plants. And his cat, Grimalkin, sacrificed hair from his tail for Ben’s brushes. This classic story from Newbery Award–winning author Marguerite Henry features the original text and illustrations in a gorgeous collectible hardcover edition.

Download or read book Practical Mental Magic written by Theodore Annemann and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-27 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outstanding collection of nearly 200 crowd-pleasing mental magic feats requiring no special equipment. Author offers insider's tips and expert advice on techniques, presentation, diversions, patter, staging, more.

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Download or read book Going Postal written by Terry Pratchett and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[Pratchett’s] books are almost always better than they have to be, and Going Postal is no exception, full of nimble wordplay, devious plotting and outrageous situations, but always grounded in an astute understanding of human nature.” — San Francisco Chronicle The 33rd installment in acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, a splendid send-up of government, the postal system, and everything that lies in between. Suddenly, condemned arch-swindler Moist von Lipwig found himself with a noose around his neck and dropping through a trapdoor into . . . a government job? By all rights, Moist should be meeting his maker rather than being offered a position as Postmaster by Lord Vetinari, supreme ruler of Ankh-Morpork. Getting the moribund Postal Service up and running again, however, may prove an impossible task, what with literally mountains of decades-old undelivered mail clogging every nook and cranny of the broken-down post office. Worse still, Moist could swear the mail is talking to him. Worst of all, it means taking on the gargantuan, greedy Grand Trunk clacks communication monopoly and its bloodthirsty piratical headman. But if the bold and undoable are what's called for, Moist's the man for the job—to move the mail, continue breathing, get the girl, and specially deliver that invaluable commodity that every being, human or otherwise requires: hope. The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Going Postal is the first book in the Moist von Lipwig series.

Download or read book Reminiscences of a Ranger written by Horace Bell and published by . This book was released on 1881 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Making Money written by Terry Pratchett and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It s an offer you can t refuse.Who would not to wish to be the man in charge of Ankh-Morpork s Royal Mint and the bank next door?It s a job for life. But, as former con-man Moist von Lipwig is learning, the life is not necessarily for long.Th

Download or read book Ancient Burial Practices in the American Southwest written by Douglas R. Mitchell and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prehistoric burial practices provide an unparalleled opportunity for understanding and reconstructing ancient civilizations and for identifying the influences that helped shape them.

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Download or read book The Book of Revelation written by Clarence Larkin and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reverend Clarence Larkin was one of the most widely influential thinkers on end-times prophecies of the early twentieth century, and his writings remain vital to appreciating the apocalyptic Christian thought that today enjoys widespread popularity. This 1919 book serves as a study guide for the Book of Revelation, the Bible's prophetic final chapter. Larkin explains the concepts of the Beast and the False Prophet, the Seven Seals and the Seven Trumpets, and the importance of the Book of Daniel in understanding the Rapture. Charts and illustrations depict the "Pale Horse Rider," "Daniel's Four Wild Beasts," "Egyptian Plagues Compared," and more. Also available from Cosimo Classics: Larkin's The Spirit World, Rightly Dividing the Word, and The Second Coming of Christ. American Baptist pastor and author CLARENCE LARKIN (1850-1924) was born in Pennsylvania, and later set up his ministry there. He wrote extensively and popularly on a wide range of Biblical and theological matters.

Download or read book Tronick written by Rosie Record and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Ghost in the Shell meets the Millennium series in this quintessentially American cyberpunk thriller." "Visually expletive and quietly raw. A thoroughly satisfying read!" "This is one of the best dystopian novels I've read-a great balance of suspenseful action and compelling reflection on how much we are all controlled by our circumstances." Too tall to see beyond and impossible to breach, the iconic wall encompassing California-Annex is nothing more than a forgettable reality for generation PW1.6. Within the walls, the population has boomed, cities stretch further into the sky, and the Green Initiative ensures vegetation covers virtually every surface. It is a glistening emerald dystopia where society and the authoritative Governance have wrapped themselves into a codependent relationship-but that relationship is beginning to disintegrate. On the surface, Fiona Tronick looks like a grungy pusher selling shine in back alleys, but underneath her bad jokes and bad attitude, she's a street operative known as a Controller-and she's always been loyal to the system. When a milky-eyed stranger hands her a briefcase of evidence pointing toward her employer's cover-up of an influencer's disappearance, she's intrigued. But when asked to execute that same milky-eyed messenger, Tronick starts to question what else they are hiding from her. As she rubs shoulders with political leaders in coastal mansions, confronts religious zealots in flooded San Diego, reconnects with her outlaw brother, and taps into the gritty underworld of the Trenches, she begins to see the lies go deeper and wider than she could have ever imagined. Everything is connected. Connected to her ...

Download or read book Intersex For Lack of a Better Word written by Thea Hillman and published by Manic D Press. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In Hillman’s world, the surer you become about who you are, the more vulnerable you get.”—The San Francisco Bay Guardian “Hillman’s writing is sexy because it’s smart and refuses to simplify things.”—Fabula Magazine "Hillman's utterly unabashed memoir...showcases both the personal, embodied realities of intersex, and the social and political milieus that shape them... Intersex, too, is gorgeously written."—Women's Review of Books "It's utterly impossible to not be spellbound by performer-activist Thea Hillman, in person or in print ... A must-read."—Curve “There’s nothing else in print like this amazing and courageous book.”—Patrick Califia, author of Sex Changes: The Politics of Transgenderism “An important and wonderfully disarming book. Poetic, political, and deeply personal.”—Beth Lisick, author of Helping Me Help Myself Intersex (For Lack of a Better Word) chronicles one person’s search for self in a world obsessed with normal. What is “intersex”? According to the Intersex Society of North America, the word describes someone born with sex chromosomes, genitalia, or an internal reproductive system that are neither clearly male nor clearly female. In first-person prose as intimate as a diary, Thea Hillman redefines memoir in a series of compelling stories that take a no-holds-barred look at sex, gender, family, and community. Whether she’s pondering quirky family tendencies (“Drag”), reflecting on “queerness” (“Another”), or recounting scintillating adventures in San Francisco’s sex clubs, Hillman’s brave and fierce vision for cultural and societal change shines through.

Download or read book The Listener written by Algernon Blackwood and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The writer of this book was well-known for his tales of the supernatural and horror. The book begins with a series of diary entries, describing the author's search for accommodation in London. We learn that he is of limited means and sells the occasional piece for a magazine. The rooms are described as ramshackle and dusty. He is the only occupant in the whole house and previous tenants have gone. Without saying so, there is a sense of unease even in the opening pages.

Download or read book There She Lies written by Michelle Young and published by Michelle Young. This book was released on 2021-02-07 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all have secrets-little white lies we tell ourselves. Everyone has them, but no matter how hard we try to keep them hidden, even our deepest secrets can come up to the surface. When the Millers move across the province to pursue William's lifelong dream of becoming a helicopter pilot, Quinn, a new mother, feels isolated from everything she's ever known, only, Quinn has been there before. Struggling with severe postpartum depression, Quinn turns to her elderly neighbour for help, but how much does she really know about Mrs. Westover? Only what she chooses to reveal. Mrs. Westover never lies, in fact, she despises liars. What will she do when she finds out Quinn's been dishonest with her? This story started long before Quinn ever met Mrs. Westover. An old secret, a story of revenge, and a friendship gone wrong. How do we decide who to trust? This twisted story will makes us think twice about who we choose as friends.

Download or read book Max Hensig written by Algernon Blackwood and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Algernon Blackwood was known for his tales of the supernatural and horror. This short story is a supernatural tale of that genre, full of suspense, action and drama. In the 1960s ITV produced a three-season series of dramas consisting entirely of suspenseful and supernatural stories by Blackwood. The series was called Tales of Mystery and ran from 1961 to 1963.