Download or read book Ravenna Gets written by Tony Burgess and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tony Burgess has been experimenting with apocalypse fiction in numerous earlier works: the language/speech virus in 'Pontypool', the enigmatic small world in the big world of Caesarea, and other less elaborate speculations. News coverage of the fall of Baghdad and its aftermath were the inspiration for 'Ravenna,' especially the smaller stories of people being killed suddenly in their homes in the middle of otherwise normal days. Each story in 'Ravenna Gets' begins as any novel might,but abruptly loses the luxury of becoming a novel through a seemingly random and violent intrusion from beyond the world established by the story. The effect is intended to be that of the experience of war as the sudden end of stories, rather than being a war story itself. This destabilizing 'pinch' seeps into the consciousness of some of the stories, not as a consciousness of events, but rather as nightmarish bends in experience and perception. 'Ravenna Gets' could probably be classified as speculative fiction, influenced by J.G. Ballard, and, though experimental in spirit, it employs strong conventional storytelling techniques."...out on the edge and experimental to the point of reader-confusion, but surprisingly alluring. When taking a reader to the cliff edge, then the writing must be as enticing as chocolate even if the story smells bad. I don't get it and I didn't enjoy it, but I couldn't look away: This poetic, fast-flying nihilistic narrative of carnage is well done." - Globe & Mail" 'Ravenna Gets', in particular, concerns itself with sudden and convulsive deaths; Christmas reading this is not. Many of the tales, which are all named after an address in Collingwood, begin like a standard short story - what Burgess calls "the lightness and the pointlessness of establishing life" - before its characters are suddenly dispatched in a variety of ghoulish ways." - The Ottawa Citizen" 'In Ravenna Gets', Tony Burgess is up to his old, sick, satisfying tricks. Small Ontario towns are whacking each other with more gore than Hostel, more pitchforks than American Gothic. This is a pitiful excuse for literature and Tony Burgess is our only hope." - Clint Burnham, author of 'Smoke Show' and 'Airborne Photo'

Download or read book Ravenna written by Judith Herrin and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A riveting history of the city that led the West out of the ruins of the Roman Empire At the end of the fourth century, as the power of Rome faded and Constantinople became the seat of empire, a new capital city was rising in the West. Here, in Ravenna on the coast of Italy, Arian Goths and Catholic Romans competed to produce an unrivaled concentration of buildings and astonishing mosaics. For three centuries, the city attracted scholars, lawyers, craftsmen, and religious luminaries, becoming a true cultural and political capital. Bringing this extraordinary history marvelously to life, Judith Herrin rewrites the history of East and West in the Mediterranean world before the rise of Islam and shows how, thanks to Byzantine influence, Ravenna played a crucial role in the development of medieval Christendom. Drawing on deep, original research, Herrin tells the personal stories of Ravenna while setting them in a sweeping synthesis of Mediterranean and Christian history. She narrates the lives of the Empress Galla Placidia and the Gothic king Theoderic and describes the achievements of an amazing cosmographer and a doctor who revived Greek medical knowledge in Italy, demolishing the idea that the West just descended into the medieval "Dark Ages." Beautifully illustrated and drawing on the latest archaeological findings, this monumental book provides a bold new interpretation of Ravenna's lasting influence on the culture of Europe and the West.

Download or read book Ravenna in Late Antiquity AD 7 Ravenna capital 600 850 AD written by Deborah Mauskopf Deliyannis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-01-29 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive survey of Ravenna's history and monuments in late antiquity, including discussions of scholarly controversies, archaeological discoveries, and interpretations of art works.

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Download or read book The Book of Pontiffs of the Church of Ravenna Medieval Texts in Translation written by Agnellus (of Ravenna, Abbot) and published by CUA Press. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This translation makes this fascinating text accessible for the first time to an English-speaking audience. A substantial introduction to Agnellus and his composition of the text is included along with a full bibliography

Download or read book The Pirate s Dragon written by Liz Flanagan and published by UCLan Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serina and Raff live on separate islands, each believing the other’s people to be their sworn enemy. Forced together in dramatic circumstances, they become unlikely friends while caring for their young dragons. But when Serina’s home, family, and all the dragons of Arcosi are threatened, can Raff and Serina persuade their families to work together? It will take faith, forgiveness and courage to save the dragons!

Download or read book The Traveling Tea Shop written by Belinda Jones and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The road trip of a lifetime teaches one woman that love isn't always a piece of cake in this charming novel. Laurie Davis has always followed her passion. After escaping family drama to start a new life in New York City, she’s up for whatever challenges life brings. So when an opportunity arises for her to use her travel industry expertise and serve as an assistant and tour guide for her idol, Pamela Lambert-Leigh, star of television’s Tea-Time with Pamela, she jumps at the chance. But Laurie’s exciting adventure ends up entailing a lot more than scouting locations for the cake queen’s new cookbook when Pamela’s sassy mother and sulky, rebellious daughter tag along for the trip. As they cruise around bakeries in New England trading local delights like Red Velvet Cake and Whoopie Pies for British specialties such as Victoria Sponge and Bakewell Tarts, more secrets than recipes are revealed. Now, in between rediscovering romance, learning to forgive family, and finding the best dessert on the East Coast, Laurie, Pamela, and the gang might find there’s nothing a nice cup of tea, a sweet treat, and a little bit of friendship can’t heal....

Download or read book Dust of the Damned written by Peter Brandvold and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-01-03 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mankind has fought the war against ghouls of all kinds since the beginning of time. The last stronghold of evil in the known world is the American frontier, but for how long? Bounty hunter Uriah Zane and US marshal Aubrey Coffin are humanity's last hope to rid the world, once and for all, of this demon scourge... The Hell's Angels are a gang of werewolves who have escaped from Hellsgarde Federal Penitentiary. Originally they were recruited out of eastern Europe by Abraham Lincoln to mercilessly tear the Confederates into submission at Gettysburg, thus ending the Civil War. But the Hell's Angels never returned home. They headed west-to join the legions of other ghouls... Armed with an arsenal of weapons, the deadliest being Marshal Aubrey Coffin, notorious ghoul-hunter Uriah Zane must stop the hordes of shape- shifting creatures pushing west. Aided by a beautiful Mexican witch and necromancer, werebeasts are searching the deserts for a coveted key, a key that could give the ghouls everlasting life and final dominion over the earth-with humans as their servants. But first they must face the wrath of Zane, a man who understands better than most the twisted soul of the wolves....

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Download or read book Historical Essays written by Freeman and published by . This book was released on 1879 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book My Highland Spy written by Victoria Roberts and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book has it all, humor, mystery, suspense, and sexy Scottish men in kilts, oh my!" BETWEEN THE SHEETS BOOK REVIEWS RED CARPET AWARD WINNER / BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 Laird Ruairi Sutherland refuses to send his only son away to be educated by the English. And he most definitely will not appear in Edinburgh to pay homage to a liege who has no respect for Scotland. So he does what any laird would do—he lies to the king. The last thing Ruairi expects is a beautiful English governess to appear on his doorstep. Lady Ravenna Walsingham is a seasoned spy who is sent to the savage Highlands to uncover a nefarious plot against the Crown. Playing the part of an English governess—a job easier said than done—she infiltrates the home of Laird Sutherland, a suspected conspirator. Ravenna soon discovers that the only real threat Sutherland poses is to her heart. But will the proud Highland laird ever forgive her when he discovers the woman he loves in an English spy? "He lowered his head and brushed a soft kiss to her forehead. "A rose...for the bonniest lass who ever graced the Highlands.'" Romantic and funny, this Scottish Historical Romance will capture fans of Lynsay Sands, Suzanne Enoch, and Hannah Howell. The Highland Spies Series: My Highland Spy (Book 1) Kilts and Daggers (Book 2) Kill or Be Kilt (Book 3—coming May 2016) What readers are saying about My Highland Spy "The characters leave you in awe. The storyline is beautifully written with Highland intrigue and Scottish romance. A must for anyone who enjoys Scottish Highlanders, Warriors, and romance." "This book has it all. A gorgeous English spy. A handsome Highland Laird with a heart of gold. And more treachery than anyone needs." "A page turner, hard to put down!! I loved the characters and it had the perfect amount of romance and suspense." "Mystery, sexy passionate romance, laughter, tears, drama, and action make this book A ONE SIT READ." "I was unable to put the book down and go to sleep." What reviewers are saying about My Highland Spy "[A] love story that transcends time and place... full of humor, with solidly developed characters...it grabbed my attention from page one." "Her lyrical prose grabs readers' attention, and the high level of emotional tension simply adds to the depth of the story. This book begs to be read and reread." "An exciting Highland tale of intrigue, betrayal, and love with a braw Highland hero and strong English heroine any reader will love." "There was humor and excitement and characters so rich they each had their own voices in my head." "This book has become an addiction for me"

Download or read book The Law Reports written by Great Britain. High Court of Justice. Probate, Divorce, and Admiralty Division and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hush Money written by Ava Ryan and published by Ava Ryan Books. This book was released on 2024-03-25 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tamsyn is my future. But my twisted past refuses to die… I’m the worst thing that ever happened to Tamsyn Scott. I’ve been obsessed with her sweet innocence since the second I laid eyes on her. So I followed her to Europe for a vacation romance. She was a virgin until I got my hands on her. Now her scorching hot sensuality sets me on fire. Then the vacation ended, and I knew I could never let her go. So I brought her home to Ackerley Manor, where events quickly spin out of control. I was a fool to expose her to my malevolent history and think that we could build a future without interference. But I refuse to let my past win. Tamsyn is mine and I plan to keep her. Whatever it takes… HUSH MONEY is a billionaire, age-gap romance with a possessive hero and a strong young heroine. It’s book two in the brand-new Winter Trilogy. For fans of REBECCA.

Download or read book Hidden Identities written by Jo Beverley and published by Historical Romance Network. This book was released on 2015-03-20 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LOVE HISTORICAL ROMANCE? ENJOY STORIES WITH SECRETS? Nineteen New York Times, USA Today, internationally bestselling, and award-winning historical romance authors bring you scenes from their books, all of which feature a much-loved theme: characters with hidden identities. Discover a new beloved author! Each excerpt is the perfect length to read over a cup of coffee or before falling asleep at night. Escape to Regency London, Renaissance Paris, the Highlands of Scotland, Stuart and Victorian England, turn-of-the-century New York, the Old West, and more! Among these samples from nineteen historical romance novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite! This ebook contains scenes from… Too Dangerous for a Lady by Jo Beverley Colorado Silver, Colorado Gold by Terry Irene Blain Great & Unfortunate Desires by Gina Danna A Midnight Dance by Lila DiPasqua A Kiss of Lies by Bronwen Evans Miss Farrow’s Feathers by Susan Gee Heino The Seducer by Madeline Hunter Marrying Miss Shylo by Sharon Ihle Sonata for a Scoundrel by Anthea Lawson The Scarred Heir by Denise Patrick Dark Surrender by Erica Ridley My Highland Spy by Victoria Roberts Much Ado about Marshals by Jacquie Rogers Amber by Lauren Royal The Harlot Countess by Joanna Shupe Fortune’s Pride by Michele Stegman Lachlan’s Revenge by R.L. Syme Against the Wind by Regan Walker A Marquess for Christmas by Vivienne Westlake

Download or read book Lay It on My Heart written by Angela Pneuman and published by HMH. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For a Kentucky girl, coming of age takes a leap of faith in a novel that “will knock you sideways with its Southern charm” (O, The Oprah Magazine). It’s summer in Kentucky. The low ceiling of August is pressing down on the religious town of East Winder, and on thirteen-year-old Charmaine Peake who can’t shake the feeling that she’s being tested. She and her mother get along better with a room between them, but circumstances have forced them to relocate to a tiny trailer by the river. The last in a line of local holy men, Charmaine’s father has turned from prophet to patient, his revelation lost in the clarifying haze of medication. Her sure-minded grandmother has suffered a stroke. And at church, where she has always felt most certain, Charmaine discovers that her archrival, a sanctimonious missionary kid, carries a dark, confusing secret. Suddenly Charmaine’s life can be sorted into what she wishes she knew and what she wishes she didn’t. In a moving, hilarious portrait of mothers and daughters, “one of the most astonishingly talented writers today,” brings us into the heart of a family weathering the toughest patch of their lives. But most of all, Angela Pneuman marks out the seemingly unbearable realities of growing up, the strength that comes from finding real friendship, and the power of discovering—and accepting—who you are (Julie Orringer). “Pneuman captures the voice of adolescence and the uncertainty of faith in this endearing novel.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune “Pneuman is a master of dark comedy, and the grimmer the material, the funnier it becomes in her twisted but capable hands. Like her literary ancestor, Flannery O’Connor, she shows how myopic allegedly religious people can be, but she doesn’t take cheap shots at religion either.” —San Francisco Chronicle

Download or read book The Last Pre Raphaelite written by Fiona MacCarthy and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-05 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Fiona MacCarthy’s riveting account, Burne-Jones’s exchange of faith for art places him at the intersection of the nineteenth century and the Modern, as he leads us forward from Victorian mores and attitudes to the psychological, sexual, and artistic audacity that would characterize the early twentieth century.