Download or read book Works of Rudyard Kipling Plain tales from the hills Phantom rickshaw written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 752 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book In the Face of Jinn written by Cheryl Howard Crew and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-01-24 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christine and Elizabeth Shepherd are on a buying trip in India for their California silk business when Elizabeth mysteriously disappears. In search of her sister, Christine ventures alone into Afghanistan and Pakistan disguised in the traditional garb of Islam, and often living among the women of the region, enduring the crushing oppression of Sharia. Christine painfully gains a new understanding of her own country and family as she navigates the mysterious tribes of the Pashtuns, has a dangerous encounter with the Taliban, and learns to fear the "Jinn," the devils that dominate the superstitions of the people she must understand in order to survive. "An impressive first by a Hollywood insider explores the deeply hostile reception two American sisters receive when they penetrate the tightly patriarchal society of Muslim culture....Winning and intensely moving."--Kirkus "The nonstop action and gripping plot twists should keep readers entranced."--Publishers Weekly "Cheryl Howard Crew writes with penetrating insight while she straps you in and takes you on a thrill ride of twists, turns, and sudden fear that doesn't let go until the last page."--Jean M. Auel "In the Face of Jinn brings its audience into uncharges regions of a woman's heart while exploring the unfamiliar fascinating, and sometimes horrifying worlds of Afghanistan, India, and Pakison...a taut thriller."--Walter Mosley

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Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling 440 Tales in One Edition written by Rudyard Kipling and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-17 with total page 5299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Tales in One Edition', readers are treated to a diverse collection spanning various genres, from adventure and mystery to fantasy and satire. Kipling's engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions transport readers to the British colonial era, offering insightful commentary on imperialism, social norms, and human nature. The book showcases Kipling's signature style, characterized by rich language, memorable characters, and thought-provoking themes that continue to resonate with audiences today. Each tale provides a window into the complexities of the time period, making this collection a valuable literary asset for those interested in historical fiction and classic literature. Rudyard Kipling's vast repertoire of short stories reflects his wide-ranging experiences as a traveler and journalist, drawing inspiration from his time spent in India and the United Kingdom. His keen observations of society and culture are evident throughout the stories, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of the human experience and the intricacies of interpersonal relationships. Kipling's mastery of the short story form is on full display, making this comprehensive edition a must-read for enthusiasts of his work and fans of classic literature.

Download or read book Sites of Desire Economies of Pleasure written by Lenore Manderson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1997-08-18 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: List of Illustrations Preface Introduction: Sites of Desire/Economies of Pleasure in Asia and the PacificLenore Manderson, Margaret Jolly. Ch. 1: Educating Desire in Colonial Southeast Asia: Foucault, Freud and Imperial Sexualities Ann Staler Ch. 2: Contested Images and Common Strategies: Early Colonial Sexual Politics in the Massim Adam Reed Ch. 3: Gaze and Grasp: Plantations, Desires, Indentured Indians, and Colonial Law in Fiji John D. Kelly Ch. 4: From Point Venus to Bali Ha'i: Eroticism and Exoticism in Representations of the Pacific Margaret Jolly Ch. 5: Parables of Imperialism and Fantasies of the Exotic: Western Representations and Thailand - Place and Sex Lenore Manderson Ch. 6: Primal Dream: Masculinism, Sin and Salvation in Thailand's Sex Trade Annette Hamilton Ch. 7: Kathoey > Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Download or read book The Oriental Casebook of Sherlock Holmes written by Ted Riccardi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the fertile crescent to the far east, the great adventures of Holmes and Watson during the three-year gap between Holmes's "death" and his dramatic return. What exactly happened during Sherlock Holmes's “great hiatus” after his supposed death and triumphant return three years later? Riccardi images his travels in Europe and Asia during those years in nine original short stories set in places as far flung as Sumatra and Tibet. Given the uncertain grip of the British empire over its colonies, the murders and other mayhem Holmes confronts often have potentially grave political repercussions. Filled with local color and Holmes’ signature wit and logic, Sherlockians the world over will relish this missing chapter in the life of the world’s greatest detective.

Download or read book The Undiscovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes written by Ted Riccardi and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you thought Sherlock Holmes was dead—think again . . . Sherlock Holmes’s fatal plunge over the Reichenbach Falls during his struggle with his archenemy, Moriarty, has been widely reported. But Holmes escaped and is still alive. In his immediate circle, only Holmes’s brother, the lethargic genius Mycroft, knows of his survival. Even Dr. Watson thinks the great detective is gone. But among his enemies, Sebastian Moran, Moriarty’s chief henchman, knows of Holmes’s probable escape and waits for their inevitable meeting. From 1891 to 1894, Holmes wanders through Asia alone, armed only with his physical strength and endurance and his revered cold logic and rationality . . . For Holmes’s fans throughout the world, these stories fill an enigmatic gap, the cause of so much speculation in the great detective’s career. “Mischievous, cunning and magnetically fascinating, Sherlock Holmes’ lost meanderings in the Far East are richly rewarding for Holmes fans, armchair travellers and historians alike. Ted Riccardi conjures up the quirky, beloved detective’s missing years solving intoxicatingly labyrinthine puzzles amidst the devilry of The Great Game.” —Isabella Tree, award-winning author and conservationist

Download or read book Indian Tales written by Rudyard Kipling and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rudyard Kipling 440 Short Stories in One Edition Illustrated written by Rudyard Kipling and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 5290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Short Stories in One Edition (Illustrated)". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Short Story Collections: The City of Dreadful Night Plain Tales from the Hills The Story of the Gadsbys Soldier's Three The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories Under the Deodars Wee Willie Winkie Life's Handicap Many Inventions The Jungle Book The Second Jungle Book The Day's Work Stalky and Co. Just So Stories Traffics and Discoveries Puck of Pook's Hill Actions and Reactions Abaft the Funnel Rewards and Fairies The Eyes of Asia A Diversity of Creatures Land and Sea Tales Debits and Credits Thy Servant a Dog Limits and Renewals Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865–1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".

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Download or read book Doctor of Kowloon written by Lizzie Lane and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-08-31 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: War is frightening, but so is the man who would possess her. HONG KONG - 1941 One sultry evening at the Victoria Hospital for Women, Dr Rowena Rossiter is off-duty and in search of fun. With the world on the brink of war, she meets two men, Connor O’Connor, a rough Irish soldier and Kim Peloung, who will fight for her heart for the next four years. Captured and imprisoned, Rowena navigates the brutal extremities of a prisoner of war camp and falls under the personal ‘care’ of Kim Peloung, a criminal and collaborator with the Japanese. Whilst captive Rowena gives birth to a daughter, who due to the circumstances surrounding her conception, she struggles to bond with. Kim uses the child as a bargaining chip and Rowena fears for their safety, until Kim’s jealous mistress helps them escape. When the war finally ends, Rowena sets up a home for abandoned orphans and to her great joy is reunited with Connor O’Connor. Both are scarred by war. Connor mourning the loss of friends, and Rowena wondering if she can ever learn to love the child born of war and violence. A sweeping, gripping historical saga set against the backdrop of the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies. Previously Published as Tears of a Dragon by Jean Moran

Download or read book Tears of the Dragon written by Jean Moran and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping, exotic historical saga for fans of Dinah Jefferies. One sultry evening in Kowloon, Dr Rowena Rossiter and Sister Alice Huntley are off-duty and in search of fun – little knowing that their world is on the brink of collapse. That night, Rowena will meet two men who will fight for her heart for the next four years. Connor O'Connor, the rebellious Irish soldier, who will woo and then lose her, and Kim Pheloung. Immensely rich and the most beautiful man Rowena has ever seen, he is also the most ruthless, with a sinister need to possess and control. When the Japanese invasion leaves this previously strong and independent woman raped and broken, who will succeed in claiming Rowena's body and soul? And will she ever learn to love the child born of that terrible Christmas Day?

Download or read book The Blue Scarab written by James Quinn and published by Europa Edizioni. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fast-paced novel sweeps the reader up into an amazing adventure, beginning with the discovery of Tutankhamen’s tomb. A cult, dedicated to the goddess Isis, will go to any lengths, including murder, to protect Egyptian antiquities from plunder by Osiris, an exclusive men’s club. Two powerful Egyptian Queens, Cleopatra and Nefertiti, are resurrected by the cult through dark magic passed down through the ages from the dawn of Egyptian civilization. As Samara and Nigel get caught up in the web of intrigue between Isis and Osiris, they begin to unravel the mysteries of the ancients as well as dark family secrets. As preordained, only one Queen will survive, with the consequence of unleashing catastrophic forces threatening the world’s very survival. In the cult’s pursuit of a mystical talisman, the Blue Scarab, the reader is taken within the sacred halls of the Vatican, revealing intrigue and cloak and daggers as diabolical as any mad Roman Emperor’s court, and back in time to the dazzling ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome and Greece. All set against the backdrop of star crossed lovers, whose destinies have already been decided by the Fates… The novel is epic in its breadth, exploring the paradoxes of civilizations, religions and humanity’s quest for immortality. James Quinn lives in Southern California and is the author of the novel Nightshades of New Orleans and The Vampire’s Orchids. He is an attorney who enjoys writing fiction.

Download or read book The Leopard s Call written by Reginald Shires and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2005 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Source Code for 2D and 3D Graphical Algorithms and Splines 2D Algorithms: Bresenham, Sutherland-Cohen Out-Codes, Seed Fill recursive, Cyrus-Beck, Sutherland-Hodgman 3D Transformations: Specifications for camera Euler angles and radius parameters, World coordinates to Center of Projection, Canonical with Perspective, Canonical with Parallel, Projections into 2D, pixels, and display 3D Curves and Splines: Hermite

Download or read book Kimono written by John Paris and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 1922 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

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