Download or read book Symphony of Light and Winter written by Renea Mason and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Linden Hill, life was predictable-go to work, an occasional drink with friends, and repeat-until one unexpected night when she finds herself face-to-face with her past-all six-foot-five-inches of sex-god perfection she once knew as Cyril. The problem? He died. Or so she thought. But Linden's long-lost love isn't welcoming her with open arms. Fueled by suspicion and doubt, their turbulent re-acquaintance drives Cyril to desperate acts. The chance at renewing their love is jeopardized, pulling Linden into his war with supernatural rivals hell-bent on his destruction. Defeating the enemy seems easy compared to surviving each other. With hunger threatening to consume them, and love begging to endure, can Linden learn to accept who she must become to save them both?
Download or read book The complete travel guide for Columbia written by and published by YouGuide Ltd. This book was released on with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At YouGuide™, we are dedicated to bringing you the finest travel guides on the market, meticulously crafted for every type of traveler. Our guides serve as your ultimate companions, helping you make the most of your journeys around the world. Our team of dedicated experts works tirelessly to create comprehensive, up-todate, and captivating travel guides. Each guide is a treasure trove of essential information, insider insights, and captivating visuals. We go beyond the tourist trail, uncovering hidden treasures and sharing local wisdom that transforms your travels into extraordinary adventures. Countries change, and so do our guides. We take pride in delivering the most current information, ensuring your journey is a success. Whether you're an intrepid solo traveler, an adventurous couple, or a family eager for new horizons, our guides are your trusted companions to every country. For more travel guides and information, please visit www.youguide.com
Download or read book Carl W Peters written by Richard H. Love and published by University Rochester Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 960 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout his life Peters depicted the ordinary places and people of America. From Rochester to Rockport, Peters made an amazingly coherent group of fascinating, masterful American pictures.
Download or read book Kimono as Art written by Dale Carolyn Gluckman and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first major book on Japanese textile artist Itchiku Kubota, published to accompany a touring exhibition.
Download or read book Winter written by Ali Smith and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2018-01-09 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Man Booker Prize Finalist Ali Smith, Winter is the second novel in her Seasonal Quartet. This much-anticipated follow-up to Autumn is one of the Best Books of the Year from the New York Public Library. “A stunning meditation on a complex, emotional moment in history.” —Time Winter. Bleak. Frosty wind, earth as iron, water as stone, so the old song goes. And now Art’s mother is seeing things. Come to think of it, Art’s seeing things himself. When four people, strangers and family, converge on a fifteen-bedroom house in Cornwall for Christmas, will there be enough room for everyone? Winter. It makes things visible. Ali Smith’s shapeshifting Winter casts a warm, wise, merry and uncompromising eye over a post-truth era in a story rooted in history and memory and with a taproot deep in the evergreens, art and love.
Download or read book The Eye of Winter s Fury written by Michael J. Ward and published by Gollancz. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cold north awaits you ... War is coming to Valeron. From the west, the blood-thirsty Wiccans burn and pillage their way towards the capital - where an ill and ineffectual king is beset on all sides by the scheming of ambitious men. His youngest son, Prince Arran, untested in combat and naïve to ways of the world, is sent on a fool's errand - to convince a cowardly lord to honour his oath and defend the realm from its enemies. But the real threat is yet to be revealed ... You are Prince Arran, son of Leonidas and second heir to the throne of Valeron. They call you the ghost prince - the sickly boy who haunts the palace library, filling your head with dreams of high adventure. Now, as the shadows lengthen and danger threatens your beleaguered kingdom, you must finally prove yourself. It is time to take up your hallowed sword, Duran's Heart, and forge your own destiny in a cruel and savage world - one that has no mercy for weakling princes. No happy endings. Will you defy fate and become a great hero of legend? You decide in this epic fantasy adventure - one where you make the decisions. The cold north awaits you ... are you ready for the challenge?
Download or read book The Last Winter written by Porter Fox and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One man’s “curiously thrilling joyride” of travelogue, history, and climatology, across a planet on the brink of cataclysmic transformation (Donovan Hohn). As the planet warms, winter is shrinking. In the last fifty years, the Northern Hemisphere lost a million square miles of spring snowpack and in the US alone, snow cover has been reduced by 15-30%. On average, winter has shrunk by a month in most northern latitudes. In this deeply researched, beautifully written, and adventure-filled book, journalist Porter Fox travels along the edge of the Northern Hemisphere's snow line to track the scope of this drastic change, and how it will literally change everything—from rapid sea level rise, to fresh water scarcity for two billion people, to massive greenhouse gas emissions from thawing permafrost, and a half dozen climate tipping points that could very well spell the end of our world. This original research is animated by four harrowing and illuminating journeys—each grounded by interviews with idiosyncratic, charismatic experts in their respective fields and Fox's own narrative of growing up on a remote island in Northern Maine. Timely, atmospheric, and expertly investigated, The Last Winter will showcase a shocking and unexpected casualty of climate change—that may well set off its own unstoppable warming cycle.
Download or read book Winter s Playground written by Timothy Whittenburg and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Whispers of Winter: A Journey Through Snow-Covered Memories Picture a world where the crunch of fresh snow underfoot syncs with the pulse of adventure, and the brisk air fills your lungs as you embark on a journey through "Winter's Playground: The Timeless Tales of Snowy Recreation." This enchanting compendium captures not just the essence of winter sports, but the very soul found in each snowflake that touches down upon our expansive winter wonderland. Begin your odyssey by strapping on the ancient skis that were once Norse warriors' trusted allies. Feel the thrilling rush as you chart the evolution of alpine skiing and snowboarding, from their subversive beginnings to the cultural phenomena that have captured imaginations worldwide. Glide across the storied ice and stand shoulder to shoulder with hockey legends, tracing the sport from humble pond games to the rinks that birthed national pride and international camaraderie. Wander further into the serene silence of Nordic skiing, and let the steady rhythm of your heartbeat become one with the landscape. Or, delight in the innocent merriment of sledding, an activity whose age-old joy has echoed through the ages, from survival to exhilarating competition. Crank up the engine and cut through the quiet with the roar of snowmobiles, tying together communities with trails that dance through woodlands and over the open tundra. The call of the wild beckons as the narratives of dog sledding paint a vivid tableau of endurance and companionship, the Iditarod standing as a testament to the resilient bond between humans and their canine companions. For those drawn to elegance, let the artistry of figure skating and the strategic dance of curling inspire and entertain, while the meticulous craft of snow sculpting offers a glance at transient masterpieces born from cold canvases.Finally, envision the global celebrations that color the coldest months, transforming the chill into a palette of cultural expression, before looking ahead to the sustainable future of these cherished pastimes. This tale is interwoven with reflections on preserving the magic of winter's embrace amid a changing world. Make your mark in the snow -- embrace the season that transforms the world into a playground of possibility. "Winter's Playground" is not a mere recount of historical facts; it's an invitation to continue the legacy, to add your story to the saga of snowy recreation. So, bundle up, step into the frostbitten air, and prepare to etch your path on winter's canvas.
Download or read book The Snow written by Edward Elgar and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Silent Sparks written by Sara Lewis and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated look at the beloved firefly For centuries, the beauty of fireflies has evoked wonder and delight. Yet for most of us, fireflies remain shrouded in mystery: How do fireflies make their light? What are they saying with their flashing? And what do fireflies look for in a mate? In Silent Sparks, noted biologist and firefly expert Sara Lewis dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up-to-date discoveries about these beloved insects. From the meadows of New England and the hills of the Great Smoky Mountains, to the rivers of Japan and mangrove forests of Malaysia, this beautifully illustrated and accessible book uncovers the remarkable, dramatic stories of birth, courtship, romance, sex, deceit, poison, and death among fireflies. The nearly two thousand species of fireflies worldwide have evolved in different ways—and while most mate through the aerial language of blinking lights, not all do. Lewis introduces us to fireflies that don't light up at all, relying on wind-borne perfumes to find mates, and we encounter glow-worm fireflies, whose plump, wingless females never fly. We go behind the scenes to meet inquisitive scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding fireflies, and we learn about various modern threats including light pollution and habitat destruction. In the last section of the book, Lewis provides a field guide for North American fireflies, enabling us to identify them in our own backyards and neighborhoods. This concise, handy guide includes distinguishing features, habits, and range maps for the most commonly encountered fireflies, as well as a gear list. A passionate exploration of one of the world's most charismatic and admired insects, Silent Sparks will inspire us to reconnect with the natural world.
Download or read book The Icicle Symphony written by Julia Gousseva and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Girl is reluctant to go to Sparrow Hills with her uncle on a cold day but discovers its beauty.
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Download or read book The Landscape Painter s Workbook written by Mitchell Albala and published by For Artists. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Landscape Painter's Workbook takes a modern approach to the time-honored techniques and essential elements of landscape painting, from accomplished artist, veteran art instructor, and established author Mitchell Albala"--
Download or read book The Light Barrier written by Rhonda Stone and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-12-16 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book profiles the condition Irlen Syndrome, citing its frequent misdiagnosis as ADHD, dyslexia, or other conditions while outlining a scientific solution that can enable child sufferers to overcome related reading disabilities.
Download or read book The Merchant Emperor written by Elizabeth Haydon and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long awaited seventh book in Elizabeth Haydon's critically-acclaimed epic fantasy series, the Symphony of Ages. The war that they had feared is now upon them. Ashe and Rhapsody, leaders of the Cymrian Alliance, are gathering their allies to combat the machinations of Talquist, who will soon be crowned emperor of Sorbold. Gwydion Navarne remains by Ashe's side. Anborn, Lord Marshal, has taken to the field. And Rhapsody has been forced into hiding to protect the life of her infant son. The Merchant Emperor of Sorbold has unintentionally allied himself with a pair of demons and has begun targeting the dragons that remain on the Middle Continent. Talquist will stop at nothing until the Cymrians are wiped out and the entire continent and the rest of the Known World is under his rule. Assailed by danger from all sides, surrounded by lies and intrigue, Rhapsody is left with one undeniable truth: if their forces are to prevail, she must join the war herself, wielding the Daystar Clarion, an ancient weapon whose power is nearly unparalleled. As she struggles to reconcile her duties as a mother and ruler, a danger far more devastating than Talquist is stirring beneath the surface of the land itself. In The Merchant Emperor, beloved characters are forced to make soul shattering sacrifices. Bestselling author Elizabeth Haydon has delivered a breathtaking seventh installment to the Symphony of Ages. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Philip Larkin written by Stephen Cooper and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2004-10-10 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overturning many of the established perspectives on Larkin's poetry and prose, Cooper's book presents new evidence from a range of previously unpublished sources, and is the first full-length critical work to analyse Larkin's early fiction, as well as advancing new readings of The Less Deceived', The Whitsun Weddings' and High Windows'. Critics have tended to label Larkin's poetry as sexist, racist and reactionary. However, this volume demonstrates that Larkin's artistic impulse throughout his career was to challenge orthodox models of social and sexual politics. Focusing on the Brunette Coleman novellas and the unfinished novels, a structural blueprint is identified as prefiguring the later poems' commentary on sexual and social conduct. Further unpublished material includes correspondence, workbook drafts, dream records, and a playscript, depicting, alternately, hostility to wartime heroics, revulsion from capitalism, unease with traditional gender roles and an interest in psychoanalysis. This study makes available to scholars paintings by Larkin's friend, James Sutton, which illuminate the writer's concern with social oppression, especially the predicament of women in the 1940s. This is a fresh and revealing study on Larkin's artistic subversion; stylistic and thematic, it reveals the underlying themes of Larkin's entire oeuvre.