Download or read book From Blossoms written by Li-Young Lee and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Li-Young Lee is a leading American poet, born in Indonesia, whose poetry fuses memory, family, culture and history to explore love, exile, family and mortality. This selection, drawn from three collections and a memoir, shows Lee searching for understanding and for the right language to give form to what is invisible and evanescent.

Download or read book Guenevere Queen of the Summer Country written by Rosalind Miles and published by Crown. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Camelot--a vibrant pageant of love, heartbreak, hatred, jealousy, revenge, and desire--as seen through the eyes of its queen, Guenevere Raised in the tranquil beauty of the Summer Country, Princess Guenevere has led a charmed and contented life, until the sudden, violent death of her mother, Queen Maire, leaves the Summer Country teetering on the brink of anarchy. Only the miraculous arrival of Arthur, heir to the Pendragon dynasty, allows Guenevere to claim her mother's throne. Smitten by the bold, sensuous princess, Arthur offers to marry her and unite their territory while still allowing her to rule in her own right. Their love match creates the largest and most powerful kingdom in the Isles. Arthur's glorious rule begins to crumble, however, when he is reunited with his mother and his long-lost half-sisters, Morgause and Morgan. Before Arthur's birth, his father--the savage and unscrupulous King Uther--banished his wife's young daughters, selling Morgause into a cruel marriage and imprisoning Morgan in a far-off convent. Both daughters will avenge their suffering, but it is Morgan who strikes the deadliest blows against the King and Queen, using her evil enchantments to destroy all Guenevere holds dear. When the Queen flees to Avalon, Morgan casts a spell on Arthur and seduces him. In the chaos that follows his betrayal, Arthur sends a new courtier to protect Guenevere, the young French knight Lancelot. Her loyalty to Arthur already destroyed, Guenevere falls in love with Lancelot, a love that may spell ruin for Camelot.

Download or read book Cherry Blossoms in Twilight written by Yaeko Sugama Weldon and published by . This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yaeko Sugama Weldon's memories of a poor but happy childhood shattered by the destruction of war offer a window to a different culture and an eye-opening look at how civilians survive the fears and horrors of a war they never wanted. Cherry Blossoms in Twilight is a learning experience about the Japanese culture as well as a personal account of WWII in Japan, gently told for a younger audience but nonetheless unflinching in its message of the humanity of all - even the enemy's people.

Download or read book Drawing From Memory written by Allen Say and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caldecott Medalist Allen Say presents a stunning graphic novel chronicling his journey as an artist during WWII, when he apprenticed under Noro Shinpei, Japan's premier cartoonist DRAWING FROM MEMORY is Allen Say's own story of his path to becoming the renowned artist he is today. Shunned by his father, who didn't understand his son's artistic leanings, Allen was embraced by Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist and the man he came to love as his "spiritual father." As WWII raged, Allen was further inspired to consider questions of his own heritage and the motivations of those around him. He worked hard in rigorous drawing classes, studied, trained--and ultimately came to understand who he really is. Part memoir, part graphic novel, part narrative history, DRAWING FROM MEMORY presents a complex look at the real-life relationship between a mentor and his student. With watercolor paintings, original cartoons, vintage photographs, and maps, Allen Say has created a book that will inspire the artist in all of us.

Download or read book Reflection of Memories written by Tesa Jones and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-21 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Malone and Caroline Sue Miller are born on the same day to parents who live on opposite sides of the societal fences in a small coal-mining town of western Pennsylvania. Despite the economic differences between their families, the two children become best friends, and their unexpected friendship eventually blossoms into forbidden love. In order to be together and escape their bleak, small town opportunities, they leave the security of their homes and settle in New Jersey where their future is a blank slate. As Richard and Caroline make their way through life, their choices often veer their love off course, but the bond they share has deep roots that continually pull them together again. This tale of family, friendship, and love incorporates the historical events and cultural changes of the tumultuous 1900s while following the course of one couple whose connection is stronger than class or circumstance. Whether youre sailing through youthful days or enjoying your golden years, Reflection of Memories will capture your heart and remind you of what is truly important in life.

Download or read book My Memories 1830 1913 written by Charles Harbord Baron Suffield and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Forty Thousand Sublime and Beautiful Thoughts Gathered from the Roses Clover Blossoms Geraniums Violets Morning glories and Pansies of Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 2010 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Dragon and the Stone written by Kathryn Butler and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2022-04-18 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Adventure Novel for Middle-Grade Readers Steeped in Magic, Mystery, and Glimmers of Hope—Book 1 in the Dream Keeper Saga Even though she's only 12 years old, Lily McKinley already feels the weight of the world's brokenness. She's seen it in her mother's exhaustion, her grandmother's illness, and the cruelty of Adam, the bully at her school. But most tragically, she experienced it two months ago when her father died in a terrible accident. As an artistic daydreamer, Lily has a brilliant imagination to help her cope, but that imagination often gets her into trouble. One day, it transports her to a fantasy world called the Somnium Realm, where her father's secret history embroils her in an epic quest. With the help of a dragon guide named Cedric, Lily battles evil shrouds, harpies, and other creatures to find her way through grief, rescue the world from evil, and discover the power of redemption. This thrilling novel by Kathryn Butler mixes fantasy with Christian themes, taking middle-grade readers on a quest through castles, forests, and caverns to help a young girl find hope and usher in restoration. Christian Themes: This exciting story invites readers into deep conversations about the gospel and theological issues including faith, mourning, sacrifice, salvation, and redemption Ideal for Middle-Grade Readers and Families: Includes kids' favorite fantasy and adventure elements with imaginative new characters and settings they'll love Book 1 in the Dream Keeper Saga by Kathryn Butler

Download or read book Paper Blossoms written by Ray Marshall and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2010-09-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flower delivery! Featuring five amazing pop-up bouquets, Paper Blossoms brings floral cheer to any room. Display any of the bouquetsa garland of roses, a tropical arrangement, a lotus watergarden, a springtime bouquet, or a vase of liliesas a beautiful centerpiece or room accent. A triumph of pop-up artistry and a sure conversation-starter, these bouquets burst forth with color, joy, and lasting beauty.

Download or read book The Last Cherry Blossom written by Kathleen Burkinshaw and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the seventieth anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, this is a new, very personal story to join Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. Yuriko was happy growing up in Hiroshima when it was just her and Papa. But her aunt Kimiko and her cousin Genji are living with them now, and the family is only getting bigger with talk of a double marriage! And while things are changing at home, the world beyond their doors is even more unpredictable. World War II is coming to an end, and since the Japanese newspapers don’t report lost battles, the Japanese people are not entirely certain of where Japan stands. Yuriko is used to the sirens and the air-raid drills, but things start to feel more real when the neighbors who have left to fight stop coming home. When the bombs hit Hiroshima, it’s through Yuriko’s twelve-year-old eyes that we witness the devastation and horror. This is a story that offers young readers insight into how children lived during the war, while also introducing them to Japanese culture. Based loosely on author Kathleen Burkinshaw’s mother’s firsthand experience surviving the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, The Last Cherry Blossom hopes to warn readers of the immense damage nuclear war can bring, while reminding them that the “enemy” in any war is often not so different from ourselves.

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Download or read book Petals from a Plum Blossom Life is a Story story one written by Saya Grimm and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-08-29 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some homes are loved and then forgotten. They become houses, shells of their former selves, missing that energy that once filled their rooms. Still their walls stand not as a marker of loss but as a sentry to the memories held within them. One day you might pass such a house. It will be old and look run down and there will be a tree in the garden overreaching the pavement. You may pause to look at it or you may just pass it by. If you do look you might see the hint of a figure sitting by the window just under the roof. This is a book about her, and the house. A small collection of memories teetering just at the edge of our conscious mind, wishing to be remembered.

Download or read book My Impossible Highway written by Anu Mary Peter and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-24 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All of us have that one impossible highway in our lives, which we couldnt take inspite of its beauty and our love towards it. My Impossible Highway is a medley of poetic notes to the hurt psyche of a troubled past which all of us have kept shoved under the carpet of a convenient excuse Past is past!. After going through this, in the hidden despair of the poems you will find the serenity of a healed heart if you have a hurt past stifled within yourself that is forbidden to others; an abandoned path that could not be taken or a sorrow that cannot be shared.

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Download or read book Black Cherry Blossom written by Hayley Brierley-Roberts and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2006-03 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Cherry Blossom delves into a life left behind by Beth, a woman with a hidden past of pain and insecurity. With her broken heart stabbing at her from the inside and a soul lost to time, a familiar face forces her to recognise the person she once was, and the agony that left her tormented and moulded as a woman living one life and craving another. With her dreams gift-wrapped and presented to her out of the blue, will she choose to take the risk of more heartbreak or decide to remain safe but unfulfilled? Or will fate take her into its grasp and decide itself? This story will touch the heart of every woman who has ever desperately loved. It teaches of the true value of forgiveness, the pain of heartbreak, the grief of loss, and forces us to realise the deep running emotion in both our heart and soul. Intended for readers of 16+

Download or read book Always Enough written by L. Craft and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a child, Sue Martin struggles to understand why her mother keeps her at a distance. Always eavesdropping, she hears her mother constantly referring to her as poor ol¿ Sue. This contributes to her low self-esteem and leaves her feeling abnormal. The story begins in the 1960's, and spans the most formative years of her life. Possessing an intensity about everything, Sue intellectually and emotionally matures at a young age. Gary Waltham, a student of art seeks to show her the beauty of the world. Everything about him is a contrast to the turmoil and unrest inside her. Very mature for their age, they grow in love. However, one night while Sue is alone at a party, her curiosity about alcohol leads to reckless drinking. As her inhibitions diminish, her repressed sexual desires quickly unfold. This is the beginning of Sue¿s secret life of sexual exploration. Slowly the reckless disregard for herself erodes her stability. Seeking to sort life out at college, Sue is stunned by the coldness and indifference of Dr. Sarah McBride, the Dean of Women. Challenged by her demeanor, Sue relentlessly breaks through her facade and discovers an amazing story of Sarah¿s character and strength to out live her sentence of death. Unbeknownst to either of them, their lives have a parallel reality and connection. Sarah McBride, now in her sixties, is forced to look back at the great love story of her life, meanwhile Sue is forced to cope with a devastating tragedy that reveals overwhelming evidence of a love beyond her comprehension. An appealing 1960s coming-of-age story. Sue Martin, struggling with an emotionally distant mother who refers to her as "poor ol¿ Sue," suffers from low self-esteem and feelings of abnormality. But with the encouragement of others, she begins to transform her life, losing weight and dressing in her own style. Narrated by Sue, the story reads like a diary, imbued with all of the attendant emotional intimacy and quotidian minutiae. Though the characters often seem impossibly good, forthright and articulate, they remain highly sympathetic as they travel through the predictable but engaging plot. Always Enough is a pleasant reminder of the magic of young love and the importance of cherishing our loved ones. A rewarding read. -Kirkus Discoveries

Download or read book Apple Blossom B B written by Anne-Marie Meyer and published by Anne-Marie Meyer. This book was released on with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's a disturbance in Harmony and old residents are coming back to face their past, plus Abigail is trying to figure out who exactly Bash is and why she can't forget him. ***Full Description Coming Soon!***