Download or read book The Glass Castle written by Jeannette Walls and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-01-02 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A triumphant tale of a young woman and her difficult childhood, The Glass Castle is a remarkable memoir of resilience, redemption, and a revelatory look into a family at once deeply dysfunctional and wonderfully vibrant. Jeannette Walls was the second of four children raised by anti-institutional parents in a household of extremes.
Download or read book Desert Oracle written by Ken Layne and published by MCD. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cult-y pocket-size field guide to the strange and intriguing secrets of the Mojave—its myths and legends, outcasts and oddballs, flora, fauna, and UFOs—becomes the definitive, oracular book of the desert For the past five years, Desert Oracle has existed as a quasi-mythical, quarterly periodical available to the very determined only by subscription or at the odd desert-town gas station or the occasional hipster boutique, its canary-yellow-covered, forty-four-page issues handed from one curious desert zealot to the next, word spreading faster than the printers could keep up with. It became a radio show, a podcast, a live performance. Now, for the first time—and including both classic and new, never-before-seen revelations—Desert Oracle has been bound between two hard covers and is available to you. Straight out of Joshua Tree, California, Desert Oracle is “The Voice of the Desert”: a field guide to the strange tales, singing sand dunes, sagebrush trails, artists and aliens, authors and oddballs, ghost towns and modern legends, musicians and mystics, scorpions and saguaros, out there in the sand. Desert Oracle is your companion at a roadside diner, around a campfire, in your tent or cabin (or high-rise apartment or suburban living room) as the wind and the coyotes howl outside at night. From journal entries of long-deceased adventurers to stray railroad ad copy, and musings on everything from desert flora, rumored cryptid sightings, and other paranormal phenomena, Ken Layne's Desert Oracle collects the weird and the wonderful of the American Southwest into a single, essential volume.
Download or read book Once Upon a Castle written by Demelza Carlton and published by Lost Plot Press. This book was released on with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once Upon a Castle In a world of magic and fairytale castles…fairytales aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. When the castle is your prison…or the enemy you’ve accidentally fallen for is camped with his army outside…or you’re forced to take shelter with bears for the night…it’s hard to believe in happily ever after, but each of these five tales does have a happy ending. A steamy collection of fantasy romances from USA Today Bestselling Author Demelza Carlton that will sweep you away to a land of princes, magic and castles where fairytales can come true. This collection includes: Melt: Snow Queen Retold Blow: Three Little Pigs Retold Reflect: Snow White Retold Roar: Goldilocks Retold Feather: Swan Maidens Retold
Download or read book The Desert Castle written by Isobel Chace and published by . This book was released on 1976* with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jordan written by Patricia Skinner and published by Gareth Stevens. This book was released on 2003 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides an overview of the geography, history, government, language, art, and food of Jordan, exploring its customs and current issues.
Download or read book Swords from the Desert written by Harold Lamb and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Countless authors have swept us into the exotic east, but few based their tales there. In a time when westerners still spoke publicly about “the white man’s burden,” Harold Lamb was crafting action-packed stories featuring Arabs, Mongols, and Hindus as heroic, sympathetic, and believable characters: men of honor and integrity ready to lay down their lives for their countries and their comrades. Assembled in this volume are four novellas and three short stories gleaned from the work of one of the greatest pulp writers. Lamb eventually won acclaim and awards for his accurate historical research and was regularly consulted by the State Department for his Middle Eastern expertise, but before any of that he drafted these thrilling tales of adventure. In “The Shield,” Khalil el Khadr reaches storied Constantinople just before it is besieged by a horde of crusaders. He must survive the intrigues of his rivals, bypass the invading Franks, rescue the maiden under his charge, and escape with the city’s most fabulous horse. Journey to sixteenth-century India with the brilliant Daril ibn Athir, a skilled Arab physician with a sharp wit and a sharper sword that he must wield in three novellas to keep schemers and assassins at bay. Three shorter tales of heroes and maidens from desert lands round out this volume, a must-have for those who thrill to tales of bold deeds and daring exploits.
Download or read book The Desert and the Sown written by Gertrude Bell and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-07 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The female Lawrence of Arabia," Gertrude Bell wrote captivating, perceptive accounts of her travels in the Middle East. This intriguing narrative, accompanied by 160 photos, traces her 1905 sojourn in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.
Download or read book Selected Climbs in the Desert Southwest written by Cameron Burns and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * The classic routes for the desert Southwest* A glovebox companion for every desert climber* Author Cameron Burns is a stickler for clean routes and clean climbing The desert southwest is a prime destination for some of the best rock climbing in the United States, with hundreds of documented routes. But how are climbers to find out which routes are the best routes, the jewels in this desert crown? That's where Selected Climbs in the Desert Southwest comes in. A longtime, expert desert climber, Cam Burns separates the wheat from the chaff and offers a sampling of the southwest's absolutely finest areas, spires, and walls. For climbers with limited time or for those seeking to climb the most classic desert routes, this guide is all they'll need. The more than 130 climbing routes in western Colorado and southern Utah included are not only the most fun, the most elegant, and the most historically interesting, they are also the cleanest routes. Each detailed route description includes difficulty rating, time, approach, equipment, special considerations, and the descent.
Download or read book The Story Teller of the Desert Backsheesh or Life and Adventures in the Orient written by Thomas Wallace Knox and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-05-19 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work presents an incredible account of a peaceful campaign to the East, embarked for purposes of amusement and profit. The author attempted to combine the humorous elements of the journey with the valuable knowledge resulting from a tour through the Middle East. He entertains the readers with unknown facts about the place and vivid descriptions of the sites.
Download or read book The Chouans A passion in the desert written by Honoré de Balzac and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Desert and the Sown written by Gertrude Lowthian Bell and published by London: W. Heinemann. This book was released on 1907 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The complete travel guide for Jordan written by and published by YouGuide Ltd. This book was released on with total page 272 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 Castle in the Air written by Diana Wynne Jones and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this stunning sequel to Howl's Moving Castle, Diana Wynne Jones has again created a large-scale, fast-paced fantasy in which people and things are never quite what they seem. There are good and bad djinns, a genie in a bottle, wizards, witches, cats and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?), and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses, as well as two puzzling prophecies. The story speeds along with tantalizing twists and turns until the prophecies are fulfilled, true identities are revealed, and all is resolved in a totally satisfying, breathtaking, surprise-filled ending. Abdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father, who had been disappointed in him, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In his dreams he was not the son of his father, but the long-lost son of a prince. There was also a princess who had been betrothed to him at birth. He was content with his life and his daydreams until, one day, a stranger sold him a magic carpet. All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement. As Neil Gaiman stated, she was "quite simply the best writer for children of her generation." The three books in the World of Howl are: Howl's Moving Castle Castle in the Air House of Many Ways Other beloved series from Dianna Wynne Jones include the Chronicles of Chrestomanci and the Dalemark Quartet.
Download or read book Seduced by the Sheikh written by Diana Fraser and published by Bay Books. This book was released on 2024-07-14 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When duty calls, Sheikha Soraiya must marry the notorious playboy Sheikh Zak to save both their kingdoms. But this convenient marriage is anything but easy! Zak, now the king, hides a heavy heart behind his rakish charm, scarred by his father's death and mother’s betrayal. In a world of opulent palaces and scorching desert sands, Soraiya and Zak battle court intrigues, diplomatic pitfalls, and their own simmering attraction. With Zak's fear of treachery, trust is a rare treasure. Yet Soraiya's brilliance and devotion make Zak wonder if love is worth the risk after all. But just as their fiery chemistry ignites, Soraiya's shameful secret is revealed. Believing she's protecting Zak's rule, she vanishes into the night, ready to sacrifice their chance at happiness. Zak must decide—is his honor worth more than his heart? Once he finds her, can he prove to her that their love is strong enough to conquer all, uniting them and their kingdoms forever?
Download or read book Jordan written by Jack Altman and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The desert kingdom of Jordan is a land of surprises. Beyond a narrow mountain chasm, discover the ancient nabataean city of Petra; above the Jordan valley, the stately Roman town of Jerash; in the eastern desert, crumbling Arab castles. Like Moses, climb Mount Nebo to see the land of Israel, and like Lawrence of Arabia, take tea with Bedouin nomads in Wadi Rum. Float lazily in the Sead Sea or relax at the Red Sea resort of Aqaba. This Way Jordan introduces you to the friendly, dignified world of the Arabs, their history, culture and customs, the pleasures of their table and the bargains in the bazaar.
Download or read book Syria Lebanon written by Wolfgang Gockel and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 1998 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hunter is proud to announce its new alliance with the producers of the Nelles Guides, a formidable series of great value guides covering destinations around the globe. Established in 1990, Nelles Guides sought to provide travelers with comprehensive destination coverage in a handy, take-along format. Today, the tradition continues.
