Download or read book The Elusive Fox written by Muhammad Zafzaf and published by Syracuse University Press. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered one of Morocco’s most important contemporary writers, Muhammad Zafzaf created stories of alterity, compassionate tales inhabited by prostitutes, thieves, and addicts living in the margins of society. In The Elusive Fox, Zafzaf’s first novel to be translated into English, a young teacher visits the coastal city of Essaouira in the 1960s. There he meets a group of European bohemians and local Moroccans and is exposed to the grittier side of society. More than a novel, The Elusive Fox is a portrait of a city during a time of fluid cultural and political mores in Morocco.

Download or read book When Fox is a Thousand written by Larissa Lai and published by arsenal pulp press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An evocative novel that links the lives of a ninth-century poet/nun and a contemporary Asian-American woman.

Download or read book Aesop s Fox written by Aesop and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1999 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several fables from Aesop are adapted and woven into a story about the adventures of a fox.

Download or read book Red Fox written by J. David Henry and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this engaging introduction to the red fox (Vulpes vulpes), J. David Henry recounts his years of field research on this flame-colored predator. With its catlike whiskers, teeth, and paws, as well as vertical-slit pupils, the North American red fox not only resembles but often behaves like a feline, especially when hunting. Probing the reasons for these similarities, Henry reveals the behavior and ecology of a species that thrives from the edge of suburbia to the cold northern tundra.

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Download or read book Legacy of Bones written by David Greely and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2009-03 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the mists of Avalon in the kingdom of Aeria, a young apprentice resides in a dingy apothecary with his ageing master, awaiting the king's visitation. But his excitement curtails when forced on an errand to save the king from murder. Arton embarks upon an incredible quest with five strange bones, believing their influence of enchantment will serve him. His strategy seems precise but destiny serves a ruthless blow and in the ultimate confrontation, Arton clutches his last enduring hope - the legacy of the bones. This is a tale of degradation, death and atrocities mixed with magic spells, enchantment and untrustworthy characters! David Greely was born in Kent, England and resides on the coast with his wife. Though possessing few academic accolades, he obtained City & Guilds qualification in his earlier career and recently received NVG level 3 in childcare. He remained working in the print and graphics industry at management level until five years ago but has since turned to caring for children.

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Download or read book Shifters of Caerton Complete Series Omnibus written by H.B. Lyne and published by Weaver of Words Press. This book was released on 2019-08-26 with total page 1555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against Rising Shadows, Courage Echoes Loudest. Dive into the thrilling, dark world of the "Shifters of Caerton" series by H.B. Lyne. Unearth a world teeming with supernatural conflict, cloaked in secrecy, and fraught with lethal challenges. This gripping urban fantasy saga delves into the struggles and triumphs of an extraordinary shapeshifter named Stalker, and her tumultuous journey through a reality riddled with danger, deception, and demonic adversaries. Beginning with the awakening of her shapeshifting abilities in "Fate of the Blue Moon," Stalker’s life is upended as she’s thrust into a supernatural conflict far beyond her comprehension. Torn between her humanity and the beast within, she must navigate a world seething with bitter rivalries, ancient grudges, and looming threats. As the series evolves, witness the young pack's perseverance against near insurmountable odds in "Ghosts of Winter," where they confront chaos, rise to challenges, and strive for unity amidst a looming demonic menace. "Demons of the Past" further tests their mettle as secrets buried deep within their history resurface, threatening to splinter their unity and throw their future into peril. The climax awaits in "Rise of the Furies," where Stalker and her pack face their greatest challenge yet. With impending war, threatened alliances, and a city in chaos, the heroes must forge unity in the face of mounting terror. Will they quell the storm of the Furies or crumble under the weight of secrets and betrayals? Each page of this dark urban fantasy series will captivate you with rich, complex characters, high-stakes suspense, and a sprawling supernatural world. Embrace the extraordinary and discover the thrilling saga of survival, identity, and the power of unity. Buy the complete "Shifters of Caerton" series today and embark on a heart-stopping, unforgettable journey! This set contains: - Fate of the Blue Moon - Ghosts of Winter - Demons of the Past - Rise of the Furies Plus the short stories: - From the Ashes - The Storm Riders' Vigil - Dark Echoes This series was previously published under the titles Echoes of the Past: Seeds of Autumn, Ghosts of Winter, Tides of Spring; and Reaping of Summer.

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