Download or read book The Legend of the Mystical Inkwell written by AJ DeLaura and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-11-28 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Legend of the Mystical Inkwell, AJ DeLaura explores a new avenue for his writings. His heroine, Paulina De Milliante, a young teenage girl, inherits a magical inkwell and a weather-worn leather journal from her great-grandmother. The inkwell has been in her Sicilian family for five centuries and has been passed down to a fourth-generation female. “You may write about your future. Be wary, for what is written cannot be undone.” With her new powers come major responsibilities. Paulina and her kitten, Willi Whiskers, enter the strange land of Goloriacum and cannot return home until the biddings of the country’s First Minister are completed. Her story is one of coming of age, of discovering her personal power. New friends and fantastical resources help her overcome obstacles as she seeks to discover her true self.
Download or read book Mysterious Knoxville written by Charles Edwin Price and published by The Overmountain Press. This book was released on 1999-11 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knoxville, Tennessee, is a haunted city. Ghosts roam its streets, its old theaters, its graveyards, even the caverns that snake beneath its byways. Knoxville is also a city beset by mysterious beasts—from enigmatic monster cats to big hairy creatures that are said to roam the town by night. Knoxville is a city of legends. There are persistent rumors of an “Old Knoxville” buried beneath the present city, and there is a famous downtown cemetery where there are gravestones, but no bodies. With a firm eye to history, Price tells his chilling stories with perception and good humor—all of which add up to a book that can be read and reread for years to come.
Download or read book Ink and Intertwined Souls written by OJ LEIGH and published by OJ LEIGH. This book was released on 2023-09-08 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where the glow of digital screens has overshadowed the allure of bookstores, a hidden haven of wonder thrives against the tides of modernity. Nestled on a quiet city street stands "The Inkwell," a timeless bookstore untouched by the eroding forces of time. Its faded sign and inviting window displays conceal a secret both enchanting and extraordinary, a secret that waits patiently for the destined to unveil its mysteries. At the heart of this enchanting tale is Julia, a book restorer whose introverted soul finds solace amidst the musty volumes that grace her workbench. Yet, as she meticulously tends to the delicate pages of forgotten stories, little does she know that her own narrative is about to transcend the boundaries of reality and enter the realm of the extraordinary. Behind the creaking shelves and ink-stained counters, Daisy, the enigmatic proprietor of The Inkwell, safeguards a profound legend that whispers among the rows of books. Within the store's collection lies a subset of volumes imbued with magic, books that forge an unbreakable bond between the souls of two readers. Julia, ever the skeptic of fanciful tales, could never have fathomed that her life would soon intertwine with the very essence of this beguiling legend. On a serendipitous day, amidst a forgotten stack of dusty tomes, Julia's fingers chance upon a weathered manuscript that radiates an inexplicable aura. As she traces the faded words with her eyes, she becomes captivated by a love story that unfolds in an era far removed from her own, a tale spun by the hand of a charismatic writer named Paul Sinclair. Unbeknownst to Julia, this centuries-old manuscript holds a connection that defies the constraints of time and space, drawing her and Paul into a dance of fate and destiny. Across the ages, their hearts resonate, their souls entwining in ways that transcend the limits of reality itself, guiding them towards a love that only the world of literature could conjure. As their connection deepens, Julia and Paul navigate the intricacies of time travel and the enigmatic forces at play, all while uncovering the concealed perils that threaten the sanctity of their extraordinary bond. With Daisy, whose own past holds a tale of love and enchantment, by their side, they must confront an inscrutable adversary who seeks to exploit the power of the enchanted books for dark and selfish purposes. In a narrative woven with threads of love, magic, and the enduring power of literature, Julia and Paul will come to understand the true essence of devotion, the worth of sacrifice, and the timeless legacy of a love that transcends not only the written word but the very essence of existence itself. Dear reader, prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the pages of "Ink and Intertwined Souls," where the boundaries of time blur, the palpable magic of words unfolds, and true love finds its place within the world of literature—forever inked upon the hearts of those who dare to believe in the extraordinary.
Download or read book Otto Tattercoat and the Forest of Lost Things written by Matilda Woods and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enchanting, wintry middle grade adventure for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Abi Elphinstone. Otto lives in the frozen city of Hodeldorf, where an eternal winter has fallen. When his mother goes missing one morning, he must join forces with the Tattercoats, a gang of brave orphans, to find her. They will journey into a dark forest where witches lurk and sun dragons lie sleeping, on a heart-racing adventure that will chill you to the bone.
Download or read book Black Lenses Black Voices written by Mark A. Reid and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black Lenses, Black Voices is a provocative look at films directed and written_and sometimes produced_by African Americans, as well as black-oriented films whose directors or screenwriters are not black. Mark Reid shows how certain films dramatize the contemporary African American community as a politically and economically diverse group, vastly different from film representations of the 1960s. Taking us through the development of African American independent filmmaking before and after World War II, he then illustrates the unique nature of African American family, action, horror, female-centered, and independent films, such as Eve's Bayou, Jungle Fever, Shaft, Souls of Sin, Bones, Waiting to Exhale, Monster's Ball, Sankofa, and many more.
Download or read book Pocket Full of Colors written by Amy Guglielmo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From her imaginative childhood to her career as an illustrator, designer, and animator for Walt Disney Studios, Mary Blair wouldn't play by the rules. At a time when studios wanted to hire men and think in black and white, Mary painted the world in color. Full color.
Download or read book The Legend of Achnor written by Emma Hatton and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-01-20 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A world filled with strange creatures, people, and which has been corrupted with Sorna for centuries is lost as their king has taken most of the power, and is still filled with greed. Then he finds it, a power unlike any other. He needs it to become all-powerful, but it is not in his world. After She is in their world, she must find a way to defeat the ultimate evil and find a way home
Download or read book The Art of Cuphead written by Studio MDHR and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get transported back to the golden age of 1930s animation with an art book celebrating the acclaimed run & gun game, Cuphead! Each page of this curated collection of artwork is designed to capture the vintage look and feel of the 1930's. Take a gander at the game's traditional hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation. Peek at the early concepts, production work, and early ideas that went into the making of Cuphead's characters, bosses, stages and more including never-before-seen content from the upcoming DLC! Relive the most cherished and challenging moments of Cuphead and Mugman's adventure to reclaim their souls from The Devil, all in a way you've never seen before! Guided by personal insights from game directors Chad and Jared Moldenhauer, take a one-of-a-kind trip through the Inkwell Isles and discover an all-new appreciation for Cuphead's animation style and challenging retro gameplay. Dark Horse Books and Studio MDHR are thrilled to present The Art of Cuphead! This vintage-style art extravaganza is the perfect book for fans of Cuphead!
Download or read book Gabriel s Palace written by and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 150 tales from the Talmud, the Zohar, Jewish folktales, and Hasidic lore.
Download or read book The Legend of Rail Wolf written by The Usual Bohemian and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our protagonist is the seventeen year old Henry Maggleheimer, who is from the small town of Lone Jack, Missouri. Just a year prior, he was determined to set his young course by heading to the Alaskan and Yukon gold fields along with so many others who were smitten with gold fever. The experience up north was predictable; after only one disheartening year, he has sailed with a crew back to the mainland of the United States and San Francisco. Henry Cabot Maggleheimer now finds himself immersed within the Barbary Coast world of 1897s San Francisco. Many interesting characters are revealed in this worldwind venture through the romantic, yet sordid world of the Barbary Coast: Giselle Hixon (the beautiful daughter of the ships cook); the Boatswain (Adam Rhys MacBain, who is one of the last prototypical Barbary Coast pirates of his era); Mountain Fox (an elderly Tolawah Native American); Captain Farnsworth (the English ship captain who safeguards a surprising identity); Clive G. Wilkins (the richest man in San Francisco, and the owner of Pier 49 Enterprises); a young Malamute pup by the name of Rail Wolf, and even an elusive treasure involving Sir Francis Drake. This is a fast paced amusement park ride that takes the reader through many twists and mysterious sub plots; an amazing two days spent in one of the most iconic eras and locations in American history.
Download or read book The Night Circus written by Erin Morgenstern and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Two starcrossed magicians engage in a deadly game of cunning in the spellbinding novel that captured the world's imagination. • "Part love story, part fable ... defies both genres and expectations." —The Boston Globe The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them both, this is a game in which only one can be left standing. Despite the high stakes, Celia and Marco soon tumble headfirst into love, setting off a domino effect of dangerous consequences, and leaving the lives of everyone, from the performers to the patrons, hanging in the balance.
Download or read book The Curse of Misty Wayfair written by Jaime Jo Wright and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Left at an orphanage as a child, Thea Reed vowed to find her mother someday. Now grown, her search takes her to Pleasant Valley, Wisconsin, in 1908. When clues lead her to a mental asylum, Thea uses her experience as a post-mortem photographer to gain access and assist groundskeeper Simeon Coyle in photographing the patients and uncovering the secrets within. However, she never expected her personal quest would reawaken the legend of Misty Wayfair, a murdered woman who allegedly haunts the area and whose appearance portends death. A century later, Heidi Lane receives a troubling letter from her mother--who is battling dementia--compelling her to travel to Pleasant Valley for answers to her own questions of identity. When she catches sight of a ghostly woman who haunts the asylum ruins in the woods, the long-standing story of Misty Wayfair returns--and with it, Heidi's fear for her own life. As two women across time seek answers about their identities and heritage, can they overcome the threat of the mysterious curse that has them inextricably intertwined?
Download or read book The Magical Worlds of the Lord of the Rings written by David Colbert and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information about Tolkien's realm of Middle-Earth and its inhabitants, including details on characters, mythology, origins, and cultures.
Download or read book Julia s House Moves On written by Ben Hatke and published by First Second. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julia and her house full of fantastic friends are back for another sweet adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ben Hatke in Julia's House Moves On. Julia's house is restless. Julia and her family of lost creatures are ready to move on. But where will they go? And how will they get there? Don’t worry—Julia has a plan for that! Julia always has a plan. But when Julia's plans all fail... What's left for her?
Download or read book Ink and Embers written by OJ LEIGH and published by OJ LEIGH. This book was released on 2023-09-11 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the enchanting realm of "Ink and Embers," a spellbinding narrative that unfurls within a world where mystical tattoos grant their bearers extraordinary abilities. In the heart of a bustling city lies "The Inkwell," a concealed sanctuary overseen by the gifted tattoo artisan, Armani. Amidst the vibrant streets, the mesmerizing fire-dancer Ember enthralls onlookers with her graceful displays. Yet, unbeknownst to them, their destined meeting will initiate an extraordinary journey of magic, artistry, and rejuvenation. As Armani and Ember collaboratively craft breathtaking designs, they uncover more than just artistic harmony. Their mutual ardor for art and enchantment forges an unshakable connection that transcends their haunting pasts. Laden with emotional wounds, they find solace within each other's presence, embarking on a mission to mend not only their own scars but those of others around them. Delve into the enigma of magical tattoos as age-old legends and guardian spirits spring to life, steering our protagonists on a path of self-discovery. However, as they plunge deeper into the realm of tattooed enchantment, they must confront malevolent forces that exploit these gifts for sinister purposes. Do they possess the fortitude to confront their deepest fears and safeguard the world from this encroaching malevolence? Journey alongside Armani and Ember, a trek woven with vivid dreams, captivating performances, and cryptic visions that unveil an ancestral link between their families. Observe their trials, make note of their sacrifices, and celebrate their victories as they labor to preserve the sanctity of magical tattoos and unveil the truths concealed within their very souls. "Ink and Embers" is a saga of profound sentiment, where art metamorphoses into a channel for restoration and redemption. A tale that will kindle your imagination and leave you entranced by the enchantment residing within the hearts of two extraordinary individuals. So, come forth, and set out on an unforgettable expedition where ink entwines with embers, and unbreakable bonds are molded through the potency of art and love.
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Download or read book The Twelve Monotasks written by Thatcher Wine and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reclaim your attention, productivity, and happiness with this “captivating, informative and beautifully written” book by learning how to keep your focus on one familiar task at a time (Nate Berkus). Modern life is full of to-do lists, all-consuming technology and the constant pressure to be doing and striving for more. What if you could train your brain to focus on one thing at a time? What if the secret to better productivity involved doing less, not more? Drawing on research in psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, The Twelve Monotasks provides a clear and accessible plan for life in the twenty-first century. Practice resisting distractions and building focus by doing the things you already do—like reading, sleeping, eating, and listening—with renewed attention. For example, the next time you go for a walk, don’t try to run an errand or squeeze in a phone call, but instead, notice the cool breeze on your face and the plants and birds that may cross your path. Immerse yourself in the activity and let time melt away, even if you’re only actually out for 20 minutes. Notice how much clearer your head feels when you return home. This is the magic of monotasking. With monotasking you will: Become more productive Produce higher quality work Reduce stress And increase happiness. Thatcher Wine’s The Twelve Monotasks will help you do one thing at a time, and do it well, so you can enjoy all of your life!
