Download or read book The Opposite of Amber written by Gillian Philip and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'They found the fifth girl right after the snow melted . . . the place where he left her was winter water, crazed with ice-feathers and dusted with snow. The traces from her body were gone, the ones that said his name, but she had an extra skin of ice that protected her and she looked perfect, like Snow White.' Ruby and her older sister, Jinn, are on their own, just about making ends meet. Jinn is beautiful, with glittering blonde hair, and makes it her business to look after Ruby. They are horrified by, but try to ignore, the local newspaper stories of prostitutes who are murdered, their bodies eventually discovered underwater. Then the no-good Nathan Baird turns up on the scene - again - and Jinn starts to change and no longer has time to look after Ruby. And it seems to Ruby that Jinn herself needs looking after. Her beautiful glittering hair starts to lose its shine. And then Jinn disappears. A deeply moving, chilling, and incredibly powerful thriller that celebrates the love two sisters have for each other and mourns the events beyond their control that will conspire to drive them apart.
Download or read book Amber s Dilemma written by Madelyn S. Palmer and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen year old Amber should be the happiest girl alive. She lives a privileged life in the peaceful kingdom of Sterling. But she is not as pretty as Alyssa, one of the girls of the court, and she is unable to catch the eye of handsome Sir Royce. Her mother doesnt seem to have enough time for her. Her ten year old brother Matthew always seems to show up at the wrong moments. How in the world will she ever fit in? Amber is determined to change her situation by doing something bold and daring. But her plan goes awry, endangering those she loves. In this coming of age story, Amber learns more about herself, and how to come to terms with the life she is expected to lead.
Download or read book Amber s Destiny written by Eliza Hart and published by Eliza B. Hart. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is Amber Raine? Amber herself doesn't know, but someone does... When Amber finds herself in the sleepy village of Canten on the Well with no memory of who she is or how she got there, she believes her biggest challenge will be to uncover her lost past. But, when an act of heroism draws the attention of two rival companies, uncovering her memories becomes the least of her worries as she begins to discover that her new life is anything but ordinary. She is left with a choice and as she embarks on her new job she uncovers many surprising truths, not only about herself, but also about her colleagues and their rivals. As the task of protecting her clients leads to new and unexpected revelations, she is drawn to the inevitable conclusion; In order to understand her past, she must embrace her destiny. Amazon.co.uk Kindle Reviews "5/5 Stars - Utterly Spellbinding" "5/5 Stars - A real page turner" "5/5 Stars - Gripping, excellent read, couldn't put down!"
Download or read book A Woman s View written by Jeanine Basinger and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 1995-06-23 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this highly readable and entertaining book, Jeanine Basinger shows how the "woman's film" of the 30s, 40s, and 50s sent a potent mixed message to millions of female moviegoers. At the same time that such films exhorted women to stick to their "proper" realm of men, marriage, and motherhood, they portrayed -- usually with relish -- strong women playing out liberating fantasies of power, romance, sexuality, luxury, even wickedness...Basinger examines dozens of films -- whether melodrama, screwball comedy, musical, film noir, western, or biopic to make a persuasive case that the woman's film was a rich, complicated, and subversive genre that recognized and addressed, if covertly, the problems of women." Amazon.com viewed 7/31/2020.
Download or read book Amber s Song written by Kaitlyn Pitts and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the family that brought you the Lena in the Spotlight series and the popular For Girls Like You magazine comes Ashton’s Dancing Dreams, book three in the Daniels Sisters series. This realistic fiction story of family, friendship, and the challenges that so many young girls face each day growing up will appeal to girls 8–12 looking to express their talents and individuality alongside their faith. In this fun, relatable, and inspiring story, Amber and her sisters Ashton and Ansley head to Christian summer camp at Camp Caracara. With high hopes, the twins meet their cabinmates Gio—an old friend from back home in Texas—and Maxine, a new friend with some challenges to overcome. Amber will have to work hard to practice kindness and patience as she handles teasing from her own sisters and her old and new friends while navigating camp. Amber’s Song: Features diverse characters Is an engaging read for girls ages 8–12 Is an addition to the Faithgirlz brand Is a perfect birthday gift from parents and grandparents to tween girls, and is great for Spring Break and summer vacation reading Is written by girls for girls If you enjoy Amber’s Song, check out books one and two in the Daniels Sisters series of middle grade fiction: Ansley’s Big Bake Off Ashton’s Dancing Dreams
Download or read book Family Portraits written by Ken Carroll and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The room was silent as all the adults stared him into the floor. With carefully enunciated words that whipped across the room, his father spoke, the almost-a-whisper voice louder than any shout could have been. 'You're killing me, Aaron. You're killing me. I do my best for you. Mom does her best for you. And right now, I'm ashamed to say you're my son. You might as well put a bullet in my head, 'cause that's what you're doing.' The room was as silent as a morgue as John stormed out, leaving the door open. ... Hours later, Aaron stood there, staring at the computer screen. He stood there, staring at the floor. He stood there, staring at the gun. And it was all so clear. It was clear but white at the same time, as if in a sharp, brilliantly white haze. His father was dead.' John Farmer had been struggling lately, but no one suspected how many problems riddled this seemingly perfect Christian man and his family. His sudden death causes everyone he has known to question their role in this tragedy, none more so than his family, who know the secrets of his heart. Or do they? As the family begins breaking apart and blame is assigned, John's wife uncovers a secret computer journal he kept in a laptop, titled Family Portraits. The family soon receives an intimate glimpse into the depths of a soul hidden from everyone. What will the Family Portraits reveal? Discover for yourself in this captivating, thought-provoking page-turner. The truth will astound you.
Download or read book Hogg s Weekly Instructor written by and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tropical Ties Lethal Lies written by Aaron Michael Ricossa and published by Aaron Ricossa. This book was released on with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When dedicated nurse Amber, a lover of trashy adventure novels, finds herself whisked away on her own adventure as a travel nurse in Costa Rica, she expects sun, sand, and maybe a little excitement. What she doesn't expect is Banks — a strikingly handsome yet stone cold assassin who treats her presence as nothing more than an unwelcome inconvenience. As Amber tries to adapt to her new tropical surroundings and unravel the mysteries surrounding her suspicious employer, she finds herself drawn deeper into a world of espionage, danger, and romantic intrigue. In a story brimming with mystery, heartwarming romance, and edge-of-your-seat action, will Amber accept Banks's deadly lifestyle and stand by the man she can feel herself falling for? Will Banks be able to protect the woman who has brought light into his otherwise dark world? Or will their newfound happiness be extinguished by the lurking dangers of his past?
Download or read book Chambers s Journal written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Great Book of Amber written by Roger Zelazny and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1999-12-08 with total page 1268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roger Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber have earned their place as all-time classics of imaginative literature. Now here are all ten novels, together in one magnificent omnibus volume. Witness the titanic battle for supremacy waged on Earth, in the Courts of Chaos, and on a magical world of mystery, adventure, and romance.
Download or read book Anna Ziegler Plays Two written by Anna Ziegler and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[Her] dialogue bristles with smart, eloquent talk...Ms. Ziegler's quietly lyrical language has a luminous beauty, and her talent for creating characters whose complicated depths are just visible on their surfaces is still more remarkable." (The New York Times) This second play collection from one of America's most successful theatre writers brings together four plays that offer differing perspectives on family and the human condition. Each play has enjoyed successful productions in cities across America, cementing Ziegler's position as one of the world's most exciting contemporary dramatists. The Wanderers: A funny, insightful, and mysterious new drama explores the hidden connections between seemingly disparate people, drawing audiences into an intriguing puzzle and a deeply sympathetic look at modern love. "As perfect a piece of theater as I've seen in many years. The script by Anna Ziegler is a revelation, touching on family truths, marriage, and personal histories...Go see this show. It's magnificent." (DC Theatre Scene) The Great Moment: A personal and poignant meditation on beginnings and endings, birth and age, and the moments of transition that mark our passage from life to death. "A reflection on family, love, life, expected loss, and the peculiarity of our relationship with time, The Great Moment blends moments of sweetness, sadness, nostalgia, delight, and humor to create a delightful evening of theater." (Seattle Pockets) Another Way Home: A funny, moving, and uplifting examination of what it means to be a family. "a laugh-packed serio-comedy that shoves family life under a microscope. The dialogue is ironic, sardonic, poignant, insightful and funny - with each sensation rapidly piling atop the next." (Marinscope) Actually: Investigates gender and race politics, our crippling desire to fit in, and the three sides to every story. “Gripping. Beautifully rendered and complex. Destined to trigger discussion.” (LA Times)
Download or read book Swifterbant S4 the Netherlands written by D.C.M. Raemaekers and published by Barkhuis. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication presents the results of the 2005-2007 excavations at Swifterbant S4, carried out by the Groningen Institute of Archaeology. S4 is a well-preserved Neolithic wetland site (c. 4300-4000 cal. BC) located within the Swifterbant river system in the Netherlands. We present the landscape setting, the various finds categories and the spatial patterns with three research themes in mind. Theme 1 concerns the environmental setting, subsistence and site function. We conclude that the Swifterbant hunter-gatherer-farmers exploited a mosaic-type landscape. Theme 2 deals with developments in site function during the occupation and exploitation history of the site. This analysis leads to the observation that episodes of cultivation and settlement alternated at S4. Theme 3, the use of space, was difficult to study due to the fragmented nature of the excavation plan. This site monograph makes Swifterbant S4 the most comprehensively published site of the Swifterbant river system.
Download or read book The Crystal Chronicles written by Alessia Dickson and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Human Race Is In Danger Sixteen-year-old Alyssa Brooks is a high-school outcast who doesn't realize that she's living in a world where magic is very real and a dire threat to anyone not possessing the power to harness it. But everything changes when Alyssa moves into Magnorium, a school for strange supernaturals called Elementals. As Alyssa adjusts to this new life, she learns of the Society, a powerful group of Elementals dedicated to cleansing the earth of its mortal population. Alyssa soon discovers her own truth and power and becomes something greater than she could have imagined – or the Society could have feared. As the only ones brave enough to stop the Society, Alyssa and her three friends set off on a journey, with the future of humanity hanging in the balance. Will Alyssa be strong enough to carry the burden of the world, or will she break under the strain?
Download or read book Memories of Chronosalis written by Ceara Comeau and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-11-17 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's one thing to read about heroes saving worlds in far off galaxies, but to become one is an entirely different story. Sixteen-year-old Amber Oak wanted nothing more than to stay in her own world of music and solitude. But the inhabitants of Galaseya, a Utopian planet rooted in the past, had other ideas in mind. According to them, only she wielded the power to stop the dark forces threatening their home. At first, Amber sympathized with the planet, but saw no reason to involve herself in the affairs of something outside her world. But the stakes have risen when she discovers that Galaseya is not only the world that has been invading her dreams, but also the place her estranged family originated from. With this new knowledge, questions began to surface and secrets of Amber's life come to light causing her to second guess everything she knows. Her desire for a normal life quickly dissipates as she goes against her better judgment and agrees to journey to this strange planet. Any doubt Amber had before arriving is quickly replaced with a different reality when she finds the once beautiful land in ruin due to a terrible device forged with the knowledge from an evil world called Darmentraea. Through this adventure, her family's dark past is revealed, and a new threat begins to emerge from the dark world¿a threat unlike anything Amber or her family expected. The Brothers, rulers of Darmentraea, are coming with a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in jeopardy.
Download or read book Forbidden Physics written by John Roubik and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John C. Roubik has been developing solutions to what may be considered physics' enigmas for years. This book provides essays, which are a review of present physics concepts and their associated enigmas. The book also presents new physics concepts based on the author's experience and discoveries. It takes issue with the closed-mindedness of supposed experts in the educational and scientific fields as well. Many of the concepts accepted by the science community are either incorrect or contain errors. For example, Einstein's infinite mass. The book challenges readers, scientists, physicists, professors, and students to explore the book's new and revised approaches to physics concepts with the author.
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Download or read book Star of Cursrah written by Clayton Emery and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third installment in a series that uncovers the secrets of the ancient civilizations of the Forgotten Realms world Lurking in the ruins of the Cursrah is a horrific tale of greed, power, and revenge. The Protector crawls forth, the shade of a dead city whose rulers refuse to die. In two distant epochs, the stories of young adventurers unfold: Craving excitement, a tomboyish princess disobeys her mother’s orders to explore the countryside with her two male companions. Their journey closely mirrors that of Amber, Hakiim, and Reiver, a trio of friends living one thousand years in the future. Though separated by time, both parties of adventurers learn of a dreadful destiny they cannot escape . . . and of a deadly threat to all they hold dear. Why did Cursrah fall? Who was the Star of Cursrah? And how can a long-dead city threaten the modern realm of Calimshan? Uncover the secrets for yourself—if you dare.
