Download or read book The Sky Runs Right Through Us written by Reneé Pettitt-Schipp and published by Apollo Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This deeply personal book is also an important historical record. Written from the heart and covering a period of time working on Christmas Island with asylum seekers until her return to Australia with an urgency to bear witness, Pettitt-Schipp's steady eye is levelled at a facade of Australian inclusivity and openness "this land's edge /has always been an invitation/a white-toothed smile/ to walk on". To those denied entry, those white teeth become menace, exclusion, shark, crocodile. In a book filled with heart-breakingly tender portraits, borders and bodies, sanctions and sanctuary are held close to each other in ways which articulate the space but also, the common ground between "us"."--Amanda Joy **"These beautiful Christmas Island poems capture both the despair of asylum seekers imprisoned by rock and sea and their ancient will to continue."--Gillian Triggs (Series: UWAP Poetry) [Subject: Poetry]
Download or read book The Edge of the Sky written by Roberto Trotta and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the big bang to black holes, from dark matter to dark energy, from the origins of the universe to its ultimate destiny, The Edge of the Sky tells the story of the most important discoveries and mysteries in modern cosmology -- with a twist. The book's lexicon is limited to the thousand most common words in the English language, excluding physics, energy, galaxy, or even universe. Through the eyes of a fictional scientist (Student-People) hunting for dark matter with one of the biggest telescopes (Big-Seers) on Earth (Home-World), cosmologist Roberto Trotta explores the most important ideas about our universe (All-there-is) in language simple enough for anyone to understand. A unique blend of literary experimentation and science popularization, this delightful book is a perfect gift for any aspiring astronomer. The Edge of the Sky tells the story of the universe on a human scale, and the result is out of this world.
Download or read book Under a Summer Sky written by Nan Rossiter and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As two close-knit families spend one summer preparing for the joyous celebration of a wedding, they must rely on each other as problems arise.
Download or read book Storm from the East written by Joanna Hathaway and published by Tor Teen. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part war drama, part romance, Storm from the East is the second installment in Joanna Hathaway’s epic Glass Alliance series War has begun, and the days of Athan’s and Aurelia’s secret, summer romance feel a world away. Led by Athan’s father, the revolutionary Safire have launched a secret assault upon the last royal kingdom in the South, hoping to depose the king and seize a powerful foothold on the continent. Athan proves a star pilot among their ranks, struggling to justify the violence his family has unleashed as he fights his way to the capital—where, unbeknownst to him, Aurelia has lived since the war’s onset. Determined to save the kingdom Athan has been ordered to destroy, she partners with a local journalist to inflame anti-Safire sentiment, all while learning this conflict might be far darker and more complex than she ever imagined. When the two reunite at last, Athan longing to shake the nightmare of combat and Aurelia reeling from the discovery of a long-buried family truth come to light, they’ll find the shadow of war stretches well beyond the battlefield. Each of them longs to rekindle the love they once shared . . . but each has a secret they’re desperate to hide. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Window in the Sky written by Paul J. Joseph and published by Paul J. Joseph. This book was released on 2020-02-23 with total page 777 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fantastic read! Paul J. Joseph is an author to watch." - Jonas Saul, author of the Sarah Roberts Series What if a friendly but gullible alien fell into the hands of the KGB during the 1960s? What if their technological gifts helped the Soviets win the cold war? What would happen to those of us who remember the real history? Could this have happened before? From the mind of Paul J. Joseph, author of The Turing Files, featuring Romo’s Journey and The Railas Project With a lasting peace established between Earth and Baltan mediated by the growing alliance with the mysterious Szzzyyyxx, a new chapter in human history begins. It is in this environment of newfound goodwill that the Szzzyyyxx Mother requests Sally Bud's help with a mystery. Two Szzzyyyxx vessels have disappeared in the far reaches of their space. Sally and her pilot Ian plan a controversial search and rescue mission with the first of a new line of experimental ships. They and their crew arrive in the region to discover a fold that doesn't go anywhere. On closer inspection, however, they find evidence of a black hole and a strange world that defies understanding. Sally and Ian’s investigation of the planet reveals a machine, established in eternity, and used to teleport the missing Szzzyyyxx to Earth in the 1960s. There, captured by the KGB, they unwittingly help a rogue agent rise to power and dominate the Earth. But the power he uses to do this opens a door to something far worse. With their own past erased, Sally and her crew must rebuild history and defeat an ancient and universal evil. Can Sally Buds and her crew discover their true history? Can they separate their real selves from those that are possible? Find out in this unpredictable story! Also, purchasing this book will entitle you to a free gift of Twisted Fire, a short story anthology! And, by joining my mailing list you get new free content regularly!
Download or read book Boundless Enchantment A Limited Edition Collection of Fantasy Romance written by Stephanie Morris and published by Carnal Imprint Publishing . This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a realm of enchantment and mystery with where love is not bound by the ordinary. In this exclusive anthology, BIPOC characters take center stage in tales that celebrate diversity and explore the depths of desire. From the graceful allure of nymphs to the timeless beauty of elves, and even the mischievous charm of goblins, these stories will transport you to a world where love and magic intertwine. Experience the passions of mythical beings as they find love in the most extraordinary places. As you journey through these pages, you'll discover that the heart's desires can transcend the boundaries of reality. Boundless Enchantment is a limited-edition collection that promises to enchant, captivate, and awaken your senses. Prepare to be swept away by the allure of these diverse love stories. Order your copy now and let the magic ignite your imagination and set your heart ablaze. Including stories by: Stephanie Morris - USA Today bestselling author Tamika Brown- USA Today Bestselling Author Faith Marlow- USA Today Bestselling Author / Nikki Prince Jordan Elizabeth Rene Wolfe Robin O’Connor
Download or read book Monsters Among Us written by Linda S. Godfrey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever seen something you couldn’t explain? This meticulously researched and thrilling exploration of the otherworldly will challenge your idea of reality. Mysterious wolf-people, sentient mists, and UFOs…if you've ever heard a curious bump in the night, caught a glimpse of a strange-looking someone (or something) out of the corner of your eye, or seen an unusual craft dart across the sky before it vanishes without a trace, there's only one person to call: Linda S. Godfrey. An expert in strange creatures and lore, she has offered reporting on bigfoots, werewolves, strange energy forms, and other bizarre beings for years. Godfrey will enthrall even skeptics as she leads you through the mystical, legendary, and scientific angles of these creatures and the myths that surround them. Within these pages, you will encounter: - First-hand testimony of a terrifying transformation from woman to beast (during a church service, no less) - The Lost Lizard People of Los Angeles - A growling, phantomlike home invader - Wolfmen who walk on two legs - People stalked by invisible predators Delivering a broad mix of modern-day and historical sightings, and supported by Godfrey's interviews with eyewitnesses, Monsters Among Us is essential reading for anyone hunting for the real accounts behind their childhood campfire stories.
Download or read book The Collapse Collection written by Marcus Richardson and published by Marcus Richardson. This book was released on 2021-12-11 with total page 1810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete trilogy. For the first time, all three of books of the Future History of America Series are now available in one enormous book—1,861 pages of SHTF chaos, destruction, and redemption. Follow Erik Larsson as he struggles to keep his friends and family alive in the aftermath of a massive terrorist strike that brings down America's power grid. Sail into harm's way as the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt heads for home waters, willing to smash through anyone who gets in the way. Join the resistance with the Arizona Regulators as they try to hold the line and protect the American southwest. Follow presidents and politicians as they tread the murky waters of international intrigue and deception. After America falls, will there be anyone left to pick up the pieces? Books included in the box set: Alea Jacta Est (Book I) Sic Semper Tyrannis (Book II) Dux Bellorum (Book III)
Download or read book Sic Semper Tyrannis written by Marcus Richardson and published by Freeholder Press, LLC. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freedom is never free… Erik Larsson and his group survived the initial days of the collapse but now they face their greatest threat: the Russian army. The invasion has swallowed half of Florida and Erik finds himself on the front lines. Struggling to be the soldier his beleaguered country needs, Erik only wants to survive long enough to bring his family and friends to safety. Across the country in Arizona, Rob Gunn and the Regulators face off against another foe every bit as dangerous as the Russians. From coast to coast, everyone caught in the crossfire—patriot or rebel, citizen or soldier—must decide: fight or die. If Erik can evade the Russians long enough, there's hope he and his group may survive the long dangerous summer after the collapse. But will America? Sic Semper Tyrannis is the intense post-apocalyptic sequel to Alea Jacta Est.
Download or read book A Ricepaper Airplane written by Gary Pak and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1998-04-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a hospital bed a dying man unfolds the tale of an arduous life on the fringes of a Hawai‘i sugar plantation in the 1920s. There Kim Sung Wha—laborer, patriot, revolutionary, aviator—envisioned building an airplane from ricepaper, bamboo, and the scrap parts of a broken-down bicycle, an airplane that would carry him back to his Korean homeland and to his wife and children. From the start Sung Wha’s dream is destined to fail, but this moving and passionate work is the story of a man who dares to life past the wreckage of shattered visions. His is a heroic story of loss, of deep love, and of rebirth.
Download or read book Dry Water written by Tammie Matson and published by Hachette Australia. This book was released on 2011-10-21 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When she was fifteen, Tammie Matson went on safari with her father to Zimbabwe - and it changed her forever. Back in Australia she turned her life upside down to build her future in Africa. Returning to the safari camps - this time as a worker - she out-ran a charging lioness, played with a cheetah, stumbled across poachers and watched with amazement as a witchdoctor struck fear into his victims' hearts. This was the adventure she was looking for and deciding to study zoology gave her a reason to stay. When the Zimbabwean war vets grew too threatening, Tammie headed to the Etosha National Park in Namibia. In that harsh, dry, devastatingly beautiful land, she has overcome the language barrier, the male-dominated society and the physical hardships to create a life she loves.
Download or read book Paradise Sky written by Joe R. Lansdale and published by Mulholland Books. This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rollicking novel about Nat Love, an African-American cowboy with a famous nickname: Deadwood Dick. Young Willie is on the run, having fled his small Texas farm when an infamous local landowner murdered his father. A man named Loving takes him in and trains him in the fine arts of shooting, riding, reading, and gardening. When Loving dies, Willie re-christens himself Nat Love in tribute to his mentor, and heads west. In Deadwood, South Dakota Territory, Nat becomes a Buffalo Soldier and is befriended by Wild Bill Hickok. After winning a famous shooting match, Nat's peerless marksmanship and charm earn him the nickname Deadwood Dick, as well as a beautiful woman. But the hellhounds are still on his trail, and they brutally attack Nat Love's love. Pursuing the men who have driven his wife mad, Nat heads south for a final, deadly showdown against those who would strip him of his home, his love, his freedom, and his life.
Download or read book Folk Music of the United States written by Archive of Folk Song (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Betrayal written by H. T. Martin and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-06-09 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book It s Not Rocket Science written by Ben Miller and published by Sphere. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Top Ten Bestseller Black holes. DNA. The Large Hadron Collider. Ever had that sneaking feeling that you are missing out on some truly spectacular science? You do? Well, fear not, for help is at hand. Ben Miller was working on his Physics PhD at Cambridge when he accidentally became a comedian. But first love runs deep, and he has returned to his roots to share with you all his favourite bits of science. This is the stuff you really need to know, not only because it matters but because it will quite simply amaze and delight you. 'Let me show you another, perhaps less familiar side of Science; her beauty, her seductiveness and her passion. And let's do it quickly, while Maths isn't looking' - Ben Miller 'This book makes climate change actually seem interesting. Not just important - it's obviously important - but interesting. As a result I bought lots of other books about climate change, something I now regret' - David Mitchell Ben Miller is, like you, a mutant ape living through an Ice Age on a ball of molten iron, orbiting a supermassive black hole. He is also an actor, comedian and approximately one half of Armstrong & Miller. He's presented a BBC Horizon documentary on temperature and a Radio 4 series about the history of particle physics, and has written a science column for The Times. He is slowly coming to terms with the idea that he may never be an astronaut.
Download or read book An Unholy Rebellion Killing the Gods written by Sharonah Esther Frerick and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Next Line Please written by David Lehman and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, David Lehman, the longtime series editor of the Best American Poetry, offers a masterclass in writing in form and collaborative composition. An inspired compilation of his weekly column on the American Scholar website, Next Line, Please makes the case for poetry open to all. Next Line, Please gathers in one place the popular column’s plethora of exercises and prompts that Lehman designed to unlock the imaginations of poets and creative writers. He offers his generous and playful mentorship on forms such as the sonnet, haiku, tanka, sestina, limerick, and the cento and shares strategies for how to build one line from the last. This groundbreaking book shows how pop-up crowds of poets can inspire one another, making art, with what poet and guest editor Angela Ball refers to as "spontaneous feats of language." How can poetry thrive in the digital age? Next Line, Please shows the way. Lehman writes, "There is something magical about poetry, and though we think of the poet as working alone, working in the dark, it is all the better when a community of like-minded individuals emerges, sharing their joy in the written word."
