Download or read book Unbreakable Threads written by Emma Adams and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2018-08-29 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary story of courage and kindness and the ultimate triumph of family over what, at times, seem like insurmountable odds. 'Abdul is dignified, defiant even, but his poise is beginning to wear thin in this place. He needs surgery for a chronic shoulder injury sustained when he was hit by a car in Kabul. Like the others in detention with him, he faces an uncertain fate, and years in limbo. Most of the people in the centre have already had their spirits broken.' When psychiatrist and mother of three Emma Adams travels to Darwin as an observer of conditions for mothers and babies in the immigration detention centres there, she expects the trip to be confronting. What she doesn't expect is to return to Canberra consumed by the idea that she must help a sixteen-year-old unaccompanied Hazara boy from Afghanistan - Abdul. The premise was simple: Wouldn't any teenage boy be better off staying with a family rather than locked behind a wire fence? In this brutal and bureaucratic system, freedom was a hopeless dream. Emma and Abdul's connection, and her fight to get him out and provide him with an Australian home, a family and a future, forms an important testimony in Australia's appalling treatment of asylum seekers. Their story is a beacon of hope and humanity.
Download or read book The Severed Thread written by Leslie Vedder and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Which threads of fate will hold—and which will break? Clever, bookish Fi and her brash, ax-wielding partner Shane are back in this action-packed sequel to the bestselling The Bone Spindle, the gender-flipped Sleeping Beauty retelling, perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince. Fi has awakened the sleeping prince, but the battle for Andar is far from over. The Spindle Witch, the Witch Hunters, and Fi’s own Butterfly Curse all stand between them and happily ever after. Shane has her partner’s back. But she’s in for the fight of her life against Red, the right hand of the Spindle Witch who she’s also, foolishly, hellbent on saving. Briar Rose would do anything to restore his kingdom. But there’s a darkness creeping inside him—a sinister bond to the Spindle Witch he can’t escape. All hopes of restoring Andar rest on deciphering a mysterious book code, finding the hidden city of the last Witches, and uncovering a secret lost for centuries—one that just might hold the key to the Spindle Witch’s defeat. If they can all survive that long… Set in a world of twisted fairytales, The Severed Thread combines lost ruins, ride-or-die friendships, and heart-pounding romance.
Download or read book God I written by Marcus Edward Bond and published by Marcus Edward Bond . This book was released on 2024-02-16 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the shadowed alleyways of London, where the bustling city streets echo with the symphony of life, we encounter the resilient spirit of Oliver Hartley. With tousled chestnut hair and eyes that mirrored the depths of his soul, Oliver was a twelve-year-old boy who bore the weight of abandonment on his slender shoulders. Left to fend for himself by parents whose reasons remained a mystery, he wandered through the labyrinthine streets, a lost soul seeking refuge in a world that had turned its back on him. As the harsh winds of loneliness swept through the urban canyons, Oliver's gaze settled on the flickering lights of a weathered church nestled amid the city's chaos. It was here, in the heart of London, that his journey would take an unforeseen turn—a journey marked by the ebb and flow of faith, trust, and the pursuit of something greater than himself.
Download or read book Monsters of the World Unite written by Charles Eugene Anderson and published by Mad Cow Press. This book was released on with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where magic and inequality intertwine, two unlikely heroes rise to challenge the status quo. Finnian Hooffellow, a witty faun philosopher, and John Everett, a dashing human revolutionary, embark on a quest to unite the oppressed magical beings of the Whisperwoods against their tyrannical elven overlords. With a band of misfits by their side—including a mischievous goblin, a fierce pixie, and a poetic troll—Finnian and John must navigate treacherous political landscapes, forge unlikely alliances, and confront their own doubts to ignite the flames of revolution. Blending whimsy and social commentary, "Monsters of the World, Unite!" is a genre-defying tale that will make you laugh, think, and believe in the power of unity. Join Finnian and John on a hilarious and heartwarming journey as they fight for a better world—one pun at a time. Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and The Princess Bride, this delightful novel is a must-read for anyone who believes that even the most unlikely heroes can change the world.
Download or read book The Rise of Western Christendom written by Peter Brown and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This tenth anniversary revised edition of the authoritative text on Christianity's first thousand years of history features a new preface, additional color images, and an updated bibliography. The essential general survey of medieval European Christendom, Brown's vivid prose charts the compelling and tumultuous rise of an institution that came to wield enormous religious and secular power. Clear and vivid history of Christianity's rise and its pivotal role in the making of Europe Written by the celebrated Princeton scholar who originated of the field of study known as 'late antiquity' Includes a fully updated bibliography and index
Download or read book Leaving Yuba City written by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like Divakaruni's much-loved and bestselling short story collection Arranged Marriage, this collection of poetry deals with India and the Indian experience in America, from the adventures of going to a convent school in India run by Irish nuns (Growing up in Darjeeling) to the history of the earliest Indian immigrants in the U.S. (Yuba City Poems). Groups of interlinked poems divided into six sections are peopled by many of the same characters and explore varying themes. Here, Divakaruni is particularly interested in how different art forms can influence and inspire each other. One section, entitled Indian Miniatures, is based on and named after a series of paintings by Francesco Clemente. Another, called Moving Pictures, is based on Indian films, including Mira Nair's "Salaam Bombay" and Satyajit Ray's "Ghare Baire." Photographs by Raghubir Singh inspired the section entitled Rajasthani. The trials and tribulations of growing up and immigration are also considered here and, as with all of Divakaruni's writing, these poems deal with the experience of women and their struggle to find identities for themselves. This collection is touched with the same magic and universal appeal that excited readers of Arranged Marriage. In Leaving Yuba City, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni proves once again her remarkable literary talents.
Download or read book I Give You Half the Road written by Carol Spindel and published by University of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Ivory Coast, the farewell “I give you half the road” is an expression of hospitality, urging a departing guest to come back again. After their first stay in a welcoming rural community in 1981, Carol Spindel and her husband did just that. Over the course of decades, they built a house and returned frequently, deepening their relationships with neighbors. Once considered the most stable country in West Africa, Ivory Coast was split by an armed rebellion in 2002 and endured a decade of instability and a violent conflict. Spindel provides an intimate glimpse into this turbulent period by weaving together the daily lives and paths of five neighbors. Their stories reveal Ivorians determined to reunite a divided country through reliance on mutual respect and obligation even while power-hungry politicians pursued xenophobic and anti-immigrant platforms for personal gain. Illuminating democracy as a fragile enterprise that must be continually invented and reinvented, I Give You Half the Road emphasizes the importance of connection, generosity, and forgiveness.
Download or read book The Complete 3 Book Splintered Saga Collection written by A. G. Howard and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2024-09-24 with total page 1003 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the darkly enchanting world of A. G. Howard's Splintered series with this complete collection, featuring all three spellbinding novels: Splintered, Unhinged, and Ensnared. This collection is perfect for fans of dark fantasy, romance, and reimagined fairy tales. Immerse yourself in A. G. Howard's lush, imaginative storytelling and experience the magic of Wonderland like never before. Splintered: Follow Alyssa Gardner as she discovers her connection to Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. With a family curse looming over her, Alyssa must navigate a twisted Wonderland to save her mother and herself. Unhinged: The adventure continues as Alyssa grapples with her dual life—one foot in the real world and the other in the chaotic realm of Wonderland. With her heart torn between her mortal love, Jeb, and the enigmatic Morpheus, Alyssa faces new challenges and dark secrets. Ensnared: In the thrilling conclusion, Alyssa must journey deeper into Wonderland than ever before. With the fate of both worlds hanging in the balance, she must confront her darkest fears and make the ultimate sacrifice to save those she loves.
Download or read book Phallic Critiques Routledge Revivals written by Peter Schwenger and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phallic Critiques, first published in 1984, is a study of ‘masculine’ styles of writing in the twentieth century – an age, according to Virginia Woolf, when ‘virility has become self-conscious’. Writers who carry macho values to their extreme often subscribe to the popular feeling that writing is an effeminate activity for a real man to be engaged in. Consequently they attempt to forge ‘masculine’ style of writing in an effort to redeem language from its sexually suspect nature. These styles reveal much about the ambiguous and paradoxical attitudes of men towards their own masculine role. Peter Schwenger demonstrates the international nature of ‘masculine’ styles. His study ranges from such American authors as Norman Mailer, Ernest Hemingway and Philip Roth, to figures like Yukio Mishima, Alberto Moravia and Michel Leiris. This book should be of interest to students of literature.
Download or read book Imperfect Fit written by Allen Fisher and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imperfect Fit is a dynamic study of the relationships between modern art and avant-garde poetry from the 1950s to the present that provides fascinating glimpses into both Allen Fisher's remarkable work as a poet, painter, and critic, as well as the state of avant-garde aesthetics as a whole.
Download or read book Harlequin Medical Romance February 2023 Box Set 1 of 2 written by Carol Marinelli and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlequin Medical Romance – February ‘23 – Box Set 1 of 2 Harlequin Medical Romance brings you a collection of three new titles, available now! Enjoy these stories packed with pulse-racing romance and heart-racing medical drama. This Harlequin Medical Romance box set includes: THE NURSE’S PREGNANCY WISH By Carol Marinelli Newly single, Emergency nurse Libby is further than ever from becoming a mum. When she meets paramedic Alistair, she falls hard, but he risks his life daily with the Tactical Response unit. Their dreams are in different directions, can they find a future together? CINDERELLA IN THE SURGEON’S CASTLE By Annie Claydon When surgeon Penn meets physiotherapist Grace on a train, their chemistry is undeniable! Yet Penn carries the burden of a title and the castle that comes with it. It would never work, but as they reach their destination, Penn can’t seem to let Grace go… SINGLE DAD FOR THE HEART DOCTOR By Karin Baine Cardiologist Lily has always denied herself a family. So, when partnered with widowed firefighter Finn for a project, she’s stunned by their sizzling attraction. And gorgeous Finn’s every interaction with his daughters begins to rekindle Lily’s long-buried hopes for a family…
Download or read book Edge of Darkness written by Christine Feehan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journey to the world of the Carpathians with #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan—joined here by masters of vampire romance Maggie Shayne and Lori Herter—in an original anthology that takes dark fantasy to rapturous new heights. Dark Crime by Christine Feehan Blaze knows who killed her father and she has merciless plans for payback. Until a phone call from a seductive stranger pleads with her to wait. Retribution is in his blood, too. Now, he and Blaze will be united in the blood of the guilty. Tonight, vengeance is theirs. Dead by Twilight by Maggie Shayne Bloodsuckers may be an accepted minority but one of them is getting away with murder. Until a female vamp teams with a mortal detective to end the killing spree. Now the night belongs to them—and so does every pleasure and danger lurking in the shadows. Cimarron Spirit by Lori Herter While excavating an Anasazi ruin, archeologist Annie Carmichael uncovers the resting place of a centuries-old vampire who finds in Annie the liberating mate he has longed for. But how much is Annie expected—or willing—to surrender for the man she now desires?
Download or read book The Queen s Stallion written by Isabel Vandervelde and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-02 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desoto came to steal treasure as he had done in Peru, where he found the gold and jewels of the Inca. But he was not happy at home, so he returned with an army from Spain to find new treasures. He had hundreds of soldiers as well as war dogs trained to kill the enemy and pigs to feed his men. But the most important thing he brought was a large herd of Spanish horses. Most of these horses were stolen or escaped into the forest of South Carolina. There they prospered and spread around among the surviving Indians. During the French and Indian War and the Revolution, Francis Marion used them to defeat the British. These horse survive today as the Marsh Tackeys, named by the South Carolina Legislature as the state horse.
Download or read book Rupert Brett written by Harry Forrester and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Counting on a Cowboy written by Karen Sandler and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COMING HOME TO A COWBOY? Rugged rancher Tom Jarret would move mountains for his precious daughter. But sometimes a father's love just wasn't enough. Miraculously, wandering soul Andrea Larson found a way to reach his troubled little girl, and unexpectedly, the live-in teacher reawakened his wary heart, as well. But Andrea was as secretive as she was beautiful…. Andrea was so tired of moving from town to town, but remaining at the Jarret ranch with Tom was dangerous. All she'd ever dreamed of—true love, a family, a home—was finally within her grasp and she yearned to wrap herself in Tom's arms forever. But could she count on this cowboy to stick around once her shameful past caught up with her?
Download or read book Minutes of the Biennial Convention and Executive Committee Meetings of the World s Woman s Christian Temperance Union written by World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Convention and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Soviet Economic Development Since 1917 written by Maurice Dobb and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book follows on from the author’s volume Russian Economic Development and although it encompasses some of the same material it charts the history and progress of the Soviet economy down to the efforts at reconstruction after The Second World War. A new chapter was added which covers the post-war decade from the end of the war to the announcement of the Sixth Year Plan.
