Download or read book Denya written by Deseree Russouw and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great-grandmother Jacqueline Carmicheal, doyen of the South African hauteur courtier industry and the immensely powerful matriarch of the Carmichael clan is extremely worried as she realizes that the deep yet at times fragile bond that is holding her beloved family together is being threatened as one family secret after the other is exposed through circumstances beyond her control. The very exposure will not only threaten the emotional stability of her family but the repercussions could also result in unbearable hurt as well as having major financial implications. Over the last six and a half decades Jacquis acute business acumen and advice has helped build and develop her familys businesss allowing her children and grandchildren to become the countrys most powerful and wealthy families. As one situation after the other occurs it is only her uncanny ability to anticipate emotional as well as financial affairs that saves her family from ruin. Great-grandmother Gillianne von Buddenbrock who with her son Julian is part owner of a huge holiday resort at Loskop Dam is also the sole owner of three enormous sheep farms in the Karoo. She has an exceptionally volatile nature and has ruled her family with an iron rod. Julianne is a millionairess whose fortune equals that of Jacqui. There is constant bitchiness between the two grandmothers that no one can understand; will anyone ever discover the secret that binds these two powerful matriarchs together? Their beautiful, vibrant, fiery tempered granddaughter Denya with her magnificent emerald eyes and shimmering mane of curly coppery red hair, a legacy from Julianne her once titian-headed paternal grandmother, is born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her redheaded father Julian von Buddenbrock an architect and property developer is one of the wealthiest men in South Africa. Denya is totally unconventional and free spirited like her mother Beth and maternal grandmother Jacqui and weathers major scandal and controversy when at the age of eighteen she gives birth to her illegitimate redheaded twins Julian and Ursula. She astounds even the skeptics when she graduates from university at the age of twenty-one, cum laude and then makes her own personal fortune by the age of twenty-four only to discover that she has inherited a multi million Rand trust fund on her twenty-fifth birthday, which makes her the wealthiest single woman in South Africa. This causes untold heartache in her six-month old marriage to Ryan Rossini the father of her twins and for many more years to come. For the next sixteen years as her estranged husband spends most of his time in England and on the continent she lives life very much as she pleases, on her own and on her own terms. Through hard work and determination she continues to build her company and is recognized as one of the countries foremost and innovative fashion designers. She has inherited her incredible creative ability in designer fashion from Grandmother Jacqui. Although Denya is not idyllically happy, her life is content and fulfilling and the twins are now young adults. One morning a dark-headed stranger walks into her offices and within weeks her world is emotionally turned upside down. Will Denyas own secret have major repercussions and does she have the inner strength to survive her illness? Then the hysterectomy and death of her unborn baby followed by the devastatingly emotional loss of Wayne whom she loves more than life itself almost destroys her. Can she survive the financial loss in her company? Jacquis death is imminent but will Denya pull through the unexpected illness and death of Eugene her childhood friend and second husband whose love for her has been strong enough to pull her through so many of her darkest days and so much unbearable heartache? Her mother Beth comes to her aid in the most unexpected way and slowly she embarks on a new and rewarding career. Love does take a surprising turn! Blonde and Nordic

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Download or read book In Search of Sunjata written by Ralph A. Austen and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These essays examine Sunjata from a variety of perspectives.

Download or read book Manding English Dictionary written by Valentin Vydrine and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2015-02-07 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manding is a common name for several closely related languages in West Africa: Maninka (or Malinke), Bamana (or Bambara), Jula, Mandinka, Xasonka, etc., spoken by up to 40 million people. In this dictionary, forms of Malian Bamana and Guinean Maninka are included. The polysemy of words is represented in all details, the senses are represented hierarchically. Verbal valencies are indicated throughout and clarified by abundant illustrative examples. Numerous idiomatic expressions are given. Most of lexemes are provided with etymological information: sources of borrowing or proto-forms and their reflexes in other Mande languages. The dictionary is oriented toward advanced language learners and professional linguists, but it can be also useful for native speakers of Bamana and Maninka languages.

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Download or read book Banshee Illuminated written by Den Pratt and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-01-31 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where modern conveniences live alongside magic, where Dragons, DenYa, and humans co-exist in relative harmony, there is a city named Sakicha City. Seven powerful DenYa clans, fifteen police precincts, one million people, and one human police officer. What challenges await Banshee, and what darkness lurks just beneath the surface of the busy city life?

Download or read book Supporting Women for Labour and Birth written by Nicky Leap and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition provides an up-to-date and thoughtful guide to supporting women in labour, looking at a range of techniques and approaches that promote a safe and positive experience of birth for women and their families. Across the world, support in labour has been shown to reduce obstetric interventions and improve outcomes for women and babies. Written by two highly experienced midwifery authors, this text draws on a wide range of cutting-edge research on this topic, identifying how the evidence can be applied to everyday practice. Narratives from women and practitioners, including midwives, doulas, childbirth educators and students, are used to illustrate a range of situations where the quality of support is central to the quality of the experience and outcome. Supporting Women for Labour and Birth encourages readers to reflect on their experiences and examine the evidence provided by both research and experiences of women and practitioners in order to explore how this could be incorporated into their practice. The only book to deal directly with the practical and emotional issues associated with labour support, this is an ideal text for student midwives and an important reference for practising midwives, doulas and other childbirth practitioners.

Download or read book Bowden written by Wendy L Courchaine and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Queen Andorra is kidnapped, it is up to Bowden the greatest and strongest warrior of Valdor to rescue her. Battling giant ancient creatures through treacherous waters and jagged mountains, Bowden defies the odds to save the woman he loves.

Download or read book Poisoned Blade written by Kate Elliott and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thrilling sequel to World Fantasy Award finalist Kate Elliott's bestselling young adult debut Court of Fives, a girl immersed in a high-stakes competition holds the fate of a kingdom in her hands. Jessamy is moving up the ranks of the Fives--the complex athletic contest favored by the lowliest Commoners and the loftiest Patrons in her embattled kingdom. Pitted against far more formidable adversaries, success is Jes's only option, as her prize money is essential to keeping her hidden family alive. She leaps at the change to tour the countryside and face more competitors, but then a fatal attack on her traveling party puts Jes at the center of the war that Lord Kalliarkos--the prince she still loves--is fighting against their country's enemies. With a sinister overlord watching her every move and Kal's life on the line, Jes must now become more than a Fives champion....She must become a warrior.

Download or read book Rattan Glossary written by Dennis Victor Johnson and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains a glossary on terms and terminologies used in the rattan sector. The glossary is structured according to the following major sections: rattan resources (biology, management, plantations, harvesting); rattan as a raw material (transport, storage, grading and post-harvest handling, rattan trade); rattan processing (for local artisanal uses; for industrial level furniture manufacturing); and rattan trade in raw, furniture and other products. In order to give special emphasis to the emerging rattan sector in Africa, a separate compilation of terms specifically focusing on those used in Africa is added.

Download or read book If Jesus Was a Rapper written by Cellus Hamilton and published by Cellus Hamilton. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’ve ever listened to music created by Cellus Hamilton, you are aware that he is much more than a rapper. His lyrics are multidimensional, revealing him to be a sort of scholarly visionary. Because music is often subject to the listener’s interpretation, interviews have been the closest outlet we have towards understanding the complexities that exist within Mr. Hamilton. Here in his book, “If Jesus Was a Rapper”, he lays his heart bare. As the businessman, family-man, and clergyman aspects of Hamilton are revealed in his memoir, his life and journey through the music industry teach us more about Jesus than many straightforward theologians have. His personality, creativity, and boldness work together to present him as a wholistic human artist who is deeply in love with Jesus. While Hamilton seems to intentionally target the Christian creative, his rags-to-riches story easily connects to us all. By the end of the book, Jesus will likely be your new favorite rapper.

Download or read book Violya written by Rosalyn Kelly and published by Rosalyn Kelly. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A gifted warrior consumed by revenge. An unstoppable enemy rampaging ever closer. A ravaged country in desperate need of a ruler. After a brutal and bloody invasion, a once powerful matriarchal nation is in chaos. Only the shy warrior Violya can pick up the pieces and save her broken country. But an old threat – for one thousand years suppressed – has awoken. Now unleashed, it’s hell-bent on destruction. To protect her people, Violya must cast aside her desire for vengeance, master her rare magic and find the courage to rule – and fast. Time is running out as a prophecy is coming true. A formidable enemy is closing in to crush them all. Can Violya unite friend and foe to face the looming catastrophe before it’s too late? She’s out for blood, but first she must master her own... VIOLYA is a grimdark epic fantasy packed with unique creatures and beings, blood-soaked action and brutal battles. It’s a sweeping tale of power and betrayal, sex and survival, love and family ties, powerful magic and hardened warriors. With intricate worldbuilding, a diverse cast of complex characters, and a richly detailed plot told from multiple narratives, this gritty adult fantasy will appeal to readers of George R. R. Martin, Mark Lawrence, Anna Stephens and Joe Abercrombie. VIOLYA is the second book in the In the Heart of the Mountains trilogy, the first is MELOKAI.

Download or read book The Wind Mage and the Wolf written by Stephanie Flint and published by Infinitas Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-21 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reluctant mage, a shapeshifting rogue, and the cruel lord they must thwart… In Maijev, the practice of magic—and slavery—is forbidden. But after Livena’s wind magic is exposed and she gets saddled with a truth curse, she flees from home with an ex mage hunter as her guide. His plan for her is simple—she’ll swallow her distaste for the new region’s magical gods, he’ll get her to a temple where she can get the curse removed, and together they’ll figure out how to control her magic so she can return home. But the coastal city where they arrive is a nightmare. Magic runs rampant and its citizens have no concept of equality among fellow mortals. When Livena spots a cruel lord taunting children with slave collars, her untamed magic sends him flying across the busy street. Unfortunately, he recognizes her guide in the aftermath, and they have a less-than-cordial history. After her guide goes missing, it’s clear he needs rescue. But trying to navigate the magic-infested city? Livena can’t save him alone. Reluctantly, she enlists the help of a shapeshifting rogue. The rogue’s plan involves a lot more magic, trickery, and trouble, than Livena wants. But if the rogue can help Livena wield her wind magic without telling her guide’s enemies more than they need to know, Livena might not only rescue her guide, she might overcome the city’s apathetic streets. Sneak through the streets of Ashan… Read The Wind Mage and the Wolf today! ~ Each of these Legends of Cirena stories can be read stand-alone: ~ * The Wind Mage of Maijev (Livena) * The Gryphon and the Mountain Bear (Nuaka) * The Restless Sands of Neel (Ro'nor) * The Cursed Halls of Kalecen (Hahven) * The Scars of Her Past (Alia) * The Dragons of the Mist (Zynia) ~ Crossovers (It will help to have read the previous stories involving the featured characters): ~ * The Wind Mage and the Wolf - Features Livena (The Wind Mage of Maijev) and Nuaka (The Gryphon and the Mountain Bear) * The Trial of Bells and Blood - Features Hahven (The Cursed Halls of Kalecen) and Alia (The Scars of Her Past) KEYWORDS: fantasy, epic fantasy, young adult fantasy, YA fantasy, fantasy novel, shapeshifter, shapeshifting, rogues, thieves, mage life, mages, elemental magic, magical quest, magical journey, fantasy mage adventure, immortal fantasy, trickster, wild magic, magic hunted, mage hunted, young adult teen rogue thief, unknown magic, hunted, untamed, fantasy mage adventure, wind magic, mage elemental, fantasy vigilante, mage hunter, mage rising, magic vs technology, mage tech, mage hunter assassin, storm witch, unwanted magic, mage winds, shapeshifter wolf, shapeshift, persuasive magic

Download or read book Melokai ITHOTM Book 1 written by Rosalyn Kelly and published by Rosalyn Kelly. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Game of Thrones meets Kushiel’s Dart set in a ruthless land ruled by women. Legendary warrior Ramya has successfully ruled as Melokai for longer than most. Prosperous, peaceful, and happy, her people love her. Or so she thinks. Ramya’s time is up. Bracing herself for the gruesome sentence imposed on all Melokais who have served their purpose, she hears instead a shocking prophecy. Is the abrupt appearance of a mysterious, eastern cave creature the prophesied danger? Or is it something darker, more evil? And what of the wolves? Will the ferocious war with their kind oust her from power? Suddenly Ramya must fight threats from all sides to save her mountain realm. But while her back is turned, a conspiracy within her inner circle is festering. Ramya and her female warriors must crush an epic rebellion before it can destroy her and devastate her beloved nation. She thinks it’s the end, but it’s just the beginning... If you love elaborate fantasy worlds and deep worldbuilding, perilously high stakes, magic, brutal battles, intrigue, and unique creatures and beings, then Melokai, Book One of the grimdark, epic fantasy trilogy In the Heart of the Mountains by Rosalyn Kelly, is for you. Dark and gritty adult fantasy. For fans of George R. R. Martin, Mark Lawrence, Anna Stephens and Joe Abercrombie.

Download or read book Son Jara written by Fa-Digi Sisòkò and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2003-10-30 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic of Son-Jara (also known as Sunjata or Sundiata) celebrates the exploits of the legendary founder of the Empire of Old Mali and is still widely recited among Mandekan-speaking peoples of West Africa today. As performed by griots, or professional bards, it embodies deeply rooted aspects of Mande cosmology and worldview. This edition of the epic presents the full, linear Mandekan text side by side with John William Johnson's important English translation. Fully annotated and explained, the text provides historical and contextual frameworks for understanding this African epic. A complete recitation of the epic by Jeli fa-Digi Sisòkò recorded in the town of Kita, Mali, is sold separately. This powerful text and inspiring performance show why the epic of Son-Jara has taken its place among the world's greatest epics.

Download or read book Detyen Warriors Volume Two written by Kate Rudolph and published by Kate Rudolph. This book was released on with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bundle brings together the final books in the Detyen Warriors series. Read as Dryce and Dru find human mates and justice for their dying race. The Detyen Warriors series brings you kick butt heroines, alpha alien heroes, fated mates, and relationships strong enough to span the galaxy! Faultless When Laurel and Dru thrust into a world on the brink of war, solving a centuries old mystery might be the key to saving Earth. But when an uncovered betrayal threatens to destroy Laurel, Dru will do anything to make her whole, no matter the personal cost. Laurel will need to find the strength to heal and Dru will need to become the warrior he was born to be if their bond is to flourish before all hope is lost. Endless When alien warrior Dryce NaFeen isn’t preparing to face his upcoming battles he’s dancing the night away with humans looking for a good time and ignoring his impending doom. A chance sighting on one of those nights out gives Dryce a hope he never dared wish for, and despite the looming threat to the planet, he’s sure he can claim his newly found mate in no time. Meanwhile hostile forces have a planet killing weapon, and it will take an alien warrior and a brilliant human scientist to rescue the planet from certain doom. The Detyen Warriors science fiction romance series brings you feisty women, alpha alien warriors, fated mates, and relationships hot enough to steam up your screen. This book is great for readers of paranormal romance and sci fi romance who love to read in their free time!

Download or read book Stoan written by Kate Rudolph and published by Kate Rudolph. This book was released on with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alien spy... Unless he finds his mate, Stoan will die when he turns thirty, which makes him willing to take the most dangerous jobs. When he spots the human woman who awakens the denya bond within him, he knows they can never be. A shattered woman... Reina Draven almost lost everything at the hands of a warlord’s ambition. As she’s pulled into a world of danger and intrigue, her only stable force is the closed off blue alien assigned to be her partner on a mission she's been drafted into undertaking. Though the flame of desire sparks hot between them, she doesn’t know if she’s ready for romance, and he seems determined to keep away from her. A bond too strong to be denied... Their mission takes them deep into enemy territory, and Reina and Stoan need to learn to trust one another or face fatal consequences. As the danger heats up, so does the spark of their bond. But when a surprise from Stoan’s past throws a wrench in the works, their future is threatened by something even more dangerous than a brutal general's attention. Will Stoan choose to step into the future with his denya? Or will his secrets swallow him whole? Stoan is the third book in the Mated to the Alien series. This science fiction romance series can be read in any order and there are no cliffhangers! Enjoy fated mates, steamy alphas, and plenty of space adventures.