Download or read book The Door written by Margaret Atwood and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atwoods first book of poetry since "Morning in the Burned House" in 1995, "The Door" contains 50 lucid yet urgent poems which range in tone from lyric to ironic and meditative to prophetic, and in subject from the personal to the political.

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Download or read book Warchild Spirit A Series of Young Adult Dystopian Books written by Ernie Lindsey and published by Ernie Lindsey. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third and final book in the Warchild series; be sure to check out books #1 and #2, Warchild: Pawn and Warchild: Judas. ********* For the citizens of the People’s Republic of Virginia, their last hope of freedom has faded with their spirits. The eternal rains continue to fall. Tired, hungry, and soaked to fragile bones, there’s nothing left to do but march toward the only fate they have left: a life in slavery. But not if Caroline can help it. She’s out of options, but giving up was never one of them. Facing overwhelming new challenges and old enemies, Caroline soon learns that even when the bullets stop flying, the war is never over. KEYWORDS: young adult science fiction, young adult dystopian, teen science fiction, cyberpunk, action and adventure, genetic engineering, post-apocalyptic, metaphysical and visionary, young adult free books, young adult science fiction, young adult books free, dystopian books free, dystopian novels free, science fiction free

Download or read book Munitions Industry written by United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee to Investigate the Munitions Industry and published by . This book was released on 1934 with total page 1994 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Aesthetics of Violence written by Robert Appelbaum and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence at an aesthetic remove from the spectator or reader has been a key element of narrative and visual arts since Greek antiquity. Here Robert Appelbaum explores the nature of mimesis, aggression, the effects of antagonism and victimization and the political uses of art throughout history. He examines how violence in art is formed, contextualised and used by its audiences and readers. Bringing traditional German aesthetic and social theory to bear on the modern problem of violence in art, Appelbaum engages theorists including Kant, Schiller, Hegel, Adorno and Gadamer. The book takes the reader from Homer and Shakespeare to slasher films and performance art, showing how violence becomes at once a language, a motive, and an idea in the experience of art. It addresses the controversies head on, taking a nuanced view of the subject, understanding that art can damage as well as redeem. But it concludes by showing that violence (in the real world) is a necessary condition of art (in the world of mimetic play).

Download or read book Warchild Omnibus Edition A Series of Young Adult Dystopian Books written by Ernie Lindsey and published by Ernie Lindsey. This book was released on 2017-05-19 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collected edition contains all three novels in the Warchild series, over 600 pages of thrilling suspense. CAROLINE MATHERS NEVER WANTED TO BE A HERO... Under dark clouds thick with never-ending rain, and with another civil war looming on the horizon, the eastern states teeter on the brink of collapse. Those with means threaten to pillage and plunder what isn't rightfully theirs. They say history repeats itself, but perhaps the horrors of the past are also forgotten when the northern armies prepare to invade the south with one horrible result in mind. In the midst of it all...war, hunger, and despair, an unlikely leader will emerge: a fourteen-year-old army scout named Caroline Mathers, who may also be the last of a special breed called Kinders. Are they human legends or deceitful traitors? As a quarter-finalist in Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award contest, the first book in the series, Warchild: Pawn is a "...coming-of-age action-adventure dominated by a young girl just coming into her powers. A fine, durable, inaugural volume brimming with imagination and sparkling, inventive characters." --Publishers Weekly Warchild: Pawn The world ended long before Caroline Mathers was born, but that doesn't mean life stops for the fourteen-year-old army scout for the People's Republic of Virginia. With a civil war brewing on the horizon, she slinks through the forests surrounding her encampment, monitoring the woods for nomadic bands of criminals, all while keeping a watchful eye on her dangerous northern enemies from the Democratic Alliance. Caroline's worst fears come true the day she hears the terrifying boom of distant drums beating to the war rhythm, echoing throughout their quiet valley. With some help from two unlikely allies, Caroline leads her people in a breathtaking retreat, praying they'll find salvation in their capitol city. Along the way, haunting dreams may reveal a look into her mystifying past. The first book of the Warchild trilogy series is a young adult dystopian thriller full of fast-paced action and adventure, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and the Divergent series. ***READER NOTE : SPOILERS BELOW*** Warchild: Judas Hope alone can not win the war. Caroline Mathers, Forward Scout of the People's Republic of Virginia, leads her people to safety after a harrowing escape through the Appalachian Mountains. But, the security of their capitol city won't last for long...maybe even less than a night. Old friends are left behind, while inside the walls, new alliances are formed and trust betrayed. Empowered by the strength of a massive army, their northern enemies suffocate the city outside the walls, preparing to take control of what they believe is rightfully theirs: citizen slaves. With the help of her fellow Kinder, Finn, and an ill-equipped group of volunteer soldiers, Caroline must defend her city to the last breath or watch her people marched away in chains. Warchild: Spirit For the citizens of the People's Republic of Virginia, their last hope of freedom has faded with their spirits. The eternal rains continue to fall. Tired, hungry, and soaked to fragile bones, there's nothing left to do but march toward the only fate they have left: a life in slavery. But not if Caroline can help it. She's out of options, but giving up was never one of them. Facing overwhelming new challenges and old enemies, Caroline soon learns that even when the bullets stop flying, the war is never over.

Download or read book The Collected Fiction of Ernie Lindsey written by Ernie Lindsey and published by Ernie Lindsey. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 3819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collected edition contains 16 novels and 9 novellas and short stories from USA Today bestselling author Ernie Lindsey. At the bargain price of $9.99, that’s over 80% OFFthe cost of buying twenty-seven titles individually. The titles included are listed below, including the Graveyard: Classified paranormal suspense series written under Lindsey’s pen name, Desmond Doane. Sara’s Game, Sara’s Past, Sara’s Fear and the companion novella, One More Game Beasts of the Earth Warchild Pawn, Judas, and Spirit Hard Place The Two Crosses Going Shogun How White People Die The Mysterious Case of the Golden Egg The Starboard Knife Super Skynoise: A Time Travel Thriller Harmless: An Unconventional Love Story Mockingbird Don’t Sing The Devil’s Horn The White Mountain Forgetting Davis The Man With Two Legs Sledge Noose The Desmond Doane Novels The Graveyard: Classified Paranormal Suspense Series The Dark Man The White Night The Belly of the Beast

Download or read book On War written by Carl von Clausewitz and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book American History written by Brian Rodriquez and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-23 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American History by Brian Rodriquez From the start of America’s history, corruption has existed in order to benefit the wealthy in enormous profits. Unfortunately, not much has changed since then. Author Brian Rodriquez demonstrates this through an in-depth analysis of centuries of American history, leading up to events taking place in the twenty-first century.

Download or read book The Big Questions written by Lou Marinoff and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-09-07 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Lou Marinoff's first book drew on the wisdom of the great philosophers to solve our everyday problems, launching a movement that restored philosophy to what it once was: useful in all walks of life. Now, in The Big Questions, he takes the concept to the next level, applying centuries of philosophy and great literature to answer central questions of modern existence. Urging us not to accept victimhood as the by-product of modern life, Professor Marinoff uses specific case studies from his counseling practice to show how wisdom from the great thinkers can help us define our own philosophy, and thereby reclaim our sense of well-being. He asks and answers questions that go to the heart of the human condition: How do we know what is right? How can we cope with change? Why can't we all get along? And, most centrally, how can we use the centuries of wisdom that have come before us to help us answer these questions and feel at ease in the world? Accessible, entertaining, and profoundly useful, The Big Questions mixes wisdom from the great thinkers with specific case studies to illuminate how a shift in perspective can truly be life changing. Lou Marinoff is the author of the international hit Plato, Not Prozac!, which has been published in twenty languages. A professor of philosophy at the City College of New York, Marinoff is also the founding president of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. Praise for Plato, Not Prozac: 'What exactly is philosophical practice? Marinoff calls it 'therapy for the sane.' In a nutshell, it's using the 2,500-year-old tradition of philosophy to solve everyday problems, like work, relationship and family issues. It's a return to what philosophy was meant to be - a guideline for a way of life.'-Salon.Com 'Plato, Not Prozac! looks to become the bible of the "philosophical counseling" movement.' -Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine 'The ancient think

Download or read book A Wartime Welcome from the Foyles Bookshop Girls written by Elaine Roberts and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London, 1918: the world is being torn apart by war, but for the girls of London’s Foyles bookshop, where there is friendship, there is hope... Perfect for fans of Rosie Clarke and Elaine Everest. Ellen Beckford and her sister Mary are living under their father’s shadow. Before their beloved mother died, they had dreamed of bright futures, but torn apart by grief, Harold Beckford barely lets his daughters out of his sight. Then Harold is injured during a break-in at his office at London’s docklands, and can no longer work. And with prices rising and food scarce, Ellen has no choice but to defy her father’s rules and seek employment. She finds a position at London’s renowned Foyles bookshop, and the other shop girls quickly take her under their wing. But there are dark times ahead. Ellen’s father is accused of gathering intelligence from the docklands for the enemy, and the police seem determined to see him shot for spying. With the help of her new friends, can Ellen clear her father’s name and save her family from destitution? Praise for Elaine Roberts: 'A delightful story of friendship, love and hope during the dark days of WW1' Elaine Everest 'It’s great to be back at Foyles Bookshop in London during WW1. The shop girls stories have been told before so this time it’s the turn of the Beckford family. Ellen the eldest daughter has to take on more responsibilities as her Father is accused of spying. Lots of great characters as well as those you love to hate' Netgalley reviewer 'A book about working in a bookshop just what I love. This is another wonderful family saga in this series. A quick read but, very enjoyable' Netgalley reviewer 'Kept me enthralled from start to finish' Netgalley reviewer 'Offers a heart-wrenching insight into how hard life was for the women left at home and how emotions ran high as war continued. A highly recommended read that will pull at your heartstrings' Netgalley reviewer 'Was immediately drawn in to this story' Netgalley reviewer 'A real heart-warming read. Great story and characters, would love a sequel' Netgalley reviewer 'A strong start to what looks to be a trilogy of books about these women and I cannot wait to go back and see how they are all faring' Netgalley reviewer 'Skilfully crafted characters and an exquisite storyline all kept my attention from the first page to the last' Netgalley reviewer 'If you're looking for something to make you cry over your tea and warm your heart on a wintery morning, then this is a book you'll want to reach for' Netgalley reviewer 'The author did an outstanding job of finding a niche in the saga genre' Netgalley reviewer 'A richly drawn character study of different women coming of age during a time of much social and political upheaval' Netgalley reviewer 'Poignant ... A brilliant start to a series. I can certainly recommend this to any reader who enjoys this genre' Netgalley reviewer 'A phenomenal read ... A fantastic debut ... Rich in atmosphere and period detail and full of wonderful characters readers simply cannot help but care about!' Netgalley reviewer 'A lovely, original story ... The historical details create a lush setting ... If there will be a sequel, I look forward to it!' Netgalley reviewer 'The perfect book for book lovers who love to read about bookstores, those who love historical fiction set in WWI and those who enjoy stories of strong female friendships' Netgalley reviewer

Download or read book The Ahmardian Corporation written by Norman Aisen and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sparked by the invasion of Earth, regular citizens take up arms against a technically superior foe In the year 2075, Earth's Central Government provokes an assault on the home world led by The Alliance, a group of disgruntled second-generation earthlings who left the planet years ago only to return now with a sense of vengeance. Due to Earth's close proximity to the only known slipstream hub, many factions within the Alliance vow to take over the planet and seize all of its assets. Alexander Popuff, a prominent member of The Alliance, will stop at nothing to infiltrate and destroy Earth's Central Government, gaining a crucial piece of galactic real-estate. It's up to Earth's last line of defense, The Ahmardian Corporation to protect humanity from the threat of annihilation, which becomes imminent when The Alliance commandeers a powerful intergalactic starship known as The Alpha Centauri. Captain Adam of The Ahmardian Corporation knows that it is only a matter of time before Popuff figures out how to utilize the ship's destructive weaponry, which could ice a planet in seconds.

Download or read book The Therapy for the Sane written by Lou Marinoff and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-04-24 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The philosopher who helped restore his discipline to practical applications shows readers how the search for the "big questions" can alter a person's life forever and illuminate the mysteries of the human condition. Originally published as The Big Questions. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Download or read book Every Boy Should Have a Man written by Preston L. Allen and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2013-04-19 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “James Baldwin meets Aldous Huxley” in this “highly original” speculative fable (Chicago Tribune). Nominated for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award in Fiction In a post-human world, creatures called oafs keep humanlike “mans” as beloved pets. One day, a poor boy oaf brings home a man, whom he hides under his bed in the hopes his parents won’t find out . . . “Much like Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel Planet of the Apes, this novel is a sardonic parable on the nature and destiny of the species. A nimble fable whose bold narrative experiment is elevated by its near-biblical language and affectionate embrace of our inherent flaws.” —Kirkus Reviews “An imaginative and honest epic, weaving together biblical stories, fantasy, poetry, and fairy tales with a touch of realism. . . . Allen asks us to question the assumptions, -isms, and contradictions of the modern world. . . . Recalling the humanitarian concerns of Octavia Butler’s Fledgling and the poetry of Ovid’s Metamorphosis [sic], this book will appeal to readers of literary fiction and fantasy.” —Library Journal “Imaginative, versatile, and daring, Allen raids the realms of myth and fairy tales in this topsy-turvy speculative fable. . . . With canny improvisations on ‘Jack and the Beanstalk,’ the ‘Epic of Gilgamesh,’ and Alice in Wonderland, Allen sharpens our perceptions of class divides, racism, enslavement, and abrupt and devastating climate change to create a delectably adventurous, wily, funny, and wise cautionary parable.” —Booklist “It is one thing to devise a fable dealing so adroitly with such concepts as racism, war, religion, and the very nature of civilization itself, but Preston’s true triumph is the infusion of each page and every astonishing episode with palpable emotional resonance.” —Les Standiford, New York Times–bestselling author of Last Train to Paradise A Chicago Tribune Noteworthy Fiction Pick

Download or read book The Dictionary of Modern Proverbs written by and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects more than 1,400 English-language proverbs that arose in the 20th and 21st centuries, organized alphabetically by key words and including information on date of origin, history and meaning.