Download or read book Shadows of Despair written by Paul Preston TANSLEY and published by . This book was released on 2017-02-25 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadows of Despair outlines a tale of rites of passage. It is a dark story of the introspection, insecurities and uncertainties of youth with its occasional sunshine and its showers and, sometimes, its storms and fearful results. Bad things happen but bad things are a patchwork of our life.Rufus 'Roo' Reynolds is looking forward to his 16th birthday even though he has arranged to celebrate it with a group of friends who have relentlessly tormented him throughout his relatively short life. Despite the fact that he has been treated badly, the runt of the litter is how he describes himself, he has never lost the belief that one day he will be accepted as part of their clique, much to the chagrin of his father. However, just when he believes he has finally succeeded in his aim, the torture reaches a new depth of revulsion as he is subjected to what can only be described as an act of brutal depravity that he struggles to come to terms with. Roo descends into a world of depression, aggression and alcohol whilst trying to forge a relationship with the girlfriend of his enemy, Thomas James.The birth of a child that isn't his forces Roo to come to a life-changing decision to escape his abject existence and he leaves home to start a new, successful and popular life until circumstances force his return back home. Discovering the carnage, including the murder of his teenage love, that Thomas James has left in his wake and the memories of the horrific night he had suffered being reactivated in his mind, Roo is led to want to exact revenge, which he does in a violent and bloody way.Lost innocence and a bleeding heart, Shadows of Despair is a savage and brutal experience in growing up.
Download or read book The River s Destiny written by Barney McMillan and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Corax Lord of Shadows written by Guy Haley and published by Games Workshop. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 10 of the succesful 'Horus Heresy Primarchs' Series. Focusses on Corax, the Primarch of the Raven Guard. During the Great Crusade, it falls to the primarch Corax of the Raven Guard to humble the immense void-cities of the Carinae. Determined to bring these worlds into compliance, he unleashes the might of his Legion and a massive war host of the Imperial Army. But the lords of Carinae are well defended and without remorse. At the height of the conflict, at the void-city of Zenith, a dread bio-weapon from an ancient time is unleashed. At once, the Imperial force is brought to its knees, as allies are turned against each other and the Raven Guard left to face almost insurmountable odds. As the campaign teeters on the brink of failure, Corax’s desire for vengeance is severely tested against the need for a swift and certain resolution to the war.
Download or read book Shadows on the Moon written by Zoë Marriott and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trained in the magical art of shadow-weaving, sixteen-year-old Suzume, who is able to re-create herself in any form, is destined to use her skills to steal the heart of a prince in a revenge pot.
Download or read book Dark Shadows written by Kathryn Leigh Scott and published by Pomegrante Press (CA). This book was released on 2012 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents rare photographs and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the set of the classic television soap opera.
Download or read book Despair written by M.J. Haag and published by Shattered Glass Publishing. This book was released on with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Not everything is what it seems. In a desperate bid to free her twin sister from an evil caster, Kellen flees her sheltered life under the cover of darkness. Lost and on the run from the cursed beasts lurking in the Dark Forest, she stumbles upon a clearing where seven handsome men reside. Despite their wariness towards her, Kellen finds herself drawn to them. Their laughter, camaraderie, and the way they gaze at her awaken a longing she’s never known. Her intuition whispers that she must stay, yet her loyalty to her sister compels her to find a way to leave. To plot her escape and save her sister, Kellen will need to navigate the seductive charm of the seven men and her yearning for acceptance in this darker version of Snow White that’s as spell-binding as the seven hot and endearing men who hold her captive.
Download or read book The Brunonian written by Brown University and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hope in the Dark written by Rebecca Solnit and published by Haymarket Books. This book was released on 2016-05-14 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] landmark book . . . Solnit illustrates how the uprisings that begin on the streets can upend the status quo and topple authoritarian regimes” (Vice). A book as powerful and influential as Rebecca Solnit’s Men Explain Things to Me, her Hope in the Dark was written to counter the despair of activists at a moment when they were focused on their losses and had turned their back to the victories behind them—and the unimaginable changes soon to come. In it, she makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. Drawing on her decades of activism and a wide reading of environmental, cultural, and political history, Solnit argues that radicals have a long, neglected history of transformative victories, that the positive consequences of our acts are not always immediately seen, directly knowable, or even measurable, and that pessimism and despair rest on an unwarranted confidence about what is going to happen next. Now, with a moving new introduction explaining how the book came about and a new afterword that helps teach us how to hope and act in our unnerving world, she brings a new illumination to the darkness of our times in an unforgettable new edition of this classic book. “One of the best books of the 21st century.” —The Guardian “No writer has better understood the mix of fear and possibility, peril and exuberance that’s marked this new millennium.” —Bill McKibben, New York Times–bestselling author of Falter “An elegant reminder that activist victories are easily forgotten, and that they often come in extremely unexpected, roundabout ways.” —The New Yorker
Download or read book Queen of Shadows written by Dianne Sylvan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: View our feature on Dianne Sylvan's Queen of Shadows Meet Miranda Grey—music and magic are in her blood. Overwhelmed by her uncanny ability to manipulate people's emotions through her music, Miranda Grey comes to the attention of vampire lord David Solomon. Believing he can help bring her magic under control, David discovers that Miranda's powers may affect the vampire world too...
Download or read book Shadows of Flames written by Amélie Rives and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Salute the Dark written by Adrian Tchaikovsky and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-02-05 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salute the Dark is the fourth book in the critically acclaimed epic fantasy series Shadows of the Apt by Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award. As spymaster Stenworld makes a stand in his home city, others must chose where their loyalties lie. All must face the end of days . . . The mighty Wasp armies are on the march. And with war imminent, spymaster Stenwold must finally separate allies from false friends. He knows the Empire won’t stop until its flag hangs over Collegium, Stenwold's home city. Tisamon the Weaponsmaster favours a more direct strategy – facing the Wasp Emperor himself, with a blade in his hand. He’d be abandoning both friends and family to do so. Yet is he driven by honour, or being manipulated by something far more sinister? With the Shadow Box in his possession at last, Uctebri can begin his dark ritual. The Wasp-kinden’s Emperor believes this will grant him immortality. However, Uctebri has his own plans – for the Emperor and the Empire. Salute the Dark is followed by the fifth book in the Shadows of the Apt series, The Scarab Path.
Download or read book Tale of Enryu written by Fabian Lewandowicz and published by Fabian Lewandowicz. This book was released on 2023-07-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a breathtaking journey through the dark world of "Tale of Enryu," where darkness and light collide in a battle that will determine the fate of an entire realm. In the kingdom of Eldoria, the malevolent Az'morgul rises, thirsting for dominion over all. As the shadows of forsaken ones gather, the land trembles under the weight of impending doom. But hope remains in the form of Enryu, a young and gifted warrior with a power unlike any other. Enryu's quest for strength and purpose leads him to uncover his true origins, and he learns that his destiny is entwined with a grand prophecy. With the unwavering loyalty of his friends, including the courageous Alys, the wise Daelor, and the mystical elf Lorianthir, Enryu stands against the encroaching darkness. The battles are nothing short of epic, from fiery infernos to chilling clashes with ethereal beings. Amidst the chaos, Enryu's journey unveils hidden truths, heart-wrenching sacrifices, and the awakening of an ancient dragon's power. As Az'morgul's forces tighten their grip on the realm, Enryu faces the ultimate decision: to embrace the darkness within or rise as the hero the world needs. In the final showdown, the very fabric of reality trembles, and the fate of Eldoria hangs by a thread. "Tale of Enryu" is a spellbinding tale of courage, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. Get ready to be captivated by richly developed characters, heart-pounding battles, and an intricately woven plot that will leave you on the edge of your seat. If you crave a thrilling fantasy adventure filled with jaw-dropping battles, awe-inspiring magic, and the triumph of the human spirit, then "Tale of Enryu" is an unmissable addition to your collection. Dive into this captivating world and experience a tale that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
Download or read book Doc Savage written by Kenneth Robeson and published by Altus Press. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It began with an uncanny encounter on busy Seventh Avenue. Two men pass each other in the street, walking along calmly one minute -- struck down the next by a horrific fate. All over Manhattan, soundless detonations cut down prince and pauper alike.... One one man, Doc Savage -- scientist, adventurer and superman -- can penetrate the eerie enigma that threatens to bring the mightiest city on earth to its knees."--[P.4] of cover.
Download or read book Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors written by Carl Sagan and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Exciting and provocative . . . A tour de force of a book that begs to be seen as well as to be read.”—The Washington Post Book World World renowned scientist Carl Sagan and acclaimed author Ann Druyan have written a Roots for the human species, a lucid and riveting account of how humans got to be the way we are. Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a thrilling saga that starts with the origin of the Earth. It shows with humor and drama that many of our key traits—self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics—are rooted in the deep past, and illuminated by our kinship with other animals. Sagan and Druyan conduct a breathtaking journey through space and time, zeroing in on critical turning points in evolutionary history, and tracing the origins of sex, altruism, violence, rape, and dominance. Their book culminates in a stunningly original examination of the connection between primate and human traits. Astonishing in its scope, brilliant in its insights, and an absolutely compelling read, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a triumph of popular science.
Download or read book The Shadows of God written by Greg Keyes and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2006 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As ruthless Russian forces lay waste to the New World, English troops in the east are determined to reconquer the colonies. Benjamin Franklin and his allies are trapped in between the Russian and English forces. But balance of power rests with a French woman whose secret may reveal where her true allegiance lies. This edition features a new prologue.
Download or read book Versatile Verses written by George Albert Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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