Download or read book A Son of the Gods and A Horseman in the Sky written by Ambrose Bierce and published by Sheba Blake Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2022-02-21 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, Ambrose Bierce is best remembered for his blazingly satirical take on politics and society in general, which was probably best encapsulated in The Devil's Dictionary. However, Bierce paid his literary dues as a war reporter, and battlefield conflicts were a frequent topic of his fiction. A Son of the Gods and A Horseman in the Sky brings together a pair of exquisitely observed short tales of the American Civil War.

Download or read book Revelation written by and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Download or read book American Gods written by Neil Gaiman and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2002-04-30 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadow is a man with a past. But now he wants nothing more than to live a quiet life with his wife and stay out of trouble. Until he learns that she's been killed in a terrible accident. Flying home for the funeral, as a violent storm rocks the plane, a strange man in the seat next to him introduces himself. The man calls himself Mr. Wednesday, and he knows more about Shadow than is possible. He warns Shadow that a far bigger storm is coming. And from that moment on, nothing will ever he the same...

Download or read book Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory written by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written with all the scathing dark humor that is a hallmark of BoJack Horseman, Raphael Bob-Waksberg delivers a fabulously off-beat collection of short stories about love—the best and worst thing in the universe. Featuring: • A young engaged couple forced to deal with interfering relatives dictating the appropriate number of ritual goat sacrifices for their wedding. • A pair of lonely commuters who ride the subway in silence, forever, eternally failing to make that longed-for contact. • A struggling employee at a theme park of U.S. presidents who discovers that love can’t be genetically modified. And fifteen more tales of humor, romance, whimsy, cultural commentary, and crushing emotional vulnerability.

Download or read book A Forgotten Horseman written by Lee Downing and published by . This book was released on 2005-10-01 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When I was sixteen, I held my dad's hands while on my knees pleading to God for him not to die. "Dad, dad, dad," I cried out, as he lay there on his back with his hands and fingers in a firm position grasping the reins of a five gait mare. He was in a place of contentment as he spoke, "Whoa mare, that's a girl!" and made those familiar clicking sounds that I often heard when I was a little boy watching him ride the horses everyday in the summer. Then in a calm moment, with his hands gently relaxed in mine, his face revealed a soft smile and he took his last breath and his last ride. My father, Thomas Downing was a horse trainer, one of the forgotten horsemen who was born and raised in the Saddlebred kingdom of North Middletown, Kentucky. He had a natural, uncanny and remarkable gift of relating to horses, proven by the trust and confidence exhibited by the horses toward him. Although my dad was a man of few words, his true voice, a voice that spoke volumes, was spoken within his work and accomplishments with the horses he trained. He often preferred to spend time with the horses over most people and it was that bond which enabled him to train the horses so effectively. This book is about a summer weekend I spent as a ten year old boy, helping my father at a horse show and the invaluable lessons of life I learned from my dad and his fellow forgotten horsemen, who a contemporary of theirs called them, "Great Men with Great Horses." It was over this weekend that I would learn more about my father, horses and life than I ever thought imaginable.

Download or read book The Horseman s Tale written by Tom Equels and published by Trafalgar Square Books. This book was released on 2024-10-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hypnotic narrative that twists through both light and dark as journaling therapy unlocks the troubled memories of a lonely veteran. Haunted by the death of his son in infancy and the love of his life many years later, Jake Montgomery grudgingly agrees to a form of “journal therapy” that allows him to expose and confront the sharp, insistent pain that he regularly buries with rage and scotch and television. As he writes, secrets tightly bound within him gradually unwind—first in racially segregated Ocala, Florida, in the 1950s, where his best childhood friend was a Puerto Rican jockey, then in Ireland, when a summer as a stable apprentice ushers in a new and all-consuming passion. Jake relives his experiments with free love in the 1960s, and is embroiled once more in choices of life and death on the battlefields of Vietnam, and later, as undercover intelligence officer in the countries of Eastern Europe. What begins as a journey chronicling youthful discovery spirals swiftly into spaces where loss overwhelms and the path chosen is one of ruthlessness and revenge. It is the birth, life, and death of a special horse that gives Jake a sense of purpose in his desperate search for a reason to carry on.

Download or read book The Arabian Nights New Deluxe Edition written by Muhsin Mahdi and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2008-05-17 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now as sumptuously packaged as they are critically acclaimed—a new deluxe trade paperback edition of the beloved stories. The stories of The Arabian Nights (and stories within stories, and stories within stories within stories) are famously told by the Princess Shahrazad, under the threat of death should the king lose interest in her tale. Collected over the centuries from India, Persia, and Arabia, and ranging from adventure fantasies, vivacious erotica, and animal fables, to pointed Sufi tales, these stories provided the daily entertainment of the medieval Islamic world at the height of its glory. No one knows exactly when a given story originated, and many circulated orally for centuries before being written down; but in the process of telling and retelling, they were modified to reflect the general life and customs of the Arab society that adapted them—a distinctive synthesis that marks the cultural and artistic history of Islam. This translation is of the complete text of the Mahdi edition, the definitive Arabic edition of a fourteenth-century Syrian manuscript, which is the oldest surviving version of the tales and considered to be the most authentic.

Download or read book The Fifth Horseman written by G. Wells Taylor and published by G. Wells Taylor. This book was released on with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PANDORA CITY sits on the cattle trail north to Babylon. One day a wounded rider arrives with death stalking hard on his heels. The legends say that four horsemen will come to burn the earth and one will come to save it. So who is this rider? Over two centuries have passed since events chronicled in The Forsaken. Survivors have climbed out of the ruins and struggle to build a new life on the frontier of a dying world. The Apocalypse Trilogy gallops to its horrifying conclusion in The Fifth Horseman. This explosive mix of classic western storytelling and Gothic horror delivers a terrifying and bloodstained final act to G. Wells Taylor's doomsday epic.

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Download or read book I Give a Damn written by Orlando Constantine and published by Orlando Constantine. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This booklet is simply a further abridge form of the book, ?Angels, Let's Talk,? which was collection of blog posts from the blog ?Dew (due) From Heaven: Light 2 U Blog.' For as asked on the back cover of that book ?Why are you angels here, where are you coming from and do you give a ?damn? where you are going!? So those who believe give a damn and would declare ?I Give A Damn.' Or, I believe, I care, I as an angel want to be saved. How? Where? Why? I believe and I want to receive. That sincere rhetoric of an angel is coined in this verses, "I believe; help thou mine unbelief" (Mark 9:24). This booklet intends to identify those key areas of that book and those posts, but that book is also a must read for development. Thanks and God bless.

Download or read book The Arabian Nights written by Muhsin Mahdi and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2008 with total page 559 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A translation based on a reconstruction of the earliest extant manuscript version of the famous tales offers the stories told by the Princess Shahrazad under the threat of death if she ceases to amuse.

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Download or read book KATE DOUGLAS WIGGIN Ultimate Collection 21 Novels 130 Short Stories written by Kate Douglas Wiggin and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-13 with total page 3931 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kate Douglas Wiggin's 'Ultimate Collection' comprises 21 novels and over 130 short stories, showcasing her exceptional talent in storytelling and character development. Wiggin's works often revolve around themes of kindness, compassion, and the triumph of the human spirit, making her a beloved author in the literary world. Her writing style is marked by its warmth, wit, and insightful observations of human nature, captivating readers with its charm and authenticity. Set in various settings, Wiggin's stories offer a glimpse into different time periods and social classes, providing a rich tapestry of life experiences for readers to immerse themselves in. This comprehensive collection is a treasure trove for fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the works of a gifted storyteller. Kate Douglas Wiggin's enduring legacy continues to inspire and delight readers of all ages, making this collection a must-have for any book lover seeking timeless tales of humanity and grace.

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Download or read book The Greatest Works of Kate Douglas Wiggin Illustrated Edition written by Kate Douglas Wiggin and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 3931 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest Works of Kate Douglas Wiggin (Illustrated Edition) features a collection of some of the most beloved works by this influential author. Known for her charming and heartwarming stories, Wiggin's literary style is characterized by its sensitivity to human emotions and its ability to capture the essence of childhood. This illustrated edition provides a visual accompaniment to her timeless tales, enhancing the reader's experience and understanding of the stories. Kate Douglas Wiggin, a prolific writer and educator, drew inspiration from her own experiences working with children and teaching, which is evident in her works. Her deep understanding of the human psyche and her compassion for children shines through in her stories, making her a cherished figure in the world of literature. I highly recommend The Greatest Works of Kate Douglas Wiggin (Illustrated Edition) to readers who appreciate enchanting and heartfelt stories that celebrate the innocence and purity of childhood. This collection is a true testament to Wiggin's talent and legacy as a writer, and it is sure to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages.

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Download or read book Arabian Nights written by Kate Douglas Wiggin and published by Xist Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collection of stories known as the Arabian Nights is also often called One Thousand and One Nights. This group of folk stories was originally compiled in Arabic. This collection includes Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, the Story of Sinbad the Voyager, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and other lesser-known but still wonderful tales for children and adults alike. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes