Download or read book Raise the Red Lantern written by Su Tong and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 2004-07-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brutal realities of the dark places Su Tong depicts in this collection of novellas set in 1930s provincial China -- worlds of prostitution, poverty, and drug addiction -- belie his prose of stunning and simplebeauty. The title novella, "Raise the Red Lantern," which became a critically acclaimed film, tells the story of Lotus, a young woman whose father's suicide forces her to become the concubine of a wealthy merchant. Crushed by loneliness, despair, and cruel treatment, Lotus finds her descent into insanity both a weapon and a refuge. "Nineteen Thirty-Four Escapes" is an account of a family's struggles during one momentous year; plagued by disease, death, and the shady promise of life in a larger town, the family slowly disintegrates. Finally, "Opium Family" details the last years of a landowning clan whose demise is brought about by corruption, lust, and treachery -- fruits of the insidious crop they harvest.
Download or read book The Girl with the Red Lantern written by K.N. Lee and published by K.N. Lee. This book was released on with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Matchmaker calls...and only the gifted will be selected. After it's revealed that a husband is not Mei's prize, she learns she has magical powers, and a chance to join the infamous Red Emperor's army of mages.There are rumors that the emperor has dark abilities, and can shift into whatever creature he wishes. With war brewing, an army of supernatural beings may be the solution. In Russia, Dimitri quests to find clues as to who leads the evil armies of shadows that ravage the land. When a mystical witch reveals a surprising secret, and his dreams collide with Mei's, it becomes clear that their destinies are linked. After a mysterious guide, and three master warriors come to assist her on her quest, Mei is faced with reclaiming her birthright; a golden dragon. Embark on an epic journey to an alternate reality that explores ancient China and Russia, where tradition, honor, magic, and intrigue collide in an emotional adventure that will leave readers breathless. Perfect for fans of traditional Asian myths and legends, Mulan, and high fantasy adventures such as Game of Thrones.Get it now!
Download or read book Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns written by Hena Khan and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-06-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In simple rhyming text a young Muslim girl and her family guide the reader through the traditions and colors of Islam. Full color.
Download or read book The Red Lantern written by Irma Grant and published by Irma Grant. This book was released on 2017-11-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Red Lantern is a story about a girl named Annie who spends the day helping Gung Gung, her grandfather, at his shop in Chinatown. Unwittingly, she meets the Jade Emperor's daughter who tells Annie all about the origins of the lantern festival, a celebration that is part of modern Chinese New Year. The Jade Emperor's daughter needs help solving three lantern riddles. Will Annie live up to the challenge and find the answers before the sun sets and fireworks light up the night sky? Or will the Jade Emperor's daughter be barred from going home for another year?
Download or read book A Lantern in Her Hand written by Bess Streeter Aldrich and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Red Lanterns 2011 21 written by Joshua Hale Fialkov and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2013-06-26 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's recruitment time for the Red Lanterns, and no one in the universe is safe...especially with the most volatile Green Lantern, Guy Gardner, suddenly in their corner! But why has Guy turned his back on his own Corps?
Download or read book The Last Storytellers written by Richard Hamilton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marrakech is the heart and lifeblood of Morocco's ancient storytelling tradition. For nearly a thousand years, storytellers have gathered in the Jemaa el Fna, the legendary square of the city, to recount ancient folktales and fables to rapt audiences. But this unique chain of oral tradition that has passed seamlessly from generation to generation is teetering on the brink of extinction. The competing distractions of television, movies and the internet have drawn the crowds away from the storytellers and few have the desire to learn the stories and continue their legacy. Richard Hamilton has witnessed at first hand the death throes of this rich and captivating tradition and, in the labyrinth of the Marrakech medina, has tracked down the last few remaining storytellers, recording stories that are replete with the mysteries and beauty of the Maghreb.
Download or read book Heaven in Conflict written by Anthony E. Clark and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2014-12-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most violent episodes of China’s Boxer Uprising was the Taiyuan Massacre of 1900, in which rebels killed foreign missionaries and thousands of Chinese Christians. This first sustained scholarly account of the uprising to focus on Shanxi Province illuminates the religious and cultural beliefs on both sides of the conflict and shows how they came to clash. Although Franciscans were the first Catholics to settle in China, their stories have rarely been explored in accounts of Chinese Christianity. Anthony Clark remedies that exclusion and highlights the roles of Franciscan nuns and their counterparts among the Boxers—the Red Lantern girls—to argue that women’s involvement was integral on both sides of the conflict. Drawing on rich archival records and intertwining religious history with political, cultural, and environmental factors, Clark provides a fresh perspective on a pivotal encounter between China and the West.
Download or read book Red Knit Cap Girl to the Rescue written by Naoko Stoop and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'I hope it's not too far away,' says Red Knit Cap Girl. 'Follow the light of the Moon,' calls Owl. In this heartwarming follow-up to Naoko Stoop's debut Red Knit Cap Girl, Red Knit Cap Girl meets a lost Polar Bear Cub. Determined to help him find his way home, to an Arctic land of ice and snow, Red Knit Cap Girl, White Bunny, and Polar Bear Cub set off on an unforgettable voyage. Gorgeously illustrated on wood grain, Red Knit Cap Girl's curiosity, imagination, and joy will captivate the hearts of readers young and old. Simple prose and luminous pictures will remind readers that even small actions - such as recycling - can help to solve big world problems, in this inspiring story that celebrates friendship, bravery, and the importance of home.
Download or read book The Girl Who Fell Beneath Fairyland and Led the Revels There written by Catherynne M. Valente and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After returning to Fairyland, September discovers that her stolen shadow has become the Hollow Queen, the new ruler of Fairyland Below, who is stealing the magic and shadows from Fairyland folk and refusing to give them back.
Download or read book Red Lanterns 2011 11 written by Peter Milligan and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2012-07-04 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's going to be hell to pay as Atrocitus continues his lone search for Abysmus and more poisoned members of his corps die! Plus, Red Lantern Bleez vs. Star Sapphire Fatality!
Download or read book Red Lanterns 2011 5 written by Peter Milligan and published by DC Comics. This book was released on 2012-01-04 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If Krona lives again, the Red Lantern leader Atrocitus can kill the mad Guardian of the Universe himself this time, finally getting the revenge he's craved for an eternity! And what does Bleez know about this seeming resurrection? She's not telling, which only stokes Atrocitus's fury!
Download or read book Girl Squads written by Sam Maggs and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun and feisty tour of famous girl BFFs from history who stuck together and changed the world. Spanning art, science, politics, activism, and sports, these 20 diverse profiles show just how essential female friendship have been across history and around the world. In this engaging and well-researched book, Sam Maggs takes you on a tour of some of history's most fascinating and bravest BFFs, including: • Anne Bonny and Mary Read, the infamous lady pirates who sailed the seven seas and plundered with the best of the men • Jeanne Manon Roland and Sophie Grandchamp, Parisian socialites who landed front-row seats (from prison) to the French Revolution • Sharon and Shirley Firth, the Indigenous twin sisters who went on to become Olympic skiers and barrier breakers in the sport • The Edinburgh Seven, the band of gal pals who became the first women admitted to medical school in the United Kingdom • The Zohra Orchestra, the ensemble from Afghanistan who defied laws, danger, and threats to become the nation's first all-female musical group Fun, informative, and delightful to read—with fresh illustrations by Jenn Woodall—it's perfect for you and every member of your own girl gang.
Download or read book Prophecy of the Seer written by K.N. Lee and published by K.N. Lee. This book was released on 2023-03-06 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dragons have awakened. The battle lines are set. The return home proves more dangerous than Lilae imagined. But, with the aid of the magic talisman, and her team of warriors, she and Liam may have a change against Kavien and his hordes of armies. However, as the Imperial forces march toward the last free realm of humans, a new threat comes to claim Lilae. Alliances are threatened, new threats emerge, and a dark prophecy warns of a great evil that can only be mastered by one individual. The Seer. Join New York Times bestselling author, K.N. Lee on an epic adventure that spans several worlds with new gods and old races brought back for a battle that will rock the ages. Perfect for fans of Norse and Viking myths and legends, with magical mysticism themes similar to Lord of the Rings, and The Chronicles of Narnia. Reading Order: Rise of the Flame Night of the Storm Dawn of the Forgotten Prophecy of the Seer Battle of the Heirs
Download or read book Green Lantern Brightest Day written by Geoff Johns and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Originally published in single magazine form in Green Lantern 53-62"--T.p. verso.
Download or read book Throne of Deceit written by K.N. Lee and published by K.N. Lee. This book was released on with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THRONE OF DECEIT is fast-paced young adult fantasy filled with magic, betrayal, slow-burn romance, and a promises of an epic quest. Did I mention a sexy demigod? Mmm. Destan. ~ USA TODAY Bestselling Author Raye Wagner The lord of the underworld wants one thing... ...the wizard king's daughter. When danger calls, the gods of old unite to protect the innocent. Elise thought she was just another ordinary bastard daughter--even if her father was the powerful wizard king of the largest kingdom in all of Titania. While she prepares for her winter ball, where she can position herself in an advantageous marriage and free herself from a life of exile, her father starts a war. His war against any mage who stands against him sends terror throughout the kingdom...but it is his deal with the Lord of the Dead that can destroy the entire realm. Though Elise has never met her father, she's felt his cold glare and hatred far as long as she can remember. She's no one, powerless, and defenseless. But it turns out that was all a lie. When her hidden power calls, and horrific creatures come to claim her, she can only rely on her mysterious grandmother, the awakening magic within...and the handsome warrior sent to spy on her. A harrowing quest for freedom, magic, and a sacred crown sends Elise down a treacherous journey of self discovery. Embark on an epic, coming of age journey through the ancient world of Titania, where dragons roam, magic brews, and myths and legends prove true. Fans of The Borgias, House of the Dragon, Rings of Power, The Tudors, and Game of Thrones will fall in love with Elise and Destan as they discover more than the mysteries of the fallen gods and goddesses, but the true power of their love. Get this romantic swords and sorcery saga!
Download or read book Fallen Empire written by K.N. Lee and published by K.N. Lee. This book was released on with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wolves. Dragons. Men. One young Mage to rule them all. There is a plague that sweeps the land--one that targets the last living Mages--magic users like Amalia and her family. The Brotherhood. When the merciless monks ravage her village astride their firedrakes, an adventure to discover the truth of her origins, and true power begins. But, sanctuary comes in the most unlikely of places. Amalia finds herself taken in by the mysterious wolf-shifter clan, where she is raised as a warrior. Her magic and her training give her strength--until she meets a man who changes her entire world. The young chief of the fierce dragon-shifter clan. Join New York Times bestselling author, K.N. Lee on an adventure perfect for fans of Vikings and Game of Thrones. You'll love Fallen Empire because it blends Viking mythology and ancient folklore.
