Download or read book Eight Tiny Flames written by Crista McHugh and published by Crista McHugh. This book was released on 2018-11-14 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1944 Ardennes, WWII Lt. Ruth Mencher has always secretly admired Capt. Joseph Klein, but it takes the lighting of a Hanukkah candle to uncover the spark of mutual attraction. Each night awakens a new facet of their relationship, but as the Battle of the Bulge begins, the approaching Nazi forces threaten to tear them apart.

Download or read book All the Light We Cannot See written by Anthony Doerr and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *NOW A NETFLIX LIMITED SERIES—from producer and director Shawn Levy (Stranger Things) starring Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, and newcomer Aria Mia Loberti* Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist, the beloved instant New York Times bestseller and New York Times Book Review Top 10 Book about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II. Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History where he works as the master of its thousands of locks. When she is six, Marie-Laure goes blind and her father builds a perfect miniature of their neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. When she is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris, and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure’s reclusive great uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel. In a mining town in Germany, the orphan Werner grows up with his younger sister, enchanted by a crude radio they find. Werner becomes an expert at building and fixing these crucial new instruments, a talent that wins him a place at a brutal academy for Hitler Youth, then a special assignment to track the Resistance. More and more aware of the human cost of his intelligence, Werner travels through the heart of the war and, finally, into Saint-Malo, where his story and Marie-Laure’s converge. Doerr’s “stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors” (San Francisco Chronicle) are dazzling. Deftly interweaving the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner, he illuminates the ways, against all odds, people try to be good to one another. Ten years in the writing, All the Light We Cannot See is a magnificent, deeply moving novel from a writer “whose sentences never fail to thrill” (Los Angeles Times).

Download or read book A Hundred Little Flames written by Preeti Shenoy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2022-12-23 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes, a journey back is a step forward. When 26-year-old Ayan is sent to live with his grumpy old grandfather Gopal Shanker, in a tiny village, in Kerala, he is understandably devastated. What can a sleepy, idyllic village without even Internet connectivity offer a young man? To make matters worse, Jairaj, Ayan's domineering father has his own plans and is determined to have his way. Soon, Ayan has to come to terms with the hard realities of life and the blindness of greed as he and Gopal Shanker learn that life can sometimes unravel in unanticipated ways. A young man, whose life lies ahead of him. An old man, whose life is all in the past. And a few months that change everything. A Hundred Little Flames is a charming account of a relationship across generations and also a meditative look at the issues of old people. Preeti Shenoy's foray into new fictional terrain is an absolute triumph!

Download or read book Little Flame written by Jenni Ward and published by Miraworth Books. This book was released on 2023-09-01 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Flame just can't seem to live up to his name. While the other young dragons in his village are learning to breathe fire, all Little Flame can produce are sparks and smoke. He dreams of lighting up the sky with awe-inspiring flames like his father, Blaze. But no matter how hard he tries, Little Flame worries he'll never become a true fire breather. When Little Flame wanders beyond the safety of his village, he discovers wondrous creatures in the magical forest - but also grave danger. A sinister darkness called the Dark Fog threatens to consume the forest and all its inhabitants. To save his home, Little Flame must journey into the wilderness and discover the brave dragon within. With help from an unlikely collection of new friends, including the ancient moon dragon Night Beam and a magical Talking Tree. Little Flame gains the courage, wisdom and skills to unlock the fire inside himself. He'll need all the help he can get to face the overwhelming might of the Dark Fog. The unlikely heroes must work together to restore light and hope to the forest. Little Flame is a heartwarming tale of a small dragon who discovers he's capable of big things. Come along on an exciting adventure about finding one's inner strength, believing in yourself, and the power of friendship. With relatable characters, easy-to-read language and short chapters. Little Flame hooks young readers into the magical world of the forest. It's a story of growing up and learning life lessons in a fun, imaginative setting. Beloved by kids, parents and teachers alike, Little Flame is perfect for children ages 5 to 7 who are starting to read independently or for family read-aloud time. The chapter book teaches kids to face their fears while helping build vocabulary and literacy skills. Join the unforgettable journey of Little Flame today!

Download or read book The Too Little Fire Engine written by Jane Flory and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G+D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations. The little red fire engine wants a big job—but he’s quite little! After putting out small sparks at a big fire and stopping flames in a wastebasket, he realizes that he’s perfectly suited to solve little problems of all kinds.

Download or read book Further Adventures of Jose and Tiny written by Jeanette Lasserre and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-09-13 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First we have Jose and Tiny venture to Shelter to rescue thousands of creatures from the wicked King Neco in 'The Kingdom of Shelter'. Secondly, 'The Further Adventures of Jose and Tiny' take our heroes to Ashtar to challenge King Zophim with their faithful friends, Zola and Loom. Now, at the request of King and Queen Zula in Africania, Jose, Tiny and Loom travel by sea to challenge Babai the Terrible, a rogue elephant ravaging their precious homeland with his armies of vicious baboons and great elephants. Zola, the Sasquatch, is called by the Great Master for his own journey of faith to Pakatania to rescue priests and priestesses persecuted by the cruel sheik. Go with them on these daring and exciting adventures and witness the love and mercy that the Great Master has for all his creatures, and brings a dramatic end to tyranny and murderous rampage. This book will surprise and delight you.

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Download or read book Handbook of Native American Mythology written by Dawn Bastian Williams and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-11-22 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Hopi kachina dolls and awesome totem poles are but two of the aspects of the sophisticated, seldom-examined network of mythologies explored in this fascinating volume. This revealing work introduces readers to the mythologies of Native Americans from the United States to the Arctic Circle—a rich, complex, and diverse body of lore, which remains less widely known than mythologies of other peoples and places. In thematic chapters and encyclopedia-style entries, Handbook of Native American Mythology examines the characters and deities, rituals, sacred locations and objects, concepts, and stories that define and distinguish mythological cultures of various indigenous peoples. By tracing the traditions as far back as possible and following their evolution from generation to generation, Handbook of Native American Mythology offers a unique perspective on Native American history, culture, and values. It also shows how central these traditions are to contemporary Native American life, including the continuing struggle for land rights, economic parity, and repatriation of cultural property.

Download or read book Celebrating Interfaith Marriages written by Devon A. Lerner and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive wedding guide specifically for the Jewish/Christian couple who wants to honor both religious traditions in their service, vows, and readings. Saying "I do" is one of the happiest moments in a couple's life together--but planning that trip to the altar can be a stressful ordeal. The minute an engagement is announced two full clans want to celebrate the union their way! When one of those families is Jewish (50 percent of whom now marry outside their faith) and the other is Christian, the religious details can increase the pressure on the bride- and groom-to-be. Celebrating Interfaith Marriages provides all of the expert advice on how to combine elements of the two faiths so everyone can rejoice with the bride and groom on their wedding day. Devon Lerner draws from her twenty years of officiating interfaith weddings as she discusses the significance of vows and traditions unique to both faiths and suggests how to incorporate them into a service that is balanced and beautiful. She provides Christian and Jewish services readers can mix and match, as well as custom-bled ceremonies contributed by couples who have worked with her over the years. There's a chapter on how to avoid crashes on issues like location, when the ceremony takes place, and whether the bride and groom should see each other before meeting at the altar. A full section of readings, both biblical and secular, are here too, as well as anecdotes that will reassure and amuse. No interfaith couple will want to be without this essential handbook when they plan their special day.

Download or read book The Alchemy Fire Murder written by Susan Rowland and published by Chiron Publications. This book was released on 2023-02-01 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former Archivist Mary Wandwalker hates bringing bad news. Nevertheless, she confirms to her alma mater that their prized medieval alchemy scroll, is, in fact, a seventeenth century copy. She learns that the original vanished to colonial Connecticut with alchemist, Robert Le More. Later the genuine scroll surfaces in Los Angeles. Given that the authentic artifact is needed for her Oxford college to survive, retrieving it is essential. Mary agrees to get the real scroll back as part of a commission for her three-person Enquiry Agency. However, tragedy strikes in Los Angeles. Before Mary can legally obtain the scroll, a young man is murdered, and the treasure stolen. Murder and theft are complicated by the disappearance in the UK of a witch mysteriously connected to the scroll. While Mary’s colleague, Caroline, risks her sanity to go undercover in a dodgy mental hospital, her lover, Anna resorts to desperate measures. These, and Anna’s silence over blackmail, threaten the survival of the Agency. Mary teams up with the victim’s brother to track the killer, and the real alchemy scroll. Solving crimes on two continents will involve a rogue pharmaceutical corporation, Janet the witch, the Holywell Retreat Center near Oxford, plus the trafficked women they support, a graduate school in California, and a life-threatening mountain-consuming wildfire. Can these inexperienced detectives triumph over corrupt professors and racist attempts to rewrite history? Can they remake their fragile family? Will the extraordinary story of Robert Le More prove a source of hope for today?

Download or read book Oran and the Dragon Crystal written by A.J. Clinton and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perilous quest across ancient, mystical Ireland. Follow the adventures of two very different individuals – Oran, an orphaned elf, and Dara, a humble farmer – allied by a series of unfortunate events, as they race against time to find an elusive Fire Dragon, and the egg that only she can provide – a dragon crystal. Along the way they form a strong bond, encountering strange and wondrous new beings, some surprises and, some dark secrets – some testing both their courage and Oran's magical skills to their limits, others assisting them in their search to find the dragon and return, with her, to Oran's home... before time runs out. So... in a world kept secret until now... the magic begins.

Download or read book The Haunting of Tyrese Walker written by J P Rose and published by Andersen Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and many more Longlisted for the UKLA and Diverse Book Awards After a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he’s taken to visit family in Jamaica. From the first night, strange things start happening: impossible visions, blackouts, swarms of insects, and the discovery of a grave hidden deep in the forest... Tyrese can’t explain what’s going on and he’s scared that he’s losing his grip on reality. Then Tyrese is warned he’s being hunted by the mysterious Shadow Man. Under threat, Tyrese and his friends set out on a terrifying journey across the island to try and uncover the Shadow Man’s sinister history. Who can Tyrese trust when his own mind is falling apart and there’s nowhere left to hide?

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Download or read book As Luck Would Have It written by Monty Raine and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-19 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A weave of mostly joys, some sorrows, and a sprinkling of earthy humour during a muddled childhood. I was orphaned in 1935 at the age of two, and my maternal grandmother became my legal guardian. The main thrust of my childhood memories focuses on home and school life, as well as childhood activities and travel in Englands North East, particularly in County Durham. Of course, the major conflict of World War II was a prevalent factor that affected everyone. Being six when the war started and twelve at the end, observations and experiences of that period are no doubt of interest to a wide readership. Generally, in the telling of my personal recollections, I have also relayed information regarding the working-class fabric prevalent during the thirties and forties. Another facet of the story concerns my attempts to cope with and solve personal problems and inadequacies. Consequently, there is, at times, a reflective, searching tone to the narrative. The final chapter describes the preparation for immigration to Canada and the trip by plane and train to Vancouver, British Columbia. Everyones story is unique, but I believe I have managed to portray a wide-enough spectrum to interest all age groups.

Download or read book Hand of Fire written by Ed Greenwood and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The final installment in Shandril’s Saga sees the fledgling spellfire-mage get one more chance to escape those who wish to claim her power All Shandril Shessair ever wanted was a taste of adventure—but she received much more than a mere taste. Now the wielder of a rare magic that could destroy the world, Shandril has enemies watching her every move, devising ways they can steal her power. Chased across the Realms by wizards, warriors, and priests more evil than she can imagine, Shandril’s last hope is to find refuge in the city of Silverymoon. The Gem of the North is known far and wide for its magic—and for being a sanctuary for those who use their power for good. If Shandril can just make it to the city's gates, will she finally be saved?