Download or read book The Map written by William Ritter and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for fans of Jackaby who are desperately awaiting the release of its sequel, Beastly Bones, this novella-length story follows the rollicking events of Abigail Rook’s birthday celebration. Abigail hopes that her birthday will slip by unnoticed and uncelebrated, but her employer, detective of the supernatural R. F. Jackaby, has other plans. Using magical party crackers that teleport the pair to unknown destinations in time and space and a cryptic map that may lead to a forgotten treasure, Jackaby intends to give Abigail what he considers to be the best gift of all--adventure. Abigail and Jackaby must tame an enormous (and carnivorous) rabbit, defend a castle, and master a dirigible if they want to find the treasure and get back to New Fiddleham alive.

Download or read book Book One written by Daniel M. Ross and published by Infinit. This book was released on 2023-07-06 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW SAGA BEGINS. BABYLON, 2171. As the fabric of time begins to unravel, the man responsible must wrestle his darkest demons in order to thread the world back together again.

Download or read book Indigenous Movements and Their Critics written by Kay B. Warren and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first book-length treatment of Maya intellectuals in national and community affairs in Guatemala, Kay Warren presents an ethnographic account of Pan-Maya cultural activism through the voices, writings, and actions of its participants. Challenging the belief that indigenous movements emerge as isolated, politically unified fronts, she shows that Pan-Mayanism reflects diverse local, national, and international influences. She explores the movement's attempts to interweave these varied strands into political programs to promote human and cultural rights for Guatemala's indigenous majority and also examines the movement's many domestic and foreign critics. The book focuses on the years of Guatemala's peace process (1987--1996). After the previous ten years of national war and state repression, the Maya movement reemerged into public view to press for institutional reform in the schools and courts and for the officialization of a "multicultural, ethnically plural, and multilingual" national culture. In particular, Warren examines a group of well-known Mayanist antiracism activists--among them, Demetrio Cojt!, Mart!n Chacach, Enrique Sam Colop, Victor Montejo, members of Oxlajuuj Keej Maya' Ajtz'iib', and grassroots intellectuals in the community of San Andr s--to show what is at stake for them personally and how they have worked to promote the revitalization of Maya language and culture. Pan-Mayanism's critics question its tactics, see it as threatening their own achievements, or even as dangerously polarizing national society. This book highlights the crucial role that Mayanist intellectuals have come to play in charting paths to multicultural democracy in Guatemala and in creating a new parallel middle class.

Download or read book Kincaid s Discovery The Hidden Mysteies of the Grand Canyon written by Cassiel E. Nox and published by Cassiel E. Nox. This book was released on 2024-10-04 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Enigmatic Secrets of the Grand Canyon with Kincaid's Discovery: The Hidden Mysteries of the Grand Canyon Embark on a thrilling adventure into the heart of the Grand Canyon with the captivating tale of G.E. Kincaid's remarkable discoveries. This newly updated edition is packed with stunning photographs and fresh insights, breathing new life into one of history's most alluring mysteries. In Kincaid's Discovery: The Hidden Mysteries of the Grand Canyon, explore the fascinating story of a hidden cave system rumored to contain ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies—right in the heart of the American Southwest. Uncover the truth behind these breathtaking legends as you delve into a narrative woven from historical newspaper articles, modern-day explorers' accounts, and a rich tapestry of myths and lore. This edition not only offers intricate details about Kincaid's infamous expedition but also provides cultural insights into the Indigenous tribes connected to the canyon's profound history. Whether you're an archaeology enthusiast, a history buff, or a lover of mysteries, this book offers an exhaustive exploration of the Grand Canyon's legendary allure. Packed with captivating imagery and compelling storytelling, Kincaid's Discovery invites you to question the past and explore the stories hidden within the canyon's majestic expanse. With a resurgence of interest in ancient mysteries and lost civilizations, this book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the secrets of history. Join us on this extraordinary journey and unravel the hidden mysteries of the Grand Canyon.

Download or read book Inner Harmonies written by John Kadela Ph.D. and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-09-19 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These books are about listening. It addresses the wisdom already within you. It was there before you were born, and it will be there after you leave. It is beyond the distractions of the body, conflicts with the emotions, and the contradictions of the mind. It is about you, who you are, and listening to who you are. It is to help you to find your own direct knowledge with your energy and truth in creating abundance and balance in your life. It is about the stillness of your soul and all its inner harmonies that are your spiritual expression. It brings forth your innocence, truth, blessings, miracles, consecration, grace, and living love. You are a creative being whose keys to your emergence lies deep within you. This emergence is beyond space and time and its plays as your inner verse. You are poetry of being. It is time for you to claim it and to love yourself and all others with the sources within you. It is your soul awareness.

Download or read book Stalin s Empire of Memory written by Serhy Yekelchyk and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on declassified materials from eight Ukrainian and Russian archives, Stalin's Empire of Memory, offers a complex and vivid analysis of the politics of memory under Stalinism. Using the Ukrainian republic as a case study, Serhy Yekelchyk elucidates the intricate interaction between the Kremlin, non-Russian intellectuals, and their audiences. Yekelchyk posits that contemporary representations of the past reflected the USSR's evolution into an empire with a complex hierarchy among its nations. In reality, he argues, the authorities never quite managed to control popular historical imagination or fully reconcile Russia's 'glorious past' with national mythologies of the non-Russian nationalities. Combining archival research with an innovative methodology that links scholarly and political texts with the literary works and artistic images, Stalin's Empire of Memory presents a lucid, readable text that will become a must-have for students, academics, and anyone interested in Russian history.

Download or read book The Elements of Photography written by Angela Faris Belt and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photography is a complex craft. Some excel at the technical side of image-making, focusing perfectly on the subject, releasing the shutter at just the right moment and making exposures with the precise amount of light. Others are artists and storytellers, capturing a fleeting moment in time which inspires a viewer to gaze upon an image and ponder its meaning. The best photographers are masters of both. In this highly visual, informative new book, Angela Faris Belt discusses the four crucial elements of photography that are essential for successful technical and conceptual image-making: .the photographic frame and its borders .quality of focus as determined by the aperture or lens .shutter speeds and their effects in relation to time and motion .the physical media used to create the aggregate image Step-by-step guidance including informative screen shots, traditional darkroom and Photoshop techniques, suggested exercises, and before and after images help both film and digital photographers improve their skills, learn new techniques, and better understand their craft. More than 300 stunning, full color images and portfolios featuring the work of over 40 prestigious artists provide visual inspiration as well as a gorgeous collection of artwork for photography enthusiasts.

Download or read book Quilt Blocks Around the World written by Debra Gabel and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Quilt Blocks Across America journeys to destinations beyond our borders to bring you new inspiration for travel-themed projects! Debra Gabel’s new collection features fifty all-new 6” square appliqué patterns for exciting locales like Tokyo, Sydney, and Venice, plus general travel-themed designs perfect for any kind of appliqué. An inspiring gallery of the quilt blocks “in action” gives you plenty of ideas for sewing something special to commemorate your travels . . . real or imagined!

Download or read book Red Thread written by Teresa Mei Chuc and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2012-07-18 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of poems is largely autobiographical, telling the turning points in a life that began in war-torn Vietnam. Somehow, unlike many, Teresa and her family survived, although her parents were separated for a long time. She, her brother, and her mother escaped Vietnam in a ship crowded with frightened immigrants, and in time they settled in California, bringing with them their nightmares, their memories, their history and culture. Family is a recurring and insistent theme in this book. Teresa devotes her art to her grandmother, her mother, her brother, her son. This is the story of a refugee family who settled in California, bringing with them their nightmares, their memories, their history and culture. “Teresa Mei Chuc’s poems speak from the heart of one woman’s experience, and expand beyond the personal to reveal and record the common experienceof multitudes.... The ‘American experience,’ what is it? Chuc’s RedThread offers us all another piece in this difficult puzzle.” -Lowell Jaeger, Editor, New Poets of the American West

Download or read book Food for Love written by C Fonseca and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When injured elite cyclist Jess flies to Australia to sort her late brother's estate, the last thing she wants is his stake in a rural eatery. She'd rather settle up, move on, and sidestep the owner, Lili, and her child. A lesbian romance about how nourishment is much more than the food we eat.

Download or read book The Blind Bowman Dark Fire written by Tim Hall and published by David Fickling Books. This book was released on 2024-10-10 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robin and Marian's quest to save Sherwood Forest continues as the Sheriff's army advances closer, leaving destruction in their wake.Old magicks and ancient myths call out to Robin, leaving his relationship with Marian at breaking point. Can they survive the sparks that may become merciless flames . . . ?

Download or read book Dark Magic written by James Swain and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While hiding his membership in an underground group of psychics who predict and prevent crimes, magician Peter Warlock foresees an act of violence targeting the city and finds his efforts thwarted by a psychic cult.

Download or read book Textile Artist Layer Paint and Stitch written by Dolan and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Collecting the Dead written by Spencer Kope and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Magnus 'Steps' Craig is part of the elite three-man Special Tracking Unit of the FBI. Called in on special cases where his skills are particularly needed, he works as a tracker. The media dubs him 'The Human Bloodhound,' since Steps is renowned for his incredible ability to find and follow trails over any surface better than anyone else. But there's a secret to his success. Steps has a special ability--a kind of synesthesia--where he can see the 'essence' of a person, something he calls 'shine,' on everything they've touched ... When the remains of a murdered woman are found, Steps recognizes the shine left by the murderer from another crime scene with a physically similar victim. And he uncovers the signature at both scenes---the mark of a sad face"

Download or read book A Thread of Grace written by Mary Doria Russell and published by Random House. This book was released on 2005-02-01 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A powerfully imagined novel . . . [a] profoundly moving book that engages the heights and depths of human experience.”—Los Angeles Times It is September 8, 1943, and fourteen-year-old Claudette Blum and her father are among the thousands of Jewish refugees scrambling over the Alps toward Italy, where they hope to find safety now that the Italians have broken from Germany and made a separate peace with the Allies. The Blums will soon discover that Italy is anything but peaceful, as it quickly becomes an open battleground for the Nazis, the Allies, Resistance fighters, Jews in hiding, and ordinary Italian civilians trying to survive. Tracing the lives of a handful of fascinating characters—a charismatic Italian Resistance leader, a priest, an Italian rabbi’s family, a disillusioned German doctor—Mary Doria Russell tells the little-known story of the vast underground effort by Italian citizens who saved the lives of 43,000 Jews during the final phase of World War II. A Thread of Grace puts a human face on history. Praise for A Thread of Grace “An addictive page-turner . . . [Mary Doria] Russell has an astonishing story to tell—full of action, paced like a rapid-fire thriller, in tense, vivid scenes that move with cinematic verve.”—The Washington Post Book World “Hauntingly beautiful, utterly unforgettable.”—San Francisco Chronicle “Rich . . . Based on the heroism of ordinary people, [A Thread of Grace] packs an emotional punch.”—People “[A] deeply felt and compellingly written book . . . The progress of each character’s life is marked or measured by acts of grace. . . . Russell is a smart, passionate and imaginative writer.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer “A feat of storytelling . . . an important book [that] needs to be widely read.”—Portland Oregonian “Mary Doria Russell’s fans (and aren’t we all?) will rejoice to see her new novel on the shelves. A Thread of Grace is as ambitious, beautiful, tense, and transforming as any of us could have hoped.”—Karen Joy Fowler, author of The Jane Austen Book Club “A story of love and war, A Thread of Grace speaks to the resilience and beauty of the human spirit in the midst of unimaginable horror. It is, unquestionably, a literary triumph.”—David Morrell, author of The Brotherhood of the Rose and First Blood

Download or read book Engaging Donna Haraway written by Cynthia Huff and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-08-18 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engaging Donna Haraway: Lives in the Natureculture Web explores the impact of major theorist, Donna Haraway, in such diverse areas as feminisms, Marxism, new materialism, science studies, posthumanism, animal studies, ecocriticism, digital media, and life narrative. The book shows how Haraway’s decades-long career as a major theoretical voice and provocateur of thinking about new and complex connections across technology, species, and disciplines has generated bold experiments in writing from the perspective and senses of non-human species, in photographic self-portraiture of bodily life, in animating the lives of scientists, in radical genealogy, in playful teaching methods and much more. Focusing on the ways in which Haraway’s oeuvre have affected and will continue to challenge life narrative theory and practice, the chapters in this book present cross-disciplinary perspectives which are both personal and critical. As scholars, students and activists inspired by Haraway’s work, these essays together ask all of us to think about where we place ourselves in an age of environmental crisis and how to live in a ‘natureculture web’ which is as fragile as it is beautiful. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of a/b: Auto/Biography Studies.

Download or read book Raksha si The beginning written by Deepti Potnis and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Veena Pardeshi… Veena is an up-and-coming interior designer in the city of Pune living with her annoying younger sister Varsha, her father & her grandmother. One fine evening when on a date thanks to her father’s match-making, Veena becomes the unsuspecting witness to a magical murder & a target for the murderer. But Veena herself is a powerful Rakshasi with magic of her own – though magic is what she has been hiding from her whole life. Will this twist of fate force Veena to finally embrace who she is & face her past? Will she be able to protect herself, complete her ambitious new design project on time & manage to keep her magic a secret from the hot new cop on the block? Or will she deny her legacy & become the next target for the murderer?