Beyond familiar stories of Pele and Maui, Beckwith unearths lesser-known gems, showcasing diverse narratives from across the Polynesian landscape.
Delve into a world where folklore and fact collide, guided by the renowned Victorian scholar Sabine Baring-Gould.
This book channels messages from Ashtar, a commander of a vast space army, offering insights into humanity's past, present, and future.
More than just captivating fables, The Celtic Twilight offers a glimpse into the soul of Ireland itself.
Sterne's novel challenges traditional narrative forms through its playful digressions, innovative typography, and satirical tone.
"Wuthering Heights," the timeless classic penned by Emily Brontë, unfolds against the desolate moors of 1801 England. The narrative, recounted by housekeeper Nelly Dean to tenant Lockwood, delves into the tumultuous lives of the inhabitants of Wuthering Heights. The story commences with the introduction of Heathcliff, a brooding figure whose arrival at Wuthering Heights sparks a complex tale of love, betrayal, and revenge.As Lockwood documents Nelly's reminiscences in his diary, the reader is transported to a haunting landscape where childhood friendships between Catherine and Heathcliff evolve into a passionate but tragic love. The narrative spans generations, chronicling Heathcliff's vengeful pursuits, Catherine's ill-fated choices, and the eventual union of their descendants, Cathy and Hareton.Brontë masterfully weaves a narrative through diary entries, creating a non-linear chronicle that adds depth to the characters and plot. The reader is immersed in a world where love and cruelty entwine, culminating in a haunting resolution that lingers long after the last page is turned. "Wuthering Heights" is a compelling exploration of the human psyche, a dark and passionate tale that transcends time, leaving an indelible mark on literature.
Gorgias is not just a cornerstone of Western philosophy; it is a testament to the enduring quest for moral truth and the complexities of human nature.
'This is a fresh, interesting and richly detailed account of the Armada campaign' - The New York Times A dramatic narrative account of the 1588 English victory over the Spanish Armada. Perfect for fans of John Barratt, N. A. M. Rodger, Ben Wilson and everyone interested in naval history. The overthrow of the Spanish Armada in 1588 has come down in history as one of England's 'finest hours'. A small, inadequately equipped fleet put to rout the mightiest naval force ever assembled; great squadrons of ships, drawn from all the provinces of the Spanish empire, were sent scuttling in disarray round the north of Scotland, many to founder on the shores of Ireland. Drawing upon contemporary reports, diaries and letters, as well as original eyewitness accounts, Alexander McKee presents a dramatic reconstruction described by those who actually took part in the campaign, on both sides. The result is living history, a reassessment that reveals many parallels with the critical summer of 1940. Four-hundred-year-old voices speak to us of armies massing on the coast of the Low Countries; of the bumbling incompetence that eventually brought the cumbersome Armada within sight of England; of swift and devastating assaults by the English galleons; of the panic-stricken flight into the North Sea; and of hardship and death and, throughout the action, a desperate need for more ammunition and food. Seen as a vivid documentary, the reasons why the deadly threat of Spain collapsed in ruins are thrown into high relief. Written by the discoverer and excavator of the Mary Rose, an historian and diver well able to understand the eccentricities of wind and current that Drake and Hawkyns used to such good effect, From Merciless Invaders is an outstanding contribution to the study of naval warfare.
Meet Toothamungus, a great white shark who takes pride in having healthy teeth and gums.....but, did bad oral hygiene change his beautiful smile?
CADEI always thought of Silas Rush as my biggest rival on the track and a stuck-up loner off it. But he and his fancy pro career left our crappy hometown in the dust before high school even finished, and then I didn't think of him much at all.I was too busy trying to keep my little sisters from turning into addicts like our mom, and myself from turning into a rage-junkie like our dad. All while keeping food on the table.Now he's back, reminding me of all the things I don't have, just like he always did.Except now we're both adults. And when I... y'know... talk to the guy for once, it looks like my teenage self might have been too distracted to see all the things that Silas didn't have as well.After catching him at his lowest possible moment, my heart goes out to the guy I used to hate. All my anger turns to guilt, and instead of a rival, I somehow end up with a socially-awkward new best friend that's just as screwed-up as I am.Which I can handle. I can admit when I'm wrong. As long as things between us don't get any more complicated or confusing, I can handle it. SILASI have a very camera-ready smile. Dad always told me if I wanted to make my pro motocross career stick, I needed to get over all the awkwardness and anxiety that ruined high school for me and learn to act like a real boy for the public.Never mind that I didn't want to be a pro rider, or smile for the camera, or live life with Dad on the road and never know what it's like to have a real friend or - gasp - relationship. Years and years of motocross training, publicity training, and all-the-rest-of-it training; I still don't have a life and one stupid mistake has left my precious career in the toilet.The last person I expect to pull me out of this hole is Cade Waters. I'm pretty sure everyone hated me in high school, but Cade was front and center. Which sucked, because with everyone else, he was sunshine personified. I was always the only person who sparked that anger in him, and I never even knew how I did it.So, when Cade not only swoops in to help me in my darkest moment, but decides to abandon our childhood rivalry and adopt me as his newest bestie/pity project, I'm not sure how to take it.What I do know is that after a lifetime of having nothing I really wanted, all it takes is one glimpse of Cade's life to get me hooked. He's a mess, sure, just like I am. But all that sunshine... I want to grab onto it with both hands and never let go. No matter how confusing that feeling may be.Stupid Dirty is a high-heat, high-angst M/M romance about dirt bikes, childhood trauma and figuring out how to love someone the best way you can. It contains explicit sexual content as well as potentially triggering themes regarding mental health, and is not suitable for readers under 18. Please see the content warning at the beginning of the book (included in the sample) for more details.
The Isle of Skye is a fast-paced, episodic, diesel-punk space adventure. Follow mercenaries Gideon the Captain, Kiwi the Rosevine, Dax the Engineer, Philly Cheesesteak the Cat, and Noora the Sniper as they drive through space, drive each other insane, and come to each others' rescue whenever things go wrong (things usually go wrong).
twist is a book of photography and the poetry it inspired. It is the second book from Antoinette LeCouteur and Peter Dudley, following up their inspiring release of together in 2023.Antoinette sees the world in ways many people do not, and she captures that view through photographs she takes with her phone. It may be a drop of dew glistening on a blade of grass in a friend's lawn, or a hummingbird as it alights on a branch against a desert sky. For this book, she carefully and lovingly selected one picture from each week of 2023, and Peter used that picture as a prompt for an original poem.Peter's poetry tends toward themes of longing, humor, loss, and impermanence. He coaxes out the essence of each of Antoinette's photos, focusing less on the objects and more on the feelings they invoke. Each poem tells an intriguing story that invites the reader to think deeply and find new layers of meaning upon each reading.Each photo and each poem stands as a piece of art on its own. Together, each weekly ekphrastic pairing creates a third piece of art that further enriches the reader's experience.Although the format of this book is similar to the format of together, the couple threw in a few twists. Peter provides a photograph in one week to inspire a poem by Antoinette, and another week Antoinette had to select a photo to go with the poem Peter wrote. The title, twist, also reflects the kind of year the couple had.
Uma afirmação muito difundida nos círculos católicos actuais é que se pode ignorar os ensinamentos do Papa Francisco ou do Concílio Vaticano II se eles ensinarem algo que parece ir contra a tradição. Será que isso é verdade? Neste livro, Pedro Gabriel prova que a tradição é muitas vezes confundida com novidade. Mostra também como várias heresias do passado se afirmaram historicamente mais tradicionais do que o magistério vivo.
Contes interactius sobre les aventures de dos ratolins que descobreixen el món i deixen volar la seva imaginació. Delicioses històries que encantaran als menuts, i que s'acompanyen de moltes activitats amb les quals podran ajudar els protagonistes a mesura que aprenen: pintant, comptant objectes, resseguint línies de puntets o mitjançant endevinalles... Pedagògicament recomanat per a infants de 5 a 8 anys. Una gran aventura per a tota la familia.
A spine-tingling, page-turning thriller, full of twists and turns guaranteed to keep you up all night! Sally was about to embark on a new chapter in her life. She had overcome the adversity of losing her parents at a young age and was ready for a fresh start with her soon-to-be husband, Alex. Their adventure begins in a cabin deep in the forest; however, things take on a macabre twist when Alex goes missing and Sally discovers a body. Sally realises she is stranded in the forest alone with no escape. Desperate to survive, Sally summons all her reserves to hatch a plan to escape the forest, battling the elements and her exhaustion. Her fight for survival takes on a new dimension when Sally discovers that she is not alone - someone else is in the forest, someone intent on making sure she never leaves!
In Faunistics, R.C. Thomas utilises the short poetic form of haiku to take the reader on an around-the-world trip, from one continent to the next, spotting a vast-ranging array of wildlife. From the lemmings and lace web spiders of Europe, right through to the gentoo penguins and humpback whales of Antarctica, in Faunistics you'll find creatures great and small, creatures that are familiar, as well as those not so well documented, creatures that have just arrived and some that left a long time ago. Each page of this book features bespoke black and white illustrations, with seven additional full-page colour montages placed throughout in R.C. Thomas' unique and eccentric style, inviting the reader to spot all of the wildlife they've just read about. Faunistics also features the award winning haiku 'silver lining-' (First Place, Sharpening the Green Pencil Haiku Contest 2022; shortlisted for the Haiku Society of America's Touchstone Awards for Best Individual Poems 2022), as well as 'calling it a day', a 'Selected Haiku Submission' in the 13th Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum English Haiku Contest. '...a veritable haiku bestiary...A bravura performance from start to finish. Highly recommended.' - Alan Peat, Co-Author of Barking at the Coming Rain and Touchstone Award Winner 'Employ all your senses dear reader, as the author takes you on a mysteriously magical ride.' - Alan Summers, Founder of Call of the Page 'An inimitable poetic atmosphere with different sounds and colours which highlight the special characteristics of the fauna on all continents.' - Iliyana Stoyanova, Editor of Blithe Spirit 'With its skilful illustrations and poems and unmatched ecological scope, Thomas' Faunistics might just be the most engaging global roundtrip you'll ever take with haiku.' - Aaron Barry, Co-Editor of Prune Juice Journal 'Thomas' voice is both classical and refreshingly modern. His haiku draw the reader into the real wealth of our modern world: nature still pristine.' - Réka Nyitrai, Co-Author of Barking at the Coming Rain and Touchstone Award Winner 'A must-read book that one can proudly put on their personal bookshelf.' - Hifsa Ashraf, Author of Hazy Crescent Moon and Touchstone Award Winner
A tongue-in-cheek "biographical dictionary of the famous, and those who wanted to be".
Series showcasing the dark, intricate world of one of America's most iconic writers. Volume 5 of 5.
One of the earliest English novels, Moll Flanders offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and moral landscape of its time.
"La curiosità non uccide" è un avvincente romanzo filosofico esoterico con sfumature erotiche, destinato a un pubblico adulto che cerca stimoli intellettuali e avventure misteriose.>La trama è essenzialmente un involucro decorato ideato per contenere messaggi introspettivi e personali attraverso il carattere del personaggio principale. La storia si svolge nell'Australia contemporanea e segue la vita di un uomo apparentemente ordinario, un emigrato italiano di circa quarant'anni. La sua vita prende una svolta straordinaria quando scopre di possedere poteri di guarigione incredibili, nonostante la sua iniziale incredulità. Questi poteri lo portano ad alleviare il dolore e a portare speranza alle persone di tutto il mondo, rendendolo una figura di fama crescente. Tuttavia, questo dono eccezionale non è privo di conseguenze. Il protagonista si trova costretto a un incessante vagabondare per aiutare coloro che ne hanno bisogno, sfidando la sua natura introversa. Inoltre, il suo dono attira l'attenzione di forze oscure, che cercano di sfruttarlo a fini sinistri. La lotta personale tra il bene e il male si intensifica, mettendo a dura prova la forza interiore del protagonista. Durante il suo viaggio mistico e misterioso, il protagonista appassionato del periodo rinascimentale, sperimenta incontri con i suoi idoli storici famosi e scopre un mondo ultraterreno che sfida le sue convinzioni più profonde. Il romanzo si sviluppa gradatamente verso un climax esoterico, culminando in un finale aperto ma esplicito. "La curiosità non uccide" ha un titolo avvincente, con l'intenzione di creare una storia coinvolgente che catturerà l'immaginazione di chi cerca un esperienza letteraria unica, garantita da descrizioni molto illustrative. Un viaggio emozionale nei meandri dell'animo umano e dell'occulto che lascerà il lettore desideroso di scoprire cosa riserva il futuro al protagonista.
"The Young Calf" is a captivating tale of courage and self-discovery in a world where the forest's tranquility is challenged by humans seeking trophies, a practice Maalee subtly reveals as misguided bravery. In his journey from aspiring to be a 'striped beast' to understanding true inner strength, the young calf learns about confidence, unity, and the fallacy of false valor.Ideal for children aged 5 to 9, this book merges narrative with stunning visuals. The illustrations, created using AI tools like MidJourney and DALL-E, feature hyper-realistic images with a touch of animation, offering an immersive visual experience that blurs the line between reality and fantasy."The Young Calf" is more than just a story; it's an exploration into the heart of bravery and the importance of compassion, making it an essential read for young minds. As a celebration of inner strength and the critique of hunting for glory, it's a meaningful addition to any young reader's library.
When self-absorbed, international bestselling author Sebastian Bartoli refuses to write the biography of the infamous, mob-connected Maximillian Fontana, the consequences turn deadly.>Morgan Skylar is a good-natured and unfiltered, southern kindergarten teacher. She is much more comfortable eating potato chips with Cheez Whiz and Louisiana Hot Sauce than champagne and caviar. After the death of her overly protective grandfather (Pops) who raised her in rural Georgia, she takes time off to grieve, ending up in a cottage next door to Bash. When mechanical issues arise, she seeks help from the renter in the main house. Bash is annoyed that his secluded hideout is apparently not so secret. Begrudgingly, he offers her assistance. This is where Morgan and Bash's worlds collide. When suited, armed men show up at the lake house, Morgan's trained survival skills take over, and she secures their escape by boat as bullets fly. Morgan offers to provide a temporary sanctuary to Bash in her Pops' remote Appalachian cabin. Upon arrival, she discovers a letter from Pops revealing his dangerous past that may now be coming for her. As the unwitting targets of dangerous men, Bash and Morgan fight to stay a step ahead of their pursuers, while seeking answers. Bonds are tested. Trusts are broken. Alliances formed. Agendas hidden.
La colección Trayectórias Musicales presenta un ensayo sobre su vida y obra junto con una entrevista exclusiva (2021) y una amplia discografía.
La colección Trayectórias Musicales presenta un ensayo que aborda su vida y su revolución musical, junto con una de sus últimas entrevistas (1993) y una amplia discografía.
The Greatest Malayalam Stories Ever Told is a collection of fifty brilliant short stories translated from the Malayalam. Selected and translated by poet, editor, and translator A. J. Thomas, this collection includes established masters such as Karoor Neelakanta Pillai, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, Lalithambika Antharjanam, Ponkunnam Varkey, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, S. K. Pottekkatt, Uroob, O. V. Vijayan, M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and Paul Zacharia, as well as accomplished new voices such as N. Prabhakaran, C. V. Balakrishnan, Aymanam John, Chandramathi, and others. 'The Farmer' by Thakazhi and 'The Speaking Plough' by Varkey deal with the trials and tribulations of village life. In Pilllai's story 'Wooden Dolls' and Kesadeva's 'The Oath', we encounter the seemingly simple, but intrinsically complex personalities of three rural women characters. In his classic story 'The World-renowned Nose', Basheer, the master satirist, resorts to biting satire to expose human vanity. In Antharjanam's 'Dhirendu Majumdar's Mother', the mother emerges as the revolutionary heroine of the Partition of 1947 and the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. 'Humans and Animals' by Nandanar narrates an unbelievably macabre incident from the horrors of Partition. In O. V. Vijayan's masterpiece, 'The Hanging', the reader is drawn into a father's sorrow over the death of his child. Madhavikkuty in 'Scent of a Bird' draws in bold strokes the existential angst of a modern woman who wishes to make a career for herself. P. Vatsala's story 'Pempi' describes the plight of Adiyar tribal women. M. T. Vasudevan Nair, in his celebrated story, 'Vision', underlines the freedom and liberated state of women choosing for themselves. 'Photo' by M. Mukundan is a harrowing story about child molestation. Zacharia, in his inimitable style, tells the story of an eccentric and reclusive masseur-physician who is challenged by a patient to heal her in 'The Garden of the Antlions'. Sara Joseph's 'Sweat Marks' shows how caste elites come together to dupe a brilliant Dalit student. These and other stories in this collection portray with brilliance and nuance the complex tapestry of the Malayali experience down the ages.
Існує багато типів автомобілів або машин, як люблять їх називати деякі люди. Є сімейні моделі, які полегшують наше повсякденне життя та доставляють нас на роботу або за покупками до магазинів; потім є робочі конячки - вантажопасажирські автомобілі, фургони та вантажівки, названі на честь тварин, яких вони замінили; та автомобілі мрії... Lamborghini, Maserati, Rolls-Royce тощо. Однак з`явився і новий клас - гібрид. Концепція сучасних гібридних автомобілів із двома двигунами спочатку була зустрінута насторожено з боку автомобільної промисловості та громадськості. Вартість була неймовірною, а вага двох двигунів в одному автомобілі здавалася неможливою. Тепер нам відомо, чим це обернулося, але чи знаєте ви, як довго людство насправді використовує гібриди? Ймовірно, ви здивуєтеся, дізнавшись, що гібридні автомобілі були одними з перших автомобілів, випущених у ХІХ столітті. Проте вони не були потужними, а тим часом могутня нафта шукала свою нішу. Нафта у вигляді бензину та дизельного палива зрештою витіснила гібриди та проклала шлях розвитку автомобільної промисловості на наступні 150 років. Що стосується автомобільних аксесуарів, то в природі людини властиво налаштовувати під себе будь-яке середовище, де вона проводить багато часу, наприклад, вдома, на роботі і навіть у своїй машині. Ми вішаємо різні дрібнички на дзеркало заднього виду, кладемо предмети на полицю біля заднього вітрового скла та додаємо улюблені аксесуари на панель приладів. Так було завжди.Сподіваюся, що інформація, що міститься в цьому буклеті, буде корисною і навіть принесе прибуток. Вона має відношення до щойно згаданих тем і розділена на вісімнадцять розділів приблизно по п`ятсот-шістсот слів у кожному. Я впевнений, що вона зацікавить людей, які люблять автомобілі, технології та автоаксесуари. Як додатковий бонус я надаю вам дозвіл використовувати цей контент на вашому веб-сайті або у ваших власних блогах та інформаційних бюлетенях, хоча спочатку вам слід переписати цей текст своїми словами.
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