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Author: Aldous Huxley Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 125010257X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 104
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Jacob Ericson is a quiet, kind and somewhat simple man who works as a ranch hand for crotchety Professor Carter and his crippled daughter, Sharon, in California's Mojave Desert in the 1920s. Jacob is a good man, genuine, honorable, but hardly extraordinary–until he miraculously heals a dying calf with his hands. However, while he is content to cure the town's animals, it isn't long before he is persuaded to use his gift in other ways. When Sharon, whom he adores, begs him to heal her leg, he cannot deny her. His acquiescence causes them both to be exploited. Sharon runs away to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of stardom. Jacob follows her, hopeful that they will meet again. And they do–as miserable performers in a seedy stage show. While they plan their escape from the dreary stage life, Jacob is asked to heal a self–absorbed young millionaire. And with his assent, Jacob's plans and all of his dreams begin to crumble. Written in tight, vivid, and seamlessly crafter prose, this previously unpublished tale by two of the greatest storytellers of the twentieth century shows the dangers a magical gift holds for even the noblest of characters.
Author: Aldous Huxley Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 125010257X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 104
Book Description
Jacob Ericson is a quiet, kind and somewhat simple man who works as a ranch hand for crotchety Professor Carter and his crippled daughter, Sharon, in California's Mojave Desert in the 1920s. Jacob is a good man, genuine, honorable, but hardly extraordinary–until he miraculously heals a dying calf with his hands. However, while he is content to cure the town's animals, it isn't long before he is persuaded to use his gift in other ways. When Sharon, whom he adores, begs him to heal her leg, he cannot deny her. His acquiescence causes them both to be exploited. Sharon runs away to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams of stardom. Jacob follows her, hopeful that they will meet again. And they do–as miserable performers in a seedy stage show. While they plan their escape from the dreary stage life, Jacob is asked to heal a self–absorbed young millionaire. And with his assent, Jacob's plans and all of his dreams begin to crumble. Written in tight, vivid, and seamlessly crafter prose, this previously unpublished tale by two of the greatest storytellers of the twentieth century shows the dangers a magical gift holds for even the noblest of characters.
Author: Frank Jacobs Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486291766 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 68
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This charming book shows you how to have fun with a pastime that has delighted children and adults for generations: making shadow pictures on the wall with your hands and fingers. Selected from the pages of two clever 19th-century picture books, 28 hand-shadow illustrations demonstrate how to create marvelous images of a goose, deer (with antlers), birds, a bunny, a dog, an elephant, a tortoise, and a host of other familiar creatures. For extra enjoyment, the illustrations are accompanied by lively, often hilarious verses by Frank Jacobs, whose zany humor and wacky parodies have appeared in numerous publications. With this book and a bit of practice , you'll soon be delighting friends and relatives with an entertaining performance of shadow art.
Author: Frank Jacobs Publisher: Courier Dover Publications ISBN: 0486801934 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 68
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Detailed illustrations depict the formation of 28 images using only hands and fingers. Entertain friends and family with shadow pictures of a bird, bunny, elephant, and other figures.
Author: Katherine Rowe Publisher: Stanford University Press ISBN: 9780804733854 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 304
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Dead Hands traces the fascinating career of a curious imaginative device: the wandering, disembodied, or ghostly hand. Dexterously threading historical, theoretical, and formalist questions, the author situates this familiar gothic convention in its rich literary and intellectual contexts, from early modern English drama through American fiction.
Author: Tom McEvoy Publisher: Cardoza Publishing ISBN: 1580424686 Category : Games & Activities Languages : en Pages : 288
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Two poker legends show players the key concepts and thinking behind 107 actual Texas hold’em hands—including 45 key hands as played by champions in turnaround situations at the WSOP. From basic strategy situations to difficult and tricky situations, players gain tremendous insights into how tournament poker is played at the highest level. 345 pages
Author: Barbara Yates Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1483626741 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 213
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While on a much anticipated family vacation to celebrate Thanksgiving at her Grandparent's home in upstate New York, the forces of nature transport modern-day Caitlyn Jacobs on an unforeseen journey back in time to the year 1882. When Caitlyn wakes from a head injury she sustains in an accident she finds herself alone, and snowbound, in a secluded cabin nestled in the Adirondack Mountains with the rugged, and roguishly handsome, Jacob Wilkinson. It doesn't take long for these two lonely souls to surrender to the fiery, passionate desire they share for one another and realize they were meant to be together. Will Caitlyn give up her modern life and loving family to stay with her soul mate, Jacob or does fate have other plans?
Author: Jacquelyn Benson Publisher: Crimson Fox Publishing ISBN: 1959050125 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 432
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Nice Victorian ladies don’t run off to find legendary lost cities. One trifling little arrest shouldn’t have cost Ellie Mallory her job, but it’s only the latest in a line of injustices facing any educated woman with archaeological ambitions. When Ellie stumbles across the map to a mysterious ancient city, she knows she’s holding her chance to revolutionize Pre-Colombian history. There’s just one teensy complication. A ruthless villain wants it, and Ellie is all that stands in his way. To race him to the ruins—and avoid being violently disposed of—she needs the help of maverick surveyor Adam Bates, a snake-wrangling rogue who can’t seem to keep his dratted shirt on. But there’s more than Ellie’s scholarly reputation (and life) on the line. Her enemies aren’t just looters. They’re after an arcane secret rumored to lie in the heart of the ruins, a mythical artifact with a power that could shake the world. Between stealing trousers, plummeting over waterfalls, and trying not to fall in love with her machete-wielding partner, will Ellie be able to stop the oracle of a lost empire from falling into the wrong hands? Empire of Shadows is the first book in the Raiders of the Arcana series, rip-roaring historical fantasy adventures perfect for fans of Romancing the Stone and The Mummy. "Sassy banter and sizzling romantic tension sparkle throughout the fast-paced action ... Fans of Indiana Jones-style historical fantasies will be eager for the next adventure." - Booklist of the American Library Association "A feminist, anti-colonialist tour-de-force, a pulse-pounding adventure tale, and a compelling, spirited romance all in one." - Charlotte English, author of the House of Werth series "A page-turning historical fantasy romp ... Adam Bates somehow becomes more attractive with every extra layer of dirt." - Olivia Atwater, author of Half a Soul
Author: Zondervan, Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 0785224645 Category : Bibles Languages : en Pages : 2450
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Ever feel lost in translation? With the NET Full-notes Edition of the Holy Bible, you don’t need to be. Modern readers can find it challenging to connect with the ancient words and cultural contexts of the biblical writers. The NET offers a completely new solution: pairing a readable, everyday English translation with the largest set of translators’ notes ever created for a Bible. The NET’s 60,000 notes bring complete transparency to every major translation decision and invite you to look over the translators’ shoulders, allowing you to come to your own understanding of the Scriptures. It is an indispensable resource for every Bible reader. Features include: The newest complete English translation based on the most up-to-date manuscript discoveries and scholarship A translation that explains itself—over 60,000 translators’ notes offer unprecedented transparency Full-color maps Durable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk 8.75-point print size Scripture text in Thomas Nelson’s exclusive NET Comfort Print® typeface
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