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Author: Linda Ferri Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0307484270 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 144
Book Description
The narrator of Linda Ferri’s charismatic debut is a fortunate daughter, growing up with her family in Italy and France, leading a life of wonder and plenty. There is horseback riding. There are late-night ice cream runs. There are neighbors, friends, and eventually, boys. For the time being, suffering means tickle torture, a lost turtle, or a bossy friend. But, as she grows, the world around her begins to sharpen. Shadows appear and doubts begin to creep. And finally, the dangers of the adult world come into full view, first with the Paris riots of May, 1968, and then when tragedy strikes much closer to home. Refreshingly joyful, full of the things that children do, Enchantments is also something much more profound: an exploration of the lasting significance of the impressions of our youth.
Author: Linda Ferri Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0307484270 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 144
Book Description
The narrator of Linda Ferri’s charismatic debut is a fortunate daughter, growing up with her family in Italy and France, leading a life of wonder and plenty. There is horseback riding. There are late-night ice cream runs. There are neighbors, friends, and eventually, boys. For the time being, suffering means tickle torture, a lost turtle, or a bossy friend. But, as she grows, the world around her begins to sharpen. Shadows appear and doubts begin to creep. And finally, the dangers of the adult world come into full view, first with the Paris riots of May, 1968, and then when tragedy strikes much closer to home. Refreshingly joyful, full of the things that children do, Enchantments is also something much more profound: an exploration of the lasting significance of the impressions of our youth.
Author: Frank Underwood Jr. Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1465304592 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 396
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Though the road is glazed with a fresh layer of rainwater, LEO CINQ-MARS gingerly maneuvers his slightly neglected, 1992 Ford Explorer through the heavy evening traffic. Although seven years have passed since the tumultuous event that violently altered his life, Leo has acclimated himself to an existence of mundane routine and does just enough to get by. His lifestyle seems to scream, “I’m breathing this air, walking this earth, but hating the life I’m living.” His only reason for continuing is the Judeo-Christian fear that if he kills himself, eternal damnation will follow. For seven miserable years, he has been praying for an end to his bitter existence, an existence that was once so very sweet. His waking nightmare is a continual reminder of his excruciating loneliness, and, with every passing day, he immerses himself in ritual. On the weekends, he personally manicures four gravesites and spends any remaining moments praying quietly. Monday through Friday, he methodically drives the same stretch of highway. The only variant to the lonely, monotonous drive is the musical rotations peppered by the banal advertisements on his car stereo. He comes home from work, consumes a modest meal, and vigorously develops his martial arts skills. However, during this particular drive home, Leo unexpectedly sees a woman in the seat next to him. He is so stunned by her presence and distracted by her extraordinary beauty that he loses control of the car, and the vehicle is violently thrust into a series of uncontrolled flips. Crushing metal resounds, creating a symphony of horrendous consequence that leaves Leo and his companion unconscious. As Leo drifts in and out of reality in the hospital, he overhears his former high-school sweetheart ANN WALTON and a nurse talking about his accident. They discuss how lucky Leo and his girlfriend, who has also been hospitalized, are to be alive. Leo is baffled by the unknown woman’s presence in his car, and he hears Ann immediately dispute the possibility that Leo is involved romantically with this or any woman. While Leo is unconscious, Ann visits him every day. She spends hours musing over their meeting in seventh grade, their subsequent romantic relationship, and her hopes of rekindling the love affair. Once Leo regains consciousness, Ann is happy that he is awake and alive. She admonishes him for his involvement with this other woman, and Leo, in turn, admonishes Ann for overstepping boundaries and for clinging to a relationship that ended in high school. Regardless, Ann remains intrigued and perplexed, and she is determined to learn all she can about this mysterious woman who has invaded the territory of her heart. For days, Leo remains bewildered that he has no memory of the woman, and, despite the fact that the doctors can find no medical evidence, he begins to think he has amnesia. Eventually, he goes down the hall to visit the unknown woman and discovers her sleeping. As he stares, he is mesmerized and captivated by her utter perfection. Leo is still convinced the whole thing is a dream, and because he is so weak, he passes out. Later when he wakes in his room, Leo’s is thrown into a state of disconcerting confusion as he questions his sanity and his mortality. Exhausted by the personal query, he falls asleep until he is reawakened by a tranquil touch. When he opens his eyes, he discovers the mystery woman is in his room and has been watching him sleep. Leo is elated to find the woman he thought was a dream is actually sitting next to him and caressing him in such a way that he feels the first serenity he has experienced since that horrible day when his family was violently ripped from him. Leo and the enigmatic woman finally speak to each other. She tries to convince Leo that he knows her, yet he cannot remember her. He is amazed to find that she seems to know a great deal abou
Author: Demi Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1416924698 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 264
Book Description
Ping, a painter of dragons--of which he is secretly afraid--is challenged to seek the truth, find the truth, and dare to be true when he is presented with three pearls of wisdom by the Heavenly Dragon.
Author: Marzena SOWA Publisher: Europe Comics ISBN: Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 49
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One day, while visiting her family in the countryside, Marzi comes across a trail of ants, and decides to have a little fun, blocking their way with sticks and rocks. Is that what it's like to be God? In this second volume, we discover more about Marzi's fascinating life in 1980s Poland, torn between the daily stresses of near-war and even bigger questions like the existence and powers of God. Can He really see and know everything, even when she's all alone in her room, even when it's just a thought in her head? So many burning questions, with her First Communion right around the corner! Another absorbing series of stories about a little girl who loves life—even as she struggles to understand it.
Author: Judi Flanagan Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 1463447353 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 243
Book Description
Molly Fyre is becoming an Immortal today, her twentieth birthday. Her benefactor Arnos has decided to send her on a mission to return to him an object, the Krystal of Carolan, that was stolen from the Keeper by Dax, his enemy. A team of Immortal warriors, including her companion of one year, Eric, has been assembled by Arnos to accompany her on her journey. It's a responsibility she shoulders with trepidation and reluctance as she finds out some things about Arnos she didn't know growing up. Molly has acquired some pretty fantastic abilities as a result of her immortality, like being able to conjure fireballs and the ability to read emotions. And she can transform into a dragon! As they set out on their adventure they encounter various strange creatures and people who challenge their progress. Molly finds out quickly that being the leader is a challenge she both hates and relishes once she realizes that Arnos has ulterior motives, Dax is not the enemy and her true feelings about Eric and family are all that matter.
Author: Wendy Palmer Publisher: ISBN: 9781734855715 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Using the metaphor of dragons as power, this book offers ways to be more inspired, empowered and effective. By training the wild, limitless part of our dragon energy we are able to use this power to bring wisdom, compassion and courage to our actions. Embedded in the pages you will find numerous short centering practices from one second to twenty seconds in duration. These short actionable practices are geared to synchronize body and mind to grow a bright and powerful leadership presence. In order to cultivate our benevolent power we need to understand how to relax with our fears and irritations so they don't derail our best intentions. We all have a Noble, Awesome and Shiny spirit and this book helps us bring it into the light.As in the Leadership Embodiment model, these techniques are based on principles from the non-aggressive martial art of Aikido and mindfulness practices. Described in the book are six aspects of personal power and six aspects of social power. Personal Power is the capacity to tame and train your power to influence yourself. Social Power defines the way you influence others and are influenced by others. The final section is about making it happen - implementing, sustaining and managing the challenge of visibility and what happens when we do act with our benevolent power.
Author: Kate O'Hearn Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1481447424 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 280
Book Description
Freya searches for a missing Valkyrie in this second book of an exciting series that School Library Journal described as perfect for “those looking for Rick Riordan read-alikes.” Valkyrie: Norse Goddess. Reaper of Souls. Defender of the Weak. But could she also start a war? In the world of Asgard, living among Odin, Thor, and Loki are the Valkyries of legend. Norse goddesses, reapers of souls from human battlefields—they have the power to cause death with just one touch. Freya is a Valkyrie—but she has not followed in the footsteps of the legends before her. She has been to the World of Man to befriend humans—and not to reap their souls. Now she must return to the human realm on a new quest to track down the runaway Valkyrie of legend. There she will discover a dark secret that leads her to the Land of the Frost Giants where she must take on new enemies. But this time she has friends to rely on, and lots more to gain.
Author: Mark Roland Langdale Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd ISBN: 1800467044 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 302
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On a very usual day, on a very usual school trip to Hampton Court Maze, there is a very unusually named girl called Victoriana Elizabeth Alice Royal. At least she can concentrate on history today and learn new facts as she wanders the maze. But little does Victoriana know that history will come alive for her in a way it never has before...
Author: Peter Dickinson Publisher: Collins & Brown ISBN: 9781850284116 Category : Dragons Languages : en Pages : 134
Book Description
Combining fact with fantasy and science with romance, Peter Dickinson, an award-winning novelist, sets out to prove that dragons really did exist, whilst Wayne Anderson's illustrations bring these creatures to life.
Author: Linda Ferri
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Author: Linda Ferri
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