Author: Justice Wodi
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1491885440
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Resonant, youthful and determined, Alpha has merely survived a gunshot which he sustained during a senseless raid by Sierra Leone ruthless rebels. Defeating death, he traveled to Germany for further treatment. As every vibrant youth he fell in love only to be betrayed and left heart broken. He went into a depressive spark that sequestered more shattering misfortune to his life. Just at the tipping point of giving up on life, he drew back strength from some young folks that believed he could sing. From that moment, Alpha fought his way to the spotlight by defeating all the demons around him. His sudden success gave a rebirth to confrontation with his super model ex fiancee Heidi who vowed to fight anyone who dares stop her from claiming back her dream man. But was MTV musical award night the right place for such hostile reunion?"
VALIANT LOVE
Author: Justice Wodi
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1491885440
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Resonant, youthful and determined, Alpha has merely survived a gunshot which he sustained during a senseless raid by Sierra Leone ruthless rebels. Defeating death, he traveled to Germany for further treatment. As every vibrant youth he fell in love only to be betrayed and left heart broken. He went into a depressive spark that sequestered more shattering misfortune to his life. Just at the tipping point of giving up on life, he drew back strength from some young folks that believed he could sing. From that moment, Alpha fought his way to the spotlight by defeating all the demons around him. His sudden success gave a rebirth to confrontation with his super model ex fiancee Heidi who vowed to fight anyone who dares stop her from claiming back her dream man. But was MTV musical award night the right place for such hostile reunion?"
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1491885440
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
Resonant, youthful and determined, Alpha has merely survived a gunshot which he sustained during a senseless raid by Sierra Leone ruthless rebels. Defeating death, he traveled to Germany for further treatment. As every vibrant youth he fell in love only to be betrayed and left heart broken. He went into a depressive spark that sequestered more shattering misfortune to his life. Just at the tipping point of giving up on life, he drew back strength from some young folks that believed he could sing. From that moment, Alpha fought his way to the spotlight by defeating all the demons around him. His sudden success gave a rebirth to confrontation with his super model ex fiancee Heidi who vowed to fight anyone who dares stop her from claiming back her dream man. But was MTV musical award night the right place for such hostile reunion?"
Valiant
Author: Holly Black
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471116247
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Rediscover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the second book of the critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series from the bestselling author of The Cruel Prince – Holly Black. When Valerie runs away to New York to escape her old life, she decides to sport a new identity and take up with a gang of squatters who live in the city’s labyrinthine subway system. There’s something suspicious about her new friends, but she can’t quite put her finger on it. When Val is talked into tracking down the lair of a mysterious creature, she’s drawn into a world she never knew existed. But to leave with her life intact, she must strike a bargain. What’s Val willing to risk?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471116247
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Rediscover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the second book of the critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series from the bestselling author of The Cruel Prince – Holly Black. When Valerie runs away to New York to escape her old life, she decides to sport a new identity and take up with a gang of squatters who live in the city’s labyrinthine subway system. There’s something suspicious about her new friends, but she can’t quite put her finger on it. When Val is talked into tracking down the lair of a mysterious creature, she’s drawn into a world she never knew existed. But to leave with her life intact, she must strike a bargain. What’s Val willing to risk?
Tithe
Author: Holly Black
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
ISBN: 1534484507
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Discover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the first book of New York Times bestseller Holly Black’s critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series, where one girl must save herself from the sinister magic of the fey courts, and protect her heart in the process. Sixteen-year-old Kaye is a modern nomad. Fierce and independent, she drifts from place to place with her mother’s rock band until an ominous attack forces them back to Kaye’s childhood home. But Kaye’s life takes another turn when she stumbles upon an injured faerie knight in the woods. Kaye has always been able to see faeries where others could not, and she chooses to save the strange young man instead of leaving him to die. But this fateful choice will have more dire consequences than she could ever predict, as Kaye soon finds herself the unwilling pawn in an ancient and violent power struggle between two rival faerie kingdoms—a struggle that could very well mean her death.
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
ISBN: 1534484507
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Discover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the first book of New York Times bestseller Holly Black’s critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series, where one girl must save herself from the sinister magic of the fey courts, and protect her heart in the process. Sixteen-year-old Kaye is a modern nomad. Fierce and independent, she drifts from place to place with her mother’s rock band until an ominous attack forces them back to Kaye’s childhood home. But Kaye’s life takes another turn when she stumbles upon an injured faerie knight in the woods. Kaye has always been able to see faeries where others could not, and she chooses to save the strange young man instead of leaving him to die. But this fateful choice will have more dire consequences than she could ever predict, as Kaye soon finds herself the unwilling pawn in an ancient and violent power struggle between two rival faerie kingdoms—a struggle that could very well mean her death.
Ironside
Author: Holly Black
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471116239
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Rediscover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the final book of the critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series from the bestselling author of The Cruel Prince – Holly Black. The time has come for Roiben's coronation, and pixie Kaye is sure of one thing – she loves him. When she declares herself to Roiben during the celebration, he's forced to send her on a seemingly impossible quest to find a faerie who can tell a lie. But Kaye's adventure soon leads to danger when she finds herself caught up in the games of the Seelie Court. Queen Silarial wants Roiben's throne, and she will use any means necessary to get it. Can a pixie outplay a queen?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471116239
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
Rediscover the dark and seductive realm of faerie in the final book of the critically acclaimed Modern Faerie Tales series from the bestselling author of The Cruel Prince – Holly Black. The time has come for Roiben's coronation, and pixie Kaye is sure of one thing – she loves him. When she declares herself to Roiben during the celebration, he's forced to send her on a seemingly impossible quest to find a faerie who can tell a lie. But Kaye's adventure soon leads to danger when she finds herself caught up in the games of the Seelie Court. Queen Silarial wants Roiben's throne, and she will use any means necessary to get it. Can a pixie outplay a queen?
Valiant
Author: Sarah McGuire
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ®
ISBN: 1606845535
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Saville hates sewing. How can she not when her father, the Tailor, loves his bolts of velvet and silk far more than he's ever loved her? Yet, when he is struck ill shortly after they arrive in the city of Reggen, Saville must don boy's clothes in the hopes of gaining a commission from the king to keep them fed. The kingdom is soon on edge when stories spread of an army of giants led by a man who cannot be killed. But giants are just stories, and no man is immortal. And then the giants do come to the city gates, two larger-than-life scouts whom Saville cunningly tricks into leaving. The Tailor of Reggen is the hero of the kingdom, the king promises his sister's hand in marriage, and by the time Saville reaches the palace doors, it is widely known that the Tailor single-handedly killed the giants. When her secret—that she's a girl—is quickly discovered by Lord Galen Verras, the king's cousin, Saville's swept into the twists and turns of court politics. The deathless man is very real, and he will use his giant army to ensure he is given the throne freely or by force. Now, only a tailor girl with courage and cunning can see beyond the tales to discover the truth and save the kingdom again. Debut author Sarah McGuire artfully crafts a story of understanding, identity, and fighting to protect those you love most in Valiant, a rich reimagining of "The Brave Little Tailor."
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books ®
ISBN: 1606845535
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Saville hates sewing. How can she not when her father, the Tailor, loves his bolts of velvet and silk far more than he's ever loved her? Yet, when he is struck ill shortly after they arrive in the city of Reggen, Saville must don boy's clothes in the hopes of gaining a commission from the king to keep them fed. The kingdom is soon on edge when stories spread of an army of giants led by a man who cannot be killed. But giants are just stories, and no man is immortal. And then the giants do come to the city gates, two larger-than-life scouts whom Saville cunningly tricks into leaving. The Tailor of Reggen is the hero of the kingdom, the king promises his sister's hand in marriage, and by the time Saville reaches the palace doors, it is widely known that the Tailor single-handedly killed the giants. When her secret—that she's a girl—is quickly discovered by Lord Galen Verras, the king's cousin, Saville's swept into the twists and turns of court politics. The deathless man is very real, and he will use his giant army to ensure he is given the throne freely or by force. Now, only a tailor girl with courage and cunning can see beyond the tales to discover the truth and save the kingdom again. Debut author Sarah McGuire artfully crafts a story of understanding, identity, and fighting to protect those you love most in Valiant, a rich reimagining of "The Brave Little Tailor."
The Valiant
Author: Lesley Livingston
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448493802
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Princess. Captive. Gladiator. Always a Warrior. Fallon is the daughter of a proud Celtic king and the younger sister of the legendary fighter Sorcha. When Fallon was just a child, Sorcha was killed by the armies of Julius Caesar. On the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Fallon is excited to follow in her sister's footsteps and earn her place in her father's war band. She never gets the chance. Fallon is captured and sold to an elite training school for female gladiators—owned by none other than Julius Caesar himself. In a cruel twist of fate, the man who destroyed Fallon’s family might be her only hope of survival. Now, Fallon must overcome vicious rivalries, deadly fights in and out of the arena, and perhaps the most dangerous threat of all: her irresistible feelings for Cai, a young Roman soldier and her sworn enemy. A richly imagined fantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Cinda Williams Chima, The Valiant recounts Fallon’s gripping journey from fierce Celtic princess to legendary gladiator and darling of the Roman empire.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0448493802
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Princess. Captive. Gladiator. Always a Warrior. Fallon is the daughter of a proud Celtic king and the younger sister of the legendary fighter Sorcha. When Fallon was just a child, Sorcha was killed by the armies of Julius Caesar. On the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Fallon is excited to follow in her sister's footsteps and earn her place in her father's war band. She never gets the chance. Fallon is captured and sold to an elite training school for female gladiators—owned by none other than Julius Caesar himself. In a cruel twist of fate, the man who destroyed Fallon’s family might be her only hope of survival. Now, Fallon must overcome vicious rivalries, deadly fights in and out of the arena, and perhaps the most dangerous threat of all: her irresistible feelings for Cai, a young Roman soldier and her sworn enemy. A richly imagined fantasy for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Cinda Williams Chima, The Valiant recounts Fallon’s gripping journey from fierce Celtic princess to legendary gladiator and darling of the Roman empire.
A (Ruler) Education
Author: Brian Whitfield
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483623114
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Brian Whitfield Jan , 07 , 2010 wrote a book of study in which virtuous lord is teacher and virtuous heir is student. Virtuous lord gives his example introduction and wisdom for the student to revise and apply his or her own preferred examples. This book is meant for the individual that loves to uphold peace and prosperity , but understands war and destruction as a means of survival. Generally for soldiers , officers , prestigious rulers , religious leaders , community leaders , and responsible guardians also. I pray this book helps you sustain , endure , and keeps you obedient to your respected superiors. Also I hope this book builds stronger character in you and stronger commitment to all which you value. Topic 26 : Treasure I argue treasure is warriors , or that it is a ( Ruler ) most valued commodity esp. on battlegrounds. Virtuous Prince states warriors lead to treasure and treasure leads to warriors , and that it could break a rulers heart to be forced to leave treasure behind. Treasure rules everything around me , because treasure loves treasure. Treasure life , love , and happiness. Abusing treasure , or considered stealing without consent is folly concerning anothers treasure. Topic 40 : Rest I argue rest is peace , or that which keeps the territory comfortable. Virtuous Prince states where there is anger there is no rest , where there is no anger there is rest , where there is laughter there is no rest , and without work it is hard to rest. When no battles are going on learn your energy and reserve it as much as possible. To hate rest your more productive , full of energy , not tired , or that when you hate to rest your more considered a disturbance , in love with war , or blindly out looking for trouble? To love rest your fatigue and tired , or that when you rest your more at peace with your environment and reluctant to war .
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483623114
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Brian Whitfield Jan , 07 , 2010 wrote a book of study in which virtuous lord is teacher and virtuous heir is student. Virtuous lord gives his example introduction and wisdom for the student to revise and apply his or her own preferred examples. This book is meant for the individual that loves to uphold peace and prosperity , but understands war and destruction as a means of survival. Generally for soldiers , officers , prestigious rulers , religious leaders , community leaders , and responsible guardians also. I pray this book helps you sustain , endure , and keeps you obedient to your respected superiors. Also I hope this book builds stronger character in you and stronger commitment to all which you value. Topic 26 : Treasure I argue treasure is warriors , or that it is a ( Ruler ) most valued commodity esp. on battlegrounds. Virtuous Prince states warriors lead to treasure and treasure leads to warriors , and that it could break a rulers heart to be forced to leave treasure behind. Treasure rules everything around me , because treasure loves treasure. Treasure life , love , and happiness. Abusing treasure , or considered stealing without consent is folly concerning anothers treasure. Topic 40 : Rest I argue rest is peace , or that which keeps the territory comfortable. Virtuous Prince states where there is anger there is no rest , where there is no anger there is rest , where there is laughter there is no rest , and without work it is hard to rest. When no battles are going on learn your energy and reserve it as much as possible. To hate rest your more productive , full of energy , not tired , or that when you hate to rest your more considered a disturbance , in love with war , or blindly out looking for trouble? To love rest your fatigue and tired , or that when you rest your more at peace with your environment and reluctant to war .
The knight of the burning pestle. Loves pilgrimage. The double marriage. The maid in the mill. The knight of Malta. Love's cure. Women pleas'd
Valiant Thor's Book of Relationships: Love, Health, and Success Through Interplanetary Awareness
Author: Valiant Thor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781539905127
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Venerable space sage Valiant Thor describes the many ways you can contact the interplanetary grid and manifest all of the things you wish for in life.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781539905127
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Venerable space sage Valiant Thor describes the many ways you can contact the interplanetary grid and manifest all of the things you wish for in life.
Polygamy and Sublime Passion
Author: Keith McMahon
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824837649
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
For centuries of Chinese history, polygamy and prostitution were closely linked practices that legitimized the "polygynous male," the man with multiple sexual partners. Despite their strict hierarchies, these practices also addressed fundamental antagonisms in sexual relations in serious and constructive ways. Qing fiction abounds in stories of female resistance and superiority. Women—main wives, concubines, and prostitutes—were adept at exerting control and gaining status for themselves, while men indulged in elaborate fantasies about female power. In Polygamy and Sublime Passion, Keith McMahon introduces a new concept, "passive polygamy," to explain the unusual number of Qing stories in which women take charge of a man’s desires, turning him into an instrument of female will. To this he adds a story that haunted the institutions of polygamy and prostitution: the tale of "sublime passion," in which the main characters are a "remarkable" woman and her male lover. Throughout the book McMahon examines how polygamy, prostitution, and the story of sublime passion encountered the first stages of paradigmatic change in the nineteenth century, decades before the legal abolition of polygamy. By the end of the Qing dynasty in 1911, love stories were celebrating the exploits of street-smart prostitutes who fleeced gullible patrons in the bustling city of Shanghai. What do these characters have in common with their early counterparts as men and women became inhabitants of a new city in an era flooded with ideas from radically foreign sources—all of this taking place in a time of economic and cultural dislocation? McMahon reads late Qing love stories in a historically symbolic way, taking them as part of a larger fantasy of Chinese civilization undergoing a fundamental crisis. The polygamous marriage and the affairs of the brothel became metaphorical staging grounds for portraying the destiny of China on the verge of modernity. Finally, McMahon speculates on the changes polygamous sexuality underwent after the Qing dynasty ended and whether it exerted a residual influence in later times. Polygamy and Sublime Passion will undoubtedly engage those interested in Chinese society, culture, literature, and gender studies as well as comparativists seeking to understand the diverse responses to modernization around the world.
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824837649
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
For centuries of Chinese history, polygamy and prostitution were closely linked practices that legitimized the "polygynous male," the man with multiple sexual partners. Despite their strict hierarchies, these practices also addressed fundamental antagonisms in sexual relations in serious and constructive ways. Qing fiction abounds in stories of female resistance and superiority. Women—main wives, concubines, and prostitutes—were adept at exerting control and gaining status for themselves, while men indulged in elaborate fantasies about female power. In Polygamy and Sublime Passion, Keith McMahon introduces a new concept, "passive polygamy," to explain the unusual number of Qing stories in which women take charge of a man’s desires, turning him into an instrument of female will. To this he adds a story that haunted the institutions of polygamy and prostitution: the tale of "sublime passion," in which the main characters are a "remarkable" woman and her male lover. Throughout the book McMahon examines how polygamy, prostitution, and the story of sublime passion encountered the first stages of paradigmatic change in the nineteenth century, decades before the legal abolition of polygamy. By the end of the Qing dynasty in 1911, love stories were celebrating the exploits of street-smart prostitutes who fleeced gullible patrons in the bustling city of Shanghai. What do these characters have in common with their early counterparts as men and women became inhabitants of a new city in an era flooded with ideas from radically foreign sources—all of this taking place in a time of economic and cultural dislocation? McMahon reads late Qing love stories in a historically symbolic way, taking them as part of a larger fantasy of Chinese civilization undergoing a fundamental crisis. The polygamous marriage and the affairs of the brothel became metaphorical staging grounds for portraying the destiny of China on the verge of modernity. Finally, McMahon speculates on the changes polygamous sexuality underwent after the Qing dynasty ended and whether it exerted a residual influence in later times. Polygamy and Sublime Passion will undoubtedly engage those interested in Chinese society, culture, literature, and gender studies as well as comparativists seeking to understand the diverse responses to modernization around the world.