Author: Melissa Marr
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484413159
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rika, a once-mortal faery, gladly retreated to an isolated desert, but when her trickster friend from court, Sionnach, arrives she must stand up to him to protect the desert fey and mortals alike.
Desert Tales
Author: Melissa Marr
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484413159
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rika, a once-mortal faery, gladly retreated to an isolated desert, but when her trickster friend from court, Sionnach, arrives she must stand up to him to protect the desert fey and mortals alike.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484413159
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Rika, a once-mortal faery, gladly retreated to an isolated desert, but when her trickster friend from court, Sionnach, arrives she must stand up to him to protect the desert fey and mortals alike.
Desert Oracle
Author: Ken Layne
Publisher: MCD
ISBN: 0374722382
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The cult-y pocket-size field guide to the strange and intriguing secrets of the Mojave—its myths and legends, outcasts and oddballs, flora, fauna, and UFOs—becomes the definitive, oracular book of the desert For the past five years, Desert Oracle has existed as a quasi-mythical, quarterly periodical available to the very determined only by subscription or at the odd desert-town gas station or the occasional hipster boutique, its canary-yellow-covered, forty-four-page issues handed from one curious desert zealot to the next, word spreading faster than the printers could keep up with. It became a radio show, a podcast, a live performance. Now, for the first time—and including both classic and new, never-before-seen revelations—Desert Oracle has been bound between two hard covers and is available to you. Straight out of Joshua Tree, California, Desert Oracle is “The Voice of the Desert”: a field guide to the strange tales, singing sand dunes, sagebrush trails, artists and aliens, authors and oddballs, ghost towns and modern legends, musicians and mystics, scorpions and saguaros, out there in the sand. Desert Oracle is your companion at a roadside diner, around a campfire, in your tent or cabin (or high-rise apartment or suburban living room) as the wind and the coyotes howl outside at night. From journal entries of long-deceased adventurers to stray railroad ad copy, and musings on everything from desert flora, rumored cryptid sightings, and other paranormal phenomena, Ken Layne's Desert Oracle collects the weird and the wonderful of the American Southwest into a single, essential volume.
Publisher: MCD
ISBN: 0374722382
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The cult-y pocket-size field guide to the strange and intriguing secrets of the Mojave—its myths and legends, outcasts and oddballs, flora, fauna, and UFOs—becomes the definitive, oracular book of the desert For the past five years, Desert Oracle has existed as a quasi-mythical, quarterly periodical available to the very determined only by subscription or at the odd desert-town gas station or the occasional hipster boutique, its canary-yellow-covered, forty-four-page issues handed from one curious desert zealot to the next, word spreading faster than the printers could keep up with. It became a radio show, a podcast, a live performance. Now, for the first time—and including both classic and new, never-before-seen revelations—Desert Oracle has been bound between two hard covers and is available to you. Straight out of Joshua Tree, California, Desert Oracle is “The Voice of the Desert”: a field guide to the strange tales, singing sand dunes, sagebrush trails, artists and aliens, authors and oddballs, ghost towns and modern legends, musicians and mystics, scorpions and saguaros, out there in the sand. Desert Oracle is your companion at a roadside diner, around a campfire, in your tent or cabin (or high-rise apartment or suburban living room) as the wind and the coyotes howl outside at night. From journal entries of long-deceased adventurers to stray railroad ad copy, and musings on everything from desert flora, rumored cryptid sightings, and other paranormal phenomena, Ken Layne's Desert Oracle collects the weird and the wonderful of the American Southwest into a single, essential volume.
Wicked Lovely
Author: Melissa Marr
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061975095
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black won’t be able to resist the world of Melissa Marr's #1 New York Times bestselling series, full of faerie intrigue, mortal love, and courtly betrayal. Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty—especially if they learn of her Sight—and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens. Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries. Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer. Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention. But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. He is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost—regardless of her plans or desires. Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom, her best friend Seth, her life—everything.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061975095
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Holly Black won’t be able to resist the world of Melissa Marr's #1 New York Times bestselling series, full of faerie intrigue, mortal love, and courtly betrayal. Rule #3: Don't stare at invisible faeries. Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty—especially if they learn of her Sight—and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens. Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries. Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer. Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention. But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. He is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost—regardless of her plans or desires. Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom, her best friend Seth, her life—everything.
Desert Tales of the Emirates
Author: Farah Sharida
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN: 9948787994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Desert Tales of the Emirates is a very inspiring, illuminating, and exciting story which educates the reader about the history of the UAE. It is a journey through the UAE's heritage and culture revealing how the Emirates evolved over time. The story is based on the evolution of life in the UAE, recognizing the importance of peace, love, diversity, and excellence accomplished at each stage.
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN: 9948787994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Desert Tales of the Emirates is a very inspiring, illuminating, and exciting story which educates the reader about the history of the UAE. It is a journey through the UAE's heritage and culture revealing how the Emirates evolved over time. The story is based on the evolution of life in the UAE, recognizing the importance of peace, love, diversity, and excellence accomplished at each stage.
Cold Iron Heart
Author: Melissa Marr
Publisher: Melissa Marr
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
How far would you go to escape fate? In this prequel to the international bestselling WICKED LOVELY series (over a million copies sold), the Faery Courts collide a century before the mortals in Wicked Lovely are born. Thelma Foy, a jeweler with the Second Sight in iron-bedecked 1890s New Orleans, can see through the glamours faeries wear to hide themselves from mortals, but if her secret were revealed, the fey would steal her eyes, her life, or her freedom. But when the Dark King, Irial, rescues her, Tam must confront everything she thought she knew about faeries, men, and love. Unbeknownst to Tam, she is the prize in a centuries-old fight between Summer Court and Winter Court. To protect her, Irial must risk a war he can’t win--or surrender the first mortal woman he's loved. "What a delight to discover how much I loved being back in the Wicked Lovely world, discovering details about beloved characters that made me want to race back for a series reread. This is Irial's story set in 1890s New Orleans, brimming with faerie court drama and steamy romance. Can we. and should we, outrun fate? And if so, are we prepared for the consequences? I could not put it down." --Angela Mann, Kepler's Books, Menlo Park CA "Set 100 years before the events in Wicked Lovely, Cold Iron Heart finds Irial, the king of the Dark Court, in New Orleans and entranced by a mortal. Is his interest in Thelma Foy just a passing fascination, or could it change the course of her life and the world forever? Melissa Marr masterfully rises to challenge of writing a prequel by both expanding on the mythology of the original series while telling a story that exists wholly on its own. Fans of the series will inhale this delicious glimpse into Irial’s past.”--John McDougall of Murder by the Book, Houston TX
Publisher: Melissa Marr
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
How far would you go to escape fate? In this prequel to the international bestselling WICKED LOVELY series (over a million copies sold), the Faery Courts collide a century before the mortals in Wicked Lovely are born. Thelma Foy, a jeweler with the Second Sight in iron-bedecked 1890s New Orleans, can see through the glamours faeries wear to hide themselves from mortals, but if her secret were revealed, the fey would steal her eyes, her life, or her freedom. But when the Dark King, Irial, rescues her, Tam must confront everything she thought she knew about faeries, men, and love. Unbeknownst to Tam, she is the prize in a centuries-old fight between Summer Court and Winter Court. To protect her, Irial must risk a war he can’t win--or surrender the first mortal woman he's loved. "What a delight to discover how much I loved being back in the Wicked Lovely world, discovering details about beloved characters that made me want to race back for a series reread. This is Irial's story set in 1890s New Orleans, brimming with faerie court drama and steamy romance. Can we. and should we, outrun fate? And if so, are we prepared for the consequences? I could not put it down." --Angela Mann, Kepler's Books, Menlo Park CA "Set 100 years before the events in Wicked Lovely, Cold Iron Heart finds Irial, the king of the Dark Court, in New Orleans and entranced by a mortal. Is his interest in Thelma Foy just a passing fascination, or could it change the course of her life and the world forever? Melissa Marr masterfully rises to challenge of writing a prequel by both expanding on the mythology of the original series while telling a story that exists wholly on its own. Fans of the series will inhale this delicious glimpse into Irial’s past.”--John McDougall of Murder by the Book, Houston TX
Desert Tales
Author: Maria Eitz
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478716181
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
During the terrible drought that gripped East Africa in the 1980s, squeezing her people, animals, and the very landscape dry, Maria Eitz took a group of medical people to help a nomadic tribe in Sudan battle for survival. For generations, the Hadendowa have traversed in small groups, with their camels and goats, through the arid land from the Eritrean Mountains to the Red Sea. They rest along ancient water sources and camps their forefathers established, waiting out the season of sandstorms. As Marias medical team settles into village life, they begin to learn from the Hadendowa how best to teach each other what they need to know. Marias responsibility is to negotiate contracts, agreements, and permits with Sudanese government officials. She collects morbidity and mortality statistics compiled by her teammates for the World Health Organization and other agencies and organizations involved in the effort to bring relief to people in the drought-stricken countries of East Africa. Maria is often free to wander among the Hadendowa as they go about their daily tasksand the stories in Desert Tales are inspired by her time with these remarkable people. It is a stunningly beautiful collection that will take the reader through a gamut of emotions, from tears to laughter to simple wonder.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781478716181
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
During the terrible drought that gripped East Africa in the 1980s, squeezing her people, animals, and the very landscape dry, Maria Eitz took a group of medical people to help a nomadic tribe in Sudan battle for survival. For generations, the Hadendowa have traversed in small groups, with their camels and goats, through the arid land from the Eritrean Mountains to the Red Sea. They rest along ancient water sources and camps their forefathers established, waiting out the season of sandstorms. As Marias medical team settles into village life, they begin to learn from the Hadendowa how best to teach each other what they need to know. Marias responsibility is to negotiate contracts, agreements, and permits with Sudanese government officials. She collects morbidity and mortality statistics compiled by her teammates for the World Health Organization and other agencies and organizations involved in the effort to bring relief to people in the drought-stricken countries of East Africa. Maria is often free to wander among the Hadendowa as they go about their daily tasksand the stories in Desert Tales are inspired by her time with these remarkable people. It is a stunningly beautiful collection that will take the reader through a gamut of emotions, from tears to laughter to simple wonder.
Desert Giant (pb)
Author: Barbara Bash
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9781578050857
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A venerable saguaro cactus stands like a statue in the hot desert landscape, its armlike branches reaching fifty feet into the air. From a distance it appears to be completely still and solitary--but appearances can be deceptive. In fact, this giant tree of the desert is alive with activity. Its spiny trunk and branches are home to a surprising number of animals, and its flowers and fruit feed many desert dwellers. Gila woodpeckers and miniature elf owls make their homes inside the saguaro's trunk. Long-nosed bats and fluttering white doves drink the nectar from its showy white flowers. People also play a role in the saguaro's story: each year the Tohono O'odham Indians gather its sweet fruit in a centuries-old harvest ritual. In this first volume of Sierra Club Books' Tree Tales series, a simple, easy-to-read text and appealing drawings document the life cycle of this amazing cactus tree and the creatures it helps to support. Readers will come away with a better understanding of and a lasting respect for this accomodating giant of the desert.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9781578050857
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
A venerable saguaro cactus stands like a statue in the hot desert landscape, its armlike branches reaching fifty feet into the air. From a distance it appears to be completely still and solitary--but appearances can be deceptive. In fact, this giant tree of the desert is alive with activity. Its spiny trunk and branches are home to a surprising number of animals, and its flowers and fruit feed many desert dwellers. Gila woodpeckers and miniature elf owls make their homes inside the saguaro's trunk. Long-nosed bats and fluttering white doves drink the nectar from its showy white flowers. People also play a role in the saguaro's story: each year the Tohono O'odham Indians gather its sweet fruit in a centuries-old harvest ritual. In this first volume of Sierra Club Books' Tree Tales series, a simple, easy-to-read text and appealing drawings document the life cycle of this amazing cactus tree and the creatures it helps to support. Readers will come away with a better understanding of and a lasting respect for this accomodating giant of the desert.
Great American Desert
Author: Terese Svoboda
Publisher: Mad Creek Books
ISBN: 9780814255209
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Stories from prehistoric times to the future, about land, our abuse of the land, and the impact on the people who come after
Publisher: Mad Creek Books
ISBN: 9780814255209
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Stories from prehistoric times to the future, about land, our abuse of the land, and the impact on the people who come after
Tales from the Queen of the Desert
Author: Gertrude Bell
Publisher: Hesperus Classics
ISBN: 9781843915478
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Persian Pictures first published in the UK in 1894. Syria: The Desert and the Sown first published in the UK in 1907. This selection first published Hesperus Press Limited, 2015"-- Title page verso.
Publisher: Hesperus Classics
ISBN: 9781843915478
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Persian Pictures first published in the UK in 1894. Syria: The Desert and the Sown first published in the UK in 1907. This selection first published Hesperus Press Limited, 2015"-- Title page verso.
The Desert Prince
Author: Peter V. Brett
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 1984817094
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
An epic fantasy adventure set in the beloved world of the Demon Cycle, following a new generation of heroes, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett “Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . . The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy.”—Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga Fifteen years have passed since the end of the war with demons, creatures of darkness who have hunted the night and plagued humanity since time out of mind. The heroes of humanity’s hour of need have become legend, and those who remain struggle to escape their shadows. Olive Paper and Darin Bales have grown up in this new peaceful world. Demons have been all but destroyed, but dangers still lurk for the children of heroes. Olive, princess of Hollow, has her entire life planned out by her mother, Duchess Leesha Paper: a steady march on a checklist to prepare her for succession. The more her mother writes the script, the more Olive rails against playing the parts she is assigned. Darin faces challenges of a different kind. Though free to choose his own path, the weight of legacy hangs heavy around his shoulders. It isn’t easy being the son of the man people say saved the world. Everyone expects greatness from Darin, but the only thing he’s ever been great at is hiding. When Olive and Darin step across the wards one night, they learn the demons are not all gone, and those that remain hunger for revenge. Events are set in motion that only prophecy can foresee as Olive and Darin seek to find their own places in the world in time to save it again.
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 1984817094
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 752
Book Description
An epic fantasy adventure set in the beloved world of the Demon Cycle, following a new generation of heroes, from New York Times bestselling author Peter V. Brett “Heart-wrenching, smart, and modern . . . The Desert Prince has set a new standard for fantasy.”—Wesley Chu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The War Arts Saga Fifteen years have passed since the end of the war with demons, creatures of darkness who have hunted the night and plagued humanity since time out of mind. The heroes of humanity’s hour of need have become legend, and those who remain struggle to escape their shadows. Olive Paper and Darin Bales have grown up in this new peaceful world. Demons have been all but destroyed, but dangers still lurk for the children of heroes. Olive, princess of Hollow, has her entire life planned out by her mother, Duchess Leesha Paper: a steady march on a checklist to prepare her for succession. The more her mother writes the script, the more Olive rails against playing the parts she is assigned. Darin faces challenges of a different kind. Though free to choose his own path, the weight of legacy hangs heavy around his shoulders. It isn’t easy being the son of the man people say saved the world. Everyone expects greatness from Darin, but the only thing he’s ever been great at is hiding. When Olive and Darin step across the wards one night, they learn the demons are not all gone, and those that remain hunger for revenge. Events are set in motion that only prophecy can foresee as Olive and Darin seek to find their own places in the world in time to save it again.