![]() ![]() ![]() Don’t miss any of Callie Bates’s magical Waking Land trilogy: THE WAKING LAND Trapped between divided loyalties, she must summon the courage to confront a destiny that could tear her apart. ![]() Now Elanna has no choice but to lead a rebellion against the kingdom to which she once gave her allegiance. ![]() But an all-too-human threat is drawing near, determined to exact vengeance. Feeling a strange, deep connection to the natural world, she also must face the truth about the forces she has always denied or disdained as superstition-powers that suddenly stir within her. Returning to the homeland of magical legends she has forsaken, Elanna is forced to reckon with her despised, estranged father, branded a traitor long ago. But when he dies under mysterious circumstances, Elanna is accused of his murder-and must flee for her life. Lady Elanna is fiercely devoted to the king who raised her like a daughter. In the lush and magical tradition of Naomi Novik’s award-winning Uprooted comes this riveting debut from brilliant young writer Callie Bates-whose boundless imagination places her among the finest authors of fantasy fiction, including Sarah J. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Kintu follows the misfortunes of the Kintu clan more than 250 years ago, blending Ganda oral tradition, forms of myth, folktale and history with biblical elements. The novel then takes you back to 1750, to the beginning of the curse in the old kingdom of Buganda. ![]() ![]() The book starts with a prologue about Kamu Kintu, who is brutally murdered by a mob in Bwaise, a Kampala suburb, at dawn, on Monday, 5 January 2004. It describes how the princes of Buganda fought and killed one another for the throne and the role of the Queen Mothers in this power play. The novel explores the power of a curse African society and the myth and power that surrounds twins. Kintu’s descendants seek to break the burden of the curse and to reconcile the inheritance of tradition and the modern world that is their future. But the story of their ancestor and his twin wives Nnakato and Babirye endures. Through colonial occupation and the turbulent early years of independence, Kintu’s heirs survive the loss of their land, the denigration of their culture and the ravages of war. ![]() Time passes and the nation of Uganda is born. Along the way, a rash action in a moment of anger unleashes a curse that will plague his family for generations. In 1754, Kintu Kidda, Ppookino of Buddu Province, in the kingdom of Buganda, sets out on a journey to the capital where he is to pledge allegiance to the new kabaka of the realm. ![]() ![]() ![]() It may even be assumed that just as the unconscious affects us, so the increase in our consciousness affects the unconscious. First published in German in 1962, an English translation appeared in 1963. Completed shortly before Jung's death in 1961, the unusual autobiography records the author's inner experiences since. ![]() As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being. Memories, Dreams, Reflections (German: Erinnerungen, Träume, Gedanken) is a partially autobiographical book by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and an associate, Aniela Jaffé. Recorded and edited by Aniela Jeff, this translation of Erinnerungen, Trume, Gedanken was made by Richard and Clara Winston. Neither should he persist in his unconsciousness, nor remain identical with the unconscious elements of his being, thus evading his destiny, which is to create more and more consciousness. But man's task is the exact opposite: to become conscious of the contents that press upward from the unconscious. Recorded and edited by Aniela Jeffé, this translation of Erinnerungen, Tráume, Gedanken was made by Richard and Clara Winston. ![]() Like them, he has fallen a victim to unconsciousness. The phenomenon of dictators and all the misery they have wrought springs from the fact that man has been robbed of transcendence by the shortsightedness of the super-intellectuals. Our age has shifted all emphasis to the here and now, and thus brought about a daemonization of man and his world. ![]() ![]() ![]() This forgotten world is home to societies of inordinately large spiders, rats, bats, and cockroaches, as well as a number of humans, who discovered the land in the 1600s and founded a colony. He falls a long distance, landing in an underground world called the Underland. Gregor rushes to save her, squeezing through the vent. Boots, only two years old, accidentally falls through an open grate in the floor of the laundry room. Gregor, age 11, is helping Boots do laundry. The novel begins at Gregor and Boots’ apartment in New York City. Gregor and Boots join Luxa, her cousin, Henry, and a cast of friendly vermin to fulfill the prophecy. Gregor meets the queen of the “Underland” human faction, Luxa, and gets roped into a prophecy which holds that two “Overlanders,” or humans from Gregor’s world, will team up with 10 “Underlanders” to save Gregor’s father from giant rats. There, the vermin of the human world grow as big and as sentient as humans. The fantasy novel follows young protagonist, Gregor, who travels with his little sister, Boots, to a subterranean society. ![]() ![]() ![]() Can a twelve-year-old fire dragon survive the dangers that come her way in the Antarctic wilderness and protect the ice dragons from extinctionĪ n interesting twist on the typical dragon novel. But being an undercover dragon isn't easy-especially among dragon hunters. Furious, Ember decides to join the hunt to sabotage it from the inside. Then she discovers that Antarctica is home to the Winterglass Hunt, a yearly tradition in which rare ice dragons are hunted for their jeweled scales. She even finds herself making friends with a girl genius called Nisha and a mysterious orphan named Moss. Though eccentric Aunt Myra takes getting used to, Ember quickly feels at home in a land of ice storms, mischievous penguins, and twenty-four-hour nights. The solution: ship Ember off to her aunt's research station in frigid Antarctica. Unfortunately, Ember's growing tendency to burst into flames at certain temperatures-not to mention her invisible wings-is making it too dangerous for her to stay in London. At least she was before her adoptive father-a powerful but accident-prone Magician-turned her into a human girl to save her life. Perfect for fans of the Nevermoor and His Dark Materials series. A stunning middle grade fantasy about a girl who used to be a dragon and her adventure to save her new home-from Even the Darkest Stars author Heather Fawcett. ![]() ![]() ![]() Now housed in Berlin’s Zentral- und Landesbibliothek library, it appears to contain some sort of code, but researchers don’t know where it came from-or what the code means. The book in the photograph, an eighteenth-century religious text thought to have been taken from France in the waning days of the war, is one of the most fascinating cases. The accompanying article discusses the looting of libraries by the Nazis across Europe during World War II-an experience Eva remembers well-and the search to reunite people with the texts taken from them so long ago. ![]() She freezes it’s an image of a book she hasn’t seen in sixty-five years-a book she recognizes as The Book of Lost Names. Her latest novel The Book of Lost Names is receiving lots of buzz! Here’s the synopsis:Įva Traube Abrams, a semi-retired librarian in Florida, is shelving books one morning when her eyes lock on a photograph in a magazine lying open nearby. Kristin’s previous novels include The Room on Rue Amelie, The Sweetness of Forgetting, The Life Intended, When We Meet Again and The Winemaker’s Wife. ![]() A former reporter for PEOPLE magazine, Kristin has also freelanced for many other publications, including American Baby, Men’s Health, Glamour, Woman’s Day, Travel + Leisure, and more. ![]() ![]() At a symposium at the Royal Botanic Gardens, a visiting botanist suffers a fatal collapse. Quill?ĭespite those concerns, there are soon even more urgent matters to attend to during Charlotte and Wrexford’s first public outing as an engaged couple. But will being a wife-and a Countess-make it difficult for her to maintain her independence-not to mention, her secret identity as famed satirical artist A.J. ![]() One advantage of being caught up in a whirl of dress fittings and decisions about flower arrangements and breakfast menus is that Charlotte Sloane has little time for any pre-wedding qualms. ![]() The wedding of the Earl of Wrexford and Lady Charlotte Sloane is not-to-be-missed, but the murder of a brilliant London scientist threatens their plans-and their lives…The upcoming marriage of the Earl of Wrexford and Lady Charlotte Sloane promises to be a highlight of the season, if they can first untangle-and survive-a web of intrigue and murder involving the most brilliant scientific minds in Regency London… ![]() “ mixes well-thought out mysteries, early forensic science, great details of the era and a slow burning attraction creating a compulsive read.” -The New York Public LibraryĪ thrilling new mystery novel from the acclaimed author of Murder at Queen’s Landing, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Anne Perry! ![]() ![]() A must-read." - Fresh Fiction "Funny and hot as hell.Moving, empowering, and engaging." - All About Romance Praise for the novels of Jill Shalvis "Clever, steamy, fun, Jill Shalvis will make you laugh and fall in love." - Rachel Gibson, New York Times bestselling author "Shalvis writes with humor, heart, and sizzling heat!" - Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author "Fall in love with Jill Shalvis! She's my go-to read for humor and heart." - Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author "A fun, hot, sexy story of the redemptive powers of love. ![]() ![]() steamy, romantic, barn burner." - Library Journal "There's plenty of sizzle.An entertaining read and a good choice for readers who like cooing over cute animals as well as a cute romance." - Publishers Weekly "Definitely a good way to spend a few hours with some sexy characters." - USA Today "A delightful read full of cuddly animals, hot men, and confident women. How can you not love a romance like that?" - Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author " Animal Magnetism ramps up the pet-friendly book trend. ![]() ![]() After reading Wabi Sabi, students would be able to create a collage of Written in 3 lines, with 5, 7, and 5 syllables.Īnd reader response questions that would be beneficial for students within theĪctivity would incorporate art and poetry for the students. Haiku poetry works to express details one canĮnvision through the senses, and is usually inspired by nature these poems are Lastly, Reibstein writes not only a narrative,īut also haikus, which are short, Japanese poems. Wabi Sabi also incorporates nonfiction, as wabi sabi is a realĬoncept or feeling that is used in Japanese culture. Reibstein does a tremendous job of developing the character of Wabi Sabi, as well as the events that take place during her search in a sense, it is as if Wabi Sabi was at conflict with herself, as she was unaware of her own name's meaning, and therefore herself. ![]() Realistic, and somewhat fanciful, as the animals are able to talk to oneĪnother. ![]() This story takes place in Kyoto, Japan, and in a world that is both ![]() Meaning, she becomes quite content again. ![]() Story, Wabi Sabi appears to be a dimensional character who begins as simple andĬonfident, and quick transitions to unsure and insecure. Poems that can be found in both Japanese and English (Reibstein, 2008 Galda, This book includes a cat’s story and haiku Sabi can be classified as a multicultural children’s picturebook that incorporatesįiction, a nonfiction concept, as well as poetry. ![]() ![]() But Siona is unaware that Leto’s vision of a Golden Path for humanity requires her to fulfill a destiny she never wanted-or could possibly conceive. 11 hardcover fiction best seller of 1981 by Publishers Weekly. The fourth in his Dune series of six novels, it was ranked as the No. A rebellion, led by Siona, a member of the Atreides family, has risen to oppose the despot’s rule. God Emperor of Dune is a science fiction novel by American writer Frank Herbert, published in 1981. His transformation has made not only his appearance but his morality inhuman. To preserve humanity’s future, he sacrificed his own by merging with a sandworm, granting him near immortality as God Emperor of Dune for the past thirty-five hundred years. Leto Atreides, the son of the world’s savior, the Emperor Paul Muad’Dib, is still alive but far from human. On the jacket price 12.95, the number 8105 on the bottom left and 'SBN 399-12593-0' on the bottom right of the front flap. This is a first edition, first printing which is a hardcover with a black spine and dark gray boards. Millennia have passed on Arrakis, and the once-desert planet is green with life. God Emperor of Dune is the fourth book in the Dune series which starts the second trilogy. ![]() ![]() ![]() MediaType eBook shortDescription Book Four in the Magnificent Dune Chronicles-the Bestselling Science Fiction Adventure of All Time IsPublicPerformanceAllowed False languages OverDrive Product Record readingOrder 4 images ![]() |