Amberlin

Author : W. Bradford Swift
Publisher : W. Bradford Swift
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Amberlin: Awakening by W. Bradford Swift Pdf

Amberlin is on the run, but is it away from disaster or towards her destiny? After Amberlin's mother is framed for the murder of Papa Herb, they flee their conservative, Christian community, finding a temporary haven on a friend's homestead where Amberlin discovers a love for folk music. When her mother's freedom is threatened again, Amberlin's old friend, Ben Stover, suddenly appears with a plan to travel from town to town playing gigs to pay their way and stay one step ahead of the law. Meanwhile, Amberlin still feels she has a date with destiny, a great purpose to her life that she needs to figure out. The feeling only grows stronger as she is mysteriously drawn to a young, charismatic President Kennedy even though she's never been politically inclined. Yet his stand for peace throughout the world resonates strongly with her, but what difference could a young girl like herself have to do with such a powerful world leader? Her life is further disrupted by a haunting song that keeps creeping into her dreams. Who are these men referred to in the lyrics who freed a lot of people but then died young? Amberlin: Awakening is the second book in the coming-of-age paranormal Amberlin series that will keep you reading late into the night and hungrily awaiting the next book.

Author : W. Bradford Swift
Publisher : W. Bradford Swift
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-07-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Amberlin: Divine Destiny by W. Bradford Swift Pdf

Nestled in the Carolina Mountains lies a closeted community where evil masquerades as good. Amberlin Gentry is direct, outspoken, and adventuresome. Traits that Golden Acres of Christ - the radically conservative community in which she lives - would rather suppress. There are rules to follow, and if you step out of line, Reverend Stover or his wife will be sure you suffer the consequences. So Amberlin is careful to keep hidden her other gifts; gifts that enable her to detect the emotions of others with a single touch, or bend the elements to her will. Her grandfather believes Amberlin is destined to save their world from the darkness that lurks behind innocent facades and is determined to help her fulfill her divine purpose. Yet even with his support, doing so seems impossible. But then a strange woman begins to haunt her dreams, and Amberlin can no longer ignore her calling. Amberlin: Divine Destiny is the first book in W. Bradford Swift's YA coming of age trilogy; a paranormal mystery adventure. If you enjoy character-driven stories by such authors as Libba Bray, Maggie Stiefvater, or Cameo Renae, then you'll love this series that begins in the North Carolina Mountains in the 1950s. Buy this book to start this exciting adventure in reading today!

Author : Barbara Chepaitis
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307480705

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Feeding Christine by Barbara Chepaitis Pdf

In this deliciously charming novel, Barbara Chepaitis-a new and truly one-of-a-kind voice in women's fiction-skillfully explores the powerful camaraderie shared by four exceptional women. Reminiscent of Like Water for Chocolate and How to Make an American Quilt, this unique tale filled with unforgettable characters has a style all its own. It is a delightful ode to the special unbreakable bond that exists between women-and the crazy things true friends will do to show they care. . . . Feeding Christine Teresa DiRosa believes that life, like fine food, is made special by mixing together the best ingredients: time, patience, and a lot of love. Owner of a thriving catering business, Bread and Roses, she has turned the feeding of stomachs and souls into her life's work. Now, with her niece Christine, best friend and bookkeeper Delia, and baker Amberlin, Teresa is gearing up for Bread and Roses' most important event of the year: the annual Christmas open house. But as Teresa juggles recipes and party decorations, her personal life is spinning out of control. Her divorce is barely final when a handsome acquaintance hints that he'd like to be more than just friends. Her college-age son has broken her heart by choosing to spend Christmas with his father. And her niece Christine, beautiful and artistic, is engaged to marry a prominent psychologist-but seems to be losing her own grip on sanity as her wedding draws closer. The preparty cooking marathon promises to be filled with the usual chaos and conversation, and Teresa hopes it will be a good time to talk things over with her niece. But she's not prepared when a suicidal Christine arrives at her house-and Teresa is the only one who can save her. The radical steps she takes to stop her niece from killing herself will shock everyone-but with Delia's and Amberlin's help, Teresa feeds Christine a healthy dose of courage, wisdom, and pure friendship . . . all while trying to pull off a grand party for a hundred people. Witty and warmhearted, Feeding Christine is a testament to the many different kinds of friendship it takes to live a full life-and to the different kinds of wisdom each of us has to share.

Author : George R. R. Martin,Gardner Dozois
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1429928077

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Songs of the Dying Earth by George R. R. Martin,Gardner Dozois Pdf

To honor the magnificent career of Jack Vance, one unparalleled in achievement and impact, George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, with the full cooperation of Vance, his family, and his agents, have created a Jack Vance tribute anthology: Songs of the Dying Earth. The best of today's fantasy writers to return to the unique and evocative milieu of The Dying Earth, from which they and so many others have drawn so much inspiration, to create their own brand-new adventures in the world of Jack Vance's greatest novel. Half a century ago, Jack Vance created the world of the Dying Earth, and fantasy has never been the same. Now, for the first time ever, Jack has agreed to open this bizarre and darkly beautiful world to other fantasists, to play in as their very own. To say that other fantasy writers are excited by this prospect is a gross understatement; one has told us that he'd crawl through broken glass for the chance to write for the anthology, another that he'd gladly give up his right arm for the privilege. That's the kind of regard in which Jack Vance and The Dying Earth are held by generations of his peers. This book contains original stories from George R. R. Martin, Neil Gaiman, Dan Simmons, Elizabeth Moon, Tanith Lee, Tad Williams, Kage Baker, and Robert Silverberg, along with fifteen others--as well as an introduction by Dean Koontz. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1326 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105211334961

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Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Naval Reserve by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Navy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1302 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OSU:32435072546682

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Register of the Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by United States. Navy Pdf

Author : Susan R. Matthews
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781625792617

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The Devil and Deep Space by Susan R. Matthews Pdf

Andrej Koscuisko, the Ragnaroks Ship's Inquisitor, is going home on leave. His ship of assignment is participating in training exercises, and when an observer station unexpectedly explodes _- killing the Ragnaroks captain -_ Pesadie Training Command has to come up with a cover story in a hurry or risk exposure of its black-market profiteering. There is a conveniently obvious explanation: the Ragnarok did it on purpose. All Pesadie needs are a few confessions -- obtained by judicial torture, which creates its own truth. And a bitter enemy from Andrejs earliest days in Fleet has been waiting for just such an opportunity to set a trap and bait it with the lives of people Andrej loves. Andrej will have to fight Fleet itself to bring the Ragnarok the only thing that can save the ship and crew from destruction _- a single piece of evidence with the potential to change the course of the history of Jurisdiction Space forever. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). A tightly woven space opera full of grand heroic gestures and characters strong enough to sustain all the action. -Booklist Matthews' work here -- of projecting a concentrated vision of the horrors of the last hundred years into a space-operatic future -- is extraordinarily risky and emotionally difficult, but now that she has shown that the Judiciary universe holds hope as well as pathology and pain, I will be able to follow Koscuisko to whatever fate awaits him with an easier mind. -Locus Magazine

Author : George Morrison
Publisher : George Morrison
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780692917077

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Serpent's Teeth by George Morrison Pdf

What better setting is there for a tale of revenge than the Spanish Inquisition? Set in the seventeenth century, Serpent's Teeth tells the story of a young woman pursued by the Inquisition. With her family murdered, her mind broken by torture and grief, she must run for her life - until running is no longer an option. Atlantis is real—or rather, it was real before it sank into the ocean. Centuries ago, the survivors of Atlantis were scattered throughout the Mediterranean, but they are still secretly ruled by the Atlantean royal family. Tanis, the eighteen-year-old heiress to the throne, is poised to take over as queen—but not anytime soon, she hopes. But Europe is an extraordinarily dangerous place during the Spanish Inquisition—even for the wealthy heiress of a lost kingdom. Queen Isabel of Spain and Bishop Torquemada conspire to steal the royal family’s wealth under the auspices of the Spanish Inquisition. Both Tanis and her mother are imprisoned and tortured in an attempt to get them to divulge the location of their legendary treasure. When tragedy strikes, Tanis resolves to exact vengeance on Torquemada and Isabel, but she must also remember her obligation to the lost children of Atlantis. Filled with heartbreak and conflict, Serpent’s Teeth is a thrilling adventure set in a very different Spain from the one described in history books. Seething from the injustice inflicted on her family, Tanis must keep herself from becoming the danger she seeks to escape. Can she put aside her drive for vengeance long enough to lead her people to safety, or is the legacy of Atlantis truly doomed?

Author : J. M. Jeffries
Publisher : ImaJinn Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1999-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1893896013

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Cupid by J. M. Jeffries Pdf

Author : Joanna Hope
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781449780043

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Adapt by Joanna Hope Pdf

Jessi stared at her Bible, sadness and grief etched onto her face. She whispered tearfully, Where are you, God? Who are you? She hadnt expected an audible voice to answer, but she had hoped to feel something. Think something. Want something. How can I know who I am without you? But there was nothing. A curious and thoughtful child, Jessica Alley loved God, her mother, siblings, and learning. She feared her father. She thought her childhood ended at ten, when her mom died in a car accident. She quickly set to work caring for her four siblings. She was happy to do it, because it would keep them together. Jessi never expected to become a secret child bride on her thirteenth birthday. She knew her brothers would kill him if they found out; knew they would be sent to juvenile detention; knew she and her sisters would be placed in foster care. Unwilling to lose them, she learned to hide it. She had to protect the ones she loved. Teaching children at church, feeding the homeless, tutoring in math, and learning two foreign languages with her best friend were very useful distractions. She couldnt be a virgin, but almost perfect, anyway.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1588 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1954-07
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : PSU:000056049152

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Bibliography of Agriculture by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jean Nash
Publisher : Imajinn Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 189389603X

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A Love Through All Time by Jean Nash Pdf

Author : J. A. Ferguson
Publisher : ImaJinn Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1999-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1893896021

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Dreamsinger by J. A. Ferguson Pdf

"Ms. Ferguson has written an un-put-downable book." -Romantic Times on Call Back Yesterday A world lost . . . "DREAM SINGER is full of adventure and plot twists . . ." -Paranormalromance.org First Daughter Nerienne, heir to the Tiria of Gayome, faces the destruction of everything she knows when her mother's enemies kill the Tiria. Nerienne is left with just her magic and with Bidge, a mysterious creature that speaks only to her. She is rescued by Durgan Ketassian, leader of the rebels in the northern woods, but can she trust this man whom her mother condemned to die? A dream found . . . Durgan knows he cannot trust Nerienne. Her mother had been his enemy ever since she began slaying dreamsingers, skilled musicians who sing the future through one's dreams. He has vowed to see his people free of the Tiria's domination, never guessing the Tiria's daughter could awaken parts of his heart he'd shut away. A song without end . . . To save Gayome, Nerienne and Durgan must work together to defeat their common enemy. But to become allies opens them to the greatest threat of all . . . falling in love. Award winning author J. A. Ferguson lives in Nevada with her husband, children, and a fat cat. She is not sure which is most spoiled.

Author : R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher : R. R. Bowker
Page : 2206 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001-09
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0835244326

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Books In Print 2001-2002 by R R Bowker Publishing Pdf

Author : Amber Lin
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 149747132X

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How to Say Goodbye by Amber Lin Pdf

Amy has a secret: no one's ever held her hand. She doesn't even know how to hug. Everyone thinks she's smart, but straight A's are way easier than making friends. Then she meets Dane, a golden-haired surfer whose easy charm and hot touch teach her what she longs to know. Dane lives for the salty breeze and a sweet wave, because that's all he has. He's been on the streets since he was fourteen. A drifter. Homeless. Then he meets Amy. Smart and accomplished, she's everything he's not. He wants to be the sort of man who deserves her. Except that means facing down his past—and that past might very well swallow them both.