Green Glowing Skull

Author : Gavin Corbett
Publisher : Fourth Estate
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-21
Category : Immigrants
ISBN : 0007594321

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Green Glowing Skull by Gavin Corbett Pdf

A breathtakingly original, darkly comic, surprisingly contemporary and deeply surreal tale from the author of THIS IS THE WAY, Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year. After fleeing his dying parents and the drudgery of work in Dublin for the Manhattan of his imagination - a place of romance and opulence, dark old concert halls and mellow front parlours quieted by the hiss of the phonograph cylinder - Rickard Velily hopes to be reborn as an Irish tenor, and to one day be reunited with the love of his life. At the very peculiar Cha Bum Kun Club, a masonic-style refuge for immigrants who can't quite cut it in New York City, he meets Denny Kennedy-Logan and Clive Sullis, and a plan is enacted: to revive the art songs and ballads of another time for a hip young city in thrall to technology and money. But that is without reckoning on meddlesome sprites, the phantoms of the past - and more malign forces who plot to subjugate the human race. Green Glowing Skull is a half-crazed brain-shunt of a trip around the spirit world, the cyber world and a woozily recognisable real world - a darkly comic tale of mythologies, machines and the metaphysical swirl.

Author : Gerry Smyth
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781317092445

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Music and Irish Identity by Gerry Smyth Pdf

Music and Irish Identity represents the latest stage in a life-long project for Gerry Smyth, focusing here on the ways in which music engages with particular aspects of Irish identity. The nature of popular music and the Irish identity it supposedly articulates have both undergone profound change in recent years: the first as a result of technological and wider industrial changes in the organisation and dissemination of music as seen, for example, with digital platforms such as YouTube, Spotify and iTunes. A second factor has been Ireland’s spectacular fall from economic grace after the demise of the "Celtic Tiger", and the ensuing crisis of national identity. Smyth argues that if, as the stereotypical association would have it, the Irish have always been a musical race, then that association needs re-examination in the light of developments in relation to both cultural practice and political identity. This book contributes to that process through a series of related case studies that are both scholarly and accessible. Some of the principal ideas broached in the text include the (re-)establishment of music as a key object of Irish cultural studies; the theoretical limitations of traditional musicology; the development of new methodologies specifically designed to address the demands of Irish music in all its aspects; and the impact of economic austerity on musical negotiations of Irish identity. The book will be of seminal importance to all those interested in popular music, cultural studies and the wider fate of Ireland in the twenty-first century.

Author : Derek Taylor Kent
Publisher : Whimsical World
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781949213140

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My Homework Ate My Dog! by Derek Taylor Kent Pdf

For fans of Harry Potter, Goosebumps, and A Series of Unfortunate Events, this page-turning fantasy novel for ages 8-12 will keep young readers turning every page and cheering in triumph. Rudy Berkman thought he was the luckiest kid in the world when his family moved to Danville, recently named "The Best City in the World." There is no crime and the schools are considered the best in the nation. The only problem is, all the kids at Danville Junior High act like mindless robots and his teachers seem to want him dead! When an enchanted homework comes to life and 'eats' his dog alive, Rudy embarks on a dangerous quest with his kooky grandpa and the school bully to rescue his beloved best friend from a greater evil than he could ever imagine. This action-packed adventure is ideal for reluctant readers, superhero fans, and anyone who is looking for the next magical story after finishing Harry Potter.

Author : Duralle S. Hare
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9798886044751

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Reverence by Duralle S. Hare Pdf

About the Book Reverence: Reawakening follows a young, fallen angel who must endure a series of trials in order to maintain her position in the heavens. Throughout this story, she struggles to process an overflow of information, emotions, and revelations she was not prepared for. Duralle S. Hare hopes this story encourages people to remain strong and press on, even when life gets confusing and difficult to keep up with. About the Author Growing up, Duralle S. Hare watched a lot of cartoons and anime, and spent a majority of the time reading fiction. As Hare got older, he decided to write stories of his own, so he could entertain people and make them think about the challenges we face in life. Hare attended a Baptist church for the majority of his life, leading to a great understanding of the faith he practices. Though he would never claim to know everything, he has learned a lot from meeting and interacting with people from several different walks of life.

Author : Rick Barba
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-02
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781442414259

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The Delta Anomaly by Rick Barba Pdf

The year is 2250, and it has been six months since James Kirk joined Starfleet Academy. A rebellious young man, Kirk is used to doing things his way--and whenever he feels like it. However, the Academy is changing him little by little, showing him how to transform his headstrong attitude and ambition into qualities that make him a leader. Kirk's behavior often brings him to clash with another Starfleet Academy member, a half-Vulcan, half-human named Spock. This book series will delve into the lives and relationships of Kirk and the other recruits at the Academy, their training, their missions, and their romances. In The Delta Anomaly, a shocking San Francisco crime shakes up Starfleet Academy, entangling Kirk, McCoy, Uhura, and Spock…. and turns out to have chilling intergalactic implications.

Author : Myle Yan Tay
Publisher : Ethos Books
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789811860348

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catskull by Myle Yan Tay Pdf

Ram has been ignored and dismissed his entire life. His parents patronise him, his older brother belittles him, his class pretends he doesn’t exist, and he is certain he will fail his impending A-Levels. The only good part of his life is Kass, a fellow outsider he has known since childhood. But when the bruises on Kass from her abusive father get worse and worse, Ram decides to don a mask and frighten him into changing his ways. After his scare tactic goes fatally wrong, the mask he wore calls out to him again to clean the city's filth. Neo-noir thriller meets coming-of-age mystery, catskull explores the violence inherent in an unforgiving city and what it does to the people who inhabit it. It complicates questions of what is right, what is lawful, and who pays the price in the quest for justice. "Myle Yan Tay’s debut novel is a sharp, dark look at the education system as a potential site of violence and harm. This is writing that doesn’t flinch and dares the reader to sit with and in discomfort while excavating deeply existential questions about what defines who we are as a society and the individuals who build (or break) it." —Pooja Nansi, Author of We Make Spaces Divine

Author : Jonathan Evan Hudson
Publisher : Swordpulp Studios
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Scimitar for a Throat by Jonathan Evan Hudson Pdf

A library that exudes the aura of a thieves’ den. With grimy stone walls of concrete. Tall and oppressive. A mountain of malice. That musty smell reminiscent of books and mold warned the determined Gerald Coder of the build’s true nature. A hotbed of illegal, deadly grimoires. His target smack in the middle. Somewhere. Enjoy this first exciting novel of an enthralling epic fantasy duology that only the acclaimed Jonathan Evan Hudson could tell. Perfect for fans of unique monsters and mayhem.

Author : Jonathan Evan Hudson
Publisher : Swordpulp Studios
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Chronicles of a Ring Reaper Complete Duology by Jonathan Evan Hudson Pdf

Dive into the acclaimed Jonathan Evan Hudson’s stunning epic fantasy duology Chronicles of a Ring Reaper. Scimitar for a Throat: A library that exudes the aura of a thieves’ den. And warns the determined Gerald Coder of the build’s true nature. A hotbed of illegal, deadly grimoires. His target smack in the middle. Somewhere. Axe for a Neck: Death crept toward Gerald Coder from the shadows. Clicks against the dry mud warned him of that much. But man must keep his promises. A fool’s errand of a journey or not. And his arcane weapons to overcome the impossible. Enjoy this stunningly spellbinding omnibus of a complete epic fantasy duology that only the acclaimed Jonathan Evan Hudson could tell. Perfect for fans of unique monsters and mayhem.

Author : Lancelot Larson
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595290802

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The Turtleneck Society by Lancelot Larson Pdf

This is a story about a man named Spartacus. Traveling through America, he is looking for peace and quiet, but finds it nowhere. A thought-provoking experiment that challenges the way we live now. This mind-bending odyssey of the capitalist world will leave you contemplating life as we live it and leave it.

Author : Drac Von Stoller
Publisher : Drac Von Stoller
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781478398424

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31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead Volume 2 by Drac Von Stoller Pdf

31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead Volume II is a continuation of short stories authored by Horror fiction writer Drac Von Stoller. More scary tales about ghosts, witches, supernatural, occult, demons, zombies, aliens and urban legends.

Author : Lama Milkweed L. Augustine
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004-02-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781414057194

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The Chainsaw Man by Lama Milkweed L. Augustine Pdf

This is a lengthy, but exciting novel of how a promising young boy becomes molded into a horrific individual. It explains about the persons life in such detail, that emotions literally explode into a wavering array of uninterruptible events. Leading to endless scenes of inhumane atrocities. Feeding on this individuals frail and developing psyche. ALLEN SHAW: The chainsaw man, became what all people would come to fear the most. Something out of our darkest dreams. Driven solely by an incurable rage inflicted on him by a mixture of influences. Taking the reader directly into the mind of this gruesome monster of a man who carries a chainsaw. Dwelling in the famed BIG THICKET or Texas. This novel will take one literally back to a time in the 1960s 1970s; Its drastically differed ways of thinking, and ways of life. Where the great American landscapes were still fiercely ever in tact. Its values, and ways of conversing with all that is inside. Its ways of being. A literally terrifying novel where one is chased forever in this thick tangle of jungle-like Texas land. A blood encrusted warrior who does the unspeakable. It will undoubtedly frighten, but it will equally reveal a heartfelt pain that is very real among most of us. The need to be loved and accepted. This torture survivor remembers a different place: a different time. It is told now in the long gone genr of a good old fashioned horror/slash thriller that WE of the 70s know and will fondly recall. I take the reader by the hand and lead him into my world. Where the realities that men do onto unsuspecting others. The horrific impact following. The literal mental state that thrives ever so fluently in the collective unconscious of modern man. Never forget that he is stalking you! Dont go in the woods alone . . . The CHAIN SAW MAN is coming!! For the chain saw man will forever live in infamy . . . In the back woods of us all.

Author : Mark Pallett
Publisher : Chipmunkapublishing ltd
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781847478481

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The Little Ranger by Mark Pallett Pdf

Author : Bill Warren
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 1040 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476625058

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Keep Watching the Skies! by Bill Warren Pdf

Bill Warren’s Keep Watching the Skies! was originally published in two volumes, in 1982 and 1986. It was then greatly expanded in what we called the 21st Century Edition, with new entries on several films and revisions and expansions of the commentary on every film. In addition to a detailed plot synopsis, full cast and credit listings, and an overview of the critical reception of each film, Warren delivers richly informative assessments of the films and a wealth of insights and anecdotes about their making. The book contains 273 photographs (many rare, 35 in color), has seven useful appendices, and concludes with an enormous index. This book is also available in hardcover format (ISBN 978-0-7864-4230-0).

Author : R.L. Cagle
Publisher : arsenal pulp press
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781551527628

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Scorpio Rising by R.L. Cagle Pdf

The final book in the Queer Film Classics series is R.L. Cagle’s take on Scorpio Rising (1963), Kenneth Anger’s avant-garde short film that about gay Nazi bikers preparing for a race. The film marked Anger's spectacular return to the US underground cinema scene after an absence of nearly ten years. Scorpio Rising represents the culmination of nearly twenty years' worth of Anger’s work on unfinished, lost, or destroyed projects; it resonates with the thrill and energy Anger discovered as he mingled with young Americans on the beaches and under the boardwalk at Coney Island. He stuffs his film—one of the first to feature an all rock’n’roll soundtrack—with the symbols of their generation—motorcycles, transistor radios, comic books, matinee idols—until it literally explodes onscreen. Cagle reads Anger's film intertextually, bringing together a corpus of materials that includes Anger's pre-1963 works, feature films, pop music, and popular cultural icons. The aim of this book is not so much to establish Anger's role as an auteur, but rather to place the film in the larger social context of articulating gay identity in ways that reflected both "gay" sensibility (camp) and contemporary popular media theories. Launched in 2009, Queer Film Classics has been a critically acclaimed film book series, publishing books on 19 of the most important and influential films about and by LGBTQ people, made in eight different countries between 1950 and 2005, and written by leading LGBTQ film scholars and critics.

Author : Ernest Oglesby
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781475936032

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Dealing with the Devil by Ernest Oglesby Pdf

Gabriel can still feel his wings, even though they were severed from his body nearly two thousand years ago. He and Laura, have just happily reunited with the daughter they once thought was dead, despite being caught in a fierce battle between the Mafia and the Roman Catholic Church. But now as he watches his daughter, Belle, attempt to lead a normal life despite losing a hand in a fight with her long-time nemesis, Gabriel knows he will do anything to restore his beloved daughter's original beauty. Because of her unique physiology, Belle thinks there is not a surgeon in the world who can reattach her hand. But Gabriel knows of someone who may be willing to perform the operation. Unfortunately, Malevar the Grey Priest is not exactly from this world and the last time Gabriel and he met, each had attempted to kill the other. In a different dimension with few gateways, Gabriel embarks on a fateful journey where he must find allies before he can strike a deal to save his daughter. In this continuing fantasy tale, a father's unconditional love drives his perilous mission within a strange land where he soon discovers a dark force wants far more from him than he ever imagined.