Shadows Captive

Author : Geoffrey O'Brien
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781619022225

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Stolen Glimpses, Captive Shadows by Geoffrey O'Brien Pdf

"We watch what is moving fast from a platform that is also moving fast," writes Geoffrey O'Brien in the beginning of Stolen Glimpses, Captive Shadows. This collection—gathering the best of a decade's worth of writing on film by one of our most bracing and imaginative critics—ranges freely over the past, present, and future of the movies, from the primal visual poetry of the silent era to the dizzying permutations of the merging digital age. Here are 38 searching essays on contemporary blockbusters like Spider–Man and Minority Report; recent innovative triumphs like The Tree of Life and Beasts of the Southern Wild; and the intricacies of genre mythmaking from Chinese martial arts films to the horror classics of Val Lewton. O'Brien probes the visionary art of classic filmmakers—von Sternberg, Fod, Cocteau, Kurosawa, Godard—and the implications of such diverse recent work as Farenheit 9/11, The Passion of Christ, and The Sopranos. Each of these pieces is alert to the always–surprising intersections between screen life and real life, and the way that film from the beginning has shaped our sense of memory and history.

Author : Mary Stone,Lori Rhodes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Criminal investigation
ISBN : 9798359549424

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Shadow's Captive by Mary Stone,Lori Rhodes Pdf

Want a puppy, little girl? Former FBI agent Rebecca West came to Shadow Island to relax and clear her head, not step into a dead sheriff's long worn shoes. Here she is, though, Interim Sheriff over a small department grieving for their boss and friend. But not for long. Before she can resign from the unwanted position, a little girl goes missing. On vacation with her parents, the eight-year-old was last seen outside her family's vacation rental drawing on the sidewalk with a box of chalk. Now she's gone. Did the girl wander off and get lost or maybe pulled out by the tide? Was she lured away? Or has she become the victim of something more sinister on Shadow Island, where a darkness simmers just below the paradisiacal [sic] surface? When Rebecca discovers two similar abductions nearby within the week, she fears the worst. With a lot of ground to cover, few deputies to help, and the events surrounding Sheriff Wallace's death haunting them all, can Rebecca and her team find the young girls before it's too late? From the gripping beginning to the startling conclusion, Shadow's Captive--the second book in the Shadow Island Series by Mary Stone and Lori Rhodes--will ensure you always know where your children are. -- back cover.

Author : Xavier (M.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1837
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0023994853

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Picciola, Or, Captivity Captive by Xavier (M.) Pdf

Author : Steffen Horstmann
Publisher : Partridge Publishing
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781482888430

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Ujjain by Steffen Horstmann Pdf

Praise for Ujjain Steffen Horstmanns book Ujjain is a remarkable collection of Ghazals in Eng-lish. Steffen uses an ancient form of poetry to express the sensibility of a modern day poet, and by doing so, he crosses the boundaries of languages, cultures, and traditions. Agha Shahid Ali couldnt have been more proud of his Shagird Steffen Horstmann, who has kept the torch burning, that he passed on to him after writing Call Me Ishmael Tonight. Kalpna Singh-Chitnis, author of Bare Soul The meditative and sublime states in Steffen Horstmanns radiant collection Ujjain render sonorous arias of cautionary tales for our time-those places of beauty, loss and pain collide into a longing for a vanished world. In these astute ghazals, myth and life and after-life send this poet on a path to claim where the self fits in: Of a world that vanished before I existed. Horstmanns luminous voice guides us to where beauty resides, Through the dark like a train there, These evocations torque into epiphanies rich with awe to light our way-And we are so much richer for this journey. Cynthia Atkins, author of In the Event of Full Disclosure Steffen Horstmann is a worthy student of Agha Shahid Ali in this collection of ghazals which embrace the East and West, as much at ease on Arjunas chariot as among the sacred tombs of Ithaka, or the very real foothills of Qhar. The natural world is incandescent: Bass glisten in rock pools like slick knives / With silver light glinting in their fast shadows, but it is The Diva of Jalsaghar that elegantly soars on melody as Air is scriptured by the syllabic flight / Of the voice of Begum Akhtar. A thoughtful and lyrical collection of ghazals written in English. Dipika Mukherjee, author of Shambala Junction

Author : Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1973-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0486227812

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Osiris and the Egyptian Resurrection by Sir Ernest Alfred Wallis Budge Pdf

Volume 2 of the most comprehensive, scholarly work on Osiris. Includes translations of numerous texts, reproductions of classical Egyptian art ? iconography, the Heaven of Osiris, liturgy, shrines and mysteries, funeral and burial practices, human sacrifice, judge of the dead, links between Osiris worship and African religions, much more.

Author : Kanwaljit Bhullar
Publisher : Pencil
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789362639813

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Shadows of Deceit by Kanwaljit Bhullar Pdf

Shadows of Deceit" follows archaeologist Dr. Amelia Crawford as she unearths a mysterious artifact in Havenridge. But her discovery plunges her into a web of conspiracy and danger, forcing her to confront powerful forces determined to keep its secrets hidden. With rich characters, intricate plot twists, and a pulse-pounding narrative, this historical mystery will keep readers enthralled until the very end. With its richly drawn characters, intricate plot twists, and evocative setting, "Shadows of Deceit" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, mystery, and suspense. Prepare to be enthralled by a tale of deception, danger, and the enduring power of truth in the face of darkness.

Author : X. B. Saintine (pseud. [i.e. Joseph Xavier Boniface.])
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1837
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V001479916

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Picciola; Or, Captivity Captive by X. B. Saintine (pseud. [i.e. Joseph Xavier Boniface.]) Pdf

Author : John Demos
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307790699

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The Unredeemed Captive by John Demos Pdf

Nominated for the National Book Award and winner of the Francis Parkman Prize. The setting for this haunting and encyclopedically researched work of history is colonial Massachusetts, where English Puritans first endeavoured to "civilize" a "savage" native populace. There, in February 1704, a French and Indian war party descended on the village of Deerfield, abducting a Puritan minister and his children. Although John Williams was eventually released, his daughter horrified the family by staying with her captors and marrying a Mohawk husband. Out of this incident, The Bancroft Prize-winning historian John Devos has constructed a gripping narrative that opens a window into North America where English, French, and Native Americans faced one another across gilfs of culture and belief, and sometimes crossed over.

Author : Xavier (M.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1839
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HNXFXA

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Picciola, the Prisoner of Fenestrella Or, Captivity Captive / by Xavier (M.) Pdf

Author : Brenda K. Davies
Publisher : Brenda K. Davies
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Shadows of Destiny (The Shadow Realms, Book 5) by Brenda K. Davies Pdf

While gathering an army to fight the Lord, Lexi and Cole travel through the realms and discover mysteries that could hold the key to saving or destroying them. As war approaches, loved ones will be lost and loyalties tested. Can Lexi and Cole survive the sacrifices necessary for her to secure the throne, or will the Lord destroy them all? Return to the Shadow Realms. A world where vampires feast, lycans love deeply, dark fae seduce, witches cast their spells, dragons rule the skies... and treachery lurks around every corner. ***Due to sexual content, violence, and language, this book is recommended for readers 18+ years of age.***

Author : Joffre White
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781788037389

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Earthland by Joffre White Pdf

In the desolate remains of a post-apocalyptic earth, two territories survive: Earthland and Opulence. Earthland is a forbidding domain, where its inhabitants consist of mutated animals and crazed humans, amongst which, pockets of a surviving civilisation strive to exist. Opulence is a floating metropolis; this is the realm of the rich and the privileged – the Fortunata. Should your wealth run out, you are Transported, to the savage shores of Earthland. Sixteen-year-old Savannah Loveday is a child of the Fortunata, and a rebel against the favoured society into which she was born. After taking one rebellious act too far, she is sentenced to be Transported while her parents stand by, silent and submissive. Her elder brother Jago savours Savannah’s predicament, he is only concerned with his ruthless aspirations of supreme leadership. Savannah’s younger sister, Beth is left distraught and truly devastated. Washed up onto the nightmare shores of Earthland, and moments from a horrific death, she is rescued by the enigmatic Tanis Kane. An emotional journey shapes the growth and strength of Savannah’s character, and amongst a dangerous environment, her relationship with Tanis flourishes. However, she still fears for Beth’s safety, and returns to Opulence. She confronts Jago in a violent clash, which leaves him with an insane fury for revenge... Earthland is a gripping tale where survival, revenge and love weave through violent and tender relationships to bring the characters together and create bonds, division and moral conflict in a place where humanity and nature are guilty of creating a divided and dangerous world. It will appeal to young adults aged 13+.

Author : R. Rivera-Servera,H. Young
Publisher : Springer
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-17
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780230294554

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Performance in the Borderlands by R. Rivera-Servera,H. Young Pdf

A border is a force of containment that inspires dreams of being overcome and crossed; motivates bodies to climb over; and threatens physical harm. This book critically examines a range of cultural performances produced in relation to the tensions and movements of/about the borders dividing North America, including the Caribbean.

Author : Jocelyn L. Buckner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-28
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781317586265

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A Critical Companion to Lynn Nottage by Jocelyn L. Buckner Pdf

A Critical Companion to Lynn Nottage places this renowned, award-winning playwright's contribution to American theatre in scholarly context. The volume covers Nottage's plays, productions, activism, and artistic collaborations to display the extraordinary breadth and depth of her work. The collection contains chapters on each of her major works, and includes a special three-chapter section devoted to Ruined, winner of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize. The anthology also features an interview about collaboration and creativity with Lynn Nottage and two of her most frequent directors, Seret Scott and Kate Whoriskey.

Author : P. Gifford Longley
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781617392269

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Captive by P. Gifford Longley Pdf

After an Abenaki raid on colonial era Groton, Massachusetts, Jack searches for his nephew John Longley who was taken captive.

Author : Katy Morgan-Davies
Publisher : Random House
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781473566866

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The Girl in the Shadows by Katy Morgan-Davies Pdf

'I was the shadow child no one ever saw...' From the day she was born until she escaped aged 30, Katy Morgan-Davies knew nothing but a life in captivity. Her father was the deluded and cruel leader of a cult based in South London who brainwashed those around him. Her father's paranoia and his need to completely control others led to Katy being imprisoned indoors and denied any kind of love or friendship. From a young age, Katy's father subjected her to violence and mental abuse. She was not permitted contact with anyone outside the house and on the rare occasions she did have to go out, she was always chaperoned. Katy never gave up hope of one day breaking free from her father's cruel clutches and finally found her freedom. This is her true story of endurance and survival.