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Before the #MeToo movement, there was the 1970s and three girls - Tessa, Athena, Jenny, looking for love, best friends, and what they want to be. Breaking traditional roles of virginity and being the other half, there's challenges from parents, the church, school. But there's college and new freedoms except they can be dangerous. A story of women's empowerment that has relevance today for women and men.
"The Castle Of The Shadows" by A. M. Williamson. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
This Mediterranean travel memoir offers “an engaging mix of history, food travelogue, and botany lesson . . . There is much to enjoy here” (Library Journal). Inspired by her Syrian forebears’ intimate relationship with the olive, Julie Angus embarks on a voyage around the Mediterranean to unlock the secrets of the fruit that meant so much to them. Accompanied by her husband and their ten-month-old son, Angus collects samples from ancient trees to determine where the first olive tree originated; feasts on inky black tapenades and codfish drizzled with olive oil, among many other delights; witnesses the harvesting of olives in Greece; and visits perhaps the oldest olive tree in the world, on Crete. The result is a fascinating history and biography of this most influential and irresistible fruit. “It is a pleasure to try to keep up with this book; like its author, it covers an enormous amount of territory.” —Christopher Bakken, Wall Street Journal
The Olive Tree and other essays by Aldous Leonard Huxley Pdf
Aldous Huxley's thought-provoking essays take center stage in this remarkable collection. From the enchanting exploration of the olive tree, delving into the author's personal reflections, to the now-famous introduction to the letters of D.H. Lawrence, Huxley showcases his mastery of diverse subjects. Uncover the humorous examination of human rationalization in 'Justifications', where he exposes the intricate mechanics behind irrational impulses. Discover Huxley's fascinating analysis of Thomas Henry Huxley as both a literary figure and a scientist of remarkable charm and craftsmanship. With wit and profound knowledge, Huxley invites readers into his world of intellectual exploration.
When a Roman ship is wrecked off the coast of Britain, an infant, Beric, is the only survivor. He is rescued by a British tribe who raise him as their own until they can no longer ignore his Roman ancestry. "How Beric survived...is not only incredible but gripping, convincing fiction." --"The Horn Book"
A violent robbery, an entire family killed...except for one. A violent robbery has taken place in an affluent area of the Costa Del Sol, in which an entire family are killed--grandmother, mother, father and 2 children. Annika Bengtzon is assigned to the story, and when she arrives in Spain and gains access to the crime scene, she is horrified to discover there was a 3rd child--a teenage daughter--who is unaccounted for. Annika makes it her mission to find the missing Suzette. But as she delves into the mystery, she becomes embroiled in a far darker side of Spanish life than she'd envisioned as once again those closest to her turn out to be the ones she knows the least about...
The Day The Devil Smiled by Heather R. Acquistapace Pdf
Heather Renae Acquistapace The Day the Devil Smiled Synopsis There is only one thing on Jesus Christs mind as He and His twelve disciples eat the Passover meal in Jerusalem: the salvation of mankind. The Son of God knows that the only way for humanity to be able to live with Him in eternity will be for Him to die to pay for the punishment of all the sins of time. Jesus longs to save the people, but He does not want to go through the bloody, torturous death that awaits Him. The Son of God is guarded by angels, two of which are Iceil and Ameron. The two angels, as well as many others, continually fight the demons trying to intercept the Mighty Ones plan of salvation. Tyzar, the demonic leader of the dark spirits in Jerusalem, endlessly tries to disrupt Jesuss mission and is helped by Sysen, a demon specialized in controlling human minds. During the Passover meal, Jesus tries to prepare His disciples for the trying hours before them, but the demons in the room cause the men to be confused by the Masters words. Sysen takes control of one mans mind, Judas Iscariot, and deceives him into killing himself later on in the story. The men then travel to the Mount of Olives where Jesus prays and asks God if there is another way to save the people of the world. The Devil meets Jesus in the garden and tries to convince Him that Gods plan will fail. The time of prayer is agonizingly difficult as Jesuss inward conflict builds with each deceptive word from Satan. After hours of prayer, the Lord of Heaven and Earth tells Jesus to continue with the plan of salvation, and He obeys. When Jesus is done praying, He is arrested by temple guards, tied, and taken before the religious leaders. The demons try to make chaos and deceive the people. The angels fight them to keep the disciples safe. Jesus has angered the Jewish leaders in the past and has claimed He is the Son of God, a crime punishable by death. After an illegal trial, Jesus is taken before the Roman governor of Jerusalem, Pontius Pilate, the only authority who can sentence someone to death. The governor does not find Jesus guilty. After questioning Him for a time, he sends the Prisoner to Herod Antipas, the governor of where Jesus war born; a mob follows their every move. Upon seeing Jesus, Herod demands Him to perform a miracle, but when Jesus does not obey, He is sent back to Pilate. The Roman does not want to kill the innocent Man. Therefore, he allows the Jews to pick between two prisoners, Jesus and a murderous revolutionary, to be set free, as he does once every year to be in favor with the people. The Jews choose the revolutionary and demand Jesuss death. Satan whispers in Pilates ear to have Jesus flogged to satisfy the crowd and the Roman, still unwilling to kill Jesus and believing the Devils advice is the solution, orders for the beating to commence. As Jesuss body is brutally slashed open with whips, the angels face the demons wanting to torment Christs spirit alongside the floggers. Christ is then presented to the Jews once more, but the cry for His death is louder still. Pilate, not wanting the people to become a riot, surrenders and orders Jesus to be put to death. The Son of God is followed by a mob to Golgotha and nailed to a cross. Before He dies, all the sins of mankind come onto Jesus, and for the first time, Christ feels separated from God. When Jesus dies, the Devil smiles, but the sins are extinguished because of Jesuss sacrifice. Three days after Jesus is killed, the Holy Spirit brings Him back to life, obtaining victory for the angels and destruction for the demons. Jesus appears before His followers a number of times and forty days after His death ascends into Heaven along with Iceil, Ameron, and a few other angels. Jesus sits down at the right hand of God, humanity is saved, and the demonic forces lose yet again another spic battle.
A nineteenth century Spanish seamstress flees her village for Morocco in a novel with “a magical realist aspect . . . An epic sweep and a richness of characterization” (The Independent). They say Frasquita is a healer with occult powers; that perhaps she is even a sorceress. Indeed, she has a remarkable gift, one that has been passed down to the women in her family for generations. From mere rags, she can create gowns and other garments so magnificent, so alive, that they mask any defect or deformity. They bestow a blinding beauty on whoever wears them. But Frasquita’s gift makes others in her small Andalusian village jealous. And when her gambling husband brings misfortune on their family, Frasquita travels across southern Spain and into Africa with her five children in tow. Her exile becomes a quest for a better life, and a way to free her daughters from the fate of her family of sorcerers. “Like the beautiful frescoes of García Márquez, this novel is a marvelous and lyrical fairytale bursting with colorful characters” —La Revue Littéraire Des Copines
In this original, wide-ranging, and endlessly thought-provoking work of popular nonfiction, a leading science writer uncovers the pervasive presence of shadows in our world. For Plato, shadows were the symbol of our limitations. For Galileo, they knocked the Earth from the center of the cosmos. They are a source of fear and a symbol of ignorance, and they loom large in art and design, mythology and folklore, physics and metaphysics, and architecture and urban planning. From shadows puppets and the psychology of shadows to the role of shadows in astronomy and the influence of shadows on the architectural profiles of our cities, Roberto Casati awakens our fascination in this tour-de-force of investigation and imagination.
Harry Mount's Odyssey: Ancient Greece in the Footsteps of Odysseus is a journey round Greece inspired by the heroes, locations and tales of the Odyssey and tracing ancient Greek civilization at its height. Architecture, art, sculpture, economics, mathematics, science, metaphysics, comedy, tragedy, drama and epic poetry were all devised and perfected by the Greeks. Of the four classical orders of architecture, three were invented by the Greeks and the fourth, the only one the Romans could come up with, was a combination of two of the former.The powerful ghost of ancient Greece still lingers on in the popular mind as the first great civilization and one of the most influential in the creation of modern thought. It is the starting block of Western European civilization. In his new Odyssey, eminent writer Harry Mount tells the story of ancient Greece while on the trail of its greatest son, Odysseus. In the charming, anecdotal style of his bestselling Amo, Amas, Amat and All That, Harry visits Troy, still looming over the plain where Achilles dragged Hector's body through the dust, and attempts to swim the Hellespont, in emulation of Lord Byron and the doomed Greek lover, Leander. Whether in Odysseus's kingdom on Ithaca, Homer's birthplace of Chios or the Minotaur's lair on Crete, Mount brings the Odyssey - and ancient Greece - back to life.
"I scan the terraces, planted with row upon row of ancient olive trees. It is April, late spring. Here in the hills behind the Cote d'Azur the olive groves are delicately blossomed, with their tiny, white-forked flowers. Beyond them, perched halfway up the slope of the hill, our belle epoque villa comes into view. Abounding in balustrade terraces, nestling among cedars and palms, facing out at a south-westerly angle, overlooking the bay of Cannes towards the sun-kissed Mediterranean, there it is, Appassionata, awaiting us..." THE OLIVE FARM told how Carol Drinkwater and partner Michel fell in love with and bought an abandoned Provencal olive farm. Now, in THE OLIVE SEASON, Carol is pregnant and their ever-loyal gardener is leaving to oversee the marriage of his son. Often unassisted, and with new challenges to face, Carol takes on the bulk of the farm work alone. Water is, as ever, a costly problem, and she goes in search of a diviner who promises almost magical results. But, as the harvest season approaches, dramatic events cast dark shadows of their olive farm.
Incredible Stories of the Fantasy World by Amrahs Hseham Pdf
The book kicks off with "Ant's Army," a tale set against the Austrian backdrop. Antara, an industrious ant, transforms her colony into a formidable army to protect her homeland. The narrative unfolds a harmonious blend of fantasy and environmental consciousness, showcasing the strength that unity holds in the face of adversity. The journey continues with "Chess of Death," returning to the Austrian environment. The narrative introduces a high-stakes, magical chess game that entangles the lives of its players, weaving a gripping tale of strategy, consequences, and the pursuit of victory in the face of peril. "Barbed Whip" unfolds against the mystical ambiance of the Czech Republic. Valeria, a skilled warrior, wields a magical whip in her pursuit of justice against a malevolent force threatening her homeland. The story is infused with Czech cultural elements, providing a vivid and immersive experience. Moving on to "Crying River," the book explores a haunting tale set in the Czech landscape. A river with mystical properties reflects the emotions of those who traverse its waters, creating a poignant narrative that delves into the interconnectedness of nature and human emotions.
The sweeping, sparkling first book in a brand new series that will delight fans of The Wild Way Home and Frostheart. "A sumptuous delight of a book" - Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home "A feast for the imagination . . . an enthralling adventure." - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song "This swashbuckling tale has it all . . . I loved it." - Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club READERS LOVE THE SHIP OF SHADOWS: "With a strong protagonist and a likeable crew of characters, I couldn't stay away from the story for long, and now I CRAVE a follow-up." Gavin Hetherington, waterstones.com "Just order it . . . it's wonderful." Akshaykumar, amazon.in "Thrilling, exciting and intriguing and I can't wait for the next instalment!" Rhiannon, waterstones.com "What a fantastic spellbinding book . . . A truly fascinating tale and we cannot wait for the second book to be released!" Eva Sneep, amazon.co.uk "The real treasure in this gem of a book lies in the crew . . . I can't wait to join the crew again for the next instalment of this thrilling tale." Stephanie, amazon.co.uk "This book sparkles! Complete gorgeous escapism." Nicola Penfold, amazon.co.uk Aleja is a dreamer who longs for a life of magic and adventure. So when a mysterious ship arrives in her Spanish harbour city, crewed by a band of ruthless women, Aleja knows it's sailed right out of a legend. And it wants her. But life aboard the Ship of Shadows is more than even she bargained for. It will take all of Aleja's strength and skill to gain the trust of her fellow pirates - and discover what they are risking everything to find . . .
