The Girl From Oto

Author : Amy Maroney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 0997521309

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The Girl from Oto by Amy Maroney Pdf

In The Girl From Oto, a young American scholar navigates a foreign world, tasting friendship, betrayal and love as she chases the ghost of a Renaissance-era artist through Europe.American art historian Zari Durrell scores a coveted post-doctorate position in Scotland, studying artist Cornelia van der Zee. As Zari decodes clues hidden in two sixteenth-century portraits attributed to Van der Zee, she unearths the traces of a mysterious artist named Mira. Risking her professional reputation and her own safety, Zari follows Mira into the heart of a mountain wilderness.Woven throughout Zari's quest is the swashbuckling story of Mira herself. Born in the Pyrenees mountains during a time wracked by war, plague, and shifting political boundaries, Mira grows up in a convent believing she is an orphan. A friendship blooms between Mira and Arnaud, a boy whose family helps the convent exploit a lucrative trade in merino wool. But when her peaceful existence is shattered, Mira must plunge into the world beyond the convent's gates to confront the harsh truth about her identity and her uncertain future.

Author : Buki Papillon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781643137827

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An Ordinary Wonder by Buki Papillon Pdf

An extraordinary literary debut about a Nigerian boy's secret intersex identity and his desire to live as a girl. Oto leaves for boarding school with one plan: excel and escape his cruel home. Falling in love with his roommate was certainly not on the agenda, but fear and shame force him to hide his love and true self. Back home, weighed down by the expectations of their wealthy and powerful family, the love of Oto's twin sister wavers and, as their world begins to crumble around them, Oto must make drastic choices that will alter the family's lives for ever. Richly imagined with art, proverbs and folk tales, this moving and modern novel follows Oto through life at home and at boarding school in Nigeria, through the heartbreak of living as a boy despite their profound belief they are a girl, and through a hunger for freedom that only a new life in the United States can offer. An Ordinary Wonder is a powerful coming-of-age story that explores complex desires as well as challenges of family, identity, gender, and culture, and what it means to feel whole.

Author : Oto Toda
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781974733156

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To Strip the Flesh by Oto Toda Pdf

Chiaki Ogawa has never doubted who he is, although the rest of the world hasn’t been as kind. Bound by his mother’s dying wish, Chiaki tries to be a good daughter to his ailing father. But when the burden becomes too great, Chiaki sets out to remake himself in his own image and discovers more than just personal freedom in his transition—he finds understanding from the people who matter most. -- VIZ Media

Author : Aleister Crowley
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-29
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : EAN:8596547793373

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The Book Of Lies by Aleister Crowley Pdf

The Book of Lies was written by English occultist and teacher Aleister Crowley under the pen name of Frater Perdurabo. As Crowley describes it: "This book deals with many matters on all planes of the very highest importance. It is an official publication for Babes of the Abyss, but is recommended even to beginners as highly suggestive." The book consists of 91 chapters, each of which consists of one page of text. The chapters include a question mark, poems, rituals, instructions, and obscure allusions and cryptograms. The subject of each chapter is generally determined by its number and its corresponding Qabalistic meaning.

Author : Mizuki Tsujimura
Publisher : Erewhon Books
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781645660415

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Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura Pdf

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! A Studio Ghibli-esque work of Japanese translation “that lays bare the anxieties and desperation—and the small triumphs—of adolescence” (Locus), for fans of Mieko Kawakami’s Heaven. Seven students find unusual common ground in this warm, puzzle-like Japanese bestseller laced with gentle fantasy and compassionate insight. Bullied to the point of dropping out of school, Kokoro’s days blur together as she hides in her bedroom, unable to face her family or friends. As she spirals into despair, her mirror begins to shine; with a touch, Kokoro is pulled from her lonely life into a resplendent, bizarre fairytale castle guarded by a strange girl in a wolf mask. Six other students have been brought to the castle, and soon this marvelous refuge becomes their playground. The castle has a hidden room that can grant a single wish, but there are rules to be followed, and breaking them will have dire consequences. As Kokoro and her new acquaintances spend more time in their new sanctuary, they begin to unlock the castle’s secrets and, tentatively, each other’s. Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a mesmerizing, heart-warming novel about the unexpected rewards of embracing human connection.

Author : Augusta Trobaugh
Publisher : BelleBooks
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781611940688

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Sophie and the Rising Sun by Augusta Trobaugh Pdf

An unforgettable story of an extraordinary love and a town's prejudice during World War II. Sophie and the Rising Sun "suggests the small but heartwarming triumphs made possible by human dignity and courage." -Publisher's Weekly. In sleepy Salty Creek, Georgia, strangers are rare. When a quiet, unassuming stranger arrives--a Japanese man with a secret history of his own--he becomes the talk of the town and a new beginning for lonely Sophie, who lost her first love during World War I. Middle-aged Sophie had resigned herself to a passionless existence. That all begins to change as she finds herself drawn to the mysterious Mr. Oto. When the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, Mr. Oto's newfound life comes under siege; his safety, even in Salty Creek, is no longer certain. Sophie must decide how much she is willing to risk for a future with the man who has brought such joy into her life. Visit the author at: www.AugustaTrobaugh.com

Author : Amy Maroney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1955973016

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Island of Gold by Amy Maroney Pdf

1454. A noble French falconer. A spirited merchant's daughter. And a fateful decision that changes their destiny forever. When Cédric is recruited by the Knights Hospitaller to the Greek island of Rhodes, his wife Sophie jumps at the chance to improve their fortunes. After a harrowing journey to Rhodes, Cédric plunges into the world of the knights-while Sophie is tempted by the endless riches that flow into the bustling harbor. But their dazzling new home has a dark side. Slaves toil endlessly to fortify the city walls, and rumors of a coming attack by the Ottoman Turks swirl in the streets. Desperate to gain favor with the knights and secure his position, Cédric navigates a treacherous world of shadowy alliances. Meanwhile, Sophie secretly engineers a bold plan to keep their children safe. As the trust between them frays, enemies close in-and when disaster strikes the island, the dangers of their new world become terrifyingly real. With this richly-told story of adventure, treachery, and the redeeming power of love, Amy Maroney brings a mesmerizing and forgotten world to vivid life. Amy Maroney is the author of the award-winning Miramonde Series, the story of a Renaissance-era female artist and the modern day scholar on her trail.

Author : Hirotada Ototake,乙武洋匡
Publisher : Kodansha
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 4770027648

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No One's Perfect by Hirotada Ototake,乙武洋匡 Pdf

A Japanese boy born without arms or legs tells his own astonishingly upbeat story. Reading about how determined he was to join in everything may change your own life in more ways than one. Book jacket.

Author : Banana Yoshimoto
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802190451

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Goodbye Tsugumi by Banana Yoshimoto Pdf

In this “witty, perceptive novel”, a young woman moves to Tokyo and encounters the world of university enrollment and impending adulthood (Elle). Banana Yoshimoto’s novels of young life in Japan have made her an international sensation. Goodbye Tsugumi is an offbeat story of a deep and complicated friendship between two female cousins that ranks among her best work. Maria is the only daughter of an unmarried woman. She has grown up at the seaside alongside her cousin Tsugumi, a lifelong invalid, charismatic, spoiled, and occasionally cruel. Now Maria’s father is finally able to bring Maria and her mother to Tokyo, ushering Maria into a world of university, impending adulthood, and a “normal” family. When Tsugumi invites Maria to spend a last summer by the sea, a restful idyll becomes a time of dramatic growth as Tsugumi finds love and Maria learns the true meaning of home and family. She also has to confront both Tsugumi’s inner strength and the real possibility of losing her. Goodbye Tsugumi is a beguiling, resonant novel from one of the world’s finest young writers.

Author : Oto Bihalji-Merin
Publisher : New York : McGraw-Hill
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105003255457

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Masters of Naive Art by Oto Bihalji-Merin Pdf

Author : Danielle Donaldson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781440351044

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The Art of Creative Watercolor by Danielle Donaldson Pdf

Welcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness. In this book, you'll learn how to partner with the wonderfully spontaneous medium of watercolor to create your own brand of magic. Start by creating a handmade journal, then follow exercises and start-to-finish projects to fill it with illustrations that are small in size but big on color. Along the way, Danielle shares her fresh takes on color theory, perspective, composition and more. Designed to get your brush moving, this book makes practice feel like play. It's a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the utter joy of watercolor painting and make it a cherished part of your daily life. Inside you'll find: • Imaginative techniques that help you override perfectionist tendencies while making the most of watercolor's unpredictable nature • An inventive approach (using scraps of paper, ribbon and other ephemera) for more creative color choices • A simple strategy that makes drawing new subjects less intimidating and more fun • Sweet ways to add hand lettering to your artwork • Inspirational exercises that make finding subjects to paint as easy as A-B-C "Don't underestimate the giddiness you feel when you mindlessly grab a color and mix it with another and create the most beautiful wash ever!" --p43

Author : Meg Cabot
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780061972041

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Ready or Not by Meg Cabot Pdf

Top ten things Samantha Madison isn't ready for 10. Spending Thanksgiving at Camp David 9. With her boyfriend, the president's son 8. Who wants to take things to the Next Level 7. Which Sam inadvertently announces live on MTV 6. While discussing the president's dubious policies on families, morals, and, yes, sex 5. Juggling her new after-school job at Potomac Video 4. Even though she's already the (unpaid) teen ambassador to the UN 3. Getting accosted because she's "the redheaded girl who saved the president's life," despite her new ebony tresses 2. Dealing with her popular sister Lucy, who for once can't get the guy she wants And the number-one thing Sam isn't ready for? 1. Finding out the hard way that in art class, "life drawing" means "naked people"

Author : Fredrik Backman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476738031

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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Pdf

Now a major motion picture A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks! #1 New York Times bestseller—more than 3 million copies sold! Meet Ove. He’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell.” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time? Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents’ association to their very foundations. Fredrik Backman’s beloved first novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. “If there was an award for ‘Most Charming Book of the Year,’ this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down” (Booklist, starred review).

Author : Thomas Newgen,Barbara Deloto
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798665034621

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Femboy Guild by Thomas Newgen,Barbara Deloto Pdf

Femboys blossom into girls? Two femboys, Joey and Meriden, find each other at college and discover a femboy guild on campus-an organization of persons with related interests and goals, formed for mutual aid or assistance, much as was done by the artisans and artists of the past. This guild offers support for femboys as they immerse themselves in femininity and transform themselves into confident, desirable, and lovely feminine creatures. Will Meriden and Joey stay as their new fully feminized selves or go back to their old femboy selves? Will Joey, after becoming Josie, be able to overcome the idea that she's despicably crossdressing, along with her previous mindsets about what's right or wrong in a relationship, or will she return to being Joey? Immerse yourself in a romantic tale of a loving couple in this LGBT, transgender, MTF transformation, first-time, short-read romance. Look inside now!

Author : Richard Kaczynski,Frater Iskandar,Frater Taos
Publisher : Sekmet Books
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0986336521

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Success Is Your Proof by Richard Kaczynski,Frater Iskandar,Frater Taos Pdf

The wide range of subject matter presented here testifies to the vitality and growth of the Order during our last century. Some of the essays in the present volume offer accounts of O.T.O. history--covering prominent figures such as British Columbia Lodge No. 1 founder Charles Stansfeld Jones (Frater Achad), violinist Leila Waddell, and book publisher Albert W. Ryerson. Others discuss more modern history such as a look at the development of the UK Grand Lodge. One paper describes the influence of Aleister Crowley's magick--and C. S. Jones' interpretation of it--on Malcolm Lowry's novel Under the Volcano. Another tracks some six hundred performances of Crowley's dramatic ritual cycle of The Rites of Eleusis by O.T.O. bodies worldwide. There is an extensive history and analysis of the teachings and structure of the Universal Brotherhood (UB), which attracted Frater Achad during a spiritual crisis and in which he served for three decades. A meditation on the recent past and development of O.T.O. under the leadership of Hymenaues Beta is offered by the National Grand Master of Australia, while the Frater Superior's Representative in Canada discusses the development of the magical memory. Other essays consider what the writings and experiences of O.T.O.'s founders tell us about topics ranging from political and ethical considerations in the New Aeon, the early history of A\A\ and O.T.O. before their adoption of the Law of Thelema, and the importance of the relationship between these two allied orders.