The Monsters We Deserve

Author : Marcus Sedgwick
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781788542296

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The Monsters We Deserve by Marcus Sedgwick Pdf

'Do monsters always stay in the book where they were born? Are they content to live out their lives on paper, and never step foot into the real world?' The Villa Diodati, on the shore of Lake Geneva, 1816: the Year without Summer. As Byron, Polidori, and Mr and Mrs Shelley shelter from the unexpected weather, old ghost stories are read and new ghost stories imagined. Born by the twin brains of the Shelleys is Frankenstein, one of the most influential tales of horror of all time. In a remote mountain house, high in the French Alps, an author broods on Shelley's creation. Reality and perception merge, fuelled by poisoned thoughts. Humankind makes monsters; but who really creates who? This is a book about reason, the imagination, and the creative act of reading and writing. Marcus Sedgwick's ghostly, menacing novel celebrates the legacy of Mary Shelley's literary debut in its bicentenary year.

Author : Sterling Grisso
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781329420762

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The Monsters We Faced by Sterling Grisso Pdf

Author : Marcus Sedgwick
Publisher : ROCA EDITORIAL
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9788418014963

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Los monstruos que merecemos by Marcus Sedgwick Pdf

Marcus Sedgwick, autor bestseller internacional, escribe sobre los monstruos que hemos creado, tanto en laliteratura, como en nuestras propias mentes, en esta reinterpretación del Frankenstein de Mary Shelley. ¿Los monstruos siempre se quedan en el libro en el que nacieron? ¿Están conectadas a la vida exterior sus vidas del papel y nunca ponen un pie en el mundo real? 1816, Villa Diodati, a las orillas del Lago Lemán: el Año sin Verano. Mientras Byron Polidori y el Sr. y la Sra. Shelley leen viejas historias e imaginan otras nuevas, todas ellas relacionadas con fantasmas. Nacido de la imaginación de los Shelley se encuentra Frankenstein, una de las historias de terror más influyentes de todos los tiempos. En una casa de una remota montaña, en lo más alto de los Alpes Franceses, un escritor se encuentra criando a la creación de los Shelley. La realidad y la percepción se unen, alimentadas por pensamientos envenenados. La humanidad crea monstruos; pero ¿quién crea a quién realmente? Este es un libro sobre la razón, la imaginación y sobre los actos relacionados con la lectura y la escritura. Una fantasmagórica novela de Marcus Sedgwick que constituye una celebración al legado de Mary Shelley. Reseñas: «Una fina y extraordinariamente bien escrita evocación sobre las fuentes más profundas del terror.» The Guardian «Una tensa y amenazadora historia de fantasmas.» The Bookseller «Ambiciosa y original.» T he Observer «El ritmo de la historia es constante y las imágenes que componen el libro ayudan a que te sientas casi tan angustiado como el propio escritor.» Alas de Sofía «Una historia diferente, original,que se adentra en el acto mismo de escribir, en la relación íntima del autor y su obra.» Anika entre libros

Author : Janice Obuchowski
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781609388751

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The Woods by Janice Obuchowski Pdf

The Woods explores the lives of people in a small Vermont college town and its surrounding areas—a place at the edge of the bucolic, where the land begins to shift into something untamed. In the tradition of Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge and Sherwood Anderson’s Winesburg, Ohio, these stories follow people who carry private griefs but search for contentment. As they try to make sense of their worlds, grappling with problems—worried about their careers, their marriages, their children, their ambitions—they also sift through the happiness they have, and often find deep solace in the landscape. What do we find in the woods? An uplifting of spirit or a quieting of sorrow. A sense of being haunted by the past. Sometimes rougher, more violent things: abandoned quarries and feral cats, black bears, brothers caught up in an escalating war, a ghost who wishes to pass on her despair, monsters who boom with hollow ecstatic laughter. But also songbirds: the hermit thrush and the winter wren. Rushing rivers glossy with froth. A nineteenth-century inn that’s somehow gotten by all these years. And far within, a vegetal twilight and constant dusk that feels outside of time. This remarkable debut illuminates the ways we all carry within ourselves aspects stark, beautiful, wild, and unknowable.

Author : Chris Parlett
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781326619466

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The Monsters We Became or Fell For by Chris Parlett Pdf

HE was a gentleman tyrant who lived for his family-even the bastard he was forced to raise. YOU could have taken on the world with her by your side yet still you were discarded-the reek of your weakness doubtless overwhelming-and witnessing the pain she had caused only seemed to strengthen her resolve. I have always looked out for that neurotic wreck so it's a crying shame that he would rather lick his wounds in a town he despises than spend summer chasing fresh foreign flesh with his brother. More for me then, I suppose. THIS is a filthy narrative, a muddled confessional, a hate crime of passion. THIS is a darkly comic, unapologetically bitter dance between the hazards of a twisted Britain and a rose-tinted Denmark built with madness in mind-a place Englishmen needn't bring any demons of their own for there are crawling things enough, and crawl they will, ever closer. THIS is the tale of an island, two cities and the monsters we became or fell for.

Author : Sarah Rose Cavanagh
Publisher : Beacon Press
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-05-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780807007570

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Mind over Monsters by Sarah Rose Cavanagh Pdf

An investigation into the mental health crisis affecting young adults today, and an impassioned argument for creating learning environments characterized both by compassion and challenge Alarming statistics in recent years indicate that mental health problems like depression and anxiety have been skyrocketing among youth. To identify solutions, psychologist and professor Sarah Rose Cavanagh interviews a roster of experts across the country who are dedicating their lives to working with young people to help them actualize their goals, and highlights voices of college students from a range of diverse backgrounds. Cavanagh also brings the reader on an invigorating tour of pedagogical, neuroscientific, and psychological research on mental health—one that involves her own personal journey from panic to equilibrium. The result of these combined sources of inquiry indicates that to support youth mental health, we must create what Cavanagh calls compassionate challenge—first, we need to cultivate learning and living environments characterized by compassion, and then, we need to guide our youth into practices that encourage challenge, helping them face their fears in an encouraging, safe, and even playful way. Mind over Monsters is a must-read for teachers, administrators, parents, and young people themselves.

Author : Adam Golub,Heather Richardson Hayton
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781476627601

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Monsters in the Classroom by Adam Golub,Heather Richardson Hayton Pdf

Exploring the pedagogical power of the monstrous, this collection of new essays describes innovative teaching strategies that use our cultural fascination with monsters to enhance learning in high school and college courses. The contributors discuss the implications of inviting fearsome creatures into the classroom, showing how they work to create compelling narratives and provide students a framework for analyzing history, culture, and everyday life. Essays explore ways of using the monstrous to teach literature, film, philosophy, theater, art history, religion, foreign language, and other subjects. Some sample syllabi, assignments, and class materials are provided.

Author : Ben Redmond
Publisher : Samizdat Creative
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780982612453

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The Comfort of Vengeance: A Commentary on Nahum by Ben Redmond Pdf

Have you ever felt uncomfortable with conflicting versions of God? Have you ever struggled with God's anger and violence?Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? If you have wrestled with any of these ideas of God, then this book is for you. Understanding God the Father is important. In fact, you cannot appreciate Jesus fully without knowing something about the nature of the Father. Nahum will require you to wade deep into some very tough issues, but it will give you the opportunity to explore who God is and what really matters to Him. God is not who you have imagined Him to be. He is more...much more.

Author : David Ly,Daniel Zomparelli
Publisher : arsenal pulp press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781551529028

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Queer Little Nightmares by David Ly,Daniel Zomparelli Pdf

The fiction and poetry of Queer Little Nightmares reimagines monsters old and new through a queer lens, subverting the horror gaze to celebrate ideas and identities canonically feared in monster lit. Throughout history, monsters have appeared in popular culture as stand-ins for the non-conforming, the marginalized of society. Pushed into the shadows as objects of fear, revulsion, and hostility, these characters have long conjured fascination and self-identification in the LGBTQ+ community, and over time, monsters have become queer icons. In Queer Little Nightmares, creatures of myth and folklore seek belonging and intimate connection, cryptids challenge their outcast status, and classic movie monsters explore the experience of coming into queerness. The characters in these stories and poems—the Minotaur camouflaged in a crowd of cosplayers, a pubescent werewolf, a Hindu revenant waiting to reunite with her lover, a tender-hearted kaiju, a lagoon creature aching for the swimmers above him, a ghost of Pride past—relish their new sparkle in the spotlight. Pushing against tropes that have historically been used to demonize, the queer creators of this collection instead ask: What does it mean to be (and to love) a monster? Contributors include Amber Dawn, David Demchuk, Hiromi Goto, jaye simpson, Eddy Boudel Tan, and Kai Cheng Thom. This publication meets the EPUB Accessibility requirements and it also meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG-AA). It is screen-reader friendly and is accessible to persons with disabilities. A Simple book with few images, which is defined with accessible structural markup. This book contains various accessibility features such as alternative text for images, table of contents, page-list, landmark, reading order and semantic structure.

Author : Alexander Belyaev
Publisher : TSK Group LLC
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-02-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Man Who Found His Face by Alexander Belyaev Pdf

Antonio Presto had everything - fame, fortune, and prestige. And yet, through a terrible whim of nature, he could not have what he most wanted - ordinary human happiness. One day, he decided to change it all by appealing to one of the strangest physicians available.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Sediment control
ISBN : UCAL:C3356390

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Proceedings of the National Conference on Sediment Control, Washington, D.C., September 14-16, 1969 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Devin Madson
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-03-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316536431

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We Dream of Gods by Devin Madson Pdf

In this "complex tale of war, politics, and lust for power" (The Guardian), the fate of the world is decided when heroes and gods march into battle one last time in the searing conclusion of this bold and bloody epic fantasyseries. There are no gods. Only men. Betrayed by her closest allies, Empress Miko Ts’ai is thrust from ruler to pawn. But she won’t suffer the whims of men. A string of dangerous gambles could win Miko her empire for good, but to take back the throne, she must become everything her ancestors failed to be. Rah e’Torin leads a herd again. Now he seeks to honor a promise he made a lifetime ago—to safely bring his Swords home. Yet Rah’s loyalty to the past may be his ultimate undoing. Cassandra Marius is lost. Ensnared by memories that aren’t her own, Cass must decide who she really is, but the answer lies beyond one final confrontation with Leo Villius. And trapped in the heart of the Chiltaen army, Dishiva e’Jaroven is handed unexpected power. The dream of a new homeland is within her grasp—if she risks everything and trusts her former enemies. Praise for The Reborn Empire: "Imaginative worldbuilding, a pace that builds perfectly to a heart-pounding finale and captivating characters. Highly recommended." —John Gwynne, author of The Shadow of the Gods "An exciting new author in fantasy." —Mark Lawrence, author of Red Sister The Reborn EmpireWe Ride the StormWe Lie with DeathWe Cry for Blood We Dream of Gods For more from Devin Madson, check out: The Vengeance TrilogyThe Blood of WhisperersThe Gods of ViceThe Grave at Storm's End

Author : Paul Tobin
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-13
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781506705828

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The Witcher Library Edition Volume 1 by Paul Tobin Pdf

Multi-Eisner award-winning writer Paul Tobin pens a fantasy epic of the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, a witcher--one of the few remaining monster hunters from the critically acclaimed video game fantasy The Witcher by CD Projekt Red! Featuring story art by Joe Querio, Piotr Kowalski, Max Bertolini, with a bonus sketchbook section and additional art by Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), Dan Panosian (Slots), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Duncan Fegredo (MPH), Simon Bisley (Lobo), and a cover by Mike Mignola (Hellboy). Collects issues #1-#5 of the Witcher comic series House of Glass, Fox Children, Curse of Crows, and collected for the first time, Killing Monsters one-shot--and features annotations from the creators of the comics, as well as a sketchbook section.

Author : Daniel Wingate
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781838591861

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THE MASTERFUL WAY by Daniel Wingate Pdf

The Masterful Way is intentional, deliberate and powerful. It is a life of joy and happiness which is what we all seek. This book is about Mastering this kind of life. You will find this book to be different. It is not another book on the Law of Attraction. Nor is it a treatise on the next generation of New Thought. This is a book about Mastery; the Tool-Set, the Skill-Set and the Mind-Set. It is an in-depth perspective on Universal truths and the Laws governing all energy. This is the journey of living your highest Self and taking full charge of your Co-Creative power. An unfolding of truths will help you understand the suite of Universal Laws that define all that Is. You will find perspectives on what is actually real and what is not. You will be given tools to help you work with the Universal Laws, and therefore how to get out of your own way. Most importantly you will define your desires and put yourself on the road of Mastery. You will get help on being clear about your intention, on removing obstacles, mostly of your own making, and on defining that which is your Being. Your journey of Mastery must be expressed in absolute truth and belief. It is what you have to say. This is why we are all here. Take this journey, and the Universe will be privileged to experience your voice.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Harsh Surana
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Reasoning Faith by Anonim Pdf