The Secret Library

Author : Mike Thomson
Publisher : PublicAffairs
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781541767614

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Syria's Secret Library by Mike Thomson Pdf

The remarkable story of a small, makeshift library in the town of Daraya, and the people who found hope and humanity in its books during a four-year siege. Daraya lies on the fringe of Damascus, just southwest of the Syrian capital. Yet for four years it lived in another world. Besieged by government forces early in the Syrian Civil War, its people were deprived of food, bombarded by heavy artillery, and under the constant fire of snipers. But deep beneath this scene of frightening devastation lay a hidden library. While the streets above echoed with shelling and rifle fire, the secret world below was a haven of books. Long rows of well-thumbed volumes lined almost every wall: bloated editions with grand leather covers, pocket-sized guides to Syrian poetry, and no-nonsense reference books, all arranged in well-ordered lines. But this precious horde was not bought from publishers or loaned by other libraries--they were the books salvaged and scavenged at great personal risk from the doomed city above. The story of this extraordinary place and the people who found purpose and refuge in it is one of hope, human resilience, and above all, the timeless, universal love of literature and the compassion and wisdom it fosters.

Author : Wafa' Tarnowska
Publisher : Barefoot Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1646862929

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Nour's Secret Library by Wafa' Tarnowska Pdf

Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, Nour's Secret Library is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times. Illustrations by Romanian artist Vali Mintzi superimpose the colorful world the children construct over black-and-white charcoal depictions of the battered city.

Author : J. Gilbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1096467119

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The Secret Library by J. Gilbert Pdf

All libraries are magical. Some libraries are more magical than others. For Alex Reed, the world is an awkward place and books are her only escape. But when she is selected by a mysterious library to be its new Keeper she discovers that some books can be a lot of work. Now Alex must balance her new adventures with the incomparable obstacles of being an anxiety-riddled teenager. All this would be completely doable, if only Hank would do as he was told.

Author : Rhonda Byrne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781476751948

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The Secret Daily Teachings by Rhonda Byrne Pdf

First time available in ebook! The Secret Daily Teachings, the much-loved companion guide for living The Secret day by day, is now available in a new ebook format. Take the next step with The Secret Daily Teachings—the much-loved companion guide for living The Secret day by day is now available in a new ebook format. The Secret contains clear principles on how to live your life in accordance with the natural laws of the Universe, but the important thing for every person is to LIVE IT. Now, with The Secret Daily Teachings, Rhonda Byrne takes you through a year of teachings, sharing wisdom and insights for living in harmony with the laws that govern all human beings, so that you may become the master of your life. Building upon The Secret’s powerful truths, your knowledge of the law of attraction is about to expand far beyond what you can imagine. More joy, more abundance, more magnificence—every single day of the year.

Author : J C Gilbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1071454668

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The Secret Library by J C Gilbert Pdf

The multiverse is changing... What would you do if worlds depended on you? Sometimes you see a book, hear it call, pick it up, open it up, and read. Sometimes there is menace inside. Alex, Lilly, and Hank are back and are journeying once more into the worlds within the pages. But when the gods walk the earth, and reality is on a knife's edge, what can one human do to stop a world from tearing apart? Now Alex must summon all the power she can muster or it won't just mean the end for her, it could mean the end of everything. Step inside the most magnificent library that ever there was and defend the multiverse from the power of the void.

Author : Rhonda Byrne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781982188603

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The Secret to Love, Health, and Money by Rhonda Byrne Pdf

"Previously published separately in audio format by Simon & Schuster Audio in 2020"--Copyright page.

Author : Oliver Tearle
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781441184986

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T.E. Hulme and Modernism by Oliver Tearle Pdf

T. E. Hulme (1883-1917) was the author of a small number of poems and some genuinely innovative critical and philosophical writings. From this modest output his influence on later writers was considerable: T. S. Eliot described his poems as 'beautiful' and Ezra Pound and Wyndham Lewis were both inspired by his work. T.E. Hulme and Modernism explores his impact on key modernist figures, and also shows where this influence has been misplaced or misinterpreted. Oliver Tearle also here suggests that Hulme's significance goes beyond his influence on modernism, and that his work provides new ways of thinking about creative and critical writing in the 21st century. What is poetry? What is the purpose of literary criticism? And how might the strange phenomenon of the fragment offer new ways of theorising such issues? In exploring these and other important matters this book pushes at the boundaries of literary criticism and of writing itself.

Author : Jacob Sager Weinstein
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781328561008

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Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian by Jacob Sager Weinstein Pdf

“What if there were a superhero who could give people in trouble the very book they need most?...[A] winning concept…cheeky hilarity.”—Publishers Weekly A super-secret operative saves the world from a diabolical threat through her ability to brandish just the right book at just the right time in this delightfully silly superhero tale illustrated by an Eisner Award-winner and Caldecott Honoree. When an evil genius has a diabolical plan to destroy every book on the planet, who has the tome-toting page power to thwart his dastardly scheme? Lyric McKerrigan, Secret Librarian! She’s got the gadgets. She’s got the disguises. And she’s always got the right book at the right time. It’s a good thing, too, because Lyric McKerrigan is the world’s last hope! With lots of humor and a “thrilling, action-packed pace” (Horn Book Magazine), Jacob Sager Weinstein and Vera Brosgol introduce a smart and crafty heroine who is part comic-book hero, part reader extraordinaire, and wholly awesome. “An exciting escapade with an unlikely hero and a not-so-secret message about the power of books.”—Kirkus Reviews “Sure to delight budding comic fans, crime fighters, and bibliophiles alike.”—School Library Journal

Author : Julianne Negri
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 036939156X

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The Secret Library of Hummingbird House [Large Print 16pt] by Julianne Negri Pdf

Hattie Maxwell is trying to make sense of her life since the Big Split. It used to be the four of them - Mum, Dad, Ivy and Hattie - against the universe. But lately it feels like she's a lone star in a big galaxy. Her one escape is Hummingbird House, an old mansion with a giant mulberry tree just perfect for climbing to hide from the world. So when Hattie learns that the house is going to be demolished, she is determined to save it. A midnight visit becomes a step back in time, and Hummingbird House reveals its secrets: a hidden library, a mysterious new friend, and a lost treasure that could help stop the development. Can the past help Hattie to fix her present? A brilliant time-slip novel with a contemporary twist, The Secret Library of Hummingbird House celebrates standing up, speaking out and letting go of the past.

Author : Delphine Minoui
Publisher : Picador
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1529012333

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The Book Collectors of Daraya by Delphine Minoui Pdf

Author : Rhonda Byrne
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-11
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781582702087

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The Secret Gratitude Book by Rhonda Byrne Pdf

The best-selling author and producer of The Secret offers inspiring quotes and affirmations to encourage personal journaling and reflection on gratitude and abundance, equipping individuals with a powerful tool to transform their lives and experience more joy. 500,000 first printing. $250,000 ad/promo.

Author : Haruki Murakami
Publisher : Bond Street Books
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780385683159

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The Strange Library by Haruki Murakami Pdf

Fully illustrated and beautifully designed, this is a unique and wonderfully creepy tale that is sure to delight Murakami fans. "All I did was go to the library to borrow some books." On his way home from school, the young narrator of The Strange Library finds himself wondering how taxes were collected in the Ottoman Empire. He pops into the local library to see if it has a book on the subject. This is his first mistake. Led to a special 'reading room' in a maze under the library by a strange old man, he finds himself imprisoned with only a sheep man, who makes excellent donuts, and a girl, who can talk with her hands, for company. His mother will be worrying why he hasn't returned in time for dinner and the old man seems to have an appetite for eating small boy's brains. How will he escape?

Author : Joyce Morgan,Conrad Walters
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780762787333

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Journeys on the Silk Road by Joyce Morgan,Conrad Walters Pdf

When a Chinese monk broke into a hidden cave in 1900, he uncovered one of the world’s great literary secrets: a time capsule from the ancient Silk Road. Inside, scrolls were piled from floor to ceiling, undisturbed for a thousand years. The gem within was the Diamond Sutra of AD 868. This key Buddhist teaching, made 500 years before Gutenberg inked his press, is the world’s oldest printed book. The Silk Road once linked China with the Mediterranean. It conveyed merchants, pilgrims and ideas. But its cultures and oases were swallowed by shifting sands. Central to the Silk Road’s rediscovery was a man named Aurel Stein, a Hungarian-born scholar and archaeologist employed by the British service. Undaunted by the vast Gobi Desert, Stein crossed thousands of desolate miles with his fox terrier Dash. Stein met the Chinese monk and secured the Diamond Sutra and much more. The scroll’s journey—by camel through arid desert, by boat to London’s curious scholars, by train to evade the bombs of World War II—merges an explorer’s adventures, political intrigue, and continued controversy. The Diamond Sutra has inspired Jack Kerouac and the Dalai Lama. Its journey has coincided with the growing appeal of Buddhism in the West. As the Gutenberg Age cedes to the Google Age, the survival of the Silk Road’s greatest treasure is testament to the endurance of the written word.

Author : Anne Brown
Publisher : Year of the Book
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1945670681

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The Secret Life of Library Books by Anne Brown Pdf

Mrs. Davis, the Robinson Elementary School librarian, always looked forward to seeing her books after the summer break. But who sent the stack of letters she found on her desk? Perhaps all is not as it seems at the library...

Author : Adventure Coloring Books
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1735933023

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Journey to the Secret Library Coloring Book by Adventure Coloring Books Pdf

A super adorable animal coloring book. Enjoy a beautiful coloring book journey through a secret animal library. Where animals of all kinds have fun reading books, climbing books, and sharing books. In the secret library, cute little animals climb their way into the library and garden books grow beautiful flowers and trees. The owls and the mice share their favorite books, and the butterflies flutter through the pages to learn all about their world. Cats on shelves, shelves in trees, books floating through the air. It's a fantastical animal adventure. About the Layout Most adult and teen coloring books have illustrations printed on one side of the page. Other coloring books have beautiful double page spreads that span across 2 pages. With this new layout, you get breathtakingly beautiful double page spread coloring pages that are printed on one side of the page. Includes: 30 double-page spread coloring pages Printed on one side of the page Adorable animals reading for fun and excitement Original artist designs High resolution illustrations Varying level of comlexity, something for everyone! A beautiful, relaxing animal adventure Loads of coloring fun! Buy All Three! Perfect for adults and teens too! Journey to the Mysterious Island Coloring Book Journey to the Whimsical Garden Coloring Book Journey to the Secret Library Coloring Book