Author : Ali Sethi,Ali
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2002-05-03
Category : Boys
ISBN : 9780143068112
The Wish Maker
Ali Sethi,Ali
The Wish Maker
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Wish Maker
Ali Sethi
Author : Ali Sethi
Publisher : HarperCollins Canada
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781443400541
Wish Maker by Ali Sethi Pdf
In middle-class Lahore, the fatherless Zaki Shirazi grows up in an unusual Muslim family, a family of women. The matriarchs of his world are strong and outspoken: his mother, Zakia, is a journalist and activist; his paternal grandmother, Daadi, is a shrewd navigator of the mores of her culture; his slightly older cousin, Samar Api, acts as his beloved ally and friend; and Naseem, the stalwart servant woman, is a sharpeyed judge of character. Through the lives of these remarkable women (and in flashback to the life of Zaki’s father), we are drawn into a family’s story through nearly fifty years of partition, wars, coups and upheaval in Pakistani society. This is a story of love and loss, masterfully written, compellingly told, universally appealing, by a major new international voice.
The Wish Maker
Ali Sethi
Author : Ali Sethi
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-06-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101061282
The Wish Maker by Ali Sethi Pdf
A brilliant, enthralling debut novel about a fatherless boy growing up in a family of outspoken women in contemporary Pakistan, The Wish Maker is also a tale of sacrifice, betrayal, and indestructible friendship. Zaki Shirazi and his female cousin Samar Api were raised to consider themselves "part of the same litter." In a household run by Zaki's crusading political journalist mother and iron-willed grandmother, it was impossible to imagine a future that could hold anything different for each of them. But when adolescence approaches, the cousins' fates diverge, and Zaki is forced to question the meaning of family, selfhood, and commitment to those he loves most. Chronicling world-changing events that have never been so intimately observed in fiction, and brimming with unmistakable warmth and humor, The Wish Maker is the powerful account of a family and an era, a story that shows how, even in the most rapidly shifting circumstances, there are bonds that survive the tugs of convention, time, and history.
The Wish Maker
Melissa McClone
Author : Melissa McClone
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1944777695
The Wish Maker by Melissa McClone Pdf
At Christmas, sometimes even impossible wishes come true? One word changed Wes Lockhart's life forever. Cancer. Fighting for his life completely flipped his priorities, making him realize he wanted-no, needed-to use his billions to help others find the kind of second chance he'd been given. The first person he intended to help? The beautiful, kind, and dedicated oncologist who got him through his treatments and ushered him into remission. And what better time than the holidays to become her not-so-secret Santa? Dr. Paige Regis has spent her entire career helping others, often at the expense of her personal life. She'd love to start a family of her own-but with her current patients and her plans to open a brand-new cancer center, it seems like an impossible dream. It's not until she reconnects with the charming Wes that she realizes he might just be the man to make all her Christmas wishes come true. Can Wes and Paige open their hearts to the magic of the season-and each other-to get a shot at their very own Christmas miracle? Or will past hurts and doubts end their happily ever after before it even begins?
Cosmic Navigator
Gahl Eden Sasson
Author : Gahl Eden Sasson
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781609250409
Cosmic Navigator by Gahl Eden Sasson Pdf
Gahl Sasson's second book, Cosmic Navigator, is like a GPS for the soul. It combines Astrology, the map of where and who we are, with Kabbalah the navigation system that tells us how to get to our goal and avoid those traffic patterns and areas of gridlock in our lives. This three part text is the first book of its kind. Not only is it the first book to use Astrology as a resource for self help, it also weds the wisdom of ancient Kabbalisitic truths with the powerful archetypes of the zodiac to help you improve and change your life. The first part of the book introduces the basic concepts of Kabbalah and Astrology and how they work together. The second part teaches you how to interpret your own astrological chart as the road map of your life. The third and final part of the book, which is based on Gahl's twelve week workshop, walks the reader through the twelve signs and teaches them how to use each one to bring balance and success into their lives. Is your love life in need of more passion? Turn to the chapter on Scorpio and learn how to invoke that sexual mysterious energy. Do you need to be more assertive at work? Turn to the chapter on Aries and discover your inner warrior. Unlike other astrology books that simply offer stereotypical profiles, Cosmic Navigator teaches us how to take control of our astrological destinies.
The Wishmakers
Tyler Whitesides
Author : Tyler Whitesides
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0062568310
The Wishmakers by Tyler Whitesides Pdf
“Looking for a fantastically fast-paced and funny read? Your wish is granted!” —Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Twelve-year-old Ace’s life is about to change in the most unexpected and magical ways—all because of a peanut butter jar. When he opens it, he inadvertently releases a genie named Ridge. Now a Wishmaker, Ace is given a week to complete a seemingly impossible quest, and if he fails the world will end in the most tragic (but cuddly) way imaginable. Luckily, Ridge can help by granting Ace an unlimited number of wishes…as long as Ace is willing to accept the consequences. The bigger the wish, the greater the consequence. So, if Ace wants to avoid having pogo sticks for legs or his clothes turn invisible, he'll have to be careful what he wishes for and get a little creative. Perfect for fans of Dan Gutman and Max Brallier, this new middle grade series by Tyler Whitesides (author of the Janitors series) is a wonderful mix of unpredictable magic, zany humor, and daring adventure. You’ll wish it never ends!
The Last Mapmaker
Christina Soontornvat
Author : Christina Soontornvat
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781536224665
The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat Pdf
A Newbery Honor Book A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book for Teen Readers From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of three Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman’s struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon’s most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman—and in a kingdom where the status of one’s ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn’t the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands—a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyond imagining—she must weigh the cost of her dreams. Vivid, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, this tale of identity and integrity is as beautiful and intricate as the maps of old.
The Magnum Opus
Christopher Kezelos,Christine Kezelos
Author : Christopher Kezelos,Christine Kezelos
Publisher : Zealous Creative
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780998462837
The Magnum Opus by Christopher Kezelos,Christine Kezelos Pdf
The Magnum Opus is inspired by the multi-award-winning short film, The Maker. Watch it here: http://bit.ly/WatchTheMaker Synopsis: In a time and world long ago forgotten, there existed an enchanted workshop. Within its walls, a magical creature called a 'Maker' busily created the next of his kin. Upon completion, the creator was whisked away to join the rest of the Maker community. Meanwhile, their progeny was left alone to create the next Maker in a never-ending cycle of creation. That was, until the day an offbeat Maker named Ario was unable to complete 'The Making' and broke their sacred chain of existence. Wracked with guilt, Ario embarked on a quest to right his wrong, but what he discovered was far more monstrous and miraculous than anyone ever imagined. Awards: Distinguished Favorite - Independent Publisher Book Awards Honorable Mention - Los Angeles Book Festival Self-Published Cover Award - New York Book Show
The Echo Maker
Richard Powers
Author : Richard Powers
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780374706548
The Echo Maker by Richard Powers Pdf
Winner of the National Book Award From the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Overstory and the Oprah's Book Club selection Bewilderment comes Richard Powers's The Echo Maker, a powerful novel about family and loss. “Wise and elegant . . . The mysteries unfold so organically and stealthily that you are unaware of his machinations until they come to stunning fruition . . . Powers accomplishes something magnificent.” —Colson Whitehead, The New York Times Book Review On a winter night on a remote Nebraska road, twenty-seven-year-old Mark Schluter has a near-fatal car accident. His older sister, Karin, returns reluctantly to their hometown to nurse Mark back from a traumatic head injury. But when Mark emerges from a coma, he believes that this woman—who looks, acts, and sounds just like his sister—is really an imposter. When Karin contacts the famous cognitive neurologist Gerald Weber for help, he diagnoses Mark as having Capgras syndrome. The mysterious nature of the disease, combined with the strange circumstances surrounding Mark’s accident, threatens to change all of their lives beyond recognition. In The Echo Maker, Richard Powers proves himself to be one of our boldest and most entertaining novelists.
A Wish in the Dark
Christina Soontornvat
Author : Christina Soontornvat
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781536211726
A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat Pdf
A boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice. All light in Chattana is created by one man — the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong’s prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free. Nok, the prison warden’s perfect daughter, is bent on tracking Pong down and restoring her family’s good name. But as Nok hunts Pong through the alleys and canals of Chattana, she uncovers secrets that make her question the truths she has always held dear. Set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world, Christina Soontornvat’s twist on Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is a dazzling, fast-paced adventure that explores the difference between law and justice — and asks whether one child can shine a light in the dark.
Willie Wish Granter
Wayne Hoffman
Author : Wayne Hoffman
Publisher : Xlibris Us
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1796012629
Willie Wish Granter by Wayne Hoffman Pdf
A journey through the absolute wonders of wishing. Join us as Willie becomes Willie Wish Granter and takes on the task so many people have wondered about, and many people have asked... Who do we wish to? Who hears our wishes? Is anyone actually listening? A fun and educational adventure about... How to wish, Who to wish to, and What to expect from our wishes. Through his adventure Willie gets help from the others to make wishing fun and special for everyone. So, step into this magical wishing world, meet Willie Wish Granter and his friends that come along, and learn that someone is indeed listening to your wishes. Find new and exciting ways to wish, and different wish expectations. Happy reading, Happy wishing.
Garden Maker
Christie Purifoy
Author : Christie Purifoy
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736982146
Garden Maker by Christie Purifoy Pdf
Much more than a how-to flower gardening book (though you will learn how to), Garden Maker is for those who want to grow beautiful things that reflect the glory and majesty of the Creator and bring a little bit of heaven down to earth. From the beginning God made a garden, so it’s no surprise if you feel closer to Him with your hands in the dirt and the sun on your back. There is something profoundly soul-satisfying about creating and cultivating beauty. If you long to experience more splendor in your life, you can grow some of your very own. Join kindred spirit Christie Purifoy as she helps you unearth the simple delights of growing garden flowers, from preparing and planning to creating beautiful bouquets and other arrangements. Lavishly photographed and lovingly written, this all-seasons guide invites you to discover the innumerable joys and wonders to be found in the flower garden.
The Wishbreaker
Tyler Whitesides
Author : Tyler Whitesides
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062568366
The Wishbreaker by Tyler Whitesides Pdf
Ace and Ridge are back to save their friend—and the world—in this sequel to The Wishmakers, which Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library, praised as a “fantastically fast-paced and funny read.” Being a Wishmaker may be more trouble than it’s worth. Sure, you get a genie who can grant an unlimited number of wishes, but for each one you make you have to accept an awful consequence in return. Not to mention that you’re also given an impossible quest and only seven days to fulfill it! Despite all that, Ace and his genie, Ridge, managed to complete their last mission—but they couldn’t save their friend Tina from being abducted by a rogue genie who’s bent on using his limitless power to rule the world. To rescue her, Ace must reunite with Ridge to become a Wishmaker once more, and they’ll need to team up with the unlikeliest of new allies. It’s not every day you get a second chance to save the world, so Ace is determined to learn from his past mistakes and wish for the best, literally. Perfect for fans of Max Brailler, Adam Gidwitz, and Dan Gutman, this middle grade series is a wonderful mix of unpredictable magic, zany humor, and daring adventure. “An ingenious premise” raved Kirkus in a starred review!
The Wish Granter
C. J. Redwine
Author : C. J. Redwine
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-14
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062360304
The Wish Granter by C. J. Redwine Pdf
An epic, romantic, and action-packed fantasy inspired by the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, about a bastard princess who must take on an evil fae to save her brother’s soul, from C. J. Redwine, the New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Queen. Perfect for fans of Graceling and the Lunar Chronicles. The world has turned upside down for Thad and Ari Glavan, the bastard twins of Súndraille’s king. Their mother was murdered. The royal family died mysteriously. And now Thad sits on the throne of a kingdom whose streets are suddenly overrun with violence he can’t stop. Growing up ignored by the nobility, Ari never wanted to be a proper princess. And when Thad suddenly starts training Ari to take his place, she realizes that her brother’s ascension to the throne wasn’t fate. It was the work of a Wish Granter named Alistair Teague who tricked Thad into wishing away both the safety of his people and his soul in exchange for the crown. So Ari recruits the help of Thad’s enigmatic new weapons master, Sebastian Vaughn, to teach her how to fight Teague. With secret ties to Teague’s criminal empire, Sebastian might just hold the key to discovering Alistair’s weaknesses, saving Ari’s brother—and herself. But Teague is ruthless and more than ready to destroy anyone who dares stand in his way—and now he has his sights set on the princess. And if Ari can’t outwit him, she’ll lose Sebastian, her brother…and her soul.
In Other Rooms, Other Wonders
Daniyal Mueenuddin
Author : Daniyal Mueenuddin
Publisher : Random House India
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788184002188
In Other Rooms, Other Wonders by Daniyal Mueenuddin Pdf
Moving from the elegant drawing rooms of Lahore to the mud villages of rural Multan, a powerful collection of short stories about feudal Pakistan. An impoverished young woman becomes a wealthy relative’s mistress; an electrician on the make confronts his desperate assailant to protect his most prized possession; a farm manager rises far in the world—but his family discovers after his death the transience of power; a maid, who advances herself through sexual favours, unexpectedly falls in love. In these linked stories about the family and household staff of the ageing KK Harouni, we meet masters and servants, landlords and supplicants, politicians and electricians, village women, and Karachi housewives. Part Chekhov, part RK Narayan, these stories are dark and light, complex and humane; at heart about the relationship between the powerful and powerless, bound together in life—and in death. Together they make up a vivid portrait of a feudal world rarely brought alive in the English language. Sensuous, graceful, melancholy, In Other Rooms, Other Wonders gives you Pakistan as you have never seen it. It marks the debut of an amazing new talent.