Author: Amelia Addler
Publisher: ANJ Press
ISBN: 1955298874
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Love triangles happen when you least expect—or want—them. Mackenzie Dennet is ready to put her past behind her. Especially her romantic past. Moving to San Juan Island and working on the sea pen project was a perfect way to focus on building a happy, uncomplicated future for herself. It would’ve worked, too. If she hadn’t met them. Cameron, an ambitious salesman with confidence for days, and Liam, a soulful, brooding artist, are complete opposites. In fact, the only thing they have in common is their interest in her…and the way they both tempt her to give love a second chance At some point, she knows she’ll have to make a choice. And no matter who she chooses, someone will end up broken hearted. All she can do now is hope it won’t be her. Again. A Spot at Starlight Beach, book 3 in the Spotted Cottage series, is a sweet, contemporary romantic women’s fiction novel that can be read as a standalone. Download today to reserve your spot on the beach!
A Spot at Starlight Beach
Author: Amelia Addler
Publisher: ANJ Press
ISBN: 1955298874
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Love triangles happen when you least expect—or want—them. Mackenzie Dennet is ready to put her past behind her. Especially her romantic past. Moving to San Juan Island and working on the sea pen project was a perfect way to focus on building a happy, uncomplicated future for herself. It would’ve worked, too. If she hadn’t met them. Cameron, an ambitious salesman with confidence for days, and Liam, a soulful, brooding artist, are complete opposites. In fact, the only thing they have in common is their interest in her…and the way they both tempt her to give love a second chance At some point, she knows she’ll have to make a choice. And no matter who she chooses, someone will end up broken hearted. All she can do now is hope it won’t be her. Again. A Spot at Starlight Beach, book 3 in the Spotted Cottage series, is a sweet, contemporary romantic women’s fiction novel that can be read as a standalone. Download today to reserve your spot on the beach!
Publisher: ANJ Press
ISBN: 1955298874
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Love triangles happen when you least expect—or want—them. Mackenzie Dennet is ready to put her past behind her. Especially her romantic past. Moving to San Juan Island and working on the sea pen project was a perfect way to focus on building a happy, uncomplicated future for herself. It would’ve worked, too. If she hadn’t met them. Cameron, an ambitious salesman with confidence for days, and Liam, a soulful, brooding artist, are complete opposites. In fact, the only thing they have in common is their interest in her…and the way they both tempt her to give love a second chance At some point, she knows she’ll have to make a choice. And no matter who she chooses, someone will end up broken hearted. All she can do now is hope it won’t be her. Again. A Spot at Starlight Beach, book 3 in the Spotted Cottage series, is a sweet, contemporary romantic women’s fiction novel that can be read as a standalone. Download today to reserve your spot on the beach!
A Spot of Tea
Author: Amelia Addler
Publisher: ANJ Press
ISBN: 195529884X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
It’s going to take more than a spot of tea to get her out of this mess… Eliza Dennet used to lead a nice, quiet life. Then she unwittingly helped a bank robber flee the scene and became her small town’s official laughingstock. Now, she can either hide, or find the robber herself. The handsome new sea pilot in town might be able to help her – assuming he doesn’t have more to do with the robbery than he’s letting on… Joey Mitchell has his own reasons for wanting to catch the robber. But if Eliza knew his secret, she’d surely refuse to help him gather clues. She definitely wouldn’t want to get to know him better when all was said and done, and that’s a risk he’s just not willing to take. As the investigation (and their relationship) starts to heat up, can Eliza and Joey protect their shot at happily ever after? Or will their time together end in heartbreak? A Spot of Tea is the second book in the Spotted Cottage series. Get your copy now and get ready for a fun and romantic tale!
Publisher: ANJ Press
ISBN: 195529884X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
It’s going to take more than a spot of tea to get her out of this mess… Eliza Dennet used to lead a nice, quiet life. Then she unwittingly helped a bank robber flee the scene and became her small town’s official laughingstock. Now, she can either hide, or find the robber herself. The handsome new sea pilot in town might be able to help her – assuming he doesn’t have more to do with the robbery than he’s letting on… Joey Mitchell has his own reasons for wanting to catch the robber. But if Eliza knew his secret, she’d surely refuse to help him gather clues. She definitely wouldn’t want to get to know him better when all was said and done, and that’s a risk he’s just not willing to take. As the investigation (and their relationship) starts to heat up, can Eliza and Joey protect their shot at happily ever after? Or will their time together end in heartbreak? A Spot of Tea is the second book in the Spotted Cottage series. Get your copy now and get ready for a fun and romantic tale!
A Place Apart: A Cape Cod Reader
Author: Robert Finch
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 0881508594
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
A Place Apart features essays and firsthand accounts of notable experiences throughout Cape Cod, including native Wampanoag creation myths; eyewitness accounts of the landing of the Pilgrims in 1620; candid stories of early life in the Old Colony; fascinating and often-harrowing accounts of the whaling and fishing industries; and so much more. The collection includes famous passages by and about such writers as Melville, Thoreau, Helen Keller, Edmund Wilson, and Kurt Vonnegut, among others.
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 0881508594
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
A Place Apart features essays and firsthand accounts of notable experiences throughout Cape Cod, including native Wampanoag creation myths; eyewitness accounts of the landing of the Pilgrims in 1620; candid stories of early life in the Old Colony; fascinating and often-harrowing accounts of the whaling and fishing industries; and so much more. The collection includes famous passages by and about such writers as Melville, Thoreau, Helen Keller, Edmund Wilson, and Kurt Vonnegut, among others.
Kingston by Starlight
Author: Christopher John Farley
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307238407
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Irish-born Anne Bonny is only a teenager when she is left destitute by her mother’s death. Abandoned by her father, she seems destined to be forgotten by the world. But Anne chooses to seek her fortune in the lush tropics of the colonial West Indies, where she passes herself off as a young man named Bonn. She finds work as a ship’s hand, sailing under the command of Calico Jack Rackam, a notorious and charismatic pirate with a bounty on his head. Calico Jack has his heart set on raiding the Madrid Galleon, the richest ship in the Caribbean, which sails from Kingston laden with Cuban gold and Jamaican rum. Bonn is entranced by the sea and by the ship’s violent crew, which includes a mysterious swordfighter named Read, who, it turns out, has a secret life of his own. Calico Jack soon discovers Bonn’s and Read’s true identities, but it is only when the three pirates are captured that their darkest secrets begin to surface. In the shadow of the gallows, a strange twist of fate reveals a shocking betrayal that may save Bonn from death, while permanently changing everything she has known about her past and the world around her. Gorgeously written and full of mystery, intrigue, and startling revelations about gender, race, history, and the human heart, Kingston by Starlight is a once-in-a-lifetime read.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307238407
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Irish-born Anne Bonny is only a teenager when she is left destitute by her mother’s death. Abandoned by her father, she seems destined to be forgotten by the world. But Anne chooses to seek her fortune in the lush tropics of the colonial West Indies, where she passes herself off as a young man named Bonn. She finds work as a ship’s hand, sailing under the command of Calico Jack Rackam, a notorious and charismatic pirate with a bounty on his head. Calico Jack has his heart set on raiding the Madrid Galleon, the richest ship in the Caribbean, which sails from Kingston laden with Cuban gold and Jamaican rum. Bonn is entranced by the sea and by the ship’s violent crew, which includes a mysterious swordfighter named Read, who, it turns out, has a secret life of his own. Calico Jack soon discovers Bonn’s and Read’s true identities, but it is only when the three pirates are captured that their darkest secrets begin to surface. In the shadow of the gallows, a strange twist of fate reveals a shocking betrayal that may save Bonn from death, while permanently changing everything she has known about her past and the world around her. Gorgeously written and full of mystery, intrigue, and startling revelations about gender, race, history, and the human heart, Kingston by Starlight is a once-in-a-lifetime read.
The River by Starlight
Author: Ellen Notbohm
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1631523368
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
For fans of Paulette Jiles and Marisa de los Santos Winner of the Sarton Women’s Book Award and the Western Writers of America Spur Award Annie Rushton leaves behind an unsettling past to join her brother on his Montana homestead and make a determined fresh start. There, sparks fly when she tangles with Adam Fielding, a visionary businessman-farmer determined to make his own way and answer to no one. Neither is looking for a partner, but they give in to their undeniable chemistry. Annie and Adam’s marriage brims with astounding success and unanticipated passion, but their dream of having a child eludes them as a mysterious illness of mind and body plagues Annie’s pregnancies. Amidst deepening economic adversity, natural disaster, and the onset of world war, their personal struggles collide with the societal mores of the day. Annie’s shattering periods of black depression and violent outbursts exact a terrible price. The life the Fieldings have forged begins to unravel, and the only path ahead leads to unthinkable loss. Based on true events, this sweeping novel weaves a century-old story, timeless in its telling of love, heartbreak, healing, and redemption embodied in one woman’s tenacious quest for control over her own destiny in the face of devastating misfortune and social injustice.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1631523368
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 427
Book Description
For fans of Paulette Jiles and Marisa de los Santos Winner of the Sarton Women’s Book Award and the Western Writers of America Spur Award Annie Rushton leaves behind an unsettling past to join her brother on his Montana homestead and make a determined fresh start. There, sparks fly when she tangles with Adam Fielding, a visionary businessman-farmer determined to make his own way and answer to no one. Neither is looking for a partner, but they give in to their undeniable chemistry. Annie and Adam’s marriage brims with astounding success and unanticipated passion, but their dream of having a child eludes them as a mysterious illness of mind and body plagues Annie’s pregnancies. Amidst deepening economic adversity, natural disaster, and the onset of world war, their personal struggles collide with the societal mores of the day. Annie’s shattering periods of black depression and violent outbursts exact a terrible price. The life the Fieldings have forged begins to unravel, and the only path ahead leads to unthinkable loss. Based on true events, this sweeping novel weaves a century-old story, timeless in its telling of love, heartbreak, healing, and redemption embodied in one woman’s tenacious quest for control over her own destiny in the face of devastating misfortune and social injustice.
Fodor's South Florida
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
ISBN: 1640971432
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Ready to experience South Florida? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s South Florida with Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Keys travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of South Florida, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to party on South Beach, see wildlife in the Everglades, or go snorkeling in Key West, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s South Florida with Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Keys includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of South Florida. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on South Florida’s best beaches, Miami’s Art Deco District, and the Everglades. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS that identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths to help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS with options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; and a calendar of events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE on where to find under-the-radar gems. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS that add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Miami and Miami Beach, including South Beach, plus Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Key West and the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.. Planning on visiting more of Florida? Check out Fodor’s Florida, Fodor's Walt Disney World, and Fodor's In Focus Florida Keys.
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
ISBN: 1640971432
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
For a limited time, receive a free Fodor's Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel e-book with the purchase of this guidebook! Go to fodors.com for details. Ready to experience South Florida? The experts at Fodor’s are here to help. Fodor’s South Florida with Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Keys travel guide is packed with customizable itineraries with top recommendations, detailed maps of South Florida, and exclusive tips from locals. Whether you want to party on South Beach, see wildlife in the Everglades, or go snorkeling in Key West, this up-to-date guidebook will help you plan it all out. This new edition has been FULLY-REDESIGNED with a new layout and beautiful images for more intuitive travel planning! Fodor’s South Florida with Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Keys includes: • AN ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE GUIDE that visually captures the top highlights of South Florida. • SPECTACULAR COLOR PHOTOS AND FEATURES throughout, including special features on South Florida’s best beaches, Miami’s Art Deco District, and the Everglades. • INSPIRATIONAL “BEST OF” LISTS that identify the best things to see, do, eat, drink, and more. • MULTIPLE ITINERARIES for various trip lengths to help you maximize your time. • MORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help plot your itinerary and navigate confidently. • EXPERT RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS with options for every taste. • TRIP PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including guides to getting around, saving money and time, beating the crowds; and a calendar of events. • LOCAL INSIDER ADVICE on where to find under-the-radar gems. • HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OVERVIEWS that add perspective and enrich your travels. • COVERS: Miami and Miami Beach, including South Beach, plus Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Key West and the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and more. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.. Planning on visiting more of Florida? Check out Fodor’s Florida, Fodor's Walt Disney World, and Fodor's In Focus Florida Keys.
Holder of Lightning
Author: S. L. Farrell
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1101099275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
It had been so many generations since the mage-lights were last seen that they'd become the stuff of legend. But for seventeen-year-old Jenna Aoire legend became reality one night on Knobtop Hill when she found the stone--not much more than a large pebble yet there was something about it that drew her. And then the mage-lights filled the sky, bringing trouble and magic with them that would irrevocably alter Jenna's life.
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
ISBN: 1101099275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 583
Book Description
It had been so many generations since the mage-lights were last seen that they'd become the stuff of legend. But for seventeen-year-old Jenna Aoire legend became reality one night on Knobtop Hill when she found the stone--not much more than a large pebble yet there was something about it that drew her. And then the mage-lights filled the sky, bringing trouble and magic with them that would irrevocably alter Jenna's life.
Fodor's Florida
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
ISBN: 0804143838
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 795
Book Description
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. From the Panhandle's white sandy beaches to Walt Disney World and the Space Coast to hip Miami with its trendy hotels, dining and nightlife, Florida's attractions, along with balmy weather and beautiful people, lure over 80 million visitors to the state every year. In full-color throughout, Fodor's Florida takes a smart insider's look at the state, with helpful planning advice at the start of each chapter. Fodor’s Florida includes: PHOTOS AND ITINERARIES to inspire and guide your trip UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Recommendations on new hotels, restaurants, attractions, shops, and sports outfitters throughout the state ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Special features throughout the guide illuminate the most distinctive features of Florida. Art Deco Miami, Spring Training, and the Everglades Ecosystems, give travelers an unparalleled sense of Florida INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: An "Experience Florida" chapter covering what's new in the state, great itineraries, and other helpful tips helps readers choose their perfect Florida trip. Each chapter opens with a map, Top Reasons to Go, and other essential information to help visitors plan time and vacation details effectively DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Florida offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife COVERS: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Tampa, Naples, Daytona, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Sanibel and Captiva, the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and more
Publisher: Fodor's Travel
ISBN: 0804143838
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 795
Book Description
Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. From the Panhandle's white sandy beaches to Walt Disney World and the Space Coast to hip Miami with its trendy hotels, dining and nightlife, Florida's attractions, along with balmy weather and beautiful people, lure over 80 million visitors to the state every year. In full-color throughout, Fodor's Florida takes a smart insider's look at the state, with helpful planning advice at the start of each chapter. Fodor’s Florida includes: PHOTOS AND ITINERARIES to inspire and guide your trip UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: Recommendations on new hotels, restaurants, attractions, shops, and sports outfitters throughout the state ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Special features throughout the guide illuminate the most distinctive features of Florida. Art Deco Miami, Spring Training, and the Everglades Ecosystems, give travelers an unparalleled sense of Florida INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: An "Experience Florida" chapter covering what's new in the state, great itineraries, and other helpful tips helps readers choose their perfect Florida trip. Each chapter opens with a map, Top Reasons to Go, and other essential information to help visitors plan time and vacation details effectively DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Florida offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife COVERS: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Tampa, Naples, Daytona, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Sanibel and Captiva, the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and more
The Rough Guide to Thailand (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 178919511X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1148
Book Description
Discover this exciting destination with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to island-hop your way down the Andaman coast, sample street food at Bangkok's night markets or trek to the hill tribes around Chiang Mai, The Rough Guide to Thailand will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout- navigate Bangkok's backstreets and stroll around Krabi town without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Thailand's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Bangkok; Chiang Mai; Ko Samui; Ko Pha Ngan; Ko Lanta; Phuket; Ko Phi Phi; Krabi; Ko Tao; Ko Chang; Ko Kood; Ko Samet; Ko Mak; Pai; Ayutthaya; Nakhon Si Thammarat; Nan; Ao Phang Nga. Attractions include: Chatuchak Weekend Market; Jim Thompson's House; Wat Pho; Khmer ruinsat Phimai; Khao Yai National Park; Wat Phra That Doi Suthep; The Grand Palace; Wat Phu Tok; The National Museum. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, outdoor activities, spas and traditional massage, meditation centres and retreats, culture and etiquette, travelling with children, and more. - Background information- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, religion, art and architecture, flora and fauna, environmental issues, music, hill tribes, film and recommended books, plus a handy language section. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Thailand. About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our"tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN: 178919511X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1148
Book Description
Discover this exciting destination with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to island-hop your way down the Andaman coast, sample street food at Bangkok's night markets or trek to the hill tribes around Chiang Mai, The Rough Guide to Thailand will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout- navigate Bangkok's backstreets and stroll around Krabi town without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Thailand's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Bangkok; Chiang Mai; Ko Samui; Ko Pha Ngan; Ko Lanta; Phuket; Ko Phi Phi; Krabi; Ko Tao; Ko Chang; Ko Kood; Ko Samet; Ko Mak; Pai; Ayutthaya; Nakhon Si Thammarat; Nan; Ao Phang Nga. Attractions include: Chatuchak Weekend Market; Jim Thompson's House; Wat Pho; Khmer ruinsat Phimai; Khao Yai National Park; Wat Phra That Doi Suthep; The Grand Palace; Wat Phu Tok; The National Museum. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, outdoor activities, spas and traditional massage, meditation centres and retreats, culture and etiquette, travelling with children, and more. - Background information- a Contexts chapter devoted to history, religion, art and architecture, flora and fauna, environmental issues, music, hill tribes, film and recommended books, plus a handy language section. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Thailand. About Rough Guides: Escape the everyday with Rough Guides. We are a leading travel publisher known for our"tell it like it is" attitude, up-to-date content and great writing. Since 1982, we've published books covering more than 120 destinations around the globe, with an ever-growing series of ebooks, a range of beautiful, inspirational reference titles, and an award-winning website. We pride ourselves on our accurate, honest and informed travel guides.
Intelligence Without Thumbs
Author: Michael Schulze
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456652575
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
It's a Battle of the Genomes! In a world ravaged by warfare, humanity stands on the brink of an evolutionary precipice. Enter a future where DNA is not just the blueprint of life but the architect of our survival. Michael Schulze's Intelligence Without Thumbs is a gripping exploration of the fragile lines between human and animal, science and morality, innocence and corruption. In this part sci/fi fable, part species-bending coming-of-age story, a movement called Posthumanism has emerged, arguing that DNA's experiment with opposable thumbs has gone catastrophically wrong and that humans need to quickly evolve into a new life form that can do less harm to the planet and its inhabitants. This has incited the launch of a Prohumanist opposition, and the two groups frequently battle in the streets. Now the violence is about to escalate – a lot. In the midst of this contentious climate, a beautiful young changeling named Hasso literally washes up on shore ... and thus begins a remarkable journey as she runs a gauntlet of tests and trials on her way toward an astonishing destiny. She soon falls in with a crew of medical-scientific renegades experimenting with a gene-editing technique that could potentially alter the appearance, mentality and behavior of human beings. And along the way she teams up with five other young people whose lives and love stories intertwine with her own as they struggle together to forge a Posthuman future. But can they prevail? And if so, how, given the deadly forces arrayed against them? From the depths of the ocean to the heights of genetic possibility, Intelligence Without Thumbs challenges our understanding of consciousness, identity, and what it means to be human. With stunning prose and a thought-provoking narrative, Michael Schulze invites readers to embark on a riveting journey into the future of our species.
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456652575
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
It's a Battle of the Genomes! In a world ravaged by warfare, humanity stands on the brink of an evolutionary precipice. Enter a future where DNA is not just the blueprint of life but the architect of our survival. Michael Schulze's Intelligence Without Thumbs is a gripping exploration of the fragile lines between human and animal, science and morality, innocence and corruption. In this part sci/fi fable, part species-bending coming-of-age story, a movement called Posthumanism has emerged, arguing that DNA's experiment with opposable thumbs has gone catastrophically wrong and that humans need to quickly evolve into a new life form that can do less harm to the planet and its inhabitants. This has incited the launch of a Prohumanist opposition, and the two groups frequently battle in the streets. Now the violence is about to escalate – a lot. In the midst of this contentious climate, a beautiful young changeling named Hasso literally washes up on shore ... and thus begins a remarkable journey as she runs a gauntlet of tests and trials on her way toward an astonishing destiny. She soon falls in with a crew of medical-scientific renegades experimenting with a gene-editing technique that could potentially alter the appearance, mentality and behavior of human beings. And along the way she teams up with five other young people whose lives and love stories intertwine with her own as they struggle together to forge a Posthuman future. But can they prevail? And if so, how, given the deadly forces arrayed against them? From the depths of the ocean to the heights of genetic possibility, Intelligence Without Thumbs challenges our understanding of consciousness, identity, and what it means to be human. With stunning prose and a thought-provoking narrative, Michael Schulze invites readers to embark on a riveting journey into the future of our species.