Author: Manogyna Marthi
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
I heard him roar like the beast that he truly is. His skin was turning into fur, his canes expanded, and his claws extended on both his hands and legs. His eyes turn pitch black. After some time, everything calmed down and I felt a soft breath on my face. By smelling the scent I know it's him in his human form. "You are my desire and my only hope to shed away this guilty birth of a werewolf." He grunted pushing me to the wall and holding my cheek tight between his fingers. Bending his head he traced a line with his tongue from the back of my ear to my jaw line and bit me on my neck. "I marked you as mine. Now no one is going to touch you." He made a deathly roar. I look at him in trepid and he whispers softly in my ears after kissing my cheek. "MY HEART CRAVES FOR YOU. MARRY ME, ALEXA SULLIVAN.
Aztec's Luna
Author: Manogyna Marthi
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
I heard him roar like the beast that he truly is. His skin was turning into fur, his canes expanded, and his claws extended on both his hands and legs. His eyes turn pitch black. After some time, everything calmed down and I felt a soft breath on my face. By smelling the scent I know it's him in his human form. "You are my desire and my only hope to shed away this guilty birth of a werewolf." He grunted pushing me to the wall and holding my cheek tight between his fingers. Bending his head he traced a line with his tongue from the back of my ear to my jaw line and bit me on my neck. "I marked you as mine. Now no one is going to touch you." He made a deathly roar. I look at him in trepid and he whispers softly in my ears after kissing my cheek. "MY HEART CRAVES FOR YOU. MARRY ME, ALEXA SULLIVAN.
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
I heard him roar like the beast that he truly is. His skin was turning into fur, his canes expanded, and his claws extended on both his hands and legs. His eyes turn pitch black. After some time, everything calmed down and I felt a soft breath on my face. By smelling the scent I know it's him in his human form. "You are my desire and my only hope to shed away this guilty birth of a werewolf." He grunted pushing me to the wall and holding my cheek tight between his fingers. Bending his head he traced a line with his tongue from the back of my ear to my jaw line and bit me on my neck. "I marked you as mine. Now no one is going to touch you." He made a deathly roar. I look at him in trepid and he whispers softly in my ears after kissing my cheek. "MY HEART CRAVES FOR YOU. MARRY ME, ALEXA SULLIVAN.
Aztec Curse (Large Print Edition)
Author: E. M. Stone
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
A centuries-old mystery. A long-lost chronicle. An impossible cipher that archaeologist Angela Hunter must solve before evil reawakens. Over 700 years ago, a thriving Native American civilization suddenly vanished, burying with it one of archaeology's greatest mysteries. The secret remained hidden -- until now. Linguistics expert Dr. Angela Hunter has discovered a primitive codex, yet the Cahokian Mound Builders didn't have a written language. As she deciphers the foreign symbols, Angela unravels clues that connect a mystical ritual and a vindictive curse. Determined to prevent her bitter rival from sabotaging her find, she has only days to complete the translation from centuries past... At the height of the Aztec Empire, 12-year-old Tototl escapes a vengeful shaman to find a new life in the north. But something has followed him. As he struggles to conquer the destructive force, he's desperate to warn future generations about the danger. With an ancient evil threatening to emerge, Angela is in a race against time to piece together the puzzle before civilization as she knows it disappears forever. If you enjoy action-packed mysteries about ancient civilizations, you'll love this adventure that takes you on a journey in two timelines: the Age of the Aztecs and a present-day dig site with archaeologist Angela Hunter. Discover what might have happened to the famous ...
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
A centuries-old mystery. A long-lost chronicle. An impossible cipher that archaeologist Angela Hunter must solve before evil reawakens. Over 700 years ago, a thriving Native American civilization suddenly vanished, burying with it one of archaeology's greatest mysteries. The secret remained hidden -- until now. Linguistics expert Dr. Angela Hunter has discovered a primitive codex, yet the Cahokian Mound Builders didn't have a written language. As she deciphers the foreign symbols, Angela unravels clues that connect a mystical ritual and a vindictive curse. Determined to prevent her bitter rival from sabotaging her find, she has only days to complete the translation from centuries past... At the height of the Aztec Empire, 12-year-old Tototl escapes a vengeful shaman to find a new life in the north. But something has followed him. As he struggles to conquer the destructive force, he's desperate to warn future generations about the danger. With an ancient evil threatening to emerge, Angela is in a race against time to piece together the puzzle before civilization as she knows it disappears forever. If you enjoy action-packed mysteries about ancient civilizations, you'll love this adventure that takes you on a journey in two timelines: the Age of the Aztecs and a present-day dig site with archaeologist Angela Hunter. Discover what might have happened to the famous ...
Violence and Naming
Author: David E. Johnson
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477317961
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Reclaiming the notion of literature as an institution essential for reflecting on the violence of culture, history, and politics, Violence and Naming exposes the tension between the irreducible, constitutive violence of language and the reducible, empirical violation of others. Focusing on an array of literary artifacts, from works by journalists such as Elena Poniatowska and Sergio González Rodríguez to the Zapatista communiqués to Roberto Bolaño's The Savage Detectives and 2666, this examination demonstrates that Mexican culture takes place as a struggle over naming—with severe implications for the rights and lives of women and indigenous persons. Through rereadings of the Conquest of Mexico, the northern Mexican feminicide, the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, the disappearance of the forty-three students at Iguala in 2014, and the 1999 abortion-rights scandal centering on “Paulina,” which revealed the tenuousness of women’s constitutionally protected reproductive rights in Mexico, Violence and Naming asks how societies can respond to violence without violating the other. This essential question is relevant not only to contemporary Mexico but to all struggles for democracy that promise equality but instead perpetuate incessant cycles of repression.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 1477317961
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Reclaiming the notion of literature as an institution essential for reflecting on the violence of culture, history, and politics, Violence and Naming exposes the tension between the irreducible, constitutive violence of language and the reducible, empirical violation of others. Focusing on an array of literary artifacts, from works by journalists such as Elena Poniatowska and Sergio González Rodríguez to the Zapatista communiqués to Roberto Bolaño's The Savage Detectives and 2666, this examination demonstrates that Mexican culture takes place as a struggle over naming—with severe implications for the rights and lives of women and indigenous persons. Through rereadings of the Conquest of Mexico, the northern Mexican feminicide, the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, the disappearance of the forty-three students at Iguala in 2014, and the 1999 abortion-rights scandal centering on “Paulina,” which revealed the tenuousness of women’s constitutionally protected reproductive rights in Mexico, Violence and Naming asks how societies can respond to violence without violating the other. This essential question is relevant not only to contemporary Mexico but to all struggles for democracy that promise equality but instead perpetuate incessant cycles of repression.
Fortress Against The Sun
Author: Gene E. Salecker
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0306817152
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Most often remembered for its role in the air war against Germany, no book has ever before been devoted to the B-17's Pacific operations. The author combines technical and operational detail with eyewitness accounts by crews and commanders to present a fascinating account of a famous aircraft at war.
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0306817152
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Most often remembered for its role in the air war against Germany, no book has ever before been devoted to the B-17's Pacific operations. The author combines technical and operational detail with eyewitness accounts by crews and commanders to present a fascinating account of a famous aircraft at war.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam, 2nd Edition
Author: Yahiya Emerick
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101097426
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
An up-close and up-to-date look at an often misunderstood faith This completely revised and updated guide explores the tenets of the Qu’ran (a.k.a. Koran), examines the history of the religion and its relationship to Christianity and Judaism, and features an expanded section on the true story behind “jihad.” It explores Islamic views on war and terrorism, including the Muslim perspective on the tragic events of September 11, and the subsequent U.S. presence in both Afghanistan and Iraq. • Excellent sales for the first edition • Islam is the fastest growing religion in America, with more than six million devoted followers • Features an expanded section on women in Islam, including their status within the Taliban, and the Islamic practice of polygamy
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101097426
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
An up-close and up-to-date look at an often misunderstood faith This completely revised and updated guide explores the tenets of the Qu’ran (a.k.a. Koran), examines the history of the religion and its relationship to Christianity and Judaism, and features an expanded section on the true story behind “jihad.” It explores Islamic views on war and terrorism, including the Muslim perspective on the tragic events of September 11, and the subsequent U.S. presence in both Afghanistan and Iraq. • Excellent sales for the first edition • Islam is the fastest growing religion in America, with more than six million devoted followers • Features an expanded section on women in Islam, including their status within the Taliban, and the Islamic practice of polygamy
Aztec Curse
Author: E.M. Stone
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359044247
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
"Mysteries from the past: Archaeologist Angela Hunter unearths an ancient codex from a Native American burial mound. But how could an illiterate society have produced the complex writing? Clash of cultures: Seven hundred years ago, a thriving civilization suddenly vanished. As Angela deciphers the cryptic codex symbols, she begins to unravel one of archaeology's greatest mysteries. Evil unleashed: Despite forces trying to stop her from learning the chronicle's secrets, Angela discovers the horrifying truth. Can she prevent the tragedies of the past from happening again today?"--Back cover
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359044247
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
"Mysteries from the past: Archaeologist Angela Hunter unearths an ancient codex from a Native American burial mound. But how could an illiterate society have produced the complex writing? Clash of cultures: Seven hundred years ago, a thriving civilization suddenly vanished. As Angela deciphers the cryptic codex symbols, she begins to unravel one of archaeology's greatest mysteries. Evil unleashed: Despite forces trying to stop her from learning the chronicle's secrets, Angela discovers the horrifying truth. Can she prevent the tragedies of the past from happening again today?"--Back cover
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Price of Freedom
Author: A.C. Crispin
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423152514
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 842
Book Description
Twenty-five-year-old Jack Sparrow is a clean-cut merchant seaman pursuing a legitimate career as a first mate for the East India Trading Company. He sometimes thinks back to his boyhood pirating days, but he doesn't miss Teague's scrutiny or the constant threat of the noose. Besides, he doesn't have much choice—he broke the Code when he freed a friend who had been accused of rogue piracy, and he can no longer show his face in Shipwreck Cove. When Jack's ship is attacked by pirates and his captain dies in the altercation, he suddenly finds himself in command.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1423152514
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 842
Book Description
Twenty-five-year-old Jack Sparrow is a clean-cut merchant seaman pursuing a legitimate career as a first mate for the East India Trading Company. He sometimes thinks back to his boyhood pirating days, but he doesn't miss Teague's scrutiny or the constant threat of the noose. Besides, he doesn't have much choice—he broke the Code when he freed a friend who had been accused of rogue piracy, and he can no longer show his face in Shipwreck Cove. When Jack's ship is attacked by pirates and his captain dies in the altercation, he suddenly finds himself in command.
When Montezuma Met Cortés
Author: Matthew Restall
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062427288
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
A dramatic rethinking of the encounter between Montezuma and Hernando Cortés that completely overturns what we know about the Spanish conquest of the Americas On November 8, 1519, the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés first met Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, at the entrance to the capital city of Tenochtitlan. This introduction—the prelude to the Spanish seizure of Mexico City and to European colonization of the mainland of the Americas—has long been the symbol of Cortés’s bold and brilliant military genius. Montezuma, on the other hand, is remembered as a coward who gave away a vast empire and touched off a wave of colonial invasions across the hemisphere. But is this really what happened? In a departure from traditional tellings, When Montezuma Met Cortés uses “the Meeting”—as Restall dubs their first encounter—as the entry point into a comprehensive reevaluation of both Cortés and Montezuma. Drawing on rare primary sources and overlooked accounts by conquistadors and Aztecs alike, Restall explores Cortés’s and Montezuma’s posthumous reputations, their achievements and failures, and the worlds in which they lived—leading, step by step, to a dramatic inversion of the old story. As Restall takes us through this sweeping, revisionist account of a pivotal moment in modern civilization, he calls into question our view of the history of the Americas, and, indeed, of history itself.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062427288
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
A dramatic rethinking of the encounter between Montezuma and Hernando Cortés that completely overturns what we know about the Spanish conquest of the Americas On November 8, 1519, the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés first met Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, at the entrance to the capital city of Tenochtitlan. This introduction—the prelude to the Spanish seizure of Mexico City and to European colonization of the mainland of the Americas—has long been the symbol of Cortés’s bold and brilliant military genius. Montezuma, on the other hand, is remembered as a coward who gave away a vast empire and touched off a wave of colonial invasions across the hemisphere. But is this really what happened? In a departure from traditional tellings, When Montezuma Met Cortés uses “the Meeting”—as Restall dubs their first encounter—as the entry point into a comprehensive reevaluation of both Cortés and Montezuma. Drawing on rare primary sources and overlooked accounts by conquistadors and Aztecs alike, Restall explores Cortés’s and Montezuma’s posthumous reputations, their achievements and failures, and the worlds in which they lived—leading, step by step, to a dramatic inversion of the old story. As Restall takes us through this sweeping, revisionist account of a pivotal moment in modern civilization, he calls into question our view of the history of the Americas, and, indeed, of history itself.
Disney Pirates of the Caribbean
Author: Richard Platt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405320061
Category : Buccaneers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Allowing you to discover what Captain Jack Sparrow and his unlikely allies are up to, this guide contains movie stills and images of characters, such as Captain Jack, Captain Barbossa and the tribe of ravenous cannibals.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405320061
Category : Buccaneers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Allowing you to discover what Captain Jack Sparrow and his unlikely allies are up to, this guide contains movie stills and images of characters, such as Captain Jack, Captain Barbossa and the tribe of ravenous cannibals.
Gothic Things
Author: Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
ISBN: 1531503438
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Offering an innovative approach to the Gothic, Gothic Things: Dark Enchantment and Anthropocene Anxiety breaks ground with a new materialist analysis of the genre, highlighting the ways that, since its origins in the eighteenth century, the Gothic has been intensely focused on “ominous matter” and “thing power.” In chapters attending to gothic bodies, spaces, books, and other objects, Gothic Things argues that the Gothic has always been about what happens when objects assume mysterious animacy or potency and when human beings are reduced to the status of just one thing among many—more powerful—others. In exploring how the Gothic insistently decenters the human, Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock reveals human beings to be enmeshed in networks of human and nonhuman forces mostly outside of their control. Gothic Things thus resituates the Gothic as the uncanny doppelgänger of twenty-first-century critical and cultural theory, lurking just beneath the surface (and sometimes explicitly surfacing) as it haunts considerations of how human beings interact with objects and their environment. In these pages the Gothic offers a dark reflection of the contemporary “nonhuman turn,” expressing a twenty-first-century structure of feeling undergirded by anxiety over the fate of the human: spectrality, monstrosity, and apocalypse. Substituting horror for hope, the Gothic, Weinstock explains, has been a philosophical meditation on human relations to the nonhuman since its inception, raising significant questions about how we can counter anthropocentric thought in our quest to live more harmoniously with the world around us.
Publisher: Fordham Univ Press
ISBN: 1531503438
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Offering an innovative approach to the Gothic, Gothic Things: Dark Enchantment and Anthropocene Anxiety breaks ground with a new materialist analysis of the genre, highlighting the ways that, since its origins in the eighteenth century, the Gothic has been intensely focused on “ominous matter” and “thing power.” In chapters attending to gothic bodies, spaces, books, and other objects, Gothic Things argues that the Gothic has always been about what happens when objects assume mysterious animacy or potency and when human beings are reduced to the status of just one thing among many—more powerful—others. In exploring how the Gothic insistently decenters the human, Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock reveals human beings to be enmeshed in networks of human and nonhuman forces mostly outside of their control. Gothic Things thus resituates the Gothic as the uncanny doppelgänger of twenty-first-century critical and cultural theory, lurking just beneath the surface (and sometimes explicitly surfacing) as it haunts considerations of how human beings interact with objects and their environment. In these pages the Gothic offers a dark reflection of the contemporary “nonhuman turn,” expressing a twenty-first-century structure of feeling undergirded by anxiety over the fate of the human: spectrality, monstrosity, and apocalypse. Substituting horror for hope, the Gothic, Weinstock explains, has been a philosophical meditation on human relations to the nonhuman since its inception, raising significant questions about how we can counter anthropocentric thought in our quest to live more harmoniously with the world around us.