Author: Shauna Singh Baldwin
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0307362930
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
The Selector of Souls begins with a scene that is terrifying, harrowing and yet strangely tender: we're in the mid ranges of the Himalayas as a young woman gives birth to her third child with the help of her mother, Damini. The birth brings no joy, just a horrible accounting, and the act that follows--the huge sacrifice made by Damini out of love of her daughter--haunts the novel. In Shauna Singh Baldwin's enthralling novel, two fascinating, strong-willed women must deal with the relentless logic forced upon them by survival: Damini, a Hindu midwife, and Anu, who flees an abusive marriage for the sanctuary of the Catholic church. When Sister Anu comes to Damini's home village to open a clinic, their paths cross, and each are certain they are doing what's best for women. What do health, justice, education and equality mean for women when India is marching toward prosperity, growth and becoming a nuclear power? If the baby girls and women around them are to survive, Damini and Anu must find creative ways to break with tradition and help this community change from within.
The Selector of Souls
Author: Shauna Singh Baldwin
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0307362930
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
The Selector of Souls begins with a scene that is terrifying, harrowing and yet strangely tender: we're in the mid ranges of the Himalayas as a young woman gives birth to her third child with the help of her mother, Damini. The birth brings no joy, just a horrible accounting, and the act that follows--the huge sacrifice made by Damini out of love of her daughter--haunts the novel. In Shauna Singh Baldwin's enthralling novel, two fascinating, strong-willed women must deal with the relentless logic forced upon them by survival: Damini, a Hindu midwife, and Anu, who flees an abusive marriage for the sanctuary of the Catholic church. When Sister Anu comes to Damini's home village to open a clinic, their paths cross, and each are certain they are doing what's best for women. What do health, justice, education and equality mean for women when India is marching toward prosperity, growth and becoming a nuclear power? If the baby girls and women around them are to survive, Damini and Anu must find creative ways to break with tradition and help this community change from within.
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0307362930
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
The Selector of Souls begins with a scene that is terrifying, harrowing and yet strangely tender: we're in the mid ranges of the Himalayas as a young woman gives birth to her third child with the help of her mother, Damini. The birth brings no joy, just a horrible accounting, and the act that follows--the huge sacrifice made by Damini out of love of her daughter--haunts the novel. In Shauna Singh Baldwin's enthralling novel, two fascinating, strong-willed women must deal with the relentless logic forced upon them by survival: Damini, a Hindu midwife, and Anu, who flees an abusive marriage for the sanctuary of the Catholic church. When Sister Anu comes to Damini's home village to open a clinic, their paths cross, and each are certain they are doing what's best for women. What do health, justice, education and equality mean for women when India is marching toward prosperity, growth and becoming a nuclear power? If the baby girls and women around them are to survive, Damini and Anu must find creative ways to break with tradition and help this community change from within.
The Millmaster
Author: Cantley Holmes Cautley
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 424
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Scarborough's Official Tour Book
Author:
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Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1292
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Category : Automobile travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1292
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POWER CORRUPTS
Author: Thomas Donahue
Publisher: PerfectWave Publishing
ISBN: 0991361857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
From best selling authors Thomas and Karen Donahue POWER CORRUPTS Fifty miles off the coast of Kauai, the sails are full and the Pacific is calm. Supreme Court Justices Sydney Stark and Kelii Kalani are enjoying the sea and the serenity during their annual adventure. It all changes when a high speed racing boat comes over the horizon and continues on a direct path toward the two good friends. One of the world’s most deadly killers is on board the speed boat. Darkness is approaching when Rear Admiral Richmond, aboard his aircraft carrier, receives an urgent message: Two Supreme Court Justices are missing at sea. Use all available resources to locate them. The Commander of the Air Group, Captain “Gollum”, launches his attack fighters to search the last known coordinates of the boat. His pilots report back that they have the sailboat in sight, and it’s heading out to sea under full sail. They drop down to get a closer look. “Sir, there are bloody bodies on the deck.” This is the latest adventure of Professor Marin Ryan, John Hunter, and CIA Assistant Director Teddy Bryce. For them, the questions keep coming, without clear answers. Who are these international killers that have stayed off the radar for more than twenty years? Who hired them? What’s the ultimate objective? Come along for the exciting ride when the killing organization discovers John is one step nearer on his computer, Marin is close to figuring out their next move, and Teddy’s violent past with the world’s most dangerous assassin resurfaces. The order goes out—kill them all. Reviews of the Previous Book, TRAPPED: “I’m addicted. Can’t wait for the next book.” “If you want a great summer of intrigue and adventure, read the entire series” “The ending was off the charts. I’m on board.”
Publisher: PerfectWave Publishing
ISBN: 0991361857
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 361
Book Description
From best selling authors Thomas and Karen Donahue POWER CORRUPTS Fifty miles off the coast of Kauai, the sails are full and the Pacific is calm. Supreme Court Justices Sydney Stark and Kelii Kalani are enjoying the sea and the serenity during their annual adventure. It all changes when a high speed racing boat comes over the horizon and continues on a direct path toward the two good friends. One of the world’s most deadly killers is on board the speed boat. Darkness is approaching when Rear Admiral Richmond, aboard his aircraft carrier, receives an urgent message: Two Supreme Court Justices are missing at sea. Use all available resources to locate them. The Commander of the Air Group, Captain “Gollum”, launches his attack fighters to search the last known coordinates of the boat. His pilots report back that they have the sailboat in sight, and it’s heading out to sea under full sail. They drop down to get a closer look. “Sir, there are bloody bodies on the deck.” This is the latest adventure of Professor Marin Ryan, John Hunter, and CIA Assistant Director Teddy Bryce. For them, the questions keep coming, without clear answers. Who are these international killers that have stayed off the radar for more than twenty years? Who hired them? What’s the ultimate objective? Come along for the exciting ride when the killing organization discovers John is one step nearer on his computer, Marin is close to figuring out their next move, and Teddy’s violent past with the world’s most dangerous assassin resurfaces. The order goes out—kill them all. Reviews of the Previous Book, TRAPPED: “I’m addicted. Can’t wait for the next book.” “If you want a great summer of intrigue and adventure, read the entire series” “The ending was off the charts. I’m on board.”
Happily Ever Laughter
Author: Dr. Satish B. Synghal
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491881895
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
? Humour, dominates in more than 50 percent of his stories. It goes without saying that humour refreshes, rejuvenates and removes, stress and depression. The remaining content of the book involves inspirational material, which is intended to dispel unhappiness and ushers in happiness in life. ? The most important lesson conveyed through the stories is, adopt an occupation involving such work, which you enjoy doing and derive most of your pleasure from it. ? People usually have one point agenda: - earning money, which they mistakenly believe can buy happiness. Some amount of money and wealth are necessary. Family, friends and relationships are equally important as a source of happiness. One must simultaneously nurture these also to remain happy. ? If you want to be respected, pay respect to others. If you want to be happy, try to make others happy and if you want to be rich, help financially those who are in need. In short whatever you want for yourself, start giving in affordable measures to others. ? Whatever you sow, you have to reap its fruit, even if you dislike it. Sow seeds of love, kindness, and noble deeds, to remain happy. ? Sex, marriage, and family can give us joy and happiness. Age, appropriate sex education should be imparted to all, to enable them to remain happy and healthy. ? You would dislike a person, who receives help from you but does not feel thankful for it. It is the Almighty God, who has given us, whatever we have. He will surely appreciate and shower happiness on us if we feel ever grateful to Him for His gifts and blessings.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1491881895
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 461
Book Description
? Humour, dominates in more than 50 percent of his stories. It goes without saying that humour refreshes, rejuvenates and removes, stress and depression. The remaining content of the book involves inspirational material, which is intended to dispel unhappiness and ushers in happiness in life. ? The most important lesson conveyed through the stories is, adopt an occupation involving such work, which you enjoy doing and derive most of your pleasure from it. ? People usually have one point agenda: - earning money, which they mistakenly believe can buy happiness. Some amount of money and wealth are necessary. Family, friends and relationships are equally important as a source of happiness. One must simultaneously nurture these also to remain happy. ? If you want to be respected, pay respect to others. If you want to be happy, try to make others happy and if you want to be rich, help financially those who are in need. In short whatever you want for yourself, start giving in affordable measures to others. ? Whatever you sow, you have to reap its fruit, even if you dislike it. Sow seeds of love, kindness, and noble deeds, to remain happy. ? Sex, marriage, and family can give us joy and happiness. Age, appropriate sex education should be imparted to all, to enable them to remain happy and healthy. ? You would dislike a person, who receives help from you but does not feel thankful for it. It is the Almighty God, who has given us, whatever we have. He will surely appreciate and shower happiness on us if we feel ever grateful to Him for His gifts and blessings.
Delphi Collected Works of H. Bedford-Jones (Illustrated)
Author: H. Bedford-Jones
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801700486
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5425
Book Description
The ‘King of the Pulps’, H. Bedford-Jones was a Canadian-American writer, who penned a prolific and diverse output of fiction, including historical, adventure, fantasy, science fiction, crime and Western stories. An author of a rare and inventive genius, Bedford-Jones produced hundreds of compelling tales, writing several at the same time, for a host of magazines across the western world. This comprehensive eBook presents the largest collection of Bedford-Jones’ works ever compiled, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Bedford-Jones’ life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * Over 50 novels and novelettes, with individual contents tables * Features many rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Rare short stories available in no other collection * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The John Solomon Series The Gate of Farewell (1914) John Solomon — Supercargo (1914) Solomon’s Quest (1915) The Case of the Kidnapped Duchess (1935) The Case of the Deathly Barque (1935) The John Barnes Series Spy against Europe (1935) Free-Lance Spy (1935) The Sphinx Strikes (1935) Vincent Connor Series Vincent Connor Stories The Sphinx Emerald Series Sphinx Emerald Stories Other Novels and Novellas The Cross and the Hammer (1912) Ghost Hills (1913) Flamehair the Skald (1913) The Conquest (1914) A Discord in Avalon (1914) Blood Royal (1914) Rajah of Hell Island (1917) Nuala O’Malley (1918) Bob Bowen Comes to Town (1918) The Opium Ship (1919) The House of Skulls (1919) The Second Life of Monsieur the Devil (1920) The Ship of Shadows (1920) Pirates’ Gold (1920) The Mesa Trail (1920) Arizona Argonauts (1920) The Boy Scouts of the Air at Cape Peril (1921) The Temple of the Ten (1921) The Mardi Gras Mystery (1921) Yellow Intrigue (1921) Treasure Royal (1922) The Second Mate (1922) Written in Red (1922) Down the Coast of Barbary (1922) Blood of the Eagle (1922) The Sheriff of Pecos (1923) Splendour of the Gods (1924) Madagascar Gold (1924) The Star Woman (1924) Cactus and Rattlers (1924) The Arizona Callahan (1924) The Barren Islands (1924) South, West and North (1924) Profit Intangible (1925) D’Artagnan (1928) The Thrust of a Finger (1932) Pearls from Macao (1933) The Deathly Island (1934) Colonel Flea (1930) The Brute’s Emeralds (1935) He Who Sets a Trap (1947) The Short Stories Miscellaneous Short Stories Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801700486
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 5425
Book Description
The ‘King of the Pulps’, H. Bedford-Jones was a Canadian-American writer, who penned a prolific and diverse output of fiction, including historical, adventure, fantasy, science fiction, crime and Western stories. An author of a rare and inventive genius, Bedford-Jones produced hundreds of compelling tales, writing several at the same time, for a host of magazines across the western world. This comprehensive eBook presents the largest collection of Bedford-Jones’ works ever compiled, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Bedford-Jones’ life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * Over 50 novels and novelettes, with individual contents tables * Features many rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Famous works are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Rare short stories available in no other collection * Easily locate the stories you want to read * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The John Solomon Series The Gate of Farewell (1914) John Solomon — Supercargo (1914) Solomon’s Quest (1915) The Case of the Kidnapped Duchess (1935) The Case of the Deathly Barque (1935) The John Barnes Series Spy against Europe (1935) Free-Lance Spy (1935) The Sphinx Strikes (1935) Vincent Connor Series Vincent Connor Stories The Sphinx Emerald Series Sphinx Emerald Stories Other Novels and Novellas The Cross and the Hammer (1912) Ghost Hills (1913) Flamehair the Skald (1913) The Conquest (1914) A Discord in Avalon (1914) Blood Royal (1914) Rajah of Hell Island (1917) Nuala O’Malley (1918) Bob Bowen Comes to Town (1918) The Opium Ship (1919) The House of Skulls (1919) The Second Life of Monsieur the Devil (1920) The Ship of Shadows (1920) Pirates’ Gold (1920) The Mesa Trail (1920) Arizona Argonauts (1920) The Boy Scouts of the Air at Cape Peril (1921) The Temple of the Ten (1921) The Mardi Gras Mystery (1921) Yellow Intrigue (1921) Treasure Royal (1922) The Second Mate (1922) Written in Red (1922) Down the Coast of Barbary (1922) Blood of the Eagle (1922) The Sheriff of Pecos (1923) Splendour of the Gods (1924) Madagascar Gold (1924) The Star Woman (1924) Cactus and Rattlers (1924) The Arizona Callahan (1924) The Barren Islands (1924) South, West and North (1924) Profit Intangible (1925) D’Artagnan (1928) The Thrust of a Finger (1932) Pearls from Macao (1933) The Deathly Island (1934) Colonel Flea (1930) The Brute’s Emeralds (1935) He Who Sets a Trap (1947) The Short Stories Miscellaneous Short Stories Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Sea Birds
Author: TOM STRATTON
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465325158
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
We never know how events affect our lives. In Sea Birds, events that seem to be totally unrelated gradually draw several lives together in the tropical paradise of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Sea Birds describes in a series of stories how the personal relationships of the people involved develop. Even in paradise, there is crime, greed, love, hate, and passion leading to an ultimate new beginning Anjanette was abandoned as a child of mixed heritage. She now, as an adult, operates the Arawak Eco-Camp with the goal of preserving the Caribbean land where it is located and providing educational opportunities for those interested in learning about the Virgin Islands land and the sea around them. Unfortunately, her land is a magnet for people more interested in exploiting the islands than in preserving them. Sea Birds describes the struggles of Anjanette and her friends to save the Eco-Camp from development as a resort hotel and casino. During this time, she learns much about her family, her husband, and her friends, culminating with an unexpected ending. Comments from readers: I completed the book with tears of happiness streaming down my face. A frequent visitor to the Virgin Islands. I could vividly paint the characters as I went along. A serious book collector.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1465325158
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
We never know how events affect our lives. In Sea Birds, events that seem to be totally unrelated gradually draw several lives together in the tropical paradise of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Sea Birds describes in a series of stories how the personal relationships of the people involved develop. Even in paradise, there is crime, greed, love, hate, and passion leading to an ultimate new beginning Anjanette was abandoned as a child of mixed heritage. She now, as an adult, operates the Arawak Eco-Camp with the goal of preserving the Caribbean land where it is located and providing educational opportunities for those interested in learning about the Virgin Islands land and the sea around them. Unfortunately, her land is a magnet for people more interested in exploiting the islands than in preserving them. Sea Birds describes the struggles of Anjanette and her friends to save the Eco-Camp from development as a resort hotel and casino. During this time, she learns much about her family, her husband, and her friends, culminating with an unexpected ending. Comments from readers: I completed the book with tears of happiness streaming down my face. A frequent visitor to the Virgin Islands. I could vividly paint the characters as I went along. A serious book collector.
Empire of Grass
Author: Tad Williams
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756410630
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Set in Williams' New York Times bestselling fantasy world, the second book of The Last King of Osten Ard returns to the trials of King Simon and Queen Miriamele as threats to their kingdom loom... The kingdoms of Osten Ard have been at peace for decades, but now, the threat of a new war grows to nightmarish proportions. Simon and Miriamele, royal husband and wife, face danger from every side. Their allies in Hernystir have made a pact with the dreadful Queen of the Norns to allow her armies to cross into mortal lands. The ancient, powerful nation of Nabban is on the verge of bloody civil war, and the fierce nomads of the Thrithings grasslands have begun to mobilize, united by superstitious fervor and their age-old hatred of the city-dwellers. But as the countries and peoples of the High Ward bicker among themselves, battle, bloodshed, and dark magics threaten to pull civilizations to pieces. And over it all looms the mystery of the Witchwood Crown, the deadly puzzle that Simon, Miriamele, and their allies must solve if they wish to survive. But as the kingdoms of Osten Ard are torn apart by fear and greed, a few individuals will fight for their own lives and destinies—not yet aware that the survival of everything depends on them.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0756410630
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 930
Book Description
Set in Williams' New York Times bestselling fantasy world, the second book of The Last King of Osten Ard returns to the trials of King Simon and Queen Miriamele as threats to their kingdom loom... The kingdoms of Osten Ard have been at peace for decades, but now, the threat of a new war grows to nightmarish proportions. Simon and Miriamele, royal husband and wife, face danger from every side. Their allies in Hernystir have made a pact with the dreadful Queen of the Norns to allow her armies to cross into mortal lands. The ancient, powerful nation of Nabban is on the verge of bloody civil war, and the fierce nomads of the Thrithings grasslands have begun to mobilize, united by superstitious fervor and their age-old hatred of the city-dwellers. But as the countries and peoples of the High Ward bicker among themselves, battle, bloodshed, and dark magics threaten to pull civilizations to pieces. And over it all looms the mystery of the Witchwood Crown, the deadly puzzle that Simon, Miriamele, and their allies must solve if they wish to survive. But as the kingdoms of Osten Ard are torn apart by fear and greed, a few individuals will fight for their own lives and destinies—not yet aware that the survival of everything depends on them.
18 Tales of Romance, Adventure, Suspense and Humor
Author: Kiran Kumar Singh
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9367952937
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
The book consists of 18 stories of different types which are suitable for all above thirteen year in age and are in simple language which is easy to read. They have been arranged in a mixed order to sustain the reader’s interest. Four stories deal with romance- involving a romantic dream, rebirth, near tragedy and humor. Two stories cover tiger hunting- one involves a super natural power which saves the hunter. The other one covers the moral transformation of a wanton hunter. One story is a murder mystery which is solved after a long hidden clue is found. Several stories cover humorous aspects of school and college life. A sci-fi story acts as a wakeup call for the extreme danger from climate change. A ghost story has a surprise ending. Two stories cover the nostalgia of an old man and the moral dilemma of an accounts officer.
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
ISBN: 9367952937
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
The book consists of 18 stories of different types which are suitable for all above thirteen year in age and are in simple language which is easy to read. They have been arranged in a mixed order to sustain the reader’s interest. Four stories deal with romance- involving a romantic dream, rebirth, near tragedy and humor. Two stories cover tiger hunting- one involves a super natural power which saves the hunter. The other one covers the moral transformation of a wanton hunter. One story is a murder mystery which is solved after a long hidden clue is found. Several stories cover humorous aspects of school and college life. A sci-fi story acts as a wakeup call for the extreme danger from climate change. A ghost story has a surprise ending. Two stories cover the nostalgia of an old man and the moral dilemma of an accounts officer.
The Vanishing Gold Truck
Author: Harry Stephen Keeler
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479425494
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
"My guiltiest pleasure is Harry Stephen Keeler. He may been the greatest bad writer America has ever produced. Or perhaps the worst great writer. I do not know. There are few faults you can accuse him of that he is not guilty of. But I love him." -- Neil Gaiman When the Cedarville bank is robbed of a gold shipment, Sheriff Bucyrus Duckhouse of Willis Creek was just where he wants to be -- waiting at the end of the Smoky Ridge Tunnel where any minute the robbers have just got to emerge. But meanwhile, carny Jim Craney has a truckful of trouble as he scrambles to catch up with the rest of his circus. A truck full of lioness and five newborn kittens! The only way he can make it in time to marry the circus woman he loves is if the Sheriff will let him take the Straightaway through the tunnel. Otherwise he'll have to take Old Twistibus, the road so crooked they gave it a name.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1479425494
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
"My guiltiest pleasure is Harry Stephen Keeler. He may been the greatest bad writer America has ever produced. Or perhaps the worst great writer. I do not know. There are few faults you can accuse him of that he is not guilty of. But I love him." -- Neil Gaiman When the Cedarville bank is robbed of a gold shipment, Sheriff Bucyrus Duckhouse of Willis Creek was just where he wants to be -- waiting at the end of the Smoky Ridge Tunnel where any minute the robbers have just got to emerge. But meanwhile, carny Jim Craney has a truckful of trouble as he scrambles to catch up with the rest of his circus. A truck full of lioness and five newborn kittens! The only way he can make it in time to marry the circus woman he loves is if the Sheriff will let him take the Straightaway through the tunnel. Otherwise he'll have to take Old Twistibus, the road so crooked they gave it a name.