Author: Ronit Galapo
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401941370
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Strong Winds from Nowhere is the story of Tasha, who is banished at the age of ten to eternal exile by the people of her village for being too beautiful. Along with Ceyon, her guide and teacher, Tasha heads to the vast expanse of Nowhere in search of freedom, truth, and friendship. On her journey, she meets the Shohonks, a mysterious people who capture her heart through their clear sight and immense powers. Gradually she discovers that under their impeccable facade lurks a dark and frightening shadow that consumes people’s hopes and aspirations. Tasha becomes determined to face this shadow, despite the personal price. Strong Winds from Nowhere is an empowering story of change, bravery, and the triumph of free spirit. It is a combination of fantasy and wisdom, filled with depth and layers, yet simple and intimate in language, keeping readers close to their hearts.
Strong Winds from Nowhere
Author: Ronit Galapo
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401941370
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Strong Winds from Nowhere is the story of Tasha, who is banished at the age of ten to eternal exile by the people of her village for being too beautiful. Along with Ceyon, her guide and teacher, Tasha heads to the vast expanse of Nowhere in search of freedom, truth, and friendship. On her journey, she meets the Shohonks, a mysterious people who capture her heart through their clear sight and immense powers. Gradually she discovers that under their impeccable facade lurks a dark and frightening shadow that consumes people’s hopes and aspirations. Tasha becomes determined to face this shadow, despite the personal price. Strong Winds from Nowhere is an empowering story of change, bravery, and the triumph of free spirit. It is a combination of fantasy and wisdom, filled with depth and layers, yet simple and intimate in language, keeping readers close to their hearts.
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401941370
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
Strong Winds from Nowhere is the story of Tasha, who is banished at the age of ten to eternal exile by the people of her village for being too beautiful. Along with Ceyon, her guide and teacher, Tasha heads to the vast expanse of Nowhere in search of freedom, truth, and friendship. On her journey, she meets the Shohonks, a mysterious people who capture her heart through their clear sight and immense powers. Gradually she discovers that under their impeccable facade lurks a dark and frightening shadow that consumes people’s hopes and aspirations. Tasha becomes determined to face this shadow, despite the personal price. Strong Winds from Nowhere is an empowering story of change, bravery, and the triumph of free spirit. It is a combination of fantasy and wisdom, filled with depth and layers, yet simple and intimate in language, keeping readers close to their hearts.
The Wind from Nowhere
Author: J. G. Ballard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780140025910
Category : Cyclones
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780140025910
Category : Cyclones
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Imagining the End
Author: James Craig Holte
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Imagining the End provides students and general readers with contextualized examples of how the apocalypse has been imagined across all mediums of American popular culture. Detailed entries analyze the development, influence, and enjoyment of end-times narratives. Imagining the End provides a contextual overview and individual description and analysis of the wide range of depictions of the end of the world that have appeared in American popular culture. American writers, filmmakers, television producers, and game developers inundated the culture with hundreds of imagined apocalyptic scenarios, influenced by the Biblical Book of Revelation, the advent of the end of the second millennium (2000 CE), or predictions of catastrophic events such as nuclear war, climate change, and the spread of AIDS. From being "raptured" to surviving the zombie apocalypse, readers and viewers have been left with an almost endless sequence of disasters to experience. Imagining the End examines this phenomenon and provides a context for understanding, and perhaps appreciating, the end of the world. This title is composed of alphabetized entries covering all topics related to the end times, covering popular culture mediums such as comic books, literature, films, and music.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Imagining the End provides students and general readers with contextualized examples of how the apocalypse has been imagined across all mediums of American popular culture. Detailed entries analyze the development, influence, and enjoyment of end-times narratives. Imagining the End provides a contextual overview and individual description and analysis of the wide range of depictions of the end of the world that have appeared in American popular culture. American writers, filmmakers, television producers, and game developers inundated the culture with hundreds of imagined apocalyptic scenarios, influenced by the Biblical Book of Revelation, the advent of the end of the second millennium (2000 CE), or predictions of catastrophic events such as nuclear war, climate change, and the spread of AIDS. From being "raptured" to surviving the zombie apocalypse, readers and viewers have been left with an almost endless sequence of disasters to experience. Imagining the End examines this phenomenon and provides a context for understanding, and perhaps appreciating, the end of the world. This title is composed of alphabetized entries covering all topics related to the end times, covering popular culture mediums such as comic books, literature, films, and music.
Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere
Author: Julie T. Lamana
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452130302
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
A ten-year-old girl learns the importance of family and community in this tale of love and hope set during the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Armani Curtis can think about only one thing: her tenth birthday. All her friends are coming to her party, her mama is making a big cake, and she has a good feeling about a certain wrapped box. Turning ten is a big deal to Armani. It means she’s older, wiser, more responsible. But when Hurricane Katrina hits the Lower Nines of New Orleans, Armani realizes that being ten means being brave, watching loved ones die, and mustering all her strength to help her family weather the storm. A powerful story of courage and survival, Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere celebrates the miraculous power of hope and love in the face of the unthinkable. Praise for Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere “Lamana goes for and achieves realism here, carefully establishing the characters and setting before describing in brutal detail, beyond what is typical in youth literature, the devastating effects of Katrina—loss of multiple family members, reports of attacks in the Superdome, bodies drifting in the current and less-than-ideal shelter conditions. An honest, bleak account of a national tragedy sure to inspire discussion and research.” —Kirkus Reviews “I recommend the book because I think it does a good job of capturing what life was like in New Orleans both before and after Katrina and because Armani’s journey will give readers a lot to think about and discuss. But parents will want to know that it doesn’t flinch when describing the death and destruction that hit New Orleans during that time and be cautious with younger, sensitive readers.” —Cindy Hudson, author of Book by Book
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452130302
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
A ten-year-old girl learns the importance of family and community in this tale of love and hope set during the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Armani Curtis can think about only one thing: her tenth birthday. All her friends are coming to her party, her mama is making a big cake, and she has a good feeling about a certain wrapped box. Turning ten is a big deal to Armani. It means she’s older, wiser, more responsible. But when Hurricane Katrina hits the Lower Nines of New Orleans, Armani realizes that being ten means being brave, watching loved ones die, and mustering all her strength to help her family weather the storm. A powerful story of courage and survival, Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere celebrates the miraculous power of hope and love in the face of the unthinkable. Praise for Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere “Lamana goes for and achieves realism here, carefully establishing the characters and setting before describing in brutal detail, beyond what is typical in youth literature, the devastating effects of Katrina—loss of multiple family members, reports of attacks in the Superdome, bodies drifting in the current and less-than-ideal shelter conditions. An honest, bleak account of a national tragedy sure to inspire discussion and research.” —Kirkus Reviews “I recommend the book because I think it does a good job of capturing what life was like in New Orleans both before and after Katrina and because Armani’s journey will give readers a lot to think about and discuss. But parents will want to know that it doesn’t flinch when describing the death and destruction that hit New Orleans during that time and be cautious with younger, sensitive readers.” —Cindy Hudson, author of Book by Book
Any Way the Wind Blows
Author: Rainbow Rowell
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250254345
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell's epic fantasy, the Simon Snow trilogy, concludes with Any Way the Wind Blows. In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. Now, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha must decide how to move forward. For Simon, that means choosing whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages — and if he doesn't, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. Penelope would love to help, but she's smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isn't sure what to do with him. And Agatha? Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet. This book is a finale. It tells secrets and answers questions and lays ghosts to rest. The Simon Snow Trilogy was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings—about catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us.
Publisher: Wednesday Books
ISBN: 1250254345
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell's epic fantasy, the Simon Snow trilogy, concludes with Any Way the Wind Blows. In Carry On, Simon Snow and his friends realized that everything they thought they understood about the world might be wrong. And in Wayward Son, they wondered whether everything they understood about themselves might be wrong. Now, Simon and Baz and Penelope and Agatha must decide how to move forward. For Simon, that means choosing whether he still wants to be part of the World of Mages — and if he doesn't, what does that mean for his relationship with Baz? Meanwhile Baz is bouncing between two family crises and not finding any time to talk to anyone about his newfound vampire knowledge. Penelope would love to help, but she's smuggled an American Normal into London, and now she isn't sure what to do with him. And Agatha? Well, Agatha Wellbelove has had enough. Any Way the Wind Blows takes the gang back to England, back to Watford, and back to their families for their longest and most emotionally wrenching adventure yet. This book is a finale. It tells secrets and answers questions and lays ghosts to rest. The Simon Snow Trilogy was conceived as a book about Chosen One stories; Any Way the Wind Blows is an ending about endings—about catharsis and closure, and how we choose to move on from the traumas and triumphs that try to define us.
Nowhere but Here
Author: Katie McGarry
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460341503
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
An unforgettable new series from acclaimed author Katie McGarry about taking risks, opening your heart and ending up in a place you never imagined possible Seventeen-year-old Emily likes her life the way it is: doting parents, good friends, good school in a safe neighborhood. Sure, she's curious about her biological father—the one who chose life in a motorcycle club, the Reign of Terror, over being a parent—but that doesn't mean she wants to be a part of his world. But when a reluctant visit turns into an extended summer vacation among relatives she never knew she had, one thing becomes clear: nothing is what it seems. Not the club, not her secret-keeping father and not Oz, a guy with suck-me-in blue eyes who can help her understand them both. Oz wants one thing: to join the Reign of Terror. They're the good guys. They protect people. They're…family. And while Emily—the gorgeous and sheltered daughter of the club's most respected member—is in town, he's gonna prove it to her. So when her father asks him to keep her safe from a rival club with a score to settle, Oz knows it's his shot at his dream. What he doesn't count on is that Emily just might turn that dream upside down. No one wants them to be together. But sometimes the right person is the one you least expect, and the road you fear the most is the one that leads you home. Look for Katie McGarry’s latest poignant and thrilling title in her Thunder Road series, Walk the Edge.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460341503
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
An unforgettable new series from acclaimed author Katie McGarry about taking risks, opening your heart and ending up in a place you never imagined possible Seventeen-year-old Emily likes her life the way it is: doting parents, good friends, good school in a safe neighborhood. Sure, she's curious about her biological father—the one who chose life in a motorcycle club, the Reign of Terror, over being a parent—but that doesn't mean she wants to be a part of his world. But when a reluctant visit turns into an extended summer vacation among relatives she never knew she had, one thing becomes clear: nothing is what it seems. Not the club, not her secret-keeping father and not Oz, a guy with suck-me-in blue eyes who can help her understand them both. Oz wants one thing: to join the Reign of Terror. They're the good guys. They protect people. They're…family. And while Emily—the gorgeous and sheltered daughter of the club's most respected member—is in town, he's gonna prove it to her. So when her father asks him to keep her safe from a rival club with a score to settle, Oz knows it's his shot at his dream. What he doesn't count on is that Emily just might turn that dream upside down. No one wants them to be together. But sometimes the right person is the one you least expect, and the road you fear the most is the one that leads you home. Look for Katie McGarry’s latest poignant and thrilling title in her Thunder Road series, Walk the Edge.
Nowhere Girl
Author: Cheryl Diamond
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1643752510
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
"In this memoir that spans dozens of countries worldwide, a young girl and her family adopt one new identity after another and run from both the law and the secrets that will eventually catch up to all of them"--
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 1643752510
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
"In this memoir that spans dozens of countries worldwide, a young girl and her family adopt one new identity after another and run from both the law and the secrets that will eventually catch up to all of them"--
Escape From Nowhere Island
Author: William J. Smith
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365930785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 676
Book Description
A story about three children who take their family's new motor-boat for a joyride one night and get lost at sea when they get tossed off their boat by a violent storm.They find themselves on a tropical island,where they must depend on each other,and help each other out of sticky situations in order to survive,and one day,get home to their family.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365930785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 676
Book Description
A story about three children who take their family's new motor-boat for a joyride one night and get lost at sea when they get tossed off their boat by a violent storm.They find themselves on a tropical island,where they must depend on each other,and help each other out of sticky situations in order to survive,and one day,get home to their family.
The Princess of the Wind and the Son of Man
Author: Narayanan Mohan
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482867605
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
When Manu came into the world, the family astrologer told his mother that he was a boy gifted with extraordinary vision. But he said no more, even though he could see that this boy would go far and wideand that there was something unsettled about his life. He could also see that the boy was endowed with powers of looking into the past and into the future. Some event would bring out Manus gift, but it was unclear when it would occur. Manu settles into living a normal life in rural India, navigating changing social attitudes and steady traditions. As he gets older, he realizes that as the eldest child, the familys fortunes hinge on him. When he gets a job at a factory, he goes from a boy to a man in one bound. But then something transforms his life and destiny, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that brings him ecstasy, agony, hope, and despair. Join Manu on a journey symbolic of the one that we all go through, one that brings him tantalizingly close to everlasting love and happiness in The Princess of the Wind and the Son of Man.
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482867605
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
When Manu came into the world, the family astrologer told his mother that he was a boy gifted with extraordinary vision. But he said no more, even though he could see that this boy would go far and wideand that there was something unsettled about his life. He could also see that the boy was endowed with powers of looking into the past and into the future. Some event would bring out Manus gift, but it was unclear when it would occur. Manu settles into living a normal life in rural India, navigating changing social attitudes and steady traditions. As he gets older, he realizes that as the eldest child, the familys fortunes hinge on him. When he gets a job at a factory, he goes from a boy to a man in one bound. But then something transforms his life and destiny, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that brings him ecstasy, agony, hope, and despair. Join Manu on a journey symbolic of the one that we all go through, one that brings him tantalizingly close to everlasting love and happiness in The Princess of the Wind and the Son of Man.
When We Were Kids
Author: Craig Alan Hendrix
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450228046
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Written in the mindset of a kid growing up in the '60s and '70s, "When We Were Kids" takes the reader along on a bike ride to a simpler and more innocent time. Share the excitements, the disappointments, the youthful wonder and the never-ending enthusiasm of a young mind that was always focused on the next "plan of action". From tree houses to B-B guns, box turtles to rocketships, discovery and a passion for adventure were always the order for the day. Not all was happiness. Though there may not have been a Frankenstein in the basement or weird green hair from outer space, there was a very real monster to overcome and all too close to home. No monster can keep a good kid down, though. Take a simple idea, add a touch of imagination, then toss in Marty, the kid from across the street and you've got the perfect recipe for adventure. It's "Damn the torpedoes and full-speed ahead!"
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450228046
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Written in the mindset of a kid growing up in the '60s and '70s, "When We Were Kids" takes the reader along on a bike ride to a simpler and more innocent time. Share the excitements, the disappointments, the youthful wonder and the never-ending enthusiasm of a young mind that was always focused on the next "plan of action". From tree houses to B-B guns, box turtles to rocketships, discovery and a passion for adventure were always the order for the day. Not all was happiness. Though there may not have been a Frankenstein in the basement or weird green hair from outer space, there was a very real monster to overcome and all too close to home. No monster can keep a good kid down, though. Take a simple idea, add a touch of imagination, then toss in Marty, the kid from across the street and you've got the perfect recipe for adventure. It's "Damn the torpedoes and full-speed ahead!"