Author: Douglas Lockhart
Publisher: Element Books Limited
ISBN: 9781852308094
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Ad agency head Ian Drummond and his new corporate client are the targets of a ruthless, power-hungry figure set on creating religious and social turmoil by promoting an enigmatic man as the new Messiahallegedly a descendant of Jesus. A thrilling suspense novel that poses fundamental questions about religion, politics and power.
The Paradise Complex
Author: Douglas Lockhart
Publisher: Element Books Limited
ISBN: 9781852308094
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Ad agency head Ian Drummond and his new corporate client are the targets of a ruthless, power-hungry figure set on creating religious and social turmoil by promoting an enigmatic man as the new Messiahallegedly a descendant of Jesus. A thrilling suspense novel that poses fundamental questions about religion, politics and power.
Publisher: Element Books Limited
ISBN: 9781852308094
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Ad agency head Ian Drummond and his new corporate client are the targets of a ruthless, power-hungry figure set on creating religious and social turmoil by promoting an enigmatic man as the new Messiahallegedly a descendant of Jesus. A thrilling suspense novel that poses fundamental questions about religion, politics and power.
This Is Paradise
Author: Kristiana Kahakauwila
Publisher: Hogarth
ISBN: 0770436250
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Elegant, brutal, and profound—this magnificent debut captures the grit and glory of modern Hawai'i with breathtaking force and accuracy. In a stunning collection that announces the arrival of an incredible talent, Kristiana Kahakauwila travels the islands of Hawai'i, making the fabled place her own. Exploring the deep tensions between local and tourist, tradition and expectation, façade and authentic self, This Is Paradise provides an unforgettable portrait of life as it’s truly being lived on Maui, Oahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island. In the gut-punch of “Wanle,” a beautiful and tough young woman wants nothing more than to follow in her father’s footsteps as a legendary cockfighter. With striking versatility, the title story employs a chorus of voices—the women of Waikiki—to tell the tale of a young tourist drawn to the darker side of the city’s nightlife. “The Old Paniolo Way” limns the difficult nature of legacy and inheritance when a patriarch tries to settle the affairs of his farm before his death. Exquisitely written and bursting with sharply observed detail, Kahakauwila’s stories remind us of the powerful desire to belong, to put down roots, and to have a place to call home.
Publisher: Hogarth
ISBN: 0770436250
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Elegant, brutal, and profound—this magnificent debut captures the grit and glory of modern Hawai'i with breathtaking force and accuracy. In a stunning collection that announces the arrival of an incredible talent, Kristiana Kahakauwila travels the islands of Hawai'i, making the fabled place her own. Exploring the deep tensions between local and tourist, tradition and expectation, façade and authentic self, This Is Paradise provides an unforgettable portrait of life as it’s truly being lived on Maui, Oahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island. In the gut-punch of “Wanle,” a beautiful and tough young woman wants nothing more than to follow in her father’s footsteps as a legendary cockfighter. With striking versatility, the title story employs a chorus of voices—the women of Waikiki—to tell the tale of a young tourist drawn to the darker side of the city’s nightlife. “The Old Paniolo Way” limns the difficult nature of legacy and inheritance when a patriarch tries to settle the affairs of his farm before his death. Exquisitely written and bursting with sharply observed detail, Kahakauwila’s stories remind us of the powerful desire to belong, to put down roots, and to have a place to call home.
Paradise
Author: Toni Morrison
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0804169888
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The acclaimed Nobel Prize winner challenges our most fiercely held beliefs as she weaves folklore and history, memory and myth into an unforgettable meditation on race, religion, gender, and a far-off past that is ever present—in prose that soars with the rhythms, grandeur, and tragic arc of an epic poem. “They shoot the white girl first. With the rest they can take their time.” So begins Toni Morrison’s Paradise, which opens with a horrifying scene of mass violence and chronicles its genesis in an all-black small town in rural Oklahoma. Founded by the descendants of freed slaves and survivors in exodus from a hostile world, the patriarchal community of Ruby is built on righteousness, rigidly enforced moral law, and fear. But seventeen miles away, another group of exiles has gathered in a promised land of their own. And it is upon these women in flight from death and despair that nine male citizens of Ruby will lay their pain, their terror, and their murderous rage. “A fascinating story, wonderfully detailed. . . . The town is the stage for a profound and provocative debate.” —Los Angeles Times
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0804169888
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
The acclaimed Nobel Prize winner challenges our most fiercely held beliefs as she weaves folklore and history, memory and myth into an unforgettable meditation on race, religion, gender, and a far-off past that is ever present—in prose that soars with the rhythms, grandeur, and tragic arc of an epic poem. “They shoot the white girl first. With the rest they can take their time.” So begins Toni Morrison’s Paradise, which opens with a horrifying scene of mass violence and chronicles its genesis in an all-black small town in rural Oklahoma. Founded by the descendants of freed slaves and survivors in exodus from a hostile world, the patriarchal community of Ruby is built on righteousness, rigidly enforced moral law, and fear. But seventeen miles away, another group of exiles has gathered in a promised land of their own. And it is upon these women in flight from death and despair that nine male citizens of Ruby will lay their pain, their terror, and their murderous rage. “A fascinating story, wonderfully detailed. . . . The town is the stage for a profound and provocative debate.” —Los Angeles Times
Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park
Author: Heidi Schneider
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762765852
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762765852
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Hiking Mount Rainier National Park
Author: Mary Skjelset
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493011197
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Fully updated and revised, Hiking Mount Rainier is a comprehensive and concise guide to the well-maintained trails nestled between the two major metropolises of the Pacific Northwest. Included are sixty hike descriptions for hikers of all ages and skill levels.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493011197
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Fully updated and revised, Hiking Mount Rainier is a comprehensive and concise guide to the well-maintained trails nestled between the two major metropolises of the Pacific Northwest. Included are sixty hike descriptions for hikers of all ages and skill levels.
Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park
Author: Heidi Radlinski
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762794941
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for thirty easy-to-follow trails, from easy low elevation loops to slightly more difficult scenic routes through Mount Rainier. Get a close-up panoramic view of Nisqually Glacier on the popular Skyline Trail; enjoy Emmons Glacier, the largest glacier in the contiguous United States or power through the hilly Rampart Ridge for unobstructed views of Mount Rainier. Look inside for: • Casual hikes to full-day adventures • After-dinner strolls to full-day hikes • Hikes for everyone, including families • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • GPS coordinates
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0762794941
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Best Easy Day Hikes Mount Rainier National Park includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for thirty easy-to-follow trails, from easy low elevation loops to slightly more difficult scenic routes through Mount Rainier. Get a close-up panoramic view of Nisqually Glacier on the popular Skyline Trail; enjoy Emmons Glacier, the largest glacier in the contiguous United States or power through the hilly Rampart Ridge for unobstructed views of Mount Rainier. Look inside for: • Casual hikes to full-day adventures • After-dinner strolls to full-day hikes • Hikes for everyone, including families • Mile-by-mile directions and clear trail maps • GPS coordinates
Goethe and the Poets of Arabia
Author: Katharina Mommsen
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
ISBN: 1571139087
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
A comprehensive account of Goethe's relationship to Arabian culture, mediated by his interest in certain poets and texts and by his highly nuanced attitude toward Islam.
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
ISBN: 1571139087
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
A comprehensive account of Goethe's relationship to Arabian culture, mediated by his interest in certain poets and texts and by his highly nuanced attitude toward Islam.
75 Classic Rides, Washington
Author: Mike McQuaide
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1594855064
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A guide to seventy-five bike rides in Washington, including information on difficulty, time needed, distance, elevation gain, road conditions and a mileage log for each.
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1594855064
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
A guide to seventy-five bike rides in Washington, including information on difficulty, time needed, distance, elevation gain, road conditions and a mileage log for each.
Planet Drag
Author: Courtney Conquers
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
ISBN: 0711290733
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Travel to Planet Drag and explore the styles, influences, artists, and events that have made the art of drag so outrageously popular in 15 countries around the world. Exquisitely styled by top drag artists, and with a foreword by Canada’s Drag Race judge Brooke Lynn Hytes, this is the ultimate guide to drag—a glittering, feathered foray into the past and present of this much-loved art form. Gloriously embellished with historical photos along with stylish contemporary shots of some of the world's biggest drag stars, this is a deep dive into drag’s meteoric rise to the mainstream. The carnival court of drag has exploded and it now holds a fierce place in popular culture. And while Rupaul's Drag Race does highlight some nuanced differences between national drag styles, there’s a lot more to the story that you don’t know… In this extravagant exploration across Planet Drag, we’ll stop at: The UK, where pantomime culture gave us a wicked comic attitude that still prevails Germany, home to tuntes who don’t see themselves as impersonating women at all The USA, a unique melting pot of drag culture France, where Joan of Arc is considered by some to be the very first drag king Australia, the country that birthed blockbuster film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, which saw drag reach a whole new audience. Plus, 10 more countries that have altered and expanded the art of drag in ways you might not expect. This is drag unashamed, unneutered, unapologetic... and world-conquering. A must-have for any drag fan. Featuring contributions from Courtney Conquers, Zephyr Aspen, Kat Joplin, Alex Nolos, Javier Izquierdo Cubas, Jeffrey Rowe, Tsarlotte Lucifer, Juliana Santos, Courtney Norton, Presley Stewart, Viktor ‘Caffeine’ Skancke, Sara Altea Balestra and Gigi Rajkumar Guerandi.
Publisher: White Lion Publishing
ISBN: 0711290733
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Travel to Planet Drag and explore the styles, influences, artists, and events that have made the art of drag so outrageously popular in 15 countries around the world. Exquisitely styled by top drag artists, and with a foreword by Canada’s Drag Race judge Brooke Lynn Hytes, this is the ultimate guide to drag—a glittering, feathered foray into the past and present of this much-loved art form. Gloriously embellished with historical photos along with stylish contemporary shots of some of the world's biggest drag stars, this is a deep dive into drag’s meteoric rise to the mainstream. The carnival court of drag has exploded and it now holds a fierce place in popular culture. And while Rupaul's Drag Race does highlight some nuanced differences between national drag styles, there’s a lot more to the story that you don’t know… In this extravagant exploration across Planet Drag, we’ll stop at: The UK, where pantomime culture gave us a wicked comic attitude that still prevails Germany, home to tuntes who don’t see themselves as impersonating women at all The USA, a unique melting pot of drag culture France, where Joan of Arc is considered by some to be the very first drag king Australia, the country that birthed blockbuster film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, which saw drag reach a whole new audience. Plus, 10 more countries that have altered and expanded the art of drag in ways you might not expect. This is drag unashamed, unneutered, unapologetic... and world-conquering. A must-have for any drag fan. Featuring contributions from Courtney Conquers, Zephyr Aspen, Kat Joplin, Alex Nolos, Javier Izquierdo Cubas, Jeffrey Rowe, Tsarlotte Lucifer, Juliana Santos, Courtney Norton, Presley Stewart, Viktor ‘Caffeine’ Skancke, Sara Altea Balestra and Gigi Rajkumar Guerandi.
History of the Rain
Author: Niall Williams
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1620406470
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. "Beautiful and enchanting, a novel that weaves a love of literature into its own moving tale." --The Guardian
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1620406470
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. "Beautiful and enchanting, a novel that weaves a love of literature into its own moving tale." --The Guardian