Author: Gracie Brown
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1622874978
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
After a global apocalypse, a young woman fights for survival against the savage land the world has become. Shattered, torn, and inhabited not only by the infected but the most notorious criminals that now run free, the world is against her every step of the way. But she will fight until the end. It happened in a moment. A seemingly innocent cure for the common cold suddenly mutates, nearly destroying the world and killing 3/4 of the population; many of the remaining people are turned into Hybrids, veined creatures that hunt the dwindling number of survivors. Freed from their prisons, the criminals take it upon themselves to destroy the remaining survivors, angered at the way they were treated in the past. Sparrow Jacobs manages to survive the outbreak, traveling on her own after her family perishes; she bands together with fellow survivors and helps them to fight the infected and the criminals roaming about. However, when a cure is rumored to exist, she must risk her life to retrieve it, as the leader of the criminal population holds a personal grudge against Sparrow. The reformation of the Earth or the complete collapse of everything everyone has held on to is up to her.
This Land We Once Knew
Author: Gracie Brown
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1622874978
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
After a global apocalypse, a young woman fights for survival against the savage land the world has become. Shattered, torn, and inhabited not only by the infected but the most notorious criminals that now run free, the world is against her every step of the way. But she will fight until the end. It happened in a moment. A seemingly innocent cure for the common cold suddenly mutates, nearly destroying the world and killing 3/4 of the population; many of the remaining people are turned into Hybrids, veined creatures that hunt the dwindling number of survivors. Freed from their prisons, the criminals take it upon themselves to destroy the remaining survivors, angered at the way they were treated in the past. Sparrow Jacobs manages to survive the outbreak, traveling on her own after her family perishes; she bands together with fellow survivors and helps them to fight the infected and the criminals roaming about. However, when a cure is rumored to exist, she must risk her life to retrieve it, as the leader of the criminal population holds a personal grudge against Sparrow. The reformation of the Earth or the complete collapse of everything everyone has held on to is up to her.
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
ISBN: 1622874978
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
After a global apocalypse, a young woman fights for survival against the savage land the world has become. Shattered, torn, and inhabited not only by the infected but the most notorious criminals that now run free, the world is against her every step of the way. But she will fight until the end. It happened in a moment. A seemingly innocent cure for the common cold suddenly mutates, nearly destroying the world and killing 3/4 of the population; many of the remaining people are turned into Hybrids, veined creatures that hunt the dwindling number of survivors. Freed from their prisons, the criminals take it upon themselves to destroy the remaining survivors, angered at the way they were treated in the past. Sparrow Jacobs manages to survive the outbreak, traveling on her own after her family perishes; she bands together with fellow survivors and helps them to fight the infected and the criminals roaming about. However, when a cure is rumored to exist, she must risk her life to retrieve it, as the leader of the criminal population holds a personal grudge against Sparrow. The reformation of the Earth or the complete collapse of everything everyone has held on to is up to her.
Aliens We Once Knew
Author: Joan Pasch
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359603521
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Archeologist Edward Langley and his nephew Daniel explore an ancient Turkish underground city and discover the last survivors of a mysterious, centuries-old civilization.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359603521
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Archeologist Edward Langley and his nephew Daniel explore an ancient Turkish underground city and discover the last survivors of a mysterious, centuries-old civilization.
In a Cottage We Once Knew
Author: Robyn Tocker
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781469738277
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
As the children of Snow White and Prince Ferdinand, twins Eldric and Matilda are born into the wealth and privileged life of royalty. But when a witch seeking revenge against their parents kidnaps and then abandons the babies, they are discovered by seven little men. With no knowledge of their past life, the children are raised by their foster fathers, who shelter them from the outside worldperhaps too much. Matilda is content to keep house for the family, while Eldric and the dwarfs work in the mines. But Eldric eventually grows restless, torn between his desire for independence and his loyalty to his family, especially Matilda. When Eldric gives in to his curiosity about the world outside their forest home, he runs off in search of his own destiny, leaving Matilda behind. It isnt long before he encounters the mysterious Galina, who gives him jewels that, when cracked open, will change his life forever. Will he have the courage to open them without knowing what lies inside? Meanwhile, Matilda, against her fathers warnings, opens the door to a bedraggled stranger one day while home alone during a thunderstormthus beginning a journey to the discovery of her own inner strength. In a Cottage We Once Knew picks up where the tale of Snow White and her prince leaves off, offering a fresh look at romance, the meaning of family, and the courage needed to grow up and claim ones own place in the world.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781469738277
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
As the children of Snow White and Prince Ferdinand, twins Eldric and Matilda are born into the wealth and privileged life of royalty. But when a witch seeking revenge against their parents kidnaps and then abandons the babies, they are discovered by seven little men. With no knowledge of their past life, the children are raised by their foster fathers, who shelter them from the outside worldperhaps too much. Matilda is content to keep house for the family, while Eldric and the dwarfs work in the mines. But Eldric eventually grows restless, torn between his desire for independence and his loyalty to his family, especially Matilda. When Eldric gives in to his curiosity about the world outside their forest home, he runs off in search of his own destiny, leaving Matilda behind. It isnt long before he encounters the mysterious Galina, who gives him jewels that, when cracked open, will change his life forever. Will he have the courage to open them without knowing what lies inside? Meanwhile, Matilda, against her fathers warnings, opens the door to a bedraggled stranger one day while home alone during a thunderstormthus beginning a journey to the discovery of her own inner strength. In a Cottage We Once Knew picks up where the tale of Snow White and her prince leaves off, offering a fresh look at romance, the meaning of family, and the courage needed to grow up and claim ones own place in the world.
All the Beautiful People We Once Knew
Author: Edward Carlson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510716327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
For fans of Don DeLillo and Joseph O’Neill, an enthralling debut about the one percent, what they’ll do to stay on top, and the callous gaze they turn on those below them. Burned-out and alienated, Kilgore associate attorney Stephen Harker spends his work days defending insurance companies against spurious litigation commenced by private soldiers who supported US military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Harker’s charismatic, womanizing boss assigns him a case defending insurance behemoth WorldScore against a lawsuit filed by Major Mike "Bud" Thomas, a veteran, former contract soldier, and divorced father seeking compensation for PTSD and injuries suffered in Afghanistan. Just as Harker turns the firm’s full legal power on the wounded, unstable veteran, he commences an unhealthy relationship with his boss’s estranged bohemian wife, setting himself up for a downward existential spiral that almost destroys Harker, until a brutal act of violence presents him with a final shot at redemption. All the Beautiful People We Once Knew is a riveting insider's indictment of the world of the corporate elite and the savage determination with which they fight to maintain control. In a society where the very institutions that should support our returning veterans instead view them with suspicion, this stunning debut is a grim reflection on the ever-growing rift between the classes.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510716327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
For fans of Don DeLillo and Joseph O’Neill, an enthralling debut about the one percent, what they’ll do to stay on top, and the callous gaze they turn on those below them. Burned-out and alienated, Kilgore associate attorney Stephen Harker spends his work days defending insurance companies against spurious litigation commenced by private soldiers who supported US military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Harker’s charismatic, womanizing boss assigns him a case defending insurance behemoth WorldScore against a lawsuit filed by Major Mike "Bud" Thomas, a veteran, former contract soldier, and divorced father seeking compensation for PTSD and injuries suffered in Afghanistan. Just as Harker turns the firm’s full legal power on the wounded, unstable veteran, he commences an unhealthy relationship with his boss’s estranged bohemian wife, setting himself up for a downward existential spiral that almost destroys Harker, until a brutal act of violence presents him with a final shot at redemption. All the Beautiful People We Once Knew is a riveting insider's indictment of the world of the corporate elite and the savage determination with which they fight to maintain control. In a society where the very institutions that should support our returning veterans instead view them with suspicion, this stunning debut is a grim reflection on the ever-growing rift between the classes.
The America I Once Knew!: Vanishing But Not Forgotten
Author: Charles L. Salm
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595256708
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
If you enjoy reading a perspective on life that can be only be obtained from a member of the Greatest Generation, you have selected the right book. Chuck Salm entertains you with a series of essays that will strike a responsive chord, not only with his peers, but also with patriotic Americans of all ages. Forget political correctness and apologies for the wayward and the incompetent in our society. Don’t look for excuses that cover for our self-serving politicians. You may, at times, be offended—even outraged. You may also be delighted, heartened and encouraged by knowing that someone out there thinks like you do and does not shy away from writing the very things you believe in. To be sure, you will be entertained every step of the way. Read on!
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595256708
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
If you enjoy reading a perspective on life that can be only be obtained from a member of the Greatest Generation, you have selected the right book. Chuck Salm entertains you with a series of essays that will strike a responsive chord, not only with his peers, but also with patriotic Americans of all ages. Forget political correctness and apologies for the wayward and the incompetent in our society. Don’t look for excuses that cover for our self-serving politicians. You may, at times, be offended—even outraged. You may also be delighted, heartened and encouraged by knowing that someone out there thinks like you do and does not shy away from writing the very things you believe in. To be sure, you will be entertained every step of the way. Read on!
We Give Our Hearts to Dogs to Tear
Author: Alston Chase
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351298267
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
More than a hauntingly beautiful memoir about small dogs in Big Sky country, this book is a wise account of the relationships among dogs, humans, and the land that surrounds them. It is the story of successive generations of Jack Russell terriers, their animal friends, and their human companions. Alston Chase searches for the immortality of dogs, what makes them unique companions, and why we humans willingly give them our hearts knowing that someday they will be broken. This book will resonate with anyone who has ever loved a dog. Chase muses that dogs are the embodiment of spirit over mortality and through the window of their brief lives we glimpse eternity. This eternal includes the Earth, the land, and the bonds forged between people and dogs over thousands of years. Chase sees threats in the decline of rural life, unbridled urbanization, and in dog breeders who judge by conformation to breed standards and fashion rather than ability and health. An uplifting tribute to the dogs we love, and a reflection on the limitations of life, this book shows a triumph of the spirit. Rich in poetic citations, it is an environmental cry for help, a naturalistic appreciation of a dissolving world, and a deeply spiritual reminder that nothing loved is ever lost.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351298267
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
More than a hauntingly beautiful memoir about small dogs in Big Sky country, this book is a wise account of the relationships among dogs, humans, and the land that surrounds them. It is the story of successive generations of Jack Russell terriers, their animal friends, and their human companions. Alston Chase searches for the immortality of dogs, what makes them unique companions, and why we humans willingly give them our hearts knowing that someday they will be broken. This book will resonate with anyone who has ever loved a dog. Chase muses that dogs are the embodiment of spirit over mortality and through the window of their brief lives we glimpse eternity. This eternal includes the Earth, the land, and the bonds forged between people and dogs over thousands of years. Chase sees threats in the decline of rural life, unbridled urbanization, and in dog breeders who judge by conformation to breed standards and fashion rather than ability and health. An uplifting tribute to the dogs we love, and a reflection on the limitations of life, this book shows a triumph of the spirit. Rich in poetic citations, it is an environmental cry for help, a naturalistic appreciation of a dissolving world, and a deeply spiritual reminder that nothing loved is ever lost.
Colonial Culture in France since the Revolution
Author: Pascal Blanchard
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253010535
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
This landmark collection by an international group of scholars and public intellectuals represents a major reassessment of French colonial culture and how it continues to inform thinking about history, memory, and identity. This reexamination of French colonial culture, provides the basis for a revised understanding of its cultural, political, and social legacy and its lasting impact on postcolonial immigration, the treatment of ethnic minorities, and national identity.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253010535
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
This landmark collection by an international group of scholars and public intellectuals represents a major reassessment of French colonial culture and how it continues to inform thinking about history, memory, and identity. This reexamination of French colonial culture, provides the basis for a revised understanding of its cultural, political, and social legacy and its lasting impact on postcolonial immigration, the treatment of ethnic minorities, and national identity.
The Next Supper
Author: Corey Mintz
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1541758420
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
A searing expose of the restaurant industry, and a path to a better, safer, happier meal. In the years before the pandemic, the restaurant business was booming. Americans spent more than half of their annual food budgets dining out. In a generation, chefs had gone from behind-the-scenes laborers to TV stars. The arrival of Uber Eats, DoorDash, and other meal delivery apps was overtaking home cooking. Beneath all that growth lurked serious problems. Many of the best restaurants in the world employed unpaid cooks. Meal delivery apps were putting restaurants out of business. And all that dining out meant dramatically less healthy diets. The industry may have been booming, but it also desperately needed to change. Then, along came COVID-19. From the farm to the street-side patio, from the sweaty kitchen to the swarm of delivery vehicles buzzing about our cities, everything about the restaurant business is changing, for better or worse. The Next Supper tells this story and offers clear and essential advice for what and how to eat to ensure the well-being of cooks and waitstaff, not to mention our bodies and the environment. The Next Supper reminds us that breaking bread is an essential human activity and charts a path to preserving the joy of eating out in a turbulent era.
Publisher: PublicAffairs
ISBN: 1541758420
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 329
Book Description
A searing expose of the restaurant industry, and a path to a better, safer, happier meal. In the years before the pandemic, the restaurant business was booming. Americans spent more than half of their annual food budgets dining out. In a generation, chefs had gone from behind-the-scenes laborers to TV stars. The arrival of Uber Eats, DoorDash, and other meal delivery apps was overtaking home cooking. Beneath all that growth lurked serious problems. Many of the best restaurants in the world employed unpaid cooks. Meal delivery apps were putting restaurants out of business. And all that dining out meant dramatically less healthy diets. The industry may have been booming, but it also desperately needed to change. Then, along came COVID-19. From the farm to the street-side patio, from the sweaty kitchen to the swarm of delivery vehicles buzzing about our cities, everything about the restaurant business is changing, for better or worse. The Next Supper tells this story and offers clear and essential advice for what and how to eat to ensure the well-being of cooks and waitstaff, not to mention our bodies and the environment. The Next Supper reminds us that breaking bread is an essential human activity and charts a path to preserving the joy of eating out in a turbulent era.
Catsville
Author: Nalini de Sielvie
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
A delightful, enthralling tale of vast imagination depicting a band of refugee cats in their quest for a "Purrfect Paradise." In the aftermath of a great war between cats, humans and dogs, cats are banished and they flee persecution in their homeland. Their adventures as they follow Holey Moses, their leader, and his canine friends, Brutus and Caesar, and eventual colonisation of a Brave New World, are portrayed with humour, and a sense of fun. But with a subtle underlying theme of everyday human issues, aspirations, endurance and achievement. The refugee cats set out to conquer a new world in true pioneering style, and encounter danger, betrayal, rebellion, romance, laughter and fun. A brilliant tale not just for cat lovers, but will capture hearts and imagination of the young, and young at heart.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
A delightful, enthralling tale of vast imagination depicting a band of refugee cats in their quest for a "Purrfect Paradise." In the aftermath of a great war between cats, humans and dogs, cats are banished and they flee persecution in their homeland. Their adventures as they follow Holey Moses, their leader, and his canine friends, Brutus and Caesar, and eventual colonisation of a Brave New World, are portrayed with humour, and a sense of fun. But with a subtle underlying theme of everyday human issues, aspirations, endurance and achievement. The refugee cats set out to conquer a new world in true pioneering style, and encounter danger, betrayal, rebellion, romance, laughter and fun. A brilliant tale not just for cat lovers, but will capture hearts and imagination of the young, and young at heart.
Chrysalis
Author: Lauren Halkon
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1894815734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Chrysalis is a collection of twenty-four stories spanning seven years of this talented writer's career. Full of coruscating prose, each story defies categorisation, arcing round the genres of science fiction, fantasy and horror yet refusing to settle on either one. From death, life, love, loss and hope, the endless circles flit ever on. This is a collection of stories like no other. It will take you deep within the human soul and out onto the windswept slopes of all our dreams and nightmares.
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 1894815734
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Chrysalis is a collection of twenty-four stories spanning seven years of this talented writer's career. Full of coruscating prose, each story defies categorisation, arcing round the genres of science fiction, fantasy and horror yet refusing to settle on either one. From death, life, love, loss and hope, the endless circles flit ever on. This is a collection of stories like no other. It will take you deep within the human soul and out onto the windswept slopes of all our dreams and nightmares.