Author: Vasile Munteanu
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1608445488
Category : Monks
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
During nightly prayer a monk falls into a deep and unexpected meditative trance that takes him back and forth in time, forcing him to revisit life, reluctant intentions, and sublimated lusts. The night serves as both personal abyss and universal refuge to longstanding doubts, suppressed anger, and reluctant self-discovery. He is compelled and repelled by a most primal mystery and a most final revelation. Vasile Munteanu was born in Romania and moved to the United States as a teenager. He holds advanced degrees in both Literature and Philosophy from Oakland University in Michigan and State University of New York at Binghamton respectively. He teaches Philosophy and Literature at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas. Godmaker is his first novel.
Unraveling of the Soul
Author: Amanda Muratoff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733701143
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A soul can be broken into fragments, but giving them away could cause the rest to unravel. The path Kin's life must take becomes clear when his mother's life is jeopardized. After throwing herself to the mercy of the auer, intent on sparing Talon a horrendous fate, Amarie fears nothing can change the outcome of his sentence.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733701143
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A soul can be broken into fragments, but giving them away could cause the rest to unravel. The path Kin's life must take becomes clear when his mother's life is jeopardized. After throwing herself to the mercy of the auer, intent on sparing Talon a horrendous fate, Amarie fears nothing can change the outcome of his sentence.
Sweden's Dark Soul
Author: Kajsa Norman
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 178738182X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Reporter Chang Frick grew up dark-haired in a nation of blonds. Ostracized as a child, in adulthood he set out to expose the hypocrisy of Swedish society. When he revealed the cover-up of mass sexual assaults on teen girls at a 2015 music festival, he provoked a chain reaction that rattled the nation. Sweden's elites shirked responsibility and rushed to discredit him. Although Sweden boasts the world's oldest free press, its history of homogeneity and social engineering has created a culture where few dare dissent from consensus, those who do are driven to extremes, and there is no place for outsiders--even those who conform. In this groundbreaking book, investigative journalist Kajsa Norman turns her fearless gaze on the oppressive forces at the heart of Sweden's 'model democracy'. Weaving the history of its social politics with the stories of Frick and other outcasts, Norman exposes the darkness in the Swedish soul.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 178738182X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Reporter Chang Frick grew up dark-haired in a nation of blonds. Ostracized as a child, in adulthood he set out to expose the hypocrisy of Swedish society. When he revealed the cover-up of mass sexual assaults on teen girls at a 2015 music festival, he provoked a chain reaction that rattled the nation. Sweden's elites shirked responsibility and rushed to discredit him. Although Sweden boasts the world's oldest free press, its history of homogeneity and social engineering has created a culture where few dare dissent from consensus, those who do are driven to extremes, and there is no place for outsiders--even those who conform. In this groundbreaking book, investigative journalist Kajsa Norman turns her fearless gaze on the oppressive forces at the heart of Sweden's 'model democracy'. Weaving the history of its social politics with the stories of Frick and other outcasts, Norman exposes the darkness in the Swedish soul.
Song for the Unraveling of the World
Author: Brian Evenson
Publisher: Coffee House Press
ISBN: 1566895561
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
A newborn’s absent face appears on the back of someone else’s head, a filmmaker goes to gruesome lengths to achieve the silence he’s after for his final scene, and a therapist begins, impossibly, to appear in a troubled patient's room late at night. In these stories of doubt, delusion, and paranoia, no belief, no claim to objectivity, is immune to the distortions of human perception. Here, self-deception is a means of justifying our most inhuman impulses—whether we know it or not.
Publisher: Coffee House Press
ISBN: 1566895561
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
A newborn’s absent face appears on the back of someone else’s head, a filmmaker goes to gruesome lengths to achieve the silence he’s after for his final scene, and a therapist begins, impossibly, to appear in a troubled patient's room late at night. In these stories of doubt, delusion, and paranoia, no belief, no claim to objectivity, is immune to the distortions of human perception. Here, self-deception is a means of justifying our most inhuman impulses—whether we know it or not.
Who Stole My Soul?
Author: Vishwa Prakash
Publisher: BookPros, LLC
ISBN: 0982314051
Category : Devil
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This book will delight the reader and put him on the path to achieve lasting self-esteem and happiness. A good sequel to The Secret,this book holds the powerful message of how positivity trumps negativity. Artfully written, presented, and studded with many relevant quotations.
Publisher: BookPros, LLC
ISBN: 0982314051
Category : Devil
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
This book will delight the reader and put him on the path to achieve lasting self-esteem and happiness. A good sequel to The Secret,this book holds the powerful message of how positivity trumps negativity. Artfully written, presented, and studded with many relevant quotations.
Godmaker
Author: Vasile Munteanu
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1608445488
Category : Monks
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
During nightly prayer a monk falls into a deep and unexpected meditative trance that takes him back and forth in time, forcing him to revisit life, reluctant intentions, and sublimated lusts. The night serves as both personal abyss and universal refuge to longstanding doubts, suppressed anger, and reluctant self-discovery. He is compelled and repelled by a most primal mystery and a most final revelation. Vasile Munteanu was born in Romania and moved to the United States as a teenager. He holds advanced degrees in both Literature and Philosophy from Oakland University in Michigan and State University of New York at Binghamton respectively. He teaches Philosophy and Literature at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas. Godmaker is his first novel.
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1608445488
Category : Monks
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
During nightly prayer a monk falls into a deep and unexpected meditative trance that takes him back and forth in time, forcing him to revisit life, reluctant intentions, and sublimated lusts. The night serves as both personal abyss and universal refuge to longstanding doubts, suppressed anger, and reluctant self-discovery. He is compelled and repelled by a most primal mystery and a most final revelation. Vasile Munteanu was born in Romania and moved to the United States as a teenager. He holds advanced degrees in both Literature and Philosophy from Oakland University in Michigan and State University of New York at Binghamton respectively. He teaches Philosophy and Literature at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas. Godmaker is his first novel.
Unraveling Freedom
Author: Ann Bausum
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426307284
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
In 1915, the United States experienced the 9/11 of its time. A German torpedo sank the Lusitania killing nearly 2,000 innocent passengers. The ensuing hysteria helped draw the United States into World War I—the bitter, brutal conflict that became known as the Great War and the War to End All Wars. But as U.S. troops fought to make the world safe for democracy abroad, our own government eroded freedoms at home, especially for German-Americans. Free speech was no longer an operating principle of American democracy. Award-winning author Ann Bausum asks, just where do Americans draw the line of justice in times of war? Drawing thought-provoking parallels with President Wilson’s government and other wartime administrations, from FDR to George W. Bush, Bausum’s analysis has plenty of history lessons for the world today. Her exhaustive research turns up astonishing first-person stories and rare images, and the full-color design is fresh and stunning. The result is a gripping book that is well-positioned for the run-up to the World War I centennial. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Publisher: Disney Electronic Content
ISBN: 1426307284
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
In 1915, the United States experienced the 9/11 of its time. A German torpedo sank the Lusitania killing nearly 2,000 innocent passengers. The ensuing hysteria helped draw the United States into World War I—the bitter, brutal conflict that became known as the Great War and the War to End All Wars. But as U.S. troops fought to make the world safe for democracy abroad, our own government eroded freedoms at home, especially for German-Americans. Free speech was no longer an operating principle of American democracy. Award-winning author Ann Bausum asks, just where do Americans draw the line of justice in times of war? Drawing thought-provoking parallels with President Wilson’s government and other wartime administrations, from FDR to George W. Bush, Bausum’s analysis has plenty of history lessons for the world today. Her exhaustive research turns up astonishing first-person stories and rare images, and the full-color design is fresh and stunning. The result is a gripping book that is well-positioned for the run-up to the World War I centennial. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
Unraveling
Author: Gary G. Scott
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1638443572
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Once I started writing, it became an addiction for me. And although I've been writing for over 50 years now, this is my very first publication. The feelings and emotions felt for various situations and circumstances unravel throughout this work. Some are very pleasant-canoeing down an early morning river. Some are most unwelcome-children hungering for food and thirsting for love. All life constantly unwinds...unravels. Nothing can stop it or hold it in check. Many events contribute to its final ending. Within these pages are some of my values, expectations, and priorities, a synopsis of what is good and what is evil. It is intended to allow for wonder to inspire, to make you laugh a little, and to encourage care and concern for others. But also, it will sometimes show the darker side of our presence here on earth. Human beings have a great responsibility to tend and care for our planet (Genesis 2:15). Sometimes we do, and sometimes we fail miserably. We are the first fruits of God's creation and have the God-given ability to rule over every other creature. But ability without wisdom and love will inevitably lead to disaster. Just as Jesus was crucified because of envy, greed, hatred, and ignorance, we can also "crucify" the earth God gave us to nourish. So here is a single voice, spanning over 5 decades, that will continue unraveling until it also comes to rest and eventually will only be remembered by God and by the contents of this tiny book.
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1638443572
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Once I started writing, it became an addiction for me. And although I've been writing for over 50 years now, this is my very first publication. The feelings and emotions felt for various situations and circumstances unravel throughout this work. Some are very pleasant-canoeing down an early morning river. Some are most unwelcome-children hungering for food and thirsting for love. All life constantly unwinds...unravels. Nothing can stop it or hold it in check. Many events contribute to its final ending. Within these pages are some of my values, expectations, and priorities, a synopsis of what is good and what is evil. It is intended to allow for wonder to inspire, to make you laugh a little, and to encourage care and concern for others. But also, it will sometimes show the darker side of our presence here on earth. Human beings have a great responsibility to tend and care for our planet (Genesis 2:15). Sometimes we do, and sometimes we fail miserably. We are the first fruits of God's creation and have the God-given ability to rule over every other creature. But ability without wisdom and love will inevitably lead to disaster. Just as Jesus was crucified because of envy, greed, hatred, and ignorance, we can also "crucify" the earth God gave us to nourish. So here is a single voice, spanning over 5 decades, that will continue unraveling until it also comes to rest and eventually will only be remembered by God and by the contents of this tiny book.
Unravel
Author: Calia Read
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 1495300978
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Calia Read breaks the mold in this explosive novel that grabs hold and doesn’t let go until the shocking truth is revealed. One kiss can change everything. One month ago I was admitted to a psych ward. Yesterday, Lachlan told me I’m losing my mind. But I know what I saw. Will you believe me? Behind the walls of a mental hospital, Naomi Carradine feels her world breaking to pieces. She’s starting to believe all the voices questioning her sanity. Only visitors from the outside world keep her tethered to reality. But deep in her thoughts, Naomi is haunted by memories of a golden summer that twisted into a waking nightmare of obsessive love and fractured truths. Just home from college, Naomi moves in with her best friend, Lana, the daughter of a Virginia senator. At a lavish party thrown by Lana’s father, Naomi meets a sexy stockbroker named Max and finds herself unable to resist his charms. One fiery kiss and she’s going back for more, beginning a terrifying descent. Having witnessed the unspeakable, Naomi has only one hope of escape: unraveling the devastating secrets of her past. Unravel is intended for mature audiences. Praise for Unravel “A sexy, mysterious, and enthralling story . . . Calia Read’s words are so captivating, they’ll hold you hostage and throw you into loops you’ll never see coming.”—Claire Contreras, author of There Is No Light in Darkness
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 1495300978
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Calia Read breaks the mold in this explosive novel that grabs hold and doesn’t let go until the shocking truth is revealed. One kiss can change everything. One month ago I was admitted to a psych ward. Yesterday, Lachlan told me I’m losing my mind. But I know what I saw. Will you believe me? Behind the walls of a mental hospital, Naomi Carradine feels her world breaking to pieces. She’s starting to believe all the voices questioning her sanity. Only visitors from the outside world keep her tethered to reality. But deep in her thoughts, Naomi is haunted by memories of a golden summer that twisted into a waking nightmare of obsessive love and fractured truths. Just home from college, Naomi moves in with her best friend, Lana, the daughter of a Virginia senator. At a lavish party thrown by Lana’s father, Naomi meets a sexy stockbroker named Max and finds herself unable to resist his charms. One fiery kiss and she’s going back for more, beginning a terrifying descent. Having witnessed the unspeakable, Naomi has only one hope of escape: unraveling the devastating secrets of her past. Unravel is intended for mature audiences. Praise for Unravel “A sexy, mysterious, and enthralling story . . . Calia Read’s words are so captivating, they’ll hold you hostage and throw you into loops you’ll never see coming.”—Claire Contreras, author of There Is No Light in Darkness
Colors of the Soul
Author: Jami Waters
Publisher: Jami Waters
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
This metamorphic autobiographical collection entails the haunting and raw interpretations of the author and her life. The tale of darkness breaking free from the chains that life wrapped her in from a very young age. Always connected with nature, the author chose to focus her descriptions and artistic impressions on aspects of complexities of the earth and cosmos. All works in this book reflect a time in the authors life and speak to the intricate nature of the human soul. We come in many colors and reflect and refract the world around us. This journey is one of transformation and of coming out of the darkness into the light. It is one of inspiration for those lost and afraid to step out and find peace in the world around them despite chaotic and sometimes tragic circumstances. It does not follow traditional formatting because life is not formatted. It is not scripted and is often complete pandemonium. The text is organized into 4 sections reflecting different aspects of a person’s inner growth and journey. The black is what the author was born into, it was all she knew for much of her life. The abyss was a time of great sorrow and rage that was pivotal to the transformation into the person the author has become through much life experience, tragedy, and joy. Black and white describes the nexus of change, the beginnings of what was possible and the struggle between staying in what is known and breaking out of the comfort of chaos as some of us know all to well. Change can be terrifying if we don’t have any idea what is on the other side. Illumination was the point of freedom, the existential release from the darkness that plagues us all and our ability to overcome it. All of these are almost lyrical in nature because they music in our hearts is what drives us to move forward and be the person we were destined to be. Breaking into that world is painful and disillusioning. We have to be brave enough to try.
Publisher: Jami Waters
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
This metamorphic autobiographical collection entails the haunting and raw interpretations of the author and her life. The tale of darkness breaking free from the chains that life wrapped her in from a very young age. Always connected with nature, the author chose to focus her descriptions and artistic impressions on aspects of complexities of the earth and cosmos. All works in this book reflect a time in the authors life and speak to the intricate nature of the human soul. We come in many colors and reflect and refract the world around us. This journey is one of transformation and of coming out of the darkness into the light. It is one of inspiration for those lost and afraid to step out and find peace in the world around them despite chaotic and sometimes tragic circumstances. It does not follow traditional formatting because life is not formatted. It is not scripted and is often complete pandemonium. The text is organized into 4 sections reflecting different aspects of a person’s inner growth and journey. The black is what the author was born into, it was all she knew for much of her life. The abyss was a time of great sorrow and rage that was pivotal to the transformation into the person the author has become through much life experience, tragedy, and joy. Black and white describes the nexus of change, the beginnings of what was possible and the struggle between staying in what is known and breaking out of the comfort of chaos as some of us know all to well. Change can be terrifying if we don’t have any idea what is on the other side. Illumination was the point of freedom, the existential release from the darkness that plagues us all and our ability to overcome it. All of these are almost lyrical in nature because they music in our hearts is what drives us to move forward and be the person we were destined to be. Breaking into that world is painful and disillusioning. We have to be brave enough to try.
Blood of the Key
Author: Amanda Muratoff
Publisher: Amanda Muratoff & Kayla Mansur
ISBN: 1733701133
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
Even a stone can bleed. Fleeing Kin, Amarie finds unexpected company with his old friend Talon and her trust in the mysterious auer only grows after a dangerous grygurr encounter. She uses Talon’s past with Kin to learn more about the Shade’s intentions and the creature he calls master, but the truth can’t protect her from the shadows. After Alana’s attempt to remind Kin of his priorities, he struggles between his sworn duty and the desire of his heart while in pursuit of Amarie. He must choose to remain loyal to the man who gave him power or tell her the truth and face the consequences. The journey takes them all to Aidensar, where much more is at stake than Kin and Amarie’s future together. New enemies and allies shake reality, shoving everyone towards the precipice of disaster. Blood of the Key is Part 2 of The Berylian Key Trilogy, and Book 2 in the Pantracia Chronicles.
Publisher: Amanda Muratoff & Kayla Mansur
ISBN: 1733701133
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
Even a stone can bleed. Fleeing Kin, Amarie finds unexpected company with his old friend Talon and her trust in the mysterious auer only grows after a dangerous grygurr encounter. She uses Talon’s past with Kin to learn more about the Shade’s intentions and the creature he calls master, but the truth can’t protect her from the shadows. After Alana’s attempt to remind Kin of his priorities, he struggles between his sworn duty and the desire of his heart while in pursuit of Amarie. He must choose to remain loyal to the man who gave him power or tell her the truth and face the consequences. The journey takes them all to Aidensar, where much more is at stake than Kin and Amarie’s future together. New enemies and allies shake reality, shoving everyone towards the precipice of disaster. Blood of the Key is Part 2 of The Berylian Key Trilogy, and Book 2 in the Pantracia Chronicles.