Author: Norma Druid
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462888402
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Years ago, my son asked me to write him a Star Trek story. I was working on Civil War fiction and found it liberating not having to work around actual events or worry where railroad stations were in Nashville in 1862. For years, I spun fiction as a family game with my son and a cousin. Finally, I decided I wanted my own universe, as complicated and practical as my life in insurance made me believe the future must be. Having invented one, I filled it with characters I like to read about.
Befriending Aliens
Author: Norma Druid
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462888402
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Years ago, my son asked me to write him a Star Trek story. I was working on Civil War fiction and found it liberating not having to work around actual events or worry where railroad stations were in Nashville in 1862. For years, I spun fiction as a family game with my son and a cousin. Finally, I decided I wanted my own universe, as complicated and practical as my life in insurance made me believe the future must be. Having invented one, I filled it with characters I like to read about.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1462888402
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Years ago, my son asked me to write him a Star Trek story. I was working on Civil War fiction and found it liberating not having to work around actual events or worry where railroad stations were in Nashville in 1862. For years, I spun fiction as a family game with my son and a cousin. Finally, I decided I wanted my own universe, as complicated and practical as my life in insurance made me believe the future must be. Having invented one, I filled it with characters I like to read about.
Wait for Love
Author: Linda Kage
Publisher: Linda Kage
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
When a mysterious woman appears in Prince Olivander’s life and gives him a taste of forbidden temptation, he’s...well… He’s confused. You see, he’s been mated to his true love, Unity, since he was thirteen. The love mark tattooed to the side of his face has told him Unity will be his future, his soul mate, and partner in all things, but he questions how he’ll ever experience passion with her after they’ve been separated for years and he’s waited for her to come of age, especially when this intriguing newcomer right in front of him keeps causing him to forget Unity completely. So just how accurate are these hallowed love marks, anyway? Amid broiling scandals and palace intrigue, otherworldly visitors and magical ruses, Olivander and his new assistant must discover the truth behind a dangerous curse plaguing the Outer Realms, or else the Outer Realms may cease to exist entirely.
Publisher: Linda Kage
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 473
Book Description
When a mysterious woman appears in Prince Olivander’s life and gives him a taste of forbidden temptation, he’s...well… He’s confused. You see, he’s been mated to his true love, Unity, since he was thirteen. The love mark tattooed to the side of his face has told him Unity will be his future, his soul mate, and partner in all things, but he questions how he’ll ever experience passion with her after they’ve been separated for years and he’s waited for her to come of age, especially when this intriguing newcomer right in front of him keeps causing him to forget Unity completely. So just how accurate are these hallowed love marks, anyway? Amid broiling scandals and palace intrigue, otherworldly visitors and magical ruses, Olivander and his new assistant must discover the truth behind a dangerous curse plaguing the Outer Realms, or else the Outer Realms may cease to exist entirely.
HAZE
Author: Dr. Y. V. Ratna
Publisher: BlueRose Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Haze is a set of more than 150+ quoems presenting the author’s self-expression and experience which are scribbled in a routine leisurely fashion, perceiving the illusionary reality of life in between ether and sky, embedded with the glitters of Cosmos. The subconscious mind of a human brain is filled with the imprints of ambiguous societal setups. The author through simple diction relates the life of homo sapiens in a society who are entangled with an irrational lifestyle believing it to be a rational comfortable style throwing themselves and all others into a meaningless confusing factor. It is observed to be curbing and nipping the grooming nurtures of every individual before they bud and spread their essence into their desired directions. Most of the stereotypes in a society lead to discrimination by categorizing every bit on the planet into an open vague of sin and sane with the insane delicacies in the neighborhood. Most of these lifestyles are dealt with within the quotes by no emphasis on generalization, personalization or simplification. Haze has emerged through that blurred visionary aspect which the author brings out into the form of a book by a few well-wishing reviewers’ suggestions. Haze is a phase of life’s face.
Publisher: BlueRose Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Haze is a set of more than 150+ quoems presenting the author’s self-expression and experience which are scribbled in a routine leisurely fashion, perceiving the illusionary reality of life in between ether and sky, embedded with the glitters of Cosmos. The subconscious mind of a human brain is filled with the imprints of ambiguous societal setups. The author through simple diction relates the life of homo sapiens in a society who are entangled with an irrational lifestyle believing it to be a rational comfortable style throwing themselves and all others into a meaningless confusing factor. It is observed to be curbing and nipping the grooming nurtures of every individual before they bud and spread their essence into their desired directions. Most of the stereotypes in a society lead to discrimination by categorizing every bit on the planet into an open vague of sin and sane with the insane delicacies in the neighborhood. Most of these lifestyles are dealt with within the quotes by no emphasis on generalization, personalization or simplification. Haze has emerged through that blurred visionary aspect which the author brings out into the form of a book by a few well-wishing reviewers’ suggestions. Haze is a phase of life’s face.
Sons of the People
Author: Reem Bassiouney
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 0815655487
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
This monumental family saga offers a vivid portrait of Egypt’s Mamluk period, one that is at both sweeping in scope and intimate in detail. Set in medieval Cairo, the novel centers on three generations of Egyptians, foreign-born Mamluks, and their descendants as their trials and victories mirror those of their turbulent country. The first volume, "Sons of the People", introduces us to Zaynab, the daughter of a middle-class merchant in Cairo who catches the eye of the powerful Mamluk amir Muhammad. After they marry, Zaynab is transported to the foreign world of Mamluk politics and wealth where she must navigate the complicated machinations of various rulers and raise their four children. Their oldest son becomes an architect and embarks upon the monumental task of building a grand mosque with Sultan Hasan as a symbol of the Mamluks rise to power. In the second volume "The Judge of Qus", Bassiouney tells the story of Amr ibn Ahmad ibn Abd al-Karim, a wise and compassionate judge of Islamic law whose refusal to bend to the demands of the Mamluk rulers ultimately leads to Amr’s downfall. The final volume, "Events of Nights," weaves together testimonies from three characters, each with narrow and differing perspectives on the novel’s events, subtly calling the readers’ attention to the unstable nature of historical fiction. Filled with compelling drama, ruthless ambition, and tragic love, Bassiouney’s masterful trilogy brings the Mamluk’s rich cultural and architectural heritage to life through the eyes of one family.
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 0815655487
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 636
Book Description
This monumental family saga offers a vivid portrait of Egypt’s Mamluk period, one that is at both sweeping in scope and intimate in detail. Set in medieval Cairo, the novel centers on three generations of Egyptians, foreign-born Mamluks, and their descendants as their trials and victories mirror those of their turbulent country. The first volume, "Sons of the People", introduces us to Zaynab, the daughter of a middle-class merchant in Cairo who catches the eye of the powerful Mamluk amir Muhammad. After they marry, Zaynab is transported to the foreign world of Mamluk politics and wealth where she must navigate the complicated machinations of various rulers and raise their four children. Their oldest son becomes an architect and embarks upon the monumental task of building a grand mosque with Sultan Hasan as a symbol of the Mamluks rise to power. In the second volume "The Judge of Qus", Bassiouney tells the story of Amr ibn Ahmad ibn Abd al-Karim, a wise and compassionate judge of Islamic law whose refusal to bend to the demands of the Mamluk rulers ultimately leads to Amr’s downfall. The final volume, "Events of Nights," weaves together testimonies from three characters, each with narrow and differing perspectives on the novel’s events, subtly calling the readers’ attention to the unstable nature of historical fiction. Filled with compelling drama, ruthless ambition, and tragic love, Bassiouney’s masterful trilogy brings the Mamluk’s rich cultural and architectural heritage to life through the eyes of one family.
100 Ways to Be Thankful
Author: Lisa Gerry
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN: 1426332750
Category : Gratitude
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Discover 100 creative ways to express gratitude for all that's good in your life with this powerful little book, packed with positive thoughts, practical ideas, and take-action prompts. Rejoice in snow days! Make time for belly laughs! Pause to marvel at the wonders of nature! In today's hectic, fast-paced, overscheduled world, so many of us -- including kids! -- try to do it all. This book offers up unique ways to slow down, be mindful, and appreciate life's little gifts. The pages are filled with inspiration and motivation on how to be appreciative and pass along kindness. Interviews with National Geographic explorers offer examples of ways to give back. Uplifting quotes and ideas are sure to motivate readers to do more and be more mindful every day, so we all come away with a renewed sense that life is pretty great!
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN: 1426332750
Category : Gratitude
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Discover 100 creative ways to express gratitude for all that's good in your life with this powerful little book, packed with positive thoughts, practical ideas, and take-action prompts. Rejoice in snow days! Make time for belly laughs! Pause to marvel at the wonders of nature! In today's hectic, fast-paced, overscheduled world, so many of us -- including kids! -- try to do it all. This book offers up unique ways to slow down, be mindful, and appreciate life's little gifts. The pages are filled with inspiration and motivation on how to be appreciative and pass along kindness. Interviews with National Geographic explorers offer examples of ways to give back. Uplifting quotes and ideas are sure to motivate readers to do more and be more mindful every day, so we all come away with a renewed sense that life is pretty great!
Handbook on Public–Private Partnerships in International Infrastructure Development
Author: Stewart R. Clegg
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1839102764
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
This Handbook systematically compares public-private partnerships (PPPs) from across the globe to examine factors that have contributed to their success or failure. The editors have brought together an international range of experts to produce richly detailed accounts of the various ways in which PPPs are conducted.
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1839102764
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 535
Book Description
This Handbook systematically compares public-private partnerships (PPPs) from across the globe to examine factors that have contributed to their success or failure. The editors have brought together an international range of experts to produce richly detailed accounts of the various ways in which PPPs are conducted.
ABC's With Aliens
Author: Claire Vessey
Publisher: Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream
ISBN: 9781953177513
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Befriend a group of cute, colorful, and without a doubt very gifted aliens who are ready to show off a new skill for every letter your child learns!
Publisher: Puppy Dogs & Ice Cream
ISBN: 9781953177513
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Befriend a group of cute, colorful, and without a doubt very gifted aliens who are ready to show off a new skill for every letter your child learns!
Mindlinked With The Alien
Author: K Cantrell
Publisher: KC Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
We are not alone in the universe…and the aliens have a list of humans they want to meet Ashley V, a disgraced actress, has a list too. 1. Masquerade as one of the scientists invited to the first ever alien/human summit 2. Dazzle everyone at alien cocktail hour (or equivalent) 3. Come home to publicity buzz and get my career back Except once the humans arrive on the distant planet, the alien in charge is unsympathetic, unemotional, and uninterested in an actress. He sentences Ashley to die for the crime of not being a genius. But when his own people turn on him, he winds up in the cell next door and before Ashley can blink, they’ve accidentally linked their minds together. That was not on her list. Being able to read the mind of her fellow inmate, whom she dubs Sam (because his alien name is ridiculous), means they can work together to escape. Sure it’s icky to be forced to let an alien read her mind in kind. Only he’s not quite who she thought he was…or who he thought he was. No secret is safe, especially not their growing attraction to each other. But some secrets are too big to be kept, and when the mysterious origins of Sam’s people come to light, the alien king will stop at nothing to silence them. Mindlinking with an alien is suddenly not the worst thing that can happen on a planet far from home, and trusting a male of any species is not in Ashley’s skill set. Too bad their survival depends on it. keywords: futuristic romance, genetic engineering, alien romance, alien first contact, alien planet, SFR, alpha hero, forced proximity, adventure romance
Publisher: KC Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
We are not alone in the universe…and the aliens have a list of humans they want to meet Ashley V, a disgraced actress, has a list too. 1. Masquerade as one of the scientists invited to the first ever alien/human summit 2. Dazzle everyone at alien cocktail hour (or equivalent) 3. Come home to publicity buzz and get my career back Except once the humans arrive on the distant planet, the alien in charge is unsympathetic, unemotional, and uninterested in an actress. He sentences Ashley to die for the crime of not being a genius. But when his own people turn on him, he winds up in the cell next door and before Ashley can blink, they’ve accidentally linked their minds together. That was not on her list. Being able to read the mind of her fellow inmate, whom she dubs Sam (because his alien name is ridiculous), means they can work together to escape. Sure it’s icky to be forced to let an alien read her mind in kind. Only he’s not quite who she thought he was…or who he thought he was. No secret is safe, especially not their growing attraction to each other. But some secrets are too big to be kept, and when the mysterious origins of Sam’s people come to light, the alien king will stop at nothing to silence them. Mindlinking with an alien is suddenly not the worst thing that can happen on a planet far from home, and trusting a male of any species is not in Ashley’s skill set. Too bad their survival depends on it. keywords: futuristic romance, genetic engineering, alien romance, alien first contact, alien planet, SFR, alpha hero, forced proximity, adventure romance
Befriend
Author: Scott Sauls
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1496400941
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
We live in a world where real friendship is hard to find. Suspicious of others and insecure about ourselves, we retreat into the safety of our small, self-made worlds. Now more than ever, it's easy to avoid people with whom we disagree or whose life experiences don't mirror our own. Safe among like-minded peers and digital "friends," we really don't have to engage with those who can challenge and enhance our limited perspectives. Jesus models a much richer vision of friendship. Scott Sauls, pastor and teacher, invites you to discover the breadth of Christ's love through twenty-one meditations that inspire actively pursuing God's love by expanding your circle of friends. Yes, it's true: Real friendship is costly, and love does make us vulnerable. But without risk, our lives will remain impoverished. Diverse friendship can enrich your life and, in the process, reveal a better version of yourself.
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1496400941
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
We live in a world where real friendship is hard to find. Suspicious of others and insecure about ourselves, we retreat into the safety of our small, self-made worlds. Now more than ever, it's easy to avoid people with whom we disagree or whose life experiences don't mirror our own. Safe among like-minded peers and digital "friends," we really don't have to engage with those who can challenge and enhance our limited perspectives. Jesus models a much richer vision of friendship. Scott Sauls, pastor and teacher, invites you to discover the breadth of Christ's love through twenty-one meditations that inspire actively pursuing God's love by expanding your circle of friends. Yes, it's true: Real friendship is costly, and love does make us vulnerable. But without risk, our lives will remain impoverished. Diverse friendship can enrich your life and, in the process, reveal a better version of yourself.
Eidolons of Ecstasy
Author: Wesley Mitchell Spyke
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329357906
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Written in the dawn of multiculturalism during the early to mid 1990s, Eidolons of Ecstasy is a ""poetical bildungsroman"" exploring the topics of self-discovery, sex, death, travel, politics and spirituality. The poems - a collection of quatrains, free and blank verse, epics, odes and more - illustrate the reaction to a sudden onslaught of information available to a generation who sought their tenets through movements as grunge, hip hop, the fall of a wall and the rise of the Internet.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329357906
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Written in the dawn of multiculturalism during the early to mid 1990s, Eidolons of Ecstasy is a ""poetical bildungsroman"" exploring the topics of self-discovery, sex, death, travel, politics and spirituality. The poems - a collection of quatrains, free and blank verse, epics, odes and more - illustrate the reaction to a sudden onslaught of information available to a generation who sought their tenets through movements as grunge, hip hop, the fall of a wall and the rise of the Internet.