Author: Millie L. McGhee-Morris
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449730922
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
In Drifted Back in Time, follow the story of nineteenth-century love as it crosses the boundaries of race and class. Emily, a young slave, is purchased by the loving Hoover family, who raise her as part of the family. But is she prepared for the expectations made upon her by both Master Hoover and Madam Hoover? Will she be able to provide a future for her children, a future that enables each to decide whether to pass for white or be true to themselves and their heritage? This story of love and sacrifice is told through the eyes of Tyara Nordstrom, a descendent plagued by the nightmares of her familys past who journeys back to learn the truth of her origins, ultimately forced to face her own fears. Drifted Back in Time presents a unique perspective of life in the nineteenth century, when one drop of blood could condemn you to a life of servitude
Drifted Back in Time
Author: Millie L. McGhee-Morris
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449730922
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
In Drifted Back in Time, follow the story of nineteenth-century love as it crosses the boundaries of race and class. Emily, a young slave, is purchased by the loving Hoover family, who raise her as part of the family. But is she prepared for the expectations made upon her by both Master Hoover and Madam Hoover? Will she be able to provide a future for her children, a future that enables each to decide whether to pass for white or be true to themselves and their heritage? This story of love and sacrifice is told through the eyes of Tyara Nordstrom, a descendent plagued by the nightmares of her familys past who journeys back to learn the truth of her origins, ultimately forced to face her own fears. Drifted Back in Time presents a unique perspective of life in the nineteenth century, when one drop of blood could condemn you to a life of servitude
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1449730922
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
In Drifted Back in Time, follow the story of nineteenth-century love as it crosses the boundaries of race and class. Emily, a young slave, is purchased by the loving Hoover family, who raise her as part of the family. But is she prepared for the expectations made upon her by both Master Hoover and Madam Hoover? Will she be able to provide a future for her children, a future that enables each to decide whether to pass for white or be true to themselves and their heritage? This story of love and sacrifice is told through the eyes of Tyara Nordstrom, a descendent plagued by the nightmares of her familys past who journeys back to learn the truth of her origins, ultimately forced to face her own fears. Drifted Back in Time presents a unique perspective of life in the nineteenth century, when one drop of blood could condemn you to a life of servitude
Chambers's Journal
Author:
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 896
Book Description
There and Back on Time
Author: Samson Akpaka
Publisher: Partridge Africa
ISBN: 1482824701
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Zuby was an African immigrant in Europe. After his asylum process in Germany, he joined the local drug dealers, but when police found drugs in his room, he disappeared to Portugal. In Portugal, Zuby met Jennifer, a teenage prostitute from Nigeria, and decided to help her quit the job. He nearly got killed while trying to save Jennifer from human traffickers. Madam Grace planned to kill Zuby since he was able to convince Jennifer to quit prostitution. She chased him all over Portugal, sending hired killers to eliminate him. Zuby succeeded in evading her until he ran back to Germany with Jennifer. He started drug business again in Germany. With German Police on his tail, he disguised himself in different forms to hide from them while he controlled a drug business in Berlin. He managed to survive until he ran back to Nigeria. There and Back on Time is the first book of the Global Runs series. The thriller opens up the world of human traffickers. In the book, one is expected to find the routes taken by the human smugglers who own apartments in North Africa where they prepare the teenagers for onward transportation to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea.
Publisher: Partridge Africa
ISBN: 1482824701
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Zuby was an African immigrant in Europe. After his asylum process in Germany, he joined the local drug dealers, but when police found drugs in his room, he disappeared to Portugal. In Portugal, Zuby met Jennifer, a teenage prostitute from Nigeria, and decided to help her quit the job. He nearly got killed while trying to save Jennifer from human traffickers. Madam Grace planned to kill Zuby since he was able to convince Jennifer to quit prostitution. She chased him all over Portugal, sending hired killers to eliminate him. Zuby succeeded in evading her until he ran back to Germany with Jennifer. He started drug business again in Germany. With German Police on his tail, he disguised himself in different forms to hide from them while he controlled a drug business in Berlin. He managed to survive until he ran back to Nigeria. There and Back on Time is the first book of the Global Runs series. The thriller opens up the world of human traffickers. In the book, one is expected to find the routes taken by the human smugglers who own apartments in North Africa where they prepare the teenagers for onward transportation to Europe through the Mediterranean Sea.
The Time Has Come
Author: Brock Bodenschatz
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1977273556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Sometimes all the time in the world seems to be heading to one instance. One man has looked for a treasure his whole life haunted by the past. Following all the clues left by his ancestors he feels he’s closer than ever but time is running out. The grave robbers he encountered in his past are coming for the same treasure and revenge but so are others. Three men are sailing up the coast from Key West to Long Island’s East End unbeknownst to what awaits. The grave robbers are also headed in the same direction with definite plans of what they want. Plans have a way of never working as intended for all the parties involved. Unforeseen chance meetings occurred with these people in the past that will affect everyone. It appears all the players are connected to one another in some way. Between the treasure hunter and his voodoo priestess wife, the three men sailing north and the grave robbers with the girl and the Rastafarian, all have crossed paths in the past. Through a series of adventures and misadventures it all comes to a climax on the East End when the parties come together for the final confrontation.
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1977273556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Sometimes all the time in the world seems to be heading to one instance. One man has looked for a treasure his whole life haunted by the past. Following all the clues left by his ancestors he feels he’s closer than ever but time is running out. The grave robbers he encountered in his past are coming for the same treasure and revenge but so are others. Three men are sailing up the coast from Key West to Long Island’s East End unbeknownst to what awaits. The grave robbers are also headed in the same direction with definite plans of what they want. Plans have a way of never working as intended for all the parties involved. Unforeseen chance meetings occurred with these people in the past that will affect everyone. It appears all the players are connected to one another in some way. Between the treasure hunter and his voodoo priestess wife, the three men sailing north and the grave robbers with the girl and the Rastafarian, all have crossed paths in the past. Through a series of adventures and misadventures it all comes to a climax on the East End when the parties come together for the final confrontation.
Love In The Time Of Corona
Author: Amy Laurens
Publisher: Inkprint Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
The coronavirus lockdown means that Saria’s anxiety flares even when hanging the washing. Pegs all the same colour would help… If she can brave the trip to the shops. Out of toilet paper, Dan heads to the store, prepared to fight for one last roll. But his competition? Significantly cuter than he envisaged. A sweet, meet-cute romance about finding love in unexpected places.
Publisher: Inkprint Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
The coronavirus lockdown means that Saria’s anxiety flares even when hanging the washing. Pegs all the same colour would help… If she can brave the trip to the shops. Out of toilet paper, Dan heads to the store, prepared to fight for one last roll. But his competition? Significantly cuter than he envisaged. A sweet, meet-cute romance about finding love in unexpected places.
The Causality of Time
Author: Jonnathan Strawthorne
Publisher: Callisto Entertainment LLC
ISBN: 179196219X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Reviewers are saying it is an epic story spanning worlds and times, with fantastic and exceptional writing. It is a story older than time itself. On Earth, it starts in the 12th century B.C. during the expansionist wars of the Assyrian Empire. Love is lost but immortality gained. The main character, Talmido is fighting for the freedom of choice and the liberty of free will. He has the ability to live forever, never get sick or old and to regenerate his tissue if damaged. He flees the Assyrian military apparatus and fights successive battles for freedom while accumulating masses of displaced, desperate, freedom-loving individuals like himself. All of this is happening to a backdrop of alien intelligence and interference. Factions formed to determine whether conscience or chaos coalescence whould be the dominant factor in sentient creation's character. Vast galactic battles of will play out to the eventual definition of what it is to be alive. The eventual causality of the defining actions of antiquity echo to us as we struggle to maintain the freedoms fought over to either win or lose them on the battlefield, governmental office or the pulpits of future generations.
Publisher: Callisto Entertainment LLC
ISBN: 179196219X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
Reviewers are saying it is an epic story spanning worlds and times, with fantastic and exceptional writing. It is a story older than time itself. On Earth, it starts in the 12th century B.C. during the expansionist wars of the Assyrian Empire. Love is lost but immortality gained. The main character, Talmido is fighting for the freedom of choice and the liberty of free will. He has the ability to live forever, never get sick or old and to regenerate his tissue if damaged. He flees the Assyrian military apparatus and fights successive battles for freedom while accumulating masses of displaced, desperate, freedom-loving individuals like himself. All of this is happening to a backdrop of alien intelligence and interference. Factions formed to determine whether conscience or chaos coalescence whould be the dominant factor in sentient creation's character. Vast galactic battles of will play out to the eventual definition of what it is to be alive. The eventual causality of the defining actions of antiquity echo to us as we struggle to maintain the freedoms fought over to either win or lose them on the battlefield, governmental office or the pulpits of future generations.
Olivia's Time
Author: G. K. Sutton
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479726656
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 699
Book Description
Two boys, whose father, a mob boss, is gunned down in cold blood, catapulting one into sudden unwanted responsibility. A girl, orphaned at three, taken by her rich grandmother to live in Atlanta. A ghetto kid, turned football player, shot down in an alley. An FBI agent, losing almost his entire family in a single day. A gifted musician, with an eye for women, suddenly distracted by a stranger. A woman, to all outward appearances wealthy and talented, who carries a dark secret. Then a murder occurs. Is there a connection?
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479726656
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 699
Book Description
Two boys, whose father, a mob boss, is gunned down in cold blood, catapulting one into sudden unwanted responsibility. A girl, orphaned at three, taken by her rich grandmother to live in Atlanta. A ghetto kid, turned football player, shot down in an alley. An FBI agent, losing almost his entire family in a single day. A gifted musician, with an eye for women, suddenly distracted by a stranger. A woman, to all outward appearances wealthy and talented, who carries a dark secret. Then a murder occurs. Is there a connection?
Ripples in Our Time Line
Author: Mark Wolfal
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 9781420848281
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
An old New England cemetery with scandalous headstones...a dirt road filled with wandering livestock...an empty foundation where once a thriving mill stood...a rocky coastline deserted in winter. This is the essence of "Ghosts Along the Road," part historical, part travel guide, part local New England humor. All this and more awaits the armchair traveler when he embarks upon 26 different "roads less traveled" in Rona Mann's part of southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. Each chapter explores the character of a different town or village and makes you want to head for the car to experience it for yourself.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 9781420848281
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
An old New England cemetery with scandalous headstones...a dirt road filled with wandering livestock...an empty foundation where once a thriving mill stood...a rocky coastline deserted in winter. This is the essence of "Ghosts Along the Road," part historical, part travel guide, part local New England humor. All this and more awaits the armchair traveler when he embarks upon 26 different "roads less traveled" in Rona Mann's part of southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. Each chapter explores the character of a different town or village and makes you want to head for the car to experience it for yourself.
Ahead of Time
Author: Nancy Manther
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456630083
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Sometimes dreams can come at a price. Polly Andover's dream of becoming a mother challenged her in ways she had never imagined possible. Medical science helped her miracle happen, but had she known ahead of time how it would change her life, would she have made the same choice?
Publisher: eBookIt.com
ISBN: 1456630083
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Sometimes dreams can come at a price. Polly Andover's dream of becoming a mother challenged her in ways she had never imagined possible. Medical science helped her miracle happen, but had she known ahead of time how it would change her life, would she have made the same choice?
Once Upon a Knight's Time: Seeker of the Sword
Author: Dewey Dellinger
Publisher: D to the Fourth Books & Scripts, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
In the captivating sequel to “Once Upon a Knight’s Time,” Diega Scott is thrust into the heart of an ancient quest – the relentless pursuit of the legendary and powerful sword, Excalibur. “Once Upon a Knight’s Time: Seeker of the Sword” follows Diega’s action-filled, time-traveling journeys from 17th-century France to the dawn of the 19th-century Americas. As Diega edges closer to the end of her epic journey, she realizes that it has been a journey of self-discovery, as fate has led her to love, betrayal, revelation of the profound truth of her time-traveling gift, and how Excalibur is bound to her in ways she never imagined.
Publisher: D to the Fourth Books & Scripts, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
In the captivating sequel to “Once Upon a Knight’s Time,” Diega Scott is thrust into the heart of an ancient quest – the relentless pursuit of the legendary and powerful sword, Excalibur. “Once Upon a Knight’s Time: Seeker of the Sword” follows Diega’s action-filled, time-traveling journeys from 17th-century France to the dawn of the 19th-century Americas. As Diega edges closer to the end of her epic journey, she realizes that it has been a journey of self-discovery, as fate has led her to love, betrayal, revelation of the profound truth of her time-traveling gift, and how Excalibur is bound to her in ways she never imagined.