Author: Charles Stross
Publisher: Orbit Books
ISBN: 9780356516936
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
It's a brave new Britain under the New Management. The Prime Minister is an eldritch god of unimaginable power. Crime is plummeting as almost every offense is punishable by death. And everywhere you look, there are people with strange powers, some of which they can control, and some, not so much. Hyperorganised and formidable, Eve Starkey defeated her boss, the louche magical adept and billionaire Rupert de Montfort Bigge, in a supernatural duel to the death. Now she's in charge of the Bigge Corporation, just in time to discover the lethal trap Rupert set for her long ago . . . Wendy Deere is investigating unauthorized supernatural shenanigans. She swore to herself she wouldn't again get entangled with Eve Starkey's bohemian brother Imp and his crew of transhuman misfits. Yeah, right. Mary Macandless has powers of her own. Right now she's pretending to be a nanny in order to kidnap the children of a pair of famous, Government-authorized adepts. These children have powers of their own, and Mary Macandless is in way over her head. All of these stories will come together, with world-bending results... 'For all of Stross's genuine ability to spook and dismay, The Laundry Files are some of the most tremendously humane books I've ever read' Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth
Quantum of Nightmares
Author: Charles Stross
Publisher: Orbit Books
ISBN: 9780356516936
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
It's a brave new Britain under the New Management. The Prime Minister is an eldritch god of unimaginable power. Crime is plummeting as almost every offense is punishable by death. And everywhere you look, there are people with strange powers, some of which they can control, and some, not so much. Hyperorganised and formidable, Eve Starkey defeated her boss, the louche magical adept and billionaire Rupert de Montfort Bigge, in a supernatural duel to the death. Now she's in charge of the Bigge Corporation, just in time to discover the lethal trap Rupert set for her long ago . . . Wendy Deere is investigating unauthorized supernatural shenanigans. She swore to herself she wouldn't again get entangled with Eve Starkey's bohemian brother Imp and his crew of transhuman misfits. Yeah, right. Mary Macandless has powers of her own. Right now she's pretending to be a nanny in order to kidnap the children of a pair of famous, Government-authorized adepts. These children have powers of their own, and Mary Macandless is in way over her head. All of these stories will come together, with world-bending results... 'For all of Stross's genuine ability to spook and dismay, The Laundry Files are some of the most tremendously humane books I've ever read' Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth
Publisher: Orbit Books
ISBN: 9780356516936
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
It's a brave new Britain under the New Management. The Prime Minister is an eldritch god of unimaginable power. Crime is plummeting as almost every offense is punishable by death. And everywhere you look, there are people with strange powers, some of which they can control, and some, not so much. Hyperorganised and formidable, Eve Starkey defeated her boss, the louche magical adept and billionaire Rupert de Montfort Bigge, in a supernatural duel to the death. Now she's in charge of the Bigge Corporation, just in time to discover the lethal trap Rupert set for her long ago . . . Wendy Deere is investigating unauthorized supernatural shenanigans. She swore to herself she wouldn't again get entangled with Eve Starkey's bohemian brother Imp and his crew of transhuman misfits. Yeah, right. Mary Macandless has powers of her own. Right now she's pretending to be a nanny in order to kidnap the children of a pair of famous, Government-authorized adepts. These children have powers of their own, and Mary Macandless is in way over her head. All of these stories will come together, with world-bending results... 'For all of Stross's genuine ability to spook and dismay, The Laundry Files are some of the most tremendously humane books I've ever read' Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth
Fortunate Families
Author: Mary Ellen Lopata
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412011892
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Fortunate Families addresses the experience of Catholic parents who love their gay sons and lesbian daughters. The book had its genesis in a descriptive survey of over 200 such parents. It integrates results from the survey, church documents and stories so readers can access what they need most. Some readers will search for accurate information about Catholic teaching, others may connect with the lived experience of other Catholic parents. Still others will find examples of ministerial advocacy and support within the Catholic Church. Fortunate Families has all this and more. Conventional wisdom emphasizes the stories of parents who react to the news that their child is gay in verbally or physically abusive ways. These stories are told so often they take on an aura of normalcy. But there are other stories - of parents who struggle against the pressures of society and church to find and believe in the goodness of their gay child. It is critically important for parents to hear the stories of others who walked the same road before them-who have come through the experience closer to their gay or lesbian child, and who are willing to work to make the church more welcoming. Equally important is the opportunity for pastoral ministers to hear the voices of these parents and understand the need for outreach and pastoral care for gay and lesbian Catholics and their families. Fortunate Families will help prepare pastoral ministers help families come out of their isolation, work through their confusion and pain, and celebrate how fortunate they actually are.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412011892
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
Fortunate Families addresses the experience of Catholic parents who love their gay sons and lesbian daughters. The book had its genesis in a descriptive survey of over 200 such parents. It integrates results from the survey, church documents and stories so readers can access what they need most. Some readers will search for accurate information about Catholic teaching, others may connect with the lived experience of other Catholic parents. Still others will find examples of ministerial advocacy and support within the Catholic Church. Fortunate Families has all this and more. Conventional wisdom emphasizes the stories of parents who react to the news that their child is gay in verbally or physically abusive ways. These stories are told so often they take on an aura of normalcy. But there are other stories - of parents who struggle against the pressures of society and church to find and believe in the goodness of their gay child. It is critically important for parents to hear the stories of others who walked the same road before them-who have come through the experience closer to their gay or lesbian child, and who are willing to work to make the church more welcoming. Equally important is the opportunity for pastoral ministers to hear the voices of these parents and understand the need for outreach and pastoral care for gay and lesbian Catholics and their families. Fortunate Families will help prepare pastoral ministers help families come out of their isolation, work through their confusion and pain, and celebrate how fortunate they actually are.
I Will Survive
Author: Gloria Gaynor
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466865954
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
I Will Survive is the story of Gloria Gaynor, America's "Queen of Disco." It is the story of riches and fame, despair, and finally salvation. Her meteoric rise to stardom in the mid-1970s was nothing short of phenomenal, and hits poured forth that pushed her to the top of the charts, including "Honey Bee," "I Got You Under My Skin," "Never Can Say Goodbye," and the song that has immortalized her, "I Will Survive," which became a #1 international gold seller. With that song, Gloria heralded the international rise of disco that became synonymous with a way of life in the fast lane - the sweaty bodies at Studio 54, the lines of cocaine, the indescribable feeling that you could always be at the top of your game and never come down. But down she came after her early stardom, and problems followed in the wake, including the death of her mother, whose love had anchored the young singer, as well as constant battles with weight, drugs, and alcohol. While her fans always imagined her to be rich, her personal finances collapsed due to poor management; and while many envied her, she felt completely empty inside. In the early 1980s, sustained by her marriage to music publisher Linwood Simon, Gloria took three years off and reflected upon her life. She visited churches and revisited her mother's old Bible. Discovering the world of gospel, she made a commitment to Christ that sustains her to this day.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466865954
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
I Will Survive is the story of Gloria Gaynor, America's "Queen of Disco." It is the story of riches and fame, despair, and finally salvation. Her meteoric rise to stardom in the mid-1970s was nothing short of phenomenal, and hits poured forth that pushed her to the top of the charts, including "Honey Bee," "I Got You Under My Skin," "Never Can Say Goodbye," and the song that has immortalized her, "I Will Survive," which became a #1 international gold seller. With that song, Gloria heralded the international rise of disco that became synonymous with a way of life in the fast lane - the sweaty bodies at Studio 54, the lines of cocaine, the indescribable feeling that you could always be at the top of your game and never come down. But down she came after her early stardom, and problems followed in the wake, including the death of her mother, whose love had anchored the young singer, as well as constant battles with weight, drugs, and alcohol. While her fans always imagined her to be rich, her personal finances collapsed due to poor management; and while many envied her, she felt completely empty inside. In the early 1980s, sustained by her marriage to music publisher Linwood Simon, Gloria took three years off and reflected upon her life. She visited churches and revisited her mother's old Bible. Discovering the world of gospel, she made a commitment to Christ that sustains her to this day.
Letters at 3am
Author: Michael Ventura
Publisher: Spring Publications
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
"I'd rather have one or two of his whiplashing essays in my hands than almost any tome of philosophy". -- Thomas Moore
Publisher: Spring Publications
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
"I'd rather have one or two of his whiplashing essays in my hands than almost any tome of philosophy". -- Thomas Moore
The Big Rich
Author: Bryan Burrough
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143116827
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
“Full of schadenfreude and speculation—and solid, timely history too.” —Kirkus Reviews “This is a portrait of capitalism as white-knuckle risk taking, yielding fruitful discoveries for the fathers, but only sterile speculation for the sons—a story that resonates with today's economic upheaval.” —Publishers Weekly “What's not to enjoy about a book full of monstrous egos, unimaginable sums of money, and the punishment of greed and shortsightedness?” —The Economist Phenomenal reviews and sales greeted the hardcover publication of The Big Rich, New York Times bestselling author Bryan Burrough's spellbinding chronicle of Texas oil. Weaving together the multigenerational sagas of the industry's four wealthiest families, Burrough brings to life the men known in their day as the Big Four: Roy Cullen, H. L. Hunt, Clint Murchison, and Sid Richardson, all swaggering Texas oil tycoons who owned sprawling ranches and mingled with presidents and Hollywood stars. Seamlessly charting their collective rise and fall, The Big Rich is a hugely entertaining account that only a writer with Burrough's abilities-and Texas upbringing-could have written.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143116827
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
“Full of schadenfreude and speculation—and solid, timely history too.” —Kirkus Reviews “This is a portrait of capitalism as white-knuckle risk taking, yielding fruitful discoveries for the fathers, but only sterile speculation for the sons—a story that resonates with today's economic upheaval.” —Publishers Weekly “What's not to enjoy about a book full of monstrous egos, unimaginable sums of money, and the punishment of greed and shortsightedness?” —The Economist Phenomenal reviews and sales greeted the hardcover publication of The Big Rich, New York Times bestselling author Bryan Burrough's spellbinding chronicle of Texas oil. Weaving together the multigenerational sagas of the industry's four wealthiest families, Burrough brings to life the men known in their day as the Big Four: Roy Cullen, H. L. Hunt, Clint Murchison, and Sid Richardson, all swaggering Texas oil tycoons who owned sprawling ranches and mingled with presidents and Hollywood stars. Seamlessly charting their collective rise and fall, The Big Rich is a hugely entertaining account that only a writer with Burrough's abilities-and Texas upbringing-could have written.
Composition Notebook With French Bulldog
Author: Adorable Adorable Journals
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781543273533
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Looking for a composition notebook that is far superior to the boring, black and white comp book standard? We've got you covered. This composition notebook is college ruled on the inside so you can use it for school, work, or whatever you use these notebooks for, but the cover sets it apart from a normal comp book, making it a great gift for anyone who loves dogs. In fact, it's a cute gift idea for your friend that loves dogs (specifically French Bulldogs, and it's also useful, so the person you give it to is going to think about you every day, and isn't that the real purpose of any gift? If you are looking for birthday gifts for mom, thank you gifts, unique gifts, a composition notebook that is anything but ordinary, or anything in between, this composition book is for you! Here are some things you can do with this lovely dog composition notebook: give it to your mom as a birthday gift, give it as a unique thank you gift, use it as a cheap yet thoughtful Christmas present, or as a great looking composition notebook for your child who is needing cute school supplies. This would pretty much be the perfect composition notebook for kindergarten, elementary, or primary school kids as well as kids in grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, and beyond. Here's the thing. Amazon wants us to write 4,000 characters about this book, which is actually a lot. More than you would think. Like, even professional writers and publishers don't usually write that much about their books, and these are books that they spent YEARS writing.. We could tell you that people LOVE these books and that they are bestsellers. We could tell you that you can write your genius thoughts in here, or that you can do some drawings, or that this bad boy has 100+ pages in it, or that once you experience the awesomeness of the French bulldog composition notebook, you are never going to want another notebook (ALL of which are true). Or, we could give you a list of words that might also apply to this title and its superiority as a gift: Christmas gift ideas, Christmas presents, gifts for girlfriends, ideas, gifts for her, mothers day gift ideas, gift ideas for girlfriend, present gift, perfect gift, good birthday gifts, good presents, xmas presents, ideas for Christmas, good gifts, last minute gift ideas, last minute gifts, Christmas gift ideas for girlfriend, top gifts, creative, cute, good, cheap, best, unique, ideal, mom, mother, grandmother, great, ideas, woman, unusual, love, adults, friends, recommendations, for me, cool, birthday, to get, ladies, original, shopping, prime, different, fun, relaxing, holidays, gifts for her, girls, kids, children, french bulldog, frenchie
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781543273533
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Looking for a composition notebook that is far superior to the boring, black and white comp book standard? We've got you covered. This composition notebook is college ruled on the inside so you can use it for school, work, or whatever you use these notebooks for, but the cover sets it apart from a normal comp book, making it a great gift for anyone who loves dogs. In fact, it's a cute gift idea for your friend that loves dogs (specifically French Bulldogs, and it's also useful, so the person you give it to is going to think about you every day, and isn't that the real purpose of any gift? If you are looking for birthday gifts for mom, thank you gifts, unique gifts, a composition notebook that is anything but ordinary, or anything in between, this composition book is for you! Here are some things you can do with this lovely dog composition notebook: give it to your mom as a birthday gift, give it as a unique thank you gift, use it as a cheap yet thoughtful Christmas present, or as a great looking composition notebook for your child who is needing cute school supplies. This would pretty much be the perfect composition notebook for kindergarten, elementary, or primary school kids as well as kids in grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, and beyond. Here's the thing. Amazon wants us to write 4,000 characters about this book, which is actually a lot. More than you would think. Like, even professional writers and publishers don't usually write that much about their books, and these are books that they spent YEARS writing.. We could tell you that people LOVE these books and that they are bestsellers. We could tell you that you can write your genius thoughts in here, or that you can do some drawings, or that this bad boy has 100+ pages in it, or that once you experience the awesomeness of the French bulldog composition notebook, you are never going to want another notebook (ALL of which are true). Or, we could give you a list of words that might also apply to this title and its superiority as a gift: Christmas gift ideas, Christmas presents, gifts for girlfriends, ideas, gifts for her, mothers day gift ideas, gift ideas for girlfriend, present gift, perfect gift, good birthday gifts, good presents, xmas presents, ideas for Christmas, good gifts, last minute gift ideas, last minute gifts, Christmas gift ideas for girlfriend, top gifts, creative, cute, good, cheap, best, unique, ideal, mom, mother, grandmother, great, ideas, woman, unusual, love, adults, friends, recommendations, for me, cool, birthday, to get, ladies, original, shopping, prime, different, fun, relaxing, holidays, gifts for her, girls, kids, children, french bulldog, frenchie
Exploring Christian Heritage
Author: C. Douglas Weaver
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781481321945
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781481321945
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
French Bulldog
Author: Jye Wynn
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781722218270
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
This journal is printed on high-quality interior stock with 6.14" x 9.21" in size, so you can bring it with you on the go. It is for taking notes in class, journal writing and essays. There is ample room inside for writing notes and ideas. It has 120 pages (60 sheets) that are wide ruled.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781722218270
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
This journal is printed on high-quality interior stock with 6.14" x 9.21" in size, so you can bring it with you on the go. It is for taking notes in class, journal writing and essays. There is ample room inside for writing notes and ideas. It has 120 pages (60 sheets) that are wide ruled.
Notebook
Author: Christiana James
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
This journal is a perfect gift for friends and family, male or female. Other features of this notebook are: - 120 pages - 6x9 inches - matte cover This book is convenient for writing. It has the perfect size to carry anywhere for journaling and note taking.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
This journal is a perfect gift for friends and family, male or female. Other features of this notebook are: - 120 pages - 6x9 inches - matte cover This book is convenient for writing. It has the perfect size to carry anywhere for journaling and note taking.
Journal
Author: LaJ Notebooks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781727242164
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Book Features: Bulldog Outside Portrait photo design. Paperback, glossy finish cover. 110 blank lined pages.(6 x 9 in.) Perfect for writing, journaling, diary writing, taking notes, recipes, sketching, organizing, drawing, doodling, making lists, brainstorming ideas, classwork, homework. Great back to school notebook for students and teachers going to kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, college and can be used for all subjects like English, Science, Social Studies, History, Geography, Math, Health class and more. Great gift for mom, dad, men, women, boys, girls, kids, youth, teens, grand daughter, grand son, nieces and nephews. For any holiday or special occasion. Birthday, Christmas stocking stuffer, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Anniversary, Wedding, Graduation, Retirement and more. Click on author name "LaJ Notebooks" for more notebook and journal designs. :)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781727242164
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Book Features: Bulldog Outside Portrait photo design. Paperback, glossy finish cover. 110 blank lined pages.(6 x 9 in.) Perfect for writing, journaling, diary writing, taking notes, recipes, sketching, organizing, drawing, doodling, making lists, brainstorming ideas, classwork, homework. Great back to school notebook for students and teachers going to kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school, college and can be used for all subjects like English, Science, Social Studies, History, Geography, Math, Health class and more. Great gift for mom, dad, men, women, boys, girls, kids, youth, teens, grand daughter, grand son, nieces and nephews. For any holiday or special occasion. Birthday, Christmas stocking stuffer, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Anniversary, Wedding, Graduation, Retirement and more. Click on author name "LaJ Notebooks" for more notebook and journal designs. :)