Author: Cathy Sharp
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008118450
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 387

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Call the Midwife meets Dr Barnardo’s in this gritty drama

Author: Morgan Rice
Publisher: Morgan Rice
ISBN: 1094398721
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256

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“A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series.” --Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice comes the debut of a spectacular new fantasy series, ideal for fans of Rebecca Yarros and George R.R. Martin. From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a thrilling new romantasy series. Street urchin Kaela Reign receives a mysterious invitation to a secret institute where recruits learn the art of espionage and ancient magic. Within the labyrinthine passages of Stonegarden, Kaela will find new friends, make powerful enemies, and gain powers beyond her own imagination. But her most formidable challenge may be love, as she finds herself attracted to both the fiery charm of Erik Emberflame, and the aloof Valerin Frost. The OATHBORNE series will thrust you into an exhilarating fantasy world teeming with love and danger, a place where fate is woven tightly with romance and magic. With a narrative full of thrilling unpredictability and tension that keeps you on the edge of your seat, the series will immerse you in its savage yet enchanting realm. Captivating both adult and young adult readers alike, OATHBORNE offers a fresh spin on fantasy. Future books in the series are also available! “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.” --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.” --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Author: Jennifer Raab
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691263507
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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How a single haunting image tells a story about violence, mourning, and memory In 1865, Clara Barton traveled to the site of the notorious Confederate prison camp in Andersonville, Georgia, where she endeavored to name the missing and the dead. The future founder of the American Red Cross also collected their relics—whittled spoons, woven reed plates, a piece from the prison’s “dead line,” a tattered Bible—and brought them back to her Missing Soldiers Office in Washington, DC, presenting them to politicians, journalists, and veterans’ families before having them photographed together in an altar-like arrangement. Relics of War reveals how this powerful image, produced by Mathew Brady, opens a window into the volatile relationship between suffering, martyrdom, and justice in the wake of the Civil War. Jennifer Raab shows how this photograph was a crucial part of Barton’s efforts to address the staggering losses of a war in which nearly half of the dead were unnamed and from which bodies were rarely returned home for burial. The Andersonville relics gave form to these absent bodies, offered a sacred site for grief and devotion, mounted an appeal on behalf of the women and children left behind, and testified to the crimes of war. The story of the photograph illuminates how military sacrifice was racialized as political reconciliation began, and how the stories of Black soldiers and communities were silenced. Richly illustrated, Relics of War vividly demonstrates how one photograph can capture a precarious moment in history, serving as witness, advocate, evidence, and memory.

Author: Lackington, firm, booksellers, London
Publisher:
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Category : Booksellers' catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 646

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Publisher: Herald Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1212

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Covers the 435-year history of the faith, life, and culture of Anabaptists in Europe and Mennonites throughout the world. Presented are people, movements, and places in their relation to Mennonites.This Encyclopedia was jointly edited by historians and scholars of the Mennonite Church, the General Conference of Mennonites, and the Mennonite Brethren Church. More than 2,700 writers contributed articles.Volume V includes updates on materials in the first four volumes plus nearly 1,000 new articles edited by Cornelius J. Dyck and Dennis D. Martin.

Author: American Historical Association
Publisher:
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Category : Historiography
Languages : en
Pages : 584

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Author: Amos J. Wright
Publisher: NewSouth Books
ISBN: 1603060146
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332

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Amos Wright unveils exhaustive research following two extended Scottish clans as they made their way across the ocean to the American frontier. Once they arrived, the two families made an impact on the colonials, the British, the French, the Spanish, and the American Indians. Some of the Scots were ambitious traders, some were representatives for the Indians, some were warriors, and one ended up as a chief. This annotated history delves into the harsh and often violent lives of Scottish traders living on the frontier of colonial America.

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Category : Law reports, digests, etc
Languages : en
Pages : 3068

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Languages : en
Pages : 1124

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Author: Morgan Rice
Publisher: Morgan Rice
ISBN: 1094372706
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269

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“This novel succeeds—right from the start…. A superior fantasy…It begins, as it should, with one protagonist’s struggles and moves neatly into a wider circle….” –Midwest Book Review (re Rise of the Dragons) “Filled with non-stop action, this novel is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from cover to cover….Rice is setting up for an amazing series to rival series such as Tamora Pierce’s Song of the Lioness, with her strong female protagonist making waves in her world and building the confidence of young women in ours.” –The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (re Rise of the Dragons) From #1 bestselling author Morgan Rice, a USA Today bestseller and critically-acclaimed author of the fantasy series The Sorcerer’s Ring (over 3,000 five-star reviews) and the teen fantasy series The Vampire Journals (over 1,500 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new series and genre, where fantasy meets mystery. SHADOWSEER: LONDON (Book One) tells the story of Kaia, 17, an orphan coming of age in the Victorian London of the 1850s. Kaia yearns to escape her horrific orphanage, to discover who her parents were, and to understand why she can sense shadows when others cannot. Yet the streets of London are as brutal as the orphanage, and for Kaia, there is no easy way out. When Kaia, arrested, faces an even worse punishment, Detective Pinsley, 45, notices a strange marking on her arm and thinks she might be the key in solving a peculiar, mysterious case. Bodies are turning up dead in London, and Pinsley wonders whether it’s the work of a deranged serial killer, or of something….else. The methods of murder seem impossible, as does the murderer’s ability to escape death. Kaia is given a choice: help solve the case, or be shipped off to Bedlam, the notorious insane asylum. Unlikely partners, each mistrusting the other, Kaia and Pinsley embark to scour the dark corners and cobblestone streets of 19th century London in search of clues. Yet what they find may shock and horrify even them. Dark fantasy meets mystery in SHADOWSEER, a page-turning, atmospheric thriller packed with authentic period detail, with twists and cliffhangers that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Kaia, a broken hero, will capture your heart as she struggles to claw her way up from the depths, and to solve unsolvable crimes. Fans of books such as Spellbreaker, The Dresden Files, Mortal Instruments and Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde will find much to love in SHADOWSEER, satisfying fantasy fans who appreciate mystery and suspense, and mystery lovers who want something new, a clean hybrid that will appeal to both adult and young adult readers. Get ready to be transported to another world—and to fall in love with characters you will never forget. “Morgan Rice proves herself again to be an extremely talented storyteller….This would appeal to a wide range of audiences, including younger fans. It ended with an unexpected cliffhanger that leaves you shocked.” –The Romance Reviews (re the paranormal series Loved) “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.” –San Francisco Book Review (re the young adult fantasy A Quest of Heroes) SHADOWSEER: PARIS (Book #2), SHADOWSEER: MUNICH (Book #3), SHADOWSEER: ROME (Book #4) and SHADOWSEER: ATHENS (Book #5) are also available.