Author: Lucia Jordan
Publisher: Wild Hearts Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Aspen had decided to give up on men altogether, until not one but two handsome men caught her eye on the plane, and this wouldn’t be the only place she ran into them. Aspen Lea Jones was no stranger to hard work and heartache. She’d been dealt her fair share of both in her thirty years and had learned a long time ago to keep people at arm’s length to avoid getting hurt. The day she showed up at her sister’s house unannounced was the day that changed everything. Now, heartbroken and fed up, Aspen makes a rash decision to change her life for the better. She empties her bank account, quits her job and hops on the first flight to Greece in search of a new start. She may have thought she was taking a simple trip but this journey will take her to places she’d never dreamed of.
Pleasure, Forever: Adventure Romance - Complete Series
Author: Lucia Jordan
Publisher: Wild Hearts Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Aspen had decided to give up on men altogether, until not one but two handsome men caught her eye on the plane, and this wouldn’t be the only place she ran into them. Aspen Lea Jones was no stranger to hard work and heartache. She’d been dealt her fair share of both in her thirty years and had learned a long time ago to keep people at arm’s length to avoid getting hurt. The day she showed up at her sister’s house unannounced was the day that changed everything. Now, heartbroken and fed up, Aspen makes a rash decision to change her life for the better. She empties her bank account, quits her job and hops on the first flight to Greece in search of a new start. She may have thought she was taking a simple trip but this journey will take her to places she’d never dreamed of.
Publisher: Wild Hearts Romance
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Aspen had decided to give up on men altogether, until not one but two handsome men caught her eye on the plane, and this wouldn’t be the only place she ran into them. Aspen Lea Jones was no stranger to hard work and heartache. She’d been dealt her fair share of both in her thirty years and had learned a long time ago to keep people at arm’s length to avoid getting hurt. The day she showed up at her sister’s house unannounced was the day that changed everything. Now, heartbroken and fed up, Aspen makes a rash decision to change her life for the better. She empties her bank account, quits her job and hops on the first flight to Greece in search of a new start. She may have thought she was taking a simple trip but this journey will take her to places she’d never dreamed of.
Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels Complete Series Box Set (Books 1 - 5 + Bonus Novella)
Author: Grace Callaway
Publisher: Grace Callaway
ISBN: 196095637X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2072
Book Description
For the first time, all five books in USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway's multi award-winning steamy historical romance series are available in one box set...with a bonus holiday novella! Join Lady Charlie's "Angels" as these lady detectives solve mysteries, have fun adventures, and find their passionate soul mates... "The Queen of Steam in Historical Romance." -Romance Library “A very hot and perfectly paced page turner." -NPR "A beautiful storyline, intense passion, and unforgettable characters." -Reading Rebel Reviews Olivia and the Masked Duke Spirited debutante Lady Olivia McLeod has two interests: solving mysteries and winning the love of her rescuer and older secret crush, Ben Wodehouse, the infamous Duke of Hadleigh. Livy is thrilled to join Lady Charlotte Fayne’s covert investigative agency and dedicates herself to solving a deadly case; little does she realize that the path to danger will also lead to her heart’s deepest desire. Pippa and the Prince of Secrets Beautiful widow Pippa, the Countess of Longmere, has sworn off love, but everything changes when her work as a lady detective leads her to a man from her past: scarred Timothy Cullen, now a powerful leader of the London underworld. A steamy Beauty and the Beast romance! Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl When her family forbids her from being a lady investigator, spirited Fiona Garrity decides that marrying Thomas Morgan, the widowed and enigmatic Earl of Hawksmoor, may be her only ticket to freedom. Fiery passion and unexpected love threatens the negotiated rules of Fiona and Hawk’s marriage. Will their marriage of convenience survive when their secret lives collide? Glory and the Master of Shadows Lady Glory Cavendish wants stoic master fighter Wei Chen to take her on as a pupil, but their training ignites a sizzling forbidden attraction. As they embark on a case that unravels the secrets of Wei's past, the pair must fight the shadows together for their chance at happily ever after. Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster Widow Lady Charlotte Fayne, the founder of a society of lady detectives, has dedicated herself to helping women in need. Her latest case resurrects secrets from her own past, and now she must choose between a dashing new suitor and a seductive second chance romance. Choosing who to trust and who to love will prove to be Charlie’s most perilous mission yet. ...plus Bonus Holiday Novella, Mrs. Peabody and the Unexpected Duke! *** Other Box Sets by Grace Callaway Mayhem in Mayfair Quartet: The Complete Series Heart of Enquiry (Kents) Complete Series: Books 1-6 + Bonus Novella Game of Dukes Complete Series Box Set: Books 1-5 + Bonus Holiday Story
Publisher: Grace Callaway
ISBN: 196095637X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 2072
Book Description
For the first time, all five books in USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway's multi award-winning steamy historical romance series are available in one box set...with a bonus holiday novella! Join Lady Charlie's "Angels" as these lady detectives solve mysteries, have fun adventures, and find their passionate soul mates... "The Queen of Steam in Historical Romance." -Romance Library “A very hot and perfectly paced page turner." -NPR "A beautiful storyline, intense passion, and unforgettable characters." -Reading Rebel Reviews Olivia and the Masked Duke Spirited debutante Lady Olivia McLeod has two interests: solving mysteries and winning the love of her rescuer and older secret crush, Ben Wodehouse, the infamous Duke of Hadleigh. Livy is thrilled to join Lady Charlotte Fayne’s covert investigative agency and dedicates herself to solving a deadly case; little does she realize that the path to danger will also lead to her heart’s deepest desire. Pippa and the Prince of Secrets Beautiful widow Pippa, the Countess of Longmere, has sworn off love, but everything changes when her work as a lady detective leads her to a man from her past: scarred Timothy Cullen, now a powerful leader of the London underworld. A steamy Beauty and the Beast romance! Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl When her family forbids her from being a lady investigator, spirited Fiona Garrity decides that marrying Thomas Morgan, the widowed and enigmatic Earl of Hawksmoor, may be her only ticket to freedom. Fiery passion and unexpected love threatens the negotiated rules of Fiona and Hawk’s marriage. Will their marriage of convenience survive when their secret lives collide? Glory and the Master of Shadows Lady Glory Cavendish wants stoic master fighter Wei Chen to take her on as a pupil, but their training ignites a sizzling forbidden attraction. As they embark on a case that unravels the secrets of Wei's past, the pair must fight the shadows together for their chance at happily ever after. Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster Widow Lady Charlotte Fayne, the founder of a society of lady detectives, has dedicated herself to helping women in need. Her latest case resurrects secrets from her own past, and now she must choose between a dashing new suitor and a seductive second chance romance. Choosing who to trust and who to love will prove to be Charlie’s most perilous mission yet. ...plus Bonus Holiday Novella, Mrs. Peabody and the Unexpected Duke! *** Other Box Sets by Grace Callaway Mayhem in Mayfair Quartet: The Complete Series Heart of Enquiry (Kents) Complete Series: Books 1-6 + Bonus Novella Game of Dukes Complete Series Box Set: Books 1-5 + Bonus Holiday Story
National Parks
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
The flagship publication of the National Parks Conservation Association, National Parks Magazine (circ. 340,000) fosters an appreciation of the natural and historic treasures found in the national parks, educates readers about the need to preserve those resources, and illustrates how member contributions drive our organization's park-protection efforts. National Parks Magazine uses images and language to convey our country's history and natural landscapes from Acadia to Zion, from Denali to the Everglades, and the 387 other park units in between.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
The flagship publication of the National Parks Conservation Association, National Parks Magazine (circ. 340,000) fosters an appreciation of the natural and historic treasures found in the national parks, educates readers about the need to preserve those resources, and illustrates how member contributions drive our organization's park-protection efforts. National Parks Magazine uses images and language to convey our country's history and natural landscapes from Acadia to Zion, from Denali to the Everglades, and the 387 other park units in between.
Sci-Fi Box Set: 140+ Dystopian Novels, Space Adventures & Lost World Classics
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10716
Book Description
Enjoy this meticulously edited SF Collection, jam-packed with space adventures, dystopian apocalyptic tales and the greatest sci-fi classics: H. G. Wells: The Time Machine The War of the Worlds The Island of Doctor Moreau The Invisible Man... Jules Verne: Journey to the Center of the Earth 20.000 Leagues under the Sea The Mysterious Island... Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Last Man Edgar Wallace: Planetoid 127 The Green Rust... Otis Adelbert Kline: The Venus Trilogy The Mars Series Malcolm Jameson: Captain Bullard Series Garrett P. Serviss: Edison's Conquest of Mars A Columbus of Space The Sky Pirate... Arthur Conan Doyle: The Professor Challenger Series Francis Bacon: New Atlantis Edwin A. Abbott: Flatland Jack London: Iron Heel The Scarlet Plague The Star Rover... Robert Louis Stevenson: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde George MacDonald: Lilith H. Rider Haggard: King Solomon's Mines She William H. Hodgson: The House on the Borderland The Night Land... Edgar Allan Poe: Some Words with a Mummy Mellonta Tauta... H. P. Lovecraft: Beyond the Wall of Sleep The Cats of Ulthar Celephaïs Edward Bellamy: Looking Backward: 2000–1887 Equality... Mark Twain: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Owen Gregory: Meccania the Super-State Margaret Cavendish: The Blazing World Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's Travels William Morris: News from Nowhere Samuel Butler: Erewhon Edward Bulwer-Lytton: The Coming Race James Fenimore Cooper: The Monikins Hugh Benson: Lord of the World Fred M. White: The Doom of London Ignatius Donnelly: Caesar's Column Ernest Bramah: The Secret of the League Arthur D. Vinton: Looking Further Backward Robert Cromie: The Crack of Doom Anthony Trollope: The Fixed Period Cleveland Moffett: The Conquest of America Richard Jefferies: After London Francis Stevens: The Heads of Cerberus Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac David Lindsay: A Voyage to Arcturus Stanley G. Weinbaum: Stories from the Solar System Edward Everett Hale: The Brick Moon Abraham Merritt: The Moon Pool The Metal Monster... C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne: The Lost Continent Lewis Grassic Gibbon: Three Go Back
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10716
Book Description
Enjoy this meticulously edited SF Collection, jam-packed with space adventures, dystopian apocalyptic tales and the greatest sci-fi classics: H. G. Wells: The Time Machine The War of the Worlds The Island of Doctor Moreau The Invisible Man... Jules Verne: Journey to the Center of the Earth 20.000 Leagues under the Sea The Mysterious Island... Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Last Man Edgar Wallace: Planetoid 127 The Green Rust... Otis Adelbert Kline: The Venus Trilogy The Mars Series Malcolm Jameson: Captain Bullard Series Garrett P. Serviss: Edison's Conquest of Mars A Columbus of Space The Sky Pirate... Arthur Conan Doyle: The Professor Challenger Series Francis Bacon: New Atlantis Edwin A. Abbott: Flatland Jack London: Iron Heel The Scarlet Plague The Star Rover... Robert Louis Stevenson: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde George MacDonald: Lilith H. Rider Haggard: King Solomon's Mines She William H. Hodgson: The House on the Borderland The Night Land... Edgar Allan Poe: Some Words with a Mummy Mellonta Tauta... H. P. Lovecraft: Beyond the Wall of Sleep The Cats of Ulthar Celephaïs Edward Bellamy: Looking Backward: 2000–1887 Equality... Mark Twain: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Owen Gregory: Meccania the Super-State Margaret Cavendish: The Blazing World Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's Travels William Morris: News from Nowhere Samuel Butler: Erewhon Edward Bulwer-Lytton: The Coming Race James Fenimore Cooper: The Monikins Hugh Benson: Lord of the World Fred M. White: The Doom of London Ignatius Donnelly: Caesar's Column Ernest Bramah: The Secret of the League Arthur D. Vinton: Looking Further Backward Robert Cromie: The Crack of Doom Anthony Trollope: The Fixed Period Cleveland Moffett: The Conquest of America Richard Jefferies: After London Francis Stevens: The Heads of Cerberus Percy Greg: Across the Zodiac David Lindsay: A Voyage to Arcturus Stanley G. Weinbaum: Stories from the Solar System Edward Everett Hale: The Brick Moon Abraham Merritt: The Moon Pool The Metal Monster... C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne: The Lost Continent Lewis Grassic Gibbon: Three Go Back
Sci-Fi Box Set: 140+ Dystopian Novels, Novels Space Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10728
Book Description
The 'Sci-Fi Box Set: 140+ Dystopian Novels, Novels Space Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales' is a monumental anthology that spans a wide arc of speculative fiction's history, showcasing the breadth and depth of the genre. Within its pages, readers will find a rich tapestry of themes ranging from the exploration of unknown realms and futuristic dystopias to thought-provoking apocalyptic visions and intricate space odysseys. The collection boasts an impressive diversity in literary styles, from the poetic prose of Mary Shelley to the sharp-edged narratives of H.P. Lovecraft, each work contributing to the anthology's exploratory spirit and its examination of humanity's place in the universe. Esteemed pieces, whether they foreground the mysteries of outer space or the speculative technologies of an imagined future, underscore the anthology's significance as a comprehensive repository of speculative fiction's most compelling narratives. The contributing authors and editors, including luminaries such as Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Edgar Allan Poe, represent a remarkable cross-section of the genre's evolution, tracing its roots and expansions. Their collective contributions not only align with but also have shaped historical, cultural, and literary movements within the speculative genre. From gothic horror's influence on the evolution of dystopian narratives to the incipient seeds of what would become known as science fiction in the works of Verne and Wells, these varied voices come together to enrich and expand the reader's understanding of speculative fiction. The anthology thereby serves as a vital confluence of visionary thinkers, whose works have laid the groundwork for and continue to inspire the genre's future direction. 'Readers are encouraged to delve into this unparalleled collection, an invitation to journey through the manifold universes created by some of speculative fiction's most visionary minds. The 'Sci-Fi Box Set' is not merely an anthology but a gateway to exploring the vast possibilities of the genre, offering educational value, a breadth of insights, and the delight of witnessing the dialogue between different epochs and voices within science fiction. It stands as an essential volume for anyone eager to witness the scope and evolution of speculative narratives, making it a must-read for enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 10728
Book Description
The 'Sci-Fi Box Set: 140+ Dystopian Novels, Novels Space Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales' is a monumental anthology that spans a wide arc of speculative fiction's history, showcasing the breadth and depth of the genre. Within its pages, readers will find a rich tapestry of themes ranging from the exploration of unknown realms and futuristic dystopias to thought-provoking apocalyptic visions and intricate space odysseys. The collection boasts an impressive diversity in literary styles, from the poetic prose of Mary Shelley to the sharp-edged narratives of H.P. Lovecraft, each work contributing to the anthology's exploratory spirit and its examination of humanity's place in the universe. Esteemed pieces, whether they foreground the mysteries of outer space or the speculative technologies of an imagined future, underscore the anthology's significance as a comprehensive repository of speculative fiction's most compelling narratives. The contributing authors and editors, including luminaries such as Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Edgar Allan Poe, represent a remarkable cross-section of the genre's evolution, tracing its roots and expansions. Their collective contributions not only align with but also have shaped historical, cultural, and literary movements within the speculative genre. From gothic horror's influence on the evolution of dystopian narratives to the incipient seeds of what would become known as science fiction in the works of Verne and Wells, these varied voices come together to enrich and expand the reader's understanding of speculative fiction. The anthology thereby serves as a vital confluence of visionary thinkers, whose works have laid the groundwork for and continue to inspire the genre's future direction. 'Readers are encouraged to delve into this unparalleled collection, an invitation to journey through the manifold universes created by some of speculative fiction's most visionary minds. The 'Sci-Fi Box Set' is not merely an anthology but a gateway to exploring the vast possibilities of the genre, offering educational value, a breadth of insights, and the delight of witnessing the dialogue between different epochs and voices within science fiction. It stands as an essential volume for anyone eager to witness the scope and evolution of speculative narratives, making it a must-read for enthusiasts and scholars alike.
SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Box Set: 170+ Dystopian Novels, Space Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12917
Book Description
The 'SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Box Set: 170+ Dystopian Novels, Space Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales' presents an unparalleled amalgamation of literary genius, weaving together the profound imaginations of some of the most paramount figures in the science fiction genre. The anthology spans a multitude of themes including dystopia, interstellar travel, exploration of unknown worlds, and the existential ponderings of humanity in the face of apocalypse, realized through a diverse range of literary styles, from the suspenseful and foreboding atmospheres crafted by H.P. Lovecraft to the intricate societal critiques embodied by George Orwell. This collection not only showcases the broad spectrum of speculative fiction but also highlights standout pieces that have fundamentally shaped the course of science fiction literature. The contributing authors and editors, from Jules Vernes pioneering adventures to H.G. Wells groundbreaking societal allegories, represent an era-spanning cadre of visionaries who collectively pressed the boundaries of the imagination and confronted the societal and philosophical questions of their times. Their works, deeply entrenched in varying historical, cultural, and literary movements - from the romanticism of Mary Shelleys 'Frankenstein' to the modernist satire in Aldous Huxleys 'Brave New World' - provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution of science fiction as a reflective lens on society. For readers seeking to immerse themselves in the expansive universe of speculative fiction, this anthology offers an extraordinary journey through time and space, exploring humanitys greatest fears, hopes, and ethical dilemmas. By traversing the imaginations of over forty authors, the collection affords a unique opportunity to engage with the seminal texts that have defined and continued to shape the science fiction landscape. Delve into the 'SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Box Set' to experience the vast educational value, embrace the diversity of thought, and partake in the ongoing dialogue between these monumental works and the present-day reader.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12917
Book Description
The 'SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Box Set: 170+ Dystopian Novels, Space Adventures, Lost World Classics & Apocalyptic Tales' presents an unparalleled amalgamation of literary genius, weaving together the profound imaginations of some of the most paramount figures in the science fiction genre. The anthology spans a multitude of themes including dystopia, interstellar travel, exploration of unknown worlds, and the existential ponderings of humanity in the face of apocalypse, realized through a diverse range of literary styles, from the suspenseful and foreboding atmospheres crafted by H.P. Lovecraft to the intricate societal critiques embodied by George Orwell. This collection not only showcases the broad spectrum of speculative fiction but also highlights standout pieces that have fundamentally shaped the course of science fiction literature. The contributing authors and editors, from Jules Vernes pioneering adventures to H.G. Wells groundbreaking societal allegories, represent an era-spanning cadre of visionaries who collectively pressed the boundaries of the imagination and confronted the societal and philosophical questions of their times. Their works, deeply entrenched in varying historical, cultural, and literary movements - from the romanticism of Mary Shelleys 'Frankenstein' to the modernist satire in Aldous Huxleys 'Brave New World' - provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution of science fiction as a reflective lens on society. For readers seeking to immerse themselves in the expansive universe of speculative fiction, this anthology offers an extraordinary journey through time and space, exploring humanitys greatest fears, hopes, and ethical dilemmas. By traversing the imaginations of over forty authors, the collection affords a unique opportunity to engage with the seminal texts that have defined and continued to shape the science fiction landscape. Delve into the 'SCIENCE FICTION Ultimate Box Set' to experience the vast educational value, embrace the diversity of thought, and partake in the ongoing dialogue between these monumental works and the present-day reader.
31 Answers to Joy!
Author: Elaine Kennelly
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Is your pain lingering with unanswered questions? Do you feel lost and alone? Do you want a new life after a tragic loss? I understand. I was there--stuck in the pit of bitterness and anger, not knowing where to go and what to do. I felt abandoned and forgotten. It seemed no one had answers for me after the tragic death of our teenage son. It took years, but I finally got answers. And they came from someone I had turned my back upon--Jesus Christ. He waited and waited for years until I was ready to listen. His answers were still the same, but this time, I answered an important question first, "Elaine, do you want to be healed?" Dear friend, do you want to be healed? That is the question you must answer, and once you have said yes, your healing path to a new life can begin. This little easy-to-read book will answer thirty-one questions that we are forced to ask after a painful tragedy. You will gently be led to define what steps will lead you to peace and even joy once again in your life! Your friend in healing, --Elaine Kennelly
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
Is your pain lingering with unanswered questions? Do you feel lost and alone? Do you want a new life after a tragic loss? I understand. I was there--stuck in the pit of bitterness and anger, not knowing where to go and what to do. I felt abandoned and forgotten. It seemed no one had answers for me after the tragic death of our teenage son. It took years, but I finally got answers. And they came from someone I had turned my back upon--Jesus Christ. He waited and waited for years until I was ready to listen. His answers were still the same, but this time, I answered an important question first, "Elaine, do you want to be healed?" Dear friend, do you want to be healed? That is the question you must answer, and once you have said yes, your healing path to a new life can begin. This little easy-to-read book will answer thirty-one questions that we are forced to ask after a painful tragedy. You will gently be led to define what steps will lead you to peace and even joy once again in your life! Your friend in healing, --Elaine Kennelly
The Complete Romances of Chrétien de Troyes
Author: David Staines
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253013232
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
"[A]n eminently readable text, done clearly and accurately . . . it gives as good an idea as a translation can of the complexity and subtlety of Chrétien's originals. . . . The text is provided by a translator who understands the spirit as well as the letter of the original and renders it with style. . . . [T]his translation should attract a wide audience of students and Arthurian enthusiasts." —Speculum "[A] significant contribution to the field of medieval studies [and] a pleasure to read." —Library Journal "These are, above all, stories of courtly love and of knights tested in their devotion to chivalric ideals (with passion and duty often at odds); but they are also thrilling wonder stories of giants, wild men, tame lions, razor-sharp bridges and visits to the Other World." —Washington Post Book World "This tastefully produced book will be the standard general translation for many years to come." —Choice This new translation brings to life for a new generation of readers the stories of King Arthur, Lancelot, Guinevere, Gawain, Perceval, Yvain, and the other "knights and ladies" of Chrétien de Troyes' famous romances.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253013232
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
"[A]n eminently readable text, done clearly and accurately . . . it gives as good an idea as a translation can of the complexity and subtlety of Chrétien's originals. . . . The text is provided by a translator who understands the spirit as well as the letter of the original and renders it with style. . . . [T]his translation should attract a wide audience of students and Arthurian enthusiasts." —Speculum "[A] significant contribution to the field of medieval studies [and] a pleasure to read." —Library Journal "These are, above all, stories of courtly love and of knights tested in their devotion to chivalric ideals (with passion and duty often at odds); but they are also thrilling wonder stories of giants, wild men, tame lions, razor-sharp bridges and visits to the Other World." —Washington Post Book World "This tastefully produced book will be the standard general translation for many years to come." —Choice This new translation brings to life for a new generation of readers the stories of King Arthur, Lancelot, Guinevere, Gawain, Perceval, Yvain, and the other "knights and ladies" of Chrétien de Troyes' famous romances.
The Joy of Uber Driving
Author: Yamini Redewill
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1631525689
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Yamini Redewill is an Uber driver in San Francisco—one of a growing number of rideshare drivers around the world. What makes her unique is that she’s a seventy-nine-year-old single woman who views her Uber driving as a form of spiritual practice! The Joy of Uber Driving chronicles the unexpected corkscrew twists and turns Redewill encounters on the road to love and happiness. How could she know that all those fabulous dreams she cherished as a younger woman were just illusions on the way to reality and would vanish like dust in the wind? But ultimately, her wild ride through life—which includes obsessive love on Catalina; sex, drugs, and alcohol in Hollywood; eleven years of celibacy in Buddhism, and Tantric sex and spirituality in India—helps her wend her way to her authentic self and to creative fulfillment in the winter of her life. In The Joy of Uber Driving, Redewill shares the wisdom that comes from living a full life of heart-centered passion, as well as the self-awareness that has allowed her to be the happy, confident, creative, and young “old broad” she now finds herself to be.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1631525689
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Yamini Redewill is an Uber driver in San Francisco—one of a growing number of rideshare drivers around the world. What makes her unique is that she’s a seventy-nine-year-old single woman who views her Uber driving as a form of spiritual practice! The Joy of Uber Driving chronicles the unexpected corkscrew twists and turns Redewill encounters on the road to love and happiness. How could she know that all those fabulous dreams she cherished as a younger woman were just illusions on the way to reality and would vanish like dust in the wind? But ultimately, her wild ride through life—which includes obsessive love on Catalina; sex, drugs, and alcohol in Hollywood; eleven years of celibacy in Buddhism, and Tantric sex and spirituality in India—helps her wend her way to her authentic self and to creative fulfillment in the winter of her life. In The Joy of Uber Driving, Redewill shares the wisdom that comes from living a full life of heart-centered passion, as well as the self-awareness that has allowed her to be the happy, confident, creative, and young “old broad” she now finds herself to be.
The Fan Fiction Studies Reader
Author: Karen Hellekson
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1609382501
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
An essential introduction to a rapidly growing field of study, The Fan Fiction Studies Reader gathers in one place the key foundational texts of the fan studies corpus, with a focus on fan fiction. Collected here are important texts by scholars whose groundbreaking work established the field and outlined some of its enduring questions. Editors Karen Hellekson and Kristina Busse provide cogent introductions that place each piece in its historical and intellectual context, mapping the historical development of fan studies and suggesting its future trajectories. Organized into four thematic sections, the essays address fan-created works as literary artifacts; the relationship between fandom, identity, and feminism; fandom and affect; and the role of creativity and performance in fan activities. Considered as literary artifacts, fan works pose important questions about the nature of authorship, the meaning of “originality,” and modes of transmission. Sociologically, fan fiction is and long has been a mostly female enterprise, from the fanzines of the 1960s to online forums today, and this fact has shaped its themes and its standing among fans. The questions of how and why people become fans, and what the difference is between liking something and being a fan of it, have also drawn considerable scholarly attention, as has the question of how fans perform their fannish identities for diverse audiences. Thanks to the overlap between fan studies and other disciplines related to popular and cultural studies—including social, digital, and transmedia studies—an increasing number of scholars are turning to fan studies to engage their students. Fan fiction is the most extensively explored aspect of fan works and fan engagement, and so studies of it can often serve as a basis for addressing other aspects of fandom. These classic essays introduce the field’s key questions and some of its major figures. Those new to the field or in search of context for their own research will find this reader an invaluable resource.
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
ISBN: 1609382501
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
An essential introduction to a rapidly growing field of study, The Fan Fiction Studies Reader gathers in one place the key foundational texts of the fan studies corpus, with a focus on fan fiction. Collected here are important texts by scholars whose groundbreaking work established the field and outlined some of its enduring questions. Editors Karen Hellekson and Kristina Busse provide cogent introductions that place each piece in its historical and intellectual context, mapping the historical development of fan studies and suggesting its future trajectories. Organized into four thematic sections, the essays address fan-created works as literary artifacts; the relationship between fandom, identity, and feminism; fandom and affect; and the role of creativity and performance in fan activities. Considered as literary artifacts, fan works pose important questions about the nature of authorship, the meaning of “originality,” and modes of transmission. Sociologically, fan fiction is and long has been a mostly female enterprise, from the fanzines of the 1960s to online forums today, and this fact has shaped its themes and its standing among fans. The questions of how and why people become fans, and what the difference is between liking something and being a fan of it, have also drawn considerable scholarly attention, as has the question of how fans perform their fannish identities for diverse audiences. Thanks to the overlap between fan studies and other disciplines related to popular and cultural studies—including social, digital, and transmedia studies—an increasing number of scholars are turning to fan studies to engage their students. Fan fiction is the most extensively explored aspect of fan works and fan engagement, and so studies of it can often serve as a basis for addressing other aspects of fandom. These classic essays introduce the field’s key questions and some of its major figures. Those new to the field or in search of context for their own research will find this reader an invaluable resource.