Author: Louis H. Campbell
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1607994585
Category : College students
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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'The fireworks were spectacular that Fourth of July 1898, but momentous and strange events were about to commence that would change Zebulon Montgomery's life.' What event could so change this Yale student's life forever? The sight of a petite, strawberry-blond woman with a peach-colored parasol. Zebulon, upon receiving her address, begins writing letters to the mysterious beauty. A letter-based relationship blossoms, captivated by imagery and language transcending words. In the Victorian era bursting with change yet fighting the unfamiliar, their romance will be tested in every way, forced to fight preconceived notions of what is right and proper. And when a shocking truth about his new love comes to light, Zebulon must also confront his own prejudices and opinions. A compelling, lovely story of turn-of-the-century romance, The Echo of Silence begins a journey of love surpassing all odds.
Author: Elisa Freilich
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626810761
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 502
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Haunted by silence, a mute teenage girl is mysteriously given back her voice...and it is divine. "Lyrical and enchanting, SILENT ECHO will resonate in your heart long after you turn the last page. I can’t wait for the sequel!” —Lorie Langdon, author of the DOON series. Rendered mute at birth, Portia Griffin has been silent for 16 years. Music is her constant companion, along with Felix, her deaf best friend who couldn’t care less whether or not she can speak. If only he were as nonchalant about her newfound interest in the musically gifted Max Hunter. But Portia’s silence is about to be broken with the abrupt discovery of her voice, unparalleled in its purity and the power it affords to control those around her. Able to persuade, seduce and destroy using only her voice, Portia embarks on a search for answers about who she really is, and what she is destined to do. Inspired by Homer’s ODYSSEY, SILENT ECHO is an epic story filled with fantasy, romance and original music. "SILENT ECHO is a gripping, original read, with a heroine you won't forget. Katniss Everdeen -- watch out for Portia Griffin." —Erica Wagner, author of SEIZURE
Author: Jessica Lynn Medina
Publisher: Jessica Lynn Medina
ISBN: 1733614516
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 503
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The magnetic and thrilling sequel to Jessica Lynn Medina's Echo Through the Stars Choose them. When the time comes, you choose your people. It always has to be them. After driving out the corrupt human Federation and halting the devastating war with Earth, Avery now struggles to find solid footing in Echo's newly formed government. When her powers are stripped by the very extremists who helped her master them, conflict reignites between the planets, putting everything she's fought for, and everyone she cares for, at risk. Avery returns to the planet she once called home to look for help among the Reange refugees who dwell beneath Earth's surface. She finds a powerful man who agrees to help her - with certain conditions. Ignoring the protests of Finn and her crew, Avery accepts. If she ever hopes to return to Echo and save its future, she must play his games in his realm, no matter the cost. But Avery may not discover the price until it's too late. When faced with a heart-wrenching choice, where will loyalties lie?
Author: Satpal Singh Johar
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 133
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WOW! After spending more than fifty years in the world of aviation and aerospace, Satpal Singh picks up a pen to write. Stories and verses flow right out of his heart. This collection brings out his passion for the study of human behaviour in this world of exploitation and deprivation. Rarely do we find writings that are wake up calls. His presentation Echo of Silence brings out a barrage of questions, and all his poems are bound to create ripples in the minds of its readers. All his poems will touch your heart. Will the silent majority ever break its silence? Will women fight back and come out of the evil of objectification and refuse allurements? He proves that women are not gullible as the leading lady of Only 4 mm spurns lucrative offers to stand up against the mighty corporate so that she is not used as a tool for demeaning women. The hero of the story Love Begets Love, Lucas, back after his journalistic assignment in Afghanistan, meets his love Illaria in the romantic ambience of Switzerland, and the past is forgotten. Two young persons meet by chance, all alone in dire circumstances, and fantastic things are likely to happen as portrayed in And It Happened. A must-read for all to enjoy and think. You may not be able to leave after starting.
Author: Sara Maitland
Publisher: Catapult
ISBN: 1619021420
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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A personal and cultural exploration of silence and its value in our lives—“[an] artful book, mixing autobiography, travel writing, meditation, and essay” (Independent, UK). In her late forties, after a noisy upbringing as one of six children and adulthood as a vocal feminist and mother, Sara Maitland found herself living alone in the country and, to her surprise, falling in love with silence. In this fascinating, intelligent, and beautifully written book, Maitland describes how she began to explore this new love, spending periods of silence in the Sinai desert, the Scottish hills, and a remote cottage on the Isle of Skye. Maitland also delves deep into the rich cultural history of silence, exploring its significance in fairy tale and myth, its importance to the Western and Eastern religious traditions, and its use in psychoanalysis and artistic expression. Her story culminates in her building a hermitage on an isolated moor in Galloway. “Her book is probably unique in its subject, and timely, because good, healing silence is becoming hard to find, and we may not know we need it” (Guardian, UK).
Author: Guat Eng Chuah
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Malaysian fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
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Author: John Francis, Ph.D.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426207387
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 274
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By the author of Planetwalker, The Ragged Edge of Silence takes us to another level of appreciating, through silence, the beauty of the planet and our place in it. John Francis's real and compelling prose forms a tapestry of questions and answers woven from interviews, stories, personal experience, science, and the power of silence through history, including practice by Native American, Hindu, and Buddhist cultures. Through their time-honored traditions and his own experience of communicating silently for 17 years, Francis's practical exercises lay the groundwork for the reader to build constructive silence into everyday life: to learn more about oneself, to set goals and accomplish dreams, to build strong relationships, and to appreciate and be a steward of the Earth. With its amazing human interest element and first-person expertise, this book is energizing and universally instructive.
Author: Alexander Smellie
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 416
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Author: Jared C. Wilson
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1535996722
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
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When four recent high school graduates return home from a weekend of camping, they expect to go back to life as usual. Instead, the boys discover empty streets, abandoned cars, and utter silence—everyone has disappeared. As the friends attempt to solve the mystery, they stumble upon more questions than answers. Why won’t the electronics work? Where did the wind go? What do the notebooks full of gibberish mean? With each new discovery, they learn that nothing was ever quite what it seemed on Echo Island and that a deep secret is drawing them in—if only they would surrender to it. Join Bradley, Jason, Archer, and Tim on this exploration into myth and mystery. Uncover exactly what happened on Echo Island and what these four friends’ story has to do with God, the meaning of life, and the nature of reality.
Author: Graham Turner
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1620401037
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 266
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Many people find the very notion of silence uncomfortable, even alarming or embarrassing. They are gripped by a kind of agoraphobia of the spirit. Many try to obliterate silence by turning up the volume control of music or television, or the volume of their days. The Power of Silence explores the world of silence--a mysterious and unfathomable realm, perhaps the most underused of all resources--and those who recognize its value. It is based on extensive interviews with those whose business is silence and who understand its creative and therapeutic uses. Graham Turner explores how the desert fathers sought silence and solitude. Psychotherapists talk of the creative value of silence in their practice as do--perhaps surprisingly--musical composers. The great Catholic centers of contemplation are investigated, as are the practitioners of Zen and those who try to heal the sickness of the mind. A silent moment is time for tranquility and reflection--something beyond ourselves. The value of welcoming quiet has become a great gap in modern human awareness, and this book seeks to restore our belief in the power of silence.
