![]() ![]() Best urban fantasy I've read in years, possibly ever."-C. This is a novel where the intense scenes that shape the relationships between the characters are the ones that shine where Jane makes some very unconventional choices, even for Jane and where Faith Hunter once again comes up with a plot that plausibly twists what we thought we knew into a new shape. "Hunter is an expert at creating worlds filled with intriguing supernatural elements and exciting scenarios the latest Yellowrock novel packs a powerful punch."- RT Book Reviews "Hunter's very professionally executed, tasty blend of dark fantasy, mystery, and romance should please fans of all three genres."- Booklist "Readers eager for the next book in Patricia Briggs's Mercy Thompson series may want to give Faith Hunter a try."- Library Journal ![]() "Jane Yellowrock is smart, sexy, and ruthless."-Kim Harrison, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dead Witch Walking Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for True Dead: 14 (Jane Yellowrock) by Hunter, Faith, NEW Book, FREE & FAST Delivery at the best. The fight scenes are exciting and the New Orleans setting is absorbing, but it's the ever-evolving bond between Jane and her Beast personality that keeps this fun series fresh."- Publishers Weekly ![]() ![]() "Jane is a fully realized, complicated woman her power, humanity, and vulnerability make her a compelling heroine. "A lot of series seek to emulate Hunter's work, but few come close to capturing the essence of urban fantasy: the perfect blend of intriguing heroine, suspense, fantasy with just enough romance."-SF Site ![]()
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Or at least, that’s what Logan, a new witch struggling to control her powers, thinks when she arrives at Mesmortes Coven Academy. ![]() Isabelle is a debut to watch.” -Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation The Haunting Season is here and the Wolves are awake. “ The Witchery is a dark, delicious delight. ![]() ![]() ![]() After the death of Henry VIII and Edward VI (Elizabeth's half brother), Elizabeth's status as sister and would-be successor to the Catholic queen Mary put her in a dangerous position. But the education she received from life itself would prove far more valuable for the monarch-to-be. She received a first-rate academic education, excelling in languages and rhetoric and exhibiting a strong interest in the Protestant religion her father had established in England. Starkey finds that Elizabeth's early years ran the gamut from days of snug security as the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, and Henry's heir apparent, to the years of uncertainty after her mother's execution whenĮlizabeth was separated from court and virtually forgotten. David Starkey's Elizabeth: The Struggle for the Throne explores the terra incognita of Elizabeth's early years, and the result is nothing short of captivating. But while the history of her rule is fascinating, the story of how her remarkable character was forged seems vital to a full understanding of the woman who led England into a new age of prosperity, power, and artistic achievement. ![]() Most biographies focus on the years of her reign, during which she proved herself as adept a ruler - and as shrewd an operator - as England had ever seen. ![]() The legend of Elizabeth I, the untouchable, charismatic Virgin Queen, is a powerful and enduring one. ![]() ![]() ![]() Young reads, listens, and observes with acute, questing attention, following 'underground railroads of meaning' and tracing artistic lineages and bursts of fresh invention. “In his first prose book, an expansive and radiantly interpretive exploration of 'black creativity,' proves to be an exceptionally fluent, evocative, deep-diving, and bracing critic. ![]() makes a series of sly arguments for black art's centrality in American culture writ large.” - New York Times “Equal parts blues shout, church sermon, interpretive dance, TED talk, lit-crit manifesto and mixtape, the poet Kevin Young's first nonfiction book, The Grey Album: On the Blackness of Blackness, is an ambitious blast of fact and feeling, a nervy piece of performance art. Who is the liar, who the thief, who is telling whose history, and who is keeping score? Young forces us to contemplate who controls the music.” - David Shields, The New York Times Book Review, Editor's Choice “In his new work of literary and cultural criticism, The Grey Album: On the Blackness of Blackness, the accomplished poet Kevin Young unearths, orchestrates, improvises and imagines lies and more lies-in short, American history. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Translated Poe gives sight into how the works of the poet, short story writer and literary critic Edgar Allan Poe as being one of the most significant literary figures in the 19th century have shaped literatures in nineteen different countries and also how his image has been shaped in those places. Thirty one esteemed academicians who are deeply involved in literature and translation (studies) from all comers of the world, contributed to this study. As such, it must be considered a serious new addition to the fields of translation studies and comparative literature., Translated Poe, however, is an extremely important study that fully adapts and concretizes this approach. ![]() This book represents an important contribution to the fields of translation studies and world literature, as well as comparative literature.The importance of these studies is not limited to the fact that they underscore the importance of translation in the creation of world literature, but extends beyond that to the role that translation plays in shaping the linguistic and cultural politics of many countries.Such is our summary of Translated Poe, a book rich in projects that cover a variety of countries, cultures, and schools of thought. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Good to have Lindsey back to give her perspective of Davidov without holding any grudges about her earlier love for the same man. Felt that Nickolai Davidov was too old for her but yet for all his experience with women he learned a lot from the young Ruth. Enjoyed Ruth with standing up for what she believes, not letting herself be dominated when it involves her personal life. AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME Lindsay Dunne is one of the most talented ballet dancers of her generation. Not much to 17 yr old Ruth's personal feelings but will show up in next book.ĭance of Dreams: Another good explanation of the hard work involved with being a ballet star. Liked Andy more but not meant to be! Not sure that Seth, the famous architect, is the right personality for her with being so into himself although he showed to be a caring uncle. Sorry for her that her mother can not stop pushing a ballet life she no longer wants. Liked how Lindsey created a new life for herself in her small town while still there are her mother. Prima ballerina Ruth Bannion has always been in awe of her demanding. ![]() Reflections: Gave a nice perspective about life as a ballet dancer with a New York company about being so grueling and time- consuming. 1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents a story of unexpected desire. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is a great example of a well-read audiobook. ![]() I know I wouldn't have liked Ray's character as much as I did, thanks to the voice for the character Fisher used. He is really able to bring out the humor and the personalities of the characters. The characters are exceptional and worth reading this for if nothing else!įisher Stevens does an amazing job reading this book. And even though I sort of saw the big twist at the end coming about halfway through, I still really enjoyed the story and, especially, the characters. But there were enough faster moments and plot twists throughout to bump the story back up again. ![]() It was the kind of book I couldn't put down :-) I must admit, though, there were a few times during the book where it felt a little slow to me and the plot a little light. I love the comedic aspects (and dark comedic elements) but the story and characters were written so well as to really make me care about their tale & struggles. I really enjoyed the world Moore created here, full of soul objects and death merchants. LOL) but it's certainly on the tame side for a story that deals with death. I'm not sure I'd completely agree with downtime's "PG-13" assessment (I mean, there are chants of "Daddy got laid" and talk of butt-sex. ![]() ![]() I’m certain there are similar crossroads-based towns wherever you may be. For those who grew up in the Mid-Atlantic US, think of it as the Breezewood PA of the Galactic Commons. Because of that, it has become full of places for a weary traveler to rest and refuel before taking on the next leg of their journey. Welcome to Gora, which is an unspectacular planet that sits at the intersection of five wormholes. All of her characters in The Galaxy, and the Ground Within are very much not human. It would be tempting to also claim that Chambers’s books are always interwoven with a fundamental belief in the goodness of humanity, which is true but only in the abstract. Sure there are conflicts and sadness but all of that unpleasantness is always outweighed by decency and honesty. ![]() ![]() The Galaxy, and the Ground Within, Becky Chambers ( Harper Voyager 978-0-06-293694-2, $27.99, 336pp, hc) April 2021.īecky Chambers’s Wayfarers series, which is concluding with The Galaxy, and the Ground Within, is a nice warm cup of tea when the weather outside is terrible. ![]() ![]() ![]() He spent his time in the hallway creating his own original comic books - the very first adventures of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. Luckily, Dav loved to draw and make up stories. Dav was so disruptive in class that his teachers made him sit out in the hallway every day. ![]() ![]() When Dav Pilkey was a kid, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. This is book number 8 in the Dog Man series.ĭog Man: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #1): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Hardcover):ĭog Man Unleashed: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #2): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Hardcover):ĭog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #3): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Hardcover):ĭog Man and Cat Kid: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #4): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Hardcover):ĭog Man: Lord of the Fleas: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #5): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Hardcover):ĭog Man: Brawl of the Wild: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #6): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Hardcover):ĭog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #7): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Hardcover):ĭog Man: Grime and Punishment: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #9): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Hardcover):ĭog Man: Mothering Heights: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #10): From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Hardcover): ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the 1940s and beyond, she said consolidation saw schools in smaller towns lose out in favor of those in larger towns, like State Center, Le Grand and, in her case, Marshalltown. She said the first wave of consolidations in the late 1800s and early 1900s came as a result of country schools banding together. Lang said Van Cleve, just like some communities in the West Marshall, East Marshall and GMG school districts, could not keep up with the educational and facilities needs required by the state for student success. That small town was eventually added to the Marshalltown School District and its local building closed. Lang said she grew up in Van Cleve, east of Melbourne. ![]() “There are pros and cons like there is in everything.” “The small town people, like we were … thought consolidation was probably not good for us because we would lose our school,” said 34-year Marshalltown Schools teacher and current Green Mountain-Garwin substitute teacher Julie Lang. ![]() |