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Nine Shiny Objects

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Author : Brian Castleberry
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2020-06-30

Nine Shiny Objects written by Brian Castleberry and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-30 with Fiction categories.

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 PEN/FAULKNER AWARD FOR FICTION "In this extraordinary novel, Castleberry brilliantly hopscotches from person to person, from era to era, while somehow making all this fancy footwork look effortless and essential." - Jenny Offill, author of Department of Speculation and Weather A luminous debut novel in the tradition of DeLillo and Egan, chronicling the eerily intersecting lives of a series of American dreamers whose unforeseen links reveal the divided heart of a haunted nation—and the battered grace that might lead to its salvation June 26, 1947. Headlines across America report the sighting of nine pulsating lights flying over the Cascade Mountains at speeds surpassing any aircraft. In Chicago, inspired by the news, Oliver Danville, a failed actor now reduced to a mediocre pool hustler, hitchhikes west in a fever-dream quest for a possible sign from above that might illuminate his true calling. A chance encounter with Saul Penrod, an Idaho farmer, and his family sets in motion the birth of “the Seekers”—a collective of outcasts, interlopers, and idealists devoted to creating a society where divisions of race, ethnicity, and sexuality are a thing of the past. When Claudette Donen, a waitress on the lam from her suffocating family, encounters the group, she is compulsively drawn to Oliver’s sister Eileen, but before she is able to join the enigmatic community, it has vanished. Reunited across the country, the Seekers attempt to settle in the suburbs of Long Island. One night, their purpose suddenly revealed, a stranger emerges, and a horrific crime ensues. In the decades that follow, the perpetrators, survivors, and their children will be forced to face the consequences of what happened—a reckoning that will involve Charlie Ranagan, a traveling salesman; Max Felt, a dissolute late-1960s rock star; Alice Linwood, an increasingly paranoid radio host; Stanley West, a struggling African American poet; Marly Feldberg, a Greenwich Village painter; and Debbie Vasquez, a Connecticut teenager trapped by an avalanche of midnight legacies. Each will prove to be a piece of a puzzle that, when assembled, reveals a shocking truth about the clash between the optimism of those who seek inspiration from spacious skies, and the venom of others who relish the underworld—not only via conspiratorial maneuverings, but the literal unearthing of the dead. The result is one of the most exciting, and unforgettable, debut novels in recent memory, and the launch of a major career in American letters.

Evidence Of Extraterrestrials

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Author : Warren Agius
language : en
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date : 2021-03-08

Evidence Of Extraterrestrials written by Warren Agius and has been published by Llewellyn Worldwide this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-08 with Science categories.

Over Forty Alien Encounters That Disclose the Real Truth Discover an in-depth, case-by-case analysis that proves the existence of extraterrestrials. Beginning with the Aurora Crash in 1897 and the famous battle of Los Angeles in 1942, this book tells the definitive stories and provides impeccable documentation for these extraordinary encounters. Learn whether the bodies recovered at Roswell were test dummies or extraterrestrials. Explore the truth behind the military's peculiar response to the Phoenix lights. Read about the Petit-Rechain photograph of the Belgian UFO wave, the Lubbock Lights photograph, and the Mariana film footage. You will explore lesser-known incidents such as the shutdown of China's Xiaoshan Airport as well as the famous Tic Tac encounter. Additionally, Evidence of Extraterrestrials details the influence of six government UFO programs on the quest for disclosure. Whether you are a seasoned UFOlogist or just have a casual interest in unexplained phenomena, this book reveals detailed answers that prove once-and-for-all that aliens are real and they are visiting the Earth.

Anomalous Phenomena

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Author : Samuel Shepherd
language : en
Publisher: Samuel Shepherd
Release Date : 101-01-01

Anomalous Phenomena written by Samuel Shepherd and has been published by Samuel Shepherd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 101-01-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.

🚀 **Unlock the Mysteries of the Unexplained!** 🌌 Are you ready to dive deep into the world of UFOs, UAPs, and supernatural phenomena that defy explanation? *Anomalous Phenomena: UAP, UFO, High Strangeness, and Supernatural Encounters* is the ultimate collection for anyone fascinated by the strange, the mysterious, and the otherworldly. This 4-book bundle is your gateway to exploring the most baffling and captivating cases of the unknown. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just curious about what's out there, this bundle has everything you need to venture beyond the limits of conventional knowledge. **📚 Book 1: Beyond the Horizon: The Truth Behind UAPs and Government Disclosure** With governments around the world releasing unprecedented information on UAPs (formerly known as UFOs), the mystery of what’s really happening in our skies is more compelling than ever. *Beyond the Horizon* takes you inside the latest revelations and explores how official disclosures are changing the way we look at these aerial phenomena. This book digs into declassified documents, military encounters, and the scientific implications of these strange sightings. Are we on the brink of discovering extraterrestrial life, or is there something else at play? 🛸 **📚 Book 2: Shadows in the Sky: A Deep Dive into UFO Sightings and Encounters** For decades, sightings of UFOs have sparked endless fascination and debate. In *Shadows in the Sky*, you’ll explore some of the most documented and mysterious UFO sightings from around the world. From the famous Roswell incident to lesser-known but equally strange encounters, this book takes you through eyewitness reports, military investigations, and unexplained aerial phenomena that have puzzled experts for years. Ready to unravel the truth? 🛸🌠 **📚 Book 3: The Strangest Encounters: Stories of High Strangeness in Paranormal Research** Prepare to be amazed—and perhaps a little unsettled—as *The Strangest Encounters* delves into cases of high strangeness that go beyond simple UFO sightings. These are stories where reality itself seems to bend. From bizarre creatures to time distortions and interactions with the unexplained, this book challenges the boundaries of what’s possible. High strangeness is where the paranormal and the extraordinary collide—enter if you dare! 👽⏳ **📚 Book 4: Beyond the Veil: Supernatural Beings, Hauntings, and Otherworldly Forces** Explore the darker side of the unknown with *Beyond the Veil*, a deep dive into supernatural beings, ghostly apparitions, and otherworldly forces. This book investigates haunted places, cryptid sightings, and encounters with beings that defy logical explanation. Are these stories folklore, or is there more to the world around us than meets the eye? *Beyond the Veil* challenges your perception of reality with accounts of the paranormal that will leave you questioning what’s truly possible. 👻🔮 **Why This Bundle Is a Must-Have**: ✨ **Comprehensive Exploration**: From government disclosures and UFO sightings to paranormal events and supernatural entities, this bundle covers it all. 🔍 **Evidence-Based Insights**: Dive into real cases, declassified files, and eyewitness reports that bring a level of credibility to these mind-bending phenomena. 👁️ **Challenging Perspectives**: Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, these books will push you to reconsider what you thought you knew about the universe. 🌌 **Perfect for Curious Minds**: If you’re fascinated by the unknown and hungry for the truth, this collection offers a gripping, thought-provoking journey into the mysteries of existence. **Order Your Copy Today** and take a bold step into the unknown! This 4-book bundle is the ultimate guide for anyone captivated by UAPs, UFOs, and the paranormal. Don't miss your chance to explore the boundaries of reality! 👽🚀

Hao

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Author : Ye Chun
language : en
Publisher: Catapult
Release Date : 2021-09-07

Hao written by Ye Chun and has been published by Catapult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-07 with Fiction categories.

Longlisted for the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction An extraordinary debut collection of short stories by a three-time Pushcart Prize winner following Chinese women in both China and the United States who turn to signs and languages as they cross the alien landscapes of migration and motherhood. "The most common word in Chinese, perhaps, a ubiquitous syllable people utter and hear all the time, which is supposed to mean good. But what is hao in this world, where good books are burned, good people condemned, meanness considered a good trait, violence good conduct? People say hao when their eyes are marred with suspicion and dread. They say hao when they are tattered inside." By turns reflective and visceral, the stories in Hao examine the ways in which women can be silenced as they grapple with sexism and racism, and how they find their own language to define their experience. In “Gold Mountain,” a young mother hides above a ransacked store during the San Francisco anti-Chinese riot of 1877. In “A Drawer,” an illiterate mother invents a language through drawing. And in “Stars,” a graduate student loses her ability to speak after a stroke. Together, these twelve stories create "an unsettling, hypnotic collection spanning centuries, in which language and children act simultaneously as tethers and casting lines, the reasons and the tools for moving forward after trauma. "You’ll come away from this beautiful book changed” (Julia Fine, author of The Upstairs House).

Conspiracy

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Author : Michael Shermer
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2022-10-25

Conspiracy written by Michael Shermer and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-25 with Social Science categories.

"A well-written and essential tool for those navigating today's complicated geopolitical landscape."—Library Journal Best-selling author Michael Shermer presents an overarching theory of conspiracy theories—who believes them and why, which ones are real, and what we should do about them. Nothing happens by accident, everything is connected, and there are no coincidences: that is the essence of conspiratorial thinking. Long a fringe part of the American political landscape, conspiracy theories are now mainstream: 147 members of Congress voted in favor of objections to the 2020 presidential election based on an unproven theory about a rigged electoral process promoted by the mysterious group QAnon. But this is only the latest example in a long history of ideas that include the satanic panics of the 1980s, the New World Order and Vatican conspiracy theories, fears about fluoridated water, speculations about President John F. Kennedy's assassination, and the notions that the Sandy Hook massacre was a false-flag operation and 9/11 was an inside job. In Conspiracy, Michael Shermer presents an overarching review of conspiracy theories—who believes them and why, which ones are real, and what we should do about them. Trust in conspiracy theories, he writes, cuts across gender, age, race, income, education level, occupational status—and even political affiliation. One reason that people believe these conspiracies, Shermer argues, is that enough of them are real that we should be constructively conspiratorial: elections have been rigged (LBJ's 1948 Senate race); medical professionals have intentionally harmed patients in their care (Tuskegee); your government does lie to you (Watergate, Iran-Contra, and Afghanistan); and, tragically, some adults do conspire to sexually abuse children. But Shermer reveals that other factors are also in play: anxiety and a sense of loss of control play a role in conspiratorial cognition patterns, as do certain personality traits. This engaging book will be an important read for anyone concerned about the future direction of American politics, as well as anyone who's watched friends or family fall into patterns of conspiratorial thinking.

Daily Comprehension

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Author : Jack Kabakoff
language : en
Publisher: Remedia Publications
Release Date : 2000

Daily Comprehension written by Jack Kabakoff and has been published by Remedia Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Language arts (Elementary) categories.

Paper Names

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Author : Susie Luo
language : en
Publisher: CMC Verve
Release Date : 2023-07-27

Paper Names written by Susie Luo and has been published by CMC Verve this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-27 with Fiction categories.

Taut, panoramic and powerful; Paper Names is an unforgettable debut about the long shadows of our parents, the ripple effects of our decisions and the ways in which our love transcends difference. Outside a New York apartment building, an attempted mugging alters the lives of three people. Tony, a Chinese-born engineer turned Manhattan doorman, who immigrated to the United States to give his family a better life. His daughter, Tammy, who grapples with the expectations surrounding a first-generation American as she grows into an ambitious young woman. And Oliver, a charming white lawyer with a dark family secret, who is continuously propelled towards Tammy and Tony, whether by fate or his choices. Set in New York and China over three decades, Paper Names explores what it means to be American from three different perspectives. As Tony, Tammy and Oliver each strive for their own American dream, and make sacrifices to attain it, every joyous and heart-breaking twist in their stories begs the question: was it all worth it? 'Spectacular... Explosive and riveting, the story whipstitches in and out of time like a golden needle’ — Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Left Undone ‘Unblinking, nimble, and written with the kind of clarity one expects from a seasoned author. The word stunning is not hyperbole here’ — Brian Castleberry, award-winning author of Nine Shiny Objects ‘With a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of pacing, and a deep understanding of human nature, Susie Luo crafts a moving portrait of two families whose fates intertwine’ — Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train

American Myths Legends And Tall Tales

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Author : Christopher R. Fee
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2016-08-29

American Myths Legends And Tall Tales written by Christopher R. Fee and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-29 with Social Science categories.

A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.

Haunted Hikes

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Author : Andrea Lankford
language : en
Publisher: Santa Monica Press
Release Date : 2006-04-01

Haunted Hikes written by Andrea Lankford and has been published by Santa Monica Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-04-01 with Travel categories.

Ghosts! Curses! Hoaxes! Unsolved mysteries! Paranormal events! Take a walk on the creepy side of North America's National Parks! Andrea Lankford, a 12-year veteran ranger with the National Park Service, has written a thoroughly investigated yet often tongue-in-cheek guidebook that takes the reader to the scariest, most mysterious places inside North America's National Parks. Lankford shares such eerie tales as John Brown's haunting of Harper's Ferry, the disembodied legs that have been seen running around inside the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center, and the "wailing woman" who roams the trail behind the Grand Canyon Lodge. Lankford also uncovers paranormal activities park visitors have experienced, such as the chupacabra that roams the swamps inside Big Thicket National Preserve and the teenage bigfoot who rolled a park service campground with toilet paper. She also reports on long-forgotten unsolved murders, such as the savage stabbing of a young woman on Yosemite's trail to Mirror Lake, and the execution style shooting of two General Motors executives at Crater Lake. The witnesses to the supernatural occurrences are highly credible people-rangers, park historians, river guides, and the like-and each tale has factual relevance to the cultural or natural history of the park. Haunted Hikes provides readers with all the information they need: for each hike: a "fright factor rating" is listed along with trailhead access information, detailed trail maps, and hike difficulty levels. Most of the haunted sites included in the book can be reached by the average hiker, some are wheelchair accessible, and others are for intrepid backpackers willing to make multi-day treks into wilderness areas. Intriguing photographs of many sites are included. Haunted Hikes is sure to satisfy readers looking for those spine-tingling moments when you begin to wonder if maybe, just maybe, we are not alone.

One Station Away

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Author : Olaf Olafsson
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2017-12-05

One Station Away written by Olaf Olafsson and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-05 with Fiction categories.

From the critically acclaimed Olaf Olafsson, an intimate yet sweeping story of a New York neurologist and the three women who change his life An overlooked pianist who finally receives fraught success after decades of disappointment. An elusive dancer whose untimely death her fiancé is desperate to untangle. A mysterious patient who is comatose after a violent accident. These are the three women who animate Olaf Olafsson’s brilliantly rendered One Station Away. Magnus, a New York neurologist—son to one, lover to another, and doctor to a third—is the thread that binds these women’s stories together as he navigates relationships defined by compromise and misunderstanding, guilt and forgiveness, and, most of all, by an obsessive attempt to communicate—to understand and to be understood, to love and to be loved. A deeply affecting family tale, a heart-rending love story that spans the globe, and a suspenseful drama at the edge of the mystery of life and death, One Station Away is a profoundly moving story of memory, identity, and misconnection, a novel of haunting power and lasting insight.