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Swanfolk
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Author : Kristín Ómarsdóttir
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2022-07-07
Swanfolk written by Kristín Ómarsdóttir and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-07 with Fiction categories.
'Magical and disturbing' Adam Thirlwell An astonishing, mind-bending novel about a woman discovering a community of swan-people from one of Iceland's greatest writers. *SHORTLISTED FOR THE ICELANDIC WOMEN'S LITERATURE PRIZE* In the not-too-distant future, a young spy named Elísabet Eva is about to discover something that will upend her life. Elísabet likes to take long solitary walks near the lake. One day, she sees two creatures emerging from the water, half-human, half-swan. She follows them through tangles of thickets into a strange new reality. Pulled into the monomaniacal, and often violent, quest of the swanfolk, Elísabet finds her own mind increasingly untrustworthy. Soon, she is forced to reckon with the consequences of her involvement with these unusual beings, and a past life she has been trying to evade. 'Ómarsdottir's skills as a poet and playwright are evident' Helen Oyeyemi, New York Review of Books
Swanfolk
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Author : Kristin Omarsdottir
language : en
Publisher: HarperVia
Release Date : 2023-06-06
Swanfolk written by Kristin Omarsdottir and has been published by HarperVia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-06 with categories.
Like a modern Midsummer Night's Dream, an ethereal and haunting novel about a young spy who enchanted by a species of half-swan, half-human creatures--an obsession that ultimately leads her to question her own existence--and sanity. In the not-too-distant future, a young spy named Elísabet Eva finds herself mentally unraveling following an assignment in Paris. Everything in Elísabet's life in the city--her friends, social engagements, and late nights--revolved around her work as a spy with the Special Unit. To regain her mental balance, Elísabet finds herself taking long solitary walks near the lake. One day, she sees two strange beasts emerging from the water--a pair of seemingly mythical creatures, human woman above the waist, swan below. Curious, she follows them through tangles of thickets to a clearing . . . and into a strange new reality. Elísabet's walks become regular visits to these swan women. As she earns their trust, the creatures reveal the enigma of their secret existence and their desire to reproduce. Pulled further and further into the swanfolk's monomaniacal (and often violent) quest, Elísabet finds her own mind growing increasingly untrustworthy. Ultimately, she is forced to reckon with both the consequences of her involvement with these unusual beings and her own past--and face a truth she's carefully tried to evade.
The Swan Harp
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Author : Elizabeth Creith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-04-02
The Swan Harp written by Elizabeth Creith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-02 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
The enthralling, suspenseful, and magical first book in the Wings of Valenia fantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and Robin McKinley. I was Father's heir now, and one day I'd be queen. But when I looked at Mother, Adana, and Orla and imagined flying, somehow the thought of being queen didn't comfort me. As next in line to the throne, Kiar will be responsible for protecting the human kingdom of Valenia. The middle of three daughters of King Tir and Queen Tianas, a woman of the swanfolk, Kiar is devastated when her sisters are able to take swan form and she is not. When three young swanfolk arrive to be fostered in the royal family, her friendship with spirited Willow and growing feelings for tall, thoughtful Tuan make her feel even more different. Her inability to change shape is not the only problem Kiar faces; the king of neighboring Noermark is determined to bring Valenia under his rule, either by force or by guile. He sends his son to ask for her hand in marriage. Facing down a human enemy is one thing, but when dark magic threatens the kingdom and tragedy pulls the family apart, it's up to Kiar and her swanfolk friends to defeat the supernatural forces before Valenia falls. "Elizabeth Creith is an exciting new voice in fantasy fiction, creating with The Swan Harp, an entire new world full of beautiful, fragile and powerful creatures, as yet unseen anywhere. You'll stay for the magic, but you'll live for the story." - Susie Moloney, author of The Dwelling, A Dry Spell, and The Thirteen "Family, betrayal, tragedy-there is so much to love about this exciting coming of age fantasy! The Swan Harp has the resonance of the old tales, with a heart we expect from the best stories of today." - Anita Daher, actor and author of You Don't Have to Die in the End
The Nature Of Winter
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Author : Jim Crumley
language : en
Publisher: Saraband
Release Date : 2022-01-01
The Nature Of Winter written by Jim Crumley and has been published by Saraband this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-01 with Nature categories.
During winter, dark days of wild storms can give way to the perfect, glistening stillness of frost-encrusted winter landscapes – it is the stuff of wonder and beauty, of nature at its utmost. In The Nature of Winter, Jim Crumley ventures into our countryside to experience firsthand the chaos and the quiet solitude of nature's rest period. He bears witness to the lives of remarkable animals such as golden eagles, red deer and even whales as they battle intemperate weather and the turbulence of climate change. In the snow Jim discovers ancient footsteps that lead him to reflect on the journey of his personal nature-writing life – a journey that takes in mountain legends, dear departed friends and an enduring fascination and deep love for nature. Simply, he evokes winter in all its drama, in all its pathos, in all its glory. "Connoisseurs of nature and good writing will be enthralled by his first-person wildlife encounters. His accounts...are written with dazzling clarity, lyrical tilt and a story-teller's skill." BBC Countryfile Magazine, Book of the Month "This book is all luminous moments, small delights and bright meditations drawn from the northern cold... there is deeply indigenous wisdom here... Crumley invites us to linger a while and witness frosty gifts made vivid by the warmth of his conversation." Miriam Darlington, BBC Wildlife Magazine "Inviting and informative...Crumley has earned himself the enviable position of our foremost nature commentator... Meditative... bewitching... outspoken... persuasive... a true winter's tale." Rosemary Goring, Herald "A very timely piece; it is a book full of passion and love for [the] natural world ... It celebrates nature... in all its glory." Sean Barrs, Disclaimer Magazine
Thinking Off Your Feet
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Author : Michael Strevens
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2019-01-07
Thinking Off Your Feet written by Michael Strevens and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-07 with Philosophy categories.
In an original defense of armchair philosophy, Michael Strevens seeks to restore philosophy to its traditional position as an essential part of the quest for knowledge, by reshaping debates about the nature of philosophical thinking. His approach explores experimental philosophy’s methodological implications and the cognitive science of concepts.
Naturally Monstrous And Magical Creatures Of The World
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Author : Nicolle R. Murray
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2019-01-31
Naturally Monstrous And Magical Creatures Of The World written by Nicolle R. Murray and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-31 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
Hold your breath fantastical creature lovers and try to stay calm coloring book fans because here comes a Monster Collection of all Coloring Books! This is one of a series of coloring books filled with ""natural monsters/magical creatures from around the world. These books are guaranteed to test any artist's skill and churn the brain of the most imaginative learner. Nicolle R. Murray's whimsical drawings, coupled with fun facts and personal details of each creature, sends viewers on a extraordinary journey through time, across cultures and into the very heart of the 'natural world' of the monstrous and magical. Make sure you bring plenty of supplies, including sandwiches and a tent to sleep in, for this adventure is not easily put down!
The Steam Driven Boy
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Author : John Sladek
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-09-29
The Steam Driven Boy written by John Sladek and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-29 with Fiction categories.
John Sladek's first short story collection. Sladek wrote some of the best science fiction stories of the 20th-century and his parodies of famous s/f authors are uproariously "right-on". His talent went under-appreciated except by a few devoted followers, even though his satirical writing was on a par with the early Kurt Vonnegut.
A Dictator Calls
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Author : Ismail Kadare
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2023-08-31
A Dictator Calls written by Ismail Kadare and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-31 with Fiction categories.
**Longlisted for the International Booker Prize** 'Comrade Stalin wishes to speak with you.' A fascinating exploration of the relationship between writers and tyranny, from the winner of the first Man Booker International Prize. In June 1934, Joseph Stalin allegedly telephoned the famous novelist and poet Boris Pasternak to discuss the arrest of fellow Soviet poet Osip Mandelstam. In a fascinating combination of dreams and dossier facts, Ismail Kadare reconstructs the three minutes they spoke and the aftershocks of this tense, mysterious moment in modern history. Weaving together the accounts of witnesses, reporters and writers such as Isaiah Berlin and Anna Akhmatova, Kadare tells a gripping story of power and political structures, of the relationship between writers and tyranny. The telling brings to light uncanny parallels with Kadare's experience writing under dictatorship, when he received an unexpected phone call of his own. Translated from the Albanian by John Hodgson 'Kadare is one of Europe's most consistently interesting and powerful contemporary novelists, a writer whose stark, memorable prose imprints itself on the reader's consciousness.' Los Angeles Times
The Werewolf And His Boy
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Author : Warren Rochelle
language : en
Publisher: JMS Books LLC
Release Date : 2020-08-26
The Werewolf And His Boy written by Warren Rochelle and has been published by JMS Books LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-26 with Fiction categories.
Their leap of faith could unleash magic ... or plunge them into darkness. Henry Thorn has worked at Larkin's since graduating high school. He likes it -- especially when he can use his secret skill of hiding inside shadows so his boss can't find them. Without that talent, he would never had survived growing up different. When a hire enters the store, Henry's other latent talent kicks in. He can smell an emotional response even before he lays eyes on the redhead. Jamey Currey came out, and his conservative parents promptly kicked him out. He, too, is different -- he senses Henry's attraction the moment they met. The first time they kiss, torrential rains fall from skies split by lightning. Their kiss also awakens the Watchers, diabolical hunters who will stop at nothing -- even extermination -- to keep magic suppressed. With the help of a friendly coven of friendly witches, the boys embark on a quest to discover an ancient key to restoring magic to the world, and to understand mysteries of their own hearts. The question is, will this quest cost them their lives?
The Wolves Of Eternity
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Author : Karl Ove Knausgaard
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2023-10-05
The Wolves Of Eternity written by Karl Ove Knausgaard and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-05 with Fiction categories.
The future is no more, and eternity has begun. 'Enormously compelling’ The Times 'Knausgaard is among the finest writers alive' New York Times It is 1986 and Syvert Løyning has returned from military service to his mother's home in southern Norway. One night, he dreams of his late father, and the next morning can't shake him from his mind. Searching through his father's belongings for clues and connections, Syvert finds a cache of letters that leads to the Soviet Union, and to a half-sister, Alevtina, he didn't know he had. Several decades later, in present-day Russia, he will meet her - just as a mysterious new star appears in the sky... From internationally bestselling author Karl Ove Knausgaard, The Wolves of Eternity is the new book in a visionary series that begins with The Morning Star. Expansive, searching and deeply human, it questions the responsibilities we have toward one another and ourselves - and the limits of what we can understand about life itself. ‘So engrossing and entertaining that I crammed in its 800 pages like a glutton devouring a box of chocolates... I was mesmerised throughout this book. The translation is also excellent. More, please’ Spectator 'Captivating' Financial Times