![]() He visits the dimly lit rooms where s ances take place, the European villages where gremlins make mischief, even Key West, Florida, home of a haunted doll named Robert. He delves into harrowing accounts of cannibalism-some officially documented, others the stuff of speculation. ![]() Aaron Mahnke invites us to the desolate Pine Barrens of New Jersey, where the notorious winged, red-eyed Jersey Devil dwells. In this beautifully illustrated volume, the host of the hit podcast Lore serves as a guide on a fascinating journey through the history of these terrifying creatures, exploring not only the legends but what they tell us about ourselves. Yet no matter how wary and jaded we have become, as individuals or as a society, a part of us remains vulnerable to them: werewolves and wendigos, poltergeists and vampires, angry elves and vengeful spirits. They're spoken of in stories and superstitions, relics of an unenlightened age, old wives' tales, passed down through generations. ![]() They live in shadows-deep in the forest, late in the night, in the dark recesses of our minds. ![]() A fascinating, beautifully illustrated guide to the monsters that are part of our collective psyche, featuring stories from the Lore podcast-now a streaming television series-including "They Made a Tonic," "Passed Notes," and "Unboxed," as well as rare material. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Her six-month program in Portland, Maine, turned into a twelve-year stay. “I’d listen to audiobooks on those long, seven-hour drives back and forth,” says Tavia.Īfter graduating with an acting degree, Tavia studied documentary radio at the Salt Institute. When Tavia Gilbert studied acting at Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts, she drove home to Idaho for holidays. Her performance made all the difference for me. As I listened to the story, the narrator brought the book to life with her dialects, voice, and tone. ![]() ![]() As much as the subject matter intrigued me, I gave up.Īnd then, I switched to the novel’s audiobook format. But, because of characters with names I couldn’t pronounce and descriptions that rambled on and on, I couldn’t get into the story. Not long ago, I began reading a book by one of my favorite authors. ![]() ![]() ![]() Flopsy Bunnies, Thursday finds herself the target of a series. The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies is a beloved children's classic from a masterful literary legend, complete with iconic, colour illustrations. Along with jumping into the works of Kafka and Austen, and even Beatrix Potters The Tale of the. They soon find some old lettuces on Mr McGregor's rubbish heap, but who can imagine the horrors that await them as they enjoy a nap after lunch! When the cupboard is bare at the Flopsy Bunny's burrow, the family all have to go in search of food. Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny are two of Beatrix Potter's most popular characters and they are brought together in this exciting tale of danger and friendship. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is her funny, moving and frankly bonkers memoir, filled with laughter, friends and occasional heartache - but never misery.īONKERS is full of riotous adventures: accidentally enrolling on a teacher training course with a young Dawn French, bluffing her way to each BBC series, shooting Lulu, trading wild faxes with Joanna Lumley, touring India with Ruby Wax and Goldie Hawn. From Comic Strip to Comic Relief, from Bolly-swilling Edina in Ab Fab to her takes on Madonna or Mamma Mia, her characters are household names.īut it's Jennifer herself who has a place in all our hearts. Jennifer Saunders' comic creations have brought joy to millions. Bonkers: My Life in Laughs, written and read by Jennifer Saunders, is the hilarious, touching life story of the iconic comedian and national treasure. ![]() ![]() ![]() Tita Rosie is thrilled with the return of her prodigal son, but Lila knows that wherever Ronnie goes, trouble follows.\nShe’s soon proven right when Ronnie is suspected of murder, and secrets surrounding her shady cousin and those involved with the winery start piling up. But her cousin Ronnie is back in town after ghosting the family fifteen years ago, claiming that his recent purchase of a local winery shows that he’s back on his feet and ready to contribute to the Shady Palms community. And yes, she’s taken the first step in a new romance with her good friend Jae Park. ![]() Sure, her new business, the Brew-ha Cafe, is looking to turn a profit in its first year. ![]() Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo.\nIt’s Christmastime in Shady Palms, but things are far from jolly for Lila Macapagal. When her long-lost cousin comes back to town just in time for the holidays, Lila Macapagal knows that big trouble can’t be far behind in this new mystery by Mia P. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I’d buy some other things, car, good computer/entertainment system throughout the house, many books, more geeky shit, stuff like that □ And I would spend it on my family and friends, help them out if they have a tight spot, stuff like that. I want to go back to Edinburgh, for example, but I also want to visit Scandinavia, and go to the US, and visit New Zealand, and Mongolia and, and, and… There are so many places I wanna see, on and off the beaten path, new and old. I’d either quit my job or drastically cut my hours for at least a year or so to go traveling. A place to live, but also a place to fall back on while doing other shit. ![]() I’d buy a house somewhere out in the countryside, all paid off and everything. Money can’t buy you happiness and such, but it damn well can make life easier. Oh, I would do sooooo many things. I’d mainly be sensible about it, though. ![]() ![]() ![]() When he couldn't find a book on court procedure, he wrote one. ![]() Emerging a war hero, Hamilton crawled though a loophole that let him pass the New York bar examination in months, not years. With stolen British cannon, he guarded George Washington's rear as winter soldiers fled across New Jersey.Ī staff colonel at 21, he became Washington's most trusted aide, running hundreds of spies, handling prisoner exchanges, and leading the charge at the final victory at Yorktown. When revolution came, he turned his literary discussion club into an artillery company. Matriculating in premed at what is now Columbia, the future first secretary of the Treasury, inventor of the modern corporation, and founder of the Bank of New York and virtually our entire financial system flunked math. A novelist would have to strain to invent Alexander Hamilton's life.Īn illegitimate orphan of 18 when he emigrated from the Caribbean to New York City on the eve of the Revolution with a meager scholarship, he attended a classical academy in New Jersey but was rejected from what would become Princeton when he insisted on the fast track. ![]() ![]() ![]() Then her father is arrested, Britain goes to war and Opal is taken out of school and shoved into a factory. ![]() There's food on the table, books on the shelves, and Opal has big plans to go to Oxford. To make matters worse, Opal's sister is the favourite daughter. Her teachers hate her, the girls at school ignore her, and she only has one friend. It's strange, going back to a favourite childhood author. Maybe this stuff used to fly right over my head because I was so young. Now I'm wondering if Wilson's other books do, too. Opal Plumstead, at least, can be read and enjoyed by anyone of any age, and I was surprised to see that this book dealt with some really, really dark themes. I thought I was too old, that they wouldn't interest me in the slightest anymore, but I was wrong. I used to love Jacqueline Wilson's books when I was younger, but I haven't read one for many years. But the First World War is about to begin, and will change Opal's life forever. Roberts' handsome son, and the heir to Fairy Glen - she believes she has found her soulmate. ![]() Roberts, the factory's beautiful, dignified owner, who introduces Opal to the legendary Mrs. Opal struggles to get along with the other workers, who think her snobby and stuck-up. Yet her scholarship and dreams of university are snatched away when her father is sent to prison, and fourteen-year-old Opal must start work at the Fairy Glen sweet factory to support her family. Opal Plumstead might be plain, but she has always been fiercely intelligent. ![]() ![]() It’s about those who are willing to bleed for you. Threats from unexpected places will challenge every member, but in the Lost Kings MC, brotherhood isn’t about the blood you share. While the club waits for Rock's fate to be decided, Wrath has to balance solidifying his new relationship with Trinity and fulfilling his president's orders. But as their wedding day nears, an old adversary threatens Rock’s freedom, the wedding, and throws the Lost Kings MC into chaos. ![]() The only thing left is to make Hope his wife. Hope as his ol’ lady and his Motorcycle Club earning money while staying out of trouble. MC President, Rochlan “Rock” North finally has everything he’s ever wanted. ![]() ![]() New challengers test her loyalty as she discovers how far she’s willing to go to protect her man. For straight-laced attorney, Hope Kendall, loving an outlaw has never been easy. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Open for book eye-candy > new release unboxing: Calligraphy Guild by R.a cover reveal: Of Deeds Most Valiant, Poisoned Saints Book 1, by Sarah K.L. Wilson.“Holy wisdom is not clear and thin like water, but thick and dark like blood.” Dragon ink gives calligraphers the power to set history in stoneor to change it. Lewis, Tolkien, Joan of Arc, William Wallace, Thomas Jefferson, Frederich Bastiat, Anne Elisabeth Stengl's Tales of Goldstone Wood, Ender Wiggin, Eanrin, Captain America, Sir Percy Blakeney, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Sherlock Holmes, Sydney Carton, Orual of Glome, Peter Parker, Doctor Who (9-12). Read 22 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. If you wish to pique my interest, just bring up C.S. ![]() :)īesides trying to sing Enjolras' part in "Red and Black" all the time, I also like tricorne hats. : Calligraphy Guild eBook : Archer, R.M.: Kindle Store Skip to main content. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Calligraphy Guild. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. (Bitter bean water is not really my thing. Calligraphy Guild - Kindle edition by Archer, R.M. I have a special weakness for redemptive heroes, all things SCOTTISH, American War for Independence, chocolate-covered toffee, and Bigelow’s pomegranate pizzazz tea. I tend to devour books & films that offer profound wisdom or instigate interesting ideas, or are just obviously fun. A Believer doing my best to live out 1 Tim. Join 47 other subscribers About the Captain ![]() |
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