"She could feel her hunger creeping up, insidious. She had to feed again and soon or she would lose control. It was really the absolute closest you could be to another being, drinking in their very life force. " For Joanne, being a vampire didn't start out glamorous. It wasn't romantic, or hip, or even tragically beautiful. It was brutal. It was a constant moral struggle. She was able to feel compassion ... but never again love. Or will she? Before she was turned, Joanne had lived a simple life. Now she justifies her hunger by choosing only the right prey. She takes great pains to separate the generous from the greedy, the righteous from the damned. Until she meets the human David...whose mission is to wipe out all of her kind. Narrowly escaping death...she saves her would-be killer from a monstrous revenge by one of the undead. Vampire Avenger David and Joanne must now team up to stop an unspeakable evil from inflicting mass carnage on humans. But will Joanne be able to overcome her vampire nature as her and David move past partners into dangerous and uncharted territory?
Monsters, mystery, and magic abound in this stunning, illustrated collection of original fairy tales from the World of Warcraft universe, as told by an all-star cast of bestselling, award-winning storytellers..
Peter C. Kjærgaard; Christian Bjørnskov; Steen Hannestad; Pia Lauritzen; Svend Andersen; Ditte Trolle; Rasmus Ugilt; Mette Frisk Jensen; Michael Bang Jensen; Peter Lodberg; Leif Østergaard; Diana M. Røpcke
The wisdom acquired during C. T. Vivian’s nine decades is generously shared in It’s in the Action, the civil rights legend’s memoir of his life and times in the movement. Born in Missouri in 1924, Vivian lived twenty-four years in Illinois before moving to Nashville, where he earned a degree in theology and joined John Lewis, Diane Nash, and others to integrate the city in 1960. After being imprisoned and beaten during the Freedom Rides, he joined Dr. King at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta and played leading roles in integration and voting rights campaigns in Birmingham, St. Augustine, and Selma. Over the next half century, he became internationally known for his work for education and civil and human rights and against racism, hatred, and economic inequality. In 2013, Barack Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Vivian passed away peacefully in Atlanta on July 17, 2020.Vivian was never defined by discrimination and hardship, although he faced many instances of both. The late civil rights leader’s heart-wrenching and inspiring stories from a lifetime of nonviolent activism come just in time for a new generation of activists, similarly responding to systems of injustice, violence, and oppression. It’s in the Action is a record of a life dedicated to selflessness and morality, qualities achieved by Vivian that we can all aspire to. Bearing a foreword from Andrew Young, the memoir is an important addition to civil rights history and to the understanding of movement principles and strategies.
Travel through space and time with this multi-author anthology from Fiction-Atlas Press Ten authors take you on a time-warping journey into the future and back to the past Trust us, your future self said you loved this book;)
This special edition of 'Fungous Diseases of the Cultivated Cranberry' was published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1924, making it just shy of a century old. It is also known as 'Technical Bulletin No. 258.' The book features sections on Taxonomy, Physiology of the Rot Fungi, Fungous Diseases of the Cranberry, Vine Diseases, and more. A super-short, fast read for all those who collect these old government publications, and everyone interested in the historical aspect of the Cranberry industry in particular, or U.S. Horticultural history in general. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.
Ved årsskiftet 2025-2026 sluttede 400 års posthistorie, da PostNord leverede sit sidste brev i Danmark. Gyldendal fejrer brevet – og kærligheden – med en samling kærlighedsbreve skrevet af nogle af Nordens største forfattere. Tak for dine søde breve indeholder beskrivelser af forelskelsens fortryllelse, hjerteskærende fortællinger om at være tvunget til at elske i det skjulte, om at tabe hovedet i kærlighedens navn, om eufori, lidenskab og forbandet kærlig-hed, som minder os om, at kærligheden har mange ansigter. De ca. 50 breve er skrevet af bl.a. H.C. Andersen, Karen Blixen, Søren Kierkegaard, Herman Bang, Sigrid Undset, Selma Lagerlöf, August Strindberg, Steen Steensen Blicher, Halldór Laxness, Holger Drachmann, Jørgen-Frantz Jacobsen, Natalie Zahle og Thorkild Bjørnvig. Tak for dine søde breve er med forord af sangskriver Jonas H. Petersen.
"Through Kriya, one acquires peace, intelligence and honor. The life span is extended and one attains Samadhi." - Shyama Charan Lahiri, Laws of Manu 1:106 "Kriya Secrets Revealed: Lessons and Techniques Workbook" details the original teachings of the Kriya Yoga techniques and philosophies as taught by its founder, Shyama Charan Lahiri, aka Lahiri Mahasaya or "Lahiri," 19th century India. At over 400 pages, "Kriya Secrets Revealed" is not your ordinary Kriya book This unique book/practical workbook contains every possible resource and description (and illustration) necessary to assist those seeking deeper spiritual understanding through the practice of Kriya Yoga. In addition to describing Lahiri's Seven Steps of Kriya (beginning to advanced techniques), and as a Kriya-for-all, mindful work, "Kriya Secrets Revealed" also includes descriptions of variations of the Lahiri lessons as presented by different main-line Kriya schools. Readers will also find a reprint of Swami Yogananda's Kriya (i.e. "Art of Super Realization," 1930, now public domain) and information from several other sources related to the practice of Kriya. For those who appreciate a starting point, worksheets with suggested practice routines are offered as well. The essays sprinkled throughout the book were written based on the author's (J.C. Stevens') insights, which reflect three decades of regular Kriya practice and years of research, including research into original texts relating to Kriya. These essays are meant to provide context for the author's perspective, satisfy reader curiosity, and as discussions surrounding the theories and philosophies of Lahiri Mahasaya. For reader convenience, a glossary of Sanskrit and other non-English terms, as well as an Index, are also included.Why was this information published for the public? J.C. Stevens, the book's author, practiced Kriya for decades without reaching his higher spiritual goals. As a graduate of Physics from UCLA, he knew that the science behind Kriya was sound; but as a practicing yogi, his intuition was telling him that there was more to Kriya than he had been taught through the (Kriya-based) church he attended growing up. In 2013, after Stevens had answered many of his own questions about Kriya through independent research, he made the decision to reveal what he had learned in the form of a book/practical workbook for other aspirants who felt the need to delve deeper into their Kriya practice (i.e. "Kriya Secrets Revealed: Lessons and Techniques Workbook"). Note from the author: "If you are currently a member of an organization that teaches Kriya, the information in this book may surprise you or challenge your beliefs. Please know that nothing contained within its pages is meant to disrupt anyone's previous personal beliefs, but merely to assist or enlighten those who have sensed missing information about Kriya and its practice. In gathering knowledge in the formation of this book, every source was researched, including original text held in the National Library of India, which, with the help of Bangla translators, I studied and, in some cases, re-translated through a growing understanding of the text's language, as well as through intuition gained from practicing Kriya. The decision to publish these findings was also the result of my own frustration with finding variations of Kriya on the Internet that professed to be the 'only true Kriya.' I trust that this book will help other likeminded souls avoid this same frustration." - J.C. StevensLahiri Mahasaya repeatedly reminded his students, "Do not wait for advice to practice Kriya," urging them to break free of limited thoughts and to become supremely Self-empowered, recognizing that the ability to understand the universe lies within. Only a starting point is necessary. Kriya Yoga can serve as that point.
Welcome to the first adventure of the Doodle family Join them as they take a trip to the moon and make the impossible possible with their imaginations. This series of children's books will focus on family, fun, learning and teaching that with a little imagination, everyone can do big things
Magic and adventure abound in this second book in the Dragon Lad trilogy. The Tale of the Talisman follows our young dragon-hatched hero as he seeks his parents, his past and his destiny in Roman-ruled Britannia. A boy without a history-at least one that he can remember-Dirk turns to his shape-shifting friends for help. They launch him on a quest involving the one clue he has to his previous existence: a magic talisman. The wizard Beldor gives Dirk a ring that allows him to reenter the realm he thought he'd left behind. Armed with this ring and a magic map, he travels a trail leading to a raging dragon, a slippery mermaid, two grasping sorcerers and a legion of Roman soldiers. He also rediscovers a long-lost friend and powers he never imagined. Fast-paced and funny, Dragon Lad: Tale of the Talisman is a modern classic that can be read alone or as a companion to the first novel in the trilogy, Dragon Lad: The Thirteenth Egg.
Understanding Media Psychology is the perfect introductory textbook to the growing field of media psychology and its importance in society, summarizing key concepts and theories to provide an overview of topics in the field.Media is present in almost every area of life today, and is an area of study that will only increase in importance as the world becomes ever more interconnected. Written by a team of expert authors, this book will help readers to understand the structures, influences, and theories around media psychology. Covering core areas such as positive media psychology, the effects of gaming, violence, advertising, and pornography, the authors critically engage with contemporary discussions around propaganda, fake news, deepfakes, and the ways media have informed the COVID-19 pandemic. Particular care is also given to addressing the interaction between issues of social justice and the media, as well as the effects media has on both the members of marginalized groups and the way those groups are perceived. A final chapter addresses the nature of the field moving forward, and how it will continue to interact with closely related areas of study.Containing a range of pedagogical features throughout to aid teaching and student learning, including vocabulary and key terms, discussion questions, and boxed examples, this is an essential resource for media psychology courses at the undergraduate and introductory master’s level globally.
