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In their third critically acclaimed collection of original fairy tales for adults, World Fantasy Award-winning editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling present 21 new stories by some of the top names in literature today. Dark, disturbing and delightful, each story was written expressly for this superb collection of distinctly grown-up fantasy - a brilliant companion volume to Datlow and Windling's acclaimed anthologies, Snow White, Blood Red and Black Thorn, White Rose.
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is one of the most attractive and engaging birds in North America. Its small size, brilliant colouring, and ability to feed in flight make it a favourite backyard visitor. Despite its fragile appearance, it is one of the heartiest species in the world, making an astonishing twice-yearly non-stop flight across the Gulf of Mexico.
The work of Michael Burkard has a rich interior quality different from that of any other voice in American poetry. He captures a sense of the mind revising and revealing itself, altering its perceptions.
This is the first book written by a Jewish woman from the Indian community of Cochin. Filled with rich descriptions of Jewish life in an exotic culture spanning several centuries, this work is both the story of the Jews of Cochin, India—and the tale of one remarkable woman.
Ruby hates herself so much that she often feels more like a piece of rubbish than a little girl. Children at school bully her. Sometimes Ruby feels so miserable that she wants to sleep and sleep and never wake up again. Then one day, Ruby meets Dot the lunchtime lady, When Ruby feels Dot's kindness and understanding, something warm happens in Ruby's tummy.Over time, Dot helps Ruby to move from self-hate to self-respect. In fact Dot's smile makes Ruby feel like a princess. After a very important dream, and help from Dot, Ruby decides enough is enough. She finds her voice and her anger, and stands up to the bullies. She makes new friends and knows what it's like to feel happy for the first time in her life.
In Flaming Tree Grove, life appears to be picture perfect. Security and privacy are coveted and seclusion is its own reward. Until the day when little Ruby sets off to visit her grandmother at the end of the cul-de-sac and is never seen again. The neighbourhood fractures into grief and suspicion in the search for answers to a terrible deprivation. Then a parcel arrives on her parents' doorstep ...
Ruby and Alfie are twins. They are mischievous, fun, creative, shiny and have hearts of gold just like you. One day, everything they do and say seems to be getting people cross. For reasons that they do not fully understand, hey are sent to bed in disgrace. It's so sad when a day ends like that. Surely something can be done to put things right... but what?
Ruby and Alfie are twins. They are mischievous, fun, creative, shiny and have hearts of gold - just like you. One Tuesday, Ruby and Alfie decided that they wanted to show their Mum, just how much they really love her. After having oodles of ideas they can't afford, Ruby and Alfie hit on a cheap, yet amazing way to express their love. When she sees what the twins have given her, Mum is horrified and furious. Ruby, Alfie and Mum are distraught. Surely something can be done to put everything right... but what?
Ruby the Red Worm is a humorous and educational introduction to composting and the essential role worms serve in the ecosystem. More importantly, it is a story about living a life of passion despite life's bullies - even if it means eating dirt More about this book: This book is part of an author-in-residence project and illustrated by elementary students is my proudest accomplishment -- a community project involving about 1500 people, bringing the real-world of inspiration into the classroom, and creating a book that we believe will inspire generations.To learn how this book was made, please visit: https: //theargonauts.com/books/ruby-the-red-worms-dirty-job/
Ruby & Ralph are clever stray dogs who spend their days reading newspapers in the park. After seeing an intriguing advertisement, they decide to audition for a local play that needs a canine actor who is a great catcher. After lots of practice and some nerves, Ruby & Ralph brave the stage and impress the audition committee with their skills. After taking this big chance, they participate in a unique theater production and end up being the stars of the show. This story of teamwork and self-confidence is written in lively prose and is illustrated with vibrant full-color paintings. It's an entertaining read for grade-schoolers and a great story to read aloud to younger children as well. Carolyn Fox and Anna Mae Reeser are a mother-daughter team who love dogs, painting, and colorful stories. Carolyn is an artist and illustrator in Ojai, CA. Anna Mae writer/illustrator in California. You can see more of their work on their websites, cfoxart.com and annamaereeser.com.
Ruby Jane: Is She REALLY a Pain?
Heather Maurice-Stirnweis; Katherine Mariaca-Sullivan
Madaket Lane Publishers
2012
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A monster hunter in a castle. Werewolves in a dark forest. And a young woman trapped between the two.Ruby will do anything to escape the infamous dungeons of Midnight Castle. She dares to dream of reaching the safety of her grandmother's house. But in order to get there, she'll need to outrun hunters and monsters alike through the deadly forest.As the Dark King's Huntsman, Tyler will do whatever it takes to complete his mission, even if it means using an innocent girl as prey for the savage creatures he hunts.In the dark and twisted Kingdom of Midnight, an unnatural howling fills the night...Don't miss this fierce fairy tale Ruby and the Huntsman of Midnight is a stand-alone novel that can be enjoyed by readers new to the world of Midnight Tales.
A Lassiter NovellaRuby Lassiter has spent her life taking care of others. Helping to raise her siblings took all her time and energy. Now they are grown, some married with children and all living their lives. Ruby is now thirty-seven years old, experiencing empty nest syndrome. No she never married and has no children of her own. What is she supposed to do with her life now? Devin Upton moved back home to settle his father's estate. Taking over his father's business was one thing. Fulfilling his father's dying request was another. It was up to him to find the right person to bring the plan to fruition. At thirty-eight, never married and no children, love was the last thing on his mind. An angry woman bursting through the door and literally knocking him to his knees changed that. Christmas magic is in the air. Love is all around. Anything...anything can happen when red slippers are involved.
A plus-sized woman with good reason to be wary of men... A crystal warrior who believes himself unworthy of a woman's love.... Ruby's plus-sized, boyfriend-less, and turning thirty. But things are looking up when she's given a kyanite crystal and encounters the most beautiful man she's ever seen. Wow, best birthday present ever But the Adonis-like Kyan must have an agenda: He couldn't truly be interested in someone like her. Kyan can't figure out why Ruby hides behind smart comebacks and self-deprecating comments... and seems hell-bent on pushing other women at him. How can Ruby not understand the allure she holds for a man like him? Both Kyan and Ruby have powerful reasons to distrust their growing feelings for each other. But before they can sort through their emotional baggage, the Crystal Guardian intervenes... and time runs out for them both.