Her slave always lauded the merits of freedom and would not risk enslavement from another kingdom. Where were they? Would the pair beg protection from another race? she wondered, but discarded the idea almost instantly. But one human should not have been able to steal her slave. The gods amused themselves by sending some to Atlantis and watching the ensuing chaos. Where was the slave? Where had the human hidden her? Humans. Now she would have to wait, and the knowledge curled her lips in a scowl. Morning was due to arrive at any moment, and while the harsh rays of dawn would not kill her, her people hunted best in the dark, their eyes too sensitive for the day. Yet with every minute that passed, Marina lost more and more of the girl's scent. Not when she was desperate to regain possession of the girl. Calling a halt to the search and commanding her army to make camp here had not been easy. "Damn this," she growled, hands tightening into fists, sharp claws biting into her skin. More importantly, her favorite slave was no where to be seen. The murdering human was nowhere to be seen. Frustration gnawed at her with the determination and frenzy of a hungry beast. Smoke billowed toward the skydome, a curling, scented stream of ash. Flames from her army's crackling fire illuminated the surrounding trees, casting shadows and light in every direction. Marina, Queen of the Demons, studied the vast expanse of the forest, her extraordinary gaze cutting through thick foliage and mounds of dirt and rocks.
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It is the electrifying story of an idealistic young Catholic rebel and the valiant and beautiful Protestant girl who defied her heritage to join his cause. A very nice copy!įrom the acclaimed author who enthralled the world with Exodus, Battle Cry, QB VII, Topaz, and other beloved classics of twentieth-century fiction comes a sweeping and powerful epic adventure that captures the "terrible beauty" of Ireland during its long and bloody struggle for freedom. Some tape remainder marks visible on otherwise beautiful green boards. Hardcover with dust jacket in very good condition.Įx-library with stamp across top of text block Front endpaper has library sticker and a very minor surface tear.ĭust jacket is strong vibrant and in tact, with some visible creasing and a small library sticker on bottom of spine.īook itself is in excellent reading condition clean square tight text block. *Front flyleaf page has been flat-signed by author Leon Uris. Trinity: A Novel of Ireland by Leon Uris FIRST EDITION / FIRST PRINTING DOUBLEDAY & COMPANY The scope of Adorno's influence stems from the interdisciplinary character of his research and of the Frankfurt School to which he belonged. Jürgen Habermas, Germany's foremost social philosopher after 1970, was Adorno's student and assistant. In the 1960s he was the most prominent challenger to both Sir Karl Popper's philosophy of science and Martin Heidegger's philosophy of existence. Although less well known among anglophone philosophers than his contemporary Hans-Georg Gadamer, Adorno had even greater influence on scholars and intellectuals in postwar Germany. Theodor Wiesengrund Adorno was one of the most important philosophers and social critics in Germany after World War II. It is the characters in books that do it for me. The interaction between Ander and Arion and Eventine was much more involved in this book and I liked that that Ander became the better of the two. 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I was pleased to visit again with Allanon, Eventine and even old Flick. As I mentioned in my review of The Sword of Shannara, I decided to try some of these Terry Brooks books after seeing the MTV series. Ling denies having seen the victim or the perpetrators, but there is something in her steely demeanor and aristocratic beauty that compels Hackberry to return to her home again and again as the investigation unfolds. When alcoholic ex-boxer Danny Boy Lorca witnesses a man tortured to death in the desert and reports it, Hack’s investigation leads to the home of Anton Ling, a regal, mysterious Chinese woman whom the locals refer to as La Magdalena and who is known for sheltering illegals. Still mourning the loss of his cherished wife and locked in a perilous almost-romance with his deputy, Pam Tibbs, a woman many decades his junior, Hackberry feeds off the deeds of evil men to keep his own demons at bay. Sheriff Hackberry Holland patrols a small Southwest Texas border town with a deep and abiding respect for the citizens in his care. Featuring Texas Sheriff Hackberry Holland in an epic tale that is equal parts thriller, Western, and literary masterpiece. A collection of poems by 2 main authors also including their favourite classics and some Internet poems I hope all you 'big kids' out there very much enjoy them.Īn easy guide to astrological traits and qualities of all 12 zodiac signs in alphabetical order also including relevant illustrations and verses.īy Bernie Morris and Colleen Thatcher. It also contains 2 of my 'limsagas' that is, full-length stories in limerick form. But this one is unique in that it bridges the gap between schoolyard humour and adult (clean). There may be many other limerick books out there, I'm not sure. A reminder of how we all once felt in the days of our youthful ignorance and innocence.ĥ5 stories from 30 authors, all born in the 20th century, with interesting episodes from their childhood memories.Īn A - Z of Looney Limericks (for big kids) An insight into teenage angst from anywhere in the world. A profile of the 'baby boomers' generation in UK. Otherwise, where did our humanity, such as it is, actually come from?Ī teenage romance, set in the 50s-60s. It could have been like this - we don't really know. The Strange One: A Short Prehistoric Fantasy- By Bernie Morris Photos, reproductions, and explanations of the period follow in each of these transitional chapter books.ĭebbie Feulner, Northwest Middle School, Greensboro, NCĬopyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. Full-page color illustrations and spot art appear throughout. Still, this is a somewhat idealized portrayal of the Depression. They must deliver food collected by the students to the local soup kitchen, and Kit is shocked to see her father on line for lunch. Meet Kit by Valerie Tripp and Walter Rane 4.00 3 Ratings 33 Want to read 1 Currently reading 9 Have read Overview View 9 Editions Details Reviews Lists Related Books Publisher American Girl Publishing Inc. When a classmate's taunts lead to an altercation, Stirling, Kit, and her best friend are punished. Additional boarders have moved in and there is more work than ever. In Kit Learns a Lesson, her older brother gets a job rather than attend college, and Kit helps her mother clean. Howard and her son Stirling settle into Kit's newly redecorated bedroom, while the girl makes the best of her new space in the attic. In an effort to make ends meet, her mother takes in boarders Mrs. In Meet Kit, her father must close his car dealership and join the large number of unemployed. Grade 2-4-Set in Cincinnati, OH, during the Great Depression, these books introduce fourth-grade Kit. She was in some dangerous situations for example, she was attacked by wolves in the former Yugoslavia, threatened by soldiers in Ethiopia, and robbed in Siberia. Murphy normally travelled alone without luxuries and depending on the hospitality of local people. In 2005, she visited Cuba with her daughter and three granddaughters. She later wrote about her solo trips through Romania, Africa, Laos, the states of the former Yugoslavia and Siberia. Murphy took a break from travel writing following the birth of her daughter, and then wrote about her travels with Rachel in India, Pakistan, South America, Madagascar and Cameroon. She followed this with volunteer work helping Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal and trekking with a mule through Ethiopia. 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Talamh is a land of green hills, high mountains, deep forests, and seas, where magicks thrive. Amazon / B&N / Kobo / Google Play / Apple / BAM / Book Depository |