![]() ![]() The author, Alyssa Cole introduces the readers to the protagonist, Elle, who is an exceedingly furious woman and she has every reason to be. ![]() An Extraordinary Union is undeniably a blast from the past and highlights the obscene history of abuse and racism in America. The author does not view the past through Vaseline-smeared lenses, and neither does she soap around. This novel is a standout example of a historical romance novel since it is solidly and deeply grounded in reality. ![]() Whenever Alyssa Cole is not working on a new story, she loves watching various cat videos on the internet with her romance hero.Īn Extraordinary Union is the first installment in the Loyal League book series by Alyssa Cole. Apart from writing, Alyssa has also hosted a romance novel club and even lectured at the Jefferson Market Library located in New York City. A culture pop nerd, Alyssa Cole is a well-established science editor and romance junkie, who loves to split her time between the island-paced life of the Caribean and the fast-paced life of New York city. ![]()
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![]() ![]() In comparing written descriptions of these female figures, the authors examine texts from the Old Irish tale, “The Destruction of Da Derga’s Hostel,” the text of an erotic Scandinavian story and a text describing the birth of Kali. ![]() The authors find several new cross-cultural reference points to a group of related female figures. 9000 BCE, and existing from the beginning of the second millennium of this era up to the present era. These very similar female figures were depicted in Anatolia, Europe, Southern Asia, and East Asia, in a broad chronological sweep, beginning with the pre-pottery Neolithic, ca. ![]() It is a look at female display figures both cross-culturally and cross-temporally, through texts and iconography, beginning with figures depicted in very early Neolithic Anatolia, early and middle Neolithic southeast Europe––Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia––continuing through the late Neolithic in East Asia, and into early historic Greece, India, and Ireland, and elsewhere across the world. This book discusses erotic and magical goddesses and heroines in several ancient cultures, from the Near East and Asia, and throughout ancient Europe in prehistoric and early historic iconography, their magical qualities are often indicated by a magical dance or stance. ![]() Written by Miriam Robbins Dexter and Victor H. ![]() ![]() ![]() ITS SCRIPT IS LOOSELY BASED ON DAVID PINNER’S 1967 NOVEL, RITUAL. But when another child is murdered he knows he needs to break the spell and find the killer. Here are some fun facts about one of cinema’s greatest pagan horror musicals. ![]() As he delves deeper into the village’s mysterious way of life he finds himself becoming embroiled and seduced into their bizarre rituals, and starts to feel almost hypnotised by the community. During his short stay, he is slowly subjected to a spectacle of psychological trickery, sexual seduction and ancient religious practices. Set against an enclosed rural Cornish landscape, Ritual follows the trail of English police officer, David Hanlin, who is requested to investigate the murder of a local child. ![]() Set opposed to an enclosed rural Cornish landscape, Ritual follows the path. Rating: 3.6 out of 5 stars (160 ratings) Book Description: Shrouded in the same brand of mystery and contradiction that forms its tangled plot, Ritual, the 1967 debut by David Pinner is commonly recognised by cult cinema fanatics as the original seed that grew into the towering movie enigma The Wicker Man. This novel was once the muse for the cult movie, The Wicker Man. ![]() ![]() This article examines the relatively critically neglected novel, The Flight of the Falcon, as a narrative transformation of the classical myth of Icarus and the psychoanalytic theories that it inspired. Furthermore, the presentation of the novel’s Donati brothers reflects, with uncanny accuracy, components of Jungian symbology as well as the “Icarus complex”, first identified by psychologist, Henry A. Her incessant re-working of the myth of Icarus finds its climax in her later novel, The Flight of the Falcon (1965), in which Aldo Donati dons Daedalus-like wings, then, “like Icarus, fl too near the sun” before plummeting to his death. ![]() ![]() Bird-men, compelled fatefully to soar sun-ward, haunt Daphne Du Maurier’s novels and short stories. ![]() ![]() The day before Linnet's murder, she narrowly avoided being crushed by a falling boulder when visiting Abu Simbel. These include Linus Windlesham (Russell Brand) who was in love with Linnet, her put-upon maid Louise Bourget (Rose Leslie) and Linnet's lawyer Andrew Katchadourian (Ali Fazal) who has secretly been stealing from her. ![]() Jacqueline had even made her way on board their cruise ship, which is filled with other people who might have killed Linnet. She had previously approached Poirot for help with Jacqueline de Bellefort (Emma Mackey), the previous fiancée of Linnet's new husband Simon Doyle (Armie Hammer) who had stalked the couple all the way to Egypt. ![]() 20th Century Fox Film Corporation Death on the Nile ending explained: Who is the killer?įirst things first, the unfortunate victim is the newly married Linnet Ridgeway-Doyle (Gal Gadot) who is found dead in her bed one morning during their honeymoon cruise, with a single gunshot to the head. ![]() ![]() ![]() And as reality becomes increasingly scrambled on the outside, it'll take an army to stop Galen from carrying out his plans. But can Luka battle the descent into madness long enought to stop Happy's manipulation tactics and keep his friends' location safe?Īnother prison break is the only chance to protect the Missing. Happy is determined to find out the location of his friends, who disappeared after the Battle of Midway Park. In this virtual reality, the prisoners live out their fantasies of life outside. The only semblance of relief is the Sane Zone, created to keep prisoners from going completely mad. In the Block, he must toggle between enduring an Energy Harvest for twelve hours of the day and surviving complete immobilization. But this time it's a fate worse than death. ![]() ![]() But now that he knows the truth about what he and his fellow inmates are being used for, it's more important than ever that he not only escapes, but that he builds an army. In the second book of The Loop trilogy, Luka is trapped in a fate worse than death. ![]() ![]() Aisha will have to find the strength within herself–and place her trust in others–to make her next move. There’s no choreography to follow–for high school or for healing. And as past traumas surface, pressure from friends and family, a new romance, and questions about her dance career threaten to overwhelm her. But she soon discovers racism and bullying are entrenched in the ballet program here, too, and there’s a new, troubling distance between her and Neil. Switching to her best friend Neil’s art school seems like the perfect plan at first. ![]() So when she’s denied yet another lead at her elite academy because she doesn’t “look” the part, she knows something has to change–the constant discrimination is harming her mental health. ![]() Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBoundĪ Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the healing power of art and friendship, perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Tiny Pretty Things.īallet is Aisha’s life. Quirkybibliophile– Content Creator’s Choice Maya Ameyaw, author of When It All Syncs Up (Annick Press) There’s really nothing like browsing an independent bookstore, looking for a novel that could unexpectedly become your next favourite. 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We will despatch your books rapidly (almost always within 24 hrs of the receipt of your order) using proper book wraps / boxes. If you require additional photos, please ask. Photos are of the actual book(s) for sale. PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING Our descriptions are accurate. Condition near fine / near fine with just some minor shelfwear and rubbing to slipcase and a little minor pushing to the top and base of the spine of the book. Signed, numbered (432/750), slipcased collectors edition. First edition, first printing thus (Walker Books, 2005). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() They spend her last three days in New York together in her bedroom and correspond through email and letters when she moves. Several days before she leaves for Paris, Suleika meets a man named Will while catching a taxi home from a party. ![]() Suleika graduates from college, and after an internship in New York City, she moves to Paris to be a paralegal. She rationalizes her symptoms as the result of partying and stress. She’s been exhausted and taking hours-long naps while everyone around her is partying and studying and sleeping at odd hours. It’s her senior year of college, and she has an itch that won’t go away. Suleika Jaouad is a Princeton University student who speaks three languages and dreams of becoming a foreign correspondent in Northern Africa, but something strange is happening in her body. This guide uses the first edition hardback edition published by Random House in 2021. The book was an instant New York Times best seller. The book narrates and reflects on these years in and out of treatment. The blog and column explored how a person so young processes the possibility of death. ![]() The column also included video interviews of Jaouad’s family and then-boyfriend in which they discuss their questions, decisions, and concerns regarding her illness. ![]() In the early 2010s, Jaouad started a blog and then New York Times column “Life, Interrupted,” discussing her illness and treatment. ![]() |