Will it ever be possible to stop war, or is war an intractable problem? Combining the disciplines of history, psychiatry and neurology, the author probes this question in the tradition of C.P. Snow. Archeologists of the future reveal how purity is tied to violence, the existence of shame societies and guilt societies, bloody sacrificial rituals and why many women support war. Horrified by the death toll, the suicide bombers and the use of diabolic weapons of our times, they discuss how our society eventually abandoned war.
Will it ever be possible to stop war, or is war an intractable problem? Combining the disciplines of history, psychiatry and neurology, the author probes this question in the tradition of C.P. Snow. Archeologists of the future reveal how purity is tied to violence, the existence of shame societies and guilt societies, bloody sacrificial rituals and why many women support war. Horrified by the death toll, the suicide bombers and the use of diabolic weapons of our times, they discuss how our society eventually abandoned war.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Toni Morrison’s Beloved is a spellbinding and dazzlingly innovative portrait of a woman haunted by the past. Sethe was born a slave and escaped to Ohio, but eighteen years later she is still not free. She has borne the unthinkable and not gone mad, yet she is still held captive by memories of Sweet Home, the beautiful farm where so many hideous things happened. Meanwhile Sethe’s house has long been troubled by the angry, destructive ghost of her baby, who died nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with a single word: Beloved. Sethe works at beating back the past, but it makes itself heard and felt incessantly in her memory and in the lives of those around her. When a mysterious teenage girl arrives, calling herself Beloved, Sethe’s terrible secret explodes into the present. Combining the visionary power of legend with the unassailable truth of history, Morrison’s unforgettable novel is one of the great and enduring works of American literature.
Spanning four decades, these essays, speeches and meditations interrogate the world around us. They are concerned with race, gender and globalisation. The sweep of American history and the current state of politics. The duty of the press and the role of the artist. Throughout Mouth Full of Blood our search for truth, moral integrity and expertise is met by Toni Morrison with controlled anger, elegance and literary excellence.
Wild longings. Sumptuous magic. And legends come to life… Her prince has been bespelled by another. Her body has been claimed by a goddess. And her budding magic burns beneath her skin. Now, as Marigold faces this world of monsters, curses, and legends made flesh, she finds herself at a breaking point—and the future of Therador hangs in the balance. Blood & Beloved is the stunning continuation of the Curse & Kingdom series, an epic tale of spellbinding love, exquisite magic, and bargains bound by blood. CURSE & KINGDOM is an ongoing fantasy romance series full of spicy romance, lush magic, and enchanted, oh-so-sexy heroes. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Jennifer L. Armentrout, K.F. Breene, Carrie Ann Ryan, Raven Kennedy, Elise Kova, LJ Andrews, Sav R. Miller, and C.N. Crawford! Keywords: fantasy romance, fantasy romance novels, new adult fantasy, new adult fantasy romance, portal fantasy, love triangle, fantasy love triangle, slow burn romance, slow burn fantasy romance, multiple love interests, royal romance, magic romance, magic, sorceress, warrior hero, prince, brooding prince, assassin, rogue, enchanted forest, fairy tale, fairy tale retelling, fairytale, fantasy romance series, na fantasy, na fantasy series, new adult fantasy series, portal fantasy series, paranormal, paranormal fantasy romance, paranormal romance, shifter, shifter romance, shifter hero
The final volume in Robin Hobb's popular Rain Wilds fantasy series, Blood of Dragons completes the story of the dragons, their keepers, and their quest to find the lost city of Kelsingra—and the mythical silver wells that the dragons need to survive. Can Tintaglia and the Elderlings unlock the secrets of the ancient city? Or are they doomed to extinction? The world of Robin Hobb’s Rain Wilds series has been praised by Booklist as "one of the most gripping settings in modern fantasy," and Publishers Weekly called the Rain Wilds books "a meticulously realized fantasy tale" and "a welcome addition to contemporary dragon lore."
This sensational novel tells the darkly seductive tale of Dracula's first bride, Constanta. This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. . . Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when Dracula draws a cunning aristocrat and a starving artist into his web of passion and deceit, Constanta realizes that her beloved is capable of terrible things. Finding comfort in the arms of her rival consorts, she begins to unravel their husband's dark secrets. With the lives of everyone she loves on the line, Constanta will have to choose between her own freedom and her love for her husband. But bonds forged by blood can only be broken by death. "A dizzying nightmare of a romance that will leave you aching, angry and ultimately hopeful." --Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf
"TWILIGHT and TRUE BLOOD, anyone?" Dive into the gripping world of Tamara Rose Blodgett's Blood series, hailed as: "This is your destiny. 5 BLOOD HEARTS..." ~ Cherri-Anne Boiston From the acclaimed author of New York Times and #1 Dark Fantasy bestsellers, immerse yourself in a tale where True Blood meets Twilight, weaving a narrative of twisted loyalties and the pivotal role of one girl's blood in the fate of vampires and werewolves. Join Julia and Scott as they rejoice in life-changing news, overshadowed by the sacrifice of Singer pioneers to the faery realm as promised. Meanwhile, Marley finds herself entangled with a mysterious vampire whose true nature remains shrouded in darkness. Experience the challenges faced by Slash and Adi as they navigate the turbulent den where conflicts and threats converge from all directions, with the Lanarre clan looming to snatch away their hard-earned happiness. Witness Tahlia's daring transgression against Lycan protocol, risking everything for a human who once saved her, while Neil enlists Bray and his pack in a dangerous quest to conquer the Northwestern. As Tessa, Laz, and Liadain journey to the Northwestern amidst treacherous alliances, they must survive long enough to distinguish friend from foe in this high-stakes battle for survival. Download this intense piece of the Blood series saga, now! Tropes: Abduction, Young Adult Romance, Alpha Hero, Angsty, Anti-Hero, Bully, Captivity, Dark Romance, Enemies-to-lovers, First Love, Forbidden Love, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Poly (3+ people), Protector, Romantic Suspense, Slow Burn, Stalker, Survival, Taboo, Tortured Past, Touch Her And Die, Tragic, Vengeance, V-card Hero, Why Choose, dark fantasy, paranormal romance, dystopian, underworld, True Blood, Blade, bounty enforcer, dangerous underworld, unexpected alliances, survival, unputdownable journey, riveting, conflicting choices, complex game, opposing forces, gripping narrative, danger lurks, unexpected alliances, key to survival
"Master of craft and narrative" Walter Mosley returns with this crowning achievement in the Easy Rawlins saga, in which the iconic detective's loyalties are tested on the sun-soaked streets of Southern California (National Book Foundation) It is 1969, and flames can be seen on the horizon, protest wafts like smoke though the thick air, and Easy Rawlins, the Black private detective whose small agency finally has its own office, gets a visit from a white Vietnam veteran. The young man comes to Easy with a story that makes little sense. He and his lover, a beautiful young woman, were attacked in a citrus grove at the city’s outskirts. He may have killed a man, and the woman and his dog are now missing. Inclined to turn down what sounds like nothing but trouble, Easy takes the case when he realizes how damaged the young vet is from his war experiences—the bond between veterans superseding all other considerations. The veteran is not Easy’s only unlooked-for trouble. Easy’s adopted daughter Feather’s white uncle shows up uninvited, raising questions and unsettling the life Easy has long forged for the now young woman. Where Feather sees a family reunion, Easy suspects something else, something that will break his heart. Blood Grove is a crackling, moody, and thrilling race through a California of hippies and tycoons, radicals and sociopaths, cops and grifters, both men and women. Easy will need the help of his friends—from the genius Jackson Blue to the dangerous Mouse Alexander, Fearless Jones, and Christmas Black—to make sense of a case that reveals the darkest impulses humans harbor. Blood Grove is a novel of vast scope and intimate insight, and a soulful call for justice by any means necessary.
The final battle between werewolves and vampires has an unexpected twist: love. With twenty thousand years under his belt, Remshi is the oldest vampire in existence. He is searching for the werewolf named Talulla, who haunts his dreams as a memory from his ancient past. But he is not the only one seeking Talulla: She is being hunted by the Militi Christi, a fanatical Christian cult hell-bent on wiping out werewolves and vampires alike. Inexplicably pulled toward one another, and with no other choice, Remshi and Talulla must join forces to protect their families, fulfill an ancient prophecy and - through a love that should be impossible - ensure the survival of their species.
