This is the memoir of Lathan Hudson's successful 18 years as a Nashville country music songwriter. He tells it like it was with the stars and the movers and shakers, recalling the hilarious, as well as bittersweet, details of his experience. If you're a country music fan, if you've ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes with the best known celebrities in country music, this is a book you won't want to miss.
Volume 1: Stories of the Enlightenment Being, Jātakas 1–50. Interpreted by Kurunegoda Piyatissa Maha Thera. Stories Told by Todd Anderson. Illustrated by Sally Bienemann, Millie Byrum, Mark Gilson. 2nd edition, revised and enlarged by Kurunegoda Piyatissa Maha Thera and Stephan Hillyer Levitt. Republished by Pariyatti Publishing (2024). ------------------------ The stories published in five volumes, are compiled and interpreted by Ven. Kurunegoda Piyatissa and retold by Todd Anderson (Vols. 1 and 2) and Stephan Hillyer Levitt (Vols. 3,4 and 5). The stories are drawn from ancient Pali and Sinhalese sources, and have been adapted for a modern audience while preserving the original moral and ethical teachings. These stories have been used for centuries in Buddhist education and sermons to teach important values such as compassion, generosity, honesty, and the dangers of greed and craving. They cover a wide range of themes and characters, from princes and kings to animals and mythical beings. They have also influenced literature, art, and architecture across various cultures. The Buddhist Tales for Young and Old series provides a rich collection of stories that can help readers of all ages develop moral and ethical values, as well as a deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings and philosophy. The combination of engaging narratives and beautiful illustrations (volumes 1 and 2) makes these books a valuable resource for both personal and educational purposes. Volume 1: Jātakas 1–50. Volume 2: Jātakas 51–100, 514. Volume 3: Jātakas 101–150. Volume 4: Jātakas 151–200. Volume 5: Jātakas 201–250.
Andrew Lang's "The Complete Fairy Books (Vol.1-12)" is a collection of fairy tales from various cultures, presented in Lang's distinct literary style that combines enchanting storytelling with insightful commentary. Each volume showcases a different color of fairy tales, ranging from the well-known tales of the Brothers Grimm to obscure folklore from around the world. Lang's works transcend their time, appealing to both children and adults with their timeless themes of love, loss, and magic. His elegant prose and scholarly approach set these fairy tale collections apart, making them a must-read for any lover of folklore and fantasy literature. Lang's dedication to preserving and retelling these timeless tales reflects his deep appreciation for the power of storytelling and the human experience. Through his exhaustive research and thoughtful curation, Lang has created a treasure trove of stories that continue to captivate readers of all ages. For anyone seeking to delve into the rich tapestry of fairy tales and explore the universal truths within, Lang's "The Complete Fairy Books" is an essential addition to their library.
From the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of the “eerie and fascinating” (USA TODAY) The Thirteenth Tale comes a “swift and entrancing, profound and beautiful” (Madeline Miller, internationally bestselling author of Circe) novel about how we explain the world to ourselves, ourselves to others, and the meaning of our lives in a universe that remains impenetrably mysterious. On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the river Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the dark hours, when the door bursts open on a grievously wounded stranger. In his arms is the lifeless body of a small child. Hours later, the girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life. Is it a miracle? Is it magic? Or can science provide an explanation? These questions have many answers, some of them quite dark indeed. Those who dwell on the river bank apply all their ingenuity to solving the puzzle of the girl who died and lived again, yet as the days pass the mystery only deepens. The child herself is mute and unable to answer the essential questions: Who is she? Where did she come from? And to whom does she belong? But answers proliferate nonetheless. Three families are keen to claim her. A wealthy young mother knows the girl is her kidnapped daughter, missing for two years. A farming family reeling from the discovery of their son’s secret liaison stand ready to welcome their granddaughter. The parson’s housekeeper, humble and isolated, sees in the child the image of her younger sister. But the return of a lost child is not without complications and no matter how heartbreaking the past losses, no matter how precious the child herself, this girl cannot be everyone’s. Each family has mysteries of its own, and many secrets must be revealed before the girl’s identity can be known. Once Upon a River is a glorious tapestry of a book that combines folklore and science, magic and myth. Suspenseful, romantic, and richly atmospheric, this is “a beguiling tale, full of twists and turns like the river at its heart, and just as rich and intriguing” (M.L. Stedman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Light Between Oceans).
"Short story classics (Vol. 1: Russian)" by Various. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
DARKNESS LOOMS... Seven years before a certain boy sets foot in the Labyrinth City, chaos and uncertainty plague the hearts of each god, goddess, and adventurer across every familia. Though Lyu Leon spends her waking hours carrying out the will of the goddess Astrea, she is constantly searching for a brand of justice she can believe in. She may be able to rely on the rest of Astrea Familia to serve as her light in the darkness, but evil yet stirs deep within the shadows. A great conflict draws near, and should it arrive, all of Orario will be shaken to its foundations...!
Once possessed by Xamul, the spirit of the flame that possessed her, Sitha the Red has chosen to follow the path of the sword, inspired by the courage of her adopted mother, Red Sonja. Now, ten years have gone by and Sitha is a young bounty hunter, always in pursuit of the most dangerous criminals in the kingdom of Aquilonia. Until, that is, the day that someone returns from her past with a new mission for her - one that borders on suicide! Written and illustrated by comics dream team MIRKA ANDOLFO and VALENTINA PINTI, this collection reprints all four issues of their captivating series.
Twenty years ago a terrible murder has happened. Paul Stilling, a junior partner in a firm of Birmingham jewelers, was murdered was the Pelican Hotel, Tewkesbury. He was found dead in his bed, stabbed to the heart. In the possession of Ambrose Murray, who was stopping that night in the same hotel, was found a bracelet which had belonged to Stilling and Murray was arrested and found guilty. After twenty years of imprisonment Murray has escaped and he is out determined to clear his name.
Daring Rescue and Escape to the Colonies in the Historical Romance, Crystal Passion, by Jo Goodman 1775 London, England and the Colony of Virginia Ashley Lynne never expected kindness from her guardian, the Duke of Linfield. But being betrothed by him to a much older man she hardly knew was unthinkable. Worse was the cost of her resistance—awakening from a drugged sleep in the bedchamber of a dark-haired, steel-eyed stranger. In England on business, Captain Salem McClellan assumed the lovely young woman curled up in his bed was only an evening's entertainment supplied by the Duke. But Ashley's terrified protests were proof enough of her innocence—and a powerful inspiration to rescue her. From the gloomy docks of London to the lush green hills of Virginia, Salem and Ashley embark on a journey that exposes scandalous family secrets, and plunges them into the American Revolution where they fight for freedom, and the promise of each other...forever. PUBLISHER'S NOTE: For fans of Jo Goodman we bring you one of her earliest books freshly edited, by Jo Goodman herself, for today's readers. Enjoy! AWARDS: Best Romance 2011 – Library Journal Best Romance, All About Romance 2008 Annual Reader Poll Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Top Ten Romance of the Year 2011, Library Journal #5 in the Top 100 Romances of All Time, Dear Author. REVIEWS: “Delightful and exciting...Goodman holds the suspense as well as the surprises and never lets up on the passion.” – RT Book Reviews “A thoughtful and intelligent writer who can make her characters live and breathe on the page.” – All About Romance THE MCCLELLANS, in series order Crystal Passion Seaswept Abandon Tempting Torment THE HAMILTON FAMILY, in series order More Than You Know More Than You Wished THE COMPASS CLUB, in series order Let Me Be The One Everything I Ever Wanted All I Ever Needed Beyond A Wicked Kiss THE DENNEHY SISTERS, in series order: Only My Love My Heart's Desire Forever in My Heart Always in My Dreams Only in My Arms THE MARSHALL BROTHERS, in series order: Her Defiant Heart His Heart's Revenge THE THORNE BROTHERS TRILOGY, in series order: My Steadfast Heart My Reckless Heart With All My Heart
