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Author: John D Lyons
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2011-11-30
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0748653791
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides a new account of the crucial shift from the classical and medieval conception of Fortune to the modern notion of chance or randomness.
Author: John D Lyons
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Published: 2011-11-30
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0748645160
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow the classical and medieval conceptions of Fortune shifted to the modern notion of chanceIs chance nothing more than a projection of human desire on to the world? In this fascinating new study, John Lyons argues that the idea of chance assumed new vigour in the late Renaissance, when converging philosophical and literary currents demystified the powerful concept of Fortune, sensitizing writers to the relationship between human desire and the world's apparent randomness. Up to now, the story of chance has been written by historians of mathematical thought and has focused on calculation, probability and gambling. Lyons, by contrast, highlights the ethical, aesthetic and even erotic aspects of chance. He offers detailed readings of the works of major French authors - Montaigne, Corneille, Lafayette, Scudery, Pascal, Racine, Bossuet, and La Bruyere.
Author: Belinda Rapley
Publisher: Templar Books
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781848778368
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStrange things are happening at the horse yard. Tack is being moved and animals let out of the field. The Pony Detectives need to find out who is sneaking in and meddling before things get out of hand.
Author: Lisa Brown
Publisher: First Second
Published: 2020-03-03
Total Pages: 205
ISBN-13: 1250780543
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA young woman is haunted by the ghost of her conjoined twin, in Lisa Brown's The Phantom Twin, a sweetly spooky graphic novel set in a turn-of-the-century sideshow. Isabel and Jane are the Extraordinary Peabody Sisters, conjoined twins in a traveling carnival freak show—until an ambitious surgeon tries to separate them and fails, causing Jane's death. Isabel has lost an arm and a leg but gained a ghostly companion: Her dead twin is now her phantom limb. Haunted, altered, and alone for the first time, can Isabel build a new life that's truly her own?
Author: Dianne Duvall
Publisher: Zebra Books
Published: 2011-10-24
Total Pages: 399
ISBN-13: 1420128361
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA doctor and a reformed bad-boy vampire struggle with danger and their desires in this New York Times–bestselling paranormal romantic suspense novel. Dr. Melanie Lipton is no stranger to the supernatural. She knows immortals better than they know themselves, right down to their stubborn little genes. So although a handsome rogue immortal seems suspicious to her colleagues, Sebastien Newcombe intrigues Melanie. His history is checkered, his scars are impressive, and his ideas are daring. But it's not his ideas that have Melanie fighting off surges of desire… Bastien is used to being the bad guy. In fact, he can't remember the last time he had an ally he could trust. But Melanie is different—and under her calm, professional exterior he senses a passion beyond anything in his centuries of experience. Giving in to temptation is out of the question—he can't put her in danger. But she isn't asking him… RT Book Reviews“With this excellent entry, rising star Duvall is fast proving to be a major player in paranormal romance!”— “With a deeply emotional love story, two beautiful, complex main characters, and a pulse-pounding adventure that won’t let up, this book was haunting and addictive.”—The Romance Reviews
Author: Grace Lennox
Publisher: Bold Strokes Books Inc
Published: 2006-02-01
Total Pages: 233
ISBN-13: 1602823138
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAt twenty-six, Chance Delaney decides her life isn't working so she swaps it for a different one. On a quest for adventure, meaning and a girlfriend, she finds herself transported from her safe job in a San Francisco gay and lesbian bookstore to No.1 on the charts, as lead vocalist for the all-women band Virgin Blessing. An instant celebrity, Chance is surrounded by hot women, especially her fellow band members Peaches, Siren and cigar smoking Lucrezia. Finding sexual partners is not a problem, yet true love seems more elusive than ever. When the band's hit songwriter, Layla Wilde refuses to date her, let alone sleep with her, Chance sets out to change her mind. Chock full of unforgettable characters, Chance is the sexy, funny, touching story of two women who, in finding themselves, also find one another.
Author: Norton Juster
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 2011-10-25
Total Pages: 323
ISBN-13: 037585715X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith almost 5 million copies sold in the 60 years since it was published, generations of readers have journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic.This richly annotated edition includes bonus material from acclaimed children's literature scholar Leonard Marcus. 'Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever. The expansive annotations include interviews with the author and illustrator, illuminating excerpts from Juster's notes and drafts, cultural and literary commentary, and Marcus's own insights on the book. The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth is the perfect way to honor a classic and will be welcomed by young readers and fans of all ages.
Author: Gena Showalter
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2023-02-07
Total Pages: 405
ISBN-13: 0369717643
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"One of the premier authors of paranormal romance. Gena Showalter delivers an utterly spellbinding story!"—Kresley Cole, #1 New York Times bestselling author New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with The Phantom, the third book in her pulse-pounding Rise of the Warlords series, featuring a vengeful harpy and a callous torture master locked in a battle to the death. As the son of a war god, Roux Pyroesis has suffered unending pain—he’s caused it, too, dispatching his foes with alarming ease. Now he’s tasked with cutting out the heart of a powerful queen who rules an ancient prison realm inhabited by the most vicious immortal females in existence. Blythe the Undoing is a decorated harpy warrior determined to annihilate Roux, the invader who killed her beloved consort. Nothing will stop her. Even if she must trap herself for eternity by sneaking into the brutal realm and taking the crown, pitting herself against the merciless male she’s sworn to despise. Having never known desire, Roux is ill prepared for the stunning beauty who challenges him at every turn. For the survival of his army, duty comes first. Always. But what happens when the flames of Blythe’s hatred burn out and she craves him, too…but only one of them can live? Don't miss the rest of the Rise of the Warlords series: Book 1: The Warlord Book 2: The Immortal Book 3: The Phantom Book 4: The Wrath - Coming Feb 2024!
Author: Terri Farley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2024-10-08
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 1665916486
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe beloved sixth book in the middle grade Phantom Stallion series about a girl, her horse, and the beauty of the American West returns with a brand-new, stunning cover and bonus material! Perfect for fans of Canterwood Crest and classic horse stories like Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka. Cougars have been spotted nearby, but they haven’t hurt the ranch horses—yet. So Samantha is outraged when a neighboring rancher vows to kill the cats on sight. And her family’s horses may be safe, but out on the range, Sam spots a wild young stallion without a herd. Being alone puts this horse in danger. But can Sam protect the rebellious mustang and still save the cougars?
