A Blissful Moment of Nothingness

A Blissful Moment of Nothingness
Author: Susanna Ho
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2022-05-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1682356124

It’s a moment everyone dreads: that moment before death. But what if it’s just an ordinary moment when nothing happens? What if it’s no different from any other moment in life, when a dying person can’t even tell what’s coming? That moment could attract no emotional upheaval at all. A Blissful Moment of Nothingness is a story about the past and the future. Everyone has a past, but Margaret Young is not someone who dwells on history, whether it’s personal or that of a place. She’s someone who’d rather live in the present. Raised in Hong Kong, Margaret is forced by circumstances to revisit the past to make sense of her present. By recounting major events in her life, she comes to better understand herself and the people around her. She also comes to terms with the invisible power that is larger than life: the something that decides her fate and that of the people she loves. Margaret sympathises with the young people in Hong Kong who are becoming disillusioned with life. They want to be in control of their destiny beyond 2047, when the city’s “one country, two systems” status expires. What is Margaret’s future during this political turmoil, and what is in store for the people in Hong Kong?

The Rougon-Macquart Cycle: Complete Collection - ALL 20 Novels In One Volume

The Rougon-Macquart Cycle: Complete Collection - ALL 20 Novels In One Volume
Author: Émile Zola
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 8408
Release: 2024-01-12
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:

Émile Zola's magnum opus, The Rougon-Macquart Cycle, is a groundbreaking series of 20 novels that paint a detailed and interconnected portrait of two branches of a French family during the Second Empire. Zola's naturalist style shines in this collection, showcasing his meticulous attention to detail and his unflinching portrayal of social issues such as class struggle, political corruption, and the effects of heredity on human behavior. The novels combine elements of drama, romance, and tragedy, creating a rich tapestry of characters and situations that captivate the reader from start to finish. Zola's exploration of the complexities of human nature in the face of societal pressures makes this collection a timeless masterpiece in the world of literature. Émile Zola's own background as a journalist and his commitment to social reform are evident in the vivid depiction of the characters and their struggles in The Rougon-Macquart Cycle. His keen observations of society and the human condition give the novels a depth and authenticity that continue to resonate with readers today. I highly recommend this complete collection to anyone interested in exploring the complexities of family dynamics, societal issues, and the power of environment on individual destinies in a richly textured narrative.

Legend of the Celtic Stone (Caledonia Book #1)

Legend of the Celtic Stone (Caledonia Book #1)
Author: Michael Phillips
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441229590

When a legendary stone is stolen from Westminster Abbey, Great Britain is set astir. Both the IRA and the Scottish nationalists are suspected. Amid the uproar, young politician Andrew Trentham embarks on a personal quest for answers. But the more he learns about his Scottish ancestry, the more questions he has.

The Rougon-Macquart Cycle: Complete 20 Novels

The Rougon-Macquart Cycle: Complete 20 Novels
Author: Émile Zola
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 8431
Release: 2022-11-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Les Rougon-Macquart is the collective title given to a cycle of twenty novels by French writer Émile Zola. Subtitled "Natural and social history of a family under the Second Empire", it follows the life of one family during the Second French Empire (1852–1870). In this tremendous work Zola first and foremost examines the impact of social environment on men and women, by varying the social, economic, political and professional milieu in which each novel takes place. It provides us with a close look at everyday life, gives us a deep insight into important social changes and it shows us the true people's history of the Second Empire. This edition includes: The Fortune of the Rougons (La Fortune des Rougon) The Kill (La Curée) The Belly of Paris (Le Ventre de Paris) The Conquest of Plassans (La Conquête de Plassans) The Sin of Father Mouret (La Faute de l'Abbé Mouret) His Excellency Eugène Rougon (Son Excellence Eugène Rougon) The Drinking Den (L'Assommoir) One Page of Love (Une Page d'amour) Nana Piping Hot (Pot-Bouille) The Ladies' Paradise (Au Bonheur des Dames) The Joy of Life (La Joie de vivre) Germinal The Masterpiece (L'Œuvre) The Earth (La Terre) The Dream (Le Rêve) The Beast in Man (La Bête humaine) Money (L'Argent) The Downfall (La Débâcle) Doctor Pascal (Le Docteur Pascal) Émile Zola (1840-1902), French novelist, critic, and political activist who was the most prominent French novelist of the late 19th century. He was noted for his theories of naturalism, which underlie his monumental 20-novel series Les Rougon-Macquart, and for his intervention in the Dreyfus Affair through his famous open letter, "J'accuse."

--A Poet Or Nothing at All

--A Poet Or Nothing at All
Author: Richard C. Helt
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1996
Genre: Authors, German
ISBN: 9781571810755

Moreover, during those years he devoted himself almost exclusively to the composition of "neo-Romantic" poetry, most notably his Notturni, handwritten sets of eight or more poems which he sold as unique collections. Two dozen of these poems are published here for the first time in the original.

Two Loves Most Unsuitable

Two Loves Most Unsuitable
Author: Bree Wolf
Publisher: Bree Wolf
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2018
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3964821004

Two Intertwined Love Stories (A Story in Two Parts): Rules to be Broken & Hearts to be Mended Part One: Rules to be Broken Once, Diana Lawson was young and naïve and in love…and it saw her ruined. After years of regret and with nothing left to lose, she finally decides to live on her own terms. Arthur Abbott, Earl of Stanhope, has never met a rule he did not feel compelled to uphold. After all, what would society be without rules? And then their paths cross, and for the first time in his life Arthur’s beloved rules stand in the way of his heart’s desire. Part Two: Hearts to be Mended Lady Eleanor is head over heels in love…with the one man she is forbidden to marry. Aware that the woman he loves is on the brink of being married off, Henry Waltham, fifth son of Baron Caulfield, is torn between simply whisking her away to Gretna Green and the deep desire to win her hand through honest means. Of course, not all is as it seems! When is it ever? Forbidden Love Series #1 The Spinster (Prequel) #2 Two Loves Most Improper #3 Two Loves Most Baffling #4 Two Loves Most Unsuitable #5 Two Loves Most Foolish

Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING

Don't Just Sit There, DO NOTHING
Author: Jessie Asya Kanzer
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2022-03-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1612834736

“Stressed-out readers will find her advice a salve in an overly hurried and critical world.” —Publisher’s Weekly "Jessie Asya Kanzer is like a Taoist Anne Lamott, and she's written a practical and actionable guide." —Joel Fotinos, author of The Prosperity Principles Here are 47 inspirational pieces that are smart, hip, accessible, and rich with insight; Jessie Asya Kanzer’s bite-sized stories of struggle, triumph, and contemplation provide a quick burst of mindfulness. Each chapter begins with a verse from the Tao, followed by sharp observations and anecdotes from her own life that give the teachings of Lao Tzu applicability to contemporary life. And each chapter concludes with a “Do Your Tao” section that offers an actionable step, leaving the reader with a sense of grounding and fluidity. ​ Chapters include: “Success Sucks (Sometimes),” “F*ck This, I'm Water,” “I Love You, I Not Love You,” “The Tao of Babushka,” and “Mystics Wear Leggings”.

Krishna: The Man and His Philosophy

Krishna: The Man and His Philosophy
Author: Osho
Publisher: Fivestar
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2024-05-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Krishna is utterly incomparable, he is so unique. Firstly, his uniqueness lies in the fact that although Krishna happened in the ancient past he belongs to the future, is really of the future. Man has yet to grow to that height where he can be a contemporary of Krishna’s. He is still beyond man’s understanding; he continues to puzzle and battle us. Only in some future time will we be able to understand him and appreciate his virtues. And there are good reasons for it.

Yesterworld

Yesterworld
Author: Rebecca Phelps
Publisher: Wattpad Webtoon Studios
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2022-12-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1990259278

In the sequel to Down World, Marina is lured back through the doors by a mysterious man. “Time after time I come back to this cold brick door. Sealed, as it has been for over a year now, as I know it must remain forever. I don’t know why I keep doing this to myself. I know I can never open the door to Yesterday again. I can never have Kieren back. Never talk to Brady about the things we saw under the lake all those months ago. And never tell my brother Robbie how my heart broke every day that he was trapped in the abyss lurking behind those immovable bricks. Maybe I come to this room the way some people visit gravestones. The three doors are all I have left of my loved ones now. The rough, hard rectangles and their merciless mortar, staring back at me. Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow. And me in the waiting room. To open any of these doors is to open a pathway to death. I know this. And yet, they call to me.” Eighteen months have passed since Marina O’Connell first discovered the doors, and her life changed forever. She’s a senior now. And she’s living in a plane of reality with her stepmom and her dad, while Robbie and her mom are in Oregon. She and her best friend Christy are making plans for college. They’re crushing on Mr. Martel, the new history teacher. He’s young enough to inspire them to take the subject seriously, but there’s more to him than good looks. He isn’t who he seems, and when he confronts Marina with the secret they both share, she realizes that she can’t, or won’t, turn away from the doors that have been calling out to her for months.

The Pearl at Black Diamond

The Pearl at Black Diamond
Author: DL White
Publisher: DL White
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2024-07-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

After raising her siblings, Kari Savoy is ready to begin living life, beginning with a new job at a luxurious beach side resort on picturesque Black Diamond. The only standing in the way of this new era? Her devastatingly handsome but uptight boss, Davis Scott. Davis never mixes business with pleasure...anymore. Despite his efforts to resist a growing attraction to his new marketing and events manager, he finds himself in an unusual partnership to keep a failing resort afloat and learn to love again. Pack for undeniable sparks, sweet moments, and a warm, sandy feeling in your heart. Take at trip to Black Diamond and indulge in a #beachyBlackRomance! Content advisory: This novel depicts a family in the throes of parental loss, refers to drug use, the criminal justice system, and features adult language and situations, including vivid descriptions of consensual sex. If you are sensitive to any of these descriptors, please proceed with caution.