A Little Life

A Little Life
Author: Hanya Yanagihara
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 833
Release: 2016-01-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0804172706

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.

A Little Hope

A Little Hope
Author: Ethan Joella
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2021-11-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1982171219

A Read with Jenna Bonus Selection An “immersive…illuminating” (Booklist) and life-affirming novel following the residents of an idyllic Connecticut town over the course of a year, A Little Hope explores the intertwining lives of a dozen neighbors as they confront everyday desires and fears: a lost love, a stalled career, an illness, and a betrayal. Freddie and Greg Tyler seem to have it all: a comfortable home, a beautiful young daughter, a bond that feels unbreakable. But when Greg is diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, the sense of certainty they once knew evaporates. Throughout their town, friends and neighbors face the most difficult of life’s challenges and are figuring out how to survive thanks to love, grace, and hope. “A quietly powerful portrait of small-town life…told with wisdom and tenderness” (Mary Beth Keane, author of Ask Again, Yes) A Little Hope is a deeply resonant debut that immerses the reader in a community and celebrates the importance of small moments of connection.

A Little Tea Book

A Little Tea Book
Author: Sebastian Beckwith
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2018-10-16
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1632869047

From tea guru Sebastian Beckwith and New York Times bestsellers Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton comes the essential guide to exploring and enjoying the vast world of tea. Tea, the most popular beverage in the world after water, has brought nations to war, defined cultures, bankrupted coffers, and toppled kings. And yet in many ways this fragrantly comforting and storied brew remains elusive, even to its devotees. As down-to-earth yet stylishly refined as the drink itself, A Little Tea Book submerges readers into tea, exploring its varieties, subtleties, and pleasures right down to the process of selecting and brewing the perfect cup. From orange pekoe to pu-erh, tea expert Sebastian Beckwith provides surprising tips, fun facts, and flavorful recipes to launch dabblers and connoisseurs alike on a journey of taste and appreciation. Along with writer and fellow tea-enthusiast Caroline Paul, Beckwith walks us through the cultural and political history of the elixir that has touched every corner of the world. Featuring featuring charming, colorful charts, graphs, and illustrations by bestselling illustrator Wendy MacNaughton and Beckwith's sumptuous photographs, A Little Tea Book is a friendly, handsome, and illuminating primer with a dash of sass and sophistication. Cheers!

A Little Piece of Ground

A Little Piece of Ground
Author: Elizabeth Laird
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2016-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1608465837

A Little Piece Of Ground will help young readers understand more about one of the worst conflicts afflicting our world today. Written by Elizabeth Laird, one of Great Britain’s best-known young adult authors, A Little Piece Of Ground explores the human cost of the occupation of Palestinian lands through the eyes of a young boy. Twelve-year-old Karim Aboudi and his family are trapped in their Ramallah home by a strict curfew. In response to a Palestinian suicide bombing, the Israeli military subjects the West Bank town to a virtual siege. Meanwhile, Karim, trapped at home with his teenage brother and fearful parents, longs to play football with his friends. When the curfew ends, he and his friend discover an unused patch of ground that’s the perfect site for a football pitch. Nearby, an old car hidden intact under bulldozed building makes a brilliant den. But in this city there’s constant danger, even for schoolboys. And when Israeli soldiers find Karim outside during the next curfew, it seems impossible that he will survive. This powerful book fills a substantial gap in existing young adult literature on the Middle East. With 23,000 copies already sold in the United Kingdom and Canada, this book is sure to find a wide audience among young adult readers in the United States.

Little-A Picks Lefty

Little-A Picks Lefty
Author: Ted E. Hill
Publisher: Inspiring Voices
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1462407153

In a classic tale of a boy and his dog, this is the heartwarming story of Little-A and his pup, Lefty. But Little-A is not your average six-year-old, and Lefty is not your typical dog. They share similar physical challengesand so much more. Set in lower Delaware, on an estate that is as picturesque as it is serene, boy and dog are united with the help of the Old Serge, a retired veteran and owner of the estate. Although the Old Serge is an expert with children, a revered father, and adored grandfather, well loved and respected by the wonderful family members we meet throughout the story, he has never come across anything quite like what he sees unfold between Little-A and Lefty. The bond between these two extends farther than that of any boy and dog hes ever knownand maybe even beyond the realm of human consciousness. Part mystery, part myth, this adventure explores the amazing possibilities that are present when a lot of love comes in contact with a little magic.

Undaunted

Undaunted
Author: Jackie Speier
Publisher: Little a
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781503903609

November, 1978. Speier joined Congressman Leo Ryan's delegation to rescue defectors from cult leader Jim Jones's Peoples Temple in Jonestown, Guyana. Ryan was killed on the airstrip tarmac. Jackie was shot five times at point-blank range. While recovering, Jackie had to choose: Would she become a victim or a fighter? She chose to become a vocal proponent for human rights. Here she reveals her story of resilience as a widow, a mother, a congresswoman, and a fighter, to inspire other women to draw strength from adversity in order to do what is right. -- adapted from jacket

Origin (The Secret of the Golden Gods, Book 1)

Origin (The Secret of the Golden Gods, Book 1)
Author: Pedro Urvi
Publisher: Pedro Urvi
Total Pages: 316
Release:
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Book One in the international bestselling ScienceFiction-Fantasy series. Prequel series to the bestselling The Ilenian Enigma that has reached: ***** Nº1 Sword & Sorcery**** ***** Nº1 Action &Adventure**** A dystopian fantasy action adventure for all ages. An epic adventure full of action in an amazing dystopian world. Join thousand of readers from all over the world in this thrilling experience. An epic adventure in a breathtaking universe. Science Fiction, fantasy, magic, in a never seen before dystopian setting. Discover a fascinating world ruled by merciless Gods. Join the slaved people of the seas in their quest for freedom and survival. Entrancing characters you will love. Experience an exotic world, mystery, and non stop action. A story with intense romance and passionate characters. Sword fight, magic, thrill, in a coming of age story of love and honor. Synopsis: In a dystopic world, the Senoca, the People of the Sea have been enslaved by the Golden Gods. They live within the limits ofthe Boundary, for only one purpose: produce for the Gods or die. Kyra, a seventeen-year-old girl, is selected, along with other young girls, and taken to the Gods. Her brother Ikai will move heaven and earth to find her. They will fight for survival, confronting a society constituted to serve the masters, and even the Gods themselves in their eternal dwelling. A story of love, survival, sacrifice, and thefight for freedom. About this series: ·Genre: Dystopian, fantasy, sword andsorcery, action adventure, coming of age. ·Audience: Middle-grade, teen, young adult, adult. ·Setting: Continent in quasi-medieval times,Gods and magic users. ·Reader age: 10+ ·Explicit language: None ·Completeness: Completed. It is a 3 book adventure. ·Similar/influenced by: Dragonlance, Lord ofthe Rings, Hunger Games, Harry Potter... The Golden Gods: ORIGIN (Book #1) REBELLION (Book #2) REBIRTH (Book #3) A saga that will keep you gripped! An amazing adventure awaits!

The Complete Works

The Complete Works
Author: George MacDonald
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 14077
Release: 2022-11-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a Scottish author, poet, and Christian minister. He was a pioneering figure in the field of fantasy literature and the mentor of fellow writer Lewis Carroll. This edition includes: George MacDonald by Annie Matheson Fantasy Fiction: The Princess and the Goblin The Princess and Curdie Phantastes At the Back of the North Wind The Lost Princess: A Double Story The Day Boy and the Night Girl The Flight of the Shadow Lilith: A Romance Adela Cathcart The Portent and Other Stories Dealings with the Fairies Stephen Archer and Other Tales Realistic Fiction: David Elginbrod (The Tutor's First Love) Alec-Forbes of Howglen (The Maiden's Bequest) Robert Falconer (The Musician's Quest) Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood Wilfrid Cumbermede Gutta Percha Willie St. George and St. Michael Mary Marston (A Daughter's Devotion) Warlock o' Glenwarlock (The Laird's Inheritance) Weighed and Wanting (A Gentlewoman's Choice) What's Mine's Mine (The Highlander's Last Song) Home Again (The Poet's Homecoming) The Elect Lady (The Landlady's Master) A Rough Shaking Heather and Snow (The Peasant Girl's Dream) Salted with Fire (The Minister's Restoration) Far Above Rubies Malcolm The Marquis of Lossie (The Marquis' Secret) Sir Gibbie (The Baronet's Song) Donal Grant (The Shepherd's Castle) Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood The Seaboard Parish The Vicar's Daughter Thomas Wingfold, Curate (The Curate's Awakening) Paul Faber, Surgeon (The Lady's Confession) There and Back (The Baron's Apprenticeship) The Poetical Works of George MacDonald A Hidden Life and Other Poems A Book of Strife, in the Form of the Diary of an Old Soul Rampolli: Growths from a Long-planted Root Theological Writings: Unspoken Sermons The Miracles of Our Lord The Hope of the Gospel ...

自己做幸福餅乾(中英對照)

自己做幸福餅乾(中英對照)
Author: 吳金燕
Publisher: 人類智庫
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre:
ISBN:

示範製作各式手工餅乾和午茶點心,如燕麥核桃餅乾、果醬夾心餅乾、杏仁瓦片、芝麻圓餅……等廣受大眾歡迎的可口小點,不但材料取得容易,程序簡單、製作步驟少,且烘烤時間短,非常適合自己在家做,是人人容易上手的烘焙入門。 初次接觸西點烘焙,可從本書著手,嘗試自己動手做一些手工餅乾,約三五好友一起喝下午茶,徜徉在美味的點心世界中,更增生活情趣。 本書特色 一學就會,輕鬆享受烘焙樂趣 ●手工餅乾外觀小巧可愛,而且簡單容易做,全書圖文對照,製作步驟搭配圖片示範,有效克服烘焙會遇到的問題和狀況。 ●自己動手做餅乾,材料百分之百新鮮、健康,小餅乾易做易學,口味還可依個人喜好變化,近乎零失敗。 作者介紹 吳金燕 台北市立木柵高工烘焙老師 台北市立文山特殊教育學校成教班烘焙老師 新北市新店佳佳烘焙材料店烘焙老師 新北市板橋大家發廚藝教室烘焙老師 Chin-Yen Wu Baking teacher at Taipei Municipal Muzha Vocational High School Baking teacher of continuing education class at Wenshan School of Special Education Baking teacher at Jia-Jia baking supply store in Hsintien, New Taipei City Baking teacher at Da-Jia-Fa culinary class in Banqiao, New Taipei City 目錄 Foreword 前言 Preface 手工餅乾 Handmade Biscuits 果醬夾心餅乾 Jam Sandwich Biscuit 燕麥核桃餅乾 Oatmeal & Walnut Cookie 紅茶烤餅 Red Tea Biscuit 杏仁瓦片 Crispy Almond Flake Cookie 芝麻圓餅 Sesame Cookie 椰子葡萄酥 Coconut & Raisin Cookie 花生玉米脆片 Peanut & Cornflake Cookie 丹麥酥 Danish Cookie 葡萄乾卷心餅 Raisin Spiral Cookie 咖啡杏仁餅乾 Coffee Almond Biscuit 杏仁酥條 Almond Crisp 海苔小西餅 Seaweed Cookie 雙色核桃餅乾 Double-colored Walnut Cookie 香蔥乳酪鹹餅乾 Onion & Cheese Biscuit 午茶點心 High Tea Snacks 和風泡芙 Japanese Cream Puff 栗子蒙布朗 Chestnut Cake 銅鑼燒 Red Bean Pancake (Dora-yaki) 椰汁雪花糕 Coconut Cake 瓦夫鬆餅 Waffle Pancake 布朗尼 Brownie 馬德雷妮 Madeleine 千層蘋果酥 Apple Pie 小藍莓鬆糕 Blueberry Muffin 牛肉酥餅 Beef Pie 法式水果塔 French Fruit Tart 瑞士巧克力小塔 Mini Swiss Chocolate Tart 英式鬆餅 English Scone 葡式蛋塔 Portuguese Egg Tart 義大利披薩 Italian Pizza

The Infinity Annihilator

The Infinity Annihilator
Author: Will Greenway
Publisher: Writers Exchange E-Publishing
Total Pages: 603
Release: 2008-09-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1921314761

The rogue Kriar Daergons have possession of the ancient Jyril genemar, a weapon capable of destroying all the magic in Eternity--a device so destructive it can be made to slay any creature from a universe away. Bannor Starfist, Savant with the unique ability to bend reality, is just lucky enough to have the weapon aimed at him. In this fifth and final volume of Reality's Plaything, ultimate powers meet head-on in a devastating battle of mythological proportions.