Forbidden Love Blossoms Amidst War

Forbidden Love Blossoms Amidst War
Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2024-06-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In a land ravaged by generations of conflict, a daring princess named Veeranshi and a scholarly prince named Prithviraj find themselves on opposite sides of a brewing war. Duty binds them to their warring kingdoms, but a chance encounter sparks an unlikely connection. As the threat of war looms large, Veeranshi and Prithviraj embark on a secret mission – a forbidden alliance fueled by their burgeoning love and a desperate hope for peace. Their plan: a carefully orchestrated skirmish, a calculated deception meant to expose the absurdity of war. But when the lines between reality and performance blur, the fragile peace treaty hangs by a thread. With their secret at risk of being exposed, Veeranshi and Prithviraj must make a heart-wrenching choice – confess their alliance and risk everything they hold dear, or watch their kingdoms plunge into bloodshed. This captivating tale of forbidden love and political intrigue explores the devastating costs of war and the transformative power of courage, empathy, and a single voice speaking out for peace. Will Veeranshi and Prithviraj's gamble pay off, or will their forbidden love lead to their downfall? Dive into this epic fantasy romance and discover the power of love to change the course of destiny.

A Chance Encounter

A Chance Encounter
Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2024-06-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Immerse yourself in a captivating historical romance set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. "Threads of Doubt" follows the story of Armand, a French soldier, and Elizabeth, an English nurse, whose paths collide amidst the chaos of battle. As they find themselves trapped behind enemy lines, an unlikely bond forms, forcing them to question their loyalties and redefine their understanding of love and war. Will their connection survive the pressures of duty and the ever-present threat of conflict? Explore themes of forbidden love, the human cost of war, and the power of compassion in the face of adversity. Historical Romance, Napoleonic Wars, French Soldier, English Nurse, Wartime Love Story, Forbidden Love, Duty vs. Compassion, War and Peace, Unlikely Allies, Survival Story

Saying It With Songs

Saying It With Songs
Author: Katherine Spring
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2013-10-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0199844151

Hollywood's conversion from silent to synchronized sound film production not only instigated the convergence of the film and music industries but also gave rise to an extraordinary period of songs in American cinema. Saying It With Songs considers how the increasing interdependence of Hollywood studios and Tin Pan Alley music publishing firms influenced the commercial and narrative functions of popular songs. While most scholarship on film music of the period focuses on adaptations of Broadway musicals, this book examines the functions of songs in a variety of non-musical genres, including melodramas, romantic comedies, Westerns, prison dramas, and action-adventure films, and shows how filmmakers tested and refined their approach to songs in order to reconcile the spectacle of song performance, the classical norms of storytelling, and the conventions of background orchestral scoring from the period of silent cinema. Written for film and music scholars alike as well as for general readers, Saying It With Songs illuminates the origins of the popular song score aesthetic of American cinema.

Garden of Her Heart

Garden of Her Heart
Author: Shanna Hatfield
Publisher: Hearts of the War
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780998098807

Torn between doing what her country orders and what her heart demands, Miko Nishimura discovers love can bloom even in the most unlikely places and circumstances.

Forbidden Blossom

Forbidden Blossom
Author: Nola Li Barr
Publisher: Tapioca Press
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2021-06-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1732781435

What would you do if you inherited billions from a total stranger? 1946 Seventeen-year-old Rose Chen’s quiet life is shattered when she’s dragged from Taiwan and forced to immigrate to the U.S. Her nightmare continues when she arrives in San Francisco, only to be shipped off by her parents to serve in a wealthy American’s household. But her dutiful-daughter status soon comes under threat when her risky friendship with her white employer’s son transforms into something taboo. As Rose wrestles with her complicated feelings in a private journal, she unwittingly leaves a stunning legacy to a granddaughter she’ll never know… 2010 Anne Huang never cared to call anywhere home. But her carefree lifestyle of blogging and travel is interrupted when a stranger with ties to her family bequeaths her a fortune. And with no knowledge of her history, she soon finds herself thrown in with a nest of billionaire vipers determined to lock away their skeletons. Confronted by jealous rivals, Anne battles distrust and hidden agendas as she tries to understand more about her birthright and learns the value of love. Can their lives come full circle to close one door and open another? Forbidden Blossom is the heartfelt first book in the Skyline Mansion family saga. If you like soul-searching heroines, paths to self-discovery, and stories of perseverance and inner strength, then you’ll adore this generation-spanning tale.

Star Wars Complete Vehicles New Edition

Star Wars Complete Vehicles New Edition
Author: Pablo Hidalgo
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2020-11-03
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0744038324

Explore the epic Star Wars saga through incredible cross-sections More than 100 magnificent cross-section artworks bring the vehicles of Star Wars to life. New cross-sections, amazing detail, and comprehensive text make this the ultimate reference to the craft of a galaxy far, far away.... SEE - Poe Dameron's X-wing in action - The terrifying power of Darth Vader's TIE Advanced x1 - Obi-Wan Kenobi's fast and agile Jedi starfighter DISCOVER - The inner workings of Rey's speeder - The advanced technology of the Rebel Alliance's U-wing - The devastating weaponry of the Death Star EXPLORE - The famous corridors of the Millennium Falcon - The brutal design of the Knights of Ren's Night Buzzard - The mighty and fearsome Final Order Star Destroyer © & ™ 2020 Lucasfilm Ltd

Forbidden Love in St. Petersburg

Forbidden Love in St. Petersburg
Author: Mishka Ben-David
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2016-05-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1468313479

“Convincing tradecraft, coupled with a plausible look at the inner life of a spy with a license to kill, will remind readers of the best of John le Carré.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Yogev Ben-Ari has been sent to St. Petersburg by the Mossad, ostensibly to network and set up business connections. His life is solitary, ordered, and lonely—until he meets Anna. Neither is quite what they seem to be, but while her identity may be mysterious, there is no doubt about the love they feel for each other. But the impassioned affair is not part of the Mossad plan. The agency must hatch a dark scheme to drive the lovers apart. Soon what began as a quiet, solitary mission becomes a perilous exercise in survival, and Ben-Ari has no time to discover the truth about Anna’s identity before his employers act . . . “The novel has a solid sense of intrigue and suspense, and its depiction of the world of international espionage feels accurate (as it should, since the author is a former Mossad agent). The characterizations are precise, too: these aren’t stick figures in a spy story but real people in a real environment. A nice blend of classic spy-novel conventions with a thoroughly contemporary setting.” —Booklist (starred review)

A THOUSAND WINDS THAT BLOW

A THOUSAND WINDS THAT BLOW
Author: Nancy Morse
Publisher: Nancy Morse
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2021-06-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Lakota warrior Black Moon has fought long and hard against the Long Knives, but in the aftermath of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, his people are forced onto agencies where they live at the mercy of the white man. The death of a beloved friend plummets him into a well of uncertainty over his ability to keep the people safe when a new enemy, the Northern Pacific Railroad, threatens their future. It is an enemy unlike any he has ever fought. Its weapon was progress and it could not be stopped. To safeguard her family from this dangerous new threat, Katie strikes a bargain with the government, but it is a bargain that comes with a very high price. As Black Moon struggles against the most importantbattle he will ever fight - the one withim himself - peace and acceptance come from a most unexpected source.

Holocaust Cinema Complete

Holocaust Cinema Complete
Author: Rich Brownstein
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 489
Release: 2021-09-17
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1476684162

Holocaust movies have become an important segment of world cinema and the de-facto Holocaust education for many. One quarter of all American-produced Holocaust-related feature films have won or been nominated for at least one Oscar. In fact, from 1945 through 1991, half of all American Holocaust features were nominated. Yet most Holocaust movies have fallen through the cracks and few have been commercially successful. This book explores these trends--and many others--with a comprehensive guide to hundreds of films and made-for-television movies. From Anne Frank to Schindler's List to Jojo Rabbit, more than 400 films are examined from a range of perspectives--historical, chronological, thematic, sociological, geographical and individual. The filmmakers are contextualized, including Charlie Chaplin, Sidney Lumet, Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino and Roman Polanski. Recommendations and reviews of the 50 best Holocaust films are included, along with an educational guide, a detailed listing of all films covered and a four-part index-glossary.

Daughters of the Resistance

Daughters of the Resistance
Author: Lana Kortchik
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2021-04-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0008364885

‘This book has it all: history, suspense, love, loss, and a wonderful narrative that kept me turning page after page... A stunning novel that I truly love and recommend’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars ___ The USA Today bestseller!