Henrietta the Dragon Slayer

Henrietta the Dragon Slayer
Author: Beth Barany
Publisher: Barany Productions
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2011-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0983296049

Henrietta, the legendary Dragon Slayer of the Kingdom of Bleuve, can't stomach the thought of one more kill. Yet, in order to save her dying mentor, she must go on one last quest. But will the quest for the healing stone be derailed by misfit companions, seasickness, and an egomaniacal king? And will she be able cut past her conscience and kill the dragon?

Twitter for Authors

Twitter for Authors
Author: Beth Barany
Publisher: Barany Productions
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2013-05-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1489508104

Social media book marketing is key to building your author platform and to selling more books. For many authors, the idea of sharing themselves with the world through Twitter and other social media platforms can be petrifying. But in Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers, you will discover simple ways to connect with your audience and potential readers. In this easy-to-read guide, written by a shy writer, novelist and teacher, Beth Barany, you'll find the confidence and encouragement to step into social media and the how-to steps on what to say, how to find your followers, and how to present yourself in 140 characters or less. With a focus on Twitter, the author takes you through the principles you need to understand to make this medium useful to your writing career. Chapters cover such topics as how to: -- Set up your Twitter profile -- Get comfortable with Twitter -- Craft messages to get your potential readers curious -- Build your network on Twitter -- Use special tools like hashtags and chats -- Get examples of what other writers say on Twitter -- Make best use of your Twitter time -- Use Twitter to build your author career even before you're published Delivered in 20 short chapters, Twitter for Authors: Social Media Book Marketing Strategies for Shy Writers is designed to be read and then acted upon, so you can build your audience and your author brand today.

Henrietta and the Dragon Stone

Henrietta and the Dragon Stone
Author: Beth Barany
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2014-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781481840897

A new story of young adult epic fantasy adventure by award-winning author, Beth Barany. Book 2 in the Five Kingdom series of the continuing adventures of Henrietta The Dragon Slayer. What if everyone you loved was threatened by a force you couldn't see or fight? Henrietta the legendary dragon slayer wants to return to her village for a heroes' welcome. But an unknown sorcerer rides after her and her Dragon Stone and aims to destroy everyone she cares about. Can she claim her newfound powers sparked by the Dragon Stone and keep her loved ones safe, or will the sorcerer destroy everyone and everything she loves? Beth Barany writes magical tales of romance and adventure to transport readers to new worlds where anything is possible. Book 1: Henrietta The Dragon Slayer was the 2012 Grand Prize winner at the California Fiction Writers Book Contest and the 2011 Finalist at the Hollywood Book Festival. Reader reviews of the award-winning young adult fantasy, Henrietta The Dragon Slayer, Book 1 in the Five Kingdoms series As far as young adult fantasies go, Henrietta, The Dragon Slayer is a good read that I think any age, teen to adult, would enjoy. I only hope a sequel is in the works! --LunaMoth The witty dialogue and good story line makes this book hard to put down. I really could not stop reading it and was really tired the next day. It's also very satisfying to read about a girl heroine fighting the good fight. --Jeri Beth, best known for strong heroines in her stories, this story is no exception. It is a tale of righteousness and overcoming adversity including magic. --Robert Mendak "RJ" The book is a beautiful story about friendship, a heroine, and a quest to kill a dragon. Who wouldn't be excited? The entire concept sounded interesting and I was not at all disappointed. --Brittany, from Goodreads Beth Barany has made a world where unlikely friendships rule and being a friend means more than you can know. --Tami, from Goodreads

The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy

The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy
Author: Jimmy Lavery
Publisher: Phoenix Books
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2008-06-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1614670501

The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy reveals the touching, little-known story of how two youngsters founded a friendship, a franchise, and a tempestuous on-and-off love affair that would last a lifetime. From their humble beginnings in war-torn Germany, larger-than-life Tiger Kings Siegfried & Roy roared into Las Vegas and tamed Sin City like no act before them. Their mind-blowing illusions captivated the world and broke box-office records. In just one decade at The Mirage, their magical extravaganza, featuring rare white tigers, lions and elephants, grossed an astounding half a billion dollars. Then, in one tragic instant, their world came crashing down. On October 3, 2003, animal-lover Roy Horn was savagely attacked onstage by his 600-pound white tiger, Montecore. Beating back death’s icy grip after he literally “died” on the operating table, dark-haired Roy fought for survival as blond doppelganger Siegfried watched and prayed. Suddenly, the show was over…or was it? In the spotlight as never before, Roy’s mauling triggered the press’ relentless investigation into the secret world of these Las Vegas icons. For the first time ever, author Louis Mydlach––at Roy’s side throughout his traumatic recovery––describes in detail the agonies of rehabilitating the partially paralyzed performer. Siegfried & Roy dazzled audiences’ eyes for decades as they masterfully hid a lifetime of secrets. Key players in the duo’s inner circle––Louis Mydlach, his security chief father Jim Mydlach, and show consultant Jimmy Lavery––finally unravel the untold story: the life of Siegfried & Roy was their ultimate illusion.

Early Modern Visual Culture

Early Modern Visual Culture
Author: Peter Erickson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2000
Genre: Art and society
ISBN:

A collection of 10 original essays that explore the social context in which paintings, statues, textiles, maps, and other artifacts were produced and consumed in Renaissance England.

Favorite Folktales from Around the World

Favorite Folktales from Around the World
Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Pantheon
Total Pages: 514
Release: 1988-08-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0394751884

From Africa, Burma, and Czechoslovakia to Turkey, Vietnam, and Wales here are more than 150 of the world's best-loved folktales from more than forty countries and cultures. These tales of wonder and transformation, of heroes and heroines, of love lost and won, of ogres and trolls, stories both jocular and cautionary and legends of pure enchantment will delight readers and storytellers of all ages. With black-and-white drawings throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore

Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore
Author: Juliette Wood
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2018-08-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1441166769

Drawing on historical sources, myth and folklore, Fantastic Creatures in Mythology and Folklore explores the roles of fantastical beasts - particularly the unicorn, the mermaid, and the dragon - in a series of thematic chapters organised according to their legendary dwelling place, be this land, sea, or air. Through this original approach, Juliette Wood provides the first study of mythical beasts in history from the medieval period to the present day, providing new insights into the ways these creatures continue to define our constantly changing relationship to both real and imagined worlds. It places particular emphasis on the role of the internet, computer games, and the cyberspace community, and in doing so, demonstrates that the core medieval myth surrounding these creatures remains static within the ever-increasing arena of mass marketing and the internet. This is a vital resource for undergraduates studying fantastic creatures in history, literature and media studies.