From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's wish is granted�in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us. .
Wine making, dream-telling niki caro’s the vintner’s luckAlexander Decker
The document discusses Niki Caro's 2009 film The Vintner's Luck, which is based on the 1998 novel of the same name by Elizabeth Knox. The film tells the story of Sobran Jodeau, a 19th century French vintner whose life changes one night when he meets an angel named Xas. Over the next 50 years, Sobran forms a relationship with Xas and also finds himself in a love triangle with his wife Celeste and Baroness Aurora. The film balances the magical elements of Sobran's relationship with Xas with more grounded aspects of Sobran's life and relationships. It was well-received for being able to tell a fantasy story set in the past while still addressing universal themes
The Little Prine 'Le Petit Prince' Reviewer (Grade 10)hannahdevera
The Little Prince tells the story of a pilot who crashes in the Sahara desert and meets a young prince from a small asteroid. The prince has traveled the universe and visited several other asteroids, meeting eccentric adults on each one. He does not understand their obsession with trivial matters. The fox teaches the prince that what is essential is invisible to the eye and that love and responsibility go hand in hand. Though he misses his rose, the prince returns to his asteroid after the snake bites him. The story explores themes of love, responsibility, the importance of imagination and curiosity, and the dangers of becoming too narrow-minded.
This document provides a summary of the novel Dahanu Road by Anosh Irani. It discusses the main characters Shapur Irani and Kusum, a Warli tribal woman, and how their relationship leads to unintended consequences. It highlights how the novel chronicles both the wealthy Irani community who were landlords, as well as the Warli tribals who worked on their lands. The summary praises the author's evocative portrayal of the communities and characters. It concludes by noting that while the Irani community has been explored in other works, the novel provides insights into their lesser known Iranian counterparts.
This document provides biographical information about authors Brandon Sanderson and J.R.R. Tolkien. It discusses Sanderson's works like Mistborn and Stormlight Archives and his approach to magic systems. It also covers Tolkien creating the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit works set in Middle-Earth. The document includes quotes from both authors and images of book covers of their works.
The document provides summaries of 10 books recommended for high school readers. It summarizes the plots of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, The Book Thief, City of Bones, Hunger Games, Between Shades of Gray, and And Only to Deceive. It also lists the other books in several of the book series. The document concludes by summarizing the Japanese manga Hana Kimi about a girl who disguises herself as a boy to attend an all-boys school.
The document discusses Christopher Booker's theory that there are only 7 basic plots used in stories. These include tragedy, comedy, monster, voyage, quest, riches, and rebirth. While some may think this limits originality, the document argues that originality comes from how an author brings these universal plots into the present, not the plots themselves. It concludes by saying writers are "off the hook" and don't need to worry about using original plots, as all stories borrow from these 7 in some way.
Wine making, dream-telling niki caro’s the vintner’s luckAlexander Decker
The document discusses Niki Caro's 2009 film The Vintner's Luck, which is based on the 1998 novel of the same name by Elizabeth Knox. The film tells the story of Sobran Jodeau, a 19th century French vintner whose life changes one night when he meets an angel named Xas. Over the next 50 years, Sobran forms a relationship with Xas and also finds himself in a love triangle with his wife Celeste and Baroness Aurora. The film balances the magical elements of Sobran's relationship with Xas with more grounded aspects of Sobran's life and relationships. It was well-received for being able to tell a fantasy story set in the past while still addressing universal themes
The Little Prine 'Le Petit Prince' Reviewer (Grade 10)hannahdevera
The Little Prince tells the story of a pilot who crashes in the Sahara desert and meets a young prince from a small asteroid. The prince has traveled the universe and visited several other asteroids, meeting eccentric adults on each one. He does not understand their obsession with trivial matters. The fox teaches the prince that what is essential is invisible to the eye and that love and responsibility go hand in hand. Though he misses his rose, the prince returns to his asteroid after the snake bites him. The story explores themes of love, responsibility, the importance of imagination and curiosity, and the dangers of becoming too narrow-minded.
This document provides a summary of the novel Dahanu Road by Anosh Irani. It discusses the main characters Shapur Irani and Kusum, a Warli tribal woman, and how their relationship leads to unintended consequences. It highlights how the novel chronicles both the wealthy Irani community who were landlords, as well as the Warli tribals who worked on their lands. The summary praises the author's evocative portrayal of the communities and characters. It concludes by noting that while the Irani community has been explored in other works, the novel provides insights into their lesser known Iranian counterparts.
This document provides biographical information about authors Brandon Sanderson and J.R.R. Tolkien. It discusses Sanderson's works like Mistborn and Stormlight Archives and his approach to magic systems. It also covers Tolkien creating the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit works set in Middle-Earth. The document includes quotes from both authors and images of book covers of their works.
The document provides summaries of 10 books recommended for high school readers. It summarizes the plots of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, The Book Thief, City of Bones, Hunger Games, Between Shades of Gray, and And Only to Deceive. It also lists the other books in several of the book series. The document concludes by summarizing the Japanese manga Hana Kimi about a girl who disguises herself as a boy to attend an all-boys school.
The document discusses Christopher Booker's theory that there are only 7 basic plots used in stories. These include tragedy, comedy, monster, voyage, quest, riches, and rebirth. While some may think this limits originality, the document argues that originality comes from how an author brings these universal plots into the present, not the plots themselves. It concludes by saying writers are "off the hook" and don't need to worry about using original plots, as all stories borrow from these 7 in some way.
A bulldog named Luxi was left to babysit a baby girl named Lexi while her parents worked on their farm. Luxi started barking to warn of a python that was threatening Lexi. In the heat of the moment, Lexi's father Appoo Brim mistook Luxi for the threat and killed him, not realizing Luxi had saved Lexi from the python. Appoo Brim realized his mistake too late. Lexi's mother was distraught at the loss of Luxi, their savior, and the betrayal by Appoo Brim.
This document compares the animated films Frozen and Tangled. Both films feature princess protagonists with supernatural powers - Elsa can control ice and snow, while Rapunzel's hair possesses healing magic. Though isolated in their youth, Anna and Rapunzel eventually leave home to find love and fulfill dreams. While Elsa and Rapunzel lacked freedom, they also lacked knowledge about their abilities. Both films teach not to judge by appearances, as characters are more complex than initial impressions suggest.
The document summarizes several short stories by Japanese author Ryunosuke Akutagawa. It discusses his story "Kesa and Morito" which portrays the conflicting inner monologues of two lovers, one of whom must die. It also mentions his story "In a Grove" about conflicting testimonies in a rape-murder case, which inspired the film Rashomon. Finally, it summarizes "The Dragon" about a priest who fabricates a prophecy and then questions what faith means as people start to believe in it.
King Lear is a Shakespearean tragedy about an aging king who divides his kingdom between his three daughters. He asks them to declare their love for him, and is disturbed by the insincere flattery of the two eldest daughters compared to the honest but lacking response of his youngest, Cordelia. As Lear's descent into madness progresses, order devolves into chaos amid betrayals and battles for power across the kingdom. Subplots involve the illegitimate son Edmund's schemes against his brother Edgar, and Gloucester's blind loyalty to his sons leads to his downfall. By the end, both fathers gain wisdom from their suffering as the plays depicts the fall of kings and the cost of unchecked ambition and betrayal.
The document provides an overview and analysis of William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It summarizes the plot, themes of love, magic and dreams. It identifies the main characters including the fairy king Oberon and queen Titania, the four young Athenian lovers, and the group of craftsmen led by Nick Bottom. The document also analyzes motifs, symbols and characters that represent the play's themes.
A beautiful princess was walking in the woods one day and came upon a frog in a pond near a magnificent castle. The frog spoke to her, which surprised her. Every day she returned to talk to the frog, and over many months she fell in love with him. When the frog asked for a kiss, she obliged, and he transformed into a handsome prince who had been under a witch's spell. They killed the witch, took back the prince's castle, and lived happily ever after.
This document provides a summary of the Dark-Hunter, Chronicles of Nick, and other series by author Sherrilyn Kenyon. It discusses the premise and chronological order of the Dark-Hunter series, which follows immortal warriors who protect humanity from demons. It also summarizes the Chronicles of Nick young adult spin-off series, which tells the backstory of the character Nick Gautier. The document lists all books in the main Dark-Hunter series and provides other details about Kenyon's works.
The document discusses Vladimir Propp's narrative theory and applies it to the film Frozen. It identifies the main character archetypes in Propp's theory, including the villain (Hans), the magical helper (the trolls), and the princess/prize (Elsa). It notes that in Frozen, Anna serves as both the hero who tries to save her sister Elsa, as well as the false hero in initially trusting Hans. The document analyzes how each character in Frozen maps onto Propp's typical character types.
Puck is a mischievous fairy in William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" who loves playing tricks. As the antagonist, he causes much of the conflict in the play by mistakenly applying a magical love potion to the wrong characters, flipping the relationships and driving the plot. The play is a comedy and romance set in an enchanted forest in the fairy kingdom, where Puck's pranks on the lovers and Bottom create humorous mayhem.
This document provides a summary of William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It describes the main plot points, including four young Athenian lovers - Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena - who get lost in a forest where their love lives become entangled due to the magical interference of Oberon and Puck, the mischievous king and servant of the fairies. It also gives background details on the characters, original performance date, and synopsis of the play's acts.
Themes and Plot Analysis in A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespearefemirchm
The document analyzes William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream", summarizing its themes of love, art/culture, foolishness, and magic. It also summarizes the plot, which involves two sets of lovers in an Athenian forest dealing with magic and misunderstandings, as well as amateur actors and the fairy king and queen. The analysis examines the themes in context of the plot events and characters, concluding that Shakespeare uses the themes and complicated love story to ultimately show that true love can overcome difficulties.
The document discusses two novels that exemplify magical realism:
- One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, which tells the story of the Buendía family across seven generations in the isolated village of Macondo, where supernatural events are common.
- The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, which tells the story of three generations of the Trueba family in an unnamed South American country experiencing political upheaval. Both novels incorporate magical elements like prophecy and ghosts into their realistic settings and were influenced by the authors' childhood memories.
Puck is a mischievous sprite in A Midsummer Night's Dream who possesses magic and serves Oberon. Due to his clumsiness, he mistakenly causes chaos by making both Lysander and Demetrius fall in love with Helena after applying a magic potion to their eyes. He is motivated to help Oberon with his own love problems and fix the mistakes of his magic. Hermia is betrothed to Demetrius but loves Lysander, and the two plan to flee the village against her father's wishes. Throughout the play she remains loyal to Lysander despite troubles caused by Puck's magic. Bottom is an overconfident actor motivated by his love of theater and audience who has
This document provides a comparison of the short story "In a Grove" by Ryunosuke Aktagawa and its film adaptation Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa. Both tell the story of a murdered man found in the woods through differing accounts by witnesses. While Kurosawa remains faithful to the plot, he enhances it with animated characters, dialogue, and moody cinematography set in a dense forest. The major theme explored is the distortion of truth as each character's self-interested account contradicts the others, calling the real events into question.
This document discusses dreams and dream sequences in literature and film. It begins with an excerpt from a short story about a man experiencing a disturbing dream where he is surrounded by a crowd of people but cannot communicate with them. It then provides summaries of several literary works known for their dream sequences, including Dante's Divine Comedy and films by directors like Kubrick, Lynch and Tarkovsky that incorporate dreams. It explores how writers and artists use dreams in their work to process real-life experiences or examine the human condition.
The document provides a summary of the characters and plot of William Shakespeare's play "The Tragedy of King Lear". It describes King Lear deciding to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, but becoming enraged when his youngest daughter Cordelia does not flatter him. As a result, Lear disowns Cordelia and divides her land between her sisters. The tale then follows Lear's decline as he destroys his relationship with his daughters and loses his kingdom.
A hero can return to their original home after going on a journey, often bringing back a princess. However, a hero may also choose to stay in a new place. When returning, a hero sometimes receives magical assistance or needs to be rescued from the supernatural world. Crossing back over the threshold from the supernatural world to the normal world marks the hero's return.
Documentation for the interdepartamental task 2015-16, "A Midsummer Night's Dream". IES Pedro Floriani, Redondela. Departements of Philosophy and English. School Library. 1st Bacharelato
The document provides summaries of 14 books that were favorites of a reading group. It summarizes The Hunger Games as a dystopian novel about a 16-year-old girl forced to compete in a fight to the death on live TV. It summarizes Twilight as a story about a 17-year-old girl who meets an attractive boy at her new school who she discovers is not wholly human. It summarizes Diary of a Wimpy Kid as the comedic adventures of the character Greg Heffley as told through journal entries.
The document provides summaries of 15 books that were favorites of a reading group. Some of the books summarized are The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling, and The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.
A bulldog named Luxi was left to babysit a baby girl named Lexi while her parents worked on their farm. Luxi started barking to warn of a python that was threatening Lexi. In the heat of the moment, Lexi's father Appoo Brim mistook Luxi for the threat and killed him, not realizing Luxi had saved Lexi from the python. Appoo Brim realized his mistake too late. Lexi's mother was distraught at the loss of Luxi, their savior, and the betrayal by Appoo Brim.
This document compares the animated films Frozen and Tangled. Both films feature princess protagonists with supernatural powers - Elsa can control ice and snow, while Rapunzel's hair possesses healing magic. Though isolated in their youth, Anna and Rapunzel eventually leave home to find love and fulfill dreams. While Elsa and Rapunzel lacked freedom, they also lacked knowledge about their abilities. Both films teach not to judge by appearances, as characters are more complex than initial impressions suggest.
The document summarizes several short stories by Japanese author Ryunosuke Akutagawa. It discusses his story "Kesa and Morito" which portrays the conflicting inner monologues of two lovers, one of whom must die. It also mentions his story "In a Grove" about conflicting testimonies in a rape-murder case, which inspired the film Rashomon. Finally, it summarizes "The Dragon" about a priest who fabricates a prophecy and then questions what faith means as people start to believe in it.
King Lear is a Shakespearean tragedy about an aging king who divides his kingdom between his three daughters. He asks them to declare their love for him, and is disturbed by the insincere flattery of the two eldest daughters compared to the honest but lacking response of his youngest, Cordelia. As Lear's descent into madness progresses, order devolves into chaos amid betrayals and battles for power across the kingdom. Subplots involve the illegitimate son Edmund's schemes against his brother Edgar, and Gloucester's blind loyalty to his sons leads to his downfall. By the end, both fathers gain wisdom from their suffering as the plays depicts the fall of kings and the cost of unchecked ambition and betrayal.
The document provides an overview and analysis of William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It summarizes the plot, themes of love, magic and dreams. It identifies the main characters including the fairy king Oberon and queen Titania, the four young Athenian lovers, and the group of craftsmen led by Nick Bottom. The document also analyzes motifs, symbols and characters that represent the play's themes.
A beautiful princess was walking in the woods one day and came upon a frog in a pond near a magnificent castle. The frog spoke to her, which surprised her. Every day she returned to talk to the frog, and over many months she fell in love with him. When the frog asked for a kiss, she obliged, and he transformed into a handsome prince who had been under a witch's spell. They killed the witch, took back the prince's castle, and lived happily ever after.
This document provides a summary of the Dark-Hunter, Chronicles of Nick, and other series by author Sherrilyn Kenyon. It discusses the premise and chronological order of the Dark-Hunter series, which follows immortal warriors who protect humanity from demons. It also summarizes the Chronicles of Nick young adult spin-off series, which tells the backstory of the character Nick Gautier. The document lists all books in the main Dark-Hunter series and provides other details about Kenyon's works.
The document discusses Vladimir Propp's narrative theory and applies it to the film Frozen. It identifies the main character archetypes in Propp's theory, including the villain (Hans), the magical helper (the trolls), and the princess/prize (Elsa). It notes that in Frozen, Anna serves as both the hero who tries to save her sister Elsa, as well as the false hero in initially trusting Hans. The document analyzes how each character in Frozen maps onto Propp's typical character types.
Puck is a mischievous fairy in William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" who loves playing tricks. As the antagonist, he causes much of the conflict in the play by mistakenly applying a magical love potion to the wrong characters, flipping the relationships and driving the plot. The play is a comedy and romance set in an enchanted forest in the fairy kingdom, where Puck's pranks on the lovers and Bottom create humorous mayhem.
This document provides a summary of William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream". It describes the main plot points, including four young Athenian lovers - Hermia, Lysander, Demetrius, and Helena - who get lost in a forest where their love lives become entangled due to the magical interference of Oberon and Puck, the mischievous king and servant of the fairies. It also gives background details on the characters, original performance date, and synopsis of the play's acts.
Themes and Plot Analysis in A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespearefemirchm
The document analyzes William Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream", summarizing its themes of love, art/culture, foolishness, and magic. It also summarizes the plot, which involves two sets of lovers in an Athenian forest dealing with magic and misunderstandings, as well as amateur actors and the fairy king and queen. The analysis examines the themes in context of the plot events and characters, concluding that Shakespeare uses the themes and complicated love story to ultimately show that true love can overcome difficulties.
The document discusses two novels that exemplify magical realism:
- One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez, which tells the story of the Buendía family across seven generations in the isolated village of Macondo, where supernatural events are common.
- The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende, which tells the story of three generations of the Trueba family in an unnamed South American country experiencing political upheaval. Both novels incorporate magical elements like prophecy and ghosts into their realistic settings and were influenced by the authors' childhood memories.
Puck is a mischievous sprite in A Midsummer Night's Dream who possesses magic and serves Oberon. Due to his clumsiness, he mistakenly causes chaos by making both Lysander and Demetrius fall in love with Helena after applying a magic potion to their eyes. He is motivated to help Oberon with his own love problems and fix the mistakes of his magic. Hermia is betrothed to Demetrius but loves Lysander, and the two plan to flee the village against her father's wishes. Throughout the play she remains loyal to Lysander despite troubles caused by Puck's magic. Bottom is an overconfident actor motivated by his love of theater and audience who has
This document provides a comparison of the short story "In a Grove" by Ryunosuke Aktagawa and its film adaptation Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa. Both tell the story of a murdered man found in the woods through differing accounts by witnesses. While Kurosawa remains faithful to the plot, he enhances it with animated characters, dialogue, and moody cinematography set in a dense forest. The major theme explored is the distortion of truth as each character's self-interested account contradicts the others, calling the real events into question.
This document discusses dreams and dream sequences in literature and film. It begins with an excerpt from a short story about a man experiencing a disturbing dream where he is surrounded by a crowd of people but cannot communicate with them. It then provides summaries of several literary works known for their dream sequences, including Dante's Divine Comedy and films by directors like Kubrick, Lynch and Tarkovsky that incorporate dreams. It explores how writers and artists use dreams in their work to process real-life experiences or examine the human condition.
The document provides a summary of the characters and plot of William Shakespeare's play "The Tragedy of King Lear". It describes King Lear deciding to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, but becoming enraged when his youngest daughter Cordelia does not flatter him. As a result, Lear disowns Cordelia and divides her land between her sisters. The tale then follows Lear's decline as he destroys his relationship with his daughters and loses his kingdom.
A hero can return to their original home after going on a journey, often bringing back a princess. However, a hero may also choose to stay in a new place. When returning, a hero sometimes receives magical assistance or needs to be rescued from the supernatural world. Crossing back over the threshold from the supernatural world to the normal world marks the hero's return.
Documentation for the interdepartamental task 2015-16, "A Midsummer Night's Dream". IES Pedro Floriani, Redondela. Departements of Philosophy and English. School Library. 1st Bacharelato
The document provides summaries of 14 books that were favorites of a reading group. It summarizes The Hunger Games as a dystopian novel about a 16-year-old girl forced to compete in a fight to the death on live TV. It summarizes Twilight as a story about a 17-year-old girl who meets an attractive boy at her new school who she discovers is not wholly human. It summarizes Diary of a Wimpy Kid as the comedic adventures of the character Greg Heffley as told through journal entries.
The document provides summaries of 15 books that were favorites of a reading group. Some of the books summarized are The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Twilight by Stephenie Meyer, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling, and The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.
A Power Point Presentation on some of the greatest books ever written. Synopsis for each book is given. To motivate students to read. Done by Bro. Oh Teik Bin, Lower Perak Buddhist Association, Teluk Intan, Malaysia
This document provides a complete booklist for author Sara Craven ordered by publish date, including 15 books published between February 2006 and October 2009. Each entry lists the book title, ISBN, publisher, publish date and a brief description. The books appear to be romance novels published by Harlequin and Mills & Boon.
This document summarizes two postcolonial works: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini and Postcolonial Whiteness: A Critical Reader on Race and Empire edited by Alfred J. Lopez.
A Thousand Splendid Suns tells the story of two Afghan women, Mariam and Laila, whose lives intersect amidst the political turmoil in Afghanistan from the Soviet invasion to the Taliban regime. It explores their struggles under the abuse of their husband Rasheed and their unlikely friendship that helps them endure hardship. Postcolonial Whiteness examines how concepts of whiteness have evolved after the end of European colonialism and investigates how white norms and perspectives remain embedded in formerly colonized societies.
✶✮A princess isn?t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this darkly magical retelling of ?Sleeping Beauty,? true love is more than a simple fairy tale. Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love?s kiss. You?ve heard this before, haven?t you? The handsome prince. The happily-ever-after. Utter nonsense. Let me tell you, no one in Briar actually cares about what happens to its princesses. Not the way they care about their jewels and elaborate parties and charm-granting elixirs. I thought I didn?t care, either. Until I met her. Princess Aurora. The last heir to Briar?s throne. Kind. Gracious. The future queen her realm needs. One who isn?t bothered that I am Alyce, the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. Humiliated and shamed by the same nobles who pay me to bottle hexes and then brand me a monster. Aurora says I .
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The document is advertising and providing summaries for several books that are described as "books to read right now." It provides brief 1-2 sentence summaries of 8 books that include topics like black women in STEM, a fictional story about a princess and sorceress, a mystery thriller, a historical fiction novel about an apothecary, a novel about the American family and race, and a story about an undocumented family. The document also includes keywords about bestsellers and New York Times bestseller lists.
✷A princess isn?t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this darkly magical retelling of ?Sleeping Beauty,? true love is more than a simple fairy tale. Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love?s kiss. You?ve heard this before, haven?t you? The handsome prince. The happily-ever-after. Utter nonsense. Let me tell you, no one in Briar actually cares about what happens to its princesses. Not the way they care about their jewels and elaborate parties and charm-granting elixirs. I thought I didn?t care, either. Until I met her. Princess Aurora. The last heir to Briar?s throne. Kind. Gracious. The future queen her realm needs. One who isn?t bothered that I am Alyce, the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. Humiliated and shamed by the same nobles who pay me to bottle hexes and then brand me a monster. Aurora says I .
✪✱A princess isn?t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this darkly magical retelling of ?Sleeping Beauty,? true love is more than a simple fairy tale. Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love?s kiss. You?ve heard this before, haven?t you? The handsome prince. The happily-ever-after. Utter nonsense. Let me tell you, no one in Briar actually cares about what happens to its princesses. Not the way they care about their jewels and elaborate parties and charm-granting elixirs. I thought I didn?t care, either. Until I met her. Princess Aurora. The last heir to Briar?s throne. Kind. Gracious. The future queen her realm needs. One who isn?t bothered that I am Alyce, the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. Humiliated and shamed by the same nobles who pay me to bottle hexes and then brand me a monster. Aurora says I .
✤A princess isn?t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this darkly magical retelling of ?Sleeping Beauty,? true love is more than a simple fairy tale. Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love?s kiss. You?ve heard this before, haven?t you? The handsome prince. The happily-ever-after. Utter nonsense. Let me tell you, no one in Briar actually cares about what happens to its princesses. Not the way they care about their jewels and elaborate parties and charm-granting elixirs. I thought I didn?t care, either. Until I met her. Princess Aurora. The last heir to Briar?s throne. Kind. Gracious. The future queen her realm needs. One who isn?t bothered that I am Alyce, the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. Humiliated and shamed by the same nobles who pay me to bottle hexes and then brand me a monster. Aurora says I .
The document provides summaries of 14 classic novels:
- Anne of Green Gables follows the lively orphan Anne who is adopted by Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert.
- The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien follows the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit, who joins dwarves on a quest.
- National Velvet is about a girl named Velvet Brown whose passion is horses and dreams of competing in the Grand National horse race.
- A Little Princess follows Sara Crewe, a wealthy girl sent to a boarding school in London who falls into poverty but remains imaginative.
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The document summarizes information about the Brontë sisters - Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë. It provides background on their famous novels including Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights and Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre. It then shares photos taken in Haworth, Yorkshire, England where the sisters grew up, which was an inspiration for the moody, Gothic settings of their novels. Key themes in their works included nature, cruelty, passion, and the struggle for women's rights.
YA (young adult) book releases for 2011. Including some book releases for 2012. Brought to you by fai-reviews.blogspot.com
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To help you navigate the plethora of young adult books out there, both classic and contemporary, we've put together another awesome guide--The Young Adults Summer Reading Flowchart!
Source: http://teach.com/great-educational-resources/the-summer-reading-flowchart-young-adult-books-infographic
Dorothy Gale is swept away from her Kansas farmhouse by a tornado and transported to the magical land of Oz. She meets the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion along the yellow brick road and they decide to travel together to the Emerald City to seek an audience with the powerful Wizard of Oz. The Wizard promises to help them with their needs - the Scarecrow wants a brain, the Tin Woodman a heart, and the Cowardly Lion courage - if they bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West.
Author Tom Costa Releases Young Adult Novel Magic of LightKeen Ley
Tom Costa's young adult fantasy novel Magic of Light takes place in the land of Farion, where a 30-year peace has been shattered by the return of the Dark Wizard and his dark magic. Brothers Kit and Rune Marco must join an alliance of humans, elves, centaurs and dwarves to find the chosen Master of the Magic of Light and defeat the Dark Witch before she destroys everything with her dark army. The novel follows the brothers' quest across Farion as their destinies are revealed and they chase to stop the dark magic and save their world.
This newsletter from the BLS Library provides a summary of new books added to the collection in the last month. It highlights several novels, including fantasy titles like Shadows on the Moon and Wolf by Wolf, and YA fiction such as The Hidden Oracle and Boy in the Tower. The newsletter also announces upcoming library events, including a March Madness-style book popularity contest and new additions to popular series. Library hours and contact information are provided.
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The document discusses several books and exhibits related to authors Emily Dickinson and Lena Horne. It describes some of the key themes and insights from novels about Dickinson's life and love interests as well as an exhibit about her gardens. The document also honors the life and career of singer and actress Lena Horne, from her early days in Hollywood facing racism to her fight for civil rights. It encourages exploring art museums through their online collections when travel is not possible.
The novel Cherry tells the story of a man who loses the love of his life Emily and subsequently joins the army. As a medic in Iraq, he is unprepared for what he witnesses and experiences. When he returns home, he struggles with profound PTSD. As the opioid epidemic spreads, both he and Emily become addicted and their financial problems mount. In a last resort, the man turns to robbing banks to support their addiction. The novel provides an unflinching portrayal of love, war, addiction and the dark side of America.
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This presentation by Juraj Čorba, Chair of OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence Governance (AIGO), was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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XP 2024 presentation: A New Look to Leadershipsamililja
Presentation slides from XP2024 conference, Bolzano IT. The slides describe a new view to leadership and combines it with anthro-complexity (aka cynefin).
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
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Collapsing Narratives: Exploring Non-Linearity • a micro report by Rosie WellsRosie Wells
Insight: In a landscape where traditional narrative structures are giving way to fragmented and non-linear forms of storytelling, there lies immense potential for creativity and exploration.
'Collapsing Narratives: Exploring Non-Linearity' is a micro report from Rosie Wells.
Rosie Wells is an Arts & Cultural Strategist uniquely positioned at the intersection of grassroots and mainstream storytelling.
Their work is focused on developing meaningful and lasting connections that can drive social change.
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This presentation by Professor Alex Robson, Deputy Chair of Australia’s Productivity Commission, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
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This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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This presentation by Thibault Schrepel, Associate Professor of Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam University, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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This presentation by Nathaniel Lane, Associate Professor in Economics at Oxford University, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
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Suzanne Lagerweij - Influence Without Power - Why Empathy is Your Best Friend...Suzanne Lagerweij
This is a workshop about communication and collaboration. We will experience how we can analyze the reasons for resistance to change (exercise 1) and practice how to improve our conversation style and be more in control and effective in the way we communicate (exercise 2).
This session will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
Abstract:
Let’s talk about powerful conversations! We all know how to lead a constructive conversation, right? Then why is it so difficult to have those conversations with people at work, especially those in powerful positions that show resistance to change?
Learning to control and direct conversations takes understanding and practice.
We can combine our innate empathy with our analytical skills to gain a deeper understanding of complex situations at work. Join this session to learn how to prepare for difficult conversations and how to improve our agile conversations in order to be more influential without power. We will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
In the session you will experience how preparing and reflecting on your conversation can help you be more influential at work. You will learn how to communicate more effectively with the people needed to achieve positive change. You will leave with a self-revised version of a difficult conversation and a practical model to use when you get back to work.
Come learn more on how to become a real influencer!
This presentation by Yong Lim, Professor of Economic Law at Seoul National University School of Law, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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3. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
8. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
13. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
18. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
23. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
28. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
33. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
38. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
43. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
48. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
53. From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel
about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where
stories come to life.Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking
her troubled village's stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the
blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty
dunes.Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.One night, Xo's
wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the
town's murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across
the desert, they find their hearts could be a match... if only they can survive
the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.Fresh off of
Anger Is a Gift's smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical
direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.