Atmosphere press aug 2024 (10 risultati)

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - What would you do if you were told you had Parkinson's disease in the prime of your life Would you wallow in self-pity, or would you continue to write poems and stories with great enthusiasm Would you use your disease as an excuse to withdraw from the world, focusing solely on your physical and mental health, or would you challenge yourself to explore new ways to write about Parkinson's, perhaps through sonnets and other forms of poetry In Invitations: Fiction and Poetry From A Life of Writing by Bruce Ballard, you'll witness how one writer navigates these questions, not only through his writing about Parkinson's but also through the exploration of related themes such as life, love, sickness, and death. From autobiographical poetry to fictional short stories, from the gay men he has found community with to the disease he continues to grapple with, Invitations is one writer's exploration of his life through multiple genre-defying lenses.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Why do we remember what we remember In his seventies, Henry feels the gentle knock of mortality at his door. His future has narrowed, leaving insufficient room for the entirety of his past to accompany him on the final stretch. Milestones and minutiae vie for equal passage: the trauma of his red hair; his very first crush on a neighborhood boy; his marriage to Leonard (of all people) and the miracle of their son and granddaughter; his parents' love, toxicity, and L-shaped sofa, which imprint every home he's lived in; and all the flirtations, frictions, teetering starts, and definitive endings along the way. What to let go of What to hold onto How to weave it together to shape a twilight version of life that, when all is said and nearly done, feels fully lived Henry's story is modest, taut, and expansive-a tribute to the human impulse to find coherence and meaning in our lives. As an arbiter of how we attempt to make sense of the world, he is a character readers won't soon forget.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Alex Jamieson, a disillusioned product photographer, seeks an escape from his unfulfilling life. After learning about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an island of discarded debris in the ocean, Alex charters a yacht to explore it, accompanied by his indifferent girlfriend Candice and her shallow friends, Evan and Nadine.Determined to confront the true clutter in his life, Alex endures judgment and betrayal from his traveling companions and the physical challenges of the garbage island.This poignant tale delves into the profound connection between our wasteful habits and our struggles to find purpose and meaning in a cluttered world.The Sultan of Garbage is a captivating exploration of self-discovery and a reflection on the immense garbage we generate both externally and internally, and urges readers to contemplate their own paths amidst the chaos of modern life.And no, the irony isn't lost: how many trees were destroyed in order to print this book Maybe you should buy the digital version.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Jeffrey Butler has crafted a must-read that keeps readers guessing until the very end. If you're ready to walk in Harper Jones' shoes and confront the dark truths of Wolf Hollow, this book will not disappoint.' - Literary Titan, 5 star review. 'Torment is solid detective fiction that can boast an impressive ability to build chilling suspense that, by the end, leaves the reader hungry for the next book.' - Rebecca Jane Johnson, Feathered Quill'Butler expertly crafts a taut narrative.Through intricate plotting and richly drawn characters, Torment captivates the reader's attention, drawing them into a web of suspense intertwined with the characters' shared history. This twisty tale is hauntingly arresting and will have you turning the pages nonstop.' - James Farlow, The Book Commentary'Jeffrey Butler's style is fast-paced with lots of dialogue, but along the way, he provides readers with beautifully descriptive settings that contrast sharply with the violence of the plot. His characters, both victims and villains, are realistic. Fans of the genre will love Torment.' - Viga Boland for Readers' FavoriteOn an early fall morning, the sleepy oceanside town of Wolf Hollow awakens to a gruesome crime. Alison Newton, an innocent young woman who was senselessly murdered six months ago, has been dug up and brutally violated.Veteran Detective Harper Jones, the lead investigator in her murder, is called upon to track down the offender, and he quickly realizes that this isn't some random act. Instead, he discovers that a ruthless serial killer has descended upon Wolf Hollow with his own cruel motives.Harper and his new partner, Medora Dunning, must track him down quickly before he strikes again, all the while slowly learning that not everything and everyone in this unsuspecting paradise is what they seem.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - These stories involve ordinary people confronting extraordinary circumstances. A paperboy's favor for an elderly man on his route faces him with a profound ethical dilemma. A woman cannot decide whether to marry a neighbor who witnessed her husband's tragic fall from the neighbor's roof.The central theme these characters face is timeless: Do we shape the future, or does it shape us On a mountaintop encounter, a man meets a mysterious stranger and must decide whether to follow the stranger's guidance. A woman hires a male nurse's aide for her mother with dementia, forcing the woman to face the complexities and contradictions of his caregiving.The stories are set in diverse places, from the vibrant streets of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury in the 1960s to the serene landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Other tales unfold on an Iowa farm struck by a tornado and within a museum teetering on the brink of closure on New York City's Madison Avenue.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Ian McCord is a young man from rural upstate New York who's bored with life and sets out seeking adventure.In search of adventure, McCord joins the Army, where he learns to jump out of planes, becomes a sniper, and is assigned as a Special Forces (Green Beret) combat advisor in South Vietnam. Set in the early stages of the Vietnam War, no one can be trusted, and nothing is normal or expected.Between Heartbeats tells the story of war's brutal and ugly elements, woven in with the creative and humorous ways those involved cope with them, as well as an even more unexpected and adventurous post-war life.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Humans have existed for roughly 200,000 years-echoes of our most ancient stories etched in stone and earth. As a global human population approaches 9 billion, we race into uncertain futures- entangled in floods of retellings & ossifying literature. Accumulating costs loom large-Awakening long-dormant altruistic possibilities begins with a leap of faith rooted in primal and innovative semiotic paradigms. Phoenix Saga: A Modern Epic in Pro Sé emerges as a modern mythos for Peace on Earth, safeguarding possibilities across a boundless, beautiful Multiverse! A second book in a Phoenix Saga trilogy offers transfigurations of ancient Babylonian stone tablets, called En¿ma Eli¿. Divinity reselling Mythos for God of Creation & Primordial Chaos Dragon-recast to last. Adventures across generations begin anew within a simple framing:Where did God go She Ariseth.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Icky the inventor has gotten himself into a sticky mess! His empty promises and misuse of nature's gifts have left the village trees bare and water depleted. Only through the hard work of everyone coming together will the environment's balance be restored. Born, Jen (illustratore).…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - THE BRONZE DOOR opens to a turbulent time in history when great courage is needed to defy a tyrant.Simon fights for justice for his fellow Jews but faces a new challenge when his wife, Aurelia, and his sons embrace Christianity. Caligula seeks revenge for Simon's past opposition and appoints Valerius, Aurelia's brother, as governor of Syria to lead his legions to Jerusalem to erect Caligula's statue in the temple. To obey Caligula means the slaughter of thousands of Jews who are ready to give their lives to save the sanctity of the temple. To disobey means death for Valerius and his family. Faced with this agonizing choice, Valerius gains strength from his deep love for Rachel, Simon's sister.The drama unfolds against the backdrop of a world torn between cruelty and humanity.A BookFest Award Winner'A well-spun historical tale with a host of fully realized characters.' - Kirkus Reviews'Rachel, Valerius's past love, embodies both strength and vulnerability, intensifying the emotional stakes as she worries for Valerius's safety and the fate of her people. The Bronze Door is a stunningly imagined and expertly executed historical narrative with real characters and conflict that moves the story in unexpected directions.'- James Farlow, The Book Commentary'I instantly fell in love with the characters as they grappled with religious change, immoral leaders, and the struggle to determine which matters more, one person's life or the lives of many.' - Teri M Brown, Author of Daughters of Green Mountain Gap'There is so much history included in the story, and it is explained flawlessly and in an interesting and attention-grabbing manner that will keep you on the edge of your seat as you read.'- Kathy Stickles, The Feathered Quill'Readers gain insight into an era in which Jewish nationalism, nascent Christianity, Roman power, and Hellenistic culture in the Mediterranean world converged, sometimes violently and tragically. Ciholas adeptly and empathetically describes the tensions and polemics that arose when some family members adopted a new allegiance (Christianity) while others clung to the ancient paths (Judaism). At stake was nothing less than the self-definition of both Jews and Christians.' - Beth Glazier, author of Malachi, The Divine Messenger: A Critical Reappraisal.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'A vivid and impassioned Vietnam War Biography Nobody's Children: recollections from the maintenance line Vietnam '67-'68 is the real war in Vietnam, told without histrionics or self-pity.' - BookViral Reviews: Golden Quill Read We began as nobody's children.Shuffled from military confinement in Tennessee to the battlegrounds of southeast Asia, we were conscripted to defend democracy against imminent threats. Transitioning from a carefree frat party mindset to the harsh realities of war, diverse groups of young men faced conflict, displacement, and the constant specter of death while occasionally contending with destructive typhoons. Assigned to an Assault Helicopter Company, these valiant airborne cavalrymen persisted despite unequal measures of prosperity and hardship. Constrained in a foreign land, beguiled by illusions of vacation ambience, we braced ourselves for escalating assaults wrung from malignant odors, menacing rhinoceros beetles, errant rockets, aggressive monkeys, and waves of NVA and VC forces lurking beneath parachute flares.In this poignant account, we delve into the months leading up to and following the first Tet Offensive of Vietnam, offering profound insights into the fear and loss that defined our experiences. Early harbingers of rock-n-roll warfare, we navigated life-altering situations with bravado, confusion, and sorrow reminiscent of generations before us. Paradoxically, our generation sought solace in marijuana-induced relaxation and soaring guitar riffs, while simultaneously enduring perverse humor and belittling tragedies. Through unwavering determination and resilience, we proudly transformed ourselves into individuals worthy of recognition.But upon returning home, we were treated once again as nobody's children.…