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A Malaysian Ecocriticism Reader: Considerations of Nature, Culture, Place and Identities
by Agnes S. K. Yeow Wai Liang ThamThis collection of essays brings together ecocritical interpretations of Malaysian texts – including fiction, nonfiction, and other media / cultural expressions. It includes original works by environmental activists as well as emerging and established scholars, who collectively analyse various aspects of Malaysian ecological discourse.The contributors address crucial – and often controversial – topics such as local ecological imaginations, wildlife conservation, overdevelopment, postcolonial ecological identities, biopolitics, nature and sexuality, nature and race, the commodification of nature, nature–culture embodiments and entanglements, human–animal relations, waste and materiality, human and other-than-human agency, toxicity and slow violence, self-representations as well as attitudes towards land, nativity and indigeneity, migrancy and diaspora.Readers will gain valuable insights into the ways in which environments and ecological relationships are mediated within this national space, while opening up room to theorise beyond its boundaries.
A Maldição da Criança: Um Romance Histórico de Viagens no Tempo
by Amanda RobertsEm um único momento, sua vida já não era mais sua… Nas ruas de Pequim, Sparrow sobrevive de furtar bolsos e roubar comidas dos mercadores, até o dia em que ela toca num item que a leva em uma viagem no tempo, acordando um poder nela que não consegue controlar ou entender. Sparrow é forçada a usar seu “truque” para dizer fortunas, uma aventura que é exaustiva na melhor das hipóteses, e mortal na pior. Todos os dias se torna um pesadelo que Sparrow tem medo de que nunca vai terminar. Mas ela consegue a atenção da própria imperatriz. Uma mulher de crueldade e poder imensuráveis–a mulher com a possibilidade de mudar o destino de Sparrow para sempre... Não perca A Maldição da Criança, um prequel emocionante para a trilogia Tocando o Tempo. Em um único momento, sua vida já não era mais sua… Nas ruas de Pequim, Sparrow sobrevive de furtar bolsos e roubar comidas dos mercadores, até o dia em que ela toca num item que a leva em uma viagem no tempo, acordando um poder nela que não consegue controlar ou entender. Sparrow é forçada a usar seu “truque” para dizer fortunas, uma aventura que é exaustiva na melhor das hipóteses, e mortal na pior. Todos os dias se torna um pesadelo que Sparrow tem medo de que nunca vai terminar. Mas ela consegue a atenção da própria imperatriz. Uma mulher de crueldade e poder imensuráveis–a mulher com a possibilidade de mudar o destino de Sparrow para sempre... Não perca A Maldição da Criança, um prequel emocionante para a trilogia Tocando o Tempo.
A Maldição da Mansão Hawke
by Camille OsterA Era Vitoriana é impiedosa em se tratando de divórcio, o que faz com que Anne Kinelly seja destituída e abandonada por seu marido. Mas seu futuro desolador é evitado graças ao seu advogado que em um golpe de sorte, encontra uma mansão esquecida e deixada sob juízo pelas gerações anteriores. Os morros desolados de Yorkshire serão agora seu lar enquanto ela se esforça para restaurar a mansão abandonada onde os ventos uivam nos beirais das janelas. Não tardou muito até que Anne descobrisse que os alertas que ouviu dos moradores da região são mais do que superstições sem sentido. Ao descobrir a história brutal da mansão e de seu fundador, Richard Hawke, Anne descobre que podem haver mais moradores na mansão além dela mesma e sua dama de companhia.
A Maldição de Anúbis
by Nathaniel Burns Aline Fernandes1231 a.C., Vale dos Reis, Antigo Egito Seções incompletas do livro dos mortos encontradas na tumba de Ramsés e o assassinato de um escriba de tumbas de destaque suscitam o medo da maldição de Anúbis em Deir el-Medina. Embora prejudicados pela falta de testemunhas e por uma comunidade unida de trabalhadores, Neti-Kerty e Shabaka conduzem sua investigação em uma época em que toda a cidade de Tebas aguarda a chegada do faraó para o lindo festival do vale. Quando Neti começa a ter sensações estranhas e a vida do faraó é posta em perigo, torna-se evidente a existência de um esquema maior e mais sinistro por trás dos eventos.... A Maldição de Anúbis nos leva de volta a uma terra cheia de mistério e magia. O livro pinta uma imagem detalhada do Antigo Egito em toda a sua glória. Recriando fielmente uma das eras mais marcantes da história do Egito, o autor Nathaniel Burns tece um conto tenebroso dos mistérios do Antigo Egito com um elenco de personagens que o leitor moderno reconhecerá apesar dos milênios que se passaram. Então acenda o incenso, sente-se perto da luz e abra as cortinas para um passado sombrio com este conto emocionante de amor e intriga entre os vivos e os mortos em uma das civilizações mais intrigantes da história. Também disponíveis na Amazon: A Filha do Mumificador (1º volume da série A Filha do Mumificador) Princesa do Egito (2º volume da série A Filha do Mumificador)
A Maldição de Cavielli - Trilogia Cavielli Segunda edicão, 2016
by Rotze Mardini Malquias NogueiraA maldição de Cavielli por Rotze Mardini Entre uma vingança e uma paixão excessiva A maldição dos cavielli. Estaria disposto a fazer qualquer coisa para pegar o culpado da morte do amor da sua vida ...? O objetivo de Isabel é vingar a morte do marido. Uma mulher disposta a fazer qualquer coisa para pegar o culpado da morte do amor de sua vida: Adrián, proprietário de terras que possui uma fazenda na selva peruana, onde partirá para uma vingança sem limites, mas um plano em ação o trará de volta ao seu país. domínios para um homem de seu passado, que fará com que ele perca o controle de suas emoções. E às vezes o amor surge inesperadamente. Isabel ficará dividida entre seus planos de vingança e uma paixão excessiva pelo homem que retornará à sua vida como uma sombra do passado. Uma história de amor que o pegará e o apresentará a majestade da selva peruana, bem como seus costumes e lendas. Amor, paixão, ódio, vingança, intrigas ...
A Maleta Full of Treasures
by Natalia SylvesterFrom an award-winning author and illustrator, a warm, gentle ode to cherished visits from grandparents and the people and places that make us who we are even if we haven&’t met them yet.It&’s been three years since Abuela&’s last visit, and Dulce revels in every tiny detail—from Abuela&’s maletas full of candies in crinkly wrappers and gifts from primos to the sweet, earthy smell of Peru that floats out of Abuela&’s room and down the hall. But Abuela&’s visit can&’t last forever, and all too soon she&’s packing her suitcases again. Then Dulce has an idea: maybe there are things she can gather for her cousins and send with Abuela to remind them of the U.S. relatives they&’ve never met. And despite having to say goodbye, Abuela has one more surprise for Dulce—something to help her remember that home isn&’t just a place, but the deep-rooted love they share no matter the distance.
A Malibu Kind of Romance
by Synithia WilliamsRhythm of their hearts Slick lines and sweet nothings have zero effect on ambitious real estate developer Julie Dominick. Her love rules have thankfully saved her from dealing with messy relationship complications. But since R & B superstar Dante Wilson hired her to open his new Malibu nightclub, he's determined to add some pleasure to their business dealings. And Julie's strategy to protect her heart may not stand up to his seductive appeal. Growing up in a music dynasty, Dante enjoys all the female attention that comes with his fame. For the first time, he knows what it feels like to be brushed off by someone he's falling for. When his usual moves fall flat, he has to show Julie the real man behind all the glitz and glamour. Will it be enough to convince Julie that it's better to break the rules rather than risk losing love's passionate melody?
A Mammoth Blunder (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Hannah Christenson Katy NewquistNIMAC-sourced textbook. THE MAMMOTH HUNT, Shaba's greatest wish is to show her clan that she's ready to join a mammoth hunt. But her inexperience just may cause a catastrophe.
A Mammoth Murder (Dan Rhodes Series #13)
by Bill CriderSTRANGE SIGHTINGS... It starts when Blacklin County, Texas, oddball tough-guy Bud Turley asks Sheriff Dan Rhodes to guard an enormous tooth Bud found, which he claims belonged to Bigfoot. Shortly thereafter, the body of Bud's friend Larry is found in the vicinity of the "discovery." Bigfoot enthusiasts are convinced it's the creature's handiwork, especially when an elderly woman who ran a feedstore nearby is found with a broken neck. Rhodes suspects a monster of the more human variety. Though feral pigs, copperheads and other dangers roam the area, Rhodes thinks both deaths are connected to the disappearance of a local boy a decade earlier. With Bigfoot mania running amok at his crime scene, Rhodes quietly pursues the trail of a killer with a deadly reputation of his own that he wants to keep buried.
A Mammoth Mystery (Geronimo Stilton Cavemice #15)
by Geronimo StiltonAll the mammoths have fled Old Mouse City! It's a total cat-astrophe! Not only because mammoths are valuable allies of the cavemice, but also because without them, the cavemice can't make mammoth milkshakes, their delicious national drink. Geronimo Stiltonoot must embark on a daring journey to find the mammoths…and avoid going extinct before he gets back!
A Man
by Oriana FallaciTranslated and sold in nineteen countries, the bestseller that brought Oriana Fallaci world successPublished for the first time in 1979 by Rizzoli, A Man is the passionate story of Alekos Panagulis, hero of the Greek Resistance and Fallaci's partner. On May 1, 1976, Alexandros Panagulis, known as Alekos, the lonely hero of the Greek riot against tyranny and power, died tragically in a suspicious car crash. During his funeral, millions of people crowded the streets of Athens screaming "Zi, zi, zi!"--"Live, live, live!" This is the opening scene of A Man--and the final scene in the life of Alekos and of his love story with the author.The narration goes back some years, and the reader relives the breakdown of Alekos's relationship with Oriana Fallaci, starting with his attempt to kill the tyrant Papadopulos and his consequent arrest. Balancing romance and reportage, Fallaci describes Alekos's personal fight against tyranny and his desperate attempt to escape his inevitable arrest. Alekos became a real hero for the Greek population; the political leadership could not kill him without stirring up the suspicion of the public. The government built him a prison called Boiati, where he survived tremendous torture, hunger strikes, and terribly unsanitary conditions. After his release, Fallaci met and interviewed him. They fell in love and shared years of romance, obsession, and madness, all recounted in this extraordinary book. The story centers on their strong and deep love, intertwined with the struggle of this Greek tragic hero, who desperately looked for freedom and who, in the end, was just a man.
A Man A Fish
by Donna Michelle St. BernardProsper is a fisherman trying to get by in the face of everyday problems: there’s the spectre of the baby his wife desires, the ghost of his dead mistress, his wife’s secret admirer, and the overwhelming lure of the village bar. When a slippery eel salesman arrives in town peddling progress to the rural community, Prosper’s list of problems only increases. Faced with an invasive new species in his lake, his fortunes decline along with the fish population, and Prosper gets a lesson in gift horses and generosity. A Man A Fish is a part of the 54ology, inspired by events in Burundi.
A Man After Midnight
by Rob MatthewsCory is the sweetest man Beau Chance has ever communicated with. He’s smart and funny, and makes Beau feel like he’s the center of the universe. They’ve been talking for months, and now that their first date is rapidly approaching, Beau can’t help but feel the pressure to get everything just right. New outfit? Check. Romantic dinner reservations? Check. Visit to the local occult shop? Mandatory.But Beau isn’t going for a love potion or a good luck charm. No, Beau needs a Halloween miracle if he’s going to make it past the first date. The way Beau sees it, when the man of your dreams has been dead since the 1980s, you’ll stop at nothing to make sure the one night of the year he gets to walk the Earth is the best night of his afterlife.
A Man Alone (Morgan's Mercenaries: Maverick Hearts #2)
by Lindsay Mckenna"Wounded and alone, Captain Thane Hamilton came home to Arizona a decorated hero-and a bitter, embattled man. The doctors claimed he would never truly heal, but they'd never met nurse Paige Black. Somehow her determined spirit filled Thane with the will to live, the courage to hope, and she showed him the kind of powerful love that could destroy his vow to live alone. "
A Man Among Ghosts
by Steven HopstakenYou'll love this if you like the movie Jacob&’s Ladder, Stephen King&’s The Dead Zone or Shirley Jackson&’s The Haunting of Hill House.After surviving a near-death experience, David finds himself haunted by ghosts in the old Victorian house he is renovating. These tortured souls beg for his help and offer him protection from a demonic presence that wants David dead for a crime he doesn&’t remember committing. Even more surprising, he soon learns these are spirits of people who are not yet dead. Is this real, is he hallucinating, or is someone trying to drive him insane? As his paranoia ramps up, he discovers the truth is even more bizarre. The haunting won&’t stop until he kills a man named &“Fitz.&”
A Man Apart (A Family Bond)
by Ginna GrayHE WAS THE MOST MAGNIFICENT MAN SHE'D EVER ENCOUNTEREDMaude Ann knew she was in trouble when wounded detective Matthew Dolan was sent to Henley Haven to recuperate. The nurturing foster mom couldn't afford to fall for another man in blue, yet Matt's piercing eyes and gut-wrenching loneliness stirred something deep inside of her. Now it wasn't a question of if she'd surrender to their electrifying passion but when...
A Man Apart: A Family Bond
by Ginna GrayA wounded pollice detective falls in love with the head of a haven for abused and abandoned children where he is staying to recuperate.
A Man Betrayed (The Book of Words #2)
by J. V. JonesPrince Kylock, heir apparent to the ruling throne of the Four Kingdoms, murders King Lesketh. Picking up where The Baker's Boy left off, the betrothment party from the Four Kingdoms is on the road to meet Kylock's bride-to-be, Catherine, daughter of the Duke of Bren.
A Man Born Again: Saint Thomas More
by John E. BeahnStatus and wealth, power and fame, St. Thomas More had them all. As a wise and popular statesman, internationally recognized scholar and lord chancelor of England. It was perhaps the most highly respected Englishman of his day until his conscience required that he lay down his life for his Catholic faith. In this book makes ample use of the rich historical record of 16th century England.
A Man Called Blessed (Caleb #2)
by Ted Dekker Bill BrightOne man holds the key to locating the Ark of the Covenant—but he’s hidden deep in the desert and no one has seen him since he was a boy.<P> In this explosive sequel to Blessed Child, Jewish soldier-turned-archaeologist Rebecca Soloman leads a team deep into the Ethiopian desert to find the one man who may know the final resting place of the Ark of the Covenant. Such a discovery would bring hope back to her people. Her search brings excitement and danger—including unexpected love and a discovery far more powerful than even the holy artifact.<P> Meanwhile, Islamic fundamentalists dispatch Ismael, their most accomplished assassin, to pursue Rebecca and the man she’s searching for. These men fear that the Ark’s discovery will compel Israel to rebuild Solomon’s temple—on the very site of their holy mosque in Jerusalem. But the man they seek is no ordinary man.<P> His name is Caleb, and he too is on a mission—to find again the love he embraced as a child and to share that love with the world.
A Man Called Cameron
by Margaret PargeterIt was the perfect solution for them ... Or so it had seemed to Petra. Left penniless, with a young brother to look after, she decided to look up a distant cousin in Canada and make their home with him. She had never met Neil Cameron but she was sure that the lonely old bachelor would be delighted to have some members of the family come to stay with him. So it was something of a shock when she discovered that Neil was far from elderly and not at all delighted!
A Man Called Ove: A Novel
by Fredrik BackmanNow a major motion picture A Man Called Otto starring Tom Hanks! #1 New York Times bestseller—more than 3 million copies sold! Meet Ove. He&’s a curmudgeon—the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him &“the bitter neighbor from hell.&” But must Ove be bitter just because he doesn&’t walk around with a smile plastered to his face all the time? Behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. So when one November morning a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove&’s mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. All of which will change one cranky old man and a local residents&’ association to their very foundations. Fredrik Backman&’s beloved first novel about the angry old man next door is a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others. &“If there was an award for &‘Most Charming Book of the Year,&’ this first novel by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation would win hands down&” (Booklist, starred review).
A Man Called Ove: The global bestselling phenomenon
by Fredrik BackmanThe million-copy bestselling phenomenon: a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step.'Warm, funny, and almost unbearably moving' Daily Mail'Delightful . . . the perfect holiday read' Evening StandardOve is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - joggers, neighbours who can't reverse a trailer properly and shop assistants who talk in code.But isn't it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so?In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible . . .'Hilarious and heart-breaking' Stylist'Rescued all those men who constantly mean to read novels but never get round to it' Spectator Books of the YearNOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TOM HANKS
A Man Called Ove: The global bestselling phenomenon
by Fredrik BackmanThe million-copy bestselling phenomenon: a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step.'Warm, funny, and almost unbearably moving' Daily Mail'Delightful . . . the perfect holiday read' Evening StandardOve is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - joggers, neighbours who can't reverse a trailer properly and shop assistants who talk in code.But isn't it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so?In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible . . .'Hilarious and heart-breaking' Stylist'Rescued all those men who constantly mean to read novels but never get round to it' Spectator Books of the YearNOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TOM HANKS
A Man Called Ove: The life-affirming bestseller that will brighten your day
by Fredrik BackmanPerfect for fans of Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine; Ruth Hogan's The Keeper of Lost Things and Graeme Simsion's The Rosie Project, A Man Called Ove is one of the best-loved and most life-affirming novels of the decade. This multi-million-copy phenomenon is a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step. 'Warm, funny, and almost unbearably moving' Daily Mail 'Rescued all those men who constantly mean to read novels but never get round to it' Spectator Books of the Year At first sight, Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - neighbours who can't reverse a trailer properly, joggers, shop assistants who talk in code, and the perpetrators of the vicious coup d'etat that ousted him as Chairman of the Residents' Association. He will persist in making his daily inspection rounds of the local streets. But isn't it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so? In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible . . .