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Mein Monster – 4 Erstlesebücher – Plus Bonuswitze & Tipps für Eltern
by Kaz Campbell BeatriceMein Monster - 4 Erstlesebücher – enthält einfache Geschichten für Leseanfänger im Alter von 2 bis 5 Jahren. Folgen Sie den Abenteuern des Monsters am ersten Tag im Kindergarten, im Park und an Halloween, und lesen Sie mehr über die Monster-Geburtstagsparty. Alle Geschichten kommen mit Abbildungen, die Ihrem Kind helfen, die Geschichten zu verstehen und am Lesen Spaß zu haben. Zusätzlich finden Sie 2 Bonus-Abschnitte: Monsterwitze und einen Abschnitt, der erklärt, wie Sie die Lesefertigkeiten Ihres Kindes fördern können. Kaz Campbell ist eine erfahrene Grundschullehrerin. Diese Geschichten sind so konzipiert, dass sie Ihrem Kind beim Lesen lernen helfen. Alle Geschichten enthalten Wortwiederholungen, einfache Sätze und Hilfen zur Texterkennung. In allen 4 Geschichten finden Sie die beliebten Mein Monster Figuren und ihre Abbildungen.
Mel The Chosen: (A Graphic Novel)
by Rachele AragnoIn this magical middle-grade graphic novel, nothing is more dangerous than a wish come true. More than anything, Mel wants to be a grown-up, and to make her own decisions, instead of having her parents pick what she wears, where they live, what they have for dinner, and where she goes to school. Then Mel gets the chance to travel to a magical world, where she can make her own choices and return all grown up. But what happens when you get older without living your life along the way? Enchanting adventures and magical mishaps abound as Mel grapples with what it means to grow up. Rachele Aragno brings this enchanting story to life with a gorgeous watercolor style that feels both comfortingly classic and delightfully fresh! Anyone who has ever wished to grow up faster, or for just for a little bit of magic, will love Mel the Chosen.
Melancholia
by Matt WildasinFrom within the confines of the family shed, Sarah makes a decision that cannot be undone. Afterward, she awakens in a perilous world overrun with horrific monstrosities and grueling tribulations. Sarah must discover the reason why she was brought here and find a way home before she succumbs to her inner demons.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Haruhi Suzumiya #1)
by Nagaru TanigawaHaruhi holds the fate of the universe in her hands . . . lucky for you she doesn't know it! Meet Haruhi - a cute, determined girl, starting high school in a city where nothing exciting happens and absolutely no one understands her. Meet Kyon - the sarcastic guy who sits behind Haruhi in homeroom and the only boy Haruhi has ever opened up to. His fate is now tied to hers. Meet the S.O.S. Brigade - an after-school club organized by Haruhi with a mission to seek out the extraordinary. Oh, and their second mission? Keeping Haruhi happy . . . because even though she doesn't know it, Haruhi has the power to destroy the universe. Seriously.The phenomenon that took Japan by storm - with more than 4.5 million copies sold - is now available in the first-ever English edition.
The Melancholy Of Mechagirl
by Catherynne M. ValenteScience fiction and fantasy stories about Japan by the multiple-award winning author and New York Times best seller Catherynne M. Valente. A collection of some of Catherynne Valente's most admired stories, including the Hugo Award-nominated novella Silently and Very Fast and the Locus Award finalist 13 Ways of Looking at Space/Time, with a brand-new long story to anchor the collection. (Note: the use of italics is often inconsistent in the print version.)
The Melancholy of Untold History: A Novel
by Minsoo KangA beautifully crafted, enriching saga inspired by East Asian mythology, The Melancholy of Untold History is Minsoo Kang’s debut novel, steeped in history like R.F. Kuang’s Babel, epic in scope like Anthony Doerr’s Cloud Cuckoo Land, and lyrically exciting like David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas, interweaving four complex yet entertaining stories as they shape and create a nation’s literary narrative through the themes of love and grief.A history professor mourning his wife. His young protégé’s search for a path forward. Four witty mountain gods with much to say and not enough time to listen. A gifted storyteller bringing a world into being out of thin air...Famous for his dispelling of the national myth, the Historian understands the power of narrative. He has inspired another young professor to search for her own truths, while trying to understand the way fiction creates fact and how sometimes the past can only be understood by filling in holes with a new narrative. Which is exactly what he needs when his wife passes away to parse meaning out of a world that no longer makes sense. Together the protégé and the Historian find comfort in each other. Yet they know their time together is fleeting, as time usually is. Only the gods have an abundance of time, and yet—the two discover—even that might not be so clear cut. Part of their homeland’s myth tells of four gods who squabbled and argued and destroyed and rebuilt time and again. Or did they?Because, of course, even the gods need mouthpieces on earth. And the one the Historian knows of—the elusive Storyteller—may have just been spinning tales for his own amusement and, ultimately, revenge. By fabricating the exploits of the gods, he could have set a course for certain events to unfold and a particular story to survive today. Spanning 3,000 years and multiple voices—with tales within tales woven expertly together—The Melancholy of Untold History reveals a people and its individuals who seek to confront the hardships of life through storytelling. Mixing the East Asian mythos with a postmodern approach to standard sci-fi/fantasy narrative tropes, Minsoo Kang has created a challenging, beautiful, sad, humorous, and ultimately unforgettable novel of love, grief, and myth-making.
Melchior's Fire (Three Kings)
by Jack L. ChalkerFor centuries, interstellar prospectors had searched for the fabled worlds of the Three Kings, the lost El Dorado of the galaxy. But none had succeeded. Only the mad cyborg Prophet, Ishmael Hand, had ever seen the mysterious system, and he had refused to reveal its location before vanishing forever into history. Then a starfaring evangelist - Doctor Karl Woodward - found it, only to disappear in turn. Now a new group of explorers must follow the trail that Woodward blazed. A spacegoing salvage team, desperately in debt after a violent alien menace ruins a lucrative assignment and decimates the group, is hired to follow the clues Woodward left behind. Fearing pursuit by their former backers, the group heads off for the ultimate salvage operation. By hook or by crook, they will find the Three Kings- if the galactic underworld's repo men don't get them first!
Melcorka de Alba
by Malcolm ArchibaldMelcorka y Bradan regresan de Cahokia. Sus planes cambian abruptamente cuando una tormenta los desvía cientos de millas de su curso. Después de su encuentro con el demonio Kanaima, Bradan nota algo extraño en el comportamiento de Melcorka. Después de innumerables días en el mar, se encuentran en una extraña tierra del Este, en la ciudad de Kollchi, y rodeados de fuerzas sobrenaturales que nunca antes habían visto. Con su fiel espada Defender a su lado, Melcorka se prepara para superar las probabilidades. Pero en esta peligrosa tierra de monstruos y poderes demoníacos, ¿será suficiente?
Melis's Gambit
by Ann GimpelRe-Release: (A Matter of Honor, Ann Gimpel, Musa Publishing; Melis's Gambit, Ann Gimpel)Eighteenth century Europe can be a dangerous place, especially for a witch running for her life. Wounded and desperate for a place to hide while she heals, she finds the man of her dreams. Can she trust him not to betray her? Melis's Gambit is filled with all the drama, suspense, and passion you expect from paranormal romance author Ann Gimpel.Dark fantasy.Historical romance.Witches, Vampires, and Dark Magick.Hacked at with knives and tossed in the Danube, Melis Andresen is in desperate straits. Her tormentors are certain she's dead, or they wouldn't have let her go. With survival on the line, she leverages witchcraft and her training as a healer, and it's just barely enough. By the skin of her teeth, she survives the river running at flood stage and is asleep in a bedraggled heap next to a small fire, when a man walks out of the surrounding woods.Though she doesn't know it at the time, her life is about to change forever.Content Notes: Spicy, Paranormal, Vampires, Historical, Demons, Magic, Witches, Wizardry
Melissa the Sports Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.Kirsty and Rachel are very excited to be going to Rainspell Island for a special sporting event. But when Jack Frost steals Melissa the Sports Fairy's magical objects, both the Rainspell and Fairyland Games are in jeopardy! Can the girls help Melissa get the objects back before the competitions are ruined in both the fairy and human worlds?'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Mellybean and the Giant Monster: Single Volume Edition Hc (Mellybean #1)
by Mike White"Mike White hits a heartwarming hat trick with this cute, funny, and action-packed adventure. Mellybean will bounce off the page and into your heart." —Mo O'Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series and Agent MooseThe Secret Life of Pets meets The Wizard of Oz in this debut graphic novel about a spunky pup who gets trapped in a world filled with magic, adventure, and one giant, grumpy monster.Melly loves to play games. All her feline friends want to do, though, is take a nap. So when she doesn't leave them alone, the cats trick her into burying a shoe in the backyard. But the small prank turns into a big problem when Melly falls down the hole . . . and is magically transports her to another world!Melly lands smack-dab in the middle of a scuffle between a group of knights and a huge monster. But Melly soon befriends the grumpy giant, learning he isn't as scary as he seems. He's being hunted by a greedy king. One who has also been stealing from his people and locking them up in the dungeons. So although Melly is desperate to find a way back home to Mama and Papa (her human owners), she makes it her mission to help her new friend and the kingdom. But how could someone so tiny defeat such a powerful king? It may just take a game that only Melly can win.
Mellybean and the Villains' Revenge (Mellybean #3)
by Mike White"Mellybean will bounce off the page and into your heart." —Mo O'Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series and Agent Moose In the final book of this charming graphic novel trilogy, Melly and the cats must help the giant monster Narra reunite with his long-lost magical friends in order to defeat some old foes who have returned with a sinister new plan to take over the kingdom!Melly and her friends are happy. The land of Ado is at peace with the defeat of the greedy king and the wicked wizard. Humans, animals, and even mythical creatures are living together in harmony for the first time in centuries. But not everybody is pleased about that . . . Wilma may no longer have her magic, but she&’s determined as ever to get control over the powers of the ancient creatures. And the dethroned king, who has just found his way home, is desperate to take back his crown. Now these villains have decided to join forces, and they&’ve hatched a diabolical new plan to take over the kingdom. If Melly and the others are going to have any hope of stopping them once and for all, they&’ll need a lot more magic. The group must set off to find the last two ancient creatures who are still in hiding. But how will Melly convince them to join their side and help after all these years? Well, if there&’s anyone who can befriend a grumpy giant, it&’s Mellybean!
Mellybean and the Wicked Wizard (Mellybean #2)
by Mike White"Mellybean will bounce off the page and into your heart." —Mo O'Hara, New York Times bestselling author of the My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series and Agent MooseThe second book in this charming graphic novel series finds Melly and her feline friends returning to the magical world hidden in their backyard, only to discover that a wicked wizard has taken over and these pets may be the only ones who can stop her!Melly's learned a new trick, and she can't wait to show the cats. But when they all head outside to play, Melly accidentally loses her ball down the magical hole in their backyard. So she decides this is the perfect excuse to visit her friends in the fantastical world on the other side. And this time around, the cats want to come too. (After all, they need to find someone to open their cans of food!)But instead of a warm welcome, the group discovers the whole kingdom has fallen into a mysterious deep sleep. And it is all thanks to Wilma, the wizard who long ago took Narra's powers. She's back to finish what she started by stealing the magic of other mythical creatures so she can become the greatest wizard ever. Now Melly and the cats are all that stand in her way. But how will these four ordinary pets stop an extraordinary villain? Well, they may just have a few tricks up their sleeves!
Melmoth: A Novel
by Sarah PerryFrom the internationally bestselling author of The Essex Serpent—soon to be an Apple TV+ Series“Masterful...scary and smart, working as a horror story but also a philosophical inquiry into the nature of will and love. Perry did as much in her richly praised novel The Essex Serpent, but this is a deeper, more complex novel and more rewarding.”—The Washington PostIn Melmoth, Sarah Perry’s breathtaking follow-up to The Essex Serpent, a mysterious dark-robed figure has roamed the globe for centuries, searching for those whose complicity and cowardice have fed into the rapids of history’s darkest waters—and now, it is heading in our direction.It has been years since Helen Franklin left England. In Prague, working as a translator, she has found a home of sorts—or, at least, refuge. That changes when her friend Karel discovers a mysterious letter in the library, a strange confession and a curious warning that speaks of Melmoth the Witness, a dark legend found in obscure fairy tales and antique village lore. As such superstition has it, Melmoth travels through the ages, dooming those she persuades to join her to a damnation of timeless, itinerant solitude. To Helen it all seems the stuff of unenlightened fantasy.But, unaware, as she wanders the cobblestone streets Helen is being watched. And then Karel disappears....
La melodía de la magia
by Violeta GamerLa primera novela de VIOLETA G Una historia sobre el poder de la música. Violeta acaba de empezar su primer curso en la universidad. Tiene claro que la carrera que ha escogido no es para ella, pero todo el mundo le ha repetido siempre que busque algo serio, que de la música no se puede vivir. Pero un día, de camino a clase, se topa con el cartel de una audición y decide presentarse. Ese será el comienzo de un viaje mágico que la llevará por los siete reinos de Ceol, un continente protegido por la música que ahora corre peligro. La gente comienza a olvidar las canciones y el tiempo de la Bruja Melodía, la encargada de mantener a raya los males que asolan el mundo y de preservar la paz, se acaba. ¿Conseguirá Violeta ayudar a los siete reinos a recordar la melodía de la magia?
Melodías de otros lugares: El tejedor del tiempo - Libro 1
by Cédric FrantzEl equinoccio de primavera se acerca y el invierno está llegando a su fin en Jantival. Kalaen, de once años, lleva una vida ejemplar en su casa familiar. Apasionado por la ciencia y la música, descubre talentos innatos: tiene una percepción inusual del mundo que le rodea. Sus dones extrasensoriales incluso lograron impresionar a su vecino, el anciano alquimista y mago Falchron. Kalaen le tiene un respeto especial y secretamente desea seguir sus pasos. Durante una expedición en el bosque, hace un encuentro inusual y trae a la aldea un objeto misterioso. Con Falchron, intentan entonces desvelar los secretos de esta reliquia que parece datar de tiempos inmemoriales. ¿Cuál es la función de este extraño artefacto? ¿Lograrán descubrirlo? ¿Descubrirán las memorias del tiempo o escucharán el presagio de su fin?
Melodias de Sangue 1/2
by Maialen Alonso Tatiana RuizLivro 1 de 2 *Novela Ilustrada Um amor floresce, uma rebelião se levanta e uma guerra se aproxima… Depois de participar de uma experiência de criogenização a cargo da Aliança dos Estados, Meryl desperta por acidente de sua letargia. Quando é capaz de entender sua situação, observa o agora lúgubre quarto em que se encontra, dando-se conta de que não passou só uma semana… Em seu primeiro dia é capturada. O mundo que ela conhecia está agora coberto por um espesso manto escuro que não deixa o sol chegar, e com horror descobre que os vampiros governam a terra escravizando os humanos em uma nova Era. É comprada por Caleb, o líder da zona Alfa, acabará aceitando com esforço sua nova situación, mas os problemas não fizeram mais que começar...
Melodie del Sangue 2/2
by Maialen Alonso Alessandro BalsanoLibro Illustrato Il passato di Caleb è oscuro, terrificante e doloroso. Sognarlo non fa altro che alterarlo, e non avere Meryl al suo fianco per placare il suo stato tetro offusca la luce della sua anima. Nelle mani di Epsilon, Meryl scopre i suoi piani per lei, ciò la lascia ad un punto di non ritorno, se non fugge con Johana, questo porrà fine alla sua vita, impedendo così che un evento orribile avvenga. Fortunatamente e con l'aiuto della ribellione Omega, riescono a fuggire, causando il caos in città. Allo stesso tempo Caleb è sulla buona strada per recuperare ciò che gli appartiene di diritto, e dietro di lui c'è un temibile esercito assetato di sangue. Ma la riunione passa dall'essere dolce e necessaria ad amara e dolorosa ... Dopo aver perso Meryl, Epsilon soccombe alla sua ossessione, crea mostri feroci incapaci di parlare e con un'alta percentuale di infezione. Ora, quelli che sono in pericolo, sono vampiri. Mai dire addio è stato così difficile, e guardare un futuro di sangue, che non è mai stato quello che volevano ... ma dovrebbero raggiungere la luce con le loro mani, e cambiare un destino dove c'è solo la morte e sangue. La guerra inghiottirà il mondo e dalle sue ceneri dovrà rinascere con una nuova ... melodia.
Melodie di Sangue
by Maialen Alonso Alessandro BalsanoUn amore sboccia, una ribellione si alza e una guerra si avvicina ... Dopo aver partecipato ad un esperimento di criogenizzazione condotto dall'Alleanza degli Stati, Meryl si risveglia dal suo letargo. Quando è in grado di capire la sua situazione, osserva la stanza ormai buia in cui si trova, rendendosi conto che non è passata solo una settimana ... Il primo giorno viene catturata. Il mondo che conosceva ora è coperto da uno spesso manto oscuro che non lascia entrare il sole, e con l'orrore scopre che i vampiri governano la terra schiavizzando gli umani in una nuova Era. Viene acquistata da Caleb, il capo della zona Alpha, finirà per accettare la sua nuova situazione con fatica, ma i problemi sono solo all'inizio ... ****** "È un libro che, a prima vista, attira l'attenzione per la sinopsi e per le illustrazioni. Avevo letto storie di vampiri e già anticipo che questo libro vi sorprenderà perché non è la tipica storia di vampiri adolescenti ". blog; Boulevard of Books. «Lo stile di scrittura di Maialen è fluido e di solito non ricrea troppo nelle descrizioni o nei dettagli più del necessario. Una lettura interessante e divertente di cui leggerò indubbiamente la seconda parte ». blog; Lilith-Lacrimosa. «Posso dire che è il libro più avvincente che abbia letto in questi giorni, l'ho iniziato un giorno di notte e non riuscivo a lasciarlo fino a quando non l'ho finito. Questa qualità è molto apprezzata perché un libro con una storia di questo calibro e questo livello è difficile da trovare, e nonostante sia il primo è semplicemente magico. blog; È Time Yo Magic. «La scrittura dell'autore è semplice, con molto sentimento, esprime ogni parola in dettaglio, in modo fluido. Allo stesso modo è carente di più dettagli, più descrizioni, ma è per gusto e niente di più. Questo è di per sé perfettamente comprendibile e ti fa entrare nel romanzo in modo tenero e sincero ». blog; Passione per il roman
Melodie The Music Fairy: The Party Fairies Book 2 (Rainbow Magic #2)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. It's Queen Titania's and King Oberon's 1000th jubilee, and the seven Party Fairies are in charge of making the celebratory party extra-special! However, naughty Jack Frost has stolen each of the seven Party Fairies' magical party bags... if he succeeds the Fairyland celebrations will be ruined! Can Kirsty and Rachel help rescue the party bags so the magnificent jubilee cake can be finished in time...? 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.com Read all seven fairy adventures in the Party Fairies set! Cherry the Cake Fairy, Melodie the Music Fairy; Grace the Glitter Fairy; Honey the Sweet Fairy; Polly the Party Fun Fairy; Phoebe the Fashion Fairy; Jasmine the Present Fairy If you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Mélodies de sang: Le réveil
by Maialen AlonsoDescription du roman : Premiers chapitres du roman illustré. Un amour fleurit, une rébellion se lève et une guerre est sur le point d’éclater… Après avoir pris part à une expérience de cryogénisation organisée par l'Alliance des États, Meryl se réveille soudainement de sa léthargie. Lorsqu'elle comprend ce qui lui arrive, elle se rend compte que bien plus d'une semaine s'est écoulée… Elle est de suite faite prisonnière. Le monde qu'elle connaissait est à présent recouvert d'un épais manteau foncé qui ne laisse pas passer les rayons du soleil, et elle découvre avec horreur qu’elle se trouve dans une nouvelle ère où la terre est gouvernée par les vampires qui esclavagisent les êtres humains. Elle est achetée par Caleb, le chef de la zone Alpha. Elle finira, non sans efforts, à accepter sa nouvelle situation, mais les problèmes ne feront que commencer…
Melodies of Blood I
by Annie J. Garza Maialen AlonsoBook I/II Illustrated Novel A love is born when a rebellion rises and war is near. After, participating in a cryogenic experiment conducted by the Alliance of Nation's Meryl accidently awakens from her long sleep. After she is able to understand her situation Meryl observes the gloomy room in which she finds herself and learns that more time than a week has passed. On her first day out of cryogenic sleep she is captured. The world that she knew is now covered by a thick black cloak that doesn't allow the sun to penetrate it and the she learns the horrifying truth. The vampires that control the earth have enslaved humans and created a New Era. Meryl is purchased by Caleb the leader of Alpha Zone and she will have to accept her new situation, but the problems have just begun.
Melodies of Blood II
by Maialen Alonso Annie J. GarzaBook 2 of 2 *Illustrated Novel Caleb’s past is terrifying, dark, and painful. Thinking about his past only disturbs him and not having Meryl by his side to calm him hurts his soul. In the hands of Epsilon, Meryl discovers his twisted plans for her and leaves her at a point of no return. If Meryl can’t escape with Johana she will have no other option than to end her life. It’s the only way to prevent a horrible event from occurring. Luckily they manage to escape with help from the rebels of Omega Zone but their escape unleashes chaos in the city. Meanwhile, Caleb journeys to rescue Meryl and he is accompanied by a bloodthirsty army. But their anticipated reunion is painful… After losing Meryl, Epsilon succumbs under his obsession and creates a new breed of vampiric spawn that doesn’t have the ability to talk and are highly infectious. Now, the ones who face the most danger are the vampires. Saying goodbye was never as difficult and finding a bloody future was not what they wanted. Now they must fight to change a destiny which only includes blood and death. War will engulf the world and from its ashes, it must be reborn with a new melody
Melodies of Blood II
by Maialen Alonso Annie J. GarzaBook 2 of 2 *Illustrated Novel Caleb’s past is terrifying, dark, and painful. Thinking about his past only disturbs him and not having Meryl by his side to calm him hurts his soul. In the hands of Epsilon, Meryl discovers his twisted plans for her and leaves her at a point of no return. If Meryl can’t escape with Johana she will have no other option than to end her life. It’s the only way to prevent a horrible event from occurring. Luckily they manage to escape with help from the rebels of Omega Zone but their escape unleashes chaos in the city. Meanwhile, Caleb journeys to rescue Meryl and he is accompanied by a bloodthirsty army. But their anticipated reunion is painful… After losing Meryl, Epsilon succumbs under his obsession and creates a new breed of vampiric spawn that doesn’t have the ability to talk and are highly infectious. Now, the ones who face the most danger are the vampires. Saying goodbye was never as difficult and finding a bloody future was not what they wanted. Now they must fight to change a destiny which only includes blood and death. War will engulf the world and from its ashes, it must be reborn with a new melody
The Melody
by Jim CraceFrom the Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Harvest, Quarantine, and Being Dead, a tender new novel about music, lost love, and the way barely whispered fears and desires push their way into the light. Alfred Busi lives alone in his villa overlooking the waves, with only his trusted piano for company. Famed in his town for his music and songs, he is mourning the recent death of his wife and quietly living out his days--occasionally performing the classics in small venues, though never in the stadiums he could fill when in his prime. On the night before receiving his town's highest honour, Busi is wrested from his bed by noises in his courtyard, and then stunned by an attacking intruder. His hands and neck are scratched, and his face is bitten. Busi can't say what it was that he encountered, exactly, but he feels his assailant was neither man nor animal. The attack sets off a chain of events that will cast a shadow on Busi's career, imperil his home, and alter the fabric of his town. Busi's own account of what happened is embellished to fan the flames of old rumour--of an ancient race of people living in the surrounding forest--and to spark new controversy: something must finally be done about the town's poor, the feral vegabonds whose numbers have been growing. Meanwhile Busi, weathering a media storm, must come to terms with his wife's death and decide whether to sing one last time. The Melody is a story about grief and aging, about reputation and its loss, and the peculiar way myth seeps into real life. In trademark crystalline prose, Jim Crace portrays a man taking stock of his life and looking into an uncertain future, all while bearing witness to a community in the throes of great change--with echoes of today's most pressing social questions.