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【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】THE REMEMBERING Of Leather & Stone【電子書籍】[ Charles Paul Collins ]

＜p＞＜strong＞"Collins' ... debut novel ... is an extraordinary achievement in historical fiction that will transport readers through time while touching their hearts." ーK.C. Finn＜/strong＞, ＜em＞Readers' Favorite＜/em＞ ★★★★★＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞"This is a history book, and a family saga wrapped in a novel and is an excellent read."ーLucinda E. Clarke,＜/strong＞ ＜em＞Readers' Favorite＜/em＞ ★★★★★＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞"Collins’ descriptions of his ancestors’ sufferings and the horrendous ‘coffin ships’ are harrowing." ーSusie Helme,best-selling author of The Lost Wisdom of the Magi,＜/strong＞ ＜em＞Goodreads＜/em＞ ★★★★＜/p＞ ＜p＞This gripping fact-based fictional account, composed of three personal journals written as if by Collins' ancestors nearly two hundred years ago, contains their intimate, emotional stories, firsthand experiences, and traditions of old-world craftsmanship in a world being overtaken by technology.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Based on the legacies of two Boston Irish and Italian families, it is a perfect story for fans of historical Irish fiction by authors like Jean Grainger, Andrew Wareham, and Daisy O'Shea, fans of historical Italian fiction by Daniela Sacerdoti and Kate Quinn, and fans of historical biographical fiction and family sagas by writers like Mark Sullivan and Marie Benedict.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Forgotten by Time, Rediscovered by Fate＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞"A century after her birth, Jessie (Ambrosini) Collins is laid to rest beside her husband, Joseph Cornelius Collins, in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Milford, Massachusetts. Weeks later, while settling her estate, her children and grandchildren discover an old hope chest filled with the artifacts and memories of her life.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Among the curiosities and treasures is a tied bundle containing three handwritten journals, previously unknown to the family. In time, they would come to realize that what they held in their hands was the family legacyーpictures of life passed down by those who lived beforeーof how it was with them in their time."＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞The Odyssey of Cornelius Collins＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞It is 1845 the first year of the Great Famine in Ireland when fourteen-year-old Cornelius Collins begins a harrowing seven-year struggle for survival. At twenty, he escapes to Liverpool, England, securing a one-way third-class passage aboard a "coffin ship" bound for America. Against all odds, he survives the forty-one-day Atlantic crossing on the packet ship Clara Wheeler, landing in Boston, Massachusetts.＜/p＞ ＜p＞There, he is processed and released into the streets alone to face the "land sharks" eager to take what little he possesses, including his life. Fate intervenes, and an Irish American welfare society helps him find work as a bootmaker in the town of Milford. Determined, Cornelius vows to save every penny and send it back to Ireland to support his family.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Of Leather & Stone＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the decades pass, a highly prized pink granite is discovered in Milford triggering a "granite rush" attracting skilled stonecutters from around the world, including Giuseppe Ambrosini, a master stonecutter from Lombardy, Italy, a region renowned for its stone craftsmen. He comes to America seeking his fortune in the pink granite quarries of Milford.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Generations of their two families live through the most radical shift in industrial technology in the history of civilization, the disastrous effects of the American Civil War, widespread labor upheavals, the total collapse of the American economy, and the Irish Rebellion.＜/p＞ ＜p＞These events profoundly affect them and their American-born children, who unite their two families in marriage in the aftermath of ‘the war to end all war.’＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞The Remembering＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞"Theirs is the common fate of common people: living their lives without fanfare, known only to those who worked with them and those who loved them, then forgotten by timeーuntil one day, when they are remembered, and their names are spoken again by the living in THE REMEMBERING."＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Shores of the Polar Sea "A Narrative of Arctic Expedition"【電子書籍】[ Edward L. Moss ]

＜p＞HE ARCTIC EXPEDITION of 1875 left England on 29th May, crossed the Atlantic to Davis Straits in a succession of storms, and entered the Arctic regions on 4th July. It sailed with orders to "attain the highest northern latitude, and, if possible, reach the Pole." In old times, when voyages were longer than in these days of steam, a nautical frolic on crossing "the Line" helped to break the monotony of many a tedious passage. This time-honoured custom is slowly becoming a thing of the past. When it is gone, there will be little in sea or sky to make crossing the Equator in any way remarkable. The Tropic Zones are no better defined, and one can sail into or out of them without experiencing a sin-gle impressive sensation. But the Arctic Circle has obvious boundaries. A conspicuous change in the ordinary habits of nature warns the traveller that he is leaving the hospitable realms of earth behind him, and entering a region full of new experiences. Here familiar light and darkness cease to alternate, morning and evening no longer make the day, and in proportion as the latitude increases, day and night become mere figures of speech. While our two ships steamed northward along the west shores of Greenland, the novel charm of constant daylight was felt by every one. We all had our own ideas of what Arctic summer would be like, but ideas drawn from books rarely remain unchanged when brought face to face with reality. Although the passage into perpetual day was of course gradual, yet it was quite rapid enough to upset all regular habits. Most of us observed sadly irregular hours, but one energetic fellow-voyager, bent on making the most of his opportunities, stopped up for three days at a stretch. Our squadron consisted of H.M.SS. "Alert," "Discovery," and "Valorous," the latter vessel accompanying the Expedition as far as Disco, for the purpose of helping it so far northwards with its heavy stock of three years' provisions and fuel. On entering Davis Straits no one of the ships had the least idea where the others were. They had been separated in a cyclone on 13th June, and had crossed the Atlantic independently. Fortunately, how-ever, all three turned up almost simultaneously off the west coast of Greenland. Four days before crossing the Arctic Circle, the "Alert" and "Discovery" met under the rugged coast near Godhaab. As the ships approached, each anxiously scanned the other to see what damage had been done by the Atlantic storms. Boats soon passed from ship to ship, and it was amusing to note how both men and officers of either ship (the writer included) already placed the firmest faith in their own vessel, and underrated the seaworthiness of her consort. It was positively quite disappointing to find that the "Discovery's" spars were all right, and that she, like ourselves, had lost but one boat. Of course we congratulated each other on our good fortune; and good fortune it was, for our light, beautifully built boats could not be replaced, and few ships, heavily laden both below and on deck as ours were, would have passed through such weather without more serious loss..＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Life We Remember【電子書籍】[ Annette Oppenlander ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Inspired by the millions of German and Irish emigrants who sought a better life ? this is an emotional portrait of two lost souls whose resilience allows them to overcome sheer insurmountable challenges and find happiness...＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Skibbereen, Ireland, November 1848:＜/strong＞ The potato famine keeps Ireland in its grip, but carpenter Davin Callaghan is determined to help his parents keep their farm. After losing his wages in a mugging, he decides to hire on with the hated English and work on the railroad. But by the time, he arrives in Dublin and has saved enough for the crossing to Liverpool, the worst news reach him: his parents have succumbed to fever. His home gone, his country dying, he meets a young widow who is on her way to America...＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞L?wenstein, Germany, November 1848:＜/strong＞ After a drunken gambling caper gone wrong, Mina Peters' husband forces her to leave her home village in the middle of the night. In Bremerhaven, they board a ship to start a new life in America. Mina has little hope they'll even survive the passage, subsisting on half-cooked grain, and living like rats in steerage, while her husband takes every opportunity to drink and gamble. Until she meets an Irish man who not only teaches her English, but helps her realize her own strength...＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Pragmatic Vision Obama and the Enactment of the Affordable Care Act【電子書籍】[ Meena Bose ]

＜p＞On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, providing every American with the opportunity to have guaranteed health care coverage. The Affordable Care Actーfrequently referred to as Obamacareーis almost synonymous with Obama’s presidential legacy and reflects a series of key decisions that he made beginning before he took office. As Meena Bose shows, it was Obama’s particular brand of pragmatic politics that ultimately shaped the passage of the Affordable Care Act and made a lasting mark on health care reform in the United States.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Pragmatic Vision＜/em＞ examines eight of Obama’s decisions that resulted in the landmark enactment of health care reform, starting with his commitment to health care reform in the 2008 presidential campaign and concluding with his decision to allow for flexibility with its implementation, following technical hurdles and Supreme Court rulings. Bose shows that Obama’s steadfast commitment to the issue was crucial to its passing, especially after the Democrats lost their filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. Obama’s direct engagement built key political support for the legislation and was aided by the senior White House staff and Democratic leaders in Congress who skillfully navigated the bill to passage just fourteen months after Obama took office.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The story of Obama’s leadership in enacting the Affordable Care Act is a tale of today’s partisan divide and the polarization of Congress. The legislation passed on a party-line vote and continued to divide politicians long after its passage. Nevertheless, despite repeated efforts by Republicans to repeal the law, it is more popular today than ever and seems destined to remain in force until the next stage of reform. ＜em＞Pragmatic Vision＜/em＞ is an authoritative guide to this singular achievement of the Obama administration.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

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【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Byron Conspiracy【電子書籍】[ Andrea Fletcher ]

＜p＞Enter the hushed world of antiquarian books, where the scent of aged paper and whispered histories conceal deadly secrets. Elias Thorne, a rare book dealer with an uncanny eye for forgery, finds his quiet London bookshop thrust into a maelstrom of intrigue when a collection of Lord Byron’s lost love letters arrives on his doorstep. Hidden within their passionate prose lies a coded message, hinting at a modern-day assassination plot.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Drawn into a dangerous labyrinth, Elias’s investigation intertwines with the enigmatic Isabella Rossi, a captivating book collector whose knowledge of Byron both aids and unsettles him. Their shared passion for literary treasures ignites a spark, but is Isabella a pawn in a deadly game, or the mastermind behind it all?＜/p＞ ＜p＞From the bustling streets of London to the sun-drenched boulevards of Paris, Elias traces a network of rare book smugglers and shadowy figures who deal in forbidden knowledge. The discovery of a lost Byron play, rumored to contain explosive political commentary, adds another layer to the conspiracy. Could the assassination plot be a smokescreen, designed to conceal a far more sinister objective?＜/p＞ ＜p＞As Elias and Isabella’s connection deepens, every stolen glance, every shared laugh, becomes fraught with uncertainty. Elias struggles to reconcile his burgeoning feelings with the mounting evidence that suggests Isabella’s involvement in the unfolding plot. Could he be falling in love with the enemy?＜/p＞ ＜p＞With the help of Grace Holmes, a brilliant cryptographer and old friend, Elias unravels the layers of code, revealing a narrative of political intrigue and long-held grudges that span centuries. They uncover a clandestine organization known as the Scriptorium, guardians of forbidden knowledge, rumored to employ literary assassins to silence those who threaten their secrets.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The conspiracy takes on a new, more sinister dimension as Elias realizes he’s caught in a battle for knowledge itself, a battle with stakes far higher than he could have imagined. He discovers a hidden library, located beneath a historic London landmark, its entrance concealed behind a secret passage known only to a select few.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the unveiling of the library approaches, Elias must confront Isabella, demanding answers. Her confession reveals a heartbreaking truth and forces them both to make impossible choices. Amidst the glittering world of a rare book auction, the climax unfolds. Secrets are exposed, loyalties are tested, and the future of forbidden knowledge hangs in the balance. In a heart-stopping confrontation, Elias and Isabella must choose their allegiances, their love for each other tested against the backdrop of a conspiracy that threatens to rewrite history.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】A Dangerous Life, Volume 1 Sewermen, Bank Robbers & the Revelations of the Prince of Fire【電子書籍】[ David MacKinnon ]

＜p＞＜em＞Voodoo killers, Bank Robbers & Sewermen: True tales from the life and times of Blaise Cendrars, the world's greatest vagabond＜/em＞ features seven Cendrars works: ＜em＞The Sewerman of London＜/em＞: a tale of a secret passage leading to the Bank of England, gleaned from a fellow legionnaire while trapped in the trenches of the Great War; ＜em＞River of Blood (J'ai saign?)＜/em＞: the 1st-hand narrative of the killing fields of Champagne, and the day in 1916 he lost his writing hand to a German machine-gunner; ＜em＞F?bronio＜/em＞: Cendrars' chilling and compelling interview with Brazil's most infamous serial voodoo killer; ＜em＞The Diamond Circle:＜/em＞ the tale of the discovery of a diamond with a curse; ＜em＞Hip-flask of blood (Bidon de sang)＜/em＞: translation by Cendrars of an unpublished spaghetti-western novel by the bank robber lawyer Al Jennings; ＜em＞Le Saint Inconnu (The Anonymous Saint)＜/em＞; ＜em＞Anecdotique＜/em＞: On Saint-Exup?ry.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Verses of Desire All I Ever Wanted, Now You're Gone【電子書籍】[ Michael Reid ]

＜p＞In the quiet spaces between heartbeats, where memories linger and emotions pulse like echoes from the past, lies Verses of Desire: All I Ever Wanted, Now You're Gone. This collection of poetry delves into the deepest yearnings of the soul, exploring love and loss through verses that open windows into the heart's most intimate desires and the mind's profound reflections. Capturing the essence of human experience, the poems intertwine joy and sorrow, hope and despair, as past and present collide in moments of bittersweet clarity. Each verse invites readers to traverse the poet’s mental landscapes, feeling the weight of unspoken words and the resonance of emotions that, though faded, never truly disappear. A rich tapestry of longing and nostalgia, with each poem standing as a testament to love’s enduring nature, even when it resides only in memory. The poet’s voice, both vulnerable and powerful, guides readers through the labyrinth of their feelings, confronting the inevitable heartaches of the human condition. Desire and loss are central themes, yet beneath them lies an undercurrent of hopeーa belief in the beauty that persists despite unfulfilled dreams and past loves. The poems reflect on time's impact, offering fragments of what once was and glimpses of what might still be. They delve into the quiet strength found in vulnerability and the resilience required to face the pain of letting go while cherishing the echoes of what was once held dear. Each poem invites readers to pause and find solace in shared experiences, embracing the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. The poet’s mastery of language creates vivid imagery and evokes a spectrum of emotions, drawing readers into a world where reality and dreams blur, and where the heart finds its voice. This collection is crafted with an elegant simplicity that reveals profound truths and timeless emotions. The works a companion for those who have loved and lost and for those seeking meaning in the echoes of their experiences. It speaks to universal truthsーlove, loss, longing, and time's relentless passage. For anyone who has felt the weight of unspoken words, the ache of memories, or the quiet hope of new beginnings, Verses of Desire will resonate deeply, offering a sanctuary where emotions are not just felt but fully understood. This collection is a reminder that even in our most vulnerable moments, we are not alone, and through poetry, we find the strength to heal and continue loving.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Christmas with the Kerrigans【電子書籍】[ W.J. May ]

＜p＞＜strong＞'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house…things were starting to go very wrong.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Kerrigan Gang was in their fighting prime. Top of the agency, first pick for every mission, white picket fences with a couple of toddlers running around inside. The holidays were fast approaching, and things couldn't be any better. But when one of the friends is abducted right under the nose of the rest, things start to unravel at lightning speeds.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In a race against time, the gang scrambles to locate their missing friend, only to find themselves falling down a rabbit-hole they never saw coming. As the mystery deepens, they end up on a scavenger hunt that could shake the foundations of king and country, throwing into question everything they once believed.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The game is afoot and the clock is ticking. Can the friends solve the riddle in time?＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Join the Kerrigan gang on a holiday adventure that is a special single story to enjoy this Christmas season!＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Read the ENTIRE SERIES:＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Kerrigan Prequel＜br /＞ Christmas Before the Magic＜br /＞ Question the Darkness＜br /＞ Into the Darkness＜br /＞ Fight the Darkness＜br /＞ Alone in the Darkness＜br /＞ Lost in Darkness＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series＜br /＞ Rae of Hope＜br /＞ Dark Nebula＜br /＞ House of Cards＜br /＞ Royal Tea＜br /＞ Under Fire＜br /＞ End in Sight＜br /＞ Hidden Darkness＜br /＞ Twisted Together＜br /＞ Mark of Fate＜br /＞ Strength & Power＜br /＞ Last One Standing＜br /＞ Rae of Light＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Kerrigan Sequel＜br /＞ A Matter of Time＜br /＞ Time Piece＜br /＞ Second Chance＜br /＞ Glitch in Time＜br /＞ Our Time＜br /＞ Precious Time＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Kerrigan: Gabriel＜br /＞ Living in the Past＜br /＞ Present for Today＜br /＞ Staring at the Future＜/p＞ ＜p＞Kerrigan Chronicles＜/p＞ ＜p＞Stopping Time＜/p＞ ＜p＞A Passage of Time＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ticking Clock＜/p＞ ＜p＞Secrets in Time＜/p＞ ＜p＞Time in the City＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ultimate Future＜/p＞ ＜p＞Kerrigan Kids＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 1 - School of Potential＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 2 - Myths & Magic＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 3 - Kith & Kin＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 4 - Playing With Power＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 5 - Line of Ancestry＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 6 - Descent of Hope＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 7 ? Illusion of Shadows＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 8 ? Frozen by the Future＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 9 ? Guilt of My Past＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 10 ? Demise of Magic＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 11- Rise of the Prophecy＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 12 ? Deafened by the Past＜/p＞ ＜p＞Kerrigan Memoirs＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Devon＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Angel＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Julian＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Molly＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Gabriel＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Rae＜/p＞ ＜p＞Kerrigan Presidents Series＜/p＞ ＜p＞Leaders in Control＜/p＞ ＜p＞Director on a Mission＜/p＞ ＜p＞Devon Seeking Guidance＜/p＞ ＜p＞Gabriel's Vanishing Light＜/p＞ ＜p＞President on Edge＜/p＞ ＜p＞Agreeing the Future＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Chronicles of a Misspent Youth Series＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜ul＞ ＜li＞This Changes Everything＜/li＞ ＜li＞Fight the Old＜/li＞ ＜li＞Mistakes and Bad Choices＜/li＞ ＜li＞Change is Inevitable＜/li＞ ＜li＞The Process of Change＜/li＞ ＜li＞Building the New＜/li＞ ＜/ul＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Growing in Grace Life-Changing Insights from Luke's Gospel【電子書籍】[ Anthony Uchenna Azubuike ]

＜p＞Luke's Gospel stands as a masterful narrative that captures the essence of Jesus Christ's life, ministry, and transformative message. As a physician and meticulous historian, Luke presents not just historical facts, but profound spiritual truths that continue to shape lives across generations. This collection of 100 motivational thoughts drawn from Luke's Gospel serves as your companion in discovering the depths of Christ's teaching and its practical application in today's world.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Luke's unique perspective provides a comprehensive view of Jesus - the perfect Son of Man who came to seek and save the lost. From the miraculous birth narrative to the triumphant resurrection, each chapter unfolds revealing divine principles that address every aspect of human experience. Whether you're grappling with questions of faith, seeking direction in life, facing challenges, or desiring deeper spiritual growth, these meditations offer divine wisdom and practical guidance.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The themes explored in this collection touch the core of human existence - faith in impossible situations, the power of persistent prayer, true humility, genuine service, kingdom priorities, and the transformative power of God's love. We journey from Mary's humble submission to God's plan to the disciples' commission to witness with power. Each meditation is carefully crafted to bring scripture to life in your daily experience.＜/p＞ ＜p＞These 100 insights are not mere academic exercises but life-changing encounters with the living Christ. Each reflection includes:＜/p＞ ＜p＞- A Clear Topic: Identifying the core principle from Luke's narrative＜/p＞ ＜p＞- Biblical Text: The foundational Scripture passage in context＜/p＞ ＜p＞- Teaching: Deep exploration of the spiritual truth presented＜/p＞ ＜p＞- Life Application: Practical ways to implement the teaching＜/p＞ ＜p＞- Analogy: Relatable illustrations that bring the truth home＜/p＞ ＜p＞- Conclusion: An invitation to deeper surrender to Christ＜/p＞ ＜p＞- Prayer: A guided response to the truth encountered＜/p＞ ＜p＞The collection begins with the foundations of faith, exploring how God works in impossible situations through willing vessels like Mary and Zechariah. It progresses through Jesus' birth, ministry preparation, and public service, examining themes of divine purpose, spiritual authority, and transformative grace. The journey continues through Christ's teachings on prayer, kingdom living, stewardship, and true discipleship.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As we move deeper, we encounter challenging teachings on loving enemies, genuine humility, and counting the cost of discipleship. The parables come alive with fresh insight - the Good Samaritan speaks to practical compassion, the Prodigal Son reveals the Father's heart, and the Persistent Widow teaches unwavering faith. These timeless stories find new relevance in today's complex world.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The final sections lead us through Jesus' passion, crucifixion, and resurrection, unveiling profound truths about sacrifice, forgiveness, and the power of the risen Christ. The journey culminates in the Great Commission, challenging readers to live as empowered witnesses of these transformative truths.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】RUSSIA IN 1916 BY STEPHEN GRAHAM【電子書籍】[ STEPHEN GRAHAM ]

＜p＞tephen Graham (1884 - 15 March 1975) was a British journalist, travel-writer, essayist and novelist. His best-known books recount his travels around pre-revolutionary Russia and his journey to Jerusalem with a group of Russian Christian pilgrims. Most of his works express his sympathy for the poor, for agricultural labourers and for tramps, and his distaste for industrialisation.＜br /＞ I Returned to Russia last summer, visited as many of my old friends there as I could, arranged for the publication of some of my books in the Russian language, and incidentally travelled a great deal and saw a great many sides of Russian contemporary life, talked also with all manner of Russians. I travelled to Bergen in Norway, from Bergen obtained a passage round the North Cape to Vard?, the last port of Norway, transhipped there to a Russian boat and sailed for Ekaterina, the first port in Russia in the North, the new Russian harbour which never freezes. From Ekaterina I went on to Archangel, where I stayed a week, and from Archangel went to Moscow. I visited some estates in Central Russia and stayed with various acquaintances and friends, visited Rostof-on-the-Don, the Caucasus, Orel, Petrograd, and finally came back to England on a returning ammunition ship. In going to Russia I certainly did not intend to publish my impressions in book form, but I have been asked to do so, and I recognise the value of keeping in contact with our Ally from day to day. The requirement of the moment seems to be not so much books on Russia, of which there are now a great many, but diaries or volumes of impressions, keeping the peoples of the two countries in touch during the war. I returned to London at the beginning of October, 1916, and I should be glad to think that some one returning at the beginning of January, 1917, would follow on with another small volume of this type. Again for April, 1917. We need such volumes of personal impressions, and there would not be the need to apologise for them. They are letters between friends both engaged in the same vital task. It is extremely difficult to keep in touch with Russia by reading newspapers only. The newspapers are, on the whole, difficult to follow. They are concerned with the news-aspect of events and the scope for sensational appeals. Good quiet correspondence tends to be lost in them. Hence my little book of the hour. I was in Russia when the war broke out in 1914. I spent 1915 in Egypt, the Balkans, Russia and England, and again I spent the summer of 1916 in Russia. I have, therefore, been in touch with the Russians all the time of the war. I hope, therefore, that in this time when deeds rather than words are necessary, my report of the conditions prevailing in the land of our ally Russia may be considered serviceable Stephen Graham. London,＜br /＞ 15 January 1917.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Verses of Desire All I Ever Wanted, Now You're Gone【電子書籍】[ Michael Reid ]

＜p＞In the quiet spaces between heartbeats, where memories linger and emotions pulse like echoes from the past, lies Verses of Desire: All I Ever Wanted, Now You're Gone. This collection of poetry delves into the deepest yearnings of the soul, exploring love and loss through verses that open windows into the heart's most intimate desires and the mind's profound reflections.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Capturing the essence of human experience, the poems intertwine joy and sorrow, hope and despair, as past and present collide in moments of bittersweet clarity. Each verse invites readers to traverse the poet’s mental landscapes, feeling the weight of unspoken words and the resonance of emotions that, though faded, never truly disappear.＜/p＞ ＜p＞A rich tapestry of longing and nostalgia, with each poem standing as a testament to love’s enduring nature, even when it resides only in memory. The poet’s voice, both vulnerable and powerful, guides readers through the labyrinth of their feelings, confronting the inevitable heartaches of the human condition.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Desire and loss are central themes, yet beneath them lies an undercurrent of hopeーa belief in the beauty that persists despite unfulfilled dreams and past loves. The poems reflect on time's impact, offering fragments of what once was and glimpses of what might still be. They delve into the quiet strength found in vulnerability and the resilience required to face the pain of letting go while cherishing the echoes of what was once held dear.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Each poem invites readers to pause and find solace in shared experiences, embracing the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. The poet’s mastery of language creates vivid imagery and evokes a spectrum of emotions, drawing readers into a world where reality and dreams blur, and where the heart finds its voice. This collection is crafted with an elegant simplicity that reveals profound truths and timeless emotions.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The works a companion for those who have loved and lost and for those seeking meaning in the echoes of their experiences. It speaks to universal truthsーlove, loss, longing, and time's relentless passage. For anyone who has felt the weight of unspoken words, the ache of memories, or the quiet hope of new beginnings, Verses of Desire will resonate deeply, offering a sanctuary where emotions are not just felt but fully understood. This collection is a reminder that even in our most vulnerable moments, we are not alone, and through poetry, we find the strength to heal and continue loving.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Firebrands The Untold Story of Four Women Who Made and Unmade Prohibition【電子書籍】[ Gioia Diliberto ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Guaranteed to change how you picture Prohibition, this lively history turns the spotlight on four women in the immediate aftermath of winning the vote who played influential roles on all sides of the Eighteenth and Twenty-First Amendments.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞In the popular imagination, the story of Prohibition in America is a story of men and male violence, one full of federal agents fighting gangsters over the sale of moonshine. In contrast, ＜em＞Firebrands＜/em＞ is the story of four Jazz Age dynamosーall women ?who were forces behind the passage, the enforcement, the defiance, and, ultimately, the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. They battled each other directly, and they learned to marshal clout with cowed and hypocritical legislators, almost all of them men. Their clash over Prohibition stands as the first significant exercise of women’s political power since women gained the right to vote, and their influence on the American political scene wouldn’t be equaled for decades.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In Gioia Diliberto’s fresh and timely take on this period of history, we meet Ella Boole, the stern and ambitious leader of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, who campaigned fiercely to introduce Prohibition and fought desperately to keep it alive. We also meet Mabel Walker Willebrandt, the most powerful woman in America at the time, who served as the top federal prosecutor charged with enforcing Prohibition. Diliberto tells the story, too, of silent film star Texas Guinan, who ran New York speakeasies backed by the mob and showed that Prohibition was not only absurd but unenforceable. And, she follows Pauline Morton Sabin, a glamorous Manhattan aristocrat who belatedly recognized the cascading evil in Prohibition and mobilized the movement to kill it.＜/p＞ ＜p＞These women led their opposing forces of “Wets” and “Drys” across a teeming landscape of bootleggers, gangsters, federal agents, temperance fanatics, and cowardly politicians, many of them secret drunks. Building on the momentum of suffrage, they forged a path for the activists who followed during the great civil rights battles of the mid-twentieth century. Yet, they have been largely lost to history. In ＜em＞Firebrands＜/em＞, Diliberto finally gives these dynamic figures their due, creating a varied and dramatic portrait of women wielding power, in politics, society, and popular culture.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Parables of Jesus Bible Study【電子書籍】[ Rose Publishing ]

＜p＞Why did Jesus teach in parables, and why are they sometimes difficult to understand? The disciples asked these questions in Jesus’s day, and today we find ourselves wondering the same. In this six-session study, you’ll find answers to these questions and many more. Using charts and other visual aids, this Bible study explores what the following parables teach us about God, judgment, redemption, right living, and the kingdom of God:＜/p＞ ＜ul＞ ＜li＞The Vineyard Workers (Matthew 20:1-16),＜/li＞ ＜li＞The Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31-46),＜/li＞ ＜li＞The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, The Lost Son (Luke 15),＜/li＞ ＜li＞The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37),＜/li＞ ＜li＞The Growing Seed and The Mustard Seed (Mark 4:26-34).＜/li＞ ＜/ul＞ ＜p＞Readers will enjoy answering thought-provoking study questions to deepen their knowledge of each passage, then learn the fascinating cultural and historical context surrounding each parable. Life application questions will help them ponder how these parables impact their own spiritual lives. This excellent study will bring a deeper understanding of Jesus’s parables to believers of all faith levels.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞＜strong＞Rose Visual Bible Studies＜/strong＞＜/em＞ ＜strong＞are packed with full-color visuals that show key information at a glance! With their easy-to-use formatーread it, know it, explore it, and live itーthese six-week inductive Bible studies are perfect for gaining deeper insight into God’s Word.＜/strong＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】My Other Heart 'A magical read that’ll break your heart then put it back together again’ Stylist【電子書籍】[ Emma Nanami Strenner ]

＜p＞**For fans of ＜em＞The Vanishing Half＜/em＞ and ＜em＞Little Fires Everywhere＜/em＞, a sweeping and heartfelt debut about finding your roots across borders and beyond blood-ties＜/p＞ ＜p＞'A magical read ... that will break your heart then put it back together again'** ＜em＞Stylist＜/em＞ Book of the Month＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞'I am bereft to have finished it! From the suburbs of Philadelphia to the streets of Saigon, I was completely immersed in the lives of these very special characters. I loved it.'＜/strong＞ EMILY ITAMI, author of ＜em＞Fault Lines＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞'A beautifully told story of family, identity, loss and belonging'＜/strong＞ JENNIE GODFREY, No.1 ＜em＞Sunday Times＜/em＞ bestselling author of ＜em＞The List of Suspicious Things＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞'Poignant and powerful, this is a novel that lingers long after the final page'＜/strong＞ JEAN KWOK, author of ＜em＞Girl in Translation＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞'Beautifully written and accomplished'＜/strong＞ NUSSAIBAH YOUNIS, author of ＜em＞Fundamentally＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞'Authentic and full of life'＜/strong＞ JESSICA STANLEY, author of ＜em＞Consider Yourself Kissed＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞May 1998: Mimi Traung and her baby daughter Ngan wait restlessly at the gates of Philadelphia airport. There is still a day’s travelling left before they would land back home on Vietnamese soil. While they prepare to board, the unimaginable happens.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Seventeen years later, two best friends are discussing their summer plans before college over a piece of mooncake. Both have trips ahead in search of their roots: Sabrina is preparing to travel to China to meet her mother’s family. Kit leaves for Tokyo, convinced that her biological mother is Japanese. Their parents watch on from the quiet suburbs of Chestnut Hill, nervous of what their daughters might find.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Meanwhile, Mimi returns to Philadelphia in search of her lost child, tracing memories from that fateful day waiting at the gates. Each of these women are looking to find their place in the world. Eventually Mimi, Kit and Sabrina come face to face, and have to confront the people they truly are, dismantling their own assumptions about belonging and the importance of blood ties.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞WHAT READERS ARE SAYING＜br /＞ 'An unflinching exploration of Asian-American identity, discrimination, adoption, and classism.'＜br /＞ 'An emotional whirlwind ... A magnificent coming-of-age novel'＜br /＞ 'At times heartbreaking and other times joyfully life-affirming ... This is a novel that spans decades and continents, yet remains deeply intimate and moving'＜br /＞ 'The type of book you can't put down'＜br /＞ 'A rights of passage tale with a twist'＜/strong＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Mistakes and Bad Choices Chronicles of a Misspent Youth, #3【電子書籍】[ W.J. May ]

＜p＞＜strong＞A friend turned enemy is the most dangerous sort…＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞After an attack on their president leaves the Privy Council reeling, it's all hands on deck. Guilder University is shut down, and agents are called in from every corner of the world. Aria and her friends begin the dangerous task of interrogating the prisoners, but in a terrible twist of irony, the greatest threat to the Council is coming from within.＜/p＞ ＜p＞When her little brother is arrested by a taskforce intent upon seizing power, Aria finds herself searching for allies in the most unlikely places. From the depths of the past, to the uncertainties of the future, the stakes have never been higher and the world is up for grabs.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The clock is ticking and not one, but two lives hang in the balance. The Xavier Knights are growing restless, and there's trouble at the gates. Can Aria manage to put the pin back in the grenade?＜/p＞ ＜p＞Or were some alliances always meant to break?＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Nothing is predestined. The obstacles of your past can become gateways to new beginnings...＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Chronicles of a Misspent Youth Series＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜ul＞ ＜li＞This Changes Everything＜/li＞ ＜li＞Fight the Old＜/li＞ ＜li＞Mistakes and Bad Choices＜/li＞ ＜li＞Change is Inevitable＜/li＞ ＜li＞The Process of Change＜/li＞ ＜li＞Building the New＜/li＞ ＜/ul＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Chronicles of a Misspent Youth (jokingly named after Gabriel's future autobiography) is going to show us the story from Aria's side, while tossing in some of Kraigan's crazy, unpredictable nature in the mix… stay tuned for more adventure, more laughs and more Kerrigan!＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Read the ENTIRE SERIES:＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Kerrigan Prequel＜br /＞ Christmas Before the Magic＜br /＞ Question the Darkness＜br /＞ Into the Darkness＜br /＞ Fight the Darkness＜br /＞ Alone in the Darkness＜br /＞ Lost in Darkness＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Kerrigan Series＜br /＞ Rae of Hope＜br /＞ Dark Nebula＜br /＞ House of Cards＜br /＞ Royal Tea＜br /＞ Under Fire＜br /＞ End in Sight＜br /＞ Hidden Darkness＜br /＞ Twisted Together＜br /＞ Mark of Fate＜br /＞ Strength & Power＜br /＞ Last One Standing＜br /＞ Rae of Light＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Kerrigan Sequel＜br /＞ A Matter of Time＜br /＞ Time Piece＜br /＞ Second Chance＜br /＞ Glitch in Time＜br /＞ Our Time＜br /＞ Precious Time＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Kerrigan: Gabriel＜br /＞ Living in the Past＜br /＞ Present for Today＜br /＞ Staring at the Future＜/p＞ ＜p＞Kerrigan Chronicles＜/p＞ ＜p＞Stopping Time＜/p＞ ＜p＞A Passage of Time＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ticking Clock＜/p＞ ＜p＞Secrets in Time＜/p＞ ＜p＞Time in the City＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ultimate Future＜/p＞ ＜p＞Kerrigan Kids＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 1 - School of Potential＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 2 - Myths & Magic＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 3 - Kith & Kin＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 4 - Playing With Power＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 5 - Line of Ancestry＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 6 - Descent of Hope＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 7 ? Illusion of Shadows＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 8 ? Frozen by the Future＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 9 ? Guilt of My Past＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 10 ? Demise of Magic＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 11- Rise of the Prophecy＜/p＞ ＜p＞Book 12 ? Deafened by the Past＜/p＞ ＜p＞Kerrigan Memoirs＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Devon＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Angel＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Julian＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Molly＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Gabriel＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Chronicles of Rae＜/p＞ ＜p＞Kerrigan Presidents Series＜/p＞ ＜p＞Leaders in Control＜/p＞ ＜p＞Director on a Mission＜/p＞ ＜p＞Devon Seeking Guidance＜/p＞ ＜p＞Gabriel's Vanishing Light＜/p＞ ＜p＞President on Edge＜/p＞ ＜p＞Agreeing the Future＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Beyond Constraint Middle/Passages of Blackness and Indigeneity in the Radical Tradition【電子書籍】[ Shona N. Jackson ]

＜p＞In ＜em＞Beyond Constraint＜/em＞, Shona N. Jackson offers a new approach to labour and its analysis by demonstrating the fundamental relation between black and Indigenous People’s sovereign, free, and coerced labour in the Americas. Through the writings of Cedric Robinson, Walter Rodney, C. L. R. James, and Sylvia Wynter, Jackson confronts the elision of Indigenous People’s labour in the black radical tradition. She argues that this elision is an effect of the structural relation of antiblackness to anti-indigeneity through which native and black bodies are arranged on either side of a split between unproductive labour and productive work necessary for capital accumulation ＜em＞and＜/em＞ for how we read capital in political economic critique. This division between labour and work forces the radical tradition to sustain the break between black and Indigenous peoples as part of its critical strategies of liberation. To address this impasse, Jackson reads the tradition against the grain for openings to indigeneity and a method for recovering lost labours.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Did I Do the Right Thing? Relationships【電子書籍】[ Marsha Johnson ]

＜h2＞THE FIRST INTERACTIVE ROMANCE BOOK INVITES YOU TO BE PART OF THE STORY.＜/h2＞ ＜h2＞＜em＞＜strong＞In a lifetime, some decisions are obvious. Those are the easy ones. But sometimes, things are complicated.＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜/h2＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Did I Do the Right Thing? Relationships＜/em＞ is a collection of romantic relationship tales and dilemmas shared by more than 80 men and women. From the poignant to the humorous, these real-life characters look back and second-guess the decisions they made. Now they're asking you, did they do the right thing?＜/p＞ ＜p＞In short story form, the reader hears how love was found, lost, faked, eluded, hidden, and even betrayed from the grave. Dating, married, or one side of the triangle in an affair, they stuck it out, worked it out, or walked out. Now they've moved on. Or have they?＜/p＞ ＜p＞At the end of each chapter, readers may use a QR code or link to the book's website to weigh-in on the characters' resolutions to their dilemmas. Once a vote is cast, it's revealed "What Happened" after a decision was made. With the passage of time, does the character believe they did the right thing? You may be surprised.＜/p＞ ＜h3＞For more information visit dididotherightthing.com＜/h3＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Healing After the Loss of Your Parents【電子書籍】[ Elaine Mallon ]

＜p＞＜em＞Healing After the Loss of Your Parents: Finding Comfort & Purpose Through This New Life Stage as an Adult Orphan＜/em＞ is a compassionate and insightful grief recovery guidebook that helps readers navigate through grief, cope with the profound changes that follow the death of their parents, empowering them to rebuild their life after loss.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Whether we think we are prepared or not, the passing of our parents ushers in a new stage in life as an "adult orphan." With it often comes a disorienting period of intense loneliness as we confront existential changes to our identity, sense of mortality, family of origin, and life purpose. It also tends to reawaken grief over the loss of our first parent.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This "natural rite of passage" brings a complex layer of grief and adaptation. After their deaths, it's common to feel lost and wonder: "What do I do now?" "Who am I now without them?" "Why do I feel so… untethered?"＜/p＞ ＜p＞When our sense of direction and security in the world is turned upside down, what we need is a compassionate grief sherpa to guide us through.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This heartfelt grief recovery guidebook takes the reader through the challenging journey of loss, offering insight from neuroscientists, psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed counselors, thought leaders, and wisdom teachers to help answer many common questions asked by those in mourning.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ultimately, the real experts in coping with grief are everyday people who have walked this path before and provide advice and encouragement on how they emerged from their heartache to discover hope and healing.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This comprehensive, step-by-step guidebook is a valuable compass and resource for both the person dealing with this life-altering experience and those seeking practical ways to support a loved one at a time that forever changes them.＜/p＞ ＜p＞If you find yourself at this turning point in life, you are not alone. Let's walk this road together.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This book provides insight into:＜/p＞ ＜p＞- The Adult Orphan＜br /＞ - Difference Between First and Second Parent's Death＜br /＞ - Reawakened Grief＜br /＞ - Personal Transformation＜br /＞ - Identity＜br /＞ - Mortality＜br /＞ - New Stage in Life＜br /＞ - Empowered Grieving＜br /＞ - What Can I Expect? Emotionally, Physically, Cognitively, Socially, Spiritually＜br /＞ - How Grief Rewires the Brain＜br /＞ - Grief vs. Depression＜br /＞ - How Long Will This Pain Last?＜br /＞ - Triggers & Glimmers＜br /＞ - Holidays & Special Occasions＜br /＞ - The Afterlife, Visitation Dreams & Signs＜br /＞ - Coping Tools for the Mind, Body, Soul＜br /＞ - Bereavement Support Community Q&As＜br /＞ - "Healing Roundtable": Advice, Guidance & Hope＜br /＞ - How to Support Someone Grieving (What to Do & Say / What Not to Do & Say)＜br /＞ - Forgiveness & Moving Forward＜br /＞ - Signs You Are Healing＜br /＞ - Purpose＜br /＞ - Meaning-Making＜br /＞ - Rebirth＜br /＞ - The New You＜/p＞ ＜p＞"＜em＞At a time many might otherwise feel powerless, we can arm ourselves with answers and a deeper understanding of how the full scope of grief impacts our mind, body, and soul. This fresh insight can help us emerge not as victims of circumstance but as empowered in our healing and on our path forward."＜/em＞ ?＜strong＞Elaine Mallon, Author＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Elaine Mallon is the author of the acclaimed self-help grief recovery guidebook ＜em＞Healing After the Loss of Your Mother: A Grief & Comfort Manua＜/em＞l, named one of the Best Grief Books of All Time by BookAuthority and a consistent Amazon Best Seller in the categories of Grief & Bereavement, Mental & Spiritual Healing, Sociology of Death, and Love and Loss. She is also the founder of Healing After the Loss of Your Mother ? Grief Support and Healing After the Loss of Your Parents ? Grief Support, both worldwide, online bereavement support groups and sacred spaces for those seeking comfort & community through loss.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Passages Pruning You for His Glory【電子書籍】[ Amy Sloss ]

＜p＞We are all on a passage going from one place to another. After being a Christian for over twenty years, Amy felt lost in her marriage and parenting, and it was evident that something needed to change. While getting help, Amy felt God asking her to write daily about what she and her husband were learning and then take it to the Bible to understand His truth. Through these scripture passages, God started to open Amy’s eyes to the impact she had on her family and how she had been deceived.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Through this study, you’ll join Amy on her journey to discovering the ＜em＞bitterness, pride, control, shame＜/em＞ and other branches that needed to be chopped off. With each chopping, the Lord showed her what He wanted to grow in her to replace what was not of Him--areas like ＜em＞listening, being content, growing in self-control, compassion＜/em＞, and ＜em＞hope＜/em＞.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Looking into your life and hearing from the Lord can be hard. God wants your whole heart, and as you move through the passages of your life, He will be there to faithfully guide you. Pruning you for His glory.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Beaneth the Ruins of Love【電子書籍】[ david pedro ]

＜p＞In a land where the echoes of war linger in every crumbling wall and memories of what once haunted the deserted streets, love is both a beacon of hope and a source of unbearable pain. Amid the ruins of a world torn apart by conflict, a story of passion and heartbreak defies the passage of timeーa tale of two souls bound by an unbreakable bond yet forever separated by the cruel hand of fate.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ash was a man who had lost everything: his home, his family, and the life he had once known. Hardened by years of battle and loss, he became a leader among the rebelsーa figure of strength and resilience who fought for a future free from tyranny. But beneath his stoic exterior, Ash harboured a secret, a love that had endured even as the world around him fell to pieces.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Emilia was the woman who held Ash’s heartーa woman of unparalleled beauty and grace who had captured his soul long before the first shot of the war was fired. But theirs was a love forged in the shadows, hidden from a world that would never understand. She was the daughter of a powerful man, destined for a life of privilege and security, while Ash was a rebel with nothing left to lose.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the war raged on, their love became their salvation and undoing. Ash promised to rescue Emilia from the life she had been forced into, to take her far away from the devastation surrounding them. But in a world where nothing is as it seems and trust is a rare commodity, their love was tested in ways they could never have imagined.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Ashes of Verses: Poems Burned but Not Forgotten【電子書籍】[ Alex Telman ]

＜p＞This collection, Ashes of Verses: Poems Burned but Not Forgotten, spans three decades of my life, from 1976 to 2006. Each poem is a reflection of the times, places, and emotional landscapes I found myself navigating during those years. These poemsーonce held closely, now released into the worldーtouch on love, faith, loss, and the search for meaning.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Titles like My Father's Voiceless Gesture and The Twin Towers of Love hold personal memories, while poems such as The Life and Death of Jesus and The Pendulum of Christ delve into spiritual exploration. When I Die and Our Final Sunset are meditations on mortality, the fragility of life, and the inevitable passage of time. Others, like Toy Wonderland and A Leaf in Winter ? Part 1, reach for simplicity and innocence, contrasting with the more complex reflections in Writing is a Sentence or Reading Dead Poets.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Though some of these poems may feel like fragments of the past, I hope the fire that once inspired them continues to burn within each reader. This collection signifies both a closing and an opening- a burning away of old works to make space for new ones, yet leaving behind the embers of these verses for reflection.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Whether you find yourself caught in the city streets of Fog in the City of Lights or lost in the philosophical musings of Nothing ? The Perfect Poem, I hope these works ignite a sense of connection, thought, and perhaps even renewal.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the title suggests, though these words are metaphorically burned, their essence remains eternal- alive in the minds of those who read them.＜/p＞ ＜p＞-Alex＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Whispers of an Endless Love【電子書籍】[ Biswajit Paria ]

＜p＞"Whispers of an Endless Love" is a poignant tale set in the village of Nagra, a serene place nestled deep in the hills, where time seems to stand still. The novel follows Tarun, a man whose heart remains captive to a love that transcends life and death. Known as the "mad man in love" by the villagers, Tarun is haunted by memories of a love that refuses to fade, a love that lingers in the whispers of the wind and the rustling of leaves.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Despite the passage of years, Tarun remains tied to the presence of his lost love, her voice a melody carried on the wind, her touch a distant whisper against his skin. While the villagers have long moved on, Tarun knows that some loves are too powerful to be forgotten, too deep to be erased by time. As he sits beneath an ancient tree, listening to the wind, he waits for the brief moments when he can feel her presence once more, knowing that their story is far from over.＜/p＞ ＜p＞"Whispers of an Endless Love" explores themes of eternal love, loss, and the haunting presence of memories that refuse to let go, set against the tranquil yet mysterious backdrop of the village of Nagra.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The World Broke in Two Virginia Woolf, T.S. Eliot, D.H. Lawrence, E.M. Forster, and the Year That Changed Literature【電子書籍】[ Bill Goldstein ]

＜p＞＜strong＞A revelatory narrative of the intersecting lives and works of four revered authors during 1922, the birth year of modernism.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞A Lambda Literary Awards Finalist＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Named a Best Book by NPR's Book Concierge＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞The World Broke in Two＜/em＞ tells the fascinating story of the intellectual and personal journeys four legendary writersーVirginia Woolf, T. S. Eliot, E. M. Forster, and D. H. Lawrenceーmake over the course of one pivotal year. As 1922 begins, all four are literally at a loss for words, confronting an uncertain creative future despite success in the past. The literary ground is shifting, as ＜em＞Ulysses＜/em＞ is published in February and Proust's ＜em＞In Search of Lost Time＜/em＞ begins to be published in England in the autumn. Yet, dismal as their prospects seemed in January, by the end of the year Woolf has started ＜em＞Mrs. Dalloway＜/em＞, Forster has, for the first time in nearly a decade, returned to work on the novel that will become ＜em＞A Passage to India＜/em＞, Lawrence has written ＜em＞Kangaroo＜/em＞, his unjustly neglected and most autobiographical novel, and Eliot has finishedーand published to acclaimー"The Waste Land."＜/p＞ ＜p＞As Willa Cather put it, "The world broke in two in 1922 or thereabouts," and what these writers were struggling with that year was in fact the invention of modernism. Based on original research, Bill Goldstein's ＜em＞The World Broke in Two＜/em＞ captures both the literary breakthroughs and the intense personal dramas of these beloved writers as they strive for greatness.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞"Entertaining. . . . Goldstein shines a welcome spotlight back onto an age when literary giants walked the earth." ー＜/strong＞ ＜em＞＜strong＞San Francisco Chronicle＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞"Superbly researched . . . a beautiful mosaic . . . The book is a joy." ー＜/strong＞ ＜em＞＜strong＞USA Today＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞"Gossipy, accessible and fascinating." ー＜/strong＞ ＜em＞＜strong＞People＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Blood Brothers Among the Soldiers of Ward 57【電子書籍】[ Michael Weisskopf ]

＜p＞＜strong＞This "expert piece of journalism by a brave man about brave men" follows three soldiers and a reporter through eighteen months on Ward 57, Walter Reed's amputee wing ( ＜em＞The Washington Post＜/em＞)＜/strong＞＜br /＞ ＜em＞Time＜/em＞ magazine's Michael Weisskopf was riding through Baghdad in the back of a U.S. Army Humvee when he heard a metallic thunk. Looking down, he spotted a small object inches from his feet and reached down to take it in his hand. Then everything went black.＜br /＞ Weisskopf lost his hand and was sent to Ward 57 at Walter Reed Medical Center, the wing reserved for amputees. There he met soldiers Pete Damon, Luis Rodriguez, and Bobby Isaacs, alongside whom he navigated the bewildering process of recovery and began reconciling life before that day in Baghdad with everything that would follow his release.＜br /＞ ＜em＞Blood Brothers＜/em＞ is the story of this difficult passageーa story that begins with healthy men heading off to war, and continues through the months in Ward 57 as they prepare for a different life than the one they left. A chronicle of devastation and recovery, this is a deeply affecting portrait of the private aftermath of combat casualties.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The Land Where Time Stood Still Thrilling Wonder Stories【電子書籍】[ Arthur Leo Zagat ]

＜p＞The Land Where Time Stood Still by Arthur Leo Zagat is a mesmerizing journey into a hidden world where the laws of time have been suspended. When a group of explorers stumbles upon an uncharted land deep within a forgotten jungle, they discover a realm where ancient creatures roam and lost civilizations thrive, untouched by the passage of millennia. But what begins as an adventure of discovery soon turns into a desperate struggle for survival as the explorers realize that escaping this timeless land may be impossible. Faced with dangers from both the distant past and an unknown future, can they find a way out before they too become relics of a forgotten era?＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Village of Death Village of Death, #1【電子書籍】[ Mehto ]

＜p＞In the shadows of a massive river, hidden by the mists of time, there existed a village long forgotten by the outside world. It was a place without a name or perhaps so feared that it had been erased from memory. The cursed village remained in peace, its existence only known to those who resided within it's boundaries.＜/p＞ ＜p＞But peace is a fragile thing, easily destroyed, and for the cursed village, it came in the form of seven strangers whose purpose no one knows - fortune, redemption, or perhaps something more sinister.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Their arrival awakens something that they didn't even anticipate. Almost awakening a power that had been sleeping for centuries.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the invaders and village dance in the deadly game of power and betrayal, the sinister past of the village gets slowly revealed. Secrets lost in the passage of time became key for the fate of the cursed village, but eventually it came to the question of one man's choice; what would he choose - a pain that he would bear till eternity or the morals that he always stood for.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】The REAL College Survival Guide【電子書籍】[ Kevin Lawson ]

＜p＞Remember taking a College Orientation class as soon as the tuition money cleared? Remember how many important rites of passage it didn't cover? Humorist Kevin Lawson sure does, and, as expected, he's brought his charmingly snarky observations to the table. "The REAL College Survival Guide" is part reference book, part satirical reflection, and all about secondary education.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Dorm Resident Advisor: Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞You know, when I signed up to be a resident advisor, I thought I was stepping into a role that would be a mix of mentorship, community building, and maybe a little bit of chaos. What I didn't expect was to become a glorified babysitter for a bunch of 18-year-olds who think they're invincible. I mean, I'm pretty sure I've seen more questionable life choices in a single semester than I did in my entire high school career.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Let's start with the first week of the semester. I'm all excited, ready to welcome my residents with open arms and a well-rehearsed speech about community and support. I'm thinking, "This is going to be great! I'm going to help these kids find themselves!" But then, I walk into the common room, and what do I find? A group of freshmen trying to microwave an entire bag of popcorn without taking it out of the plastic. I'm standing there, watching them, and I can't help but think, "This is the future of our society?"＜/p＞ ＜p＞And then there's the noise. Oh, the noise. You'd think I was living in a concert hall. I mean, I get it; it's college, and you want to have fun. But when your idea of fun is blasting music at 2 a.m. while I'm trying to have a heart-to-heart with my pillow, we have a problem. I once had to knock on a door at 3 a.m. because someone thought it would be a good idea to host a karaoke night. Spoiler alert: they couldn't sing. I'm pretty sure I lost a few brain cells that night, and I'm still waiting for them to come back.＜/p＞ ＜p＞And let's not forget about the "emergencies." I've had residents come to me with issues ranging from "I lost my phone" to "I think my roommate is a vampire." Yes, a vampire. Apparently, the roommate was just really into goth fashion and had a penchant for staying up all night. But hey, who am I to judge? I mean, I once thought I could pull off a mohawk, so we all have our phases.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Then there's the classic "I can't find my ID" scenario. You'd think these kids were searching for the Holy Grail. I've seen them tear apart their entire rooms, throw clothes everywhere, and even check the fridgeーbecause, you know, maybe it was hiding next to the leftover pizza. And when they finally find it, it's always in the last place they look. I mean, of course it is! It's like they think the ID is playing hide and seek.＜/p＞ ＜p＞And let's talk about the "community events" I'm supposed to organize. I had this brilliant idea to host a game night. I thought, "What could go wrong?" Well, let me tell you, when you mix competitive spirits with a group of college students and a game of Monopoly, you're basically setting the stage for World War III. I had to mediate a fight over who was stealing whose properties, and by the end of the night, I was just as exhausted as if I'd run a marathon.＜/p＞ ＜p＞So, here I am, a resident advisor, navigating the wild world of college life. I've learned to embrace the chaos, laugh at the absurdity, and remind myself that one day, these kids will look back and realize that maybe, just maybe, they weren't as invincible as they thought. And who knows? Maybe one day, they'll be the ones telling stories about their time in the dorms, and I'll be the punchline.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Progressively Hardening Translations of 30 Classics for English Speakers Learning A1 Spanish【電子書籍】[ Patrik Dominik Gyecsek ]

＜p＞This book is for English speakers who would like to learn Spanish at A1 level. It works by letting you read this book in its original English form, while A1 words are translated to Spanish.＜br /＞ The translated Spanish words are in bold. English translations for all Spanish translations are placed at the end of the paragraphs.＜br /＞ The A1 words entail the 1-500 most common words in Spanish.＜/p＞ ＜p＞About the 30 books:＜/p＞ ＜ol＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll＜br /＞ Young Alice, bored during a languid afternoon, follows a peculiar White Rabbit down a rabbit hole, plunging into a whimsical and illogical realm. In Wonderland, she encounters a host of eccentric characters, including the grinning Cheshire Cat, the madcap Mad Hatter, and the tyrannical Queen of Hearts. Each episode challenges her perceptions and often defies logic, blending playful wordplay with surreal scenarios. As Alice navigates this dreamlike landscape, she grapples with questions of identity and maturity. The tale is a rich tapestry of fantasy, satire, and the absurdities of adult conventions viewed through a child's eyes.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Peter Pan by James Matthew Barrie＜br /＞ Wendy Darling and her brothers are whisked away from their London nursery by the mischievous Peter Pan to the enchanted Neverland. There, they encounter the Lost Boys, mermaids, and the nefarious Captain Hook and his band of pirates. Adventures abound, from battling pirates to exploring mysterious lagoons. While Neverland offers eternal youth and freedom, the Darlings grapple with feelings of homesickness and the allure of growing up. Peter, resistant to adulthood, embodies the joys and pitfalls of eternal childhood. The tale balances whimsy with deeper reflections on innocence, responsibility, and the passage of time.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson＜br /＞ Dr. Henry Jekyll, a respected scientist, grapples with the duality of human nature. Through experimental concoctions, he manages to separate his darker impulses, manifesting them as the malevolent Edward Hyde. Initially reveling in the freedom from moral constraints, Jekyll soon finds Hyde's actions spiraling out of control. The boundary between the two personas blurs, leading to catastrophic consequences. The narrative, told through the eyes of Jekyll's lawyer, Gabriel John Utterson, unravels the mystery behind the connection between Jekyll and Hyde. The novella explores themes of identity, morality, and the inherent dualism within humans.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens＜br /＞ Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly and cold-hearted man, despises the festive cheer of Christmas. On Christmas Eve, he's visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley, who warns him of impending doom if he doesn't change his ways. Subsequently, three spiritsーthe Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Comeーguide Scrooge through visions of his own life, the hardships of those around him, and the grim future awaiting him. Confronted with the consequences of his indifference, Scrooge undergoes a profound transformation. The story emphasizes redemption, the spirit of giving, and the importance of compassion.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Lyman Frank Baum＜br /＞ Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas, is whisked away by a cyclone to the magical Land of Oz. Desperate to return home, she journeys to the Emerald City to seek the aid of the Wizard. Along the way, she befriends the Scarecrow seeking brains, the Tin Woodman desiring a heart, and the Cowardly Lion in search of courage. Together, they face various trials, from battling malevolent witches to navigating treacherous landscapes. Their quest becomes a journey of self-discovery, revealing that what they sought was within them all along. The story intertwines adventure with lessons on friendship, bravery, and self-belief.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete by Mark Twain＜br /＞ Tom Sawyer, a mischievous and imaginative boy living along the Mississippi River, continually seeks adventure and escape from the mundanity of small-town life. From persuading friends to whitewash a fence to witnessing a graveyard murder with his friend Huck Finn, Tom's escapades are both lighthearted and perilous. His infatuation with Becky Thatcher leads to both romantic gestures and juvenile misunderstandings. The climax sees Tom and Becky lost in a cave, confronting real danger. Through Tom's eyes, the novel captures the spirit of childhood, the allure of freedom, and the moral lessons that come with growing up.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Frankenstein; Or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley＜br /＞ Victor Frankenstein, a passionate young scientist, becomes obsessed with unraveling the secrets of life and death. Through unorthodox experiments, he succeeds in animating a being crafted from reclaimed body parts. However, horrified by his creation's grotesque appearance, Victor abandons the creature, leading it to experience rejection and isolation. Yearning for companionship but met with fear and hostility, the creature's loneliness turns to vengeance against its creator. The ensuing cat-and-mouse chase delves deep into themes of ambition, responsibility, and the consequences of playing god. The novel serves as a cautionary tale about unchecked ambition and the ethical boundaries of science.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde＜br /＞ Dorian Gray, a young man of extraordinary beauty, becomes the muse of painter Basil Hallward. Influenced by the hedonistic Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian wishes that his portrait would bear the marks of age and sin, allowing him eternal youth. This wish mysteriously comes true, leading Dorian down a path of indulgence, moral corruption, and decadence, all while his visage remains untouched. Meanwhile, the portrait hidden away reflects the degradation of his soul. As years pass, the weight of his actions and the grotesque transformation of the painting haunt him. The narrative delves into themes of vanity, morality, and the duality of human nature.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle＜br /＞ Dr. John Watson, recently returned from the Afghan War, seeks lodging in London and is introduced to the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes. Soon, they are drawn into a perplexing murder case: a man found dead in an abandoned house with no apparent wounds, but with the word "RACHE" scrawled on the wall. As Holmes employs his deductive prowess, the narrative shifts to the American West, revealing a backstory of love, betrayal, and vengeance rooted in the Mormon community. The novel intricately weaves these disparate threads, culminating in the unmasking of the perpetrator. This debut of Holmes and Watson sets the stage for their enduring partnership.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Cranford by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell＜br /＞ In the quaint English town of Cranford, the social fabric is predominantly woven by the genteel but modestly situated women. Through a series of vignettes, the novel portrays their daily lives, marked by tea parties, fashion, and the subtle etiquettes of Victorian society. The arrival of outsiders and unexpected events challenge their established norms, leading to both comedic and poignant moments. Amidst the simplicity, themes of resilience, compassion, and the strength of community emerge. The narrative offers a charming glimpse into the rhythms of small-town life and the enduring bonds of friendship.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Notes from the Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky＜br /＞ Presented as a confessional monologue, the narrative delves into the mind of an unnamed, introspective man living in St. Petersburg. Disillusioned with society and consumed by spite, he grapples with feelings of inferiority and existential angst. His musings challenge the notions of rationality, free will, and the human propensity for self-destruction. The second part recounts episodes from his past, highlighting his attempts to interact with others, which often culminate in humiliation and self-sabotage. Through this introspection, Dostoyevsky examines the complexities of the human psyche and the contradictions inherent in human nature.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare＜br /＞ Set in the city of Verona, two young lovers from feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets, fall deeply in love at first sight. Defying their families' long-standing enmity, Romeo and Juliet secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence. As tensions between their kin escalate, a series of tragic misunderstandings and hasty decisions ensue. Their clandestine love becomes a catalyst for both passion and tragedy. Ultimately, their story highlights the destructive nature of feuds and the purity of young love.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle＜br /＞ This collection features twelve intriguing cases tackled by the astute detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson. From unraveling the mysteries of "The Speckled Band" to deciphering the enigmatic "Scandal in Bohemia," Holmes employs his unparalleled powers of observation and deduction. Each story delves into a unique puzzle, encompassing themes of betrayal, greed, and human folly. The dynamic between Holmes's analytical prowess and Watson's narrative flair brings the tales to life. Together, they navigate the shadows of Victorian London, ensuring justice prevails amidst the city's complexities.＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞The Odyssey by Homer＜br /＞ Following the end of the Trojan War, the hero Odysseus embarks on a perilous ten-year journey to return to his homeland of Ithaca. Along the way, he confronts a series of challenges, from outsmarting the cyclops Polyphemus to resisting the enchanting Sirens. Back in Ithaca, his loyal wife Penelope fends off persistent suitors vying fo画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。

【電子書籍なら、スマホ・パソコンの無料アプリで今すぐ読める！】Beneath the Gates Fantasy, Archaeology, Science Fiction【電子書籍】[ Kayelle Allen ]

＜p＞＜strong＞Ancient forces and hidden perils lie... Beneath the Gates＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞In a feudal society rife with fossilized dragons where ancient legends merge with lost technology, the enigmatic Gates of Life riseーtwin silver arches towering above the forest canopy. Only at dawn on the solstice do faint runes awaken, shimmering briefly through the mist, revealing a gateway to forgotten secrets.＜/p＞ ＜p＞When daring adventurers arrive, will primeval guardians deny entry, allow passage, or entrap them on a perilous one-way journey?＜/p＞ ＜p＞Among those who answer the call are two relentless bounty hunters, a determined archaeologist, a fierce warrior sworn to protect her charge, and a young man haunted by the power to fade into shadows. With military forces threatening to disrupt the delicate balance, time is running out.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Each seeker must confront ancient forces and hidden perils as they discover secret treasures that lie… Beneath the Gates.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Fantasy and science fiction meets archaeology.＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞See trigger warnings at the top of my website menu. Be aware: Instead of just talking about adventure, I hand you the map and make you feel the exhilaration of the unknown beneath your feet.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。