5/13/2023 0 Comments Cursed by frank miller tom wheeler![]() Nimue teams up with a charming mercenary named Arthur and refugee Fey Folk from across England. Her mission leaves little room for revenge, but the growing power within her can think of little else. Charged by her dying mother to reunite an ancient sword with a legendary sorcerer, Nimue is now her people’s only hope. That is, until her entire village is slaughtered by Red Paladins, and Nimue’s fate is forever altered. Her connection to dark magic made her something to be feared in her Druid village, and that made her desperate to leave. ![]() But what if the Sword has chosen a Queen? Whosoever wields the Sword of Power shall be the one true King. Intrigued? Then check out the book description from the publisher: Miller and Wheeler are serving as co-creators and executive producers on the show. Netflix’s Cursed will debut in 2020 and stars Katherine Langford ( 13 Reasons Why) as Nimue. What if the Lady of the Lake wielded Excalibur instead of King Arthur?įrank Miller and Tom Wheeler answer this question in their upcoming Young Adult novel Cursed, which follows 16-year-old Nimue as she battles “armies of a corrupt king.” Illustrated by comic book writer/artist Miller ( The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City) and authored by writer/producer Wheeler ( Puss in Boots), the novel serves as a companion book to the pair’s Netflix series of the same name. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Knowing just how crazy it all sounds, Mallory nevertheless sets out to decipher the images and save Teddy before it's too late. Mallory begins to wonder if these are glimpses of a long-unsolved murder, perhaps relayed by a supernatural force. Then, Teddy's artwork becomes increasingly sinister, and his stick figures quickly evolve into lifelike sketches well beyond the ability of any five-year-old. ![]() But one day, he draws something different: a man in a forest, dragging a woman's lifeless body. His drawings are the usual fare: trees, rabbits, balloons. ![]() And she sincerely bonds with Teddy, a sweet, shy boy who is never without his sketchbook and pencil. She has her own living space, goes out for nightly runs, and has the stability she craves. ![]() She is to look after their five-year-old son, Teddy. Mallory Quinn is fresh out of rehab when she takes a job as a babysitter for Ted and Caroline Maxwell. NATIONAL BESTSELLER - OPTIONED FOR NETFLIX BY A PRODUCER OF THE BATMAN GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER "I loved it." -Stephen King From Edgar Award-finalist Jason Rekulak comes a wildly inventive spin on the supernatural thriller, for fans of Stranger Things and Riley Sager, about a woman working as a nanny for a young boy with strange and disturbing secrets. About the Book From Edgar Award-finalist Jason Rekulak comes a wildly inventive spin on the supernatural thriller, for fans of Stranger Things and Riley Sager, about a woman working as a nanny for a young boy with strange and disturbing secrets. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Americans determined that the members of the legislature should be elected by the people immediately, and for a very brief term, in order to subject them, not only to the general convictions, but even to the daily passion, of their constituents. The legislature is, of all political institutions, the one which is most easily swayed by the wishes of the majority. Most of the American Constitutions have sought to increase this natural strength of the majority by artificial means. The very essence of democratic government consists in the absolute sovereignty of the majority for there is nothing in democratic States which is capable of resisting it. Unlimited Power Of The Majority In The United States, And Its Consequences Natural strength of the majority in democracies-Most of the American Constitutions have increased this strength by artificial means-How this has been done-Pledged delegates-Moral power of the majority-Opinion as to its infallibility-Respect for its rights, how augmented in the United States. Previous Chapter Next Chapter Chapter XV - Unlimited Power of Majority, and Its Consequences-Part I ![]() 5/13/2023 0 Comments Breaks of the game![]() ![]() ![]() This is a story about a place in our society where power, money, and talent collide and sometimes corrupt, a place where both national obsessions and naked greed are exposed. Yet he is writing here about far more than just basketball. ![]() The tactile authenticity of Halberstam's knowledge of the basketball world is unrivaled. The New York Times bestseller, now with a new introduction! The Breaks of the Game focuses on one grim season (1979-80) in the life of the Bill Walton-led Portland Trail Blazers, a team that only three years before had been NBA champions. His work has stood the test of time and has become the standard by which all journalists measure themselves. ![]() A Pulitzer Prize-winner for his ground-breaking reporting on the Vietnam War, Halberstam wrote more than 20 books, almost all of them bestsellers. More than 6 years after his death David Halberstam remains one of this country's most respected journalists and revered authorities on American life and history in the years since WWII. ![]() ![]() ![]() Where can I listen to way of the peaceful warrior audiobook ? Discovering that he has much to learn and even more to leave behind, Millman's story is a moving tale about the power of human will. With a unique blend of Eastern philosophy and Western training, Socrates' insight and wisdom help Dan recover from a devastating motorcycle accident and takes Dan on a journey that tests the limits of his mind, body, and spirit. ![]() ![]() Awakened one night by dark dreams, he wanders into an all-night gas station where a chance encounter with the enigmatic Socrates starts Dan on a spiritual odyssey, which throws his perfect but shallow life into total disarray. Narrated By: Dan Millman way of the peaceful warrior audiobook Summaryĭespite his success, college student and world-champion athlete Dan Millman is haunted by a feeling that something is missing from his life. Let’s go to listen the latest audiobook of your favorite audiobooks, way of the peaceful warrior audiobook. Listen To way of the peaceful warrior audiobook. ![]() ![]() ![]() It tells us in clear and simple terms what is wrong and what needs to be done about it. If we are going to do anything about our present economic problems, and also give the poor a chance at a better life, we will need to eliminate crony capitalism and restore an honest economy.Īlthough full of hair-raising stories, this book is also about solutions. But the problem extends far beyond Wall Street to every corner of America. Rather the Crash was caused by the longstanding Wall Street-Washington partnership. This situation was not caused, as many suppose, by the Crash of 2008. Where Wall Street stops and Washington begins is impossible to say. In reality it is the epicenter of American crony capitalism. ![]() Many people regard Wall Street as the epicenter of American capitalism. But increasingly it is America's system as well. This is the system that prevails in Russia after the fall of Communism. The people involved try to keep most of it concealed behind closed doors. When politicians need money, they also know whom to call. When private interests need a political favor, they know whom to call. ![]() ![]() Hana’s chapters alternate with her younger sister Emi’s when years later in 2011, Emi recounts the past that she has kept from her family, not telling them of the day her sister is taken by a Japanese soldier, as Hana tried to save her little sister from this fate. What happens to Hana is not for the faint of heart. Her story of brutal and vicious treatment cuts to the core. In spite of the Japanese occupation, their life on this small island off the coast of southern Korea has remained quiet yet vigilant while fearing the Japanese soldiers. ![]() Hana, the older sister begins her telling in 1943, when at sixteen she has learned her mother’s skill as a “haenyeo”, a diver, a fisher woman. Their separate narratives are told decades apart, but they each are very much a part of one another’s thoughts and dreams and memories. These horrific events of barbaric treatment, this story of what happened to these women is depicted through the lives of two sisters. It’s also a tribute and a remembrance as the author points out in her note, to all women around the world subjected to rape during wartime. It’s a beautifully written tribute to Korean women who were taken from their homes during the Japanese occupation and forced to be “comfort women”, an inconceivably gentle phrase for the sex slaves they were made to be. This was not an easy book to read, yet I’m glad that I did. ![]() ![]() ![]() She is repped by CAA, Mainstay Entertainment, and Del Shaw Moonves. She previously appeared in the TV series “Shuga.” She has also been working on an adaptation of the book “Americanah” for some time in which she would star, though Variety exclusively reported in October that the project was not moving forward at HBO Max as originally planned after Nyong’o was forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts. She is repped by CAA and attorney George Sheanshang.Īside from “12 Years a Slave,” Nyong’o is known for her roles in Marvel’s “Black Panther,” Jordan Peele’s “Us,” and the new “Star Wars” trilogy. In addition to “Black Swan,” she received Academy Award nominations for her roles in the films “Closer” and “Jackie.” Her other notable feature roles include “Léon: The Professional,” the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy, “V for Vendetta,” and “Annihilation.” ![]() “Lady in the Lake” will be Portman’s first regular television role. Both Portman and Nyong’o are Academy Award winners - Portman for “Black Swan” in 2011 and Nyong’o for “12 Years a Slave” in 2014. ![]() 5/13/2023 0 Comments The Wild Swans by K.M. Shea![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “It is not so much that I am ready, but more that I cannot avoid the duty much longer. It is the right age for suitors to express interest,” she said, copying down numbers. “I merely think it is a little early for you to marry.”Įlise went back to her accounts. You’re a princess all the way through,” Steffen said, his lips reforming into the usual smile. “You think I am unmarriageable, Steffen? Or do you doubt anyone would want to marry the foster daughter of the King of Arcainia?” Steffen rolled his eyes and found a chair under a precariously balanced stack of books, which he set on the ground before making himself comfortable.Įlise cleared her throat after the interchange was over. ![]() He stared at Falk, who was sitting in the only free chair in the room, perched near Elise.įalk stared back at Steffen and made a shooing motion. “But that is all that surprises you? I was shocked to receive the offer at all,” Steffen said, looking around for a chair. If they do not have proof right now, I imagine they will shortly-those Rangers the Loire princes play around with are just as good as Mikk’s sneaks.” Even though the plan failed, they must know we financed the attempt. “Not to mention you hired an assassin guild to kill one of the princes. It is unanticipated that Loire’s King would choose Prince Lucien’s bride-the future queen of Loire-to come from such a place,” Elise said, making a tally mark on some parchment. As far as Loire knows, we are nothing but a small, powerless neighbor. ![]() 5/13/2023 0 Comments At home in mitford books in order![]() ![]() It is a series of books that I can see myself reading again in ten years and again ten years after that. I am holding on to the last few reading one each year to make the series last. I have read all but the last few books in the Mitford series. I didn’t start reading them until just a few years ago, but once I started reading them I saw why they were loved by so many readers. I was a little late to the Mitford books. ![]() ![]() She went on to write fourteen books in total in this beloved series. Jan Karon first introduced readers to Mitford in 1994 with At Home In Mitford, the first book in the Mitford series. Here are a few books, authors, and series that read a lot like the Mitford books. Have you wondered what to read after the Mitford series by Jan Karon? Or maybe you have wondered what books were similar to the Mitford books. ![]() |