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For fans of authors like Barbara Kingsolver and Leif Enger, a stunning new voice in contemporary literary fiction. "Tragedy and blessing. Leave them alone long enough, and it gets real hard to tell them apart." Elena Alvarez is living a cursed life. From the deadly fire she accidentally set as a child, to her mother's abandonment, and now to an unwanted pregnancy, she knows better than most that small actions can have terrible consequences. Driven to the high mountains surrounding Leadville, Colorado by her latest bad decision, she's intent on putting off the future. Perhaps there she can just hide in her grandmother's isolated cabin and wait for something–anything–to make her next choic...
The eight essays that comprise this collection cover various aspects of social change and contested terrain amongst the Tuareg people Algeria.
--Ah, we cannot know, in reality, until the afternoon, how much the feast has set out for us. The book, We Lesser Gods is a record of a difficult compilation of one life, one self - events, sentiments, ideas -- these formed and being accepted or rejected in their come maturity. Ideas are included at many cognitive levels, toward the consensus, said to be a choice, but a forced choice, involving components of only surmisal, balanced by the forward appendage of thought: hope. ...I must admit you have a way with words! I found your poetry interesting, and your descriptions very vivid, and with emotion. I thank you very much for sharing your talents with me...best wishes for your continued success. ...besides literary gifts you have the gift of thoughtfulness. Thank you so much for sharing your talents and gifts with others... Sister Dorothea Songeroth President of St. Dominics Health Services St. Dominic Hospital Jackson, MS
Taking place in the years before World War II, the granite workers of Barre, Vermont are observed and described by Mr. Tiff, the immigrant school teacher. He watches as the people around him live through birth, marriage, and death, never speaking of their fear or the hard granite dust that kills the men who make their living in the sheds.
This book is a product of my inquisitive observation of my own existence and the challenges that came along with it. I have meticulously tried to listen to my heart and scrupulously decipher what I heard to the best of my limited ability. Quintessentially I have gone back in time and relived every bit of trauma and bliss I encountered during this mundane life of mine !!!
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The Gods of Arator are the supreme beings of the world of Arator. Some of these divine powers inspire respect, while others elicit fear. Within this volume are the compassionate, loving, nurturing, and dedicated Gods of Life. Each god is fully detailed with full color illustrations along with how they treat their faithful and what their power base covers. Also included is how their churches interacts with their world, their belief systems, their temples, and even how each god's faithful goes about their daily life. This volume is a must have for your Arcanum: World of Arator gaming experience. *This volume was updated on 7/2/12 The Gods of Arator Volume 1 Gods of Life has been updated to reflect the new 1.5 ruleset within the World of Arator game. These changes include the new "round" system over the "seconds" system which is meant for easier and more streamlined gameplay. The text within the volume has also been updated. Double spacing has been provided throughout the volume for easier reading.
The god of heroism, Garvern, realizes that even as a god, he has limits. Now that he is no longer an ignorant god, he sees the errors in his world. Faith leads him to find out the truth about the origin of the universe. As he learns about an ancient evil being, he discovers the history of the gods and the purpose behind their existence. What will crossing paths with this malevolent force cost Garvern?