[PDF] The Wise Girl eBook

Author : Philippa Gregory
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 49,75 MB
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 143910199X

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#1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory weaves an unforgettable tale of a young woman’s sorcery and desire in Henry VIII’s England, where magic, lust, and power are forever intertwined. Growing up as an abandoned outcast on the moors, young Alys’ only company is her cruel foster mother, Morach, the local wise woman who is whispered to practice the dark arts. Alys joins a nunnery to escape the poverty and loneliness she has felt all her life, but all too soon her sanctuary is destroyed. King Henry VIII’s followers burn the holy place to the ground, and Alys only just manages to escape with her life, haunted by the screams of her sisters as they burned to death. She finds work in a castle not far from where she grew up as an old lord’s scribe, where she falls obsessively in love with his son Hugo. But Hugo is already married to a proud woman named Catherine. Driven to desperation by her desire, she summons the most dangerous powers Morach taught her, but quickly the passionate triangle of Alys, Hugo, and Catherine begins to explode, launching them into uncharted sexual waters. The magic Alys has conjured now has a life of its own—a life that is horrifyingly and disastrously out of control. Is she a witch? Since heresy means the stake, and witchcraft the rope, Alys is in mortal danger, treading a perilous path between her faith and her own power.

Author : Joan Holub
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 15,57 MB
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1442420987

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These classic myths from the Greek pantheon are given a modern twist that contemporary tweens can relate to, from dealing with bullies like Medusa to a first crush on an unlikely boy. Goddess Girls follows four goddesses-in-training – Athena, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Artemis – as they navigate the ins and outs of divine social life at Mount Olympus Academy, where the most priviledged gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon hone their mythical skills. In book 5, Principal Zeus asks Athena to help Heracles (aka Hercules in the Roman pantheon) complete his twelve labors. But when Heracles starts borrowing Athena's friends things without asking, will she be able to help him set things straight?

Author : Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Publisher : Gallery Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 39,87 MB
Release : 2002-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780743453240

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"I am so proud to be Jamie's 'dad.' She is not only a talented actress but also a bright, generous, and inspiring young lady." -- James Gandolfini "Jamie-Lynn Sigler definitely knows how to inspire people....I'm grateful to call her my friend." -- Lance Bass, *N'SYNC SHE'S YOUNG, TALENTED, BEAUTIFUL AND FAMOUS. BUT NOTHING IS THAT SIMPLE... Everyone knows Jamie-Lynn Sigler as Meadow Soprano on the HBO hit television series The Sopranos. But there's so much more to her, as her candid, outspoken autobiography proves. In Wise Girl, Jamie-Lynn reveals both the perks and the pressures that have come with fame, and how uncertain, fearful times have made her stronger, more confident, and able to face life's challenges. Writing openly and from the heart, she describes the emotional and physical toll taken when Lyme disease left the healthy 19-year-old paralyzed at the height of The Soprano's popularity; an obsession with her weight that nearly destroyed her career; and the dark side of overnight success. Her story will both surprise and inspire you. For this wise girl, the key to success isn't just what's on the outside -- it's using your brains, going with your gut, and learning from your experiences, including the mistakes, every day.

Author : George MacDonald
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 11,83 MB
Release : 2023-11-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :

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"A Double Story" by George MacDonald. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : George MacDonald
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,67 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category :
ISBN : 9781021230294

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Journey to a magical kingdom and discover the power of love, loyalty, and forgiveness with The Lost Princess. This timeless fairy tale, written by the beloved Scottish author George MacDonald, follows the adventures of a young man named Curdie as he rescues a lost princess from the clutches of evil goblins. With rich characters, vivid descriptions, and a profound moral message, this book is a classic of children's literature that has enchanted readers of all ages for generations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Kathleen Ragan
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 14,36 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780393045987

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Collects 100 tales from around the world, including Africa, Western Europe, Native American cultures, Asia, and the Middle East, that feature a heroine.

Author : Eve Merriam
Publisher : Aladdin Paperbacks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,92 MB
Release : 1999-03
Category : Wisdom
ISBN : 9780689823817

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Renowned for her wisdom, an old woman is sought out by people who come from far and wide, eager to discover the secret source of her insights. "You will have to discover it for yourself", she tells them, and so their search begins. But one little girl, who likes to wander and wonder, lag and linger, has already found the secret that eludes her elders". A text with profound implication".--"School Library Journal". Full color.

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Page : 36 pages
File Size : 39,8 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781563347474

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An old woman demonstrates the value of her age when she solves a warlord's three riddles and saves her village from destruction.

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Page : 101 pages
File Size : 31,3 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Fairy tales
ISBN : 9781610679794

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Once upon a time, these stories of magical transformation were told to young women by their mothers and grandmothers and the wise women of the clan. The heroines of these old tales set out on a difficult road of trials to discover their true destiny. And marrying a prince was not the only goal. These ancient tales of wonder and adventure are about learning to be strong, brave, kind and true-hearted, and trusting in yourself to change the world for the better. -- Back cover.

Author : Mannu Bhandari
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 36,12 MB
Release : 2021-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8186939873

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Mannu Bhandari's genius lies not in elevating women to heroines or superior beings; rather, she forces us to acknowledge that flawed, confused, and self-centered women are as worthy of agency and respect. She wrote among literary giants who were mostly men, but carved a singular space for herself with her unflinching gaze at the hypocrisy of a society that claims to venerate women yet balks at giving them the keys to their shackles. These 18 stories are representative of her wonderful insights into the inner life of women – her characters span the spectrum from rural to urban, illiterate to educated, homemakers to career professionals. Through all the stories runs a vein of gentle mockery – the inimitable Mannu Bhandari style.