Alice and the Realm of Monsters


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NOT YOUR AVERAGE WONDERLAND.NOT YOUR AVERAGE ALICE.It began with a tarot reading gone awry and an innocent---okay, not so innocent---Halloween party. The Knight of Cups, the Knight of Swords, the Knight of Wands, the Knight of Pentacles... Allie was warned they would come for her. She didn't listen. And then there was The Moon. That goddess-cursed Moon card destroyed her life---although the visions of the goddess didn't help---and she's still trying to pick up the pieces. Now she has a cat that isn't a cat but IS kind of an a-hole, and four men that she can't control herself around. Seriously... Can. Not. Allie only went along with the madness the reading foretold to get answers about her past. She thought she was ready to know. She was wrong. Darkness has fallen in Wonderland. There are whispers of a mysterious queen, wielding unmatched power, and of a prophesied witch with the power to set things right. Allie's knights want to help her find her lost magic, but first, they all have to survive the assassins the queen has sent for her. Only one thing is clear... her life is forever changed. There is no going back. Thrust into a world of monsters, magic, and mayhem, Allie has to find her way to this Demon Wonderland with the help of her loyal, arrogant, annoying, and PAINFULLY sexy knights. They've been more of a distraction than anything thus far, but she's hoping that changes, because the Cheshire says once we get to their home realm, the picnic of being hunted by supernatural assassins is over. "This is not kiddie hour, Miss Alice. It's not a fairytale. There are no second chances and no do-overs. You're playing for keeps, and every decision is final. Especially your last." To set their world right, Allie will have to face more than the queen's assassins. She'll have to face the Queen of Death and Broken Hearts. She'll have to face the Jabberwock. And somehow... She'll have to win.Introduction to an RH PNR and urban fantasy series.




Someone


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A fully realized portrait of one woman's life in all its complexity, by the National Book Award–winning author An ordinary life—its sharp pains and unexpected joys, its bursts of clarity and moments of confusion—lived by an ordinary woman: this is the subject of Someone, Alice McDermott's extraordinary return, seven years after the publication of After This. Scattered recollections—of childhood, adolescence, motherhood, old age—come together in this transformative narrative, stitched into a vibrant whole by McDermott's deft, lyrical voice. Our first glimpse of Marie is as a child: a girl in glasses waiting on a Brooklyn stoop for her beloved father to come home from work. A seemingly innocuous encounter with a young woman named Pegeen sets the bittersweet tone of this remarkable novel. Pegeen describes herself as an "amadan," a fool; indeed, soon after her chat with Marie, Pegeen tumbles down her own basement stairs. The magic of McDermott's novel lies in how it reveals us all as fools for this or that, in one way or another. Marie's first heartbreak and her eventual marriage; her brother's brief stint as a Catholic priest, subsequent loss of faith, and eventual breakdown; the Second World War; her parents' deaths; the births and lives of Marie's children; the changing world of her Irish-American enclave in Brooklyn—McDermott sketches all of it with sympathy and insight. This is a novel that speaks of life as it is daily lived; a crowning achievement by one of the finest American writers at work today. A Publishers Weekly Best Fiction Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of 2013 A New York Times Notable Book of 2013 A Washington Post Notable Fiction Book of 2013 An NPR Best Book of 2013




I Am Still Alive


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"This tense wire of a novel thrums with suspense. . . . [this book] just might be the highlight of your summer.”–The New York Times Cheryl Strayed's Wild meets The Revenant in this heart-pounding story of survival and revenge in the unforgiving wilderness. After: Jess is alone. Her cabin has burned to the ground. She knows if she doesn’t act fast, the cold will kill her before she has time to worry about food. But she is still alive—for now. Before: Jess hadn’t seen her survivalist, off-the-grid dad in over a decade. But after a car crash killed her mother and left her injured, she was forced to move to his cabin in the remote Canadian wilderness. Just as Jess was beginning to get to know him, a secret from his past paid them a visit, leaving her father dead and Jess stranded. After: With only her father’s dog for company, Jess must forage and hunt for food, build shelter, and keep herself warm. Some days it feels like the wild is out to destroy her, but she’s stronger than she ever imagined. Jess will survive. She has to. She knows who killed her father…and she wants revenge.




The Book of Monsters


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Introduces readers to the villains who threaten Knighton and the Nexo Knights who fight to stop them.




Disney Alice in Wonderland: The Story of the Movie in Comics


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In this retelling of the fantasy-adventure animated film, you'll follow the white rabbit to a topsy-turvy realm with Alice! While dreaming of a world of her own, young Alice is interrupted by a white rabbit who is very late--too late to say hello or where he is headed. She chases after him and falls down a mysterious rabbit hole that leads to a literal wonderland. As Alice journeys further into this strange and chaotic world, things become curiouser and curiouser, as do the characters she meets. Before she catches up to the white rabbit and finds her way home again, Alice will realize her curiosity should be tempered with a little patience and thinking ahead. Originally released in 1951, the film Disney Alice in Wonderland is based Lewis Carroll's Alice books, classics of English literature. Celebrate all the curiosities with this hardcover graphic novel retelling!




Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass


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The combined edition of "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll brings together two timeless classics that have captivated readers for generations. In this enchanting volume, readers are transported into a whimsical and surreal world where logic and reason take a backseat to imagination and nonsense. In "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland," we follow the curious Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a magical realm filled with eccentric characters such as the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts. As Alice navigates through a series of absurd and perplexing situations, she learns valuable lessons about growing up, self-discovery, and the power of imagination. "Through the Looking-Glass," the sequel to "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland," takes readers on another extraordinary journey. This time, Alice steps through a mirror into a world where everything is reversed. She encounters talking flowers, witty Tweedledum and Tweedledee, and the enigmatic White Queen. As she strives to become a queen herself by navigating a giant chessboard, Alice faces numerous challenges that test her wit, courage, and resolve. Carroll’s imaginative storytelling and imaginative wordplay makes both books a joy for readers of all ages. Filled with clever puns, nonsensical riddles, and delightful characters, these tales have become a cornerstone of children's literature. Carroll's ability to create a dreamlike and topsy-turvy world, combined with his subtle satire and social commentary, adds depth and complexity to what initially appears to be mere children's stories. The combined edition of "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass" is a beautifully crafted book that allows readers to embark on a thought-provoking journey. Whether revisiting these beloved tales from childhood or experiencing them for the first time, readers will be transported to a world where imagination knows no bounds. This edition serves as a timeless reminder of the power of storytelling and the enduring allure of Carroll's enchanting creations.




Dear Life


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WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE© IN LITERATURE 2013 A New York Times Notable Book A Washington Post Notable Work of Fiction A Best Book of the Year: The Atlantic, NPR, San Francisco Chronicle, Vogue, AV Club In story after story in this brilliant new collection, Alice Munro pinpoints the moment a person is forever altered by a chance encounter, an action not taken, or a simple twist of fate. Her characters are flawed and fully human: a soldier returning from war and avoiding his fiancée, a wealthy woman deciding whether to confront a blackmailer, an adulterous mother and her neglected children, a guilt-ridden father, a young teacher jilted by her employer. Illumined by Munro’s unflinching insight, these lives draw us in with their quiet depth and surprise us with unexpected turns. And while most are set in her signature territory around Lake Huron, some strike even closer to home: an astonishing suite of four autobiographical tales offers an unprecedented glimpse into Munro’s own childhood. Exalted by her clarity of vision and her unparalleled gift for storytelling, Dear Life shows how strange, perilous, and extraordinary ordinary life can be.




Alice Cooper Vs. Chaos #6


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This is it! The union of Mistress Hel and “Evil” Alice Cooper has dominated the realm of nightmares, and it won't be long before they plunge the world into horror. The monsters of the Chaos! universe must rescue the real Alice and keep from killing each other long enough to save us all!




Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Decoded


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This gorgeous 150th anniversary edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is also a revelatory work of scholarship. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland--published 150 years ago in 1865--is a book many of us love and feel we know well. But it turns out we have only scratched the surface. Scholar David Day has spent many years down the rabbit hole of this children's classic and has emerged with a revelatory new view of its contents. What we have here, he brilliantly and persuasively argues, is a complete classical education in coded form--Carroll's gift to his "wonder child" Alice Liddell. In two continuous commentaries, woven around the complete text of the novel for ease of cross-reference on every page, David Day reveals the many layers of teaching, concealed by manipulation of language, that are carried so lightly in the beguiling form of a fairy tale. These layers relate directly to Carroll's interest in philosophy, history, mathematics, classics, poetry, spiritualism and even to his love of music--both sacred and profane. His novel is a memory palace, given to Alice as the great gift of an education. It was delivered in coded form because in that age, it was a gift no girl would be permitted to receive in any other way. Day also shows how a large number of the characters in the book are based on real Victorians. Wonderland, he shows, is a veritable "Who's Who" of Oxford at the height of its power and influence in the Victorian Age. There is so much to be found behind the imaginary characters and creatures that inhabit the pages of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. David Day's warm, witty and brilliantly insightful guide--beautifully designed and stunningly illustrated throughout in full colour--will make you marvel at the book as never before.




Adaptation and the Avant-Garde


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Adaptations have occurred regularly since the beginning of cinema, but little recognition has been given to avant-garde adaptations of literary or other texts. This compelling study corrects such omissions by detailing the theory and practice of alternative adaptation practices from major avant-garde directors. Avant-Garde films are often relegated to the margins because they challenge our traditional notions of what film form and style can accomplish. Directors who choose to adapt previous material run the risk of severe critical dismay; making films that are highly subjective interpretations or representations of existing texts takes courage and foresight. An avant-garde adaptation provokes spectators by making them re-think what they know about film itself, just as much as the previous source material. Adaptation and the Avant-Garde examines films by Peter Greenaway, Jean-Luc Godard, Guy Maddin, Jan Svankmajer and many others, offering illuminating insights and making us reconsider the nature of adaptation, appropriation, borrowing, and the re-imagining of previous sources.