By the Flicker of a Lone Light


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"By the Flicker of a Lone Light: Musings of an Unknown Writer" In a world where fame and fortune often define success, there exists a quieter path—one walked by those who write not for recognition, but for the sheer need to express, to connect, and to survive. By the Flicker of a Lone Light is a candid exploration of the life of an independent writer, navigating the murky waters between art and livelihood. This poignant collection of reflections takes you through the joys, frustrations, and peculiar realities of balancing creative passion with financial struggle. From moments of solitude, pen in hand, to the late-night thoughts of survival, the author reveals the relentless pursuit of meaning in a world where many voices go unheard. Written with wit, depth, and an unflinching honesty, this book is for anyone who has ever felt the weight of their own words, and for those still searching for their place within them. This is not just a book for writers—it's a tribute to anyone who's ever chased a dream, no matter how small their flicker of light. If you've ever pondered what it means to create in a world that so often demands compromise, then this book will speak to the depths of your soul. Key Hook for Readers: Ever wonder what it feels like to be a writer in today's chaotic, fast-paced world—without the safety net of fame or wealth? Dive into the mind of a writer who faces the reality of creating for survival, while struggling to keep the flame of creativity alive. An intimate reflection on the delicate balance between passion and practicality—where art is both the escape and the chain. This book will resonate with the independent creators, the dreamers, and anyone who understands that sometimes the greatest stories come from those who remain unseen.




A Flicker of Hope


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HOPE is our children's window for a better tomorrow. In terms of resilience and well-being, hope is a critically important predictor of success. This creative story from the best-selling author of My Mouth is a Volcano!, and Bubble Gum Brain, reminds children that dark clouds can be temporary and asking for help is always okay. We all have times when we need to borrow a little hope from someone else.

When your clouds get too dark, and too heavy to push away, Reach out and ask, "Can I borrow some light?" "I'm having a really bad day." It's always okay to admit to yourself, "I just can't do it today. Everyone needs somebody sometimes, to help them find their way." Sometimes the dark clouds overhead seem too heavy and you feel like giving up. Little candle knows all about this. Bad grades, blasted on social media, worried about making the team, and wondering who her real friends are so many hard things to deal with! All she can see is darkness. But her story begins to change when someone notices she needs a boost of hope. As little candle is reminded she has purpose and her own unique gifts, and that she isn't the only one with dark clouds, her dim light begins to shine brighter. This hopeful story emphasizes for children (and adults) the many different ways to ask for help, and their ability to be a hope builder for others, too.




The Book of Light


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With a powerful introduction by Ross Gay and a moving afterword by Sidney Clifton, this special anniversary edition of The Book of Light offers new meditations and insights on one of the most beloved voices of the 20th century. Though The Book of Light opens with thirty-nine names for light, we soon learn the most meaningful name is Lucille—daughter, mother, proud Black woman. Known for her ability to convey multitudes in few words, Clifton writes into the shadows—her father’s violations, a Black neighborhood bombed, death, loss—all while illuminating the full spectrum of human emotion: grief and celebration, anger and joy, empowerment and so much grace. A meeting place of myth and the Divine, The Book of Light exists “between starshine and clay” as Clifton’s personas allow us to bear the world’s weight with Atlas and witness conversations between Lucifer and God. While names and dates mark this text as a social commentary responding to her time, it is haunting how easily this collection serves as a political palimpsest of today. We leave these poems inspired—Clifton shows us Superman is not our hero. Our hero is the Black female narrator who decides to live. And what a life she creates! “Won’t you celebrate with me?”




The Ohio River Trilogy + The Purple Sage Saga + The Lone Star Ranger + The Border Legion


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This carefully crafted ebook: "The Ohio River Trilogy + The Purple Sage Saga + The Lone Star Ranger + The Border Legion (7 Western Classics in One Volume)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Spirit of the Border is a historical novel. It is based on events occurring in the Ohio River Valley in the late eighteenth century. It features the exploits of Lewis Wetzel, a historical personage who had dedicated his life to the destruction of Native Americans and to the protection of nascent white settlements in that region. Riders of the Purple Sage is a Western Classic. Considered by many critics to have played a significant role in shaping the formula of the popular Western genre, the novel has been called "the most popular western novel of all time." The Rainbow Trail, also known as The Desert Crucible, is a sequel to Riders of the Purple Sage. The novel takes place ten years after events of Riders of the Purple Sage. The Lone Star Ranger is a Western novel that takes place in Texas, the Lone Star State, and several main characters are Texas Rangers, a famous band of highly capable law enforcement officers. It follows the life of Buck Duane, a man who becomes an outlaw and then redeems himself in the eyes of the law. The Border Legion tells the story of a cold hearted man named Jack Kells who falls in love with Miss Joan Randle, a girl his legion has taken captive near the Idaho border. Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Table of Contents: Betty Zane The Spirit Of The Border The Last Trail Riders Of The Purple Sage The Rainbow Trail The Lone Star Ranger The Border Legion




A Concordance to the Poems of W.B. Yeats


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Now it is possible for the first time to trace in a systematic way the language patterns of one of the greatest poets who have written in English, W. B. Yeats. Like A Concordance to the Poems of Matthew Arnold, the first of the Cornell Concordances that are under the general editorship of Professor Parrish, this volume was produced on an IBM 704 electronic data-processing machine. Computer technique has so advanced that the Yeats concordance includes punctuation and gives cross references for the second parts of hyphenated words. The frequency of every word in Yeats's poems is given, and an appendix lists all indexed words in order of frequency. The body of this book consists of an index of all significant words in Yeats, each word listed in the line or lines in which it occurs. The concordance is based on the variorum text of Yeats, edited by Alspach and Allt, and includes all variants that occur in printed versions of Yeats's poems.




The Lone Wolf Series


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This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Lone Wolf is the nickname of the fictional character Michael Lanyard, a jewel thief turned private detective in a series of novels written by Louis Joseph Vance. "The Lone Wolf" series was so popular that it was featured in eight books and 24 films between 1914 and 1949, and also appeared in radio and television series.Contents:The Lone WolfThe False FacesAlias The Lone WolfRed Masquerade: Being the Story of The Lone Wolf's DaughterThe Lone Wolf Returns




Unconfessed ...


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Closet Governor


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Closeted Lieutenant Governor George Vantage is sworn in as governor after the sudden resignation of the incumbent but soon finds himself threatened by an anonymous caller eager to expose the "faggot governor." Reporter Michael Harrington views the new governor as his ticket onto the front page of his newspaper. He knows firsthand that Vantage is gay but he also senses that there is a bigger story. Jason Covington is a peeping tom who gets off watching the new governor sleep. His antics end when security cameras catch him spying on Vantage. Harrington thinks things are going well until the state patrol tracks the young man caught on security cameras to Harrington's apartment. Then his story on the governor's son and a gambling bill hits the front page. Soon Harrington becomes part of his own story when he answers his phone and a voice on the other end threatens to kill him if he doesn't back off. The situation explodes when Vantage wakes up and sees a silhouette in his bedroom window. Security guards shoot from below and Vantage grabs his gun and shoots without thinking. A body crashes through the window exposing Vantage to all.




My Lonely Cultivation


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In the long journey of cultivation, love between a child and a girl, grudges and enmity, the long journey was only to seek the path and seek fate. If one knew, then the path was made by man! The accidental assimilation of an ancient beast made his path of cultivation a whole new level. He could compete with the heavens and the earth, and he could look down on all living things! The path was bumpy and bumpy, but it didn't stop him from moving forward. Maybe someone said he was greedy and cruel! Indeed, as long as it was a spirit stone treasure, he would keep it in his bag, and would not show mercy to his enemies. His hot-bloodedness, concern, and smile would only be left for those around him! Just like the protagonist, after a tough journey, if he doesn't let go and give up, he will definitely finish the book!




The Lone Wolf


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The Lone Wolf is the nickname of Michael Lanyard, an English boy brought to Paris under mysterious circumstances, who becomes the dogs-body of Troyon's, a seemingly sleazy French hotel. The boy grows into thievery and becomes a gentlemen jewel thief, but in a series of incredible events, he turns to become a private investigator. Contents: The Lone Wolf The False Faces Alias the Lone Wolf Red Masquerade: Being the Story of the Lone Wolf's Daughter The Lone Wolf Returns