Behind the Sun


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Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too


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The illustrated story of a lonely alien sent to observe Earth, where he meets all sorts of creatures with all sorts of perspectives on life, love, and happiness, while learning to feel a little better about himself—based on the enormously popular Twitter account. Here is the unforgettable story of Jomny, an alien sent to study Earth. Always feeling apart, even among his species, Jomny feels at home for the first time among the earthlings he meets. There is a bear tired of other creatures running in fear, an egg struggling to decide what to hatch into, a turtle hiding itself by learning camouflage, a puppy struggling to express its true feelings, and many more. The characters are unique and inventive—bees think long and hard about what love means, birds try to eat the sun, nothingness questions its own existence, a ghost comes to terms with dying, and an introverted hedgehog slowly lets Jomny see its artistic insecurities. At the same time, Jomny’s curious presence allows these characters to open up to him in ways they were never able to before, revealing the power of somebody who is just there to listen. Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too is also the story behind the widely-shared and typo-filled @jonnysun twitter account. Since the beginning, Sun intentionally tweeted from an outsider’s perspective, creating a truly distinct voice. Now, that outsider has taken shape in the character of Jomny, who observes Earth with the same intelligent, empathetic, and charmingly naïve voice that won over his fans on social media. New fans will find it organic, and old fans will delight at seeing the clever words that made them fans in the first place. Through this story of a lost, lonely and confused Alien finding friendship, acceptance, and love among the animals and plants of Earth, we will all learn how to be a little more human. And for all the earth-bound creatures here on this planet, we will all learn how sometimes, it takes an outsider to help us see ourselves for who we truly are.




The Red Diary


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The Red Diary, an erotic tale from rising romance star Toni Blake, takes readers on a sensual adventure in a story of seductive retribution. Lauren Ash keeps a private journal filled with her deepest, most intimate sexual fantasies... When house painter Nick Armstrong finds it, he plans to use the red-hot content to break Lauren’s heart—a proper revenge for the wrongs his family suffered at the hands of Lauren’s father so many years ago. Racy and fun, intimate and touching, The Red Diary features rich, compelling characters and a suspenseful, passionate escapade that you won’t want to put down.




The Rise of the Suns


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Campbell Brown is a former Hawthorn premiership player who moved at the start of 2011 to play for the Gold Coast Suns in their debut season in the AFL. Brown is keeping a diary and offering a running commentary on a season in which history of some sort of another will be made on a weekly basis. AFL superstar Gary Ablett, the freakish Jared Brennan and future stars David Swallow, Dion Prestia and Maverick Weller will be among his teammates.




The Land of Frozen Suns


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Bertrand W. Sinclair's 'The Land of Frozen Suns' is a captivating novel set in the rugged and unforgiving landscape of the Canadian North during the gold rush era. Sinclair's vivid descriptions bring to life the harsh beauty of the wilderness and the struggles of those who seek their fortune in the icy wilderness. The book is written in a straightforward and realistic style, reflecting Sinclair's own experiences living and working in the wilds of British Columbia. The narrative is rich in detail and offers a poignant portrayal of human determination and resilience in the face of extreme challenges. This novel is a valuable contribution to Canadian literature, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era and the spirit of adventure that defined it. Fans of historical fiction and frontier literature will find 'The Land of Frozen Suns' a compelling and immersive read that will transport them to a time and place unlike any other.




The Land of Frozen Suns


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Bertrand William Sinclair's novel, 'The Land of Frozen Suns,' is a captivating piece of Canadian literature that explores themes of isolation, survival, and the harsh realities of life in the northern wilderness. Written in a straightforward and descriptive style, Sinclair's work transports readers to the unforgiving landscape of the Canadian North, where characters must grapple with the harsh climate and the challenges of living off the land. The novel is rich in detail, painting a vivid picture of life in the frozen wilderness and the struggles faced by those who call it home. With its compelling narrative and evocative imagery, 'The Land of Frozen Suns' is a valuable addition to the canon of Canadian literature, offering readers a glimpse into a world that is both beautiful and brutal. Bertrand William Sinclair's own experiences living in the Canadian North undoubtedly informed his writing, giving the novel an added layer of authenticity and depth. His deep connection to the land and its people shines through in every page, making 'The Land of Frozen Suns' a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian literature or the exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity.




Foo, a Japanese-American Prisoner of the Rising Sun


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During his time as a POW, Frank "Foo" Fujita kept a diary of daily happenings, embellished with drawings of life in the camp. He secreted the diary in the walls of his barracks, as the practice was forbidden. That diary forms the basis of these memoirs. Fujita's memoirs are also unique in that he was one of the fewer than nine hundred Americans taken prisoner on the island of Java. The bulk of American POWs in Japanese hands surrendered in the Philippines, and most of the published POW memoirs reflect their experience. Fujita's account of the defense of Java and of the fate of the "Lost Battalion" of Texas artillerymen serves to distinguish this memoir from others. At one point while a POW in Japan, Fujita was forced to be part of the Japanese radio group broadcasting propaganda. After the war, he testified at some of the war crime trials in San Francisco, and the diary on which this book is based was used as evidence in those trials.










Three Suns I saw


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This is a unique collection of prose, verse and visual art in acknowledgment of the German-Australian writer Manfred Jurgensen and his prodigious literary work over the past 55 years.