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The World of All Souls

Author : Deborah Harkness

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 503 pages

File Size : 49,35 MB

Release : 2018-05-08

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0735220751

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From the author of The Black Bird Oracle comes a fully illustrated guide to the #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls series—“an irresistible . . . wonderfully imaginative grown-up fantasy” (People). Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder! A world of witches, vampires, and daemons. A manuscript that holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future. Diana and Matthew—the forbidden love at the heart of the adventure. In The World of All Souls, Deborah Harkness shares the rich sources of inspiration behind her bewitching novels. She draws together synopses, character bios, maps, recipes, and even the science behind creatures, magic, and alchemy—all with her signature historian's touch. Bursting with fascinating facts and dazzling artwork, this essential handbook is a must-have for longtime fans and eager newcomers alike.



What's Black and White and Reid All Over?

Author : Rob Reid

Publisher : American Library Association

Page : 194 pages

File Size : 30,8 MB

Release : 2012-01-27

Category : Education

ISBN : 0838911471

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Reid shows you how to share humor with children, in order to connect them to literature and imagination. The programs and the books he uses are kid-tested and ready for you to share.



The Morals of Monster Stories

Author : Leslie Ormandy

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 255 pages

File Size : 50,67 MB

Release : 2017-08-14

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 1476664846

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The simplicity of children's picture books--stories told with illustrations and a few well chosen words or none at all--makes them powerful tools for teaching morals and personal integrity. Children follow the story and see the characters' behaviors on the page and interpret them in the context of their own lives. But unlike many picture books, most children's lives don't feature monsters. This collection of new essays explores the societally sanctioned behaviors imparted to children through the use of monsters and supernatural characters. Topics include monsters as instructors, the normalization of strangers or the "other," fostering gender norms, and therapeutic monsters, among others.



The All Souls Real-time Reading Companion

Author : Deborah Harkness

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 15,47 MB

Release : 2015-11-17

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1101992964

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From the bestselling author of The Black Bird Oracle comes a richly illustrated real-time reading guide that brings to life the world created by Deborah Harkness in the All Souls series, retracing the events of the bestselling novels with illuminating behind-the-scenes details. Look for the hit series “A Discovery of Witches,” now streaming on AMC+, Sundance Now, and Shudder! A world of witches, vampires, and daemons. A manuscript that holds the secrets of their past and the key to their future. Diana and Matthew—the forbidden love at the heart of the adventure. This real-time reading companion follows the first three novels in the All Souls series: A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life. Use it to re-immerse yourself in their enchanting fantasy world and enrich your experience of the fascinating series Deborah Harkness has created.



The Vampire Goes to College

Author : Lisa A. Nevárez

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 19,49 MB

Release : 2013-12-23

Category : Education

ISBN : 0786475544

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This collection of original essays presents pedagogical tools, methods, and approaches for incorporating the figure of the vampire into the learning environment of the college classroom, in the hopes of ushering the Undead out of the coffin and into the classroom. The essays foster interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue, and serve as a collective resource for those currently teaching the vampire as well as newcomers to vampire studies. Opening with a foreword by Sam George, the collection is organized around such topics as historicizing the vampire, teaching the diverse vampire, and engaging the student learner. Interwoven throughout the volume are strategies for incorporating writing instruction and generating conversations about texts ("texts" defined broadly so as to include film and other media). The vampire allows instructors to explore timeless themes such as life and death, love and passion, immortality, and monstrosity and Otherness.



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Author : Elizabeth Stevens

Publisher : Sleeping Dragon Books

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 31,46 MB

Release : 2017-12-01

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0648012263

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Would you accept yourself to find your humanity.? Ellie Cooper comes from a long line of witches but wishes she could be normal. When she nearly kills herself cursing a vampire, her dislike of her heritage deepens. She must find a way to accept her magic or forsake her family. After feeding on a witch, 693-year-old vampire Charles Dumphrey wakes to find he is living a human teenage life, complete with parents, school and girls. He must adjust to his new life as a human and find a way to break the curse Ellie put on him. Lee is a werewolf who is not yet shifting regularly. He worries about who he will be when he regulates. Lee searches for the balance between his humanity and the wolf before the wolf takes over. All three have to overcome their uncertainties and accept themselves in order to save Ellie’s life. NB: This is not your usual vampire story. A lot of stories take a human character and turn them into a vampire early on, this is the opposite. If you're looking for a typical vampire/witch romance (e.g. 'the Vampire Diaries'), this book might not be for you. Please be aware that this story uses Australian English spelling and syntax.



Real Vampires Don't Wear Size Six

Author : Gerry Bartlett

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 283 pages

File Size : 31,68 MB

Release : 2011-08-02

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1101517425

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For a vampire, losing weight can be hellish-from the national bestselling author of Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs. After Glory St. Clair kicked out the demon that had set up shop in her body, she had a serious fallout with longtime lover Jeremy Blade. But before Glory can win him back, she has some issues of the hellish variety to deal with. When Lucifer himself offers Glory the ultimate temptation-work for the devil and he'll make her a size six-the curvy vampire's not sure if she can resist. But what Glory does know is that somehow, she's going to get back the man she loves and show everyone that real vampires always have more to love.



For Love of a Vampire

Author : Eileen Sheehan

Publisher : Earth Wise Books

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 23,96 MB

Release : 2015-12-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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In a world where witches and vampires coexist, a forbidden love story unravels, entangling you in a web of magic and passion. Join a young witch as she dares to defy fate for the one she loves. Journey alongside her as she embarks on a treacherous quest, determined to rewrite history and alter the course of her vampire lover's destiny. The secrets of the past hold the key to their future, but will her courage and cunning be enough to reshape their lives? Prepare to be enthralled by a tantalizing blend of action, adrenaline-pumping adventure, and heart-pounding peril. From the moment you turn the first page, you'll be spellbound, unable to tear yourself away from the twists and turns of this enchanting tale. Unravel the mystery of a doppelganger, dive into a world where magic is as abundant as the night sky, and succumb to the irresistible allure of forbidden romance. For Love of a Vampire will transport you to a realm where love knows no bounds, leaving you longing for more. Are you ready to lose yourself in a captivating story that will keep you guessing until the very end? Join us on this extraordinary journey, and let the characters of For Love of a Vampire capture your heart. HERE IS SOME OF WHAT'S BEING SAID ABOUT THIS THRILLING, STEAMY PARANORMAL ROMANCE... "Though this book is romance it is definitely a mystery also... This author did a great job weaving this intricate web of lies, betrayal and secrets. I've read a few of this authors books and she amazes me at the world she creates within her books. If you like alpha vampires and strong women who still need some saving, you'll like this authors books. She really does create some amazing worlds in her books. "I loved that I didn't get who was behind it all! I was way off base with that one. Hence why I've filed it under crime/thriller. Also under darker/grittier, because of what happens to Jane. All in all, a good book." "The author did a nice job of mixing up the story line."



A Vampire is Coming to Dinner!

Author : Pamela Jane

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 34,66 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Hospitality

ISBN : 9780843199642

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From serving garlic to filling the house with mirrors, a young host learns what not to do when a vampire invites himself to dinner. With ten fold-out pages and a pop-up at the end, read along to see which rules are followed and which are broken!



A Vampire's Life

Author : Sam Shafer

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 139 pages

File Size : 16,11 MB

Release : 2021-05-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1665525924

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Hello my name is Jack, I’m a vampire. I live L.A. but there is no need to fear me. There are a lot scarier creatures than me out here. I’ve seen them suck the very marrow and soul out of their victims. They are called agents and lawyers. You can kill a man but that doesn’t mean he has to stay down and dead, you kill some one’s dreams and they are dead as a door knob.