![]() His animals, fish and flowers look as if they are made of fabric, embroidered or woven, painted on clay the vivid colors look dyed the patterns and designs conjure up images of indigenous art from around the world. ![]() Her lyrical gifts are everywhere in abundance, set out with a deceptive simplicity that evokes an oral tradition fittingly, Morin's (The Orphan Boy) mixed-media illustrations also evoke the art of oral cultures. Grimes captures the essence of a father/son relationship, with its mutual love and admiration, while also conveying the unique status of this particular father/son dynamic. ![]() There was only darkness and the waters of the deep and a father and son who watched over them."" The son is at the heart of the tale, performing the acts of creation the approving father names each of the son's works. ![]() through whom he also created the worlds."" Her approach is simultaneously intimate and archetypal: ""Once upon a time there was no time. Grimes (Jazmin's Notebook) bases this striking interpretation of the Genesis creation stories on Hebrews 1:1-2: ""In these last days has spoken to us by a Son. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() If she wants to save their heritage and Luc, she'll have to find something her ancestor wants more than blood. What she doesn't count on is being paired with the infuriating Luc - how can she fall in love with a guy who seemingly wants nothing to do with her? With mounting pressure from her family, Voya is caught between her morality and her duty to her bloodline. Her plan is to join the program, fall in love, and complete her task before the deadline. ![]() Fortunately, a genetic matchmaking program has just hit the market. The problem is, Voya has never been in love, so for her to succeed, she'll first have to find the perfect guy-and fast. ![]() Voya is determined to save her family's magic no matter the cost. And this time, failure means every Thomas witch will be stripped of their magic. When Voya's ancestor gives her an unprecedented second chance to complete her Calling, she agrees - and then is horrified when her task is to kill her first love. After years of waiting for her Calling - a trial every witch must pass in order to come into their powers-the one thing Voya Thomas didn't expect was to fail. The problem is, she's never been in love-she'll have to find the perfect guy before she can kill him. A rich, dark urban fantasy debut following a teen witch who is given a horrifying task: sacrificing her first love to save her family's magic. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "So often we get stuck just doing what we have always done, even if it's not really working. Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It Read it, and you'll not only get more done, you'll feel better about it too." "Chris has written the ultimate guidebook for setting your life on fire. And, the truth is, it will, in just a few days. "Here's a book that promises, in the title, to pay for itself. "Chris Bailey might be the most productive man you'd ever hope to meet." David Allen, author of Getting Things Done His dedication to the project and his intelligent conclusions, combined with his candor and articulateness, make this a fun, interesting, and useful read!" "Chris Bailey has tackled the daunting task of personally experimenting with any and every technique you can imagine that could positively affect your productivity. ![]() ![]() ![]() How far will they go to defend their power-and can they build an uprising of their own? Facing enemies on all sides, Glisette and Kadri must reckon with the role of magic. Rot spreads through the Forest of the West Fringe. Meanwhile a dangerous uprising led by elicromancer-hating rebels gains momentum. ![]() Driven by vanity, she vows to become the most powerful and beautiful ruler in the world, even if it means oppressing the mortal kingdom she is meant to protect. All should be well.īut there’s a fourth queen in charge: Ambrosine, banished overseas to Perispos. New leaders Glisette and Kadri hope to usher the neighboring kingdoms into an era of healing and prosperity. An uneasy peace reigns now that Valory has vanquished the Moth King and settled into her rightful place as queen of Calgoran. Return to the land of Nissera, home to spectacular magic. ![]() Palace of Silver (The Nissera Chronicles #3) ![]() ![]() ![]()
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