Once upon a time there was a fallen knight, who believed that saving a princess would allow him to atone for his crimes. Once upon a time there was a princess with dark power over nature, who believed that it was up to her to atone for the crimes of her parents...Banished for a fault that forever taints his reputation, Arzhur wanders from tavern to field of battle in search of the next contract which will fill his purse. One night, three mysterious old women offer him to regain honor and f...

Adrian isn't very happy these days. He lives in a small town and goes to a Catholic high school. He wears glasses, secretly reads philosophy books, and wishes he had more muscles. He's dogged by a strict mother, bullied by fellow players on the soccer field, and chastised by the school principal, who considers gay rumors about Adrian as a sign that he is "ill." But Jeremy, the coolest kid at school, thinks otherwise; he takes Adrian on scooter trips, where they end up in Jeremy's secret tr...

This step-by-step technique reference introduces and thoroughly explores several styles of crochet that produce lacy fabric. With Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters, you'll delve into many exciting methods, including:- Broomstick lace- Hairpin lace- Bruges lace- Irish crochet- Freeform crochetEach section includes easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions, teaching all that is necessary to master the required skills. Charts, diagrams...

This updated second edition offers crocheters at all skill levels even more to love about granny squares with twenty-five brand new squares and twenty-five all-new projects.Since it was first published in 2011, The Granny Square Book has instructed and inspired thousands of crocheters to make and create beautiful, stylish projects with these classic motifs.Now updated with twenty-five additional squares (for a total of 100!) and all new projects, thi...

In a world driven by digital transformation, where attention is currency and every brand vies for a moment in the spotlight, mastering the art and science of social media marketing agencies (smma) has never been more vital. Smma: steps to reach success is your ultimate guide to building, scaling, and succeeding in the competitive world of digital marketing entrepreneurship. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone looking to take your agency to the next level, this book demystifies th...

When the repulsively ugly Coddie unintentionally saves a fairy from a spell, she does not understand the poisonous nature of the wish granted her by the fairy. The village folk no longer see her as repulsive and stinking of fish—they now perceive her as magnetically beautiful—which does not help her in her village. A young local lord saves her, but it soon becomes apparent that Coddie's destiny may be far greater than anyone ever imagined. Caustic and flamboyant, this fairy tale offers gro...

Once upon a time in Renaissance Italy, Bianca, a young lady from a good family, is of marriage age. Her parents find her a fiancé to their liking: Giovanni, a rich merchant, young and pleasant. The wedding looks set to go smoothly even though Bianca can’t hide her disappointment at having to marry a man she knows nothing about. But before the marriage, she learns the secret held and bequeathed by the women of her family for generations: a “man’s skin”! By donning it, Bianca becomes “Lorenz...

The beloved granny square is the crocheter’s foundation for countless projects and is adored for its portability, versatility, and endless variety. With The Granny Square Book, Margaret Hubert showed how the humble granny makes the transition from tried-and-true blankets to all kinds of fashionable garments and accessories. Now, in Granny Square Flowers, Margaret presents 50 all-new granny squares with a botanical theme, then, using beautiful yarns and her keen design sen...

" Crocheters looking to move beyond basic granny squares, as well as new crocheters drawn to these traditional motifs, will enjoy this collection." — Library JournalWith twenty-five brand new squares and twenty-five all-new projects!Since it was first published in 2011, The Granny Square Book has instructed and inspired more than 70,000 crocheters to make and create beautiful, stylish projects with these classic motifs. Now ...

"Full-color photos of techniques with examples and practice projects . . . This guide will be useful for crafters beginning to experiment." — Library JournalThis comprehensive book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, Bruges lace, and freeform crochet. It includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of hundreds of stitch patterns with complete instructions. Also provide...

This volume "fill[s] a gap in our understanding of black radical and nationalist writings [and] will . . . change the way . . . we tend to look at black thought." —Ernest Allen, Jr., W.E.B. DuBois Department of Afro-American Studies, University of Massachusetts at AmherstThe brilliant writer, orator, educator, critic, and activist Hubert Harrison (1883–1927) is one of the truly important, yet neglected, figures of early twentieth-century America. Known as "the fath...

Perry Rhodan has discovered a huge space ship, an ark in space, carrying a population of humans who set out on their journey 55,000 years ago, from Earth - Lemurians, the legendary forefathers of mankind. A new onslaught of the Beasts is imminent. These organic killing machines have learned about the arks and used them - unnoticed by their inhabitants - for their own purposes. Meanwhile Levian Parron sets out to go back in time to undo the onslaught, including 55,000 years of history. Only...