Art and literature are in the business of enchantment. When we are enchanted, we are captivated by some part of life-whether it be the fragile charm of the week-old infant or the force of a waterfall that takes our breath away. Enchantment-like the vital energy of Eros-defies definition. Poetry more often finds the words for this phenomenon. This book opens a window into the rich writings of Catholic authors during the 20th century-including Evelyn...

Artists at a Shift in Time: Courage in a Time of Conflict and Change describes time as a road in the wilderness. Artists, rather than being "ahead of their time" are in truth, accurately understanding the times they live in. The book is divided into three main sections. The first section describes the place of the artisan in scripture according to Zechariah 1:18-2:5. Section two looks at the shift in time that happened at the time of David, and...

"Introduces and defines essential elements of writing poetry accompanied by compelling writing prompts for practicing new skills. Real-life author bios and excerpts enhance skills and understanding"--Provided by publisher.

"New species of mammals are being discovered all the time! This book explores five new-found animals including a bat, a sloth, and a skunk. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these amazing animals were discovered!" -- Back cover.

"Enter the monstrous world of mythological beasts. Ask yourself: what am I afraid of? Discover how the creatures of your fears came into existence and what truth lies behind the mythical stories...if you dare"--Back cover.

金子、房子、女子、车子、票子，样样具有

浮世男女间的真情假意

四十年代的《官场现形记》

抗日战争结束之后，退居重庆的国民党政府委派大批官员分赴各地去接收日本侵略者及汉奸留下的地产，这些官员通过受贿，做假账，与当地权贵、银行家勾结倒卖黄金、房产，聚敛大量财富。

《五子登科》便是那段历史的一个缩影。小说化用五代时窦燕山五个儿子全部登科的典故，以北平接收专员金子原的发家史为线索，对国民党接收官员疯狂索取和占有"金子、房子、车子、女子、票子"的一系列荒淫无耻的丑行进行了辛辣的嘲讽，是一部国民党政权崩溃前夕的"官场现形记"。

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"Walks readers through the process of writing a fictional story. Examples, writing prompts, and checklist summaries help readers apply their knowledge effectively"--Amazon.com.

"Why are dogs pets and wolves wild? How are they similar? How are they different? Find out with this new series of books! Cats and tigers are different animals. Cats are pets and live with people. Tigers are wild and live in nature. But these mammals do have some things in common. They both have bodies covered in fur, have claws, and wiggly tails. Get ready to discover a lot more about cats and tigers - what they share and the many ways they are different!...

"Let's learn all about newly discovered animals! Have you ever seen a Wakanda fish or a blue snailfish? Now you can! With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five new species of fish. Get ready to learn all about how, when, and where these animals were discovered! About the series: Did you know scientists discover thousands of new species every year? Some are even named after things in popular culture like the Wakanda fish (Black Panther)...

"This vibrant new set of Learn About books gives readers a close-up look into five of the most fascinating new species of amphibians, fish, mammals, and reptiles that have been found on Earth in the past few years"-- "Let's learn all about newly discovered animals! Have you ever seen a Salazar's pit viper or a nano chameleon? Now you can! With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores five new species of reptiles. Get ready to learn all...