Paradise Regained

Paradise Regained
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Publisher : First Avenue Editions ™
Total Pages : 77
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ISBN-10 : 9781467775977
ISBN-13 : 1467775975
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Paradise Regained by : John Milton

A companion to the epic poem Paradise Lost, John Milton's Paradise Regained describes the temptation of Christ. After Adam and Eve are expelled from the Garden of Eden, Satan and the fallen angels stay on earth to lead people astray. But when God sends Jesus, the promised savior, to earth, Satan prepares himself for battle. As an adult, Jesus goes into the wilderness to gain strength and courage. He fasts for 40 days and nights, after which Satan tempts him with food, power, and riches. But Jesus refuses all these things, and Satan is defeated by the glory of God. This is an unabridged version of Milton's classic work, which was first published in England in 1671.

Milton's Samson Agonistes

Milton's Samson Agonistes
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Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : HARVARD:32044019357565
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Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Milton's Samson Agonistes by : John Milton

Paradise Lost in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

Paradise Lost in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)
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Publisher : BookCaps Study Guides
Total Pages : 1596
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ISBN-10 : 9781621072126
ISBN-13 : 1621072126
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Paradise Lost in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) by : BookCaps

John Milton put a twist on the story of Adam and Eve--in the process he created what some have called one of the greatest literary works in the English Language. It has inspired music, art, film, and even video games. But it's hundreds of years old and reading it today sometimes is a little tough. BookCaps is here to help! BookCaps puts a fresh spin on Milton’s classic by using language modern readers won't struggle to make sense of. The original English text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCapsTM can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

Hurricanes in Paradise

Hurricanes in Paradise
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Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9781414338354
ISBN-13 : 141433835X
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Hurricanes in Paradise by : Denise Hildreth

From the moment Riley Sinclair stepped onto Paradise Island, Bahamas, and into her new job as director of guest relations at a five-star resort, she felt the pieces of her once-broken life finally coming together. But the waters become choppy when Riley discovers that some who come to the Atlantis hotel arrive with more than just suitcases and suntan lotion in tow. They're accompanied by their lurking demons, paralyzing secrets, and overwhelming fears. Riley and three women guests are in desperate but unknowing need of each other, eventually forging unlikely yet powerful friendships. With a hurricane headed straight for the island, together they embark on a journey of laughter and lunacy, heartache and healing.

Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 464
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ISBN-10 : OXFORD:N11678720
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Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Synopsis Paradise Lost by : John Milton

A Beast in Paradise

A Beast in Paradise
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Publisher : Europa Editions UK
Total Pages : 171
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ISBN-10 : 9781787702776
ISBN-13 : 1787702774
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis A Beast in Paradise by : Cécile Coulon

A haunting novel about a lineage of women possessed by their land Emilienne's life is Paradise, her isolated farm at the end of a winding path. After the sudden death of her daughter and son-in-law, this is where she farms alone, with her courage and her land as her only resources, along with her two little grandchildren: Blanche and Gabriel. As seasons pass, Blanche grows older and develops an even stronger connection to her home and the generations of women who have guarded it, like her mother and grandmother before her. When she meets Alexandre, Blanche falls into a devastatingly deep love from which she can never recover. Alexandre, devoured by his ambition, wishes to move to the city to make a name for himself, while the passion Blanche dedicates to Paradise dominates her completely. Almost immediately, their differences become irreconcilable, tearing their worlds apart. Years later, when Alexandre shows up once again on her doorstep, ingratiating himself back into her life, Blanche believes that now she can finally be happy again. But all is not what it seems when there is darkness lurking at every corner—and Blanche would do anything to protect Paradise.

Lurking on the High Wire

Lurking on the High Wire
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Publisher : Van Argan
Total Pages : 213
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Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Lurking on the High Wire by : Van Argan

The truth gets contorted when acrobats become suspects… An idyllic Hawaiian retreat turns deadly for a group of performers and designers when their director is found stabbed to death in the forest. It will be up to Pari Malik and her assistant, Campbell, to unravel the tangled web of intrigue and circus politics to discover the true culprit. They’ll maneuver to expose shocking secrets, hidden agendas, and veiled truths. The intricate personal relationships of the troupe complicate matters, as does the ultra-modern glass dome lodging they’re all housed in. The sudden appearance of ancient Hawaiian daggers only makes matters worse. And when a brazen accusation from the main suspect puts Pari’s reputation at risk, it’s a race against the clock to uncover the true murderer (or murderers) and see them brought to justice. "Lurking on the High Wire” is a clever and captivating novel, the fourth in the Pari Malik mystery series. It can be read as a stand-alone book or as part of the series.

To Paradise

To Paradise
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Publisher : Anchor
Total Pages : 720
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ISBN-10 : 9780385547949
ISBN-13 : 0385547943
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis To Paradise by : Hanya Yanagihara

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From the award-winning, best-selling author of the classic A Little Life—a bold, brilliant novel spanning three centuries and three different versions of the American experiment, about lovers, family, loss and the elusive promise of utopia. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: VOGUE • ESQUIRE • NPR • GOODREADS To Paradise is a fin de siècle novel of marvelous literary effect, but above all it is a work of emotional genius. The great power of this remarkable novel is driven by Yanagihara’s understanding of the aching desire to protect those we love—partners, lovers, children, friends, family, and even our fellow citizens—and the pain that ensues when we cannot. In an alternate version of 1893 America, New York is part of the Free States, where people may live and love whomever they please (or so it seems). The fragile young scion of a distinguished family resists betrothal to a worthy suitor, drawn to a charming music teacher of no means. In a 1993 Manhattan besieged by the AIDS epidemic, a young Hawaiian man lives with his much older, wealthier partner, hiding his troubled childhood and the fate of his father. And in 2093, in a world riven by plagues and governed by totalitarian rule, a powerful scientist’s damaged granddaughter tries to navigate life without him—and solve the mystery of her husband’s disappearances. These three sections comprise an ingenious symphony, as recurring notes and themes deepen and enrich one another: A townhouse in Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village; illness, and treatments that come at a terrible cost; wealth and squalor; the weak and the strong; race; the definition of family, and of nationhood; the dangerous righteousness of the powerful, and of revolutionaries; the longing to find a place in an earthly paradise, and the gradual realization that it can’t exist. What unites not just the characters, but these Americas, are their reckonings with the qualities that make us human: Fear. Love. Shame. Need. Loneliness.

Welcome to Paradise

Welcome to Paradise
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Publisher : Tin House Books
Total Pages : 178
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ISBN-10 : 9781935639282
ISBN-13 : 1935639285
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Welcome to Paradise by : Mahi Binebine

Mahi Binebine's courageous novel delves into a world that most readers know only from stories on the nightly news, delivering a compassionate glimpse into the difficulties facing asylum seekers and a striking portrait of human desperation. Mahi Binebine’s courageous novel takes place in Morocco, where seven would-be immigrants gather one night near the Strait of Gibraltar to wait for a signal from a trafficker that it is time to cross. While they wait, their stories unfold: Kacem Judi is an escapee from the civil war in Algeria; Nuara, with her newborn child, hopes to find her husband, who hasn’t been in touch for months since moving to France; and Aziz, the young narrator, and his cousin Reda are severed, in different ways, from their families in southern Morocco. They all share a longing to escape and a readiness to risk everything. Welcome to Paradise delves into a world that most readers know only from stories on the nightly news, delivering a compassionate and striking portrait of human desperation.

Prey Drive

Prey Drive
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Publisher : Van Argan
Total Pages : 222
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Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Prey Drive by : Van Argan

Women vanishing from a mountain resort, a reality star in hiding, and a stalker with a foolproof plan . . . A predator hunts for his prey among the guests and visitors at a luxurious retreat. He’s unable to control his brutal impulses to destroy innocence and beauty. But he’s perfected a scheme that he believes will keep him from ever getting caught. His victims vanish. No one knows what’s happened to them. No one can prove they’re even missing. But peculiar clues catch the eye of Paul Waterford, an infamous former coach and one time reality star. He’s trying to shed his scandalous past, and to help he’ll need to keep his identity a secret. Investigating while underground, with no assistance from the proper authorities, is the only way to make it work. To make matters worse, the disappearances aren’t the only mysteries at the resort and someone’s on to Paul’s biggest secret. Will the stalker stop him before Paul uncovers what happened to the women? “Prey Drive” is an intriguing mystery and suspense novel by Van Argan, author of “Lurking on the Tightrope.” It is a stand alone and complete story without a cliffhanger ending.