Knihobot

Sarah Porter

    Tato autorka se ponořila do světa fantastického vyprávění, protože v něm nachází větší pravdu než v realismu. Její tvorba se pohybuje na pomezí žánrů a zahrnuje jak literaturu pro mladé dospělé, tak i pro dospělé čtenáře. Svou jedinečnou představivost a autorský styl uplatňuje při psaní podivných a neotřelých příběhů, které často zkoumají hranice reality. Kromě psaní se věnuje také vedení workshopů tvůrčího psaní, kde inspiruje mladé talenty.

    Alfred Dudley
    Never-Contented Things
    Vassa in the Night
    Lost Voices
    Tentacle and Wing
    The Twice Lost
    • In the exciting final installment of the Lost Voices trilogy, mermaid Luceswims to the San FranciscoBay where she finds a group of renegade mermaids who unite become an army under her leadershipwhenwarbreaks out betweenhumans and mermaids.

      The Twice Lost
    • Tentacle and Wing

      • 263 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení
      3,9(317)Ohodnotit

      There Ada meets kids of many different shapes, stripes, and appendages, such as a girl with dragonfly wings and a seal-boy. As she adjusts to her new life, Ada senses that the facility is keeping a secret that could upend everything the world knows about Chimeras. But will someone put a stop to her efforts to uncover the truth?

      Tentacle and Wing
    • When Luce is assaulted and left on the cliffs outside her Alaskan fishing village by her uncle, she falls into the water below, transforming into a mermaid only to be faced with struggles and choices she could never have imagined.

      Lost Voices
    • Vassa in the Night

      • 303 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení
      3,5(6252)Ohodnotit

      In the enchanted kingdom of Brooklyn, Vassa uses a magical gift from her dead mother to take on Babs Yaga, the witch who owns the local convenience store. Inspired by the Russian folktale Vassilissa the Beautiful.

      Vassa in the Night
    • Never-Contented Things

      • 368 stránek
      • 13 hodin čtení
      3,0(623)Ohodnotit

      Seductive. Cruel. Bored.Be wary of… Prince and his fairy courtiers are staggeringly beautiful, unrelentingly cruel, and exhausted by the tedium of the centuries ― until they meet foster-siblings Josh and Ksenia. Drawn in by their vivid emotions, undying love for each other, and passion for life, Prince will stop at nothing to possess them.First seduced and then entrapped by the fairies, Josh and Ksenia learn that the fairies' otherworldly gifts come at a terrible price ― and they must risk everything in order to reclaim their freedom.

      Never-Contented Things
    • Alfred Dudley

      Or The Australian Settlers

      • 208 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. It aims to protect and promote important literature by providing affordable, high-quality editions that remain faithful to the original text. This commitment highlights the cultural value of the work, ensuring it remains accessible to readers.

      Alfred Dudley
    • I'm Mixed and I'm Me

      A Celebration of Multiracial and Multicultural Identity

      The story follows siblings Snacks and Wiggles as they navigate their mixed-race identity, discovering the unique qualities that differentiate them. Through their journey, they learn to embrace their diverse backgrounds and recognize that their differences are a source of strength and individuality, celebrating the beauty of their heritage.

      I'm Mixed and I'm Me
    • Exploring themes of regret, redemption, and the complexities of leadership, this work is divided into three parts, delving into the psychological and spiritual struggles of its characters. It also includes "David's Lamentation over Saul and Jonathan," which reflects on loss and loyalty. The narrative intertwines historical context with profound emotional depth, offering insights into human nature and the burdens of power. This blend of poetic reflection and dramatic storytelling invites readers to contemplate the weight of their actions and relationships.

      The Royal Penitent: In Three Parts: To Which Is Added, David's Lamentation Over Saul and Jonathan.
    • To MOOC or Not to MOOC

      • 156 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      Part One Chapter 1: What are MOOCs? Chapter 2 : The MOOCosphere Chapter 3: Examples of MOOCs Chapter 4: Introduction to the case studies Chapter 5: The confident entrepreneurs Chapter 6: The old hands: experts in online and distance learning Chapter 7: The institutional innovators Chapter 8: The opportunists Chapter 9: The cautious experimenters Chapter 10: The old guard Chapter 11: Key issues that emerged from the case studies Chapter 12: Planning the MOOC project Chapter 13: Planning your MOOC-costings Chapter 14: Business models for MOOCs Chapter 15: Additional benefits of MOOCs Part Two: Looking to the future Chapter 16 Understanding your market-the learner as consumer Chapter 17 Data and analytics Chapter 18 The developing MOOC market Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index Part One Chapter 1: What are MOOCs? Chapter 2 : The MOOCosphere Chapter 3: Examples of MOOCs Chapter 4: Introduction to the case studies Chapter 5: The confident entrepreneurs Chapter 6: The old hands: experts in online and distance learning Chapter 7: The institutional innovators Chapter 8: The opportunists Chapter 9: The cautious experimenters Chapter 10: The old guard Chapter 11: Key issues that emerged from the case studies Chapter 12: Planning the MOOC project Chapter 13: Planning your MOOC- costings Chapter 14: Business models for MOOCs Chapter 15: Additional benefits of MOOCs Part Two: Looking to the future Chapter 16 Understanding your market- the learner as consumer Chapter 17 Data and analytics Chapter 18 The developing MOOC market Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index

      To MOOC or Not to MOOC