Showing results for "Angels" in Literary History & Criticism

What kind of man creates a boy who never grows up? More than 100 years after Peter Pan first appeared on the London stage, author J. M. Barrie remains one of the most complex and enigmatic figures in modern literature. A few facts, of course, are widely known: Peter Pan made Barrie the richest...

Lucy and Ayala Dormer are left penniless by the death of their parents. Ayala is taken in by their rich aunt Lady Tringle and Lucy by their poor uncle Mr Dosett. The girls find it hard to get used to their new surroundings. Lucy becomes engaged to one of her father's artist friends but they are too poor to marry. Three different men fall in love with Ayala but none live up to her ideal of the perfect man. Will Lucy be able to marry her sweetheart and will Ayala find her 'Angel of Light'? For the answers to these and many other questions, read this book. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

Supernatural fantasy audiobook! She's a demon-born half-angel sent to the academy to infiltrate the angels and betray them.She doesn't count on falling in love with one.Now she has a choice: fulfill her mission or reject her heritage.Either one will change the course of her life. And maybe of the world.Welcome to Guardian Angel Academy.Year 1: Renegade is the first book in an exciting paranormal angel academy series with a slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance. Perfect for fans of Supernatural and Harry Potter!

Published in 2011, The Better Angels of Our Nature is a gloriously optimistic book. In it, well-known cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker put forward an argument that contradicted what most people believed at the time. Pinker said that despite humanity's biological tendency toward violence, we are, in fact, less violent today than ever before. To prove it, he laid out pages of detailed statistical evidence.

In Ayalas Angel, we follow the poignant journey of Lucy and Ayala Dormer, two sisters left destitute after the tragic loss of their parents. While Ayala finds refuge with their wealthy aunt, Lady Tringle, Lucy must adapt to life with their impoverished uncle, Mr. Dosett. As they navigate their new realities, Lucy becomes engaged to one of her fathers artist friends, but financial struggles threaten their future together. Meanwhile, three suitors vie for Ayalas heart, yet none quite measure up to her vision of the ideal man. Will Lucys dreams of marriage come true, and can Ayala discover her ...

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Welcome to "Angel Food: Little Talks to Little Folks," a delightful journey into the heart of faith through engaging stories crafted for young listeners. This podcast presents a rotating collection of short sermons that illuminate the core truths of the Catholic Faith, all conveyed in a style that resonates with children's understanding. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting families to explore essential values and moral lessons through relatable narratives and vibrant storytelling. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations designed to inspire curiosity ...

Meet Angel Esquire, Scotland Yard's sharpest detective. He’s not easily fooled, especially when it comes to the murder of the notorious crook, Reale. As he pieces together clues, Angel anticipates a twist that keeps everyone guessing. On the flip side, there's Jimmy, a character who operates outside the law yet shares a connection to the chaos. Their paths collide in a gripping adventure filled with unexpected turns and suspense. With tension building at every corner, will Angel solve the case before it spirals out of control? This story packs excitement, intrigue, and a peek into the minds ...

All of the earthly trappings of a royal birth were absent from the birth of Jesus, yet the angels filled the heavens with the song "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men." Join the angels around the manger to look in wonder on the birth of the Redeemer and to reflect on the peace that Jesus brings to the world of men.The Rev. Thomas Guthrie was a 19th century Scotch Presbyterian minister who was an early advocate of the "ragged schools" movement. He wrote a number of devotional books reflecting the love for his Savior which motivated his lifelong work to ...

Beautiful Jean Briggerland is the epitome of evilness in this twisting and turning thriller. She plots many different ways to steal her new victim's riches including lies and murder. Only Jack Glover the lawyer of Jean's most recent victim, is aware of her true nature. Can he stop her crime spree and bring her to justice before she murders her way to wealth and happiness? Don't count on it! Page after page offers action, new twists, and unexpected surprises that will keep the reader listening for more! (Summary by Allyson Hester)This show includes AI-generated content.

This is book five of the “Angel Food” series by the author. It consists of a series of 28 short sermons for children, in the form of a charming story. The author was a Catholic parish priest in New York for many years during the mid 1900’s. He was the author of several books for children, the most well known being the books in what is considered the “Angel Food” series. (Summary by Maria Therese)

Novella with a song soundtrack! Each chapter includes a song that is a reflection of the chapter.In 1992, as her husband lies dying of AIDS, a woman is forced to confront the choices that shaped her life—and the love she never fully understood.Caryn Jennings spent years searching for a way to be seen.Leaving behind a quiet life in Western New York, she arrives in New York City determined to reinvent herself. In a world where beauty opens doors and invisibility closes them, Caryn learns quickly that attention can be earned—even if it comes at a cost. By her early twenties, she is surviving ...

Lucy and Ayala Dormer are left penniless by the death of their parents. Ayala is taken in by their rich aunt Lady Tringle and Lucy by their poor uncle Mr Dosett. The girls find it hard to get used to their new surroundings. Lucy becomes engaged to one of her father's artist friends but they are too poor to marry. Three different men fall in love with Ayala but none live up to her ideal of the perfect man. Will Lucy be able to marry her sweetheart and will Ayala find her 'Angel of Light'? For the answers to these and many other questions, read this book. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

Disagreeable old Miss Terry spends her Christmas Eve getting rid of toys from her childhood toy box. One by one she tosses them onto the sidewalk in front of her house, then secretly watches the little scenes that occur, which seem to confirm her belief that true Christmas spirit does not exist. Then the Angel from her childhood Christmas tree appears to show Miss Terry that she has not yet witnessed the final act of each of those little dramas … Living Age magazine in 1910 observed of The Christmas Angel, "Not since Charles Dickens laid down his pen forever has there been a prettier ...

This is the sixth and final volume of the "Angel Food" Series by Father Brennan. This volume consists of 28 charming selections with titles such as "Six Red Roses", "The Three Little Angels", "A Surprise From Santa Claus" and "The Boy Who Dusted the Devil's Tail". (Summary by Maria Therese)This show includes AI-generated content.

Heaven Casteel anhela dejar atrás la pobreza y el dolor que marcaron su infancia. Ahora vive rodeada de lujos, pero las sombras de su pasado siguen acechando su corazón. Entre la culpa, los secretos familiares y un amor que desafía las reglas, Heaven descubrirá que la felicidad puede tener un precio muy alto…En esta apasionante continuación de la saga Casteel, V. C. Andrews teje una historia intensa de deseo, traición y redención, donde incluso los ángeles más puros pueden ocultar alas negras.*De lunes a viernes dos capítulos a las 10:00 y a las 11:00*

Embark on a heartwarming journey into the realm of guardian angels with "Wopsy: The Adventures of a Guardian Angel." This podcast delves into the themes of protection, faith, and the challenges of guiding young souls, as embodied by Wopsy, a youthful guardian angel tasked with watching over a pagan baby in Africa. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that explores the delicate balance between divine responsibility and the quest for salvation, inviting listeners to reflect on the power of love and spiritual guidance. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that ...

The book is a sobering examination of how two families can be wrecked by a life of greed. It shows how giving can be done in the wrong way and for the wrong reasons. In an attempt to support the girl he genuinely loves, Thor, the older brother, who has inherited money, gives her money so that his younger brother Claude can marry her and provide for them both. However, Claude misunderstands Thor’s intentions and, as a result, everything goes horribly wrong. (Summary by Simon Evers)This show includes AI-generated content.

Louisa Lilias Plunket Greene was an Irish author of children's books. However, like any good book for children, this book is also for adults. Everybody knows Violet, the girl who always sits in the window and looks at any passerby, the girl who is just looking, and never playing outside. The children tell her she is a hunchback. The adults consider them cruel. This book is exactly about that conflict. How much to tell? How much to shelter a girl from a world she might never be able to join? Can Violet be happy with her lot, even in the face of trouble? This is a very touching book for those ...

The Summa Theologica (or the Summa Theologiae or simply the Summa, written 1265–1274) is the most famous work of Thomas Aquinas although it was never finished. It was intended as a manual for beginners as a compilation of all of the main theological teachings of that time. It summarizes the reasonings for almost all points of Christian theology in the West, which, before the Protestant Reformation, subsisted solely in the Roman Catholic Church. The Summa's topics follow a cycle: the existence of God, God's creation, Man, Man's purpose, Christ, the Sacraments, and back to God. (Summary ...