The Dark Prince New York Academy Of Magic Book 4

All power has a price, and mine might be too high to pay...I've been pushed to my limits.Kasia is at the Academy of Magic's doorstep, primed to attack at any moment with her dark magic of the gods. The Fae holding the Academy hostage don't seem to care how much danger we're in. Meanwhile, the Dark Prince grows stronger every day, and I'm almost out of time before I lose control of him for good.But when the unthinkable happens, I have to find the strength to collect my power and make one final strike against Kasia. It's something I have to do alone. Something not even Asher and my friends can help with.I can't fail. I won't fail. Everything is at stake.This time I'm taking the fight to her, and only one of us is coming out alive.

The hunt for the Cursed One is on... I thought I could catch a break. After my near-death encounter with the psychotic leader of the Society, Kasia Armani, and still dealing with the Dark Prince trying to possess my body, I should be on the first flight out to a resort island. Too bad the universe has other plans. Reports of an ancient, legendary being called the Cursed One are popping up all over the world. According to Fae myth, whoever manages to find and possess this being will gain unbelievable power. Nearly unstoppable power. Power to do incredible good...or evil. Naturally, Kasia wants it. And I can't let that happen. It's up to me, Asher, and my friends from the Academy to find it first. But with those closest to me harboring dangerous secrets of their own-and my crazy heart telling me it wants Asher as more than a friend-this journey may be the hardest one I've ever taken. It could also be the deadliest. Shifters, vampires, magic, romance! Jump into the second book of the fast-paced urban fantasy New York Academy of Magic series. A snarky heroine, a swoon-worthy hero, a supernatural New York City like you've never imagined...These are urban fantasies you won't want to put down!

The witch as a cultural archetype has existed in some form since the beginning of recorded history. Her nature has changed through technological developments and sociocultural shifts--a transformation most evident in her depictions on screen. This book traces the figure of the witch through American screen history with an analysis of the entertainment industry's shifting boundaries concerning expressions of femininity. Focusing on films and television series from The Wizard of Oz to The Craft, the author looks at how the witch reflects alterations of gender roles, religion, the modern practice of witchcraft, and female agency.

While a large percentage of Americans claim religious identity, the number of Americans attending traditional worship services has significantly declined in recent decades. Where, then, are Americans finding meaning in their lives, if not in the context of traditional religion? In this provocative study, the authors argue that the objects of our attention have become our god and fulfilling our desires has become our religion. They examine the religious dimensions of six specific aspects of American culturebody and sex, big business, entertainment, politics, sports, and science and technologythat function as “altars†where Americans gather to worship and produce meaning for their lives. The Altars Where We Worship shows how these secular altars provide resources for understanding the self, others, and the world itself. “For better or worse,†the authors write, “we are faced with the reality that human experiences before these altars contain religious characteristics in common with experiences before more traditional altars.†Readers will come away with a clearer understanding of what religion is after exploring the thoroughly religious aspects of popular culture in the United States.

If I want to tame my darkness, I'll have to trust an enemy of magic... My best friend, Mia, is missing, leaving behind nothing but a cryptic note as to where she went. Worse, a deadly fugitive has escaped a high-security prison in Paris; and all clues indicate that he wants Mia. If we're going to find them both in time we'll have to become fugitives ourselves. But with allies and enemies alike after us, this quest's gearing up to be harder to take down than a rabid dragon with a kidney stone. Hey, nobody ever said being a student at the Academy of Magic would be easy. But as we search, a shocking revelation comes to light: the fugitive has the same magic-the same darkness-I do. And it seems the powers we both possess are far more dangerous than I ever imagined, threatening me, my kinda-sorta-boyfriend Asher, and everyone else I care about. I have to get this power under control before it destroys me. And the crazy thing is, the prisoner might be the only one who can teach me how. If we can find him. And if he doesn't kill us first. Shifters, vampires, magic, romance, and twists you won't see coming. Jump into this fast-paced Academy urban fantasy, featuring a snarky heroine, a swoon-worthy hero, and a supernatural world unlike any you've ever imagined...These are urban fantasies you won't want to put down!

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A complete critical guide to the history, form and contexts of the genre, Children's and Young Adult Comics helps readers explore how comics have engaged with one of their most crucial audiences. In an accessible and easy-to-navigate format, the book covers such topics as: - The history of comics for children and young adults, from early cartoon strips to the rise of comics as mainstream children's literature - Cultural contexts – from the Comics Code Authority to graphic novel adaptations of popular children's texts such as Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Key texts – from familiar favourites like Peanuts and Archie Comics to YA graphic novels such as Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese and hybrid works including the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series - Important theoretical and critical approaches to studying children's and young adult comics Children's and Young Adult Comics includes a glossary of crucial critical terms and a lengthy resources section to help students and readers develop their understanding of these genres and pursue independent study.