Versailles The Other Story

The thirteen stories collected here take the reader around the globe, but their true setting is everyday life, its rewards and especially, its pains.

Why is the main axis of Versailles oriented towards sunset on August 15, and why isn't this fact known? Why is the Apollo fountain, with its sun chariot, placed exactly on this axis? What is the significance of this second château, the Trianon, built by Louis XIV "for myself" and where he kept a meticulous eye on all the work? How might this deliberately chosen 17th-century location relate to an ancient calendar? Howard Crowhurst presents a thesis that the architecture from our recent past has preserved certain secrets from prehistory. He demonstrates the use of astro-geometry - an ancient megalithic science - in one of the most prestigious sites of European history: Versailles. The story of Louis XIII, who placed France under the protection of the Virgin Mary and introduced the national feast day of August 15, and that of his son, Louis XIV the Sun King, suddenly take on a whole new dimension. Richly illustrated with over 80 photographs and illustrations, this fascinating investigation takes us back to the origins of French royalty, revealing a preciously guarded oral tradition.

Lavishly illustrated with archival images and beautiful photography, Versailles: From Louis XIV to Jeff Koons features insightful texts by Catherine Pégard, president of the Château de Versailles, with the collaboration of Mathieu da Vinha, scientific director of the Château de Versailles Research Center, revealing all the stories that have unfolded within this glorious monument.

"The story of Candide, a naive youth who is conscripted, shipwrecked, robbed, and tortured by the Inquisition without losing his will to live, is accompanied by four other stories"--NoveList.

On June 6, 2015, David and Jackie Siegel received the call that no parent should ever get. Victoria, their beautiful, vibrant 18-year-old daughter, had died of a drug overdose. The Siegels vowed to do whatever it takes to prevent this from happening to other parents. Right after Victoria passed away, Jackie received a text from one of Victoria's friends, directing her to look in Victoria's bedroom nightstand for a secret diary Victoria had kept-and suggesting they publish it. The Siegels decided to honor Victoria's wish. Victoria's diary, in her own hand and featuring her own art, is bookended by intros by her parents before it and tips and resources after it. Victoria's Voice is a gripping peek inside the mind of a sometimes happy, healthy teen and other times a teen dramatically influenced by drugs and alcohol. This is Victoria's voice-from beyond the grave. It could save your child's life.

"Ren Ellis's Confirm Humanity and Other Stories is a collection...filled with questions, intrigue, tears, and hope. Ranging from familiar to fantastical, the settings and the characters are diverse. Readers will definitely enjoy the eclectic and fantastical stories in Ren Ellis's Confirm Humanity and Other Stories, and the collection's element of humanity will hit home, reminding us of the pivotal moments that define us." -Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ “Confirm Humanity and Other Stories” is a collection of twelve short stories by Ren Ellis. Primarily comprised of speculative fiction stories, this collection ranges from slice-of-life to the supernatural and beyond. Genres include: Climate-change fiction Fairytale retellings Contemporary fiction Paranormal Science fantasy Dystopian This collection uses imaginary tales as a lens through which to see the very real threats and struggles of our time. Extreme flooding and Venice-like canals reshape the famous city of Paris in “Deluge.” The fairytale stepmother casts new light on old tales in “The Stepmother’s Story.” Monsters meet the Marie Kondo method in “Monsters Welcome.” Other stories explore the paranormal world of "Red Rain"; the cosmic courses of "The Time Garden", "The Welkin Tree" and "Winter's Last Breath"; the dystopian worlds of "Life" and "Recycled"; and cycles of hardship and hope that will resonate with adults of all ages.

The story of relations between the two countries from exploration in the New World to the present as it revolved around the French palace, including the support of American patrons, especially the Rockefellers, for the palace's restoration.

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