Books with author Alexander Lopez

A guide to understanding and coping with grief and all of the disorienting emotions that accompany the death of our parentsLosing our parents when we ourselves are adults is in the natural order of things, a rite of passage into true adulthood. But whether we lose them suddenly or after a prolonged illness, and whether we were close to or estranged from them, this passage proves inevitably more difficult than we thought it would be. From the recognition of our own mortality and sudden child-like sorrow to a sometimes-subtle change in identity or shift of roles in the surviving family, The Orphaned Adult guides readers through the storm of change this passage brings and anchors them with its compassionate and reassuring wisdom.

Logicide! Heretic!Behold, the city of Laburnum, where all the gods are dead.The all-seeing Academy has outlawed faith and superstition. Those caught whispering about unreasonable things quickly disappear.But in this cruel city dripping with lies and conspiracy, an aristocrat and a slum boy are about to have their fates wound together by a mysterious cat. They will soon discover the dark underworld behind their city's curtain — and that evil has more than one face.Pure Dickensian Voodoo.Widdershins is a dystopian thrill-ride of top hats, politics, misfits and blood magic, from a striking new voice in fantasy.

Losing our parents when we ourselves are adults is the natural order of things, a rite of passage into true adulthood. But whether or not we have expected the death of our parents after a prolonged illness, were close to or alienated from them, this passage is inevitably harder than we thought it would be.A much needed and knowing discussion of this adult phenomenon, The Orphaned Adult validates the wide array of disorienting emotions that can accompany the death of our parents by sharing both the author's heart-felt experience of loss and the moving stories of countless adults who have shared their losses with him. From the recognition of our own mortality and sudden child-like sorrow to a sometimes-subtle change in identity or shift of roles in the surviving family, The Orphaned Adult guides readers through the storm of change this passage brings and anchors them with its compassionate and reassuring wisdom.

The greatest poet of the eighteenth century deserves a place in the digital library of all lovers of poetry. Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of Alexander Pope, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Pope's life and works* Concise introductions to the poetry and other works* Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts* Excellent formatting of the poems* Features all three versions of the major text THE DUNCIAD, appearing for the first time in digital print* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry* Easily locate the poems you want to read* Includes Pope's rare play* Features three biographies - discover Pope's literary life* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres* Updated with full version of The OdysseyPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titlesCONTENTS:The Poetry CollectionsEARLY POEMSPASTORALSWINDSOR FORESTAN ESSAY ON CRITICISMPOEMS, 1708–17THE RAPE OF THE LOCKELOISA TO ABELARDPOEMS: 1718–27THE CURLL MISCELLANIESPOEMS SUGGESTED BY GULLIVERLATER POEMSEPIGRAMS AND EPITAPHSAN ESSAY ON MANMORAL ESSAYSSATIRESTHE DUNCIADTHE ILIADTHE ODYSSEYThe PoemsLIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDERLIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDERThe PlayTHREE HOURS AFTER MARRIAGE by John Gay, Alexander Pope and John ArbuthnotThe BiographiesALEXANDER POPE by Leslie StephenTHE AGE OF POPE by John DennisBRIEF LIFE OF POPE by Thomas De QuinceyPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

A chilling YA ghost story, full of suspense and mystery! ___________________________________ Ever wondered how it feels to speak to the dead? When fifteen-year-old Jonathan Roberts goes out with his friends on a summer night, he doesn’t expect to be forced to enter a crypt by Francis Everton. To be forced to look at skeletons decaying in their graves.To hear the voice, screaming at him. Screaming into his mind. Commanding him to leave.What the voice in the crypt belongs to, he can only wonder. A demon? A ghost? It gives him nightmares for weeks afterwards. Of skeletons strangling him. And then, bizarrely, of a girl from his school, making the long walk across the graveyard and entering the crypt. Never to come out before his waking.When he returns to school in September, he never expects to learn that something awful has happened to the girl, turning his fear to panic.Panic which will force him to unravel the mystery of the crypt, and in doing so, many mysteries about himself.__________The Spirit in the Crypt is a chilling YA supernatural mystery, but is suitable for readers of all ages. It is the first book in the Jonny Roberts Series.Some reviews from terrified readers on Goodreads:'I was chilled by this story... fascinating, thrilling, and a genuine pleasure to read. Cannot wait for the next story in the series!' 'The main character in this story was relatable from the first page... very past paced and extremely creative!''You know what is refreshing as a book blogger and reader? Reading a really great debut novel... a ghost story, full of mystery, great characters and writing that kept me invested.''Definitely recommend if you love a good supernatural mystery. It's well written and has you wanting more. Can't wait for his next books!''There was intrigue in the story and a pace which kept me wanting to come back to it every night... I'm looking forward to seeing Jonny develop further in the books to come!'

Follow Jonny Roberts in another YA paranormal thriller! Will sixteen-year-old Jonny solve the mystery of the Burned House? Nearly a year after learning that he can speak to the dead, Jonny Roberts has spent much of his time working with his new medium friend, Aaron. Whether it’s reconnecting loved ones with dead relatives, or helping spirits to cross over, Jonny has been happy to help. That is, until a young boy is found dead, his body impaled with floorboards, sharpened into knife points; and in the same house where a family died seven years earlier, in a tragic fire. Suspecting that the event might be down to the supernatural, Aaron and Jonny soon investigate. But when the spirit makes it clear that it doesn’t intend to stop at the boy, they begin to wonder if this might be their most dangerous case yet… Written for a young adult audience, but loved by adults too. Pick up Jonny's story again, with Lound's most exhilarating novel so far!

A guide to understanding and coping with grief and all of the disorienting emotions that accompany the death of our parentsLosing our parents when we ourselves are adults is in the natural order of things, a rite of passage into true adulthood. But whether we lose them suddenly or after a prolonged illness, and whether we were close to or estranged from them, this passage proves inevitably more difficult than we thought it would be. From the recognition of our own mortality and sudden child-like sorrow to a sometimes-subtle change in identity or shift of roles in the surviving family, The Orphaned Adult guides readers through the storm of change this passage brings and anchors them with its compassionate and reassuring wisdom.