Author: Veronika Hurdová
Publisher: Krkavčí matka
ISBN: 8090821073
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Agnes lives in the virgin forest tribe of Magreys. Each member of the tribe is born with an exceptional gift. As soon as a Magrey discovers and masters their gift,there comes the time to perform it during a Full Moon Celebration and to promise not to misuse it and serve for the good of the tribe. The only catch is that a Magrey must do so before reaching the age of twelve years old or they turn into a Shadow.Agnes just celebrated her eleventh birthday. And unlike the others, she still has no idea what her gift is.So, she sets out on a dangerous journey to the Forbidden Mountain. To the very same mountain from which her father never returned five years ago. An adventurous story about a journeyto find her inner self lets the reader ponder such questions as:How do you make sense of your time on Earth,which is ridiculously short?How do you follow your heart?How do you not cling to all the things that we have borrowed in our lives?How do you find happiness in the mundane?How do you awaken kindness to your own body?How do you take care of your soul and not let others hurt you?And how do you come to terms with your own mortality? Veronika Hurdová:“I strongly believe that developing andpampering our own unique skills is the right wayto make the world around us a more beautiful place.” The book is intended for children from eight to one hundred years old.
Agnes and the Forbidden Mountain
Author: Veronika Hurdová
Publisher: Krkavčí matka
ISBN: 8090821073
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Agnes lives in the virgin forest tribe of Magreys. Each member of the tribe is born with an exceptional gift. As soon as a Magrey discovers and masters their gift,there comes the time to perform it during a Full Moon Celebration and to promise not to misuse it and serve for the good of the tribe. The only catch is that a Magrey must do so before reaching the age of twelve years old or they turn into a Shadow.Agnes just celebrated her eleventh birthday. And unlike the others, she still has no idea what her gift is.So, she sets out on a dangerous journey to the Forbidden Mountain. To the very same mountain from which her father never returned five years ago. An adventurous story about a journeyto find her inner self lets the reader ponder such questions as:How do you make sense of your time on Earth,which is ridiculously short?How do you follow your heart?How do you not cling to all the things that we have borrowed in our lives?How do you find happiness in the mundane?How do you awaken kindness to your own body?How do you take care of your soul and not let others hurt you?And how do you come to terms with your own mortality? Veronika Hurdová:“I strongly believe that developing andpampering our own unique skills is the right wayto make the world around us a more beautiful place.” The book is intended for children from eight to one hundred years old.
Publisher: Krkavčí matka
ISBN: 8090821073
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Agnes lives in the virgin forest tribe of Magreys. Each member of the tribe is born with an exceptional gift. As soon as a Magrey discovers and masters their gift,there comes the time to perform it during a Full Moon Celebration and to promise not to misuse it and serve for the good of the tribe. The only catch is that a Magrey must do so before reaching the age of twelve years old or they turn into a Shadow.Agnes just celebrated her eleventh birthday. And unlike the others, she still has no idea what her gift is.So, she sets out on a dangerous journey to the Forbidden Mountain. To the very same mountain from which her father never returned five years ago. An adventurous story about a journeyto find her inner self lets the reader ponder such questions as:How do you make sense of your time on Earth,which is ridiculously short?How do you follow your heart?How do you not cling to all the things that we have borrowed in our lives?How do you find happiness in the mundane?How do you awaken kindness to your own body?How do you take care of your soul and not let others hurt you?And how do you come to terms with your own mortality? Veronika Hurdová:“I strongly believe that developing andpampering our own unique skills is the right wayto make the world around us a more beautiful place.” The book is intended for children from eight to one hundred years old.
Washington's Highest Mountains
Author: Peggy Goldman
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899976085
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A remarkable compendium of the most doable climbing routes up the highest peaks in Washington. Author Peggy Goldman has written this book for climbers of all abilities, but especially those "average mountaineers" wishing to increase their skills and expand their horizons in the Washington Cascades' challenging terrain. 35 trips are described, covering 61 distinct peaks, encompassing alpine and glacier climbs ranging from class 3 to class 5.
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899976085
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A remarkable compendium of the most doable climbing routes up the highest peaks in Washington. Author Peggy Goldman has written this book for climbers of all abilities, but especially those "average mountaineers" wishing to increase their skills and expand their horizons in the Washington Cascades' challenging terrain. 35 trips are described, covering 61 distinct peaks, encompassing alpine and glacier climbs ranging from class 3 to class 5.
Appalachia
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Appalachian Mountains
Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Appalachian Mountains
Languages : en
Pages : 828
Book Description
The Museum of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art
The Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art
Mountain Glaciers of the Northern Hemisphere
Author: American Geographical Society of New York. Dept. of Exploration and Field Research
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Glaciers
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Glaciers
Languages : en
Pages : 716
Book Description
Museum of Foreign Literature, Science and Art
Classic Cascade Climbs
Author: Jim Nelson
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680510479
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
Classic Cascade Climbs features more than 100 climbing routes across 70-plus peaks--from renowned alpine routes to challenging trad climbs, as well as a handful of sport, ice, and crag options. To determine if it was a “classic” each route was judged on the following criteria: overall quality, popularity, accessibility, style, and historical importance. Climbing beta includes: Peak and prominence elevations and type of rock Grade, approach, route, descent descriptions Detailed photo-based route overlays and topo maps Pitch-by-pitch details, estimated time, recommended equipment Required permits and other special considerations Selected history including first ascents Authoritative and inspirational, this seminal guide also features stunning mountain photography by famed photographer John Scurlock and others.
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680510479
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 654
Book Description
Classic Cascade Climbs features more than 100 climbing routes across 70-plus peaks--from renowned alpine routes to challenging trad climbs, as well as a handful of sport, ice, and crag options. To determine if it was a “classic” each route was judged on the following criteria: overall quality, popularity, accessibility, style, and historical importance. Climbing beta includes: Peak and prominence elevations and type of rock Grade, approach, route, descent descriptions Detailed photo-based route overlays and topo maps Pitch-by-pitch details, estimated time, recommended equipment Required permits and other special considerations Selected history including first ascents Authoritative and inspirational, this seminal guide also features stunning mountain photography by famed photographer John Scurlock and others.
National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States
Author: National Geographic
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426216513
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
For all national parks lovers, and anyone with a sense of history, this 100% updated, completely redesigned edition of the best-selling National Parks guide in North America will continue to impress travelers with all-new descriptions, photos, and maps. In time for the National Park's 100th birthday, this flagship, best-selling guide is fully revamped and updated with all new text, photographs, and design. National Geographic writers hit all 59 national parks - including Pinnacles, the newest in the crown - for intensive on-the-ground research. Each entry is rewritten from scratch. Three hundred specially commissioned photos and 80 colorful maps complete the extraordinary package. Practical and comprehensive coverage includes engaging, individual park descriptions and brief history, travel planning tips, itineraries and directions, activities, park lodges and hotels, visitor center contact information, and camping information.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426216513
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
For all national parks lovers, and anyone with a sense of history, this 100% updated, completely redesigned edition of the best-selling National Parks guide in North America will continue to impress travelers with all-new descriptions, photos, and maps. In time for the National Park's 100th birthday, this flagship, best-selling guide is fully revamped and updated with all new text, photographs, and design. National Geographic writers hit all 59 national parks - including Pinnacles, the newest in the crown - for intensive on-the-ground research. Each entry is rewritten from scratch. Three hundred specially commissioned photos and 80 colorful maps complete the extraordinary package. Practical and comprehensive coverage includes engaging, individual park descriptions and brief history, travel planning tips, itineraries and directions, activities, park lodges and hotels, visitor center contact information, and camping information.
Broomstick Tales
Author: Arnie Grimm
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 172834963X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
In the magical town of Broomstick there is the Hidden Quiddity Potion Shop owned by two sisters, Agnes and Harriet. Most of the time, Agnes and Harriet are well aware of unusual happenings in the magical world. Not this time. And to make things worse, Harriet didn’t know what her teenage daughter Kizee was up with a knotem boy by the name of George Düben until it was too late. No one knew of the map or the plan to find Zweig’s magic wand. Strangely enough, this had been the best kept secret in Broomstick. Agnes and Harriet were helping customers when the storm passed through Broomstick. Harriet didn’t have any idea what Kizee and George were really up to. Suddenly, Harriet fell to her knees. “Kizee, No!” Agnes felt the high power of magic vibrate through her. She saw her sister fall to her knees. “I felt it too,” said Agnes as she helped Harriet up.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 172834963X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
In the magical town of Broomstick there is the Hidden Quiddity Potion Shop owned by two sisters, Agnes and Harriet. Most of the time, Agnes and Harriet are well aware of unusual happenings in the magical world. Not this time. And to make things worse, Harriet didn’t know what her teenage daughter Kizee was up with a knotem boy by the name of George Düben until it was too late. No one knew of the map or the plan to find Zweig’s magic wand. Strangely enough, this had been the best kept secret in Broomstick. Agnes and Harriet were helping customers when the storm passed through Broomstick. Harriet didn’t have any idea what Kizee and George were really up to. Suddenly, Harriet fell to her knees. “Kizee, No!” Agnes felt the high power of magic vibrate through her. She saw her sister fall to her knees. “I felt it too,” said Agnes as she helped Harriet up.