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Author: Paul McAuley Publisher: Gateway ISBN: 0575087978 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 355
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In the aftermath of an interstellar war an enigmatic star is discovered, travelling towards the Solar System from the galactic core. Its appearance adds a new and dangerous factor in the turbulent politics of the inhabited worlds as the rival factions - the power-holders of the ReUnited Nations, the rebels who secretly oppose their power, and the Religious Witnesses - all see advantages to be gained. But what awesome technology started the star on its journey half a million years ago - and why?
Author: Paul McAuley Publisher: Gateway ISBN: 0575087978 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 355
Book Description
In the aftermath of an interstellar war an enigmatic star is discovered, travelling towards the Solar System from the galactic core. Its appearance adds a new and dangerous factor in the turbulent politics of the inhabited worlds as the rival factions - the power-holders of the ReUnited Nations, the rebels who secretly oppose their power, and the Religious Witnesses - all see advantages to be gained. But what awesome technology started the star on its journey half a million years ago - and why?
Author: Alan Van't Land Publisher: ISBN: 9781987970289 Category : Languages : en Pages : 294
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890 AD France. The last imperial heir of Charlemagne is dead, and every duke is proclaiming himself king. Egilolf, a former soldier, could care less. He needs to steal bones. A saint's bones. With the prospect of a large payout, he recruits the scribe Aristeus, a refugee fleeing Viking invasions. Perhaps he should have told his new companion the true reason he's pilfering saints. Together the thief and scribe must dodge bandits, Vikings, and warring lords-not to mention their own lies-only to find unearthing bones the easiest step. Yet Egilolf's fiercest battle is the one within. How can defending the weak be just, when God abandons him when he has to kill? And when Vikings become more than a faceless enemy to Aristeus, will he, like the ancient martyrs he's always extolling, risk death to convert them?
Author: Paul Fouracre Publisher: Artes Liberales ISBN: 9781784993016 Category : Languages : en Pages : 288
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In early Christianity it was established that every church should have a light burning on the altar at all times. In this unique study, Eternal light and earthly concerns, looks at the material and social consequences of maintaining these 'eternal' lights. It investigates how the cost of lighting was met across western Europe throughout the whole of the Middle Ages, revealing the social organisation that was built up around maintaining the lights in the belief that burning them reduced the time spent in Purgatory. When that belief collapsed in the Reformation the eternal lights were summarily extinguished. The history of the lights thus offers not only a new account of change in medieval Europe, but also a sustained examination of the relationship between materiality and belief.
Author: Catherine Shotick Publisher: Giles ISBN: 9781911282464 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 0
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The authors present the first volume to focus exclusively on Tiffany's renowned ecclesiastical windows and the ideas and stories behind them.
Author: Sarite Sanders Publisher: ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 266
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Sanders' images are neither descriptive nor picturesque--they are intellectually demanding and uncompromising witnesses of a 'here-and-now' experience of ancient Egypt. --Dorothea Arnold
Author: Kristen Painter Publisher: Orbit ISBN: 0316278319 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 358
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House of Comarré author Kristen Painter weaves a tale of intrigue and betrayal, as the battle for New Orleans escalates in this second novel of the Crescent City series. Mardi Gras approaches, bringing with it hordes of tourists eager to see the real-life Faery Queen holding court atop her festival float. When the Queen is kidnapped, it's up to Augustine, the fae-blooded Guardian of the city, to rescue her before time runs out. But Augustine's mystifying protégée, Harlow, complicates the task by unintentionally aiding the forces of evil, drawing danger closer with each step. The Queen might not be the first to die. . .
Author: Joseph Campbell Publisher: New World Library ISBN: 9781577314035 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 202
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This previously unpublished title shows Campbell's remarkable mind engaged with a favorite topic, the myths and metaphors of Asian religions. The book collects seven lectures and articles ranging from the ancient Hindu Vedas to Zen koans, Tantric yoga, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead. Campbell conveys complex insights through warm, accessible storytelling, revealing the intricacies and secrets of his subjects with his typical enthusiasm.--From publisher description.
Author: Ben Alderson Publisher: ISBN: 9781958974094 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Shade of Vampire - but with added spice!Jak's life has only one meaning; break the curse or die trying. Marius's life has no meaning; not since he was cursed into the twisted, blood thirsty creature of night. For years the witches have waited for their salvation, a way to return the magic that was sacrificed when the curse was first cast. Jak, a boy born with power that the witches have not seen in a century, is their prophesied saviour. The one who is to kill the creature, break the curse and restore magic to his coven. Sent to the creature's castle as the final Claim, Jak must get close enough to land the final blow. It is what he has trained all his life to accomplish. Not all is as it seems when Jak uncovers secrets and half-truths. The creature is not the haunting beast he had been brought up to hate. Emotions war as new feelings are uncovered. For what is more dangerous than hate? Lust. Lord of Eternal Night is a complete, M/M *stand-alone novel*, inspired by Beauty and the Beast? with added bite.
Author: J. Ruth Gendler Publisher: Perennial ISBN: 9780060924478 Category : Life Languages : en Pages : 160
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In this moving and provocative anthology, the bestselling author of The Book of Qualities presents poems, myths, and prayers celebrating the fundamental cycle of life--night into day, sun and moon, and dark into light. Embellished with Gendler's own evocative and brilliantly vivid art.
Author: Paul Fouracre Publisher: Manchester University Press ISBN: 1526114003 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 306
Book Description
In early Christianity it was established that every church should have a light burning on the altar at all times. In this unique study, Eternal light and earthly concerns, looks at the material and social consequences of maintaining these ‘eternal’ lights. It investigates how the cost of lighting was met across western Europe throughout the whole of the Middle Ages, revealing the social organisation that was built up around maintaining the lights in the belief that burning them reduced the time spent in Purgatory. When that belief collapsed in the Reformation the eternal lights were summarily extinguished. The history of the lights thus offers not only a new account of change in medieval Europe, but also a sustained examination of the relationship between materiality and belief.
Author: Paul McAuley
Author: Paul McAuley
Author: Alan Van't Land
Author: Paul Fouracre
Author: Catherine Shotick
Author: Sarite Sanders
Author: Kristen Painter
Author: Joseph Campbell
Author: Ben Alderson
Author: J. Ruth Gendler
Author: Paul Fouracre