Author: D. J. Fairbairn
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 166572353X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
In the distant future, technological advances near their climax. Mankind has imploded on itself through numerous wars assuming themselves as Gods. After the tragedy of the sixth KINGS war, two brothers, representatives of a world torn, must work together to rekindle their world. Can they convince the world that Nod is still needed, or will the Fire Kings return incite an evaporation of society through a final war?
Legend of the Fire King
Author: D. J. Fairbairn
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 166572353X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
In the distant future, technological advances near their climax. Mankind has imploded on itself through numerous wars assuming themselves as Gods. After the tragedy of the sixth KINGS war, two brothers, representatives of a world torn, must work together to rekindle their world. Can they convince the world that Nod is still needed, or will the Fire Kings return incite an evaporation of society through a final war?
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 166572353X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
In the distant future, technological advances near their climax. Mankind has imploded on itself through numerous wars assuming themselves as Gods. After the tragedy of the sixth KINGS war, two brothers, representatives of a world torn, must work together to rekindle their world. Can they convince the world that Nod is still needed, or will the Fire Kings return incite an evaporation of society through a final war?
Legend of the Fire King
Author: Alicia Ripper
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
About the Book In Legend of the Fire King, twin brothers are raised in vastly different worlds just a few miles apart. One brother, Marius, raised by his birth parents in the castle, dreams of the day he becomes King and can bring peace and prosperity to his kingdom. The other, Merrick, born with the gift to create and manipulate fire, is hidden away deep in the woods on the outskirts of the Kingdom and raised by a blacksmith and his wife. Follow along as Marius plots to take the throne and Merrick meets a mysterious maiden with a unique gift of her own. With her help, Merrick discovers his true heritage and the legend of the Fire King. About the Author Alicia Ripper is a dreamer who loves to read as much as she likes to write. She draws her inspiration from things she’s seen, places she’s visited, the people in her life, and dreams she’s had. Ripper loves to travel but calls Knoxville, Iowa home, which is where she currently resides with her four spoiled fur babies.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
About the Book In Legend of the Fire King, twin brothers are raised in vastly different worlds just a few miles apart. One brother, Marius, raised by his birth parents in the castle, dreams of the day he becomes King and can bring peace and prosperity to his kingdom. The other, Merrick, born with the gift to create and manipulate fire, is hidden away deep in the woods on the outskirts of the Kingdom and raised by a blacksmith and his wife. Follow along as Marius plots to take the throne and Merrick meets a mysterious maiden with a unique gift of her own. With her help, Merrick discovers his true heritage and the legend of the Fire King. About the Author Alicia Ripper is a dreamer who loves to read as much as she likes to write. She draws her inspiration from things she’s seen, places she’s visited, the people in her life, and dreams she’s had. Ripper loves to travel but calls Knoxville, Iowa home, which is where she currently resides with her four spoiled fur babies.
Zahhak the Legend of the Serpent King
Author: Ahmad Sadri
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781606998892
Category : Pop-up books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For the first time ever, a tale from the Persian Book of Kings springs to life in this stunningly produced and ingeniously crafted pop up book. Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King retells the myth of the misguided Prince Zahhak who is easily swayed by the devil to murder his father and usurp the thrown. Cursed with monstrous snakes that grow out of the king's shoulders, the Serpent King grows infamous throughout the land for his treachery and oppression. He rules for one thousand years before a noble and valiant Feraydun gains the strength and army to defeat the unjust King. The fantastic world of Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King literally pops off the page with intricately crafted spreads, two pop-up folds per page, and complex construction that will delight readers young and old with every turn of the page.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781606998892
Category : Pop-up books
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
For the first time ever, a tale from the Persian Book of Kings springs to life in this stunningly produced and ingeniously crafted pop up book. Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King retells the myth of the misguided Prince Zahhak who is easily swayed by the devil to murder his father and usurp the thrown. Cursed with monstrous snakes that grow out of the king's shoulders, the Serpent King grows infamous throughout the land for his treachery and oppression. He rules for one thousand years before a noble and valiant Feraydun gains the strength and army to defeat the unjust King. The fantastic world of Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King literally pops off the page with intricately crafted spreads, two pop-up folds per page, and complex construction that will delight readers young and old with every turn of the page.
Legends of the Fire Spirits
Author: Robert Lebling
Publisher: Tauris Parke
ISBN: 9780755642052
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A magnificent and indispensable portrayal of the rich folklore of the Islamic world. According to Islamic tradition, Allah created three types of beings: angels, made of light; humans, made of earth; and jinn, made of smokeless fire. Supernatural, shape-shifting, intelligent and blessed with free will and remarkable powers, jinn have over the ages been given many names - demon, spirit, ghoul, genie, ifrit and shaitan. Believed in by hundreds of millions of people throughout the world and from all faiths, jinn have played a particularly central role in the literature, culture and belief systems of the Middle East and the Islamic world. Legends of the Fire Spirits explores through time and across nations the enduring phenomenon of the jinn. From North Africa to Central Asia, from the Mediterranean to sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, this riveting, often chilling, yet reasoned book draws on ancient testimonies, medieval histories, colonial records, anthropologist's reports and traveller's tales to explore the different types of jinn, their behaviour, society, culture and long history of contact with humankind. It documents their links with famous figures in history such as King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and illustrates the varied and vivid portrayals of jinn in world literature. In essence, Legends of the Fire Spirits demonstrates the colourful diversity of human culture and the durability of faith and is a magnificent and indispensable portrayal of the rich folklore of the Islamic world.
Publisher: Tauris Parke
ISBN: 9780755642052
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A magnificent and indispensable portrayal of the rich folklore of the Islamic world. According to Islamic tradition, Allah created three types of beings: angels, made of light; humans, made of earth; and jinn, made of smokeless fire. Supernatural, shape-shifting, intelligent and blessed with free will and remarkable powers, jinn have over the ages been given many names - demon, spirit, ghoul, genie, ifrit and shaitan. Believed in by hundreds of millions of people throughout the world and from all faiths, jinn have played a particularly central role in the literature, culture and belief systems of the Middle East and the Islamic world. Legends of the Fire Spirits explores through time and across nations the enduring phenomenon of the jinn. From North Africa to Central Asia, from the Mediterranean to sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, this riveting, often chilling, yet reasoned book draws on ancient testimonies, medieval histories, colonial records, anthropologist's reports and traveller's tales to explore the different types of jinn, their behaviour, society, culture and long history of contact with humankind. It documents their links with famous figures in history such as King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and illustrates the varied and vivid portrayals of jinn in world literature. In essence, Legends of the Fire Spirits demonstrates the colourful diversity of human culture and the durability of faith and is a magnificent and indispensable portrayal of the rich folklore of the Islamic world.
The Legend of the King
Author: Gerald Morris
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547504853
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
“Gracefully interweav[es] Arthurian legend, realistic and magical elements, humor, and heartbreak . . . an engrossing conclusion to a notable series.” —Booklist In this final installment of the Squire’s Tale series, Terence and his fellow Knights of the Round Table must come together in a last stand to save Camelot. The characters Gerald Morris has brought to life throughout his series—Terence and Gawain, Lynet and Gaheris, Luneta and Rhience, Dinadan and Palomides—each have an important role to play in this climactic final conflict. Maintaining their faith, selflessness, and honor, Arthur’s court bands together to try to defeat Morgause and Mordred and banish the dark magic from England forever. “Morris pulls off a spectacular conclusion to his humane and witty Squire’s Tales series as destructive intrigues both provide a backdrop for a fan-pleasing reunion of favorite figures from past episodes and lead up to the final battle between Arthur and his brilliant, hideously warped son Mordred . . . Well done.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “The knights’ simplicity, honor, and kitchen-table philosophizing will continue to entrance readers, straight through to the end of this thrilling, elegiac, hope-from-the-ashes saga.” —The Horn Book (starred review) “In this final title in the series, Morris once again makes the adventure, excitement, and magic of King Arthur and his court accessible to every reader . . . An excellent end to a worthwhile and well-written series that can be recommended to reluctant and skilled readers alike.” —School Library Journal
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 0547504853
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309
Book Description
“Gracefully interweav[es] Arthurian legend, realistic and magical elements, humor, and heartbreak . . . an engrossing conclusion to a notable series.” —Booklist In this final installment of the Squire’s Tale series, Terence and his fellow Knights of the Round Table must come together in a last stand to save Camelot. The characters Gerald Morris has brought to life throughout his series—Terence and Gawain, Lynet and Gaheris, Luneta and Rhience, Dinadan and Palomides—each have an important role to play in this climactic final conflict. Maintaining their faith, selflessness, and honor, Arthur’s court bands together to try to defeat Morgause and Mordred and banish the dark magic from England forever. “Morris pulls off a spectacular conclusion to his humane and witty Squire’s Tales series as destructive intrigues both provide a backdrop for a fan-pleasing reunion of favorite figures from past episodes and lead up to the final battle between Arthur and his brilliant, hideously warped son Mordred . . . Well done.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “The knights’ simplicity, honor, and kitchen-table philosophizing will continue to entrance readers, straight through to the end of this thrilling, elegiac, hope-from-the-ashes saga.” —The Horn Book (starred review) “In this final title in the series, Morris once again makes the adventure, excitement, and magic of King Arthur and his court accessible to every reader . . . An excellent end to a worthwhile and well-written series that can be recommended to reluctant and skilled readers alike.” —School Library Journal
The First Fire: A Cherokee Story
Author: Bradley Wagnon
Publisher: 7th Generation
ISBN: 193905351X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
First Fire is an ageless Cherokee myth about the revered water spider in their culture. The story happens in a time when animals could do many of the things that people do. The Creator gave the animals the world to live on, but they were without a source for heat at night. Great Thunder and his sons saw the plight of the animals so he sent lightning down to strike a tree. The tree burst into flames but the tree was on an island. Many animals tried to bring the fire over the water to the shore, but they were all unsuccessful. One small creature, the Water Spider, then volunteered. Curious, the animals said to her “We know you could get there safely, but how would you bring the fire back without getting burned?” Water Spider was successful and to this day, the water spider is revered in Cherokee culture.
Publisher: 7th Generation
ISBN: 193905351X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
First Fire is an ageless Cherokee myth about the revered water spider in their culture. The story happens in a time when animals could do many of the things that people do. The Creator gave the animals the world to live on, but they were without a source for heat at night. Great Thunder and his sons saw the plight of the animals so he sent lightning down to strike a tree. The tree burst into flames but the tree was on an island. Many animals tried to bring the fire over the water to the shore, but they were all unsuccessful. One small creature, the Water Spider, then volunteered. Curious, the animals said to her “We know you could get there safely, but how would you bring the fire back without getting burned?” Water Spider was successful and to this day, the water spider is revered in Cherokee culture.
Fortune's Rising
Author: Sara King
Publisher: 47North
ISBN: 9781477823996
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Under the supertech Coalition government, Fortune's colonists are enslaved to harvest the highly valuable brain-enhancing drug Yolk, often losing their sanity and lives in the process. The population is dying off and the planet is becoming a police state whose only purpose is to harvest Yolk. But a revolution is in the air, fueled by an unlikely band of rebels: Anna Landborn, a brilliant, sociopathic child, and her quiet, lethally gifted sister, Magali; Runaway Joel, a virtuous military pilot turned tormented smuggler; Milar Whitecliff, a tattooed, chess-playing fugitive full of hatred and heart; Doberman, a simple robot in the throes of a startling transformation; and Tatiana Eyre, a captured Coalition soldier torn between loyalty and love. As their paths and fates collide, the battle to spark a full-scale uprising is violently challenged by the Nephyrs, the government's elite army of sadistic, near-indestructible cyborgs. But the prophecies of a mad soothsayer have foretold the coming of a hero destined to turn the tide--and the fight for freedom is just beginning. Revised edition: Previously published as Outer Bounds: Fortune's Rising, this edition of Fortune's Rising includes editorial revisions.
Publisher: 47North
ISBN: 9781477823996
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Under the supertech Coalition government, Fortune's colonists are enslaved to harvest the highly valuable brain-enhancing drug Yolk, often losing their sanity and lives in the process. The population is dying off and the planet is becoming a police state whose only purpose is to harvest Yolk. But a revolution is in the air, fueled by an unlikely band of rebels: Anna Landborn, a brilliant, sociopathic child, and her quiet, lethally gifted sister, Magali; Runaway Joel, a virtuous military pilot turned tormented smuggler; Milar Whitecliff, a tattooed, chess-playing fugitive full of hatred and heart; Doberman, a simple robot in the throes of a startling transformation; and Tatiana Eyre, a captured Coalition soldier torn between loyalty and love. As their paths and fates collide, the battle to spark a full-scale uprising is violently challenged by the Nephyrs, the government's elite army of sadistic, near-indestructible cyborgs. But the prophecies of a mad soothsayer have foretold the coming of a hero destined to turn the tide--and the fight for freedom is just beginning. Revised edition: Previously published as Outer Bounds: Fortune's Rising, this edition of Fortune's Rising includes editorial revisions.
The Legend of King Aśoka
Author: John S. Strong
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN: 9788120806160
Category : Aśoka, King of Magadha, active 259 B.C.
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
This first English translation of the Asokavadana text, the Sanskrit version of the legend of King Asoka, first written in the second century A.D. Emperor of India during the third century B.C. and one of the most important rulers in the history of Buddhism. Asoka has hitherto been studied in the West primarily from his edicts and rock inscriptions in many parts of the Indian subcontinent. Through an extensive critical essay and a fluid translation, John Strong examines the importance of the Asoka of the legends for our overall understanding of Buddhism. Professor Strong contrasts the text with the Pali traditions about Kind Asoka and discusses the Buddhist view of kingship, the relationship of the state and the Buddhist community, the king s role in relating his kingdom to the person of the Buddha, and the connection between merit making, cosmology, and Buddhist doctrine. An appendix provides summaries of other stories about Asoka.
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN: 9788120806160
Category : Aśoka, King of Magadha, active 259 B.C.
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
This first English translation of the Asokavadana text, the Sanskrit version of the legend of King Asoka, first written in the second century A.D. Emperor of India during the third century B.C. and one of the most important rulers in the history of Buddhism. Asoka has hitherto been studied in the West primarily from his edicts and rock inscriptions in many parts of the Indian subcontinent. Through an extensive critical essay and a fluid translation, John Strong examines the importance of the Asoka of the legends for our overall understanding of Buddhism. Professor Strong contrasts the text with the Pali traditions about Kind Asoka and discusses the Buddhist view of kingship, the relationship of the state and the Buddhist community, the king s role in relating his kingdom to the person of the Buddha, and the connection between merit making, cosmology, and Buddhist doctrine. An appendix provides summaries of other stories about Asoka.
Forging Zero
Author: Sara King
Publisher: Character Force Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
For lovers of sci-fi thrillers, alien invasion stories, space opera, and sprawling first contact science fiction, this is an unforgettable post-apocalyptic epic about perseverance and survival in a harsh new world where humanity is just another item on the menu... First Contact doesn't go as anyone expected. Now they own us. The Legend of ZERO: Forging Zero is the epic journey of 14-year-old Joe Dobbs in a post-apocalyptic universe following a massive galactic empire's invasion of Earth. The oldest of the children drafted from humanity’s devastated planet, Joe is impressed into service by the alien Congressional Ground Force—and becomes the unwitting centerpiece in a millennia-long alien struggle for independence. Once his training begins, one of the elusive and prophetic Trith appears to give Joe a spine chilling prophecy that the universe has been anticipating for millions of years: Joe will be the one to finally shatter the vast alien government known as Congress. And the Trith cannot lie.… But first Joe has to make it through bootcamp.
Publisher: Character Force Publications
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
For lovers of sci-fi thrillers, alien invasion stories, space opera, and sprawling first contact science fiction, this is an unforgettable post-apocalyptic epic about perseverance and survival in a harsh new world where humanity is just another item on the menu... First Contact doesn't go as anyone expected. Now they own us. The Legend of ZERO: Forging Zero is the epic journey of 14-year-old Joe Dobbs in a post-apocalyptic universe following a massive galactic empire's invasion of Earth. The oldest of the children drafted from humanity’s devastated planet, Joe is impressed into service by the alien Congressional Ground Force—and becomes the unwitting centerpiece in a millennia-long alien struggle for independence. Once his training begins, one of the elusive and prophetic Trith appears to give Joe a spine chilling prophecy that the universe has been anticipating for millions of years: Joe will be the one to finally shatter the vast alien government known as Congress. And the Trith cannot lie.… But first Joe has to make it through bootcamp.
Living in the Shadows of a Legend
Author: Deric A. Gilliard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780971813700
Category : African American civil rights workers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780971813700
Category : African American civil rights workers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description