Author: John H. Long Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1453550534 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 340
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The Great Viator, an explorer of the Milky Way galaxy is forced to flee his dying planet Yawnogard, and must select a safe place for his family, friends and dragons to begin anew. When the planet Earth is chosen as their safe-haven, a living crystal entity creates a space portal to transport them to Earth. Even though they find Earth’s inhabitants hostile to their presence, they choose to remain. Some go into hiding, while others assume roles within the population to determine a time that they may come forth and be accepted. Today, 900 years later, on an early summer morning in a small Pennsylvania town, teen brothers, John and Ian, unwittingly unleash The Great Viator’s personal dragon from its cave confinement. The dragon’s release initiates an exciting series of events, including: the discovery of The Great Viator’s real identity, an encounter with a determined government agent and the emergence of special latent powers upon the brothers who train to become dragon-riders. Once trained, the boys return to Yawnogard with The Great Viator to battle a powerful evil wizard. Here they meet a sentient crystal entity that is older than the universe itself, and discover they have a unique heritage on Yawnogard.
Author: John Long Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1493030965 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 241
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Riding tubes in Venezuela. BASE jumping in Europe. Climbing big walls in Yosemite. Riding bulls in Texas. These first-person stories from acclaimed climber and adventurer John Long may be vastly different in content, but they share an identifiable emotional texture, tone and delivery, and fundamentally are of one piece. This is storytelling at its best—nonfiction that reads like fiction. In Stories from the Dirt, the action leaves you breathless, but it’s the characters that really leave a lasting mark. Like all stories worth a damn, this collection is all about the people.
Author: E. M. Bounds Publisher: Whitaker House ISBN: 1629110914 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 112
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If heaven is truly a paradise where God dwells, we should desire it more than anything on this frail, fleeting earth. The trials and difficulties of life should each be seen in light of the coming glory of heaven. Unfortunately, we rarely view things from this perspective. Our schedules are filled with the present, allowing no time for contemplating or desiring eternity. Our incorrect perspective makes us spend our time on the least important things while ignoring those things that are most crucial. Take a break from the present and let E. M. Bounds help you discover A Place Called Heaven. Examining virtually all the Scriptures that pertain to heaven, Bounds masterfully explains the nature of heaven and our purpose in it. Get a taste of heaven here on earth, learn a true Christian attitude toward eternity, and discover a purer, truer life.
Author: John Long Publisher: Virtualbookworm Publishing ISBN: 1589397835 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 270
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In this fascinating and informative exploration of the relationship between drugs and literature, the reader will discover the lives and writings of three celebrated "beat" writers: Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs. In examining the drugs they used and the consequent effects on how they lived, what they wrote about, and how they wrote, the author offers an intriguing study of the role of drugs in the creative process. No literary movement had ever explored such a variety of drugs (heroin, morphine, alcohol, amphetamines, marijuana, LSD, etc.) with such such intensity as these three iconic writers. As precursors to and models for a whole generation of "flower children," they had a profound impact not only in literature but on the whole of society.
Author: E. M. Bounds Publisher: Whitaker House ISBN: 1603748113 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 160
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You have a very real enemy in this world: Satan. Forget the caricatures of the devil you may have in your mind—a man with horns, a pointy tail, and a pitchfork. The Bible depicts the devil as a powerful being of cunning intelligence, a creature who is determined to derail your faith and ruin your life. Legendary author E. M. Bounds explains how you can protect yourself by recognizing and defeating the strategies of the devil. You will discover... Weapons that really work against Satan How to defend yourself against the devil How to expose the rulers of darkness Your most vulnerable areas for attack How to overcome the enemy Remember, Satan is a liar, and his main objective is to discourage you and weaken your faith. Starting today, you can engage in spiritual warfare and emerge victorious!
Author: John Long Publisher: Virtualbookworm Publishing ISBN: 9781589394759 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 254
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Johnny Begoode has an idyllic life as an expatriate English teacher in the South of France: a country home, a loving wife and children, financial security. But then news of the death of his mother coincides with the arrival in class of a new student-the beautiful, mysterious and seductive Angelique. These two events constitute a potent emotional cocktail that provokes a mid-life crisis which threatens Johnny's sanity and even his very existence. While Johnny's relationship with the girl is developing and turning sexual, through a series of flashbacks he relives some of the seminal events of his life: early separation axiety, an erotic infatuation with a nun, sexual abuse by a nun and a priest, a turbulant adolescence fueled by alcohol, and an incarceration. His later success in life and his spiritual search now clouded by the threat of a mental breakdown, the novel culminates in a grisly massacre. Or does it? It's up to the reader to decide.
Author: John Long Publisher: Falcon Guides ISBN: 9781493052844 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 0
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The Definitive Guide to Rock Climbing Safety, Written by world-renowned rock climbers and veteran Falcon authors John Long and Bob Gaines, this comprehensive volume is the go-to resource for the essentials of rock climbing safety. Rock Climbing: The Art of Safe Ascent clearly explains both fundamentals and state-of-the-art techniques, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced climbers looking to develop their skills. Book jacket.