Author: Michael J. Allen
Publisher: Delirious Scribbles Ink
ISBN: 1944357459
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Past Mistakes Never Stop Haunting... A dark spell enslaves the phoenixes. Dunham unleashes their elemental powers against those who murdered his family while the deposed Wyldfae Queen uses them to lure even bigger prey. Vitae's desperate crusade to save Mare takes a darker turn, putting him at odds with Quayla. With Quayla on the run and Vitae setting up his own kingdom, the Sidhe turn Atlanta into a bloody playground. An unexpected ally emerges to help Quayla's fight for freedom, and a betrayal brings Vitae face to face with the Sidhe royals. With the phoenixes pitted against one another and True Death a certainty, can Atlanta's dwindling Shield prevent the Sidhe from devouring mankind?
Vengeful are the Drowned
Author: Michael J. Allen
Publisher: Delirious Scribbles Ink
ISBN: 1944357459
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Past Mistakes Never Stop Haunting... A dark spell enslaves the phoenixes. Dunham unleashes their elemental powers against those who murdered his family while the deposed Wyldfae Queen uses them to lure even bigger prey. Vitae's desperate crusade to save Mare takes a darker turn, putting him at odds with Quayla. With Quayla on the run and Vitae setting up his own kingdom, the Sidhe turn Atlanta into a bloody playground. An unexpected ally emerges to help Quayla's fight for freedom, and a betrayal brings Vitae face to face with the Sidhe royals. With the phoenixes pitted against one another and True Death a certainty, can Atlanta's dwindling Shield prevent the Sidhe from devouring mankind?
Publisher: Delirious Scribbles Ink
ISBN: 1944357459
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Past Mistakes Never Stop Haunting... A dark spell enslaves the phoenixes. Dunham unleashes their elemental powers against those who murdered his family while the deposed Wyldfae Queen uses them to lure even bigger prey. Vitae's desperate crusade to save Mare takes a darker turn, putting him at odds with Quayla. With Quayla on the run and Vitae setting up his own kingdom, the Sidhe turn Atlanta into a bloody playground. An unexpected ally emerges to help Quayla's fight for freedom, and a betrayal brings Vitae face to face with the Sidhe royals. With the phoenixes pitted against one another and True Death a certainty, can Atlanta's dwindling Shield prevent the Sidhe from devouring mankind?
The Writings of Lafcadio Hearn
Author: Lafcadio Hearn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 486
Book Description
The Drowned Cities
Author: Paolo Bacigalupi
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316202614
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Soldier boys emerged from the darkness. Guns gleamed dully. Bullet bandoliers and scars draped their bare chests. Ugly brands scored their faces. She knew why these soldier boys had come. She knew what they sought, and she knew, too, that if they found it, her best friend would surely die. In a dark future America where violence, terror, and grief touch everyone, young refugees Mahlia and Mouse have managed to leave behind the war-torn lands of the Drowned Cities by escaping into the jungle outskirts. But when they discover a wounded half-man--a bioengineered war beast named Tool--who is being hunted by a vengeful band of soldiers, their fragile existence quickly collapses. One is taken prisoner by merciless soldier boys, and the other is faced with an impossible decision: Risk everything to save a friend, or flee to a place where freedom might finally be possible. This thrilling companion to Paolo Bacigalupi's highly acclaimed Ship Breaker is a haunting and powerful story of loyalty, survival, and heart-pounding adventure.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316202614
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Soldier boys emerged from the darkness. Guns gleamed dully. Bullet bandoliers and scars draped their bare chests. Ugly brands scored their faces. She knew why these soldier boys had come. She knew what they sought, and she knew, too, that if they found it, her best friend would surely die. In a dark future America where violence, terror, and grief touch everyone, young refugees Mahlia and Mouse have managed to leave behind the war-torn lands of the Drowned Cities by escaping into the jungle outskirts. But when they discover a wounded half-man--a bioengineered war beast named Tool--who is being hunted by a vengeful band of soldiers, their fragile existence quickly collapses. One is taken prisoner by merciless soldier boys, and the other is faced with an impossible decision: Risk everything to save a friend, or flee to a place where freedom might finally be possible. This thrilling companion to Paolo Bacigalupi's highly acclaimed Ship Breaker is a haunting and powerful story of loyalty, survival, and heart-pounding adventure.
The Vengeful Wife and Other Blackfoot Stories
Author: Hugh A. Dempsey
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806179805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
The Vengeful Wife and Other Blackfoot Stories by historian Hugh A. Dempsey presents tales from the Blackfoot tribe of the plains of northern Montana and southern Alberta. Drawn from Dempsey’s fifty years of interviewing tribal elders and sifting through archives, the stories are about warfare, hunting, ceremonies, sexuality, the supernatural, and captivity, and they reflect the Blackfoot worldview and beliefs. This remarkable compilation of oral history and accounts from government officials, travelers, and fur traders preserves stories dating from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. "The importance of oral history," Dempsey writes, "is reflected in the fact that the majority of these stories would never have survived had they not been preserved orally from generation to generation."
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806179805
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
The Vengeful Wife and Other Blackfoot Stories by historian Hugh A. Dempsey presents tales from the Blackfoot tribe of the plains of northern Montana and southern Alberta. Drawn from Dempsey’s fifty years of interviewing tribal elders and sifting through archives, the stories are about warfare, hunting, ceremonies, sexuality, the supernatural, and captivity, and they reflect the Blackfoot worldview and beliefs. This remarkable compilation of oral history and accounts from government officials, travelers, and fur traders preserves stories dating from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. "The importance of oral history," Dempsey writes, "is reflected in the fact that the majority of these stories would never have survived had they not been preserved orally from generation to generation."
Death and Social Order in Tokugawa Japan
Author: Nam-lin Hur
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 168417452X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
"Buddhism was a fact of life and death during the Tokugawa period (1600–1868): every household was expected to be affiliated with a Buddhist temple, and every citizen had to be given a Buddhist funeral. The enduring relationship between temples and their affiliated households gave rise to the danka system of funerary patronage.This private custom became a public institution when the Tokugawa shogunate discovered an effective means by which to control the populace and prevent the spread of ideologies potentially dangerous to its power—especially Christianity. Despite its lack of legal status, the danka system was applied to the entire population without exception; it became for the government a potent tool of social order and for the Buddhist establishment a practical way to ensure its survival within the socioeconomic context of early modern Japan.In this study, Nam-lin Hur follows the historical development of the danka system and details the intricate interplay of social forces, political concerns, and religious beliefs that drove this “economy of death” and buttressed the Tokugawa governing system. With meticulous research and careful analysis, Hur demonstrates how Buddhist death left its mark firmly upon the world of the Tokugawa Japanese."
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 168417452X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
"Buddhism was a fact of life and death during the Tokugawa period (1600–1868): every household was expected to be affiliated with a Buddhist temple, and every citizen had to be given a Buddhist funeral. The enduring relationship between temples and their affiliated households gave rise to the danka system of funerary patronage.This private custom became a public institution when the Tokugawa shogunate discovered an effective means by which to control the populace and prevent the spread of ideologies potentially dangerous to its power—especially Christianity. Despite its lack of legal status, the danka system was applied to the entire population without exception; it became for the government a potent tool of social order and for the Buddhist establishment a practical way to ensure its survival within the socioeconomic context of early modern Japan.In this study, Nam-lin Hur follows the historical development of the danka system and details the intricate interplay of social forces, political concerns, and religious beliefs that drove this “economy of death” and buttressed the Tokugawa governing system. With meticulous research and careful analysis, Hur demonstrates how Buddhist death left its mark firmly upon the world of the Tokugawa Japanese."
Gleanings in Buddha-fields
Author: Lafcadio Hearn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Buddhism
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Death Stranding - Death Stranding: The Official Novelization – Volume 2
Author: Hitori Nojima
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1789096596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
The second volume of the official novelization of the best-selling and award-winning videogame Death Stranding, created by legendary game-creator Hideo Kojima. Mysterious explosions have rocked the planet, setting off a series of supernatural phenomena known as the Death Stranding. Spectral creatures that devour the living have pushed humanity to the brink of extinction, causing countries to fall and survivors to scatter and live in pockets of isolation. Sam Porter Bridges, the legendary porter with the ability to return from the world of the dead, has been entrusted to save mankind from the brink of destruction. Plagued by haunting visions, and tracked by Higgs, a man who longs to see humanity extinct, Sam must finally discover the truth behind the Death Stranding and fate of this world.
Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)
ISBN: 1789096596
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
The second volume of the official novelization of the best-selling and award-winning videogame Death Stranding, created by legendary game-creator Hideo Kojima. Mysterious explosions have rocked the planet, setting off a series of supernatural phenomena known as the Death Stranding. Spectral creatures that devour the living have pushed humanity to the brink of extinction, causing countries to fall and survivors to scatter and live in pockets of isolation. Sam Porter Bridges, the legendary porter with the ability to return from the world of the dead, has been entrusted to save mankind from the brink of destruction. Plagued by haunting visions, and tracked by Higgs, a man who longs to see humanity extinct, Sam must finally discover the truth behind the Death Stranding and fate of this world.
The Life and Death of Images
Author: Diarmuid Costello
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801474552
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The 1990s witnessed a return to aesthetics, but one that stressed the independent claims of beauty in reaction to its perceived suppression by ethical and political imperatives. Beauty, however, is just one aspect of the aesthetic. In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the ways in which aesthetics and ethics are intertwined. In The Life and Death of Images some of the world's leading cultural thinkers engage in dialogue with one another concerning this [beta]new[gamma] aesthetics. In provocative and accessible fashion, they demonstrate its relevance to a range of disciplines including analytic and continental philosophy, art history, theory and practice, cultural history and visual culture, rhetoric and comparative literature.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801474552
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The 1990s witnessed a return to aesthetics, but one that stressed the independent claims of beauty in reaction to its perceived suppression by ethical and political imperatives. Beauty, however, is just one aspect of the aesthetic. In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to the ways in which aesthetics and ethics are intertwined. In The Life and Death of Images some of the world's leading cultural thinkers engage in dialogue with one another concerning this [beta]new[gamma] aesthetics. In provocative and accessible fashion, they demonstrate its relevance to a range of disciplines including analytic and continental philosophy, art history, theory and practice, cultural history and visual culture, rhetoric and comparative literature.
The Spectacle of Death
Author: Kristin Boudreau
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 161592745X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
In 1787, Benjamin Rush cautioned that public punishments were dangerous to the social and legal authority of the new nation. For Rush, irrepressible human sentiments all but guaranteed that public punishments would turn spectators against the institutions responsible for the punishments. Although public executions of criminals ended early in the 19th century, debate over the morality of capital punishment has continued to this day.In this unique and fascinating glimpse into public reactions to prominent executions, from colonial times to the 1990s, Kristin Boudreau focuses on the central role of populist, often ephemeral literary forms in shaping attitudes toward capital punishment. Surveying popular poems, ballads, plays, and novels, she shows that, at key times of social unrest in American history, many Americans have felt excluded by the political and legal processes, and have turned instead to inexpensive literary forms of expression in an attempt to change the course of history.Among the significant capital cases that the author discusses are: the Haymarket anarchist trial of 1886; the lynching of Leo Frank in 1914; the murder of Emmett Till in 1955 and its effects on the Civil Rights movement; Norman Mailer''s treatment of the Gary Gilmore case in the 1979 novel, The Executioner''s Song; and the 1998 execution of Karla Faye Tucker, a convicted murderer who became a born-again Christian on death row.In the concluding chapter, Boudreau examines contemporary writers, musicians, actors, and other artists who are using their artistic media to influence official policies of states that permit capital punishment.By examining these neglected texts, Boudreau brings to light a compelling story about ordinary Americans fighting an entrenched legal system at times of great national crisis.
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 161592745X
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
In 1787, Benjamin Rush cautioned that public punishments were dangerous to the social and legal authority of the new nation. For Rush, irrepressible human sentiments all but guaranteed that public punishments would turn spectators against the institutions responsible for the punishments. Although public executions of criminals ended early in the 19th century, debate over the morality of capital punishment has continued to this day.In this unique and fascinating glimpse into public reactions to prominent executions, from colonial times to the 1990s, Kristin Boudreau focuses on the central role of populist, often ephemeral literary forms in shaping attitudes toward capital punishment. Surveying popular poems, ballads, plays, and novels, she shows that, at key times of social unrest in American history, many Americans have felt excluded by the political and legal processes, and have turned instead to inexpensive literary forms of expression in an attempt to change the course of history.Among the significant capital cases that the author discusses are: the Haymarket anarchist trial of 1886; the lynching of Leo Frank in 1914; the murder of Emmett Till in 1955 and its effects on the Civil Rights movement; Norman Mailer''s treatment of the Gary Gilmore case in the 1979 novel, The Executioner''s Song; and the 1998 execution of Karla Faye Tucker, a convicted murderer who became a born-again Christian on death row.In the concluding chapter, Boudreau examines contemporary writers, musicians, actors, and other artists who are using their artistic media to influence official policies of states that permit capital punishment.By examining these neglected texts, Boudreau brings to light a compelling story about ordinary Americans fighting an entrenched legal system at times of great national crisis.
The Sea Witch's Revenge
Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Dive deeper into the thrilling saga that began with Moby Dick! Ahab's obsession with the elusive white whale may be over, but his journey is far from finished. In this captivating sequel, Ahab and his crew find themselves entangled in a new web of danger and intrigue. The cursed island they encountered on their previous voyage holds a dark secret – the memory of Ahab's past desires. A vengeful sea witch unleashes a series of trials, forcing Ahab to confront his deepest regrets and the true cost of his relentless pursuit of immortality. Whispers on the wind and the chilling glow of the Drowned Man's Lantern become constant reminders of his mistakes. As they battle monstrous sea creatures, navigate treacherous storms, and face the relentless pull of the ocean's depths, Ahab must choose between succumbing to the darkness or finding redemption. Will he succumb to the sea witch's curse and the haunting echoes of the past? Or can he rally his crew, embrace a new purpose, and finally find solace in the life he almost threw away? This action-packed adventure explores themes of obsession, redemption, and the enduring power of the human spirit. It delves into the unexplored corners of Melville's original masterpiece, offering a fresh perspective on Ahab's character and the consequences of his ambition. If you enjoy classic tales of seafaring adventure with a touch of the supernatural, then this sequel is for you! Prepare to be swept away by a story that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Dive deeper into the thrilling saga that began with Moby Dick! Ahab's obsession with the elusive white whale may be over, but his journey is far from finished. In this captivating sequel, Ahab and his crew find themselves entangled in a new web of danger and intrigue. The cursed island they encountered on their previous voyage holds a dark secret – the memory of Ahab's past desires. A vengeful sea witch unleashes a series of trials, forcing Ahab to confront his deepest regrets and the true cost of his relentless pursuit of immortality. Whispers on the wind and the chilling glow of the Drowned Man's Lantern become constant reminders of his mistakes. As they battle monstrous sea creatures, navigate treacherous storms, and face the relentless pull of the ocean's depths, Ahab must choose between succumbing to the darkness or finding redemption. Will he succumb to the sea witch's curse and the haunting echoes of the past? Or can he rally his crew, embrace a new purpose, and finally find solace in the life he almost threw away? This action-packed adventure explores themes of obsession, redemption, and the enduring power of the human spirit. It delves into the unexplored corners of Melville's original masterpiece, offering a fresh perspective on Ahab's character and the consequences of his ambition. If you enjoy classic tales of seafaring adventure with a touch of the supernatural, then this sequel is for you! Prepare to be swept away by a story that will keep you guessing until the very end.