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Release Date : 1995
ISBN 10 : 8123712766
Pages : 182 pages
Rating : 4.3/5 (237 downloads)
Download Legend of the Phoenix and Other Stories from Vietnam PDF Full Free by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tamra Andrews
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2000
ISBN 10 : 9780195136777
Pages : 302 pages
Rating : 4.6/5 (367 downloads)
Download Dictionary of Nature Myths PDF Full Free by Tamra Andrews and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and cross-referenced, this informative volume is a rich introduction to the world of nature as experienced by ancient peoples around the globe. 51 halftones.
Author : Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 1988-04-17
ISBN 10 : 9780393346558
Pages : 224 pages
Rating : 4.6/5 (465 downloads)
Download The Mexican Pet: More "New" Urban Legends and Some Old Favorites PDF Full Free by Jan Harold Brunvand and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1988-04-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A uniquely entertaining book: edifying scholarship, diverting social history."—Elaine Kendall, Los Angeles Times "[The book] captures the spirit of convivial storytelling and even encourages the activity. . . . Many readers . . . will be gratified to know that Brunvand intends to continue this series of relaxed, unofficial excursions into popular legends. Admirers of curiosa and the psychology of crowds cannot afford to miss them." —Kirkus Reviews
Author : Kerry Walters
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2019-06-17
ISBN 10 : 9781532670374
Pages : 226 pages
Rating : 4.0/5 (73 downloads)
Download Faith Matters PDF Full Free by Kerry Walters and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-06-17 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a day in which Christians too often reduce faith to mere sentimentality and atheists decry it as superstitious nonsense, Fr. Kerry Walters offers a series of reflections intended to show that, indeed, faith matters. Drawn from his popular weekly newspaper column “Faith Matters,” these short meditations explore Christian faith from the perspectives of doctrine, spirituality, ethics, politics, art and science, the saints, and the holy seasons that mark the Christian year and set the rhythm of Christian living.
Author : Alexey Vasilyevich Trekhlebov
Publisher : Author House
Release Date : 2014-03
ISBN 10 : 9781481776769
Pages : 543 pages
Rating : 4.6/5 (767 downloads)
Download LEGENDS OF THE PHOENIX PDF Full Free by Alexey Vasilyevich Trekhlebov and published by Author House. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear reader, if you are holding in your hands the book "Legends of the Phoenix" by A.V.Trehlebov, then in just a moment a magnificent journey awaits you filled with fascinating knowledge about the hidden history of our world and some of the most fascinating societal processes to ever occur. If you have already read a few dozen books on the subject but are still asking yourself the questions "Who am i?" "What is my purpose here?" or "Why do we die?" then this book will become a treasure within your library. If you are still searching for the answers to the age old questions of the origins of life on earth, the origins and evolution of our modern civilization, the origins of different races, the true history of the people on earth, our spiritual growth as humans, or the universal laws of the universe, then this book has come to you at the right time. Through years of scientific study, this non-fiction tractate is written in a simple yet fascinating manner and is suitable for all readers. The phoenix, as in the title of the book, is an ancient Russian symbol symbolizing the rebirth of Russia and the Slavic people. From folk tales it is written that these birds rise from their ashes, are then reborn in a magical flame and appear in a purer form. Since history has always been written by, and for the benefit of the current rulers, disregarding any previous facts or knowledge, we use the experience and heritage of our ancestors which have been laid out in the "Legends of the Phoenix." "Legends of the Phoenix" is devoted to the revival of the ancient, million year old culture and heritage of the Slavic people. The information in this book has deep roots from the Slavic Vedas dating back hundreds of thousands of years with knowledge not yet fully discovered by our modern civilization. Consisting of two parts, the first part "Origin of the Slavic-Aryans" discusses the root origins of the Slavic people, the ancient texts and archaeological monuments, the eon old Slavic ancestry, our beliefs, morals, commandments, and the answers to the mysterious wise tales of the Slavs. The second part called "The Path to Light" discusses the connection and meaning of the Slavic and Hindu Vedas, the stages of the ancient Slavic spiritual belief "Rodoveriye", the meaning of spiritual development, the paths and goals of our ancient societies, the wisdom behind each stage of life and how to get ready for and create virtuous offspring, the nature of divine and demonic entities and their purpose, the importance of understanding your inner self and past lives, the structure of all our energy bodies, the origins of the Vedas, what it means to have a non-dualistic view of the universe, and the secrets of the Golden Path.
Author : Menelaos Christopoulos
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2022-05-23
ISBN 10 : 9783110780239
Pages : 436 pages
Rating : 4.0/5 (82 downloads)
Download Myth and History: Close Encounters PDF Full Free by Menelaos Christopoulos and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-05-23 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fluidity of myth and history in antiquity and the ensuing rapidity with which these notions infiltrated and cross-fertilized one another has repeatedly attracted the scholarly interest. The understanding of myth as a phenomenon imbued with social and historical nuances allows for more than one methodological approaches. Within the wider context of interdisciplinary exchange of ideas, the present volume returns to origins, as it traces and registers the association and interaction between myth and history in various literary genres in Greek and Roman antiquity (i.e. an era when the scientific definitions of and distinctions between myth and history had not yet been perceived as such, let alone fully shaped and implemented), providing original ideas, new interpretations and (re)evaluations of key texts and less well-known passages, close readings, and catholic overviews. The twenty-four chapters of this volume expand from Greek epos to lyric poetry, historiography, dramatic poetry and even beyond, to genres of Roman era and late antiquity. It is the editors’ hope that this volume will appeal to students and academic researchers in the areas of classics, social and political history, archaeology, and even social anthropology.
Author : A. Nicholas Fargnoli
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2014-05-14
ISBN 10 : 9781438108483
Pages : 465 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (84 downloads)
Download Critical Companion to James Joyce PDF Full Free by A. Nicholas Fargnoli and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life and writings of James Joyce, including a biographical sketch, detailed synopses of his works, social and historical influences, and more.
Author : Thomas J. Craughwell
Publisher : Hachette UK
Release Date : 2005-03-14
ISBN 10 : 9781603762632
Pages : 688 pages
Rating : 4.2/5 (626 downloads)
Download Urban Legends PDF Full Free by Thomas J. Craughwell and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2005-03-14 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating, creepy, frightening, disgusting, and hilarious collection of some of the world's most popular and enduring tall tales. With themes that run the gamut from funny to sick, risqué to informative, and frightening to disgusting, Urban Legends features fantastic yarns that are remarkable for their uncanny ability to travel the world by word of mouth. We've all heard the one about the alligators that roam New York City's sewers, or how "Mikey" of Life Cereal fame died from eating Pop Rocks mixed with Coke. And what about the flustered parents who left their baby on the car roof, or the scuba diver who was found in the middle of a forest after a fire? These classic tall tales are featured here in all of their creepy glory along with hundreds of others, and they're guaranteed to amuse, enlighten, and intrigue, but be careful: they may stick in your mind forever.
Author : Michael A. Stackpole
Publisher : Catalyst Game Labs
Release Date : 2021-03-05
ISBN 10 :
Pages : 325 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download BattleTech Legends: Ghost War PDF Full Free by Michael A. Stackpole and published by Catalyst Game Labs. This book was released on 2021-03-05 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IN A TIME OF PEACE… For generations, the Republic of the Sphere has known a Golden Age of peace. Mighty BattleMechs, once kings of the battlefields, now aid the reconstruction of war-torn worlds. But when terrorists destroy the interstellar communications net, each planet is thrust into isolation. Suddenly old hatreds resurface, and a people who have never known war face the prospect of it firsthand… A MYSTERIOUS NEW THREAT ARISES… Sam Donelly is one of the best LumberMech jockeys on the planet, wielding his 'Mech's fifteen-foot chainsaw with the grace and precision of a surgeon. Caught in a skirmish with revolutionaries, he soon finds himself a rebel recruit. But Sam is no mere lumberjack, and if his true identity is discovered, the repercussions could be disastrous not only for Sam, but for the entire Republic…
Author : Mike Moscoe
Publisher : Catalyst Game Labs
Release Date : 2021-07-27
ISBN 10 :
Pages : 300 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download BattleTech Legends: Patriot's Stand PDF Full Free by Mike Moscoe and published by Catalyst Game Labs. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A DESPERATE FIGHT… Under assault and ill-equipped, Alkalurops has come apart since the loss of its communications grid and the inability of the Republic of the Sphere to re-establish it. But in a universe of powerful players, a leader has to grab power fast if she's going to survive... Grace O'Malley's people are valiantly making a stand against Hansen's Roughriders, a band of mercenaries destroying everything in their path. Badly outnumbered, her forces need real BattleMechs operated by trained MechWarriors. And they're not going to be easy to afford, especially since the big mine owners refuse to offer any funds for planetary defense. But Grace will not surrender her homeland, no matter what the price. Even though the ragtag locals are putting up a surprisingly good fight, Loren Hansen remains confident he can defeat them. What he doesn't count on is an opponent determined to write her planet's history in the scorched wreckage of the battlefield...
Author : R. A. Boulay
Publisher : Book Tree
Release Date : 1999-07
ISBN 10 : 1885395388
Pages : 280 pages
Rating : 4.5/5 (853 downloads)
Download Flying Serpents and Dragons PDF Full Free by R. A. Boulay and published by Book Tree. This book was released on 1999-07 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly original work that deals a shattering blow to all our preconceived notions about our past and human origins. Worldwide legends refer to giant flying lizards and dragons that came to this planet and founded the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China. Who were these reptilian creatures? What was the real reason for mans creation? Why did Adam lose his chance at immortality in the Garden of Eden? Who were the Nefilim who descended from heaven and mated with human women? Why did the serpent take such a bad rap in history? Why didnt Adam and Eve wear clothes? What were the crystals or stones that the gods fought over? Why did the ancient Sumerians call their major gods USHUMGAL, which means literally great fiery, flying serpent? What were the boats of heaven in ancient Egypt and the sky chariots of the Bible? This book tells it all.
Author : Blaine Lee Pardoe
Publisher : Catalyst Game Labs
Release Date : 2022-03-14
ISBN 10 :
Pages : 300 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download BattleTech Legends: Surrender Your Dreams PDF Full Free by Blaine Lee Pardoe and published by Catalyst Game Labs. This book was released on 2022-03-14 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BEYOND THE WALLS… They are the Fidelis, a brotherhood of warriors whose devotion to honor and courage on the battlefield is unmatched. Their existence known only to a former exarch, they are a fighting force to be reckoned with—a force three knights must consider as they undertake missions that could save the Republic…or cripple it. Lady Crystal Synd embodies the vision of the knight-errant. Devoted wholeheartedly to the Republic and its citizens, she believes in her mission. But what she must do to accomplish it will test her mettle as a knight—and as a human being. Hunter Mannheim is descended from a long line of military leaders, and feels he must continue the tradition of excellence in service and sacrifice in battle. But what he must sacrifice in the name of duty may be more than he can bear. Kristoff Erbe is a man burdened by shame. His father was a collaborator who served as commander of a “re-education camp” for those who defied the fanatical Word of Blake. To this day, Kristoff searches for a way to redeem his family honor. Three knights. Three dreams. For each, one chance lies outside the walls of the Fortress Republic…
Author : Loren L. Coleman
Publisher : Catalyst Game Labs
Release Date : 2021-03-12
ISBN 10 :
Pages : 320 pages
Rating : 4./5 ( downloads)
Download BattleTech Legends: A Call to Arms PDF Full Free by Loren L. Coleman and published by Catalyst Game Labs. This book was released on 2021-03-12 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A UNIVERSE GONE DARK… Months have passed since the interplanetary communications net was destroyed, isolating planets across the Republic of the Sphere and beyond. Achernar is one of the few worlds that still possesses a working Hyperpulse Generator Station, a device that enables communications across the galaxy—and a highly sought-after prize for the splintering factions of the Republic... After failing to qualify as an active MechWarrior, Raul Ortega finds solace in the Republic’s military reserves on Archenar, and dreams of the day he might know the adventure and glory of real combat. The planet’s Republic-loyal forces are supported by a loose alliance with the Swordsworn, a faction pledged to House Davion—whose leaders have an agenda all their own. When the planet falls under siege by yet another splinter group, the Steel Wolves, who are intent on capturing the HPG station, Raul is called up to active duty. But when the Swordsworn desert Archenar in its time of need, Raul discovers there’s little honor in the subtle schemes of treachery and the brutal realities of war...
Author : C. S. Nocton
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2008
ISBN 10 : 9781425157999
Pages : 256 pages
Rating : 4.7/5 (579 downloads)
Download Legends of the Phoenix PDF Full Free by C. S. Nocton and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legends Of The Phoenix is the first part of the story of a young boy's journey from childhood to becoming a young adult in a strange new environment. Taken from Earth Dan Wild is thrust into a life he never asked for and could not dream existed, where Earth's tales and mythology are not just stories told to children but a reality. Trying to get home Dan throws himself into his new surroundings but his new family and friends are not what they seem as the secrets they hold and disclose form Dan's life as a stranger to their world. Challenged with three tasks to uncover a weapon for protecting a land at war, not all is what it seems for Dan as he progresses through his time on the planet Phosia. Learning new skills and talents he didn't know he had, Dan even surprises the Phosians. Meanwhile his bitter enemy known as Darkness reeks havoc on the land out for revenge on Dan for circumstances beyond his control. Introducing the main character, Dan Wild, the story leaves the hero returning to Earth having forgotten his journey to Phosia. However his enemy, Darkness, is now trapped on his planet waiting to be released on an unsuspecting world.
Author : Jude S. Mackley
Publisher : BRILL
Release Date : 2008
ISBN 10 : 9789004166622
Pages : 367 pages
Rating : 4.6/5 (666 downloads)
Download The Legend of St. Brendan PDF Full Free by Jude S. Mackley and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Legend of St Brendan" is a study of two accounts of a voyage undertaken by Brendan, a sixth-century Irish saint. The immense popularity of the Latin version encouraged many vernacular translations, including a twelfth-century Anglo-Norman reworking of the narrative which excises much of the devotional material seen in the ninth-century "Navigatio Sancti Brendani abbatis" and changes the emphasis, leaving a recognisably secular narrative. The vernacular version focuses on marvellous imagery and the trials and tribulations of a long sea-voyage. Together the two versions demonstrate a movement away from hagiography towards adventure. Studies of the two versions rarely discuss the elements of the fantastic. Following a summary of authorship, audiences and sources, this comparative study adopts a structural approach to the two versions of the Brendan narrative. It considers what the fantastic imagery achieves and addresses issues raised with respect to theological parallels.
Author : David Carson
Publisher : Duncan Baird Publishers
Release Date : 2014-10-16
ISBN 10 : 9781780288604
Pages : 207 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (886 downloads)
Download How to Find your Spirit Animal PDF Full Free by David Carson and published by Duncan Baird Publishers. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Early humans recognised a profound and spiritual kinship with other species. Hunters gave thanks and even apologies to their prey. And when shamans made their inner journeys between human and spirit realms to bring back healing wisdom they applied on behalf of the tribe, animals often served as their guides and their companions. In more recent times the idea of the animal daemon has been popularised by Philip Pullman in his internationally bestselling trilogy of novels, His Dark Materials. This illuminating book explains how to connect with and channel the unique powers of 50 different spirit animals - a menagerie of creatures, from the wise owl and crafty fox to the tranquil turtle and bold lion. Each entry provides a detailed description of the animal's personality, mythology and innate powers. Helpful text provides readers with clues and meditations for discovering their own spirit animal, as well as information on how other animals can be called on to help with specific aims - from overcoming fear to finding your true destiny. This book is the perfect primer for those seeking access to the wisdom of the animal kingdom.
Author : Robin M. Jensen
Publisher : Baker Books
Release Date : 2012-06
ISBN 10 : 9780801048326
Pages : 257 pages
Rating : 4.8/5 (483 downloads)
Download Baptismal Imagery in Early Christianity PDF Full Free by Robin M. Jensen and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading scholar of early Christian art and worship shows how images, language, architectural space, and symbolic actions convey the theological meaning of baptism.
