Author: Augusto Bodeler
Publisher: Augusto Bodeler
ISBN: 6501216737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In the enchanting realm of Celestyn, three heroes stand against a dark fate that threatens to tear their world—and their hearts—apart. Celestyn: Clash of Light and Darkness weaves a tale of magic, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, where the destinies of a princess, a knight, and a sorceress are interlinked in a story as treacherous as it is thrilling. Princess Sophie is admired throughout Celestyn for her intelligence, grace, and unwavering devotion to her kingdom. Known for her skill in diplomacy, Sophie has kept her people safe from the Kingdom of Nightfrost. Yet, her dreams of peace are shattered when she’s betrayed and captured, thrust into a world of relentless danger. Her courage will be tested as she learns of a deep, ancient power within her—and a destiny she could never have foreseen. Torn between her duty to her people and the magnetic pull of dark forces, Sophie must find her true strength, all while longing for the one person who’s ever captured her heart: Knight Arnold. Arnold, an Arcane Knight of noble spirit, has dedicated his life to protecting Celestyn. His bravery in battle is matched only by his loyalty to Princess Sophie, the love of his life. Yet, as darkness looms, Arnold finds himself pulled into a complex web of alliances and forbidden magics. He is forced to confront not only the external forces threatening his kingdom but also his tangled feelings for Medelyn, a powerful sorceress from his past. Struggling with a promise he must keep to Medelyn, Arnold battles with his heart's desires and the daunting responsibility of wielding an ancient, powerful artifact that may be the kingdom’s only hope—or its doom. Medelyn, once an ambitious young sorceress, fell into a path of darkness after losing her love, Arnold, to the princess she blames for her suffering. Her talents with forbidden magic make her both a formidable ally and a feared adversary. In her quest for revenge, Medelyn isolates herself in the lost valley, vowing to gain enough power to reclaim her place in Arnold's life—by any means necessary. Yet, as she delves deeper into the shadows, she faces her own inner demons and realizes that the path she’s chosen may destroy her soul. Medelyn’s journey is one of vengeance but also of redemption, as she questions whether her heart can truly turn back from the darkness. Bound by love, divided by duty, and tested by the powerful forces of light and shadow, Sophie, Arnold, and Medelyn are caught in a conflict that will decide the fate of Celestyn. As the clash between kingdoms intensifies, old bonds are shattered, secrets are revealed, and each character must choose a path that could either save or doom the world they cherish. In a battle where loyalty is tested and sacrifices are demanded, will the light endure, or will darkness claim victory? Celestyn: Clash of Light and Darkness is a sweeping tale of romance, magic, and warfare, where honor and betrayal walk hand in hand. For lovers of epic fantasy and heart-wrenching character journeys, this book delivers a mesmerizing world where choices have life-altering consequences, and love and power are in a constant dance. Embark on a journey of courage, resilience, and the ultimate battle for redemption and peace.
Celestyn: Clash of Light and Darkness
Author: Augusto Bodeler
Publisher: Augusto Bodeler
ISBN: 6501216737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In the enchanting realm of Celestyn, three heroes stand against a dark fate that threatens to tear their world—and their hearts—apart. Celestyn: Clash of Light and Darkness weaves a tale of magic, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, where the destinies of a princess, a knight, and a sorceress are interlinked in a story as treacherous as it is thrilling. Princess Sophie is admired throughout Celestyn for her intelligence, grace, and unwavering devotion to her kingdom. Known for her skill in diplomacy, Sophie has kept her people safe from the Kingdom of Nightfrost. Yet, her dreams of peace are shattered when she’s betrayed and captured, thrust into a world of relentless danger. Her courage will be tested as she learns of a deep, ancient power within her—and a destiny she could never have foreseen. Torn between her duty to her people and the magnetic pull of dark forces, Sophie must find her true strength, all while longing for the one person who’s ever captured her heart: Knight Arnold. Arnold, an Arcane Knight of noble spirit, has dedicated his life to protecting Celestyn. His bravery in battle is matched only by his loyalty to Princess Sophie, the love of his life. Yet, as darkness looms, Arnold finds himself pulled into a complex web of alliances and forbidden magics. He is forced to confront not only the external forces threatening his kingdom but also his tangled feelings for Medelyn, a powerful sorceress from his past. Struggling with a promise he must keep to Medelyn, Arnold battles with his heart's desires and the daunting responsibility of wielding an ancient, powerful artifact that may be the kingdom’s only hope—or its doom. Medelyn, once an ambitious young sorceress, fell into a path of darkness after losing her love, Arnold, to the princess she blames for her suffering. Her talents with forbidden magic make her both a formidable ally and a feared adversary. In her quest for revenge, Medelyn isolates herself in the lost valley, vowing to gain enough power to reclaim her place in Arnold's life—by any means necessary. Yet, as she delves deeper into the shadows, she faces her own inner demons and realizes that the path she’s chosen may destroy her soul. Medelyn’s journey is one of vengeance but also of redemption, as she questions whether her heart can truly turn back from the darkness. Bound by love, divided by duty, and tested by the powerful forces of light and shadow, Sophie, Arnold, and Medelyn are caught in a conflict that will decide the fate of Celestyn. As the clash between kingdoms intensifies, old bonds are shattered, secrets are revealed, and each character must choose a path that could either save or doom the world they cherish. In a battle where loyalty is tested and sacrifices are demanded, will the light endure, or will darkness claim victory? Celestyn: Clash of Light and Darkness is a sweeping tale of romance, magic, and warfare, where honor and betrayal walk hand in hand. For lovers of epic fantasy and heart-wrenching character journeys, this book delivers a mesmerizing world where choices have life-altering consequences, and love and power are in a constant dance. Embark on a journey of courage, resilience, and the ultimate battle for redemption and peace.
Publisher: Augusto Bodeler
ISBN: 6501216737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
In the enchanting realm of Celestyn, three heroes stand against a dark fate that threatens to tear their world—and their hearts—apart. Celestyn: Clash of Light and Darkness weaves a tale of magic, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, where the destinies of a princess, a knight, and a sorceress are interlinked in a story as treacherous as it is thrilling. Princess Sophie is admired throughout Celestyn for her intelligence, grace, and unwavering devotion to her kingdom. Known for her skill in diplomacy, Sophie has kept her people safe from the Kingdom of Nightfrost. Yet, her dreams of peace are shattered when she’s betrayed and captured, thrust into a world of relentless danger. Her courage will be tested as she learns of a deep, ancient power within her—and a destiny she could never have foreseen. Torn between her duty to her people and the magnetic pull of dark forces, Sophie must find her true strength, all while longing for the one person who’s ever captured her heart: Knight Arnold. Arnold, an Arcane Knight of noble spirit, has dedicated his life to protecting Celestyn. His bravery in battle is matched only by his loyalty to Princess Sophie, the love of his life. Yet, as darkness looms, Arnold finds himself pulled into a complex web of alliances and forbidden magics. He is forced to confront not only the external forces threatening his kingdom but also his tangled feelings for Medelyn, a powerful sorceress from his past. Struggling with a promise he must keep to Medelyn, Arnold battles with his heart's desires and the daunting responsibility of wielding an ancient, powerful artifact that may be the kingdom’s only hope—or its doom. Medelyn, once an ambitious young sorceress, fell into a path of darkness after losing her love, Arnold, to the princess she blames for her suffering. Her talents with forbidden magic make her both a formidable ally and a feared adversary. In her quest for revenge, Medelyn isolates herself in the lost valley, vowing to gain enough power to reclaim her place in Arnold's life—by any means necessary. Yet, as she delves deeper into the shadows, she faces her own inner demons and realizes that the path she’s chosen may destroy her soul. Medelyn’s journey is one of vengeance but also of redemption, as she questions whether her heart can truly turn back from the darkness. Bound by love, divided by duty, and tested by the powerful forces of light and shadow, Sophie, Arnold, and Medelyn are caught in a conflict that will decide the fate of Celestyn. As the clash between kingdoms intensifies, old bonds are shattered, secrets are revealed, and each character must choose a path that could either save or doom the world they cherish. In a battle where loyalty is tested and sacrifices are demanded, will the light endure, or will darkness claim victory? Celestyn: Clash of Light and Darkness is a sweeping tale of romance, magic, and warfare, where honor and betrayal walk hand in hand. For lovers of epic fantasy and heart-wrenching character journeys, this book delivers a mesmerizing world where choices have life-altering consequences, and love and power are in a constant dance. Embark on a journey of courage, resilience, and the ultimate battle for redemption and peace.
The Roman Catholic Church in the History of the Polish Exiled Community in Great Britain
Author: Józef Gula
Publisher: School of Slavonic and East European Studie Ege London
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Publisher: School of Slavonic and East European Studie Ege London
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Pogrom Cries
Author: Joanna Tokarska-Bakir
Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
ISBN: 9783631641781
Category : Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book reexamines the situation of Jews who after the liquidation of ghettos were hiding in the villages of the Kielce-Sandomierz region, and the attitude of local Christian people and partisans towards these Jews. A fresh perspective is contributed by the author's anthropological approach to the newly discovered field and archival sources.
Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
ISBN: 9783631641781
Category : Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book reexamines the situation of Jews who after the liquidation of ghettos were hiding in the villages of the Kielce-Sandomierz region, and the attitude of local Christian people and partisans towards these Jews. A fresh perspective is contributed by the author's anthropological approach to the newly discovered field and archival sources.
Pogrom Cries - Essays on Polish-Jewish History, 1939-1946
Author: Joanna Tokarska-Bakir
Publisher: Peter Lang D
ISBN: 9783631774489
Category : Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
This book reexamines the situation of Jews who after the liquidation of ghettos were hiding in the villages of the Kielce-Sandomierz region, and the attitude of local Christian people and partisans towards these Jews. A fresh perspective is contributed by the author's anthropological approach to the newly discovered field and archival sources.
Publisher: Peter Lang D
ISBN: 9783631774489
Category : Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
This book reexamines the situation of Jews who after the liquidation of ghettos were hiding in the villages of the Kielce-Sandomierz region, and the attitude of local Christian people and partisans towards these Jews. A fresh perspective is contributed by the author's anthropological approach to the newly discovered field and archival sources.
Phonetics, Theory and Application
Author: William R. Tiffany
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Women and the Nazi East
Author: Elizabeth Harvey
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300100402
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Examination of the role of German women in borderlands activism in Germany's eastern regions before 1939 and their involvement in Nazi measures to Germanize occupied Poland during World War II. Harvey analyses the function of female activism within Nazi imperialism, its significance and the extent to which women embraced policies intended to segregate Germans from non-Germans and to persecute Poles and Jews. She also explores the ways in which Germans after 1945 remembered the Nazi East.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300100402
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
Examination of the role of German women in borderlands activism in Germany's eastern regions before 1939 and their involvement in Nazi measures to Germanize occupied Poland during World War II. Harvey analyses the function of female activism within Nazi imperialism, its significance and the extent to which women embraced policies intended to segregate Germans from non-Germans and to persecute Poles and Jews. She also explores the ways in which Germans after 1945 remembered the Nazi East.
Abkhasians: the Long-living People of the Caucasus
Author: Sula Benet
Publisher: New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Publisher: New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A Biography of No Place
Author: Kate BROWN
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674028937
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
This is a biography of a borderland between Russia and Poland, a region where, in 1925, people identified as Poles, Germans, Jews, Ukrainians, and Russians lived side by side. Over the next three decades, this mosaic of cultures was modernized and homogenized out of existence by the ruling might of the Soviet Union, then Nazi Germany, and finally, Polish and Ukrainian nationalism. By the 1950s, this "no place" emerged as a Ukrainian heartland, and the fertile mix of peoples that defined the region was destroyed. Brown's study is grounded in the life of the village and shtetl, in the personalities and small histories of everyday life in this area. In impressive detail, she documents how these regimes, bureaucratically and then violently, separated, named, and regimented this intricate community into distinct ethnic groups. Drawing on recently opened archives, ethnography, and oral interviews that were unavailable a decade ago, A Biography of No Place reveals Stalinist and Nazi history from the perspective of the remote borderlands, thus bringing the periphery to the center of history. We are given, in short, an intimate portrait of the ethnic purification that has marked all of Europe, as well as a glimpse at the margins of twentieth-century "progress." Table of Contents: Glossary Introduction 1. Inventory 2. Ghosts in the Bathhouse 3. Moving Pictures 4. The Power to Name 5. A Diary of Deportation 6. The Great Purges and the Rights of Man 7. Deportee into Colonizer 8. Racial Hierarchies Epilogue: Shifting Borders, Shifting Identities Notes Archival Sources Acknowledgments Index This is a biography of a borderland between Russia and Poland, a region where, in 1925, people identified as Poles, Germans, Jews, Ukrainians, and Russians lived side by side. Over the next three decades, this mosaic of cultures was modernized and homogenized out of existence by the ruling might of the Soviet Union, then Nazi Germany, and finally, Polish and Ukrainian nationalism. By the 1950s, this "no place" emerged as a Ukrainian heartland, and the fertile mix of peoples that defined the region was destroyed. Brown's study is grounded in the life of the village and shtetl, in the personalities and small histories of everyday life in this area. In impressive detail, she documents how these regimes, bureaucratically and then violently, separated, named, and regimented this intricate community into distinct ethnic groups. Drawing on recently opened archives, ethnography, and oral interviews that were unavailable a decade ago, A Biography of No Place reveals Stalinist and Nazi history from the perspective of the remote borderlands, thus bringing the periphery to the center of history. Brown argues that repressive national policies grew not out of chauvinist or racist ideas, but the very instruments of modern governance - the census, map, and progressive social programs - first employed by Bolshevik reformers in the western borderlands. We are given, in short, an intimate portrait of the ethnic purification that has marked all of Europe, as well as a glimpse at the margins of twentieth century "progress." Kate Brown is Assistant Professor of History at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. A Biography of No Place is one of the most original and imaginative works of history to emerge in the western literature on the former Soviet Union in the last ten years. Historiographically fearless, Kate Brown writes with elegance and force, turning this history of a lost, but culturally rich borderland into a compelling narrative that serves as a microcosm for understanding nation and state in the Twentieth Century. With compassion and respect for the diverse people who inhabited this margin of territory between Russia and Poland, Kate Brown restores the voices, memories, and humanity of a people lost. --Lynne Viola, Professor of History, University of Toronto Samuel Butler and Kate Brown have something in common. Both have written about Erewhon with imagination and flair. I was captivated by the courage and enterprise behind this book. Is there a way to write a history of events that do not make rational sense? Kate Brown asks. She proceeds to give us a stunning answer. --Modris Eksteins, author of Rites of Spring: The Great War and the Birth of the Modern Age Kate Brown tells the story of how succeeding regimes transformed a onetime multiethnic borderland into a far more ethnically homogeneous region through their often murderous imperialist and nationalist projects. She writes evocatively of the inhabitants' frequently challenged identities and livelihoods and gives voice to their aspirations and laments, including Poles, Ukrainians, Germans, Jews, and Russians. A Biography of No Place is a provocative meditation on the meanings of periphery and center in the writing of history. --Mark von Hagen, Professor of History, Columbia University
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674028937
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
This is a biography of a borderland between Russia and Poland, a region where, in 1925, people identified as Poles, Germans, Jews, Ukrainians, and Russians lived side by side. Over the next three decades, this mosaic of cultures was modernized and homogenized out of existence by the ruling might of the Soviet Union, then Nazi Germany, and finally, Polish and Ukrainian nationalism. By the 1950s, this "no place" emerged as a Ukrainian heartland, and the fertile mix of peoples that defined the region was destroyed. Brown's study is grounded in the life of the village and shtetl, in the personalities and small histories of everyday life in this area. In impressive detail, she documents how these regimes, bureaucratically and then violently, separated, named, and regimented this intricate community into distinct ethnic groups. Drawing on recently opened archives, ethnography, and oral interviews that were unavailable a decade ago, A Biography of No Place reveals Stalinist and Nazi history from the perspective of the remote borderlands, thus bringing the periphery to the center of history. We are given, in short, an intimate portrait of the ethnic purification that has marked all of Europe, as well as a glimpse at the margins of twentieth-century "progress." Table of Contents: Glossary Introduction 1. Inventory 2. Ghosts in the Bathhouse 3. Moving Pictures 4. The Power to Name 5. A Diary of Deportation 6. The Great Purges and the Rights of Man 7. Deportee into Colonizer 8. Racial Hierarchies Epilogue: Shifting Borders, Shifting Identities Notes Archival Sources Acknowledgments Index This is a biography of a borderland between Russia and Poland, a region where, in 1925, people identified as Poles, Germans, Jews, Ukrainians, and Russians lived side by side. Over the next three decades, this mosaic of cultures was modernized and homogenized out of existence by the ruling might of the Soviet Union, then Nazi Germany, and finally, Polish and Ukrainian nationalism. By the 1950s, this "no place" emerged as a Ukrainian heartland, and the fertile mix of peoples that defined the region was destroyed. Brown's study is grounded in the life of the village and shtetl, in the personalities and small histories of everyday life in this area. In impressive detail, she documents how these regimes, bureaucratically and then violently, separated, named, and regimented this intricate community into distinct ethnic groups. Drawing on recently opened archives, ethnography, and oral interviews that were unavailable a decade ago, A Biography of No Place reveals Stalinist and Nazi history from the perspective of the remote borderlands, thus bringing the periphery to the center of history. Brown argues that repressive national policies grew not out of chauvinist or racist ideas, but the very instruments of modern governance - the census, map, and progressive social programs - first employed by Bolshevik reformers in the western borderlands. We are given, in short, an intimate portrait of the ethnic purification that has marked all of Europe, as well as a glimpse at the margins of twentieth century "progress." Kate Brown is Assistant Professor of History at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. A Biography of No Place is one of the most original and imaginative works of history to emerge in the western literature on the former Soviet Union in the last ten years. Historiographically fearless, Kate Brown writes with elegance and force, turning this history of a lost, but culturally rich borderland into a compelling narrative that serves as a microcosm for understanding nation and state in the Twentieth Century. With compassion and respect for the diverse people who inhabited this margin of territory between Russia and Poland, Kate Brown restores the voices, memories, and humanity of a people lost. --Lynne Viola, Professor of History, University of Toronto Samuel Butler and Kate Brown have something in common. Both have written about Erewhon with imagination and flair. I was captivated by the courage and enterprise behind this book. Is there a way to write a history of events that do not make rational sense? Kate Brown asks. She proceeds to give us a stunning answer. --Modris Eksteins, author of Rites of Spring: The Great War and the Birth of the Modern Age Kate Brown tells the story of how succeeding regimes transformed a onetime multiethnic borderland into a far more ethnically homogeneous region through their often murderous imperialist and nationalist projects. She writes evocatively of the inhabitants' frequently challenged identities and livelihoods and gives voice to their aspirations and laments, including Poles, Ukrainians, Germans, Jews, and Russians. A Biography of No Place is a provocative meditation on the meanings of periphery and center in the writing of history. --Mark von Hagen, Professor of History, Columbia University
Ventrue
Author: Richard Dakan
Publisher: White Wolf Publishing
ISBN: 9781565042551
Category : Fantasy games
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What are we? The Damned childer of caine? The grotesque lords of humanity? The pitiful wretches of eternal hell? We are vampires, and that is enough. I am a vampire, and that is far more than enough. I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine -- now and forever. No one holds command over me. No man. No god. No prince. What is a claim of age for ones who are immortal? What is a claim of power for ones who defy death? Call your damnable hunt. We shall see whom I drag screaming to hell with me. Clanbooks contain vital character information for players and Storytellers.
Publisher: White Wolf Publishing
ISBN: 9781565042551
Category : Fantasy games
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
What are we? The Damned childer of caine? The grotesque lords of humanity? The pitiful wretches of eternal hell? We are vampires, and that is enough. I am a vampire, and that is far more than enough. I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine -- now and forever. No one holds command over me. No man. No god. No prince. What is a claim of age for ones who are immortal? What is a claim of power for ones who defy death? Call your damnable hunt. We shall see whom I drag screaming to hell with me. Clanbooks contain vital character information for players and Storytellers.
History And Antiquities Of The Jews In England
Author: D'Blossiers Tovey
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020977442
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the little-known history of Jews in England with this fascinating book. Tovey provides a detailed account of their struggles and triumphs from the time of William the Conqueror to modern times. This is a must-read for anyone interested in English and Jewish history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020977442
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the little-known history of Jews in England with this fascinating book. Tovey provides a detailed account of their struggles and triumphs from the time of William the Conqueror to modern times. This is a must-read for anyone interested in English and Jewish history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.