Author: Chris Claremont
Publisher: Spectra
ISBN: 1984800035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 547
Book Description
From two of the greatest imaginations of our time comes a magnificent novel of adventure and magic...SHADOW MOON: First in the Chronicles of the Shadow War. The genius of Star Wars(r) creator George Lucas and the vision of Chris Claremont, the author of the phenomenally bestselling The Uncanny X-Men adventures, merge in what must be the fantasy event of the year. In Shadow Moon, war and chaos have gripped the land of Tir Asleen. An ancient prophecy reveals one hope: a savior princess who will ascend to the throne when the time is right. But first, a Nelwyn wanderer must face forces of unimaginable malevolence and dangerous, forbidden rites of necromancy that could bring back a powerful warrior from soulless sleep. George Lucas reshaped filmmaking in the '70s and '80s with his Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. When Bantam Books asked Lucas if he had any stories he would like to develop as novels rather than as films, Lucas turned to his 1988 fantasy film, Willow. "When I wrote the story for Willow, I began with the pre-story," Lucas said, "but the full story was yet to be told." Now, Lucas's vision is being fulfilled with the talented help of Chris Claremont. Having previously taken the reins of what was for a decade the bestselling comic in the western hemisphere (The Uncanny X-Men) Claremont assumes the reponsibility of foster parent to Lucas's creation. On sale in hardcover now, and available on BDD Audio Cassette as well, SHADOW MOON is a momentous new adventure for readers looking to spend part of this summer in a fantastic world. SHADOW MOON is one of Bantam Spectra's most exciting publishing events in 1995, the year we celebrate our 10th Anniversary as the premiere publishing imprint of books of speculative fiction.
Shadow Moon
Author: Chris Claremont
Publisher: Spectra
ISBN: 1984800035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 547
Book Description
From two of the greatest imaginations of our time comes a magnificent novel of adventure and magic...SHADOW MOON: First in the Chronicles of the Shadow War. The genius of Star Wars(r) creator George Lucas and the vision of Chris Claremont, the author of the phenomenally bestselling The Uncanny X-Men adventures, merge in what must be the fantasy event of the year. In Shadow Moon, war and chaos have gripped the land of Tir Asleen. An ancient prophecy reveals one hope: a savior princess who will ascend to the throne when the time is right. But first, a Nelwyn wanderer must face forces of unimaginable malevolence and dangerous, forbidden rites of necromancy that could bring back a powerful warrior from soulless sleep. George Lucas reshaped filmmaking in the '70s and '80s with his Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. When Bantam Books asked Lucas if he had any stories he would like to develop as novels rather than as films, Lucas turned to his 1988 fantasy film, Willow. "When I wrote the story for Willow, I began with the pre-story," Lucas said, "but the full story was yet to be told." Now, Lucas's vision is being fulfilled with the talented help of Chris Claremont. Having previously taken the reins of what was for a decade the bestselling comic in the western hemisphere (The Uncanny X-Men) Claremont assumes the reponsibility of foster parent to Lucas's creation. On sale in hardcover now, and available on BDD Audio Cassette as well, SHADOW MOON is a momentous new adventure for readers looking to spend part of this summer in a fantastic world. SHADOW MOON is one of Bantam Spectra's most exciting publishing events in 1995, the year we celebrate our 10th Anniversary as the premiere publishing imprint of books of speculative fiction.
Publisher: Spectra
ISBN: 1984800035
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 547
Book Description
From two of the greatest imaginations of our time comes a magnificent novel of adventure and magic...SHADOW MOON: First in the Chronicles of the Shadow War. The genius of Star Wars(r) creator George Lucas and the vision of Chris Claremont, the author of the phenomenally bestselling The Uncanny X-Men adventures, merge in what must be the fantasy event of the year. In Shadow Moon, war and chaos have gripped the land of Tir Asleen. An ancient prophecy reveals one hope: a savior princess who will ascend to the throne when the time is right. But first, a Nelwyn wanderer must face forces of unimaginable malevolence and dangerous, forbidden rites of necromancy that could bring back a powerful warrior from soulless sleep. George Lucas reshaped filmmaking in the '70s and '80s with his Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. When Bantam Books asked Lucas if he had any stories he would like to develop as novels rather than as films, Lucas turned to his 1988 fantasy film, Willow. "When I wrote the story for Willow, I began with the pre-story," Lucas said, "but the full story was yet to be told." Now, Lucas's vision is being fulfilled with the talented help of Chris Claremont. Having previously taken the reins of what was for a decade the bestselling comic in the western hemisphere (The Uncanny X-Men) Claremont assumes the reponsibility of foster parent to Lucas's creation. On sale in hardcover now, and available on BDD Audio Cassette as well, SHADOW MOON is a momentous new adventure for readers looking to spend part of this summer in a fantastic world. SHADOW MOON is one of Bantam Spectra's most exciting publishing events in 1995, the year we celebrate our 10th Anniversary as the premiere publishing imprint of books of speculative fiction.
Mad Moon of Dreams
Author: Brian Lumley
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0812524217
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The third volume in a new four-book series which begun with Hero of Dreams and continued with Ship of Dreams. Over the Dreamworld hangs a swollen, pockmarked moon, the home of a monstrous lizard-god. Now David Hero and the rest of the Dreamworld's heroes must stop the union of the lizard-god and Oorn.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0812524217
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
The third volume in a new four-book series which begun with Hero of Dreams and continued with Ship of Dreams. Over the Dreamworld hangs a swollen, pockmarked moon, the home of a monstrous lizard-god. Now David Hero and the rest of the Dreamworld's heroes must stop the union of the lizard-god and Oorn.
When the Moon Is Low
Author: Nadia Hashimi
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062369628
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Mahmoud's passion for his wife Fereiba, a schoolteacher, is greater than any love she's ever known. But their happy, middle-class world—a life of education, work, and comfort—implodes when their country is engulfed in war, and the Taliban rises to power. Mahmoud, a civil engineer, becomes a target of the new fundamentalist regime and is murdered. Forced to flee Kabul with her three children, Fereiba has one hope to survive: she must find a way to cross Europe and reach her sister's family in England. With forged papers and help from kind strangers they meet along the way, Fereiba make a dangerous crossing into Iran under cover of darkness. Exhausted and brokenhearted but undefeated, Fereiba manages to smuggle them as far as Greece. But in a busy market square, their fate takes a frightening turn when her teenage son, Saleem, becomes separated from the rest of the family. Faced with an impossible choice, Fereiba pushes on with her daughter and baby, while Saleem falls into the shadowy underground network of undocumented Afghans who haunt the streets of Europe's capitals. Across the continent Fereiba and Saleem struggle to reunite, and ultimately find a place where they can begin to reconstruct their lives.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062369628
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Mahmoud's passion for his wife Fereiba, a schoolteacher, is greater than any love she's ever known. But their happy, middle-class world—a life of education, work, and comfort—implodes when their country is engulfed in war, and the Taliban rises to power. Mahmoud, a civil engineer, becomes a target of the new fundamentalist regime and is murdered. Forced to flee Kabul with her three children, Fereiba has one hope to survive: she must find a way to cross Europe and reach her sister's family in England. With forged papers and help from kind strangers they meet along the way, Fereiba make a dangerous crossing into Iran under cover of darkness. Exhausted and brokenhearted but undefeated, Fereiba manages to smuggle them as far as Greece. But in a busy market square, their fate takes a frightening turn when her teenage son, Saleem, becomes separated from the rest of the family. Faced with an impossible choice, Fereiba pushes on with her daughter and baby, while Saleem falls into the shadowy underground network of undocumented Afghans who haunt the streets of Europe's capitals. Across the continent Fereiba and Saleem struggle to reunite, and ultimately find a place where they can begin to reconstruct their lives.
The Moon's an Illusion
Author: Edwina Thomas
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1789011418
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Based on true events surrounding one family, The Moon’s an Illusion focuses on how life can go terribly wrong on the basis of one bad choice and one single mistake. Set in the strait-laced 1920s, the story revolves around one affluent family and how each member’s choices tear the family apart.
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1789011418
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Based on true events surrounding one family, The Moon’s an Illusion focuses on how life can go terribly wrong on the basis of one bad choice and one single mistake. Set in the strait-laced 1920s, the story revolves around one affluent family and how each member’s choices tear the family apart.
Structure of the Moon's Surface
Author: Gilbert Fielder
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 148315016X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Structure of the Moon's Surface focuses on the importance of certain features of the Moon's surface that have frequently been disregarded in the past, largely because of lack of knowledge of them. Topics covered include the librations of the Moon; height determinations of the points on the lunar surface; luminous intensity and luminescence of the lunar rocks; the color of moonlight and composition of the Moon's surface; and the Moon's temperature and atmosphere. This book is comprised of 14 chapters and begins with a review of important physical problems associated with the Moon, including its motion and figure as well as the luminous intensity and luminescence of its rocks. The following chapters discuss the polarization of light reflected by the Moon; the problem of the Moon's atmosphere; the probable nature of the Moon's surface; and changes occurring on the Moon. The Moon's ray and grid systems, lattice patterns, rilles and faults, and distribution and frequency of craters are also considered. The final chapter is devoted to the origin of the Moon's surface. This monograph will be of use to both professional and amateur lunar astronomers.
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 148315016X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Structure of the Moon's Surface focuses on the importance of certain features of the Moon's surface that have frequently been disregarded in the past, largely because of lack of knowledge of them. Topics covered include the librations of the Moon; height determinations of the points on the lunar surface; luminous intensity and luminescence of the lunar rocks; the color of moonlight and composition of the Moon's surface; and the Moon's temperature and atmosphere. This book is comprised of 14 chapters and begins with a review of important physical problems associated with the Moon, including its motion and figure as well as the luminous intensity and luminescence of its rocks. The following chapters discuss the polarization of light reflected by the Moon; the problem of the Moon's atmosphere; the probable nature of the Moon's surface; and changes occurring on the Moon. The Moon's ray and grid systems, lattice patterns, rilles and faults, and distribution and frequency of craters are also considered. The final chapter is devoted to the origin of the Moon's surface. This monograph will be of use to both professional and amateur lunar astronomers.
The Big Book of Nature Activities
Author: Jacob Rodenburg
Publisher: New Society Publisher
ISBN: 1550925962
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Get out! Seasonal activities, information, stories, games and observations to foster engagement with the natural world The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages explore, appreciate and connect with the natural world. This rich, fully illustrated compendium is is packed with crafts, stories, information and inspiration to make outdoor learning fun! The Big Book of Nature Activities features: Nature-based skills and activities such as species identification, photography, journaling and the judicious use of digital technology Ideas, games and activities grounded in what's happening in nature each season Core concepts that promote environmental literacy, such as climate change and the mechanisms and wonder of evolution, explained using a child-friendly, engaging approach Lists of key species and happenings to observe throughout the year across most of North America Perfect for families, educators, and youth leaders wanting to help children connect with nature!
Publisher: New Society Publisher
ISBN: 1550925962
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
Get out! Seasonal activities, information, stories, games and observations to foster engagement with the natural world The Big Book of Nature Activities is a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to help youth of all ages explore, appreciate and connect with the natural world. This rich, fully illustrated compendium is is packed with crafts, stories, information and inspiration to make outdoor learning fun! The Big Book of Nature Activities features: Nature-based skills and activities such as species identification, photography, journaling and the judicious use of digital technology Ideas, games and activities grounded in what's happening in nature each season Core concepts that promote environmental literacy, such as climate change and the mechanisms and wonder of evolution, explained using a child-friendly, engaging approach Lists of key species and happenings to observe throughout the year across most of North America Perfect for families, educators, and youth leaders wanting to help children connect with nature!
Basho and His Interpreters
Author: Makoto Ueda
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804725262
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
This book has a dual purpose. The first is to present in a new English translation 255 representative hokku (or haiku) poems of Matsuo Basho (1644-94), the Japanese poet who is generally considered the most influential figure in the history of the genre. The second is to make available in English a wide spectrum of Japanese critical commentary on the poems over the last three hundred years.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804725262
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
This book has a dual purpose. The first is to present in a new English translation 255 representative hokku (or haiku) poems of Matsuo Basho (1644-94), the Japanese poet who is generally considered the most influential figure in the history of the genre. The second is to make available in English a wide spectrum of Japanese critical commentary on the poems over the last three hundred years.
The 12 Moon Signs in Love
Author: Vera Kaikobad
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1598580264
Category : Astrology
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Is your relationship a daily compromise or a true success? Are you a romantic Leo Moon person who approaches falling in love with joy and eager anticipation? Or are you an even-tempered, hard-working Virgo Moon person who ends up relegating passion to the very bottom of your to-do list? Perhaps you're a loving and sensitive Cancer Moon person who likes to mother their lover. Or maybe you're a harmony-oriented, emotionally flexible Libra Moon person who is searching for that ideal spouse? Vera Kaikobad's The 12 Moon Signs In Love: A Lover's Guide To Understanding Your Partner helps partners understand each other's deep, emotional and private side through the careful study of personal Astrological Moon signs. Every person's individual Moon sign is an uncannily accurate guide to how they respond to love, adjust to intimacy and express their romantic persona. Our Sun signs signify what we do, while our Moon signs show us how we love. Achieving physical compatibility is a no-brainer, but achieving that oh-so-delicate level of daily emotional compatibility can mean the difference between an average relationship and a superlatively successful one. Is your lover touchy-feely? Or do they love with their mind and intellect? Some Moon signs revel in closeness and feel empowered by it. While others require space and distance through which to evaluate the meaning or usefulness of intimacy in their lives. Each Moon sign speaks its own special, emotional language. And for those of you who are willing to go that extra mile to learn those intricate little details to make your love stronger over the long run, this book may hold some important keys for you to discover. The 12 Moon Signs In Love: A Lover's Guide To Understanding Your Partner: 1). Contains comprehensive descriptions of each of the 12 Moon signs and discusses their individual romantic nature. 2). Contains 10 specific traits that the male and female of each Moon sign looks for in a love relationship. 3). Contains a list of Sun and Moon signs that are the most compatible for each individual Moon sign. 4). Contains a list of famous celebrities who share each Moon sign with the reader. 5). Allows the reader to find out their personal Moon sign or that of their lover for FREE by logging onto www.astrologycompatibilityreports.com and sending their birth data to the author, who will then email them their real Moon sign within seconds. 6). It contains 144 detailed romantic Moon sign combinations for each Moon sign. 7). Contains a Moon sign Gift Guide for each Moon sign. This book is of great help to anyone who: Has just begun an exciting new love relationship and wants to know how to connect to the real, emotional persona behind their lover. Has just gotten engaged or married and is about to begin a life together with their partner, and would like to know how to appeal to their future spouse by getting the "inside scoop" on their emotion-based Moon sign nature. Has been single for sometime and would like to know the emotional temperament of potential future lovers and life-partners by matching up their own Moon sign with theirs. Vera Kaikobad specializes in Compatibility Astrology and Relationship Numerology. Based in Arizona and Colorado, she has spent a more than a decade helping lovers gain clearer insights into their relationships. In The 12 Moon Signs In Love she unravels the mysteries of the 12 romantic Moon signs and their individual approach to love and intimacy, by formulating 144 in-depth, astrological matches that guide lovers to use the secrets of Moon sign astrology to quickly gain guidance about their relationships. Vera holds an Arts degree from Thomas Edison State College in New Jersey, is a published poet, and a licensed medical acupuncturist. Fluent in five languages, Vera has traveled the globe and is an amateur Civil War historian with an interest in the life of Abraham Lincoln. She is currently working on her next book on Numerology.
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1598580264
Category : Astrology
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Is your relationship a daily compromise or a true success? Are you a romantic Leo Moon person who approaches falling in love with joy and eager anticipation? Or are you an even-tempered, hard-working Virgo Moon person who ends up relegating passion to the very bottom of your to-do list? Perhaps you're a loving and sensitive Cancer Moon person who likes to mother their lover. Or maybe you're a harmony-oriented, emotionally flexible Libra Moon person who is searching for that ideal spouse? Vera Kaikobad's The 12 Moon Signs In Love: A Lover's Guide To Understanding Your Partner helps partners understand each other's deep, emotional and private side through the careful study of personal Astrological Moon signs. Every person's individual Moon sign is an uncannily accurate guide to how they respond to love, adjust to intimacy and express their romantic persona. Our Sun signs signify what we do, while our Moon signs show us how we love. Achieving physical compatibility is a no-brainer, but achieving that oh-so-delicate level of daily emotional compatibility can mean the difference between an average relationship and a superlatively successful one. Is your lover touchy-feely? Or do they love with their mind and intellect? Some Moon signs revel in closeness and feel empowered by it. While others require space and distance through which to evaluate the meaning or usefulness of intimacy in their lives. Each Moon sign speaks its own special, emotional language. And for those of you who are willing to go that extra mile to learn those intricate little details to make your love stronger over the long run, this book may hold some important keys for you to discover. The 12 Moon Signs In Love: A Lover's Guide To Understanding Your Partner: 1). Contains comprehensive descriptions of each of the 12 Moon signs and discusses their individual romantic nature. 2). Contains 10 specific traits that the male and female of each Moon sign looks for in a love relationship. 3). Contains a list of Sun and Moon signs that are the most compatible for each individual Moon sign. 4). Contains a list of famous celebrities who share each Moon sign with the reader. 5). Allows the reader to find out their personal Moon sign or that of their lover for FREE by logging onto www.astrologycompatibilityreports.com and sending their birth data to the author, who will then email them their real Moon sign within seconds. 6). It contains 144 detailed romantic Moon sign combinations for each Moon sign. 7). Contains a Moon sign Gift Guide for each Moon sign. This book is of great help to anyone who: Has just begun an exciting new love relationship and wants to know how to connect to the real, emotional persona behind their lover. Has just gotten engaged or married and is about to begin a life together with their partner, and would like to know how to appeal to their future spouse by getting the "inside scoop" on their emotion-based Moon sign nature. Has been single for sometime and would like to know the emotional temperament of potential future lovers and life-partners by matching up their own Moon sign with theirs. Vera Kaikobad specializes in Compatibility Astrology and Relationship Numerology. Based in Arizona and Colorado, she has spent a more than a decade helping lovers gain clearer insights into their relationships. In The 12 Moon Signs In Love she unravels the mysteries of the 12 romantic Moon signs and their individual approach to love and intimacy, by formulating 144 in-depth, astrological matches that guide lovers to use the secrets of Moon sign astrology to quickly gain guidance about their relationships. Vera holds an Arts degree from Thomas Edison State College in New Jersey, is a published poet, and a licensed medical acupuncturist. Fluent in five languages, Vera has traveled the globe and is an amateur Civil War historian with an interest in the life of Abraham Lincoln. She is currently working on her next book on Numerology.
Bashō's Haiku
Author: Matsuo Bashō
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791484653
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
2005 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Basho's Haiku offers the most comprehensive translation yet of the poetry of Japanese writer Matsuo Bashō (1644–1694), who is credited with perfecting and popularizing the haiku form of poetry. One of the most widely read Japanese writers, both within his own country and worldwide, Bashō is especially beloved by those who appreciate nature and those who practice Zen Buddhism. Born into the samurai class, Bashō rejected that world after the death of his master and became a wandering poet and teacher. During his travels across Japan, he became a lay Zen monk and studied history and classical poetry. His poems contained a mystical quality and expressed universal themes through simple images from the natural world. David Landis Barnhill's brilliant book strives for literal translations of Bashō's work, arranged chronologically in order to show Bashō's development as a writer. Avoiding wordy and explanatory translations, Barnhill captures the brevity and vitality of the original Japanese, letting the images suggest the depth of meaning involved. Barnhill also presents an overview of haiku poetry and analyzes the significance of nature in this literary form, while suggesting the importance of Bashō to contemporary American literature and environmental thought.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791484653
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 346
Book Description
2005 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Basho's Haiku offers the most comprehensive translation yet of the poetry of Japanese writer Matsuo Bashō (1644–1694), who is credited with perfecting and popularizing the haiku form of poetry. One of the most widely read Japanese writers, both within his own country and worldwide, Bashō is especially beloved by those who appreciate nature and those who practice Zen Buddhism. Born into the samurai class, Bashō rejected that world after the death of his master and became a wandering poet and teacher. During his travels across Japan, he became a lay Zen monk and studied history and classical poetry. His poems contained a mystical quality and expressed universal themes through simple images from the natural world. David Landis Barnhill's brilliant book strives for literal translations of Bashō's work, arranged chronologically in order to show Bashō's development as a writer. Avoiding wordy and explanatory translations, Barnhill captures the brevity and vitality of the original Japanese, letting the images suggest the depth of meaning involved. Barnhill also presents an overview of haiku poetry and analyzes the significance of nature in this literary form, while suggesting the importance of Bashō to contemporary American literature and environmental thought.
Traces of Dreams
Author: Haruo Shirane
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804730990
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Basho (1644-94) is perhaps the best known Japanese poet in both Japan and the West, and this book establishes the ground for badly needed critical discussion of this critical figure by placing the works of Basho and his disciples in the context of broader social change.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804730990
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Basho (1644-94) is perhaps the best known Japanese poet in both Japan and the West, and this book establishes the ground for badly needed critical discussion of this critical figure by placing the works of Basho and his disciples in the context of broader social change.