Author: B. Goodson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595350380
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
"I do not sleep peacefully. When I sleep, I enter a nightmare world full of war." Enter the world of nightmares and dreams, where nothing is certain and anything can happen. Enter a world where the subconscious mind quietly influences every sense. Share in the adventures of Chronicles of a Dream Fighter, and peer into the hidden dreamscape of a man who experiences battle each night as he sleeps. Walk with him as a different adventure takes hold each time he dreams, and listen in sympathy as he tries to make sense of it all. These are the adventures of a man who does not rest when he sleeps. Read them well, and be glad that you do not experience dreams like these
Chronicles of a Dream Fighter
Author: B. Goodson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595350380
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
"I do not sleep peacefully. When I sleep, I enter a nightmare world full of war." Enter the world of nightmares and dreams, where nothing is certain and anything can happen. Enter a world where the subconscious mind quietly influences every sense. Share in the adventures of Chronicles of a Dream Fighter, and peer into the hidden dreamscape of a man who experiences battle each night as he sleeps. Walk with him as a different adventure takes hold each time he dreams, and listen in sympathy as he tries to make sense of it all. These are the adventures of a man who does not rest when he sleeps. Read them well, and be glad that you do not experience dreams like these
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595350380
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
"I do not sleep peacefully. When I sleep, I enter a nightmare world full of war." Enter the world of nightmares and dreams, where nothing is certain and anything can happen. Enter a world where the subconscious mind quietly influences every sense. Share in the adventures of Chronicles of a Dream Fighter, and peer into the hidden dreamscape of a man who experiences battle each night as he sleeps. Walk with him as a different adventure takes hold each time he dreams, and listen in sympathy as he tries to make sense of it all. These are the adventures of a man who does not rest when he sleeps. Read them well, and be glad that you do not experience dreams like these
The Dream in Islam
Author: Iain R. Edgar
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 0857452363
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The war in the Middle East is marked by a lack of cultural knowledge on the part of the western forces, and this book deals with another, widely ignored element of Islam—the role of dreams in everyday life. The practice of using night dreams to make important life decisions can be traced to Middle Eastern dream traditions and practices that preceded the emergence of Islam. In this study, the author explores some key aspects of Islamic dream theory and interpretation as well as the role and significance of night dreams for contemporary Muslims. In his analysis of the Islamic debates surrounding the role of “true” dreams in historical and contemporary Islamic prophecy, the author specifically addresses the significance of Al-Qaeda and Taliban dream practices and ideology. Dreams of “heaven,” for example, are often instrumental in determining Jihadist suicidal action, and “heavenly” dreams are also evidenced within other contemporary human conflicts such as Israel–Palestine and Kosovo–Serbia. By exploring patterns of dreams within this context, a cross-cultural, psychological, and experiential understanding of the role and significance of such contemporary critical political and personal imagery can be achieved.
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 0857452363
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The war in the Middle East is marked by a lack of cultural knowledge on the part of the western forces, and this book deals with another, widely ignored element of Islam—the role of dreams in everyday life. The practice of using night dreams to make important life decisions can be traced to Middle Eastern dream traditions and practices that preceded the emergence of Islam. In this study, the author explores some key aspects of Islamic dream theory and interpretation as well as the role and significance of night dreams for contemporary Muslims. In his analysis of the Islamic debates surrounding the role of “true” dreams in historical and contemporary Islamic prophecy, the author specifically addresses the significance of Al-Qaeda and Taliban dream practices and ideology. Dreams of “heaven,” for example, are often instrumental in determining Jihadist suicidal action, and “heavenly” dreams are also evidenced within other contemporary human conflicts such as Israel–Palestine and Kosovo–Serbia. By exploring patterns of dreams within this context, a cross-cultural, psychological, and experiential understanding of the role and significance of such contemporary critical political and personal imagery can be achieved.
The Nowhere Kids
Author: Calvin Locke
Publisher: Calvin Locke
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
A thrilling tale filled with action and adventure. Fun for the whole family. Read the continuing saga of children with the ability to do amazing things in the Dream World. They've succeeded in their first task. Now, they must face a new enemy... 'The Nowhere Kids' are Dream Fighters who the academy has lost contact with. No one knows for sure what happened to them, just that they vanished in the Dream World. It turns out they hadn't gone very far and they plan to destroy the academy and the Dream Fighters. Just as the Dream Fighters started to enjoy peace after the war with Sarlak and the Gorgons, things start to heat up again. Jillian has a vision of a bridge collapse and is told she must stop it from happening. Danny hears voices, taunting him, saying they are coming for him. He decides to investigate. Where the old academy once stood a new one has sprung up. This one looks more modern, with incredible technology. Danny has been named Headmaster, a title he is very uncomfortable with, after Sarlak's defeat and Uncle Johnny's retirement. At a young age he must decide if he will act as the Dream Fighters' leader or savior, and decides he must save them from the coming attack.Even with his immense powers, he is defenseless against this force. When the Dream Fighters discover Danny has been captured, they launch a rescue mission, unaware that a large, technologically advanced enemy awaits them. Braden assumes control of the rescue force, and must somehow figure out how to beat an enemy that clearly outnumbers him in both fighters and machines. This fourth installment in the Dream Fighter Chronicles shows the fighters growing up and facing serious decisions with dangerous consequences. Enemies old and new will appear, along with a class of new recruits with unique powers. In investigating the Nowhere Kids, the Dream Fighters discover many secrets, including who Allie (the Academy Library Learning Intelligence) really is. Packed with action and excitement, The Nowhere Kids will keep readers turning pages as several plots come together in an ending no one could see coming. Can the Dream Fighters figure out how to defeat an enemy clearly superior to them?
Publisher: Calvin Locke
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 381
Book Description
A thrilling tale filled with action and adventure. Fun for the whole family. Read the continuing saga of children with the ability to do amazing things in the Dream World. They've succeeded in their first task. Now, they must face a new enemy... 'The Nowhere Kids' are Dream Fighters who the academy has lost contact with. No one knows for sure what happened to them, just that they vanished in the Dream World. It turns out they hadn't gone very far and they plan to destroy the academy and the Dream Fighters. Just as the Dream Fighters started to enjoy peace after the war with Sarlak and the Gorgons, things start to heat up again. Jillian has a vision of a bridge collapse and is told she must stop it from happening. Danny hears voices, taunting him, saying they are coming for him. He decides to investigate. Where the old academy once stood a new one has sprung up. This one looks more modern, with incredible technology. Danny has been named Headmaster, a title he is very uncomfortable with, after Sarlak's defeat and Uncle Johnny's retirement. At a young age he must decide if he will act as the Dream Fighters' leader or savior, and decides he must save them from the coming attack.Even with his immense powers, he is defenseless against this force. When the Dream Fighters discover Danny has been captured, they launch a rescue mission, unaware that a large, technologically advanced enemy awaits them. Braden assumes control of the rescue force, and must somehow figure out how to beat an enemy that clearly outnumbers him in both fighters and machines. This fourth installment in the Dream Fighter Chronicles shows the fighters growing up and facing serious decisions with dangerous consequences. Enemies old and new will appear, along with a class of new recruits with unique powers. In investigating the Nowhere Kids, the Dream Fighters discover many secrets, including who Allie (the Academy Library Learning Intelligence) really is. Packed with action and excitement, The Nowhere Kids will keep readers turning pages as several plots come together in an ending no one could see coming. Can the Dream Fighters figure out how to defeat an enemy clearly superior to them?
Bare Knuckle
Author: Stayton Bonner
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
ISBN: 1982650737
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Father. Fighter. Champion. Outlaw. Hailed as an “exhilarating debut” by Publishers Weekly, Bare Knuckle by former Rolling Stone editor Stayton Bonner (nominated for the Dan Jenkins Medal of Excellence in Sportswriting) takes readers into a previously unknown world: the underground circuit of illegal bare-knuckle fighting. Bare Knuckle is the remarkable true tale of Bobby Gunn, the 73–0 undisputed champion of bare-knuckle boxing. An inspiring underdog story that reads like a real-life Rocky. Bobby Gunn has been fighting for his existence since a childhood spent living under the hand of his volatile father, and would do anything to give his seven-year-old daughter a better life—including betting on himself in the underground world of bare-knuckle boxing. In 1984, Gunn was an eleven-year-old boxer in Ontario when his father woke him in the middle of the night to fight grown men in motel parking lots for money, his old man pocketing the cash. From there, Gunn traveled to Las Vegas, Tijuana, and beyond, competing in ringed matches as well as in biker bars and mobster dens on the side, brawling to make ends meet. But it was only with the birth of his daughter—and his desire to help her avoid his fate—that Gunn entered the big-time world of underground Russian-mob matches of up to $50,000 a night in New York City, hoping to finally raise his family above the fray. Former Rolling Stone editor Stayton Bonner travels the underground for years with Gunn, the world champion of bare-knuckle boxing with a 73–0 record, shining a light on a secret circuit that’s never before been revealed. Along the way, we explore the fascinating history of this first sport in America, Gunn’s Irish Traveler community—a sect of religious fighters best known through Brad Pitt’s depiction in Snatch—as well as his part in the improbable rise of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, the first legal revival of the sport. Bare Knuckle, a tale of triumph, loss, and a father’s love for his family, is a heartbreaking but ultimately inspiring story that will have you rooting until the end.
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
ISBN: 1982650737
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Father. Fighter. Champion. Outlaw. Hailed as an “exhilarating debut” by Publishers Weekly, Bare Knuckle by former Rolling Stone editor Stayton Bonner (nominated for the Dan Jenkins Medal of Excellence in Sportswriting) takes readers into a previously unknown world: the underground circuit of illegal bare-knuckle fighting. Bare Knuckle is the remarkable true tale of Bobby Gunn, the 73–0 undisputed champion of bare-knuckle boxing. An inspiring underdog story that reads like a real-life Rocky. Bobby Gunn has been fighting for his existence since a childhood spent living under the hand of his volatile father, and would do anything to give his seven-year-old daughter a better life—including betting on himself in the underground world of bare-knuckle boxing. In 1984, Gunn was an eleven-year-old boxer in Ontario when his father woke him in the middle of the night to fight grown men in motel parking lots for money, his old man pocketing the cash. From there, Gunn traveled to Las Vegas, Tijuana, and beyond, competing in ringed matches as well as in biker bars and mobster dens on the side, brawling to make ends meet. But it was only with the birth of his daughter—and his desire to help her avoid his fate—that Gunn entered the big-time world of underground Russian-mob matches of up to $50,000 a night in New York City, hoping to finally raise his family above the fray. Former Rolling Stone editor Stayton Bonner travels the underground for years with Gunn, the world champion of bare-knuckle boxing with a 73–0 record, shining a light on a secret circuit that’s never before been revealed. Along the way, we explore the fascinating history of this first sport in America, Gunn’s Irish Traveler community—a sect of religious fighters best known through Brad Pitt’s depiction in Snatch—as well as his part in the improbable rise of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, the first legal revival of the sport. Bare Knuckle, a tale of triumph, loss, and a father’s love for his family, is a heartbreaking but ultimately inspiring story that will have you rooting until the end.
The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour, Volume 6, Part 2
Author: Louis L'Amour
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0804179786
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Traversing a vivid landscape, from sunblasted hills and canyons to the nighttime streets of America’s greatest cities, some of Louis L’Amour’s most compelling fiction was set in his own time. Here are tales of innocents caught in the schemes of criminals, detectives hunting down truths that hide even more lies, gamblers and beauties, wiseguys and cops. Here is a world populated by the kinds of people who risk their lives to right a wrong, make a buck, or save a friend. Brimming with thought-provoking characters and situations—from a man who regains consciousness in a burning house surrounded by a fortune in cash, to an innocent in a seedy diner who meets a vicious killer who is supposed to be long dead—these thrilling, atmospheric stories course with authenticity and bear the mark of a timeless master.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0804179786
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
Traversing a vivid landscape, from sunblasted hills and canyons to the nighttime streets of America’s greatest cities, some of Louis L’Amour’s most compelling fiction was set in his own time. Here are tales of innocents caught in the schemes of criminals, detectives hunting down truths that hide even more lies, gamblers and beauties, wiseguys and cops. Here is a world populated by the kinds of people who risk their lives to right a wrong, make a buck, or save a friend. Brimming with thought-provoking characters and situations—from a man who regains consciousness in a burning house surrounded by a fortune in cash, to an innocent in a seedy diner who meets a vicious killer who is supposed to be long dead—these thrilling, atmospheric stories course with authenticity and bear the mark of a timeless master.
Sarlak's Revenge
Author: Calvin Locke
Publisher: Dreamworld Books
ISBN: 0974992631
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Learning their special powers was only the beginning. Now they must use them. Book Two of the epic Dream Fighter series takes readers on an exciting journey through worlds dream-based and real. Six months have passed since the Dream Fighters discovered their secret powers. They succeeded in holding off the Gorgon attack. Now, they must fulfill their destiny and defeat Sarlak.Nothing ever goes as planned. They dream of an impossible battle, the group separated and facing defeat. Fear is Sarlak's greatest weapon. Will the Dream Fighters be able to join together and defeat Sarlak and their fears? They must train hard at the academy to develop their powers. Haley can fly, Jack can stop time. Braden will learn a hidden 'Higher Power' which might just save them all. But will it be enough? First their leader falls in battle. Then, they face betrayal and must fight one of their own. Sarlak's secret identity will be revealed. Faced with a tremendous Gorgon invasion and the loss of those they trusted, the Dream Fighters must join together in order to stop Sarlak once and for all. Filled with action and excitement, Book Two of the Dream Fighter Chronicles will keep you at the edge of your seat. It's a twist on the classic hero's tale, one both young and old will enjoy.
Publisher: Dreamworld Books
ISBN: 0974992631
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Learning their special powers was only the beginning. Now they must use them. Book Two of the epic Dream Fighter series takes readers on an exciting journey through worlds dream-based and real. Six months have passed since the Dream Fighters discovered their secret powers. They succeeded in holding off the Gorgon attack. Now, they must fulfill their destiny and defeat Sarlak.Nothing ever goes as planned. They dream of an impossible battle, the group separated and facing defeat. Fear is Sarlak's greatest weapon. Will the Dream Fighters be able to join together and defeat Sarlak and their fears? They must train hard at the academy to develop their powers. Haley can fly, Jack can stop time. Braden will learn a hidden 'Higher Power' which might just save them all. But will it be enough? First their leader falls in battle. Then, they face betrayal and must fight one of their own. Sarlak's secret identity will be revealed. Faced with a tremendous Gorgon invasion and the loss of those they trusted, the Dream Fighters must join together in order to stop Sarlak once and for all. Filled with action and excitement, Book Two of the Dream Fighter Chronicles will keep you at the edge of your seat. It's a twist on the classic hero's tale, one both young and old will enjoy.
SPIN
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
From the concert stage to the dressing room, from the recording studio to the digital realm, SPIN surveys the modern musical landscape and the culture around it with authoritative reporting, provocative interviews, and a discerning critical ear. With dynamic photography, bold graphic design, and informed irreverence, the pages of SPIN pulsate with the energy of today's most innovative sounds. Whether covering what's new or what's next, SPIN is your monthly VIP pass to all that rocks.
High Adventures
Author: David Palmer
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532089570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 591
Book Description
David Palmer, who grew up fascinated by airplanes, looks back at a lifetime flying in this memoir. Beginning with his graduation from the Naval Academy in 1967 to starting his own air charter business at age fifty-five, he celebrates a series of increasingly fulfilling adventures. Whether it’s fighting in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, being a test pilot for General Dynamics, or serving as a member of the navy’s Reserve Air Forces, he shares a candid picture of what it is like to be a pilot in war and peace. “This book captures not only an individual’s drive to be the best he can be in a very difficult and demanding profession but also adds the flavors of camaraderie and fears experienced in extended combat. It adds in the demanding precision of an experimental test pilot. Carrier-based naval aviation provides a unique ‘living on the edge’ sense of accomplishment that stays with each of us privileged to have had that opportunity, for the rest of our lives.” —Capt. Jim Ruliffson USN (Ret.), Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) plank owner (1968–70) and Commanding Officer (1975–76)
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532089570
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 591
Book Description
David Palmer, who grew up fascinated by airplanes, looks back at a lifetime flying in this memoir. Beginning with his graduation from the Naval Academy in 1967 to starting his own air charter business at age fifty-five, he celebrates a series of increasingly fulfilling adventures. Whether it’s fighting in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, being a test pilot for General Dynamics, or serving as a member of the navy’s Reserve Air Forces, he shares a candid picture of what it is like to be a pilot in war and peace. “This book captures not only an individual’s drive to be the best he can be in a very difficult and demanding profession but also adds the flavors of camaraderie and fears experienced in extended combat. It adds in the demanding precision of an experimental test pilot. Carrier-based naval aviation provides a unique ‘living on the edge’ sense of accomplishment that stays with each of us privileged to have had that opportunity, for the rest of our lives.” —Capt. Jim Ruliffson USN (Ret.), Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) plank owner (1968–70) and Commanding Officer (1975–76)
Dreams
Author: Orion
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671762680
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
From Simon & Schuster, Dreams is Orion's bedside guide to dream interpretation—including the hidden meanings and secrets. From abacus to zoo, Dreams is a concise dictionary of dreams and is your guide to understanding the knowledge that comes through to you in your dreams form the innermost depths of your being.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671762680
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
From Simon & Schuster, Dreams is Orion's bedside guide to dream interpretation—including the hidden meanings and secrets. From abacus to zoo, Dreams is a concise dictionary of dreams and is your guide to understanding the knowledge that comes through to you in your dreams form the innermost depths of your being.
The Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour, Volume 6
Author: Louis L'Amour
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553905791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 727
Book Description
One of America’s most beloved storytellers, Louis L’Amour’s vibrant tales of adventure bring the American West to life. Now, in this sixth volume of collected short stories, L’Amour takes us beyond the frontier with thirty-three gripping stories of crime, sports, and the murky world where the two often meet. From suspenseful whodunits to rueful tales of fortunes gained and lost, this remarkable collection will enthrall and entertain L’Amour fans old and new. Traversing a vivid landscape, from sunblasted hills and canyons to the nighttime streets of America’s greatest cities, some of Louis L’Amour’s most compelling fiction was set in his own time—whether in the naked electric glare of boxing rings where men go head-to-head with their dreams and demons in an underworld rife with corruption, or along freight docks where laborers toil to earn just enough to get by, or in the penthouses of the rich and arrogant who calculate the odds of how to get even more. Here are tales of innocents caught in the schemes of criminals, detectives hunting down truths that hide more lies, gamblers and beauties, wiseguys and cops. Here is a world populated by the kinds of people who risk their lives to right a wrong, make a buck, or save a friend. A war veteran makes a journey to visit the man who saved his life in Korea. Instead he uncovers a killing and finds his own heroic cause…. Confronted with an easy chance to steal, an honest man gives in to temptation—and finds himself ensnared in a web of blackmail and violence…. An elderly Hawaiian seafarer is found dead with a hand-carved figure beside his body. Unraveling his murder will mean solving the mystery of a shipwreck—and of the forces that drive some to take fatal chances and others to kill. Brimming with thought-provoking characters and situations—from a man who awakens from unconsciousness to find a fortune in a burning house to a man who meets a killer who is supposed to be dead in a seedy diner—these thrilling, atmospheric stories course with authenticity and bear the mark of a timeless master.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553905791
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 727
Book Description
One of America’s most beloved storytellers, Louis L’Amour’s vibrant tales of adventure bring the American West to life. Now, in this sixth volume of collected short stories, L’Amour takes us beyond the frontier with thirty-three gripping stories of crime, sports, and the murky world where the two often meet. From suspenseful whodunits to rueful tales of fortunes gained and lost, this remarkable collection will enthrall and entertain L’Amour fans old and new. Traversing a vivid landscape, from sunblasted hills and canyons to the nighttime streets of America’s greatest cities, some of Louis L’Amour’s most compelling fiction was set in his own time—whether in the naked electric glare of boxing rings where men go head-to-head with their dreams and demons in an underworld rife with corruption, or along freight docks where laborers toil to earn just enough to get by, or in the penthouses of the rich and arrogant who calculate the odds of how to get even more. Here are tales of innocents caught in the schemes of criminals, detectives hunting down truths that hide more lies, gamblers and beauties, wiseguys and cops. Here is a world populated by the kinds of people who risk their lives to right a wrong, make a buck, or save a friend. A war veteran makes a journey to visit the man who saved his life in Korea. Instead he uncovers a killing and finds his own heroic cause…. Confronted with an easy chance to steal, an honest man gives in to temptation—and finds himself ensnared in a web of blackmail and violence…. An elderly Hawaiian seafarer is found dead with a hand-carved figure beside his body. Unraveling his murder will mean solving the mystery of a shipwreck—and of the forces that drive some to take fatal chances and others to kill. Brimming with thought-provoking characters and situations—from a man who awakens from unconsciousness to find a fortune in a burning house to a man who meets a killer who is supposed to be dead in a seedy diner—these thrilling, atmospheric stories course with authenticity and bear the mark of a timeless master.