Author: Paul Skärborg
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This century is different from all others: One percent of us might never die! GODDESS of MERCY comprises three seasons: LIMBO, PURGATORY, and HELL, available in English and Spanish (DIOSA de MISERICORDIA). GODDESS of MERCY weaves together the threads of love, technology, dissent, emotional manipulation, and the age-old quest for everlasting life. Embark on a thrilling adventure with a hacker who engages in dialogue with Death, a fervent blue-blood activist married to an AI, a quirky roboticist (the famous "Silken Mother"), and a reserved software architect who controls emotions. Together, they combat a covert menace, unwittingly catalyzing the destiny they wish to avoid-while a privileged few achieve eternal existence. In a world on the brink of technological and moral upheaval, this is a countdown to the end of civilization. It's the story of those who fight for justice and democracy, showcasing the indomitable spirit of ordinary people from diverse backgrounds. Dive into parallel romances that transport you from the icy Siberia to the vibrant Osaka and the pristine Lapland, all while indulging in a culinary journey of caviar, sushi, and aquavit. Can love transcend culture and nationality? LIMBO - The Countdown Begins Amidst Russia's resurgence as a technological powerhouse, a young hacker stumbles upon a mysterious menace with the potential to devastate humankind. Motivated by guilt over her mother's demise, she strives to unravel the government's plot, intending to warn the world-but ends up falling prey to a white trafficking ring. A disparate trio emerges, uniting a disillusioned aristocratic leader of a Russian dissident group, a brilliant roboticist from Hong Kong (with her mechanical offspring), and a Japanese PhD. Their mission is to rescue the hacker. This enigmatic character takes center stage, her life marked by a connection to the ancient musketeers of the Czar, resentment against authority, and the existence of a peculiar symbol that she believes will shape her destiny. PURGATORY - Rise of an Empire Bearing an induced fatal ailment and chased by the establishment, our snobby activist engages in a struggle for both survival and self-discovery. She confronts the highest echelons of Russian officialdom and is eventually reduced to destitution, ending up married to an artificial intelligence. In Japan, her Hong Kong companion ascends within the realm of robotics, courtesy of her groundbreaking inventions. Yet, this is not before facilitating technological espionage that arms Russia with a revolutionary tool for emotional manipulation. In the meantime, the now-free multifaceted hacker-harboring her own Dantean secrets-deftly sidesteps close calls with death, also doggedly resisting the clutches of romance. Ultimately, she exposes the Motherland's scheme to the world, leading her to capital punishment. HELL - Beyond Immortality The global community finds itself stratified by classes and vital privileges-literally. Pursued by the formidable FSB yet harnessing the latest multi-billion-dollar technologies, our rebels set out to save the day. However, before even realizing it, they themselves become the great threat, igniting a nuclear conflict. Neither biological immortality nor the frozen confines of a refuge under the Swedish Icehotel offer sanctuary-everyone must confront fate. Is this the end? What does the hacker's symbol represent? Will it save humankind from extinction? - ☥ -

Author: Larissa Lai
Publisher: arsenal pulp press
ISBN: 1551528452
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 159

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Iron Goddess of Mercyby Lambda Literary Award winner Larissa Lai (for the novel The Tiger Flu) is a long poem that captures the vengeful yet hopeful movement of the Furies mid-whirl and dance with them through the horror of the long now. Inspired by the tumultuous history of Hong Kong, from the Japanese and British occupations to the ongoing pro-democracy protests, the poem interrogates the complicated notion of identity, offering a prism through which the term “Asian” can be understood to make sense of a complex set of relations. The self crystallizes in moments of solidity, only to dissolve and whirl away again. The poet is a windsock, catching all the affect that blows at her and ballooning to fullness, only to empty again when the wind changes direction. Iron Goddess of Mercy is a game of mah jong played deep into the night, an endless gamble. Presented in sixty-four fragments to honor the sixty-four hexagrams of the I Ching, Iron Goddess of Mercy also borrows from haibun, a traditional Japanese form of travel writing in which each diary entry closes with a haiku. The poem dizzies, turns on itself. It rants, it curses, it writes love letters, but as the Iron Goddess is ever changing, so is the object of her address: a maenad, Kool-Aid, Chiang Kai-shek, the economy, a clown, freedom of speech, a brother, a bother, a typist, a monster, a machine, Iris Chang, Hannah Arendt, the Greek warrior Achilles, or a deer caught in the headlights. Finally, a balm to the poem’s devastating passion and fury, Iron Goddess of Mercy is also a type of oolong tea, a most fragrant infusion said to have been a gift from the compassionate bodhisattva Guan Yin. Summoning the ghosts of history and politics, Iron Goddess of Mercy explores the complexities of identity through the lens of rage and empowerment. This publication meets the EPUB Accessibility requirements and it also meets the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG-AA). It is screen-reader friendly and is accessible to persons with disabilities. A Simple book with few images, which is defined with accessible structural markup. This book contains various accessibility features such as alternative text for images, table of contents, page-list, landmark, reading order and semantic structure.

Author: liping guo
Publisher: liping guo
ISBN: 1304585506
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 363

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Author: Jeremy Roberts
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438119909
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1102

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Author: Shri Bhagavatananda Guru
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329586077
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 310

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This book contains a complete analysis of the myths and deities of ancient civilizations like Greek, Roman, Chinese, etc.THIS BOOK CONSISTS OF THREE SECTORS: - CHAPTER 01  INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 02  DIETIES OF VARIOUS CIVILIZATIONS CHAPTER 03  GREEK GODS AND THEIR MYTHS IT IS CLEAR BY THE NAME THAT THE FIRST CHAPTER CONSISTS THE INTRODUCTION AND BUILDS THE PLATFORM FOR THE TOPICS OF BOOK. THE SECOND CHAPTER CONSISTS BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE GODS AND ANGELS OF THE CIVILIZATIONS SUCH AS EGYPTIAN, NORSE, GREEK, ROMAN, CELTIC, IRISH, WELSH AND JAPANESE. THE THIRD CHAPTER HAS BEEN WRITTEN EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE GREEK GODS

Author: Patricia Bjaaland Welch
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462906893
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 300

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With over 630 striking color photos and illustrations, this Chinese art guide focuses on the rich tapestry of symbolism which makes up the basis of traditional Chinese art. Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery includes detailed commentary and historical background information for the images that continuously reappear in the arts of China, including specific plants and animals, religious beings, mortals and inanimate objects. The book thoroughly illuminates the origins, common usages and diverse applications of popular Chinese symbols in a tone that is both engaging and authoritative. Chinese Art: A Guide to Motifs and Visual Imagery is an essential reference for collectors, museum-goers, guides, students and anyone else with a serious interest in the culture and history of China.

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Publisher: liping guo
ISBN: 1304585999
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353

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Author: Anthony D. Fredericks
Publisher: Skyhorse
ISBN: 1632201186
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 304

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Get up close and personal with an amazing creature that has invaded our lexicon as well as our restaurants. It breathes with tubes, it has no head or brain, it feeds through a filter, and it is the source of dozens of familiar proverbs (“happy as a clam!”). Clams, it turns out, have been worshipped (by the Moche people of ancient Peru), used as money (by the Algonquin Indians), and consumed by people for thousands of years. Yet The Secret Life of Clams is the first adult trade book to deal exclusively with this gastronomic treat that is more complex than its simple two shells might reveal. The Secret Life of Clams features compelling insights, captivating biology, wry observations, and up-to-the-minute natural history that will keep readers engaged and enthralled. Written by award-winning science author Anthony D. Fredericks, The Secret Life of Clams includes a comfortable infusion of humor, up-to-date research, fascinating individuals (scientists and laypeople alike), and the awe of a fellow explorer as he guides readers on a journey of wonder and adventure. Along with an appreciation for oceanic creatures, this is a guidebook for armchair marine biologists everywhere who seek amazing discoveries in concert with compelling narration.

Author: Alexander Schmidt
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 311088254X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1500

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.