Author: G.P. Kemp
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483697444
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A Dragon Versus Knight In A Battle To The Death In an English legend not so well known, " Saint George Rides to Battle the Dragon of Wormingford" holds historical implications of importance. Although young people are obsessed with entertaining electronic media and the fantasy comic book of heroes in movies, authentic human heroes sacrificed themselves for others out of personal principles or religious beliefs on the battlefields of the world. One cannot read a person's private thoughts until they are translated into behavior. Many real heroes like the original Saint George gave their lives to save Christian soldiers. Some men if studied reacted out of conditioning in a conflict situation, while others rationally decide they would die to save others. Self-sacrifice takes real courage. Fortunately, some heroes do not die in battle, but rather conquered their fears and killed their inner-dragons. This tale of a knight's courage, therefore, has significance for religious and psychological reasons .We hope you enjoy examining them.
Saint George Rides to Battle the Armored Beast of Wormingford
Author: G.P. Kemp
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483697444
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A Dragon Versus Knight In A Battle To The Death In an English legend not so well known, " Saint George Rides to Battle the Dragon of Wormingford" holds historical implications of importance. Although young people are obsessed with entertaining electronic media and the fantasy comic book of heroes in movies, authentic human heroes sacrificed themselves for others out of personal principles or religious beliefs on the battlefields of the world. One cannot read a person's private thoughts until they are translated into behavior. Many real heroes like the original Saint George gave their lives to save Christian soldiers. Some men if studied reacted out of conditioning in a conflict situation, while others rationally decide they would die to save others. Self-sacrifice takes real courage. Fortunately, some heroes do not die in battle, but rather conquered their fears and killed their inner-dragons. This tale of a knight's courage, therefore, has significance for religious and psychological reasons .We hope you enjoy examining them.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483697444
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
A Dragon Versus Knight In A Battle To The Death In an English legend not so well known, " Saint George Rides to Battle the Dragon of Wormingford" holds historical implications of importance. Although young people are obsessed with entertaining electronic media and the fantasy comic book of heroes in movies, authentic human heroes sacrificed themselves for others out of personal principles or religious beliefs on the battlefields of the world. One cannot read a person's private thoughts until they are translated into behavior. Many real heroes like the original Saint George gave their lives to save Christian soldiers. Some men if studied reacted out of conditioning in a conflict situation, while others rationally decide they would die to save others. Self-sacrifice takes real courage. Fortunately, some heroes do not die in battle, but rather conquered their fears and killed their inner-dragons. This tale of a knight's courage, therefore, has significance for religious and psychological reasons .We hope you enjoy examining them.
The Essex Serpent
Author: Sarah Perry
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062666398
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
NOW AN APPLE TV+ SERIES A Washington Post Notable Work of Fiction * Winner of the British Book Awards Fiction Book of the Year and overall Book of the Year *A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of The Year * Waterstones Book of the Year * Costa Book Award Finalist “A novel of almost insolent ambition—lush and fantastical, a wild Eden behind a garden gate...it’s part ghost story and part natural history lesson, part romance and part feminist parable. I found it so transporting that 48 hours after completing it, I was still resentful to be back home.” —New York Times London, 1893. When Cora Seaborne’s brilliant, domineering husband dies, she steps into her new life as a widow with as much relief as sadness: her marriage was an unhappy one, and she never suited the role of society wife. Seeking refuge in fresh air and open space, she leaves the metropolis for coastal Essex, accompanied by her inquisitive and obsessive eleven-year-old son, Francis, and the boy’s nanny, Martha, her fiercely protective friend. Once there, they hear rumors that after nearly three hundred years, the mythical Essex Serpent, a fearsome creature that once roamed the marshes, has returned. When a young man is mysteriously killed on New Year’s Eve, the community’s dread transforms to terror. Cora, a keen amateur naturalist with no patience for religion or superstition, is immediately enthralled, certain that what locals think is a magical sea beast may be a previously undiscovered species. Eager to investigate, she is introduced to parish vicar William Ransome, who is equally suspicious of the rumors but for different reasons: a man of faith, he is convinced the alarming reports are caused by moral panic, a flight from the correct and righteous path. As Cora and William attempt to discover the truth about the Essex Serpent’s existence, these seeming opposites find themselves inexorably drawn together in an intense relationship that will change both of them in ways entirely unexpected. And as they search for answers, Cora’s London past follows her to the coast, with striking consequences. Told with exquisite grace and intelligence, The Essex Serpent masterfully explores questions of science and religion, skepticism and faith, but it is most of all a celebration of love, and the many different—and surprising—guises it can take.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062666398
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
NOW AN APPLE TV+ SERIES A Washington Post Notable Work of Fiction * Winner of the British Book Awards Fiction Book of the Year and overall Book of the Year *A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of The Year * Waterstones Book of the Year * Costa Book Award Finalist “A novel of almost insolent ambition—lush and fantastical, a wild Eden behind a garden gate...it’s part ghost story and part natural history lesson, part romance and part feminist parable. I found it so transporting that 48 hours after completing it, I was still resentful to be back home.” —New York Times London, 1893. When Cora Seaborne’s brilliant, domineering husband dies, she steps into her new life as a widow with as much relief as sadness: her marriage was an unhappy one, and she never suited the role of society wife. Seeking refuge in fresh air and open space, she leaves the metropolis for coastal Essex, accompanied by her inquisitive and obsessive eleven-year-old son, Francis, and the boy’s nanny, Martha, her fiercely protective friend. Once there, they hear rumors that after nearly three hundred years, the mythical Essex Serpent, a fearsome creature that once roamed the marshes, has returned. When a young man is mysteriously killed on New Year’s Eve, the community’s dread transforms to terror. Cora, a keen amateur naturalist with no patience for religion or superstition, is immediately enthralled, certain that what locals think is a magical sea beast may be a previously undiscovered species. Eager to investigate, she is introduced to parish vicar William Ransome, who is equally suspicious of the rumors but for different reasons: a man of faith, he is convinced the alarming reports are caused by moral panic, a flight from the correct and righteous path. As Cora and William attempt to discover the truth about the Essex Serpent’s existence, these seeming opposites find themselves inexorably drawn together in an intense relationship that will change both of them in ways entirely unexpected. And as they search for answers, Cora’s London past follows her to the coast, with striking consequences. Told with exquisite grace and intelligence, The Essex Serpent masterfully explores questions of science and religion, skepticism and faith, but it is most of all a celebration of love, and the many different—and surprising—guises it can take.
Lancashire Legends, Traditions, Pageants, Sports, &c
Author: John Harland
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
B. S. Doc
Author: United States. Bureau of Biological Survey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Cryptozoology
Author: Richard Freeman
Publisher: Mango
ISBN: 9781642500158
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Discover the science of (not so) imaginary creatures Adventures in Cryptozoology is the perfect resource for the explorer who loves Josh Gates's Expedition Unknown and Cryptozoology A to Z. Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more. The line between myth and reality may be more narrow than you think: Cryptozoologists throughout the years have studied unknown species of reptiles, lake and sea creatures, apes, and hominins. The science and history of this field of study includes examples of creatures that were once thought to be mythological, but that have since been proven to exist. Our monsters, ourselves: The history of fabulous beasts and our searches for them is a history of the cultures of the world and the secrets we keep. If you're ready to begin your search for Sasquatch and learn to hunt monsters, Adventures in Cryptozoology is your guide. In these pages you'll find: Tales of mythical, extinct, and out-of-place creatures Hints about Bigfoot and other ape-men And tips for equipping your own cryptozoology adventure, including all the gear, field craft, and resources you'll need to record your findings
Publisher: Mango
ISBN: 9781642500158
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Discover the science of (not so) imaginary creatures Adventures in Cryptozoology is the perfect resource for the explorer who loves Josh Gates's Expedition Unknown and Cryptozoology A to Z. Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more. The line between myth and reality may be more narrow than you think: Cryptozoologists throughout the years have studied unknown species of reptiles, lake and sea creatures, apes, and hominins. The science and history of this field of study includes examples of creatures that were once thought to be mythological, but that have since been proven to exist. Our monsters, ourselves: The history of fabulous beasts and our searches for them is a history of the cultures of the world and the secrets we keep. If you're ready to begin your search for Sasquatch and learn to hunt monsters, Adventures in Cryptozoology is your guide. In these pages you'll find: Tales of mythical, extinct, and out-of-place creatures Hints about Bigfoot and other ape-men And tips for equipping your own cryptozoology adventure, including all the gear, field craft, and resources you'll need to record your findings
Pilot's Flying Log
Author: Robert Stanford-Tuck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780900913952
Category : Fighter pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Wing Commander Robert Stanford Tuck was one of the RAF's top-scoring aces until he was shot down and taken prisoner in January 1942, thus curtailing his probability of being the top-scorer.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780900913952
Category : Fighter pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Wing Commander Robert Stanford Tuck was one of the RAF's top-scoring aces until he was shot down and taken prisoner in January 1942, thus curtailing his probability of being the top-scorer.
Mythical Monsters
Author: Charles Gould
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
British Dragons
Author: Jacqueline Simpson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781840225075
Category : Dragons
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The notion that witchcraft faded away with the onset of the scientific revolution is entirely mistaken. This text stands in the grand tradition of writing and witchcraft and suggests that magic was alive and well in 19th-century Scotland, as contemporary newspaper reports confirm.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781840225075
Category : Dragons
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The notion that witchcraft faded away with the onset of the scientific revolution is entirely mistaken. This text stands in the grand tradition of writing and witchcraft and suggests that magic was alive and well in 19th-century Scotland, as contemporary newspaper reports confirm.
The U.S. Navy's "Interim" LSM(R)s in World War II
Author: Ron MacKay, Jr.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476623287
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The "Interim" LSM(R) or Landing Ship, Medium (Rocket) was a revolutionary development in rocket warfare in World War II and the U.S. Navy's first true rocket ship. An entirely new class of commissioned warship and the forerunners of today's missile-firing naval combatants, these ships began as improvised conversions of conventional amphibious landing craft in South Carolina's Charleston Navy Yard during late 1944. They were rushed to the Pacific Theatre to support the U.S. Army and Marines with heavy rocket bombardments that devastated Japanese forces on Okinawa in 1945. Their primary mission was to deliver maximum firepower to enemy targets ashore. Yet LSM(R)s also repulsed explosive Japanese speed boats, rescued crippled warships, recovered hundreds of survivors at sea and were deployed as antisubmarine hunter-killers. Casualties were staggering: enemy gunfire blasted one, while kamikaze attacks sank three, crippled a fourth and grazed two more. This book provides a comprehensive operational history of the Navy's 12 original "Interim" LSM(R)s.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476623287
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The "Interim" LSM(R) or Landing Ship, Medium (Rocket) was a revolutionary development in rocket warfare in World War II and the U.S. Navy's first true rocket ship. An entirely new class of commissioned warship and the forerunners of today's missile-firing naval combatants, these ships began as improvised conversions of conventional amphibious landing craft in South Carolina's Charleston Navy Yard during late 1944. They were rushed to the Pacific Theatre to support the U.S. Army and Marines with heavy rocket bombardments that devastated Japanese forces on Okinawa in 1945. Their primary mission was to deliver maximum firepower to enemy targets ashore. Yet LSM(R)s also repulsed explosive Japanese speed boats, rescued crippled warships, recovered hundreds of survivors at sea and were deployed as antisubmarine hunter-killers. Casualties were staggering: enemy gunfire blasted one, while kamikaze attacks sank three, crippled a fourth and grazed two more. This book provides a comprehensive operational history of the Navy's 12 original "Interim" LSM(R)s.
After Me Comes the Flood
Author: Sarah Perry
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006266641X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
From the internationally bestselling author of The Essex Serpent—soon to be an Apple TV+ Series “A beautiful, dream-like, unsettling narrative in which every word, like a small jewel, feels carefully chosen, considered and placed. Rarely do debut novels come as assured and impressive as this one.”—Sarah Waters, New York Times bestselling author of The Paying Guests Elegant, sinister and psychologically complex, After Me Comes the Flood is the haunting debut novel by Sarah Perry, the bestselling author of The Essex Serpent and Melmoth. One hot summer’s day, John Cole decides to shut his bookshop early, and possibly forever, and drives out of London to see his brother. When his car breaks down on an isolated road, he goes looking for help and finds a dilapidated house. As he approaches, a laughing woman he’s never seen before walks out, addresses him by name and explains she’s been waiting for him. Entering the home, John discovers an enigmatic clan of residents all of whom seem to know who he is, and also claim they have been awaiting his arrival. They seem to be waiting for something else, too—something final.... Written before Sarah Perry’s ascension to an internationally bestselling author, After Me Comes the Flood is a spectacular novel of obsession, conviction, and providence.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 006266641X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
From the internationally bestselling author of The Essex Serpent—soon to be an Apple TV+ Series “A beautiful, dream-like, unsettling narrative in which every word, like a small jewel, feels carefully chosen, considered and placed. Rarely do debut novels come as assured and impressive as this one.”—Sarah Waters, New York Times bestselling author of The Paying Guests Elegant, sinister and psychologically complex, After Me Comes the Flood is the haunting debut novel by Sarah Perry, the bestselling author of The Essex Serpent and Melmoth. One hot summer’s day, John Cole decides to shut his bookshop early, and possibly forever, and drives out of London to see his brother. When his car breaks down on an isolated road, he goes looking for help and finds a dilapidated house. As he approaches, a laughing woman he’s never seen before walks out, addresses him by name and explains she’s been waiting for him. Entering the home, John discovers an enigmatic clan of residents all of whom seem to know who he is, and also claim they have been awaiting his arrival. They seem to be waiting for something else, too—something final.... Written before Sarah Perry’s ascension to an internationally bestselling author, After Me Comes the Flood is a spectacular novel of obsession, conviction, and providence.