Author: Mikkel Aaland
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
ISBN: 1609520076
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
“Any attempt at peace must be attended by a knowledge of self,” discovers writer and photographer Mikkel Aaland, who grew up with a bomb shelter for a bedroom, in terror of nuclear war. At the height of the Cold War, Aaland finds himself drawn into a mysterious Shinto priest’s plan to save the world. Traveling from Norway to the Philippines, Iceland to South Africa, he places pieces of a sacred Shinto sword in key power spots around the world. Along the way, he comes face to face with his deepest childhood fears of war and destruction, encounters the compelling and mysterious Shinto religion, struggles with the uncertainties of love, and learns to face life with an open heart. The Sword of Heaven tells the extraordinary true story of a journey in which all boundaries are pushed—geographical, cultural, and personal—and in which the healing of the world and the healing of one man appear to be inextricably linked.
The Sword of Heaven
Author: Mikkel Aaland
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
ISBN: 1609520076
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
“Any attempt at peace must be attended by a knowledge of self,” discovers writer and photographer Mikkel Aaland, who grew up with a bomb shelter for a bedroom, in terror of nuclear war. At the height of the Cold War, Aaland finds himself drawn into a mysterious Shinto priest’s plan to save the world. Traveling from Norway to the Philippines, Iceland to South Africa, he places pieces of a sacred Shinto sword in key power spots around the world. Along the way, he comes face to face with his deepest childhood fears of war and destruction, encounters the compelling and mysterious Shinto religion, struggles with the uncertainties of love, and learns to face life with an open heart. The Sword of Heaven tells the extraordinary true story of a journey in which all boundaries are pushed—geographical, cultural, and personal—and in which the healing of the world and the healing of one man appear to be inextricably linked.
Publisher: Travelers' Tales
ISBN: 1609520076
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
“Any attempt at peace must be attended by a knowledge of self,” discovers writer and photographer Mikkel Aaland, who grew up with a bomb shelter for a bedroom, in terror of nuclear war. At the height of the Cold War, Aaland finds himself drawn into a mysterious Shinto priest’s plan to save the world. Traveling from Norway to the Philippines, Iceland to South Africa, he places pieces of a sacred Shinto sword in key power spots around the world. Along the way, he comes face to face with his deepest childhood fears of war and destruction, encounters the compelling and mysterious Shinto religion, struggles with the uncertainties of love, and learns to face life with an open heart. The Sword of Heaven tells the extraordinary true story of a journey in which all boundaries are pushed—geographical, cultural, and personal—and in which the healing of the world and the healing of one man appear to be inextricably linked.
Am I Really Saving the World with My Grandpa’s Secret Sword Skills?
Author: C.D. Nicolas
Publisher: xNyx
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Synopsis: Several decades since the last Human War, and the World is almost back at its former glory. The scars of the last War can now only be found in the history books. After two millennia of self destruction, humanity finally managed to unify as a group under the rule of the Six Council. Under its regime, the remaining 156 countries around the world swore an oath to work toward peace and harmony. War becomes a taboo, and any country who breaks this rule will be punished severely. Technology progresses relatively fast in this so-called Utopia. Full dive technology that allows the user to experience a dream like reality known as VR (Virtual Reality) became really popular especially to the gaming industry. A world to escape humanity’s Utopia. Unlike reality who is heavily regulated by the rules and regulations of the Six Council. Virtual Reality becomes a symbol of freedom, far from the shackles that binds the current society. 2064 Human Era, a VRMMO (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online) game, was launched on its Closed BETA test, Hollow Earth Online. With the game under the most popular genres: Action, Fantasy, RPG (Role Playing Game), many people were keen to try and play the game. After all, HEO's predecessor Arcadia Online, a game released by Atlas Inc. several years ago that garnered a few million players around the globe. Unlike Arcadia, HEO’s world is scaled like the world, a virtual reality under a single instance. Just like a typical fantasy rpg, HEO has one thing that reality lacks, “Magic” a phenomena that can’t be explained nor recreated by science. A world where magic exists and you can be whatever you want, or so everyone thought. Several thousand players worldwide received invitations to participate in the three-day Closed Beta Test event. Asriel, a college student, was among those who received an invitation email from Atlas Inc. to partake in the event as a Beta Tester. HEO seemed like just another fantasy VRMMO from a well-known developer, living up to everyone's expectations. However, little did they know, it was actually the prelude to an apocalypse unlike anything humanity had faced in the last two millennia.
Publisher: xNyx
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Synopsis: Several decades since the last Human War, and the World is almost back at its former glory. The scars of the last War can now only be found in the history books. After two millennia of self destruction, humanity finally managed to unify as a group under the rule of the Six Council. Under its regime, the remaining 156 countries around the world swore an oath to work toward peace and harmony. War becomes a taboo, and any country who breaks this rule will be punished severely. Technology progresses relatively fast in this so-called Utopia. Full dive technology that allows the user to experience a dream like reality known as VR (Virtual Reality) became really popular especially to the gaming industry. A world to escape humanity’s Utopia. Unlike reality who is heavily regulated by the rules and regulations of the Six Council. Virtual Reality becomes a symbol of freedom, far from the shackles that binds the current society. 2064 Human Era, a VRMMO (Virtual Reality Massively Multiplayer Online) game, was launched on its Closed BETA test, Hollow Earth Online. With the game under the most popular genres: Action, Fantasy, RPG (Role Playing Game), many people were keen to try and play the game. After all, HEO's predecessor Arcadia Online, a game released by Atlas Inc. several years ago that garnered a few million players around the globe. Unlike Arcadia, HEO’s world is scaled like the world, a virtual reality under a single instance. Just like a typical fantasy rpg, HEO has one thing that reality lacks, “Magic” a phenomena that can’t be explained nor recreated by science. A world where magic exists and you can be whatever you want, or so everyone thought. Several thousand players worldwide received invitations to participate in the three-day Closed Beta Test event. Asriel, a college student, was among those who received an invitation email from Atlas Inc. to partake in the event as a Beta Tester. HEO seemed like just another fantasy VRMMO from a well-known developer, living up to everyone's expectations. However, little did they know, it was actually the prelude to an apocalypse unlike anything humanity had faced in the last two millennia.
Saved without Swords
Author: Wilma Zalabak
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1666759651
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Have you ever been betrayed by friends, stabbed at work, hurt by the church, gossiped about, slandered, let down by your own body, or even crucified by those you trusted? Have you ever been on either side of coercion, fear, shame, or guilt in operation as motivators? Have you ever bullied or been bullied? This book is for your rescue and restoration. Throughout this book, you will hear the author's story of death and resurrection in Christ, which she expects to be ongoing in her life through the grace of Christ. This book is a good choice for Lent or any time of deep engagement with God, in fall, spring, winter, or summer.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1666759651
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Have you ever been betrayed by friends, stabbed at work, hurt by the church, gossiped about, slandered, let down by your own body, or even crucified by those you trusted? Have you ever been on either side of coercion, fear, shame, or guilt in operation as motivators? Have you ever bullied or been bullied? This book is for your rescue and restoration. Throughout this book, you will hear the author's story of death and resurrection in Christ, which she expects to be ongoing in her life through the grace of Christ. This book is a good choice for Lent or any time of deep engagement with God, in fall, spring, winter, or summer.
Sword Saving the World
Author: Gen GuDiYiMo
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649207174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
The one holding the weapon is the emperor! This was the story of a young man wielding a divine sword and a bronze mirror, saving the lives of countless mountains and rivers. Close]
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649207174
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
The one holding the weapon is the emperor! This was the story of a young man wielding a divine sword and a bronze mirror, saving the lives of countless mountains and rivers. Close]
Butcher Bird
Author: Richard Kadrey
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN: 2322469076
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Spyder Lee is a happy man who lives in San Francisco and owns a tattoo shop. One night an angry demon tries to bite his head off before he's saved by a stranger. The demon infected Spyder with something awful - the truth. He can suddenly see the world as it really is: full of angels and demons and monsters and monster-hunters. A world full of black magic and mysteries. These are the Dominions, parallel worlds full of wonder, beauty and horror. The Black Clerks, infinitely old and infinitely powerful beings whose job it is to keep the Dominions in balance, seem to have new interests and a whole new agenda. Dropped into the middle of a conflict between the Black Clerks and other forces he doesn't fully understand, Spyder finds himself looking for a magic book with the blind swordswoman who saved him. Their journey will take them from deserts to lush palaces, to underground caverns, to the heart of Hell itself.
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN: 2322469076
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Spyder Lee is a happy man who lives in San Francisco and owns a tattoo shop. One night an angry demon tries to bite his head off before he's saved by a stranger. The demon infected Spyder with something awful - the truth. He can suddenly see the world as it really is: full of angels and demons and monsters and monster-hunters. A world full of black magic and mysteries. These are the Dominions, parallel worlds full of wonder, beauty and horror. The Black Clerks, infinitely old and infinitely powerful beings whose job it is to keep the Dominions in balance, seem to have new interests and a whole new agenda. Dropped into the middle of a conflict between the Black Clerks and other forces he doesn't fully understand, Spyder finds himself looking for a magic book with the blind swordswoman who saved him. Their journey will take them from deserts to lush palaces, to underground caverns, to the heart of Hell itself.
The Salvation Sword (epic fantasy/sword and sorcery)
Author: Timothy L. Cerepaka
Publisher: Annulus Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
With his hope in the Dragon Gods shattered, Sarzen Alnem seeks another way to save his people from their mortal foes. A mysterious thief tells Sarzen and his friends of a legendary weapon known as the Salvation Sword, which could help them save their people from destruction. But to get to the Sword, Sarzen and his friends will need to travel even further than they already have, to the birthplace of humanity itself, and deal with the dangers that await them there. Helnia Alnem has settled back into normal life in the capital of her home country, but when one of her students is kidnapped by the monstrous Draymens, she must ally with a mad mage in order to save her student's life. And if she fails, then not only will her student die, but she herself will fall into the hands of her enemies, who intend to sacrifice her and her brother to resurrect their dark god. In the final book of The Dragon God Chronicles, revelations will be uncovered, questions will be answered, and the final conflict between good and evil will commence.
Publisher: Annulus Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
With his hope in the Dragon Gods shattered, Sarzen Alnem seeks another way to save his people from their mortal foes. A mysterious thief tells Sarzen and his friends of a legendary weapon known as the Salvation Sword, which could help them save their people from destruction. But to get to the Sword, Sarzen and his friends will need to travel even further than they already have, to the birthplace of humanity itself, and deal with the dangers that await them there. Helnia Alnem has settled back into normal life in the capital of her home country, but when one of her students is kidnapped by the monstrous Draymens, she must ally with a mad mage in order to save her student's life. And if she fails, then not only will her student die, but she herself will fall into the hands of her enemies, who intend to sacrifice her and her brother to resurrect their dark god. In the final book of The Dragon God Chronicles, revelations will be uncovered, questions will be answered, and the final conflict between good and evil will commence.
I Am Jesus (Not the Christ)...So Are You the Saved
Author: Chimezie Okonkwo
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491768452
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
I am Jesus (not the Christ)so are you the saved is a very complex message to attempt to convey to any audience (particularly by a student of the Holy Scriptures) but Chimezie Okonkwo is an author endowed by God with such exceptional talents and gifts on inspirational/motivational titles and is devoted to taking on the complexities in the Christian doctrine and detailing/exposing them to the locked mind, thereby engaging his readers with the realities of his messages strongly embedded in the word of God and some personal testimonies. In this book he identifies with clear understanding the divine nature of the different meanings attached to the name of Jesus and beautifully narrates them both from a natural (physical as man) and equally from a supernatural (Spiritual as God) perspective. From the natural (physical) realm Okonkwo narrates Jesus as the man of God who walks the earth bearing witness of the glorious gospel and from the supernatural (Spiritual) realm through discernment Okonkwo identifies Jesus as the God of man who will come (again) to judge the living and the dead. Jesus Christ being both man and God fulfils this character thereby satisfying both personalities observed in this masterpiece. Okonkwo exploits his ideas from God in depth through this endeavour and does it exceptionally well indeed.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491768452
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
I am Jesus (not the Christ)so are you the saved is a very complex message to attempt to convey to any audience (particularly by a student of the Holy Scriptures) but Chimezie Okonkwo is an author endowed by God with such exceptional talents and gifts on inspirational/motivational titles and is devoted to taking on the complexities in the Christian doctrine and detailing/exposing them to the locked mind, thereby engaging his readers with the realities of his messages strongly embedded in the word of God and some personal testimonies. In this book he identifies with clear understanding the divine nature of the different meanings attached to the name of Jesus and beautifully narrates them both from a natural (physical as man) and equally from a supernatural (Spiritual as God) perspective. From the natural (physical) realm Okonkwo narrates Jesus as the man of God who walks the earth bearing witness of the glorious gospel and from the supernatural (Spiritual) realm through discernment Okonkwo identifies Jesus as the God of man who will come (again) to judge the living and the dead. Jesus Christ being both man and God fulfils this character thereby satisfying both personalities observed in this masterpiece. Okonkwo exploits his ideas from God in depth through this endeavour and does it exceptionally well indeed.
Journey Through God's Word
Author: Eric Shaban
Publisher: Word Alive Press
ISBN: 1486621031
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Do you really know what the Bible is about? Are you making a decision that could affect you for eternity without even understanding what awaits you? Do you know the true meaning of life, and eventually death? Deep down, do you feel the love, mercy, and grace of Almighty God? If you haven?t read and studied God?s Word, you?re missing out on the greatest book ever written. In its pages you will meet some of the greatest heroes of all time, such as Paul, John, James, and the most important person of all, the Son of God Himself, Jesus Christ. The wisdom recorded in God?s Word will carry you through every encounter in life and give you strength to get through any day. Even though it was written thousands of years ago, it has applications for your life that are extremely relevant right now. You won?t just learn how to come to a saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, but also how to live a fulfilled life that could only come from the Creator of the universe. This book will come alive before your very eyes! In more than thirty years of study, I?ve found practical answers to every encounter life has thrown my way. If you don?t know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, my hope is that this book will lead you in His direction. If you do believe, my prayer is that you?ll come to see that Christianity is about more than attending church on Sunday?and that you?ll find the joy that is made complete in the Word of God.
Publisher: Word Alive Press
ISBN: 1486621031
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Do you really know what the Bible is about? Are you making a decision that could affect you for eternity without even understanding what awaits you? Do you know the true meaning of life, and eventually death? Deep down, do you feel the love, mercy, and grace of Almighty God? If you haven?t read and studied God?s Word, you?re missing out on the greatest book ever written. In its pages you will meet some of the greatest heroes of all time, such as Paul, John, James, and the most important person of all, the Son of God Himself, Jesus Christ. The wisdom recorded in God?s Word will carry you through every encounter in life and give you strength to get through any day. Even though it was written thousands of years ago, it has applications for your life that are extremely relevant right now. You won?t just learn how to come to a saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, but also how to live a fulfilled life that could only come from the Creator of the universe. This book will come alive before your very eyes! In more than thirty years of study, I?ve found practical answers to every encounter life has thrown my way. If you don?t know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, my hope is that this book will lead you in His direction. If you do believe, my prayer is that you?ll come to see that Christianity is about more than attending church on Sunday?and that you?ll find the joy that is made complete in the Word of God.
Only I Know the Ghoul Saved the World, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Author: Myojin Katou
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975367545
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Not the hero they want, but the one they need! A heavy mist has fallen over the world, twisting many humans into horrifying monsters. Humanity is losing the battle against these grotesque fiends, but it is not entirely without defenses. Leon Crossheart is an adventurer, a hero, a hunter of ghouls... and a ghoul himself ! His strength and regenerative ability are unmatched, but this power comes at a price: He’s reviled by the very people he strives to protect. However, there is one girl he saved who sees beyond his frightening appearance. Alice is so grateful that she wants to be his disciple, and she isn’t taking no for an answer! Will she bring light into his dark and bloodstained life, or will he keep her—and therefore his own salvation—out of reach?
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 1975367545
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Not the hero they want, but the one they need! A heavy mist has fallen over the world, twisting many humans into horrifying monsters. Humanity is losing the battle against these grotesque fiends, but it is not entirely without defenses. Leon Crossheart is an adventurer, a hero, a hunter of ghouls... and a ghoul himself ! His strength and regenerative ability are unmatched, but this power comes at a price: He’s reviled by the very people he strives to protect. However, there is one girl he saved who sees beyond his frightening appearance. Alice is so grateful that she wants to be his disciple, and she isn’t taking no for an answer! Will she bring light into his dark and bloodstained life, or will he keep her—and therefore his own salvation—out of reach?
A Mormon on the Road to Emmaus
Author: Paul Cramer
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604776862
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Cramer chronicles his faith journey from Mormonism to Christianity. (Christian)
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604776862
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Cramer chronicles his faith journey from Mormonism to Christianity. (Christian)