Author: Jean Johnson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101592001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Synod gathers, tell them lies: Efforts garnered in your pride Lost beneath the granite face. Painted Lord, stand by her side; Repentance is the Temple's grace. The Guardian of the Fountain of Mendhi is dying, and her successor must step up to the task. Disciplinarian Pelai is ready to accept the burden of managing the powerful magics, but the timing is inconvenient. She has one last Disciplining to perform: assigning the punishment of the three Puhon brothers--men whose lives are entwined with a prophecy of a cataclysmic demonic invasion. Six months of travel have given Puhon Krais time to reflect on, regret, and repent his many mistakes. But the worst lies just ahead: defying the leadership of Mendhi means suffering harsh punishments at the hands of the Disciplinarians once he comes home. Commanded by his Goddess, the proud Painted Warrior must find the strength to submit to his destiny...or find himself, and his whole world, on the wrong side of history. For in the end, one brother is destined to save humanity, one will betray humanity, and one will walk away from his humanity.
The Temple
Author: Jean Johnson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101592001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Synod gathers, tell them lies: Efforts garnered in your pride Lost beneath the granite face. Painted Lord, stand by her side; Repentance is the Temple's grace. The Guardian of the Fountain of Mendhi is dying, and her successor must step up to the task. Disciplinarian Pelai is ready to accept the burden of managing the powerful magics, but the timing is inconvenient. She has one last Disciplining to perform: assigning the punishment of the three Puhon brothers--men whose lives are entwined with a prophecy of a cataclysmic demonic invasion. Six months of travel have given Puhon Krais time to reflect on, regret, and repent his many mistakes. But the worst lies just ahead: defying the leadership of Mendhi means suffering harsh punishments at the hands of the Disciplinarians once he comes home. Commanded by his Goddess, the proud Painted Warrior must find the strength to submit to his destiny...or find himself, and his whole world, on the wrong side of history. For in the end, one brother is destined to save humanity, one will betray humanity, and one will walk away from his humanity.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101592001
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Synod gathers, tell them lies: Efforts garnered in your pride Lost beneath the granite face. Painted Lord, stand by her side; Repentance is the Temple's grace. The Guardian of the Fountain of Mendhi is dying, and her successor must step up to the task. Disciplinarian Pelai is ready to accept the burden of managing the powerful magics, but the timing is inconvenient. She has one last Disciplining to perform: assigning the punishment of the three Puhon brothers--men whose lives are entwined with a prophecy of a cataclysmic demonic invasion. Six months of travel have given Puhon Krais time to reflect on, regret, and repent his many mistakes. But the worst lies just ahead: defying the leadership of Mendhi means suffering harsh punishments at the hands of the Disciplinarians once he comes home. Commanded by his Goddess, the proud Painted Warrior must find the strength to submit to his destiny...or find himself, and his whole world, on the wrong side of history. For in the end, one brother is destined to save humanity, one will betray humanity, and one will walk away from his humanity.
Strongest Villain System
Author: Hei PaoLaoZu
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648572669
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
With the strongest villain system, he has the ability to see through all camouflage. Even his force is invincible. Who else can be his opponent in this world? When he was playing online games happily on a thunderstorm night, a thunder hit him, then his soul traveled through time and space to a strange world where strong are respected. As an ordinary earth person, he didn't have the slightest force, which caused him fretful. What meaning does he have in this world without force? As he cursed, a voice suddenly came to his mind: "Congratulations, the strongest villain system has been activated!" It turned out that this is what sets him apart! With this system, although fake people who are disguised as tightly as possible, he can recognize them at a glance; those who approach him with bad purpose, he can defeat them immediately. In this world, no one will ever be his opponent! ☆About the Author☆ Hei Pao Lao Zu, an outstanding online novelist. He has authored many novels, each of which is an excellent product in the minds of readers. His novels have received high ratings on Chinese literature websites.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648572669
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 844
Book Description
With the strongest villain system, he has the ability to see through all camouflage. Even his force is invincible. Who else can be his opponent in this world? When he was playing online games happily on a thunderstorm night, a thunder hit him, then his soul traveled through time and space to a strange world where strong are respected. As an ordinary earth person, he didn't have the slightest force, which caused him fretful. What meaning does he have in this world without force? As he cursed, a voice suddenly came to his mind: "Congratulations, the strongest villain system has been activated!" It turned out that this is what sets him apart! With this system, although fake people who are disguised as tightly as possible, he can recognize them at a glance; those who approach him with bad purpose, he can defeat them immediately. In this world, no one will ever be his opponent! ☆About the Author☆ Hei Pao Lao Zu, an outstanding online novelist. He has authored many novels, each of which is an excellent product in the minds of readers. His novels have received high ratings on Chinese literature websites.
The Works of D'Israeli the Younger, in One Volume
Author: Benjamin Disraeli
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
Temple University
Author: James Hilty
Publisher: Temple University Press
ISBN: 1439900213
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
A celebration of Temple University's 125th Anniversary.
Publisher: Temple University Press
ISBN: 1439900213
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
A celebration of Temple University's 125th Anniversary.
The Sphinx Mystery
Author: Robert Temple
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1594778841
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 653
Book Description
A book that verifies the existence of secret underground chambers beneath the Sphinx and demonstrates its origins as the Egyptian god of the dead, Anubis • Includes an anthology of eyewitness accounts from early travelers who explored the secret chambers before they were sealed in 1926 • Reveals that the Sphinx was originally carved as a monumental crouching Anubis, the Egyptian jackal god of the necropolis Shrouded in mystery for centuries, the Sphinx of Giza has frustrated many who have attempted to discover its original purpose. Accounts exist of the Sphinx as an oracle, as a king’s burial chamber, and as a temple for initiation into the Hermetic Mysteries. Egyptologists have argued for decades about whether there are secret chambers underneath the Sphinx, why the head-to-body ratio is out of proportion, and whose face adorns it. In The Sphinx Mystery, Robert Temple addresses the many mysteries of the Sphinx. He presents eyewitness accounts, published over a period of 281 years, of people who saw the secret chambers and even went inside them before they were sealed in 1926--accounts that had been forgotten until the author rediscovered them. He also describes his own exploration of a tunnel at the rear of the Sphinx, perhaps used for obtaining sacred divinatory dreams. Robert Temple reveals that the Sphinx was originally a monumental Anubis, the Egyptian jackal god, and that its face is that of a Middle Kingdom Pharaoh, Amenemhet II, which was a later re-carving. In addition, he provides photographic evidence of ancient sluice gate traces to demonstrate that, during the Old Kingdom, the Sphinx as Anubis sat surrounded by a moat filled with water--called Jackal Lake in the ancient Pyramid Texts--where religious ceremonies were held. He also provides evidence that the exact size and position of the Sphinx were geometrically determined in relation to the pyramids of Cheops and Chephren and that it was part of a pharaonic resurrection cult.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1594778841
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 653
Book Description
A book that verifies the existence of secret underground chambers beneath the Sphinx and demonstrates its origins as the Egyptian god of the dead, Anubis • Includes an anthology of eyewitness accounts from early travelers who explored the secret chambers before they were sealed in 1926 • Reveals that the Sphinx was originally carved as a monumental crouching Anubis, the Egyptian jackal god of the necropolis Shrouded in mystery for centuries, the Sphinx of Giza has frustrated many who have attempted to discover its original purpose. Accounts exist of the Sphinx as an oracle, as a king’s burial chamber, and as a temple for initiation into the Hermetic Mysteries. Egyptologists have argued for decades about whether there are secret chambers underneath the Sphinx, why the head-to-body ratio is out of proportion, and whose face adorns it. In The Sphinx Mystery, Robert Temple addresses the many mysteries of the Sphinx. He presents eyewitness accounts, published over a period of 281 years, of people who saw the secret chambers and even went inside them before they were sealed in 1926--accounts that had been forgotten until the author rediscovered them. He also describes his own exploration of a tunnel at the rear of the Sphinx, perhaps used for obtaining sacred divinatory dreams. Robert Temple reveals that the Sphinx was originally a monumental Anubis, the Egyptian jackal god, and that its face is that of a Middle Kingdom Pharaoh, Amenemhet II, which was a later re-carving. In addition, he provides photographic evidence of ancient sluice gate traces to demonstrate that, during the Old Kingdom, the Sphinx as Anubis sat surrounded by a moat filled with water--called Jackal Lake in the ancient Pyramid Texts--where religious ceremonies were held. He also provides evidence that the exact size and position of the Sphinx were geometrically determined in relation to the pyramids of Cheops and Chephren and that it was part of a pharaonic resurrection cult.
Words of Destiny
Author: Caterina Guenzi
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438482035
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Astrologers play an important role in Indian society, but there are very few studies on their social identity and professional practices. Based on extensive fieldwork carried out in the city of Banaras, Words of Destiny shows how the Brahmanical scholarly tradition of astral sciences (jyotiḥśāstra) described in Sanskrit literature and taught at universities has been adapted and reformulated to meet the needs and questions of educated middle and upper classes in urban India: How to get a career promotion? How to choose the most suitable field of study for children? When is the best moment to move into a new house? The study of astrology challenges ready-made assumptions about the boundaries between "science" and "superstition," "rationality" and "magic." Rather than judging the validity of astrology as a knowledge system, Caterina Guenzi explores astrological counseling as a social practice and how it "works from within" for both astrologers and their clients. She examines the points of view of those who use astrology either as a way of earning their living or as a means through which to solve problems and make decisions, concluding that, because astrology combines mathematical calculations and astronomical observations with ritual practices, it provides educated urban families with an idiom through which modern science and devotional Hinduism can be subsumed.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 1438482035
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Astrologers play an important role in Indian society, but there are very few studies on their social identity and professional practices. Based on extensive fieldwork carried out in the city of Banaras, Words of Destiny shows how the Brahmanical scholarly tradition of astral sciences (jyotiḥśāstra) described in Sanskrit literature and taught at universities has been adapted and reformulated to meet the needs and questions of educated middle and upper classes in urban India: How to get a career promotion? How to choose the most suitable field of study for children? When is the best moment to move into a new house? The study of astrology challenges ready-made assumptions about the boundaries between "science" and "superstition," "rationality" and "magic." Rather than judging the validity of astrology as a knowledge system, Caterina Guenzi explores astrological counseling as a social practice and how it "works from within" for both astrologers and their clients. She examines the points of view of those who use astrology either as a way of earning their living or as a means through which to solve problems and make decisions, concluding that, because astrology combines mathematical calculations and astronomical observations with ritual practices, it provides educated urban families with an idiom through which modern science and devotional Hinduism can be subsumed.
Legends of the Twins
Author:
Publisher: Sovereign Press (WI)
ISBN: 9781931567312
Category : Dragonlance (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One twin plots in a dark tower, mastering the arcane forces of magic and learning the secrets that will allow him to enter the Portal and challenge the gods themselves. The other twin hides from personal demons at the bottom of a bottle, not yet having found the courage and wisdom to become whole. Their legend will change both the history of Krynn and its future. The legends of other heroes stand waiting to be written. Personal journeys, great quests, and heroic sacrifices all lie ahead. Sometimes it is not the world that needs to be saved, but a soul. The River of Time not only provides the chance to find the forgotten history of Krynn, but a chance to visit the world as it might have been. Discover an Ansalon untouched by Cataclysm, where the Godpriest reigns supreme; visit a magocracy, a land in which the Orders of High Sorcery rule through the power of magic; roam the dragonlands, crushed under the terrible might of the Dark Queen and her dragon highlords. Legends of the Twins is a resource for games set in the world of DragonLance. Inside one will find information for players, including variant rules for character traits, new feats, prestige classes. New spells and magic items allow characters to journey across the River to Time. Dungeon Masters will discover an amazing wealth of campaign possibilities, including travel into Ansalon's distant past or many different alternate versions of the world-available to introduce into a current campaign or as a launching point of one that is entirely new. All information within this volume is fully compatible with the revised edition of the d20 System game. Book jacket.
Publisher: Sovereign Press (WI)
ISBN: 9781931567312
Category : Dragonlance (Game)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
One twin plots in a dark tower, mastering the arcane forces of magic and learning the secrets that will allow him to enter the Portal and challenge the gods themselves. The other twin hides from personal demons at the bottom of a bottle, not yet having found the courage and wisdom to become whole. Their legend will change both the history of Krynn and its future. The legends of other heroes stand waiting to be written. Personal journeys, great quests, and heroic sacrifices all lie ahead. Sometimes it is not the world that needs to be saved, but a soul. The River of Time not only provides the chance to find the forgotten history of Krynn, but a chance to visit the world as it might have been. Discover an Ansalon untouched by Cataclysm, where the Godpriest reigns supreme; visit a magocracy, a land in which the Orders of High Sorcery rule through the power of magic; roam the dragonlands, crushed under the terrible might of the Dark Queen and her dragon highlords. Legends of the Twins is a resource for games set in the world of DragonLance. Inside one will find information for players, including variant rules for character traits, new feats, prestige classes. New spells and magic items allow characters to journey across the River to Time. Dungeon Masters will discover an amazing wealth of campaign possibilities, including travel into Ansalon's distant past or many different alternate versions of the world-available to introduce into a current campaign or as a launching point of one that is entirely new. All information within this volume is fully compatible with the revised edition of the d20 System game. Book jacket.
Destiny's Play
Author: Smita Rao
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
This book is a compilation of 18 short stories gleaned from real life, with a touch of fiction and fantasy. It gives readers a glimpse into the daily lives and experiences of the everyday Indian, in the past and present. In writing this book, the author has attempted to convey her thoughts and musings, while taking the reader on a journey through the struggles and successes of humanity. The stories deal with the ups and downs of young love, an engineers path to ascetism, Indian wedding traditions and some darker themes such as crime and revenge. Every journalist dreams of writing, as do those with a natural flair for storytelling. Inspired by RK Narayan, I, too, embarked on writing short stories. My first book received a modest reception, igniting a strong desire to further my writing career. India's vastness provides ample material for short stories, yet our linguistic divisions prompt reflection: are they a blessing or a curse? They have undoubtedly fostered distinct linguistic communities. Today, young people transcend linguistic and religious boundaries to find love and marry across cultural divides, a trend on the rise. Consequently, India has become a melting pot of diverse religions, cultures, and castes. However, the older generation remains steadfast in their adherence to traditional values and customs. For society to achieve true peace and harmony, they must be willing to adapt and embrace change.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
This book is a compilation of 18 short stories gleaned from real life, with a touch of fiction and fantasy. It gives readers a glimpse into the daily lives and experiences of the everyday Indian, in the past and present. In writing this book, the author has attempted to convey her thoughts and musings, while taking the reader on a journey through the struggles and successes of humanity. The stories deal with the ups and downs of young love, an engineers path to ascetism, Indian wedding traditions and some darker themes such as crime and revenge. Every journalist dreams of writing, as do those with a natural flair for storytelling. Inspired by RK Narayan, I, too, embarked on writing short stories. My first book received a modest reception, igniting a strong desire to further my writing career. India's vastness provides ample material for short stories, yet our linguistic divisions prompt reflection: are they a blessing or a curse? They have undoubtedly fostered distinct linguistic communities. Today, young people transcend linguistic and religious boundaries to find love and marry across cultural divides, a trend on the rise. Consequently, India has become a melting pot of diverse religions, cultures, and castes. However, the older generation remains steadfast in their adherence to traditional values and customs. For society to achieve true peace and harmony, they must be willing to adapt and embrace change.
Temple of a Thousand Faces
Author: John Shors
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101598662
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
In his international bestseller Beneath a Marble Sky, John Shors wrote about the ancient passion, beauty, and brilliance that inspired the building of the Taj Mahal. Now with Temple of a Thousand Faces, he brings to life the legendary temple of Angkor Wat, an unrivaled marvel of ornately carved towers and stone statues. There, in a story set nearly a thousand years ago, an empire is lost, a royal love is tested, and heroism is reborn. When his land is taken by force, Prince Jayavar of the Khmer people narrowly escapes death at the hands of the conquering Cham king, Indravarman. Exiled from their homeland, he and his mystical wife Ajadevi set up a secret camp in the jungle with the intention of amassing an army bold enough to reclaim their kingdom and free their people. Meanwhile, Indravarman rules with an iron fist, pitting even his most trusted men against each other and quashing any hint of rebellion. Moving from a poor fisherman's family whose sons find the courage to take up arms against their oppressors, to a beautiful bride who becomes a prize of war, to an ambitious warrior whose allegiance is torn--Temple of a Thousand Faces is an unforgettable saga of love, betrayal, and survival at any cost. READERS GUIDE INCLUDED
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101598662
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
In his international bestseller Beneath a Marble Sky, John Shors wrote about the ancient passion, beauty, and brilliance that inspired the building of the Taj Mahal. Now with Temple of a Thousand Faces, he brings to life the legendary temple of Angkor Wat, an unrivaled marvel of ornately carved towers and stone statues. There, in a story set nearly a thousand years ago, an empire is lost, a royal love is tested, and heroism is reborn. When his land is taken by force, Prince Jayavar of the Khmer people narrowly escapes death at the hands of the conquering Cham king, Indravarman. Exiled from their homeland, he and his mystical wife Ajadevi set up a secret camp in the jungle with the intention of amassing an army bold enough to reclaim their kingdom and free their people. Meanwhile, Indravarman rules with an iron fist, pitting even his most trusted men against each other and quashing any hint of rebellion. Moving from a poor fisherman's family whose sons find the courage to take up arms against their oppressors, to a beautiful bride who becomes a prize of war, to an ambitious warrior whose allegiance is torn--Temple of a Thousand Faces is an unforgettable saga of love, betrayal, and survival at any cost. READERS GUIDE INCLUDED
Peerless Martial God
Author: Jing WuHen
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648576575
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 808
Book Description
In this universe, the level of martial arts is the standard to judge people. Only talent and hard-working were both satisfied, can people achieve the peak. Lin Feng has both the marvelous gift and the perseverance, so that he can handle all kinds of martial arts as long as he learned. He becomes to the pinnecal very soon with his talent and perseverance. ☆About the Author☆ Jing Wuhen is an online novelist. His work has been at the top of the leaderboard for a very long time, although he is as famous as other outstanding novelist. Super popularity and praise add a lot of value to his work. has ups and downs plots, which are really exciting. Both the plots and writing of this novel are remarkable.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648576575
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 808
Book Description
In this universe, the level of martial arts is the standard to judge people. Only talent and hard-working were both satisfied, can people achieve the peak. Lin Feng has both the marvelous gift and the perseverance, so that he can handle all kinds of martial arts as long as he learned. He becomes to the pinnecal very soon with his talent and perseverance. ☆About the Author☆ Jing Wuhen is an online novelist. His work has been at the top of the leaderboard for a very long time, although he is as famous as other outstanding novelist. Super popularity and praise add a lot of value to his work. has ups and downs plots, which are really exciting. Both the plots and writing of this novel are remarkable.