Author: Shopna Ghose, Sumita Banerjea
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 8125943234
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Earthscape–based on the latest ICSE syllabus–is a revised and comprehensive series of Geography coursebooks designed for classes 6, 7 and 8. Now with additional activities and exercises, the series aims to quench the curiosity in young minds about the intricacies of our diverse and fascinating world. The ebook version does not contain CD.
The Continent of Lies
Author: James Morrow
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480438588
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
A dystopian tale about mass-entertainment-turned-toxic from the award-winning author of Towing Jehovah—perfect for Philip K. Dick fans. Cutting-edge virtual reality has emerged as a popular, albeit controversial, source of amusement. Devouring a cephapple or “dreambean” allows the eater to become the primary player in a preprogrammed narrative: love story, historical spectacle, horror thriller—this medium encompasses all genres. Our protagonist, Quinjin, is a professional dreambean critic, rating the hallucinogenic adventures hidden within these remarkable fruits. But something has gone terribly wrong. An anonymous “dreamweaver” has created a cephapple that, by transporting its users to the core of an inescapable nightmare, drives them stark raving mad—just the sort of ammunition the anti-dreambean movement needs to get the technology banned. Quinjin is hired to find the source of the poison and eradicate it. But the reviewer’s heroic quest becomes highly personal when the person he most cares about—his teenage daughter—eats the forbidden fruit and lapses into a coma. Dark and satiric, The Continent of Lies is a bravura demonstration of the bold originality that has won James Morrow two Nebula Awards, two World Fantasy Awards, and the Prix Utopia.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1480438588
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
A dystopian tale about mass-entertainment-turned-toxic from the award-winning author of Towing Jehovah—perfect for Philip K. Dick fans. Cutting-edge virtual reality has emerged as a popular, albeit controversial, source of amusement. Devouring a cephapple or “dreambean” allows the eater to become the primary player in a preprogrammed narrative: love story, historical spectacle, horror thriller—this medium encompasses all genres. Our protagonist, Quinjin, is a professional dreambean critic, rating the hallucinogenic adventures hidden within these remarkable fruits. But something has gone terribly wrong. An anonymous “dreamweaver” has created a cephapple that, by transporting its users to the core of an inescapable nightmare, drives them stark raving mad—just the sort of ammunition the anti-dreambean movement needs to get the technology banned. Quinjin is hired to find the source of the poison and eradicate it. But the reviewer’s heroic quest becomes highly personal when the person he most cares about—his teenage daughter—eats the forbidden fruit and lapses into a coma. Dark and satiric, The Continent of Lies is a bravura demonstration of the bold originality that has won James Morrow two Nebula Awards, two World Fantasy Awards, and the Prix Utopia.
Castle of Lies
Author: Kiersi Burkhart
Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab ®
ISBN: 1541546814
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Thelia isn't in line to inherit the crown, but she's been raised to take power however she can. She's been friends with Princess Corene her whole life, and she's scheming to marry Bayled, the heir to the throne. But her plans must change when an army of elves invades the kingdom. Thelia, her cousin Parsifal, and Corene become trapped in the castle. An elf warrior, Sapphire, may be Thelia's only hope of escape, but Sapphire has plans of their own. Meanwhile, an ancient magic is awakening within the castle, with the power to destroy the whole kingdom. Can Thelia find a way to protect her future—and her life?
Publisher: Carolrhoda Lab ®
ISBN: 1541546814
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Thelia isn't in line to inherit the crown, but she's been raised to take power however she can. She's been friends with Princess Corene her whole life, and she's scheming to marry Bayled, the heir to the throne. But her plans must change when an army of elves invades the kingdom. Thelia, her cousin Parsifal, and Corene become trapped in the castle. An elf warrior, Sapphire, may be Thelia's only hope of escape, but Sapphire has plans of their own. Meanwhile, an ancient magic is awakening within the castle, with the power to destroy the whole kingdom. Can Thelia find a way to protect her future—and her life?
The Continent of Antarctica
Author: Julian Dowdeswell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906506643
Category : Antarctica
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
In this highly informative book, Professor Julian Dowdeswell and Professor Michael Hambrey walk us through a detailed account of life on a continent that is as beautiful as it is unforgiving. A richly illustrated account of the Antarctic continent, covering the physical environment, biology and history. It also examines the future and environmental implications for the rest of the planet. The book draws on the authors own experiences during many seasons of fieldwork on the continent and surrounding oceans. They use photographs and images from their own extensive and continent-wide collections and from the world-renowned archives of the Scott Polar Research Institute. "Wide-ranging and extremely well illustrated, this authoritative yet accessible book is a must for anyone interested in the Antarctic." - Sir Ranulph Fiennes "Richly illustrated and expertly written, this book reveals our least known continent in all its power and glory" - Michael Palin AUTHORS: Professor Julian Dowdeswell is Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge. He authored the foreword to 'Blue Ice' by Alex Bernasconi, published by Papadakis in 2016. Professor Michael J. Hambrey is Professor of Glaciology, Centre for Glaciology, Aberystwyth University, Wales. Michael's research has yielded nearly 200 scientific papers, several edited books and a variety of books on glaciers and the Arctic for the wider public.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906506643
Category : Antarctica
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
In this highly informative book, Professor Julian Dowdeswell and Professor Michael Hambrey walk us through a detailed account of life on a continent that is as beautiful as it is unforgiving. A richly illustrated account of the Antarctic continent, covering the physical environment, biology and history. It also examines the future and environmental implications for the rest of the planet. The book draws on the authors own experiences during many seasons of fieldwork on the continent and surrounding oceans. They use photographs and images from their own extensive and continent-wide collections and from the world-renowned archives of the Scott Polar Research Institute. "Wide-ranging and extremely well illustrated, this authoritative yet accessible book is a must for anyone interested in the Antarctic." - Sir Ranulph Fiennes "Richly illustrated and expertly written, this book reveals our least known continent in all its power and glory" - Michael Palin AUTHORS: Professor Julian Dowdeswell is Director of the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge. He authored the foreword to 'Blue Ice' by Alex Bernasconi, published by Papadakis in 2016. Professor Michael J. Hambrey is Professor of Glaciology, Centre for Glaciology, Aberystwyth University, Wales. Michael's research has yielded nearly 200 scientific papers, several edited books and a variety of books on glaciers and the Arctic for the wider public.
The Continent
Author: Keira Drake
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488079358
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
“Have we really come so far, when a tour of the Continent is so desirable a thing? We’ve traded our swords for treaties, our daggers for promises—but our thirst for violence has never been quelled. And that’s the crux of it—it can’t be quelled. It’s human nature.” For her sixteenth birthday, Vaela Sun receives the most coveted gift in all the Spire—a trip to the Continent. It seems an unlikely destination for a holiday: a cold, desolate land where two nations remain perpetually locked in combat. Most citizens lucky enough to tour the Continent do so to observe the spectacle and violence of battle, a thing long vanished in the peaceful realm of the Spire. For Vaela, the war holds little interest. As a talented apprentice cartographer and a descendant of the Continent herself, she sees the journey as a dream come true: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve upon the maps she’s drawn of this vast, frozen land. But Vaela’s dream all too quickly turns to nightmare as the journey brings her face-to-face with the brutal reality of a war she’s only read about. Observing from the safety of a heli-plane, Vaela is forever changed by the sight of the bloody battle being waged far beneath her. And when a tragic accident leaves her stranded on the Continent, Vaela finds herself much closer to danger than she’d ever imagined—and with an entirely new perspective as to what war truly means. Starving, alone and lost in the middle of a war zone, Vaela must try to find a way home—but first, she must survive.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488079358
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
“Have we really come so far, when a tour of the Continent is so desirable a thing? We’ve traded our swords for treaties, our daggers for promises—but our thirst for violence has never been quelled. And that’s the crux of it—it can’t be quelled. It’s human nature.” For her sixteenth birthday, Vaela Sun receives the most coveted gift in all the Spire—a trip to the Continent. It seems an unlikely destination for a holiday: a cold, desolate land where two nations remain perpetually locked in combat. Most citizens lucky enough to tour the Continent do so to observe the spectacle and violence of battle, a thing long vanished in the peaceful realm of the Spire. For Vaela, the war holds little interest. As a talented apprentice cartographer and a descendant of the Continent herself, she sees the journey as a dream come true: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve upon the maps she’s drawn of this vast, frozen land. But Vaela’s dream all too quickly turns to nightmare as the journey brings her face-to-face with the brutal reality of a war she’s only read about. Observing from the safety of a heli-plane, Vaela is forever changed by the sight of the bloody battle being waged far beneath her. And when a tragic accident leaves her stranded on the Continent, Vaela finds herself much closer to danger than she’d ever imagined—and with an entirely new perspective as to what war truly means. Starving, alone and lost in the middle of a war zone, Vaela must try to find a way home—but first, she must survive.
Red Earth, White Lies
Author: Vine Deloria, Jr.
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN: 1682752410
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Vine Deloria, Jr., leading Native American scholar and author of the best-selling God is Red, addresses the conflict between mainstream scientific theory about our world and the ancestral worldview of Native Americans. Claiming that science has created a largely fictional scenario for American Indians in prehistoric North America, Deloria offers an alternative view of the continent's history as seen through the eyes and memories of Native Americans. Further, he warns future generations of scientists not to repeat the ethnocentric omissions and fallacies of the past by dismissing Native oral tradition as mere legends.
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN: 1682752410
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Vine Deloria, Jr., leading Native American scholar and author of the best-selling God is Red, addresses the conflict between mainstream scientific theory about our world and the ancestral worldview of Native Americans. Claiming that science has created a largely fictional scenario for American Indians in prehistoric North America, Deloria offers an alternative view of the continent's history as seen through the eyes and memories of Native Americans. Further, he warns future generations of scientists not to repeat the ethnocentric omissions and fallacies of the past by dismissing Native oral tradition as mere legends.
Earthscape Geography – 6
Author: Shopna Ghose, Sumita Banerjea
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 8125943234
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Earthscape–based on the latest ICSE syllabus–is a revised and comprehensive series of Geography coursebooks designed for classes 6, 7 and 8. Now with additional activities and exercises, the series aims to quench the curiosity in young minds about the intricacies of our diverse and fascinating world. The ebook version does not contain CD.
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 8125943234
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Earthscape–based on the latest ICSE syllabus–is a revised and comprehensive series of Geography coursebooks designed for classes 6, 7 and 8. Now with additional activities and exercises, the series aims to quench the curiosity in young minds about the intricacies of our diverse and fascinating world. The ebook version does not contain CD.
Earthscape Geography 7
Author: Shopna Ghose
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 8125943242
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Earthscape–based on the latest ICSE syllabus–is a revised and comprehensive series of Geography coursebooks designed for classes 6, 7 and 8. Now with additional activities and exercises, the series aims to quench the curiosity in young minds about the intricacies of our diverse and fascinating world. The ebook version does not contain CD.
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 8125943242
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Earthscape–based on the latest ICSE syllabus–is a revised and comprehensive series of Geography coursebooks designed for classes 6, 7 and 8. Now with additional activities and exercises, the series aims to quench the curiosity in young minds about the intricacies of our diverse and fascinating world. The ebook version does not contain CD.
Traverse - 6
Author: Madhubun
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 935271900X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
1. Geography textbook for classes 6 to 8 for ICSE Board schools. 2. Mapped to the New Curriculum published by the CISCE for the Upper Primary Level 3. Picture Study to enable recapitulation and gauge understanding in every lesson 4. Check-In for a quick glance on the points of focus. 5. Let’s Take Off has Chapter opening activity which acts as ice-breaker. 6. Upgrade has Additional information and interesting facts. 7. Cruise Along includes interesting activities. 8. Standby poses thought-provoking questions. 9. Touch Down offers a variety of questions for thorough grasp of concepts. 10. Photo Album has picture-based activity to stimulate psycho-motor domain. 11. Life Skills present the learners with real life scenarios to test various life skills. 12. Explore More has Concept-based project to research, apply knowledge and gain hands on practice. 13. Extra Miles provides Web links for further study. 14. Travelogue offers a crisp chapter summary in the form of a web chart. 15. Double Spreads provides attractive infographics based on specific concepts. 16. Two Model Test Papers with a variety of objective and subjective questions. 17. Practice Maps at the end of the book for reinforcement. 18. Terms to Know - Glossary of geographical concepts at the end of the book.
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 935271900X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
1. Geography textbook for classes 6 to 8 for ICSE Board schools. 2. Mapped to the New Curriculum published by the CISCE for the Upper Primary Level 3. Picture Study to enable recapitulation and gauge understanding in every lesson 4. Check-In for a quick glance on the points of focus. 5. Let’s Take Off has Chapter opening activity which acts as ice-breaker. 6. Upgrade has Additional information and interesting facts. 7. Cruise Along includes interesting activities. 8. Standby poses thought-provoking questions. 9. Touch Down offers a variety of questions for thorough grasp of concepts. 10. Photo Album has picture-based activity to stimulate psycho-motor domain. 11. Life Skills present the learners with real life scenarios to test various life skills. 12. Explore More has Concept-based project to research, apply knowledge and gain hands on practice. 13. Extra Miles provides Web links for further study. 14. Travelogue offers a crisp chapter summary in the form of a web chart. 15. Double Spreads provides attractive infographics based on specific concepts. 16. Two Model Test Papers with a variety of objective and subjective questions. 17. Practice Maps at the end of the book for reinforcement. 18. Terms to Know - Glossary of geographical concepts at the end of the book.
Earthtrek Geography 6 with Map Practice Book
Author: Rita Fernandez
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 9325967537
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Earthtrek, a NEW series in Geography for classes 3-8, based on the latest ICSE syllabus, aims at introducing and developing concepts of Geography in a captivating style. The books attempt to create curiosity and interest in the mind of the learners through interesting activities and map work.
Publisher: Vikas Publishing House
ISBN: 9325967537
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Earthtrek, a NEW series in Geography for classes 3-8, based on the latest ICSE syllabus, aims at introducing and developing concepts of Geography in a captivating style. The books attempt to create curiosity and interest in the mind of the learners through interesting activities and map work.
The New International Encyclopædia
Author: Frank Moore Colby
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 866
Book Description