Author: Dirk van den Boom
Publisher: Atlantis Verlag
ISBN: 386402787X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Stormy times are coming. The messengers of the gods establish their rule over Mutal, the metropolis of the Maya, and continue their campaign against the neighboring cities. Fear and a spirit of resistance have awakened and plant a new idea of cooperation in the heads of the Mayan kings who do not want to surrender without a fight. But even within the group of stranded people, the captain's course is being questioned more and more. When a Roman expedition finally lands from distant Europe and an ambassador from Teotihuacán is interested in the developments, the centuries-old balance of power in Central America threatens to collapse.
The Emperor's Men 8: Stormy Heavens
Author: Dirk van den Boom
Publisher: Atlantis Verlag
ISBN: 386402787X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Stormy times are coming. The messengers of the gods establish their rule over Mutal, the metropolis of the Maya, and continue their campaign against the neighboring cities. Fear and a spirit of resistance have awakened and plant a new idea of cooperation in the heads of the Mayan kings who do not want to surrender without a fight. But even within the group of stranded people, the captain's course is being questioned more and more. When a Roman expedition finally lands from distant Europe and an ambassador from Teotihuacán is interested in the developments, the centuries-old balance of power in Central America threatens to collapse.
Publisher: Atlantis Verlag
ISBN: 386402787X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Stormy times are coming. The messengers of the gods establish their rule over Mutal, the metropolis of the Maya, and continue their campaign against the neighboring cities. Fear and a spirit of resistance have awakened and plant a new idea of cooperation in the heads of the Mayan kings who do not want to surrender without a fight. But even within the group of stranded people, the captain's course is being questioned more and more. When a Roman expedition finally lands from distant Europe and an ambassador from Teotihuacán is interested in the developments, the centuries-old balance of power in Central America threatens to collapse.
A Select Library of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church: St. Chrysostom: Homilies on the gospel of St. John and the Epistle to the Hebrews. [1908
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian literature, Early
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian literature, Early
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Harbinger of the Storm
Author: Aliette de Bodard
Publisher: Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
ISBN: 1625671636
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
The second book in the critically acclaimed Obsidian and Blood trilogy: The year is Two House, and the Emperor of the Mexica has just died. The protections he afforded the Empire are crumbling, and the way lies wide open to the flesh-eating star-demons--and to the return of their creator, a malevolent goddess only held in check by the War God's power. The council should convene to choose a new Emperor, but they are too busy plotting against each other. And then someone starts summoning star-demons within the palace, to kill councilmen... Acatl, High Priest of the Dead, must find the culprit before everything is torn apart. REVIEWS: ‘Political intrigue and rivalry among a complex pantheon of divinities drive this well-paced murder mystery set at the height of the Aztec Empire in the late 15th century. De Bodard reintroduces the series hero Acatl, high priest of the dead, immediately following the death of the Tenochtitlan leader. One of the council members in charge of choosing a successor has been brutally murdered in what looks like an attempt to influence the decision. But the deaths continue and the political situation grows more complex, while the empire looks to be increasingly at risk of invasion by malignant powers. Acatl must go face-to-face with the most powerful god in his world and put the good of the empire above his antipathy for is rivals to achieve the uneasy succession. De Bodard incorporates historical fact with great ease and manages the rare feat of explaining complex culture and political system without lecturing or boring the reader.’ —Publishers Weekly ‘Another thing that intrigues me here is the whole fact that historically we know that the real empire died out mysteriously and completely and as such there is always that thought in the back of my mind that the author could choose to bring about the end of days. That highlighted sense of possible doom is something that is missing from too many novels. The way the story is told in this book is very impressive, the plot is both mature and seductive, twisting and turning like a weather vane in a force 9 gale while the action is both bloodthirsty and imaginative. The world building is fantastic and we get to learn even more of this rich culture and the many gods and creatures of the dark. I really can’t fault this book at all and recommend it to one and all but if you haven’t yet read Servant of the Underworld I suggest that you get them both and read them in order, you won’t be disappointed.’ —SF Book Reviews ‘Bodard’s writing is polished and striking, as she convincingly fills in the colorful elements of the Aztec culture–even if those colors tend to be of blood and bile as well as flowers and hummingbirds... beautiful, grimy, breathtaking, and morbid. 5*’ —Examiner ‘Aliette de Bodard has done it again. Harbinger of the Storm is an action packed Aztec mystery opera with magic, interventions from the gods and more twists and turns than the first book. It even has a love story with amusing snippets here and there... The story is self contained and can be enjoyed standalone, but you will not want to miss out on the first. I wish it was 2012 already even if the world is going under while I read the final Obsidian & Blood.’ —Cybermage
Publisher: Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
ISBN: 1625671636
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
The second book in the critically acclaimed Obsidian and Blood trilogy: The year is Two House, and the Emperor of the Mexica has just died. The protections he afforded the Empire are crumbling, and the way lies wide open to the flesh-eating star-demons--and to the return of their creator, a malevolent goddess only held in check by the War God's power. The council should convene to choose a new Emperor, but they are too busy plotting against each other. And then someone starts summoning star-demons within the palace, to kill councilmen... Acatl, High Priest of the Dead, must find the culprit before everything is torn apart. REVIEWS: ‘Political intrigue and rivalry among a complex pantheon of divinities drive this well-paced murder mystery set at the height of the Aztec Empire in the late 15th century. De Bodard reintroduces the series hero Acatl, high priest of the dead, immediately following the death of the Tenochtitlan leader. One of the council members in charge of choosing a successor has been brutally murdered in what looks like an attempt to influence the decision. But the deaths continue and the political situation grows more complex, while the empire looks to be increasingly at risk of invasion by malignant powers. Acatl must go face-to-face with the most powerful god in his world and put the good of the empire above his antipathy for is rivals to achieve the uneasy succession. De Bodard incorporates historical fact with great ease and manages the rare feat of explaining complex culture and political system without lecturing or boring the reader.’ —Publishers Weekly ‘Another thing that intrigues me here is the whole fact that historically we know that the real empire died out mysteriously and completely and as such there is always that thought in the back of my mind that the author could choose to bring about the end of days. That highlighted sense of possible doom is something that is missing from too many novels. The way the story is told in this book is very impressive, the plot is both mature and seductive, twisting and turning like a weather vane in a force 9 gale while the action is both bloodthirsty and imaginative. The world building is fantastic and we get to learn even more of this rich culture and the many gods and creatures of the dark. I really can’t fault this book at all and recommend it to one and all but if you haven’t yet read Servant of the Underworld I suggest that you get them both and read them in order, you won’t be disappointed.’ —SF Book Reviews ‘Bodard’s writing is polished and striking, as she convincingly fills in the colorful elements of the Aztec culture–even if those colors tend to be of blood and bile as well as flowers and hummingbirds... beautiful, grimy, breathtaking, and morbid. 5*’ —Examiner ‘Aliette de Bodard has done it again. Harbinger of the Storm is an action packed Aztec mystery opera with magic, interventions from the gods and more twists and turns than the first book. It even has a love story with amusing snippets here and there... The story is self contained and can be enjoyed standalone, but you will not want to miss out on the first. I wish it was 2012 already even if the world is going under while I read the final Obsidian & Blood.’ —Cybermage
A Select Library of the Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church
Author: Philip Schaff
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fathers of the church
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fathers of the church
Languages : en
Pages : 584
Book Description
Delphi Collected Works of John Chrysostom (Illustrated)
Author: John Chrysostom
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801700842
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 5841
Book Description
John Chrysostom was an important Early Church Father, who served as archbishop of Constantinople. He is known for his preaching and public speaking, his Divine Liturgy and his ascetic sensibilities. His epithet Chrysostom is Greek for ‘golden-mouthed’, denoting his celebrated eloquence of expression. He was among the most prolific authors in the early Christian Church, with only Origen and Augustine exceeding his total output. This eBook presents John Chrysostom’s collected works, with illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to John Chrysostom’s life and works * Collected works of John Chrysostom, with rare texts * All the major homilies * The majority of translations are taken from ‘Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers’, edited by Philip Schaff, 1889 * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Features three bonus biographies — discover John Chrysostom’s incredible life Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translations Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew Homilies on Acts Homilies on Romans Homilies on First Corinthians Homilies on Second Corinthians Homilies on Ephesians Homilies on Philippians Homilies on Colossians Homilies on First Thessalonians Homilies on Second Thessalonians Homilies on First Timothy Homilies on Second Timothy Homilies on Titus Homilies on Philemon Commentary on Galatians Homilies on the Gospel of John Homilies on the Epistle to the Hebrews Homilies on the Statues No One Can Harm the Man Who Does Not Injure Himself Two Letters to Theodore after His Fall Letter to a Young Widow Homily on St. Ignatius Homily on St. Babylas Homily Concerning “Lowliness of Mind” Instructions to Catechumens Four Discourses, Chiefly on the Parable of the Rich man and Lazarus Three Homilies on the Power of Satan Homily on the Passage “Father, if it be possible…” Homily on the Paralytic Lowered Through the Roof Homily on the Passage “If your enemy hunger, feed him.” Homily against Publishing the Errors of the Brethren First Homily on Eutropius Second Homily on Eutropius (After His Captivity) Four Letters to Olympias Letter to Some Priests of Antioch Correspondence with Pope Innocent I On the Priesthood Leaves from St. John Chrysostom Paschal Homily Service of the Divine and Sacred Liturgy of our Holy Father John Chrysostom The Biographies Saint John Chrysostom, His Life and Times (1871) by W. R. W. Stephens John Chrysostom (1911) by Edmund Venables St. John Chrysostom (1913) by Chrysostom Baur Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
Publisher: Delphi Classics
ISBN: 1801700842
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 5841
Book Description
John Chrysostom was an important Early Church Father, who served as archbishop of Constantinople. He is known for his preaching and public speaking, his Divine Liturgy and his ascetic sensibilities. His epithet Chrysostom is Greek for ‘golden-mouthed’, denoting his celebrated eloquence of expression. He was among the most prolific authors in the early Christian Church, with only Origen and Augustine exceeding his total output. This eBook presents John Chrysostom’s collected works, with illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to John Chrysostom’s life and works * Collected works of John Chrysostom, with rare texts * All the major homilies * The majority of translations are taken from ‘Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers’, edited by Philip Schaff, 1889 * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Features three bonus biographies — discover John Chrysostom’s incredible life Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translations Homilies on the Gospel of St. Matthew Homilies on Acts Homilies on Romans Homilies on First Corinthians Homilies on Second Corinthians Homilies on Ephesians Homilies on Philippians Homilies on Colossians Homilies on First Thessalonians Homilies on Second Thessalonians Homilies on First Timothy Homilies on Second Timothy Homilies on Titus Homilies on Philemon Commentary on Galatians Homilies on the Gospel of John Homilies on the Epistle to the Hebrews Homilies on the Statues No One Can Harm the Man Who Does Not Injure Himself Two Letters to Theodore after His Fall Letter to a Young Widow Homily on St. Ignatius Homily on St. Babylas Homily Concerning “Lowliness of Mind” Instructions to Catechumens Four Discourses, Chiefly on the Parable of the Rich man and Lazarus Three Homilies on the Power of Satan Homily on the Passage “Father, if it be possible…” Homily on the Paralytic Lowered Through the Roof Homily on the Passage “If your enemy hunger, feed him.” Homily against Publishing the Errors of the Brethren First Homily on Eutropius Second Homily on Eutropius (After His Captivity) Four Letters to Olympias Letter to Some Priests of Antioch Correspondence with Pope Innocent I On the Priesthood Leaves from St. John Chrysostom Paschal Homily Service of the Divine and Sacred Liturgy of our Holy Father John Chrysostom The Biographies Saint John Chrysostom, His Life and Times (1871) by W. R. W. Stephens John Chrysostom (1911) by Edmund Venables St. John Chrysostom (1913) by Chrysostom Baur Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles
The Homilies of S. John Chrysostom ... on the Epistle of S. Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews, Etc
Author: Saint John Chrysostom
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
A Complete Concordance to the American Standard Version of the Holy Bible ...
Author: Marshall Custiss Hazard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1246
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1246
Book Description
Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers
Author: Philip Schaff
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1602066175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
ISBN: 1602066175
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
Complete Works of Shakespeare
Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
The Essential Evangelical Parallel Bible
Author: John R. Kohlenberger (III)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195281780
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 3001
Book Description
The Essential Evangelical Parallel Bible enables readers to easily compare the texts of a quarter of modern translations that span the full range of scholarly approaches to the ancient text.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195281780
Category : Bibles
Languages : en
Pages : 3001
Book Description
The Essential Evangelical Parallel Bible enables readers to easily compare the texts of a quarter of modern translations that span the full range of scholarly approaches to the ancient text.