Author: Fei Zei
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636453554
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 834
Book Description
At the south side of Liu Family Town, there was a ravine that the villagers talked about — Willow Ditch. Legend has it that Willow Ditch was very strange, with ghosts everywhere and Yin and Yang in chaos. When I was seven years old, I was accidentally caught by a wild wolf and dragged into the willow tree ditch. I did not expect to find out that I was destined to be the "out of Ma Xian`er" of the Third Madam Chang, who from then on went through endless tribulations, finally cultivating into an immortal technique, exorcising demons and reducing demons, subjugating the "White Immortal" who did all sorts of evil, and protecting the peace of Liu Town.
Village-protective Immortal
Author: Fei Zei
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636453554
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 834
Book Description
At the south side of Liu Family Town, there was a ravine that the villagers talked about — Willow Ditch. Legend has it that Willow Ditch was very strange, with ghosts everywhere and Yin and Yang in chaos. When I was seven years old, I was accidentally caught by a wild wolf and dragged into the willow tree ditch. I did not expect to find out that I was destined to be the "out of Ma Xian`er" of the Third Madam Chang, who from then on went through endless tribulations, finally cultivating into an immortal technique, exorcising demons and reducing demons, subjugating the "White Immortal" who did all sorts of evil, and protecting the peace of Liu Town.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636453554
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 834
Book Description
At the south side of Liu Family Town, there was a ravine that the villagers talked about — Willow Ditch. Legend has it that Willow Ditch was very strange, with ghosts everywhere and Yin and Yang in chaos. When I was seven years old, I was accidentally caught by a wild wolf and dragged into the willow tree ditch. I did not expect to find out that I was destined to be the "out of Ma Xian`er" of the Third Madam Chang, who from then on went through endless tribulations, finally cultivating into an immortal technique, exorcising demons and reducing demons, subjugating the "White Immortal" who did all sorts of evil, and protecting the peace of Liu Town.
Immortal’s APP Store
Author: Fu ZiYiFangDeErXing
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636547346
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
A used phone bought when you were down and out, with a powerful app store inside. Tianting WeChat, merit financial management, beauty camera, future news, a variety of powerful software functions against the sky. The protagonist by virtue of the fairy app store, east into the island, west to destroy junrong, north to strike Dixie, south plain savage, American Sam President shiver, "where is my black box?" "Mr. President, a nuclear bomb will not solve the problem. Life is like rape.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636547346
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 732
Book Description
A used phone bought when you were down and out, with a powerful app store inside. Tianting WeChat, merit financial management, beauty camera, future news, a variety of powerful software functions against the sky. The protagonist by virtue of the fairy app store, east into the island, west to destroy junrong, north to strike Dixie, south plain savage, American Sam President shiver, "where is my black box?" "Mr. President, a nuclear bomb will not solve the problem. Life is like rape.
Yin Village
Author: Fei Zei
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649553536
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 829
Book Description
On the surface, I am a young man with knowledge from the countryside, but the secret in my heart will never be told to you. On the day I arrived in Liujiajia, the people in the terraced fields dug up a large amount of copper coins. What I didn't expect was that it was these copper coins that brought about this terrifying disaster ...
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1649553536
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 829
Book Description
On the surface, I am a young man with knowledge from the countryside, but the secret in my heart will never be told to you. On the day I arrived in Liujiajia, the people in the terraced fields dug up a large amount of copper coins. What I didn't expect was that it was these copper coins that brought about this terrifying disaster ...
My Immortal Protector
Author: Jen Holling
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 141654545X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
From acclaimed author Jen Holling comes the captivating and sensual story of Deidra MacKay, a reluctant witch who would do anything to give up her powers -- until she meets a darkly handsome man who may give her reason to use them... A fiery witch able to communicate with animals, Deidra MacKay longs to relinquish her powers -- they bring her nothing but misfortune and danger. So when she learns that years ago, her ancestors signed a blood pact with a vampire, cursing the MacKay clan with witchcraft, she presumes that a member of the undead can also take her magic away. So she embarks on a quest to find the one who can hopefully ease her misery. An embittered and crippled Scotsman, Stephen Ross lives as a recluse -- hiding from the world in a dreary castle. But when the intriguing and adorable Deidra arrives at his door hoping he is a vampire, he is intoxicated and aroused by her company. He joins her on her journey, hoping a vampire's magic might also heal his wounds -- and soon finds himself enraptured in the heat of passion with Deidra, an affair that could put both their lives at stake.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 141654545X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
From acclaimed author Jen Holling comes the captivating and sensual story of Deidra MacKay, a reluctant witch who would do anything to give up her powers -- until she meets a darkly handsome man who may give her reason to use them... A fiery witch able to communicate with animals, Deidra MacKay longs to relinquish her powers -- they bring her nothing but misfortune and danger. So when she learns that years ago, her ancestors signed a blood pact with a vampire, cursing the MacKay clan with witchcraft, she presumes that a member of the undead can also take her magic away. So she embarks on a quest to find the one who can hopefully ease her misery. An embittered and crippled Scotsman, Stephen Ross lives as a recluse -- hiding from the world in a dreary castle. But when the intriguing and adorable Deidra arrives at his door hoping he is a vampire, he is intoxicated and aroused by her company. He joins her on her journey, hoping a vampire's magic might also heal his wounds -- and soon finds himself enraptured in the heat of passion with Deidra, an affair that could put both their lives at stake.
Immortal Wishes
Author: Ellen Schattschneider
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 9780822330622
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
An ethnography of female asceticism and spiritual practice in Japan.
Publisher: Duke University Press
ISBN: 9780822330622
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
An ethnography of female asceticism and spiritual practice in Japan.
Hidden Religion
Author: Micah Issitt
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
Covering secret societies, mysterious ancient traditions, and the often-mistaken history of the world's religious symbols, this book takes readers on a tour through the fascinating world of religious symbolism and reveals the most mysterious and misunderstood facets of religion. Hidden Religion: The Greatest Mysteries and Symbols of the World's Religious Beliefs not only explores the history and origins of widely recognizable symbols, like the Christian cross and the Star of David, but also introduces readers to more obscure symbols from religious traditions around the world—even defunct ones like those of the ancient Aztec and Mayan societies. In addition, the book discusses the "religious secrets" found in the major religions, including secret societies of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. Containing more than 170 entries, the encyclopedia is organized by religious category, such as Abrahamic, East Asian, and African Diasporic religions, then alphabetically within each category. Each entry is prefaced with a short introduction that explains where and when the religious tradition originated and describes the religion today. This information is followed by an analysis of the historical development and use of symbols along with an explanation of connections between symbols used by different religions, such as shared astrological symbolism in the form of moon, sun, or star motifs.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
Covering secret societies, mysterious ancient traditions, and the often-mistaken history of the world's religious symbols, this book takes readers on a tour through the fascinating world of religious symbolism and reveals the most mysterious and misunderstood facets of religion. Hidden Religion: The Greatest Mysteries and Symbols of the World's Religious Beliefs not only explores the history and origins of widely recognizable symbols, like the Christian cross and the Star of David, but also introduces readers to more obscure symbols from religious traditions around the world—even defunct ones like those of the ancient Aztec and Mayan societies. In addition, the book discusses the "religious secrets" found in the major religions, including secret societies of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. Containing more than 170 entries, the encyclopedia is organized by religious category, such as Abrahamic, East Asian, and African Diasporic religions, then alphabetically within each category. Each entry is prefaced with a short introduction that explains where and when the religious tradition originated and describes the religion today. This information is followed by an analysis of the historical development and use of symbols along with an explanation of connections between symbols used by different religions, such as shared astrological symbolism in the form of moon, sun, or star motifs.
The Legend of Coren
Author: TERRY LEE SMITH JR.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490731911
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Coren, an immortal, has never truly known what she is, though her personal madness began in the psychological chains of enslavement to an ancient and evil spirit that called itself Kanthul in ancient times gone by. But Coren refused that to be the end of her story. Through a miracle, she was able to free herself and other immortals from bondage and trap her slave master once and for all. But with her new freedom, she and other immortals established themselves as gods to a weaker humanity, who in turn began worshipping them. But the immortals only knew brutality and exhibited that upon mankind. Humanity rose against their false gods as a new era began for them. Yet throughout the millennia that proceeded, Coren had to learn many things about humanitys place and her own among them, including love, hate, and revenge. Who she once thought she could trust betrayed her. The immortal Cassie stole more than two hundred years of her life. As she emerged from depravation, the world she once knew changed forever. Corens journey to find Cassie has shown her that another vile spirit from the immortals past is being manipulated by Cassie for her own agenda. Coren seeks a nomad named Lawson, who unknowingly is the key to facing Corens past and confronting a very real threat to both humanity and immortals alike.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1490731911
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Coren, an immortal, has never truly known what she is, though her personal madness began in the psychological chains of enslavement to an ancient and evil spirit that called itself Kanthul in ancient times gone by. But Coren refused that to be the end of her story. Through a miracle, she was able to free herself and other immortals from bondage and trap her slave master once and for all. But with her new freedom, she and other immortals established themselves as gods to a weaker humanity, who in turn began worshipping them. But the immortals only knew brutality and exhibited that upon mankind. Humanity rose against their false gods as a new era began for them. Yet throughout the millennia that proceeded, Coren had to learn many things about humanitys place and her own among them, including love, hate, and revenge. Who she once thought she could trust betrayed her. The immortal Cassie stole more than two hundred years of her life. As she emerged from depravation, the world she once knew changed forever. Corens journey to find Cassie has shown her that another vile spirit from the immortals past is being manipulated by Cassie for her own agenda. Coren seeks a nomad named Lawson, who unknowingly is the key to facing Corens past and confronting a very real threat to both humanity and immortals alike.
Wild Magic
Author: Tamora Pierce
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439115176
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Discover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this first book of the Immortals series, featuring an updated cover for longtime fans and fresh converts alike, and including an all-new afterword from Tamora Pierce. Thirteen-year-old Daine has always had a special connection with animals, but only when she’s forced to leave home does she realize it’s more than a knack—it’s magic. With this wild magic, not only can Daine speak to animals, but she can also make them obey her. Daine takes a job handling horses for the Queen’s Riders, where she meets the master mage Numair and becomes his student. Under Numair’s guidance, Daine explores the scope of her magic. But she encounters other beings, too, who are not so gentle. These terrifying creatures, called Immortals, have been imprisoned in the Divine Realms for the past four hundred years—but now someone has broken the barrier. And it’s up to Daine and her friends to defend their world from an Immortal attack.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439115176
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Discover a land of enchantment, legend, and adventure in this first book of the Immortals series, featuring an updated cover for longtime fans and fresh converts alike, and including an all-new afterword from Tamora Pierce. Thirteen-year-old Daine has always had a special connection with animals, but only when she’s forced to leave home does she realize it’s more than a knack—it’s magic. With this wild magic, not only can Daine speak to animals, but she can also make them obey her. Daine takes a job handling horses for the Queen’s Riders, where she meets the master mage Numair and becomes his student. Under Numair’s guidance, Daine explores the scope of her magic. But she encounters other beings, too, who are not so gentle. These terrifying creatures, called Immortals, have been imprisoned in the Divine Realms for the past four hundred years—but now someone has broken the barrier. And it’s up to Daine and her friends to defend their world from an Immortal attack.
Desire for Immortality
Author: Zun Huang
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648843905
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1005
Book Description
The ancient cultivators of great powers, once they thought of becoming demons, and once they thought of becoming buddhas, there were also experts of the martial way that broke through the void. They were the only ones who had the right to do so. In chaotic times, geniuses would rise to prominence. The imperial government, sects, aristocratic families, and foreign races would battle with each other for karmic luck. Who could emerge from the masses and become a true dragon, reaching the peak of perfection? Like this book...
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648843905
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1005
Book Description
The ancient cultivators of great powers, once they thought of becoming demons, and once they thought of becoming buddhas, there were also experts of the martial way that broke through the void. They were the only ones who had the right to do so. In chaotic times, geniuses would rise to prominence. The imperial government, sects, aristocratic families, and foreign races would battle with each other for karmic luck. Who could emerge from the masses and become a true dragon, reaching the peak of perfection? Like this book...
The Secret of Immortality
Author: C J McKivvik
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228826521
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
What would you do if you discovered how to be immortal? Tom Carrott's life turns into chaos when the director of his university research group drops dead while giving a speech, leaving the group unexpectedly bankrupt. Tom stands to lose everything he cares about - his job, his credibility, his girlfriend Eloise - until an ancient Egyptian chest arrives on his doorstep, with a note from beyond the grave. Tom embarks on a dangerous and life-changing adventure in pursuit of the secret of immortality, with a fake researcher, the CIA, a beautiful Mossad agent named Eshe, the Theory of Everything Important, and a ruthless billionaire who will stop at nothing to obtain the secret. Lies, friendship, love, danger, and greed are intertwined as Tom and Eshe race to solve the mystery before they lose everything, including their lives.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228826521
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 646
Book Description
What would you do if you discovered how to be immortal? Tom Carrott's life turns into chaos when the director of his university research group drops dead while giving a speech, leaving the group unexpectedly bankrupt. Tom stands to lose everything he cares about - his job, his credibility, his girlfriend Eloise - until an ancient Egyptian chest arrives on his doorstep, with a note from beyond the grave. Tom embarks on a dangerous and life-changing adventure in pursuit of the secret of immortality, with a fake researcher, the CIA, a beautiful Mossad agent named Eshe, the Theory of Everything Important, and a ruthless billionaire who will stop at nothing to obtain the secret. Lies, friendship, love, danger, and greed are intertwined as Tom and Eshe race to solve the mystery before they lose everything, including their lives.