Download or read book Assignment Yggdrasil written by Christopher James Dubey and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-06-10 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published by Chipmunkapublishing, and now thoroughly revised, Assignment Yggdrasil is a groundbreaking novel about how far governments can go in the fight against bioterrorism. Set during the presidency of George W. Bush and the height of the War on Terror, the United States Department of Defense has secretly garnered intelligence confirming that, within a decade, groups intent on mass murder will possess bioweaponry capable of annihilating either the USA…or the entire human species. A special operation, Assignment Yggdrasil, has begun in an attempt to avert the so–called ‘Ragnarok,' doomsday. Although they appear human, subjects have been genetically converted from human to transhuman, given immunity to all biological pathogens known to infect humans, as well as special abilities from other species. Only the new species, the transhuman, is predicted to survive the bioterrorist Ragnarok. The government has staked its bets on these transhumans, hoping they will rebuild American democracy in the resulting chaos. Yet the government is performing this transhumanism covertly, infecting thousands of citizens with the virus through their food, drink, and medicine. Some test subjects have died unwittingly under experimentation and the government is hiding everything. An equally furtive resistance has formed, led by various radical groups who dispute the bioethics of the operation. In a precarious showdown with the government, the rebels question whether the removal of humanity is really a gift and if the end justifies the means.
Download or read book Reflections on Life written by Christopher Ejsmond and published by Chipmunkapublishing ltd. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description Reflections on Life is a collection of poems which describes the life experiences of the author who has lived with the personal legacy of child abuse, followed by the descent into mental illness (schizophrenia and OCD) and alcoholism. The poems carry a message of hope by exploring the complex mental landscapes of co-morbidity, dual diagnosis, psychosis, childhood, the power of ideas, emotions, thoughts, pain, loss, actions and relationships. The poems invite the reader on a journey through a world where the experience of mental distress has carved a creative channel through the darkness and loneliness of illness and points to a way forward. The author has experienced mental health problems since early childhood (OCD at five, schizophrenia since his teens). He has experienced stigma and discrimination from family, school and society but has learned to forgive along the way through the medium of poetry. The author has lived with severe and enduring mental illness, suicidal ideation, a plethora of psychotic symptoms, voices and perceptual aberrations, as well as the efforts of a sometimes unhelpful and clumsy mental health system. He has learned from the experience of others and how to put his own suffering and distress into a broader social context. About the Author The author was born on 22 October 1964 in London and, with few exceptions, has lived and worked in London all his life. He is the younger of two brothers born to Polish emigre parents who arrived in the UK in the late nineteen forties, after experiencing traumatic childhoods separated from their own parents and witnessing conflict and war in some of the major theatres of the Second World War. The author lives in Ealing, west London which has a vibrant Polish community and is educated to university level. He is currently a postgraduate student at King's College London. The author's childhood was spent in a family home with a number of lodgers which, by any means, was overcrowded. There were many people in his life from early on; each with different, sometimes difficult, personalities which did little to fuse the immediate family unit into a secure base from which a child could thrive. Soon after starting school, the author began to experience cognitive, behavioural and emotional problems. These went unrecognised for many years, during which the author suffered in silence and fell back on his own resourcefulness in developing coping strategies. The author has had obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) since about the age of five and this had a devastating impact on home life and school. At first it was an obsession with numbers and letters of the alphabet. There was much confusion and anxiety in the young child's life. Soon the obsessions multiplied and mutated into more physical aspects of movement (going in and out of doorways, walking up and down pathways and stairs, opening and closing, repeating things aloud) which were accompanied by thoughts and feelings of doom. On many occasions, the stress was so great that the author's young mind would switch off and become empty of thought and fixed in a void but with the recognition that things had to be put right, sorted out and put back in place.
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Download or read book Norse Mythology written by John Lindow and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-10-17 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norse Mythology explores the magical myths and legends of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Viking-Age Greenland and outlines the way the prehistoric tales and beliefs from these regions that have remained embedded in the imagination of the world. The book begins with an Introduction that helps put Scandinavian mythology in place in history, followed by a chapter that explains the meaning of mythic time, and a third section that presents in-depth explanations of each mythological term. These fascinating entries identify particular deities and giants, as well as the places where they dwell and the varied and wily means by which they forge their existence and battle one another. We meet Thor, one of the most powerful gods, who specializes in killing giants using a hammer made for him by dwarfs, not to mention myriad trolls, ogres, humans and strange animals. We learn of the ongoing struggle between the gods, who create the cosmos, and the jötnar, or giants, who aim to destroy it. In the enchanted world where this mythology takes place, we encounter turbulent rivers, majestic mountains, dense forests, storms, fierce winters, eagles, ravens, salmon and snakes in a landscape closely resembling Scandinavia. Beings travel on ships and on horseback; they eat slaughtered meat and drink mead. Spanning from the inception of the universe and the birth of human beings to the universe's destruction and the mythic future, these sparkling tales of creation and destruction, death and rebirth, gods and heroes will entertain readers and offer insight into the relationship between Scandinavian myth, history, and culture.
Download or read book Rune Witch The Complete Series written by Jennifer Willis and published by Jennifer Willis. This book was released on 2022-07-15 with total page 1781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The old Viking gods are alive — and living paycheck to paycheck in Portland, Oregon, while trying to avert one cosmic disaster after another. Just around the corner is Sally, a teenager trying to harness real magick in one of the world’s weirdest cities, where odd occurrences are hastily dismissed. But when she unwittingly claims her mantle as the Rune Witch, Sally finds herself contending with disgruntled gods, shifty heroes, and magickal messes she can’t easily explain to her parents. Suddenly a central figure in Odin’s Lodge, Sally must learn to master her power and find her place in the mortal world, all while battling ancient forces, traveling to other realms, and navigating the uneasy allegiances among the likes of Thor, Heimdall, Freya, and Loki. Because Ragnarok can’t be delayed forever. This is the complete, six-volume collection of the Rune Witch urban fantasy series — full of modern-day magick, action-packed mayhem, and ancient legends come to life. This boxed set includes: 1. Moon Dog Magic 2. Elements of Magic 3. Black Pool Magic 4. Raven Magic 5. Chaos Magic 6. Twilight Magic
Download or read book Moon Dog Magic Rune Witch Book 1 written by Jennifer Willis and published by Jennifer Willis. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fate of the world depends on a teenage witch and her cantankerous cat. The Rune Witch urban fantasy series brings old Viking gods into the 21st century — along with erratic magick, action-packed mayhem, and ancient legends come to life. Sixteen-year-old Sally Dahl thought she was casting rune spells for a healthier planet, but a grievous error in her magickal calculations has her instead calling up legendary Berserker warriors — sworn into her unexpected service, and with bottomless junk food cravings. Worse, she’s unwittingly run afoul of Odin. When Sally stumbles across a disgruntled lesser god who promises to help, she thinks she’s out of danger. But she doesn’t realize she wields greater magick than she could possibly imagine. Nor does she have a clue that Thor, Freya, Odin, and other survivors of the Norse pantheon are nearby, living among mortals, working and paying taxes, all while trying to stop one of their own from bringing about the destruction of the Cosmos. With her own life on the line, can Sally harness her power and find her way to a new generation of Vikings in time to prevent Ragnarok? Moon Dog Magic is the first book in the Rune Witch urban fantasy series. Start reading today! RUNE WITCH urban fantasy series - Moon Dog Magic (Rune Witch, volume 1) - Elements of Magic (Rune Witch, volume 2) - Black Pool Magic (Rune Witch, volume 3) - Raven Magic (Rune Witch, volume 4) - Chaos Magic (Rune Witch, volume 5) - Twilight Magic (Rune Witch, volume 6)
Download or read book A Cave King s Road to Paradise Climbing to the Top with My Almighty Mining Skills Volume 1 written by Hajime Naehara and published by J-Novel Club. This book was released on 2023-04-24 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where crests decide one’s fate, Prince Heale is born with Cave King—a crest just as worthless as he is. Deemed a disgrace to his family, he’s exiled to a barren, deserted island with not a plant nor soul in sight. Alone, miserable, but determined to survive, he reaches for a pickaxe to expand the cave he intends to make his new home—and discovers the true power of his crest! It turns out Cave King makes cavern mining as easy as breathing. And as Heale digs deeper into the island, he discovers one otherworldly mineral after another. Who’s worthless now? But valuable ore isn’t the only thing Heale finds on his mining adventures. He soon befriends slimes and saves goblins that wash ashore. And together as one big family, they’ll work to overcome any challenge on the road to developing the island into their own little paradise.
Download or read book Handbook of Norse Mythology written by John Lindow and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-06-08 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative, comprehensive reference incorporating the latest research on tales, literary and oral sources, and the broad-reaching cultural legacy of Norse mythology. The book describes the pagan origins of Scandinavia, the interaction between the Vikings and other Europeans, and the concept of time in Norse mythology, and gives a dictionary of deities, themes, and concepts. With 200 entries of up to four pages each, the dictionary includes both well-known characters like Thor and minor figures such as Gleipnir, the "fetter with which the wolf Fenrir was finally bound." It also includes further references about Viking and medieval Scandinavia, archaeology, etymology, the conversion of Iceland, other encyclopedias, and more.
Download or read book Second Genesis written by Donald Moffitt and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many centuries ago, an alien race known as the Nar were able to recreate human beings from genetic code, broadcast from Earth into outer space by a beleaguered humanity. Although the Nar are kind and benevolent masters to the humans, discontent leads the humans to revolt, and the Nar realize that they do not yet fully understand their rebellious creations. They allow a group of humans to travel millions of light years through the galaxy, in order to discover what has happened to the original occupants of planet Earth. However, none of the human participants of the expedition are prepared for what awaits them at the completion of their journey...
Download or read book Treasury of Norse Mythology written by Donna Jo Napoli and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated stories of gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters come to life in this collection of Norse myths, including those of the thunder god Thor, the one-eyed god and Allfather Odin, and the trickster god Loki.
Download or read book INVISIBLE JOURNEY BOOK 4 ALEX NOZIAK written by Mary Buckham and published by Cantwell Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-01-31 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A kidnapped Seer. A rematch with a powerful demon. This time, Alex could lose it all... Modern female covert ops battle the supernatural in the continuing series from USA Today best selling author Mary Buckham. "If you haven't read this series, do it now!" (Liz Schulte) Alex Noziak knows a bad plan when she sees it, but she's running out of options. When a demon who rules his realm with a bloody fist kidnaps a teenage Seer, the half-witch/half-shaman has no choice but to take action. As she leads two fellow Invisible Recruit agents deep into the Underworld, Alex can't help but think of the last time they faced this demon leader. It didn't end well, and now the odds are much worse. Even at the top of her game, Alex and her team may not make it out of this one alive. Invisible Journey is the fourth book in the Alex Noziak urban fantasy series. If you like strong female heroines, epic action-adventure, suspenseful battles, and an emotional punch to the gut, then you'll love this series. Buy Invisible Journey today to continue the darkly intriguing Alex Noziak series! The Alex Noziak novels are well-suited for readers of Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson series, Kat Richardson's Greywalker series, and Illona Andrews Kate Daniels series. Fans of television shows like Supernatural, Angel, True Blood (without all the graphic sex scenes), and Witchblade should also find something of interest here. "I. . .encourage those of you who like action, magic and sassy heroines to snatch up this series." ~ Romancing the Genres
Download or read book Digital Ecosystem for Innovation in Agriculture written by Sanjay Chaudhary and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-05-19 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the latest findings in the areas of digital ecosystem for innovation in agriculture. The book is organized into two sections with thirteen chapters dealing with specialized areas. It provides the reader with an overview of the frameworks and technologies involved in the digitalization of agriculture, as well as the data processing methods, decision-making processes, and innovative services/applications for enabling digital transformations in agriculture. The chapters are written by experts sharing their experiences in lucid language through case studies, suitable illustrations, and tables. The contents have been designed to fulfill the needs of geospatial, data science, agricultural, and environmental sciences of universities, agricultural universities, technological universities, research institutes, and academic colleges worldwide. It helps the planners, policymakers, and extension scientists plan and sustainably manage agriculture and natural resources.
Download or read book Knots and Links written by Dale Rolfsen and published by American Mathematical Soc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rolfsen's beautiful book on knots and links can be read by anyone, from beginner to expert, who wants to learn about knot theory. Beginners find an inviting introduction to the elements of topology, emphasizing the tools needed for understanding knots, the fundamental group and van Kampen's theorem, for example, which are then applied to concrete problems, such as computing knot groups. For experts, Rolfsen explains advanced topics, such as the connections between knot theory and surgery and how they are useful to understanding three-manifolds. Besides providing a guide to understanding knot theory, the book offers 'practical' training. After reading it, you will be able to do many things: compute presentations of knot groups, Alexander polynomials, and other invariants; perform surgery on three-manifolds; and visualize knots and their complements.It is characterized by its hands-on approach and emphasis on a visual, geometric understanding. Rolfsen offers invaluable insight and strikes a perfect balance between giving technical details and offering informal explanations. The illustrations are superb, and a wealth of examples are included. Now back in print by the AMS, the book is still a standard reference in knot theory. It is written in a remarkable style that makes it useful for both beginners and researchers. Particularly noteworthy is the table of knots and links at the end. This volume is an excellent introduction to the topic and is suitable as a textbook for a course in knot theory or 3-manifolds. Other key books of interest on this topic available from the AMS are ""The Shoelace Book: A Mathematical Guide to the Best (and Worst) Ways to Lace your Shoes"" and ""The Knot Book.""
Download or read book Undead at Large written by Lila Gwynn and published by Eldest of Three. This book was released on 2022-12-27 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olympia Carter: bounty hunter, Unseelie fairy, girlfriend…and vampire? Of the many things obstructing Olympia’s chances at a peaceful life, her missing murderer and her severe adjustment to being undead only scratch the surface of her problems. Olympia’s focused on hanging onto some semblance of her old self—until chasing a mark leads her right into the heart of a centuries-old secret. Now, it’s up to Olympia and Leandra to infiltrate a mysterious cult and get answers to problems that have been plaguing Mayfair for a long time. This sapphic power couple is going undercover.
Download or read book A Ring Realms Novel Reality s Plaything Saga Collection written by Will Greenway and published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. This book was released on 2024-06-13 with total page 2191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One man harbors an ability that rivals the world's ruling powers... ...but also makes him the target of a vengeful deity who vows to destroy him. Can a simple mortal battle a goddess in the throes of madness and hope to survive? If you loved David Eddings' The Mallorean, this epic fantasy series is for you! Discover why enthusiastic fans say Greenway "does a great job of blending science and magic in a way that is captivating". Don't wait to embark on an adventure that will leave you breathless. BUY now!
Download or read book New Approaches to Teaching Folk and Fairy Tales written by Christa Jones and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2016-08-07 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New Approaches to Teaching Folk and Fairy Tales provides invaluable hands-on materials and pedagogical tools from an international group of scholars who share their experiences in teaching folk- and fairy-tale texts and films in a wide range of academic settings. This interdisciplinary collection introduces scholarly perspectives on how to teach fairy tales in a variety of courses and academic disciplines, including anthropology, creative writing, children’s literature, cultural studies, queer studies, film studies, linguistics, second language acquisition, translation studies, and women and gender studies, and points the way to other intermedial and intertextual approaches. Challenging the fairy-tale canon as represented by the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, and Walt Disney, contributors reveal an astonishingly diverse fairy-tale landscape. The book offers instructors a plethora of fresh ideas, teaching materials, and outside-the-box teaching strategies for classroom use as well as new and adaptable pedagogical models that invite students to engage with class materials in intellectually stimulating ways. A cutting-edge volume that acknowledges the continued interest in university courses on fairy tales, New Approaches to Teaching Folk and Fairy Tales enables instructors to introduce their students to a new, critical understanding of the fairy tale as well as to a host of new tales, traditions, and adaptations in a range of media. Contributors: Anne E. Duggan, Cyrille François, Lisa Gabbert, Pauline Greenhill, Donald Haase, Christa C. Jones, Christine A. Jones, Jeana Jorgensen, Armando Maggi, Doris McGonagill, Jennifer Orme, Christina Phillips Mattson, Claudia Schwabe, Anissa Talahite-Moodley, Maria Tatar, Francisco Vaz da Silva, Juliette Wood
Download or read book Ontics written by Mike Hockney and published by Magus Books. This book was released on with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Way Is there a better way of doing physics that retains the best of current physics while going far beyond it? Physics is currently based on the claim – and claim it most certainly is – that physics deals with something real (let's call that real thing "matter", though there is no ontological definition of matter) and it can be somehow analyzed by an unreal, manmade abstraction, namely mathematics. But what happens if you accept a different assertion, one that makes mathematics not an abstraction but a concrete reality, an ontology? As soon as you make mathematics real, you cast doubt on the reality of matter. But do we need to make a definitive choice? Why not operate both systems – one based on mathematics as real, and one based on matter as real – and then try to find a way to synthesize these different views? Kant, with his transcendental idealism, sought to reconcile empiricism and rationalism. Ontics seeks to reconcile the empiricism of materialism and the rationalism of mathematics. Ontics, via ontological mathematics, gives mind a reality that is entirely absent in materialism. So, with science on the one hand and ontological mathematics on the other hand, body and soul, matter and mind can start to be brought together into a single system. Isn't explaining mind science's biggest challenge? Ontological mathematics provides that exact capacity! Isn't it time for the ultimate paradigm shift? Isn't it time for an intellectual revolution, for a true age of reason?!
