Download or read book Council of Fire written by Eric Flint and published by Baen Books. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW ENTRY IN THE DRAGON AWARD–WINNING ARCANE AMERICA SERIES from New York Times best-selling alternate history master Eric Flint. The passage of Halley’s Comet in 1759 is catastrophic. The comet appears to strike the Earth, sundering the New World from the Old. A chain of mountains rises in the Mid-Atlantic. No ship from the Old World arrives in America. No ship from the New World can find a passage to the Old—and most who try simply disappear. The comet has also unleashed magic forces, which soon spread everywhere. Slaves begin using powers derived from African witchcraft, bringing monsters from that continent into the New World. The native tribes begin doing the same. Some European settlers devise ways to couple Old World technology with sorcery. Kraken in the Atlantic, revenants in Jamaica, Dry Hands and Floating Heads in the Hudson valley, African ogres and worse set loose in the streets of New York. Magic of all kinds, emerging everywhere, most of it poorly if at all controlled. The powerful Iroquois Confederacy disintegrates. The Onondaga Council Fire is extinguished; the Seneca and Cayuga follow their own shaman and war leader, and the Mohawks ally with the English. For their part, the English and the French in North America, who had been on the brink of war when the Sundering came, now have to contemplate what would once have been unthinkable. They must not simply forge a military alliance against the rising dark powers but may even have to unite politically behind the young English prince Edward, now the only person of royal blood left in the terrifying world created by the Sundering. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). About Uncharted: "History and mythology meld admirably, leading to a satisfying conclusion. This hardy adventure establishes a world ripe for many more rousing stories."—Publishers Weekly "With a light and brisk narrative that propels its heroes through a number of increasingly dangerous situations, this combination of alternate history and fantasy should appeal to fans of Eric Flint, Harry Turtledove, and historical fantasy in general."—Booklist “While delivering plenty of action that approximates the best of cinematic fantasy, Hoyt and Anderson also strive for—and achieve—a kind of gravitas that suitably reflects the majesty of an untrammeled continent. Their descriptions of raw nature and its emotional repercussions on the humans are subtly poetic without being overblown. The native tribes are depicted in authentic ways, especially the people of Sacagawea. . . .The characterization of all the cast members is deep and revelatory of human nature. . . . There is also humor amidst the seriousness . . . [Anderson and Hoyt’s] prose is a clear-eyed, sturdy naturalism meshed with flights of vivid unreality . . . filled with not only slambang adventures but also a kind of rational optimism that has become rare in genre works these days. . . Hoyt and Anderson, a kind of de Camp and Pratt for the twenty-first century, convey these ideals without lectures or sermons, embodying them in principled people doing exciting things.”—Locus About Eric Flint: “This alternate history series is … a landmark…”—Booklist “[Eric] Flint's 1632 universe seems to be inspiring a whole new crop of gifted alternate historians.”—Booklist “…reads like a technothriller set in the age of the Medicis…”—Publishers Weekly About Walter H. Hunt: "A compelling and immersive novel in which every word feels authentic and every chapter draws the reader deeper into the dark and terrifying power of the mind.”—New York Journal of Books

Download or read book Doodem and Council Fire written by Heidi Bohaker and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining socio-legal and ethnohistorical studies, this book presents the history of doodem, or clan identification markings, left by Anishinaabe on treaties and other legal documents from the seventeenth through the nineteenth centuries. These doodems reflected fundamental principles behind Anishinaabe governance that were often ignored by Europeans, who referred to Indigenous polities in terms of tribe, nation, band, or village – classifications that failed to fully encompass longstanding cultural traditions of political authority within Anishinaabe society. Making creative use of natural history, treaty pictographs, and the Ojibwe language as an analytical tool, Doodem and Council Fire delivers groundbreaking insights into Anishinaabe law. The author asks not only what these doodem markings indicate, but what they may also reveal through their exclusions. The book also ooutlines the continuities, changes, and innovations in Anishinaabe governance through the concept of council fires and the alliances between them. Original and path-breaking, Doodem and Council Fire offers a fresh approach to Indigenous history, presenting a new interpretation grounded in a deep understanding of the nuances and distinctiveness of Anishinaabe culture and Indigenous traditions.

Download or read book The Queen at the Council Fire written by Nathan Tidridge and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-06-20 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Treaty of Niagara extended the ancient Silver Covenant Chain of Friendship, establishing the key relationships between the Crown and First Nations in what would become Canada. As the country works to repair its broken relationship with First Nations, demands are growing for representatives of the Crown to take an active role in this effort.

Download or read book The Council Fire Arbitrator written by and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dreams of Fire written by Nathaniel Wayne and published by Council of Geeks. This book was released on 2021-05-02 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Farris has the misfortune of being an elemental: born human but host to barely contained primal energies. He wants what any young person wants-the chance to live his own life. Yet the fiery forces within him make him a danger to those around him and a target for capture and study by the Science Guild. On the Lone Continent, humans thrive in their cities through the Guild's revolutionary technology while the forests are home to powerful wild magic. Farris must confront his fears-fear of capture, fear of the wild Fey in the woods, and above all, fear of his abilities-if he's to remain free.

Download or read book Doodem and Council Fire written by Heidi Bohaker and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing rare insights into the doodem tradition and the concept of council fires, this book explores Indigenous law and the Anishinaabe's holistic approach to governance, territoriality, family, and kinship structures.

Download or read book Reports of Proceedings of the City Council of Boston for the Year written by Boston (Mass.). City Council and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 1536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Queen at the Council Fire written by Nathan Tidridge and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2015-06-20 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the summer of 1764, Sir William Johnson (Superintendent of Indian Affairs) and over two thousand chiefs representing twenty-four First Nations met on the shores of the Niagara River to negotiate the Treaty of Niagara — an agreement between the British Crown and the Indigenous peoples. This treaty, symbolized by the Covenant Chain Wampum, is seen by many Indigenous peoples as the birth of modern Canada, despite the fact that it has been mostly ignored by successive Canadian governments since. The Queen at the Council Fire is the first book to examine the Covenant Chain relationship since its inception. In particular, the book explores the role of what Walter Bagehot calls “the Dignified Crown,” which, though constrained by the traditions of responsible government, remains one of the few institutions able to polish the Covenant Chain and help Canada along the path to reconciliation. The book concludes with concrete suggestions for representatives of the Dignified Crown to strengthen their relationships with Indigenous peoples.

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Download or read book Other Council Fires Were Here Before Ours written by Jamie Sams and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1991-09-27 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the Seneca creation story and prophesies for the future.

Download or read book The Boy Patrol Around the Council Fire written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reclaiming Vatican II written by Fr. Blake Britton and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2021-10-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of a first-place award for a first time author and second-place in popular presentation of the faith from the Catholic Media Association. During the past five decades, the Second Vatican Council has been alternately celebrated or maligned for its supposed break with tradition and embrace of the modern world. But what if we’ve gotten it all wrong? Have Catholics—both those who embrace the spirit of Vatican II and those who regard it with suspicion—misunderstood what the council was really about? Fr. Blake Britton discovered the truth and beauty of the council while he was in seminary and he has witnessed firsthand the power of its teachings in the life of his own parish. In Reclaiming Vatican II—a partnership between Ave Maria Press and Word on Fire Catholic Ministries—Britton presses beyond the political narrative foisted upon the post-conciliar Church and contends that Vatican II was neither conservative nor liberal, but something much more beautiful and challenging. Britton clears up misconceptions about the council and reveals how—when properly understood and applied—it fosters a richer experience of being in the Church. Britton says Vatican II promotes a radical return to the Church Fathers and the Scriptures, holding both a commitment to tradition and the need for constant renewal in life-giving balance, recenters the Church on sacred liturgy and encourages both active participation and genuine encounter with transcendence, and charts a clear path for the Church’s renewal and empowers it for evangelism and transformative engagement with the world. Britton invites all Catholics to step beyond the polarization and embrace Vatican II as one of our greatest resources for being in the Church in a way that is faithful, engaged, and effective if we answer its radical call to worship and renewal.

Download or read book A Campfire Girl s First Council Fire The Camp Fire Girls In the Woods written by Jane L. Stewart and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-22 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Campfire Girl's First Council Fire. The Camp Fire Girls In the Woods" by Jane L. Stewart. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Download or read book Coyote s Council Fire written by Loren Cruden and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1995 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on these and other controversial issues that have ignited the shamanic community, Cruden brings calm wisdom and common sense to these subjects. Other contributors include Brooke Medicine Eagle, Grey Wolf, Jamie Sams, Ed "Eagle Man" McGaa, Nina Wolf, Axis, and Sandra Ingerman.

Download or read book The Council Fire and Arbitrator written by and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fire Safety for Very Tall Buildings written by International Code Council and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-30 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Guide provides information on special topics that affect the fire safety performance of very tall buildings, their occupants and first responders during a fire. This Guide addresses these topics as part of the overall building design process using performance-based fire protection engineering concepts as described in the SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance Based Fire Protection. This Guide is not intended to be a recommended practice or a document that is suitable for adoption as a code. The Guide pertains to “super tall,” “very tall” and “tall” buildings. Throughout this Guide, all such buildings are called “very tall buildings.” These buildings are characterized by heights that impose fire protection challenges; they require special attention beyond the protection features typically provided by traditional fire protection methods. This Guide does not establish a definition of buildings that fall within the scope of this document.

Download or read book A Campfire Girl s First Council Fire written by Jane Stewart and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-12 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " In "A Campfire Girl's First Council Fire" by Jane L. Stewart, join Sarah, a young Campfire Girl, on her transformative journey as she attends her inaugural council fire gathering. Set in the serene beauty of nature, this heartwarming story follows Sarah's discovery of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of community. Amidst the flickering flames of the campfire, Sarah eagerly participates in age-old traditions, forging deep connections with fellow Campfire Girls. Guided by her Campfire guardian, she learns the values of leadership, self-reliance, and service. Through engaging activities, storytelling, and challenges, Sarah gains confidence, hones her skills, and develops a sense of belonging within the Campfire community. She discovers her own strengths, embraces her unique qualities, and grows into a young woman with a purpose. In "A Campfire Girl's First Council Fire," Jane L. Stewart beautifully captures the spirit of camaraderie and personal growth. Readers will be captivated by Sarah's journey, the enchantment of the natural world, and the bonds formed within the Campfire Girls' sisterhood. Immerse yourself in this inspiring tale as Sarah navigates the joys and challenges of adolescence, learning valuable lessons about friendship, personal development, and the importance of giving back to the community."