Download or read book Curse of the Crystal Skull written by Drac Von Stoller and published by Drac Von Stoller. This book was released on 2012-04-22 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered in the back of your mind, what if you could make a wish and it came true? That's exactly what happened to Dr. Murray when he went on an expedition with a group of archaeologists to the Aztec ruins. Dr. Murray was a big dreamer with an overactive imagination. So even if Dr. Murray were to tell someone that he made a wish and it came true, no one would believe him. Dr. Murray is what you would call the little boy who cried wolf. Dr. Murray was one of seven young archaeologists eager to make a name for himself. The expedition was planned around May. Not too hot and not too cold. The archaeologists that were going on the Aztec expedition were Dr. Murray, Dr. Morley, Dr. Webber, Dr. Sanchez, Dr. Seymour, Dr. Roberts, and Dr. Bell. The skies were blue that day their flight took off for the Aztec Ruins expedition. Dr. Murray sat next to Dr. Bell on the plane. Dr. Murray's overactive imagination was already kicking in. Dr. Murray's mouth wouldn't shut up during the flight. Dr. Murray was telling stories about his great uncle Henry who was an arcaheologist. Henry was part of the first archaeologists who made significant discoveries at the Aztec Ruins. Of course, Dr. Bell knew that was a lie because Dr. Bell knew Dr. Murray's uncle Henry was a drunk and the only thing remotely close to him being an archaeologist was digging up bones in his backyard. Dr. Bell finally heard enough of Dr. Murray's far-fetched stories put his headphones on and turned up the music to drown out Dr. Murray's motor mouth. Dr. Murray said, "I guess I'll just read a magazine." Dr. Bell just closed his eyes and slept as the music poured through his headphones drowning out any background noise, including Dr. Murray. The small twin-engine plane carrying the seven archaeologists finally landed at their destination, the Aztec ruins. The seven archaeologists got their luggage and were transported to their hotel where they would be staying during the expedition. The archaeologists got something to eat, then got dressed and gathered their equipment for the expedition. The seven archaeologists piled in the van with their equipment and headed to the Aztec ruins to start the expedition. The archaeologists weren't even on the road five minutes when Dr. Murray's stories started flying out of his mouth. The drive to the dig site was about an hour away. The other archaeologists weren't interested in Dr. Murray's stories. So they talked amongst each other and talked over Dr. Murray trying to drown out his conversation. "At last we're here," said Dr. Bell. Dr. Bell was in charge of the Aztec expedition. Dr. Bell and the other six archaeologists were led to the Aztec ruins by a guide to get them familiar with the ruins. Dr. Murray didn't like playing second fiddle to anyone and wasn't interested in the ruins. Dr. Murray had his eyes set on something much bigger. Something much bigger was three crystal skulls.
Download or read book Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull written by John Jackson Miller and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2010 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indy, Mutt, and Marion escape to the jungle after being captured by Spalko, Dovchenko, and Mac, but are soon joined by Ox, who is desperate to return the crystal skull to Akator.
Download or read book The Mummy s Curse written by Megan Stine and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Egypt 1908: Nine-year-old Indy gets introduced to archaeology by Lawrence of Arabia, but the thrill is gone when the guard of a newly opened tomb is murdered.
Download or read book The Secret of the Crystal Skull written by John H. Donnelly and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This cozy English novel combines mystery with the added intrigue of the supernatural woven into the plot. It has the flavor of Agatha Christie, but takes place in a contemporary time frame. The untimely murder of Lord Chadwick at his guest-filled Manor is soon followed by another grotesque killing. Inspector Greystone and his sidekick, Sergeant Tufts, together with input from the inimitable private eye, Aloysius Alexander, make quick work of gathering suspects. The famous Chadwick Art Collection is at stake. Heightening the reader's interest is the mysterious seance during which an ancient blue crystal skull speaks through a medium. Equally fascinating is an enticing and intricate Cryptogram composed of medieval astrological symbols. Midway in the novel, the action starts to race to a climax. The exciting chase to catch the killer will keep you riveted to your seat. The Secret of the Crystal Skull is a collaboration by this husband and wife team.
Download or read book The Book of Skulls written by Robert Silverberg and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How far will four friends go for immortality? This novel is Hugo and Nebula Award–winning author “Robert Silverberg at his very best” (George R. R. Martin). After Eli, a scholarly college student, finds and translates an ancient manuscript called The Book of Skulls, he and his friends embark on a cross-country trip to Arizona in search of a legendary monastery where they hope to find the secret of immortality. On the journey with Eli, there’s Timothy, an upper-class WASP with a trust fund and a solid sense of entitlement; Ned, a cynical poet and alienated gay man; and Oliver, a Kansas farm boy who escaped his rural origins and now wants to escape death. If they can find the House of Skulls where immortal monks allegedly reside, they’ll undergo a rigorous initiation. But do those eight grinning skulls mean the joke will be on them? For a sacrifice will be required. Two must die so that two may live forever . . . Stretching the boundary between science fiction and horror, Robert Silverberg masterfully probes deeper existential questions of morality, brotherhood, and self-determined destiny in what Harlan Ellison refers to as “one of my favorite nightmare novels.” This ebook features an illustrated biography of Robert Silverberg including rare images from the author’s personal collection.
Download or read book The Adventures of Indiana Jones written by Campbell Black and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2008-02-26 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A SINGLE VOLUME—THREE THRILLING NOVELS INSPIRED BY THE BLOCKBUSTER FILMS This volume includes the following novels: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade With bullwhip in hand, Indiana Jones has unearthed a wealth of ancient treasures. In Raiders of the Lost Ark, the fearless archeologist journeys from Nepal to Cairo to the Mediterranean, dodging poisons, traps, and snakes, battling rivals old and new–all in pursuit of an ancient artifact that holds the key to dazzling, invincible power. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom finds our intrepid hero in a remote village in India, where a mysterious old shaman tells him that his arrival has been foreseen–and that he must retrieve a stolen mystical stone. And finally, Indy must face the most challenging and personal endeavor of his life: rescue his estranged father, the eminent professor Dr. Henry Jones, from a Nazi’s lair, and recover the legendary Holy Grail. Yet Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade doesn’t mean the adventure is over. . . .
Download or read book Indiana Jones and the Philosopher s Stone written by Max McCoy and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries the lust for wealth and immortality has driven men mad. Now Indiana Jones is called to London to recover an ancient alchemist's manuscript rumored to contain the formula both for turning lead into gold and granting its owner eternal life. Certain that a missing British alchemist and an insane Renaissance scholar are involved in the theft, Indy--along with the alchemist's beautiful sister--travels to Rome, and straight into the hands of Mussolini's fascists. The mad scholar Sarducci has stolen the Voynich Manuscript, all right. But that's only half the story. The manuscript is really a map, leading into the desert and the most ancient and magnificent crypt in the world, where Indiana Jones will either witness an astounding miracle of alchemy--or become the tomb's next inhabitant.
Download or read book Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Sphinx written by Max McCoy and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1999 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is the most coveted of all ancient artifacts. In it is written the history--and the fate--of every human being. And he who owns it writes his own destiny. Now Indiana Jones follows a trail of danger, magic, and archaeological mystery through the war-torn Orient, from Rangoon to the Egyptian desert, searching for the secret underground hiding place of the all-powerful Omega Book. But with a beautiful woman seeking her missing magician husband, and a vengeance-crazed Japanese spymaster hot on his heels, Indy is running out of time. If the Omega Book falls into the wrong hands, not only his own fate but the fate of the world will be at the mercy of a madman bent on writing humanity's final chapter
Download or read book Danger My Ally written by F. A. (Frederick Albert) Mitchell-Hedges and published by St. Catharines, Ont. : Mitchell-Hedges and Honey. This book was released on 1995 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The frontier between 'law' and 'politics' is not always clear-cut. A large area exists where courts operate, but where governments and parliaments also make decisions. Tim Koopmans compares the way American, British, French and German law and politics deal with different issues: in many instances subjects which are highly 'political' in one country constitute legal issues in another. Is there, for example a 'sovereign Parliament' (as there is in Britain), or will courts control the compatibility of statutes with the Constitution (as in the United States and Germany)? How far can courts go in controlling the legality of administrative action? Are there general legal theories about the frontier between what courts and what politics can do? Koopmans considers case law on a range of issues, including human rights protection, federalism, separation of powers, equal protection and the impact of European and international law.
Download or read book Quantum Crystal Skull written by Garrett Martin and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph Stalin’s evil experiment to cross-breed humans and apes failed, with one exception. What ever became of that lone escapee to North America? Why is the crystal skull a catalyst for either destiny or fate? Can secrets become self-condemning? Presented as a magic realism cyclical period piece, QUANTUM CRYSTAL SKULL is the first book of THE EMAGICATION TRILOGY. The story is grounded in social history but is shaped by unique perceptions of a crystal skull as well as sightings of sasquatches. What happens when biological mutation has a crystal skull as a catalyst? Ultimately the first book brings the story to the northwest and provides the challenging lines and boundaries for the predicaments of the second book of the trilogy. Ancestral family prophecy from a Native American shaman grandfather convinces Amanda, the family matriarch in Spokane, that her children or grandchildren will be involved. Will family secrets affect that destiny? Alexiev, the escapee from the Soviet Union, finds freedom to be elusive. He fears his own secret more but he is relieved when his child was born without biological mutation. Instead it surfaces with his estranged grandchild. Clayton and Emily in Boston are the first of the characters to interact with the crystal skull after it was brought to Canada from Central America. They are also grandparents of Tessa, victim of the biological mutation. Mickey, unsure of his role in the family prophecy, has a chance, bizarre incident with Tessa. Or was it chance? This provides the setting for the second book of the trilogy. SASQUATCH RACES is presented in a different style of magic realism and primarily involves the third generation characters of the first book. A field search with Tessa for bigfoot uncovers shapeshifting humans who transform Mickey involuntarily into a sasquatch. He faces being alone, unprepared for the most basic circumstances, or joining a terrorist group. Who can rally the true sasquatches? How can they help? EMAGICATION, the third book of the trilogy, was written in yet a third style of magic realism and is interactive with the first two books. Why would Novalogy attempt to control the moon? How does a clone battle his original for his soul? The learning curve for author Glade Mahoney involves two reappearing red stones, time dilations, a psychic sasquatch, a secret native storytelling society and a guided interdimensional incarnation event. He must create the first two books of the trilogy to necessitate “emagication” as a solution. The entire trilogy is expected to become available during 2016.
Download or read book The End Times written by Gav Thorpe and published by Black Library. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The End Times are coming. In the warrens of Skavenblight, a new power is rising. The verminlords walk the earth and they plan to lead the skaven to their destiny as rulers of the world The End Times are coming. In the warrens of Skavenblight, a new power is rising. The verminlords walk the earth and they plan to lead the skaven to their destiny as rulers of the world. But for Queek Headtaker, the only destiny that matters is his own, as he plans his final assault on Karak Eight Peaks. In the depths of that ancient city, two rival kings - the goblin Skarsnik and the dwarf Belegar - prepare to meet the onslaught. And in Karaz-a-Karak, High King Thorgrim Grudgebearer presides over what he knows, in his heart, is the end of the dwarf empire. The Horned Rat rises and nothing will ever be the same...
Download or read book Adventures of the Crystal Skull written by Deanna Dewey and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★★★★ A fast-paced mystery adventure, perfect for 9- to 15-year-olds ★★★★★ Now a major feature film When 14-year-old Scott experiences a strange encounter with a crystal skull at the local museum, his life changes forever. This freaky moment leads him on a series of risky adventures with his sassy sister and their group of friends. With his life in imminent danger, will Scott find the skull and break the curse... before it's too late?
Download or read book Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull written by David James and published by Insights. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step behind the scenes of Oscar winner Steven Spielberg's closed set to explore the perils that wait in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull: A Photographic Journal. Dr. Jones dons his hat and holsters his whip for another death-defying adventure into the uncharted provinces of history in the latest film of the Indiana Jones series. Pit against the sinister ambitions of the Soviet empire, he must take vigilante action to save the world from the uncanny threats of ancient evils. From the jungles of the Amazon to the bazaars of Morocco we follow the cast and crew through the landscapes, cinematic battles, and diverse sets that challenged filmmakers for five months of shooting. Witness how the dark myths of Mayan mythology were brought to life, the reconstruction of early Cold War environments, and how Harrison Ford performed his own stunts in his most physically demanding role to date. From concept to cutting room floor access the creative force behind Indiana Jones and leap beyond screen.
Download or read book Past Mistakes written by David Mountain and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A welcome ally in the fight against fake history' Eleanor Janega, author of The Middle Ages From the fall of Rome to the rise of the Wild West, David Mountain brings colour and perspective to historical mythmaking. The stories we tell about our past matter. But those stories have been shaped by prejudice, hoaxes and misinterpretations that have whitewashed entire chapters of history, erased women and invented civilisations. Today history is often used to justify xenophobia, nationalism and inequality as we cling to grand origin stories and heroic tales of extraordinary men. Exploring myths, mysteries and misconceptions about the past - from the legacies of figures like Pythagoras and Christopher Columbus, to the realities of life in the gun-toting Wild West, to the archaeological digs that have upset our understanding of the birth of civilisation - David Mountain reveals how ongoing revolutions in history and archaeology are shedding light on the truth. Full of adventures, and based on detailed research and interviews, Past Mistakes will make you reconsider your understanding of history - and of the world today. 'Past Mistakes takes what we think we remember from history class and sets the record straight! Definitely worth reading if you're ready to have your mind blown and then be filled with rage that you've been hoodwinked for this long.' The Tiny Activist
Download or read book The Indiana Jones Handbook written by Denise Kiernan and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raiders of the Lost Ark! Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom! Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade! These are three of the biggest blockbusters of all time. Now George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford are teaming up for Indiana Jones 4-due in theatres May 22, 2008.What's the movie about? Who cares! Fans will be packing the theatres no matter what.The Indiana Jones Handbook follows in the grand tradition of The Batman Handbook, The Superman Handbook and The Spider-Man Handbook-but with an all-new four-colour format that highlights some of the greatest moments in the films. Readers will learn everything a modern archaeologist needs to know, including: *How to ride an elephant*How to identify booby traps*How to fend off a gang of swordsmen*How to blend into foreign cultures*How to avoid the wrath of God*And much, much more!
Download or read book The Crystal Skull written by Leon M Arceneaux and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Karolovitch discovers ancient writings depicting a crystal skull of awesome power. Knowing that this power must not get into the wrong hands, he and his granddaughter, Natasha, retrieve it from a Mayan pyramid. The plan is to deposit it into a magma pool that will pull it into the earth's molten center where it can never be retrieved. Tony and Mac, U.S. Air Force, are assigned as part of the team to accomplish this. Sandra Kay, PhD Geology; Dr. Aaron Slaughter, Parapsychologist; and Natasha, comprise the rest of the team. Tony and Mac are warned by an apparition that one of the enemy is in their midst. They are also told to help release Father Gorski from the power of the Vampire of Paris. In doing so they will receive the strength to fight the evil forces. Tony, Mac and Natasha meet Evil face to face in a terrifying encounter in Paris. Sandra's research shows that the magma pool is on the island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean. The team discovers that the pool is in the temple of the fire god on the ocean floor between St. Kitts and Nevis where the deciding battle is fought.
Download or read book The Lost City of the Monkey God written by Douglas Preston and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, named one of the best books of the year by The Boston Globe and National Geographic: acclaimed journalist Douglas Preston takes readers on a true adventure deep into the Honduran rainforest in this riveting narrative about the discovery of a lost civilization -- culminating in a stunning medical mystery. Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and they warn that anyone who enters this sacred city will fall ill and die. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artifacts and an electrifying story of having found the Lost City of the Monkey God-but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later, bestselling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a rickety, single-engine plane carrying the machine that would change everything: lidar, a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but an enigmatic, lost civilization. Venturing into this raw, treacherous, but breathtakingly beautiful wilderness to confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, disease-carrying insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. But it wasn't until they returned that tragedy struck: Preston and others found they had contracted in the ruins a horrifying, sometimes lethal-and incurable-disease. Suspenseful and shocking, filled with colorful history, hair-raising adventure, and dramatic twists of fortune, THE LOST CITY OF THE MONKEY GOD is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the twenty-first century.
