Download or read book Extraordinary Tales written by Aaron Kiepper and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extraordinary Tales: Book I: Kinship By: Aaron Kiepper Sergit has lived his life in the service of Baron, the cruel dictator of Hecha, as his chosen warrior in the bloody and brutal coliseum battles. With each bit of coin he wins, he saves a little for his father to aid in paying off his father Mezraen’s s debt to Baron. When Sergit’s father devises a plan to escape Hecha, Lyla, Baron’s right-hand, warns Sergit and Mezraen of Baron’s wrath should they leave his domain. Without adhering to her warnings, they leave Hecha for good, taking Lyla with them. Extraordinary Tales is a wild and wonderful adventure through imaginative lands filled with predators of all shapes and sizes, and as the three adventurers travel north, adding an array of dissimilar people to their caravan, they grapple with conflicts and grudges while taking steps toward becoming a true family of misfits.
Download or read book Invincible Extraordinary Tales written by Roberto Carlos Canto García and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Survivors written by David Long and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Best Book With Facts Blue Peter Book Award 2017. Amazing real-life stories about extreme survival.Beautifully presented in a large, paperback format, and fully illustrated in colour throughout, this wonderful anthology is a treat for all the family. Be shocked and amazed by these incredible real-life stories of extreme survival, including . . .The Man Who Sucked Blood from a Shark, a sailor who survived for 133 days on a raft in the Atlantic when his ship was torpedoed, using shark's blood in place of fresh water. The Girl Who Fell From the Sky, a teenager who fell 2 miles from an aeroplane and trekked through the Amazon jungle to safety. The Woman Who Froze to Death - Yet Lived, a woman who was trapped under freezing water for so long her heart stopped. Four hours later, medics managed to warm her blood enough to revive her. Combining classic tales such as Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic voyage, as well as more modern exploits such as the adventurer who inspired the movie 127 Hours, these astonishing stories will be retold by young readers to all of their friends.'A gorgeously presented hardback book, full of incredible real-life stories of extreme survival . . . Ultimately an inspirational book, beautifully illustrated.' Angels and Urchins'True-story fans will love this.' Inis Children's Books Ireland'A wonderful mixture of the scariness of peril and the glorious uplift of survival. It's insightful, inspirational and all absolutely true.' Bookbag
Download or read book The Jules Verne Sci Fi Omnibus Extraordinary Tales of Fantastical Adventures Scientific Wonders Incredibly Prophetic Inventions Illustrated written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-14 with total page 2183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jules Verne's 'The Jules Verne Sci-Fi Omnibus' is a collection of extraordinary tales that blend fantastical adventures, scientific wonders, and incredibly prophetic inventions. Verne's literary style is characterized by meticulous attention to scientific detail, vivid descriptions of exotic locales, and a forward-thinking imagination that was far ahead of its time. Each story within the omnibus presents readers with a thrilling journey through uncharted territories, both on Earth and beyond, challenging the boundaries of what was believed possible at the time of publication. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reader's experience, bringing Verne's visionary worlds to life in captivating detail. Jules Verne, often referred to as the 'Father of Science Fiction', drew inspiration from the technological advancements and exploration of the 19th century. His background in law and passion for travel informed his narratives, as he sought to educate and entertain readers with tales that sparked the imagination and encouraged curiosity about the world around them. Verne's ability to predict future inventions, such as submarines and space travel, continues to astonish readers to this day. I highly recommend 'The Jules Verne Sci-Fi Omnibus' to those who are fascinated by the intersection of science and adventure in literature. Verne's timeless stories offer a glimpse into a world where the impossible becomes possible, inviting readers to explore the depths of the unknown and embrace the wonders of human ingenuity.
Download or read book Extraordinary Tales for Exceptional Minds written by Ayaan Ranjith and published by Cheer Productions. This book was released on 2021-11-28 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extraordinary Tales for Exceptional minds Children’s book for all ages Extraordinary Tales for Exceptional minds is another creative and lateral thinking work from Cheer Productions. What makes this book so interesting is its unconventional style of storytelling. To be more specific, these stories will make the little brains think more, explore what the stories meant and widen creative and analytical thinking. The book has three stories, The ghost with one head, Fish in the Pot Paper plane. They are all unique stories and share the same thread of magical realism in their approach which makes it unbelievable and yet so convincing at the same time. These kind of stories are very rare in today’s children’s books, even though, it is these stories that can open up enormous thinking ability, creativity, curiosity, courage, confidence, belief, hope, love, and a strong positive attitude. About Cheer Productions, we create fun, interesting, and thought-provoking stories and activities for children and adults. Reading, narrating, and enacting out stories create an empowering feeling in Children. When you explore through books, you exercise your brain with imagination, wonderment, and questions. All these different activities that you engage builds sensitivity , attention, and the ability to envision. From restlessness to being in silence with oneself to know more that lies within and around. The stories that come out from this house, is purely for enjoyment. From there will stem everything else. When you have enjoyed a great story, you open your senses to perceive what was in it and that builds the ability to think more deep, sense more and solve problems. Cheer is not just for kids; it is also for young adults and adults who enjoys inspirational, powerful, and lateral thinking messages and creativity. Check out our collections and see if there is something for you or your dear ones! Enjoy, share, and have a great day!
Download or read book Devoted written by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlikely Friendships meets Marley and Me. This heartwarming gift book from National Geographic presents a collection of inspiring dog stories and touching photos—dogs who comfort veterans, dogs who learn to surf, dogs who detect cancer, and dogs who save the day: Each one is devoted. These 38 uplifting dog stories showcase the most amazing dog rescues, accomplishments, and abilities that fascinate us and touch our hearts.
Download or read book Exceptional Tales of the Extraordinary Life is a Story story one written by Melissa Faisst and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the fabulous and scintillating world of fantasy and science fiction! Discover four incredibly exciting and captivating short stories that will sweep you off your feet. Explore strange and unfamiliar planets, an exotic garden inhabited by a mysterious spirit, and delve into extraordinary worlds similar to ours yet astonishingly different.
Download or read book Rise Up written by Amanda Li and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From surviving a plane crash in the jungle to striking against climate change, you won’t believe the incredible stories of the challenges these brave kids from around the world have overcome! Rise Up: Ordinary Kids in Extraordinary Stories features 29 tales of amazing young girls and boys who have achieved the unimaginable. The stories range from triumphing over illness and injury to overcoming bullying. Entries include Sweden's Greta Thunberg, whose youth climate activism sparked a global movement, and Pakistan's Ayesha Farooq, who became Pakistan's first female fighter pilot at age 25. Each incredible story is narrated in an exciting and engaging style, and is combined with visually stunning illustrations by Amy Blackwell. Children can lose themselves in the remarkable true-life tales of ingenuity, courage, and commitment. Practical tips and skills accompany each story, from how to tie useful knots to send coded messages, and how to be more environmentally green to how to survive a shark attack. This useful information provides a springboard for children to apply this knowledge in their own lives. These empowering stories show that no matter who you are, how old you are, and what you do, you can rise to the challenge.
Download or read book An Ordinary Guy an Extraordinary Tale written by John S. Klumpp and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-09-21 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Ordinary Guy spirits us along his journey from the post World War Two neighborhoods of the Bronx through his days as a cadet at the New York State University Maritime College to his thirty years at sea sailing as mate on oil tankers and captain of harbor and sea-going towing vessels. He allows us a peek into the the world of boats and the crews that worked them. Along the way we are skillfully transported through the rich tapestry of history that saw the Vietnam Era, the struggle for civil rights, a resignation of a president, the horror of 9/11 and the response to international terrorism. The Ordinary Guy shares with us his interpretation of these events, all the while entertaining us with tales that range from the informative to the outrageous. We are his passengers as he takes us along on his joyous and sometimes angry romp through seventy years of the extraordinary life and times of this ordinary guy.
Download or read book Modern Love written by Daniel Jones and published by Broadway Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of fifty essays from the popular "Modern Love" column in "The New York Times" explores the intricacies and complications of negotiating love and loss in the twenty-first century.
Download or read book Extraordinary Tales written by Jorge Luis Borges and published by . This book was released on 1990-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ordinary Mary s Extraordinary Deed written by Emily Pearson and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2002-04-29 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated children’s book celebrates the extraordinary potential of ordinary deeds—showing how one child’s act of kindness can change the world One ordinary day, Ordinary Mary stumbles upon some ordinary blueberries. When she decides to pick them for her neighbor, Mrs. Bishop, her thoughtful act starts a chain reaction that multiplies around the world. Mrs. Bishop makes blueberry muffins and gives them to her paperboy and four others—one of whom is Mr. Stevens, who then helps five different people with their luggage—one of whom is Maria, who then helps five other people—and so on, until the deed comes back to Mary.
Download or read book The Amazing Tales of Grade 6 written by Evergreen 6C & 6P and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of stories was written by the amazing kids of Evergreen Elementary School, 2015-16!
Download or read book Extraordinary Tales written by Jorge Luis Borges and published by ISBS. This book was released on 1973 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amazing Tales Ling Mengchu written by Ling Mengchu and published by Panda Books. This book was released on with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Perennial Bestseller on Townsfolk Life Amazing Tales-First Series together with Amazing Tales-Second Series authored by Ling Mengchu (1580-1644), a famous writer of venacular stories, have topped the best-loved works of Chinese fiction in the past centuries. Stories from the collections are known to almost everyone in China. In close-knit plots, often punctuated with surprising denouements, and vivid colloquial language, these stories cover a wide range of subjects, from young men and women in love and family disputes to complicated legal cases. Now both books have been translated into English. In Amazing Tales-First Series 18 stories are selected from the original 40 to sing the praise of fidelity of love and all-weather friendship, expose the greed of some nefarious monks and nuns for sex and wealth, and urge the authorities to uphold justice in handling cases. While enjoying these fascinating tales, the reader can get a glimpse of the ethics, customs, and social life of seventeenth-century China.
Download or read book Playing With Fire written by Theo Fleury and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Playing With Fire, Theo Fleury takes us behind the bench during his glorious days as an NHL player, and talks about growing up devastatingly poor and in chaos at home. Dark personal issues began to surface, and drinking, drugs, gambling, and girls ultimately derailed a career that had him destined for the Hall of Fame. Fleury shares all in this raw, captivating, and honest look at the previously untold story of one the game's greatest heroes.
Download or read book A Tale of the Ragged Mountains written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by Modernista. This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: »A Tale of the Ragged Mountains« is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, originally published in 1844. EDGAR ALLAN POE was born in Boston in 1809. After brief stints in academia and the military, he began working as a literary critic and author. He made his debut with the novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket in 1838, but it was in his short stories that Poe's peculiar style truly flourished. He died in Baltimore in 1849.
