Download or read book Fall Silver Artemis written by Joel Preston and published by Joel Preston. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rumour has long stated that monsters slumber in the deep places of the world... Creatures of sheer terror beyond even gods or angels. Melissa Pythia and her team are about to wake one of them up... THE OLD WORLD SAGA nears it conclusion in BOOK FOUR: FALL SILVER ARTEMIS! The quest to claim in the power of Zeus continues as we join protagonist Danni Quinn and her team as they hunt for an artefact of the missing God-King. Led by the reincarnated Oracle of Delphi, Melissa Pythia, the team comes to learn that there are darker powers at work than that the angels of Heaven and the monsters of Hell. Joshua Dare and the rest of the gang return in the action/adventure epic combining elements of contemporary religion, ancient mythology and the long-awaited introduction of the Cthulhu mythos to the series. Following on from the events of In the Shadow of The Old World and Earth's Mightiest Warrior, Fall Silver Artemis is a true epic and a book you will want to read from start to finish in one hit! Australian author Joel Preston brings you an adventure across the USA, Europe, New Zealand, Africa and even the world's loneliest place. Strap yourself in for one hell of a ride! Speaking of long-awaited, two characters seperated in book one are about to reunite in the first time since the adventure began... Will sparks fly when Danni Quinn and Joshua Dare are brought together after everything that's happened? In a race against time, with the odds against them, the Australian Supernatural Taskforce needs a lucky break. It arrives in the form of a mysterious black book - the Necronomicon. But could this new trove of information be leading them down a dark and twisted path? FIND OUT NOW! -THE BLURB- After the werewolf incident in 2019, Danni Quinn has completed her training and is on her first mission. The goal: finding an artefact of the lost God Zeus. When Danni and her team crash a wild ritual in the remote swamps of Florida, they find a black book full of occult symbols. Their resident expert believes that the answer to finding an artefact of Zeus could be in its pages. Seeking further guidance, Danni and her boss, the reincarnated Oracle of Delphi, Melissa Pythia, set out to find the Goddess Artemis. Artemis being hunted by hellhounds and falls into a trap, taking Danni and Melissa on a journey through Hell. Travelling across the scorched plains they meet the long dead hero, Sigurd the Volsung, who agrees to aide them on their quest. After an encounter with Lucifer, Artemis is forced to break sacred laws to get them back to the mortal world. The black book leads Danni's team down a path towards sunken cities and alien horrors. With the help of her former flame, Joshua Dare, and the rest of the AST, they are forced to compete for an artefact of Zeus. But another more pressing issue arises when they are tasked with a new mission in Africa. The tower that detects divine magic for the forces of Heaven must be destroyed, and Danni will risk everything to do it…

Download or read book Perennial Gardens for Texas written by Julie Ryan and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perennial garden is an ever-changing source of delight. Each season brings new colors and textures in flowers and foliage. As the years go by, perennial plantings mature and interweave into forms more beautiful and surprising than a season's growth of annuals can ever give. Best of all, a perennial garden can grow almost anywhere with plants suited to local soils, temperatures, and rainfall. This book is a complete guide to perennial gardening in Texas and similar regions of eastern New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas. In Part One, Julie Ryan offers a historical sketch of cottage gardens and perennial borders, with a sampler of some of their modern variations. In Part Two, she defines the major ecological regions of Texas and, with words and color photographs, takes you on a tour of lovely public and private gardens in each region. You'll find all the "how to" information for creating your own garden in Part Three. Ms. Ryan describes and pictures over 300 flowering perennials, bulbs, foliage plants, and old roses suitable for Texas gardens, with lists of companion annuals, vines, shrubs, and small trees. Accompanying charts provide quick reference to each plant's preferred regions and cultivation requirements. In addition, Ms. Ryan discusses how to design a garden and select plants, prepare the beds, and deal with garden pests. She concludes with substantial lists of resources, including mail-order suppliers of perennials, bulbs, and old roses.

Download or read book Bohemian Manifesto written by Laren Stover and published by Bulfinch. This book was released on 2004-11-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bohemianism is a way of life, a state of mind, an atmosphere. It is not a trend, its a timeless movement. It is about living beyond convention. BOHEMIAN MANIFESTO explores and joyfully celebrates the creativity, the originality, and the splendor of a lifestyle and spirit shared by free-thinking, free-living artists, poets, writers, sculptors, musicians, and intellectuals. This is the first book to distill and categorize all the ingredients of Bohemian life. In a witty and engaging style, Laren Stover examines the contents of a Bohemians closet, bathroom, and bookshelf. She explains the allure of absinthe, why it isnt wise to leave a Bohemian unattended in your home--you could return to find nude nymphs painted on your lamp shades--and how to identify what type of Bohemian you might be.

Download or read book Fear the Full Moon written by Joel Preston and published by Joel Preston. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesse Billiau has fled into the dark of the forests of Vietnam, with his enemy by his side. Not only is hunted by different factions with sinister purpose, but even the beasts of the wood turn their hungry eyes on him. Another has also turned his deathly gaze upon the Australian. Who is the mysterious Baron Samedi, and why does he continue to haunt Jesse after each full moon massacre? THE OLD WORLD SAGA continues directly on from BOOK ONE: IN THE SHADOW OF MONSTROUS THINGS with this novella! From Australian Author Joel Preston comes a late addition to the early story of THE OLD WORLD SAGA, bridging the gap in Jesse's journey between BOOK ONE and BOOK THREE. This is a dark story of self-doubt and the struggle to survive in isolation as Jesse tries to remove himself from the civilised world. He can't let them beast within him harm the innocent, though can do little to stop it... - THE BLURB - Surviving the deadly bite of a werewolf and fearing a life in chains, Jesse Billiau is on the run. With an unlikely ally at his side, Jesse flees into the wilds of Vietnam with the Australian Government hot on his heels. His escape goes awry when he is captured by drug-runners and moved to a secretive compound deep in the forest. He has one advantage his foes don’t know. When the full moon shines the beast within is released, and Jesse becomes a herald of death and destruction. But when he sees what he’s done, Jesse questions whether he can live with the consequences of his actions. In his moment of utmost despair, the God of Death, Baron Samedi, reveals to Jesse that his suffering is needed for greater events to come. Can Jesse survive the predators of the jungle while he fights the monster inside? Can he embrace his new nature, or must he forever live in fear of the full moon? THIS NOVELLA is designed to be read after THE OLD WORLD SAGA BOOK TWO: RISE GOLDEN APOLLO and before THE WENDIGO INCIDENT: AN OLD WORLD SAGA NOVELLA.

Download or read book The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands written by Titus Kennedy and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insightful Archaeological Context. Illuminated Historicity. While the historical accuracy of the Bible has long been a topic of debate and has fallen under increased scrutiny in recent decades, new archaeological discoveries from an expanding host of ancient sites found in Bible lands continue to provide evidence pertinent to questions of reliability. The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands offers the most geographically extensive overview of archaeological sites from all of the regions relevant to the biblical narratives. With information from excavations and research both old and new, this thorough guide from archaeologist and professor Dr. Titus Kennedy features more than 200 full-color photos that show ancient ruins and bring the Bible to life extensive exploration of archaeological discoveries from more than 70 key locations and historical sites stretching across Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, Greece, the Holy Land, and beyond expert research and analysis of archaeological evidence that illuminates and corroborates historical narratives of the Bible The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands will aid in your search for answers, serving as a travel guide and a resource for investigating the context and historicity of the Bible while vicariously visiting many ancient biblical locations.

Download or read book The Expositor s Bible The Acts Of The Apostles Vol 2 written by George Thomas Stokes and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-02 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Thomas Stokes' "The Expositor's Bible: The Acts of the Apostles Vol. 2" is a scholarly and incisive check out early Christian records as recorded within the biblical book of Acts. Stokes, a frequent author to The Expositor's Bible series, combines painstaking have a look at with a thorough cognizance of theological intricacies. In this bankruptcy, Stokes dives into the tumultuous occasions that observed Jesus Christ's resurrection, charting the apostles' movements and reviews as they unfold the Christian message. He offers readers historical context, offering light at the cultural and spiritual milieu of the time, and delves into the theological significance of the apostles' deeds. Stokes' remark is extremely good for its readability and accessibility, making complicated theological topics intelligible to a huge target audience. The tale unfolds with a mixture of ancient accuracy and spiritual perception, giving readers a radical picture of the early Christian society and the troubles they encountered. "The Expositor's Bible: The Acts of the Apostles Vol. 2" is an invaluable useful resource for pupils and everybody inquisitive about an intensive exam of the early Christian Church's origins and progress.

Download or read book Falling into History written by Peter Fleming and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It isn’t easy travelling with an extraterrestrial fl ower, especially an intelligent Martian one who has the power of thought and speech. Being pursued through time by homicidal maniacs hardly makes it any easier. Space ethicist Kim Hawthorne and our long-suffering narrator Ishmael Starbuck join Hymoliga Eight on a wild ride through history, to the Gold Rush, where time travelling robbers are stealing all the gold, to ancient Ephesus, where they become involved in a plot to kill Saint Paul, and to Pompeii, on the eve of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. But for Hymoliga Eight, the pressing question is: can he tell a story well enough to persuade Jonathan Swift to accept him into a famous 18th century writers’ club?

Download or read book Paul and His Letters written by John B. Polhill and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 1999 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Except for Christ himself, no figure has been more influential in the history of Christianity than the apostle Paul. And yet his remarkable life remains shrouded in mystery. In this probing new book, John B. Polhill scrapes away the myths about this great man and uncovers the truth of his life and thought. Using Acts, the Pauline epistles, and reliable traditions from non-canonical sources, Polhill weaves together the remarkable story of Paul's transformation from persecutor to persecuted, producing a dynamic account of his entire ministry. By placing each of Paul's letters in its proper historical context, Polhill brings new light to these foundation stones of the Christian faith. He follows Paul from his early years in Tarsus and Jerusalem to his imprisonment and eventual martyrdom, painting a detailed, comprehensive portrait of Paul that will serve as an indispensable resource for students, teachers, and pastors alike.

Download or read book Hermead Philosophers written by Surazeus Astarius and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hermead of Surazeus is an epic poem about the development of philosophy over 600 years in the lives and ideas of 26 of the greatest philosophers who contributed to the growth of civilization. This single volume edition presents in 126,680 lines of pentameter blank verse the tales of Hermes, Prometheus, Kadmos, Asklepios, Zethos Hesiodos, Thales, Anaximandros, Pythagoras, Herakleitos, Parmenides, Anaxagoras, Empedokles, Leukippos, Philolaos, Demokritos, Aristokles Platon, Aristoteles, Demetrios Phalereus, Epikouros, Arkhimedes, Ktesibios, Eratosthenes, Krates, Hipparkhos, Philodemos, and Lucretius.

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Download or read book Strange Lights in a Dark World written by Joel Preston and published by Joel Preston. This book was released on 2023-06-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BEWARE OF SPOILERS AHEAD! This novella is designed to be read after FALL SILVER ARTEMIS and before IN THE SHADOW OF THE SUNDERED KING! The end of THE OLD WORLD SAGA begins beneath STRANGE LIGHTS in an alien sky... From Australian author Joel Preston comes a cosmic adventure that takes his series into realms beyond the universe... THE OLD WORLD SAGA embraces the Cthulhu mythos in this tale about the things beyond both gods and angels that linger in the dark. It first happened in THE WENDIGO INCIDENT, when US NAVY SEAL Patrick Leeson (aka Neanderthal) read from a mysterious black book to distract the monstrous wendigo and save the life of Joshua Dare. What he summoned that day was just a glimpse of the horrors that lie waiting beyond the known universe. The room shook as eyes and tentacles appeared, before vanishing almost as quickly. Then, in FALL SILVER ARTEMIS, professor Malcolm Selleck used a similar black book to summon an Eldritch abomination in the games of Skrymir. It was that same book that a civilian, Randall Dare, had been studying before his disappearance... Right at the end of that story, Randall Dare reappeared unexpectedly in the destruction of Sydney Harbour, before the demonic Cthulhu. And he had some friends with him. STRANGE LIGHTS IN THE DARK WORLD is the story of how Randall got there. Now, in this novella, we follow Randall Dare as he opens a wormhole to a planet called the Dark World. Thrust into this story of magic and supernatural terrors by sheer blood association, Randall becomes stuck outside the universe, looking for a way back in. An alien army is waking up, and it looks like they have their sights set on Planet Earth. Luckily, with Randall is another lost soul, Patrick Leeson. Together, they will encounter one of humanities most revered religious figures, also stranded in the Dark World. With Jesus of Nazareth on their side, and a particularly fearsome T-Rex, the stage is set for the coming war against the Star Spawn and their Great Old One leader. - THE BLURB - Randall Dare put his mathematical skills to the test by solving a complex alien equation in a mysterious black book. Rather unexpectedly, the young physics prodigy opened a portal to a dimension outside the physical universe. Stuck in a realm called the Dark World, Randall must navigate ancient ruins, alien armies and monsters to get back home. He learns that his Australian colleagues are on their way to a sunken city where a horrible cosmic god lies sleeping. Because of him, they might be on the verge of waking it up. With the help of the citizens of the Dark World, including a sixty-five million year old dinosaur, the race is on for Randall to work out how to cross dimensions and deliver valuable information for the coming fight. Only, he isn’t the only human trapped out there. US Navy SEAL Patrick Leeson, aka Neanderthal, has arrived too. Along with humanity’s most famous religious figure, Randall has to figure out how to get them all back to Earth. And time is ticking…

Download or read book In the Shadow of The Old World written by Joel Preston and published by Joel Preston. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First came the story of a young man's brush with a monster from myth... Next came the adventure of the spy in Rome, who found the Golden God lost in time... Now, prepare for the adventure in a lifetime as those stories come together in IN THE SHADOW OF THE OLD WORLD. The direct sequel to IN THE SHADOW OF MONSTROUS THINGS and RISE GOLDEN APOLLO, the third novel in THE OLD WORLD SAGA is a journey across the Earth and beyond. The power of the lost God-King is waiting for someone to claim it, be it god, angel, demon or someone unexpected. The stakes have never been higher, and Joshua Dare is right in the middle of it. -THE STORY- After his capture in 2019, Joshua Dare has been kept imprisoned by the Australian Supernatural Taskforce. A leak causes the alliance between The Old World, a group of paranormal enthusiasts, and the Australian Government to be tested. Josh is moved to Japan, where at last he has a taste of freedom.That freedom is short lived when cultists of the fallen angel Belial attack. Josh is thrust into a globe-trotting adventure across Japan, Israel, Siberia, and even into the holy realm of Heaven itself. The curse that runs through Josh's veins, the last echo of Zeus, is the key to an unimaginable power. With the gods Apollo and Hermes in tow, Josh finds allies in the remnants of the Olympians. But a chance encounter with an ancient destruction deity leaves Josh with two roads before him. He can master the monster within, but at what cost? Following on directly from the novelette THE WENDIGO INCIDENT, don't miss this nail-biting thrill ride. Find out what secrets are hidden IN THE SHADOW OF THE OLD WORLD today!

Download or read book Ancient Greek Beliefs written by Perry L. Westmoreland and published by LEE AND VANCE PUBLISHING CO. This book was released on 2007 with total page 829 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Greek Beliefs explores the mysteries of the ancient myths and religious beliefs of a great people. The text is divided into three sections, Greek mythology, the ancient Greeks, and conclusions. A brief history and lengthy glossary are included. The book is designed as a basic text for the introduction to ancient Greek mythology and beliefs, and the text muses about the religious lessons we might learn from them. It contains abridged stories of Greek mythology, including the extant Greek plays, and considers portions of the works of the great writers, including Aeschylus, Euripides Hesiod, Homer, Plato, and Sophocles. It opens a comprehensive window into the lives of these great ancient people.

Download or read book The Book of Acts written by F. F. Bruce and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 1988-06-30 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: F.F. Bruce's revised study on the Book of Acts is a contribution to The New International Commentary on the New Testament. Prepared by some of the world's leading scholars, the series provides an exposition of the New Testament books that is thorough and fully abreast of modern scholarship yet faithful to the Scriptures as the infallible Word of God.

Download or read book In the Shadow of Monstrous Things written by Joel Preston and published by Joel Preston. This book was released on 2021-10-10 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WELCOME to THE OLD WORLD SAGA - BOOK ONE! Prepare to embark on an epic adventure! From Australian author Joel Preston comes a story you won't be able to put down. A new take on an age-old genre will keep you turning the pages until the very end. After all, it only takes a single bite to begin an epic adventure. AN ANCIENT CURSE. A STORY FROM MYTH. CAN HE LIVE IN THE SHADOW OF THE MONSTER WITHIN? In Bronze Age Greece a foolish king dared to test the storm-gatherer Zeus. In his arrogance and hubris the king felt the wrath of that God and faded into obscure myth... or so the world thought. The dark corners of the Earth that ancient curse lingered, twisting and mutating, creating rumours of a monster that dwells within a man. Through time and legend it passed, until in whispers it reached modern day Greece... Facing an uncertain future, Joshua Dare has embarked on a modern rite of passage - a European getaway. In Greece, during a wild night out, a mysterious barman tells Josh that he’s going to have a particularly lucky night. Yet, fate sees him walking home alone through the dark woods of Corfu. Under the light of a full moon, destiny comes for Josh in the form of a terrifying monster from myth. A harrowing escape leaves him wondering if it was all just a dream. A vicious bite left no scar and dried blood seems to be all that remains of his encounter. Back home in Australia, the secrets of that night are revealed in lunar light. When the full moon rises in the tropical city of Cairns, death follows. Legend becomes reality as Josh struggles to comprehend the changes he’s undergoing. A local policeman and his friend, Jesse, knows something is connecting Josh to a spate of bloody massacres in Cairns. And he's not the only one. Now, Josh has been thrust into a world of hidden organisations and shady government operatives. His affliction is different. To understand the power he carries, Josh must unravel the truth of an ancient Greek king cursed by a god. Chased by foreign agents and fearing the beast within, Joshua Dare needs to uncover old secrets revealed only in the light of the full moon. Get ready for a supernatural thriller with BITE! Inspired heavily by Greek mythology, In the Shadow of Monstrous Things is an exciting new telling of an age-old monster story, with some unexpected twists along the way. For action, horror, gore and a little romance, look no futher than In the Shadow of Monstrous Things!

Download or read book The Essential Evangelical Parallel Bible written by John R. Kohlenberger (III) and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2004 with total page 3001 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Evangelical Parallel Bible enables readers to easily compare the texts of a quarter of modern translations that span the full range of scholarly approaches to the ancient text.

Download or read book Otherworld Renegade written by Jane Godman and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claiming her felt like his destiny…but could prove to be his ultimate undoing. Desperate to flee a horrific arranged marriage, Princess Tanzi turned to the only man who could help. Lorcan Malone, infamous necromancer, had vowed to come to her aid whenever she needed him. And even as they traveled from the mortal world into the fantastical Otherworld, Tanzi knew her true need ran deeper than just a rescue. She was his enemy's daughter. A renegade like Lorcan had no business craving a Fae princess, one intended for a greater calling. Yet he was powerless to resist the pull to do more than protect Tanzi…