Download or read book Legends of the Night Horrors of War written by Karl White and published by Headless Horseman Productions. This book was released on 2012-06-13 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WWII brought the world to its knees, as nations scrambled to fight and defend against strengthening foes and common enemies. But beyond the battlefield, a secret war was being fought. A race to develop weapons of fear that would provide ultimate power to those who possessed them. Born from this pursuit would be two of the most serious and deadly creations ever known to man. The United States would develop the Atomic bomb, the pinnacle of nuclear science. While in Japan, a rogue military Doctor designed a killer plague, hell-bent on destroying his enemies.
Download or read book War in Roman Myth and Legend written by Paul Chrystal and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enlightening look at the importance of war gods and their myths to the ancient Romans. This book redresses the relative lack of work published on the role of war in classical myth and legend. At the same time it debunks the popular view that the Romans had little mythology of their own and idly borrowed and adapted Greek myth to suit their own ends. While this is true to some extent, War in Roman Myth and Legend clearly demonstrates a rich and meaningful independent mythology at work in Roman culture. The book opens by addressing how the Romans did adopt and adapt Greek myths to fashion the beginnings of Roman history; it goes on to discuss the Roman gods of war and the ubiquity of war in Roman society and politics and how this was reflected in the Aeneas Foundation Myth, the Romulus and Remus Foundation Myth, and the legends associated with the founding of Rome. Also discussed are warlike women in Roman epic; Trojan heroes; and the use of mythology by Roman poets other than Virgil. The Theban Legion and the vision of Constantine myths conclude the journey.
Download or read book Night Mayer written by Paul W. Papa and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a rich developer is found dead in his trailer, it's up to P. M. Mayer to find out who--or what--sent him to the big sleep. Only to do that, Mayer must navigate through a city where the paranormal rules the night, and those who enter don't always make it out alive.
Download or read book Horrors of War written by Cynthia J. Miller and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-05-14 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Battlefields have traditionally been considered places where the spirits of the dead linger, and popular culture brings those thoughts to life. Supernatural tales of war told in print, on screen, and in other media depict angels, demons, and legions of the undead fighting against—or alongside—human soldiers. Ghostly war ships and phantom aircraft carry on their never-to-be-completed missions, and the spirits—sometimes corpses—of dead soldiers return to confront the enemies who killed them, comrades who betrayed them, or leaders who sacrificed them. In Horrors of War: The Undead on the Battlefield, Cynthia J. Miller and A. Bowdoin Van Riper have assembled essays that explore the meaning and significance of these tales. Among the questions that the volume seeks to answer are: How do supernatural stories engage with cultural attitudes toward war? In what ways do these stories reflect or challenge the popular memories of particular wars? How do they ask us to think again about battlefield heroism, military ethics, and the politics of sacrifice? Divided into four sections, chapters examine undead war stories in film (Carol for Another Christmas, The Devil’s Backbone), television (The Twilight Zone), literature (The Bloody Red Baron, Devils of D-Day), comics (Weird War Tales, The Haunted Tank), graphic novels (The War of the Trenches), and gaming (Call of Duty: World at War). Featuring contributions from a diverse group of international scholars, these essays address such themes as monstrous enemies and enemies made monstrous, legacies and memories of war, and the war dead who refuse to rest. Drawing together stories from across wars, branches of service, and generations of soldiers—and featuring more than fifty illustrations—Horrors of War will be of interest to scholars of film, popular culture, military history, and cultural history.
Download or read book The Battle of the Standard A Legend of the Days of King Stephen Etc In Verse written by William Alfred GIBBS and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Legend and Land Battle written by Charlene Townsend and published by Publication Consultants. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legend and the Land Battle is a humorous tale about a squirrel named Merle, a skunk named Hunk, and a bunny named Sonny. The mountain they live on has been enchanted so that no animal shall harm another. Go along with the boys as they interact with a story telling bear, and a couple rambunctious cubs full of quick-witted definitions. See what they learn about the area they live in and why it is so special. A legend and a riddle about a bald, badger with a heart on his rump leads to some very unusual treasure. Then see how the animals on the mountain convince the humans they do not want to build there. Cooter may be a little quirky, and wear a bikini top on his head, but the boys soon learn he's the guy in charge. This action pact story is sure to leave laughing.
Download or read book Fierce Ambition The Life and Legend of War Correspondent Maggie Higgins written by Jennet Conant and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A spirited portrait of twentieth-century war correspondent Maggie Higgins and her tenacious fight to the top in a male-dominated profession. Marguerite Higgins was both the scourge and envy of the journalistic world. A longtime reporter for the New York Herald Tribune, she first catapulted to fame with her dramatic account of the liberation of Dachau at the end of World War II. Brash, beautiful, ruthlessly competitive, and sexually adventurous, she forced her way to the front despite being told the combat zone was no place for a woman. Her headline-making exploits earned her a reputation for bravery bordering on recklessness and accusations of “advancing on her back,” trading sexual favors for scoops. While the Herald Tribune exploited her feminine appeal—regularly featuring the photogenic "girl reporter" on its front pages—it was Maggie’s dogged determination, talent for breaking news, and unwavering ambition that brought her success from one war zone to another. Her notoriety soared during the Cold War, and her daring dispatches from Korea garnered a Pulitzer Prize for foreign correspondence—the first granted to a woman for frontline reporting—with the citation noting the unusual dangers and difficulties she faced because of her sex. A star reporter, she became part of the Kennedy brothers’ Washington circle, though her personal alliances and politics provoked bitter feuds with male rivals, who vilified her until her untimely death. Drawing on new and extensive research, including never-before-published correspondence and interviews with Maggie’s colleagues, lovers, and soldiers and generals who knew her in the field, journalist and historian Jennet Conant restores Maggie’s rightful place in history as a woman who paved the way for the next generation of journalists, and one of the greatest war correspondents of her time.
Download or read book The War of the Worlds Legend Classics written by H. G. Wells and published by Legend Press. This book was released on 2019-09-30 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the Legend Classics seriesYet across the gulf of space, minds that are to our minds as ours are to those of the beasts that perish, intellects vast and cool and unsympathetic, regarded this earth with envious eyes, and slowly and surely drew their plans against us.The Legend Classics series:Around the World in Eighty DaysThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Importance of Being EarnestAlice's Adventures in WonderlandThe MetamorphosisThe Railway ChildrenThe Hound of the BaskervillesFrankensteinWuthering HeightsThree Men in a BoatThe Time MachineLittle WomenAnne of Green GablesThe Jungle BookThe Yellow Wallpaper and Other StoriesDraculaA Study in ScarletLeaves of GrassThe Secret GardenThe War of the WorldsA Christmas CarolStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeHeart of DarknessThe Scarlet LetterThis Side of ParadiseOliver TwistThe Picture of Dorian GrayTreasure IslandThe Turn of the ScrewThe Adventures of Tom SawyerEmmaThe TrialA Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allen PoeGrimm Fairy Tales
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Download or read book Indian Myth and Legend written by Donald A. Mackenzie and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie is a comprehensive collection of mythological tales from India. The book delves into the rich tapestry of Indian mythology, featuring captivating stories of gods, goddesses, heroes, and epic battles, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and religious heritage of the subcontinent. Key Points: Mackenzie's collection brings to life the captivating myths and legends from various regions of India, including stories from Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, showcasing the diversity and complexity of Indian mythology and its enduring significance in the lives of its people. The book explores the symbolism, moral lessons, and cosmic themes embedded in Indian mythology, shedding light on the beliefs, rituals, and spiritual practices associated with these ancient tales, offering readers a glimpse into the profound wisdom and spiritual depth of Indian culture. Indian Myth and Legend serves as a valuable resource for those interested in comparative mythology, religious studies, or those simply captivated by the enchanting stories of gods, goddesses, and legendary heroes that have shaped the collective imagination of India for centuries.
Download or read book The Story and Legend of the Heart War Shield written by Michael White Feather and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-06-29 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fiction or Nonfi ction, You read it and decide yourself I dont have to try to justify my story for I lived thru and experienced this chain of events.
Download or read book WHERE THE CLANS FELL The Scottish Legend of the Battle of Culloden written by Anon E. Mouse and published by Abela Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2017-02-13 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 301 In this 301th ÿissue of the Baba Indaba?s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates the legend of the Scottish Jacobite Uprising of 1745, especially retold for children. After the initial Battle of Prestonpans in September 1745, the following April the Jacobites were engaged in the notorious Battle of Culloden. On 16 April 1746, near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, the Jacobite forces of Charles Edward Stuart were decisively defeated by loyalist troops commanded by William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland. This then is the story of that battle told from the Jacobite perspective. BUY ANY 4 BABA INDABA CHILDREN?S STORIES FOR ONLY $1 33% of the profit from the sale of this book will be donated to charities. INCLUDES LINKS TO DOWNLOAD 8 FREE STORIES Each issue also has a "WHERE IN THE WORLD - LOOK IT UP" section, where young readers are challenged to look up a place on a map somewhere in the world. The place, town or city is relevant to the story. HINT - use Google maps. Baba Indaba is a fictitious Zulu storyteller who narrates children's stories from around the world. Baba Indaba translates as "Father of Stories". ÿ
Download or read book God killing Legend written by Chao ZiXiaoManTou and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-06-10 with total page 1266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wang, do you really want to fight?" "It seems like Dark Night's hands are rubbing against its chest in excitement, and it won't be able to wait any longer." Boss, as long as you give the order, we will kill our way out and kill every single one of those 20,000 warlord knights! " As soon as the topic of war was brought up, Cang Jue could no longer hold himself back.
Download or read book A Legend of the Great Queen written by G.J. Whyte-Melville and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: A Legend of the Great Queen by G.J. Whyte-Melville
Download or read book Teutonic Myth and Legend written by Donald Alexander Mackenzie and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends of War written by Pat Beale and published by Australian Scholarly Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1918 was a year of triumph for the Australian Corps in France yet today this is seldom recognised by most Australians. Our perceptions have been clouded by legends, built up over the past century, that have trivialised their achievement. Here an ex-soldier, Pat Beale DSO MC, uses his military background to help re-discover why and how the Corps was so successful and also the reasons their triumph has been ignored. This concise and knowledgeable account will not sit comfortably with everyone. As the author admits, he slaps a number of ‘sacred cows’ on the rump and challenges some deeply held perceptions, but he hopes it will encourage a better understanding of the great victory of those men and how they achieved it.
Download or read book The Legend of Sleepy Hollow written by Washington Irving and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
