Download or read book The Shiva Option written by David Weber and published by Baen Publishing Enterprises. This book was released on 2002-02-01 with total page 997 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DEFEAT WAS NOT AN OPTION The war wasn't going well. The mind-numbingly alien Arachnids were an enemy whose like no civilized race had ever confronted. Like some carnivorous cancer, the "Bugs" had overrun planet after planet . . . and they regarded any competing sentient species as only one more protein source. They couldn't be reasoned with, or even talked to, because no one had the least idea of how to communicate with a telepathic species with no recognizable language . . . and whose response to any communication attempt was a missile salvo. No one knew how large their civilization¾if it could be called a "civilization"¾actually was, or how it was organized, but the huge fleets they threw against their opponents suggested that it was enormous. The Grand Alliance of Humans, Orions, Ophiuchi, and Gorm, united in desperate self-defense, have been driven to the wall. Billions of their civilians have been slaughtered. Their most powerful offensive operation has ended in shattering defeat and the deaths of their most experienced and revered military commanders. The edge in technology with which they began the war is eroding out from under them and whatever they do, the Bugs just keep coming. But the warriors of the Grand Alliance know what stands behind them and they will surrender no more civilians to the oncoming juggernaut. They will die first . . . and they will also reactivate General Directive 18, however horrible it may be. Because when the only possible outcomes are victory or racial extermination, only one option is acceptable. The Shiva Option At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Download or read book Sword of Shiva written by Jeff Edwards and published by Stealth Books. This book was released on 2012-09-21 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another high-stakes military techno thriller from the award-winning author of 'Sea of Shadows' and 'The Seventh Angel" Three Tibetan rebels attack a train carrying Chinese soldiers into the Tibet Autonomous Region. The rebels escape across the Himalayas into India, unaware that the son of China's First Vice-Premier lays maimed and dying among the burning wreckage of the train. As an escalating series of retaliations drive China and India toward outright war, hostilities spill over into the sea, and the Bay of Bengal becomes a crucible of naval warfare. The president of the United States orders a U.S. Navy strike group into the area as a stabilizing force, but the situation between the two nations has already deteriorated beyond any hope of peaceful resolution. With Asia hovering on the brink of annihilation, a small force of U.S. warships must defeat the Chinese Navy to preempt the coming firestorm. A SINGLE SPARK CAN IGNITE A WAR THAT CONSUMES THE WORLD. The fuse has already been lit... "High stakes on the high seas. A riveting drama of 21st century warfare ripped from tomorrow's headlines. Jeff Edwards proves again that he is the undisputed master of the modern naval thriller." -- DIRK CUSSLER, Bestselling author of 'Crescent Dawn,' and 'Poseidon's Arrow' "A fantastic and chilling take on how close to the edge of disaster our world actually might be. The adrenaline-fueled writing sends you hurtling forward like a missile." -- GRAHAM BROWN, International bestselling author of 'The Storm,' and 'The Eden Prophesy' "Impossible to put down! Jeff Edwards has produced another spellbinder that puts you there! ...eerily prescient about where the next world war will begin." -- GEORGE GALDORISI, New York Times bestselling author of 'Act of Valor,' and 'The Coronado Conspiracy'

Download or read book Shiva Descending written by Gregory Benford and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1992-03-15 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science fiction-roman.

Download or read book Shiva in Steel written by Fred Saberhagen and published by JSS Literary Productions, LLC. This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeking the contraband he and his separated partner Becky Sharp have hidden, Harry Silver and his beloved ship the Witch Of Endor become stranded on a mysterious minor planet of a binary star system. The planet's only inhabitants are a military installation, purportedly maintaining a weather station. An old acquaintance, Claire Normandy commands the base. Claire's base is more than a weather station, as the biggest baddest berserker, Shiva, has discovered. Shiva plans destruction of the base and all life on the planet. Harry, Becky, Claire and others on the side of humanity must defeat Shiva, the god of death, or die. Others oddly on the side of life include a mad leader of a religious cult, a psychotic serial killer, and a pig headed military commander bent on a suicidal plan of attack. Another action filled adventure in the on-going struggle against the life destroying berserkers.

Download or read book The Adventurers and the Jungle of Jeopardy written by Jemma Hatt and published by Elmside Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A TV show has turned into a dangerous game... can six young challengers succeed against the odds? Join Lara, Rufus and the gang on their most perilous adventure yet. Travelling across the Costa Rican rainforest, they must stay ahead of menacing TV executives and elite adventuring teams from around the world. The race is on to discover Teo's treasure, but the jungle has obstacles to overcome!

Download or read book Shiv Crew written by Laken Cane and published by . This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rune Alexander wants to get through her days doing her job, which is protecting the humans against the myriad supernatural creatures, known as Others, who exist uneasily in a human's world. But she is unstable and damaged. She realizes how broken she is even as she continues to submit to the unspeakable things her lover does to her, craving desperately the strange peace she finds in the aftermath. When she discovers things are not as they seem and a faceless human is torturing the supernatural groups in her city, she and her crew must break the rules and begin to protect the Others from the humans. But as the darkness inside her becomes stronger and she ends up on the wrong side of a battle she must not lose, who will save Rune from herself?

Download or read book Mumbai Underdog written by Gaurav Garg and published by Gaurav Garg. This book was released on 2024-02-26 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the depths of Mumbai's slums, a boy named Arjun dared to dream. He wouldn't just survive; he would rise. Cunning would be his weapon, the city's corrupt heart his battlefield. He vowed to shatter the old order, to become the master, not the pawn. Yet, the path to power is paved with ambition's ashes. Alliances twist and betrayals bloom amidst the chaos. Arjun's enemies multiply: ruthless gangsters, the remnants of a shattered Syndicate, and a cold-blooded Russian mafia seeking to sink its claws into the city's misery. Blood will flow. Ideals will crumble. In this desperate underworld war, Arjun will become the monster he once despised, or a forgotten corpse in the gutter. Mumbai demands a ruler, be it a tyrant or a tombstone. One question burns: Will Arjun ignite the city in his relentless climb, or will the flames of his ambition consume him entirely?

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Download or read book Shiva written by Vanamali and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana • Explains Shiva’s contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee • Reveals how Shiva’s teachings allow one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life • Explores Shiva’s relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya Shiva, the most ancient and complex deity of the Hindu pantheon, has been portrayed in many contrasting lights: destroyer and benefactor, ascetic and householder, wild demon slayer and calm yogi atop Mount Kailash. Drawing from the Hindu sacred text the Shiva Mahapurana--said to be written by Shiva himself--Vanamali selects the essential stories of Shiva, both those from his dark wild side and those from his benevolent peaceful side. Vanamali discusses Shiva’s many avatars such as Shambunatha and Bhola, as well as Dakshinamurti who taught the shastras and tantras to the rishis. She explores Shiva’s relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya. Examining Shiva’s acceptance of outsiders, Vanamali explains why ghosts and ghouls are his attendants and why his greatest devotees are demon kings, like Ravana. She includes famous Shiva stories such as the Descent of the River Ganga and Churning the Milky Ocean as well as those that reveal the origin of the festival of lights, Diwali; his creation of the cosmic couple, or hierogamos; and how Shiva and Parvati taught the world the secrets of Kundalini Shakti. The author also draws upon Shaivite teachings to illustrate the differences between Western science and Vedic science and their explanations for the origins of consciousness. Integrating Shiva’s two sides, the fierce and the peaceful, Vanamali reveals that Shiva’s form depends on the needs of the devotee. Understanding his teachings allows one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life, for Shiva is the wielder of maya who does not fall under its spell. While Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles, Shiva is the remover of tears.

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Download or read book Sagar and His Sea Voyages written by Vishaka Harish and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-08-13 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the city of Indraprasth, shining across the shores of the Iravati Sea, there lives a sailor named Sagar. The sea is his calling and he cannot resist the waves. With his crew, his friend, Shiva, and a dog, Saakhi, Sagar explores the sea. Every time Sagar and his crew crash into a new island, willingly or by fate, he has new challenges to face. There are the Talking trees, a Seven-headed horse, Danavas, Navagunjara and many more unusual mysteries. Will he be able to save his crew? Will he solve the mysteries? Weaving instances from Indian Itihasas, Puranas and children’s tales, Sagar and His Sea Voyages is an enticing, adventurous story – an exciting sea ride!

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Download or read book ON ANGELS WINGS BEYOND THE BOMBING OF AIR INDIA 182 written by SANJAY LAZAR and published by SANJAY LAZAR. This book was released on 2024-01-24 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Angels Wings is a true story about the bombing of the Air India AI-182 Kanishka aircraft. The first part of a trilogy on this subject, it is an inspirational autobiography and details the search and rescue, the criminal law trial, failed court cases, and a son's fight for justice for 38 years, who was orphaned at 17 years. The Air India 182 Kanishka bombing off the coast of Ireland on June 23, 1985, was the worst act of aviation terror until the 9/11 attacks. A true airplane crash story, It is the worst airline bombing, killing 331 people, including 86 children. A motivational story of a young man’s resilience, grit, and determination to succeed against all odds, it chronicles Sanjay Lazar's incredible journey from despair to hope, and how he overcame adversity to emerge as a successful aviator & lawyer. A true tale of leadership, of a boy who conquered death, a tale of human triumph over tragedy, to succeed against all odds, blessed by his own angels. It recounts his decades-long fight for justice, the period of his participation in the Kanishka criminal trial in Vancouver for the Air India bombings, and later fighting for individual standing before the Justice John Major Inquiry Commission, headed by the retired Judge. He joined Air India and excelled there, becoming a merit award winning crew member, and rose to become a part of the elite VVIP Fleet of Air India One, flying the President and Prime Ministers of India, where he served for more than 12 years.The Book details his trysts with destiny and his idols, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, JRD Tata and Balasaheb Thackeray Ji. He became the youngest Trade Union leader of the national trade union AICCA and was its general secretary for more than 25 years and handled issues such as the privatisation of India, worker rights, and numerous court cases on fundamental rights before the High Court and Supreme Court of India. Book Extract : That night, around 2:30 a.m., we were abruptly awakened by blaring sirens and announcements on the hotel’s PA system, urging immediate evacuation. “This is an evacuation warning.” “This is not a drill.” “Please evacuate the hotel immediately.” “We made our way through the corridor, down the fire escape, and into the open car parking space facing Bath Road. I could see hundreds of people around me, who had also just evacuated the hotel, some running out in their nightgowns and some naked, as the splitting sound of the loud horn pulsated in my ears.” "On that damp, cold night in London, we all stood helpless in the middle of the night in the left and right car parking areas. After a brief period, we saw the bomb squads and London Police, come rushing in with the fire engines blaring.” “Few of us travelled to Canada and attended the trial. We were seated in an area barely 15 feet away from where Malik and Bagri sat during the trial, and for days, we sat there watching the killers of our families.” “I will never forget the expressions on the faces of those two criminals, smirking, knowing that they were responsible for the murder of my family and all 331 innocent souls on board that ill-fated Air India Flight 182. Throughout the trial, they sat with smirks on their faces, seemingly triumphant, while looking at the crowd and the families of the victims.” “My family just died again,” “They killed 331 people once more,” and “This was the gravest injustice inflicted upon the victims of the Air India bombing!” As CBC News reported, But Sanjay Lazar had no trouble summing up how they felt in one, biting sentence.” “Today, once again, 20 years on,” he said, “we have lost our families all over again—this time to the Canadian justice system." Reviews : "It shines a light on how justice was obstructed in the Kanishka Air India Bombing Case, the worst act of aviation terrorism globally, before 9/11. Years of hard work have gone into the writing of this book. A must-read book- BARKHA DUTT" "A moving read about courage and determination in the aftermath of the tragedy of the Kanishka bombing - VIR SANGHVI". "Now, at last, Sanjay is taking the time to lay out the whole story. He's "here as of right." He knows the law, he knows aviation, and he certainly knows about bereavement. And this time. He's not rushing from the airport at the very last minute.- TERRY MILEWSKI"

Download or read book Sud Dulhan written by Hari K. Sud and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a suspense thriller of a historical event where the reader stays glued to the book to see what comes next. The happenings described in the book are real, events related are real, only a story has been tailored to make the forgoing more interesting. It is story of 50 wealthy families who dare the odds and leave their familiar surroundings after repeated Muslim invasions of their hometown, during 1730-1760 AD period, after the collapse of the Moghul Empire in India. They migrate to the Hills of Punjab, now Himachal Pradesh in search of safety and security. They travel 130 miles to another kingdom with their bag and baggage. Secure in their new surroundings, they prosper again. Within a few years after their arrival they are wealthy but their prosperity became a thorn to the local unsavoury people. They conspired to grab some of their money. The conspiracy they hatch was to rob a returning wedding party fully laden with gold & silver and decamp with the money and jewellery. They succeed in their conspiracy but unfortunately kill the groom in the process. Heartbroken, the bride, only 17 years of age, jumps into her husband's funeral pyre. The book in two parts, covers both their travel while braving the elements as well as danger of wayside marauders and the growing up of a young accomplished girl during these unsettled times. Finally she is married and on her wedding day finds her husband dead, a victim of robbery. The place where all the forgoing happened is a place of worship and pilgrimage to her descendants. The site is marked by a century old stone structure and is visited by the family to remember her supreme sacrifice.

Download or read book Eternal Doctrine written by Tommi Salminen and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six months have passed since the Precursor starship Vindicator arrived at the starbase in Earth's orbit. The Ur-Quan are busy fighting a civil war, but their forces are still grossly superior to those of the hastily assembled New Alliance of Free Stars. Both a carrot and a stick are bound to be needed when the Alliance deals with alien races. As Captain Zelnick of the Vindicator said: If you plan to save the galaxy, you have to be prepared to push a few old ladies down the stairs. This book continues where Groombridge Log left off and concludes the novelization of Star Control 2.

Download or read book Legacy of the Deep Unveiling the Old Ship s Treasure written by Amol Kondiba Kindre and published by Amol kindre. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an enthralling journey into the depths of mystery and discovery with "Legacy of the Deep." Written by the talented author Amol Kindre, this captivating ebook transports readers into a world where the echoes of the past converge with the promises of the future. In the heart of the narrative, follow the protagonists Shiva and Bharati as their lives intertwine amidst the trials of college, young love, and the pursuit of dreams. As financial challenges force Shiva to seek fortune beyond state borders, the tale unfolds into an odyssey of resilience, ambition, and unforeseen twists of fate. In an unexpected turn, Shiva finds himself working on a ship, drawn into the vastness of the ocean and the mysteries it holds. The plot takes a thrilling twist as industrial ventures set their sights on deep-sea mining, leading Shiva and his crew into uncharted waters. What begins as a mission to stabilize financial woes transforms into a quest for an ancient treasure hidden beneath the waves. "Legacy of the Deep" weaves a narrative that blends elements of romance, adventure, and suspense. As Shiva faces the challenges of the sea, his character evolves from a humble helper to a symbol of maritime exploration and heroism. The story is not merely about the discovery of gold; it's about the discovery of one's potential, the resilience of the human spirit, and the intricate connections that bind us to the ocean. This ebook is a testament to the belief that hard work and fairness can conquer any obstacle. Amol Kindre crafts a tale that not only entertains but also inspires, urging readers to explore the depths of their own potential and to cherish the oceans that surround us. "Legacy of the Deep: Unveiling the Old Ship's Treasure" is more than just a story; it's an immersive experience that will leave readers reflecting on the enduring beauty of the sea and the treasures that lie within its depths. Dive into this mesmerizing narrative and let the legacy unfold.

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