Download or read book Terra written by Richard Hamblyn and published by Picador. This book was released on 2009 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blending history, science and eye-witness accounts, and arranged in chapters corresponding to the four elements (earth, air, fire and water), Terra explores the relationship between the planet and the humans who inhabit its surfaces. Through four case histories -- the Lisbon earthquake of 1755; the weather-panics of the summer of 1783; the eruption of Krakatau in 1883; and the Hilo tsunami of 1946 -- Hamblyn reminds us of the earth's unimaginable force and describes what happens when that force is unleashed, both in terms of the immediate human consequences and the longer term economic and scientific implications. Serving, ultimately, as a stark and incontrovertible reminder of our vulnerability when the earth 'goes wrong', Terra also asks why we don't seem fully able to learn from the catastrophes, mistakes and responses of the past. Praise for Richard Hamblyn's previous book, The Invention of Clouds: 'An elegantly written and richly diverting thesis of unusual interdisciplinary facility' Guardian 'A book that accomplishes that rare feat of changing the reader's perception of the world' Economist
Download or read book Tales of Terra written by Erik Miller and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Tales of Terra: Legends of Old’ is a story of a young warrior by the name of Alredon Grezana who is haunted with nightmares of the last war he was a part of, feeling guilt gripping his heart at how many had fallen in those lands. He is asked to take on a job as a mercenary by a woman from the far west to slay a monster but that journey quickly switches to a one across the land facing off with dark forces that plague from the towering frozen mountains to the north, the beautiful Feywilds to the east, and the great plains to the south. His journey will allow him to reunite with his loved ones as well as make new allies as he, his companion, and his black stallion uncover that the forces of dark forces are being commanded by beings with ancient powers. This will force him to use his families heirloom, the Comet Spear Illumina, a weapon that Alredon fears using its magical powers. He had earned the title of the Comet Knight in his past war, he was considered as a beacon of hope to his allies and one of fear to his enemies. But only time will tell if the Comet Knight with the ancient spear can stand between the forces of darkness and the destruction of his homelands.
Download or read book Terratopia The Graphic Adventure written by Karla Kelly and published by Nature Company Guides. This book was released on 1994-09 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Journey with the TerraTroopers as they follow the glimmer of a dragonfly to the mysterious island of TerraTopia."--Page 4 of cover
Download or read book Alia Terra written by Ava Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2022-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Demons The Tantalizing Tales Collection Toya s Titles of Terror Treachery And Suspense Shorties Volume Three Tantalizing Tales In The City written by LaToya Lawrence and published by LaToya Lawrence. This book was released on 2024-03-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book 3 of 3: Tantalizing Tales In The City Welcome To the Tantalizing Tales Collection: Toya’s Titles of Terror, Treachery, And Suspense Shorties Volume Three--Enjoy the ride! Story One: The Demons Tricia Newman moves into her new apartment to find out that she is not the only one occupying residence there. At first, she believes she is just burdened by unwelcome four-legged guests of the rotund kind to find out something more sinister is lurking behind the scenes. Mice and rats are the least of Tricia’s problems when she discovers a host of monstrous creatures running around to horrifyingly wreak havoc and wrestle her into their demonic world. Story Two: Oliver The Mute If anyone knows how to keep a secret it is Oliver Tujari. No one can pry anything out of him his lips stay sealed. Too quiet in his silence everyone wonders why twelve-year-old Oliver will not speak a word. Is he shy? Does he feel he may say the wrong thing? Or is he just tongue-tied? While people criticize young Oliver and even inflict violence upon him due to his non-verbal communication—when he finally does open, it is a moment that anyone within his presence will deeply regret. Story Three: Night Chaser The role of a good Samaritan Indigo Jones decides not to become when someone in need earnestly reaches out to her for help. This lady of the night saw something that she was not supposed to see. In her wander throughout town Indigo is not the only one to roam around the street all morning long. The tables take a turn, and this unlucky lady ends up running for her life. Will she escape what is in the night or will the night take Indigo down for the chase?
Download or read book Life s Tales written by Joy Burkey and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-06-25 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life. Thats what this book is about. This book is a compilation of several different stories about several different things, written over several years. They are about different peoples lives. From a Time Traveler saving his world, to a group of Freedom Fighters returning the US government to how its supposed to be; also the history several different civilizations. It includes the life of Anne, who searches for her brothers plans for a renewable energy machine; also the life and romance of a few couples as they grow in friendship, then love. Finally, it tells the lifes tales of two young ladies who can change peoples lives for the better. We hope you enjoy reading these tales.
Download or read book Tales of the Earth written by Charles B. Officer and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study describes some of the great events in environmental history, blending the accounts of observers with clear explanations of the science involved. It argues that climatic change is not a new phenomena, and provides examples of how humanity coped w
Download or read book Astonishing Tales of Spiritual Truth written by Steven James and published by Standard Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astonishing Tales of Spiritual Truth features Jesus’ parables that are also retold for a 21st century teen audience. Questions for reflection and suggestions for sharing your thoughts with God included.
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook to the Ghost Story written by Scott Brewster and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook to the Ghost Story sets out to survey and significantly extend a new field of criticism which has been taking shape over recent years, centring on the ghost story and bringing together a vast range of interpretive methods and theoretical perspectives. The main task of the volume is to properly situate the genre within historical and contemporary literary cultures across the globe, and to explore its significance within wider literary contexts as well as those of the supernatural. The Handbook offers the most significant contribution to this new critical field to date, assembling some of its leading scholars to examine the key contexts and issues required for understanding the emergence and development of the ghost story.
Download or read book Catalogue of Books in the Great Lever Branch Lending Library written by Bolton (England). Public Libraries and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Terra written by E. Solofoni and published by Elisiva Solofoni. This book was released on 2023-10-07 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sun of Tempus sets for the final time. Stars erupt. Meteors fall. Evil reigns. And Agnus' war has only just begun. In the walls of Magia, the blemished are sent to die for the benefit of the perishing world. There, a blemished slave girl suffers under the deranged hands of her guardian. But she holds onto a hope that not even the dark perversions of Magia can corrupt. As she becomes entangled in the plans of the mysterious Agnus Dayton, she begins to question whether she is really capable of rising above the nature of man and meeting Agnus’ lofty ideals. Are Agnus’ plans for good or evil?
Download or read book Tales Out of Time written by Robert J. Rosenthal, Ph. D. and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales Out Of Time: The Allure of the Beloved By: Robert J. Rosenthal, Ph.D. Tales Out of Time: The Allure of the Beloved is a collection of vignettes that explore the transformative power of love. Readers will find themselves immersed in the fairy tale landscapes of “long ago and far away” and be presented with universal stories of ideal love that reward careful contemplation. Each story springs from Rosenthal’s heart and contains a singular vision that he cultivated over the course of many years: a vision of the magical beauty of love’s longing and completion.
Download or read book Genreflecting written by Betty Rosenberg and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expanded and updated to provide information on the newest popular fiction, this guide to genre fiction covers westerns, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, supernatural/horror fiction, and romance. It defines the various genres; analyses their characteristics, grouping authors according to type or subject content; and provides a selective, annotated bibliography of the history and criticism of each genre. New authors are profiled in this edition, and a number of new subgenres, including the ice-age epic and techno-thriller, are outlined.
Download or read book Terra Australis written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature written by R. Reginald and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, A Checklist, 1700-1974, Volume one of Two, contains an Author Index, Title Index, Series Index, Awards Index, and the Ace and Belmont Doubles Index.
Download or read book The Official Overstreet written by House of Collectibles and published by House of Collectibles. This book was released on 1991-05-14 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bible of the comic book industry is updated for 2002 with Web site information, tips about grading and caring for comics, and more than 1,500 black-and-white photos.
Download or read book Tales of Terra Australis written by Newcastle Waldorf School Staff and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: