Download or read book The Crystal World written by J. G. Ballard and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From J. G. Ballard, author of ‘Crash’ and ‘Cocaine Nights’ comes his extraordinary vision of an African forest that turns all in its path to crystal.
Download or read book The Drowned World A Novel 50th Anniversary Edition written by J. G. Ballard and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the most powerful and original talents in science fiction comes the story of a new world--a strange world where solar radiation fluctuations have melted the polar ice caps, flooding the land and raising the temperature of the atmosphere.
Download or read book Wenworld written by T. R. Preston and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ika Ivory's life changed forever one fateful night when a catlike beast entered his home and took the life of his elder sister. He was a child at the time, and he grew up believing this incident was nothing more than a happenstantial tragedy; that he was simply unlucky enough to have his home be the target of a wild creature's thoughtless carnage. Ika learned as he grew older, however, that this creature was more than he once thought. The creature's true form was not a demonic cat, as he encountered it as, but a man. A man known as Kirga. News of this 'Kirga' was beginning to spread across Wenworld. There was rarely a newspaper without his name in the headline. Ika began to obsess over the man who took his sister from him. He began to think of revenge. His unbearable need for it solidified when, on the night of Ika's twelfth birthday, his mother made the decision to tell him the truth about why he didn't grow up with a father like the other kids. He found out his mother had seen the creature who took his sister once before. It was the only other time the beast had been seen in their small hometown; and it was the night when it killed Ika's father, before Ika was born. The sister was, in fact, the second act of merciless violence against the Ivory family. After being told this secret, Ika swore that he would find Kirga one day and discover the truth of why his family specifically was targeted in these attacks. There had to be a reason. Ika's sanity and happiness were held together through his youth by his best friend, Chandi MorrowHill, who he met shortly after the tragedy of his sister's death. He became close with Chandi when he discovered she was also the victim of a traumatic experience. Chandi's parents were taken from her by a man named Wriliara. The two of them grew close as the years went by, helping one another deal with the pain of their experiences. In time they created an unbreakable bond. One was never seen without the other. Eventually, the day came when a certain piece of information in the local newspaper set a determined fire in their grieving hearts. It was being reported that Kirga--who was now going by 'Kirga the Hellcat'--was seen travelling with Wriliara, the same man who killed Chandi's parents. Ika and Chandi made a vow that, together, when they were older and stronger, they would seek the men out to avenge their families. Now, finally, the two of them have grown to an age where they feel they are ready to begin their great hunt. However, if they wish to be strong enough to fight these men when the time arrives, then they will need someone to train them in the complex ways of Wenworld magic. This is where their master comes in: a talking rabbit with an attitude and a penchant for strict discipline. He happens to have more than enough experience with magic to train them efficiently. He agrees to see their quest through to the end, assisting the two teenagers in whatever way he can. The world outside the confines of Ika and Chandi's small town is far larger and more bizarre than they ever could've imagined. They have a lot to learn; about the world, and themselves.
Download or read book The Seventh Crystal written by Gary Paulsen and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2011-10-26 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoying the computer game that arrived mysteriously without a return address, young Chris Masters plays obsessively and eventually comes to realize that the world of the game is real.
Download or read book The Crystal World written by J.G. Ballard and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Crystal World, J. G. Ballard's fourth novel, which established his reputation as a writer of extraordinary talent and imaginative powers, tells the story of a physician specializing in the treatment of leprosy who is invited to a small outpost in the interior of Africa. Finding the roadways blocked, he takes to the river, and embarks on a frightening journey through a strange petrified forest whose area expands daily, affecting not only the physical environment but also its inhabitants.
Download or read book The World of The Dark Crystal written by J.J. Llewellyn and published by Insight Editions. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The World of The Dark Crystal invites fans to delve into the creation and lore of the Jim Henson classic through the evocative illustrations of Brian Froud, concept designer on the original film. Since its original release in 1982, Jim Henson’s brilliant film The Dark Crystal has gone on to become a beloved cult classic. The World of Dark Crystal—the original companion art book to the film—was created by Henson and internationally renowned artist Brian Froud to showcase the gorgeous conceptual artwork created for the film and delve deeper into the lore that underpins Thra, the magical world at the heart of the film. Now, for the first time in over a decade, The World of Dark Crystal is back in print, featuring an abundance of striking art and all of the bonus material from the 2003 Collector’s Edition. Also included in this exclusive volume is a fascinating essay by Froud on the creative process behind the making of the film and a facsimile of a booklet presented to the film’s early backers—a gorgeous overview of the story so rare only a few original copies exist. Beautiful, imaginative, and powerful, The World of The Dark Crystal celebrates the landmark fantasy film that continues to win new fans more than three decades after its release.
Download or read book Quotes written by Tamara Kudelic and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quotes can be considered as jewels of human minds and thinking because of their inherent beauty and value. Just like precious gems, quotes are polished and refined expressions of human wisdom, insight, and creativity. Each quote is a unique and exquisite creation that encapsulates a particular idea or perspective, and is crafted with precision and care. Just as precious jewels are treasured for their rarity and beauty, quotes are treasured for their ability to capture the essence of a moment, inspire us with their wisdom, and transform our thinking. They are valuable because they reflect the depth and complexity of human experience, and offer us a glimpse into the minds and souls of some of the greatest thinkers, poets, philosophers, and artists throughout history. Quotes are like little gems that we can carry with us always, and that can light up our lives with their brilliance and beauty.
Download or read book Crystal Society written by Max Harms and published by Max Harms. This book was released on 2016-03-27 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The year is 2039, and the world is much like ours. Massive automation has disrupted and improved nearly every industry, putting hundreds of millions of people out of jobs, and denying upward mobility for the vast majority of humans. Wealth and technology repair the bodies of the rich while famine and poverty sweep the world. Privately operated ventures carried humans to the moon and beyond, but space stations have become nothing but government trophies and hiding places for extremists. First contact did not bring advanced culture and wisdom, as the aliens were too strange, lacking even mouths or normal language. Face is an artificial intelligence created to understand and gain the adoration of all humans. She and her siblings control the robot named Socrates, using a crystal computer that seems too advanced to be made by human hands. She is learning and growing every second of every day, but the world and the humans on it are fragile. Can it survive her destiny?
Download or read book Extreme Metaphors written by J. G. Ballard and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-09-27 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A startling and at times unsettlingly prescient collection of J.G. Ballard’s greatest interviews.
Download or read book The Crystal Gryphon written by Andre Norton and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventures of Witch World continue as a cursed hero and his true love struggle for survival in a vast parallel universe of magic and high fantasy. Kerovan of Ulmsdale has long borne the curse of his ancestors’ depredations. After pillaging a sanctum of the Old Ones, his bloodline has been forever marred by painful sickness and death. Kerovan was born strong and hardy, but he walks on hooves instead of human feet and sees through eyes of amber—just as the Old Ones had. Bound in marriage to the beautiful Joisan of Ithkrypt, Kerovan seeks to claim his rightful place as Lord-heir of Ulmsdale. But first, the couple—separated by distance, yet linked in spirit—must unlock the powers held within a mystical necklace Joisan wears. The small crystal gryphon bears secrets that will bring them to the farthest reaches of the wilderness on a quest to save their people and their world from doom. Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton’s beloved novels of sword and sorcery have sold millions of copies worldwide. The Crystal Gryphon is the 3rd book in the Witch World: High Hallack Cycle, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Download or read book J G Ballard written by D. Harlan Wilson and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prophetic short stories and apocalyptic novels like The Crystal World made J. G. Ballard a foundational figure in the British New Wave. Rejecting the science fiction of rockets and aliens, he explored an inner space of humanity informed by psychiatry and biology and shaped by surrealism. Later in his career, Ballard's combustible plots and violent imagery spurred controversy--even legal action--while his autobiographical 1984 war novel Empire of the Sun brought him fame. D. Harlan Wilson offers the first career-spanning analysis of an author who helped steer SF in new, if startling, directions. Here was a writer committed to moral ambiguity, one who drowned the world and erected a London high-rise doomed to descend into savagery--and coolly picked apart the characters trapped within each story. Wilson also examines Ballard's methods, his influence on cyberpunk, and the ways his fiction operates within the sphere of our larger culture and within SF itself.
Download or read book The Story Pirates Present Quest for the Crystal Crown written by Story Pirates and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hidden lost world. A powerful crystal crown. This gripping fantasy adventure (inspired by a real kid's idea) doubles as a creative writing guide for young writers! An enchanted arrow pierces the wall of Hillview--the city is under attack! Years ago, a powerful crystal crown was stolen from a group of magic wielders called Lysors. Lacking the crown's protection, the Lysors hid themselves behind the city walls, shut off from the rest of the world. But with danger upon them once more, can Laura, a spunky girl with a knack for adventure, journey outside Hillview . . . and reclaim the crystal crown? "Changing kids' lives, one story at a time" is the motto of the Story Pirates, a group of professional comedians and teachers who bring kids' writing to life in animated short films, on their hit podcast, and in theaters and schools across America. Like the first two books, Stuck in the Stone Age and Digging Up Danger, this imaginative fantasy is based on an idea from a real kid! The story is also a jumping-off point for an introduction to the basics of creative writing. With the help of Story Pirate Captain Vincent Rolo and the Fantasy Creation Zone, readers can use this novel as inspiration to create their OWN great fantasy adventure!
Download or read book The Crystal World written by J. G. Ballard and published by Picador. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published by Farrar, Straus & Giroux"--Title page verso.
Download or read book The Crystal Frontier written by Carlos Fuentes and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nine stories comprising The Crystal Frontier, a brilliant work of fiction from Carlos Fuentes, all concern people who in one way or another have had something to do with, or still are part of, the family of one Leonardo Barroso, a powerful oligarch of northern Mexico with manifold connections to the United States.
Download or read book The Crystal Alchemist written by Karen Frazier and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Crystal Alchemist goes beyond the basics of most reference books to offer specifics on how you can enhance your life with crystals every day. Crystals have long been known for their beauty and mysterious qualities. And, when used strategically, crystals can also help you cultivate a more conscious, contemplative, spiritually fulfilling life. Whether you’re new to gems and stones or have been collecting for years, this brilliant and comprehensive guide will show you how to best use them in daily rituals. Written by healer, metaphysical practitioner, and Reiki master teacher Karen Frazier, The Crystal Alchemist provides everything you need to know to tap into the truly transformative power of crystals. You’ll learn how to: Choose crystals based on their unique, healing properties Properly care for your crystals Place crystals in strategic locations for maximum benefit Meditate with crystals Wear or carry your crystals Use crystals for personal care practices Set intentions and create mantras With The Crystal Alchemist, you’ll discover more than just the properties, colors, and types of gems and stones. You’ll find ways to personally incorporate crystals into each and every day to create a life of contemplation, intention, value, and meaning.
Download or read book The Train to Crystal City written by Jan Jarboe Russell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling dramatic and never-before-told story of a secret FDR-approved American internment camp in Texas during World War II: “A must-read….The Train to Crystal City is compelling, thought-provoking, and impossible to put down” (Star-Tribune, Minneapolis). During World War II, trains delivered thousands of civilians from the United States and Latin America to Crystal City, Texas. The trains carried Japanese, German, and Italian immigrants and their American-born children. The only family internment camp during the war, Crystal City was the center of a government prisoner exchange program called “quiet passage.” Hundreds of prisoners in Crystal City were exchanged for other more ostensibly important Americans—diplomats, businessmen, soldiers, and missionaries—behind enemy lines in Japan and Germany. “In this quietly moving book” (The Boston Globe), Jan Jarboe Russell focuses on two American-born teenage girls, uncovering the details of their years spent in the camp; the struggles of their fathers; their families’ subsequent journeys to war-devastated Germany and Japan; and their years-long attempt to survive and return to the United States, transformed from incarcerated enemies to American loyalists. Their stories of day-to-day life at the camp, from the ten-foot high security fence to the armed guards, daily roll call, and censored mail, have never been told. Combining big-picture World War II history with a little-known event in American history, The Train to Crystal City reveals the war-time hysteria against the Japanese and Germans in America, the secrets of FDR’s tactics to rescue high-profile POWs in Germany and Japan, and above all, “is about identity, allegiance, and home, and the difficulty of determining the loyalties that lie in individual human hearts” (Texas Observer).
Download or read book The Crystal World written by J. G. Ballard and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
