Download or read book The Second Swordsman Writes Again written by Heard Lowry and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2024-02-08 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sequel to The Second Swordsman, you’ll continue to probe the truths of the gospel through the eyes of a narrator from biblical times. The central character draws on his experiences with Jesus and the early days of the growing church. The title is drawn from the disciple who had the second sword in the garden of Gethsemane but never used it, as Peter did his – making him an inside player who is anonymous enough to build thought-provoking stories as he carries out his ministry. Grounded in teachings from the New Testament, the vignettes also draw on the author’s own experiences and encounters to share powerful lessons through the eyes of a first-person narrator who journeyed through the land on a mission to present the Good News. That journey portrays what life might have been like during the unfolding of the “Greatest Story Ever Told.” The collection is organized into sections to consider aspects of the narrator’s mission, the creative nature of our response, struggles that are encountered along the way, and how our spiritual ideas can be reshaped. Move closer to Christ and His Kingdom with the incredible stories in The Second Swordsman Writes Again.
Download or read book The Second Swordsman Writes Again written by Heard Lowry and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2024-02-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sequel to The Second Swordsman, you'll continue to probe the truths of the gospel through the eyes of a narrator from biblical times. The central character draws on his experiences with Jesus and the early days of the growing church. The title is drawn from the disciple who had the second sword in the garden of Gethsemane but never used it, as Peter did his - making him an inside player who is anonymous enough to build thought-provoking stories as he carries out his ministry. Grounded in teachings from the New Testament, the vignettes also draw on the author's own experiences and encounters to share powerful lessons through the eyes of a first-person narrator who journeyed through the land on a mission to present the Good News. That journey portrays what life might have been like during the unfolding of the "Greatest Story Ever Told." The collection is organized into sections to consider aspects of the narrator's mission, the creative nature of our response, struggles that are encountered along the way, and how our spiritual ideas can be reshaped. Move closer to Christ and His Kingdom with the incredible stories in The Second Swordsman Writes Again.
Download or read book The Swordsman s Oath written by Juliet E. McKenna and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2000-09-05 with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swordmaster. . . Ryshad was a warrior, a sworn man pledged to defend the Empire and his lord with his sword and his life. Livak was a thief, a woman as dangerous and cunning as she was beautiful. Brought together by fate--and the wily wizard Shiv--these unlikely allies once traveled to the frozen lands of the North to find answers to an ancient mystery. Instead, though, they discovered death and worse at the hands of the Elietimm, a band of evil sorcerers who nearly destroyed them. Or Slave? Now, the Elietimm have infiltrated the Empire using their strange and deadly power. It is up to a reunited Ryshad and Livak, joined by Shiv, to discover the secret knowledge that can save the Empire--a mission that will lead them far from the lands they know. It is Ryshad, though, who will journey farthest, to a distant country where nothing is what it seems, not even the magical sword that has long protected him. And if that sword should turn against him now...
Download or read book Martial Arts Collection Swordsman written by Zhixin Lin and published by Zhixin Lin. This book was released on with total page 1292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Reluctant Swordsman written by Dave Duncan and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young man is transformed into a barbarian fighter in this adventure from “one of the leading masters of epic fantasy” (Publishers Weekly). Wallie Smith can feel the pain. He goes to the hospital and remembers the doctors and the commotion, but when he wakes up it all seems like a dream. However, if that was a dream, how do you explain waking up in another body and in another world? Little Wallie finds himself in the physique of a barbarian swordsman, accompanied by both an eccentric priest babbling about the Goddess and a voluptuous slave girl. Is this a rude awakening or a dream come true? What in the world will Wallie do now that he has found himself stranded in a strange realm? Well, it just so happens that the Goddess is in need of a swordsman. It will not be easy, but if he succeeds he will have everything he wants. If he does not, things could get ugly. Wallie is reluctant but sees his chance. If only he had the faintest clue as to the adventure he is about to unleash! If only he could imagine the forces that will be out to vanquish him!
Download or read book Stories of the Second Swordsman written by Heard Lowry and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories of the Second Swordsman is a collection of allegorical stories written from the viewpoint of a man who was a follower of Christ while He was here on earth. They illustrate spiritual insights in a way that is intended to stimulate thought about the Kingdom of God, and draw in references to occurrences and lessons from the Scriptures. The tales are presented in a first-person narrative of a follower who journeyed through the land on a mission to present the Good News. They portray what life might have been like during the unfolding of the Greatest Story Ever Told. The collection is organized into four parts to consider aspects of the mission, the creative nature of our response, struggles that are encountered along the way, and how our spiritual ideas can be reshaped. The stories are meant to be thought-provoking and inspiring.
Download or read book Stories of the Second Swordsman written by Heard Lowry and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-10-06 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories of the Second Swordsman is a collection of allegorical stories written from the viewpoint of a man who was a follower of Christ while He was here on earth. They illustrate spiritual insights in a way that is intended to stimulate thought about the Kingdom of God, and draw in references to occurrences and lessons from the Scriptures. The tales are presented in a first-person narrative of a follower who journeyed through the land on a mission to present the Good News. They portray what life might have been like during the unfolding of the Greatest Story Ever Told. The collection is organized into four parts to consider aspects of the mission, the creative nature of our response, struggles that are encountered along the way, and how our spiritual ideas can be reshaped. The stories are meant to be thought-provoking and inspiring.
Download or read book The Swordsman s Lament written by G.M. White and published by G.M. White. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dead prince. A grieving king. A legendary swordsman accused of murder. Loyalty counts for nothing when the king demands blood. Royal champion, and confidant to the king, Belasko thought he was beyond intrigues and machinations. But when the grief-stricken King demands vengeance for his murdered son, Belasko discovers he is expendable. His options are clear: find the killer or die for a crime he didn’t commit. This breakneck fantasy thriller is perfect for fans of David Gemmell, Sebastien de Castell and Miles Cameron. Pick up your copy today! Praise for The Swordsman’s Lament: “A proper swashbuckling adventure.” - Becky’s Book Blog “A quick paced story that … left an imprint on my soul. Up there with the absolute best.” - The Coy Caterpillar Reads “Fast paced action throughout … a rollercoaster of a read. It’s fantasy and action that will appeal to readers of Bernard Cornwell ” - Books Behind The Title “A great introduction to a new hero and world that I look forward to returning to.” - Beyond The Books “From the first page, I was hooked! …If you love knights, swords, or medieval stories, this is definitely one for you!” - Dani Hoots “A fast paced and intelligent fantasy story.” - runalongtheshelves.net
Download or read book The Devil Drives written by Fawn McKay Brodie and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1984 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Brilliant. . . . [Brodie's] scholarship is wide and searching, and her understanding of Burton and his wife both deep and wide. She writes with clarity and zest. The result is a first class biography of an exceptional man."--J. H. Plumb, New York Times Book Review
Download or read book 22 Dutch Road written by T.C. Schueler and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Avengers Masterworks Vol 13 written by Marvel Comics and published by Marvel Entertainment. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects Avengers #120-128, Captain Marvel (1968) #33, Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #1, Fantastic Four #150. Earth's Mightiest Heroes begin to unravel the origin of Mantis in their latest Masterworks extravaganza! An all-hands-on-deck battle with the Zodiac takes the Avengers to the stars and into the jungles of Vietnam before Mantis' surprise connection to the criminal gang is revealed. Then, the team lends their might to Captain Marvel's fight against Thanos and his Cosmic Cube! Next, Roy Thomas returns for a Giant-Size adventure including Golden Age heroes Miss America and the revelation about Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch's origins.
Download or read book The Privilege of the Sword written by Ellen Kushner and published by Spectra. This book was released on 2006-07-25 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning author of Swordspoint comes a witty, wicked coming-of-age story that is both edgy and timeless. . . . Welcome to Riverside, where the aristocratic and the ambitious battle for power and prestige in the city’s labyrinth of streets and ballrooms, theatres and brothels, boudoirs and salons. Into this alluring and alarming world walks a bright young woman ready to take it on and make her fortune. A well-bred country girl, Katherine knows all the rules of conventional society. Her biggest mistake is thinking they apply. Katherine’s host and uncle, Alec Campion, the capricious and decadent Mad Duke Tremontaine, is in charge here—and to him, rules are made to be broken. When he decides it would be far more amusing for his niece to learn swordplay than to follow the usual path to ballroom and husband, her world changes forever. And there’s no going back. Blade in hand, it’s up to Katherine to find her own way through a maze of secrets and betrayals, nobles and scoundrels—and to gain the power, respect, and self-discovery that come to those who master. . . . “Unholy fun, and wholly fun . . . an elegant riposte, dazzlingly executed.”—Gregory Maguire, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked
Download or read book The Swordsman s Handbook written by William Scott Wilson and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of historical writings by martial arts masters—from Miyamoto Musashi to Takuan Soho—is an essential primer on the history, philosophy, and practice of samurai swordsmanship There is perhaps no more potent symbol of the samurai era than the sword. By the seventeenth century in Japan, the art of swordsmanship had begun to take on an almost cult-like popularity. Swordsmanship was more than a mastery of technique; it was a path toward self-mastery. The Swordsman’s Handbook is the definitive collection of writings by men who saw the study of swordsmanship not only as essential to life and death, but as something that transcended life and death as well. Their teaching—that dealing with conflict is an art that requires grace and courage—speaks to us today with surprising immediacy and relevance. Included in this collection are writings by Kotada Yahei Toshitada, Takuan Soho, Yagyu Munenori, Miyamoto Musashi, Matsura Seizan, Issai Chozanshi, and Yamaoka Tesshu.
Download or read book Sor Juana Or The Traps of Faith written by Octavio Paz and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A life of the seventeenth-century poet, intellectual, and feminist who became a nun and eventually gave up secular learning, places her in her times and in Spanish intellectual tradition, and examines the contradictions in her personality.
Download or read book Swords and Swordsmen written by Mike Loades and published by Pen & Sword Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swords and Swordsmen chronicles the major developments in the sword's design, manufacture and use from Ancient Egypt to the American Civil War. Author Mike Loades traces the history of the sword in war and the evolution of the private duel. The book takes certain surviving swords as landmarks on this journey of discovery. Each can be linked to a specific individual, allowing each sword to be discussed in the social and military context of its time and forming the starting point for detours through other types of sword and contemporary developments in their design, manufacture and use. From Tutankhamun to General Custer, and including a chapter on the legendary samurai Uesugi Kenshin, this book charts the lives of warriors from many ages and cultures; men whose lives often depended on their skill with the sword. Illustrated with line drawings (many derived from old fight manuals) and dozens of photographs of surviving swords, Swords and Swordsmen celebrates these weapons as iconic works of art and powerful cultural symbols as well as examining the lethal practicality of their sue.
Download or read book Berserk Volume 8 written by Kentaro Miura and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The century-spanning war between Midland and Chuder continues unabated. The two warring kingdoms, vying for supremacy, launch headfirst into what will become the final battle. Leading the Midland forces are the Band of the Hawk, lead by the charismatic Griffith, with the fearless Guts as his trusted champion. But should the Hawks triumph again on the battlefield, the war with Chuder may end, but the secret war within Midland may begin as those who seek to rise within the court see the ambitious Griffith as an obstacle to obtaining power. And nothing is more formidable than an enemy unseen!
Download or read book Zen at War written by Brian Daizen Victoria and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2006-06-22 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling history of the contradictory, often militaristic, role of Zen Buddhism, this book meticulously documents the close and previously unknown support of a supposedly peaceful religion for Japanese militarism throughout World War II. Drawing on the writings and speeches of leading Zen masters and scholars, Brian Victoria shows that Zen served as a powerful foundation for the fanatical and suicidal spirit displayed by the imperial Japanese military. At the same time, the author recounts the dramatic and tragic stories of the handful of Buddhist organizations and individuals that dared to oppose Japan's march to war. He follows this history up through recent apologies by several Zen sects for their support of the war and the way support for militarism was transformed into 'corporate Zen' in postwar Japan. The second edition includes a substantive new chapter on the roots of Zen militarism and an epilogue that explores the potentially volatile mix of religion and war. With the increasing interest in Buddhism in the West, this book is as timely as it is certain to be controversial.
