Download or read book Trek of the Ancient Spirits written by Brenda C. Calloway and published by The Overmountain Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving historical fact with historical fiction, myths, and legends, this book presents the spirits from the past for the reader to envisage his culture, his environment, and his way of life. It offers an adventure which tells about the creation of the Bays Mountain Range and formation of ancient rivers such as the Holston and Tennessee.
Download or read book Blackeagle written by Russell T. Wild and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-04-22 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During a time in American Southwestern history when myths, heroes, legends and folklore spread across the nation like wildfire, along came a person who was equal to every story that was told about him. Through fate, time and circumstance, Blackeagle's name would live forever among the legendary accounts of both the U.S. Cavalry and Indian Nations of the New Mexico Territory.
Download or read book Trail Of Feathers written by Robert Rivard and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2009-03-25 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In December 1998, San Antonio Express-News reporter Philip True vanished during a solo backcountry trek in western Mexico, home of the reclusive Huichol Indians and the Chapalagana, the Twisted Serpent Canyon, a 150-mile long gash that twists and plunges through the heart of the Sierra Madre. Five days later his editor, Robert Rivard, was part of a small search party that, nearly miraculously, tracked a trail of feathers that had leaked from True's sleeping bag to find his body. Trail of Feathers is the story of the search for True and of the quest to bring his killers to justice. It is also the story of another perplexing mystery: Why had True taken such a dangerous trip, into such a raw, uncivilized wilderness, alone and without sufficient safety preparations, in the first place? After an unhappy and unsettled youth, True was at the age of fifty finally settling down to a career and a wife he loved. His first child was about to be born. What was he running from, or to? Rivard's search for answers to these questions leads him deep into the Sierra Madre Occidental, one of Mexico's last true wildernesses, and deep into the secrets of Philip True's past. It also leads him into his own past, and an acknowledgment of the ways in which his life and True's mirrored each other. Suspenseful, atmospheric, and moving, Trail of Feathers is more than a true crime tale; it's a classic tragedy about how the past reverberates destructively into the present -- for individuals, for cultures, for nations.
Download or read book A Memory Returned written by Anna Delves and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-12-14 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna lost her eldest son unexpectedly in a tragic accident in July 2008. In her search for answers she started to receive life changing revelations from her son from the 'other side'. These revelations enabled Anna to understand how our world was created and taught her to heal at the very deepest level. The fascinating story unfolds from the days that Anna spent communicating with her unconscious son as he lay dying in hospital, through to her incredible recent experiences in Peru. Her three year journey has given her insights that are massively changing her life and the lives of all who visit her. Anna did not know why she was being sent to Machu Picchu. As her trip drew near she made her plans in total trust that she was serving for the highest good. However, what unfolded in Peru was beyond even her expectations and brought this book to an astonishing conclusion. Anna's story is unique and well worth reading. Her insights will catapult you into a new phase of your life journey, speeding your own personal healing to a much deeper level and helping you understand much that you did not understand before. For those wishing to ascend in this lifetime this book will be very helpful. For those simply searching for an understanding of how we all come to be here, this book will throw much light on the subject. This is a very readable book, once started, will be difficult to put down. .
Download or read book Spirits in Stone written by Glenn Kreisberg and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ground-breaking study of ceremonial stone landscapes in Northeast America and their relationship to other sites around the world • Features a comprehensive field guide to hundreds of megalithic stone structures in northeastern America, including cairns, perched boulders, and effigies • Details the Wall of Manitou, the Hammonasset Line, landscape astronomy along the Hudson River, and a several-acre area in Woodstock, NY, with large, carefully constructed lithic formations • Analyzes the archaeoastronomy, archaeoacoustics, and symbolism of these sites to reveal their relationships to other ceremonial stone sites across America and the world Presenting a comprehensive field guide to hundreds of lost, forgotten, and misidentified megalithic stone structures in northeastern America, Glenn Kreisberg documents many enigmatic formations still standing across the Catskill Mountain and Hudson Valley region, complete with functioning solstice and equinox alignments. Kreisberg provides a first-person description of the “Wall of the Manitou,” which runs for 10 miles along the eastern slopes of the Catskill Mountains, as well as narratives about related sites that include animal effigies, reproductive organs, calendar stones, enigmatic inscriptions, and evidence of alignments. Using computer software, he plots the trajectory of the Hammonasset Line, which begins at a burial complex near the tip of Long Island and runs to Devil’s Tombstone in Greene County, New York. He shows how the line runs at the same angle that marks the summer solstice sunset from Montauk Point on Long Island, and, when extended, intersects the ancient copper mines of Isle Royal in Upper Michigan. He documents a several-acre area on Overlook Mountain in Woodstock, New York, with a grouping of very large, carefully constructed lithic formations that together create a serpent or snake figure, mirroring the constellation Draco. He demonstrates how this site is related to the Serpent Mount in Ohio and Ankor Wat in Cambodia and reveals how all of the vast, interlocking sites in the Northeast were part of an ancient spiritual landscape based on a sophisticated understanding of the cosmos, as practiced by ancient Native Americans. While modern historians consider these sites to be colonial era constructions, Kreisberg reveals how they were used to communicate with the spirit world and may be remnants of a long-vanished civilization.
Download or read book Love Is a Journey written by Deslee Campbell and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Love Is a Journey (formerly Loves Quest) is a sequel to the Australian rural novel Kaleidoscope of Life by Deslee Campbell. Many of the same well-loved characters met in the prequel reappear, although here, the central character is twenty-two-year-old Karen Evans, not the child Sally Evans. This historical novel begins at the very end of 1945. World War II has concluded, and Karen has to find new employment, being demobilized from the Australian Womens Land Army after Christmas. Karen started nursing training at Dubbo Base Hospital and immediately met Father Simon Anderson who was attracted to her romantically. Karens cousins army buddy, Peter Dillon, was similarly interested. Karen persisted in her intention to qualify as a nursing sister and avoided making any commitment to either man, but she became engaged to Simon Anderson in December 1947, on the eve of his departure for the Solomon Islands, the place of his childhood. With her precious wedding gown in her hand luggage, Karen arrived at the Solomon Islands early in 1949 and continued loves journey, with its many tribulations and dangers. Note that all Australian characters are fictional as are those on Norfolk Island. Some missionaries and clergy in Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands were historical characters but all dialogues and events are fictionalized, while set within the accurate historical background.
Download or read book Avatar Book One written by S.D. Perry and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Star Trek's grittiest and most challenging series may have reached its climactic conclusion on the television screen, but all-new adventures on the frontiers of Federation space continue between the covers of Pocket Books. In the aftermath of the Dominion War that brought the Star Trek universe to the brink of ruin, space station Deep Space Nine - the galaxy's nexus of military and scientific intrigue, situated as it is on the wormhole that links two quadrants - once again becomes a flashpoint of impending Armageddon when a surprise attack cripples the station, killing the First Officer and threatening the fragile peace. Colonel Kira and the surviving crew of DS9 - along with four controverisal new officers - are all that stand against the outbreak of a new conflict and a doom fortold by the Prophets to coincide with the birth of Captain Benjamin Sisko's child. Meanwhile, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise make a startling discovery, one that will determine the course of an entire civilisation and profoundly affect the lives of the crew of Deep Space Nine...
Download or read book Atlantis Rising written by T. A. Barron and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From T.A. Barron, the New York Times bestselling author of the Merlin Saga, comes a new fantasy world about the origins of Atlantis, perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings, Eragon, The Beyonders and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. In a magical land called Ellegandia, a young boy named Promi scrapes by, stealing pies, cakes and sweets to survive. But little does he know that his country is a pawn in an ages-old war between good and evil, battled both in the spirit realm and in the human world. Harboring secrets of his own, Promi teams up with a courageous girl named Atlanta and the two vow to save their land—and each other—no matter the cost. But their vow has greater repercussions than they ever could imagine—in fact, it may just bring about the creation of Atlantis, an island cut off from the rest of the world, where magic reigns supreme. With his trademark action, adventure, and poignancy,master of fantasy, T.A. Barron explores a new mythology—the origin of the legendary isle of Atlantis. This book is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, Brandon Mull, Christopher Paolini and, of course, T. A. Barron’s Merlin Saga. Praise for T. A. Barron’s novels: “Brilliant, significant, and illuminating . . . an intense and profoundly spiritual adventure.”—Lloyd Alexander “A crescendo of miracles.”—Madeleine L’Engle “Interesting and august . . . compelling.”—The New York Times “In the best tradition . . . classic.”—Parents Magazine
Download or read book Whispers of Ironbark written by Luna Highland and published by Publifye AS. This book was released on 2024-09-27 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whispers of Ironbark is a captivating eco-fantasy adventure where young arborist Zara discovers her extraordinary ability to communicate with ancient trees that safeguard the memories of civilizations. As a mysterious blight threatens to erase history itself, Zara embarks on a perilous quest to find the legendary Rootkeeper and save the world's living archives. This coming-of-age tale weaves together elements of dystopian fiction and folklore, creating a rich tapestry of environmental stewardship and the power of collective memory. Readers will journey alongside Zara as she traverses landscapes inspired by global forests, encountering diverse characters and mythical creatures drawn from various cultures. The novel's unique structure, with each chapter beginning with a snippet of tree-lore, immerses readers in a world where nature and human history are inextricably linked. At the heart of the story are the enigmatic memory seeds, capsules of living history that Zara must protect and plant to heal the world's failing memory. This innovative concept, combined with lyrical prose that echoes the rhythms of nature, offers a fresh take on the classic hero's journey, appealing to young adults and eco-conscious readers alike. Whispers of Ironbark deftly balances urgent contemporary themes with the timeless allure of folklore and quest narratives, promising an unforgettable adventure through time and nature.
Download or read book A Memory Returned written by Louisa Crisp and published by Rudolf Steiner Press. This book was released on 2024-10-21 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a result of a climbing accident, Louisa Crisp was faced with the sudden and unexpected loss of her eldest son. In her shock and grief, she began a search for answers. Soon she started to receive life-changing revelations, coming directly from her son, Dom. The information she accessed offered solutions to vast cosmic and human mysteries: How and why our world was created, and how we came to attain individual consciousness. These new insights initiated inner and outer journeys – to explore healing at its deepest level. A Memory Returned presents a thrilling narrative, from the days that Louisa spent communicating with her unconscious son as he lay dying in hospital, to her travels to the enigmatic 'Lost City of the Incas', Machu Picchu, where she came to channel ancient memories. When Louisa first felt the urge to travel to South America, she had no idea why, but was ready to serve the highest good. What then followed in Peru was beyond any expectation, bringing this book to an astonishing conclusion. Since her personal tragedy, Louisa has gained many insights that continue to change her life. The gift of discernment that came with the new perceptions, allows those who meet her to change too. Through her help, they have been able to enter deeper phases of their life's journey, unveiling fresh self-knowledge and permanent healing. This book can guide readers on their own voyage of personal discovery, revealing the root causes of individual challenges.
Download or read book The Dragonkeeper s Apprentice written by Calum Ridley and published by Field Books. This book was released on with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a world where humans and dragons have lived in harmony for centuries. Imagine a place hidden from the world, a sanctuary where dragons are not feared but revered. This is the world of Finn, a young orphan who finds himself drawn to the mysteries of this hidden sanctuary. With a heart full of dreams and a yearning for adventure, Finn encounters a world of fantastical creatures, magical powers, and a quest that will test his courage and shape his destiny. Join Finn on his incredible journey as he discovers the power of friendship, the strength of belief, and the magic that lies within the heart of every dragon.
Download or read book Bush City Cyberspace written by John Foster and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at academic, professional and general readers, Bush, city, cyberspace provides a snapshot of the state of Australian children's and adolescent literature in the early twenty-first century, and an insight into its history. In doing so, it promotes a sense of where Australian literature for young people may be going and captures a literary and critical mood with which readers in Australia and beyond will identify. The title of the work is intended to capture the fact that the field has changed dramatically in the century and a half that 'Australian children's literature' has existed, from the bush myths and heroism that inform the past and the present, through the recognition that the vast majority of authors and readers live in cities, to the third wave of 'cyberliterature' that incorporates multimedia, hypertext, weblinks and e-books - none of which lessens the enduring enthusiasm of practitioners and readers for books.Bush, city, cyberspace is not meant to be an encyclopedic volume. Rather, well-known, recent and/or award-winning works have been emphasised, with the addition of others where these help to illuminate particular points. The book is similar in coverage and approach to Australian Children's Literature: An Exploration of Genre and Theme, written by the same three authors and published by the Centre for Information Studies in 1995. In the intervening period, much has changed in the field, notable examples including the blurring of the dividing line between 'quality' and 'popular' literature; the blending of genres; the rise of a truly indigenous literature; the demise, to a significant extent, of 'Outbackery' in fiction; the acceptance of multiculturalism as the norm; and the advent of the literature of cyberspace, with new methods, and the sheer speed, of communication between writer and reader. All these trends, and others, are reflected in this work.
Download or read book The Australian Film Revival written by Susan Barber and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023-01-26 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Australian Film Revival: 70s, 80s, and Beyond explores the matrix of forces – artistic, cultural, economic, political, governmental, and ideological – that gave rise to, shaped, and sustained this remarkable film movement. This engaging new study brings fresh perspectives, insights, and innovative approaches to a variety of films from a diversity of filmmakers. Areas of focus include the complex and contentious subjects of masculinity, femininity and feminism, the maternal, as well as the Indigenous road film and the protean Australian gothic. During the formative years of the revival, Australian films seemed to emerge from out of the blue in terms of global film history, with many features including Picnic at Hanging Rock (l975), Caddie (l976), The Last Wave (l977), The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith (l978), and My Brilliant Career (l979) receiving international distribution and enthusiastic critical acclaim with strong box office results. By the time the film revival was in full swing, not only did Australian audiences flock to theaters to see “homegrown” films, but the quantity of Australian films on overseas screens was so high that ardent critics declared this outpouring an Australian “New Wave.” The eyes of the world had turned to a compelling and largely unknown culture.
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Download or read book Discovering The Hidden Gems Of Spain written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys Books. This book was released on 2024-05-05 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discovering the Hidden Gems of Spain" takes readers on a captivating journey through the lesser-known treasures of Spain. From quaint mountain villages to secluded beaches and thriving vineyards, this book unveils the beauty and charm of Spain's hidden gems. Through vivid descriptions and captivating imagery, readers will be transported to these off-the-beaten-path destinations, immersing themselves in the rich culture, history, and natural landscapes that make Spain so unique. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or seeking a new adventure, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to uncover the hidden wonders of Spain.
Download or read book Star Trek Voyager Companion written by Paul Ruditis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to the popular syndicated television show offers a complete show-by-show guide to the series, including plot summaries and behind-the-scenes details
Download or read book Stephen King Films FAQ written by Scott Von Doviak and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (FAQ). Over the past four decades, the Stephen King movie has become a genre unto itself. The prolific writer's works have spawned well over 100 adaptations for both the big and small screen, ranging from modern classics of horror ( Carrie , The Shining ) to Oscar-nominated fare ( The Shawshank Redemption , The Green Mile ) to unapologetic, B-movie schlock (the King-directed Maximum Overdrive ). The filmmakers to put their stamp on King's material include acclaimed auteurs Stanley Kubrick, David Cronenberg, and Brian De Palma; masters of horror Tobe Hooper, John Carpenter, and George Romero; and popular mainstream directors Rob Reiner, Frank Darabont, and Lawrence Kasdan. Stephen King Films FAQ is the most comprehensive overview of this body of work to date, encompassing well-known hits as well as forgotten obscurities, critical darlings and reviled flops, films that influenced King as well as those that have followed in his footsteps, upcoming and unmade projects, and selected works in other media (including comic books, radio dramas, and the infamous Carrie musical). Author Scott Von Doviak provides background information, analysis, and trivia regarding the various films and television productions, including "Bloodlines" sections on related works and "Deep Cuts" sections collecting additional odd facts and ephemera. All you ever wanted to know about the king of horror onscreen can be found here.
