Download or read book Song of the Serpent written by Matthew Hughes and published by Paizo Incorporated. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To an experienced thief like Krunzle the Quick, the merchant nation of Druma is full of treasures just waiting to be liberated. Yet when the fast-talking scoundrel gets caught stealing from one of the most powerful prophets of Kalistrade, the only option is to undertake a dangerous mission to recover the merchantlord's runaway daughter -- and the magical artifact she took with her. Armed with an arsenal of decidedly unhelpful magical items and chaperoned by an intelligent snake necklace happy to choke him into submission, Krunzle must venture far from the cities of the merchant utopia and into a series of adventures that will make him a rich man -- or a corpse
Download or read book Zahhak the Legend of the Serpent King written by Ahmad Sadri and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time ever, a tale from the Persian Book of Kings springs to life in this stunningly produced and ingeniously crafted pop up book. Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King retells the myth of the misguided Prince Zahhak who is easily swayed by the devil to murder his father and usurp the thrown. Cursed with monstrous snakes that grow out of the king's shoulders, the Serpent King grows infamous throughout the land for his treachery and oppression. He rules for one thousand years before a noble and valiant Feraydun gains the strength and army to defeat the unjust King. The fantastic world of Zahhak: The Legend of the Serpent King literally pops off the page with intricately crafted spreads, two pop-up folds per page, and complex construction that will delight readers young and old with every turn of the page.
Download or read book Serpent Song written by Toni Grant and published by Brolga Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When organised crime detective Francesca Salucci starts investigating the death of a biker, she comes across shady drug deals and internal power struggles within Australia's various crime gangs. The trail she uncovers leads her from Sydney to Rome, all the way to a small town in the Italian riviera. There, reunited with a past lover, Francesca has no choice but to confront her past and her own origins. In her search for the connections between the Sicilian mafia, Chinese Triads and Australian bike gangs, she will find herself caught between her personal history and her desire for justice. With her life in danger, Francesca will find refuge in the outback where she will work to come to terms with her biggest battle yet, her past. An action-packed thriller that tells a story of love, greed, betrayal and moral conflict.
Download or read book The Serpent King written by Jeff Zentner and published by Ember. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named to ten BEST OF THE YEAR lists and selected as a William C. Morris Award Winner,The Serpent King is the critically acclaimed, much-beloved story of three teens who find themselves--and each other--while on the cusp of graduating from high school with hopes of leaving their small-town behind. Perfect for fans of John Green's Turtles All the Way Down. "Move over, John Green; Zentner is coming for you." —The New York Public Library “Will fill the infinite space that was left in your chest after you finished The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” —BookRiot.com Dill isn't the most popular kid at his rural Tennessee high school. After his father fell from grace in a public scandal that reverberated throughout their small town, Dill became a target. Fortunately, his two fellow misfits and best friends, Travis and Lydia, have his back. But as they begin their senior year, Dill feels the coils of his future tightening around him. His only escapes are music and his secret feelings for Lydia--neither of which he is brave enough to share. Graduation feels more like an ending to Dill than a beginning. But even before then, he must cope with another ending--one that will rock his life to the core. Debut novelist Jeff Zentner provides an unblinking and at times comic view of the hard realities of growing up in the Bible belt, and an intimate look at the struggles to find one’s true self in the wreckage of the past. “A story about friendship, family and forgiveness, it’s as funny and witty as it is utterly heartbreaking.” —PasteMagazine.com “A brutally honest portrayal of teen life . . . [and] a love letter to the South from a man who really understands it.” —Mashable.com “I adored all three of these characters and the way they talked to and loved one another.”—New York Times
Download or read book Calvin Eliana written by Amy Wertz and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of the cerulean abyss, where sunlight fades to inky darkness, the siblings-Calvin and Eliana-swim side by side. Their iridescent scales shimmer with curiosity as they approach the Abyssal Gate, a relic whispered about in hushed tones among merfolk. Calvin, the older brother, bears the weight of their lineage-a lineage that has guarded the gate for centuries. Eliana, the cautious little sister, is a dreamer. Her eyes hold the secrets of forgotten songs, and her voice echoes with the lullabies of ancient tides. The gate itself is a colossal arch of coral, adorned with luminescent glyphs. Its surface ripples like liquid glass, hinting at realms beyond imagination. Nereus, the reclusive merman, stands sentinel, his silver beard trailing in the currents. His eyes, as deep as the abyss, hold both wisdom and sorrow. One fateful night, the gate trembles. Eldritch energies seep through its cracks, distorting reality. The sea around it churns, and whispers echo-a language forgotten by time. Nereus grows frantic, his once-steadfast resolve crumbling. The breach threatens not only their world but all existence. Calvin and Eliana face a choice: remain passive guardians or venture into the forbidden dimensions beyond. Their bond is unbreakable, yet their paths diverge. Eliana yearns to explore, to unravel the gate's mysteries. Calvin, burdened by duty, fears the consequences. Eliana dives first, her tail propelling her through the gate's shimmering veil. She emerges in a realm of fractured mirrors-a place where memories dance like phosphorescent fish. Here, she encounters Eidra, a mermaid with fractured reflections. Eidra reveals that the gate mirrors not only worlds but souls. Meanwhile, Calvin remains behind, torn between loyalty and curiosity. He studies the glyphs, deciphering cryptic warnings. The gate's instability threatens to unravel reality itself. Desperate, he seeks counsel from Nereus, who reveals a forbidden truth: the gate was once a bridge between merfolk and the Serpent of Eternity. Calvin and Eliana reunite, their discoveries intertwining. The serpent, betrayed by its kin, seeks revenge upon both realms. It craves chaos, believing that only destruction can mend its broken heart. The siblings realize that sealing the breach requires an alliance-an unthinkable pact. Eliana, her voice resonating with forgotten melodies, confronts the serpent. She sings of unity, of shared memories, and the cosmic harmony they once safeguarded. The serpent hesitates, scales shimmering with ancient pain. Calvin, beside her, speaks of duty and sacrifice. In a moonlit chamber, beneath the gate's arch, the siblings broker peace. The serpent agrees to mend the breach, but at a cost: it will relinquish its destructive urges, becoming a guardian once more. In return, merfolk must remember their shared past-the betrayal that severed their kinship. As the gate seals, realms merge. Nereus, tears in his eyes, watches the siblings swim together-one voice, one purpose. The forbidden alliance transcends ancient enmities. The abyss holds its breath, and cosmic harmony is restored. And so, the siblings become legends-their names etched in coral, their sacrifice echoing through tides. For in sealing the gate, they forged not only an alliance but a bridge between worlds, where love and duty entwine like seaweed in the currents. And the whispers of the abyss fade, replaced by a new song-one of hope.
Download or read book The Queen of the Serpents written by S. L. Hawton and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before twelve-year-old Megan Blayne moves to Hollow Mountain, she believes that nothing can ever come between herself and her twin sister, Cate. Even though they have different personalities, they are forever bonded by blood and wear matching green amber rings. But just as myths about peculiar happenings around the town begin to overwhelm their daily conversations, Cateand her ringsuddenly disappear. After Megan embarks on a desperate search to find her twin, she is met by a mysterious serpent who opens his mouth and drops Cates ring at her feet. But as quickly as the snake appears, it disappears, along with the ring. Terrified and more worried about Cate than ever, Megan sets out on a daring adventure in a fantasy world more dangerous than she ever imagined. As she begins unraveling a complex puzzle that she hopes will lead her to Cate, Megan encounters a strange boy, an evil lord, and serpent people who will do anything to get the one thing they want most. In this fantasy novel, a girl on a quest to find her missing sister must rely on help from an unlikely new friend as she attempts to save two worlds from a terrible fate.
Download or read book The Serpents labyrinth chronicles of the astral key written by Ayan Shahid and published by Ayan Shahid. This book was released on 2023-08-25 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: mbark on an epic journey through a realm where magic and destiny intertwine in "The Serpent's Labyrinth: Chronicles of the Astral Key." In a world where the balance between magic and mundane hangs by a fragile thread, a trio of unlikely heroes emerges to shape the course of history. Rylan, a modest blacksmith marked by the enigmatic Mark of the Astral, finds himself thrust into a destiny that defies the boundaries of his craft. Joined by Ariadne, a fierce warrior bound to the Key of Valor, and Elara, a reclusive mage attuned to the Key of Whispers, they forge an alliance bound by their shared quest—to unlock the power of the Serpent's Labyrinth. As they journey through realms both mystical and mundane, the trio encounters ancient prophecies, enigmatic councils, and forgotten magic. Their choices ripple through time, transforming a world once divided by magic's isolation into a harmonious tapestry of unity.
Download or read book The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes A Hunger Games Novel written by Suzanne Collins and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 747 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ambition will fuel him. Competition will drive him. But power has its price. It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined - every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute . . . and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.
Download or read book The Serpent s Curse written by Lisa Maxwell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows meets Alexandra Bracken's Passenger in this spellbinding conclusion the "vivid and compelling" (BCCB), New York Times bestselling Last Magician series. Bind the Book. Stop the Order. Save the Magic. Esta is no stranger to high-stakes heists; she is a seasoned thief with no reservations about using her time traveling abilities to give her an edge. But saving Harte--and magic itself--will put her skills to the test. The Book of Mysteries threatens to tear through the world and change the shape of magic forever, and only Esta and Harte stand in its way. They race through time and across the country to steal back the remaining elemental stones needed to bind the book's power, stop the Order, and save the future of the Mageus.
Download or read book The Serpent s Tale written by Gregory McNamee and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “We travel the world,” writes Gregory McNamee, “and wherever we go there are snake stories to entertain us.” Here are some fifty diverse and unusual accounts of serpents from cultures across time and around the globe: snakes that talk, jump, and dance; snakes that transform into other creatures; snakes that just . . . watch. Many selections are drawn from the rich oral traditions of peoples in every clime that supports reptiles, from the Akimel O’odham of North America to the Mensa Bet-Abrahe of Africa to the Mungkjan of Australia. Included as well are such writings as prayers from the Egyptian Book of the Dead, fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, a poem by Emily Dickinson, and a journal entry by Charles Darwin. What we read about snakes in The Serpent’s Tale is just as fascinating for what it says about us, for there always will be something primordial about our connection to them. That bond is evident in these stories: in how we associate snakes with nature’s elemental forces, how we attribute special qualities to their eyes and skin, and how they preside over all phases of our existence, from creation to death to resurrection.
Download or read book Puranic Encyclopedia written by Vettam Mani and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 932 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This voluminous work, a store house of information about the Epics, Puranas and allied literature, was originally composed and published in Malayalam. It constituted the results of the author's devoted study and research extending over fourteen years. This English version of the same is to meet the growing demand of scholars interested in the study of Puranas. This stupendous work, in the form of an exhaustive descriptive index, covers the vast and varied field of ancient Indian culture in all aspects-history geography, religion, philosophy, myths, beliefs and practices as depicted in the Epics and Puranas. The work is planned on scientific lines. The material compiled is arranged systematically. Citations have been inserted in support of stated facts; at places they have been substituted by reference. Obsolete and obscure words, denoting objects such as a particular tree or plant have been explained by their scientific or vernacular equivalents. All modern critical apparatus has been utilized in the preparation of this comprehensive work.
Download or read book Celia s Song written by Lee Maracle and published by Cormorant Books. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mink is a witness, a shape shifter, compelled to follow the story that has ensnared Celia and her village, on the West coast of Vancouver Island in Nuu’Chahlnuth territory. Celia is a seer who — despite being convinced she’s a little “off” — must heal her village with the assistance of her sister, her mother and father, and her nephews. While mink is visiting, a double-headed sea serpent falls off the house front during a fierce storm. The old snake, ostracized from the village decades earlier, has left his terrible influence on Amos, a residential school survivor. The occurrence signals the unfolding of an ordeal that pulls Celia out of her reveries and into the tragedy of her cousin’s granddaughter. Each one of Celia’s family becomes involved in creating a greater solution than merely attending to her cousin’s granddaughter. Celia’s Song relates one Nuu’Chahlnuth family’s harrowing experiences over several generations, after the brutality, interference, and neglect resulting from contact with Europeans.
Download or read book Serpent A Dane Maddock Adventure written by David Wood and published by Gryphonwood Press. This book was released on with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What lurks in the heart of the jungle? High in the Andes, Dane Maddock and Bones Bonebrake discover a secret prison cell where a Spanish explorer lived out his final days. The words carved into the wall seem like the ravings of a madman, but they are the key that opens the door to an ancient mystery. Hidden somewhere in the depths of the Peruvian Amazon is the Inca’s lost City of the Serpent, the gateway to the underworld. Boundless treasure and unimaginable power lie in wait for those who are clever enough to follow the clues left by the mysterious Cloud People. But Maddock and Bones are not the only ones searching for the city, and to get there they must brave the perils of the jungle and the deadly guardians of the underworld as they come face to face with the giant serpent of the Amazon. Classic adventure for the modern reader! Fans of Indiana Jones, Dirk Pitt, and National Treasure will love the Dane Maddock adventures!
Download or read book The Rainbow Serpent written by Dick Roughsey and published by Harpercollins Childrens Books. This book was released on 1993-09-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the aborigine story of creation featuring Goorialla, the great Rainbow Serpent.
Download or read book Lost Voyagers written by Chamindra Warusawitharane and published by PepperScript. This book was released on with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wedding and a disaster that first appeared to separate the two sisters, Rain and Bliss bring them together to embark on a journey of many miles with their beloved protector and friend, Pandora the ‘Sky Monarch’. During the journey they meet many friends and ‘foes’, fall in and out of love, learn to communicate with the many species of their world and grow in strength and character along with their friends and foes. Will they reach their destination before their foes reach theirs and ruin the girls’ own plans? Will they survive the perilous journey in a drought affected land where Sand Ghouls and White leopards roam forever hungry for prey?
Download or read book The Serpent s Fury written by Kelley Armstrong and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rowan faces her most dangerous monster-slaying challenge yet, confronting what could be the most infamous monster of all, in the third book in this fantastical series by New York Times bestselling author, Kelley Armstrong. Rowan is Tamarel's Royal Monster Hunter, and her twin brother, Rhydd, will be its king. After the events of The Gryphon's Lair, Rowan, along with her friends, her brother and an entourage of monstrous companions, makes her way back to the Dunnian Woods to deal with the pack of dropbears the group trapped in an abandoned cabin after a vicious attack. The dropbears are just one of a number of rare monster species acting erratically in Tamarel. After a swarm of colocolos nearly tramples the group, Rowan becomes convinced that someone (or something) is driving these monsters out of their natural habitats. But nothing can prepare the Royal Monster Hunter for the truth of the matter: monsters even bigger and deadlier than gryphons have returned to the world, and their nest-building, as well as the actions of the humans trying to drive them out, has upset the balance of nature in Tamarel. Do Rowan's "monster magnet" skills work against the most fearsome monsters imaginable? Find out in this exciting third book in the Royal Guide to Monster Slaying series!
Download or read book The Wisdom of the Serpent written by Joseph Lewis Henderson and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1990-09-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tribal initiation of the shaman, the archetype of the serpent, exemplifies the death of the self and a rebirth into transcendent life. This book traces the images of spiritual initiation in religious rituals and myths of resurrection, poems and epics, cycles of nature, and art and dreaming. It dramatizes the metamorphosis from a common experience of death's inevitability into a transcendent freedom beyond individual limitations. "This is a classic work in analytical psychology that offers crucial insights on the meaning of death symbolism (and its inevitably accompanying rebirth and resurrection symbolism) as part of the great theme of initiation, of which [Henderson] is the world's foremost psychological interpreter. This material is really the next step after the hero myth that Joseph Campbell has made so popular, and provides an understanding of how not to use the hero myth in an inflated way as a psychology of mastery, but as an attainment progressively to be died beyond. [Henderson] is helped by the presence of Maud Oakes, who is a trained anthropologist with exquisite taste in her choice of mythic materials and respect for their original contexts."--John Beebe
