Althingi The Crescent And The Northern Star

Download Althingi The Crescent And The Northern Star full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Althingi The Crescent And The Northern Star ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!

Althingi: The Crescent and the Northern Star

Author : Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781954255074
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (55 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Althingi: The Crescent and the Northern Star by : Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad

Download or read book Althingi: The Crescent and the Northern Star written by Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our increasingly polarized world there is an urgent need for cross-cultural conversations, bridges of understanding between people of different beliefs, and a recommitment to a common understanding of our shared history: the history not of any one particular group but of humanity itself. Althingi: The Crescent and the Northern Star, co-edited by Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad (A Mosque Among the Stars, Islamicates) and Joshua Gillingham (The Gatewatch, Old Norse for Modern Times), is an anthology of historical fiction which explores the intricate and often-overlooked interactions between intrepid Viking voyagers and inquisitive emissaries from the powerful Islamic kingdoms.Featuring stories by an incredible slate of authors writing in the historical Althingi universe, Althingi: The Crescent and the Northern Star, offers a glimpse into a fascinating forgotten past and will prove a must-read for fans of both Viking and Islamic history.

The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction Volume 2

Author : Various
Publisher : Hachette India
ISBN 13 : 9357312846
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (573 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction Volume 2 by : Various

Download or read book The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction Volume 2 written by Various and published by Hachette India. This book was released on 2024-02-05 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detective delves into a cold case; a ship that disappeared in the Bay of Bengal in the year 1913. A man is bludgeoned to death in an apartment and a piece of paper with the word 'STOP!' is nailed to his forehead. Six deaths under mysterious circumstances and the only common link is a box of arsenic-laced sweets. A soldier's homecoming dredges up memories of a murder that took place a decade ago in the family. And more... The first-ever anthology of its kind, The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction compiles more than 30 compelling whodunits spread across two volumes. Hybrid, self-reflexive and experimental forms of writing that blur the boundaries between genres, with supernatural mysteries, serial murders and at times absurd crimes jostling for the attention of both amateur and professional detectives in these stories. Red herrings simmered in blood gravy, served up with family feuds, ancient curses, long-haired lady sleuths and many other typical subcontinental chutneys provide a rare feast for the avid reader of crime fiction!

The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction Volumes I and II

Author : Tarun K. Saint
Publisher : Hachette India
ISBN 13 : 935731587X
Total Pages : 793 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (573 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction Volumes I and II by : Tarun K. Saint

Download or read book The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction Volumes I and II written by Tarun K. Saint and published by Hachette India. This book was released on 2024-02-05 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The professionals meet the amateurs in this first–ever anthology of Indian detective fiction. Volume 1 An elite squad detective from the future travels back in time to hunt down a time escapee. Across the city of Tokyo, liquids are turning blue, and elsewhere a Tamil actress is kidnapped. The gruesome murder of an adult industry star spirals into a web of deceit and leads to a bizarre revelation. A journalist races against time to find the missing link between the deaths of a daily soap actress, a classical vocalist and a famous painter. And more... Volume 2 A detective delves into a cold case; a ship that disappeared in the Bay of Bengal in the year 1913. A man is bludgeoned to death in an apartment and a piece of paper with the word 'STOP!' is nailed to his forehead. Six deaths under mysterious circumstances and the only common link is a box of arsenic–laced sweets. A soldier's homecoming dredges up memories of a murder that took place a decade ago in the family. And more... The first–ever anthology of its kind, The Hachette Book of Indian Detective Fiction compiles more than 30 compelling whodunits, supernatural mysteries, serial murders and absurd crimes spread across two volumes. Through hybrid, self–reflexive and experimental forms of writing (including translations from Bengali and Tamil), this collection invites readers to unravel mysteries with every turn of the page, masterfully showcasing distinctive instances of the genre. Red herrings simmered in blood gravy, served up with family feuds, ancient curses, long–haired lady sleuths and many other typical subcontinental chutneys provide a rare feast for the avid reader of crime fiction! Featuring the works of: Volume 1 Satyajit Ray * Gopa Majumdar * Saradindu Bandopadhyay * Gopa Majumdar * Ambai * Gita Subramanian * Ankush Saikia * Meeti Shroff Shah * Suchitra Bhattacharya * Radha Chakravarty * Sujan DasGupta * Chandana Dutta * Anirudh Kala * Tamilvanan * Rabindranath Tagore * Shampa Roy * Anil Menon * Tanuj Solanki * Timeri Murari * Navin Weeraratne * Kehkashan Khalid * Sumit Bardhan * Kiran Manral * Shweta Taneja * Saad Z. Hossain Volume 2 Rajarshi Das Bhowmik * Arunava Sinha * Vikram Chandra * Giti Chandra * Swati Kaushal * Ajay Chowdhury * Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay * Debaditya Mukhopadhyay * Vish Dhamija * Salil Desai * Mahendra Jakhar * Sharatchandra Sarkar * Shampa Roy * Vaseem Khan * Nev March * Anuradha Kumar * Madhulika Liddle * Arjun Raj Gaind * Shashi Warrier * Avtar Singh For detailed content, please look inside the book. * Illustration continuity across covers and spine * 2–volume collectible (Royal 8vo hardback set) * A magnetic clasp box–wrap * Detective–element themed sprayed edges * Endpaper artwork by Manjula Padmanabhan

The Gatewatch

Author : Joshua Gillingham
Publisher : Crowsnest Books
ISBN 13 : 9780921332701
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (327 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Gatewatch by : Joshua Gillingham

Download or read book The Gatewatch written by Joshua Gillingham and published by Crowsnest Books. This book was released on 2020-05-17 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Torin Ten-Trees and his closest companions, Bryn and Grimsa, set out to join The Gatewatch and become trollhunters. When a troupe of meddling dwarves throws them off course they are captured by trolls and taken as prisoners to a secret gathering deep underground. There they learn that an ancient giant has crowned himself king of the trolls and plans to utterly destroy The Gatewatch. Their perilous journey back to the land of sun and stars will stretch their strength to the limit, strain their wits, and demand an unspeakable sacrifice. But will it be enough to defeat the Troll King? The Gatewatch is an epic troll-hunting adventure inspired by the Norse Myths and the Icelandic Sagas.

Fate and the Twilight of the Gods

Author : Gwendolyn Taunton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780648299660
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (996 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Fate and the Twilight of the Gods by : Gwendolyn Taunton

Download or read book Fate and the Twilight of the Gods written by Gwendolyn Taunton and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fate and the Twilight of the Gods: The Norns and an Exegesis of Voluspa contains two sections, the first of which elaborates on the Norns (Nornir) and the concept of fate. In the Traditions of Northern Europe, fate is usually represented as a Goddess consisting of three aspects, known collectively as the Norns, who control the fate of the cosmos, and remain distinct from both the Aesir and the Vanir, but are nonetheless able to control the destinies of mortals and Gods alike. Respectively, the most common names for the Norns are Urdr, Verdandi, and Skuld - each of whom has a special function, weaving a tapestry of words in which the warp and weft of threads become a metaphor for human lives. Together, the three Norns offer a fascinating insight into the nature of magic, language, and metaphysical predeterminism in the Northern Traditions.The second half of the book examines Ragnarok, and provides an exegesis of Voluspa - the prophecy which outlines the inevitable destruction of the world, and the 'Twilight of the Gods'. Ragnarok refers to the doom of the Gods, and by the time Ragnarok concludes, almost every figure featured in the narrative will be dead, and the cycle of time shall begin anew. Ragnarok is examined from the perspective of perennial philosophy and comparative mythology, to explain the esoteric significance of core features in Voluspa and the events which led to Ragnarok, with particular emphasis laid on the Gods Odin and Loki.

The Haunting of Vancouver Island

Author : Shanon Sinn
Publisher : TouchWood Editions
ISBN 13 : 177151244X
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (715 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Haunting of Vancouver Island by : Shanon Sinn

Download or read book The Haunting of Vancouver Island written by Shanon Sinn and published by TouchWood Editions. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compelling investigation into supernatural events and local lore on Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island is known worldwide for its arresting natural beauty, but those who live here know that it is also imbued with a palpable supernatural energy. Researcher Shanon Sinn found his curiosity piqued by stories of mysterious sightings on the island—ghosts, sasquatches, sea serpents—but he was disappointed in the sensational and sometimes disrespectful way they were being retold or revised. Acting on his desire to transform these stories from unsubstantiated gossip to thoroughly researched accounts, Sinn uncovered fascinating details, identified historical inconsistencies, and now retells these encounters as accurately as possible. Investigating 25 spellbinding tales that wind their way from the south end of the island to the north, Sinn explored hauntings in cities, in the forest, and on isolated logging roads. In addition to visiting castles, inns, and cemeteries, he followed the trail of spirits glimpsed on mountaintops, beaches, and water, and visited Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra Island and the Schooner Restaurant in Tofino to personally scrutinize reports of hauntings. Featuring First Nations stories from each of the three Indigenous groups who call Vancouver Island home—the Coast Salish, the Nuu-chah-nulth, and the Kwakwaka’wakw—the book includes an interview with Hereditary Chief James Swan of Ahousaht.

Old Norse for Modern Times

Author : Ian Stuart Sharpe
Publisher : Vikingverse
ISBN 13 : 9781947659865
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (598 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Old Norse for Modern Times by : Ian Stuart Sharpe

Download or read book Old Norse for Modern Times written by Ian Stuart Sharpe and published by Vikingverse. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Never be lost for words again...with this book of lost words.Have you ever wanted to wield the silver tongue of Loki - or to hammer home your point like a Thundergod?Old Norse is the language of legends and the stuff of sagas, the inspiration for Tolkien and Marvel, for award-winning manga and epic videogames. It is the language of cleverly crafted kennings, blood-curdling curses and pithy retorts to Ragnarök.Old Norse for Modern Times gives you the perfect phrase for every contemporary situation - from memorable movie quotes ("We're going to need a bigger boat." Þurfa munu vér skip stærra) to battle-cries to yell on Discord ("Do I look to be in a gaming mood?" Sýnisk Þér ek vera í skapi til leika?), from mead hall musings ("This drink, I like it! ANOTHER!" Líkar mér drykkr Þessi! ANNAN!) to tried-and-tested pickup lines ("Nice tattoo!"? Fagrt er húðflúrið"). With over 500 phrases inside (plus the chance to add your own!) it is the perfect guide for Vikings fans, whether they are re-enactors, role-players, or simply in love with Ragnar.

THE CHILDREN OF MIDGARD

Author : Siobhan Clark
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910882801
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (828 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis THE CHILDREN OF MIDGARD by : Siobhan Clark

Download or read book THE CHILDREN OF MIDGARD written by Siobhan Clark and published by . This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is 961 and Harald Bluetooth King of Denmark has his gaze firmly set on the Kingdom of Norway where his nephew Harald Greycloak rules. Bluetooth declares Greycloak his vassal and will claim the establishment of the Jomsvikings. He wants to create an order of warriors to be used to man a fleet which will rule the seas under his command.

The Everspring

Author : JOSHUA. GILLINGHAM
Publisher : Crowsnest Books
ISBN 13 : 9780921332824
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (328 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Everspring by : JOSHUA. GILLINGHAM

Download or read book The Everspring written by JOSHUA. GILLINGHAM and published by Crowsnest Books. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Everspring is a Norse fantasy adventure flavoured with hints of such heroic sagas as Beowulf, Sigurd the Dragonslayer, and Angantyr the Berserker. It is the second book in The Saga of Torin Ten-Trees and the sequel to The Gatewatch.

Celtic Spirituality

Author : Philip Freeman
Publisher : St. Martin's Essentials
ISBN 13 : 1250780217
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (57 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Celtic Spirituality by : Philip Freeman

Download or read book Celtic Spirituality written by Philip Freeman and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on 2021-06-22 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Celtic Spirituality, acclaimed translator and scholar Philip Freeman allows the voices of the Celts to speak once more. Though the Celtic civilization has long disappeared, lingering traces of their spirituality haunt Ireland and the surrounding land. Tantalizing snippets of faded manuscript pages, ancient stone carvings, and spells from the mystery-shrouded Druids have sparked the imagination of generations of modern seekers. Translated from their original languages—Gaulish, Latin, Irish, and Welsh—the passages and stories in Celtic Spirituality are true artifacts of the Celts' vibrant and varied religion from both the pre-Christian and early Christian period. From a ritual of magical inspiration to stories of the ancient gods and adventures of long-forgotten heroes, Freeman has unearthed a stunning collection of Celtic work. The translation is accessible to the modern reader, but maintains the beauty and vibrancy of the original. Celtic Spirituality includes material that has never been translated before, offering a new glimpse into the wisdom and wild magic of the Celts.

Pagan Portals - Odin

Author : Morgan Daimler
Publisher : John Hunt Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1785354817
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Pagan Portals - Odin by : Morgan Daimler

Download or read book Pagan Portals - Odin written by Morgan Daimler and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-30 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known by many names and with a wide array of characteristics Odin is a God who many people believe is just as active in the world today as he was a thousand years ago and more. A god of poetry he inspires us to create. A god of magic he teaches us to find our own power. A god of wisdom he challenges us to learn all we can. In this book you will find some of Odin's stories and history as well as anecdotes of what it can be like to honor him in the modern world.

Icelandic Magic - Aims, Tools and Techniques of the Icelandic Sorcerers

Author : Christopher Alan Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781905297924
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (979 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Icelandic Magic - Aims, Tools and Techniques of the Icelandic Sorcerers by : Christopher Alan Smith

Download or read book Icelandic Magic - Aims, Tools and Techniques of the Icelandic Sorcerers written by Christopher Alan Smith and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this unprecedented work, the author Christopher A. Smith has meticulously studied no less than 6 original Icelandic manuscripts dating from 1500 to 1860 to extract a picture of the aims, tools and techniques of Icelandic sorcerers. Set against the context of the harsh economic, social and environmental conditions of this North Atlantic island, the book gives a detailed account of the types of spells that were used and the motivations behind them. Hundreds of items from the six books of magic have been analysed to present the reader with a clear idea of the methods that were used, including incantation, invocation of deities and use of the enigmatic magical staves (galdrastafir). Furthermore, the book goes into great detail concerning the physical tools used by magicians and the kinds of objects that might have been found in a sorcerer's 'toolbox'. The book is illustrated throughout with images from the original manuscripts. Although it is not intended by any means as a book of instruction, one chapter does focus on workings of certain types and gives suggestions for those brave enough to try them out. All in all, this work will be an indispensable item for anyone interested in the history of magic in general and of Icelandic magic in particular.

Islamicates Volume I

Author : Muhammad Ahmad
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781537372105
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (721 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Islamicates Volume I by : Muhammad Ahmad

Download or read book Islamicates Volume I written by Muhammad Ahmad and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Islamicates is the first in a series of planned anthologies of sci-fi short fiction inspired by Muslim cultures. The anthology consists of twelve stories which were chosen from submissions to the Islamicate Science Fiction Short Story Contes. The contents of the story range from algorithms that allow humans to predict the future, mathematical patterns based on sacred texts, military time travel missions in India to a far future where religion is outlawed on some planets.

The Handbook of Asatru

Author : R. C. Fordham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781520392998
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (929 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Handbook of Asatru by : R. C. Fordham

Download or read book The Handbook of Asatru written by R. C. Fordham and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-16 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written for those seeking answers to the Asatru tradition. It is a comprehensive guide that offers all the basics of the religion and much more. It is broken into 3 parts. Part I discusses the proper views of the Norse Religion and Cosmos. Part II details the cosmology of Asatru. It includes in detail, the descriptions of the gods and goddesses, as well as the realms of Yggdrasil. Part III then takes a look at the practices of modern Day Asatru as long as with advice on how to grow your spiritual life and connection with the gods and goddesses of our ancestors.

At the Foot of the Mountain

Author : Tak Erzinger
Publisher : Floricanto Press
ISBN 13 : 9781951088255
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (882 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis At the Foot of the Mountain by : Tak Erzinger

Download or read book At the Foot of the Mountain written by Tak Erzinger and published by Floricanto Press. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the Foot of the Mountain transports the reader through the countryside, challenging the boundaries between nature, man, and cultural identity. ¬ The poems are comprised of careful observations made from the natural world and expose the struggles of the dark underbelly of depression. ¬ This collection illustrates how the universal vitality of nature, which is both flexible and accommodating, offers the possibilities of hope, healing, and recovery to anyone willing to step outside into the wilderness, embracing its boundless bounty and delights. In At the Foot of the Mountain, TAK Erzinger creates a poetic landscape of delightful solitude. Nature becomes much more than a mere surrounding or backdrop in Erzinger's poems; it is a companion, a remedy, a living, breathing part of the poet's being. Erzinger's brave poetic voice seeks strength in fragility and wholeness in the fragmented, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the delicately moving truth of her poetry. -Andriana Minou, Poet, writer and Judge, Eyeland Book Awards At the Foot of the Mountain sees TAK Erzinger evolving further as a master of style and sentiment. ¬ There is a vividness, depth, and accessibility to these poems that make them easily digestible yet profoundly enduring. Whether literal ormetaphorical, personal or universal, Erzinger's work will resonate with every reader. -Jordan Blum, Founder, Editor-in-Chief, The Bookends Review TAK Erzinger is an American/Swiss poet and artist with a Colombian background. She earned a BA in English from Boston University and her teaching certificate from Cambridge University. Her poetry has been featured in Bien Acompañada fromCornell University, The Muse from McMaster University, River and South Review, Wilkes University.

The European Union and the Arctic

Author : Nengye Liu
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004349170
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The European Union and the Arctic by : Nengye Liu

Download or read book The European Union and the Arctic written by Nengye Liu and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The European Union and the Arctic brings together academics from a range of disciplines to discuss the EU's potential roles in shaping Arctic governance. The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the EU’s current Arctic policy framework. The second part focuses on the EU’s engagement with Arctic governance at the regional level and encompasses the EU’s engagement with the so-called Arctic Five (five coastal States of the Arctic Ocean), providing examples of some of those relationships. The third part takes a sectoral approach, analysing the EU’s potential contribution to regulation of key human activities in the Arctic, including shipping, fisheries, oil and gas operations, and marine mammals.

Introduction to Western Culture

Author : Guobin Xu
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811081530
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Introduction to Western Culture by : Guobin Xu

Download or read book Introduction to Western Culture written by Guobin Xu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Promoting cultural understanding in a globalized world, this collection provides a concise and unique introduction to Western culture, through the voices of Chinese scholars. Written by a team of experts in their fields, the book provides insights into Western history and culture, covering an interdisciplinary range of topics across literature, language, music, art and religion. It addresses such issues as tourism and etiquette, as well as the key differences of distinct cultures, providing readers with a succinct yet effective way to master a basic understanding of Western culture.