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Author : Poul Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Tales of the Flying Mountains written by Poul Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Poul Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (27 download)
Download or read book Tales of the Flying Mountains written by Poul Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Poul Anderson
Publisher : Open Road Media
ISBN 13 : 1497694280
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (976 download)
Download or read book Tales of the Flying Mountains written by Poul Anderson and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-12-30 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a thrilling collection of hard science fiction stories, a master of speculative fiction envisions a volatile future when Earth’s colonies throughout the galaxy attempt to break free from home-world rule On a spaceship rocketing toward the stars, an official council meets to discuss how to censor history for the benefit of a new generation in space—which stories to preserve and which ones to discard forever . . . Golden-age hard science fiction luminary Poul Anderson approached the future with a mixture of excitement, hope, and skepticism. In Tales of the Flying Mountains, the multiple Hugo and Nebula Award winner offers stories from a new war of independence and beyond—portending a time when a North American government on Earth will take up arms against its own rebellious children colonizing the cosmos, then exploring the shape of the universe in the war’s aftermath. Firmly based in hard science and human nature, here are seven excursions into a distant tomorrow, from the tense saber rattling preceding the hostilities to the establishment and growth of the independent Asteroid Republic. Whether he’s spinning an imaginative yarn about the courageous crew of an unarmed state-of-the-art commercial space station using every resources at hand to battle a military incursion from the home world or chronicling a space colony’s desperate gamble to thwart a government takeover by moving an entire asteroid, Anderson builds truly breathtaking worlds and imagines astonishing yet eminently credible future scenarios while infusing his unforgettable tales with intelligence, compassion, surprise, and humanism.
Author : Poul Anderson
Publisher : Tor Books
ISBN 13 : 9780812530735
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (37 download)
Download or read book Tales of the Flying Mountains written by Poul Anderson and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 1984 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leaving behind the conflicts between Earth's inhabitants and the Asteroid Republic, the crew aboard the spaceship Astra embark on mankind's first venture beyond the solar system
Author : Anand Neelakantan
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 9354929575
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (549 download)
Download or read book The Tale of the Naughty Flying Mountains (A Puffin Chapter Book) written by Anand Neelakantan and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-03-27 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It might sound ridiculous, but it's true! Himavan, the lord of the mountains, indeed had glorious wings under his grand snowy cloak. But thanks to the mischief-maker, Narada, chaos ensued and the rest, well . . . went downhill! Narayana, Narayana! The bestselling mythology author enters the children's chapter book landscape with his humour-packed series that is sure to have you rolling down the hill with laughter Selling points: 1. The ideal introduction for beginners to the world of Indian mythology 2. India's famous mythologist ventures into children's chapter book space with this new series 3. Author is a bestselling writer of the Bahubali series, Asura: Tale of the Vanquished, Ajaya, Vanara. He's also a well-known scriptwriter for TV series and a newspaper columnist. 4. This book features one of the funniest stories from Hindu mythology 5. An incredible addition to the Puffin Chapter Book series, which currently boasts of Sudha Murty and Ruskin Bond 6. This is a bright and full-color title that is packed with madcap illustrations 7. Perfect for kids starting to read on their own and great as a gift for mythology readers
Author : Christoph Ransmayr
Publisher : German List
ISBN 13 : 9780857427205
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (272 download)
Download or read book The Flying Mountain written by Christoph Ransmayr and published by German List. This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a publishing world that is all too full of realist novels written in undistinguished prose, discernible only by their covers, The Flying Mountain stands out--if for no other reason than that it consists entirely of blank verse. And that form is most suitable for the epic voyage Christoph Ransmayr relates: The Flying Mountain tells the story of two brothers who leave the southwest coast of Ireland on an expedition to Transhimalaya, the land of Kham, and the mountains of eastern Tibet--looking for an untamed, unnamed mountain that represents perhaps the last blank spot on the map. As they advance toward their goal, the brothers find their past, and their rivalry, inescapable, inflecting every encounter and decision as they are drawn farther and farther from the world they once knew. Only one of the brothers will return. Transformed by his loss, he starts life anew, attempting to understand the mystery of love, yet another quest that may prove impossible. The Flying Mountain is thrilling, surprising, and lyrical by turns; readers looking for something truly new will be rewarded for joining Ransmayr on this journey.
Author : Denver Michaels
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439672342
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)
Download or read book Strange Tales from Virginia's Mountains written by Denver Michaels and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the mysterious side of Virginia with these strange tales of Bigfoot, buried treasure, phantom dogs, UFOs, ghosts, and more. The stunning mountains of Virginia offer spectacular views and endless outdoor activities, yet they also hold secrets. A nineteenth-century cache of gold is buried in the hills. Nine-foot giants once walked the ridges, pre-Columbian explorers built homes on isolated mountaintops and a ghost town lies deep in the Jefferson National Forest. The mountains conceal canines that walk upright, black panthers and a resurgent mountain lion population. The hide-and-seek champion of the world, Bigfoot, lurks in the dark hollows, phantom dogs pace the back roads and aggressive monkeys swing through the trees. UFOs crisscross the skies, and ghosts haunt the caverns below. Join Denver Michaels, local author and explorer of the unexplained, as he explores these mysteries and many more.
Author : Dave Gross
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 076538700X
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (653 download)
Download or read book Pathfinder Tales: Master of Devils written by Dave Gross and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a mysterious errand for the Pathfinder Society, Count Varian Jeggare and his hellspawn bodyguard, Radovan, journey to the distant land of Tian Xia, on the far side of the world. When disaster forces him to take shelter in a warrior monastery, "Brother" Jeggare finds himself competing with the disciples of Dragon Temple as he unravels a royal mystery. Meanwhile, Radovan - trapped in the body of a devil and held hostage by the legendary Quivering Palm attack - must serve a twisted master by defeating the land's deadliest champions and learning the secret of slaying an immortal foe. Together with an unlikely army of beasts and spirits, the two companions must take the lead in an ancient conflict that will carry them through an exotic land, all the way to the Gates of Heaven and Hell and a final confrontation with the nefarious Master of Devils! - From fan-favorite author Dave Gross comes a new fantastical adventure set in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Role playing Game. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author : Weng Toh Ho
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9811205450
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)
Download or read book Memoirs Of A Flying Tiger: The Story Of A Wwii Veteran And Sia Pioneer Pilot written by Weng Toh Ho and published by World Scientific Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a poignant story of a small-town boy, who stumbled into a lifelong flying career spanning 38 years as a pilot. Now at 99, Captain Ho Weng Toh, one of the last few remaining Flying Tigers, recalls the many events that shaped his life. It takes the readers through his journey of good and bad years, the trials and tribulations encountered, his journey from being a refugee student to becoming a Chinese Air Force B-25 bomber pilot, his will to live, the burning desire to contribute towards the WWII effort and his endurance of all the trials and hardships all alone and often in silent solitude.Captain Ho shares memories of his childhood days and his growing-up years in Ipoh, his family and important values imparted by his father, his wonderful friendship with his buddy of eight decades, Meng Seng and his romantic encounters.In 1941, while being a student in Hong Kong, Captain Ho witnessed bombs dropped by Japanese bombers which signalled the start of WWII — a war which not only altered the course of history but was a major turning point in his life. Its impact consequently shaped the course of his life.He encountered many trials and uncertainties during the war years. But beyond the dark clouds and thunder storms, there was new hope and adventure. He encountered new adventures in Singapore, where he used his flying experience to carve out an illustrious career. In 1951, he started flying for Malayan Airways, the predecessor of Singapore Airlines (SIA). Through his 30 years of flying career with SIA, he saw the Airline grow from a fledgling Airline of three DC-3s to a modern international Airline.His strong passion for people, sports and travel were hallmarks of his life which enabled him to live a long and fulfilling life. Having a deep appreciation of the importance of friendship, he values his friends dearly and often travels the globe to reconnect. Being keenly interested in people and world affairs, he is extremely aware of human needs and is ever concerned for people that comes his way, fighting for the underdogs, offering guidance and a little helping hand to those in need. Such qualities together with his flying experience has helped him successfully train and groom several generations of young local pilots who eventually had successful careers at SIA.Related Link(s)
Author : Marcel Kurpershoek
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 900452049X
Total Pages : 534 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (45 download)
Download or read book Oral Poetry and Narratives from Central Arabia, Volume 2 Story of a Desert Knight written by Marcel Kurpershoek and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-06-27 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Story of a Desert Knight is the second volume of a trilogy entitled Oral Poetry and Narratives from Central Arabia. It is devoted to the narratives told about and the poems composed by Šlēwīḥ al-‘Aṭāwi and his brother Bxīt, both famous desert knights in the middle and second half of the nineteenth century. The principal source of this book is Šlēwīḥ's great-grandson Xālid, a sheikh of the ‘Utaybah tribe. The introduction discusses inter alia the general characteristics of Bedouin oral culture, the linguistic, prosodic and stylistic features of the text, and Xālid's use of his ancestors' oral legacy in order to enhance his position in the tribal hierarchy of prestige. In addition to the translation of the oral text this volume offers a complete transcription, based on taped records and including variants found in published Saudi sources, and a substantial glossary.
Author : George Mann
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1780337043
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)
Download or read book The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Science Fiction written by George Mann and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This encyclopedia is the most up-to-date, concise, clear and affordable guide to all aspects of science fiction, from its background to generic themes and devices, from authors (established and new) to films. Science fiction has evolved into one of the most popular, cutting-edge and exciting fiction geners, with a proliferation of modern and classic authors, themes and ideas, movies, TV series and awards. Arranged in an A-Z format, and featuring a comprehensive index and cross-referencing system, The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Science Fiction is also the most accessible and easy to use encyclopedia of its kind currently available.
Author : R. Reginald
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 0941028763
Total Pages : 802 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (41 download)
Download or read book Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature written by R. Reginald and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature, A Checklist, 1700-1974, Volume one of Two, contains an Author Index, Title Index, Series Index, Awards Index, and the Ace and Belmont Doubles Index.
Author : Aryeh Wineman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780691058337
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (583 download)
Download or read book Mystic Tales from the Zohar written by Aryeh Wineman and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1998-04-19 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zohar is the central text of the Jewish Kabbalah. This collection presents original translations of eight of the most well developed narratives in the Zohar along with notes and detailed commentary. These tales deal with themes of sin and repentance, death, exile, redemption, and resurrection. Most importantly, they are literature and are here analyzed as such.
Author : Richard C. Kirkland
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 1588344134
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)
Download or read book Tales of a Helicopter Pilot written by Richard C. Kirkland and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richard Kirkland is legendary for his P-38 Lightning missions in the South Pacific theater during WWII. After the war, he realized the potential of Igor Sikorsky’s new flying machine, and he traded in his fighter-pilot wings for rotors. The nerve-racking chopper missions he has flown are the stuff of legend: scrambling to evacuate president Harry Truman after an unthinkable “code red one” alert comes over his red phone; bantering with the real “Hawkeye” at a MASH unit before flying into North Korea to rescue wounded soldiers. Equally riveting are his accounts of a medevac pilot in Vietnam who lands a ten ton CH-46 “Frog” in the jungle at night, with no lights, under fire, with only a soldier’s cigarette lighter for reference; and an aerial tour pilot who routinely pulls people out of the water above, below, and right before Niagara Falls.
Author : Arthur Ransome
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 950 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables (With Original Illustrations) written by Arthur Ransome and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-17 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur Ransome's anthology 'The Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables' with its original illustrations serves as a rich repository of Slavic folklore, replete with enchanting narratives and moral parables. Formatted with meticulous care for digital devices, this collection encapsulates the essence of Russian oral storytelling traditions, showcasing a blend of mythological creatures, heroic quests, and allegorical vignettes. Readers are transported to a world where animals speak, magic is ubiquitous, and stark human virtues and follies are laid bare, all rendered in a language that is at once timeless and poignant. Ransome's compilation, which includes tales of frosty monarchs and clever foxes, is not only a literary feast for the young but also a scholarly trove that preserves the thematic and stylistic nuances of the original Russian prose within its broader historical and cultural context. Ransome, an esteemed English author and journalist, was renowned for his deep admiration for Russian culture and folklore. His formidable experience in Russia during the turbulent years of the revolution and civil war, coupled with his linguistic prowess in Russian, gave him unique insights into the country's folk heritage. These experiences no doubt shaped the sensitivity and respect with which he approached the gathering and translating of these stories. The selection reflects Ransome's comprehensive understanding of the Slavic psyche, as he chooses stories that resonate with universal truths and the shared human condition. Recommended for aficionados of folklore and readers with a penchant for cultural exploration, 'The Greatest Russian Fairy Tales & Fables' promises a journey through the heart of a rich literary tradition. This collection will captivate those yearning to delve into the fantastical realms of another culture, providing both entertainment and a profound connection to the collective myths that bind us. Ransome's anthology is a timeless tribute to storytelling and a must-have for anyone seeking to fathom the depths of Russian folklore or simply to be whisked away by the charm of a well-spun tale.
Author : Nana Nauwald
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3752640952
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (526 download)
Download or read book Flying with Shamans in Fairy Tales and Myths written by Nana Nauwald and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of exciting journeys through the shamanic worlds of many different cultures, Flying with Shamans in Fairy Tales and Myths is enchanting as well as instructive. In addition to an introduction to the world's shamanic beliefs, Nana Nauwald provides background information about the culture from which each fable comes. On this enchanting flight with the shamans, you'll learn about the three worlds, the world tree that connects them all, and the magical shape-shifting and healing powers of the she- and he-shaman. You'll journey through ancient Europe, Siberia, Japan, North and South America, discovering how the magic of human imagination conjures images that people in widely separate parts of the world hold in common. Fairy tales and myths until today are carrier of information about the knowledge of the interrelation of all life. By reading the reader is creating the world and happenings anew in her or his mind. In this book many "stars" contained in the rich pot of shamanic cultures are sparkling for you!
Author : Andrea Castiglioni
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 135017940X
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Defining Shugendo written by Andrea Castiglioni and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defining Shugendo brings together leading international experts on Japanese mountain asceticism to discuss what has been an essential component of Japanese religions for more than a thousand years. Contributors explore how mountains have been abodes of deities, a resting place for the dead, sources of natural bounty and calamities, places of religious activities, and a vast repository of symbols. The book shows that many peoples have chosen them as sites for ascetic practices, claiming the potential to attain supernatural powers there. This book discusses the history of scholarship on Shugendo, the development process of mountain worship, and the religious and philosophical features of devotion at specific sacred mountains. Moreover, it reveals the rich material and visual culture associated with Shugendo, from statues and steles, to talismans and written oaths.
