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The Journeyer

Author : Gary Jennings
Publisher : Forge Books
ISBN 13 : 9781429999946
Total Pages : 1024 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book The Journeyer written by Gary Jennings and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marco Polo was nicknamed "Marco of the millions" because his Venetian countrymen took the grandiose stories of his travels to be exaggerated, if not outright lies. As he lay dying, his priest, family, and friends offered him a last chance to confess his mendacity, and Marco, it is said, replied "I have not told the half of what I saw and did." Now, in his new novel The Journeyer, Gary Jennings has imagined the half that Marco left unsaid as even more elaborate and adventurous than the tall tales thought to be lies. From the palazzi and back streets of medieval Venice to the sumptuous court of Kublai Khan, from the perfumed sexuality of the Levant to the dangers and rigors of travel along the Silk Road, Marco meets all manner of people, survives all manner of danger, and, insatiably curious, becomes an almost compulsive collector of customs, languages and women. In more than two decades of travel, Marco was variously a merchant, a warrior, a lover, a spy, even a tax collector - but always a journeyer, unflagging in his appetite for new experiences, regretting only what he missed. Here - recreated and reimagined with all the splendor, the love of adventure, the zest for the rare and curious that are Jennings's hallmarks - is the epic account, at once magnificent and delightful, of the greatest real-life adventurer in human history. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The Journeyer

Author : Gary Jennings
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1084 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Journeyer written by Gary Jennings and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 1084 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the "New York Times" bestselling author of the Aztec series comes a recreated epic account of the greatest real-life adventurer in human history: Marco Polo.

Aztec

Author : Gary Jennings
Publisher : Forge Books
ISBN 13 : 0765392178
Total Pages : 768 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (653 download)

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Download or read book Aztec written by Gary Jennings and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gary Jennings's Aztec is the extraordinary story of the last and greatest native civilization of North America. Told in the words of one of the most robust and memorable characters in modern fiction, Mixtli-Dark Cloud, Aztec reveals the very depths of Aztec civilization from the peak and feather-banner splendor of the Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlan to the arrival of Hernán Cortás and his conquistadores, and their destruction of the Aztec empire. The story of Mixtli is the story of the Aztecs themselves---a compelling, epic tale of heroic dignity and a colossal civilization's rise and fall. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Aztec Fire

Author : Gary Jennings
Publisher : Forge Books
ISBN 13 : 0765392186
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (653 download)

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Download or read book Aztec Fire written by Gary Jennings and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating history of Mexico that began in the #1 New York Times bestselling novel Aztec continues Juan Rios comes from a long line of Aztec warriors. Slave to a Spanish gun-maker, he becomes the finest gunsmith and sharpshooter in colonial Mexico. But Juan has a secret life as the revolucion's #1 gun-runner. Juan falls for the beautiful Maria, a beautiful writer and fearless revolucionaria whose dream of freedom is a liability for them both. The hard-drinking, womanizing, con-man Luis becomes their last hope against the rack, the stake, and the blood-stained torture dungeons of the Inquisition. Aztec Fire sweeps readers on a perilous journey from the fabled ruins of ancient Tula to the slave-labor galleons of "the Manila Run" to a South Seas jungle island teeming with crocodiles, snakes, and blood-crazed cannibals. When Juan and his friends finally reach home, they find their country in flames, struggling against its hated Spanish oppressors. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Dictionary of Torture

Author : Nigette M. Spikes
Publisher : Abbott Press
ISBN 13 : 1458217914
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Torture written by Nigette M. Spikes and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2015-01-07 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From ancient times to today, there is no question that torture has been an integral part of human history. From the world's first documented society of Mesopotamia to the present day; from the famous to the most obscure; and from the Far East to the West and every society in between, the Dictionary of Torture shares fascinating facts on how torture and execution methods have been used throughout history. Nigette Spikes, a researcher and torture historian, relies on years of research to share a compilation of torture methods from around the world. Whether it was to punish criminals in Abu Gharib, extract confessions from accused witches of Salem, or for the sadistic pleasures of Vlad the Impaler, every alphabetical entry graphically describes a torture and its origins. From the fearsome breast ripper, the terrifying spiked collar, the pear of anguish, and the Judas cradle, Spikes reveals what went on in the dungeon of a medieval castle, how Inquisitioners extracted confessions from "sinners," and what kind of tortures are still used today. Dictionary of Torture is a one-of-a-kind collection of torture facts that reveal detailed descriptions of methods and explore world history from the first documented society several millennia ago to present day.

Aztec Autumn

Author : Gary Jennings
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780765317513
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Aztec Autumn written by Gary Jennings and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-05-16 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the Aztec empire falls to the Spaniards, a young Aztec named Tenamaxtli begins recruiting from among his fellow survivors of the Conquest to once again challenge the Spaniards and restore the Aztec empire.

Relive

Author : K. J. Nelson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (534 download)

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Download or read book Relive written by K. J. Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gerald Holstrom is an inmate at Folsom Prison. He wakes up every day with the same regrets. His feet are tired, his back aches and his hands shake from the last 47 years as the prison's most popular barber. He tells himself to live one day at a time, to focus on what he can change and let go of what's behind him. He believes that if he never talks about the crime that landed him a life sentence at the age of 19 he can leave it behind, and it won't define him.So he waits, he serves time. Until on a fateful summer afternoon one of Gerald's young friends angers the wrong people. Gerald is met with a life and death choice, and this time he makes the right decision. His dying wish was to see the sky without barbed wire blocking his vision. He fades out...then back in. Only now, there is no barbed wire. Now, his legs and back don't hurt. His hands don't shake. He's 19 again, and he hasn't made the decisions that will lead him to 47 years and a death at the end of a sharp piece of metal. He's in the world he grew up in; 1950's California. How did he get there? Is he actually going to get the chance to make better decisions? Will he be able to change his future?Not everything is as it seems, Gerald isn't alone, there are others out there like him. When he meets a teenager who confidently wields a machete, he begins to understand the high stakes of his new life. He'll have a second chance, but at what cost? Gerald's soul hangs in the balance, as does the existence of everything he's ever loved. How do you change the future when those more powerful are fighting you at every step?

Spangle

Author : Gary Jennings
Publisher : Buccaneer Books
ISBN 13 : 9781568497273
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (972 download)

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Download or read book Spangle written by Gary Jennings and published by Buccaneer Books. This book was released on 1999-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A picaresque novel about the adventures of a 19th-century circus, from the embittered post-Civil War South to the glittering and decadent capitals and courts of Europe. From the bestselling author of Aztec and The Journeyer.

Love at the Speed of Email

Author : Lisa McKay
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780985480905
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Love at the Speed of Email written by Lisa McKay and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisa looks as if she has it made. She has turned her nomadic childhood and forensic psychology training into a successful career as a stress management trainer for humanitarian aid workers. She lives in Los Angeles, travels the world, and her first novel has just been published to some acclaim. But as she turns 31, Lisa realizes that she is still single, constantly on airplanes, and increasingly wondering where home is and what it really means to commit to a person, place, or career. When an intriguing stranger living on the other side of the world emails her out of the blue, she must decide whether she will risk trying to answer those questions. Her decision will change her life.

Consciousness Medicine

Author : Françoise Bourzat
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1623173507
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book Consciousness Medicine written by Françoise Bourzat and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to the safe and ethical application of expanded states of consciousness for therapists, healing practitioners, and sincere explorers Psychedelic medicines also known as entheogens are entering the mainstream. And it’s no wonder: despite having access to the latest wellness trends and advances in technology, we’re no healthier, happier, or more meaningfully connected. Psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, and LSD—as well as other time-tested techniques with the power to shift consciousness such as drumming, meditation, and vision quests—are now being recognized as potent catalysts for change and healing. But how do we ensure that we’re approaching them effectively? Françoise Bourzat—a counselor and experienced guide with sanctioned training in the Mazatec and other indigenous traditions—and healer Kristina Hunter introduce a holistic model focusing on the threefold process of preparation, journey, and integration. Drawing from more than thirty years of experience, Bourzat’s skillful and heartfelt approach presents the therapeutic application of expanded states, without divorcing them from their traditional contexts. Consciousness Medicine delivers a coherent map for navigating nonordinary states of consciousness, offering an invaluable contribution to the field of healing and transformation.

Jordan's Journey

Author : Whitney Harbour
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781633674042
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Jordan's Journey written by Whitney Harbour and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jordan Grace Harper had a wonderful life, or so she believed. She had a loving family, a great career, a nice apartment, and supportive friends. It was the picture-perfect American dream until one flippant comment about her past changed everything. Her dream swiftly became a nightmare. In the blink of an eye, a dark and suppressed past surrounding her father's murder comes full speed back into her life and her castle of comfort crumbles to the ground. This is the story of a young woman and her journey to not only finding her father, but also herself. This is Jordan's Journey.

Resistencia: Poems of Protest and Revolution

Author : Red Poppy
Publisher : Tin House Books
ISBN 13 : 195114208X
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Resistencia: Poems of Protest and Revolution written by Red Poppy and published by Tin House Books. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “To read these poems is to be reminded again and again of our true allegiance to each other.” —from the introduction by Julia Alvarez With a powerful and poignant introduction from Julia Alvarez, Resistencia: Poems of Protest and Revolution is an extraordinary collection, rooted in a strong tradition of protest poetry and voiced by icons of the movement and some of the most exciting writers today. The poets of Resistencia explore feminist, queer, Indigenous, and ecological themes alongside historically prominent protests against imperialism, dictatorships, and economic inequality. Within this momentous collection, poets representing every Latin American country grapple with identity, place, and belonging, resisting easy definitions to render a nuanced and complex portrait of language in rebellion. Included in English translation alongside their original language, the fifty-four poems in Resistencia are a testament to the art of translation as much as the act of resistance. An all-star team of translators, including former US Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera along with young, emerging talent, have made many of the poems available for the first time to an English-speaking audience. Urgent, timely, and absolutely essential, these poems inspire us all to embrace our most fearless selves and unite against all forms of tyranny and oppression.

Acting and Singing with Archetypes

Author : Janet B. Rodgers
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780879103682
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Acting and Singing with Archetypes written by Janet B. Rodgers and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2009 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mother, the Lover, the Trickster, the Spiritual and Temporal Leader, the Devil-these are just some of the universal essences, known as archetypes, that lie deep within the human spirit; these are forces that we all recognize and embody in some capacity. Acting and Singing with Archetypes is a groundbreaking, experiential book that uses archetypes as the basis of an unprecedented method of study for actors and singers. By using fifteen archetype explorations that employ vocal exercises, mask making, monologue and scene work, breathing exercises, role playing, storytelling, singing, meditation, self-reflection, and more, this book empowers actors to interpret character and voice in exciting, untraditional ways. The explorations ultimately leave performing artists with the tools they need to develop their theatrical roles to the fullest, utilize their singing and speech abilities with the widest range of emotion, and unlock their overall creative potential. The book also reinforces the importance of breathing, relaxing, stretching, and other physical techniques that enable healthy practice of the craft. Geared toward theatre teachers, directors, and theatre workshop leaders, this is an incredible teaching tool, accompanied by a CD of demonstrative recordings of vocal exercises and other guiding content sung and spoken by authors Janet B. Rodgers and Frankie Armstrong. Book jacket.

Black Magic, White Magic

Author : Gary Jennings
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (671 download)

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Download or read book Black Magic, White Magic written by Gary Jennings and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

It Is Wood, It Is Stone

Author : Gabriella Burnham
Publisher : One World
ISBN 13 : 1984855840
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book It Is Wood, It Is Stone written by Gabriella Burnham and published by One World. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A lush depiction of privilege and power, sex and stability . . . following three women in São Paulo . . . It Is Wood, It Is Stone is an elegant arrival of a new talent.”—Elle NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Good Housekeeping • Marie Claire • Harper’s Bazaar • Publishers Weekly With sharp, gorgeous prose, It Is Wood, It Is Stone takes place over the course of a year in São Paulo, Brazil, in which two women’s lives intersect. Linda, an anxious and restless American, has moved to São Paulo, with her husband, Dennis, who has accepted a yearlong professorship. As Dennis submerges himself in his work, Linda finds herself unmoored and adrift, feeling increasingly disassociated from her own body. Linda’s unwavering and skilled maid, Marta, has more claim to Linda’s home than Linda can fathom. Marta, who is struggling to make sense of complicated history and its racial tensions, is exasperated by Linda’s instability. One day, Linda leaves home with a charismatic and beguiling artist, whom she joins on a fervent adventure that causes reverberations felt by everyone, and ultimately binds Marta and Linda in a profoundly human, and tender, way. An exquisite debut novel by young Brazilian American author Gabriella Burnham, It Is Wood, It Is Stone is about women whose romantic and subversive entanglements reflect on class and colorism, sexuality, and complex, divisive histories.

Women, travel and identity

Author : Emma Robinson-Tomsett
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1526112469
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Women, travel and identity written by Emma Robinson-Tomsett and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-16 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The years between 1870 and 1940 are often considered a 'golden age' of travel: as larger and evermore sumptuous ships and trains were built, including the Orient Express, Blue Train, Lusitania and Normandie, journeying abroad became, and remains today, synonymous with chic, splendour and luxury. Utilising women's diaries and letters, art, advertising, fiction and etiquette guides, this book considers the journey's impact upon understandings of female identity, definitions of femininity, modernity, glamour, class, travel, tourism, leisure and sexual opportunity and threat during this period. It explores women's relationship with train and ship technology; cultural understandings of the journey; public expectations of women journeyers; how women journeyed in practice: their use of journey space, sociability with both Western and 'Other' non-Western journeyers, experience of love, sex and danger during the journey; and how women fashioned a journeyer identity which fused their existing domestic identities with new journey identities such as the journey chronicler. The journey is revealed to be an experience of sociability as much as mobility, dominated by ideas of respectability and reputation, class, power, vision and observation and home as well as the foreign and new.

What's Eating the Universe?

Author : Paul Davies
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226823873
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book What's Eating the Universe? written by Paul Davies and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining the latest scientific advances with storytelling skills unmatched in the cosmos, an award-winning astrophysicist and popular writer leads us on a tour of some of the greatest mysteries of our universe. In the constellation of Eridanus, there lurks a cosmic mystery: It’s as if something has taken a huge bite out of the universe. But what is the culprit? The hole in the universe is just one of many puzzles keeping cosmologists busy. Supermassive black holes, bubbles of nothingness gobbling up space, monster universes swallowing others—these and many other bizarre ideas are being pursued by scientists. Due to breathtaking progress in astronomy, the history of our universe is now better understood than the history of our own planet. But these advances have uncovered some startling riddles. In this electrifying new book, renowned cosmologist and author Paul Davies lucidly explains what we know about the cosmos and its enigmas, exploring the tantalizing—and sometimes terrifying—possibilities that lie before us. As Davies guides us through the audacious research offering mind-bending solutions to these and other mysteries, he leads us up to the greatest outstanding conundrum of all: Why does the universe even exist in the first place? And how did a system of mindless, purposeless particles manage to bring forth conscious, thinking beings? Filled with wit and wonder, What’s Eating the Universe? is a dazzling tour of cosmic questions, sure to entertain, enchant, and inspire us all.