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Download or read book The Shard written by Howard Watson and published by Constable. This book was released on 2017-06-15 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'We were told we would never get planning consent and we did. We were told we would never be able to fund it and we did. Then we were told we would never be able to build it and we did.' Irvine Sellar In 2000, Irvine Sellar, a former market trader famous for helping to create the look of the Swinging Sixties on Carnaby Street, stood on a rooftop in Southwark, London, and decided to build the tallest building in western Europe. He had virtually no experience, and he wanted to build at the wrong height, in the wrong place, on the wrong side of the river and at the wrong time. Twelve years later, the Shard, a 'vertical city' designed by one of the world's leading architects, Renzo Piano, changed the skyline of London. It immediately became one of the most instantly recognizable and admired contemporary buildings in the world. This is the story of one man's vision for London and his determination to redefine an ancient but maligned part of the city despite seemingly insurmountable challenges including mass opposition, a huge planning inquiry, the financial crash, and major construction issues that required radical improvisation at every turn. At every twist in the tale, Sellar refused to give up. The Shard is a tale of extreme ambition, innovation and a relentless desire to recast the skyscraper as a force for good.
Download or read book The Shard written by Jane Shand and published by Jane Shand. This book was released on 2021-11-03 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient magic and dark secrets await. Nalani feels adrift and an outcast in her homeland. With her mysterious powers nothing but a burden, she is determined to reclaim her destiny. In the rich and vibrant city of Karas she discovers fiercely loyal friends and embarks on a quest to uncover the source of the corruption that plagues the city. But as she delves deeper into the unknown, she soon discovers the greatest danger lies within herself. Filled with dark magic, dangerous secrets, a strong female lead, and hard-won friendships, The Shard is the first book in the young adult, coming-of-age epic fantasy Darkling Duology. Buy The Shard to join the magic and adventure. Young adult fantasy, young adult epic fantasy
Book Synopsis Servant of the Shard by : R.A. Salvatore
Download or read book Servant of the Shard written by R.A. Salvatore and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times–bestselling author: The much-awaited story of master assassin Artemis Entreri and the first installment in a new series set in the Forgotten Realms universe Surrounded by dark elves, Artemis Entreri tightens his grip on the streets of Calimport. While he urges caution, his sponsor grows ever more ambitious. The assassin will soon find himself on a path his most hated enemy has walked before him—a path that leads to a place where someone like Entreri would never be welcome. Drow leader Jarlaxle has ascended from dark Menzoberranzan with only civil intentions. The malevolent Crystal Shard’s influence on him intensifies until even the drow agents he brought with him grow fearful. When his own company begins to turn on him, Jarlaxle will be forced to find a savior in the man he’s come to enslave. Servant of the Shard is the first book in the Sellswords trilogy and the fourteenth book in the Legend of Drizzt series
Book Synopsis The Shard Chronicles by : Liam M. Taylor
Download or read book The Shard Chronicles written by Liam M. Taylor and published by Liam Taylor. This book was released on 2013-07-18 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Shard Axe by : Marsheila Rockwell
Download or read book The Shard Axe written by Marsheila Rockwell and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sentinel Marshal Sabira d'Deneith has spent the last eight years trying to drown the memories of the mission that cost her partner his life and gave her the nickname "The Shard axe." Until she's recalled from the city of Stormreach to carry out a mission on House Deneith's behalf--protect and defend the heir of the dwarven city of Frostmantle during his murder trial. The same heir she and her partner guarded eight years ago in the same city--from the same style of murders. Is the dreaded Nightshard still alive and taunting her? Or is there another serial killer loose in the Mror Holds?
Book Synopsis How Was That Built? by : Roma Agrawal
Download or read book How Was That Built? written by Roma Agrawal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-08-16 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This striking book explains the feats of engineering behind the world's most impressive architectural marvels. From skyscrapers that reach astonishing heights to bridges that span deep and wide rivers, the world is filled with awe-inspiring structures. But how do they work? Meet the extraordinary people who challenged our beliefs about what's possible, pioneering remarkable inventions that helped build the Brooklyn Bridge in the US, the Pantheon in Italy, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Shard in England and the Sapporo Dome in Japan. Discover the ingenious methods engineers have come up with to enable us to build underground, underwater, on ice, and even in space. With text written by award-winning structural engineer Roma Agrawal and detailed full-color illustrations by Katie Hickey, this book provides unique and illuminating perspectives of the world's most incredible constructions. How Was That Built? is a perfect gift for curious kids who want to learn more about construction, architecture, science, technology, and the way things work. This children's picture book also serves as a fascinating companion to the author's adult nonfiction book Built: The Hidden Stories Behind our Structures, winner of the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books.
Download or read book The Shard Fence written by and published by Club Lighthouse Publishing. This book was released on with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Shard Retriever by : Raydan Angelo Deane
Download or read book The Shard Retriever written by Raydan Angelo Deane and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-04-25 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book takes you on the adventure of a boy named Sypher and how he got sucked into a virtual video game, leaving his mother devastated in the real world trying to figure out how to get her son back through the help of doctors and specialists, which she couldn’t afford. Meanwhile, Sypher has the opportunity of getting out of the game by gathering seven shards that are scattered across the universe, causing each challenge to be harder than the last to retrieve.
Book Synopsis The Shard of Time by : Clifford B. Bowyer
Download or read book The Shard of Time written by Clifford B. Bowyer and published by Silver Leaf Books, LLC. This book was released on 2005 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mage's Academy is like no other school in the Seven Kingdoms. Just when Kyria thought that she knew what to expect, she learns of the Shard of Time, a mystical artifact that has the power to send people back in time and experience events as they actually unfolded.
Download or read book A Single Shard written by Linda Sue Park and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2001-04-23 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea. Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Putting aside his own dreams, Tree-ear resolves to serve the master potter by embarking on a difficult and dangerous journey, little knowing that it will change his life forever. "Despite the odds against him, Tree-ear becomes courageous, brave and selfless, a hero as enduring as the porcelain Park so lovingly describes." (New York Times) “Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. A timeless jewel.” (Kirkus starred review) *A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life." (School Library Journal starred review) "Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter takes readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness. Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction." (Kathleen Odean, chair of the Newbery Award Selection Committee)
Book Synopsis Guardians of the Shard by : Neil E. Fisher
Download or read book Guardians of the Shard written by Neil E. Fisher and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sardentia. Its a planet where the chief source of energy resides in the crystals which lie deep beneath its surface. Most crystals are used for everything from lighting ones home to powering a hover cars engine. However, there are certain crystals, when handled by gifted individuals, that unlock a wide variety of spectacular abilities. These gifted people are called the Guardians of the Shard. The color of ones crystal determines which powers may be harnessed. Dedicated to protecting not only their fellow citizens but their planet as well, their numbers are now dwindling. The temples that train future Guardians become emptier with each passing year. Thon is one such young Guardian. Unlike many, he comes from the mining class. In a group consisting of a powerful princepols son, a wealthy merchants child, and an intuitive energy user, he proves unremarkable. Even the crystal he chooses inspires ridicule. Though he displays abilities unseen in many generations, his place at the temple remains in constant peril. But the greatest heroes often arise from the most unlikely places. Against the backdrop of increasing political greed and alien influence, the challenges of being a temple outcast, and the rising threat of an ancient and forgotten evil, Thon must make a desperate choice. Does he become a hero to his people or does he surrender to the challenges thrown his way? Will he bring doom or salvation? Find out as Thon begins his epic journey.
Book Synopsis The War of the Shard by : Frances Koziar
Download or read book The War of the Shard written by Frances Koziar and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hundred years ago the spell placed upon the Shard of Danc?n by the ancient wizards was undone and evil consumed the Shadow Hills. Now, as the Flying Comet appears again, Princess Airia Nyuru must flee her home for the safety of the Hamikai Temple. When a king attempts to kidnap her, she and her griffin Enereas seek refuge in the Hillwall country of Ruekar. The only hope for the end of the Shadow Hills and the Soulless that dwell within them are two puzzling prophecies that Airia alone can fulfill. As she struggles to decipher them, journeying to foreign lands and facing hardships from both within and without, she realizes the gravity and scale of the War of the Shard, and fears her quest is impossible.
Book Synopsis The Shard of Asclepius by : Stewart F. Brennan
Download or read book The Shard of Asclepius written by Stewart F. Brennan and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2024-07-03 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They are always watching. Always listening. Even when your phone is turned off, they’re still there with their ear pressed against your device’s invisible back door. They thrive in darkness and secrecy. They control the economy and bend authorities to their will, yet they remain faceless. They are the silent force tightening their grip around our crumbling society, and they will not stop until their power over the world is complete. Who is this most malevolent secret organization that holds the strings of power? They are known only as the Collective, and their invisible reign across the world seemed unstoppable. That is, until a soul‐searching Montrealer named David Collins followed his intuition to uncover a broken shard of advanced ancient technology with the power to change everything. As David continues to follow his intuition, he finds allies within the Order of Hermes, a secret organization dedicated to uncovering lost knowledge and bringing that knowledge to the world. Yet the Order of Hermes must also keep those secrets safe from the Collective, who would use such technology to consume the world in their greed. With the help of his allies, David begins to unlock the shard’s mysterious powers of healing and destruction, but in doing so, he also draws the eye and ire of the Collective. So begins a deadly chase across Quebec and New York State. With the Collective’s ruthless shadows constantly at David’s heels, will he be able to unlock the shard’s secrets and use its powers to cure the world of the insidious Collective before it’s too late?
Book Synopsis Shard & Shield by : Laura VanArendonk Baugh
Download or read book Shard & Shield written by Laura VanArendonk Baugh and published by Laura VanArendonk Baugh. This book was released on 2019-07-08 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He can save her life—if he sacrifices those he swore to protect. King’s bastard Shianan Becknam buries himself in his military career to avoid the dangers of drawing political attention. When the artifact intended to end an interdimensional war is damaged, a mage is trapped on the other side of the rift with her servant—only the cheery young boy is really one of the monstrous enemy, disguised as a human. Shianan is desperate to rescue Ariana, one of his few friends, but to do so requires committing treason and betraying his people to attack. State mage Ariana struggles to survive as a prisoner of war in a world of deadly magic and unfamiliar customs. Her only ally is her former servant, once again a renowned warrior caught up in political machinations. To survive, he’ll have to take up the fight against Ariana’s world. As their people’s wasted armies prepare for fresh battle, bastard, mage, and monster must set aside prejudices and rivalries to find an end to centuries of conflict, before they die as traitors. Book 1 in a new epic fantasy series The Shard of Elan. Reviews say: “Shard & Shield is one of the most character-driven fantasy novels I've ever read, and I mean that in the best way.” “...a gripping fantasy tale and characters that I've come to care for who face complex situations that don't have easy answers. A great read!” This new epic fantasy series by an award-winning author is recommended for fans of Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson, and Brent Weeks.
Book Synopsis The Shards of Excalibur Complete Series by : Edward Willett
Download or read book The Shards of Excalibur Complete Series written by Edward Willett and published by Shadowpaw Press. This book was released on 2022-12-23 with total page 1079 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, enjoy all five books of The Shards of Excalibur series in one omnibus volume! Ariane Forsythe and Wally Knight are just two ordinary Canadian teenagers until the morning they encounter the Lady of the Lake in the unlikely waters of Wascana Lake in Regina, Saskatchewan. Ariane learns she's heir to the power of the Lady, and she and Wally, who turns out to have his own unsuspected connection to the legends of King Arthur, are given the difficult task of finding the five scattered shards of Arthur's sword Excalibur before Merlin can, in his modern-day guise as wealthy and powerful computer magnate Rex Major. If Merlin gets the sword, he will use its power to take over the world and then launch an attack into his homeland of Faerie, no matter what the cost. Ariane's and Wally's quest takes them all over the world (courtesy of the power Ariane has inherited that allows them to travel through water and the clouds), from Saskatchewan to the Northwest Territories to southern France; to New Zealand and the Caribbean; to British Columbia and Scotland, always struggling--and sometimes failing--to stay one step ahead of Rex Major. Along the way, they face betrayal and treachery, difficult choices, and unexpected discoveries. And when the quest is finally achieved and the sword reforged, what happens next is nothing at all like either Wally or Ariane imagined, and threatens everything they've sought to achieve--and everyone they love. Includes Song of the Sword, Twist of the Blade, Lake in the Clouds, Cave Beneath the Sea, and Door Into Faerie.
Book Synopsis The Star Shard by : Frederic S. Durbin
Download or read book The Star Shard written by Frederic S. Durbin and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2012 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 12-year-old slave on a gigantic, traveling "wagon city" joins forces with a new--and magical--slave, and as they plan their escape they encounter mystery, enchantment, and deadly monsters while their one chance for freedom draws ever nearer.
Book Synopsis The Shards of Heaven by : Michael Livingston
Download or read book The Shards of Heaven written by Michael Livingston and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Livingston's The Shards of Heaven reveals the hidden magic behind the history we know, and commences a war greater than any mere mortal battle Julius Caesar is dead, assassinated on the senate floor, and the glory that is Rome has been torn in two. Octavian, Caesar's ambitious great-nephew and adopted son, vies with Marc Antony and Cleopatra for control of Caesar's legacy. As civil war rages from Rome to Alexandria, and vast armies and navies battle for supremacy, a secret conflict may shape the course of history. Juba, Numidian prince and adopted brother of Octavian, has embarked on a ruthless quest for the Shards of Heaven, lost treasures said to possess the very power of the gods-or the one God. Driven by vengeance, Juba has already attained the fabled Trident of Poseidon, which may also be the staff once wielded by Moses. Now he will stop at nothing to obtain the other Shards, even if it means burning the entire world to the ground. Caught up in these cataclysmic events, and the hunt for the Shards, are a pair of exiled Roman legionnaires, a Greek librarian of uncertain loyalties, assassins, spies, slaves . . . and the ten-year-old daughter of Cleopatra herself. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
