The Star-Crossed Stone

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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226514714
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (265 download)

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Book Synopsis The Star-Crossed Stone by : Ken McNamara

Download or read book The Star-Crossed Stone written by Ken McNamara and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-11-15 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout the four hundred thousand years that humanity has been collecting fossils, sea urchin fossils, or echinoids, have continually been among the most prized, from the Paleolithic era, when they decorated flint axes, to today, when paleobiologists study them for clues to the earth’s history. In The Star-Crossed Stone, Kenneth J. McNamara, an expert on fossil echinoids, takes readers on an incredible fossil hunt, with stops in history, paleontology, folklore, mythology, art, religion, and much more. Beginning with prehistoric times, when urchin fossils were used as jewelry, McNamara reveals how the fossil crept into the religious and cultural lives of societies around the world—the roots of the familiar five-pointed star, for example, can be traced to the pattern found on urchins. But McNamara’s vision is even broader than that: using our knowledge of early habits of fossil collecting, he explores the evolution of the human mind itself, drawing striking conclusions about humanity’s earliest appreciation of beauty and the first stirrings of artistic expression. Along the way, the fossil becomes a nexus through which we meet brilliant eccentrics and visionary archaeologists and develop new insights into topics as seemingly disparate as hieroglyphics, Beowulf, and even church organs. An idiosyncratic celebration of science, nature, and human ingenuity, The Star-Crossed Stone is as charming and unforgettable as the fossil at its heart.

Star-Crossed

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Publisher : Laurel Leaf
ISBN 13 : 0553494848
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (534 download)

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Book Synopsis Star-Crossed by : Linda Collison

Download or read book Star-Crossed written by Linda Collison and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having been discovered as a stowaway as she tries to reach Barbados in 1760 to claim her father's estate, teenaged English orphan Patricia Kelley struggles to survive by learning to be a ship's doctor and by disguising herself as a man when necessary. Reprint.

Stone Cross

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Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 1496727339
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (967 download)

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Book Synopsis Stone Cross by : Marc Cameron

Download or read book Stone Cross written by Marc Cameron and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atmospheric Alaskan mystery for fans of Paul Doiron, Jane Harper, and C.J. Box builds to a breakneck pace against the forbidding, majestic wilderness of America’s final frontier, as Deputy US Marshal Arliss Cutter searches for a stone-cold killer in western Alaska’s most remote Native village… "Cameron’s novels hook you from the first line, cement your eyes to the page, and grip your heart in a vice. I can’t think of another writer whose work I admire more." —WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER "A double-barreled blast of action, narrative, and impossible-to-fake authenticity.” —CJ BOX Winter comes early to the rural native community of Stone Cross, Alaska—and so does hunting season. Caribou and moose are a major source of food through the long, dark months ahead. But Arliss Cutter has come here for a very different game. A federal judge is receiving death threats and refuses protection. Cutter and his deputy Lola Teariki have been assigned to shadow him on his trip to this icy outland to make sure that he’s safe. But they quickly discover that no one is ever really safe in a place like this. And no one is above suspicion . . . When Cutter and Lola arrive, the village is already gripped with fear. A young couple has disappeared from their fishing lodge, just eight miles upriver. Their handyman has been found dead, next to a crude drawing of a mysterious symbol. To make matters worse, a dense fog has descended on the region, isolating the town from civilization. With the judge’s life still at risk, and two people still missing, Cutter and Lola have their work cut out for them. But navigating the small-town customs and blood-bound traditions of this close-knit community won’t be easy. When the secrets come out, the deadly hunt is on . . . “Looking for authentic action, suspense, drama, and mystery? Look no further than U.S. Marshals Service veteran Marc Cameron whose thrillers capture the visceral nature of life in the trenches as only one who has lived it truly can.”—JACK CARR “Cameron’s books are riveting page-turners.” —MARK GREANEY

Kingdom of Sea and Stone

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Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 1488069409
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Kingdom of Sea and Stone written by Mara Rutherford and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A fabulous interweaving of fantasy, politics, and sisterhood — this unusual, tense tale will have you on the edge of your seat!” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Tamora Pierce on Crown of Coral and Pearl The Cruel Prince meets Ash Princess in this thrilling fantasy, the much-anticipated sequel to Crown of Coral and Pearl. Ever since Nor was forced to go to a nearby kingdom in her sister’s place, she’s wanted nothing more than to return to the place and people she loves. But when her wish comes true, she soon finds herself cast out from both worlds, with a war on the horizon. As an old enemy resurfaces more powerful than ever, Nor will have to keep the kingdom from falling apart with the help of Prince Talin and Nor’s twin sister, Zadie. There are forces within the world more mysterious than any of them ever guessed—and they’ll need to stay alive long enough to conquer them… Books in the Crown of Coral and Pearl duology: Crown of Coral and Pearl Kingdom of Sea and Stone

Stone City

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Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1662436114
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)

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Book Synopsis Stone City by : Jeff Mitchell

Download or read book Stone City written by Jeff Mitchell and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-12-28 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stone City is a small community located near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It was made famous by Grant Wood’s fantastical painting entitled, Stone City, Iowa, 1930. This novel is a work of historical fiction set in and around this charmed community during the summer of 1969. As their society is being torn apart by war, poverty, and racism, these star-crossed lovers will come together for one fateful week that will forever change the trajectory of their lives. Ashley Morgan, thirty-eight, married and mother of three, is in Cedar Rapids for an educational conference. But a chance encounter with Jaymes Fitzgerald, a free-spirited, twenty-four-year-old graduate student and consummate blues player quickly turns into a dinner invitation and an evening of “dancing on water”. The ease of their togetherness leads to an offer to ditch the conference to enjoy a day of exploration and untethered freedom. They visit historical Stone City, vestiges of Greene’s two-hundred-acre estate, and Jaymes’s favorite hangout – the town’s General Store Pub. Hearing stories of this folkloric town, Ashley learns about Eastern Iowa’s art community, which in part evolved from Grant Wood’s Art Colony Schools of the early ‘30s where Jaymes’s dad, a renowned regional artist from St. Paul’s warehouse district, had attended as a student. Hungering for more time together, the couple travel farther north on Jaymes’s fiery red, Indian Chief motorcycle to see many of Iowa’s scenic places and cultural interests. Throughout their odyssey filled with edgy scenes, they share long held secrets before returning for the conference’s concluding rooftop luau. After toasting their week of self-expression, they slip away to a private world of flickering candlelight and strains of Dvorak’s New World Symphony to assert their new-found love. Each was oblivious to their looming destinies in this emotionally charged story of two opposing truths.

Carved in Stone (The Blackstone Legacy Book #1)

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Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1493433733
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book Carved in Stone (The Blackstone Legacy Book #1) written by Elizabeth Camden and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her gilded world holds a deeply hidden secret. After years of tragedy, Gwen Kellerman now lives a quiet life as a botanist at an idyllic New York college. She largely ignores her status as heiress to the infamous Blackstone dynasty and hopes to keep her family's heartbreak and scandal behind her. Patrick O'Neill survived a hardscrabble youth to become a lawyer for the downtrodden Irish immigrants in his community. He's proud of his work, even though he struggles to afford his ramshackle law office. All that changes when he accepts a case that is sure to emphasize the Blackstones' legacy of greed and corruption by resurrecting a thirty-year-old mystery. Little does Patrick suspect that the Blackstones will launch their most sympathetic family member to derail him. Gwen is tasked with getting Patrick to drop the case, but the old mystery takes a shocking twist neither of them saw coming. Now, as they navigate a burgeoning attraction and growing danger, Patrick and Gwen will be forced to decide if the risk to the life they've always held dear is worth the reward. Elizabeth Camden's writing is full of . . . "Richly drawn characters and fascinating American history."-- All About Romance "Fabulous love stor[ies] wrapped around compelling historical events."--Booklist "Adventuresome, entertaining romance."--Foreword Reviews

Daughter of Smoke & Bone

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Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0316192147
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (161 download)

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Book Synopsis Daughter of Smoke & Bone by : Laini Taylor

Download or read book Daughter of Smoke & Bone written by Laini Taylor and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in the New York Times bestselling epic fantasy trilogy by award-winning author Laini Taylor Around the world, black handprints are appearing on doorways, scorched there by winged strangers who have crept through a slit in the sky. In a dark and dusty shop, a devil's supply of human teeth grown dangerously low. And in the tangled lanes of Prague, a young art student is about to be caught up in a brutal otherworldly war. Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real; she's prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands"; she speaks many languages--not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that color. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out. When one of the strangers--beautiful, haunted Akiva--fixes his fire-colored eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?

Crossing the Divide

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Publisher : Stone Productions, LLC
ISBN 13 : 9781736450819
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (58 download)

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Book Synopsis Crossing the Divide by : Jessica Stone

Download or read book Crossing the Divide written by Jessica Stone and published by Stone Productions, LLC. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready for the new global reality?One where diverse cultures and ethnicities will make up your living and working environments? Can you relate your life experience to others? Can you adapt to changing settings? Can you form relationships and build trust to achieve a common goal?A respected and seasoned journalist, Jessica Stone, uses her 20 years of adventures, mistakes, and triumphs to give you the keys to conquering these challenges. Come along as she takes you out of the classroom and parachutes you into the real-life lab, and you'll be ready to take on the world!

Still Star-Crossed

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Publisher : Delacorte Press
ISBN 13 : 0449816656
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (498 download)

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Book Synopsis Still Star-Crossed by : Melinda Taub

Download or read book Still Star-Crossed written by Melinda Taub and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now an ABC TV show from producer Shonda Rhimes! Discover what happened after the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet, as mysterious figures in Verona are determined to reignite the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets. In fair Verona, enemies still walk the streets. Two news hearts. Same two families. The fight to the altar is about to happen. All. Over. Again. This homage to the classic Shakespearean tale of Romeo and Juliet will have readers pining for a star-crossed love of their very own. “A recipe for escapist television that Shondaland has perfected.” —The Hollywood Reporter on the TV adaptation

The Stowaway

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Publisher : Mirrorstone
ISBN 13 : 0786952571
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (869 download)

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Book Synopsis The Stowaway by : Geno Salvatore

Download or read book The Stowaway written by Geno Salvatore and published by Mirrorstone. This book was released on 2009 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A twelve-year-old orphan who possesses a stone that brings good luck to its owner runs afoul of a terrifying half-demon, but finds an ally in the elf Drizzt Do'Urden.

Stone Fox

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Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062009664
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)

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Book Synopsis Stone Fox by : John Reynolds Gardiner

Download or read book Stone Fox written by John Reynolds Gardiner and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-05-18 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.

Solving Fermi's Paradox

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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 110716365X
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)

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Book Synopsis Solving Fermi's Paradox by : Duncan H. Forgan

Download or read book Solving Fermi's Paradox written by Duncan H. Forgan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence through the lens of Fermi's paradox, discussing methodology and potential solutions.

The Geologic Model of Religion

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Publisher : Andrew Clifford
ISBN 13 : 0957311400
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book The Geologic Model of Religion written by Andrew Clifford and published by Andrew Clifford. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Men are haunted by the vastness of eternity" The opening line of the film Troy captures the tragic essence of personal mortality: ones' passing into oblivion and fading from all memory. Since the prehistoric dawn of humanity death has shadowed everyone’s footsteps. Even into the current scientific era religion has long been the only defense. The sole comfort against oblivion offering a promise of new life or even immortality. The Geologic Model of Religion is a sympathetic study of this defense from its ancient beginnings, drawing upon archaeology, anthropology and comparative religion to clearly explain one of the most complex subjects known. From the study a new model emerges which: * Decomposes religion into its distinct worldview and afterlife paradigms * Categorizes evidence of belief systems held by prehistoric hunter-gatherers, culminating in the Temples of Rebirth such as Gobekli Tepe * Concludes that spirituality began in the Fertile Crescent 11,000 years ago, spreading with the Neolithic revolution throughout the world * Shows why judgment in afterlife was the keystone in the emerging edifice of civilization, and how it enabled hierarchies overcoming Dunbar's number which limited village sizes * Overviews the interaction between science and religion and projects the ultimate fate of religion itself There might be 100,000 books written about religion but the Geologic Model of Religion is unlike any other. Drawing upon evidence from anthropology, archaeology and scripture religion is divided into worldviews and afterlife paradigms. This new model evidences several long lost prehistoric religious belief systems and explains the origin of spirituality in settled societies.

NIGER DELTA:Cusp of the Star-crossed Lovers

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Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359801951
Total Pages : 734 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (598 download)

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Download or read book NIGER DELTA:Cusp of the Star-crossed Lovers written by William Warigon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-07-20 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ashling O'Shaughnessy, a renowned English journalist, comes to Nigeria on an assignment. A powerful American clique desperately needs something she had inherited. Wariebe Luckison, a charismatic version of Niger Delta's Robin Hood, finds himself at a crossroad - being a patriotic freedom fighter and falling heedlessly in love. These star-crossed lovers are destined to reshape the ill-fated situation that has brought them together. Their journey to true romance must cross the hurdles of bi-racialism, assassination attempts, and benevolent insurgency, climaxing in the unexpected...An unexpected romance.

Dragons’ Teeth and Thunderstones

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Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 178914289X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)

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Book Synopsis Dragons’ Teeth and Thunderstones by : Ken McNamara

Download or read book Dragons’ Teeth and Thunderstones written by Ken McNamara and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For at least half a million years, people have been doing some very strange things with fossils. Long before a few seventeenth-century minds started to decipher their true, organic nature, fossils had been eaten, dropped in goblets of wine, buried with the dead, and adorned bodies. What triggered such curious behavior was the belief that some fossils could cure illness, protect against being poisoned, ease the passage into the afterlife, ward off evil spirits, and even kill those who were just plain annoying. But above all, to our early prehistoric ancestors, fossils were the very stuff of artistic inspiration. Drawing on archaeology, mythology, and folklore, Ken McNamara takes us on a journey through prehistory with these curious stones, and he explores humankind’s unending quest for the meaning of fossils.

The Stone Monkey

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451675739
Total Pages : 584 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book The Stone Monkey written by Jeffery Deaver and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a smuggler known as the Ghost scuttles a ship filled with undocumented Chinese immigrants right outside New York harbor, detective Lincoln Rhyme and his partner must stop him before he murders the two families who made it to shore.

The Jupiter Stone

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ISBN 13 : 9781582461076
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (61 download)

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Book Synopsis The Jupiter Stone by : Paul Owen Lewis

Download or read book The Jupiter Stone written by Paul Owen Lewis and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a young boy finds a rock that had floated through space and landed on Earth millions of years earlier, he writes a letter to NASA asking them to return it to the heavens.