Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

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Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 0307801039
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)

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Book Synopsis Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors by : Carl Sagan

Download or read book Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors written by Carl Sagan and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “Exciting and provocative . . . A tour de force of a book that begs to be seen as well as to be read.”—The Washington Post Book World World renowned scientist Carl Sagan and acclaimed author Ann Druyan have written a Roots for the human species, a lucid and riveting account of how humans got to be the way we are. Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a thrilling saga that starts with the origin of the Earth. It shows with humor and drama that many of our key traits—self-awareness, technology, family ties, submission to authority, hatred for those a little different from ourselves, reason, and ethics—are rooted in the deep past, and illuminated by our kinship with other animals. Sagan and Druyan conduct a breathtaking journey through space and time, zeroing in on critical turning points in evolutionary history, and tracing the origins of sex, altruism, violence, rape, and dominance. Their book culminates in a stunningly original examination of the connection between primate and human traits. Astonishing in its scope, brilliant in its insights, and an absolutely compelling read, Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a triumph of popular science.

The Shadow of the Wind

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101147067
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (11 download)

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Book Synopsis The Shadow of the Wind by : Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Download or read book The Shadow of the Wind written by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-01-25 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestseller “The Shadow of the Wind is ultimately a love letter to literature, intended for readers as passionate about storytelling as its young hero.” —Entertainment Weekly (Editor's Choice) “One gorgeous read.” —Stephen King Barcelona, 1945: A city slowly heals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, and Daniel, an antiquarian book dealer’s son who mourns the loss of his mother, finds solace in a mysterious book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by one Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. In fact, Daniel may have the last of Carax’s books in existence. Soon Daniel’s seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love.

Shadows of Doom

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Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
ISBN 13 : 0786961511
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (869 download)

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Book Synopsis Shadows of Doom by : Ed Greenwood

Download or read book Shadows of Doom written by Ed Greenwood and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the gods are stripped of their powers, Elminster must carry the weight of Mystra’s magic upon his mortal shoulders It was the eve of the Time of Troubles. The chaos of spilled blood, lawless strife, monsters unleashed, and avatars roaming Faerûn was still to come. Unbeknownst to mortals, the gods had been summoned together—and among them was Mystra, grown proud and willful in the passing eons. With the others, she was about to be stripped of her godhood. The secret of her power gave her an idea. She made certain preparations, looking always for one who would be her successor . . . But until that person's ascension, her power must be preserved. A lone mortal must carry the greater share of her divine energy until the power could be reclaimed, and it was the fate of this mortal to risk being destroyed or driven wild, involuntarily and without warning. This was the occasion of Elminster's Doom.

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

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Publisher : Intellect (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781783207091
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (7 download)

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Book Synopsis Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors by : Joshua First

Download or read book Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors written by Joshua First and published by Intellect (UK). This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Released in 1965, Sergei Paradjanov's Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors is a landmark of Soviet-era cinema--yet, because its emphasis on folklore and mysticism in traditional Carpathian Hutsul culture broke with Soviet realism, it caused Paradjanov to be blacklisted soon after its release. This book is the first full-length companion to the film. In addition to a synopsis of the plot and a close analysis of the many levels of symbolism in the film, it offers a history of the film's legendarily troubled production process (which included Paradjanov challenging a cinematographer to a duel). The book closes with an account of the film's reception by critics, ordinary viewers, and Soviet officials, and the numerous controversies that have kept it a subject of heated debate for decades. An essential companion to a fascinating, complicated work of cinema art, this book will be invaluable to students, scholars, and regular film buffs alike.

All Shadows Fled

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Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
ISBN 13 : 9780786903023
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (3 download)

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Book Synopsis All Shadows Fled by : Ed Greenwood

Download or read book All Shadows Fled written by Ed Greenwood and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 1995 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the Shadowmasters are finally on the run, the evil ones have no plans to relinquish their dreams of conquest, even if it means total anhilation, and it is up to Elminster, Khelben, and Alustriel to end the reign of terror forever. Original. 75,000 first printing.

The Shadow of the Wind

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Publisher : George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
ISBN 13 : 9781474609883
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (98 download)

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Book Synopsis The Shadow of the Wind by : Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Download or read book The Shadow of the Wind written by Carlos Ruiz Zafon and published by George Weidenfeld & Nicholson. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MODERN CLASSIC: OVER 20 MILLION COPIES SOLD A Sunday Times bestseller and a Richard & Judy book club pick 'The real deal: one gorgeous read' Stephen King 'This book will change your life. An instant classic' Daily Telegraph 'A book lover's dream' The Times Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the 'Cemetery of Lost Books', a labyrinthine library of obscure and forgotten titles that have long gone out of print. To this library, a man brings his 10-year-old son Daniel one cold morning in 1945. Daniel is allowed to choose one book from the shelves and pulls out 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Julian Carax. But as he grows up, several people seem inordinately interested in his find. Then, one night, as he is wandering the old streets once more, Daniel is approached by a figure who reminds him of a character from the book, a character who turns out to be the devil. This man is tracking down every last copy of Carax's work in order to burn them. What begins as a case of literary curiosity turns into a race to find out the truth behind the life and death of Julian Carax and to save those he left behind... 'Marvellous' Sunday Times 'A hymn of praise to all the joys of reading' Independent 'Gripping and instantly atmospheric' Mail on Sunday 'Irresistibly readable' Guardian 'Diabolically good' Elle

In Sylvan Shadows

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Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
ISBN 13 : 0786954337
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (869 download)

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Book Synopsis In Sylvan Shadows by : R.A. Salvatore

Download or read book In Sylvan Shadows written by R.A. Salvatore and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cadderly leaves his home at the Edificant Library to aid the elves of Shilmista Forest in an epic battle against evil forces Cadderly the cleric and his fellow inhabitants of the Edificant Library have vanquished the Chaos Curse that was unleashed upon their home. But their celebrations are cut short when a terrible piece of news arrives at their door: The Curse has spread farther than they could have ever imagined, leaving the rag-tag band of heroes with no choice but to resume their battle against its great evil. Now, Cadderly and his friends must journey to the forest of Shilmista—the homeland of the elves—where an evil collective of wizards named Castle Trinity has waged war. While fighting for his life and the home of his new companions, Cadderly also navigates his new status as priest of the Deneiran order and his new feelings of jealousy for the elven prince Elbereth.

Windwalker

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Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
ISBN 13 : 0786960213
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (869 download)

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Book Synopsis Windwalker by : Elaine Cunningham

Download or read book Windwalker written by Elaine Cunningham and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Liriel and Fyodor navigate the surface world to deliver a magical artifact, the drow elves beneath their feet plot revenge Crossing the wide realms of Faerûn in search of adventure, the dark elf princess Liriel Baenre and her companion Fyodor find themselves in the barbarian’s homeland of Rashemen. They come bearing the Windwalker amulet, though the gift of a magical artifact does not guarantee a warm welcome—especially when it’s carried by a drow elf. In this land ruled by witches, Liriel must disguise herself lest she spark the people’s hatred of dark elves. Yet from the deep tunnels of the Underdark, eyes glittering with malice are watching her every move, preparing for vengeance. And chief among them is the dark goddess who Liriel still unwittingly serves.

Realms of Shadow

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ISBN 13 : 9780786927166
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (271 download)

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Book Synopsis Realms of Shadow by : Lizz Baldwin

Download or read book Realms of Shadow written by Lizz Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new collection of stories chronicle the lingering impact of the events that occur in the Return of the Archwizards series, with contributions from R. A. Salvatorie, Troy Denning, Ed Greenwood, Elaine Cunningham, and other notable authors. Original.

Shadows of a Forgotten Past

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Publisher : Helion and Company
ISBN 13 : 1909384364
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (93 download)

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Book Synopsis Shadows of a Forgotten Past by : Paul French

Download or read book Shadows of a Forgotten Past written by Paul French and published by Helion and Company. This book was released on 2012-12-19 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This all-new work chronicles the experiences of Paul French who, upon leaving the British Army's 21 SAS (V), sought adventure and excitement in C Squadron of the Rhodesian SAS. Upon passing the arduous Rhodesian SAS selection course, Paul was thrown into the maelstrom that was the Rhodesian Bush War. Here he participated in the SAS's infamous raid on Joshua Nkomo and numerous other operations against insurgent / liberation forces. Passing selection for Ron Reid-Daly's elite counterinsurgency specialists, the Selous Scouts, the author took part in 'externals' against FRELIMO and ' attachments' with the Mozambique National Resistance. Paul continued to serve on operations with the Rhodesian SAS until the end of the 'Chimurenga' in 1980. Paul then went on to join the South African Defense Force's elite 6 Reconnaissance Commando. A career in private security followed, with a series of assignments in Angola, Iraq and Somalia. This impressive book pulls no punches. It gives a unique and purposefully opinionated insight into the workings of the Rhodesian SAS and the Selous Scouts. It tells of the missions that succeeded and of the many that failed. It notes simply and succinctly the sheer stress and danger of special forces operations - all of which were deep in enemy-held territory with the threat of capture and death. Attempts to blow rail lines, helicopter assaults, pseudo-operations, the laying of deadly ambushes and risky parachute inserts are candidly related, accompanied by an unparalleled selection of photographs, most of which have never been published before. Born in West London, Paul French first sought military adventure in the County of London Yeomanry and then 21 SAS (V). Here, Paul discovered a yearning for hard work and arduous duty. A subsequent defence contract took him to Abu Dhabi where he learnt of Rhodesia and its attractions. Holidaying in Rhodesia, Paul took the opportunity to join the Rhodesian Army, serving with the renowned Rhodesian SAS and Selous Scouts. In 1980, Paul moved to the South African Defence Force, joining its elite 6 Reconnaissance Commando. Upon leaving the SADF a career in private security followed. An accomplished skydiver, Paul has thousands of jumps to his credit, and still jumps today. Married to Petah, Paul has three children. He continues to work in the security industry and now lives in the South-west of England. Shadows of A Forgotten Past is his first book.

Cloak of Shadows

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Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
ISBN 13 : 0786961678
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (869 download)

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Book Synopsis Cloak of Shadows by : Ed Greenwood

Download or read book Cloak of Shadows written by Ed Greenwood and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2011-11-08 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this second Shadow of the Avatar novel, Elminster must thwart a society of shapeshifters with draconian designs on Faerûn The Time of Troubles has arrived. Blood and strife plague Faerûn while monsters and avatars roam the land with reckless abandon. But wrathful and warring gods are not Faerûn's only problem. The dreaded and insidious Shadowmasters have seized the opportunity to increase their influence and power while Mystra and her minions are otherwise engaged. The Shadowmasters weave a magical cloak of spells that will render the wearer invisible to their rival's magic. The shadow over Faerûn spreads.

The Angel's Game

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Publisher : Doubleday Canada
ISBN 13 : 0307373738
Total Pages : 546 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (73 download)

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Book Synopsis The Angel's Game by : Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Download or read book The Angel's Game written by Carlos Ruiz Zafón and published by Doubleday Canada. This book was released on 2009-08-11 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From master storyteller Carlos Ruiz Zafon, author of the international phenomenon The Shadow of the Wind, comes The Angel’s Game — a dazzling new page-turner about the perilous nature of obsession, in literature and in love. The whole of Barcelona stretched out at my feet and I wanted to believe that when I opened those windows — my new windows — each evening its streets would whisper stories to me, secrets in my ear, that I could catch on paper and narrate to whomever cared to listen… In an abandoned mansion at the heart of Barcelona, a young man, David Martin, makes his living by writing sensationalist novels under a pseudonym. The survivor of a troubled childhood, he has taken refuge in the world of books and spends his nights spinning baroque tales about the city’s underworld. But perhaps his dark imaginings are not as strange as they seem, for in a locked room deep within the house lie photographs and letters hinting at the mysterious death of the previous owner. Like a slow poison, the history of the place seeps into his bones as he struggles with an impossible love. Close to despair, David receives a letter from a reclusive French editor, Andreas Corelli, who makes him the offer of a lifetime. He is to write a book unlike anything that has ever existed — a book with the power to change hearts and minds. In return, he will receive a fortune, and perhaps more. But as David begins the work, he realizes that there is a connection between his haunting book and the shadows that surround his home. Once again, Zafon takes us into a dark, gothic universe first seen in The Shadow of the Wind and creates a breathtaking adventure of intrigue, romance, and tragedy. Through a dizzyingly constructed labyrinth of secrets, the magic of books, passion, and friendship blend into a masterful story.

Shadow Lives

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Publisher : Pluto Press
ISBN 13 : 9780745333274
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (332 download)

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Download or read book Shadow Lives written by Victoria Brittain and published by Pluto Press. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shadow Lives reveals the unseen side of the "9/11 wars": their impact on the wives and families of men incarcerated in Guantanamo, or in prison or under house arrest in Britain and the US. Victoria Brittain shows how these families have been made socially invisible and a convenient scapegoat for the state in order to exercise arbitrary powers under the cover of the "War on Terror." A disturbing expose of the perilous state of freedom and democracy in our society, the book reveals how a culture of intolerance and cruelty have left individuals at the mercy of the security services' unverifiable accusations and punitive punishments. Both a "j'accuse" and a testament to the strength and humanity of the families, Shadow Lives shows the methods of incarceration and social control being used by the British state and gives a voice to the families whose lives have been turned upside down. In doing so it raises urgent questions about civil liberties which no one can afford to ignore.

The Shadow out of Time (時光幽影)

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Publisher : Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Book Synopsis The Shadow out of Time (時光幽影) by : Howard Phillips Lovecraft

Download or read book The Shadow out of Time (時光幽影) written by Howard Phillips Lovecraft and published by Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.. This book was released on 2011-09-15 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the feature stories of the Cthulhu Mythos, "The Shadow Out of Time" is the tale of a professor of political economics that is thrown into a mind-shattering journey through time and space, while his body is held hostage by an alien mind. Horrified and panic-stricken by the implications of his experiences, he hopes against all reason and evidence that he has merely lost his mind.

In The Shadow Of The Banyan

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1849837619
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (498 download)

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Book Synopsis In The Shadow Of The Banyan by : Vaddey Ratner

Download or read book In The Shadow Of The Banyan written by Vaddey Ratner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-09-13 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning, powerful debut novel set against the backdrop of the Cambodian War, perfect for fans of Chris Cleave and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie For seven-year-old Raami, the shattering end of childhood begins with the footsteps of her father returning home in the early dawn hours bringing details of the civil war that has overwhelmed the streets of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Soon the family's world of carefully guarded royal privilege is swept up in the chaos of revolution and forced exodus. Over the next four years, as she endures the deaths of family members, starvation, and brutal forced labour, Raami clings to the only remaining vestige of childhood - the mythical legends and poems told to her by her father. In a climate of systematic violence where memory is sickness and justification for execution, Raami fights for her improbable survival. Displaying the author's extraordinary gift for language, In the Shadow of the Banyanis testament to the transcendent power of narrative and a brilliantly wrought tale of human resilience. 'In the Shadow of the Banyanis one of the most extraordinary and beautiful acts of storytelling I have ever encountered' Chris Cleave, author of The Other Hand 'Ratner is a fearless writer, and the novel explores important themes such as power, the relationship between love and guilt, and class. Most remarkably, it depicts the lives of characters forced to live in extreme circumstances, and investigates how that changes them. To read In the Shadow of the Banyan is to be left with a profound sense of being witness to a tragedy of history' Guardian 'This is an extraordinary debut … as beautiful as it is heartbreaking' Mail on Sunday

Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors

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Publisher : Littleton, Colo. : Published for the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies by Ukrainian Academic Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors written by Mykhaĭlo Kot︠s︡i︠u︡bynsʹkyĭ and published by Littleton, Colo. : Published for the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies by Ukrainian Academic Press. This book was released on 1981 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Daughter of the Drow

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Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
ISBN 13 : 0786960191
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (869 download)

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Book Synopsis Daughter of the Drow by : Elaine Cunningham

Download or read book Daughter of the Drow written by Elaine Cunningham and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As beautiful as she is deadly, drow princess Liriel Baenre undertakes a dangerous journey to the surface world—where discerning friend from foe is no easy task War has passed, and the drow return to Menzoberranzan to face the unthinkable: their armies defeated, their ruling houses shattered, their magic faded in the cruel light of the sun. In the aftermath of war, the dark elves brace themselves for the power struggle to come. Left with no other choice, they will submit themselves to the rule of the matrons and the tyranny of Lolth. Or will they? Liriel Baenre is a free-spirited drow princess who searches out adventure as passionately as most drow pursue power and status. When she discovers a way to take her heritage of dark elf magic to the surface world of Faerûn, she sets off alone on a hazardous quest. Many want to possess Liriel’s secret—or destroy it. Pursued by enemies from her homeland, Liriel does not receive a warm welcome in the world of light. Her best hope for an ally is Fyodor of Rashemen, a young berserker warrior who may also be her deadliest rival.