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Queens of the Wild

Ronald Hutton
Queens of the Wild Book PDF

Author : Ronald Hutton
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300265279

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A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present day In this riveting account, renowned scholar Ronald Hutton explores the history of deity-like figures in Christian Europe. Drawing on anthropology, archaeology, literature, and history, Hutton shows how hags, witches, the Fairy Queen, and the Green Man all came to be, and how they changed over the centuries. Looking closely at four main figures—Mother Earth, the Fairy Queen, the Mistress of the Night, and the Old Woman of Gaelic tradition—Hutton challenges decades of debate around the female figures who have long been thought versions of pre-Christian goddesses. He makes the compelling case that these goddess figures found in the European imagination did not descend from the pre-Christian ancient world, yet have nothing Christian about them. It was in fact nineteenth-century scholars who attempted to establish the narrative of pagan survival that persists today.

Queens of the Wild

Ronald Hutton
Queens of the Wild Book PDF

Author : Ronald Hutton
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300261011

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A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present day In this riveting account, renowned scholar Ronald Hutton explores the history of deity-like figures in Christian Europe. Drawing on anthropology, archaeology, literature, and history, Hutton shows how hags, witches, the Fairy Queen, and the Green Man all came to be, and how they changed over the centuries. Looking closely at four main figures--Mother Earth, the Fairy Queen, the Mistress of the Night, and the Old Woman of Gaelic tradition--Hutton challenges decades of debate around the female figures who have long been thought versions of pre-Christian goddesses. He makes the compelling case that these goddess figures found in the European imagination did not descend from the pre-Christian ancient world, yet have nothing Christian about them. It was in fact nineteenth-century scholars who attempted to establish the narrative of pagan survival that persists today.

Queens Wild

Hugh McShane,Christopher Gallegos
Queens Wild Book PDF

Author : Hugh McShane,Christopher Gallegos
Publisher : eBookIt.com
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781456604783

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Queens Wild by Hugh McShane,Christopher Gallegos Pdf

Queens Wild is a murder mystery set on the borderland between the Golden State and the Silver State, a land of vistas - shifting sand, mirage and illusion. It is 1993, with a millennium of new things looming on the horizon. New dreamers are out on old trails looking for something, prospecting. But an abandoned Sierra gold mine is about to pay out more than expected to some greenhorns seeking a new life in the New West.

Pagan Britain

Ronald Hutton
Pagan Britain Book PDF

Author : Ronald Hutton
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300198584

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Pagan Britain by Ronald Hutton Pdf

Britain's pagan past, with its mysterious monuments, atmospheric sites, enigmatic artifacts, bloodthirsty legends, and cryptic inscriptions, is both enthralling and perplexing to a resident of the twenty-first century. In this ambitious and thoroughly up-to-date book, Ronald Hutton reveals the long development, rapid suppression, and enduring cultural significance of paganism, from the Paleolithic Era to the coming of Christianity. He draws on an array of recently discovered evidence and shows how new findings have radically transformed understandings of belief and ritual in Britain before the arrival of organized religion. Setting forth a chronological narrative, Hutton along the way makes side visits to explore specific locations of ancient pagan activity. He includes the well-known sacred sites—Stonehenge, Avebury, Seahenge, Maiden Castle, Anglesey—as well as more obscure locations across the mainland and coastal islands. In tireless pursuit of the elusive “why” of pagan behavior, Hutton astonishes with the breadth of his understanding of Britain’s deep past and inspires with the originality of his insights.

Queen of the Wild

Em Howell
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Author : Em Howell
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798559700328

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Queen of the Wild by Em Howell Pdf

Harlequin meets Game of Thrones in this steamy, high-stakes fantasy romance. A MARRIAGE TREATY SEEMS A SMALL PRICE TO PAY FOR THE SAFETY OF HER PEOPLE... BUT SHE'S IN LOVE WITH SOMEONE ELSE. CAN SHE SACRIFICE THE ONLY THING SHE'S EVER WANTED? Zenobia, newly appointed Chief Lady of Tenoreth, is on a mission to save her people who have just survived a crippling natural disaster only to be attacked by rogue soldiers from a neighbouring nation. She travels for weeks with her companions--her trusted lieutenant and two giant magical cats--to the capital only to discover the King is an old friend and his closest advisor is her childhood crush. Negotiating a peace treaty is simp... all she needs do to keep her people safe is marry one of the King's noblemen. NOTHING HAS EVER MATTERED TO HIM MORE THAN THE KING'S SAFETY... UNTIL NOW. High Commander Andrew barely recognizes the wild little girl he once knew--she's turned into a powerful woman who stirs an irresistible yearning. There are a hundred reasons he can't have her. She's promised to marry a nobleman to secure an alliance between their nations, and Andrew, born a peasant and a bastard, will never be considered good enough. It doesn't matter anyway, because he's sworn a vow of celibacy in service of his best friend, and King. A DANGEROUS AFFAIR... When Andrew is tasked with Zenobia's safety during her stay, assassins, sacred religious practices, and impending civil war force them into each other's arms. Will his devotion to his code of ethics and her determination to save her people from ruin be enough for them to deny an attraction that would have disastrous and possibly fatal consequences? Reader Warning: This novel features plenty of steam and some brief gore/violence. Dark Themes throughout, but there is a HEA.

Knaves Over Queens

Wild Cards Trust
Knaves Over Queens Book PDF

Author : Wild Cards Trust
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250168054

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Knaves Over Queens by Wild Cards Trust Pdf

Perfect for current fans and new readers alike, Knaves Over Queens is an all-new adventure set in London, featuring a fresh cast of characters from the Wild Cards universe. Developed by aliens and field-tested on Earth, the virus known as Xenovirus Takis-A was released in New York in 1946, changing the course of human history forever. Most of those infected die — and a tiny percentage become deformed beings known as jokers. A lucky few survivors become aces: superhumans gifted with amazing powers. Now the virus has reached Britain. There, Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, gifted with extraordinary longevity, together with the Enigma ace Alan Turing, set up a special organization named the Order of the Silver Helix. They will need all of the wild cards they can find if they are to deal with the terrifying mutations spawned by the virus. Edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass, Knaves Over Queens features the writing talents of Paul Cornell, Marko Kloos, Mark Lawrence, Kevin Andrew Murphy, Emma Newman, Peter Newman, Peadar O Guilin, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Caroline Spector, and Charles Stross. Now in development for TV: Rights to develop Wild Cards have been acquired by Universal Cable Productions, the team behind The Magicians and Mr. Robot, with the co-editor of Wild Cards, Melinda Snodgrass, as executive producer. The Wild Cards Universe The Original Triad #1 Wild Cards #2 Aces High #3 Jokers Wild The Puppetman Quartet #4: Aces Abroad #5: Down and Dirty #6: Ace in the Hole #7: Dead Man’s Hand The Rox Triad #8: One-Eyed Jacks #9: Jokertown Shuffle #10: Dealer’s Choice #11: Double Solitaire #12: Turn of the Cards The Card Sharks Triad #13: Card Sharks #14: Marked Cards #15: Black Trump #16: Deuces Down #17: Death Draws Five The Committee Triad #18: Inside Straight #19: Busted Flush #20: Suicide Kings The Fort Freak Triad #21: Fort Freak #22: Lowball #23: High Stakes The American Triad #24: Mississippi Roll #25: Low Chicago #26: Texas Hold 'Em At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Warrior of the Wild

Tricia Levenseller
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Author : Tricia Levenseller
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250189950

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Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller Pdf

An eighteen-year-old chieftain's daughter must find a way to kill her village’s oppressive deity if she ever wants to return home in Warrior of the Wild, the Viking-inspired YA standalone fantasy from Tricia Levenseller, author of Daughter of the Pirate King. How do you kill a god? As her father's chosen heir, eighteen-year-old Rasmira has trained her whole life to become a warrior and lead her village. But when her coming-of-age trial is sabotaged and she fails the test, her father banishes her to the monster-filled wilderness with an impossible quest: To win back her honor, she must kill the oppressive god who claims tribute from the villages each year or die trying.

Quiz Queens

K. L. Denman
Quiz Queens Book PDF

Author : K. L. Denman
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-02-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781459813977

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Quiz Queens by K. L. Denman Pdf

In this high-interest novel for middle readers, boy-crazy Kiara convinces studious Jane to create a questionnaire to help find her soulmate.

Beauty Queens

Libba Bray
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Author : Libba Bray
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-24
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780545388719

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Beauty Queens by Libba Bray Pdf

From bestselling, Printz Award-winning author Libba Bray, the story of a plane of beauty pageant contestants that crashes on a desert island.Teen beauty queens. A "Lost"-like island. Mysteries and dangers. No access to emall. And the spirit of fierce, feral competition that lives underground in girls, a savage brutality that can only be revealed by a journey into the heart of non-exfoliated darkness. Oh, the horror, the horror! Only funnier. With evening gowns. And a body count.

The Wild Queen

Carolyn Meyer
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Author : Carolyn Meyer
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780152061883

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The Wild Queen by Carolyn Meyer Pdf

Convicted of plotting against her cousin Queen Elizabeth I of England and awaiting execution in 1587, Mary Stuart, queen of Scotland, recounts her life story, including becoming a widow at age eighteen and her brutal campaign to regain her sovereignty after being stripped of her throne.

The Roman Hat Mystery

Ellery Queen
The Roman Hat Mystery Book PDF

Author : Ellery Queen
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781453229255

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The Roman Hat Mystery by Ellery Queen Pdf

A murder in a crowded Broadway theater presents a full house of suspects—the first in this classic mystery series starring Ellery Queen! Despite the dismal Broadway season, Gunplay continues to draw crowds. A gangland spectacle, it’s packed to the gills with action, explosions, and gunfire. In fact, Gunplay is so loud that no one notices the killing of Monte Field. In a sold-out theater, Field is found dead partway through the second act, surrounded by empty seats. The police hold the crowd and call for the one man who can untangle this daring murder: Inspector Richard Queen. With the help of his son Ellery, a bibliophile and novelist whose imagination can solve any crime, the Inspector attacks this seemingly impenetrable mystery. Anyone in the theater could have killed the unscrupulous lawyer, and several had the motive. Only Ellery Queen, in his debut novel, can decipher the clue of the dead man’s missing top hat.

The Goddess Book

Nancy Blair
The Goddess Book Book PDF

Author : Nancy Blair
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781612834603

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The Goddess Book by Nancy Blair Pdf

An illustrated seasonal celebration of goddesses "The Goddess Book is a joyful celebration of perennial goddess wisdom that nourishes, expands, and inspires.” —HeatherAsh Amara, author of Warrior Goddess Training This is a book of mediations that celebrate the divine feminine. It is an exploration of representations of the goddess throughout history. Here are heroines, queens, witches, healers, proud princesses, courageous daughters, and cranky crones. Organized by the four seasons, author Nancy Blair groups these goddesses according to the seasons in which their energies are most potent. These meditations and affirmations challenge readers to: Awaken the divine feminine Join the seasonal circle of goddesses Create meaningful, simple, heart-nourishing rituals Let the goddess inform daily life Create the life you want Here is a book of earth-based spirituality, informed by perennial goddess wisdom. The words and the stunning art of artist Thaila Took create a sacred space that will nourish women around the world. From Aphrodite, Brigit, Hekate, and Lilith to Baba Yaga, Kuan Yin, Oshun, and Sekmet this is a treasury to let the goddesses empower and inspire you. "Every woman needs this book on her bedside table. An active and animated must-read.”—Emma Mildon, bestselling author of The Soul Searcher’s Handbook and Evolution of Goddess

The Queen's Handbag

Steve Antony
The Queen s Handbag Book PDF

Author : Steve Antony
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338151176

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The Queen's Handbag by Steve Antony Pdf

A very naughty thief has stolen the Queen's handbag! There's only one thing to do: chase the thief all over the landmarks of Great Britain! From Steve Antony, the author and illustrator of Please, Mr. Panda, I'll Wait, Mr. Panda, and Green Lizards VS. Red Rectangles.A very naughty thief has stolen the Queen's handbag! There's only one thing to do: chase the thief all over the landmarks of Great Britain! Hold on to your hats and join the Queen in this epic wild goose chase after one sneaky swan by car, motorbike, plane, boat, and more to get her handbag back! Young children will love the search-and-find fun of the story, the hysterical mayhem that breaks loose, and Steve Antony's winning art style. The Queen's Handbag celebrates some of Great Britain's most famous sites, and back matter explains their significance.

Witches, Druids and King Arthur

Ronald Hutton
Witches Druids and King Arthur Book PDF

Author : Ronald Hutton
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 185285555X

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Witches, Druids and King Arthur by Ronald Hutton Pdf

In Stations of the Sun and The Triumph of the Moon Ronald Hutton established himself as a leading authority on the historian of Paganism. His wealth of unusual knowledge, complemented by a deep and sympathetic understanding of past and present beliefs that are often dismissed as strange or marginal, and an ability to write lucidly and wittily, gives his work a unique flavour. The essays which make up Witches, Druids and King Arthur cover elegantly and entertainingly a wide range of beliefs, myths and practices.

Volume Two: 100 Great African Kings and Queens

Pusch Komiete Commey
Volume Two 100 Great African Kings and Queens Book PDF

Author : Pusch Komiete Commey
Publisher : Real African Books
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781647649630

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Volume Two: 100 Great African Kings and Queens by Pusch Komiete Commey Pdf

Volume Two of 100 Great African Kings and Queens continues the journey of another ten magnificent monarchs in African history. The phenomenal success of Volume One and its revised enriched edition made Volume Two urgent. These chronicles will eventually cover the promised One Hundred Kings and Queens, and in the event capture a significant portrait of Real African History. In this edition the opening salvo is the inimitable Hatshesput, one of the greatest builders in all of history. Her construction work in the Nile Valley still stands as a monumental testimony of the African genius, and a benchmark of beautiful architecture. Then there are the freedom fighters and Warrior Queens: Dahia Al Kahina of North Africa and the indomitable Ranavalona 1 of Madagascar. Her ferocity in defence of independence was such that her colonial adversaries dubbed her The Mad Queen of Madagascar. There are also the unsung military exploits of the formidable Sekhukhune of South Africa, and a certain Mad Mullah, Mohammed Abdulle Hassan. He demolished his enemies and wrote exquisite poetry to document his glittering victories, and thus became the father of the Somali nation. These delightful historical narratives will keep you on the edge of your seat for its sheer power of revelation.