The Forgotten Shadows

Author : Carl Sagan,Ann Druyan
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307801036

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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors by Carl Sagan,Ann Druyan Pdf

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.

Author : Drew Parrot
Publisher : Drew Parrot
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Forgotten Shadows by Drew Parrot Pdf

A demon named Droktamion has escaped from the depths of hell and raised an army with the intention of conquering the Earth. As a result of the ensuring bloodshed, lives are being lost and people are going missing. By a strange twist of fate, Shane, a young man known for being the brother of the Perfect Clone, has been caught in the middle of the conflict. As the shadows awaken the war against the demons erupts and the A.D.A struggle for control as Droktamion's grip on humanity tightens. The world has become a dangerous place. It's more difficult to fight your demons when they are flesh and blood.

Author : Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101147061

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The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon Pdf

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.

Author : Ed Greenwood
Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786961511

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Shadows of Doom by Ed Greenwood Pdf

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.

Author : Ed Greenwood
Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786961665

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All Shadows Fled by Ed Greenwood Pdf

Shadows loom as Elminster’s archnemeses plot a desperate last grasp for power over Faerûn The Time of Troubles has almost passed. At last, the chaos of spilled blood, lawless strife, monsters unleashed, and avatars roaming Faerûn is reaching an end. However, this is not the case for Those Who Walk in Shadow. The dreaded and insidious Shadowmasters realize that they have one last chance to seize control while chaos still wreaks havoc across the Realms. In doing so, they seal the fate of not just their archenemy Elminster, but all of Mystra's minions as well. Darkness threatens to envelop all Faerûn.

Author : Alecia Wickenberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1777981808

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The Forgotten Shadow by Alecia Wickenberg Pdf

Author : Abhishek Tirkey
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Shadows of the forgotten by Abhishek Tirkey Pdf

Author : Joshua First
Publisher : Intellect (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Motion picture producers and directors
ISBN : 1783207094

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Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors by Joshua First Pdf

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.

Author : Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Publisher : George Weidenfeld & Nicholson
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-26
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1474609880

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The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon Pdf

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

Author : Alexia Winterbourne
Publisher : RWG Publishing
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Whispers of the Forgotten by Alexia Winterbourne Pdf

In the richly woven tapestry of "Whispers of the Forgotten: Tales from the Shadows," readers are invited on a journey through the veils of time and memory, exploring the spaces between light and shadow, remembered and erased. This anthology unfolds in a series of tales that traverse otherworldly dimensions, forgotten histories, and the profound depths of the human psyche, revealing the cyclical dance of forgetting and remembering that defines our existence. From Leo's odyssey into realms beyond comprehension, where ancient truths of existence are unveiled, to Miriam's struggle against a conspiracy that seeks to silence the voices of history, each narrative thread is a testament to the resilience of the forgotten and the power of truth to emerge from the shadows. Through their journeys, the characters challenge the constructs of time and identity, embarking on quests not only for recognition but for a reclamation of legacy. "Whispers of the Forgotten" is an invitation to reflect on the nature of memory, the fabric of history, and the enduring spirit of those voices lost to time. It poses poignant questions about what it means to be remembered and the lengths to which one must go to ensure that no story, no matter how faintly whispered, is left in the darkness. As the stories of the forgotten ones unfold, readers are offered a glimpse into the potential for new understandings of the past and the role each of us plays in the narrative of history. This anthology is not merely a collection of tales but a beacon, illuminating the shadows of forgotten histories and inspiring a cycle of remembering that transcends the pages of the book. "Whispers of the Forgotten: Tales from the Shadows" beckons you to embark on a journey of discovery, to explore the echoes of the past that linger in the present, and to embrace the light found within the depths of the shadows.

Author : Victoria Brittain
Publisher : Pluto Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 0745333265

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Shadow Lives by Victoria Brittain Pdf

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.

Author : R.A. Salvatore
Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786954339

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In Sylvan Shadows by R.A. Salvatore Pdf

Enter the Forest of Shadows... In Sylvan Shadows follows Cadderly the scholar-priest, as he leaves his home to combat the evil unleashed by the Chaos Curse. To counter Castle Trinity's plans for conquest, the cleric and his friends enter the beautiful forest of Shilmista. But among the trees and glades of the forest, Cadderly must battle a monstrous evil. From the Paperback edition.

Author : Elaine Cunningham
Publisher : Wizards of the Coast
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780786960217

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Windwalker by Elaine Cunningham Pdf

Crossing the wide realms of the Faerûn in search of adventure, the dark elf princess Liriel Baenre and her companion Fyodor find themselves in the barbarian’s homeland of Rashemen. In a 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. “…When [Elaine Cunningham] writes about the Forgotten Realms, she can see inside my head, somehow, and capture things the way I imagine them. She makes the fantastic real.” –Ed Greenwood, creator of the Forgotten Realms and author of Elminster Must Die

Author : Anna-Marie McLemore
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781466873230

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The Weight of Feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore Pdf

For twenty years, the Palomas and the Corbeaus have been rivals and enemies, locked in an escalating feud for over a generation. Both families make their living as traveling performers in competing shows-the Palomas swimming in mermaid exhibitions, the Corbeaus, former tightrope walkers, performing in the tallest trees they can find. Lace Paloma may be new to her family's show, but she knows as well as anyone that the Corbeaus are pure magia negra, black magic from the devil himself. Simply touching one could mean death, and she's been taught from birth to keep away. But when disaster strikes the small town where both families are performing, it's a Corbeau boy, Cluck, who saves Lace's life. And his touch immerses her in the world of the Corbeaus, where falling for him could turn his own family against him, and one misstep can be just as dangerous on the ground as it is in the trees. Beautifully written, and richly imaginative, Anna-Marie McLemore's The Weight of Feathers is an utterly captivating young adult novel by a talented new voice.

Author : Lizz Baldwin,Troy Denning,R. A. Salvatore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 078692716X

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Realms of Shadow by Lizz Baldwin,Troy Denning,R. A. Salvatore Pdf

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.