The Ice People

Author : Maggie Gee
Publisher : Saqi
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781846591389

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The Ice People by Maggie Gee Pdf

It's the middle of the twenty-first century, and the next Ice Age has suddenly sent global warming into reverse. Saul is one of the Ice People, the threatened peoples of the northern hemisphere, who, watching their world freeze over, try to move south towards the equator... 'Excellent ... intelligent, driven, imaginative, obsessive yet still gracious, one of our best ... Exciting stuff.' Fay Weldon 'Ambitious and subtle... She writes elegantly, unsentimentally, expertly... The Ice People works persuasively as science fiction, and is truthful about our emotional lives.' Independent 'Infused with poetic intensity ... this is a gripping fictional realisation of what we fear: the death of civilisation. Maggie Gee achieves her apocalyptic vision without the clank of hardware and intergalactic wars. Her detail is precise and controlled and her beautifully orchestrated whisper of redemption is rooted in eternal myth.' Elizabeth Buchan The Times 'An intriguing novel of ideas, fully fleshed out ... Classy science fiction.' Mail on Sunday 'A remarkable novel... up there with Orwell and Huxley.' Jeremy Paxman 'A gem of a book.' Rose Tremain 'A rattling good page-turning yarn.' George Melly 'A fantastic book' Mariella Frostrup

Author : René Barjavel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Low temperatures
ISBN : 0515029130

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The Ice People by René Barjavel Pdf

Author : Bright Summaries
Publisher : BrightSummaries.com
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-21
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9782806270511

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The Ice People by René Barjavel (Book Analysis) by Bright Summaries Pdf

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Ice People with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Ice People by René Barjavel, which is one of the first French science-fiction novels. It tells the story of a discovery into the past of mankind that could very well change its future. From a lost civilization to a tragic love story, this novel has appealed to a broad readership since its publication in 1968. While Barjavel's works focused on science fiction, he also often emphasised the theme of everlasting love, perfectly blending romance with science to create novels that can be enjoyed by everyone. Find out everything you need to know about The Ice People in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you: • A complete plot summary • Character studies • Key themes and symbols • Questions for further reflection Why choose BrightSummaries.com? Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

Author : René Barjavel
Publisher : William Morrow &Company
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Science fiction, French
ISBN : UOM:39015053628916

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The Immortals by René Barjavel Pdf

A BIOLOGIST DISCOVERS A HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS VIRUS THAT CAUSES IMMORTALITY. WORLD LEADERS AGREE IT MUST BE KEPT SECRET AND SET UP A COMMUNITY OF IMMORTALS ON AN ISOLATED ALEUTIAN ISLAND TO STUDY ITS EFFECTS.

Author : Shari Fox Gearheard,Lene Kielsen Holm,Andrew R. Mahoney,Henry Huntington,Joe Mello Leavitt
Publisher : International Polar Institute
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-31
Category : Arctic peoples
ISBN : 0996193855

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The Meaning of Ice by Shari Fox Gearheard,Lene Kielsen Holm,Andrew R. Mahoney,Henry Huntington,Joe Mello Leavitt Pdf

The Inuit relationship with sea ice told through stories, artwork and photographs

Author : J'nell Ciesielski
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780785248439

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The Ice Swan by J'nell Ciesielski Pdf

Amid the violent last days of the glittering Russian monarchy, a princess on the run finds her heart where she least expects it. 1917, Petrograd. Fleeing the murderous flames of the Russian Revolution, Princess Svetlana Dalsky hopes to find safety in Paris with her mother and sister. But the city is buckling under the weight of the Great War, and the Bolsheviks will not rest until they have erased every Russian aristocrat from memory. Svetlana and her family are forced into hiding in Paris’s underbelly, with little to their name but the jewels they sewed into their corsets before their terrifying escape. Born the second son of a Scottish duke, the only title Wynn MacCallan cares for is that of surgeon. Putting his talents with a scalpel to good use in the hospitals in Paris, Wynn pushes the boundaries of medical science to give his patients the best care possible. After treating Svetlana for a minor injury, he is pulled into a world of decaying imperial glitter. Intrigued by this mysterious, cold, and beautiful woman, Wynn follows Svetlana to an underground Russian club where drink, dance, and questionable dealings collide on bubbles of vodka. Out of money and options, Svetlana agrees to a marriage of convenience with the handsome and brilliant Wynn, who will protect her and pay off her family’s debts. It’s the right thing for a good man to do, but Wynn cannot help hoping the marriage will turn into one of true affection. When Wynn’s life takes an unexpected turn, so does Svetlana’s—and soon Paris becomes as dangerous as Petrograd. And as the Bolsheviks chase them to Scotland, Wynn and Svetlana begin to wonder if they will ever be able to outrun the love they are beginning to feel for one another. “The Ice Swan is a ray of light in the middle of a Europe that was sinking into darkness. Ciesielski’s talent for storytelling from the heart is a feast for the readers’ eyes.” —Mario Escobar, international bestselling author of Remember Me and Children of the Stars Adventurous World War I historical romance For fans of Kate Quinn, Beatriz Williams, and Aimie K. Runyan Full-length, stand-alone novel (approx. 120,000 words) Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Author : Maggie Shayne
Publisher : Oliver-Heber books
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Spellbound by Maggie Shayne Pdf

From the first time she touches Alex, she knows... Melissa's attraction to her new boss is immediate and irresistible. But so is her sense that he's fighting an otherworldly battle and needs her help to survive. Her dreams never lie... And in those dreams, a man who looks a lot like Alex murders a woman who looks a lot like Melissa. To help him means putting herself in danger. To turn away means safety for her, but his very soul is at risk. What they don't know might kill them... A powerful evil from beyond the grave seeks to steal Alex's life, and will take Melissa's too, if she gets in the way. Is the power of love stronger than the power of evil

Author : Kathleen O'Neal Gear
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780756415853

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The Ice Lion by Kathleen O'Neal Gear Pdf

This cli-fi novel from a notable archaeologist and anthropologist explores a frozen future where archaic species struggle to survive an apocalyptic Ice Age One thousand years in the future, the zyme, a thick blanket of luminous green slime, covers the oceans. Glaciers three-miles-high rise over the continents. The old stories say that when the Jemen, godlike beings from the past, realized their efforts to halt global warming had gone terribly wrong, they made a desperate gamble to save life on earth and recreated species that had survived the worst of the earth's Ice Ages. Sixteen-summers-old Lynx and his best friend Quiller are members of the Sealion People—archaic humans known as Denisovans. They live in a world growing colder, a world filled with monstrous predators that hunt them for food. When they flee to a new land, they meet a strange old man who impossibly seems to be the last of the Jemen. He tells Lynx the only way he can save his world is by sacrificing himself to the last true god, a quantum computer named Quancee.

Author : René Barjavel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Science fiction
ISBN : UOM:39015013406114

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The Ice People by René Barjavel Pdf

When a French expedition in Antarctica reveals ruins of a 900,000 year old civilization, scientists from all over the world flock to the site to help explore & understand. The entire planet watches via global satellite tv, mesmerized, as they uncover a chamber in which a man & a woman have been in suspended animation since, as the French title suggests, 'the night of time'. The woman, Eléa, is awakened. Thru a translating machine she tells the story of her world, herself & her husband Paikan & how war destroyed her civilization. She also hints at an incredibly advanced knowledge her still-dormant companion possesses, knowledge that could give energy & food to all humans at no cost. But the superpowers of the world are not ready to let Eléa's secrets spread, & show that, 900,000 years & an apocalypse later, humankind has not grown up & is ready to make the same mistakes again.

Author : Margit Sandemo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Witches
ISBN : 1903571790

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Depths of Darkness by Margit Sandemo Pdf

In Depths of Darkness, Sol Angelica, the beautiful and restless niece of Tengel, becomes the focus of the story. At twenty years of age she is able to give full and free rein to her long-held wish to seek out ancient witches covens in the lowlands and to worship the Powers of Darkness unrestrainedly. At last she feels ready to fulfil all her secret and depraved dreams of power and carnal passion. Yet like her uncle Tengel, all her impulses are not evil - it is not only the dark powers that guide her. And she finds she is ready to give her life to protect those nearest and dearest to her.

Author : Sir H Rider Haggard
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019110996

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When the World Shook by Sir H Rider Haggard Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Tarjei Vesaas
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780241321249

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The Ice Palace by Tarjei Vesaas Pdf

'How simple this novel is. How subtle. How strong. How unlike any other. It is unique. It is unforgettable. It is extraordinary' Doris Lessing 'I'm surprised it isn't the most famous book in the world' Max Porter, author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers 'She was close to the edge now: the ice laid its hand upon her' The schoolchildren call it the Ice Palace: a frozen waterfall in the Norwegian fjords transformed into a fantastic structure of translucent walls, sparkling towers and secret chambers. It fascinates two young girls, lonely Unn and lively Siss, who strike up an intense friendship. When Unn decides to explore the Ice Palace alone and doesn't return, Siss must try to cope with the loss of her friend without succumbing to a frozen world of her own making.

Author : Kirsten Reed
Publisher : Text Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781921520747

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The Ice Age by Kirsten Reed Pdf

We stopped at a roadside diner. People asked if I was his daughter. They ask all the time. Hoping, accusing. We never say yes, and we never say no. We ate our food at a booth in a hungry, self-conscious rush, straight out of the wrappers. They didn't have plates. We left a tip, just change. The waitress scooped it up straight away as we slid out of the booth. She was middle-aged and bulgy, in a proper matronly waitress's dress. She shot us what I suppose was intended to be a look of gratitude. She really only managed a weak glare. I guess that's the countryside for you. People are a little edgy.' Across the heartless expanse of middle America, a teenaged girl is riding shotgun with an older man. She watches him; she sees her fascination tallied in the black looks of waitresses, the knowing smiles of motel clerks. The man can see no proper way of conducting this relationship but is bound to her by concern and tenderness; perhaps desire. The girl craves only closeness. She knows the Ice Age is coming, and we will need to huddle together for warmth. Kirsten Reed's debut novel, with its echoes of Nabokov, Kerouac and Bret Easton Ellis, captures the translucent moment at the end of childhood in all its awkwardness, sincerity and heedless vulnerability. In prose both lyrical and earthy, comic and darkly harrowing, this extraordinary young writer creates a journey of irresistible momentum and tragic possibility. It will leave you with the sense that you have met someone significant; and you will not soon forget her.

Author : Nele Neuhaus
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781466836914

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The Ice Queen by Nele Neuhaus Pdf

The body of 92-year-old Jossi Goldberg, Holocaust survivor and American citizen, is found shot to death execution style in his house near Frankfurt. A five-digit number is scrawled in blood at the murder scene. The autopsy reveals an old and unsuccessfully covered tattoo on the corpse's arm—a blood type marker once used by Hitler's SS. Pia Kirchhoff and Oliver Bodenstein are faced with a riddle. Was the old man not Jewish after all? Who was he, really? Two more, similar murders happen—one of a wheelchair-bound old lady in a nursing home, and one of a man with a cellar filled with Nazi paraphernalia—and slowly the connections between the victims becomes evident: All of them were lifelong friends with Vera von Kaltensee, baroness, well-respected philanthropist, and head of an old, rich family that she rules with an iron fist. Pia and Oliver follow the trail, which leads them all the way back to the end of World War II and the area of Poland that then belonged to East Prussia. No one is who they claim to be, and things only begin to make sense when the two investigators realize what the bloody number stands for, and uncover an old diary and an eyewitness who is finally willing to come forward. Nele Neuhaus's The Ice Queen is a character- and plot-driven mystery about revenge, power, and long-forgotten and covered up secrets from a time in German history that still affects the present.

Author : Camilla Läckberg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781451621747

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The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg Pdf

The first novel in Camilla LÄckberg's bestselling Swedish mystery series set in a small fishing village.