The Way Of The Two Rivers

Author : Robert Jordan
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781429977678

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From The Two Rivers by Robert Jordan Pdf

An American Library Association "Best Books for Young Adults" A VOYA "Best Books for Young Adults" For Rand al'Thor and his pals, life in the sleepy village of Emond's Field has been pretty dull. Until the appearance on festival night of Moiraine, a mysterious woman who claims to be an Aes Sdeai—a magician who can wield the One Power. Soon after, the village is attacked by Trollocs—a savage tribe of half-men half-beasts. Rand's father is nearly killed. But for Rand, the news gets worse. It was not the village the Trollocs were after, Moiraine tells him. It was you, Rand. Rand and his friends are forced to flee. But his escape will bring him face to face with the Dark One...the most powerful force of evil in the universe. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Eve Contencin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Historical novel
ISBN : OCLC:1164694989

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The Way of the Two Rivers by Eve Contencin Pdf

Author : T. Greenwood
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780758239488

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Two Rivers by T. Greenwood Pdf

“Ripe with surprising twists and heart-breakingly real characters . . . a remarkable and complex look at race and forgiveness in small-town America.” —Michelle Richmond, New York Times–bestselling author In Two Rivers, Vermont, Harper Montgomery is living a life overshadowed by grief and guilt. Since the death of his wife Betsy, Harper has narrowed his world to working at the local railroad and raising his daughter Shelly the best way he knows how. Still wracked with sorrow over the loss of his life-long love and plagued by his role in a brutal, long-ago crime, he wants only to make amends for his past mistakes. Then one fall day, a train derails in Two Rivers, and amid the wreckage Harper finds an unexpected chance for atonement. One of the survivors, a pregnant fifteen-year-old girl with mismatched eyes and skin the color of blackberries, needs a place to stay. Though filled with misgivings, Harper offers to take Maggie in. But it isn’t long before he begins to suspect that Maggie’s appearance in Two Rivers is not the simple case of happenstance it first appeared to be. “A stark, haunting story of redemption and salvation . . . the story of a man who learns the true meaning of family.” —Garth Stein, New York Times–bestselling author “A dark and lovely elegy, filled with heartbreak that turns itself into hope and forgiveness. I felt so moved by this luminous novel.” —Luanne Rice, New York Times–bestselling author “Greenwood is a writer of subtle strength, evoking small-town life beautifully while spreading out the map of Harper’s life, finding light in the darkest of stories.” —Publishers Weekly

Author : Nicholas Rinaldi
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061873744

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Between Two Rivers by Nicholas Rinaldi Pdf

Farro Fescu is the proud and observant concierge of Echo Terrace, a condominium in New York City. Passing through his lobby at all hours is an exotic cross-section of the world's population: an Egyptian-born plastic surgeon who specializes in gender reassignment, a fighter pilot who flew for Nazi Germany during World War II, an Iraqi spice merchant and the world-famous quilter with whom he's having an affair, the adulterer's son who dreams of becoming an undertaker, and the widow whose apartment is a jungle Eden filled with a menagerie of specimens. Farro Fescu knows them all, knows all their secrets. Yet he does not know what is in his own heart -- why, after a long, hard life, he is still alive, and still alone. Nor does he know what he will be capable of in the face of sudden, overwhelming tragedy. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

Author : Sue McPhee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1731429983

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A Tale of Two Rivers by Sue McPhee Pdf

In the fall of 1999, nearing the end of a five-year stint in New York City treating infants and children with disabilities, Sue McPhee joined eleven other women on a mission of mercy to the heart-wrenching orphanages of Romania. Over the years, in re-telling the stories of New York and Romania to friends and acquaintances, Sue realized that she was telling more than tales of a fascinating segment of her life. She had been recounting her unique experiences as a tribute to the people she met along the way. This book is more than a memoir, more than a journal. It is a testament to the courage, humility and tireless dedication of people from different walks of life, working diligently with a silent and unsung sense of integrity. Sue treasures and is humbled by these encounters and regards them as a privilege. With so much learning gleaned from these adventures, Sue felt it was time to share them with the world. She hopes that these heartwarming stories and reflections will continue to honor those who quietly speak the language of compassion.

Author : Ronald F. Lasko
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0764344404

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A Tale of Two Rivers by Ronald F. Lasko Pdf

Chronicles fly fishing the Quashnet and Mashpee rivers for Cape Cod sea run brook trout, incorporating the author's personal experience along with practical how-to-instruction, and a discussion of historical, environmental, and ecological issues. --

Author : Gavin Young
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Travel
ISBN : UCSC:32106015920744

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Iraq, Land of Two Rivers by Gavin Young Pdf

Author : Zoe Saadia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-07
Category : Historical fiction
ISBN : 1535096454

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Two Rivers by Zoe Saadia Pdf

Having survived the failed raid on the enemy lands, Tekeni had no illusions. He was nothing but an enemy cub, adopted into one of the clans, but not accepted, never for real. To fit in was difficult, to run away - impossible. To get into trouble, more often than not, was the only available option. They did not expect anything else from him, anyway. However, when a meaningless row during a ballgame grew out of proportion, resulting in a fight, Tekeni has found himself in a truly grave trouble. Neither he nor anyone else could have foreseen the chain of events the consequences of this fight would release, when the highly esteemed but controversial Two Rivers decided to help Tekeni out. Two Rivers was a strange person with unacceptable notions and ideas. He maintained that to war on and on was a mistake of disastrous consequences. He went as far as suggesting a negotiation of peace with some of the neighboring nations. Even Tekeni, the despised enemy, thought such ideas to be far-fetched and wild. And yet... With their trouble mounting and the revengefulness of some people around them growing, both Tekeni and Two Rivers find themselves pushed beyond limits.

Author : Nitish K. Sengupta
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9780143416784

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Land of Two Rivers by Nitish K. Sengupta Pdf

Land of Two Rivers chronicles the story of one of the most fascinating and influential regions in the Indian subcontinent. The confluence of two major river systems, Ganga and Brahmaputra, created the delta of Bengal--an ancient land known as a center of trade, learning and the arts from the days of the Mahabharata and through the ancient dynasties. During the medieval era, this eventful journey saw the rise of Muslim dynasties which brought into being a unique culture, quite distinct from that of northern India. The colonial conquest in the eighteenth century opened the modern chapter of Bengal's history and transformed the social and economic structure of the region. Nitish Sengupta traces the formation of Bengali identity through the Bengal Renaissance, the growth of nationalist politics and the complex web of events that eventually led to the partition of the region in 1947, analyzing why, despite centuries of shared history and culture, the Bengalis finally divided along communal lines. The struggle of East Pakistan to free itself from West Pakistan's dominance is vividly described, documenting the economic exploitation and cultural oppression of the Bengali people. Ultimately, under the leadership of Bangabandhu Mujibur Rahman, East Pakistan became the independent nation of Bangladesh in 1971. Land of Two Rivers is a scholarly yet extremely accessible account of the development of Bengal, sketching the eventful and turbulent history of this ancient civilization, rich in scope as well as in influence.

Author : Thomas David Petter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 1575062917

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The Land Between the Two Rivers by Thomas David Petter Pdf

A survey of recent scholarship shows that historians who are skeptical about any "real" history of early Israel have disparaged the idea that Israel had an early presence in Transjordan. This skeptical stance, however, is by no means shared by everyone. Cross, for instance, asserted that the tribe of Reuben was a catalyst for Yahwism in the period preceding the rise of kings in Israel and Transjordan (in the 10th/9th centuries B.C.). Weaving together biblical, extrabiblical, and archaeological data available to him at the time (1988), Cross demonstrated the reality of an early Israelite presence in Transjordan. Ongoing excavations--at Tall al-'Umayri, the type-site for the Late Bronze-Iron I transition in the region bounded by the Wadi Zarqa in the north and the Wadi Mujib in the south, and at Tall Madaba, which had an early Iron I settlement--now confirm a tribal presence in these Transjordanian areas during the early Iron I. By bringing together applicable anthropological research and relevant biblical, extrabiblical, and archaeological data, Petter outlines a context-driven interpretive framework within which to plot tribal ethnic expressions in the past. From the perspective of the longue durée, we can see that frontier regions tend to exhibit episodic changes of hand: competing sides claimed legitimate ownership, sometimes by way of making the gods owners of the land.

Author : Robert Jordan
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 753 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1990-01-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780312850098

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The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan Pdf

The Wheel of Times turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, and Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.

Author : Aida Kouyoumjian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1603811117

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Between the Two Rivers by Aida Kouyoumjian Pdf

The story of Mannig, a young Armenian girl, who struggled to survive in what is now Iraq after having been orphaned by the Armenian genocide in 1915, as told by her daughter.

Author : Tom Sleigh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781555977962

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The Land Between Two Rivers by Tom Sleigh Pdf

"These essays recount Tom Sleigh's experiences working as a journalist during several tours in Africa and in the Middle Eastern region once called Mesopotamia, "the land between two rivers." Sleigh asks three central questions: What did I see? How could I write about it? Why did I write about it? The first essays focus on the lives of refugees in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Kenya, Somalia, and Iraq. Under the conditions of military occupation, famine, and war, their stories can be harrowing, even desperate. But unlike their depiction in mass media, their stories are often laced with an undeluded hopefulness. The second part of this book explores how writing might be capable of honoring the texture of these individuals' experiences while remaining faithful to political emotions, rather than political convictions. The final essays meditate on youth, restlessness, illness, and Sleigh's motivations for writing his own experiences in order to move out into the world."--Back cover.

Author : Allan Carpenter,Randy Lyon,Carl Provorse
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004120384

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Between Two Rivers by Allan Carpenter,Randy Lyon,Carl Provorse Pdf

This volume covers 150 years of Iowan history, from the days when there were no roads, to the conquest of the forests and prairies and the laying of towns and modern highways. The individuals whose adventures made the state are at the heart of each tale.

Author : Robert Jordan
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780765342218

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To The Blight by Robert Jordan Pdf

An American Library Association “Best Books for Young Adults” A VOYA “Best Books for Young Adults” “Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal.” —The New York Times Pursued by Trollocs and Myrddraal, Rand and his friends find refuge in the deserted city of Shadar Logoth. But their wandering—and the many dangers they face—are far from over. For from the lips of a dying Aiel girl they learn that the Dark One means to blind the Eye of the World. Having barely escaped capture and death, Rand finds himself face to face with Aginor: a wielder of the One Power and an ally of the Dark One. In the battle that follows, Rand will discover his true identity...and destiny. “The most ambitious American fantasy saga [may] also be the finest. Rich in detail and his plot is rich in incident. Impressive work, and highly recommended.”—Booklist “Recalls the work of Tolkien.”—Publishers Weekly “This richly detailed fantasy presents fully realized, complex adventure. Recommended.”—Library Journal “The definitive American fantasy saga.” —Chicago Sun-Times