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Ruin’s Dawn

Author : Hugo Jackson

Publisher : Inspired Quill

Page : 255 pages

File Size : 19,42 MB

Release : 2020-04-25

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1913117995

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“I want to hear everything, Osiris. All that you can tell me.” In the desert town of Mahrae, a young fox is about to discover his power. A single bolt of crystal energy begins Aidan’s journey, one that will test him to his furthest limits and deepest loyalties. The gryphon Osiris takes Aidan under his wing and together they battle shadows and suspicion to bring warring nations to the pinnacle of invention and prosperity – the new city Nazreal. But not every creature strives for a bright and industrious future. Conflict is an unsteady foundation for the burgeoning metropolis. The launch of a thousand incredible dreams plants the seed for an immeasurable disaster that even Aidan and his friends do not have the power to prevent. This is the story of Nazreal’s ascension... and the end of the world. ----- Ruin's Dawn is part of The Resonance Tetralogy, but can be read and enjoyed independently. For lovers of anthropomorphic or furry fiction, this novel combines the best parts of a fantastical setting, compelling characters, and the bravery and necessity of remaining hopeful in an increasingly fractured world.



A Court of Wings and Ruin

Author : Sarah J. Maas

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 739 pages

File Size : 43,97 MB

Release : 2018-05

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1619635208

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Sarah J. Maas hit the New York Times SERIES list at #1 with A Court of Wings and Ruin!



The Language of Ruins

Author : Patricia A. Rosenmeyer

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 297 pages

File Size : 17,25 MB

Release : 2018-04-03

Category : History

ISBN : 0190626321

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A colossal statue, originally built to honor an ancient pharaoh, still stands today in Egyptian Thebes, with more than a hundred Greek and Latin inscriptions covering its lower surfaces. Partially damaged by an earthquake, and later re-identified as the Homeric hero Memnon, it was believed to "speak" regularly at daybreak. By the middle of the first century CE, tourists flocked to the colossus of Memnon to hear the miraculous sound, and left behind their marks of devotion (proskynemata): brief acknowledgments of having heard Memnon's cry; longer lists by Roman administrators; and more elaborate elegiac verses by both amateur and professional poets. The inscribed names left behind reveal the presence of emperors and soldiers, provincial governors and businessmen, elite women and military wives, and families with children. While recent studies of imperial literature acknowledge the colossus, few address the inscriptions themselves. This book is the first critical assessment of all the inscriptions considered in their social, cultural, and historical context. The Memnon colossus functioned as a powerful site of engagement with the Greek past, and appealed to a broad segment of society. The inscriptions shed light on contemporary attitudes toward sacred tourism, the role of Egypt in the Greco-Roman imagination, and the cultural legacy of Homeric epic. Memnon is a ghost from the Homeric past anchored in the Egyptian present, and visitors yearned for a "close encounter" that would connect them with that distant past. The inscriptions thus idealize Greece by echoing archaic literature in their verses at the same time as they reflect their own historical horizon. These and other subjects are expertly explored in the book, including a fascinating chapter on the colossus's post-classical life when the statue finds new worshippers among Romantic artists and poets in nineteenth-century Europe.



A Map of Future Ruins

Author : Lauren Markham

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 251 pages

File Size : 44,80 MB

Release : 2024-02-13

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 0593545591

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“This stunning meditation on nostalgia, heritage, and compassion asks us to dismantle the stories we’ve been told—and told ourselves—in order to naturalize the forms of injustice we’ve come to understand as order.” —Leslie Jamison, author of The Empathy Exams When and how did migration become a crime? Why does ancient Greece remain so important to the West’s idea of itself? How does nostalgia fuel the exclusion and demonization of migrants today? In 2021, Lauren Markham went to Greece, in search of her own Greek heritage and to cover the aftermath of a fire that burned down the largest refugee camp in Europe. Almost no one had wanted the camp—not activists, not the country’s growing neo-fascist movement, not even the government. But almost immediately, on scant evidence, six young Afghan refugees were arrested for the crime. Markham soon saw that she was tracing a broader narrative, rooted not only in centuries of global history but also in myth. A mesmerizing, trailblazing synthesis of reporting, history, memoir, and essay, A Map of Future Ruins helps us see that the stories we tell about migration don’t just explain what happened. They are oracles: they predict the future.



GameAxis Unwired

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Page : 96 pages

File Size : 47,29 MB

Release : 2007-01

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GameAxis Unwired is a magazine dedicated to bring you the latest news, previews, reviews and events around the world and close to you. Every month rain or shine, our team of dedicated editors (and hardcore gamers!) put themselves in the line of fire to bring you news, previews and other things you will want to know.



Ruins in the Mist

Author : Marion Timmons

Publisher : WestBow Press

Page : 271 pages

File Size : 48,34 MB

Release : 2014-07-21

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1490841822

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Tomos and the younger members of his family stand at the rail of the departing vessel. Through their tears, they wave goodbye to the rest of the family left standing on the dock and watch as the shoreline of their beloved homeland soon becomes a distant blur. Many weeks later, after a wretched voyage, they find themselves in America. Arriving on the eve of the American Revolution, they soon find themselves facing the terrors of war and the tragedies that follow. History comes alive amid the terrors of war, and the heartbreak that follows. Monica Graham, historical writer, journalist. Timmons captures the essence of the Loyalist experiences, from the battles of the Southern Campaign to the hope of new life in Nova Scotia. F.H. Hayward, UE, Education Chair, United Empire Loyalists Association of Canada. A story of courage and determination, in the face of desperate circumstances and tragic events. Jamie Grant, Guysborough Historical Society. A realistic portrayal of what the Loyalists endured, when they gave up homeland, family and dreams. Kristel Fleuren-Hunter, Pictou- Antigonish Regional Library.



Lonely Planet South America on a shoestring

Author : Lonely Planet

Publisher : Lonely Planet

Page : 1884 pages

File Size : 17,51 MB

Release : 2016-09-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 178657733X

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#1 best-selling guide to South America * Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimize your budget for an extended continental trip. Drift between river towns in the Amazon, shake it in Rio de Janeiro or hustle for traditional crafts in Ecuador all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South America and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's South America on a Shoestring Travel Guide: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, lifestyle, arts, religion, outdoor activities, cuisine, sports, environment, politics Over 170 maps Covers Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet South America on a Shoestring is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for just a few of the destinations included in this guide? Check out Lonely Planet Argentina, Brazil or Chile & Easter Island, our most comprehensive guides that cover South America's top sights and offbeat experiences. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Regis St Louis, Sandra Bao, Celeste Brash, Gregor Clark, Alex Egerton, Brian Kluepfel, Tom Masters, Carolyn McCarthy, Kevin Raub, Paul Smith, Phillip Tang, Lucas Vidgen About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveler community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travelers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. *Best-selling guide to South America. Source: Nielsen BookScan. Australia, UK and USA. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.



Understanding Octavio Paz

Author : Jose Quiroga

Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 38,52 MB

Release : 1999

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9781570032639

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In this comprehensive examination of the work of Octavio Paz - winner of the 1990 Nobel Prize for Literature and Mexico's important literary and cultural figure - Jose Quiroga presents an analysis of Paz's writings in light of works by and about him. Combining broad erudition with scholarly attention to detail, Quiroga views Paz's work as an open narrative that explores the relationships between the poet, his readers and his time.



The Anglo Brambles

Author : Sylvia Lyon Rodman

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 475 pages

File Size : 16,91 MB

Release : 2013-04

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1483612945

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A hilarious, irreverent, and utterly original exploration of the hidden traps in multicultural experiences that confront the Buenaventura Clan as it flees its South American country's political turmoil. Confident that their wealth will smooth their entry into a new society, the Buenaventuras are ill prepared for the spiny issues that arise at every turn. Using magic realism as her canvas, the author explores the seemingly minor yet utterly significant differences be they religious, political or gender-driven that lie at the core of the traditions that define and anchor us as individuals.



The Ruins

Author : Trace Farrell

Publisher : NYU Press

Page : 280 pages

File Size : 33,39 MB

Release : 1998-04

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0814726852

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A novel which was the winner of the 1997 New York U. Press Prize for Fiction. Follows the story of a shoe-shine boy in an apocalyptic city, his rise in the world of the city's politics, and his eventual fall. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR