The Mystique Chronicles

The Mystique Chronicles
Author: Tina Taylor
Publisher: Author House
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2014-12-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496951034

From beyond the boundaries of infinity and the vastness of immortal consciousness, a prophecy had been conceived within the majestic expanse of the unbound universe. As a result, the Mystique have sprung from the womb of Mother Earth like the phoenix rising up from the still burning embers of "The Desert of Reality." Upon the death of his beloved Cortessa, Demonno was literally drove beyond the brink of insanity, and throughout the ageless millenniums, he had taken it upon himself to single-handedly wipe his own species off the face of the planet. Violet, nearly the last living Mystique in existence, has finally come upon the end of her inevitable journey. Despite the destruction of her species, bitter betrayals, and malignant diversities, Violet has still managed to fulfill a prophecy that is perhaps as ancient as the universe herself. Violet must ultimately pass Samantha Jean Doven--the mothering host of a new breed of Mystique--the proverbial scepter to continue the self-sacrificing journey that she cannot continue. However, in the aftermath of Demonno's reign of terror, he continues his contaminated trail of destruction and will stop at absolutely nothing to finish what he has started and destroy all Mystiques, along with anything or anyone, who is unfortunate enough to cross his path. Samantha must stop this insane beast of hatred and rage and save humankind not only from themselves but Demonno as well. Samantha must find the strength within to carry the Mystique and humankind alike into a new age and a new millennium, because a new time and existence is about to begin. What is life? Life is the decisions we choose to make woven among our destiny and, in the end, all is as it should be.

Music and Mystique in Muscle Shoals

Music and Mystique in Muscle Shoals
Author: Christopher M. Reali
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2022-07-19
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0252053516

A No Depression Most Memorable Music Book of 2022 The forceful music that rolled out of Muscle Shoals in the 1960s and 1970s shaped hits by everyone from Wilson Pickett and Aretha Franklin to the Rolling Stones and Paul Simon. Christopher M. Reali's in-depth look at the fabled musical hotbed examines the events and factors that gave the Muscle Shoals sound such a potent cultural power. Many artists trekked to FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound in search of the sound of authentic southern Black music—and at times expressed shock at the mostly white studio musicians waiting to play it for them. Others hoped to draw on the hitmaking production process that defined the scene. Reali also chronicles the overlooked history of Muscle Shoals's impact on country music and describes the region's recent transformation into a tourism destination. Multifaceted and informed, Music and Mystique in Muscle Shoals reveals the people, place, and events behind one of the most legendary recording scenes in American history.

The Smallville Chronicles

The Smallville Chronicles
Author: Lincoln Geraghty
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2011-11-16
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0810881306

In 2001, yet another adaptation of the Superman comic book came to television. Lasting 10 seasons, Smallville took the traditional Superman story and turned it into an American teen action drama about Clark Kent's life at high school—before he donned the famous blue tights and red cape. Instead of depicting Superman's clashes with criminals in Metropolis, the show focused on how Clark first developed his powers and learned to cope with girls, school, and teenage angst. Although largely overlooked bycritics and derided by Superman fans who regarded it as too far a departure from the comic book canon, Smallville nonetheless endeared a whole new generation of viewers. The setting, style, narrative, and cast of fresh-faced actors suggested that the Superman story was not only ready for a makeover but also still relevant for a post-9/11 American audience. In The Smallville Chronicles: Critical Essays on the Television Series, scholars examine the multiple narratives of the Smallville universe. Addressing issues related to gender, sexuality, national identity, myth, history, and politics, these essays explore how the series uses the Superman story to comment on contemporary social issues. Additional essays investigate the complexrelationship the show's audience has with the characters through blogging, fan fiction, visits to filming locations, and the creation of websites. As the first book-length study specifically focused on the Smallville television series, this collection is an excellent text for studies in science fiction, fandom, and teen television scholarship, and it will also have general appeal to fans of the show.

The Cabinet of Wonders

The Cabinet of Wonders
Author: Marie Rutkoski
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2008-08-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429930004

Marie Rutkoski's startling debut novel, the first book in the Kronos Chronicles, about the risks we take to protect those we love, brims with magic, political intrigue, and heroism. Petra Kronos has a simple, happy life. But it's never been ordinary. She has a pet tin spider named Astrophil who likes to hide in her snarled hair and give her advice. Her best friend can trap lightning inside a glass sphere. Petra also has a father in faraway Prague who is able to move metal with his mind. He has been commissioned by the prince of Bohemia to build the world's finest astronomical clock. Petra's life is forever changed when, one day, her father returns home – blind. The prince has stolen his eyes, enchanted them, and now wears them. But why? Petra doesn't know, but she knows this: she will go to Prague, sneak into Salamander Castle, and steal her father's eyes back. Joining forces with Neel, whose fingers extend into invisible ghosts that pick locks and pockets, Petra finds that many people in the castle are not what they seem, and that her father's clock has powers capable of destroying their world. The Cabinet of Wonders is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

The Rise of Magicks

The Rise of Magicks
Author: Nora Roberts
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2019-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250123062

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Year One and Of Blood and Bone concludes her stunning new trilogy praised as “A match for end-of-the-world classics like Stephen King’s The Stand.” After the sickness known as the Doom destroyed civilization, magick has become commonplace, and Fallon Swift has spent her young years learning its ways. Fallon cannot live in peace until she frees those who have been preyed upon by the government or the fanatical Purity Warriors, endlessly hunted or locked up in laboratories, brutalized for years on end. She is determined to save even those who have been complicit with this evil out of fear or weakness—if, indeed, they can be saved. Strengthened by the bond she shares with her fellow warrior, Duncan, Fallon has already succeeded in rescuing countless shifters and elves and ordinary humans. Now she must help them heal—and rediscover the light and faith within themselves. For although from the time of her birth, she has been The One, she is still only one. And as she faces down an old nemesis, sets her sights on the enemy’s stronghold, and pursues her destiny—to finally restore the mystical shield that once protected them all—she will need an army behind her...

The Bowling Chronicles

The Bowling Chronicles
Author: J.R. Schmidt
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2017-02-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1476628068

Millions of people bowl yet few know much about bowling's rich history. For more than 25 years, J.R. "Dr. Jake" Schmidt has been recounting that history in Bowlers Journal International with vitality and detail. This collection of 90 of his classic articles presents portraits of Dick Weber, Don Carter, Marion Ladewig and other tenpin immortals. Great matches and tournaments are recalled, along with little-known and forgotten stories--the bowling ball that went around the world, the 300 game that took a week to complete, the symphony concert that featured a bowler rolling against pins on stage, the traveling hustler who passed himself off as a German nobleman, the baseball Hall of Famer who won a national bowling championship, and much more.

The Sicily Chronicles

The Sicily Chronicles
Author: Dick Rosano
Publisher: Next Chapter
Total Pages: 1040
Release: 2023-04-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Both books in Dick Rosano's 'Sicily Chronicles', a series of historical fiction set in Italy, now in one volume! Islands Of Fire: Luca travels to Sicily in search of his family roots and meets Vito, who takes him back in time to when the island was settled by seafaring people, fought over by warring tribes and invaders. From Anu and Baia's arrival 11,000 years ago to Telia and Sapira's agricultural revolution, Sicily's history is rich and diverse, with the Sicani, Elymi, and Siculi tribes settling the island 3,000 years ago. Through invasions by Arabs, Greeks, Carthaginians, and Romans, the reader journeys through the volcanic origins of the island to the era of the Roman Empire. Islands of Fire explores the role of Sicily, a waystation in the Middle Sea, at the heart of western history. Crossroads Of The Mediterranean: Luca's journey to his parents' homeland in Sicily becomes a deep exploration of the island's rich and diverse history, from Roman dominion to invasions by Byzantines, Muslims, Normans, French, Aragonese, Bourbons, and even the forces of North America. Crossroads of the Mediterranean takes the reader on this journey, chronicling the roots of this true melting pot, the island in the Middle Sea, from the time of Julius Caesar to the present day.

CHRONICLES OF BHARAT

CHRONICLES OF BHARAT
Author: Bisaj shelke
Publisher: Pencil
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2024-05-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9362635186

Chronicles of Bharat: A Historical Odyssey" offers a concise journey through Bharat's history, spanning from the Neolithic to the Iron and Bronze Ages, and covering significant periods such as the Maurya Empire, medieval times, and the modern era. Readers will explore the rise and fall of empires, gaining insights into the social, economic, and cultural developments that shaped Bharat's identity over time. Whether you're interested in ancient civilizations or the dynamics of medieval kingdoms, this book provides a clear and informative overview of Bharat's diverse history.

UFO Chronicles: Exploring Extraterrestrial Encounters

UFO Chronicles: Exploring Extraterrestrial Encounters
Author: Robert Manton
Publisher: Varton Publications
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2024-09-19
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Embark on an Extraordinary Journey of Cosmic Discovery Step into the uncharted realms of the cosmos with "UFO Chronicles: Exploring Extraterrestrial Encounters." This mesmerizing volume extends an irresistible invitation to embark on an enthralling odyssey through the annals of history and the enigmatic expanses of the universe itself. As we delve into the intricate tapestry of unidentified flying objects, you'll traverse continents and voyage through centuries, all the while encountering enigmatic phenomena that defy conventional understanding. An Expedition Beyond the Stars From the enigmatic Marfa Lights casting their eerie glow over the Texan night sky to the otherworldly events that sent shockwaves through the very heart of the United States during the Battle of Los Angeles, and from the globally renowned Roswell UFO Incident to the lesser-known yet equally compelling Chiles-Whitted UFO Encounter, each chapter unravels a captivating and enigmatic episode in the ongoing saga of humanity's profound and perplexing interactions with the extraterrestrial. Mysteries and Enigmas Revealed Prepare to be captivated, unsettled, and filled with awe as you embark on a transcendent journey through the uncharted territories of "UFO Chronicles." This gripping anthology transcends the boundaries of time and space, where the unknown becomes your steadfast companion. As you turn the pages, be forewarned - in opening this book, you may invite the inexplicable into your life, forever altering your perspective on the enigmatic forces that shape our world and beyond.