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| Author | : Dee Holmes |
| Publisher | : Berkley |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780425179246 |
As her teenage daughter Jessica lies in a coma after an accident, Mattie Caulfield questions the things she's always believed. She finds out Jessica was pregnant, and wonders if her parents' divorce affected her more than anyone realized. With everyone, including her ex-husband, hoping for a reconciliation, Mattie is torn between her feelings for another man and her need to make her family right.
| Author | : William Sarabande |
| Publisher | : Bantam |
| Total Pages | : 609 |
| Release | : 1991-09-01 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 055329105X |
Courageous, passionate men and women battle for survival of their clans—in the shadow of the great mammoth who speaks with thunder . . . As the massive glaciers fade and the wide seas rise, the warm grasslands of the Americas bring prosperity to the gentle People of the Red World, followers of the Great Ghost Spirit, the White Mammoth. But farther north, where the harsh dry winds howl, another nation, the People of the Watching Star, are enmeshed with legends of an evil shaman and the man-eating monster called the wanawut. Relentlessly they have hunted the mammoth to near extinction. Now, as raiders and ravagers they are coming south to invade the villages of the People of the Red World. The only ones who can prevent the murder of innocents and the final slaughter of the mammoth are a young boy shaman to whom the animals speak, a man whose strength equals his conviction, and a woman who hopes that, beyond violence and cruelty, humankind will recognize a stronger power—the force of love.
| Author | : Matthew Reilly |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 597 |
| Release | : 2008-01-08 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1416553754 |
After the thrilling exploits in Matthew Reilly's action-packed New York Times bestseller, Seven Deadly Wonders, supersoldier Jack West Jr. and his loyal team of adventurers are back, and now they face an all-but-impossible challenge. A mysterious ceremony in an unknown location has unraveled their work and triggered a catastrophic countdown that will climax in no less than the end of all life on Earth. But there is one last hope. If Jack and his team can find and rebuild a legendary ancient device known only as the "Machine," they might be able to ward off the coming armageddon. The only clues to locating this Machine, however, are held within the fabled Six Sacred Stones, long lost in the fog of history. And so the hunt begins for the Six Sacred Stones and the all-important knowledge they possess, but in the course of this wild adventure Jack and his team will discover that they are not the only ones seeking the Stones and that there might just be other players out there who don't want to see the world saved at all. From Stonehenge in England to the deserts of Egypt to the spectacular Three Gorges region of China, The Six Sacred Stones will take you on a nonstop roller-coaster ride through ancient history, modern military hardware, and some of the fastest and most mind-blowing action you will ever read.
| Author | : A.E. Kincaid |
| Publisher | : Third and Dragon, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 228 |
| Release | : 2022-07-28 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Morally gray is the new black. Our duo is back, and their continuing quest to fix the Stone of Eno and close the Underworld portal has brought them to the doorstep of a dragon. With the help of a sempiternal barkeep and a fire-breathing ally, they may finally have a working plan to solve both problems. After a detour to the city of Slopecastle, a prissy, headstrong princess helps them find a way to bind the stone! Once they get it to the Forest of Arden, their quest will be at an end. Probably. However, with Mal and Reg, things rarely go according to plan. Mal’s evil demon brother is still on the loose,it’s impossible to know who to trust, and, unbeknownst to them, there’s a bounty on their heads. When an unavoidable trial brings them back to Reg’s hometown of Beadledom, their journey hits an all-time low. Will their remarkably poor track record with the people of Widdershins prevent them from completing their quest? Will a stunning secret about the stones set them free? Or will the arrival of Tannith doom them all? In this new adult twist on the classic humorous fantasy adventure novel, Kincaid continues to pit her ill-suited main characters against one another to hilarious effect.
| Author | : N. J. Schmitt |
| Publisher | : WestBow Press |
| Total Pages | : 173 |
| Release | : 2019-05-30 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1973658933 |
Eleven-year-old twins David and Derek Tulley are less than thrilled when they find themselves at their elderly babysitter’s house for the evening. As they settle in for what they think will be the most boring night ever, the twins have no idea everything is about to change when the babysitter’s wheelchair-bound sister, Anna, arrives and offers to tell them a story. Anna uses a special story stone to help her spin a tale that without warning transports her and the boys to the imaginary land of Pelemnia that is filled with new creatures, tasty foods, and fun places to explore. In the fantastical land, Anna, who has transformed into a little girl again, encounters a childhood friend who helps reveal her past and the mysterious story behind the stone she holds in her pocket. Now the boys must help find a way to turn a poor choice from years gone by into a good choice for today. In this exciting tale, young twins propelled into a strange fantasy land with help from an elderly woman’s magical stone learn valuable life lessons and how to make God a priority in their lives.
| Author | : J. Michael Blumer |
| Publisher | : J. Michael Blumer, Author |
| Total Pages | : 315 |
| Release | : 2022-01-24 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1940925061 |
Daran’s two identities complicate his life as both personalities become key figures in the growing threat of war. The magic maneuvers him into yet a third role as chief of the Jonquesha tribes. As war nears, all three of his identities are summoned to the same war council. Daran grows from young boy to young man along with his best friend Gilmer, as he waits for parents who never come. Gilmer wants adventure and botches an attempt to rescue Queen Abrienda’s daughters. He brings the princesses to Daran. Daran escapes the city with the girls, but they think he is the simple Rat Boy who works in the sewers. The princesses search for the head of the resistance troops. Separated from the girls, Daran is captured by the Jonquesha tribal people. Through his wits and a little magic help from the stones, he becomes their chief, and takes on yet a third identity and further complicates his life.
| Author | : Paul Wright Taylor |
| Publisher | : FriesenPress |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 2024-07-30 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1038314380 |
When Thomas discovers a strange stone covered with symbols and runes near Hadrian’s Wall, he finds himself drawn into the mystery of a secret, ancient organization known as the Stewards. Consulting his fellow academics, the archaeologist is determined to learn more about this elite group and their apparent connection to extraterrestrial visits to Earth over the course of human evolution. The protagonist slowly unravels a hidden story of Alien influence, from early agricultural developments to modern space exploration, and their partnership with the Stewards to protect and safeguard the knowledge of their visits and to help maintain the balance of the natural order, both on Earth and within the cosmos. The archaeology professor’s research leads him to holy sites throughout Britain and the influence of Celtic Spirituality as he explores what the Celts called “thin” places. Over the course of his quest, Thomas is given another stone etched with a strange glyph, but his journey of discovery puts him in the path of the Apostles of Hades, a sinister group determined to undermine this balance. Drawn to Stonehenge, Thomas meets another professor whose field of study is the ancient stone monument. Revealing herself to be a modern-day Steward, Dr. Vaughn assists Thomas in unravelling the secrets of the artifacts and, together, they gain allies to defeat the Apostles of Hades. When the true power of the stones is discovered, Thomas and the now-powerful Stewards find themselves in a cosmic clash to preserve the future of Earth’s existence. The novel is a familiar plot of science-fiction, yet with an intriguing Celtic twist.
| Author | : M. J. Rose |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2017-06-06 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1476778108 |
"As World War I rages ... young, ambitious jewelry maker [and Parisian] Opaline Duplessi spends her time making trench watches for soldiers at the front, as well as mourning jewelry for the mothers, wives, and lovers of those who have fallen. People say that Opaline's creations are magical ... Opaline does have a rare gift even she can't deny, a form of lithomancy that allows her to translate the energy emanating from stones. Certain gemstones, combined with a personal item, such as a lock of hair, enable her to receive messages from beyond the grave. In her mind, she is no mystic, but merely a messenger, giving voice to soldiers who died before they were able to properly express themselves to loved ones. Until one day, one of these fallen soldiers communicates a message -- directly to her"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Harvey Rachlin |
| Publisher | : Garrett County Press |
| Total Pages | : 309 |
| Release | : 2013-07-14 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1939430917 |
Leap across time with bestselling author Harvey Rachlin as he collects over 50 of the most fascinating objects in the world, under one book. The Mounted Hide of Stonewall Jackson's Battle Horse, The Black Obelisk, The Rosetta Stone, George Washington's False Teeth, Vice Admiral Lord Nelson's Uniform Coat, The Elephant Man's Skeleton, and Lincoln's Death Bed are just some of the objects Rachlin explores with wit, pick and an amazing sense of spectacle. Publisher's Weekly calls Lucy's Bone's, Sacred Stones, and Einstein's Brain "entertaining and enlightening." Library Journal declares Rachin's work "fascinating." Parade says it is "detailed and authoritative." It is also intensely moving as Rachlin weaves together seemingly disparate histories into a holistic statement that celebrates human endeavor. This book is not simply wonderful -- it is full of wonder.
| Author | : Claude Lecouteux |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 251 |
| Release | : 2012-12-04 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1594775087 |
A comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore that draws on the rarest source texts of Antiquity and the Middle Ages • Reveals the healing and magical virtues of familiar gemstones, such as amethyst, emerald, and diamond, as well as the lore surrounding exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians • Examines bezoars (stones formed in animals’ bodies) and “magnets” that attract materials other than metal • Based on ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources, ranging from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigeron’s Virtue of Stones Our ancestors believed stones were home to sacred beings of power, entities that if properly understood and cultivated could provide people protection from ill fortune, envy, and witchcraft; grant invisibility and other magical powers; improve memory; and heal the sick from a wide variety of diseases. These benefits could be obtained by wearing the stone on a ring, bracelet, or pendant; through massage treatments with the stone; or by reducing the gem into a powder and drinking it mixed with water or wine. Drawing from a wealth of ancient Arabic, Greek, Jewish, and European sources--from the observations of Pliny the Elder to extremely rare texts such as the Picatrix and Damigeron’s Virtue of Stones--Claude Lecouteux provides a synthesis of all known lore for more than 800 stones. He includes such common examples as the emerald, which when engraved with the figure of a harpy holding a lamprey in its claws will banish panic and nightmares, and beryl, which when appropriately carved can summon water spirits or win its owner high renown, as well as more exotic stones such as astrios, a stone celebrated by ancient magicians and whose center glows like a star. Lecouteux also examines bezoars--stones formed in animals’ bodies--as well as “magnets” that attract materials other than iron, such as gold, flesh, cotton, or scorpions. This comprehensive dictionary of sacred and magical gem lore, drawn from the rarest sources of Antiquity and the Middle Ages, represents a one-of-a-kind resource for gem enthusiasts and magical practitioners alike.
