Beastmaster: Myth
Title | Beastmaster: Myth PDF eBook |
Author | Richard A. Knaak |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 402 |
Release | 2009-12-01 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1439157685 |
A CONTINUATION OF THE CLASSIC BEASTMASTER SAGA... In an epic journey across the mystical lands of Ancor, a lone warrior confronts a sinister power from beyond the stars -- forced to stake his very survival on the aid of his companions: a soaring eagle, a fearsome tiger, and two cunning, quick ferrets. BEASTMASTER MYTH Blessed with an extraordinary gift to commune with animals, yet haunted by his own legacy and tragic past, Dar has become champion of his world and its natural riches. But when an unyielding force of evil and carnage descends upon his gentle existence, he must emerge from a spiritual journey and embark upon a dreadful voyage. Will Dar become the savior Ancor so desperately needs, or will his world be subjected to an evil that leaves no innocent unharmed -- human or beast? And when a striking figure from Dar's past reappears, can she help him salvage his broken spirit?
Legends of the Dragonrealm
Title | Legends of the Dragonrealm PDF eBook |
Author | Richard A. Knaak |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 400 |
Release | 2017-08-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1682613801 |
The second book in the Turning Wars trilogy, the thrilling saga about the origins of the Dragonrealm. Nathan Bedlam has managed to free most of the human mages from the Dragon Kings' control, but the struggle against the drake lords has not gone well. With treachery at every turn, Nathan knows that the only hope the rebels have is to seize Penacles, the City of Knowledge. Yet, doing that will require forcing the Gryphon to realize the power within him, a power that may also prove to be the rebellion's downfall.
The Flash: Climate Changeling
Title | The Flash: Climate Changeling PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Knaak |
Publisher | Titan Books (US, CA) |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 2018-08-28 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1785651447 |
One of the Flash's deadliest foes--the Weather Wizard--returns to kill Joe West and the Scarlet Speedster. Will he unleash a far greater evil? Months ago, Joe West's timely intervention saved the Flash from being murdered by meta-human Clyde Mardon. Clyde was killed and his elder brother Mark, the Weather Wizard, was incarcerated in Iron Heights prison, furious, bitter, and desperate for revenge... As storms gather over Central City, a mysterious spectre who looks just like the deceased Clyde quickens his brother's escape. With one of Central City's most feared villains on the loose, Barry Allen and the team at S.T.A.R. Labs race to track him down before he can take catastrophic vengeance on the entire metropolis. THE FLASH and all related characters and elements © & TM DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. DC LOGO : TM & © DC Comics. WB SHIELD: TM & © WBEI. (s17)
There is no way to fight the emperor
Title | There is no way to fight the emperor PDF eBook |
Author | Li Donghao |
Publisher | Sellene Chardou |
Pages | 8531 |
Release | |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 1304428532 |
Since he began to practice at the age of seven, Xie Aoyu has been hit again and again. His practice is the hardest, and his family uses the most medicinal materials for him, but others have cultivated quarrelling in one year. What about him
Myth Part 1
Title | Myth Part 1 PDF eBook |
Author | Jack Mambo |
Publisher | Lulu.com |
Pages | 727 |
Release | 2011-07-29 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 130471179X |
The world of MYTH is a dark and ancient realm ruled by apocalyptic gods and forever overshadowed by the damning presence of fearsome underworld demons that constantly threaten to engulf the mortal plane in hellfire and smoke. It is a legendary place where powerful mages, deadly beasts, mighty warriors and terrifying darklords coexists and collide in never ending battles that will forever rage on even until the very end of time itself. For it is within this long lost world that epic tales and age old legends of fallen gods, noble heroes and demonic darklords will forever be told as never before. With over 1000 fully illustrated and authentically handwritten pages filled with tales and legends from this awesome netherworld realm, this one of a kind masterpiece is definately a must have for every serious fantasy fan worldwide.
Immortal Monster
Title | Immortal Monster PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Andriano |
Publisher | Praeger |
Pages | 210 |
Release | 1999-01-30 |
Genre | Literary Criticism |
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Imaginary beasts have figured prominently in literary works ever since the ancient world, when these myths were first formulated. But the nineteenth century witnessed the rise of science, the discovery of geological findings that challenged the biblical myth of creation, and the birth of Darwin's theory of evolution. Since then, monsters have evolved from supernatural creatures to natural ones endowed with exceptional size, strength, or intelligence. This book explores both literary and cinematic texts that are especially explicit in their Darwinian portrayal of monstrous beasts, though these creatures retain an archaic mythological quality. The myth of Leviathan and Behemoth, for instance, is as central to Jaws as it is to Moby-Dick; indeed, Jaws inherits the myth directly from Moby-Dick, as does King Kong. These and other monster tales, such as The Creature from the Black Lagoon and Grendel, keep the ancient myth alive and relevant by recasting it in the context of biological and cultural evolution. There is a pattern of alternating bestialization and anthropomorphism in many monster tales, suggesting that these images are being displayed in repeated attempts to define who we are in relation to animals. Thus the more beastly the monster, the more insistently we erect the old paradigm of the Ladder of Being, placing ourselves on a higher and separate rung; but the more human-like the creature, the more readily we shift to the paradigm of the Tree of Life, in which all creatures are more closely related. Since the matter of distinctions between species also involves questions of race, the monster myth is often conscripted to serve racist agendas. But more often than not, the myth has an anti-racist subtext that undercuts the hierarchy. The closing chapters of the volume consider the notion of artificial evolution in works such as The Island of Dr. Moreau, and human-machine interaction in Gravity's Rainbow. As fables of identity, monster tales dramatize our anxieties and fears about our own animal nature and provide a means of coming to terms with our evolution.
Cryptid Tourism
Title | Cryptid Tourism PDF eBook |
Author | Sara Brooke Christian |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 221 |
Release | 2023-08-07 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1476691207 |
Monster hunting is more than just going out into the woods or hanging out in graveyards. The history and performance of monster hunting, from Alexander the Great to scientific expeditions of the Victorian era, can lead us directly to modern-day Bigfoot searches. Combining methods of scientific exploration with aspects of tourism theory demonstrates how monster-hunting is performative and, through an analysis tool called The Cryptid Tourist Gaze, this book examines how and why we go looking for monsters and the ways in which small towns celebrate the monsters that once haunted them. By looking at specific museums such as The North American Bigfoot Center and Expedition Bigfoot: The Sasquatch Museum as well as various festivals and conferences such as The Mothman Festival and the UFO Festival in Roswell, we can witness the ways modern monster-hunting practices are performed and see how much they have evolved from their predecessors. Through themes of liminality, community, and initiation, the performance of monster hunting through cryptid tourism allows both participants and observers to gain insight into why looking for monsters, proving their existence, and sharing experiences with other believers is so important.