The first two books in R.S. Penney's 'Epic Literary Universe', a series of science fiction novels, now available in one volume! Jack And Anna - Back To Winnipeg: Forgotten by those he once knew, Jack Hunter is surprised when his father reaches out to him, revealing strange happenings in Winnipeg. Reports of apparitions and mythical creatures have surfaced, and the police are displaying unusual aggression. Unmarked cars with mysterious government agents roam the streets. Determined to uncover the truth, Jack and Anna embark on a thrilling journey to trace the origin of the events. As the city teeters on the brink, they must act swiftly to prevent the chaos from consuming everything they hold dear. The New Ka'Adri: In a world plagued by injustice and inequality, Kezia Berel, a determined Justice Keeper on Ragnos, seeks to rally her colleagues to shape a better future. When a brave act catches the attention of a powerful figure, Kez is drawn into a clandestine world of telepaths and techno-savants, joining forces with the enigmatic Miri Nin Valia and their misfit crew. United by purpose, they embark on a perilous mission to prevent a devastating war between Leyria and Ragnos. As Kez uncovers hidden truths about herself, they have to confront their inner demons and navigate a treacherous path in order to survive. The fate of Ragnos hangs in the balance, and only they hold the key to its destiny.

Ken Follett’s magnificent historical epic begins as five interrelated families move through the momentous dramas of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the struggle for women’s suffrage. A thirteen-year-old Welsh boy enters a man’s world in the mining pits. . . . An American law student rejected in love finds a surprising new career in Woodrow Wilson’s White House. . . . A housekeeper for the aristocratic Fitzherberts takes a fateful step above her station, while Lady Maud Fitzherbert herself crosses deep into forbidden territory when she falls in love with a German spy. . . . And two orphaned Russian brothers embark on radically different paths when their plan to emigrate to America falls afoul of war, conscription, and revolution. From the dirt and danger of a coal mine to the glittering chandeliers of a palace, from the corridors of power to the bedrooms of the mighty, Fall of Giants takes us into the inextricably entangled fates of five families—and into a century that we thought we knew, but that now will never seem the same again. . . .

Fourteen essays on epic, oral and literary, from ancient to modern, from the Americas to India.

In this volume, Bloom writes on the ancient works of Homer through more modern epics such as Hart Crane's The Bridge.

Poems can be silly, serious, or fun, just like kids! Whether it’s the sing-song rhythm of a limerick, the serendipitous magic of a found poem, the deceptive simplicity of a haiku, or the easy familiarity of an acrostic poem, children are charmed by poetry. And what’s more fun than reading poetry? Writing it! In Explore Poetry! With 25 Great Projects children have fun learning about different forms of poetry while delving into different literary techniques such as personification, metaphor, and alliteration, all of which are discussed in a simple and accessible way. Activities include creative writing exercises designed to reinforce language arts skills, plus art projects that encourage children to visualize concepts and definitions. Short biographies of important poets reinforce the concept of poetry as an important part of society. Explore Poetry! meets Common Core State Standards for language arts; Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity. Informational and inspiring, Explore Poetry! fits seamlessly into the poetry curriculum of grades 2 to 4 and serves as an enrichment resource all during the school year, especially April, Poetry Month.

Books 3-4 in R.S. Penney's 'Epic Literary Universe', a series of science fiction novels, now available in one volume! Desa and Kalia - The Sin Thief: Ten years ago, Desa Nin Leean put away her guns and settled into a quiet life with her partner, Kalia. Now, an assassin wielding the ancient power of the Void is turning ordinary people into zealots. Desa has no choice but to confront the enemy, but in doing so, she will come face to face with an enemy far more deadly than any fanatic: the guilt and grief she's suppressed for so long. Jack And Anna - The Price of Fear: Settling back into life on Earth isn’t easy for newly-weds Anna Lenai and Jack Hunter. Things get even more dicey when a wormhole opens in Missouri, bringing a visitor to our world. Soon, Anna learns that the real threat may not be the alien, but the CIA agents who are trying to capture it.

Selected as one of NPR's Best Books of 2019 Selected by National Geographic as one of 12 "great books for travelers this holiday season" 'The prose is colourful and vigorous ... Jubber's journeying has indeed been epic, in scale and in ambition. In this thoughtful travelogue he has woven together colourful ancient and modern threads into a European tapestry that combines the sombre and the sparkling' Spectator 'A genuine epic' Wanderlust Award-winning travel writer Nicholas Jubber journeys across Europe exploring Europe's epic poems, from the Odyssey to Beowulf, the Song of Roland to theNibelungenlied, and their impact on European identity in these turbulent times. These are the stories that made Europe. Journeying from Turkey to Iceland, award-winning travel writer Nicholas Jubber takes us on a fascinating adventure through our continent's most enduring epic poems to learn how they were shaped by their times, and how they have since shaped us. The great European epics were all inspired by moments of seismic change: The Odyssey tells of the aftermath of the Trojan War, the primal conflict from which much of European civilisation was spawned. The Song of the Nibelungen tracks the collapse of a Germanic kingdom on the edge of the Roman Empire. Both the French Song of Roland and the Serbian Kosovo Cycleemerged from devastating conflicts between Christian and Muslim powers. Beowulf, the only surviving Old English epic, and the great Icelandic Saga of Burnt Njal, respond to times of great religious struggle - the shift from paganism to Christianity. These stories have stirred passions ever since they were composed, motivating armies and revolutionaries, and they continue to do so today. Reaching back into the ancient and medieval eras in which these defining works were produced, and investigating their continuing influence today, Epic Continent explores how matters of honour, fundamentalism, fate, nationhood, sex, class and politics have preoccupied the people of Europe across the millennia. In these tales soaked in blood and fire, Nicholas Jubber discovers how the world of gods and emperors, dragons and water-maidens, knights and princesses made our own: their deep impact on European identity, and their resonance in our turbulent times.