A World Without Heroes

A World Without Heroes
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 512
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781416997931
ISBN-13 : 1416997938
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis A World Without Heroes by : Brandon Mull

Fourteen-year-old Jason Walker is transported to a strange world called Lyrian, where he joins Rachel and a few rebels to piece together the Word that can destroy the malicious wizard emperor, Surroth.

The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours

The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 657
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780674244191
ISBN-13 : 0674244192
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours by : Gregory Nagy

What does it mean to be a hero? The ancient Greeks who gave us Achilles and Odysseus had a very different understanding of the term than we do today. Based on the legendary Harvard course that Gregory Nagy has taught for well over thirty years, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours explores the roots of Western civilization and offers a masterclass in classical Greek literature. We meet the epic heroes of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, but Nagy also considers the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the songs of Sappho and Pindar, and the dialogues of Plato. Herodotus once said that to read Homer was to be a civilized person. To discover Nagy’s Homer is to be twice civilized. “Fascinating, often ingenious... A valuable synthesis of research finessed over thirty years.” —Times Literary Supplement “Nagy exuberantly reminds his readers that heroes—mortal strivers against fate, against monsters, and...against death itself—form the heart of Greek literature... [He brings] in every variation on the Greek hero, from the wily Theseus to the brawny Hercules to the ‘monolithic’ Achilles to the valiantly conflicted Oedipus.” —Steve Donoghue, Open Letters Monthly

Corwyl

Corwyl
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 100
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ISBN-10 : 1932442154
ISBN-13 : 9781932442151
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Corwyl by : Christina Stiles

This companion book to Bow & Blade fully details a wood elf village designed to fit easily in any fantasy campaign setting. The remote tree-top village makes an excellent home base for a wilderness-based campaign, or an exotic place for existing characters to visit. The current political and religious crisis offers a starting point for play, while the many adventure seeds and plot hooks ensure that Corwyl will remain interesting for the life of the campaign. In addition to over 40 fully detailed NPCs and a complete description of the village, Corwyl includes supporting source material like new classes, feats, and spells. Corwyl: Village of the Wood Elves has something to offer any d20 fantasy campaign.

Invincible Berserk System

Invincible Berserk System
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Publisher : Funstory
Total Pages : 865
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781637077634
ISBN-13 : 1637077637
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Synopsis Invincible Berserk System by : Wu JiaQingPingJian

In the Martial Spirit Continent, the strong were respected, the weak were prey to the strong, and experts were as common as the clouds. Qin Fan had been resurrected. He had awakened the Unparalleled Berserk System, slaughtered the Holy Son, and killed the heaven's pride. With an invincible aura, he had surpassed the peak of all martial arts! Crown Prince Armor: I have the martial spirit, Sky Blade. One blade in hand, all the world in the world is mine. Prince B: The Golden Flame Sacred Tiger is the inherited martial spirit of our royal family. It roars across the world, and no one dares to disobey. Saint Child C: My Martial Spirit is the Saint Martial Spirit of our sect, the Dragon of Heaven's Erosion. Heaven's Pride Ding: Poor mortal, my Zombie Clan was born with two Martial Spirits. You are equal to me, just like an ant. Qin Fan looked at the pretentious crowd and felt drowsy: Martial Spirit? Give me ten first!

The Hero Is You

The Hero Is You
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Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Total Pages : 327
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781633410268
ISBN-13 : 1633410269
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis The Hero Is You by : Kendra Levin

Conquer writer’s block, love what you write, and finish what you start with this motivational self-care book for writers. Imagine having your own personal mentor—someone encouraging yet honest, who could help you set and achieve your goals, turn your moments of doubt and fear into sources of strength, and discover what you’re truly capable of when you’re at your best. Life coach and publishing industry veteran Kendra Levin is that mentor. And in The Hero Is You, she can help you do the best writing of your life—and live your best life while doing it. With wisdom drawn from her years as a life coach for writers and behind-the-scenes stories from a panoply of bestselling authors, Levin shows you how to become the hero in the narrative of your own process. Offering a fresh approach to Joseph Campbell’s storytelling archetype, the Hero’s Journey, The Hero Is You includes more than thirty exercises designed to help you reinvent your creative process from the inside out. This book will show you how to: Identify your biggest challenges and render them powerlessStart a project that you love—and stick with itDesign a structure for writing regularly

A Quest of Heroes (Book #1 in the Sorcerer's Ring)

A Quest of Heroes (Book #1 in the Sorcerer's Ring)
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Publisher : Morgan Rice
Total Pages : 366
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781939416018
ISBN-13 : 1939416019
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis A Quest of Heroes (Book #1 in the Sorcerer's Ring) by : Morgan Rice

“A breathtaking new epic fantasy series. Morgan Rice does it again! This magical saga reminds me of the best of J.K. Rowling, George R.R. Martin, Rick Riordan, Christopher Paolini and J.R.R. Tolkien. I couldn’t put it down!” --Allegra Skye, Bestselling author of SAVED From #1 Bestselling author Morgan Rice comes the debut of a dazzling new fantasy series. A QUEST OF HEROES (BOOK #1 IN THE SORCERER’S RING) revolves around the epic coming of age story of one special boy, a 14 year old from a small village on the outskirts of the Kingdom of the Ring. The youngest of four, the least favorite of his father, hated by his brothers, Thorgrin senses he is different from the others. He dreams of becoming a great warrior, of joining the King’s men and protecting the Ring from the hordes of creatures on the other side of the Canyon. When he comes of age and is forbidden by his father to try out for the King’s Legion, he refuses to take no for an answer: he journeys out on his own, determined to force his way into King’s Court and be taken seriously. But King’s Court is rife with its own family dramas, power struggles, ambitions, jealousy, violence and betrayal. King MacGil must choose an heir from amongst his children, and the ancient Dynasty Sword, the source of all their power, still sits untouched, waiting for the chosen one to arrive. Thorgrin arrives as an outsider and battles to be accepted, and to join the King’s Legion. Thorgrin comes to learn he has mysterious powers he does not understand, that he has a special gift, and a special destiny. Against all odds he falls in love with the king’s daughter, and as their forbidden relationship blossoms, he discovers he has powerful rivals. As he struggles to make sense of his powers, the king’s sorcerer takes him under his wing and tells him of a mother he never knew, in a land far away, beyond the Canyon, beyond even the land of the Dragons. Before Thorgrin can venture out and become the warrior he yearns to be, he must complete his training. But this may be cut short, as he finds himself propelled into the center of royal plots and counterplots, ones that may threaten his love and bring him down—and the entire kingdom with him. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, A QUEST OF HEROES is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. It is 82,000 words. Book #2 in the series, A MARCH OF KINGS, is now available, too. “Grabbed my attention from the beginning and did not let go....This story is an amazing adventure that is fast paced and action packed from the very beginning. There is not a dull moment to be found.” --Paranormal Romance Guild {regarding Turned} “Jam packed with action, romance, adventure, and suspense. Get your hands on this one and fall in love all over again.” --vampirebooksite.com (regarding Turned) “A great plot, and this especially was the kind of book you will have trouble putting down at night. The ending was a cliffhanger that was so spectacular that you will immediately want to buy the next book, just to see what happens.” --The Dallas Examiner {regarding Loved}

The Incompetent Hero

The Incompetent Hero
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Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
Total Pages : 163
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9798885051965
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis The Incompetent Hero by : Douglas Thomas

Echo 1, a soldier raised on the battlefield, fights with the aid of his combat AI and technologically advanced equipment. After a fierce battle, he finds himself in a new world without access to his equipment or his combat AI. He soon learns that he is one of the seven legendary heroes summoned to save humanity from a demon threat. At the same time, there is a struggle for power in the kingdom that summoned him. The king has been killed in battle, and his successor has yet to be chosen. The candidates for the crown are trying to undermine each other and prove their worth by saving the kingdom and the world with the strength of the summoned heroes. Now, armed only with a shield, he must navigate a world that views him as weak and incompetent while he finds a way to repair his combat AI before the next demon attack.

Folklife Center News

Folklife Center News
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 518
Release :
ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105132171849
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Folklife Center News by :

Brandon Mull's Beyonders Trilogy

Brandon Mull's Beyonders Trilogy
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 1432
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781442482388
ISBN-13 : 1442482389
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Brandon Mull's Beyonders Trilogy by : Brandon Mull

An eBook boxed set of the complete New York Times bestselling Beyonders fantasy trilogy. After falling into a new world called Lyrian, Jason must figure out the clues that piece together an ancient word that could bring down Maldor, the terrifying leader of Lyrian. He is helped with his newfound friend and sidekick, Rachel, who has also stumbled into Lyrian. Together, they go on an extraordinary quest to figure out how to become the heroes that Lyrian needs, no matter what the cost. This epic fantasy trilogy, packaged as an eBook boxed set, includes all three action-packed titles: A World Without Heroes, Seeds of Rebellion, and Chasing the Prophecy.

The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 04

The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 04
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Publisher : SCB Distributors
Total Pages : 412
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781944937065
ISBN-13 : 1944937064
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis The Rising of the Shield Hero Volume 04 by : Aneko Yusagi

Naofumi is on the run. Relentlessly pursued by Motoyasu and the others, Naofumi turns to a new friend for help—but things are not as they seem. A corrupt nobleman from Raphtalia’s past returns to unleash an ancient beast. Too large and ferocious for Naofumi to handle, the party seems to have met its match when yet another mysterious character makes her debut. Soon later, the mastermind behind Naofumi’s troubles is revealed. Enemies come out into the open as an epic battle for the fate of the heroes unfolds—just in time for the long-missing queen to arrive. The truth behind Naofumi’s betrayal, the secret of the Church of the Three Heroes, and reasons for the mounting tensions of war are finally brought to light, just as newer, deeper mysteries come to the surface!