The Art Of Prophecy

Download or read book The Art of Prophecy written by Wesley Chu and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “superb fantasy saga” (Helene Wecker) of martial arts and magic, about what happens when a prophesied hero is not the chosen one after all—but has to work with a band of unlikely allies to save the kingdom anyway, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lives of Tao “An ambitious and touching exploration of disillusionment in faith, tradition, and family—a glorious reinvention of fantasy and wuxia tropes.”—Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Gizmodo, Kirkus Reviews, The Quill to Live So many stories begin the same way: With a prophecy. A chosen one. And the inevitable quest to slay a villain, save the kingdom, and fulfill a grand destiny. But this is not that kind of story. It does begin with a prophecy: A child will rise to defeat the Eternal Khan, a cruel immortal god-king, and save the kingdom. And that prophecy did anoint a hero, Jian, raised since birth in luxury and splendor, and celebrated before he has won a single battle. But that’s when the story hits its first twist: The prophecy is wrong. What follows is a story more wondrous than any prophecy could foresee, and with many unexpected heroes: Taishi, an older woman who is the greatest grandmaster of magical martial arts in the kingdom but who thought her adventuring days were all behind her; Sali, a straitlaced warrior who learns the rules may no longer apply when the leader to whom she pledged her life is gone; and Qisami, a chaotic assassin who takes a little too much pleasure in the kill. And Jian himself, who has to find a way to become what he no longer believes he can be—a hero after all.

Download or read book The Art of Prophecy written by David Breeden and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book-length poem imagines the Hebrew prophet Amos writing his memoirs from beyond the grave. Born into poverty and obscurity, Amos the shepherd and sycamore pruner faced daunting challenges in his attempts to follow what he heard as God's charge to change the social structures of his time. He had his vocation and his art, but what chance did he have against entrenched political corruption and religious hypocrisy? As Amos examines his life, his art, his message, and his failure, he recognizes the impossibilities of the trackless path out of the desert that he walked in life, and he faces the awful truth that "reality has authors." The poor do not write that reality, and Amos takes both pride and umbrage that he is recorded forever in the biblical canon as a "major minor prophet." From the comfort of the afterlife, Amos explores life's deepest questions with such companions as Laozi, King David, William Shakespeare, and Michel Foucault. Amos learns that telling the truth isn't easy or perhaps possible, even from beyond the grave. Still, he cannot avoid considering human existence and asking: Is it necessary to speak truth to power when victory is impossible?

Download or read book The Art of Prophecy written by Wesley Chu and published by War Arts Saga. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Nostradamus Enigma: History's Most Famous Seer written by Anonymous and published by Anonymous. This book was released on with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nostradamus Enigma: History's Most Famous Seer The Nostradamus Enigma explores the life, prophecies, and enduring legacy of one of history's most renowned seers. The book delves into Nostradamus' early years, education, travels, and mystical experiences. It offers an in-depth analysis of his cryptic quatrains, deciphering his prophecies and highlighting notable fulfillments. The enigma of Nostradamus' methods is explored, examining his use of astrology, alchemy, and hidden codes. The book also explores Nostradamus' influence on world events, his impact on modern political and cultural movements, and controversies surrounding his predictions. It examines Nostradamus' ongoing influence in popular culture, prophecy studies, and media portrayals. The enduring allure of Nostradamus and his predictions in the modern era is discussed, as well as his relevance to contemporary global developments. The book delves into the enduring controversies surrounding his works, challenges to his legitimacy, and the ongoing search for truth behind his enigmatic persona. Overall, The Nostradamus Enigma is a captivating examination of Nostradamus' life, prophecies, and the lasting impact of his mystique.

Download or read book Prophecy of Light: The Complete Series written by RJ Crayton and published by RJ Crayton. This book was released on 2018-03-19 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab all four Prophecy of Light books in one volume. Book 1 - Trapped The darkness that has been searching for Kady has finally caught up. Begin this exciting journey today ... Kady always knew the nomadic life she was living was because her aunt was hiding from some dark force, one Auntie described as magic. When Kady awakens in the middle of the night with her house crumbling around her, Auntie hustles her into the night, hides her, and engages in a battle of magic symbols that set the dark sky ablaze. While Auntie succeeds in hiding Kady, she is captured during the battle. Kady, now realizing her aunts admonitions about the power of words were very real, must choose. She can do as her aunt had always warned her -- to run far away if the two were separated. Or she can search for her aunt. As strange powers emerge, Kady begins to realize there's magic trapped inside her. Will this new magic help her succeed in retrieving her aunt? Book 2 - Unleashed Kady must learn to unleash the magic trapped inside her if she is to help the mage Pylum rescue her aunt. As Kady learns her way around the Temple of Light and takes classes to help her understand magic, she makes new friends like Jasper and learns more about the mysterious mage who helped her in book one: Akilah. Will Kady be able to unleash her power, and what else might she find when her bonds are broken? Book 3 - Foretold Kady has rescued her aunt from the dark mage Zygam, but now her friend is his ally. Kady must learn what makes Zygam tick in order to defeat him when he attacks in just 10 days. As she learns more about the mage who has hunted her for 10 years, Kady realizes defeating him may be harder than she thought. Will the secrets she unearths make this battle impossible for her to fight? Book 4 - Fulfilled The final story in the Prophecy of Light series is here! Kady has been told she is the child of light of the prophecy? But is she. Is her choice the key to everything, or is there more to the prophecy than she's been told?

Download or read book The Prophesied written by Kathryn Friesen and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2013-12-30 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “And so, my normal human life was changed forever into a crazy, out-of-control dragon princess life. Go figure.” It’s Amber’s 12th birthday, and everyone’s forgotten. Even her best friend, Mo, has disappeared. But when Mo suddenly reappears, she babbles about a hidden kingdom of dragons and Amber’s long lost father. When sharp red points appear on her skin, the girls at school start to make fun of her - and she accidentally sets fire to one of them. Amber’s forced to realize the unavoidable truth: she is a dragon! On top of that, her family reveals she is also the princess of a land she has never heard of. With thrilling powers and responsibilities, Amber sets off into a world of new languages, new friends and new enemies.

Download or read book The Art Experience written by Alex Rajczi and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-04-24 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art Experience: An Introduction to Philosophy and the Arts takes readers on an engaging and accessible journey that explores a series of fundamental questions about the nature of art and aesthetic value. The book’s 12 chapters explore three questions: What makes something a work of art? How should we experience art to get the most out of it? Once we understand art, how should we evaluate whether it is good or bad? Philosophical theory is illustrated with concrete examples: the paintings of Frida Kahlo, the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, the masks of the Nso people, and many others. Classic questions are balanced with cutting-edge challenges, such as Linda Nochlin’s work on the exclusion of women from the artistic canon. The Art Experience presupposes no prior knowledge of philosophy or art, and it will be of interest to any reader seeking an accessible and engaging introduction to this field. Along the way, readers learn how philosophical theories can affect our real-world experiences with painting, music, theater, and many other art forms. Key Features Accessible for any college student: assumes no knowledge of philosophy, art theory, or any artistic medium Organizes topics conceptually, rather than historically, allowing students to more easily grasp the core issues themselves rather than tracing their historical evolution Offers readers a large number of contemporary examples and a consistent focus on the way theory can affect people’s real-world experiences with art Explores questions about bias – for example, whether the artistic canon has excluded some groups unfairly and whether definitions of art are Western-biased