Heaven's Net is Wide

Author: Lian Hearn
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440632219
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 471

Book Description
The new beginning and the grand finale of Lian Hearn's celebrated Tales of the Otori is "rivetingly elegant" (Washington Post). Don't miss the related series, The Tale of Shikanoko. Heaven's Net Is Wide is the prequel that reveals the full story of Lord Otori Shigeru—the figure who has presided in both life and death over the entire series, the man who represents the true spirit of the Otori Clan. The first and the last tale, it introduces readers to the strange and beautiful world of the Otori and closes the circle where it opened in Across the Nightingale Floor. Set in a mythical, medieval Japan, this epic historical fantasy of revenge and betrayal, honor and loyalty, beauty, passion, and the overwhelming power of love, has enthralled millions of readers the world over—and now, with the cycle complete, its audience will only continue to grow.

Heaven’s Net Is Wide

Author: Lian Hearn
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0733625304
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 403

Book Description
FOUR MILLION COPIES SOLD. In 40 languages. One of the most thrilling series of our time. Enter the feudal world of the Otori - filled with magic, treachery and intrigue - inspired by medieval Japan and created by Australian author, Lian Hearn. 'The best story of magic, love, sex, revenge and suspense to have come this way since Philip Pullman.' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY Lord Shigeru, heir to the Otori clan, faces hostility from the ambitious Iida family. His training as a warrior has prepared him for leadership, but fate and Shigeru's youthful determination bring the Three Countries to war, and he must endure defeat at the battle of Yaegahara and its brutal consequences. Shigeru waits for the moment when he can win back the Middle Country and be with the woman he loves, the Lady Maruyama. But his life is under constant threat. He has friends among the assassins of the Tribe who will not only protect him but will reveal the existence of a boy in a remote mountain village. A boy who is of the sect known as the Hidden, who might prove to be 'the unexpected move that opens up the whole game'. So begin the Tales of the Otori ... INCLUDES an extract from ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR PLUS three chapters of EMPEROR OF THE EIGHT ISLANDS, the first novel in Lian Hearn's spellbinding new Tale of Shikanoko series. 'One of the most thrilling series of our time.' THE TIMES '... a world that is rich with character and detail, yet effortless to read' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 'An engrossing fantasy saga of literary quality.' THE AGE 'Lian Hearn's marvellous storytelling talent ... makes reading these books a moment of pure bliss.' LE MONDE

Heaven's Fractal Net

Author: William J. Jackson
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1666737992
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 343

Book Description
Heaven's Fractal Net explores the uniquely useful geometrical forms found in nature and in cultures of the world. The visual shapes of fractals attract eyes with their fascinating beauty. They appear in images and designs with reiterated patterns whose parts are self-similar to the whole pattern--just as a fern frond is structured with smaller and smaller self-similar branches. The fractal-like imagery in religious architecture has been used to symbolize infinity, consciousness, vertigo, and wonder. In nature fractals serve as dynamic configurations for circulation, including the branching shapes of trees and lungs, rivers and nerves. A wealth of fractal examples is found in arts, symbols, and decorations. Heaven's Fractal Net is a book which explores self-similarities in worldwide cultures, providing a rich background for examining many geometrical shapes used by humanity, exploring processes of creativity in wisdom traditions, and delving into archetypal images in depth psychology. Fractals offer an organizing principle for many different kinds of hierarchies and composites, and in recent years "fractal" has become a familiar household word for a new yet ancient geometry.

The Royalty Principle

Author: Lady Dylyce
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 144978559X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 279

Book Description
If you've ever wondered, "Is this all there is?" to your Christian experience, you will be blessed to learn there is more, much more. The day you are born again, you enter God's household and become a member of His royal family in the Kingdom of Heaven. Roy-al-ty n 1 the rank, status or authority of a sovereign; 2 a royal personage; and, 3 royal nature or quality Prin-ci-ple n 1 A basic truth upon which others can be founded; 2 an essential character; and, 3 moral standards or rules of conduct Royalty principle = a basic truth and moral standard, which is necessary for the essential character of royal personages with rank, status and authority, to develop and maintain their royal nature The Royalty Principle is a ten-week course about the Kingdom of Heaven. It will instruct you in how to fulfill Jesus' Great Commission to make disciples as you go about the Father's business. As an ambassador for Christ, His royal representative here on earth, you will learn that you can make a difference. The Royalty Principle will help prepare you for the ultimate end-of-life experience-ruling and reigning with Lord Jesus for eternity. Inside you will learn about your Kingdom of Heaven: - Responsibilities - Rewards - Crowns Lady Dylyce, Princess of the Kingdom of Heaven, invites you to join her in discovering the daily excitement of walking with God.

Crossover Fiction

Author: Sandra L. Beckett
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135861307
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 360

Book Description
In Crossover Fiction, Sandra L. Beckett explores the global trend of crossover literature and explains how it is transforming literary canons, concepts of readership, the status of authors, the publishing industry, and bookselling practices. This study will have significant relevance across disciplines, as scholars in literary studies, media and cultural studies, visual arts, education, psychology, and sociology examine the increasingly blurred borderlines between adults and young people in contemporary society, notably with regard to their consumption of popular culture.

Inside the Gates of Heaven

Author: Oden Hetrick
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768405025
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
Inside the Gates of Heaven is one of the most compelling accounts of an individuals encounters with God in this generation. Not only does this account take you on a journey through the gates of glory, it answers some of the questions long asked by many about our eternal destination. I have personally read and re-read this account in light of what the Lord is revealing to many of us in this hour and find that Brother Oden was a forerunner for many of us. His words and experiences have been repeated through many others who have had similar experiences. The Lord is truly trying to encourage this generation with the reality that awaits all of us - Heaven, our eternal destiny. Bruce Allen For those unsure of the existence of Heaven, Oden Hetrick’s detailed account of his visits to the place we all long for serves as a true doubt-demolisher and faith-injector. The fact that Oden led an exemplary righteous, Christian life lends further credence to his written testimony. It was my honor both to have known him as a friend and to have been inspired by his great faith. Steve Jones Extra Mile Ministries www.extramileministries.net The Hetrick family is very special to me. They adopted me into their family like a daughter and sister, and have blessed me in many ways. Dad Hetrick was a genuine man of God with a gentle spirit. I trust you will be blessed and edified by what the Lord has revealed to him. I look forward to experiencing the exciting glories of Heaven soon that he has left on record for our encouragement and instruction. Arlene A. Cober

His Kikuta Hands

Author: Lian Hearn
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0733635911
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

Book Description
A FREE ebook exclusive short story, including a personal letter to readers, by the bestselling Australian author of TALES OF THE OTORI, Lian Hearn. The publication of my new series, THE TALE OF SHIKANOKO, sees me celebrating a career that has spanned fourteen years and nine novels. ACROSS THE NIGHTINGALE FLOOR was published in 2002 and I'm delighted that new readers are still discovering the Tales of the Otori. I'm very grateful to all my readers - many of you who've stayed with me from the beginning. To show my gratitude I'm making available this very short story, HIS KIKUTA HANDS (first published by Ragnarok in their anthology Blackguards). It takes place behind the scenes of BRILLIANCE OF THE MOON, the third Otori novel. I'd always wanted to expand these pages where a lot happens in a short space of time: Otori Takeo has come to Maruyama, the furthest city to the west in the Three Countries, to confront the Tribe families and secure what is his by right. The Tribe don't believe he possesses the requisite ruthlessness of a competent ruler. They will be proved wrong. I also hope you will enjoy this early extract from my new novel, EMPEROR OF THE EIGHT ISLANDS, set 300 years before Otori. Lian

Hell-Heaven

Author: Jhumpa Lahiri
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 110191209X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
A Vintage Shorts “Short Story Month” Selection Pranab Chakraborty was a fellow Bengali from Calcutta who had washed up on the shores of Central Square. Soon he was one of the family. From the winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award, a staggeringly beautiful and precise story about a Bengali family in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the impossibilities of love, and the unanticipated pleasures and complications of life in America. “Hell-Heaven” is Jhumpa Lahiri’s ode to the intimate secrets of closest kin, from the acclaimed collection Unaccustomed Earth. An eBook short.

Customization: Handsome Guy Comes

Author: Bei Douxing
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648575196
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1174

Book Description
In this world where all things are considered as money, I must carry out a counterattack strategy. Neighbors and Widows seduce me every day. School belle, white collar, model, where are you going? As a commander-in-chief who doesn't have any money, the only thing I need to do now is to earn more money. Being a ktv and having a tip is not bad, since this is what I need to do now, I need to get bigger and bigger. My handsomeness must serve the whole society!

The World Wide Web and Contemporary Cultural Theory

Author: Andrew Herman
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135205124
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 321

Book Description
Engaging the thematic issues of the Web as a space where magic, metaphor, and power converge, the chapters cover such subjects as The Web and Corporate Media Systems, Conspiracy Theories and the Web; The Economy of Cyberpromotion, The Bias of the Web, The Web and Issues of Gender, and so on.