Hero's Song

Hero's Song

Author: Edith Pattou

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2005-09-01

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 0547540256

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A series debut from the New York Times-bestselling author of East—“a dramatic tale, infused with Irish myth and folklore, that fantasy fans will relish” (Booklist). Collun has always been happiest working in his garden. But his peaceful life is shattered when his sister, Nessa, mysteriously disappears. He sets off to find her and soon realizes that he and his traveling companions, including the feisty young archer Breo-Saight, have become involved in something much larger and more sinister than he had imagined. “There is high adventure in this fantasy set in a mythical kingdom that resembles the British Isles of long ago . . . Fantasy fans will find the tale intriguing and look forward to further adventures in this kingdom.”—School Library Journal “A long, earnest fantasy with a Celtic flavor . . . The monsters are vividly rendered . . . Fantasy readers will enjoy this excursion over rich if well-trodden ground.”—Kirkus Reviews “Nonstop adventure.”—The Book Report “Action-packed . . . Well-crafted . . . Altogether satisfying.”—The Bulletin


A Hero Like You

A Hero Like You

Author: Nikki Rogers

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-10

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 9780648723233

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A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"


Bowie in Berlin

Bowie in Berlin

Author: Thomas Jerome Seabrook

Publisher: Jawbone Press

Published: 2008-02

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1906002088

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This is a biographical and historical account of the recording of David Bowie's albums 'Low', ''Heroes'' and 'Lodger'. Set against the backdrop of post-war Berlin it features a cast of characters including Iggy Pop, Kraftwerk and Robert Fripp. It also looks at the influence Bowie's 'Berlin Trilogy' has exerted on other musicians.


Red Storm Rising

Red Storm Rising

Author: Tom Clancy

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 1987-07-01

Total Pages: 740

ISBN-13: 9780425101070

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From the author of the Jack Ryan series comes an electrifying #1 New York Times bestseller—a standalone military thriller that envisions World War 3... A chillingly authentic vision of modern war, Red Storm Rising is as powerful as it is ambitious. Using the latest advancements in military technology, the world's superpowers battle on land, sea, and air for ultimate global control. It is a story you will never forget. Hard-hitting. Suspenseful. And frighteningly real. “Harrowing...tense...a chilling ring of truth.”—TIME


Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood

Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood

Author: Valerie Pfundstein

Publisher: Pfun-Omenal Stories

Published: 2013-12-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780578135106

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A boy asks his father for help after his teacher asks each of her pupils to name a veteran whom he or she knows. The boy soon discovers that many of the familiar people who work in his neighborhood are heroes who have served in the country's military.


The Last Song

The Last Song

Author: Albert J. Corey

Publisher: Author House

Published: 2011-12-19

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1467076597

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The Last Song is a collection of poems and short stories dealing with a wide range of the things people go through everyday. The poetry inspires and challenges the reader to a closer walk with Jesus and points to the values and truths located in the Bible. Gods creation is all around us and this book will help you see it in a new light.


The Byzantine Warrior Hero

The Byzantine Warrior Hero

Author: Chrysovalantis Kyriacou

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2020-12-16

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 1793621993

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Chrysovalantis Kyriacou examines how memories of the pre-Christian past, Christian militarism, power struggles, and ethnoreligious encounters have left their long-term imprint on Cypriot culture. One of the most impressive examples of this phenomenon is the preservation and transformative adaptation of Byzantine heroic themes, motifs, and symbols in Cypriot folk songs. By combining a variety of written sources and archaeological material in his interdisciplinary examination, the author reconstructs the image of the Byzantine warrior hero in the songs, recovering the mentalities of overshadowed social protagonists and stressing the role of subaltern communities as active agents in the shaping of history.


The Song of Achilles

The Song of Achilles

Author: Madeline Miller

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2012-04-12

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1408826135

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WINNER OF THE ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION 2012 Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.


Song of Blades and Heroes - Revised Edition

Song of Blades and Heroes - Revised Edition

Author: Andrea Sfiligoi

Publisher:

Published: 2012-09-22

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 9781479349777

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The Nominee for the 2008 Origins Award for "Best Miniature Rules" returns in an expanded Revised Edition. Song of Blades and Heroes is a set of fast play fantasy skirmish rules that can be played with your existing miniatures. EASY: learn the rules in one game; use 3 measuring sticks to measure all distances, no inches or centimeters; FAST: a game is 30-45 minutes. Play a campaign in an evening; INEXPENSIVE:5-10 models per player on a 3'x 3' play area; MULTI-SCALE: any miniature, any scale; NO WEIRD DICE: standard dice only; READY TO PLAY: 180+ profiles included, and you can create your own. NO BOOK-KEEPING; HIGH SOLO PLAYABILITY; CAMPAIGN RULES; Six scenarios included; Designer notes; Optional rules to customize the game. Lots of examples and clarifications. The game has been scrutinized by a vibrant, creative community of thousands of players over a period of four years. Try it and see how it has brought back the fun in fantasy miniature wargaming.


Go Show the World

Go Show the World

Author: Wab Kinew

Publisher: Tundra Books

Published: 2018-09-11

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 0735262934

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"We are a people who matter." Inspired by President Barack Obama's Of Thee I Sing, Go Show the World is a tribute to historic and modern-day Indigenous heroes, featuring important figures such as Tecumseh, Sacagawea and former NASA astronaut John Herrington. Celebrating the stories of Indigenous people throughout time, Wab Kinew has created a powerful rap song, the lyrics of which are the basis for the text in this beautiful picture book, illustrated by the acclaimed Joe Morse. Including figures such as Crazy Horse, Net-no-kwa, former NASA astronaut John Herrington and Canadian NHL goalie Carey Price, Go Show the World showcases a diverse group of Indigenous people in the US and Canada, both the more well known and the not- so-widely recognized. Individually, their stories, though briefly touched on, are inspiring; collectively, they empower the reader with this message: "We are people who matter, yes, it's true; now let's show the world what people who matter can do."