Wings of the Kite-hawk
Wings of the Kite-hawk

Author: Nicolas Rothwell

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 9780369303035

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An Australian travel classic. Reminiscent of Bruce Chatwin's The Songlines, Wings of the Kite-Hawk will seduce and enthral; it will force you out of the comfortable chair and into the wilds of the bush. This is a set of linked journeys into the Australian landscape: its past and its present, its people and its half-remembered secrets. In each chapter, Nicolas Rothwell takes a precursor and follows him. His guides include famous explorers from the past, Leichhardt, Sturt, Strehlow and Giles -- as well as artists, anthropologists, rodeo riders and even Hell's Angels.Vivid characters weave in and out of the story, inspiring journeys through different states of heart and mind: love, loss, friendship, fear.

Rifts Africa
Rifts Africa

Author: Kevin Siembieda

Publisher: Palladium Books Incorporated

Published: 1993-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780916211585

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Astrometeorology
Astrometeorology

Author: Kris Brandt Riske

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9780866904766

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This book is a complete how-to guide for using astrological factors to forecast weather for any location & any date. Local & national forecasting techniques are presented in a step-by-step method, along with many detailed examples of tornados, hurricanes, floods, wind, snow, sleet & freezing rain.

A Worldbuilder's Guide to Societies
A Worldbuilder's Guide to Societies

Author: Brent A. Stypczynski

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2023-09-29

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1476693633

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In fantastic worlds like Gondor, Westeros, Ankh-Morpork, Waterdeep, and Hogsmeade, the societies that inhabit them play important roles in capturing the feel of their settings. Societies create characters and plots, provide space for action, and reflect history. Building vibrant and interesting societies is a core element of worldbuilding in the fantasy genres. This guide walks the reader through different aspects of societies to help construct fictional worlds with greater ease. Examples of societies built by numerous authors in the fantasy, urban/modern fantasy, and paranormal romance genres are interwoven to illustrate concepts. Throughout, this book is descriptive and suggestive rather than prescriptive, and is intended to inform as well as inspire the worldbuilder.