Books matching: elder civilization
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Save:'Echoes of the Great Song' by David Gemmell is a fast-paced heroic fantasy tale set in a dystopian world where an elder civilization is on the brink of collapse. The story revolves around the Avatars, immortal beings who rely on crystals for their power and immortality. As their empire crumbles, they must seek help from other races to fend off aggressors, including the menacing Crystal Queen. Filled with fantasy action, magic, splendour, and themes of loyalty, betrayal, courage, and frailty, this book offers a unique blend of SF, supernatural elements, and historical events, all intertwined in a fascinating fashion.
The writing style in 'Echoes of the Great Song' is characterized by superb storytelling, vividly bringing characters to life and exploring themes of overbearing pride, humility, and wonder. Despite some reviewers noting a fast-paced plot that may lack depth in character development, the book offers a gripping adventure with plenty of fantasy action, intriguing concepts, and a thought-provoking look at an elder civilization facing its demise.
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Save:'Warriors Don't Cry' by Melba Pattillo Beals is a searing memoir that recounts the author's experiences as one of the Little Rock Nine, a group of black students who faced immense adversity while trying to integrate Little Rock's Central High School in the late 1950s. The book vividly portrays the brutal treatment, prejudice, and hate that Melba and her classmates endured in their quest for equal opportunity and justice. Through Melba's compelling storytelling, readers are taken on a journey that showcases the bravery, persistence, and resilience of these courageous individuals, ultimately shedding light on a lesser-known but crucial chapter of American history.
Melba's writing style immerses readers in the tumultuous events of the 1957-58 school year, making it hard to put the book down. Her detailed diary entries and firsthand accounts provide a poignant and heartbreaking insight into the struggles faced by the Little Rock Nine, offering a powerful narrative that educates and inspires readers to reflect on the past and strive for a more just future.
During my junior year in high school, I lived at the center of a violent civil rights conflict. In 1954, the Supreme Court had decreed an end to segregated schools. Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus and ... Jared Diamond's book, 'The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn from Traditional Societies?', delves into the comparisons and contrasts between traditional and modern societies, exploring various aspects such as treatment of harms, childrearing, language, and religion. Diamond reflects on his experiences among New Guinea and Australian tribal peoples, drawing connections between his research and the lessons that can be applied to the modern western world. The book offers insights on adapting behaviors from ancient civilizations, the benefits of integrating aspects of traditional societies into our lives, and the need to reconsider our Western ways of solving problems.
Diamond's writing style in 'The World Until Yesterday' is praised for its detailed research, academic approach, and engaging explanations of complex material. The book covers a wide range of topics including religion, diet, health, language, and conflict resolution, providing thought-provoking examples and anecdotes from various traditional cultures. Although some readers found the book to be repetitive in parts and in need of better editing, overall, it is considered an interesting and valuable read that challenges readers to reconsider societal norms and learn from the practices of traditional societies.
Over much of the world today, citizens of many countries can travel freely. We face no restrictions on travel within our own country. To cross the border into another country, either we arrive unannou...- #4
Save:King Tut's tomb has just been discovered, and Sam can't get enough. She grew up solving mysteries and treasure hunts with her friends in the wealthy Steeling family. Then, a mysterious package arrives at her bookshop, followed by monks with Irish accents demanding the package's contents. When Sam's shop is burned down, her friends in the Steeling family will team up to solve the puzzle of why the package is so important and who are after it. Samantha Fox is a young woman with plans of archeological adventures until her father dies during WWI. She now lives a solitary life running an antique bookshop, restoring and selling books. One day a mysterious damaged book appears and before she's had a chance to thoroughly examine it, some ruthless men appear intent on getting the book back. The bookshop is engulfed in flames and Sam, her former best friend and her schoolgirl crush set out on an adventure that will take them to Dublin, Ireland to stop an ancient order intent on raising the Specter Queen, who wants to wage war and destroy everything and everyone.
