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Eight Million Gods And Demons
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Author : Hiroko Sherwin
language : en
Publisher: Plume
Release Date : 2003-06
Eight Million Gods And Demons written by Hiroko Sherwin and has been published by Plume this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06 with categories.
In Meiji-era Japan, Emi dares hope that her new baby will help mend the rift in her marriage. That is, until she meets Hana, an extraordinarily beautiful and wicked geisha, and discovers a betrayal so devastating it would take the aid of eight million gods and demons--the number of deities in the Japanese pantheon--to overcome.
Eight Million Gods
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Author : Wen Spencer
language : en
Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises
Release Date : 2013-06-15
Eight Million Gods written by Wen Spencer and has been published by Baen Publishing Enterprises this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-15 with Fiction categories.
A contemporary fantasy of mystery and death as American expats battle Japanese gods and monsters to retrieve an ancient artifact that can destroy the world. On Saturday afternoon, Nikki Delany thought, "George Wilson, in the kitchen, with a blender." By dinner, she had killed George and posted his gory murder to her blog. The next day, she put on her mourning clothes and went out to meet her best friend for lunch to discuss finding a replacement for her love interest. Nikki is a horror novelist. Her choice of career is dictated by an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder that forces her to write stories of death and destruction. She can't control it, doesn't understand it, but can use it to make money anywhere in the world. Currently "anywhere" is in Japan, hiding from her mother who sees Nikki's OCD as proof she's mentally unstable. Nikki's fragile peace starts to fall apart when the police arrest her for the murder of an American expatriate. Someone killed him with a blender. Reality starts to unravel around Nikki. She's attacked by a raccoon in a business suit. After a series of blackouts, shes accompanied by a boy that no one else can see, a boy who claims to be a god. Is she really being pursued by Japanese myths¾or is she simply going insane? What Nikki does know for sure is that the bodies are piling up, her mother has arrived in Japan to lock her up for the rest of her life¾and her novels always end with everyone dead. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Eight Million Gods And Demons
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Author : Hiroko Shāwin
language : en
Publisher: Plume Books
Release Date : 2003
Eight Million Gods And Demons written by Hiroko Shāwin and has been published by Plume Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Fiction categories.
In Meiji-era Japan, where the standard of beauty is the graceful geisha and the greatest joy a woman can hope for is to produce healthy heirs for her husband, an idealistic Japanese politician named Taku takes Emi as his child bride. Emi, a gifted koto player, cherishes Taku's doting love until Emi's inability to conceive causes a rift in their marriage.
Handbook Of Japanese Mythology
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Author : Michael Ashkenazi
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2003-11-05
Handbook Of Japanese Mythology written by Michael Ashkenazi and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11-05 with Social Science categories.
An introductory guide to the mythology of Japan—one of the most pervasive yet least understood facets of Japanese culture. Handbook of Japanese Mythology makes it easy to travel this vast yet little-known mythological landscape. The book reveals the origins of Japan's myths in the very different realms of Buddhism, Shinto, and folklore, and explores related mythologies of the Ainu and Okinawan cultures and recent myths arising from Japan's encounters with modernization. It then offers vivid retellings of the central Shinto and Buddhist myths, plus descriptions of major historical figures, icons, rituals, and events. For students or long-time enthusiasts, it is the ideal guide for investigating Japanese reverence for the sun, the imperial family, and the virtues of purity and loyalty. Readers will also learn why sumo wrestlers stomp before each match, how a fussy baby creates thunder, why Japan has a god for soccer, and much more.
Alien Taste
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Author : Wen Spencer
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2001-07-01
Alien Taste written by Wen Spencer and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07-01 with Fiction categories.
Ukiah Oregon is quickly becoming one of the greatest trackers in the country. Some call it luck—those closest to him call it instinct. Abandoned as a child, he was found running with a wolf pack. Now, in his job as a private investigator, he puts his nose to the ground to track down missing persons and fugitives from the law. A heightened sense of smell and taste—plus a photographic memory—make him an invaluable asset to his partner. But when Ukiah kills a crazed young woman in self-defense, he draws the attention of the FBI’s most wanted: a violent and elusive gang known as the Pack. And it won’t be long before Ukiah discovers just how much he has in common with the Pack: a bond of brotherhood, blood...and destiny.
Eight Million Ways To Die
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Author : Lawrence Block
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2010-07-22
Eight Million Ways To Die written by Lawrence Block and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-22 with Fiction categories.
Corruption and danger are rife in Lawrence Block's incredible Matt Scudder thriller. Staying alive is never easy; not for the prostitute who is slashed to ribbons, nor for the pimp named Chance who is betting his life that the broken down investigator Matt Scudder can find her killer.
The Seven Gods Of Luck
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Author : David Kudler
language : en
Publisher: Stillpoint Digital Press
Release Date : 2012-10-28
The Seven Gods Of Luck written by David Kudler and has been published by Stillpoint Digital Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-28 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Fifteenth Anniversary Edition with new notes by author David Kudler Sachiko and Kenji just want to welcome the new year in the proper way, but their mother tells them they don't have the money for a New Year's feast. An act of generosity brings help from an unexpected source in this heartwarming Japanese classic. May the Seven Gods of Luck visit you! "A lively adaptation of a Japanese folktale.... The well-paced, carefully plotted text has a sprightly partner in its stylized, gently colored illustrations." - School Library Journal "A sweetly illustrated retelling" - The New York Times
Islands Of Eight Million Smiles
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Author : Hiroshi Aoyagi
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2020-03-17
Islands Of Eight Million Smiles written by Hiroshi Aoyagi and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-17 with History categories.
" Since the late 1960s a ubiquitous feature of popular culture in Japan has been the ""idol,"" an attractive young actor, male or female, packaged and promoted as an adolescent role model and exploited by the entertainment, fashion, cosmetic, and publishing industries to market trendy products. This book offers ethnographic case studies regarding the symbolic qualities of idols and how these qualities relate to the conceptualization of selfhood among adolescents in Japan and elsewhere in East Asia. The author explores how the idol-manufacturing industry absorbs young people into its system of production, molds them into marketable personalities, commercializes their images, and contributes to the construction of ideal images of the adolescent self. Since the relationship between the idols and their consumers is dynamic, the study focuses on the fans of idols as well. Ultimately, Aoyagi argues, idol performances substantiate capitalist values in the urban consumer society of contemporary Japan and East Asia. Regardless of how crude their performances may appear in the eyes of critics, the idols have helped establish the entertainment industry as an agent of public socialization by driving public desires toward the consumption of commoditized fantasies. "
Fingerprints Of The Gods
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Author : Graham Hancock
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 2012-09-19
Fingerprints Of The Gods written by Graham Hancock and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-19 with Science categories.
Could the story of mankind be far older than we have previously believed? Using tools as varied as archaeo-astronomy, geology, and computer analysis of ancient myths, Graham Hancock presents a compelling case to suggest that it is. Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries. “A fancy piece of historical sleuthing . . . intriguing and entertaining and sturdy enough to give a long pause for thought.”—Kirkus Reviews In Fingerprints of the Gods, Hancock embarks on a worldwide quest to put together all the pieces of the vast and fascinating jigsaw of mankind’s hidden past. In ancient monuments as far apart as Egypt’s Great Sphinx, the strange Andean ruins of Tihuanaco, and Mexico’s awe-inspiring Temples of the Sun and Moon, he reveals not only the clear fingerprints of an as-yet-unidentified civilization of remote antiquity, but also startling evidence of its vast sophistication, technological advancement, and evolved scientific knowledge. A record-breaking number one bestseller in Britain, Fingerprints of the Gods contains the makings of an intellectual revolution, a dramatic and irreversible change in the way that we understand our past—and so our future. And Fingerprints of God tells us something more. As we recover the truth about prehistory, and discover the real meaning of ancient myths and monuments, it becomes apparent that a warning has been handed down to us, a warning of terrible cataclysm that afflicts the Earth in great cycles at irregular intervals of time—a cataclysm that may be about to recur. “Readers will hugely enjoy their quest in these pages of inspired storytelling.”—The Times (UK)
Land Of Eight Million Dreams
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Author : Deena McKinney
language : en
Publisher: White Wolf Games Studio
Release Date : 1998-12
Land Of Eight Million Dreams written by Deena McKinney and has been published by White Wolf Games Studio this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-12 with categories.
The supernatural powers of the Far East have been mysteries to the West for centuries. What vampires stalk Hong Kong's dark streets? What shapechanger's range Korea's wild places? Do the fae even wander Asian lands, and are they too separated from a true homeland? The veil is finally lifted. The secrets of the East are revealed. But don't expect to understand the truths you are confronted with -- the powers of the East are unlike anything the West has ever known. Each Year of the Lotus book details the supernatural denizens and places of the World of Darkness' Far East.Land of Eight Million Dreams details an entirely new setting for Changeling players and Storytellers. Western characters can finally explore the mysteries of the Far East, and players can create characters native to this fascinating land of ancient mystery and magic. One of the last books in the Year of the Lotus series.