Mirages In The Desert
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Mirages In The Desert
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Author : Roy E. Garton
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2017-02-06
Mirages In The Desert written by Roy E. Garton and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-06 with Religion categories.
The story of Massah-Meribah is a pluriform tradition within the Hebrew Bible. Part One of this book uses redaction analysis to assess diachronically the six reminiscences of this tradition within Deuteronomy (Deut 6:16; 8:15; 9:22; 32:13, 52; 33:8). The relative chronological relationship of these texts, and the tradition components they preserve, reveals a framework of five formative stages of this story's tradition-history from the perspective of the tradents responsible for the production of Deuteronomy. Part Two is a redactional study of the tradition's narratives in Exod 17:1-7 and Num 20:1-13. Special attention is devoted to the texts that anchor the Massah-Meribah narratives into the Pentateuch. In the end, Part Two not only corroborates the framework detected in Deuteronomy for the formative stages of the Massah-Meribah tradition, but it also carries broad implications for the formation of the Pentateuch in general and the Wilderness Narrative in particular.
Mirages And Speculations
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Author : Lyn Worthen
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-08-30
Mirages And Speculations written by Lyn Worthen and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-30 with categories.
Is the glimmer on the horizon a lake, shimmering under the hot desert sun - or a flying saucer visiting from a distant planet? Are those swirling clouds dust devils or djinn? In Mirages and Speculations seventeen authors of science fiction and fantasy take you on journeys to high mountain deserts, scorching sands, and wind-swept plateaus. Their stories will make you laugh and make you cry, as you visit worlds both futuristic and fantastic, the products of imaginations baked under desert skies until only Mirages and Speculations remain.
Mirage Of The Desert Djinn
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Author : Mohammad Asfar
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-05-06
Mirage Of The Desert Djinn written by Mohammad Asfar and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-06 with Fiction categories.
"Mirage of the Desert Djinn" is a thrilling tale of mystery and supernatural intrigue set in the mystical landscapes of the Middle Eastern desert. The story follows Amelia, a determined traveler, and her companions as they venture into the heart of the desert in search of adventure and ancient secrets. As they journey deeper into the unforgiving terrain, they encounter strange phenomena-a mirage that leads them astray, phantom apparitions of long-forgotten travelers, and whispers of djinn that seem to manipulate reality itself. Amelia's curiosity and bravery are put to the test as she unravels the mysteries of the desert, guided by cryptic clues and the wisdom of local lore. The expedition's exploration leads them to hidden oases, ancient ruins, and encounters with enigmatic desert dwellers. Each discovery brings them closer to uncovering the truth behind the mirages and the elusive djinn that haunt the desert's sands. Themes of illusion, deception, and the blurred lines between reality and myth permeate the story as Amelia and her companions navigate the treacherous landscape of the desert. The ancient legends of djinn come to life as the group confronts challenges that test their beliefs and perceptions of the world. "Mirage of the Desert Djinn" is a captivating blend of adventure, mystery, and supernatural elements, offering readers a mesmerizing journey into the heart of a mystical realm where the boundaries between the seen and unseen blur and the sands hold secrets of ancient power and magic.
The Waterless Sea
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Author : Christopher Pinney
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2018-05-15
The Waterless Sea written by Christopher Pinney and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-15 with Nature categories.
Mirages have long astonished travelers of the sea and beguiled thirsty desert voyagers. Traditional Chinese and Japanese poetry and art depict the above-horizon, superior mirage, or fata morgana, as exhalations of clam-monsters. Indian sources relate mirages to the “thirst of gazelles,” a metaphor for the futility of desire. Starting in the late eighteenth century, mirages became a symbol in the West of Oriental despotism—a negative, but also enchanted, emblem. But the mirage motif is rarely simply condemnatory. More often, our obsession with mirages conveys a sense of escape, of fascination, of a desire to be deceived. The Waterless Sea is the first book devoted to the theories and history of mirages. Christopher Pinney navigates a sinuous pathway through a mysterious and evanescent terrain, showing how mirages have impacted politics, culture, science, and religion—and how we can continue to learn from their sublimity.
Mirages And Other Marvels Of Light And Air
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Author : Barbra Penne
language : en
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Release Date : 2016-07-15
Mirages And Other Marvels Of Light And Air written by Barbra Penne and has been published by Encyclopaedia Britannica this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The fabled oasis in the desert mirage is just one example of the strange things that can happen when light hits the air in certain atmospheric conditions. This captivating volume takes a closer look at mirages and similar phenomena, explaining to elementary readers that there is much more to these natural optical illusions than meets, or doesn't meet, the eye. Topics covered include refraction, the difference between superior and inferior mirages, green flashes, and the famous Fata Morgana castle in the sky mirage. Vocabulary boxes identify key terms, while Think About It and Compare and Contrast questions prompt critical thinking about optics and light.
In Miners Mirage Land Classic Reprint
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Author : Idah Meacham Strobridge
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-02-03
In Miners Mirage Land Classic Reprint written by Idah Meacham Strobridge and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-03 with Fiction categories.
Excerpt from In Miners' Mirage-Land The palpable sense of mystery in the Desert air breeds fables, chiefly of lost treasure. Somewhere within its stark borders, if one believes report, is a, hill strewn with nuggets; one seemed With Virgin silver an old clayey water-bed Where Indians scooped up earth to make cooking pots and shaped them reeking With grains of gold. Old miners drifting about the Desert edges, weathered into the semblance of the tawny hills, Will tell you tales like these convincingly. After a. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Popular Science
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1920-10
Popular Science written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1920-10 with categories.
Popular Science gives our readers the information and tools to improve their technology and their world. The core belief that Popular Science and our readers share: The future is going to be better, and science and technology are the driving forces that will help make it better.
Mopokes And Mirages
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Author : Rex Ellis
language : en
Publisher: Boolarong Press
Release Date : 2013
Mopokes And Mirages written by Rex Ellis and has been published by Boolarong Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Fiction categories.
Mopokes and Mirages — both part of the great Australian Folklore, but neither having much substance. No such bird as a mopoke (see the Introduction to this book)and a bit hard to get your hand or mind around a mirage. Mopokes and Mirages is Rex Ellis’ eighth book, but unlike the title it is full of substance. Once started it is like taking the lid off a Pandora’s box – the stories (all true) and accounts that spill out are as varied as he rich landscapes and wildlife of the Australian continent itself. No subject is sacred to this South Australian Bushie – from how he acquired the iconic Birdsville Pub, to how he acquired’ or yarded up his wife Patti. More of his company’s great desert camel expeditions, his legendary inland boat safaris to Lake Eyre and other places, and a long chapter on four wheel drive vehicles he has owned over his forty five years as an outback guide. There are his regular chapters Bureaucracy and the Shinybum Brigade, and Along the rocky road of life! Throughout, his love and knowledge of this country, flora and fauna, particularly birds, is evident, as is his obvious concern for the health of the Australian environment. Last but not least is his great passion for his paddle wheeler, the sixty foot sternwheeler Dromedary. Of particular interest is his ongoing journey up the Darling River, getting the Dromedary to places where no large vessel has been for nearly a hundred years. A great read for lovers of the Land of Oz.
The Face Of The Earth
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Author : SueEllen Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2011-07-23
The Face Of The Earth written by SueEllen Campbell and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-23 with Nature categories.
This book examines mirages and satellite images, swamp-dwelling heroes and Tibetan nomads, cave paintings and popular movies, investigating how we live with the great shaping forces of nature--from fire to changing climates and the intricacies of adaptation. The book illuminates subjects as diverse as the literary life of hollow Earth theories, the links between the Little Ice Age and Frankenstein's monster, and the spiritual allure of deserts and their scarce waters.
Desert
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Author : Roslynn D. Haynes
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2013-11-15
Desert written by Roslynn D. Haynes and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-15 with Nature categories.
Sand. Cacti. Lizards. Mirages. Deserts call to mind exotic places, a sense of adventure and freedom, but also thirst and desolation. In Desert, Roslynn D. Haynes takes a fresh look at this geographical feature and cultural entity as it becomes an increasingly threatened environment. Considering the immense geographical diversity of deserts from the Sahara to Antarctica, Haynes explores the intriguing and often bizarre ways plants and animals adapt to such a hostile environment, as well as the diverse peoples that have inhabited deserts and evolved unique lifestyles and cultures in response to their surroundings. She asks why Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all originated in the deserts of the Middle East and traces the connections between the minimalism of desert existence and the pursuit of a spiritual dimension. Finally, she describes the allure deserts have exerted on the West, the significance of desolate landscapes in literature and film, and the revolution in artists’ responses to the desert as an empty space and as an inspiration for new visual techniques with which to view it. Ending with a look at how commercial and military interests threaten desert ecologies, Desert casts new light on our view of these seemingly barren places.