viernes, 17 de abril de 2009

The Last Guardian Book 4

In the mist-shrouded haze of the past, long before the beginning of recorded time, there stood the world of Azeroth. Every kind of magical being strode the countryside among the tribes of man, and all was at peace - until the arrival of the demons and horrors of the Burning Legion and their baneful Lord Sargeras, dark god of chaotic magic. Now Dragons, Dwarves, Elves, Goblins, Humans, and Orcs all vie for supremacy across the scattered kingdoms - part of a grand, malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world of The Guardians of Tirisfal: a line of champions imbued with godlike powers, each one through the ages charged with fighting a lonely secret war against the Burning Legion.   


Medivh was fated from birth to become the greatest and most powerful of this noble order. But from the beginning a darkness tainted his soul, corrupting his innocence and turning to evil the powers that should have fought for good. Torn by two destinies, Medivh's struggle against the malice within him became one with the fate of Azeroth itself...and changed the world forever. 

lunes, 6 de abril de 2009

Michael, the czar's courier - Jules Verne

Original title: Michel Strogoff. De Moscou à Irkutsk

The story begins when the city of Irkutsk, capital of Eastern Siberia, has been incommunicado for an uprising in snooze by Ogareff, and a group of exiles to Siberia, which had the support of a Tartar invasion, to kill the great Duke, brother of the Czar, located at that time in that city, and culminate with the Russian conquest.

The Zar is aware of these plans a few months ago by anonymous letters prepared a counter action to the invasion lasted as little as possible and save the life of his brother, but the facts rushed too fast and could not finish the Czar measures designed to control the invasion.

But he could not contact his brother that the Tartars have cut telegraph wires with Moscow. In itself that decides to send a member of the Czar mail to this risky mission elects Michael, who must negotiate the Ural Mountains, mountains, plains, wetlands, and a thousand other dangers on a heroic journey. In which he must not be alone and is accompanied by a girl he meets on a train, called Nadia. he lives with great and exciting adventures to survive during these endless events where Nadia saves, and guides when he recognized that upon reaching an inn that was near his mother greet you try calling him by name and more later Ogareff to recognize blinded him here after many adventures Nadia represent a very important role in your life

viernes, 20 de marzo de 2009

Lord of the Clans Book 3

Slave. Gladiator. Shaman. Warchief. The enigmatic orc known as Thrall has been all of these. Raised from infancy by cruel human masters who sought to mold him into their perfect pawn, Thrall was driven by both the savagery in his heart and the cunning of his upbringing to pursue a destiny he was only beginning to understand—to break his bondage and rediscover the ancient traditions of his people. 

Now the tumultuous tale of his life's journey—a saga of honor, hatred, and hope—can, at last, be told...

viernes, 6 de marzo de 2009

Russia The mystery of Eurasia-Aleksandr Dugin

Original title: Rossi, zagadka Evrazii

It is a very interesting book that attempts to explain the origin of several different peoples, but especially the Russian, thru a vision dare pro Tsarist and Imperial and against communism.

Also notes the mysterious energies that supposedly move the will of men throughout history to accomplish the will of these two energies or currents that would be good and the evil, using human beings as pawns in a huge Chess for their own purposes.

viernes, 13 de febrero de 2009

Day of the Dragon Book 2

Set after Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness but before Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Day of the Dragon is the story of how a human Mage, Rhonin, ventures into the last remaining Orc-controlled lands in Khaz Modan by the order of Krasus. Krasus is actually a red dragon named Korialstrasz, yet is disguised as a human mage of Dalaran during the earlier chapters of the book. He is loyal to his captured queen, Alexstrasza, Queen of the Red dragon flight, and one of the five great Aspects. By using the "Demon Soul", Nekros Skullcrusher, leader of the orcs in Khaz Modan, is able to hold Alexstrasza and her consorts, such as Tyranastrasz, against their will and use their offspring as pawns against the other races of Azeroth.


Whilst Korialstrasz sought help from the other Aspects, Nozdormu, Malygos, and Ysera, Deathwing helped Rhonin get into the Orc Fortress in order to convince Nekros Skullcrusher that there was an imminent Alliance attack on Grim Batol. Deathwing's real motivation was that he wanted the eggs so he could replenish his flight, not to free the Red Dragonqueen. Believing a great army to be on its way, Nekros had the eggs transported elsewhere, placing them in the open where Deathwing wanted them. However, as Deathwing was stealing the eggs, he was confronted by a dying Tyranastrasz. Despite initial problems, Korialstrasz managed to gain the aid of the other three Great Aspects in his task to free Alexstrasza. With the help of Rhonin, Vereesa Windrunner, Falstad Dragonreaver (Falstad Wildhammer), and a number of dwarven resistance fighters, the group managed to destroy the "Demon Soul" forever. By doing so, they free Alexstrasza, who swallows Nekros Skullcrusher in one gulp, aiding in the defeat of the orcs in the area. Ironically, Deathwing helped with the release of Alexstrasza, yet was not concerned due to the fact that the "Demon Soul" had drained the other Aspects' powers. However, with the destruction of the "Demon Soul," the powers were returned to the four Aspects and Deathwing was last seen fleeing from three angry Aspects at the time as Alexstrasza went to Korialstrasz.


The storyline also covers Deathwing's plot to throw the mortal kingdoms into disarray by posing as Lord Prestor, using his draconic powers to manipulate the rulers of the human kingdoms into making him king of Alterac, then planning to marry into the Lordaeron royal family to become its heir. However, with his defeat at the hands of the other four Dragon Aspects, Lord Prestor is never seen again

viernes, 6 de febrero de 2009

Classic myth and legend-A. R. Hope Moncrieff

Original title: Classical Mythology

A great book, I really like the work of AR Hope Moncrieff and the way  the book is organized, from the Titans to the heroes, to the gods and nymphs.

Inspiration for literature, poetry and music for many centuries, the characters, the myths of ancient Greece, is a fascinating mixture of gods and heroes, monsters and magicians. Some, like Theseus and Agamemnon, probably based on historical figures. Others have been invented to explain the wonders of nature, the passage of the sun across the sky or the beautiful song of the nightingale.

This wonderful collection is both famous and lesser-known stories based on classical sources, they have been narrated in prose for the modern reader, with additional extracts of similar themes verse, written by great English poets.

viernes, 16 de enero de 2009

Of Blood and Honor Book 1

The world of Azeroth teemed with Elves and Dwarves walking among tribes of man in harmony. Now comes the demonic army known as the Burning Legion. Orcs, Dragons, Goblins, and Trolls all vie for supremacy over the scattered, warring kingdoms -- part of a scheme that will determine the fate of the world of Warcraft. The noble Paladin, 

Tirion Fordring must decide who are the men, and who the monsters.