Download or read book Perfume Dreams written by Andrew Lam and published by Heyday. This book was released on 2005 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Along the Perfume River lives an old woman who has never left her village, who has raised children and grandchildren, never having seen the other side of the river. A nightclub owner from Vietnam travels the world, hobnobbing with international celebrities. A young man goes to college in America, only to return to Vietnam with made-up stories and forged photographs of himself with President Clinton. And another grows up both an American teenager and a Vietnamese general's son ... the author himself." "In this collection of essays, noted journalist Andrew Lam explores his lifelong struggle for identity and challenges definitions - both society's and his own - of what it means to be an immigrant, a son, and a survivor."--BOOK JACKET.

Download or read book Ecological Restoration Wildfire Ecology Reference Manual written by Doug Knowling and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fire ecology is a scientific discipline concerned with natural processes involving fire in an ecosystem and the ecological effects, the interactions between fire and the abiotic and biotic components of an ecosystem, and the role of fire as an ecosystem process.

Download or read book Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe written by Jo Watson Hackl and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 11 days. 13 clues. And one kid who won't give up. Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe is "part treasure hunt, part wilderness adventure, and all heart" (Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee). How far would you go to find something that might not even exist? All her life, Cricket's mama has told her stories about a secret room painted by a mysterious artist. Now Mama's run off, and Cricket thinks the room might be the answer to getting her to come back. If it exists. And if she can find it. Cricket's first clue is a coin from a grown-over ghost town in the woods. So with her daddy's old guidebook and a coat full of snacks stolen from the Cash 'n' Carry, Cricket runs away to find the room. Surviving in the woods isn't easy. While Cricket camps out in an old tree house and looks for clues, she meets the last resident of the ghost town, encounters a poetry-loving dog (who just might hold a key to part of the puzzle), and discovers that sometimes you have to get a little lost . . . to really find your way. 2020 Mississippi Library Association Children's Author Award 2019 Southern Book Award Winner--Children's Category "A tale of adventure, full of mystery." --Robert Beatty, New York Times bestselling author of Serafina and the Black Cloak "An unforgettable story about a gutsy girl who will steal your heart." --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces "Lyrical and endearing, this debut is a genuine adventure tale." --Kirkus Reviews, Starred

Download or read book I Love Labs written by Nancy Silcox and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bonny s Boy written by F. E. Rechnitzer and published by Pickle Partners Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the sunny and affectionate cocker spaniel Bonny dies while Nat is in the Navy, his younger brother Davy Edwards felt he had to bring up Bonny's one living puppy to make his brother proud. Plenty of action abounds, with the black cocker spaniel eventually entering the National Dog Show at Madison Square Garden! Author F. E. Rechnitzer always had a dog of some sort around—from thoroughbred poodles to pooches—and cockers were one of his favorite breeds, being the proud owner of a pair of Cocker Spaniels himself. This wonderful story, first published in 1946, is beautifully illustrated by English-born artist Marguerite Kirmse—another lifelong dog-lover, whose delightful drawings make the little black cocker seem very natural and lifelike.

Download or read book School of Fear written by Gitty Daneshvari and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone is afraid of something... Madeleine Masterson is deathly afraid of bugs, especially spiders. Theodore Bartholomew is petrified of dying. Lulu Punchalower is scared of confined spaces. Garrison Feldman is terrified of deep water. With very few options left, the parents of these four twelve year-olds send them to the highly elusive and exclusive School of Fear to help them overcome their phobias. But when their peculiar teacher, Mrs. Wellington, and her unconventional teaching methods turn out to be more frightening than even their fears, the foursome realize that this just may be the scariest summer of their lives.

Download or read book Marauders of Gor written by John Norman and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-12-21 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former earthman Tarl Cabot has been struggling to free himself from the cruel control of the Priest-Kings of Gor to no avail. As he pits his strength against such a formidable enemy, a terrible beast appears from the mysterious northern lands, bearing a token of the demise of Tarl's once-beloved woman Talena. The missive is a sign of defiance and disrespect from his enemies, meant to humiliate him and force him to challenge them in response. To gird his weapons and set out on a mission of vengeance against those who sent the beasts means Tarl must jeopardize his fortune and position as a wealthy slave merchant. But he is no longer practical and calm as he was on earth. He must conform to the social codes of Gor, where the only way one can avenge wounded manhood is to respond with all one's might!

Download or read book Gladiator Dogs written by Carl Semencic and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-13 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of The World of Fighting Dogs and Pit Bulls and Tenacious Guard Dogs comes this third and most impressive book to date, Gladiator Dogs. Bringing to life 13 breeds originally used as fighting dogs, Dr. Carl Semencic illustrates the history, characteristics and abilities of the world's toughest canines, and shares hundreds of great color photographs of top dogs sent by owners around the globe. The author does not fight dogs and does not condone dogfighting, but he is fascinated with the qualities and instincts of these fearless gladiator breeds. Gladiator Dogs is a valuable book that represents years of experience and research on these remarkable historical dogs. In addition to the author's favorite breed, the American Pit Bull Terrier, Dr. Semencic discusses other related breeds, such as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier and American Staffordshire Terrier, covering the differences and similarities between these bully cousins. A respected rare-breed authority and an accomplished world traveler, Dr. Semencic shares his firsthand experience with these dogs from his trips to the Canary Islands, South Africa, Europe, and more. Gladiator Dogs profiles many breeds that the author has introduced, mentored and promoted, including the American Bulldog, Canary Dog, South African Boerboel and Korean Jindo.

Download or read book Design Manual for Roads and Bridges written by Highways England and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dated August 2021. Formerly GG 000 29-Jul-2021. Supersedes previous issue (ISBN 9780115540462)

Download or read book Hunters of Gor written by John Norman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Panther girls take center stage on Counter Earth in the series that “draw[s] on a combination of philosophy, science-fiction, and erotica” (Vice). Former Earthman Tarl Cabot is now a powerful Tarnsman of the brutal and caste-bound planet of Gor, also known as Counter Earth. He embarks on an adventure in the dangerous and mysterious wilderness of Gor, pitting his warrior’s skills against those of treacherous outlaws, bandits, and fighters. Three different women are working to bring change to Tarl’s far-from-peaceful life on Gor: Talena, his onetime queen and first love; Elizabeth, his brave fighting partner; and the Amazonian Verna, chief of the fierce and wild panther women. As Tarl journeys through the wilderness, the fates of these three remarkable women will finally be decided. Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. Hunters of Gor is the 8th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Download or read book Captive of Gor written by John Norman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A woman from Earth is forced into sex slavery on the fantasy planet of Counter Earth in this Gorean Saga novel. In this installment of the Gorean Saga, beautiful and headstrong Elinor Brinton of Earth finds herself thrust into the savage world of Counter Earth, also known as Gor. Brinton must relinquish her earthly position as a beautiful, wealthy, and powerful woman when she finds herself a part of the harsh Gorean society. She is powerless as a female pleasure slave in the camp of Targo the slave-merchant. Forced to learn the arts of providing pleasure to any man who buys her, Elinor is determined to escape. Nevertheless, she is sold for a high price, and her master is determined to get his money’s worth . . . Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. Captive of Gor is the 7th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Download or read book Slave Girl of Gor written by John Norman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tarl Cabot must prove his final loyalty to the harsh and caste-bound planet known as Counter Earth. “Surrender Gor,” reads a message sent from the Others, a mysterious people from the worlds of steel. Either the proud rulers of Gor must submit or be destroyed. Now Tarl is leaving the decadent city of Port Kar to wander in the wilds of Gor, taking up the sword to defend his rulers and enemies, the Priest-Kings, for he knows that the fate of his home planet, Earth, is inextricably tied to the fate of Gor. Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. Slave Girl of Gor is the 11th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Download or read book Raiders of Gor written by John Norman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strapping warriors sail through the seas of a Counter Earth—where the powerful have every fantasy fulfilled—in this cult classic sci-fi adventure series. Former Earthman Tarl Cabot finds himself in the most depraved city on Gor. Port Kar is a city of robbers, brigands, and men without allegiance to any cause or kingdom where the weak are quickly consumed by the strong. However, Tarl is able to flourish in the cutthroat environment of the city, for he is a powerful Tarnsman used to having his way. He finds that there is much to learn in Port Kar, where the people are celebrated for their skill of training their voluptuous slaves into utter obedience. Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. Raiders of Gor is the 6th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Download or read book Explorers of Gor written by John Norman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. This enchanting escapade is the most important quest of Tarl Cabot’s career. He must retrieve a potent shield ring from a strange explorer. It is imperative that the omnipotent Priest-Kings obtain this ring so that the Goreans do not challenge their enormous power. Throughout his expedition, Cabot learns of uncharted territories on Earth’s cosmic counterpart. In the dense forests he discovers, Cabot must use his skills to endure the perils that await his arrival. Cabot will encounter Gor’s barbarism in full force through enchantingly dangerous beasts, bloodthirsty men, and exotic kingdoms. Explorers of Gor is the 13th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Download or read book Beasts of Gor written by John Norman and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A monstrous alien race attempts to conquer the Earth-like planet of Gor, where men are warriors and women are sex slaves. The fight for survival on the primitive, Earth-like world Gor continues with a ferocity that matches the rest of the series. On Gor, there are three different kinds of beings that are labeled beasts: the Kurii, a monster alien race that is preparing to invade Gor from space; Gorean warriors, who fight with viciousness almost primitive in its bloodlust; and then there are the slave girls of Gor, lowly beasts for men to treat as they see fit, be it as objects of labor or desire. Now all three come together as the Kurii fight to take over Gor with its first beachhead on the planet’s polar ice cap. As all three kinds of beasts struggle together, an incredible adventure is told, one that begins in lands of burning heat and ends up in the bitter cold of the polar north among the savage red hunters of the polar ice pack. Rediscover this brilliantly imagined world where men are masters and women live to serve their every desire. Beasts of Gor is the 12th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.

Download or read book The World of Fighting Dogs written by Carl Semencic and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carl Semencic's classic book about these unique dog breeds is finally back in print, with a new preface by the author. Whether you look upon dogfighting as a sport or as an exercise in pure barbarity, this book offers a wealth of valuable information. It covers the history of dogfighting in general and also provides in-depth studies of the individual fighting breeds. Fascinating and factual, it's also loaded with good photos, and it includes photos of some of the rarest dog breeds in the world. Individual breeds are covered thoroughly, with attention to their history and, where applicable, their standards of appearance and behavior. And although there is no attempt made to rank the various breeds according to their fighting abilities, interesting comparisons and contrasts of style are presented.

Download or read book Particulars of My Life written by Burrhus Frederic Skinner and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With revealing-indeed surprising-particulars, and with a moving clarity and honesty, the great and highly controversial behaviorist, author of Beyond Freedom and Dignity and Walden Two, take us into the flow of his own life form his small town American boyhood thought his first tentative movement sin his early twenties, toward his life work. (As written on front jacket.).