Download or read book Chinese Assassin written by Anthony Grey and published by Pan. This book was released on 1985 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Chinese Assassin written by Anthony Grey and published by Holt McDougal. This book was released on 1978 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Assassin written by Peng Hsiao-yen and published by Hong Kong University Press. This book was released on 2019-10-23 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Assassin tells the story of a swordswoman who refrains from killing. Hou Hsiao-hsien astonishes his audience once again by upsetting almost every convention of the wuxia (martial arts) genre in the film. This collection offers eleven readings, each as original and thought-provoking as the film itself, beginning with one given by the director himself. Contributors analyze the elliptical way of storytelling, Hou’s adaptation of the source text (a tale from the Tang dynasty, also included in this volume), the film’s appropriation of traditional Chinese visual aesthetics, as well as the concept of xia (knight-errant) that is embedded in Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist worldviews. There are also discussions of the much-celebrated sonic design of The Assassin: the nearly exclusive use of a diegetic film score is a statement on the director’s belief in cinematic reality. Underlying all the chapters is a focus on how Hou reinvents Tang-dynasty China in contemporary culture. The meticulously recreated everyday reality of the Tang world in the film highlights the ethnic and cultural diversity of the dynasty. It was a time when Sogdian traders acted as important intermediaries between Central Asia and the Tang court, and as a result Sogdian culture permeated the society. Taking note of the vibrant hybridity of Tang culture in the film, this volume shows that the historical openness to non-Chinese elements is in fact an essential part of the Chineseness expressed in Hou’s work. The Assassin is a gateway to the remote Tang-dynasty world, but in Hou’s hands the concerns of that premodern world turn out to be highly relevant to the world of the audience. “This book promises to be a useful companion to the film The Assassin. Contributors to this collection have convincingly and compellingly elucidated some of the film’s most difficult features. The result is a rich and wide-ranging analysis of one of the most beautiful films of our time.” —Sung-Sheng Yvonne Chang, The University of Texas at Austin “This collection of essays unfolds the many layers of The Assassin by speaking to its aesthetic achievements, reinvention of genre conventions, deep historical engagement, and philosophical substance. It exceeds the sum of its individual parts by building a vibrant cross-disciplinary conversation among a diverse group of accomplished scholars, who contribute original and compelling insights on the film.” —Jean Ma, Stanford University

Download or read book The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu written by Tom Lin and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Orphaned young, Ming Tsu, the son of Chinese immigrants, is raised by the notorious leader of a California crime syndicate, who trains him to be his deadly enforcer. But when Ming falls in love with Ada, the daughter of a powerful railroad magnate, and the two elope, he seizes the opportunity to escape to a different life. Soon after, in a violent raid, the tycoon's henchmen kidnap Ada and conscript Ming into service for the Central Pacific Railroad. Battered, heartbroken, and yet defiant, Ming partners with a blind clairvoyant known only as the prophet. Together the two set out to rescue his wife and to exact revenge on the men who destroyed Ming, aided by a troupe of magic-show performers, some with supernatural powers, whom they meet on the journey. Ming blazes his way across the West, settling old scores with a single-minded devotion that culminates in an explosive and unexpected finale. Written with the violent ardor of Cormac McCarthy and the otherworldly inventiveness of Ted Chiang, The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu is at once a thriller, a romance, and a story of one man's quest for redemption in the face of a distinctly American brutality"--

Download or read book Chinese Mine Warfare written by Andrew S. Erickson and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Ming Storm written by Yan Leisheng and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ming dynasty becomes a battleground for the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Order of the Templars in this blockbuster action novel from a previously unexplored part of the beloved Assassin’s Creed universe. China, 16th century. The Assassins are gone. Zhang Yong, the relentless leader of the Eight Tigers, took advantage of the emperor's death to eliminate all his opponents, and now the Templars hold all the power. Shao Jun, the last representative of her clan, barely escapes death and has no choice but to flee her homeland. Vowing to avenge her former brothers in arms, she travels to Europe to train with the legendary Ezio Auditore. When she returns to the Middle Kingdom, her saber and her determination alone will not be enough to eliminate Zhang Yong: she will have to surround herself with allies and walk in the shadows to defeat the Eight Tigers.

Download or read book The Assassin Hunters written by Steve Hailes and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-05 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the assassin's hand arched for his throw, Janzene cocked and fired his Colt in a smooth, practiced motion. Silver spinning objects spun from the man's hand, shooting through the air toward Janzene. At the same time, the assassin's body was hurled backward by the force of Janzene's bullet. The man staggered and fell, dead as he hit the floor. Janzene threw off his blanket and leaped to his feet, reaching the body shortly after it fell. A pool of blood was forming on the man's garment. Janzene looked at his assailant. Of all the people to attack him, he had expected least of all a Chinaman. Why had his visit to the Chinese area aroused such desire to kill him? What could the scroll he possessed contain? He shook his head. What had he gotten himself into?

Download or read book Assassin s Revenge written by Ethan Jones and published by Knightsville Books. This book was released on 2024-06-27 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revenge is a dish best served… well-done Assassin Xavier Saint has uncovered one of the main layers of the assassins’ network out to frame him. At the same time, he’s getting close to finding out the fate of his ex-girlfriend. He feels like he's finally getting somewhere. But just to shake him harder, now they’re after his daughter. They don't know who they're dealing with... Willing to call in a favor, knowing it will cost him more in the end, Saint is willing to try a Hail Mary and give it all he has. What has he got to lose? Everything. How will Saint protect his daughter, find his ex-girlfriend, and make sure innocent lives are saved as he executes his revenge? Find out in Assassin's Revenge. Reviews ★★★★★ “FANTASTIC… twists and turns that I certainly didn’t see coming.” ★★★★★ “Action and intrigue.” ★★★★★ “The body count was quite high… lots of action… characterization was good… I loved the book.” ★★★★★ “Awesome adventure! I highly recommend reading this book and the series. I know that I'm enjoying it.” ★★★★★ “Wow, fantastic. Too bad I can only give it five stars… Full action, intrigue and suspense and more action, action, action… Just what I like. Loved the story.” The Saint Assassin Series International bestselling author Ethan Jones brings a book so heart-stopping you’ll have to take up a permanent position on the edge of your seat. Check out this clean, clever, and captivating series with book three that promises to deliver one satisfying turn after another. If you like fast-paced, get-the-bad-guys action, you’ll love Assassin’s Revenge. Click to enjoy now.

Download or read book Covert Assassin A Justin Hall Spy Thriller written by Ethan Jones and published by Knightsville Books. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can Justin stop the impending terror of the Covert Assassin? CIS deadliest spy, Justin Hall, is sent to find a rogue British operative suspected of treason. The mission escalates when Justin discovers a brilliant assassination plot against Russia’s president, which forces him to ally with Chinese foreign security tracking their own missing agent. Justin and his dubious Chinese partner uncover a chilling connection between the two wanted operatives. Now with no time to look back, and lives at stake, Justin is in a relentless race across the globe to stop Her Majesty, the Kremlin, and the People’s Republic from an all-out war. Reviews ★★★★★ "With more twists and turns, ups and downs, this nail-biting thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until it reaches its climactic end. Don’t miss this book in the Justin Hall series. If you like Flynn, Thor, Baldacci, Cooper, Ludlum or other writers of this type, you will love Ethan Jones." ★★★★★ "I didn’t get to bed until 2:30 am because I just couldn’t put it down!" ★★★★★ "It's a heart-pounding ride from start to finish." The Justin Hall Spy Thriller Series Enjoy this best-selling series with hundreds of five-star reviews and thousands of sales and downloads. Each book is a clean, self-contained international espionage mission without cliffhangers and can be enjoyed on its own. Covert Assassin’s fast-paced plot twists, relentless action, and cleverly crafted characters will leave you breathless. Enjoy espionage, intrigue, suspense, and action. If you like Silva, Baldacci, Child, Clancy, DeMille, Follett, Patterson, Ludlum, Bell, Thor or Flynn, you’ll love Jones’s latest adrenaline-drenched spy thriller. Just scroll up, click, and get lost in the action-packed, captivating world of Justin Hall now!

Download or read book Assassin s Mace written by Saif Ul Islam Khan and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book 'Assassin's Mace, a Chinese Game Changer' is an intriguing and captivating analysis of China's ancient strategy that advocates use of 'surprise weapons' by an inferior (person or force) to defeat a superior adversary and adaptation of this strategy by modern China as she takes strides towards enhancing her position in global order. The long term goal for China is to avenge its historical suppression and make the Middle Kingdom the numero uno nation of the world. International relationship, economic development and security issues are being orchestrated with finesse to attain the objective. The author has examined China's attempt to focus her efforts to meet her goal. After an objective assessment of China's international relationship and security concerns and likely future actions, the author brings focus of the reader to the evolution of Assassin's Mace weapons. The book attempts to trace the trajectory in the evolution of combat disruptive technologies and unveils scenarios in which Assassin's Mace may be employed in future high technology environment.

Download or read book Tong Wars written by Scott D. Seligman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tong Wars is historical true-crime set against the perfect landscape: Chinatown, New York City. Chinese rival tongs (secret societies) each lauded over illegal markets such as gambling and prostitution, and nothing could shut them down. Not threats or negotiations, not prison, not even executions. Pretty soon Chinese were slaughtering one another in the streets, inaugurating a succession of wars that raged for the next 30 years. This is the true account of these wars, turf wars fuelled by gangsters and drug lords, prostitutes, judges and cops.

Download or read book The Pink Panther Strikes Again written by William Gleason and published by Dramatic Publishing. This book was released on 1981 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Legends of Assassins written by Chen Uen and published by Locus Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book won the award for the best comic from the National Institute for Translation in 1986. Although more than 20 years have passed since then, there is still a great appreciation for this book. This book is based on the Chronicles of the Historian from the Han dynasty scholar Sima Qian. It includes the legends of the five assassins: Chaomu, Yurang, Juanju, Niezheng and Jingke, during the Spring and Autum Period. The comic is beautifully printed in full color. Chen Uen used traditional Chinese brushes, and he drew each page as one on special hand-made calligraphy paper. It really took a lot of skill to paint one panel after another on this kind of calligraphy paper. Only Chen Uen has the ability to use calligraphy skills to paint comics. There are 500 colorful paintings, from small to large, with exact and difficult-to-achieve details. He has to draw each page quickly, with skill in determination. If he makes a single mistake, the whole page is lost. There are a lot of special details in the facial expressions; his point is to try to express their fleeting emotions through their eyes, their brow and mouth. He gives lively personal characteristics through painting the five assassins in different circumstances, atmospheres, mindsets, emotions, and how they dedicated themselves to lethal missions with their cunning, bravery and nobility. It's quite captivating. Chen Uen is really modest to say that he drew the legends of assassins because he was moved by these stories. We were so touched by his depiction, that we asked his agreement to republish them and share them with everybody.

Download or read book Assassins Deeds written by John Withington and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assassins have been killing the powerful and famous for at least three thousand years. Personal ambition, revenge, and anger have encouraged many to violent deeds, like the Turkish sultan who had nineteen of his brothers strangled or the bodyguards who murdered a dozen Roman emperors. More recently have come new motives like religious and political fanaticism, revolution and liberation, with governments also getting in on the act, while many victims seem to have been surprisingly careless: Abraham Lincoln was killed after letting his bodyguard go for a drink. So, do assassinations work? Drawing on anecdote, historical evidence, and statistical analysis, Assassins’ Deeds delves into some of history’s most notorious acts, unveiling an intriguing cast of characters, ingenious methods of killing, and many unintended consequences.

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Download or read book Rogue Wolves written by James Quinn and published by Next Chapter. This book was released on 2022-01-15 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He is known as The Master. A spy, double agent and freelance assassin, he has been at the top of his game for decades. The Master has worked for Nazis, Communists, intelligence agencies and terrorists alike. No one knows his true identity. Now, the world's most secretive assassin has disappeared, and several intelligence networks want him captured, interrogated and "redacted". Jack Grant, now a contract agent for the French Secret Service, is assigned to track the Master down. Hot on his heels is a deadly and beautiful CIA bounty hunter who's more than capable of hunting down both of them. But the Master has an agenda of his own, and he's ready to begin a war that will engulf them all.

Download or read book Conqueror of the Sun 3 Reign of Terror written by Jason Marcus Torraunt and published by Jason Marcus Torraunt. This book was released on 2019-12-22 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conqueror of the Sun – Book 3 – Reign of Terror tells the story of Shawn Arc and his IRF Empire on its track to conquer the whole world. Using everything from Arc’s manipulative charm on past lovers to using a nuclear-scorched earth campaign, the resisting nations bend, quake, and tremble under the weight of the IRF war machine’s blitzkrieg. Will the Fighting Axis of countries be able to hold onto the last pieces of the Earth? Will Shawn Arc’s betrayals, deceptions, and body count finally come back to haunt him? Or is Arc destined to become the Conqueror of the Sun? The Conqueror of the Sun series is a seven-book saga that has been 30 years in the making. The story is about a man named Shawn Arc and his desire for power and control beyond anything achieved in human history so far. The tale takes place in an alternate history that starts in the 1990s and extends far, far into the future. Shawn Arc is willing to do anything to accomplish his goals, whether it be by deception, conspiracy, war, betrayal, or on the backs of millions of dead. At the same time, the story shows that Shawn Arc is also about love, romance, and intimate relationships. Can this man be both monster and human? Or is he merely a larger than normal mirror to reflect the essence of the human condition?