Download or read book Dragonsummer written by Duffy DeFrance and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Materials to be used by public libraries in planning summer library programs for children in 1982.
Download or read book The Summer Dragon written by Todd Lockwood and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The debut novel from the acclaimed illustrator--a high fantasy adventure featuring dragons and deadly politics. Maia and her family raise dragons for the political war machine. As she comes of age, she hopes for a dragon of her own to add to the stable of breeding parents. But the war goes badly, and the needs of the Dragonry dash her hopes. Her peaceful life is shattered when the Summer Dragon—one of the rare and mythical High Dragons—makes an appearance in her quiet valley. The Summer Dragon is an omen of change, but no one knows for certain what kind of change he augurs. Political factions vie to control the implied message, each to further their own agendas. And so Maia is swept into an adventure that pits her against the deathless Horrors—thralls of the enemy—and a faceless creature drawn from her fears. In her fight to preserve everything she knows and loves, she uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of her world and of herself.
Download or read book Lion and Dragon in Northern China written by Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Jeremy Thatcher Dragon Hatcher written by Bruce Coville and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Twenty Years of Magic!
Download or read book Chigger Hollow Adventures written by Mitchell D. Trumble and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-02-21 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer and Cole are staying with their grandma for the summer. They are two inquisitive kids full of imagination. With their dog Corky; they have had many imaginary adventures on their grandmas farm. This time when they enter the forest they realize there is more to the land than just trees. They become aware of terrible magical events happening in Chigger Hollow, creatures and places they have only seen in their imaginations. Princess Aily, the leader of the Faye Fairy kingdom has lost the Emerald Key in a battle with the Wood Trolls. The Emerald Key locks the gate to Fairy Circle and protects the Emerald Tree, the source of power for the Faye Fairies. With the help of their new friend Nickterpopper, who found the Emerald Key while scavenging for magical ingredients, they embark on a quest to bring the Emerald Key back and lock the magical gate at Fairy Circle to keep the Wood Trolls from destroying the Emerald Tree.
Download or read book Summer Duke written by Paul Weightman and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful princess confidently anticipates adventure and rescue when a wizard throws fire at her. With no princes in sight, the princess, her cousin, and a not-so-wicked mother set off to save themselves.
Download or read book Dracopedia Field Guide written by William O'Connor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify dragons in the wild with the Dracopedia Field Guide! Have you ever stumbled upon a dragon egg and thought to yourself, "I wonder which type of scaly beast will burst forth from this delicate and dappled shell?" Well, wonder no more. This fantasy field guide is required reading--and required packing--for both budding and expert dragon enthusiasts. Don’t leave home without it. This comprehensive and elucidating manual identifies the dragons of the world from Amphipteridae through Wyvernae. Each genus of dragon is meticulously chronicled--from winged Coatyls and Sea Orcs to itty, bitty Feydragons to fire-breathing Great Dragons--then broken down into additional subsets to help you discover what sets these magnificent creatures apart. Uncover the biology, history, behavior and habitat of each stunning and primeval beast through written and illustrated descriptions. Each dragon specimen entry includes the following important information for fast and easy identification: • Size • Weight • Visual descriptors, including color, distinguishing marks, wings, horns, beaks, etc. • Habitat • Diet • Conservation status • Common names Dracopedia: The gold standard for dragon enthusiasts everywhere!
Download or read book Bond Plays 7 written by Edward Bond and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-12-30 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest collection of plays by one of Europe's most important playwrights. THE CRIME OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: The past has been abolished and geography - even the sky - is changed. A woman lives in a vast desert of white rubble. A tiny group of people comes seeking a hiding place - and is exposed to the deepest questions of human existence. OLLY'S PRISON: an ordinary city flat. Evening. A man tries to talk to his daughter. She will not answer. Slowly their world turns to tragedy and a search begins that lasts for years. COFFEE: A young man alone in a room. A stranger enters. Together they journey into a dark forest...When the men return to the daylight world, they are involved in a trivial incident. It is hardly more than a gesture - yet it is something that once happened and in its triviality captures the history of our century and confronts us with the deepest questions about ourselves. "A great playwright - many, particularly in continental Europe, would say the greatest living English playwright." Independent "A play by one of Britain's greatest playwrights is an event." TES
Download or read book Dragons and Dragon Lore written by Ernest Ingersoll and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1928-01-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I became intensely interested in Dragon Worship and the Dragon Myth during my recent journey in China and Mongolia in support of the Central Asiatic Expeditions of Roy Chapman Andrews. Especially, in the royal city of Peking appears the apotheosis of the Dragon in every conceivable form of symbolism and architecture. The Dragons leading up to the steps of the temples and palaces of the Manchu emperors, and the superb dragon-screen guarding the approach to one of the royal palaces, are but two of the innumerable examples of the universal former belief in these mythical animals, and of the still prevailing beliefs among the common people of China. For example, one night in a far distant telegraph station in the heart of the desert of Gobi, I overheard two men pointing out Leader Andrews and myself as ‘men of the Dragon bones.’ On inquiry, I learned that our great Central Asiatic Expedition was universally regarded by the natives as engaged in the quest of remains of extinct Dragons, and that this superstition is connected with the still universal belief among the natives that fossil bones, and especially fossil teeth have a high medicinal value. Not long after my return from Central Asia, I suggested to my friend, Ernest Ingersoll, that he write the present volume, preparing a fresh study of the history of the Dragon Myth which, now largely confined to China, once spread all over Asia and Europe, as dominant not only in mythology but entering even into the early teachings of Christianity, as so many other pagan myths have done. I knew that the author was well-qualified for a work of this character, because of his remarkable success in previous volumes for old and young, and in his original observations on various forms of animal life, from the American oyster to many birds and mammals. He is especially versed, perhaps, in regard to one very interesting question which is often asked, namely, how far the animals of myth and of legend, like the Dragon, the Hydra, the Phoenix, the Unicorn and the Mermaid, are products of pure imagination, and how far due to some fancied resemblance of a living form or to the tales of travelers. For example, it occurred to me, while examining the giant fossil eggs of the extinct ostrich of China (now known under the scientific name Struthiolithus, assigned by the late Doctor Eastman), that it may have given rise to the myth of the Phoenix or of the Roc.
Download or read book Slaying the Dragon written by Ben Riggs and published by Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dungeons & Dragons. It’s the fantasy role-playing game first conceived over fifty years ago by the now-legendary company TSR ,which has enthralled millions of devoted gamers around the world for generations. It’s a test of skill, intelligence, audacity, and survival. But no D&D game ever played could compare to the stunning behind-the-scenes melee for power and dominance that was the true story of TSR. Slaying the Dragon chronicles the rise and fall of TSR (Tactical Studies Rules), how the brilliant and wild minds of the legendary Gary Gygax and his co-creator Dave Arneson gave birth to a game that would capture the imagination of outsiders and underdogs throughout the world. From its humble beginnings in the small town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to its emergence as a cultural phenomenon, TSR soon spawned an unlikely empire of games and geekdom—with Dungeons & Dragons leading the way—that was decades ahead of its time, inviting both hyper-devoted fans as well as hysteria surrounding the game’s supposed corrupting influence on America’s youth. TSR was in the news, in the money, and on top of the world. But success soon took its toll, with creative control and rivalries within the firm threatening the stability of TSR. Former allies grew apart personally and professionally, and the formerly fun, freewheeling firm founded by a band of misfits collapsed into a desperate struggle for survival. Despite attempts to grow in a changing market, setbacks and management decisions put TSR in a downward spiral in the 1990s which resulted in the company's death and then resurrection by the most unlikely of saviors. With author access to previously unreleased documents and insider stories, and interviews with former TSR employees and associates who witnessed the high-stakes machinations and maneuvering that would eventually seal the company’s fate, Slaying the Dragon is a fascinating, revealing tale of friends turned enemies, success and failure, and loyalty and betrayal that no roll of the die could predict... "Riggs has written a fascinating and dishy account of the business hits and whistling misses of a band of dreamers, writers, artists, and geeks... A must-read for fighters, magic-users, and even bards -- and everyone else, too." — Brad Ricca, Edgar-nominated author of Mrs. Sherlock Holmes and True Raiders"Far from a fluff piece on a beloved hobby, this book goes behind the GM's screen to take a hard-nosed look at the people and circumstances that first gave rise to D&D, then nearly killed it -- twice. Riggs takes you on a roller-coaster from boom to near bankruptcy, but never loses sight of the individuals involved, the good, the bad, and the geeky." — Marie Brennan, Hugo-Award nominated author of the Memoirs of Lady Trent series
Download or read book Dragon Summer written by Thaathwik Arsha Abhilash and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The future of the Dragon Cities rests in his hands. In Dragon's Summer, the unsuspecting hero, Thaathwik, is taken on a journey beyond the imaginations. He gets the surprise of a lifetime in the middle of a typical day, seeing a dragon land in his yard! Thaathwik and his dragon form a bond of friendship and trust that takes them through many adventures as they try to prevent the evil Shadow dragon from destroying the various dragon cities. The duty falls upon Thaathwik, the brave and witty human, to travel great lengths to the Dragon Cities on a mission to save the Dragon cities. Throughout his adventures we get to experience as Thaathwik learns about himself and the importance of great friends all while trying to stay alive among the dragons!
Download or read book The Doomsday Device written by Jason Krumbine and published by Jason Krumbine. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the final chapter in the Castle Sister’s battle against the villainous Agent Dark and the Tancredi Group. Truths will be uncovered. Lies will be revealed. The End has arrived. New York City is under siege and Agent Dark stands at the precipice of achieving everything he’s worked for. The world is within his grasp and the only people that stand in his way are Faith and Summer Castle.
Download or read book The Invasion of the Imaginary Friends written by Jason Krumbine and published by Jason Krumbine. This book was released on 2017-11-08 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Agent Dark and the Tancredi Group lying low, the Castle sisters are at a loss for clues to their nefarious plans and are facing an even greater threat: boredom. Fortunately, Gianna Madsen has a problem that only the Castle sisters can solve: Her imaginary friend is trying to kill her! And, even worse, he might not be the only imaginary friend with sinister intentions. It’s up to Faith and Summer to uncover the mystery and save the day before their world is invaded by people that are only supposed to exist in our imaginations!
Download or read book Dracopedia The Great Dragons written by William O'Connor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-06-26 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Artist's Field Guide to the World's Great Dragons! Creatures of great beauty and terrible ferocity, dragons have been featured and revered for centuries. Of the thousand-plus species still in existence, none have inspired more folklore and artistic awe than the eight species of Great Dragons. Within these pages, these fire-breathing monsters of legend - the rock stars of the dragon world - come to life through the work of artist and adventurer William O'Connor. Not since the original Dracopedia has there been such a beautifully illustrated and meticulously researched guide on the subject, with special focus on the distinctive features of each species - from the broad horns of the Icelandic white dragon to the elaborate neck frills of the Ligurian gray. Based on the author's expeditions to sanctuaries around the globe and consults with prominent regional experts, Dracopedia The Great Dragons presents never-before assembled facts and instruction to help you capture the heart-beating grandeur of these magnificent monsters. Inside, find everything you need to know to capture the essence of your favorite dragons through your artwork: • Learn about the habits, anatomy and natural history of 8 fierce and fantastic dragons • Each profile features sketches, drawings and start-to-finish creation of a stunning artwork, illustrating key concepts that apply to any medium • Discover special techniques for achieving dramatic lighting effects, powerful compositions and the incredible sculptural forms and textures of dragons • Includes a gallery of dragons and a foldout comparison poster
Download or read book Blood Wolf written by Morning Dove and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jennifer Priel thought she was an average young woman until the night her friend Ashley decides to explore forbidden territory. In the search for her friend, she stumbles upon the Blood Wolf Hunters and the sinister truth of her past. Jennifer will soon face the crossroad of her life. As she veers down a dangerous path, she must make the choice on whether or not to accept what she has become or to deny what she is. The Blood Wolves are on the verge of coming out. More is at stake than meets the eye. Jennifer must stop the fight before it costs the lives of those she loves. She is the key, but can she face her own inner demons and be strong enough to end the war? An ancient soul waits in the shadows, and everything is on the line in this battlefield.
Download or read book Kenny the Dragon written by Tony DiTerlizzi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenneth is a little rabbit with a very big problem. His two best friends are heading for a battle of legendary proportions - with each other! In one corner there's Graeme, a well-read and cultured dragon, with sophisticated tastes and no stomach for battle. In the other, there's George, a retired knight and dragon slayer who would be content to spend the rest of his days in his bookshop with a pipe and a good book. But when the townsfolk catch wind there's a dragon running loose in the countryside, and call George out of retirement, the stage is set. And it's up to Kenny to avert disaster. A fun-filled, thoroughly theatrical spin on a classic tale of subterfuge and showmanship.
Download or read book Lion and Dragon in Northern China written by Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
