Download or read book Drinking from the Dragon s Well written by Alex Smith and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-03-28 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part memoir, part travelogue, Drinking from the Dragon’s Well is a vivid and warmly personal account of a year spent teaching English in Wuhan, China, and later in Taiwan. One of the drove of foreign teachers to descend upon the once inaccessible People’s Republic of China, Alex Smith arrives filled with great expectations. She proceeds to negotiate a city, and a country, for which no amount of reading could prepare her. Her eagerness to learn the language, make friends and explore the culture often turns to bewilderment as she copes with unglamorous daily life – and with the loneliness of a stranger in a strange land. This is not pre-packaged, tourist China. A keen-eyed and sensitive observer, Smith attempts to plumb the soul of an ancient country that is beginning both to open up to the outside world, and to have a startling impact on it. Her fresh, highly readable narrative draws the reader into the mayhem, mystery and magic of modern-day China with remarkable deftness.
Download or read book Son of Dragons written by Andrea R Cooper and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-28 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a time of false peace, the dead rise as soldiers for the Warloc's scheme. For thousands of years he has stood ready for the final battle. Though the witch and her cursed Elvin have destroyed his physical body, now with his protégé, he has honed a new way to wage war. Shunned by her own people and weary-hearted from centuries of lost loves, Elvin warrior Mirhana scours the land to silence the undead. Her heart has turned as cold as the sword she wields, until a prince seeks her aid. Never has Prince Landon met a woman like Mirhana. Both beautiful and deadly, she haunts his dreams. The battle at hand becomes more enchanting than fighting to remain true to his unseen betrothed. When a traitor emerges, new alliances are tested and the only remaining hope is to follow the prophecy and find the . . . Son of Dragons. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Download or read book Dragons Teeth written by John H. Hoel and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-10-05 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a little of every sort of subject in this book. Some are serious, some funny. Most of the stories will take you on a trip. Some, in odd ways, will make one think deeper than he normally might if he or she would just take the time to think about what the story might mean as there are many covert symbols used throughout the context of most stories.
Download or read book Here Be Dragons written by Peter C. Newman and published by Douglas Gibson Books. This book was released on 2011-10-12 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 national bestseller now revised and updated with a new Epilogue. Now aged 75, Peter C. Newman at last tells the story of his stranger-than-fiction life. Try to keep up as we follow his many lives: as a pampered child in a Czech chateau; a Jewish kid in short pants being machine-gunned by Nazi fighter planes on the beach at Biarritz, en route to the last ship to escape from France in 1940; as a refugee on an Ontario farm; as an outsider on a scholarship at Upper Canada College; as a Financial Post journalist, then an author whose Renegade in Power made Canadian politics dramatic and disrespectfully exciting for the first time; as the man who revealed the secrets of the rulers of the Canadian business world in The Canadian Establishment, and other huge business success stories, including The Establishment Man, on Conrad Black; or the millionaire who turned his back on business books and tackled Canadian history (Company of Adventurers and other triumphs), in a career where his work has dominated the bestseller lists in politics, business, history, and current affairs. In the midst of all this were his years at the Toronto Star and Maclean’s where, as editor, he took the magazine weekly – a huge accomplishment. He is still a legend there, where his columns continue to run. He knew and wrote about every prime minister from Louis St. Laurent to Paul Martin and every prominent Canadian – hero or villain – in between. Yet his most interesting character is – Peter C. Newman. Incredibly, this central figure known to millions of Canadians sees himself as a perennial outsider. In personal terms, the rich little Czech boy whose nannies never stayed talks frankly about his marriages and the women he has known before his ultimate marriage to his beloved Alvy. His enthusiasms – from jazz to the Canadian Navy, not to mention his adventures on his beloved sailboat – make for a rich portrait of an astonishingcharacter, one who never stops being controversial.
Download or read book Dragons Do It Naughtier written by Gemma Cates and published by Gemma Cates. This book was released on with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A steamy dragon shifter romance filled with humor, second chances, and naughty, dragon-sex shenanigans. Susannah Men cheat and lie. They take more than they give. Promise the world and deliver dusty pocket lint. They’re no good for the long haul of life. But sex? Sure, men are good for steamy romps and spicy hookups. I’m ready to accept that dating’s for dummies, but I’m not giving up sex. No way. And look who just stopped to offer me a lift: a sexy mechanic with all sorts of skills. He’s no knight in shining armor, and he’s not offering a fairy-tale happily ever after. He’s all about the here, the now, and the f*cking. I’m one hundred percent ready for that ride. Archer I’m a liar. My friends think I’m screwing women left and right. The truth? I’ve been celibate for over a hundred years. The woman I picked up on the side of the road thinks I’m a mechanic. I’m not. I just happened to live through the invention of the horseless carriage and have a knack for repairs. She thinks I’m broke. Wrong again. Centuries of living lends itself to a fat bank account. I thought I gave away my heart years ago, but evidence suggests otherwise. That sad, disused organ beats faster for a foul-mouthed history professor who drives an unreliable, shiny red Volkswagen Bug. I want to be honest, but I’m sitting on so many secrets I’m not sure where to start. Worse, I don’t think she wants the truth: I’m a dragon, she’s a witch, and I might be falling in love with her. A woman who’s been let down by life and love meets a dragon who’s ready to shine up his tarnished scales for her, but they’ve got one hell of a past to overcome if they’re going to find their long-haul, forever love.
Download or read book Dragonkeeper 3 Dragon Moon written by Carole Wilkinson and published by Walker Books Australia. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient China, Han Dynasty. Ping and Kai have travelled far, but their journey is not yet over. Danger stalks them. Ping must find Kai a safe home. But how? When a hidden message from Danzi makes the way clear, Ping knows that once again the journey of a thousand li begins with a single step. Dragon Moon is the third novel in the internationally bestselling and award-winning Dragonkeeper series from Australian author Carole Wilkinson. This gripping junior fiction fantasy is the perfect read for secondary school age children. Continue the story with the other books in the series: Dragonkeeper (Book 1), Garden of the Purple Dragon (Book 2) and Blood Brothers (Book 4). Carole can be found online at: www.carolewilkinson.com.au Winner, Younger Readers Category, Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards, 2008 Short-listed, NSW Premier’s Literary Awards, 2008 Short-listed, Children’s Longer Fiction, Aurealis Awards, 2007 Short-listed, Book of the Year for Older Children, Australian Book Industry Awards, 2008 Winner, Fiction for Years 7-9, Canberra’s Own Outstanding List (COOL) Award, 2008 Winner, Fiction for Years 7-9, Kids Reading Oz Choice (KROC) Award, 2008 “Simultaneously heart-wrenching and heart-warming. Beautifully crafted with stunning imagery, this has ageless appeal” — Children’s Book Council of Australia “I was riveted by the magical adventures, beautifully told, of a nameless Chinese slave girl.” — Katharine England, Australian Book Review “... entrancing, beautifully written story ... a wonderfully satisfying and unexpected climax.” — Adelaide Advertiser “An enchanting blend of fantasy and history.” — The Age “A journey ... is the essence of this outstanding novel ...It is a story that informs as it delights and leaves the reader with a yearning to know more.” — The Children’s Book Council of Australia, Judges’ Report “... an ambitious novel, marrying ancient Chinese history and culture with magic and fantasy ... the sights, smells and tastes of this fantastic ancient China are fully realised.” — Australian Bookseller and Publisher “... a superb novel ...” — Canberra Times “Enchanting and fascinating ... something worth celebrating.” — Kate Fewster, Viewpoint “... proof that the fantasy genre is still working its magic.” — Jodie Minus, The Weekend Australian “Wilkinson writes with elegant simplicity and her tale acquires the force of fable. Its appeal is broad: complex enough for adults yet accessible to younger readers.” — The Saturday Age
Download or read book He Walks with Dragons written by Stanley S. Thornton and published by Mystic Dragon Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "He Walks with Dragons" takes place when what was, what is, and what shall be were one in the same. Draig, a boy on the verge of his manhood, is summoned to the majestic mountain by the Great Ones. There he finds out he is about to transcend the ages and risk his life to prevent the destruction of mankind. Born into the naïve innocence of ancient man, Draig lives a simple pastoral existence in a quiet, small village. But one day he is flung on a magical journey into a forbidden new world. There, Draconos, a dragon, befriends the boy, training him in the art of warfare. From this day forward, the young boy finds himself in awe at the wonders the world holds for him. Not only has Draig become a man, but he is living like a dragon and learning their mystical powers. “From the time Man first crawled upon this earth…we found him worthy to take his rightful place among the creatures that walk upon the earth. While hiding in the shadows, we have protected him. We have nurtured him all these many ages. But now man grows in great numbers and makes war on everything he sees.” And when the time comes, will Draig be willing to lay down his life for the sake of saving the dragons? And when the dragons are gone, where will he go? He is no longer just a man.
Download or read book Tears of Dragons Gone By written by Mary Jane Wijtyk and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Tek, you hunted in Mr. Andrew's woods!" He could be so exasperating. If he did not listen to her, he would surely be discovered. Her bedroom was not safe! Samantha hated being deceitful, but she was at a loss as to what to do. After all, who knows how to keep a dragon? In the days of cell phones and social networks, Samantha lives in a world that she feels she understands. But when a large, mysterious animal starts roaming the woods and eating large game, she and everyone living nearby are frightened. When neither the universities nor the Pennsylvania Game Commission can identify it, things get interesting. In the story Tears of Dragons Gone By, young Samantha finds herself in a tough spot-- knowing the truth, but not being able to tell anyone.
Download or read book Dragons of the Hourglass Mage written by Margaret Weis and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2009-08-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between Chronicles and Legends, what made Raistlin aspire to godhood? Raistlin Majere has become a Black Robe wizard and travels to Neraka, the lord city of the Dark Queen, ostensibly to work for her, though in reality he means to further his own quest for power. But Takhisis finds out that the dragon orb has entered her city and sends her draconians to find and destroy the wizard who has it in his possession. Before her agents can strike, though, Raistlin finds out that Takhisis means to take control of all wizardly magic. She has ordered Kitiara to set a trap for the Gods of Magic on the Night of the Eye, when all the high-ranking wizards will be in Neraka to celebrate. As the forces of light, with help from the good dragons, are turning the tide of battle, Raistlin is forced to flee, for his foes are closing in on him. As the Dragon Highlords vie for the Crown of Power in the Temple of the Dark Queen, Raistlin Majere wages his own desperate battle against Takhisis in the dungeons below and meets again the brother he betrayed. The fate of the world hangs in the balance.
Download or read book Dragons of the Smoking Mountain written by Donna Louise and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where dragons rule the skies while people claim the land, the dragon population is dwindling fast, thanks to hunters. Inside the safety of nesting caves, where magic spells keep strangers away, eggs hold dragons who will one day hatch, grow, and make the long journey to Smoking Mountain to join the dragon society. Odessa, a little bronze dragon, grows quickly while practicing his flying skills-until the day he unwittingly endangers the rest of the dragons. He is asked to leave immediately and reluctantly heads south. But he becomes lost and decides to return home and hide deep within a nesting cave. As he remains concealed for years, Odessa comes to accept his solitary existence without any idea that the dragons, fearing extinction, have decided to trust people with the fate of their young. Three teens are chosen to accompany the latest hatchlings to Smoking Mountain to protect them from hunters. This sets in motion a chain of events that prompts Odessa to reveal himself and embark on a dangerous quest with a young dragon friend to find fairies who disappeared hundreds of years ago. In this charming fantasy, two dragons must rely on their ingenuity and instincts to find the fairies before the nets come down and change their lives forever.
Download or read book Heroes Feast Dungeons Dragons written by Kyle Newman and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2020-10-27 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 80 recipes inspired by the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons “Ready a tall tankard of mead and brace yourself for a culinary journey to match any quest!”—Tom Morello, Rage Against the Machine From the D&D experts behind Dungeons & Dragons Art & Arcana comes a cookbook that invites fantasy lovers to celebrate the unique culinary creations and traditions of their favorite fictional cultures. With this book, you can prepare dishes delicate enough to dine like elves and their drow cousins or hearty enough to feast like a dwarven clan or an orcish horde. All eighty dishes—developed by a professional chef—are delicious, easy to prepare, and composed of wholesome ingredients readily found in our world. Heroes’ Feast includes recipes for snacking, such as Elven Bread, Iron Rations, savory Hand Pies, and Orc Bacon, as well as hearty vegetarian, meaty, and fish mains, such as Amphail Braised Beef, Hommlet Golden Brown Roasted Turkey, Drow Mushroom Steaks, and Pan-Fried Knucklehead Trout—all which pair perfectly with a side of Otik’s famous fried spiced potatoes. There are also featured desserts and cocktails—such as Heartlands Rose Apple and Blackberry Pie, Trolltide Candied Apples, Evermead, Potion of Restoration, and Goodberry Blend—and everything in between, to satisfy a craving for any adventure.
Download or read book Nine Dragons War God written by Jiang GongZi and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-11-24 with total page 621 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He had seized the nine dragons that defied the heavens! With the Lightning Perception surrounded, one's soul would be reincarnated, reborn into the body of the trash, Lei Nian. What? Cultivation genius? I have the Nine Dragons Stone! Unconvinced? Close the door, let loose thunder!
Download or read book Dragons Plight written by Tonia Morecraft and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marta couldn't sleep. She tossed and turned, beat up her pillow, changed positions a million times, covered up and uncovered, but sleep was not to be. She kept imagining the type of cruel people that would hunt a dragon, let alone a she dragon. How would they get that close to her without her knowledge? Was a friend or someone sent to collect the eggs before the hatching? All these thoughts kept circling in Marta's thoughts. When she did finally dose off, her dreams were filled with terrible screams and vicious battle cries. And blood, the sacred blood of the dragon mixed with the tainted blood of the criminals, except this blood was Namahline's. Waking with a start and barely stopping a scream herself, Marta slipped from her room out to the crutch. As she entered Nama lifted her head gazing on Marta with sleepy eyes. What brings you here in the middle of night, Marta? I am troubled with dreams when I do sleep and sleeplessness when I can't. Would you care to sit with me awhile, then? Yes, Namahline, you are a great friend. Marta stepped into Nama's stall and curled into her side. Nama exuded a calming mind chant and soon Marta was sleeping quite peacefully.
Download or read book DRAGONS OF THE APOCALYPSE THE SAINTS TREASURE written by Terry Hughes and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-04-06 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After crossing the Atlantic Ocean, Ethan Sayer and his three daughters are now faced with finding the four remaining Saint's Treasures. God told Ethan that he and his three daughters would travel with His four emissaries and reveal treasures which would be a test for the Gentile world. Ethan believes they will be in nations that he was sent with one of God's angels. It will be an around-the-world trip, and one nation is still a mystery! The only deadline was given by Ethan's wife, "Have Lyndsay and Alicia back in time to register for their college classes." Come along on this around-the-world mission and meet kings, queens, princes, princesses, and other world leaders. Visit distant lands and, more importantly, meet the people that live there. These are the people to whom God sent His emissaries. They are the real treasure in a fallen world. The challenge for the Sayers is that the emissaries are the Dragons of the Apocalypse, and they are to ride these dragons across oceans, mountains, and over hostile countries. Ethan Sayer has looked at pioneers of early flight as his guides to accomplish his mission. Ethan feels an urgency that his oldest daughter does not share. She wants to enjoy the journey, but Ethan feels he must complete the work as quickly as possible. Join this family as they experience a world full of joy and sometimes sorrow. They will make friends with great and small alike, but it is not all blissful, but that is life.
Download or read book Dragons to Butterflies written by Johnnie Calloway and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johnnie Calloway is a gifted story teller, and has written a superb personal account of his harrowing childhood, and adult life. Although he retells his experiences of emotional and physical abuse, neglect, heartache, and betrayal, and later his own addictions and struggles with mental illness, he manages to keep the reader thoroughly engaged and inspired by his strength and wisdom throughout this page turner. Johnnies willingness to be soul-baringly honest in this book as he traces his earliest memories into his teens and then adult years is truly unlike anything I have ever read. I have no doubt that his display of courage and his determination to go to any lengths necessary for his own healing will serve as a guiding light for countless readers. It is a story of hope and love, forgiveness and healing. I only wish it had been available when I was a practicing addictions counselor. I would have made it required reading! Callie Chappell-Nicholas Retired Addictions Counselor
Download or read book The Dragon of Wantley A Burlesque Opera The Fourteenth Edition with Additions Etc written by Henry Carey and published by . This book was released on 1738 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Here There Be Dragons written by Jane Yolen and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1998 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Here There Be Dragons, dragons appear in every guise--ghastly, ghoulish, gentle, gargantuan--always endowed with the author's ingenious touches. Each piece is introduced with the fascinating, and often revealing, story of its making and is illustrated with the intricate, moody pencil drawings of David Wilgus.
