Download or read book Jade Man s Skin written by Daniel Fox and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the long-chained dragon now free and the rebels' invasion smashed by her exultant fury, young Emperor Chien Hua is ambitious to strike back with increasingly godlike powers that are making him dangerously rash. But the emperor's forces have no hope of launching a counterattack, until a goddess moves to oppose the dragon's will.

Download or read book Urban Magic Eye written by Feng ZhenRen and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-06-21 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The impoverished graduate Li Hao occasionally obtained the broken treasure of the Immortal World and became a dragon from then on. Stone gambling made a fortune. He gained the reputation of being a doctor. He became rich in casinos. From then on, his wealth surged, he had endless luck and his most beautiful first date and so on entered his world. With so many beauties present, to Li Hao, who was lacking in willpower, this was a severe test.

Download or read book Spirit God s choice written by Zhang Wei and published by Devneybooks. This book was released on with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the night city, two families of spiritual practitioners have been passed down from generation to generation, and they are veritable rulers of the night city. The reason why these two families have the power to deter the whole town is because in these two families, there are spiritual practitioners with powerful and extraordinary power, far above mortals.

Download or read book Pure Rapture written by Aja James and published by Independent. This book was released on 2022-01-26 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Their love is outlawed by both their Kinds… Tal-Telal, the legendary General who led the Pure Ones to freedom, paid the ultimate price for his people: breaking the heart of his one True Love. Her shattered heart continues to yearn… Ishtar Anshar, once royalty reigning over a vast, ancient empire, lost everything she held dear. Deceived by those she trusted the most, she blamed the one male who sacrificed all to protect her. No matter the distance and time, love is a renegade that cannot be ruled… Now Fate has reunited them in this modern time to combat a burgeoning threat. Can they put the darkness behind them and forge a brighter future together?

Download or read book Pure Awakening written by Aja James and published by Aja James. This book was released on 2022-02-25 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have always loved him. Though that love has evolved, metamorphosed, transmuted over time (and sometimes it felt a little—maybe a lot—like hate), what hasn’t ever changed is that I love him. But I didn’t comprehend the depth of my love, the teeth and claws and desperate prayers of my love, until six hours ago: They say he’s missing… The Royal Zodiac—me and my inner circle—hasn’t been complete these past two years since the attack. Every time we get close to a potential candidate to recruit into our ranks, they disappear, the most likely scenario being that Medusa and her minions got to them first. And now she has Dalair. I won’t rest until I get him back. My name is Sophia Victoria St. James. I am Queen of the Pure Ones. This is my Awakening.

Download or read book Jade City written by Fonda Lee and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel of magic and kungfu, four siblings battle rival clans for honor and power in an Asia-inspired fantasy metropolis. *Named one of TIME's Top 100 Fantasy Books Of All Time ​* World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, winner Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for -- and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign invasion. Now, the war is over and a new generation of Kauls vies for control of Kekon's bustling capital city. They care about nothing but protecting their own, cornering the jade market, and defending the districts under their protection. Ancient tradition has little place in this rapidly changing nation. When a powerful new drug emerges that lets anyone -- even foreigners -- wield jade, the simmering tension between the Kauls and the rival Ayt family erupts into open violence. The outcome of this clan war will determine the fate of all Green Bones -- and of Kekon itself. Praise for Jade City: "An epic drama reminiscent of the best classic Hong Kong gangster films but set in a fantasy metropolis so gritty and well-imagined that you'll forget you're reading a book." --Ken Liu, Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award-winning author "A beautifully realized setting, a great cast of characters, and dramatic action scenes. What a fun, gripping read!" --Ann Leckie, Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author "An instantly absorbing tale of blood, honor, family and magic, spiced with unexpectedly tender character beats." --NPR The Green Bone Saga Jade City Jade War Jade Legacy

Download or read book On Infertile Ground written by Jade S. Sasser and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A critique of population control narratives reproduced by international development actors in the 21st century Since the turn of the millennium, American media, scientists, and environmental activists have insisted that the global population crisis is “back”—and that the only way to avoid catastrophic climate change is to ensure women’s universal access to contraception. Did the population problem ever disappear? What is bringing it back—and why now? In On Infertile Ground, Jade S. Sasser explores how a small network of international development actors, including private donors, NGO program managers, scientists, and youth advocates, is bringing population back to the center of public environmental debate. While these narratives never disappeared, Sasser argues, histories of human rights abuses, racism, and a conservative backlash against abortion in the 1980s drove them underground—until now. Using interviews and case studies from a wide range of sites—from Silicon Valley foundation headquarters to youth advocacy trainings, the halls of Congress and an international climate change conference—Sasser demonstrates how population growth has been reframed as an urgent source of climate crisis and a unique opportunity to support women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights. ­Although well-intentioned—promoting positive action, women’s empowerment, and moral accountability to a global community—these groups also perpetuate the same myths about the sexuality and lack of virtue and control of women and the people of global south that have been debunked for decades. Unless the development community recognizes the pervasive repackaging of failed narratives, Sasser argues, true change and development progress will not be possible. On Infertile Ground presents a unique critique of international development that blends the study of feminism, environmentalism, and activism in a groundbreaking way. It will make any development professional take a second look at the ideals driving their work.

Download or read book Dark Redemption written by Aja James and published by Aja James. This book was released on 2021-12-25 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All his existence, he’s fought for the wrong side… Born and trained to be the most fearsome Dark warrior the immortal races had ever seen, Enlil of Anatolia had only ever known ruthlessness, brutality and rigid control. He was a weapon used by others, his life never his own. Until he spits in the eye of Fate… No longer able to abide by the atrocities he witnessed and engendered, he severs all ties to the past, risking his own life and sanity, and awakens a nameless man without memory. And is taken in by a human woman in search of her own Destiny… Raised in an orphanage, Clara Scott has always wanted a family of her own. Full of love, life and hope, she adopts a lost little girl and befriends a homeless man. In his eyes, she sees endless darkness and pain. But through his actions, she sees a strong, noble, imperfect, yet beautiful spirit— She sees a soul worth redeeming.

Download or read book LSAT Logic Games written by Manhattan Prep and published by Manhattan Prep. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 675 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manhattan Prep’s LSAT Logic Games guide, fully updated for the digital exam, is an essential tool for the LSAT section that everyone loves to hate. Manhattan Prep’s LSAT guides use officially-released LSAT questions and are written by the company’s instructors, who have all scored a 172 or higher on the official LSAT—we know how to earn a great score and we know how to teach you to do the same. This guide will train you to approach LSAT logic games as a 99th-percentile test-taker does: Recognize every type of game Make valid inferences Diagram quickly and accurately Predict correct answers and spot trap answers Take advantage of the digital format to work quickly and strategically You will have access to many practice problems and extensive solutions: Timed drill sets made up of real LSAT questions to help you absorb and apply what you’ve learned In-depth solutions, including hand-drawn diagrams and step-by-step analysis

Download or read book Love on the Brink A Crimson Eclipse Jades Chronicle written by Shu Chen Hou and published by Shu chen Hou. This book was released on with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing "Love on the Brink: A Crimson Eclipse," the first chapter of Jade's Chronicle, a captivating novel that will take you on a journey of love, adventure, and self-discovery. Follow Jade as she uncovers the truth about her seemingly ordinary life and encounters a mysterious stranger who will change everything. This novel is a perfect blend of romance, mystery, and fantasy that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions that transport you to distant lands and forgotten realms. You will be captivated by the ancient symbols and cryptic passages that leap from the pages, painting vivid pictures in your mind. The love story between Jade's ancestors, Isabella and Samuel, is both beautiful and tragic. It speaks of true devotion and the indomitable spirit of love in the face of adversity. You will be swept away by their story and the cosmic forces that intertwine their destinies with Jade's. "Love on the Brink: A Crimson Eclipse" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good romance, a thrilling adventure, and a story of self-discovery. Get your copy today and join Jade on her journey of love and adventure.

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Download or read book Piecing Me Together written by Renée Watson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2018 Newbery Honor Book and Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner 'Important and deeply moving' JOHN GREEN 'Timely and timeless' JACQUELINE WOODSON Jade is a girl striving for success in a world that seems like it's trying to break her. She knows she needs to take every opportunity that comes her way. And she has: every day Jade rides the bus away from her friends to a private school where she feels like an outsider, but where she has plenty of opportunities. But some opportunities Jade could do without, like the mentor programme for 'at-risk' girls. Just because her mentor is black doesn't mean she understands where Jade is coming from. Why is Jade always seen as someone to fix? But with a college scholarship promised at the end of it, how can Jade say no? Jade feels like her life is made up of hundreds of conflicting pieces. Will it ever fit together? Will she ever find her place in the world? More than anything, Jade just wants the opportunity to be real, to make a difference. NPR's Best Books of 2017 A 2017 New York Public Library Best Teen Book of the Year Chicago Public Library's Best Books of 2017 A School Library Journal Best Book of 2017 Kirkus Reviews' Best Teen Books of 2017 2018 Josette Frank Award Winner

Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Indian Contributions to the World written by Emory Dean Keoke and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the lives and achievements of American Indians and discusses their contributions to the world.

Download or read book A General History of Chinese Art written by Xifan Li and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the prehistoric beginnings of Chinese art and its development during the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties. It analyses the conditions of the emergence of Chinese art and its transformation of form, content and function throughout the Three Dynasties, a historical period marked by important changes in the social and cultural Chinese landscape. A General History of Chinese Art comprises six volumes with a total of nine parts spanning from the Prehistoric Era until the 3rd year of Xuantong during the Qing Dynasty (1911). The work provides a comprehensive compilation of in-depth studies of the development of art throughout the subsequent reign of Chinese dynasties and explores the emergence of a wide range of artistic categories such as but not limited to music, dance, acrobatics, singing, story telling, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, architecture, and crafts. Unlike previous reference books, A General History of Chinese Art offers a broader overview of the notion of Chinese art by asserting a more diverse and less material understanding of arts, as has often been the case in Western scholarship.

Download or read book Jade written by Fred Ward and published by Gem Book Pub. This book was released on 2001 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a history of jade culture and industry and includes jade buying tips.

Download or read book Dark Pleasures written by Aja James and published by Independent. This book was released on 2022-02-24 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Devlin Sinclair, the New England Dark Ones’ Hunter, is on a mission to track down the elusive and mysterious Medusa, perhaps the ultimate nemesis the Pure and Dark Ones have been battling in recent years. But he can’t do it alone. Grace Darling has isolated herself from the world since a very young age, after her parents’ death and because of her own social disability. Awkward and brilliant, a born sensualist, Grace agrees to a blind date that changes the course of Destiny. She has the skills he needs. Their chemistry is off the charts, but will she, can she, give him the love he craves?

Download or read book Dark Desires written by Aja James and published by Aja James. This book was released on 2022-03-12 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***2018 Reader's Favorite Winner!*** “Every story has more than one side, like a crystal that captures and reflects different colors of light. Do not take for granted what you think you know, for until you hold the entire jewel in your palm, the temptation is to fall prey to illusion and deception.” This is a story of the Dark Ones… Ryu Takamura is the Dark Ones’ Assassin. He has never missed his target…until now. Until her. Ava Monroe is a talented geneticist who holds the key to the vampire race’s future…and perhaps her own as well. Their attraction is explosive from the first. She would do anything to have him. He would sacrifice all to protect her. But will their love triumph over seemingly impossible odds as they battle enemies new and old? Especially the demons from Ryu’s past? And deep within his heart?