Download or read book His Majesty s Dragon written by Naomi Novik and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2006-03-28 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first novel of the New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, a rare bond is formed between a young man and a dragon, and together they must battle in the Napoleonic Wars. “A terrifically entertaining fantasy novel.”—Stephen King Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain’s defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future–and an unexpected kinship with a most extraordinary creature. Thrust into the rarified world of the Aerial Corps as master of the dragon Temeraire, he will face a crash course in the daring tactics of airborne battle. For as France’s own dragon-borne forces rally to breach British soil in Bonaparte’s boldest gambit, Laurence and Temeraire must soar into their own baptism of fire. “Just when you think you’ve seen every variation possible on the dragon story, along comes Naomi Novik. . . . Her wonderful Temeraire is a dragon for the ages.”—Terry Brooks Don’t miss any of Naomi Novik’s magical Temeraire series HIS MAJESTY’S DRAGON • THRONE OF JADE • BLACK POWDER WAR • EMPIRE OF IVORY • VICTORY OF EAGLES • TONGUES OF SERPENTS • CRUCIBLE OF GOLD • BLOOD OF TYRANTS • LEAGUE OF DRAGONS

Download or read book The Dragons and the Snakes written by David Kilcullen and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just a few years ago, people spoke of the US as a hyperpower-a titan stalking the world stage with more relative power than any empire in history. Yet as early as 1993, newly-appointed CIA director James Woolsey pointed out that although Western powers had "slain a large dragon" by defeating the Soviet Union in the Cold War, they now faced a "bewildering variety of poisonous snakes." In The Dragons and the Snakes, the eminent soldier-scholar David Kilcullen asks how, and what, opponents of the West have learned during the last quarter-century of conflict. Applying a combination of evolutionary theory and detailed field observation, he explains what happened to the "snakes"-non-state threats including terrorists and guerrillas-and the "dragons"-state-based competitors such as Russia and China. He explores how enemies learn under conditions of conflict, and examines how Western dominance over a very particular, narrowly-defined form of warfare since the Cold War has created a fitness landscape that forces adversaries to adapt in ways that present serious new challenges to America and its allies. Within the world's contemporary conflict zones, Kilcullen argues, state and non-state threats have increasingly come to resemble each other, with states adopting non-state techniques and non-state actors now able to access levels of precision and lethal weapon systems once only available to governments. A counterintuitive look at this new, vastly more complex environment, The Dragons and the Snakes will not only reshape our understanding of the West's enemies' capabilities, but will also show how we can respond given the increasing limits on US power.

Download or read book In His Majesty s Service written by Naomi Novik and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 833 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Together in one volume, here are the first three novels in Naomi Novik’s New York Times bestselling Temeraire series, combining the gripping history of the Napoleonic era, the thrill of Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern books, and the excitement of Patrick O’Brian’s seafaring adventures. In His Majesty’s Service also includes an exclusive original Temeraire short story. Capt. Will Laurence is serving with honor in the British Navy when his ship captures a French frigate harboring most a unusual cargo–an incalculably valuable dragon egg. When the egg hatches, Laurence unexpectedly becomes the master of the young dragon Temeraire and finds himself on an extraordinary journey that will shatter his orderly, respectable life and alter the course of his nation’s history. Thrust into England’s Aerial Corps, Laurence and Temeraire undergo rigorous training while staving off French forces intent on breaching British soil. But the pair has more than France to contend with when China learns that an imperial dragon intended for Napoleon–Temeraire himself– has fallen into British hands. The emperor summons the new pilot and his dragon to the Far East, a long voyage fraught with peril and intrigue. From England’s shores to China’s palaces, from the Silk Road’s outer limits to the embattled borders of Prussia and Poland, Laurence and Temeraire must defend their partnership and their country from powerful adversaries around the globe. But can they succeed against the massed forces of Bonaparte’s implacable army?

Download or read book A Treatise on the Art of Breeding and Managing Tame Domesticated Foreign and Fancy Pigeons written by John Matthews Eaton and published by London : The author. This book was released on 1858 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Rhealm of Dragons written by Cathryn Watson and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2017-03-23 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rhealm of Dragons Book two in the trilogy In this book they find and capture other tribal warriors. Free dragons and riders whilst, they retrieve family and animals stolen from nearby ocean waters as they fight for their compounds. They wind up in a triple cross of lies and deceit and in the process. Going back in time for more information on who and what a large nuclear ship is and its capabilities is doing in the domain. In the process they find several spies stealing from them and murdering members of the family.

Download or read book Elements of Dragons written by C.R. Robertson and published by CR Robertson. This book was released on with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ELEMENTS OF DRAGONS Twin flames were hunted and killed due to their magical powers, but they have re-emerged in the Otherworld as Drake Obsidian and Morgan Amethyst allowed their love, passion, and desire to bind them in a powerful union that reignited real magic back into existence. Alongside their supernatural friends they must fight against the Master who is opening the gates of hell with ritualistic sacrifices to harvest souls. As the cosmic lightning struck them, ancient magic was released deep into the earth, awakening the dragons who have slumbered for over a thousand years. Called to serve Drake, the last of the Dragon Lords, their magic reverberates through the Otherworld as secrets from Morgan’s Spirit Walker blood stalks them. The laws and rules of the magical world are changing as their love rewrites them. Family bonds reveal long lost relatives and traitors who will try and save or kill them to gain the magical powers in their blood. Can they discover who the Master is before he opens the last gate of hell? Who can be trusted in this shadow world of Fae? Will their love survive or will magic tear them apart? Drake and Morgan would kill and die for each other, but who can they trust as they journey deeper into the Otherworld. **Graphic language with adult content**

Download or read book Bearded Dragons in Captivity written by Allen Repashy and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bearded Dragons in Captivity provides keepers with information on all aspects of captive care including housing, feeding, breeding, incubation of eggs and care of young dragons. A wide array of fascinating Bearded Dragons is presented in beautiful detail in the photo gallery. Also included in this exciting book are sections on the captive care of Black Soil or Lawson's Pygmy Dragon and one of the most spectacular dragons in captivity, the Frilled Dragon.

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 The Dragons of Heaven written by Alyc Helms and published by Watkins Media Limited. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Street magician Missy Masters inherited more than the usual genetic cocktail from her estranged grandfather. She also got his preternatural control of shadow and his legacy as the vigilante hero, Mr Mystic. Problem is, being a pulp hero takes more than a good fedora and a knack for witty banter, and Missy lacks the one thing Mr Mystic had: experience. Determined to live up to her birthright, Missy journeys to China to seek the aid of Lung Huang, the ancient master who once guided her grandfather. Lung Huang isn't quite as ancient as Missy expected, and a romantic interlude embroils her in the politics of Lung Huang and his siblings, the nine dragon-guardians of creation. When Lung Di-Lung Huang's brother and mortal enemy-raises a magical barrier that cuts off China from the rest of the world, it falls to the new Mr. Mystic to prove herself by taking down the barrier. As Missy prepares to confront Lung Di, she faces a tough decision: remain loyal to Lung Huang and see China destroyed, or side with the bad guy and save the world. File Under: Fantasy [ Sins of the Grandfather / Missy and Master / Geek Fu / Little Trouble in Big China ]

Download or read book Dragons written by Esther E. Schmidt and published by Esther E. Schmidt. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the beginning of time Dragons have existed and live in solitude among their own clans and traditions. Enya lives in the human world but is aware of the fact she's a Dragon. She never encountered any others of her kind and doesn't remember her past. She craves to find out more about herself until she's suddenly faced with a presumptuous, old-fashioned biker who'd rather demand information than willingly provide. Vaughn, Dragon shifter and President of the Dragons Charter, has been the leader of his clan for decades. His clan has been facing problems due to ancient traditions which complicate their very existence. When Vaughn becomes aware of the horrific fact of the existence of a half-blood, he's dead set to handle this abomination accordingly; for a Dragon needs to be a pure blood. A Dragon shifter is adamant, stubborn, and hot-tempered though evolution has a way to make you see reason within havoc. Can ancient traditions withstand modern times? Or will clan members refuse allegiance, leaving Vaughn and Enya no other option then to fight for the right of existence? Each book in the Death by Reaper MC series can be read as a standalone story, featuring a new couple. For a greater reading experience and background storyline, recommended reading order: Hellhounds Death by Reaper MC #1 Vampires Death by Reaper MC #2 Demons Death by Reaper MC #3 Dragons Death by Reaper MC #4

Download or read book Dragon written by Bryn Jones and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-01-09 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragon is an epic action fantasy novel full of mystery, death and destruction. The story begins from the point of view of Red, a near-ordinary young man troubled with nightmares. As the story begins, his whole world is flipped upside down, and Red begins to discover the horrifying truth about the history of our world. He is thrown into an ever-changing environment, desperately trying to make sense of his life, whilst finding out the truth about his past, and the extraordinary powers he possesses. With the fate of the world in his hands, Red has the choice to fight or flee. But will he be able to stop the onslaught that awaits, and if so, at what cost?

Download or read book Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary written by Brandon Mull and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-02-23 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Kendra and Seth go to stay at their grandparents' estate, they discover that it is a sanctuary for magical creatures and that a battle between good and evil is looming.

Download or read book Bearded Dragon Manual 3rd Edition written by Philippe De Vosjoli and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and best-selling pet manual for bearded dragon pet owners on providing quality care Offers detailed sections on a wide range of topics, including selecting a healthy bearded dragon, understanding their behavior and anatomy, breeding, health and nutrition, creating a comfortable habitat, recognizing diseases and illnesses, and more Also features a sought-after section on color morphs and the care and breeding of frilled dragons New edition includes updated information on care and feeding, breeding, habitat and habits of bearded dragons, as well as new sections on play, wardrobe, accessories, food supply sources, personality traits, therapy pet insight, true stories, and more

Download or read book Master of Dragons written by Margaret Weis and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When renegade dragons hatch a plan to enslave humankind, a pair of separately raised dragon-magic brothers and a Parliament emissary work to overcome a dangerous human-dragon army in order to restore peace. Conclusion to the Dragonvarld trilogy.

Download or read book Environmental Humanities and Theologies written by Rod Giblett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-06-13 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many ways of thinking about and living with ‘the environment’ have their roots in the Bible and the Christian cultural tradition. Environmental Humanities and Theologies shows that some of these ways are problematic. It also provides alternative ways that value both materiality and spirituality. Beginning with an environmentally friendly reading of the biblical story of creation, Environmental Humanities and Theologies goes on to discuss in succeeding chapters the environmental theology of wetlands, dragons and watery monsters (including crocodiles and alligators) in the Bible and literature. It then gives a critical reading of the environmental theology of the biblical book of Psalms. Theological concepts are found in the works of English writers of detective and devotional stories and novels, American nature writers and European Jewish writers (as succeeding chapters show). Environmental Humanities and Theologies concludes with an appreciation for Australian Aboriginal spirituality in the swamp serpent. It argues for the sacrality of marsh monsters and swamp serpents as figures of reverence and respect for living bio- and psycho-symbiotic livelihoods in bioregions of the living earth in the Symbiocene. This is the hoped-for age superseding the Anthropocene. Environmental Humanities and Theologies is aimed at those who have little or no knowledge of how theology underlies much thinking and writing about ‘the environment’ and who are looking for ways of thinking about, being and living with the earth that respect and value both spirituality and materiality. It is a new text nurturing sacrality for the Symbiocene.

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 Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Volume 4 written by Cheryl Hurkett and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-06-17 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics (JIST) forms part of the 'Interdisciplinary Research Journal' module in the third year of both the BSc and MSci Interdisciplinary Science degrees. It is intended to provide students with hands-on experience of, and insight into, the academic publishing process. The activity models the entire process from paper writing and submission, refereeing other students' papers, sitting on the editorial board that makes final decisions on the papers, to finally publishing in an online journal. This book is a compilation of the papers written by undergraduate students that were published during the 2014/2015 academic year.