Download or read book The Turquoise Dragon written by David Rains Wallace and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1987 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in paperback; an award-winning natural history writer weaves thought-provoking environmental themes into a gripping mystery thriller involving murder and endangered species.
Download or read book The Turquoise Dragon written by David Rains Wallace and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1985 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Turquoise Dragon written by Jane Toombs and published by Devine Destinies. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: N Cozz: A dragon who fears becoming an outcast lays a wrong color egg. It�s not in her nature to destroy it. Is that alien machine outside her cave her answer? Earth: What happens when a young woman born to die and an impossible beast fall in love?
Download or read book Dragons Lore written by Patty Jansen and published by Patty Jansen. This book was released on with total page 2182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of nine novels featuring dragons. The Bastard Prince - Patty Jansen The Black Egg - James E. Wisher Dragon Storm - Lindsay Buroker Embellish - Demelza Carlton The Blue Dragon - Salvador Mercer Dragon’s Future - Kandi J. Wyatt Blood of Requiem - Daniel Arenson Dragonia: Rise of the Wyverns - Craig A. Price Jr. Shatterwing - Donna Maree Hanson
Download or read book Dragon s Future written by Kandi J Wyatt and published by Kandi J Wyatt. This book was released on with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Ever ridden a dragon? You’re about to, so hold on tight! Dragon’s Future is quite the ride!” ~Ridley Pearson, #1 New York Times bestselling author Trapped in a boring life, Carryl longs for something different. With the death of a dragon rider, she realizes her dream of becoming a rider herself. But first she must save the despondent dragon’s life. Ruskya has settled into his new role as a dragon rider. A sinister rider has attacked the colony. Now the fate of all that Ruskya holds dear lies in his hands. Ruskya and Carryl step into leadership roles to defend the colony and their village. Now they battle dragons and their own insecurities. They’ll need the courage of a dragon to defeat their enemies or die tying. Dragon’s Future is the fabulous first book in the coming of age fantasy series Dragon Courage. If you like enticing worlds, captivating story, and a new twist on dragon lore, you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s fantastic series. Get your copy of Dragon’s Future to soar with dragons!
Download or read book All About Chinese Culture written by The Chinese Academy of History and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-08-28 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book invites senior experts and scholars from the fields of Chinese archaeology and history to describe ten influential “national treasure-level” cultural antiquities. Spanning from the Neolithic Age to modernity and with content ranging from the origin of civilizations to the red cultural relics, the book covers cultural antiquities, including: the Clay Figurine, the Painted Pottery Plate with Coiling Long Pattern (from the Neolithic Period), the Turquoise-inlaid and Long-shaped Bronze Object (of the Xia Dynasty), the Ivory Goblet Inlaid with Turquoise (of the Shang Dynasty), the He Zun (Ritual Wine Vessel), the Ox-shaped Zun (Wine Vessel), the Arm Protector with Animal and Clouds (and embroidered with the Chinese characters meaning “five stars appear in the East, which is a sign of Chinese victory over the Qiang”), the Beast-head-shaped Agate Cup (of the Tang Dynasty), the Imperial Gilt Gold Mesh Crown with Two Upright Wings (of the Ming Dynasty), etc. The text features not only scientific rigor but is also enjoyable to read and thought-provoking.
Download or read book The Earliest China written by Hong Xu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Earliest China” is the first archaeological book in China to translate in the dominant language of the world on the origin of Chinese ancient civilization in the Central Plains and the study of Xia dynastic culture. It shows readers all over the world the outstanding achievements in the study of the formation of early state in China and is the first English translation monograph on the birth history of the first dynasty of Hua-Xia nation from the perspective of archaeology. With the specific archaeological data on the basis of excavations and investigation conducted in recent years, this book focuses on the interpretation of the rise and development of the ancient civilization having initially appeared in the Central Plain of China and even in the Eastern Asia. The book contents include abundant manifestations of the first flourishing civilization especially at the Erlitou site along the Yi and Luo Rivers, characteristic of ultra-large capital city, palace buildings, elaborate bronze vessels, and stratified social organization. With the combination of previously literature, the original author attempts to further explain how the earliest China, a royal-powered, and large-scaled state, emerged four thousand years ago. In this book, the analysis on a comprehensive landscape of the ancient civilization prior to the Shang Dynasty leads the point of views, distinctively from the traditional historical perspectives. With a global perspective, he further compares with other significant civilizations in the world and also points out cultural communications between the early China and other external cultures in the Bronze Age. Therefore, this book, the Earliest China of English translated version, is so appropriate to be recommended to foreign scholars and sinologists, as well as everyone who has been attracted by China’s charm overseas. With book contents, ideas, and thoughts that it contains, one can easily acknowledge the goals, methods, and reconstruction process of China’s prehistory, so English readers will acknowledge so well about the Chinese Archaeology in the Bronze Age, which does vary in many aspects from that of European and American.
Download or read book The Dark Princess written by Amanda Kostro and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evil can be a corrosive force. especially when you grow up within it. The Dark Princess is a fifteen-year-old who realizes the evil reign of her uncle, the Dark King, must be stopped before the land of Taintis falls into turmoil.That to her is known, but her name is not. The journey she takes gives her a new outlook on her country and its inhabitants. The Dark Princess meets magical creatures, unusual circumstances and complicated, secretive people. Who is an ally, who is an enemy? Her adventure leads her to see who she really is and who she has yet to become. Is the Dark Princess on her way to defeating Darkness, or are her actions and choices only going to pull Taintis further under her uncle's influence? She knows the Dark King and his force of Darkness are evil, merciless and blood thirsty. but can the Dark Princess wash that all away to find freedom and peace for the citizens of Taintis? And for herself? Amanda Kostro, now fourteen, began The Dark Princess when she was twelve. She had such an urge to write, that she would take advantage of any opportunity, often writing through the night in lieu of sleep. The idea for The Dark Princess came suddenly while riding in the car. The story unfolded around the central idea of a girl, born into evil, who eventually realizes she must escape the maleficent bonds of her childhood in order to change the future for herself and the citizens of Taintis. Amanda lives in Riverside, Illinois. An only child, she shares her life with a menagerie of animals including a dog, cats, birds and her horse Micki. She recently graduated from Hauser Junior High School and will be an incoming freshman at Riverside Brookfield High School in the fall. When asked if there will be a continuation of The Dark Princess, Amanda reports, "I think there is more to the story. I just have to write it." For updates, check out: www.thedarkprincess.net
Download or read book Dragon s Heir written by Kandi J Wyatt and published by Kandi J Wyatt. This book was released on with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sandhills hide many secrets—both past and present… Braidyn is consumed by restlessness except when he’s with his dragon. Together the two can do anything. When a dragon egg is stolen, he vows to find the thief at any cost. Sarai longs for acceptance in a male dominated society. Freedom is more likely if she leaves home. But her encounter with Braidyn leaves her unsettled and more alone than before. She fears the consequences if he ever discovers her secret. Both are on a journey to find a place to call home. Braidyn’s sense of justice may jeopardize their only hope for peace. Facing their past is the only way to have a future together. Dragon’s Heir is the fantastic follow-up in the coming of age fantasy series Dragon Courage. If you like plenty of action, unsuspected turn of events, and believable characters and worlds, you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s kid-safe dragon adventure. Get your copy of Dragon’s Heir to find your home among the dragons.
Download or read book Dragon s Revenge written by Kandi J Wyatt and published by Kandi J Wyatt. This book was released on with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Friendship. Revenge. When dragons are involved, both can be dangerous. Everyone needs friends, but it takes a special person to be a brother—something Kyn longs for with all his heart. Watching his friends with their siblings and new family members makes things worse. Ben’hyamene lives with regret over his past. Nothing he could do would be enough to make up for his actions. If Braidyn says journeying with Kyn is needed, he’ll do it. When they meet a drunken, angry rider, they learn of a land where dragons war with humans, and people live with uncontrolled anger or overwhelming depression. Kyn’s gift of mental healing could be the answer for the men of the Carr. But it’ll take someone who can communicate with wild dragons to bring peace to the land. Walking away with their hearts unharmed will be much harder. Dragon’s Revenge is the captivating third book in the coming-of-age fantasy series Dragon Courage. If you like awesome character and world-development, edge of your seat reading, and a book you don’t want to put down, you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s emotional dragon story. Get your copy of Dragon’s Revenge to experience a bond with dragons.
Download or read book Crossing the Border written by Li Yang and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first monograph of its kind in the academic world which comprehensively expounds the new methodology of humanities. The quadruple-evidence method is one which integrates quadruple-evidences to open up new horizon for interpretation of ancient culture in the three-dimensional manner. The first layer of evidence refers to documents passed down from the past; the second layer of evidence refers to local written materials; the third layer of evidence includes oral legends of anthropology and folklore and etiquette in the living folk customs; the fourth layer of evidence refers to those ancient objects and images either unearthed in archaeological excavations or handed down from the past. The book consists of theoretical explorations and their applications in individual cases. While the first part studies the academic evolution, theory and methodological value of the quadruple-evidence method, the second part, in using the method in different cases, explores different historical and cultural phenomena in the history of China, attempting to extend the frontier of the origin of civilization from the approach of mythological study.
Download or read book Torvald Dragon Riding Heroes written by Ava Richardson and published by Relay Publishing. This book was released on with total page 2680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Destiny awaits, if these dragon-riding heroines are brave enough to heed its call… Return to the mystical and magical world of Torvald! Join a trio of dragon riding heroines, as they battle to save their world across three breath-taking fantasy adventure trilogies… In Sea Dragons, Pirate princess Lila wants her people to embrace their destiny as dragon mercenaries. But only Danu, a wise young monk, believes in her. Lila must dig deep, and embrace her true self, or risk her people’s destruction at the hands of an impossibly powerful foe. In Deadweed Dragons, a new, deadly force threatens to overrun the Southern Kingdoms, throwing orphan Dayie’s life into chaos. Only Dayie, and her dragon, Zarr, can stop the blight. But soon an even greater threat arises. Can she uncover the truth about her birth, and unlock her hidden powers, to save her home in time? And, in The Stone Crown, as an evil presence creeps across the land, only Narissea, a slave in the kingdom’s mines, can stop it. When she stumbles across an injured dragon, she quickly learns the truth about mysterious Lady Inyene and her mechanical abominations. Making Narissea the only thing standing between her kingdom and devastation. Lose yourself in a world of mighty dragons, epic magic, and brave dragon riders. This collection includes #1 bestseller Ava Richardson’s Sea Dragons trilogy, the Deadweed Dragons trilogy, and the Stone Crown trilogy.
Download or read book The Epic of Gesar of Ling written by and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first and only English translation of the centuries-old Tibetan spiritual allegory of King Gesar, a tale on a par with The Arabian Nights or the King Arthur stories. For hundreds of years, versions of the Gesar of Ling epic have been sung by bards in Tibet, China, Central Asia, and across the eastern Silk Route. King Gesar, renowned throughout these areas, represents the ideal warrior. As a leader with his people's loyalty and trust, he conquers all their enemies and protects the peace. The example of King Gesar is also understood as a spiritual teaching. The "enemies" in the stories represent the emotional and psychological challenges that turn people toward greed, aggression, and envy and away from the true teachings of Buddhism. The epic of Gesar is the longest single piece of literature in the world canon, encompassing some 120 volumes; here the first three volumes are translated, telling of Gesar's birth, his mischievous childhood and his youth spent in exile, and his rivalry for the throne with his treacherous uncle.
Download or read book Atlantis Lost written by T. A. Barron and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone has heard that the once-great island of Atlantis was destroyed . . . but who can tell you how it was created? The thrilling conclusion to the Atlantis trilogy by New York Times bestselling author T.A. Barron! The veil between the Spirit Realm and the mortal world has fallen, and the evil lord Narkazan is primed to claim the magical Starstone for himself once and for all. But when tragedy befalls Promi's newly reunited family, he knows that he can't let Narkazan ruin everything his parents held dear. With his friends beside him, Promi battles Narkazan in the Spirit Realm, to ensure that the Starstone remains safe from Narkazan's mortal followers. But how far will Promi have to go to keep the world and the people he loves safe? This action-packed conclusion to the Atlantis trilogy will have readers railing against fate as they say goodbye to their beloved magical island. Praise for Atlantis Lost: "Good and evil contrast starkly in this lush fantasy world populated with unicorns, wind lions, wyverns, dragons, mistwraiths, and human folk."—VOYA Praise for Atlantis in Peril: "Barron’s trademark fast-paced action with a twist of humor will pull readers along."—School Library Journal Praise for Atlantis Rising: "An inventive and entertaining story."—Publishers Weekly "Fans of Barron’s many books about Merlin will find much to enjoy here, as will those who loved of Rick Riordan’s “Percy Jackson” books."—School Library Journal "A fun, thrill ride of an adventure, this should be a big hit with fans of Barron, Paolini, and Riordan."—VOYA
Download or read book The Phoenix Key written by Lauren K. Hickey and published by Author House. This book was released on 2011-04-28 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The three kings will rise again and will meet under prejudice and scorn. Only with the spirits of dragon, wolf, and horse will they complete their destined course. This is on the Door of Sovereigns; a seal on power that almost destroyed to world once before. Three races: elves, humans, and dragons; know of this power. But they do not know of each other. When Faron and Keelen, two young elves, and their friend Ignus, a dragon, take a detour on their trip, they find Ian, a human boy. And their worlds collide for the first time in centuries.
Download or read book Dragon s Posterity written by Kandi J Wyatt and published by Kandi J Wyatt. This book was released on with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Kyn going crazy? Can a dream and a dead dragon hold the answer of peace and posterity for the dragon colonies? Kyn has always longed for peace, especially since he was named the frithwyn, or peace friend. With Ruskya at odds with Ardyn, Kyn feels the need to make peace. When a strange dream won’t go away, Kyn sets out to see if it will help bring peace to Three Spans Canyon. Ardyn has always enjoyed expressing himself differently than the rest of his family. When he decides to braid his dragon’s leather straps in his own way, it’s the last straw for his da. Frustrated and angry, Ardyn moves out. Kyn takes Ardyn to round up other younglings who are struggling with their trainers. They all meet in a field from Kyn’s dream. The youngling challenge pits young dragon riders from all the colonies against each other in feats that will push them to their limits and thus show their true worth to their trainers. The outcome of the youngling challenge will either prove the next generation or cause the downfall of the dragon rider colonies. Dragon’s Posterity is book five in the great fantasy series, Dragon Courage. If you like vivid imagery, a book you can’t seem to stop reading, and characters that fast become old friends, you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s fantastic series. Get your copy of Dragon’s Posterity to find your place among the dragons.
Download or read book Opening the Treasure of the Profound written by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiritual teachings in the form of songs—spontaneous expressions of deep wisdom and understanding that reveal the nature of reality—have been treasured since the dawn of Buddhism in India. In Opening the Treasure of the Profound, Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen translates nine such songs, by Milarepa and Jigten Sumgön, and then explains them in contemporary terms. His insights take the Buddha’s ancient wisdom out of the realm of the intellectual and directly into our hearts. Here, we are invited into the world of transmission from master to disciple in order to discover truth for ourselves—to open the treasure of profound wisdom that fully realizes the nature of reality.
