Download or read book Strangeling written by Jasmine Becket-Griffith and published by Beyond Words. This book was released on 2014-07-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the past 15 years, fantasy artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith has captivated a worldwide audience with her imaginative acrylic paintings. Exploring realms of sparkling whimsy and gothic melancholy, her original characters evoke an emotional response with their large luminous eyes. This volume contains a comprehensive compilation of fine colour reproductions of Jasmine’s paintings and serves as a true treasure for long-time collectors as well as being a very accessible introduction for new fans. In addition to detailed personal insights from the artist, the artworks are supplemented with the poetry and short stories of Amber Logan and Kachina Glenn - the artist’s sisters - illuminating the histories behind some of Jasmine’s most beloved characters.

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Download or read book Dangerous Beauties and Dutiful Wives written by Kendall H. Brown and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This captivating gallery offers rare glimpses of Japanese culture during the early years of the 20th century. Drawn from popular women's magazines of the Taishô period, its kuchi-e (frontispiece pictures) of bijin (beauties) represent a variety of artists, from the visual poetry of famous painters to more prosaic efforts by anonymous designers. Printed in the era's latest techniques of color lithography and offset printing, these kuchi-e bijin were created for mass production, yet they echo the form and appeal of woodblock prints from earlier generations. Their fashions are new enough to be exciting but sufficiently traditional to be reassuringly familiar. Embracing noble ideals and modern reality, the kuchi-e bijin suggest both the aspirations and the mundane truths of their audience, combining the sense of fine art and the sensibilities of popular illustration. Kendall H. Brown is Associate Professor of Asian Art History at California State University, Long Beach. His informative captions and Preface explore the images' literary content, social context, and the technologies used in their production. A valuable resource for scholars of Japanese art and period book illustration, this volume is also of tremendous interest to anyone with an eye for beauty.

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Download or read book Packed with Poison written by D. M. Souza and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ocean, a box jellyfish dangles tentacles covered with venom-filled stingers. The jellyfish uses its stingers to kill its prey. But its venom can also kill humans within minutes. The brightly colored poison dart frog is deadly to humans too. Just a speck of its poison can kill a person. These two creatures are among the most venomous and poisonous animals in the world. How do animals use their poisons? When are humans in danger?

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Download or read book Elemental Web Chronicles A Historical Fantasy Box Set written by Anne Renwick and published by Anne Renwick. This book was released on 2024-04-10 with total page 1462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: STEP INTO THE ELEMENTAL WEB! THE GOLDEN SPIDER: Mayhem and murder endanger the foggy streets of Victorian London, secrets and spies hide in a world of gaslamp fantasy, and matters of the heart are as mysterious – or simple – as clockwork. In Victorian London, Professor Lord Thornton and Lady Amanda, entwined in a web of forbidden attraction, unite to capture a killer who has stolen a clockwork spider designed to spin artificial nerves. Racing against time, they unravel a sinister conspiracy threatening both old London and the delicate balance of their clandestine romance. THE SILVER SKULL: An illegal border crossing. A fake marriage. A mad German count determined to create an army of unbreakable soldiers. Determined to avoid an arranged marriage, she stowed away inside a dirigible, only to find herself locked inside a German castle with no hope of rescue. Survival means faking a marriage to the man she was chasing – an excellent opportunity to prove herself as a spy. Except she's falling for him. THE IRON FIN: A vampiric octopus hunting selkies. A torrid love affair. Traitors who prey on those closest to them in a bid for power. Strange creatures are attacking her people, their injuries beyond her medical expertise. More than one fisherman has been tossed ashore by the waves, drained of blood, a severed tentacle piercing his flesh. To find answers, she must forge a cautious alliance with the outsider making inquiries… even if he does present an almost irresistible temptation. VENOMOUS SECRETS: Deadly secrets. A fanged monster. A device that could save lives or shatter worlds. Cait McCullough is trouble personified. Bored with exploring the possibilities of her unique biology in a laboratory, she longs for excitement. And investigating a vicious fanged creature who stalks its victims by lamplight in darkest London offers the perfect opportunity. Working with a handsome, unmarried agent? A delightful bonus. ~ Steampunk adventure wrapped around a romance and threaded with biotechnology. Join USA Today bestselling author, Anne Renwick, as she takes you back into an alternate past. ELEMENTAL WEB CHRONICLES: The Golden Spider, The Silver Skull, The Iron Fin, Venomous Secrets ELEMENTAL WEB TALES: A Trace of Copper, In Pursuit of Dragons, A Reflection of Shadows, A Snowflake at Midnight, A Ghost in Amber, A Whisper of Bone, Flight of the Scarab ELEMENTAL WEB STORIES: The Tin Rose, Kraken and Canals, Rust and Steam Perfect for fans of Gail Carriger, Bec McMaster, CJ Archer, Tilly Wallace, Emma Jane Holloway, Deanna Raybourn and Jacquelyn Benson

Download or read book Land of friendliness and beauty written by Jan Kronsell and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-02-03 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What I would have like to have known before my first visit! An introduction to Western North Carolina, history, geograhpy, nature and not least the people of the region, written by a foreigner, who have fallen completely in love with this tract of land and the people living there. Statistical information, attractions, places to stay and places to eat in 32 counties in Western North Carolina, including information and advice for first time travellers to USA and WNC. This second edition is updated with more photos and more attractions. The book is based on several visits to the region over the last 20 years.

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Download or read book Poisonous Snakes written by Seymour Simon and published by StarWalk Kids Media. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are more than 250 kinds of poisonous snakes, and this illustrated book tells where they live, what they eat, and how they behave. It also reveals which snakes pose no danger to humans, how snakes are "milked," how anti-venom is made, and what to do if you're bitten.

Download or read book Guard Innocent Campus Beauty written by Yi TongJiangHu and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 845 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After being injured by an accident, the grandson of a medical student had gained the ability to communicate with the ancient divine doctors! Faced with the decline of traditional Chinese medicine, Sun Sinian, Hua Tuo, Zhang Zhongjing, and Bian Que all fought over the ancient doctors to teach their grandson the Divine level medical skills! It was not my intention to treat the pure school beauty, to protect the female star's skin, to treat the police flower, or to see the beauty CEO fall ill. " Sun Xuan helplessly said, "I just want to revitalize Chinese medicine!"

Download or read book Venomous Snakes of the World written by Mark O'Shea and published by Bloomsbury Academic. This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All major and unusual venomous snakes, their range, habitats and venom, along with personal anecdotes (including snakebite stories) feature in this excellent book. Written by Mark O'Shea - one of the leading authorities on reptiles.

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