Ride Backwards On Dragon

Author : Kim Goldberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Taoism
ISBN : 097832238X

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Ride Backwards on Dragon by Kim Goldberg Pdf

Author : Kim Goldberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Taoism
ISBN : 0978387910

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Ride Backwards on Dragon by Kim Goldberg Pdf

Author : Julian Ward
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136840487

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Xu Xiake (1586-1641) by Julian Ward Pdf

In this, the first full-length study in English of China's best-known travel writer, new light is shed on the importance of the diaries of Xu Xiake (1587-1687) a compulsive traveller who spent a lifetime visiting and writing about China's 'beauty spots'. The general view of his work, that he brought a sober, analytical approach to a genre previously the domain of the dillentante and that his writing was 'utilitarian' and lacking in literary merit is cast aside, revealing Xu to be a figure of his age, his concerns perfectly in tune with the exuberant tastes of other late Ming literati. Essential background is provided with a survey of the history of Chinese travel writing in general with particular emphasis given to the late-Ming period and a resume of Xu Xiake's life. The core of the work examines the wealth of new information to be found in a longer version of Xu's account of his great journey to southwest China, rediscovered in the 1970s. Detailed study of Xu's use of language serves to underline the breadth of achievement of a man who utilised traditional and contemporary Chinese poetic language in order to express an emotional response to the landscape through which he passed. This is reinforced by a complete annotated translation of a deeply personal essay, written towards the end of Xu's life. The book covers a broad spectrum of voguish sinological subjects relating to late Ming China ranging from the huge growth in all forms of geographical writing to the anthropological analysis of the non-Han peoples of southwest China. This book will interest both seasoned sinologists and anyone who has spent time travelling in China or is interested in the art of travel writing.

Author : Andrea Falk
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780987902856

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Falk's Dictionary of Chinese Martial Arts, Deluxe Soft Cover by Andrea Falk Pdf

A more than complete dictionary of Chinese martial arts, from Chinese to English. Years and years in the making, this dictionary has more than all the techniques you need. It contains all the words beyond the basics of the language, to enable you to read martial arts books, whether practical, theoretical, historical, or whatever.

Author : Elsie Bell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : All terrain bicycles
ISBN : 1871044707

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Gladys the Dragon and the Mountain Bike by Elsie Bell Pdf

Author : Todd J. Lampe,Robert Favarato,Bob Vieira
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 145655929X

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The Backwards Dragon by Todd J. Lampe,Robert Favarato,Bob Vieira Pdf

SPECIAL NOTE: The Backwards Dragon was richly illustrated by a 12-year old girl named Bob Vieira, who was discovered by the author while doodling on paper plates in her parent's pizza parlor! What would you do if you were a dragon who couldn't breath fire from your front and it only came out your end? In the charming Children's book, a young dragon named Coolie has to deal with that predicament. The story takes place in a quaint village called Harvesville. Coolie is friendly with two of the local young children, Carla and Zeppie, whose family operate a vegetable farm. Harvestville's water supply is controlled by the evil King Bocamalo, who lives in the land of Scupio and controls the dragons. What will Coolie do about his situation? Find out in the hilarious, heartwarming book "The Backwards Dragon"! (ages 7-9, although adults and older kids have loved it too!)

Author : Melissa Tuckey
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-01
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780820353159

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Ghost Fishing by Melissa Tuckey Pdf

Ghost Fishing is the first anthology to focus solely on poetry with an eco-justice bent. A culturally diverse collection entering a field where nature poetry anthologies have historically lacked diversity, this book presents a rich terrain of contemporary environmental poetry with roots in many cultural traditions. Eco-justice poetry is poetry born of deep cultural attachment to the land and poetry born of crisis. Aligned with environmental justice activism and thought, eco-justice poetry defines environment as “the place we work, live, play, and worship.” This is a shift from romantic notions of nature as a pristine wilderness outside ourselves toward recognition of the environment as home: a source of life, health, and livelihood. Ghost Fishing is arranged by topic at key intersections between social justice and the environment such as exile, migration, and dispossession; war; food production; human relations to the animal world; natural resources and extraction; environmental disaster; and cultural resilience and resistance. This anthology seeks to expand our consciousness about the interrelated nature of our experiences and act as a starting point for conversation about the current state of our environment. Contributors include Homero Aridjis, Brenda Cárdenas, Natalie Diaz, Camille T. Dungy, Martín Espada, Ross Gay, Joy Harjo, Brenda Hillman, Linda Hogan, Philip Metres, Naomi Shihab Nye, Tolu Ogunlesi, Wang Ping, Patrick Rosal, Tim Seibles, Danez Smith, Arthur Sze, Eleanor Wilner, and Javier Zamora.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Here Be Monsters
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780987878809

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Here Be Monsters - Settler 26 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Janice Blaine,Adria Laycraft
Publisher : EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781770530393

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Urban Green Man by Janice Blaine,Adria Laycraft Pdf

The stories in this anthology are ripe with magic of new beginnings and will change the way you look at life, forever. With an introduction by Charles deLint Urban Green Man is a large anthology of urban and contemporary short literature; from an international cast of authors. Every story follows the theme of renewal surrounding the mythology of the Green Man.

Author : Willem Jonck
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781434941725

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Mythical by Willem Jonck Pdf

Author : Carol Ann Duffy
Publisher : Indigo Dreams Publishing
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781907401367

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Soul Feathers by Carol Ann Duffy Pdf

Author : Jeffrey Burton Russell
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : History
ISBN : 080149429X

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Lucifer by Jeffrey Burton Russell Pdf

"If, as Chesterton claimed, the devil's greatest triumph was convincing the modern world that he does not exist, Jeffrey Burton Russell means to rob him of his victory. Lucifer: The Devil in the Middle Ages is both a scholarly assessment of the development of diabology in the Middle Ages and an impassioned plea to the 20th century to recognize and acknowledge the existence of real, objective evil. The third in a series of works tracing the history of the devil from his Judeo-Christian roots, it represents a formidable undertaking: the devil's history is integrally related to the problem of evil, which is in turn at the heart of Western religious thought. Each of the volumes on Satan comprises, in essence, a judicious and able tour of Christian theology from the villain's point of view... Book jacket.

Author : PJ Waldeck
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781490844862

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Parlee and the Dragon Keys by PJ Waldeck Pdf

Before being betrayed and imprisoned, Parlee must find her way through sleepy villages, a guarded bridge, a mysterious cove and an enchanted forest on her way to Braunfield Castle. In her pocket she carries one of the three Dragon Keys which legend says holds the freedom of her world, and a scheming Generals power in check. No truly noble quest would be complete without an entourage of diverse companions, and Parlee and the Dragon Keys provides them. Miles: a humble donkey cart driver who offers Parlee a ride and has a familiar face that she cant quite place. Through Parlees youthful eyes he seems old and worn, but in his case looks are deceiving. Kig: a dashing swordsman, with questionable credentials, is Parlees soul-mate, but true love never follows a straight course which puts their devotion to one another to the test. Smolder: a Moon Dragon who is eager to learn more about humans and quickly forms a bond with Parlee; but even this sweet-natured friend has an agenda of his own. One of these three friends will betray her, one will deliver her to the enemy and the third will desert her for a pretty face. Knowing all this in advance will not help you to untangle the web of intrigue and plot deceptions that will lead you on an adventure with a twist of faith.

Author : Dana Ferguson
Publisher : Book Review Index Cumulation
Page : 1304 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1414419120

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Book Review Index - 2009 Cumulation by Dana Ferguson Pdf

Book Review Index provides quick access to reviews of books, periodicals, books on tape and electronic media representing a wide range of popular, academic and professional interests. The up-to-date coverage, wide scope and inclusion of citations for both newly published and older materials make Book Review Index an exceptionally useful reference tool. More than 600 publications are indexed, including journals and national general interest publications and newspapers. Book Review Index is available in a three-issue subscription covering the current year or as an annual cumulation covering the past year.

Author : Ava Richardson
Publisher : Relay Publishing
Page : 2580 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Torvald Dragon Riders by Ava Richardson Pdf

Three young Dragon Riders. One magical world… This exciting collection includes three complete trilogies set in the dragon-riding world of Torvald. Nine books of breathtaking fantasy adventure, featuring three unforgettable heroes… Neill Torvald is desperate to prove himself to his warlord father—until a chance meeting with a princess places father and son at odds. To unite a fractured kingdom, this reluctant hero must rise to the challenge and lead the Dragon Riders against a rogue sorcerer… High-born Agathea and scruffy Sebastian seem an unlikely pair at first glance. But this duo must forge an unbreakable bond and find the sacred Dragon Stones. Can they defend the realm from an ancient evil—before endless darkness swallows them all? Dragon Rider Saffron’s wild and untamed magic is not enough to defeat the evil Dark Mage that threatens Torvald. To fulfill a mystic prophecy, she’ll have to help a reclusive heir to a decaying noble house claim his rightful place on the throne… And the fate of the entire kingdom hangs in the balance. Immerse yourself in a world filled with mighty dragons, epic magic, and brave heroes. This collection includes all nine books in Ava Richardson’s Torvald Dragon Riders series…