Tai Pan

Author : James Clavell
Publisher : Blackstone Publishing
Page : 889 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982537579

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Tai-Pan by James Clavell Pdf

“There can only be one Tai-Pan.” Dirk Struan rose from humble beginnings to build Struan & Company, also known as the Noble House, into the world’s largest Far East trading company. He is now the Tai-Pan—Supreme Leader—of all Tai-Pans in China. Along the way, however, he made a powerful enemy. Tyler Brock, Struan’s rival from their early opium-smuggling days, also heads a large trading fleet, second in size only to Struan’s. But it is not only silks and spices that drive their mutual companies’ wealth—the opium trade is still booming. War between England and China might be over, but the hostilities remain. Struan and Brock come to control much of England’s trade with China yet neither can control their desires or their hatred of each other. Over the years, their two families will cross paths, threatening to rip both apart, with reverberations that will echo across the generations. Struan must fight to save his company and his family, or risk seeing everything he has created destroyed at the hands of his sworn enemy. Ambition, political intrigue, and love and lust weave their way throughout the novel the New York Times called, “grand entertainment...packed with action...with blood and sin, treachery and conspiracy, sex and murder.” East and West come together in an opulent and intricately plotted narrative. A tour-de-force of historical fiction, rich in detail yet eminently readable, Tai-Pan will stay with you long after the final page.

Author : James Clavell
Publisher : Delta
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0385343256

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Tai-Pan by James Clavell Pdf

"A fabulous epic of the Far East that will disturb and excite you . . . a thrilling and enticing tale of adventure and human relationships . . . dramatic episodes, exotic vignettes and heady descriptive passages."--Baltimore Sun It is the early 19th century, when European traders and adventurers first began to penetrate the forbidding Chinese mainland. And it is in this exciting time and exotic place that a giant of an Englishman, Dirk Straun, sets out to turn the desolate island of Hong Kong into an impregnable fortress of British power, and to make himself supreme ruler...Tai-Pan! Praise for Tai-Pan "Unforgettable."--Chicago Tribune "[James] Clavell is, as always, a matchless tale-spinner."--Cosmopolitan "Every five or six years there appears on the horizon a book so vast in scope, so peopled with bold, colorful characters, it eclipses other efforts. . . . Such a book is Tai-Pan."--Pittsburgh Press "Grand entertainment...packed with action...gaudy and flanboyant with blood and sin, treachery and conspiracy, sex and murder...fresh and vigorous." --The New York Times

Author : Larry Slawson
Publisher : Larry Slawson
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : PKEY:6610000248018

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The Inland Taipan by Larry Slawson Pdf

This book examines the infamous Inland Taipan; one of the world's deadliest and most venomous snakes. In looking at this fascinating animal, the author highlights the specie's traits, characteristics, behavioral patterns, and overall venom toxicity.

Author : James Clavell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1627150919

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James Clavell's Whirlwind by James Clavell Pdf

Author : James Clavell
Publisher : New York : Dell Publishing Company
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : American fiction
ISBN : 0440184622

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Tai-Pan by James Clavell Pdf

Dirk Straun, a pirate, smuggler, and ruthless individual, finds glory beyond his dreams as the Tai-Pan, or supreme leader, of Hong Kong.

Author : James Clavell
Publisher : Dell Publishing Company
Page : 1370 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780440164845

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Noble House by James Clavell Pdf

Under the eyes of the KGB, the CIA, and the People's Republic of China, British and American businessmen maneuver for control of Hong Kong's oldest trading house in a torrid atmosphere of easy money, smuggled guns, and natural disaster

Author : James Clavell
Publisher : Dell
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307491572

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Tai-Pan by James Clavell Pdf

“A fabulous epic of the Far East that will disturb and excite you . . . a thrilling and enticing tale of adventure and human relationships . . . dramatic episodes, exotic vignettes and heady descriptive passages.”—Baltimore Sun It is the early 19th century, when European traders and adventurers first began to penetrate the forbidding Chinese mainland. And it is in this exciting time and exotic place that a giant of an Englishman, Dirk Straun, sets out to turn the desolate island of Hong Kong into an impregnable fortress of British power, and to make himself supreme ruler…Tai-Pan! Praise for Tai-Pan “Unforgettable.”—Chicago Tribune “[James] Clavell is, as always, a matchless tale-spinner.”—Cosmopolitan “Every five or six years there appears on the horizon a book so vast in scope, so peopled with bold, colorful characters, it eclipses other efforts. . . . Such a book is Tai-Pan.”—Pittsburgh Press “Grand entertainment...packed with action...gaudy and flanboyant with blood and sin, treachery and conspiracy, sex and murder...fresh and vigorous.” —The New York Times

Author : James Clavell
Publisher : Blackstone Publishing
Page : 1589 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781094188034

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Gai-Jin by James Clavell Pdf

This epic novel by master writer James Clavell, loosely based on the Namamugi Incident and Anglo-Satsuma War that took place in the late 1800s, is a richly researched, panoramic view of Japan’s budding relationship with the Western powers, its sweeping societal changes, and the political upheaval that followed. As Malcolm Struan, the son of Culum and Tess Struan, and a small band of Westerners travel down the Tōkaidō road, they are attacked by two Satsuma samurai, who mortally wound John Canterbury and seriously injure Malcolm, who then finds reprieve in the merchant village of Yokohama after a narrow escape facilitated by the unscathed Angelique. Angelique Richaud, Malcolm’s penniless but beautiful French companion, is thrown into a world of political intrigue, fierce devotion, unstable family dynamics, blackmail, and secrets as the trading houses battle for supremacy. With a cast of dynamic and fully recognized characters, Gai-Jin spins a tale of passionate love affairs, devastating loss, intense power struggles, and the fight to survive and thrive in a hostile new land that will leave readers longing for another foray into Clavell’s extraordinary Asian Saga.

Author : Armin Biere,David Parker
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030452377

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Tools and Algorithms for the Construction and Analysis of Systems by Armin Biere,David Parker Pdf

This open access two-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Tools and Algorithms for the Construction and Analysis of Systems, TACAS 2020, which took place in Dublin, Ireland, in April 2020, and was held as Part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2020. The total of 60 regular papers presented in these volumes was carefully reviewed and selected from 155 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Program verification; SAT and SMT; Timed and Dynamical Systems; Verifying Concurrent Systems; Probabilistic Systems; Model Checking and Reachability; and Timed and Probabilistic Systems. Part II: Bisimulation; Verification and Efficiency; Logic and Proof; Tools and Case Studies; Games and Automata; and SV-COMP 2020.

Author : James Clavell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Americans
ISBN : OCLC:1359080666

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Noble House by James Clavell Pdf

Author : Chen Pan-Ling,Ann Carruthers,Robert W. Smith
Publisher : Blitz! Design
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1998-07-01
Category : Tai chi
ISBN : 0966024036

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Chen Pan-Ling's Original Tai Chi Chuan Textbook (Tai Chi Chuan Chaio Tsai) by Chen Pan-Ling,Ann Carruthers,Robert W. Smith Pdf

CHEN PAN-LING'S ORIGINAL TAI CHI CHUAN TEXTBOOK (TAI CHI CHUAN CHIAO TSAI), translation of the Chinese text published in 1963, emerged when Chen chaired a committee of renowned martial artists of the 1940s. The resultant form, supported by scientific theory, incorporates the best from many styles popular at that time. Over 300 photos & illustrations act as a foundation for today's family styles. Tai chi chuan's mission is mental & physical well-being through self-defense. Scientific research supports tai chi's effectiveness in improving balance. Falls can mean decreased mobility, increased expenses, even nursing homes. This dilemma means more taxes for all, & poor quality of life for senior baby boomers. Teaching tai chi chuan to people of all ages is the express purpose of the original text, & the present translation. Y.W. Chang, Chen's senior student, collaborates with Ann Carruthers, a qualified curriculum developer & educator. This text has the elements of other tai chi chuan books, but with more structure for teaching & learning. Commentary, glossary, & other teaching aids make it an ideal supplement for university & hospital settings, along with the traditional martial arts studio. Blitz! Design, 2731 Palmer Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118-6323; 504-862-0168.

Author : Philip Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Poisonous snakes
ISBN : 0207134405

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Search for the Taipan by Philip Jones Pdf

Author : Emily Morgan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Science
ISBN : 1681400081

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Never Stop Wondering by Emily Morgan Pdf

"Written in verse, this book explains the importance of scientific inquiry and encourages children to ask questions about the world around them."--

Author : Giles Milton
Publisher : Picador
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : History
ISBN : 1250778255

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Samurai William by Giles Milton Pdf

An eye-opening account of the first encounter between England and Japan, by the acclaimed author of Nathaniel's Nutmeg In 1611, the merchants of London's East India Company received a mysterious letter from Japan, written several years previously by a marooned English mariner named William Adams. Foreigners had been denied access to Japan for centuries, yet Adams had been living in this unknown land for years. He had risen to the highest levels in the ruling shogun's court, taken a Japanese name, and was now offering his services as adviser and interpreter. Seven adventurers were sent to Japan with orders to find and befriend Adams, in the belief that he held the key to exploiting the opulent riches of this forbidden land. Their arrival was to prove a momentous event in the history of Japan and the shogun suddenly found himself facing a stark choice: to expel the foreigners and continue with his policy of isolation, or to open his country to the world. For more than a decade the English, helped by Adams, were to attempt trade with the shogun, but confounded by a culture so different from their own, and hounded by scheming Jesuit monks and fearsome Dutch assassins, they found themselves in a desperate battle for their lives. Samurai William is the fascinating story of a clash of two cultures, and of the enormous impact one Westerner had on the opening of the East.

Author : Eric Hansen
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2000-11-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780375724954

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Stranger in the Forest by Eric Hansen Pdf

Eric Hansen was the first westerner ever to walk across the island of Borneo. Completely cut off from the outside world for seven months, he traveled nearly 1,500 miles with small bands of nomadic hunters known as Penan. Beneath the rain forest canopy, they trekked through a hauntingly beautiful jungle where snakes and frogs fly, pigs climb trees, giant carnivorous plants eat mice, and mushrooms glow at night. At once a modern classic of travel literature and a gripping adventure story, Stranger in the Forest provides a rare and intimate look at the vanishing way of life of one of the last surviving groups of rain forest dwellers. Hansen's absorbing, and often chilling, account of his exploits is tempered with the humor and humanity that prompted the Penan to take him into their world and to share their secrets.