The Dragon S Gift

Author : Deborah Brautigam
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191619762

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The Dragon's Gift by Deborah Brautigam Pdf

Is China a rogue donor, as some media pundits suggest? Or is China helping the developing world pave a pathway out of poverty, as the Chinese claim? In the last few years, China's aid program has leapt out of the shadows. Media reports about huge aid packages, support for pariah regimes, regiments of Chinese labor, and the ruthless exploitation of workers and natural resources in some of the poorest countries in the world sparked fierce debates. These debates, however, took place with very few hard facts. China's tradition of secrecy about its aid fueled rumors and speculation, making it difficult to gauge the risks and opportunities provided by China's growing embrace. This well-timed book, by one of the world's leading experts, provides the first comprehensive account of China's aid and economic cooperation overseas. Deborah Brautigam tackles the myths and realities, explaining what the Chinese are doing, how they do it, how much aid they give, and how it all fits into their "going global" strategy. Drawing on three decades of experience in China and Africa, and hundreds of interviews in Africa, China, Europe and the US, Brautigam shines new light on a topic of great interest. China has ended poverty for hundreds of millions of its own citizens. Will Chinese engagement benefit Africa? Using hard data and a series of vivid stories ranging across agriculture, industry, natural resources, and governance, Brautigam's fascinating book provides an answer. It is essential reading for anyone concerned with China's rise, and what it might mean for the challenge of ending poverty in Africa.

Author : Jasmine Walt,May Sage
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1948108003

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Dragon's Gift by Jasmine Walt,May Sage Pdf

Three dragons. One woman. A reverse harem fantasy that will leave you breathless and begging for more... Dareena Sellis is a nobody. The orphaned daughter of a no-name farmer, she toils away as a serving girl at Hallowdale Inn, her only marriage prospects either shipping off to war, or pawing at her skirts with their grubby, gnarled hands. But fate takes a strange turn the day a dragon huntress comes to town. Suddenly, Dareena is swept off to Dragon's Keep, trading in her raggedy dresses for silken gowns, her closet-sized room for feather pillows and spacious gardens, and her miserable suitor for three very handsome, veryvirile dragon princes. For Dareena is not a nobody. She is the Dragon's Gift--the one woman chosen by the gods every century to bear children for the future king of Dragonfell. Despite her pre-ordained path, Dareena's fate is far from certain. The crown has not given birth to more than one son in nearly a thousand years, and the line of succession is far from clear. Neither of the princes are willing to cede Dareena to the other, and yet she must choose. For the enemy is knocking on Dragonfell's door, and Dareena's decision could either mean the kingdom's salvation... ...or annihilation.

Author : Anne McCaffrey
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345458605

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A Gift of Dragons by Anne McCaffrey Pdf

For more than thirty years, Pern has conjured visions of brave men and women mounted upon the backs of dragons. As anyone knows who has been touched by the storytelling magic of Anne McCaffrey, to read of the exotic world of Pern is to inhabit it—and to experience its extraordinary dragons is to soar aloft with them and share their dazzling adventures. Now, A Gift of Dragons brings together three beloved stories and a thrilling new tale of Pern in a single volume illustrated with beautiful artwork by Tom Kidd. In “The Smallest Dragonboy,” Keevan is the youngest dragonrider candidate, determined to impress a dragon when the next clutch of eggs hatches. But what transpires will surprise everyone—Keevan most of all. In “The Girl Who Heard Dragons,” a young girl’s rare ability to communicate with dragons puts her family in danger and will bring her face to face with her greatest fears—and with her most secret desire. The “Runner of Pern” is a girl named Tenna, who follows family tradition by delivering messages—and who will find her destiny on the mossy traces that runners have used for centuries under the dragon-filled sky. And finally, a very special gift: an exciting new Pern adventure, published here for the first time, fresh from the imagination of Anne McCaffrey.

Author : Deborah Brautigam
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199396856

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Will Africa Feed China? by Deborah Brautigam Pdf

"In Will Africa Feed China?, Deborah Brautigam, one of the world's leading experts on China and Africa, challenges the conventional wisdom that the Chinese are leading the great African land grab. Her eye-opening analysis sheds new light on the myths and realities of China's evolving global quest for food security"--

Author : Linsey Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1942085060

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Ancient Magic by Linsey Hall Pdf

I'm good at two things: finding treasure and killing demons. Lying low is a close third-but not because I want to be good at hiding. I have to be. I'm a FireSoul, one of the unlucky few to inherit a piece of the dragon's soul. Being born with the dragon's covetousness should be a sweet gig - I have the power to find and steal any type of treasure, including the powers of other supernaturals. But it doesn't come without a price - stealing powers requires that I kill, and others would destroy me if they discover what I am. In a world full of magic, hiding my species is the only way to survive. Finding magical artifacts is the only way to pay the bills. It's a dangerous job when you can barely use your magic, but that's one of the things I like about it. When Aidan Merrick, the most powerful shifter in the city, hired me to find an ancient scroll, I didn't want to take the job. His immense amount of power reminds me of too much of murky memories from a past I can't remember. But I don't have a choice. The scroll reveals what I am. And if anyone finds out, I'm dead.

Author : Ian Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39076002786171

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China's New Role in Africa by Ian Taylor Pdf

"Although China denies that it harbors ambitions to become a superpower, its leadership has made clear its intention that the country be a major player in the global arena. Against this backdrop, Ian Taylor explores the nature and implications of China's burgeoning role in Africa. Taylor argues that Beijing is using Africa not only as a source of needed raw materials and potential new markets, but also to bolster its own position on the international stage. After tracing the history of Sino-African relations, he addresses key current issues: What will be the long-term consequences, for example, of China's successes in securing access to the continent's oil? How will cheap Chinese imports affect Africa's manufacturing base? What has been the impact of China's arms sales to Africa?"--P. 227.

Author : Oliver Stuenkel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781509504589

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Post-Western World by Oliver Stuenkel Pdf

With the United States' superpower status rivalled by a rising China and emerging powers like India and Brazil playing a growing role in international affairs, the global balance of power is shifting. But what does this mean for the future of the international order? Will China dominate the 21st Century? Will the so-called BRICS prove to be a disruptive force in global affairs? Are we headed towards a world marked by frequent strife, or will the end of Western dominance make the world more peaceful? In this provocative new book, Oliver Stuenkel argues that our understanding of global order and predictions about its future are limited because we seek to imagine the post-Western world from a parochial Western-centric perspective. Such a view is increasingly inadequate in a world where a billions of people regard Western rule as a temporary aberration, and the rise of Asia as a return to normalcy. In reality, China and other rising powers that elude the simplistic extremes of either confronting or joining existing order are quietly building a "parallel order" which complements today's international institutions and increases rising powers' autonomy. Combining accessibility with expert sensitivity to the complexities of the global shift of power, Stuenkel's vision of a post-Western world will be core reading for students and scholars of contemporary international affairs, as well as anyone interested in the future of global politics. "A fascinating interpretation of our understanding of politics and global affairs, which demonstrates the evolving nature of power today. Oliver Stuenkel presents a compelling argument - not just about the "Rise of the Rest", but also the overlooked power and influence of the non-Western world. Highly engaging and instructive." Dr Shashi Tharoor, India’s Minister of State for External Affairs (2009-10) "Oliver Stuenkel is one of the best new voices in the field of international politics. In Post-Western World, he explores the primary challenges of the global order and critiques the parochial, Eurocentric vision which conforms to international power structures. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand what a multipolar world order would look like and how it might be effectively realized." Celso Amorim, Brazil’s Minister of External Relations (1993-5, 2003-11) and Minister of Defence (2011-15)

Author : Lorna J Carleton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1775044076

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The Dragons of Nibiru by Lorna J Carleton Pdf

A thrilling sci-fi / fantasy adventure and coming-of-age story, The Dragons of Nibiru is the first in a series by a new Canadian author. Beautifully illustrated.

Author : Linsey Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Fairies
ISBN : 1698503717

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Spirit of the Fae by Linsey Hall Pdf

I have a knack for getting myself into some bad situations. But waking up partially dead in the Court of Death takes the cake. It's small consolation that my fated mate Tarron is at my side, since it means that he's mostly dead too. To make matters worse, the false queen who plans to destroy both our kingdoms is still alive and regaining her strength. We must work together to return from the dead and stop her from killing thousands--including my sister. Escaping the Court of Death means completing a series of dangerous challenges. When we learn that only one of us can return to earth, true escape becomes impossible.

Author : Dungeons & Dragons
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780786967292

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Fizban's Treasury of Dragons (Dungeon & Dragons Book) by Dungeons & Dragons Pdf

Discover everything there is to know about dragons—the most iconic of D&D monsters—in this quintessential reference guide. Meet Fizban the Fabulous: doddering archmage, unlikely war hero, divine avatar of a dragon-god—and your guide to the mysteries of dragonkind. What is the difference between a red dragon and a gold dragon? What is dragonsight? How does a dragon’s magic impact the world around them? This comprehensive guide provides Dungeon Masters with a rich hoard of tools and information for designing dragon-themed encounters, adventures, and campaigns. Dragonslayers and dragon scholars alike will also appreciate its insight into harnessing the power of dragon magic and options for players to create unique, memorable draconic characters. Introduces gem dragons to fifth edition! Provides Dungeon Masters with tools to craft adventures inspired by dragons, including dragon lair maps and detailed information about 20 different types of dragons Adds player character options, including dragon-themed subclasses for monks and rangers, unique draconic ancestries for dragonborn, additional spell options, and a feat Presents a complete dragon bestiary and introduces a variety of dragons and dragon-related creatures—including aspects of the dragon gods, dragon minions, and more Reveals the story of the First World and the role the dragon gods Bahamut and Tiamat played in its creation and destruction

Author : Linsey Hall,Veronica Douglas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798710317624

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Wicked Wish by Linsey Hall,Veronica Douglas Pdf

I'm at the mercy of a fallen angel.I work for the Order of Magica, the supernatural version of the FBI. Sounds fun, right? Except I spend my days chained to my desk, writing reports, and wishing that I was out solving crimes. Well, be careful what you wish for. When my best friend is abducted, my life in Chicago turns upside down.I'll do anything to get her back-even work with Damian Malek, a wanted criminal, notorious crime lord, and dangerous fallen angel. He's hot, lethal, and he's the only one who can help me master my dangerous powers. I don't want anyone to know about my magic, but I have no choice if I want to save my friend.Here's the catch: if the Order finds out that I'm working with Damian, I'll get canned. Maybe even hunted for what I am. But if I don't give him what he wants, he'll reveal my secret to the world.

Author : Linsey Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798630936622

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Secrets and Alchemy by Linsey Hall Pdf

Fated Mates....if they can survive When Sora, a beautiful mage with broken magic, walks into my bar, two things are obvious. One: she needs my help. Two: she's my fated mate. I'll stop at nothing to save her from the magical mob boss she's pissed off. It's the only way I'll ever be able to make her mine. Then the unexpected happens. The Fae magic that I once rejected comes back, cursing me to die within days if I can't create an antidote. Sora is my best chance at getting the ingredients I need, but only if we both survive.

Author : Linsey Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1676738045

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Crown of Fire by Linsey Hall Pdf

My fated mate is a lethal fae king. And I'm going to kill him. Ever since the Court of Flames banished me, I've managed to hide my true nature--Chosen One of the Fire Fae, destined to save us all. Truth is, I'm not that impressive. I've spent my banishment hunting demons for fun and slinging drinks at Potions & Pastilles. But then the lethally sexy king of the Court of Ice finds me. He's been hunting me for years and wants to claim me as his fated mate. But it gets darker. He plans to sacrifice me to save his dying kingdom. One touch changes everything though, because I'm the only one who can warm him. I'm going to use that to my advantage and convince him to return with me to the Court that banished me years ago. There, I will kill him before he kills me. But I'm playing with fire, because I'm not sure if I can I resist him long enough to change my fate.

Author : Linsey Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-07
Category : Fairies
ISBN : 1691680230

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Queen of the Fae by Linsey Hall Pdf

Fate decreed that my mate would be Tarron, King of the Seelie Fae. He's gorgeous, arrogant, and for the longest time, I hated him. Until I didn't. As soon as I start to fall for him, fate meddles again. Apparently, I'm fated to kill Tarron. To make matters worse, our Fae courts are at war. My mother is trying to destroy his kingdom. She's hunting down Eternal Fire to destroy his realm, and I have to help stop her. As we race to save his kingdom, I fall harder and harder for Tarron. He's impossible to resist. But I don't tell him the dark secret that will tear us apart--my destiny to kill him. Twisting fate to my own ends is the only way my love will survive. The question is...can I?

Author : M.P. Robertson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1907860185

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The Dragon Snatcher by M.P. Robertson Pdf