The Dragon S Hidden Wings

Author : Sheng Ding
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0739123939

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The Dragon's Hidden Wings by Sheng Ding Pdf

The Dragon's Hidden Wings is the first comprehensive study on China's use of soft power. Sheng Ding provides the reader with an insightful empirical study that details China's economic and political rise on the global scene over the course of the last three decades. This book not only endeavors to examine the connections between the ongoing rise of China and what Joseph Nye defines as soft power, but also attempts to give readers a more complete understanding of China's national power and modernization process. The main questions addressed are: What are the theoretical and empirical connections between the soft power concept and the rise of China? What are China's own soft power resources? How has Beijing used soft power to become a major player in the world? What opportunities and challenges does the use of soft power present to China? This study is essential reading for scholars of Chinese politics and foreign policy, and for scholars of international relation interested in the concept and application of soft power.

Author : Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545540285

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The Hidden Kingdom (Wings of Fire #3) by Tui T. Sutherland Pdf

The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues! Deep in the rain forest, danger awaits...Glory knows the dragon world is wrong about her tribe. After all, she isn't "as lazy as a RainWing" -- she isn't lazy at all! Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, as the older dragons constantly remind her, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly... except, of course, no one knows it.When the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that no dragon could ever call dangerous. They nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest. But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- in the middle of the war.

Author : Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher : Scholastic UK
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781407147819

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Wings of Fire: The Hidden Kingdom by Tui T. Sutherland Pdf

The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues! Something deadly is stalking the peaceful RainWing kingdom. RainWings have been disappearing from the forest. When the RainWing queen won't do anything to find her missing tribe members, Glory and her friends set off on their own rescue mission - which leads them right back into enemy territory. . . .

Author : Konstanz Silverbow
Publisher : Silver Dragon Ink
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Dragon Wings by Konstanz Silverbow Pdf

Author : Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545443173

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The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) by Tui T. Sutherland Pdf

A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy -- a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select five escape their underground captors to look for their original homes, what has been unleashed on the dragon world may be far more than the revolutionary planners intended . . .

Author : Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545578042

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The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire #4) by Tui T. Sutherland Pdf

The New York Times bestselling WINGS OF FIRE saga soars to the mysterious land of the NightWings, where Starflight must face a terrible choice -- his tribe, or his friends? In the shadows, trouble is brewing. . .The mysterious NightWings keep everything hidden, from their home and their queen to their allegiance in the war. Now they've kidnapped their own dragonet of destiny, and Starflight is finally meeting the rest of his tribe -- whether he wants to or not.The NightWings have also kidnapped several innocent RainWings, now trapped in the dark, barren, miserable place that is the NightWing kingdom. Starflight wants to help the RainWings, but he's busy saving his own scales and trying to find a way back to his friends. The fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons, and with no one to save him, Starflight will have to find a way to be brave . . . before it's too late.

Author : Madeleine Roux
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780451491831

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Salvaged by Madeleine Roux Pdf

A WOMAN ON THE RUN. A CAPTAIN ADRIFT IN SPACE. ONE OF THEM IS INFECTED WITH AN ALIEN PARASITE. In this dark science fiction thriller, a young woman must confront her past so the human race will have a future. Rosalyn Devar is on the run from her famous family, the bioengineering job she's come to hate, and her messed-up life. She's run all the way to outer space, where she's taken a position as a "space janitor," cleaning up ill-fated research expeditions. But no matter how far she goes, Rosalyn can't escape herself. After too many mistakes on the job, she's given one last chance: take care of salvaging the Brigantine, a research vessel that has gone dark, with all crew aboard thought dead. But the Brigantine's crew are very much alive--if not entirely human. Now Rosalyn is trapped on board, alone with a crew infected by a mysterious parasitic alien. The captain, Edison Aries, seems to still maintain some control over himself and the crew, but he won't be able to keep fighting much longer. Rosalyn and Edison must find a way to stop the parasite's onslaught...or it may take over the entire human race.

Author : Gigi McCaffrey
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101964750

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Dragon's Code by Gigi McCaffrey Pdf

A new hero emerges in a divided world as one of sci-fi’s most beloved series—Anne McCaffrey’s Dragonriders of Pern—relaunches with this original adventure from Anne’s daughter, Gigi McCaffrey. In honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the Dragonriders of Pern series, Gigi does her mother proud, adding to the family tradition of spinning unputdownable tales that recount the adventures of the brave inhabitants of a distant planet who battle the pitiless adversary known as Thread. The last time Thread attacked Pern, the world was unprepared for the fight—until the Oldtimers appeared. These courageous dragonriders arrived from the past, traveling four hundred years to help their descendants survive. But the collision of past and present took its toll. While most of the displaced rescuers adapted to their new reality, others could not abide the jarring change and found themselves in soul-crushing exile, where unhappiness and resentment seethed. Piemur, a journeyman harper, also feels displaced, cast adrift by the loss of his spectacular boyhood voice and uncertain of his future. But when the Masterharper of Pern sees promise in the young man and sends him undercover among the exiled Oldtimers, Piemur senses the looming catastrophe that threatens the balance of power between the Weyrs and Holds of Pern. When the unthinkable happens, Piemur must rise to the challenge to avert disaster and restore honor to the dragons and dragonriders of Pern. Because now, in a world already beset by Thread, another, more insidious danger looms: For the first time in living memory, dragons may be on the verge of fighting dragons.

Author : Derek Hart
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359434992

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Secret of the Dragon's Wings by Derek Hart Pdf

Author : Arthur Slade
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781443182225

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Dragon Assassin by Arthur Slade Pdf

A thrilling YA fantasy novel from award-winning author Arthur Slade! Carmen is a student at Red Assassin School. She's an expert at bladed weapons and poisons; and she's desperate to finish at the top of the class, ahead of her twin brother. The students have been trained to hunt using giant black swans, but Carmen has discovered a dragon. All she has to do is get on his back. One problem: he's killed everyone who gets near him. Then the Emperor declares war on assassins. And there might be a traitor among them. Carmen wants to graduate. But the emperor wants her dead. Her classmates might, too. Graduation night is about to become the fight of her life. In this heartstopping adventure by Arthur Slade, readers will root for Carmen - an Assassin with a heart of gold, determined to follow her dream against all odds.

Author : Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338566529

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Wings of Fire: The Hidden Kingdom: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #3) by Tui T. Sutherland Pdf

The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the third graphic novel adaptation! Glory knows that the dragon world is wrong about her being "a lazy RainWing." Maybe she wasn't meant to be one of the dragonets of destiny, but Glory is sharp and her venom is deadly...even if that's still a secret.So when the dragonets seek shelter in the rain forest, Glory is devastated to find that the treetops are full of RainWings that nap all day and know nothing of the rest of Pyrrhia. Worst of all, they don't realize -- or care -- that RainWings are going missing from their beautiful forest. But Glory and the dragonets are determined to find the missing dragons, even if it drags the peaceful RainWing kingdom where they never wanted to be -- into the middle of the war.The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in this third graphic novel adaptation, with art by Mike Holmes.

Author : Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545685498

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Darkness of Dragons (Wings of Fire #10) by Tui T. Sutherland Pdf

An ancient evil, a terrible prophecy -- and five dragonets who could save the world . . . Don't miss the most thrilling adventure yet in the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series! Qibli knows Darkstalker must be stopped. And he knows he could stop him -- if he had magic. With even a sliver of the ancient dragon's all-powerful scroll, Qibli could rewrite history the right way: end war forever; make every dragon happy; perhaps even cast a very small spell so that everyone would like him . . .Instead, as Darkstalker's dangerous influence spreads across Pyrrhia, entrancing or killing every dragon in the seven tribes, Qibli can only grasp the small animus objects he's borrowed from Turtle. With some clever thinking, Qibli's talons finally hold the power to make a difference. But prophecies are not easy to rewrite. Can Qibli be the magical force Pyrrhia needs, or will he be the one to bring Jade Mountain -- and his family, his friends, his whole world -- crashing down?

Author : Qing Cao,Doreen Wu,Keyan G. Tomaselli
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000448948

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Brand China in the Media by Qing Cao,Doreen Wu,Keyan G. Tomaselli Pdf

This book examines China’s identity transformations with a focus on self-perceptions and their representations and communication in the mass media. By considering the internal dynamics of change, it explores the emerging multifaceted ‘China brand’. With its growing economic clout, China has taken a proactive stance in shaping global economic and strategic order through ambitious programmes such as the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the ‘Belt and Road’ initiative. However, as a developing country, China is at pains to manage its own transformations while trying to carve out an international identity. Arguably, China’s unique sense of history and identities may lead to a ‘contested modernity’ or ‘multiple modernities’; radically different from the prevalent classical theories of modernisation and convergence of industrial societies. To understand China’s trajectory of future development has been a major issue in international affairs. This book is concerned with how China’s hybridised identities are articulated, and intertwined with situational, institutional, and societal dynamics – and how they are interwoven with China’s international outlook which converges with or diverges from China’s historical assumptions and beliefs. This book will be of interest to those studying China’s identity in the media; situated at the juncture of past, present, and future, and between China and the wider world. The chapters in this book were originally published in Critical Arts.

Author : Zhiqun Zhu
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-28
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781409499664

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China's New Diplomacy by Zhiqun Zhu Pdf

What is the impact of China's new multi-directional diplomacy on international political economy and how can the international community properly respond to the new diplomacy? Based on extensive research addressing these and other important policy questions, this book investigates China's new diplomacy since the early 1990s with a focus on Chinese initiatives in the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific. Zhiqun Zhu examines China's current efforts to secure energy, to expand investment and trade, and to enhance 'soft power' around the world. He evaluates how China's activities affect international political economy and how the international community, especially the United States, has reacted to China's new, pro-active diplomacy. The study answers some of the lingering questions about Chinese politics and the policy implications for both China and the international community as they become increasingly interdependent.

Author : Hongyi Lai,Yiyi Lu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780415604017

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China's Soft Power and International Relations by Hongyi Lai,Yiyi Lu Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive overview of China's use of "soft power" and assesses the impact this is having on the world and on the process of international relations.