The Turquoise Dragon
Title | The Turquoise Dragon PDF eBook |
Author | Jane Toombs |
Publisher | Devine Destinies |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 2011-07-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1554879205 |
N Cozz: A dragon who fears becoming an outcast lays a wrong color egg. It�s not in her nature to destroy it. Is that alien machine outside her cave her answer? Earth: What happens when a young woman born to die and an impossible beast fall in love?
The Turquoise Dragon
Title | The Turquoise Dragon PDF eBook |
Author | David Rains Wallace |
Publisher | Random House (NY) |
Pages | 232 |
Release | 1987 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780871567109 |
Now available in paperback; an award-winning natural history writer weaves thought-provoking environmental themes into a gripping mystery thriller involving murder and endangered species.
Dragon's Future
Title | Dragon's Future PDF eBook |
Author | Kandi J Wyatt |
Publisher | Kandi J Wyatt |
Pages | 320 |
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Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
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“Ever ridden a dragon? You’re about to, so hold on tight! Dragon’s Future is quite the ride!” ~Ridley Pearson, #1 New York Times bestselling author Trapped in a boring life, Carryl longs for something different. With the death of a dragon rider, she realizes her dream of becoming a rider herself. But first she must save the despondent dragon’s life. Ruskya has settled into his new role as a dragon rider. A sinister rider has attacked the colony. Now the fate of all that Ruskya holds dear lies in his hands. Ruskya and Carryl step into leadership roles to defend the colony and their village. Now they battle dragons and their own insecurities. They’ll need the courage of a dragon to defeat their enemies or die tying. Dragon’s Future is the fabulous first book in the coming of age fantasy series Dragon Courage. If you like enticing worlds, captivating story, and a new twist on dragon lore, you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s fantastic series. Get your copy of Dragon’s Future to soar with dragons!
Dragons & Lore
Title | Dragons & Lore PDF eBook |
Author | Patty Jansen |
Publisher | Patty Jansen |
Pages | 2182 |
Release | |
Genre | Fiction |
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A collection of nine novels featuring dragons. The Bastard Prince - Patty Jansen The Black Egg - James E. Wisher Dragon Storm - Lindsay Buroker Embellish - Demelza Carlton The Blue Dragon - Salvador Mercer Dragon’s Future - Kandi J. Wyatt Blood of Requiem - Daniel Arenson Dragonia: Rise of the Wyverns - Craig A. Price Jr. Shatterwing - Donna Maree Hanson
Dragon's Heir
Title | Dragon's Heir PDF eBook |
Author | Kandi J Wyatt |
Publisher | Kandi J Wyatt |
Pages | 238 |
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Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
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The sandhills hide many secrets—both past and present… Braidyn is consumed by restlessness except when he’s with his dragon. Together the two can do anything. When a dragon egg is stolen, he vows to find the thief at any cost. Sarai longs for acceptance in a male dominated society. Freedom is more likely if she leaves home. But her encounter with Braidyn leaves her unsettled and more alone than before. She fears the consequences if he ever discovers her secret. Both are on a journey to find a place to call home. Braidyn’s sense of justice may jeopardize their only hope for peace. Facing their past is the only way to have a future together. Dragon’s Heir is the fantastic follow-up in the coming of age fantasy series Dragon Courage. If you like plenty of action, unsuspected turn of events, and believable characters and worlds, you’ll love Kandi J Wyatt’s kid-safe dragon adventure. Get your copy of Dragon’s Heir to find your home among the dragons.
The Earliest China
Title | The Earliest China PDF eBook |
Author | Hong Xu |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2021-11-09 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9811663874 |
“The Earliest China” is the first archaeological book in China to translate in the dominant language of the world on the origin of Chinese ancient civilization in the Central Plains and the study of Xia dynastic culture. It shows readers all over the world the outstanding achievements in the study of the formation of early state in China and is the first English translation monograph on the birth history of the first dynasty of Hua-Xia nation from the perspective of archaeology. With the specific archaeological data on the basis of excavations and investigation conducted in recent years, this book focuses on the interpretation of the rise and development of the ancient civilization having initially appeared in the Central Plain of China and even in the Eastern Asia. The book contents include abundant manifestations of the first flourishing civilization especially at the Erlitou site along the Yi and Luo Rivers, characteristic of ultra-large capital city, palace buildings, elaborate bronze vessels, and stratified social organization. With the combination of previously literature, the original author attempts to further explain how the earliest China, a royal-powered, and large-scaled state, emerged four thousand years ago. In this book, the analysis on a comprehensive landscape of the ancient civilization prior to the Shang Dynasty leads the point of views, distinctively from the traditional historical perspectives. With a global perspective, he further compares with other significant civilizations in the world and also points out cultural communications between the early China and other external cultures in the Bronze Age. Therefore, this book, the Earliest China of English translated version, is so appropriate to be recommended to foreign scholars and sinologists, as well as everyone who has been attracted by China’s charm overseas. With book contents, ideas, and thoughts that it contains, one can easily acknowledge the goals, methods, and reconstruction process of China’s prehistory, so English readers will acknowledge so well about the Chinese Archaeology in the Bronze Age, which does vary in many aspects from that of European and American.
All About Chinese Culture
Title | All About Chinese Culture PDF eBook |
Author | The Chinese Academy of History |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 338 |
Release | 2023-08-28 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 9819934516 |
This book invites senior experts and scholars from the fields of Chinese archaeology and history to describe ten influential “national treasure-level” cultural antiquities. Spanning from the Neolithic Age to modernity and with content ranging from the origin of civilizations to the red cultural relics, the book covers cultural antiquities, including: the Clay Figurine, the Painted Pottery Plate with Coiling Long Pattern (from the Neolithic Period), the Turquoise-inlaid and Long-shaped Bronze Object (of the Xia Dynasty), the Ivory Goblet Inlaid with Turquoise (of the Shang Dynasty), the He Zun (Ritual Wine Vessel), the Ox-shaped Zun (Wine Vessel), the Arm Protector with Animal and Clouds (and embroidered with the Chinese characters meaning “five stars appear in the East, which is a sign of Chinese victory over the Qiang”), the Beast-head-shaped Agate Cup (of the Tang Dynasty), the Imperial Gilt Gold Mesh Crown with Two Upright Wings (of the Ming Dynasty), etc. The text features not only scientific rigor but is also enjoyable to read and thought-provoking.