Author: Charity Tahmaseb
Publisher: Collins Mark Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 87

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Here be dragons … six of them. Often mercurial, preternaturally perceptive, always inscrutable. What if you had to barter for your village while tied to a stake? Or if the one thing you always wanted—a dragon of your own—was forever denied? Where might a midnight chase through a stately hotel lead? From adversary to lover to devoted friend, from epic to urban fantasy—follow six heroines as they encounter six very different dragons. They’ll barter and bargain, chase and be chased, and in the end, learn the true meaning of dragon’s bane. Dragon Whispers gathers together the dragon stories from The (Love) Stories for 2020 project: Aleag the Great Knight at the Royal Arms Fire and Ivy Dragon’s End Heart Whisper Dragon’s Bane Let the adventure begin!

Author: Sophie Stern
Publisher: Sophie Stern
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142

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Nicole has made more mistakes in the last six months than most people make in a lifetime. She got involved with an evil organization and found out too late just how terrible they are. Now everyone's out to kill her: the scientists, the dragons, and perhaps most of all, her former lover. Living among the dragons wasn't supposed to be easy, but it was supposed to be safe. She didn't realize just how long they can hold grudges though. Lee doesn't have time for drama. He doesn't have time for much of anything anymore. He's too busy trying to figure out how the dragons can finally break free from the oppressive forces that keep sending danger their way. He needs a break. A vacation. Anything. He doesn't know what he needs, but it's certainly not Nicole. Not her. Not the betrayer. When the past comes back to haunt them, Lee and Nicole are forced to go head-to-head, and Lee isn't sure if he's going to make it out of this in one piece. If Nicole doesn't kill him, she just might break his heart.

Author: Mùyáng Zhao
Publisher: Aditya Basu
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 67

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The Last Dragon: In a world where dragons were once hunted to extinction, a young boy named Li Wei discovers a dragon egg and secretly raises the hatchling, Zhàoyán. As Zhàoyán grows, so does the threat of the Kòngyǐngshīs, a cult seeking to control dragon power. Their leader, Yun, is revealed to be the spirit of a traitorous dragon. The Dragon Chronicles: It is an epic fantasy series that intricately weaves together the fates of humans and dragons in a world where these magnificent creatures are both revered and feared. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue, ancient magic, and sweeping landscapes, the series delves deep into the complexities of power, loyalty, and the delicate balance between tradition and progress. In this richly imagined world, dragons are not merely beasts of legend but pivotal players in the unfolding drama. Their ancient wisdom and formidable strength make them both allies and adversaries to the human kingdoms. The series paints a vivid picture of a society where the old ways of dragon-riders and sorcerers clash with the emerging forces of innovation and change. The Dragon Chronicles is more than just a tale of adventure; it is a profound exploration of the human condition, set in a world where the line between myth and reality is tantalisingly blurred. With its intricate plot, richly developed characters, and breathtaking world-building, this series promises to captivate readers and transport them to a realm where magic is real, and the stakes are nothing less than the fate of the world.

Author: Matthew Stover
Publisher: Random House Worlds
ISBN: 0307795667
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 477

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The turning point for the entire Star Wars saga is at hand After years of civil war, the Separatists have battered the already faltering Republic nearly to the point of collapse. On Coruscant, the Senate watches anxiously as Supreme Chancellor Palpatine aggressively strips away more and more constitutional liberties in the name of safeguarding the Republic. Yoda, Mace Windu, and their fellow Masters grapple with the Chancellor’ s disturbing move to assume control of the Jedi Council. And Anakin Skywalker, the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring balance to the Force, is increasingly consumed by his fear that his secret love, Senator Padmé Amidala, will die. As the combat escalates across the galaxy, the stage is set for an explosive endgame: Obi-Wan undertakes a perilous mission to destroy the dreaded Separatist military leader General Grievous. Palpatine, eager to secure even greater control, subtly influences public opinion to turn against the Jedi. And a conflicted Anakin–tormented by unspeakable visions– edges dangerously closer to the brink of a galaxy-shaping decision. It remains only for Darth Sidious, whose shadow looms ever larger, to strike the final staggering blow against the Republic . . . and to ordain a fearsome new Sith Lord: Darth Vader. Based on the screenplay of the eagerly anticipated final film in George Lucas’s epic saga, bestselling Star Wars author Matthew Stover’s novel crackles with action, captures the iconic characters in all their complexity, and brings a space opera masterpiece full circle in stunning style. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

Author: Christopher Schaefer
Publisher: SteinerBooks
ISBN: 9780940262744
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 262

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How can we foster the development of initiatives? How can enterprises such as community projects, schools, farms, and businesses be well founded? How can we work as equals, sharing responsibilities, encouraging one another in our development, and offering a high-quality product or service? Vision in Action is a workbook for those involved in social creation--in collaborative actions that can influence the social environment in which we live and where our ideas and actions can matter. This is a user-friendly, hands-on guide for developing healthy small organizations--ones with soul and spirit. Chapters: The Human Being and Organizational Life The Conscious Development of Initiatives Starting Initiatives Getting Going: The Growing Pains and Childhood Diseases of Initiatives Ways of Working together in the Developing Organization Re-creating the Organization: Vision, Mission, and Long-Range Planning Development and Fund-raising Initiatives and Individual Development Signs of Hope: Imaginations for the Future "A well-written exposition of organizational development and the problems that groups tend to encounter as they progress. I highly recommend it to anyone in the field." --Caroline Estes, cofounder of Alpha Farm and master facilitator "This well thought-out book breathes life into the worn-out concept of vision. One finds in it an enlivening imagination of how to develop new initiatives. Like all worthwhile advice, it is based on hard-won life experience. Work with this book and you will find heal help in developing small organizations." --Robert Michael Burnside, Director, Organizational Development Products, Center for Creative Leadership

Author: Rebecca Tope
Publisher: eBook Partnership
ISBN: 0955951739
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 363

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The story of a legendary saint from the Dark Ages, as told by his mother. The young Cuthman is instructed by God to take his crippled mother with him on a pilgrimage across southern England. He fashions a wooden cart for her, and together they spend some months on the rough and bumpy roads, meeting many adventures along the way. Cuthman is kept prisoner by a community of rapacious women, at one point. Further on, they are joined by a young boy, Hal, who later becomes of great importance to Cuthman. Finally, they arrive in a pagan settlement called Steyning, on the coast of Sussex. Here Cuthman builds his promised church, and performs miracles to ensure the conversion of the people. His mother watches it all from her seat in the cart, making her own contributions, and drawing her own conclusions at every stage. The struggle to convert the whole of Britain to Christianity is epitomised in this single tale.

Author: VC Thong M.D
Publisher: V C Thong M.D.
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 534

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Is it so easily defined between good and evil? The Millieu, forged by a millennium of brutal war between heaven and hell, has now flourished under the command of the Red Emperor- the only Ange left of his kind. With the emperor’s grace, the strong nation of Avalon has stayed dominant against its other two rivaling countries. Another millennium has passed, and the savagery of war has mostly forgotten, replaced by the illusion of tranquil, reinforced by people’s blind ignorance. But the war is far from over, residing at the north is a vast land of Bhadura. Covered by desert, beneath the deadly sandstorms lies a hidden enemy, which has the power to bring threat to the mighty Avalon. Guarding the Holy Nation of Avalon is the group of holy knights of four. The Four Saints- a title granted by the emperor to his greatest warriors, with powers rival to the gods, they won countless battles against this unknown enemy. They are closing in towards the front door of the enemy, solely for the sake of peace. Now, there’s a boy in his youth from the peaceful nation of Rosaria, in a bustling harbour city of Neberium, is hoping to become one of the Saints. With the light of hope, and the flames of hatred, he walks the path where his future is undetermined....

Author: Calum Ridley
Publisher: Field Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336

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Have you ever wished upon a star, hoping for something magical to happen? Well, sometimes magic finds its way to us in the most unexpected places. In this story, we meet Maddy, a ten-year-old girl whose world is turned upside down when she stumbles upon a tiny, injured dragon hiding in her family's barn. This isn't just any dragon; it's Spark, hailing from the magical realm of Drakonia, and he possesses the extraordinary ability to grant one wish. Join Maddy as she embarks on an adventure filled with wonder, danger, and the power of friendship. Will she make the right choice? Can she save Spark and protect the magic of his homeland? This heartwarming tale will take you on a journey of discovery, reminding you that sometimes the greatest magic comes from the power of believing, the courage to dream, and the strength of true friendship.

Author: Stephen Deas
Publisher: Gollancz
ISBN: 0575100648
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 638

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Praised by the likes of Joe Abercrombie and Brent Weeks, Stephen Deas has made dragons his own. The Silver King, half-god, legend and myth, is returning. Once he fought his brother, the Black Moon, and his dragons, and was defeated. But the Black Moon was also weakened, and a millennia has passed. Humanity has grown used to a world without gods, a world where they were masters of all - including the terrifying dragons. But the dragons have awakened, the hole in reality is expanding, and the shackles that kept the half-gods controlled have been broken. The Black Moon lives on in the body of Berren Crowntaker, and has taken control. With an army behind him, the dragons above and the Dragon Queen at his side, he goes to war with his brother. The worlds are turning, and only one thing is sure - there will be an ending. THE SILVER KING is the triumphant conclusion to one of the most brutal and wide-ranging fantasy series of recent years.

Author: Stephen Deas
Publisher: Gollancz
ISBN: 147321405X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3922

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Collected here are all ten of Stephen Deas' epic fantasy novels about a world ruled by dragons. Blood, fire, sex, politics and betrayal combine in this masterful and wide-ranging series. Contains THE ADAMANTINE PALACE, THE KING OF THE CRAGS, THE ORDER OF THE SCALES, THE THIEF-TAKER'S APPRENTICE, THE WARLOCK'S SHADOW, THE KING'S ASSASSIN, THE BLACK MAUSOLEUM, DRAGON QUEEN, THE SPLINTERED GODS, THE SILVER KINGS