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Hawk and Hyena
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The Tiger and the Wolf
Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 023077007X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
The first in the Echoes of the Fall series, The Tiger and the Wolf is an epic fantasy novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award and British Fantasy Award for Best Novel. ‘One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction’ – Christopher Paolini In the bleak northern crown of the world, war is coming . . . Maniye’s father is the Wolf clan’s chieftain, but she’s an outcast. Her mother was queen of the Tiger and these tribes have been enemies for generations. Maniye also hides a deadly secret. All can shift into their clan’s animal form, but Maniye can take on tiger and wolf shapes. She refuses to disown half her soul so escapes, rescuing a prisoner of the Wolf clan in the process. The killer Broken Axe is set on their trail to drag them back for retribution. The Wolf chieftain plots to rule the north, and controlling his daughter is crucial to his schemes. However, other tribes also prepare for strife. Strangers from the far south appear too, seeking allies in their own conflict. It’s a season for omens as priests foresee danger and a darkness falling across the land. Some say a great war is coming, overshadowing even Wolf ambitions. A time of testing and broken laws is near – but what spark will set the world ablaze? Continue this sweeping coming-of-age fantasy with The Bear and the Serpent.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 023077007X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 550
Book Description
The first in the Echoes of the Fall series, The Tiger and the Wolf is an epic fantasy novel by Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award and British Fantasy Award for Best Novel. ‘One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction’ – Christopher Paolini In the bleak northern crown of the world, war is coming . . . Maniye’s father is the Wolf clan’s chieftain, but she’s an outcast. Her mother was queen of the Tiger and these tribes have been enemies for generations. Maniye also hides a deadly secret. All can shift into their clan’s animal form, but Maniye can take on tiger and wolf shapes. She refuses to disown half her soul so escapes, rescuing a prisoner of the Wolf clan in the process. The killer Broken Axe is set on their trail to drag them back for retribution. The Wolf chieftain plots to rule the north, and controlling his daughter is crucial to his schemes. However, other tribes also prepare for strife. Strangers from the far south appear too, seeking allies in their own conflict. It’s a season for omens as priests foresee danger and a darkness falling across the land. Some say a great war is coming, overshadowing even Wolf ambitions. A time of testing and broken laws is near – but what spark will set the world ablaze? Continue this sweeping coming-of-age fantasy with The Bear and the Serpent.
Hyena in Petticoats
Author: Willow Dawson
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143185896
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Nellie McClung made an indelible mark on Canada. She was the author of eighteen books, a political activist and social reformer. In every role she played, she demonstrated unfailing courage, wit and resourcefulness, and helped make a better world for women and girls. In the first frames of this brilliant graphic biography, Willow Dawson plunges readers into the rugged world of Canada's western pioneers, taking us into the early life of McClung as the child of homesteaders, and follows her on her path to becoming a teacher, a crusader, a suffragette and eventually the first female Member of Parliament.
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143185896
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Nellie McClung made an indelible mark on Canada. She was the author of eighteen books, a political activist and social reformer. In every role she played, she demonstrated unfailing courage, wit and resourcefulness, and helped make a better world for women and girls. In the first frames of this brilliant graphic biography, Willow Dawson plunges readers into the rugged world of Canada's western pioneers, taking us into the early life of McClung as the child of homesteaders, and follows her on her path to becoming a teacher, a crusader, a suffragette and eventually the first female Member of Parliament.
Hyena Vs. Honey Badger
Author: Jerry Pallotta
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338751802
Category : Honey badger
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Check out how these amazing real life creatures match up. Who's the strongest, fastest, biggest and baddest? In a fight to the finish, who would win?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781338751802
Category : Honey badger
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Check out how these amazing real life creatures match up. Who's the strongest, fastest, biggest and baddest? In a fight to the finish, who would win?
Hausa Tales and Traditions
Author: Neil Skinner
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429650655
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
Originally published in 1969, this book is a translation of Frank Edgar's Hausa folk stories, which was made primarily in Sokoto Province at the direction of Major John Alder, who in 1910 gave Edgar some Hausa texts written in the Ajemic script for transliteration into Roman characters. Edgar prepared the the first volme of the Tatsuniyoyi for publication in 1911. The Hausa whose folklore Edgar recorded so industriously are the largest ethnic group in Northern Nigeria and number many millions and these tales of past events show how Hausa conceive the histories of their states, the characters of their rulers, and their institutions of government and law. These traditions are thus equally important as documents of folk thought and as historical sources.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429650655
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
Originally published in 1969, this book is a translation of Frank Edgar's Hausa folk stories, which was made primarily in Sokoto Province at the direction of Major John Alder, who in 1910 gave Edgar some Hausa texts written in the Ajemic script for transliteration into Roman characters. Edgar prepared the the first volme of the Tatsuniyoyi for publication in 1911. The Hausa whose folklore Edgar recorded so industriously are the largest ethnic group in Northern Nigeria and number many millions and these tales of past events show how Hausa conceive the histories of their states, the characters of their rulers, and their institutions of government and law. These traditions are thus equally important as documents of folk thought and as historical sources.
Year of the Hyenas
Author: Brad Geagley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743277422
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Year of the Hyenas is a brilliant, original, and unique murder mystery, set in ancient Egypt at the height of that kingdom's glory and power. It is at once a strikingly insightful portrait of a mysterious, complex, and sophisticated society, reminiscent of Norman Mailer's Ancient Evenings in its wonderful detail and feel for the past, and a fast-paced detective story that reads like the best of twenty-first-century thrillers. From the oldest known court transcripts in history, Egyptologists have long known about the mysterious death of Ramses III, involving intrigue, ambition, greed, and crimes of passion on a huge, though hidden, scale. In Year of the Hyenas, Brad Geagley takes this event -- a struggle that nearly brought ancient Egypt to its knees -- as the backdrop for a story that is every bit as captivating as the distant civilization it resurrects. At the heart of the novel is Semerket, the so-called Clerk of Investigations and Secrets, a detective half-paralyzed by problems of his own, with a reputation for heavy drinking and tactless behavior toward the great, the powerful, and the holy, a kind of Sam Spade of the ancient world, deeply (and dangerously) addicted to the truth. Hard-bitten, deeply flawed, he is retained by the authorities to investigate what is considered an insignificant murder of an elderly, insignificant Theban priestess. They fail to inform him, however, that they don't expect him to solve the case. In fact, they don't want him to. But Semerket is not so easily fooled, and this is hardly an "insignificant" murder. As he delves deeper for the elusive truth, he uncovers a web of corruption so vast that it threatens the life of the last great Pharaoh, Ramses III, and the stability of the kingdom. Even worse, uncovering the conspiracy means more than just putting his own life on the line -- for, unbeknownst to Semerket, his adored ex-wife Naia has fallen afoul of those who would bring down the reign of Ramses, and he soon finds himself having to choose between saving her and saving Egypt.... Merging historical fact and speculation with a nail-biting crime story that could be taking place in the present, Year of the Hyenas is a riveting and remarkable achievement.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743277422
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Year of the Hyenas is a brilliant, original, and unique murder mystery, set in ancient Egypt at the height of that kingdom's glory and power. It is at once a strikingly insightful portrait of a mysterious, complex, and sophisticated society, reminiscent of Norman Mailer's Ancient Evenings in its wonderful detail and feel for the past, and a fast-paced detective story that reads like the best of twenty-first-century thrillers. From the oldest known court transcripts in history, Egyptologists have long known about the mysterious death of Ramses III, involving intrigue, ambition, greed, and crimes of passion on a huge, though hidden, scale. In Year of the Hyenas, Brad Geagley takes this event -- a struggle that nearly brought ancient Egypt to its knees -- as the backdrop for a story that is every bit as captivating as the distant civilization it resurrects. At the heart of the novel is Semerket, the so-called Clerk of Investigations and Secrets, a detective half-paralyzed by problems of his own, with a reputation for heavy drinking and tactless behavior toward the great, the powerful, and the holy, a kind of Sam Spade of the ancient world, deeply (and dangerously) addicted to the truth. Hard-bitten, deeply flawed, he is retained by the authorities to investigate what is considered an insignificant murder of an elderly, insignificant Theban priestess. They fail to inform him, however, that they don't expect him to solve the case. In fact, they don't want him to. But Semerket is not so easily fooled, and this is hardly an "insignificant" murder. As he delves deeper for the elusive truth, he uncovers a web of corruption so vast that it threatens the life of the last great Pharaoh, Ramses III, and the stability of the kingdom. Even worse, uncovering the conspiracy means more than just putting his own life on the line -- for, unbeknownst to Semerket, his adored ex-wife Naia has fallen afoul of those who would bring down the reign of Ramses, and he soon finds himself having to choose between saving her and saving Egypt.... Merging historical fact and speculation with a nail-biting crime story that could be taking place in the present, Year of the Hyenas is a riveting and remarkable achievement.
Rattlesnake vs. Secretary Bird (Who Would Win?)
Author: Jerry Pallotta
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338717731
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
What if a rattlesnake and a secretary bird had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338717731
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
What if a rattlesnake and a secretary bird had a fight? Who do you think would win? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.
Introduction to Computing Using Python
Author: Ljubomir Perkovic
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118890949
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Perkovic's Introduction to Computing Using Python: An Application Development Focus, 2nd Edition is more than just an introduction to programming. It is an inclusive introduction to Computer Science that takes the pedagogical approach of "the right tool for the job at the right moment," and focuses on application development. The approach is hands-on and problem-oriented, with practice problems and solutions appearing throughout the text. The text is imperative-first, but does not shy away from discussing objects early where appropriate. Discussions of user-defined classes and Object-Oriented Programming appear later in the text, when students have more background and concepts can be motivated. Chapters include an introduction to problem solving techniques and classical algorithms, problem-solving and programming and ways to apply core skills to application development. This edition also includes examples and practice problems provided within a greater variety of domains. It also includes case studies integrated into additional chapters, providing students with real life applications using the concepts and tools covered in the chapters.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118890949
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Perkovic's Introduction to Computing Using Python: An Application Development Focus, 2nd Edition is more than just an introduction to programming. It is an inclusive introduction to Computer Science that takes the pedagogical approach of "the right tool for the job at the right moment," and focuses on application development. The approach is hands-on and problem-oriented, with practice problems and solutions appearing throughout the text. The text is imperative-first, but does not shy away from discussing objects early where appropriate. Discussions of user-defined classes and Object-Oriented Programming appear later in the text, when students have more background and concepts can be motivated. Chapters include an introduction to problem solving techniques and classical algorithms, problem-solving and programming and ways to apply core skills to application development. This edition also includes examples and practice problems provided within a greater variety of domains. It also includes case studies integrated into additional chapters, providing students with real life applications using the concepts and tools covered in the chapters.
The Animal in Man
Author: Joseph Asphahani
Publisher: Inkshares
ISBN: 1947848607
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Maxan, a cunning fox, stalks the Leoran capital city of Crosswall as a “shadow”—a lone operative for the city guard who must never be seen or heard, and never engage with the enemy. But when he’s caught in an explosion that levels a city block, the fox ignores his mission and retrieves a dangerous artifact that could bring the whole planet of Herbridia to its knees: the relay, a weapon that turns civilized animals into savage beasts. Maxan must fight to keep the mysterious relay from falling into the hands of those who would abuse its power. There’s just one problem: he doesn’t know who to trust, or why he alone is immune to the deadliest weapon in the world. With Leora on the brink of a massive civil war, can Maxan find his allies in time to save animalkind from itself?
Publisher: Inkshares
ISBN: 1947848607
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Maxan, a cunning fox, stalks the Leoran capital city of Crosswall as a “shadow”—a lone operative for the city guard who must never be seen or heard, and never engage with the enemy. But when he’s caught in an explosion that levels a city block, the fox ignores his mission and retrieves a dangerous artifact that could bring the whole planet of Herbridia to its knees: the relay, a weapon that turns civilized animals into savage beasts. Maxan must fight to keep the mysterious relay from falling into the hands of those who would abuse its power. There’s just one problem: he doesn’t know who to trust, or why he alone is immune to the deadliest weapon in the world. With Leora on the brink of a massive civil war, can Maxan find his allies in time to save animalkind from itself?
Hawk and Hyena
Author: Farrukh Dhondy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Hawk and Hyena is the remarkable, true story of serial killer Charles Sobhraj. Written by novelist, television executive and screen writer Farrukh Dhondy, Hawk and Hyena adds radical and revealing new information to the story recently portrayed in the worldwide hit BBC One/Netflix television series The Serpent. Farrukh Dhondy knew serial killer Charles Sobhraj very well. He still does. Dhondy tracked his movements across the world over years. He was continuously in contact with him. From Paris to London, Kathmandu to India, London to Nepal, this remarkable true story now exposes the truth behind the killer world of the infamous Charles Sobhraj, his many women, his murders, and his mercilessly cruel participation in world events - and television mogul Farrukh Dhondy's fascination with a serial killer's degraded and violent life. In 1997 Dhondy's world, in his glass-walled office as Britain's Channel 4 Commissioning Editor, suddenly exploded into the world history of the last 30 years when Sobhraj phoned him from Paris. Characters in this true-life story include Boris Johnson, then editor of The Spectator, prime minister Tony Blair, the CIA and MI6 - among many others. The most sensational events described include: Sobhraj's attempt to help develop the weapons of mass destruction with which Tony Blair sought to justify the Iraq war; Sobhraj's knowledge of the terrorist bombing of Mumbai; his betrayal of his terrorist bomber friend Masood; his close contact with the CIA; his prison escapes, and his choice of decades of incarceration in prison to avoid execution. Eye-opening in its totally realistic surfaces, this incredible true story is at the intersection of life and death, crime and punishment, sex and killing. The events described are hard to believe - even when we know that they are true. Dhondy unjudgmentally depicts Sobhraj's completely merciless killing of scores of innocent people with bleak astonishment. Farrukh Dhondy is at the centre of British cultural life. The author of Tandoori Nights, a Marxist, a friend of the great and the good, his curious and extraordinary surveillance of serial killer Charles Sobhraj takes him to the very limits of morality, political extremism, international intrigue, terrorism and world politics - in short, the hidden deceptions of international diplomacy. But this is not just international diplomacy, it is international diplomacy underpinned by serial killing. You will not believe what you read - but it's true.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Hawk and Hyena is the remarkable, true story of serial killer Charles Sobhraj. Written by novelist, television executive and screen writer Farrukh Dhondy, Hawk and Hyena adds radical and revealing new information to the story recently portrayed in the worldwide hit BBC One/Netflix television series The Serpent. Farrukh Dhondy knew serial killer Charles Sobhraj very well. He still does. Dhondy tracked his movements across the world over years. He was continuously in contact with him. From Paris to London, Kathmandu to India, London to Nepal, this remarkable true story now exposes the truth behind the killer world of the infamous Charles Sobhraj, his many women, his murders, and his mercilessly cruel participation in world events - and television mogul Farrukh Dhondy's fascination with a serial killer's degraded and violent life. In 1997 Dhondy's world, in his glass-walled office as Britain's Channel 4 Commissioning Editor, suddenly exploded into the world history of the last 30 years when Sobhraj phoned him from Paris. Characters in this true-life story include Boris Johnson, then editor of The Spectator, prime minister Tony Blair, the CIA and MI6 - among many others. The most sensational events described include: Sobhraj's attempt to help develop the weapons of mass destruction with which Tony Blair sought to justify the Iraq war; Sobhraj's knowledge of the terrorist bombing of Mumbai; his betrayal of his terrorist bomber friend Masood; his close contact with the CIA; his prison escapes, and his choice of decades of incarceration in prison to avoid execution. Eye-opening in its totally realistic surfaces, this incredible true story is at the intersection of life and death, crime and punishment, sex and killing. The events described are hard to believe - even when we know that they are true. Dhondy unjudgmentally depicts Sobhraj's completely merciless killing of scores of innocent people with bleak astonishment. Farrukh Dhondy is at the centre of British cultural life. The author of Tandoori Nights, a Marxist, a friend of the great and the good, his curious and extraordinary surveillance of serial killer Charles Sobhraj takes him to the very limits of morality, political extremism, international intrigue, terrorism and world politics - in short, the hidden deceptions of international diplomacy. But this is not just international diplomacy, it is international diplomacy underpinned by serial killing. You will not believe what you read - but it's true.