Author: David Ma
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781074226336
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
The Emperor's Seed is a moral story set in Ancient China about an Emperor who needs to find an heir to his throne, a big competition involving all of the kingdom's children, and a young girl among them faced with a tough dilemma. It is a folk tale that has been passed down for generations in China, now illustrated and brought to English speaking audiences.This book is the first book in a series involving the main character Ling. The series Ling's Tales will continue to Ling's future adventures after the conclusion of The Emperor's Seed. The Emperor's Seed is a Bilingual book, with English, and Simplified Chinese + Pinyin for pronunciation.This is my first book, and I illustrated and wrote the story from my childhood memory of the folktale and my wonderful wife Stacy adapted and translated the Chinese story. - David
The Emperor's Seed
Author: David Ma
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781074226336
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
The Emperor's Seed is a moral story set in Ancient China about an Emperor who needs to find an heir to his throne, a big competition involving all of the kingdom's children, and a young girl among them faced with a tough dilemma. It is a folk tale that has been passed down for generations in China, now illustrated and brought to English speaking audiences.This book is the first book in a series involving the main character Ling. The series Ling's Tales will continue to Ling's future adventures after the conclusion of The Emperor's Seed. The Emperor's Seed is a Bilingual book, with English, and Simplified Chinese + Pinyin for pronunciation.This is my first book, and I illustrated and wrote the story from my childhood memory of the folktale and my wonderful wife Stacy adapted and translated the Chinese story. - David
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781074226336
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
The Emperor's Seed is a moral story set in Ancient China about an Emperor who needs to find an heir to his throne, a big competition involving all of the kingdom's children, and a young girl among them faced with a tough dilemma. It is a folk tale that has been passed down for generations in China, now illustrated and brought to English speaking audiences.This book is the first book in a series involving the main character Ling. The series Ling's Tales will continue to Ling's future adventures after the conclusion of The Emperor's Seed. The Emperor's Seed is a Bilingual book, with English, and Simplified Chinese + Pinyin for pronunciation.This is my first book, and I illustrated and wrote the story from my childhood memory of the folktale and my wonderful wife Stacy adapted and translated the Chinese story. - David
The Empty Pot
Author: Demi
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805012170
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805012170
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
When Ping admits that he is the only child in China unable to grow a flower from the seeds distributed by the Emperor, he is rewarded for his honesty.
The Lotus Seed
Author: Sherry Garland
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152014834
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A Vietnamese family is forced to flee from their homeland to escape a devastating civil war.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152014834
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A Vietnamese family is forced to flee from their homeland to escape a devastating civil war.
Eunuch and Emperor in the Great Age of Qing Rule
Author: Norman A. Kutcher
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520969847
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Eunuch and Emperor in the Great Age of Qing Rule offers a new interpretation of eunuchs and their connection to imperial rule in the first century and a half of the Qing dynasty (1644–1800). This period encompassed the reigns of three of China’s most important emperors, men who were deeply affected by the great eunuch corruption of the fallen Ming dynasty. In this groundbreaking and deeply researched book, the author explores how Qing emperors sought to prevent a return of the harmful excesses of eunuchs and how eunuchs flourished in the face of the restrictions imposed upon them. We meet powerful eunuchs who faithfully served, and in some cases ultimately betrayed, their emperors. We also meet ordinary eunuchs whose lives, punctuated by dramas large and small, provide a fascinating perspective on the Qing palace world.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520969847
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Eunuch and Emperor in the Great Age of Qing Rule offers a new interpretation of eunuchs and their connection to imperial rule in the first century and a half of the Qing dynasty (1644–1800). This period encompassed the reigns of three of China’s most important emperors, men who were deeply affected by the great eunuch corruption of the fallen Ming dynasty. In this groundbreaking and deeply researched book, the author explores how Qing emperors sought to prevent a return of the harmful excesses of eunuchs and how eunuchs flourished in the face of the restrictions imposed upon them. We meet powerful eunuchs who faithfully served, and in some cases ultimately betrayed, their emperors. We also meet ordinary eunuchs whose lives, punctuated by dramas large and small, provide a fascinating perspective on the Qing palace world.
The Emperor's Blades
Author: Brian Staveley
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1466828439
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
In The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley, the emperor of Annur is dead, slain by enemies unknown. His daughter and two sons, scattered across the world, do what they must to stay alive and unmask the assassins. But each of them also has a life-path on which their father set them, destinies entangled with both ancient enemies and inscrutable gods. Kaden, the heir to the Unhewn Throne, has spent eight years sequestered in a remote mountain monastery, learning the enigmatic discipline of monks devoted to the Blank God. Their rituals hold the key to an ancient power he must master before it's too late. An ocean away, Valyn endures the brutal training of the Kettral, elite soldiers who fly into battle on gigantic black hawks. But before he can set out to save Kaden, Valyn must survive one horrific final test. At the heart of the empire, Minister Adare, elevated to her station by one of the emperor's final acts, is determined to prove herself to her people. But Adare also believes she knows who murdered her father, and she will stop at nothing—and risk everything—to see that justice is meted out. Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne The Emperor's Blades The Providence of Fire The Last Mortal Bond Other books in the world of the Unhewn Throne Skullsworn (forthcoming) At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 1466828439
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
In The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley, the emperor of Annur is dead, slain by enemies unknown. His daughter and two sons, scattered across the world, do what they must to stay alive and unmask the assassins. But each of them also has a life-path on which their father set them, destinies entangled with both ancient enemies and inscrutable gods. Kaden, the heir to the Unhewn Throne, has spent eight years sequestered in a remote mountain monastery, learning the enigmatic discipline of monks devoted to the Blank God. Their rituals hold the key to an ancient power he must master before it's too late. An ocean away, Valyn endures the brutal training of the Kettral, elite soldiers who fly into battle on gigantic black hawks. But before he can set out to save Kaden, Valyn must survive one horrific final test. At the heart of the empire, Minister Adare, elevated to her station by one of the emperor's final acts, is determined to prove herself to her people. But Adare also believes she knows who murdered her father, and she will stop at nothing—and risk everything—to see that justice is meted out. Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne The Emperor's Blades The Providence of Fire The Last Mortal Bond Other books in the world of the Unhewn Throne Skullsworn (forthcoming) At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Emperor of the Primordial World
Author: Wu KongDaoRen
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1647676843
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 934
Book Description
A bastard son of a marquis who had become a slave had encountered a girl that claimed to be a blood robed emperor ... From this moment onwards, he had been tasked with the task of opening the heavens and becoming the ruler of the empire.
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1647676843
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 934
Book Description
A bastard son of a marquis who had become a slave had encountered a girl that claimed to be a blood robed emperor ... From this moment onwards, he had been tasked with the task of opening the heavens and becoming the ruler of the empire.
Chaka
Author: Thomas Mofolo
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1803288345
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Thomas Mofolo's final novel and masterpiece, Chaka captures the phenomenal rise and fall of the great Zulu king. One of the earliest modern literary classics from Southern Africa, Chaka, is the tragic tale of a warrior-king and his insatiable hunger for power. Told in a mythic style, Chaka follows the torments of the Zulu king's early life, his rapid ascension to the throne, and the prophesied events that lead to his downfall. 'Chaka is a beautifully dark and twisted take on the true life story of the Zulu King ... built around one of the most enigmatic and memorable literary figures you'd ever encounter.' Ainehi Edoro
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1803288345
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Thomas Mofolo's final novel and masterpiece, Chaka captures the phenomenal rise and fall of the great Zulu king. One of the earliest modern literary classics from Southern Africa, Chaka, is the tragic tale of a warrior-king and his insatiable hunger for power. Told in a mythic style, Chaka follows the torments of the Zulu king's early life, his rapid ascension to the throne, and the prophesied events that lead to his downfall. 'Chaka is a beautifully dark and twisted take on the true life story of the Zulu King ... built around one of the most enigmatic and memorable literary figures you'd ever encounter.' Ainehi Edoro
The Emperor and the Seed
Author: Katie Dale
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 144518088X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This book is aimed at Independent Reading 12, for readers aged 7 years old and up, or in the second half of Year 3. The emperor needs someone to take over his throne. When he challenges the children of his kingdom to grow the best plant they can from a seed he gives them, young Ling is dismayed - he can't get it to grow no matter what he does! When he brings his empty pot to the emperor, he knows he has lost the challenge. Or has he? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. The Key Stage 2 Reading Champion Books are suggested for use as follows: Independent Reading 11: start of Year 3 or age 7+ Independent Reading 12: end of Year 3 or age 7+ Independent Reading 13: start of Year 4 or age 8+ Independent Reading 14: end of Year 4 or age 8+ Independent Reading 15: start of Year 5 or age 9+ Independent Reading 16: end of Year 5 or age 9+ Independent Reading 17: start of Year 6 or age 10+ Independent Reading 18: end of Year 6 or age 10+
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 144518088X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This book is aimed at Independent Reading 12, for readers aged 7 years old and up, or in the second half of Year 3. The emperor needs someone to take over his throne. When he challenges the children of his kingdom to grow the best plant they can from a seed he gives them, young Ling is dismayed - he can't get it to grow no matter what he does! When he brings his empty pot to the emperor, he knows he has lost the challenge. Or has he? Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. The Key Stage 2 Reading Champion Books are suggested for use as follows: Independent Reading 11: start of Year 3 or age 7+ Independent Reading 12: end of Year 3 or age 7+ Independent Reading 13: start of Year 4 or age 8+ Independent Reading 14: end of Year 4 or age 8+ Independent Reading 15: start of Year 5 or age 9+ Independent Reading 16: end of Year 5 or age 9+ Independent Reading 17: start of Year 6 or age 10+ Independent Reading 18: end of Year 6 or age 10+
The Emperor's Wolves
Author: Michelle Sagara
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 148805648X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
“Enjoyable, entertaining, engaging fantasy.” —Tor.com AT THE EMPEROR’S COMMAND Multiple races carefully navigate the City of Elantra under the Dragon Emperor’s wing. His Imperial Wolves are executioners, the smallest group to serve in the Halls of Law. The populace calls them assassins. Every wolf candidate must consent to a full examination by the Tha’alani, one of the most feared and distrusted races in Elantra for their ability to read minds. Most candidates don’t finish their job interviews. Severn Handred, the newest potential recruit, is determined to face and pass this final test—even if by doing so he’s exposing secrets he has never shared. When an interrogation uncovers the connections to a two-decade-old series of murders of the Tha’alani, the Wolves are commanded to hunt. Severn’s first job will be joining the chase. From the High Halls to the Tha’alani quarter, from the Oracles to the Emperor, secrets are uncovered, tensions are raised and justice just might be done…if Severn can survive. The Wolves of Elantra Book 1: The Emperor’s Wolves
Publisher: MIRA
ISBN: 148805648X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 517
Book Description
“Enjoyable, entertaining, engaging fantasy.” —Tor.com AT THE EMPEROR’S COMMAND Multiple races carefully navigate the City of Elantra under the Dragon Emperor’s wing. His Imperial Wolves are executioners, the smallest group to serve in the Halls of Law. The populace calls them assassins. Every wolf candidate must consent to a full examination by the Tha’alani, one of the most feared and distrusted races in Elantra for their ability to read minds. Most candidates don’t finish their job interviews. Severn Handred, the newest potential recruit, is determined to face and pass this final test—even if by doing so he’s exposing secrets he has never shared. When an interrogation uncovers the connections to a two-decade-old series of murders of the Tha’alani, the Wolves are commanded to hunt. Severn’s first job will be joining the chase. From the High Halls to the Tha’alani quarter, from the Oracles to the Emperor, secrets are uncovered, tensions are raised and justice just might be done…if Severn can survive. The Wolves of Elantra Book 1: The Emperor’s Wolves
Scythes of the Emperor
Author: L J Goulding
Publisher: Games Workshop
ISBN: 9781784965631
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A doomed Space Marine Chapter confronts the alien tyranids in a devastating battle for survival. Following the loss of their home world Sotha to the tyranid Hive Fleet Kraken, the Scythes of the Emperor begin a new kind of war against the alien menace. Facing further humiliation and defeat after regrouping at the Giant’s Coffin on Miral Prime, recently appointed Chapter Master Thracian must find a way exploit his warriors’ need for vengeance if their Space Marine Chapter is to have any hope of survival... This collection spans the greatest period of upheaval in the Scythes of the Emperor's history, and includes the novel Slaughter at Giant’s Coffin along with five additional short stories.
Publisher: Games Workshop
ISBN: 9781784965631
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A doomed Space Marine Chapter confronts the alien tyranids in a devastating battle for survival. Following the loss of their home world Sotha to the tyranid Hive Fleet Kraken, the Scythes of the Emperor begin a new kind of war against the alien menace. Facing further humiliation and defeat after regrouping at the Giant’s Coffin on Miral Prime, recently appointed Chapter Master Thracian must find a way exploit his warriors’ need for vengeance if their Space Marine Chapter is to have any hope of survival... This collection spans the greatest period of upheaval in the Scythes of the Emperor's history, and includes the novel Slaughter at Giant’s Coffin along with five additional short stories.