Author: Holly Lisle
Publisher: Aspect
ISBN: 0759520291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 489
Book Description
This first volume of The Secret Texts trilogy builds a complete fantasy world with systems of magic, politics, geography & history.
Vincalis the Agitator
Author: Holly Lisle
Publisher: Aspect
ISBN: 075952713X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
A thrilling adventure from Lisle is set in the same fantasy world as the popular Secret Texts trilogy--a world where a sorcery called Dragon Magic draws its powers from the agony of slaves who are killed for sorcerous fuel until three heroes challenge this inhuman cruelty.
Publisher: Aspect
ISBN: 075952713X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
A thrilling adventure from Lisle is set in the same fantasy world as the popular Secret Texts trilogy--a world where a sorcery called Dragon Magic draws its powers from the agony of slaves who are killed for sorcerous fuel until three heroes challenge this inhuman cruelty.
Vengeance of Dragons
Author: Holly Lisle
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0759520135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Battling over the Mirror of Souls, Kait Galweigh and Crispin Sabir don't realize that it contains the captive spirits of long-dead sorcerers who once conquered the world and are poised to wreak vengeance yet again.
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0759520135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Battling over the Mirror of Souls, Kait Galweigh and Crispin Sabir don't realize that it contains the captive spirits of long-dead sorcerers who once conquered the world and are poised to wreak vengeance yet again.
Diplomacy of Wolves
Author: Holly Lisle
Publisher: Aspect
ISBN: 0759520291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 489
Book Description
This first volume of The Secret Texts trilogy builds a complete fantasy world with systems of magic, politics, geography & history.
Publisher: Aspect
ISBN: 0759520291
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 489
Book Description
This first volume of The Secret Texts trilogy builds a complete fantasy world with systems of magic, politics, geography & history.
The Secret Texts
Author: Holly Lisle
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0759521964
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1700
Book Description
A magical war challenges the ingenuity of even the bravest of heroes in this thrilling saga of destruction, devastation, and disaster. When Hardin fails to destroy this new threat, the Calimekkans bring back the few surviving Wolves who know the magic of the dark path. They offer endless sacrifices from their own people in a vain attempt to ward off the approaching evil. Meanwhile, protagonists Kait and Ry are on the run, trying to figure out a way to create a new Mirror of the Dead that will contain Luercas permanently. Luercas has figured out that Kait and Ry are his main obstacle and begins to seek them out to destroy them. Their only hope is to lure Luercas in and trap him in another Mirror of the Dead -- before he destroys them along with all of Ibera.
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0759521964
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1700
Book Description
A magical war challenges the ingenuity of even the bravest of heroes in this thrilling saga of destruction, devastation, and disaster. When Hardin fails to destroy this new threat, the Calimekkans bring back the few surviving Wolves who know the magic of the dark path. They offer endless sacrifices from their own people in a vain attempt to ward off the approaching evil. Meanwhile, protagonists Kait and Ry are on the run, trying to figure out a way to create a new Mirror of the Dead that will contain Luercas permanently. Luercas has figured out that Kait and Ry are his main obstacle and begins to seek them out to destroy them. Their only hope is to lure Luercas in and trap him in another Mirror of the Dead -- before he destroys them along with all of Ibera.
Vicious
Author: Jon T. Coleman
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300133375
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Over a continent and three centuries, American livestock owners destroyed wolves to protect the beasts that supplied them with food, clothing, mobility, and wealth. The brutality of the campaign soon exceeded wolves’ misdeeds. Wolves menaced property, not people, but storytellers often depicted the animals as ravenous threats to human safety. Subjects of nightmares and legends, wolves fell prey not only to Americans’ thirst for land and resources but also to their deeper anxieties about the untamed frontier. Now Americans study and protect wolves and jail hunters who shoot them without authorization. Wolves have become the poster beasts of the great American wilderness, and the federal government has paid millions of dollars to reintroduce them to scenic habitats like Yellowstone National Park. Why did Americans hate wolves for centuries? And, given the ferocity of this loathing, why are Americans now so protective of the animals? In this ambitious history of wolves in America—and of the humans who have hated and then loved them—Jon Coleman investigates a fraught relationship between two species and uncovers striking similarities, deadly differences, and, all too frequently, tragic misunderstanding.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300133375
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Over a continent and three centuries, American livestock owners destroyed wolves to protect the beasts that supplied them with food, clothing, mobility, and wealth. The brutality of the campaign soon exceeded wolves’ misdeeds. Wolves menaced property, not people, but storytellers often depicted the animals as ravenous threats to human safety. Subjects of nightmares and legends, wolves fell prey not only to Americans’ thirst for land and resources but also to their deeper anxieties about the untamed frontier. Now Americans study and protect wolves and jail hunters who shoot them without authorization. Wolves have become the poster beasts of the great American wilderness, and the federal government has paid millions of dollars to reintroduce them to scenic habitats like Yellowstone National Park. Why did Americans hate wolves for centuries? And, given the ferocity of this loathing, why are Americans now so protective of the animals? In this ambitious history of wolves in America—and of the humans who have hated and then loved them—Jon Coleman investigates a fraught relationship between two species and uncovers striking similarities, deadly differences, and, all too frequently, tragic misunderstanding.
Diplomacy's Value
Author: Brian C. Rathbun
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 0801455057
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
What is the value of diplomacy? How does it affect the course of foreign affairs independent of the distribution of power and foreign policy interests? Theories of international relations too often implicitly reduce the dynamics and outcomes of diplomacy to structural factors rather than the subtle qualities of negotiation. If diplomacy is an independent effect on the conduct of world politics, it has to add value, and we have to be able to show what that value is. In Diplomacy's Value, Brian C. Rathbun sets forth a comprehensive theory of diplomacy, based on his understanding that political leaders have distinct diplomatic styles—coercive bargaining, reasoned dialogue, and pragmatic statecraft.Drawing on work in the psychology of negotiation, Rathbun explains how diplomatic styles are a function of the psychological attributes of leaders and the party coalitions they represent. The combination of these styles creates a certain spirit of negotiation that facilitates or obstructs agreement. Rathbun applies the argument to relations among France, Germany, and Great Britain during the 1920s as well as Palestinian-Israeli negotiations since the 1990s. His analysis, based on an intensive analysis of primary documents, shows how different diplomatic styles can successfully resolve apparently intractable dilemmas and equally, how they can thwart agreements that were seemingly within reach.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 0801455057
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
What is the value of diplomacy? How does it affect the course of foreign affairs independent of the distribution of power and foreign policy interests? Theories of international relations too often implicitly reduce the dynamics and outcomes of diplomacy to structural factors rather than the subtle qualities of negotiation. If diplomacy is an independent effect on the conduct of world politics, it has to add value, and we have to be able to show what that value is. In Diplomacy's Value, Brian C. Rathbun sets forth a comprehensive theory of diplomacy, based on his understanding that political leaders have distinct diplomatic styles—coercive bargaining, reasoned dialogue, and pragmatic statecraft.Drawing on work in the psychology of negotiation, Rathbun explains how diplomatic styles are a function of the psychological attributes of leaders and the party coalitions they represent. The combination of these styles creates a certain spirit of negotiation that facilitates or obstructs agreement. Rathbun applies the argument to relations among France, Germany, and Great Britain during the 1920s as well as Palestinian-Israeli negotiations since the 1990s. His analysis, based on an intensive analysis of primary documents, shows how different diplomatic styles can successfully resolve apparently intractable dilemmas and equally, how they can thwart agreements that were seemingly within reach.
the singing of the lamps
Author: Ramses Suarez
Publisher: Ramses Suarez Valerio
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Title: The Singing of the Lamps Author: Ramses Suarez Valerio Step into a world where the natural and the metaphysical converge in "The Singing of the Lamps" by Ramses Suarez. Set against a rich tapestry of the natural world, this poetry collection delves into the essence of existence, exploring life, death, and the unseen dimensions that shape our reality. Crafted with lyrical depth and philosophical insight, each poem offers a contemplative journey through landscapes both external and internal. Suarez's poetic voice navigates through forests of thought, over streams of consciousness, and under the vast skies of metaphysical inquiry, capturing the eternal interplay between nature and the human spirit. From the echoing solitude of "Ancient America" to the intimate reflections in "In That Skin," Suarez’s work is a testament to the power of poetry to transcend the physical and tap into the universal. His verses resonate with anyone who seeks to find deeper meaning in the natural world and the inexplicable phenomena of life. "The Singing of the Lamps" is a compelling read for those enchanted by the mystery of nature and the complexities of human experience. It invites readers to pause, reflect, and appreciate the profound connections between the environment and the existential questions that haunt us all.
Publisher: Ramses Suarez Valerio
ISBN:
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Title: The Singing of the Lamps Author: Ramses Suarez Valerio Step into a world where the natural and the metaphysical converge in "The Singing of the Lamps" by Ramses Suarez. Set against a rich tapestry of the natural world, this poetry collection delves into the essence of existence, exploring life, death, and the unseen dimensions that shape our reality. Crafted with lyrical depth and philosophical insight, each poem offers a contemplative journey through landscapes both external and internal. Suarez's poetic voice navigates through forests of thought, over streams of consciousness, and under the vast skies of metaphysical inquiry, capturing the eternal interplay between nature and the human spirit. From the echoing solitude of "Ancient America" to the intimate reflections in "In That Skin," Suarez’s work is a testament to the power of poetry to transcend the physical and tap into the universal. His verses resonate with anyone who seeks to find deeper meaning in the natural world and the inexplicable phenomena of life. "The Singing of the Lamps" is a compelling read for those enchanted by the mystery of nature and the complexities of human experience. It invites readers to pause, reflect, and appreciate the profound connections between the environment and the existential questions that haunt us all.
Wolves for the Blue Soldiers
Author: Thomas W. Dunlay
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803265738
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In the decades following the Civil War, the principal task facing the United States Army was that of subduing the hostile western Indians and removing them from the path of white settlement. Indian scouts and auxiliaries played a central role in the effort, participating in virtually every campaign. In this comprehensive account of the "wolves" (as scouts were designated in sign language), Thomas W. Dunlay describes how and why they served the army, how they were viewed by the military and their own tribes, and what wider implications their service held.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803265738
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In the decades following the Civil War, the principal task facing the United States Army was that of subduing the hostile western Indians and removing them from the path of white settlement. Indian scouts and auxiliaries played a central role in the effort, participating in virtually every campaign. In this comprehensive account of the "wolves" (as scouts were designated in sign language), Thomas W. Dunlay describes how and why they served the army, how they were viewed by the military and their own tribes, and what wider implications their service held.
The Dragon Roars Back
Author: Suisheng Zhao
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 1503634159
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
China is unique in modern world history. No other rising power has experienced China's turbulent history in its relations with neighbors and Western countries. Its sheer size dominates the region. With leader Xi Jinping's political authority unmatched, Xi's sense of mission to restore what he believes is China's natural position as a great power drives the current course of the nation's foreign policy. When China was weak, it was subordinated to others. Now, China is strong, and it wants others to subordinate, at least on the issues involving what it regards as core national interests. What are the primary forces and how have these forces driven China's reemergence to global power? This book weaves together complex events, processes, and players to provide a historically in-depth, conceptually comprehensive, and up-to-date analysis of Chinese foreign policy transition since the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), arguing that transformational leaders with new visions and political wisdom to make their visions prevail are the game changers. Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Xi Jinping are transformational leaders who have charted unique courses of Chinese foreign policy in the quest for security, prosperity, and power. With the ultimate decision-making authority on national security and strategic policies, these leaders have made political use of ideational forces, tailoring bureaucratic institutions, exploiting the international power distribution, and responding strategically to the international norms and rules to advance their foreign policy agendas in the path of China's ascendance.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 1503634159
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
China is unique in modern world history. No other rising power has experienced China's turbulent history in its relations with neighbors and Western countries. Its sheer size dominates the region. With leader Xi Jinping's political authority unmatched, Xi's sense of mission to restore what he believes is China's natural position as a great power drives the current course of the nation's foreign policy. When China was weak, it was subordinated to others. Now, China is strong, and it wants others to subordinate, at least on the issues involving what it regards as core national interests. What are the primary forces and how have these forces driven China's reemergence to global power? This book weaves together complex events, processes, and players to provide a historically in-depth, conceptually comprehensive, and up-to-date analysis of Chinese foreign policy transition since the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), arguing that transformational leaders with new visions and political wisdom to make their visions prevail are the game changers. Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Xi Jinping are transformational leaders who have charted unique courses of Chinese foreign policy in the quest for security, prosperity, and power. With the ultimate decision-making authority on national security and strategic policies, these leaders have made political use of ideational forces, tailoring bureaucratic institutions, exploiting the international power distribution, and responding strategically to the international norms and rules to advance their foreign policy agendas in the path of China's ascendance.
Wolves and the Wolf Myth in American Literature
Author: S.K. Robisch
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
ISBN: 087417774X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 685
Book Description
The wolf is one of the most widely distributed canid species, historically ranging throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere. For millennia, it has also been one of the most pervasive images in human mythology, art, and psychology. Wolves and the Wolf Myth in American Literature examines the wolf’s importance as a figure in literature from the perspectives of both the animal’s physical reality and the ways in which writers imagine and portray it. Author S. K. Robisch examines more than two hundred texts written in North America about wolves or including them as central figures. From this foundation, he demonstrates the wolf’s role as an archetype in the collective unconscious, its importance in our national culture, and its ecological value. Robisch takes a multidisciplinary approach to his study, employing a broad range of sources: myths and legends from around the world; symbology; classic and popular literature; films; the work of scientists in a number of disciplines; human psychology; and field work conducted by himself and others. By combining the fundamentals of scientific study with close readings of wide-ranging literary texts, Robisch astutely analyzes the correlation between actual, living wolves and their representation on the page and in the human mind. He also considers the relationship between literary art and the natural world, and argues for a new approach to literary study, an ecocriticism that moves beyond anthropocentrism to examine the complicated relationship between humans and nature.
Publisher: University of Nevada Press
ISBN: 087417774X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 685
Book Description
The wolf is one of the most widely distributed canid species, historically ranging throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere. For millennia, it has also been one of the most pervasive images in human mythology, art, and psychology. Wolves and the Wolf Myth in American Literature examines the wolf’s importance as a figure in literature from the perspectives of both the animal’s physical reality and the ways in which writers imagine and portray it. Author S. K. Robisch examines more than two hundred texts written in North America about wolves or including them as central figures. From this foundation, he demonstrates the wolf’s role as an archetype in the collective unconscious, its importance in our national culture, and its ecological value. Robisch takes a multidisciplinary approach to his study, employing a broad range of sources: myths and legends from around the world; symbology; classic and popular literature; films; the work of scientists in a number of disciplines; human psychology; and field work conducted by himself and others. By combining the fundamentals of scientific study with close readings of wide-ranging literary texts, Robisch astutely analyzes the correlation between actual, living wolves and their representation on the page and in the human mind. He also considers the relationship between literary art and the natural world, and argues for a new approach to literary study, an ecocriticism that moves beyond anthropocentrism to examine the complicated relationship between humans and nature.