Author: James R. Brandon
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824814250
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
¿Perhaps the best English-language puppetry book in years.¿ ¿Library Journal ¿Accessible and unexpectedly involving ... an essential book for anyone seriously interested in wayang.¿ ¿
On Thrones of Gold
Author: James R. Brandon
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824814250
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
¿Perhaps the best English-language puppetry book in years.¿ ¿Library Journal ¿Accessible and unexpectedly involving ... an essential book for anyone seriously interested in wayang.¿ ¿
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824814250
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
¿Perhaps the best English-language puppetry book in years.¿ ¿Library Journal ¿Accessible and unexpectedly involving ... an essential book for anyone seriously interested in wayang.¿ ¿
On Thrones of gold
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Throne of Gold
Author: Anne Edwards
Publisher: William Morrow
ISBN: 9780688088385
Category : Aga Khans
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This biography of the wealthy Aga Khan clan, leaders of the Ismaili sect of Muslims found throughout East Africa, Pakistan, and India, traces the dynasty up to Aly Khan, the playboy husband of Rita Hayworth, and into the present day.--Adapted from Amazon.com.
Publisher: William Morrow
ISBN: 9780688088385
Category : Aga Khans
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This biography of the wealthy Aga Khan clan, leaders of the Ismaili sect of Muslims found throughout East Africa, Pakistan, and India, traces the dynasty up to Aly Khan, the playboy husband of Rita Hayworth, and into the present day.--Adapted from Amazon.com.
Empire in Black and Gold
Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 1616143398
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
The city states of the Lowlands have lived in peace for decades, bastions of civilization, prosperity and sophistication, protected by treaties, trade and a belief in the reasonable nature of their neighbors. But meanwhile, in far-off corners, the Wasp Empire has been devouring city after city with its highly trained armies, its machines, it killing Art . . . And now its hunger for conquest and war has become insatiable. Only the aging Stenwold Maker, spymaster, artificer and statesman, can see that the long days of peace are over. It falls upon his shoulders to open the eyes of his people, before a black-and-gold tide sweeps down over the Lowlands and burns away everything in its path. But first he must stop himself from becoming the Empire's latest victim.
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 1616143398
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
The city states of the Lowlands have lived in peace for decades, bastions of civilization, prosperity and sophistication, protected by treaties, trade and a belief in the reasonable nature of their neighbors. But meanwhile, in far-off corners, the Wasp Empire has been devouring city after city with its highly trained armies, its machines, it killing Art . . . And now its hunger for conquest and war has become insatiable. Only the aging Stenwold Maker, spymaster, artificer and statesman, can see that the long days of peace are over. It falls upon his shoulders to open the eyes of his people, before a black-and-gold tide sweeps down over the Lowlands and burns away everything in its path. But first he must stop himself from becoming the Empire's latest victim.
The Science of Game of Thrones
Author: Helen Keen
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316315842
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A myth-busting, jaw-dropping, fun-filled tour through the science of your favorite fantastical world. Award-winning comedian and popular-science writer Helen Keen uncovers the astounding science behind the mystical, blood-soaked world of Game of Thrones, answering questions like: Is it possible to crush a person's head with your bare hands? What really happens when royal families interbreed? Does Cersei have Borderline Personality Disorder? What curious medical disorder does Hodor suffer from? And more. Join Keen as she investigates wildfire, ice walls, face transplants, and every wild feature of Westeros and beyond, revealing a magical world that may be closer to our own than we think. The Science of Game of Thrones is the ultimate guide to the epic series as well as the perfect gift for science-lovers and fans. So pour yourself a bowl of brown, climb on your beast of burden, and prepare yourself to see the Seven Kingdoms as you have never seen them before.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316315842
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A myth-busting, jaw-dropping, fun-filled tour through the science of your favorite fantastical world. Award-winning comedian and popular-science writer Helen Keen uncovers the astounding science behind the mystical, blood-soaked world of Game of Thrones, answering questions like: Is it possible to crush a person's head with your bare hands? What really happens when royal families interbreed? Does Cersei have Borderline Personality Disorder? What curious medical disorder does Hodor suffer from? And more. Join Keen as she investigates wildfire, ice walls, face transplants, and every wild feature of Westeros and beyond, revealing a magical world that may be closer to our own than we think. The Science of Game of Thrones is the ultimate guide to the epic series as well as the perfect gift for science-lovers and fans. So pour yourself a bowl of brown, climb on your beast of burden, and prepare yourself to see the Seven Kingdoms as you have never seen them before.
A Storm of Swords: Part 2 Blood and Gold (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3)
Author: George R.R. Martin
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007447744
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 611
Book Description
HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A STORM OF SWORDS: BLOOD AND GOLD is the SECOND part of the third volume in the series. ‘Colossal, staggering . . . one of the greats’ SFX
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007447744
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 611
Book Description
HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A STORM OF SWORDS: BLOOD AND GOLD is the SECOND part of the third volume in the series. ‘Colossal, staggering . . . one of the greats’ SFX
Glory, God and Gold
Author: Paul Iselin Wellman
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Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 224
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On Thrones of Gold; Three Javanese Shadow Plays. Edited with an Introd. by JamesR. Brandon
Author: James R. Brandon
Publisher:
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Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 407
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Category : English drama
Languages : en
Pages : 407
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Peanut Goes for the Gold
Author: Jonathan Van Ness
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062979256
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Jonathan Van Ness, the star of Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye, brings his signature humor and positivity to his empowering first picture book, inspiring readers of all ages to love being exactly who they are. Peanut Goes for the Gold is a charming, funny, and heartfelt picture book that follows the adventures of Peanut, a gender nonbinary guinea pig who does everything with their own personal flare. Peanut just has their own unique way of doing things. Whether it’s cartwheeling during basketball practice or cutting their own hair, this little guinea pig puts their own special twist on life. So when Peanut decides to be a rhythmic gymnast, they come up with a routine that they know is absolutely perfect, because it is absolutely, one hundred percent Peanut. This upbeat and hilarious picture book, inspired by Jonathan’s own childhood guinea pig, encourages children to not just be themselves—but to boldly and unapologetically love being themselves. Jonathan Van Ness brings his signature message of warmth, positivity, and self-love to this boldly original picture book that celebrates the joys of being true to yourself and the magic that comes from following your dreams.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062979256
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Jonathan Van Ness, the star of Netflix’s hit show Queer Eye, brings his signature humor and positivity to his empowering first picture book, inspiring readers of all ages to love being exactly who they are. Peanut Goes for the Gold is a charming, funny, and heartfelt picture book that follows the adventures of Peanut, a gender nonbinary guinea pig who does everything with their own personal flare. Peanut just has their own unique way of doing things. Whether it’s cartwheeling during basketball practice or cutting their own hair, this little guinea pig puts their own special twist on life. So when Peanut decides to be a rhythmic gymnast, they come up with a routine that they know is absolutely perfect, because it is absolutely, one hundred percent Peanut. This upbeat and hilarious picture book, inspired by Jonathan’s own childhood guinea pig, encourages children to not just be themselves—but to boldly and unapologetically love being themselves. Jonathan Van Ness brings his signature message of warmth, positivity, and self-love to this boldly original picture book that celebrates the joys of being true to yourself and the magic that comes from following your dreams.
Chain of Iron
Author: Cassandra Clare
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481431919
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
Cordelia Carstairs' romantic dreams must be put on hold when a serial killer begins targeting the Shadowhunters of London, sending the Merry Thieves on the trail of a knife-wielding killer.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481431919
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 688
Book Description
Cordelia Carstairs' romantic dreams must be put on hold when a serial killer begins targeting the Shadowhunters of London, sending the Merry Thieves on the trail of a knife-wielding killer.