Author: Hannes Steen Thörnhammar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781797797793
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
The Crocodile King is chick-lit noir, a thriller of Beauty & the Beast meets The Devil Wears Prada, the first story in a three part series, Dark Fashion. The story chronicles a young aspiring fashion editor, Jessica Styles, as she uncovers a dark conspiracy at the heart of the fashion industry and discovers a terrifying secret that will alter her life forever. The story begins in NYC a few years ago, where we are catapulted into the world of fashion through the lens of a bourgeoning digital magazine, Fan of Fashion, set up by Jessica's illustrious Oxford educated boss, in order to make a dent in what is primarily a print-dominated market. While attending a meeting at one of New York's sprawling department stores, Jessica learns by accident about a mystery man in Asia, who appears to control the precious raw-materials that the fashion industry desperately needs. Setting out for the truth, the reader travels with Jessica to grand and glamorous places in Europe and South East Asia, where we encounter the créme de la créme of it-girls, French industrialists, wealthy Asian playboys at exclusive fashion parties, hip photoshoots, underground boxing matches, crocodile farms, all connected to the secret identity of this mysterious man, and the looming war between those seeking to dominate the world of luxury. At the centre of Jessica's investigative journey is a secret Order, the Order of the Dragon, run by an influential Thai-Chinese dynasty, determined that the Asian century has finally begun, that its time has now come to assume control of the world's precious resources, starting with securing fashion's most valuable commodity, the most premium leather in the world - crocodile skins. The glitzy, glamorous world of fashion is contrasted greatly to Jessica's upbringing, her own sense of purpose in life, as well as the emerging economies that depend on the work related to commodities in order to fuel an ever-greater demand for man's insatiable appetite for luxury. The Crocodile King is a novel about fashion, but more importantly it is a novel about what lies behind fashion, its appeal, both psychological and geopolitical, as well as its historical, even environmental contradictions. It is also a story about identity, and how one's sense of self is often deeply connected to the things one loves, and fears the most.
The Crocodile King
Author: Hannes Steen Thörnhammar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781797797793
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
The Crocodile King is chick-lit noir, a thriller of Beauty & the Beast meets The Devil Wears Prada, the first story in a three part series, Dark Fashion. The story chronicles a young aspiring fashion editor, Jessica Styles, as she uncovers a dark conspiracy at the heart of the fashion industry and discovers a terrifying secret that will alter her life forever. The story begins in NYC a few years ago, where we are catapulted into the world of fashion through the lens of a bourgeoning digital magazine, Fan of Fashion, set up by Jessica's illustrious Oxford educated boss, in order to make a dent in what is primarily a print-dominated market. While attending a meeting at one of New York's sprawling department stores, Jessica learns by accident about a mystery man in Asia, who appears to control the precious raw-materials that the fashion industry desperately needs. Setting out for the truth, the reader travels with Jessica to grand and glamorous places in Europe and South East Asia, where we encounter the créme de la créme of it-girls, French industrialists, wealthy Asian playboys at exclusive fashion parties, hip photoshoots, underground boxing matches, crocodile farms, all connected to the secret identity of this mysterious man, and the looming war between those seeking to dominate the world of luxury. At the centre of Jessica's investigative journey is a secret Order, the Order of the Dragon, run by an influential Thai-Chinese dynasty, determined that the Asian century has finally begun, that its time has now come to assume control of the world's precious resources, starting with securing fashion's most valuable commodity, the most premium leather in the world - crocodile skins. The glitzy, glamorous world of fashion is contrasted greatly to Jessica's upbringing, her own sense of purpose in life, as well as the emerging economies that depend on the work related to commodities in order to fuel an ever-greater demand for man's insatiable appetite for luxury. The Crocodile King is a novel about fashion, but more importantly it is a novel about what lies behind fashion, its appeal, both psychological and geopolitical, as well as its historical, even environmental contradictions. It is also a story about identity, and how one's sense of self is often deeply connected to the things one loves, and fears the most.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781797797793
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
The Crocodile King is chick-lit noir, a thriller of Beauty & the Beast meets The Devil Wears Prada, the first story in a three part series, Dark Fashion. The story chronicles a young aspiring fashion editor, Jessica Styles, as she uncovers a dark conspiracy at the heart of the fashion industry and discovers a terrifying secret that will alter her life forever. The story begins in NYC a few years ago, where we are catapulted into the world of fashion through the lens of a bourgeoning digital magazine, Fan of Fashion, set up by Jessica's illustrious Oxford educated boss, in order to make a dent in what is primarily a print-dominated market. While attending a meeting at one of New York's sprawling department stores, Jessica learns by accident about a mystery man in Asia, who appears to control the precious raw-materials that the fashion industry desperately needs. Setting out for the truth, the reader travels with Jessica to grand and glamorous places in Europe and South East Asia, where we encounter the créme de la créme of it-girls, French industrialists, wealthy Asian playboys at exclusive fashion parties, hip photoshoots, underground boxing matches, crocodile farms, all connected to the secret identity of this mysterious man, and the looming war between those seeking to dominate the world of luxury. At the centre of Jessica's investigative journey is a secret Order, the Order of the Dragon, run by an influential Thai-Chinese dynasty, determined that the Asian century has finally begun, that its time has now come to assume control of the world's precious resources, starting with securing fashion's most valuable commodity, the most premium leather in the world - crocodile skins. The glitzy, glamorous world of fashion is contrasted greatly to Jessica's upbringing, her own sense of purpose in life, as well as the emerging economies that depend on the work related to commodities in order to fuel an ever-greater demand for man's insatiable appetite for luxury. The Crocodile King is a novel about fashion, but more importantly it is a novel about what lies behind fashion, its appeal, both psychological and geopolitical, as well as its historical, even environmental contradictions. It is also a story about identity, and how one's sense of self is often deeply connected to the things one loves, and fears the most.
The Epistemology of the Crocodile King, the Lord of Sahu
Author: Xosé Miguel Báez
Publisher: Palibrio
ISBN: 1506534473
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
The book and eBook, “The Epistemology of the Crocodile King, the Lord of Sahu”, which is also known as, “The Conjuring Epistemology of the Crocodile King, the Lord of Sahu” is a work of science fiction, Hermetic Gnosticism and Theoretical Kabbalah embracing ethical morality and the ascension of the spiritual light body and the consciousness in union with G-d and Nature, which from the point of view of the ancient Egyptian is a, Nature based philosophical religion is one and the same thing. My cabbalistic experiences, which are based on astral traveling cannot be proven by science or dogmatic and fundamental literal religious narratives and traditions because it not bound to the physical reality of this world, but it purely mystical, which is a fancy word for theorems, and hypothesis in relation to the fields of Quantum Physics, and Mechanics. In my dreams, I am the engineering architect and the programmer of the dreams then; the dreams follow to the letter, the designs and parameters, which I the inner man and psychic have placed in motion within the nebular electromagnetic field and storms. In truth, I am Deist but for me there’s no separation and difference between G-d, which is not a name but a title for anything that has power and authority over a human being, and Nature, for according to the ancient Egyptian school of thought, Nature and G-d, are one and the same thing and I tap into this field of consciousness and awareness, and its infinite potential that has the power to alter my perceptions, my thought processes, myself and my own reality.
Publisher: Palibrio
ISBN: 1506534473
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
The book and eBook, “The Epistemology of the Crocodile King, the Lord of Sahu”, which is also known as, “The Conjuring Epistemology of the Crocodile King, the Lord of Sahu” is a work of science fiction, Hermetic Gnosticism and Theoretical Kabbalah embracing ethical morality and the ascension of the spiritual light body and the consciousness in union with G-d and Nature, which from the point of view of the ancient Egyptian is a, Nature based philosophical religion is one and the same thing. My cabbalistic experiences, which are based on astral traveling cannot be proven by science or dogmatic and fundamental literal religious narratives and traditions because it not bound to the physical reality of this world, but it purely mystical, which is a fancy word for theorems, and hypothesis in relation to the fields of Quantum Physics, and Mechanics. In my dreams, I am the engineering architect and the programmer of the dreams then; the dreams follow to the letter, the designs and parameters, which I the inner man and psychic have placed in motion within the nebular electromagnetic field and storms. In truth, I am Deist but for me there’s no separation and difference between G-d, which is not a name but a title for anything that has power and authority over a human being, and Nature, for according to the ancient Egyptian school of thought, Nature and G-d, are one and the same thing and I tap into this field of consciousness and awareness, and its infinite potential that has the power to alter my perceptions, my thought processes, myself and my own reality.
Sarcosuchus - King Crocodile
Author: Enrique Fiesta
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN: 1311510117
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Appearance Chapter 2: Behavior Chapter 3: Environment Conclusion Author Bio Bonus Dinosaur Content Introduction to Dinosaurs Facts about Dinosaurs Dinosaur Extinction Dinosaur Fossils Dinosaur Eggs Dinosaur Names Dinosaur Diet Feathered Dinosaurs Plant Eating Dinosaurs The Weirdest Dinosaurs The Deadliest Dinosaurs Flying Dinosaurs Kinds of Dinosaurs The Biggest Dinosaurs The Smallest Dinosaurs Author Bio Publisher Introduction Greetings young reader! Today we are going to take a step back in time and enter the age of the dinosaurs. The dinosaurs are an extinct species of animal that began to live on the Earth over 200 million years ago. “Extinct” means that they no longer exist. The dinosaurs are some of the most intriguing and awe-inspiring animals that have existed on our planet. The dinosaurs’ colossal size, strange characteristics, and mysterious disappearance make them inherently worthy of study and interest. Even more than these reasons, the study of dinosaurs itself is an incredible adventure which requires thought and imagination. The study of dinosaurs helps you to appreciate just how mysterious and amazing life and nature really is. Our planet supports not only us and the animals that live today, but it even supported creatures as gigantic and strange as the dinosaurs- just think how cool that is! I hope that you bring a spirit of openness and wonder to your study of the dinosaurs, and that you come to appreciate the mystery and value of the dinosaurs. The animal we are learning about today is called the Sarcosuchus. The Sarcosuchus is closely related to the dinosaurs, but it is not defined by scientists as a dinosaur. It is defined as a proto-crocodile. The Sarcosuchus is fun to learn about because it is one of the largest crocodiles to have ever lived. In this book we are going to learn about the appearance, behavior, and environment of the Sarcosuchus as well as about the dinosaurs it lived with. We know what we know about the dinosaurs from a variety of sources including fossils, biology, and other scientific disciplines. Fossils are the ancient remains of the dinosaurs, the most familiar being their bones. Biological science is the study of life in general, but many scientists compare the dinosaurs to modern day animals to support their theories. Before a talk about dinosaurs can take place it is important that we discuss the theory of evolution. Evolutionary theory supposes that all the animals we know and see today are the direct descendants of animals that existed millions of years ago. The dinosaurs and other creatures that existed millions of years ago either died out or gradually changed into different animals. For instance, birds are considered to be surviving dinosaurs because their dinosaur ancestors survived the dinosaur extinction event (we will discuss this later). The crocodiles are the modern descendants of the ancient Sarcosuchus.
Publisher: Mendon Cottage Books
ISBN: 1311510117
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Appearance Chapter 2: Behavior Chapter 3: Environment Conclusion Author Bio Bonus Dinosaur Content Introduction to Dinosaurs Facts about Dinosaurs Dinosaur Extinction Dinosaur Fossils Dinosaur Eggs Dinosaur Names Dinosaur Diet Feathered Dinosaurs Plant Eating Dinosaurs The Weirdest Dinosaurs The Deadliest Dinosaurs Flying Dinosaurs Kinds of Dinosaurs The Biggest Dinosaurs The Smallest Dinosaurs Author Bio Publisher Introduction Greetings young reader! Today we are going to take a step back in time and enter the age of the dinosaurs. The dinosaurs are an extinct species of animal that began to live on the Earth over 200 million years ago. “Extinct” means that they no longer exist. The dinosaurs are some of the most intriguing and awe-inspiring animals that have existed on our planet. The dinosaurs’ colossal size, strange characteristics, and mysterious disappearance make them inherently worthy of study and interest. Even more than these reasons, the study of dinosaurs itself is an incredible adventure which requires thought and imagination. The study of dinosaurs helps you to appreciate just how mysterious and amazing life and nature really is. Our planet supports not only us and the animals that live today, but it even supported creatures as gigantic and strange as the dinosaurs- just think how cool that is! I hope that you bring a spirit of openness and wonder to your study of the dinosaurs, and that you come to appreciate the mystery and value of the dinosaurs. The animal we are learning about today is called the Sarcosuchus. The Sarcosuchus is closely related to the dinosaurs, but it is not defined by scientists as a dinosaur. It is defined as a proto-crocodile. The Sarcosuchus is fun to learn about because it is one of the largest crocodiles to have ever lived. In this book we are going to learn about the appearance, behavior, and environment of the Sarcosuchus as well as about the dinosaurs it lived with. We know what we know about the dinosaurs from a variety of sources including fossils, biology, and other scientific disciplines. Fossils are the ancient remains of the dinosaurs, the most familiar being their bones. Biological science is the study of life in general, but many scientists compare the dinosaurs to modern day animals to support their theories. Before a talk about dinosaurs can take place it is important that we discuss the theory of evolution. Evolutionary theory supposes that all the animals we know and see today are the direct descendants of animals that existed millions of years ago. The dinosaurs and other creatures that existed millions of years ago either died out or gradually changed into different animals. For instance, birds are considered to be surviving dinosaurs because their dinosaur ancestors survived the dinosaur extinction event (we will discuss this later). The crocodiles are the modern descendants of the ancient Sarcosuchus.
The Hunterman and the Crocodile
Author:
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN:
Category : Chickens
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Donso, a West African hunterman, learns the importance of living in harmony with nature and the necessity of placing humans among, not above, all other living things.
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN:
Category : Chickens
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Donso, a West African hunterman, learns the importance of living in harmony with nature and the necessity of placing humans among, not above, all other living things.
King of the Crocodylians
Author: David R. Schwimmer
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253340870
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Toward the end of the Age of Dinosaurs, during a time known as the Late Cretaceous, a new type of giant predator appeared along the southern coasts of North America. It was a huge species of crocodylian called Deinosuchus. Neither a crocodile nor an alligator, it was an ancestor of both modern groups; it reached weights of many tons and it had some features unique to its own species. Average-sized individuals were bigger than the carnivorous dinosaurs with which they co-existed; the largest specimens were the size of a T-rex. King of the Crocodylians, the biography of these giant beasts, tells the long history of their discovery and reports on new research about their makeup. The book also deals with the ancient life and geology of the coastal areas where Deinosuchus thrived, its competitors, and its prey, which probably included carnivorous dinosaurs. There is also detailed discussion of the methods used to determine the size of these giant animals, the dating of the fossils, the nature of their living environments, and how we know who ate whom 80 million years ago.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253340870
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Toward the end of the Age of Dinosaurs, during a time known as the Late Cretaceous, a new type of giant predator appeared along the southern coasts of North America. It was a huge species of crocodylian called Deinosuchus. Neither a crocodile nor an alligator, it was an ancestor of both modern groups; it reached weights of many tons and it had some features unique to its own species. Average-sized individuals were bigger than the carnivorous dinosaurs with which they co-existed; the largest specimens were the size of a T-rex. King of the Crocodylians, the biography of these giant beasts, tells the long history of their discovery and reports on new research about their makeup. The book also deals with the ancient life and geology of the coastal areas where Deinosuchus thrived, its competitors, and its prey, which probably included carnivorous dinosaurs. There is also detailed discussion of the methods used to determine the size of these giant animals, the dating of the fossils, the nature of their living environments, and how we know who ate whom 80 million years ago.
Trosclair and the Alligator
Author: Peter Huggins
Publisher: Roundhouse Group Childrens
ISBN: 9781595726407
Category : Louisiana
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Trosclair loves to row to Bee Island, although he knows that Gargantua, a giant alligator, is lurking there. Using his wits and a beehive, Trosclair rids the swamp of Gargantua for good.
Publisher: Roundhouse Group Childrens
ISBN: 9781595726407
Category : Louisiana
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Trosclair loves to row to Bee Island, although he knows that Gargantua, a giant alligator, is lurking there. Using his wits and a beehive, Trosclair rids the swamp of Gargantua for good.
The Poetical Works of Robert Southey
Author: Robert Southey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fore-edge painting
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Fore-edge painting
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
In the Jaws of the Crocodile
Author: Emil Draitser
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780299329006
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780299329006
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Ra the Mighty: The Crocodile Caper
Author: A. B. Greenfield
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823448800
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Ancient Egypt's laziest detective must save a missing boy in the latest entry in this Edgar-nominated mystery series about a pampered but lovable royal cat and his wise dung beetle sidekick. Ra the Mighty is Pharaoh's Cat, Lord of the Powerful Paw. He is NOT Ra the Royal Babysitter. How's a cat supposed to fit in all his snacks and naps when his charges keep getting into mischief? Ra's new job only gets harder on a voyage up the Nile, leading to a fearsome palace where crocodiles swarm the waters. Then Pharaoh's son disappears. Has he run away? Has he been eaten by crocodiles? Has he been kidnapped, or worse? Ra and his fellow Great Detectives, Khepri and Miu, set out to discover the truth, but the palace is home to many secrets. Can the Great Detectives unravel the mystery, find the missing boy--and make it out alive? More than 30 wacky illustrations with fun historical details bring this mystery to life, along with a glossary, pronunciation guide, and detailed author's note about ancient Egypt. Don't miss the companion novels: Edgar-nominated Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective, and Ra the Mighty: The Great Tomb Robbery, which was a Junior Library Guild selection.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823448800
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Book Description
Ancient Egypt's laziest detective must save a missing boy in the latest entry in this Edgar-nominated mystery series about a pampered but lovable royal cat and his wise dung beetle sidekick. Ra the Mighty is Pharaoh's Cat, Lord of the Powerful Paw. He is NOT Ra the Royal Babysitter. How's a cat supposed to fit in all his snacks and naps when his charges keep getting into mischief? Ra's new job only gets harder on a voyage up the Nile, leading to a fearsome palace where crocodiles swarm the waters. Then Pharaoh's son disappears. Has he run away? Has he been eaten by crocodiles? Has he been kidnapped, or worse? Ra and his fellow Great Detectives, Khepri and Miu, set out to discover the truth, but the palace is home to many secrets. Can the Great Detectives unravel the mystery, find the missing boy--and make it out alive? More than 30 wacky illustrations with fun historical details bring this mystery to life, along with a glossary, pronunciation guide, and detailed author's note about ancient Egypt. Don't miss the companion novels: Edgar-nominated Ra the Mighty: Cat Detective, and Ra the Mighty: The Great Tomb Robbery, which was a Junior Library Guild selection.
Battle of the Crocodile King
Author: Dan Hunter
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409521075
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
This title features one boy, five Gods, and a thousand monsters. Ancient Egypt is in trouble; the evil pharaoh, Oba, has captured five of the most powerful good gods and imprisoned them in secret and perilous places. Now deadly plagues are destroying the land and bloodthirsty monsters terrorise the people. Only one boy can stop them: Akori, an orphaned farm-boy with a huge destiny...Isis, the Goddess of Magic is trapped in a watery prison beneath the Nile. As her tears threaten to flood the river, Akori must brave the crocodile-infested waters to battle two evil gods - the terrifying Crocodile King, and his gruesome wife, the Frog Goddess - both hungry for his blood...Amazing adventures, breathtaking battles, grisly and gruesome Egyptian mythology...and thousands of murderous monsters - don't miss a single battle!
Publisher: Usborne Books
ISBN: 9781409521075
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
This title features one boy, five Gods, and a thousand monsters. Ancient Egypt is in trouble; the evil pharaoh, Oba, has captured five of the most powerful good gods and imprisoned them in secret and perilous places. Now deadly plagues are destroying the land and bloodthirsty monsters terrorise the people. Only one boy can stop them: Akori, an orphaned farm-boy with a huge destiny...Isis, the Goddess of Magic is trapped in a watery prison beneath the Nile. As her tears threaten to flood the river, Akori must brave the crocodile-infested waters to battle two evil gods - the terrifying Crocodile King, and his gruesome wife, the Frog Goddess - both hungry for his blood...Amazing adventures, breathtaking battles, grisly and gruesome Egyptian mythology...and thousands of murderous monsters - don't miss a single battle!