Author : Stacey Glorioso
Publisher : Guardian Angel Publishing
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 30,59 MB
Release : 2015-08-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781616336882
Joshua is looking forward to his class field trip to the zoo. He will see a lion for the first time! But the trip will also require him to confront his biggest fear - loud noises. As the sounds escalate throughout the day, none of Joshua's usual coping strategies seem to pan out. But when he confronts the dragons of his imagination... he proves himself to be as brave as the lion he so admires. Suggested age range for readers: 4-6
Author : Joshua Pruett
Publisher : Insight Kids
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,12 MB
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781608878475
Soar alongside the Viking heroes and their majestic dragons from all three of the DreamWorks Dragons films in this ingeniously crafted pop-up book. Relive the enduring story of Hiccup and Toothless as they get to know each other on the Island of Berk, learn to trust and live harmoniously, and grow into fearless leaders. Pushing artistic boundaries to deliver a new type of immersive and engaging experience, DreamWorks Dragons: The Pop-Up Book invites you to explore dragon lore and peek inside the Hidden World from the upcoming film. Engage with six large pops, seven smaller pops, and a removable map woven into beautifully illustrated artwork just waiting to be explored. This absorbing new dimension in pop-up books is sure to captivate both the collector and DreamWorks Dragons fans of all ages.
Author : Joshua Free
Publisher :
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 47,42 MB
Release : 2019-07-30
Category :
ISBN : 9780578531489
HERE BE DRAGONS! Behold the ultimate "Book of the Dragon" for modern magick-users and fantasy enthusiasts alike--now completely revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary. This underground cult-classic "Draconomicon" offers powerful teachings and lore of ancient "dragon magick" and its legacy. Discovering true knowledge, wisdom and power of the Dragon has never been easier! Joshua Free--a leading member of the occult underground for the past twenty-five years--provides seekers with a unique and remarkable treasury of esoteric knowledge in this new amazing collector's edition of what is sure to be the perfect addition to your library and/or "dragon collection." Come and initiate yourself to the Ancient Mystery School and venture on a progressive journey through the Dragon Legacy--beginning in the depths of the Primordial Abyss and primeval birth of the "Great Cosmic Dragon" and following through the many millennium of secret knowledge carried to the present age...and the future! Whether you are simply curious, or seeking to explore deep teachings that may incorporate "dragons" into your spiritual and magical systems, the Draconomicon is unparalleled research and testimony to a quarter-of-a-century modern occult evolution, sparking hundreds of traditions. The Dragon Legacy is an important and integral part of the history and traditions of all cultures, and subsequently underlies all cultural magical traditions--not to mention symbols and motifs that lie beneath the development of human civilization as a whole. Nothing is separate. And this is one of the lessons we learn from The Dragon--that everything is connected together and we cannot see things in exclusion to other things if we are to see things, with Self-honesty, for how they truly are--another gift of The Dragon. Hidden in the depths of the Dragon's Lair is an untold legacy of knowledge and power, secret societies and bloodlines, cults and symbols encompassing our entire material existence--and the means by which it can be controlled. It is quite possible this is among the best kept secrets in the history of occultism, even enshrouded in a cacophony of grand conspiracies. And in its most ancient forms, it is the undefiled, raw and primordial Truth of things--just as we would expect the Druids, wizards and sages of old to understand them. And with understanding comes wisdom.
Author : Catherine Holtschke
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,30 MB
Release : 2022-08-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1669830683
Seven school friends find themselves in a dark and evil world, where they encounter a dragon; the ruler of that world. Their only hope for survival is to find a way out by discovering a different world called Home, which only few find. The friends quickly begin their own journey, each believing their way is the right way. But whose path leads to Home, and when they find it, how are their lives changed forever?
Author : Joshua Wright
Publisher :
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 14,15 MB
Release : 2021-03-22
Category :
ISBN :
The Fourth Book of Slack Wyrm! This is a collection from Slack Wyrm #281 to #352, the strange, bizarre yet oddly entertaining webcomic by Joshua Wright. First seen at joshuawright.net and dubious social media sites, Slack Wyrm is the continuing, confused story of an indifferent dragon in an unfeeling world. Ferragus Slackwyrm is a slothful, sluggish, self-absorbed creature who lives in an exotic fantasy realm with only a shaky grasp on reality. Along with Ferragus himself, in Book 4 you'll see the epic conclusion of Zizok's quest to recover the Giant Magical Black Forest Cake, you'll read about the adventures of Sookmoor the Sorcerer and his infiltration of Slackwyrm Keep, and be terrified at the sight of Rascal, the mischievous, murderous monkey. Plus there's the tragedy of Lord Edgelord, the knight too edgy for his own good. If you already have Slack Wyrm Books 1, 2, and 3 you NEED Book 4 to complete your collection! If you don't have them, get Book 4 anyway. It's the best one yet!
Author : Joshua McCune
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 45,62 MB
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0062121928
Debut author Joshua McCune's gritty and heart-pounding novel is a masterful reimagining of popular dragon fantasy set in a militant future reminiscent of Paolo Bacigalupi's Ship Breaker and Ann Aguirre's Outpost. The Horn Book called it "absolutely gripping and absolutely horrifying." It's a high-school prank gone horribly wrong—sneaking onto the rez to pose next to a sleeping dragon—and now senior Melissa Callahan has become an unsuspecting pawn in a war between Man and Monster, between family and friends and the dragons she has despised her whole life. Chilling, epic, and wholly original, this debut novel imagines a North America where dragons are kept on reservations, where strict blackout rules are obeyed no matter the cost, where the highly weaponized military operates in secret, and where a gruesome television show called Kissing Dragons unites the population. Joshua McCune's debut novel offers action, adventure, fantasy, and a reimagining of popular dragon lore. "The story packs significant punch."—Publishers Weekly
Author : Joshua Keating
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 15,13 MB
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0300221622
A thoughtful analysis of how our world's borders came to be and why we may be emerging from a lengthy period of "cartographical stasis" What is a country? While certain basic criteria--borders, a government, and recognition from other countries--seem obvious, journalist Joshua Keating's book explores exceptions to these rules, including self-proclaimed countries such as Abkhazia, Kurdistan, and Somaliland, a Mohawk reservation straddling the U.S.-Canada border, and an island nation whose very existence is threatened by climate change. Through stories about these would-be countries' efforts at self-determination, as well as their respective challenges, Keating shows that there is no universal legal authority determining what a country is. He argues that although our current world map appears fairly static, economic, cultural, and environmental forces in the places he describes may spark change. Keating ably ties history to incisive and sympathetic observations drawn from his travels and personal interviews with residents, political leaders, and scholars in each of these "invisible countries."
Author : Sebastian Strangio
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 14,49 MB
Release : 2020-08-07
Category : History
ISBN : 0300234031
A timely look at the impact of China's booming emergence on the countries of Southeast Asia Today, Southeast Asia stands uniquely exposed to the waxing power of the new China. Three of its nations border China and five are directly impacted by its claims over the South China Sea. All dwell in the lengthening shadow of its influence: economic, political, military, and cultural. As China seeks to restore its former status as Asia's preeminent power, the countries of Southeast Asia face an increasingly stark choice: flourish within Beijing's orbit or languish outside of it. Meanwhile, as rival powers including the United States take concerted action to curb Chinese ambitions, the region has emerged as an arena of heated strategic competition. Drawing on more than a decade of on-the-ground experience, Sebastian Strangio explores the impacts of China's rise on Southeast Asia, the varied ways in which the countries of the region are responding, and what it might mean for the future balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.
Author : Derek Padula
Publisher : Derek Padula
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 21,79 MB
Release : 2015-06-02
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1943149011
With a foreword from Christopher Sabat and Sean Schemmel, Dragon Soul: 30 Years of Dragon Ball Fandom is a grand celebration of the world's greatest anime and manga and it's momentous 30th Anniversary. Join me on a global adventure in search of the 7 dragon balls, as we head west toward Japan, the birthplace of Dragon Ball. Along the way we'll meet 81 fans from 25 countries who will share their Dragon Ball story. From artists to authors, collectors to philosophers, we'll hear their Dragon Soul and discover how Dragon Ball changed their lives. Includes over 100 images. We'll meet such famous fans as Lawrence Simpson (MasakoX) from Team Four Star, Malik from Dragon Ball New Age, Salagir from Dragon Ball Multiverse, MMA fighter Marcus Brimage, YouTube celebrities SSJGoshin4, Nelson Junior (Casa do Kame), and film critic Chris Stuckmann, famous cosplayers "Living Ichigo," Atara Collis, and Jah'lon Escudero, the creators of Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope, Twitter star @Goku, authors Patrick Galbraith, Nestor Rubio, and Vicente Ramirez, and dozens more. Joining us will be 27 professionals from 7 countries, including American voice actors Chris Sabat (Vegeta), Sean Schemmel (Goku), Chris Ayres (Freeza), Chris Rager (Mister Satan), Mike McFarland (Master Roshi), Chuck Huber (Android 17), Kyle Hebert (Son Gohan), Jason Douglas (Beerus), Chris Cason (Tenshinhan), FUNimation employees Justin Rojas, Adam Sheehan, and Rick Villa, Dragon Ball Z composer Bruce Faulconer, Dragon Ball manga editor Jason Thompson, Canadian voice actors Peter Kelamis (Goku) and Brian Drummond (Vegeta), Latin American voice actors Mario Castaneda (Goku), Rene Garcia (Vegeta), Eduardo Garza (Krillin), French voice actor Eric Legrand (Vegeta), French journalist Olivier Richard, Spanish voice actors Jose Antonio Gavira (Goku), Julia Oliva (Chichi), and manga editor David Hernando, Danish voice actors Caspar Philllipson (Goku) and Peter Secher Schmidt (Freeza), and Brazilian voice actor Wendel Bezerra (Goku). Gather your belongings, jump on your magic cloud, and embark on a grand adventure, in Dragon Soul: 30 Years of Dragon Ball Fandom!
Author : Stephen Vines
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 11,89 MB
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 1787384551
'Defying the Dragon' tells a remarkable story of audacity: of how the people of Hong Kong challenged the PRC's authority, just as its president reached the height of his powers. Is Xi's China as unshakeable as it seems? What are its real interests in Hong Kong? Why are Beijing's time-honoured means of control no longer working there? And where does this leave Hongkongers themselves?Stephen Vines has lived in Hong Kong for over three decades. His book shrewdly unpacks the Hong Kong-China relationship and its wider significance--right up to the astonishing convergence of political turmoil and international crisis with Covid-19 and the 2020 crackdown.Vividly describing the uprising from street level, Vines explains how and why it unfolded, and its global repercussions. Now, the international community is reassessing relations with Beijing, just as Hong Kong's rebellion and China's handling of the pandemic have exposed the regime's weakness. In a crisis that has become existential all round, what lies ahead for Hong Kong, China and the world?
