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Riding the Dragon's Spine:

Author : David Bristow

Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa

Page : 308 pages

File Size : 47,35 MB

Release : 2013-02-07

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1920545298

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When windmill-dodgers David Bristow and Steve Thomas followed their dream to blaze (and map) a mountain bike trail across South Africa, they hoped to be spared howling headwinds, freezing rain and slushy terrain. They weren’t, yet were not deterred from having a mud-splattering good time. The result, the Spine of the Dragon trail, is the country’s ultimate mountain bike tour, covering a distance of 4000km from Beit Bridge to Cape Town. Aimed at the average off-road rider, the 58-day trail through South Africa and Lesotho is broken into nine sections, each with several stages. The entire course can be done in one go, or as a series of shorter rides – ideal for those with boundless enthusiasm but limited time. The authors offer valuable advice on preparing for the trail that includes suggested clothing, gear, bike maintenance, food and safety. Each day’s route is described in detail and includes: • Customised, annotated map with GPS points • Total daily distance • Difficulty grading: from short and easy to long and hard • Entertaining insight into the people and places along the way • Engaging photographs • Accommodation suggestions and contact details When he’s not out cycling, David Bristow writes for a living. He is the former editor of Getaway travel magazine and the author of more than a dozen books for Random House Struik. Steve Thomas discovered mountain bikes while living in the US in the 1980s. Upon his return to South Africa in 1992, he established Daytrippers, South Africa’s oldest and biggest bicycle touring company.



Riding the Dragon's Spine

Author : David Bristow

Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 48,86 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Bicycle trails

ISBN : 9781431700301

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A mountain bike route from the northern parts of South Africa (Limpopo Province) to Cape Point in the South.



Riding the Dragon's Back

Author : Richard Bangs

Publisher : CreateSpace

Page : 264 pages

File Size : 34,75 MB

Release : 2013-11-25

Category : Travel

ISBN : 9781493572380

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This exciting account of adventure and competition follows several expeditions to be the first to descend China's longest river, from its headwaters in Tibet to the Three Gorges region, and eventually to the East China Sea. Among the players are a megalomaniac American fishing guide, patriotic members of China's youth movement, novice boaters full of fear and experienced rafters filled with hubris, thrown together to challenge one of the world's most dangerous rivers. Originally published in 1989, and winner of a Lowell Thomas Award that year for best travel book, "Riding the Dragon's Back" has been slightly revised to emphasize the drama and excitement of its narrative of competition and challenge, although the chapters on Chinese exploration and history remain. This is modern river exploration at its best, and the book has inspired numerous whitewater enthusiasts over the years to emulate its adventurous spirit.



Spine of the Dragon

Author : Kevin J. Anderson

Publisher : Tor Books

Page : 512 pages

File Size : 14,58 MB

Release : 2019-06-04

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1250302110

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New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson triumphantly returns to epic fantasy with the Wake the Dragon series. Spine of the Dragon is a politically charged adventure of swords, sorcery, vengeance, and the rise of sleeping giants. Two continents at war, the Three Kingdoms and Ishara, are divided by past bloodshed. When an outside threat arises—the reawakening of a powerful ancient race that wants to remake the world—the two warring nations must somehow set aside generational hatreds and form an alliance to fight their true enemy. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.



Aerial Geology

Author : Mary Caperton Morton

Publisher : Timber Press

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 31,40 MB

Release : 2017-10-04

Category : Science

ISBN : 1604697628

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“Get your head into the clouds with Aerial Geology.” —The New York Times Book Review Aerial Geology is an up-in-the-sky exploration of North America’s 100 most spectacular geological formations. Crisscrossing the continent from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska to the Great Salt Lake in Utah and to the Chicxulub Crater in Mexico, Mary Caperton Morton brings you on a fantastic tour, sharing aerial and satellite photography, explanations on how each site was formed, and details on what makes each landform noteworthy. Maps and diagrams help illustrate the geological processes and clarify scientific concepts. Fact-filled, curious, and way more fun than the geology you remember from grade school, Aerial Geology is a must-have for the insatiably curious, armchair geologists, million-mile travelers, and anyone who has stared out the window of a plane and wondered what was below.



The Dragons of Sara Sara - Awakening

Author : Robert Chalmers

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 414 pages

File Size : 12,31 MB

Release : 2017-09-10

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0244331936

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Innocence and terror meet in a fast paced evocation of a time far in the future. Set among momentous happenings, Robert Chalmers catches a society on the brink of a new age. In an age far ahead in time, two young people from very different walks of life find themselves thrown together in a battle to save the world from darkness. The Lord of Darkness is stirring and the forces of light are awakened. The two are inextricably linked when they forge a pact to fight together for the good of all. As the young friends grow and mature a new role emerges for each, as they gather forces about themselves ahead of the storm. 'Every separate voice is perfectly judged, reverberating in the mind's ear and leaving a tense echo as the battle loomsÕ



Secrets of the Dragon Riders

Author : James A. Owen

Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.

Page : 195 pages

File Size : 10,40 MB

Release : 2010-02-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1935251937

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Millions of readers adore Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle: its earnest hero, its breathtaking battles and, of course, its awe-inspiring dragon Saphira. But there's so much more to the series than meets the eye—and Secrets of the Dragon Riders, edited by today's second hottest dragon-writer James A. Owen, shows readers what they're missing. Why might Roran be the real hero of the Inheritance Cycle? What does Paolini's writing have in common with role-play games and modern action films? Are teenage writers judged more harshly than their adult counterparts? The YA authors in Secrets of the Dragon Riders—some of them no older than Paolini when he wrote Eragon—each take on a different aspect of the series to engage and entertain Paolini fans.



The Order of the Scales

Author : Stephen Deas

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 32,39 MB

Release : 2012-02-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1101575492

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Having survived Jehal's betrayal, former Queen Zafir is determined to take back control of the kingdom. To that end, she seizes Jehal's wife and son as hostages. Desperate to save his queen and his heir, Jehal makes a tentative peace with the dragons of the north, and prepares to fly against his enemies. But as politics throw the realms of men into turmoil, a far greater danger threatens. The dragons are awakening from the spells cast upon them, and returning to their native fury. They are out for revenge. And that revenge will be brutal.



Dragon Riders of Osnen

Author : Richard Fierce

Publisher : Dragonfire Press

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 29,89 MB

Release : 2021-03-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1947329677

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Heroes are often the least among us. Three tests determine the worthiness of a dragon rider. Compassion, magical aptitude, and armed combat. Eldwin is determined to pass them, but his maimed arm is a constant reminder of his disadvantage. Will the obstacles Eldwin faces keep him from reaching his dreams, or will he finally see what it’s like to ride the skies? Dragon Riders of Osnen is an action-packed series full of twists, magic, and the struggle against evil. This omnibus edition includes episodes 1-3 of the completed series. Trial by Sorcery: Dragon can be dangerous … if you don’t bond with them first. A Bond of Flame: Sometimes there’s a fine line between truth and a lie. The Warrior’s Call: Darkness threatens the land. PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: I love stories about dragons and this one is great! It's the beginning of the series so we are introduced to Eldwin as he attends the school of sorcery in order to move up the ranks to become a Dragon Guard. Loads of lessons to learn and growing to do. Great story! - Angel Ballard via Goodreads Awesome interesting read with treachery, twists and turns with a different take of dragons, magic, humans and presence of evil. GSPsyRose via Amazon The novel has enough twists to ensure that soon as you think you have it figured out it turns in a new direction. It is a really enjoyable read. - Frank Rocanello via Goodreads Fans of the following books and series are known to enjoy this epic fantasy series: Dragonlance Chronicles Dragons of Autumn Twilight Dragons of Spring Dawning Dragons of Winter Night Dragons of Pern Dragons of Eden Harry Potter The Chronicles of Narnia Shannara Chronicles Sword of Shannara Elfstones of Shannara Dragonriders of Pern Fans of the following authors are known to enjoy this young adult fantasy bundle: JRR Tolkien David Eddings Terry Brooks Daniel Arenson Robin Hobb C.S. Lewis R.A. Salvatore Morgan Rice Lindsay Buroker Anne McCaffrey Scott Sigler Christopher Paolini J. K. Rowling Brandon Sanderson Michael J. Sullivan Mark Lawrence Robert Jordan Stephen Donaldson Kevin J. Anderson Andrzej Sapkowski Keywords related to this omnibus set: Ya Fantasy Books, Epic Sagas, Young Adults Fantasy Books, Young Adult Bundle And Teen Bundle, Young Adults Books, Popular Series, Young Adults Books, Young Adult Box Set, Fantasy Books For Young Adults, Top Rated Books, Fantasy Omnibus, Epic Fantasy Books , Dragon Books, Wizards, Epic, Omnibus Set, Omnibus Best Books, Essential Reads, Epic Fantasy, Omnibus Bundle, Dragons Books, Young Adult Omnibus, Series Starters, Fantasy Books For Young Adults, Young Adult Series, Adventure Books, Dragon Box Set, Top Rated Teen Fantasy Collection With Dragons, Fantasy Books For Adults, Dragon Books Kids, Young Adults Books, Audiobooks, Fantasy Bundle, Heroine, Hero, For Teenagers, Fantasy Box Sets, Sword And Sorcery, Dragon Omnibus, Dragons Series, Fantasy Box Set, Fantasy Stories, Dragon Series, Series Box Sets Fantasy, Ya Fantasy, Dragons Omnibus, Best Rated Omnibus Young Adult Dragon, Omnibus Collection, Boxed Set, Sci Fi Fantasy Books, Books To Read And Download, Magical Adventures, Top Teens Dragon, Dragons Box Set, Collections & Anthologies, dragonriders, dragon riders, Coming of age fantasy boxed sets, dragon fantasy, dragons and wizards, coming of age books, dragon books series



Storm Riders

Author : Margaret Weis

Publisher : Macmillan

Page : 512 pages

File Size : 32,86 MB

Release : 2013-07-16

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 076533349X

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When their centuries-warring kingdoms are simultaneously attacked by the evil magic forces of a Bottom-Dweller society that blames them for the destruction in their land, Freya and Rosia are forced to put aside their differences to defend themselves while a dragon-riding hero leads a ragtag group to save the kingdoms.