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Land of the Dragon

Author : Steffanie Costigan

Publisher : Steffanie Costigan

Page : 388 pages

File Size : 16,76 MB

Release : 2023-11-30

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1738004120

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They had not even started to fight, yet I already could smell blood in the air… I am a traitor, victim, fighter, survivor, sister, and daughter of a Nazi. I am Eleanor Kuhn. I will not be indoctrinated by Hitler. I fight for the truth my world has forgotten and ignored. Upon escaping the country, I stumbled into a whole new world, and I soon realized that war is everywhere you look. With nothing but the clothes on my back and five siblings in tow, I wash up on the coast of a world I’d only glimpsed in books and the clouds of dreams: Land of the Dragon. But there’s something about this new world that rings with familiarity. Or perhaps someone . . . Land of the Dragon is a historic fantasy layered with details and rich symbolism an Eric Hoffer Award Nominee. If you like details in stories, magic, adventure, romance, and dragons this book is a read you will enjoy time and time again. With each read, you may uncover more details layered throughout the book that you didn't originally recognize. This book is brought to you from Reading Dream Press where stories come alive.



Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2018

Author : Harris M. Lentz III

Publisher : McFarland

Page : 440 pages

File Size : 21,79 MB

Release : 2019-05-30

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 1476636559

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The entertainment world lost many notable talents in 2018, including movie icon Burt Reynolds, "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin, celebrity chef and food critic Anthony Bourdain, bestselling novelist Anita Shreve and influential Chicago blues artist Otis Rush. Obituaries of actors, filmmakers, musicians, producers, dancers, composers, writers, animals and others associated with the performing arts who died in 2018 are included. Date, place and cause of death are provided for each, along with a career recap and a photograph. Filmographies are given for film and television performers.



Land of the Dragons

Author : Leon Adams

Publisher : Lulu.com

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 27,33 MB

Release : 2009-01-23

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0557006457

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A land where man and dragons rule.



The Reluctant Dragon (Children's Book)

Author : Kenneth Grahame

Publisher : e-artnow

Page : 28 pages

File Size : 25,44 MB

Release : 2019-06-03

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN :

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This eBook edition of " The Reluctant Dragon" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. A young boy discovers an erudite, poetry-loving dragon living in the Downs above his home. The two become friends, but soon afterwards the dragon is discovered by the townsfolk, who send for St George to rid them of it. The boy introduces St George to the dragon, and the two decide that it would be better for them not to fight. Eventually, they decide to stage a fake joust between the two combatants.



Dragon Alliance Dark Storm

Author : J. Michael Flück

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 542 pages

File Size : 13,97 MB

Release : 2013-06-25

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1483654133

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The Dragon Alliance Republic, the beacon of light and hope of freedom for the world, is now being threatened by dark clouds on its horizon. In Dark Storm, the second book in the Dragon Alliance series, the dragons and sorcerers of the Morgathian Empire on the offensive. Mkel and his might gold dragon, Gallanth the most powerful rider and dragon in the Alliance are faced with both formidable challenges from the evil chromatic dragons as well as difficult decisions that could cost their lives and those of their soldiers. They must also be on guard as their adversary, the evil arch dragon Tiamat and her Talon Covenant, starts to execute their diabolical plan. Meanwhile, a large-scale battle erupts in the fire giant lands as their huge army tries to invade the eastern border of the Alliance. The dragon riders, targeted by a secret order of assassins, must prepare to fight the deadliest threat the Alliance has since the Great War.



Mystical Land

Author : Wayde Bulow

Publisher : iUniverse

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 21,49 MB

Release : 2001-05-29

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0595185509

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Story one - Mystical Land is about a young Unicorn named Sparky and a young Troll named Gus. These two natural enemies become the best of friends and save their young human friend from a wicked sorcerer. Story Two - The Dragon's tale is about a fearsome Dragon named Odin who is accused of murdering the king of a mighty kingdom. Prince Colter vows to avenge his father's death and travels to the Dragon's lair to slay the beast. Story Three - A Town Called Prairie Dog is about a frontier marshal that travels to a town called Prairie Dog to rescue the townsfolk from the sinister Diamond back. Story Four - Southward Bound is about a familie's adventures as they travel from the far north to a southern lake for the winter. Story five - Sagebrush Adventure is about a young horn toad named Ernie that gets seperated from his mother and has to survive on his own. Befriended by a sparrow named Flicker he continues to search for his mother. Story Six - Misty is about a wild horse filly named Misty and her adventures growing up in a wild horse herd led by her grandmother nad protected by her father.



Heaven Slaughter Stars

Author : Zhu Shen

Publisher : Funstory

Page : 1031 pages

File Size : 10,85 MB

Release : 2020-04-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1648843069

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The protagonist was a lazy person, and he was determined to be a popinjay. The main character could only cry out in frustration, "When will my path as a popinjay be opened?" [Previous Chapter] [Table of Contents] [Next Chapter] But when he looked back, he laughed shamelessly, because he discovered that he could become a popinjay at any time, because his backer was "tall!" Faced with the "God's dimension" and "God's game" from another universe, the main character shouted, "I'm a kind playboy, how could I fight with you? Wouldn't that damage my prestige?" He then shouted, "Violet Feather!" [Close]



Dragon Revealed: A Dragon Kings Novella

Author : Donna Grant

Publisher : 1001 Dark Nights Press

Page : 223 pages

File Size : 46,80 MB

Release : 2021-04-12

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1970077735

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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant comes a new story in her Dragon Kings series… The capture of a Dragon King is cause for celebration. Jeyra never dreamed she would actually face one of the creatures who destroyed her home. But the longer she’s around him, the more she finds herself gravitating to him. All it takes is one reckless kiss that unleashes desires and the truth that has been hidden from her to set them both on a course that could be the end of them. Varek, King of Lichens, has known nothing but a life with magic. Until he finds himself on a different realm unable to call up his powers. Worse, he’s in shackles with no memory of how it happened. When he sees an enthralling woman who leaves him speechless, he believes he can charm her to free him. The more she rebuffs him, the more he craves her, igniting a dangerous passion between them. Can he protect the woman he’s fallen for while uncovering the truth – or will peril that neither see coming tear them apart? **Every 1001 Dark Nights novella is a standalone story. For new readers, it’s an introduction to an author’s world. And for fans, it’s a bonus book in the author’s series. We hope you'll enjoy each one as much as we do.** Reviews for Dragon Revealed: “Mystery, intrigue and a dragon revealed. Ms. Grant has succeeded in bringing another sexy, alpha dragon to life.” ~ Reading is our Satisfaction “Dragon Revealed was thrilling, sensual, and filled with plot twists–something I’ve come to crave from Donna Grant’s novels–and immediately snared my attention.” ~ Harlequin Junkie “I just couldn't put the book down.” ~ Canadian Book Addict “Filled with questions and mystery, Dragon Revealed will have you flying through the pages just to see what happens.” ~ Coffee, Books and Life Blog “I loved Dragon Revealed. The love story, the world and all that is to come. Bring on the Dragon Kings!” ~ Rantings of a Reading Addict



Dragon Scales

Author : Brendan Hudson

Publisher : Xlibris Corporation

Page : 335 pages

File Size : 17,2 MB

Release : 2012-08-31

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1477156658

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Some doors should never be opened. So when Emily steps through a doorway into another world, she never considers the consequences. For Emily Sutton, being thirteen years old is difficult enough. Now she has dragons to contend with. A world of mystery and adventure is waiting for her to explore. But she quickly discovers there is a reason for her being there, and that some dragons are not happy about it. With lies clouding the truth and danger around every corner, Emily must fight to save the dragon world and herself. The only problem is - who can she trust?



Mushroom Land

Author : Nicole Lily

Publisher : Archway Publishing

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 11,29 MB

Release : 2021-06-23

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 166570831X

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Lily and her sister are ready to start their first year of college. They move into a beautiful home together, and while exploring her new space, Lily comes upon a sparkly blue mushroom. Since Lily loves mushrooms, she pulls the giant thing from the ground, leaving a huge hole behind. When she peers into the hole, though, her trouble begins. Lily falls and tumbles down, down, and further down until she lands in a strange, unfamiliar world. She is shocked to see that everything in this mysterious land is made of ... mushrooms. Her adventure has just begun. She makes friends with a spa employee named Amanita. Celeste—a kind, older woman—offers Lily guidance and wisdom. However, not everyone in Mushroom Land is friendly and helpful. On the contrary, Death Cap is an evil man with secrets. Lily’s curiosity has led her to this strange world, but unforeseen challenges wait, including the challenge of how she will make her way home.