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Author |
: Emily Voigt |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 336 |
Release |
: 2016-05-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781451678963 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1451678967 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Dragon Behind the Glass by : Emily Voigt
WINNER OF THE 2017 NASW SCIENCE IN SOCIETY JOURNALISM AWARD A FINALIST FOR THE 2017 PEN/E. O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE A LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR “[A] curiously edifying book.” —The New York Times Book Review “With the taut suspense of a spy novel, Voigt paints a vivid world of murder, black market deals, and habitat destruction surrounding a fish that's considered, ironically, to be a good-luck charm.” —Discover “[An] immensely satisfying story, full of surprises and suspense....Things get weird fast.” —The Wall Street Journal An intrepid journalist’s quest to find a wild Asian arowana—the world’s most expensive aquarium fish—takes her on a global tour in this “engaging tale of obsession and perseverance…and an enthralling look at the intersection of science, commercialism, and conservationism” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). A young man is murdered for his pet fish. An Asian tycoon buys a single specimen for $150,000. Meanwhile, a pet detective chases smugglers through the streets of New York. With “the taut suspense of a spy novel” (Discover) The Dragon Behind the Glass tells the story of a fish like none other. Treasured as a status symbol believed to bring good luck, the Asian arowana, or “dragon fish,” is a dramatic example of a modern paradox: the mass-produced endangered species. While hundreds of thousands are bred in captivity, the wild fish as become a near-mythical creature. From the South Bronx to Borneo and beyond, journalist Emily Voigt follows the trail of the arowana to learn its fate in nature. “A fresh, lively look at an obsessive desire to own a piece of the wild” (Kirkus Reviews), The Dragon Behind the Glass traces our fascination with aquarium fish back to the era of exploration when naturalists stood on the cutting edge of modern science. In an age when freshwater fish now comprise one of the most rapidly vanishing groups of animals, Voigt unearths a surprising truth behind the arowana’s rise to fame—one that calls into question how we protect the world’s rarest species. “Not since Candace Millard published The River of Doubt has the world of the Amazon, Borneo, Myanmar, and other exotic locations been so colorfully portrayed as it is now in Emily Voigt’s The Dragon Behind the Glass…a must-read” (Library Journal, starred review).
Author |
: Jim Di Bartolo |
Publisher |
: Graphix |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2020 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1338134116 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781338134117 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Boy who Became a Dragon by : Jim Di Bartolo
Graphix's first biography -- telling the astonishing story of martial arts legend Bruce Lee.
Author |
: Ross Harries |
Publisher |
: Birlinn Ltd |
Total Pages |
: 551 |
Release |
: 2019-06-13 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781788851077 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1788851072 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Synopsis Behind the Dragon by : Ross Harries
SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 - RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR This is a complete history of the Welsh rugby union team – told by the players themselves. Based on a combination of painstaking research into the early years of the Wales team to interviews with a vast array of Test match players and coaches from the Second World War to the present day, Ross Harries delves to the very heart of what it means to play for Wales, painting a unique and utterly compelling picture of the game in the only words that can truly do so: the players' own. Behind the Dragon lifts the lid on what it is to pull on the famous red shirt – the trials and tribulations behind the scenes, the glory, the drama and the honour on the field, and the heart-warming tales of friendship and humour off it. Absorbing and illuminating, this is the ultimate history of Welsh rugby – told, definitively, by the men who have been there and done it.
Author |
: Emma Yarlett |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2023-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1406389501 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781406389500 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dragon Post by : Emma Yarlett
Author |
: Katie Tsang |
Publisher |
: Union Square & Co. |
Total Pages |
: 211 |
Release |
: 2021-07-27 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781454935971 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1454935979 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Synopsis Dragon Mountain by : Katie Tsang
From the authors behind the critically acclaimed Sam Wu books, a thrilling new fantasy series about friendship, courage, adventure, and dragon magic. When 12-year-old Billy Chan finds out his parents are sending him to a language and culture camp in the middle-of-nowhere China, he can’t imagine anything worse. He’s not expecting to become friends with fellow campers Dylan O’Donnell, Charlotte Bell, and Liu Ling-Fei. And he’s definitely not planning to meet any dragons. But when the four kids accidentally open a crack in an ancient mountain, they become involved in an ages-old struggle of good versus evil. Now it’s up to them to save the Dragon Realm—if they don’t, the world as they know it might disappear forever.
Author |
: Winter Nie |
Publisher |
: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn |
Total Pages |
: 305 |
Release |
: 2012-05-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780814431702 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0814431704 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Synopsis In the Shadow of the Dragon by : Winter Nie
The ômade in Chinaö label has long dominated the lower end of the US manufacturing industry, effectively squeezing it out of existence. That's old news. What most people don't know is that China's global reach now extends much further. Chinese companies have entered higher-end marketsùtechnology, financial services, transportation, energyùand are emerging as powerhouse multinationals. In the Shadow of the Dragon is a meticulously researched exposT of the most competitive companies in China. Based on interviews with Chinese business leaders and original case studies, the book provides: ò Profiles of key players ò Insights into subtle yet powerful strategies used to gain market dominance ò An understanding of the Chinese approach to going global ò Analysis of the Chinese way of innovation ò Advice on competing head-to-head or forming alliances with Chinese partners Part primer, part survival guide, In the Shadow of the Dragon is the first book to lay bare the challenges looming ahead.
Author |
: Robert Clouse |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 1987 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0865680981 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780865680982 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Making of Enter the Dragon by : Robert Clouse
For the first time, the truth can be finally told about the making of Enter the Dragon. Author Robert Clouse, who directed the martial arts epic, takes you behind-the-scenes of the most startling report ever about Bruce Lee and the movie that made him an international star.
Author |
: Paul Bowman |
Publisher |
: Columbia University Press |
Total Pages |
: 225 |
Release |
: 2013-03-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780231850360 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0231850360 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Beyond Bruce Lee by : Paul Bowman
In order to understand Bruce Lee, we must look beyond Bruce Lee to the artist's intricate cultural and historical contexts. This work begins by contextualising Lee, examining his films and martial arts work, and his changing cultural status within different times and places. The text examines Bruce Lee's films and philosophy in relation to the popular culture and cultural politics of the 1960s and 1970s, and it addresses the resurgence of his popularity in Hong Kong and China in the twenty-first century. The study also explores Lee's ongoing legacy and influence in the West, considering his function as a shifting symbol of ethnic politics and the ways in which he continues to inform Hollywood film-fight choreography. Beyond Bruce Lee ultimately argues Lee is best understood in terms of "cultural translation" and that his interventions and importance are ongoing.
Author |
: Robert Jordan |
Publisher |
: Tor Books |
Total Pages |
: 711 |
Release |
: 2002-09-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781429960168 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1429960167 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Dragon Reborn by : Robert Jordan
The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! In The Dragon Reborn, the third novel in Robert Jordan’s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, Rand al’Thor undertakes a journey to prove himself worthy of being the Champion of Light. Winter has stopped the war—almost—yet men are dying, calling out for the Dragon. But where is he? Rand al’Thor has been proclaimed the Dragon Reborn. Traveling to the great fortress known as the Stone of Tear, he plans to find the sword Callandor, which can only be wielded by the Champion of Light, and discover if he truly is destined to battle The Dark One. Following Rand, Moiraine and their friends battle Darkhounds on the hunt, hoping they reach the Heart of the Stone in time for the next great test awaiting the Dragon Reborn. Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. The Wheel of Time® New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author |
: Kevin J. Anderson |
Publisher |
: Tor Books |
Total Pages |
: 512 |
Release |
: 2019-06-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781250302113 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1250302110 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Synopsis Spine of the Dragon by : Kevin J. Anderson
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.