Tales in Scales

Tales in Scales
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Publisher : Outskirts Press
Total Pages : 393
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ISBN-10 : 9781977240507
ISBN-13 : 197724050X
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Tales in Scales by : J.F. Gomez-Rivera

Avalonia, One of the three Raptor Kingdoms of Cretatia is on the verge of war since the death of the Alpha-King. Vessel Silvus, a young First-Delta who just became a Mist Caster is forced out of his home by an Army of Rebels must recue his mother who stayed behind. In his journey, the young Raptor will uncover not only a conspiracy but also learns a secret that could save the Kingdom.

Spirals in Time

Spirals in Time
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 313
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ISBN-10 : 9781472911377
ISBN-13 : 1472911377
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Spirals in Time by : Helen Scales

The beautifully written story of shells and their makers, and our relationships with them. Seashells are the sculpted homes of a remarkable group of animals: the molluscs. These are some of the most ancient and successful animals on the planet. But watch out. Some molluscs can kill you if you eat them. Some will kill you if you stand too close. That hasn't stopped people using shells in many ways over thousands of years. They became the first jewelry and oldest currencies; they've been used as potent symbols of sex and death, prestige and war, not to mention a nutritious (and tasty) source of food. Spirals in Time is an exuberant aquatic romp, revealing amazing tales of these undersea marvels. Helen Scales leads us on a journey into their realm, as she goes in search of everything from snails that 'fly' underwater on tiny wings to octopuses accused of stealing shells and giant mussels with golden beards that were supposedly the source of Jason's golden fleece, and learns how shells have been exchanged for human lives, tapped for mind-bending drugs and inspired advances in medical technology. Weaving through these stories are the remarkable animals that build them, creatures with fascinating tales to tell, a myriad of spiralling shells following just a few simple rules of mathematics and evolution. Shells are also bellwethers of our impact on the natural world. Some species have been overfished, others poisoned by polluted seas; perhaps most worryingly of all, molluscs are expected to fall victim to ocean acidification, a side-effect of climate change that may soon cause shells to simply melt away. But rather than dwelling on what we risk losing, Spirals in Time urges you to ponder how seashells can reconnect us with nature, and heal the rift between ourselves and the living world.

The Order of the Scales

The Order of the Scales
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9781101575499
ISBN-13 : 1101575492
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis The Order of the Scales by : Stephen Deas

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.

Hidden Scales

Hidden Scales
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 0578490013
ISBN-13 : 9780578490014
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis Hidden Scales by : A. M. Robin

When eleven-year-old Mira discovers fish scales growing on her legs, she triggers a curse that sends ruthless spies after her and her friends with the sole purpose of keeping her kind a secret from those on land.

On the Scale, a Weighty Tale

On the Scale, a Weighty Tale
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Publisher : Millbrook Press
Total Pages : 36
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ISBN-10 : 9781580138451
ISBN-13 : 1580138454
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis On the Scale, a Weighty Tale by : Brian P. Cleary

Introduces essential measurement units, from grams to pounds to tons.

Scales to Scalpels

Scales to Scalpels
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 208
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ISBN-10 : 9781639360727
ISBN-13 : 1639360727
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Scales to Scalpels by : Lisa Wong

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Scales and Scoundrels Book 1

Scales and Scoundrels Book 1
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 280
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ISBN-10 : 1952203252
ISBN-13 : 9781952203251
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Scales and Scoundrels Book 1 by : Sebastian Girner

TKO Studios presents "Scales & Scoundrels" (Book 1 of 2) by Sebastian Girner It's hard to make an honest living in a land brimming with magic and mystery, and treasure hunter Luvander is tired of being a penniless adventurer. Ever in search of gold and glory, she sets off for a fabled dungeon "the Dragon's Maw", an ancient labyrinth, at the bottom of which slumber endless wealth...or certain doom! A loner by trade, Luvander is forced to team up with a team of scraggly adventurers, each hoping to find a treasure of their own in the forbidden tomb. There is Prince Aki, of the Scarlet Sands Empire, anxious for first taste of adventure yet blind to the consequences. His royal Shadow and bodyguard, Koro, whose very honor hangs in the balance of her prince's success. And Dorma Iron, a stocky young dwarf whose journey will take her deeper into the darkness than she ever wished to tread. For these scruffy heroes, what starts out as a road to riches becomes the first step on an epic journey to destiny, for Luvander holds a secret in her heart that will shatter the chains of fate, and bring light to a world encroached upon by an ancient darkness. Scales & Scoundrels is an innovative Graphic Novel (two volumes). Book 2 continues the adventure as Luvander sets off to find a way to break the chains of her cursed fate. Undeterred by danger, she travels to the frozen northern wastes of the Spine of Winter, to a reclusive monastery whose monks guard a secret entrance to the Dragon Dream, the shared plane of consciousness of all Urden, living or long passed. What she finds there will set her on a journey beyond where any mortals, and few dragons have tread, to uncover an ancient secret from the darkest corners of history. Continuing the epic journey of the cursed dragon princess and her fellow scoundrels in a world bent on undoing itself. If you enjoyed Scales & Scoundrels, check out a few other TKO Studios thrilling titles: Sara (written by Garth Ennis) ISBN 9781732748538 The Banks (written by Roxane Gay) ISBN 9781732748583 Sentient (written by Jeff Lemire) ISBN 9781732748545 The Pull (written by Steve Orlando) ISBN 9781952203107 Lonesome Days Savage Nights (written by Steve Niles) ISBN 9781952203114 Redfork (written by Alex Paknadel) ISBN 9781952203091 Scales & Scoundrels Book 2 - ISBN 9781952203237

The Rainbow Fish

The Rainbow Fish
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 32
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ISBN-10 : 9781558580091
ISBN-13 : 1558580093
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis The Rainbow Fish by : Marcus Pfister

Summary: The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.

Scale Theory

Scale Theory
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Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9781452966496
ISBN-13 : 1452966494
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Scale Theory by : Joshua DiCaglio

A pioneering call for a new understanding of scale across the humanities How is it possible that you are—simultaneously—cells, atoms, a body, quarks, a component in an ecological network, a moment in the thermodynamic dispersal of the sun, and an element in the gravitational whirl of galaxies? In this way, we routinely transform reality into things already outside of direct human experience, things we hardly comprehend even as we speak of DNA, climate effects, toxic molecules, and viruses. How do we find ourselves with these disorienting layers of scale? Enter Scale Theory, which provides a foundational theory of scale that explains how scale works, the parameters of scalar thinking, and how scale refigures reality—that teaches us how to think in terms of scale, no matter where our interests may lie. Joshua DiCaglio takes us on a fascinating journey through six thought experiments that provide clarifying yet provocative definitions for scale and new ways of thinking about classic concepts ranging from unity to identity. Because our worldviews and philosophies are largely built on nonscalar experience, he then takes us slowly through the ways scale challenges and reconfigures objects, subjects, and relations. Scale Theory is, in a sense, nondisciplinary—weaving together a dizzying array of sciences (from nanoscience to ecology) with discussions from the humanities (from philosophy to rhetoric). In the process, a curious pattern emerges: attempts to face the significance of scale inevitably enter terrain closer to mysticism than science. Rather than dismiss this connection, DiCaglio examines the reasons for it, redefining mysticism in terms of scale and integrating contemplative philosophies into the discussion. The result is a powerful account of the implications and challenges of scale, attuned to the way scale transforms both reality and ourselves.

Scales

Scales
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 322
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ISBN-10 : 194565421X
ISBN-13 : 9781945654213
Rating : 4/5 (1X Downloads)

Synopsis Scales by : Nicole Conway

"Koji Owens is the new kid...again. As the only son of an Air Force F-16 pilot, he's learned to adapt and survive every time they move. It's not easy starting over with new friends and schools every two years, but when the Owens family makes their final move to New York, Koji finally has hope for a normal high school life--that is, until he finds a strange bracelet in his locker. Transformed into a storm-summoning dragon warrior, Koji finds himself caught up in a world of ancient powers, secret identities, and colossal monsters threatening to destroy his new home. But these awesome powers come with strings attached, and revealing his true identity could mean losing everything he loves. With his family and friends now in mortal danger and New York City in flames, Koji must find the courage to become the hero they need and face down an enemy hiding in plain sight."--Back cover.