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Author: Michael Dillon Publisher: Reaktion Books ISBN: 1780239521 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 288
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Lesser Dragons is a timely introduction to the fascinating, complex, and vital world of China’s national minorities. Drawing on firsthand fieldwork in several minority areas, Michael Dillon introduces us to the major non-Han peoples of China, including the Mongols, the Tibetans, the Uyghur of Xinjiang, and the Manchus, and traces the evolution of their relationship with the Han Chinese majority. With chapters devoted to each of the most important minority groups and an additional chapter exploring the parallel but very different world of inter-ethnic relations in Taiwan, Lesser Dragons will interest anyone eager to understand the reality behind regional conflicts increasingly covered by global media. From the tense security situation in Xinjiang to China’s attitude toward Tibet and the Dalai Lama, to the resistance efforts of Mongolian herders losing traditional grasslands, Dillon’s book both examines clichés—such as those found in the Chinese press, which often portrays ethnic minorities as colorful but marginal people—and defies expectations. He shows us how these minority peoples’ religions, cultures, and above all languages mark these groups as distinct from the Chinese majority—distinct, yet endangered by the systemic forces of integration.
Author: Michael Dillon Publisher: Reaktion Books ISBN: 1780239521 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 288
Book Description
Lesser Dragons is a timely introduction to the fascinating, complex, and vital world of China’s national minorities. Drawing on firsthand fieldwork in several minority areas, Michael Dillon introduces us to the major non-Han peoples of China, including the Mongols, the Tibetans, the Uyghur of Xinjiang, and the Manchus, and traces the evolution of their relationship with the Han Chinese majority. With chapters devoted to each of the most important minority groups and an additional chapter exploring the parallel but very different world of inter-ethnic relations in Taiwan, Lesser Dragons will interest anyone eager to understand the reality behind regional conflicts increasingly covered by global media. From the tense security situation in Xinjiang to China’s attitude toward Tibet and the Dalai Lama, to the resistance efforts of Mongolian herders losing traditional grasslands, Dillon’s book both examines clichés—such as those found in the Chinese press, which often portrays ethnic minorities as colorful but marginal people—and defies expectations. He shows us how these minority peoples’ religions, cultures, and above all languages mark these groups as distinct from the Chinese majority—distinct, yet endangered by the systemic forces of integration.
Author: Shawn MacKenzie Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide ISBN: 0738761745 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 178
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Majestic, mighty, and mysterious, dragons teach us how to rise above the mundane and shine like beacons in the dark. This beautiful hardcover book provides everything you need to become a cryptoherpetologist—a student and researcher of these fantastic creatures. Discover the different dragon species and their histories. Learn about dragon life cycles and how to live harmoniously with them. Explore vacation spots for dragon watching in America and Europe. Celebrate seasonal dragon festivals and meet the most famous dragons from literature and lore. Dragon expert Shawn MacKenzie guides you on an epic journey into the world of dragons—all in this convenient hardcover book.
Author: Charlie Rose Publisher: Debe Ink ISBN: 9781946182845 Category : Languages : en Pages : 208
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They have waited incalculable millennia in the unexplored recesses of the Carpathian Mountains. Now an ancient race of dragons is emerging to separate fact from fable in a never-before-divulged record of their origins, their purpose, and their fears for a planet under siege in the Age of Humans.?We are myths. We never existed.?Lumea-Veche, most senior member of the ancient race of Dragons, knows it?s neither wise nor healthy to live in the Age of Humans. Best to remain patient, and endure safely in fabrications. But as humans wreak havoc on the planet, it?s time for an alliance, and for the Dragon race to finally reveal its unique and storied past to the shallow historians who have long distorted it.Here, in the first in a series, is the enlightening document by Lumea-Veche and Tanarul, Lumea?s curious, skeptical, and inquisitive two-hundred-years-young student. Together they embark on an incredible journey that takes them from the land that humans call Romania to the Rhine Valley of Germany to the mountains of Oman near the Arabian Sea, to the jungles of India, to the Arctic Ocean and beyond to seek out and engage the varied species of surviving Dragons to tell their exceptional stories. We meet the descendant of the first dragon slain by a human knight who was later known as St. George. We explore the Aztec civilization through the eyes of the flying serpent Quetzecoatl. We follow the artistic evolution of the world-famous image of the Chinese dragon, courtesy of the race?s eldest survivor. We discover the astonishing origins of the dragon crest of the Dracula legend. And most of all, we come closer than ever to understanding these mysterious symbols of the unknown that up until now have only been the stuff of folklore and fairy tales that have perpetuated an unfounded myth of the gold-hoarding, town-destroying monsters well into the 21st century.
Author: Recon Games Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1304900711 Category : Games Languages : en Pages : 236
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Empires of Tal is a turn based set of rules for 10mm and 15mm miniatures set in fantasy or medieval time period. The game uses a 20mm by 40mm base as the foundation for the rules. Figures sold in 10 or 15mm scale by companies like Eureka Miniatures (eurekamin.com.au), Games Workshop (gamesworkshop.com), Kallistra (kallistra.co.uk) and Pendraken (pendraken.co.uk) are used but not supplied.
Author: Akisuzu Nenohi Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 315
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The Immortal Princess has been crowned Queen of the Underworld! As a newly evolved member of royalty, she has a whole array of powers and abilities at her fingertips. But a new wrinkle is added when a fascinating immortal witch appears. She has the body of a twelve-year-old girl and the fashion sense of a Gothic Lolita--plus some top-secret info about resurrection items!
Author: Jim Zub Publisher: Ten Speed Press ISBN: 1984858815 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 113
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No creature is more fascinating and terrifying to an adventurer than a dragon! This illustrated guide takes a deeper look at the abilities, personalities, and treasure collections of every major dragon type in Dungeons & Dragons. Dragons & Treasures transports new players to the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and presents a one-of-a-kind course on the unique characteristics, fabled treasures, and wondrous artifacts of the most legendary of creatures: dragons! The book profiles all main dragon classes, and features easy-to-follow and entertaining explanations of how to identify and interact with these legendary beasts during your adventures. Advice, encouragement, and storytelling tips provide strategies for dealing with dragon encounters, hoards of treasure, and draconic artifacts, along with action-packed illustrations that will ignite your imagination. Dragons & Treasures is the perfect way for young fans to learn how to incorporate dragons into their stories, whether as foes, allies, or something in between.
Author: Robert Spina Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1503575497 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 502
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The dragons have waited a thousand years for Vlianth to appear in the Maglical System. Now he is here and the races of man have become more powerful than the dragons ever thought possible. The human race was nearly wiped from the Maglical System as the dragons concentrated on them during the second Dragon Feast. After the second Dragon Feast, the races of man hunted the dragons until the dragons were forced into hiding. Now the third Dragon Feast has come and the dragons plan to concentrate their hunger on the magic using races of man. The Maglical System has changed and this non stop fight for dominance sheds new light on the past. The dragons have read the prophecies written by Hornspire and have planned to kill Vlianth before he ever knew what was happening. The dragons call upon the lesser dragons and plan a three world united attack on all the races of man. Learn how the Staff of Barrier Breath came to be and witness its unlikely creator. Come to know that Oriapow and Cloakenstrike were once allies. Join Vegenrage, Farrah, Glimtron and his band of Glaborian dwarves along with the Erkensharie elves and the Ugorian elves as the dragons have set them up for a thousand years to fall into their trap. Not even the dragons could of prepared for all the twists, turns and unforseen events that are about to happen. Be astonished as dragon turns on dragons. See Vemenomous and his awesome power as he feeds on dragons. The battles rage everywhere and Vegenrage does all he can to protect Farrah from the haunting images pulling her away from him. While all of this is going on no one could of been prepared for the demons who have been planning to walk the outer realms bringing chaos to all. Happenings take everyone by surprise and the brutal and bloody conflicts leave the races of man on a constant search for knowledge and the dragons uniting for their survival. You can not be prepared for what is about to happen as the adventurous journey that Vegenrage is on continues. Be amazed and surprised as the phenomonom Vegenrage continues.
Author: Bernadette Rowley Publisher: Bernadette Rowley ISBN: 0645869937 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 336
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A princess whose mission is to be queen. A secret shifter, at the right hand of the king. Will their love be enough to bind them? As Alecia Zialni pulls her people together, she fears she doesn’t have the skills or the support to accomplish her ultimate goal. Vard Anton is now the king’s most trusted advisor, but his secrets could topple him, and his sudden rise has delivered powerful enemies. Yearning for Vard’s support in her political aspirations, Alecia is crushed when he offers her marriage instead. As the enemy elven forces move on Thorius and its allies, will Alecia accept Vard’s proposal or forge ahead with her plans? And can Vard save the king and Thorius from the elven menace before his secrets are exposed? The King’s Blade is the exciting tenth book in the Queenmakers saga epic fantasy romance series. If you like strong heroines, forbidden passion, political intrigue and mythical creatures, you’ll love Bernadette Rowley’s captivating adventure. Buy The King’s Blade to fight for justice today!
Author: Timothy L. Cerepaka Publisher: Annulus Publishing ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 170
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Long ago, the Dragon Gods founded the land of Yores. They drove out the monsters which lived within it and gave the land to their followers, who thanked the Dragon Gods and pledged to worship them for eternity. As time went on, however, the Yoresians grew proud and ceased worshipping the Dragon Gods, trusting instead in their magic. Thus, the Dragon Gods abandoned the Yoresians, which has turned out to be a mistake, for now the land of Yores is under attack from a powerful evil and the Yoresians cannot stand against it. Twin siblings Sarzen and Helnia, a warrior and a mage, set out to find the Dragon Gods, who they believe are their people's only hope of survival. But the quest ahead of them is fraught with dangers they can't even imagine, including a revelation about themselves that will shake their view of themselves and their leaders forever. KEYWORDS: epic fantasy adventure series, epic fantasy dragons, epic fantasy magic, epic fantasy sword and sorcery, sword and sorcery adult fantasy, sword and sorcery series, sword and sorcery series magic
Author: Michael Dillon
Author: Michael Dillon
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