A Dragon's Head and a Serpent's Tail
A Dragon's Head and a Serpent's Tail

Author: Kenneth Swope

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780806140568

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This book examines the invasion of Korea by Japanese troops in May of 1592. Japanese overlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi envisioned conquering Korea, Ming China, and eventually all of Asia; but Korea's appeal to China's Emperor Wanli for assistance triggered a six-year war involving hundreds of thousands of soldiers and encompassing the whole region. For Japan, the war was "a dragon's head followed by a serpent's tail" : an impressive beginning with no real ending. The author depicts Wanli not as the self-indulgent ruler of received interpretations but rather one actively engaged in military affairs--and concerned especially with rescuing China's client state of Korea. He details Chinese siege warfare, the development and deployment of innovative military technologies, and the naval battles that marked the climax of the war. He also explains the war's repercussions outside the military sphere--particularly the dynamics of intraregional diplomacy within the shadow of the Chinese tributary system.

The Secret Doctrine (Complete 3 Volumes)
The Secret Doctrine (Complete 3 Volumes)

Author: Helena Blavatsky

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 1599

ISBN-13:

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The Secret Doctrine is one of the most influential esoteric and occult books of all time. In the first part of the book the author explains the origin and evolution of the universe itself, in terms derived from the Hindu concept of cyclical development. While in the second part she describes the origins of humanity through an account of "Root Races" said to date back millions of years.

The Magnificent Book of Dragons
The Magnificent Book of Dragons

Author: Stella Caldwell

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-12-14

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1681887398

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This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again. This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. Meet fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multi-headed beasts. From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind, and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes.

Dogen's Extensive Record
Dogen's Extensive Record

Author: Eihei Dogen

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2010-03-16

Total Pages: 814

ISBN-13: 0861716701

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Eihei Dogen, the 13th-century Zen master who founded the Japanese Soto School of Zen, is renowned as one of the world's most remarkable religious thinkers. As Shakespeare did with English, Dogen utterly transformed the language of Zen, using it in novel and extraordinarily beautiful ways to point to everything important in religious life. "Dogen's Extensive Record" is the first-ever complete and scholarly translation of this monumental work into English. This edition contains extensive and detailed research and annotation by scholar, translator, and Zen teacher Taigen Dan Leighton, as well as forewords by the 18th-century poet-monk Ryokan and Tenshin Reb Anderson, former abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center -- plus introductory essays from Dogen scholar Steven Heine and the prominent American Zen master John Daido Loori.

Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters
Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters

Author: Phoebe Im

Publisher: Rock Point Gift & Stationery

Published: 2022-09-13

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1631068725

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Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters features easy-to-follow instructions that can help any artist enjoy the world of chibi, incorporating dynamic expressions and poses to challenge their skills.

Crush on a Dragon
Crush on a Dragon

Author: Vivienne Savage

Publisher: Payne & Taylor

Published: 2016-09-24

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13:

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Adult content / Complete standalone story Prepare to get down and dirty with a spicy spin on the tale of Romeo and Juliet when a dragonslayer on a mission falls for the dragoness of his dreams. Astrid Drakenstone is a unique half-dragoness with the magical talent of the immortals and the temperament of a human. On the day she’s gifted the legendary sword Ascalon, she’s also dealt an inescapable destiny — in her hands, the sword may either save or doom their kind. Lieutenant Nathaniel Kirkpatrick lives a dual life. Among his fellow sailors, he’s a dependable Naval officer, but to the Knights of Merlin, he’s the reincarnation of Sir Galahad. As one of many old souls reborn each generation, he trains for a single purpose — to slay dragons. With orders to infiltrate the paranormal world, he meets his match when Astrid becomes the target of his next mission. While the discovery of Astrid’s existence introduces a new threat to the knighthood, Nate’s drawn to her in a forbidden attraction. They call her a monster, but he sees a woman with a compassionate soul. Torn between duty or forsaking his brothers, he soon realizes investigating the Drakenstone family for the knights will come at a price: his heart. KEYWORDS: Strong female character, dragon shifter, dragons, paranormal romance, Arthurian legend, knights, ghosts, romeo and juliet