Meet the Tiger

Meet the Tiger

Author: Leslie Charteris

Publisher: Double 9 Books

Published: 2024-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789363058002

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"Meet the Tiger" by Leslie Charteris: Classic mystery thriller introducing The Saint. "Meet the Tiger" marks the debut of Leslie Charteris's iconic character, Simon Templar, also known as The Saint. This gripping mystery thriller falls within the genre of detective fiction and introduces readers to the suave and resourceful anti-hero who would go on to become one of the most beloved figures in crime literature. Set against the backdrop of 1920s London, the novel follows Templar as he embarks on his first adventure, unraveling a complex web of intrigue and deception. With his sharp wit, cunning intellect, and unyielding sense of justice, The Saint navigates the seedy underbelly of the city, confronting villains and righting wrongs along the way. Charteris's prose is fast-paced and action-packed, drawing readers into a world of danger and excitement where no mystery is too challenging for The Saint to solve. Through clever plot twists and exhilarating escapades, "Meet the Tiger" keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. As the inaugural installment in the long-running series featuring Simon Templar, "Meet the Tiger" lays the foundation for a literary phenomenon that continues to captivate audiences to this day.


The Saint

The Saint

Author: Burl Barer

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0671009516

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Simon Templar--international thief, millionaire, and master of disguise--is hired by a corrupt Russian dictator to steal the formula for cold fusion from an American nuclear physicist, Dr. Emma Russell. But when the Saint falls in love with his target, he must save both her and Russia from the power-mad politician and his deadly forces.


Do You Really Want to Meet a Tiger?

Do You Really Want to Meet a Tiger?

Author: Cari Meister

Publisher: Amicus

Published: 2014-07

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781607534594

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"A child goes on an adventure to Russia as a junior researcher to study tigers in the wild, and learns about this endangered species"--


The Tiger

The Tiger

Author: John Vaillant

Publisher: Knopf Canada

Published: 2010-08-24

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 0307375277

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It's December 1997 and a man-eating tiger is on the prowl outside a remote village in Russia's Far East. The tiger isn't just killing people, it's annihilating them, and a team of men and their dogs must hunt it on foot through the forest in the brutal cold. To their horrified astonishment it emerges that the attacks are not random: the tiger is engaged in a vendetta. Injured and starving, it must be found before it strikes again, and the story becomes a battle for survival between the two main characters: Yuri Trush, the lead tracker, and the tiger itself. As John Vaillant vividly recreates the extraordinary events of that winter, he also gives us an unforgettable portrait of a spectacularly beautiful region where plants and animals exist that are found nowhere else on earth, and where the once great Siberian Tiger - the largest of its species, which can weigh over 600 lbs at more than 10 feet long - ranges daily over vast territories of forest and mountain, its numbers diminished to a fraction of what they once were. We meet the native tribes who for centuries have worshipped and lived alongside tigers - even sharing their kills with them - in a natural balance. We witness the first arrival of settlers, soldiers and hunters in the tiger's territory in the 19th century and 20th century, many fleeing Stalinism. And we come to know the Russians of today - such as the poacher Vladimir Markov - who, crushed by poverty, have turned to poaching for the corrupt, high-paying Chinese markets. Throughout we encounter surprising theories of how humans and tigers may have evolved to coexist, how we may have developed as scavengers rather than hunters and how early Homo sapiens may have once fit seamlessly into the tiger's ecosystem. Above all, we come to understand the endangered Siberian tiger, a highly intelligent super-predator, and the grave threat it faces as logging and poaching reduce its habitat and numbers - and force it to turn at bay. Beautifully written and deeply informative, The Tiger is a gripping tale of man and nature in collision, that leads inexorably to a final showdown in a clearing deep in the Siberian forest.


Riding the Tiger

Riding the Tiger

Author: Eve Bunting

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2001-03-19

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0547533179

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Esteemed author Eve Bunting brings all her insight, empathy, and storytelling skill to this powerful allegorical tale, set in the streets of an unnamed city and illustrated with striking woodcuts. Danny, new to town, is proud when a glittery-eyed tiger invites him for a ride. He climbs up onto the tiger’s massive back, and together they cruise the neighborhood. Everyone gives them respect—shopkeepers and passersby, even other kids. Danny feels powerful and much older than ten. Soon, though, he realizes it isn’t respect people feel for him and the tiger—it’s fear. And when he decides to get down off the tiger’s back, he discovers it’s a lot harder than climbing on. Whether the tiger is interpreted to represent gangs, drugs, or something else altogether, this poetically told, dramatically illustrated book is sure to provoke discussions about temp-tation, peer pressure, and conformity.


Meet the Tiger

Meet the Tiger

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

Published:

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13:

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This book is a shortened version of our popular “Tigers: The Lion with Stripes” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1323 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the tiger. They will find out the answers to these questions: What colors do tigers come in? Why does a tiger hold his tail up when he runs? Why are their back legs longer than their front legs? Does a tiger see better in the daytime or at night? And many more! Educational Versions have CCSS Activities. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.


The Tiger's Wife

The Tiger's Wife

Author: Téa Obreht

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-03-08

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0679604367

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • The instant classic debut novel from the author of Inland and The Morningside, hailed as “a thrilling beginning to what will certainly be a great literary career” (Elle) “Spectacular . . . [Téa Obreht] spins a tale of such marvel and magic in a literary voice so enchanting that the mesmerized reader wants her never to stop.”—Entertainment Weekly “Not since Zadie Smith has a young writer arrived with such power and grace.”—Time ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times; Entertainment Weekly; The Christian Science Monitor; The Kansas City Star; Library Journal In a Balkan country mending from war, Natalia, a young doctor, is compelled to unravel the mysterious circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather’s recent death. Searching for clues, she turns to his worn copy of The Jungle Book and the stories he told her of his encounters over the years with “the deathless man.” But most extraordinary of all is the story her grandfather never told her—the legend of the tiger’s wife. Weaving a brilliant latticework of family legend, loss, and love, Téa Obreht, hailed by Colum McCann as “the most thrilling literary discovery in years,” has spun a timeless novel that will establish her as one of the most vibrant, original authors of her generation. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Wall Street Journal, O: The Oprah Magazine, The Economist, Vogue, Slate, Chicago Tribune, The Seattle Times, Dayton Daily News, Publishers Weekly, Alan Cheuse, NPR’s All Things Considered


Can We Save the Tiger?

Can We Save the Tiger?

Author: Martin Jenkins

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1536220965

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“A stunningly beautiful book as well as an eloquent appeal and a consciousness raiser.” — The Horn Book Tigers, ground iguanas, partula snails, and even white-rumped vultures are in danger of disappearing altogether. Using the experiences of a few endangered species as examples, Martin Jenkins highlights the ways human behavior can either threaten or conserve the amazing animals that share our planet. Vicky White’s stunning portraits of rare creatures offer a glimpse of nature’s grace and beauty — and give us a powerful reason to preserve it.


Never Touch a Tiger!

Never Touch a Tiger!

Author: MAKE BELIEVE IDEAS

Publisher: Never Touch

Published: 2020-02

Total Pages: 12

ISBN-13: 9781789471984

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You must never touch a tiger... Unless its in this book! Meet the wild party animals in this amazing addition to the popular Never Touch... series. Adults and children alike will love reading the rhyme, which warns of the dangers of touching a jungle animal... and then ignoring the advice! Innovative silicone touches feature on the cover and every spread, creating a truly tactile reading experience.