Abruptly roused from his prosaic existence as a small-town magistrate in Ming Dynasty China, Lin Jiang is summoned to the house of Lord Chang Da, an extremely wealthy landowner and cousin of the emperor. To Lin’s consternation, the crime he is asked to investigate is the supposedly deliberate killing of Chang Da’s pet songbird. Honor-bound to undertake the task, Lin soon discovers there is much more at stake in the great family of Chang. With the help of his trusty manservant Chen Ping, who himself has a dark connection to the House of Chang, Lin sets about discovering the truth. In so doing, he lays bare a tangled story of illicit love, jealousy, fraternal rivalry, and violent death.
A wry, affecting tale set in a small town on the Indonesian coast, Man Tiger tells the story of two interlinked and tormented families and of Margio, a young man ordinary in all particulars except that he conceals within himself a supernatural female white tiger. The inequities and betrayals of family life coalesce around and torment this magical being. An explosive act of violence follows, and its mysterious cause is unraveled as events progress toward a heartbreaking revelation. Lyrical and bawdy, experimental and political, this extraordinary novel announces the arrival of a powerful new voice on the global literary stage.
Now in 24 languages. Nature's Lessons in Healing Trauma... Waking the Tiger offers a new and hopeful vision of trauma. It views the human animal as a unique being, endowed with an instinctual capacity. It asks and answers an intriguing question: why are animals in the wild, though threatened routinely, rarely traumatized? By understanding the dynamics that make wild animals virtually immune to traumatic symptoms, the mystery of human trauma is revealed. Waking the Tiger normalizes the symptoms of trauma and the steps needed to heal them. People are often traumatized by seemingly ordinary experiences. The reader is taken on a guided tour of the subtle, yet powerful impulses that govern our responses to overwhelming life events. To do this, it employs a series of exercises that help us focus on bodily sensations. Through heightened awareness of these sensations trauma can be healed.
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
From the author of The Soul of an Octopus and bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, a book that earned Sy Montgomery her status as one of the most celebrated wildlife writers of our time, Spell of the Tiger brings readers to the Sundarbans, a vast tangle of mangrove swamp and tidal delta that lies between India and Bangladesh. It is the only spot on earth where tigers routinely eat people—swimming silently behind small boats at night to drag away fishermen, snatching honey collectors and woodcutters from the forest. But, unlike in other parts of Asia where tigers are rapidly being hunted to extinction, tigers in the Sundarbans are revered. With the skill of a naturalist and the spirit of a mystic, Montgomery reveals the delicate balance of Sundarbans life, explores the mix of worship and fear that offers tigers unique protection there, and unlocks some surprising answers about why people at risk of becoming prey might consider their predator a god.
HONORABLE MAN PART 3 Chapter 57: Chongming resists Oa (below) The officers and soldiers were still running around, on the sandy shore were flags, weapons, and discarded armor. Tan Kham was squeezed in the crowd of people running away, but kept staggering backwards, like a small boat in a reverse current. The scene of Lu Chi Long's tragic death caught his eye. Tan Kham's bloodshot eyes bulged out, his mouth unable to make a sound. He knew that no matter how loudly he shouted at this time, he could not call back the soldiers who had lost the will to fight. If one person collapsed, the entire army would collapse. Fighting the enemy relied entirely on morale to support them. , morale just lost, the war is over. Mandarins in battle must be righteous, martial generals must forget themselves, these are all the duties of servants, but Lu Chi Long died unjustly, he died under the knife of the Oa invaders, but was punished by his brothers and comrades. heart. The officers and soldiers fled very quickly, only hating that their parents were born with only two legs, and in a moment they were gone. On the sandy shore, only pools of blood and corpses remained, along with Tan Kham and his Cam Y guards. Everyone's expression was dull, their eyes revealed sadness and confusion that could not be hidden. They are also as confused as Lu Chi Long, where did they end up losing this match? Tan Kham was also very confused, he didn't know the answer, or he said there were many answers, he didn't know which one was correct. Twelve Oa invaders slowly approached with a sneer. On the sandy shore, only Tan Kham and less than a hundred of his brothers remained. During the recent battle, the Oa invaders killed several people. When the officers and soldiers scattered, they were stabbed to death by rebels. There were a dozen
If you could talk to animals, what would you ask? "What are your top tips for catching prey, Tiger?" "How do you help yourself to honey, Honey Badger?" "Why do you howl, Wolf?" Get familiar with 10 fierce and furry beasts as they step up to the mic and share their [habits], [behaviour], likes and dislikes, favourite foods, and more. Each animal has its own story to tell... and its own attitude! In this fun and fact-filled book, bite-sized text in a question-and-answer format is paired with colourful and engaging illustrations throughout, perfect for emerging or reluctant readers, or any young animal enthusiast who enjoys a bit of humour! Features 'interviews' with a tiger, wolf, honey badger, giant armadillo, lion, jaguar, giant anteater, snow leopard, polar bear, and three-toed sloth. Plus, ideas for how to do your bit to help endangered species and their habitats.
HONORABLE MAN PART 8 Chapter 215: The Qin family says goodbye The courtiers in the Phung Thien Palace cried and sacrificed to Emperor Hoang Tri, Zhou Hau Chieu was like a wooden puppet being played with over and over again, the officials of the Ministry of Rites were still busy with other things, something that seemed completely opposite. with the funeral atmosphere of Emperor Hoang Tri. Zhou Hau Chieu is about to get married. The first emperor just died, according to the rules, the subjects must be filial for three years, during three years of national mourning, people ban alcohol, ban fun, ban marriage, in short, all entertainment is banned, otherwise it will be a crime. a huge disrespect to the deceased emperor, after being denounced, the government can punish the crime according to the law. The common people do not allow marriage, but the heavenly family is different, especially the Chu Hau Chieu, the old Chu family has only one tree in a thousand plots of land, a new king ascends the throne, the country has a monarch, how can it be without a future? Okay, this
A wise man takes a survey from the forest creatures to prove that he should not be eaten by the tricky tiger, but his plan backfires until a jackal comes along.
The #1 New York Times bestseller-updated with additional information on the current Iraq War-now in trade paperback. General Chuck Horner commanded the U.S. and allied air assets-the forces of a dozen nations- during Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and was responsible for the design and execution of one of the most devastating air campaigns in history. Never before has the Gulf air war planning, a process filled with controversy and stormy personalities, been revealed in such rich, provocative detail. In this edition of Every Man a Tiger, General Horner looks at the current Gulf conflict and comments on the use of air power in Iraq.
