An Aesthetics Anthology
An Aesthetics Anthology

Author: ZONG Baihua

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2023-03-20

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1000838765

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This book is a collection of insightful writings on aesthetics and Chinese and Western art by ZONG Baihua, one of the most esteemed scholars of aesthetics in China. The 22 essays in the book dive deep into a variety of topics, including the aesthetic theory and aesthetic thoughts in ancient China and the West, history of Chinese art, Western classical art, and art theory, as well as Chinese poetics. The book explores different types of art in the Chinese and Western culture, ranging from the painting, Chinese calligraphy, sculpture, ancient architecture, and music to Chinese classic and modern poetry. Taking a comparative approach, the author expounds on the key elements of traditional Chinese aesthetic thinking and artistic conception and also elucidates the art theory in ancient Greek and Kant’s aesthetics. Presented in an engaging way and written in poetic prose, this title will be a must-read for both academic and general readers interested in aesthetics, Chinese ancient art, and art theory.

Raven's Rescue
Raven's Rescue

Author: Ophelia Kee

Publisher: Ophelia Kee

Published:

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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Raven’s Rescue Valkyrie Riders Volume 1 A Draoithe Saga Tale Rescued by a Black Dragon Knight Emrick Driscoll, the resurrected dragon known as Ash, found the Dire Wolf King and applied to serve as the new kingdom’s Lord of Dragons. He and his brothers finally had their chances to find their Valkyries if the prophecy they followed proved true. Only working for Luke Mendez is a serious challenge, and Raven isn’t what Ash expected when he rescued her from an evil warehouse. Leonora D’Souza, a young bartender known as Raven, finds herself in a no-win situation after her abduction. Forced to take part in a horrific medical experiment involving immortal shifters and broken magic, Raven believed death was her only option until a dragon steals her from her dire situation and whisks her away to a safe haven. But the world she finds herself in is dark and confusing. The things of legends, or myths, and the shadowy figures from murky fairytales freely roam a realm hidden in plain sight. Not everyone acts as kindly as her dragon knight, and Raven wonders if Ash is truly her rescuer or part of a worsening nightmare. Read the first volume of Valkyrie Riders and discover an all new miniseries filled with dragon knights and the beautiful women destined to become their Valkyries set in the dream as part of the Draoithe Saga by Ophelia Kee. It’s more than a story; it’s an experience. Welcome to the dream… Dark Urban Fantasy with Steamy Paranormal Romance and Fated Mates 18+ HEA! NC! ***Warning: Adult Themes, Fantasy Violence, and/or Explicit Sexual Situations. Intended for a Mature Audience.

Kid's Box Level 6 Pupil's Book British English
Kid's Box Level 6 Pupil's Book British English

Author: Caroline Nixon

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2017-03-14

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1316627713

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Kid's Box Second edition is a seven-level course and authentic preparation material for the Cambridge English Qualifications for young learners. The fun course for seriously good results! This seven-level course delights children and inspires teachers with its bright ideas for the classroom. Perfect for general use Kid's Box Second edition is now updated with new vocabulary and activities so that it fully covers the syllabus of the revised Cambridge English: Young Learners tests. The Pupil's Book 6 presents and practises new language through amusing stories and fantastic activities to give children an enjoyable and confident start to learning English. Cambridge English: Flyers-type tests evaluate progress and familiarise children with the international tests format.

Daindreth's Empress
Daindreth's Empress

Author: Elisabeth Wheatley

Publisher: Avowed Publishing and Media, LLC

Published: 2024-01-30

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13:

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An empire can have only one ruler. Amira Brindonu Fanduillion has been crowned alongside her husband, the rightful heir to the Erymayan Empire. They have survived assassination attempts and schemes within the palace to retake the throne and begin their reign. It appears to be their moment of victory, until reports of a rampaging demon horde reach them from the countryside. Vesha, Daindreth's mother and the former empress, has made a deal with a fallen goddess for the empire's protection. But no one wins a deal with demons and as the cythraul spiral out of Vesha's control, she grows more desperate by the day. She hopes that by freeing the fallen goddess, order will be restored—but at what cost? Alongside, Thadred and their Istovari allies, Amira and Daindreth set out to stop Vesha and her demon horde, hoping they will be able to reach her in time. The stakes have never been higher and more than just the throne could be lost. As the very gods vie for control of the continent, Amira and Daindreth's work to bring peace might be over before it has begun. Daindreth's Empress is the thrilling conclusion to the Fantasy Romance Daindreth's Assassin series.

Dragons Come
Dragons Come

Author: Ophelia Kee

Publisher: Ophelia Kee

Published: 2021-10-24

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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Draoithe: Dragons Come Volume 4 Lieutenant Ryker Talbert came back to the States after his last mission a bit messed up. His former Colonel had retired, and he was lost and followed suit. Wandering around aimlessly though just got him involved in some stuff he could not handle alone. It had him rethinking that last mission and feeling a need to see his former Colonel again. He never made the meeting he set up with Luke. Getting down from his jeep after a long drive to take a leak in the woods saw him nearly mauled to death by a wild panther, knowing his end had arrived, and finally accepting the dark gift from a vampire because he could not let things end the way they were heading. Finding his former Colonel waiting for him when he was with himself again after the delirium and several days of sleeping left him with a lot of questions. The one he needed to answer as desperately as he needed to understand what it meant to be a vampire was what happened to the panther? That was soon followed by dragons? Really? Okay. Just one more thing, how the hell were they going to fix Artie before her loss killed Fox? Steamy Paranormal Romance/ Urban Fantasy 18+ HEA! NC! Fated Mates ***Warning: Adult Themes, Fantasy Violence, and/or Explicit Sexual Situations. Intended for a Mature Audience.

The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide
The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide

Author: Lois H. Gresh

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2006-10-31

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 1429955783

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In Christopher Paolini's thrilling Inheritance series, when a young boy named Eragon finds a blue gemstone in the middle of the forest, he has no idea what magic is in store for him. It hatches a sapphire-blue dragon, a member of a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragon and soon discovers that he is the first in a new line of Dragon Riders, fated to play a part in a war that is poised to sweep his land. The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide is an interactive book that looks deep inside the complex world of Alagaësia to reveal facts behind the magical people, places, and creatures that fill the Inheritance series. Also included in this comprehensive guide: * An in-depth look at the many folk references, myths, and legends that form the basis of the books * Fascinating facts about dwarves, giants, shades, and other creatures * A fascinating trip through the lore of dragons * Tips for writing your own fantasy story * A biography of the author Plus tons of fun boxes and more! This book is a must-have for any fan of the Inheritance books.

A Manual of Land and Fresh Water Vertebrate Animals of the United States (exclusive of Birds)
A Manual of Land and Fresh Water Vertebrate Animals of the United States (exclusive of Birds)

Author: Henry Sherring Pratt

Publisher:

Published: 1923

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13:

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The naturalist frequently finds that to learn to identify species is a most difficult task, and yet nothing is more important to his work. He finds that species are not separated merely on shape and colour, but on structural peculiarities which frequently are connected with particular habits. This is especially the case in vertebrate animals, which in Great Britain, with its very limited number of forms, may be identified in a haphazard manner by elimination. This is impossible in a country where different climatic areas interdigitate and where there are many species, as the United States, which for the purpose of the naturalist is a continent. Here Prof. H. S. Pratt ?fills the bill ?by his ?Vertebrate Animals of the United States,? which, however, omits birds. A short account of each group is given, the anatomical features dividing it up into sub-groups and families being usually illustrated. Where neces-sary, special features for families are described and then follow keys to the genera, descriptions of the same and keys to their species. The whole closes with a good bibliography and a glossary of technical terms. The short descriptions of each species, with mention of their geographical distributions and habitats, are excellent, and the tabulation of the sub-species most useful. We learn that there are about 600 species of freshwater fishes, 70 of newts and 61 of frogs and toads we are given a key by which their tadpoles and eggs can be identified-300 reptiles and a wide series of mammals belonging to 9 orders. We characterise this publication as a book for ready reference, such as should be on the shelves of all American naturalists.

Blossom of Gold
Blossom of Gold

Author: Ellie Raine

Publisher: ScyntheFy Press

Published: 2020-03

Total Pages: 595

ISBN-13: 1732323852

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From Award winning author, Ellie Raine, comes the exciting Epic Finale of her Necromancer "Sword and Sorcery" Fantasy Series, the NecroSeam Chronicles. The End of Existence is near. Prophecy says only the ShadowBlood can stop it. But what if the prophecy is wrong? What if the ShadowBlood twins will actually be the ones who destroy the world? With the Death King now dead, the crown has been passed to Willow and Xavier. It's time to return to Grim and claim the throne. Their journey home takes a detour to the Gyle Islands with Queen Anabelle where the Land's realm's relic, the Blossom of Gold, is hidden. But the Lightcaster has kidnapped the young Ocean Prince Fuérr and dragged him back to his home in Marincia. Macarius plans to barter the boy's life in exchange for the location of the Ocean realm's relic, the Pearl of Emerald. Xavier and Alexander, who already possess the magic Hallows from Dream, Ocean, and Sky, are reluctant to gain more Hallows, afraid that they will be the ones to bring the End of Existence. But the brothers can't afford to quit no. For if Macarius beats them to the relics, he will destroy the ones they love. The Shadowblood champions only pray they've made the right choice! Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey with epic adventures, thrilling action, addictive world-building, intricate magic systems, and unpredictable plots. Blossom of Gold is the explosive conclusion to the NecroSeam Chronicles series you won't want to miss! ***** Five Star Review from Readers' Favorite Blossom of Gold is a work of epic fantasy fiction with plenty of action and conceptual delights and was penned by author Ellie Raine. The fifth and final novel in the NecroSeam Chronicles series,this ending to the saga contains some mild profanity and graphic violence, which makes it largely suitable to adult and mature YA readers alike. In this darkly conceptualized world, we are introduced to Reapers and the undead alike - though the undead are mutated demons from whom the seam of life (the titular NecroSeam) has been left uncut. Theundead are about to be unwittingly enslaved to fight a war that could bring about the End of Existence, with twins Xavier and Alexander standing right in their path. Author Ellie Raine has developed a truly superb and fully engrossing fantasy world like nothing I've ever read before. The concept of Grim Reapers and undead demons may not seem new, but through Raine's intelligent revisioning and extensive work in lore and world building,this world filled with dark realms, nature, life, and death is one that is completely realized and totally unique. The action for twin brothers Xavier and Alexander comes thick and fast as the end draws near, and the use of prophecy and magical quests feels apt and authentic, not trope-like or overdone. This makes for a truly compelling adventure novel with dark twists everywhere, and some truly frightening images that stay with you long after reading. Overall, Blossom of Gold is a superb work that is highly recommended for fantasy fans everywhere. Review by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite