The Year of the Mantis
The Year of the Mantis

Author: P. J. Mann

Publisher:

Published: 2021-05-21

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9789527415177

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A murdered executive. Key suspects with bulletproof alibis. Can a headstrong investigator catch the killer before the trail disappears? Rome, Italy. Detective Maurizio Scala has a strong debt of honor to the victims of brutal crimes. So when a well-liked man is found dead in his car, Scala becomes determined to deliver deserved justice. But with every suspicious person appearing to have proof of innocence, the driven sleuth fears he won't be able to bring peace to the deceased. As he uncovers the powerful family's dark secrets, Scala's investigation takes a shocking turn as his list of potential culprits suddenly widens. And with new information upending his search, he dreads the perpetrator will slip through his fingers and strike again. Will Scala outsmart the elusive assassin before he vanishes in the night? The Year of the Mantis is the first suspenseful book in An Inspector Scala Mystery series. If you like police procedurals, gritty heroes, and surprising twists, then you'll love P. J. Mann's thrilling whodunit.

Blood of the Mantis
Blood of the Mantis

Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Published: 2010-05-04

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 161614341X

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Driven by the ghosts of the Darakyon, Achaeos has tracked the stolen Shadow Box to the marsh-town of Jerez, but he has only days before the magical box is lost to him forever. Meanwhile, the forces of the Empire are mustering over winter for their great offensive, gathering their soldiers and perfecting their new weapons. Stenwold and his followers have only a short time to gather what allies they can before the Wasp armies march again, conquering everything in their path. If they cannot throw back the Wasps this spring then the imperial black-and-gold flag will fly over every city in the Lowlands before the year's end. In Jerez begins a fierce struggle over the Shadow Box, as lake creatures, secret police and renegade magicians compete to take possession. If it falls into the hands of the Wasp Emperor, however, then no amount of fighting will suffice to save the world from his relentless ambition.

Little Monk and the Mantis
Little Monk and the Mantis

Author: John Fusco

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2012-08-21

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 1462908861

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"Engaging and knowledgeable…brings magical light and clarity to veiled martial arts history. In a cocoon shell, a man 'tis not a mantis til Fusco's faithful rendering of true life hero Wong Long bugs the Shaolin elders into accepting the teachings and virtues of the world's most dynamic insect…the praying mantis.--Dr. Craig D. Reid, Martial Arts Historian"

The Secrets They Hide
The Secrets They Hide

Author: P. J. Mann

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11-06

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 9789527415306

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A cryptic message. A series of murders. Can detective Scala stop the killer before the killer stops him? Rome, Italy. Detective Maurizio Scala has sworn to protect the citizens of his city and deliver justice to the victims of crimes. So when a young man was found dead in a cemetery with a note mentioning his dark secrets, Scala knew he would find no peace until justice ran its course. As the stubborn detective digs deeper into the victim's life, other, seemingly unconnected murders begin to reveal a tangled web of lies and corruption. Will Scala be able to identify the killer before more victims will fall?

Keeping the Praying Mantis
Keeping the Praying Mantis

Author: Orin McMonigle

Publisher:

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9781616461669

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Prepare to be enchanted with an in-depth and up-close view of the most loved of all invertebrates, the praying mantis! Keeping the Praying Mantis is a huge resource designed to give mantis enthusiasts every tool needed for feeding, housing, and rearing these magical (almost mythological) creatures. Details on their biology, relationship with man over the ages, behavior, and captive husbandry will give you a solid foundation for successfully keeping fascinating species from around the world. From ant mimics and unicorn mantids to Devil's flower, orchid, and ghost mantids, there are species to entice every insect hobbyist.

Trouble in Bugland
Trouble in Bugland

Author: William Kotzwinkle

Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781567920703

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A quick-witted insect sleuth, patterned after Sherlock Holmes, displays his brilliant powers of deduction in solving five mysteries.

My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis
My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis

Author: Paul Meisel

Publisher: Holiday House

Published: 2017-02-28

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 0823438082

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Get a bug's-eye-view on the life cycle of the praying mantis, in this hilarious, scientifically accurate Nature Diary following an insect through her whole summer. Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books "May 17: I was born today! It's a beautiful, sunny spring day!" This is the diary of P. Mantis, one of 150 brothers and sisters born on a garden bush. P. Mantis is an amazing bug: she can make herself look like a stick to hide from predators, she can swivel her head all the way around, and when she's grown up she'll even be able to fly! In dated journal entries P. Mantis describes the entirety of her life, sharing the fun and beauty of her world as well its little ups and downs ("I ate one of my brothers. Okay, maybe two"). Colorful, bold art helps illustrate the different stages of the mantis life cycle, and the engaging, narrative text is paired with more detailed information about praying mantises on the heavily-illustrated endpapers. Washington Children's Choice Book Award 2019 Nominee A New York Public Library Staff Pick for Children A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Don't miss the other hilarious entries in The Nature Diary Series! Each one explores the life cycle of an animal in dated journal entries, showing young readers how they grow and change through the seasons-- and offering a few laughs, too! Brightly illustrated and vetted by experts, Paul Meisel's books are a perfect introduction to your backyard neighbors. My Happy Year by E. Bluebird A Junior Library Guild Selection My Stinky Summer by S. Bug A Junior Library Guild Selection

Avengers
Avengers

Author: Steve Englehart

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2017-04-12

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 1302497014

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CollectsÿAvengers (1963) #124-125, #129-135; Captain Marvel (1968) #33; Giant-Size Avengers #2-4; Avengers: Celestial Quest #1-8. Follow the fateful saga of the Avenger named Mantis - a tale three decades in the telling! It all begins with the revelations of the Star-Stalker, and soon drags Earth's Mightiest Heroes into a cosmic clash between Captain Marvel and Thanos! But when Kang comes to the present day in search of the Celestial Madonna, Mantis' life is forever altered! In one of the greatest Avengers epics ever told, the besotted Swordsman will go to great lengths to save the woman he loves. Wedding bells will chime, and Mantis will embrace her destiny!

The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu
The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu

Author: Stuart Alve Olson

Publisher: Blue Snake Books

Published: 2010-01-19

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1583942408

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Developed by Wang Lang over 300 years ago, Praying Mantis Kung Fu is the only martial art based on the fighting skills of an insect. This fascinating system utilizes swift, methodical movements for defense and offense, and is well respected as an art that helps practitioners develop great strength and perseverance. The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu provides an in-depth look at the history and practice of this remarkable martial art. Author Stuart Alve Olson, a student of T. T. Liang, draws on the lineages of Masters Feng Huan-I and Wang Han-Fon, but includes detailed description of all major schools, styles, and lineages. The first half of the book focuses on tactics and theory; the second half contains step-by-step descriptions of the fundamental Praying Mantis stances, exercises, footwork, and kicks, clearly illustrated by more than 200 photographs. What sets this book apart from other works on Praying Mantis is its philosophical depth; author Olson gives a clear account of the development of the art and the Taoist principles from which it arose. This book provides the basis for not only mastering the martial art of Praying Mantis Kung Fu but also mastering oneself—the true goal of all martial arts.

Praying Mantises
Praying Mantises

Author: Sandra Markle

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0761340106

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Look quickly and you might just see one of nature’s insect heroes on the hunt—praying mantises! With their incredible hunting skills, mantises help rid farms and gardens of insect pests that bother humans. Praying mantises have big eyes that face forward, heads that can turn, and spines on their front legs to spear their prey. And they are stealthy. Even tiny newly hatched mantises know how to remain still and hide until a prey insect appears. Then—like lightning— the mantis strikes! In this exciting book, you can learn what makes a praying mantis similar to and different from other insects. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about mantis bodies, both inside and out. And you can perform an activity that helps you understand just how quickly praying mantises can react while hunting. Are you faster than a mantis? Learn more about this heroic member of nature’s fascinating Insect World!