Wrapped in Eastern and Western dragon lore, this fantasy tale celebrates perseverance, self-acceptance, and cultural differences. It\'s the first day of Dragon School, where all the young dragons must learn how to harness their fire breath. Today\'s lesson? Using it to cook food! All the dragons are excited to test their powers . . . except Long. Long is from the East and can only breathe out water.

The golden age of ocean liners is inextricably linked with the key decorative trends of the 20th century--Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Modernism. This lavish visual feast explores the technical, aesthetic, cultural, and political factors that came together to define such an iconic mode of travel, considering all aspects of the ocean liner experience, from the striking marketing images, aspirational booking

This book examines the multi-layered aspects and the complexities of inclusive development in South Asia based on recent data and using innovative methodology. The book offers an analysis of the existing ground realities in terms of economic and inclusive development, presenting relevant discussion and findings. It discusses lower castes, tribes, religious/ethnic minorities, and other socially vulnerable

\'There\'s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life.\' In Arthur Conan Doyle\'s A Study in Scarlet a popular cultural phenomenon is born. We meet two of the most famous characters in modern literary history: the consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, an army doctor home on sick leave, for the first time. Through Watson we learn a little about the eccentric

A graphic history featuring the true story of three friends from Brooklyn who join in the global fight against fascism In this exhilarating graphic novel about the Spanish Civil War, three American friends set off from Brooklyn to join in the fight--determined to make Spain \"the tomb of fascism\" for the sake of us all. Together they defy the U.S. government and join the legendary Abraham Lincoln

Brianna has been helping her father realize his dream of running an idyllic lakeside resort. But when he passes, she must fend off the constant flow of real estate brokers wanting to snatch up their prime acreage--including mogul Scott Gibson. Will the pair discover the treasure worth fighting for is love?Brianna is the youngest of the three Porter sisters and the only one who chose to stay in the

One of Shondaland\'s Best Books of April 2022!A Lilly\'s Library Book Club Pick! Behind the chic veneer of a wellness clinic lies a dangerous secret, in this compelling women\'s fiction novel from the author of The White Coat Diaries. Dr. Maya Rao is a gynecologist trying to balance a busy life. With three young children, a career, and a happy marriage, she should be grateful--on paper, she has it

A stunningly illustrated guide to the wonderful world of hummingbirds With their dazzling colors, glittering iridescent feathers, fantastic adornments, astonishing powers of flight, and many other unique characteristics, hummingbirds are among the world\'s most extraordinary birds--true jewels of nature. This beautifully designed book offers a celebration of all aspects of hummingbirds and their world,

The twelfth-century abbot and contemplative known to history as \'The Mellifluous Teacher\' wrote sermons for the entire Christmas liturgical cycle \'from the first Sunday of Advent (four weeks before Christmas) to the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul (25 January). As he reflects on the wonder of the Incarnation, he reminds Christians still today that Christmas celebrates the awesome condescension

The 2016 presidential election was unconventional in many ways. The election of President Donald Trump caught many by surprise, with a true outsider -- a candidate with no previous governmental experience and mixed support from his own party -- won the election by winning in traditionally Democratic states with coattails that extended to Republican Senate candidates and resulted in unified Republican

In the heart-warming Lost and Found, discover tales from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home that celebrate the power of animals to transform people\'s lives. We hear from the young boy whose Battersea dog helped him to deal with a serious autoimmune disease, and from a woman whose Staffie was the friend who got her through cancer. We meet the couple who were brought together by a Battersea dog; the man who

Takeo has finally achieved his dream; he has left behind the darkness of his past and become a Samurai. But now, with the courage that comes from knowing you are worthy, he finally feels ready to confront his demons. Yet Imperial Japan is in turmoil; General Akuma, one of the Empire\'s most powerful men has turned his back on the Emperor, and is planning to betray him. The two men are linked by a dark

*As featured in a BBC documentary*Born in Milan, Anna del Conte grew up in Italy in a gentler time. Her story is informed and enlivened by the food and memories of her native land - from lemon granita to wartime risotto with nettles, from vitello tonnato to horsemeat roll, from pastas to

Discover the origin, design, range, and function of arms including stone axes, swords, machine-guns, and sniper rifles, and meet the warriors who wielded them. An epic, 4,000-year illustrated volume, Weapon: A Visual History of Arms and Armor traces the evolution of the entire spectrum of weaponry through stunning photography and authoritative coverage. All the major arms through the ages including

Stop dreaming of great returns and start achieving them.Deep down, you know that sticking your money in a bank account or mutual fund won\'t get you in the fast lane to prosperity, but you\'re not sure where to turn.If you\'re serious about growing your wealth quickly, you need a book that teaches time-tested strategies that will help to greatly accelerate your wealth creation.The Tao of Trading is

Tone is a collaborative study of literary tone, a notoriously challenging and slippery topic for criticism. Both granular and global, infusing a text with feeling, tone is so difficult to pin down that responses to it often take the vague form of \"I know it when I see it.\" In Tone, a cooperative authorial voice under the name of the Committee to Investigate Atmosphere begins from the premise that

This series of books represents the first introduction to classical Chinese that focuses solely on medical texts. The selections that make up the chapters span a period of nearly 2,000 years, covering the entire written history of Chinese medicine. The extensive vocabulary lists, detailed grammar notes, example sentences, and clear explanations make this series suitable for self-taught learners and