Author: Gu YeWuHen
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648842550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 735
Book Description
Since ancient times, most martial artists would act as rangers, while rangers would act as an example of the word "independent." Very few people would combine the idle lives of rangers with their military careers. How could rangers adapt to the army? Would he be suitable for the imperial court after the army? Perhaps in war, in special tasks, he was a steel knife, a sharp sword, but in a court where the arts were superior to the warriors, what would become of the rangers? The node of the book is not deep, but the width of the book tells the difficult course of several rangers entering the political war from wulin dispute, and then entering the political hall, and the transition and change of mental character. Close]
Goshawk Attacking The Moon
Author: Gu YeWuHen
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648842550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 735
Book Description
Since ancient times, most martial artists would act as rangers, while rangers would act as an example of the word "independent." Very few people would combine the idle lives of rangers with their military careers. How could rangers adapt to the army? Would he be suitable for the imperial court after the army? Perhaps in war, in special tasks, he was a steel knife, a sharp sword, but in a court where the arts were superior to the warriors, what would become of the rangers? The node of the book is not deep, but the width of the book tells the difficult course of several rangers entering the political war from wulin dispute, and then entering the political hall, and the transition and change of mental character. Close]
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1648842550
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 735
Book Description
Since ancient times, most martial artists would act as rangers, while rangers would act as an example of the word "independent." Very few people would combine the idle lives of rangers with their military careers. How could rangers adapt to the army? Would he be suitable for the imperial court after the army? Perhaps in war, in special tasks, he was a steel knife, a sharp sword, but in a court where the arts were superior to the warriors, what would become of the rangers? The node of the book is not deep, but the width of the book tells the difficult course of several rangers entering the political war from wulin dispute, and then entering the political hall, and the transition and change of mental character. Close]
The Classics of Surprising Strategies; 经世奇谋 Jing Shi Qi Mou
Author: Yu Lin
Publisher: DeepLogic
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
The book is a classic of wisdom compiled by Yu Lin, a scholar of the Ming Dynasty. It chooses famous characters and stories in Chinese history. The collection is as famous as Feng Menglong's The Think Tank. Because the stories collected are all ingenious schemes, it has been misunderstood as a bypass and imprisoned for a long time. In fact, this book provides us with a wealth of historical knowledge and profound strategies to govern the world. By drawing lessons from the wisdom of the ancients in life, such as prevention of danger, acting on camera, responding at random, changing dangers into barbarians, relieving hardships and so on, we can gain the truth and experience of life, so that the world can become wise, sober and open-minded. The book also chooses a large number of classical stories about self-cultivation, family unity, governing the country and peace of the world, especially elaborating on the strategy and experience of living in the world, which still has certain enlightening significance at present.
Publisher: DeepLogic
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
The book is a classic of wisdom compiled by Yu Lin, a scholar of the Ming Dynasty. It chooses famous characters and stories in Chinese history. The collection is as famous as Feng Menglong's The Think Tank. Because the stories collected are all ingenious schemes, it has been misunderstood as a bypass and imprisoned for a long time. In fact, this book provides us with a wealth of historical knowledge and profound strategies to govern the world. By drawing lessons from the wisdom of the ancients in life, such as prevention of danger, acting on camera, responding at random, changing dangers into barbarians, relieving hardships and so on, we can gain the truth and experience of life, so that the world can become wise, sober and open-minded. The book also chooses a large number of classical stories about self-cultivation, family unity, governing the country and peace of the world, especially elaborating on the strategy and experience of living in the world, which still has certain enlightening significance at present.
Goshawk Squadron
Author: Derek Robinson
Publisher: MacLehose Press
ISBN: 1623653266
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Known for his black humor and expertise in military aviation, Derek Robinson is best renowned for his novels on the Royal Flying Corps. The Goshawk Squadron was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. World War One pilots were the knights of the sky, and the press and public idolised them as gallant young heroes. At just twenty-three, Major Stanley Woolley is the old man and commanding officer of Goshawk Squadron. He abhors any notion of chivalry in the clouds and is determined to obliterate the decent, gentlemanly outlook of his young, public school-educated pilots--for their own good. But as the war goes on he is forced to thrown greener and greener pilots into the meat grinder. Goshawk Squadron finds its gallows humor and black camaraderie no defense against a Spandau bullet to the back of the head.
Publisher: MacLehose Press
ISBN: 1623653266
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Known for his black humor and expertise in military aviation, Derek Robinson is best renowned for his novels on the Royal Flying Corps. The Goshawk Squadron was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. World War One pilots were the knights of the sky, and the press and public idolised them as gallant young heroes. At just twenty-three, Major Stanley Woolley is the old man and commanding officer of Goshawk Squadron. He abhors any notion of chivalry in the clouds and is determined to obliterate the decent, gentlemanly outlook of his young, public school-educated pilots--for their own good. But as the war goes on he is forced to thrown greener and greener pilots into the meat grinder. Goshawk Squadron finds its gallows humor and black camaraderie no defense against a Spandau bullet to the back of the head.
Parliamentary Papers
Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bills, Legislative
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bills, Legislative
Languages : en
Pages : 678
Book Description
The Crown Tower
Author: Michael J. Sullivan
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316243701
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Two men who hate each other. One impossible mission. A legend in the making. Hadrian Blackwater, a warrior with nothing to fight for, is paired with Royce Melborn, a thieving assassin with nothing to lose. Hired by an old wizard, they must steal a treasure that no one can reach. The Crown Tower is the impregnable remains of the grandest fortress ever built and home to the realm's most prized possessions. But it isn't gold or jewels that the wizard is after, and if he can just keep them from killing each other, they just might succeed.
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: 0316243701
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Two men who hate each other. One impossible mission. A legend in the making. Hadrian Blackwater, a warrior with nothing to fight for, is paired with Royce Melborn, a thieving assassin with nothing to lose. Hired by an old wizard, they must steal a treasure that no one can reach. The Crown Tower is the impregnable remains of the grandest fortress ever built and home to the realm's most prized possessions. But it isn't gold or jewels that the wizard is after, and if he can just keep them from killing each other, they just might succeed.
Cold Magics
Author: Erik Buchanan
Publisher: Dragon Moon Press
ISBN: 1897492375
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Thomas Flarety has magic. He used it to destroy a corrupt bishop who tried to steal all the world's magic for himself. And so far, Thomas has managed to keep it a secret. Then raiders attack the northern Duchy of Frostmire with fire and magic. Henry, son of the duke and Thomas's friend, convinces Thomas to leave his studies and go help. But the church is also investigating the rumours of "witchcraft" in the north, and the Archbishop's Envoy is as interested in Thomas as he is in the raiders. Now Thomas must use all his wits, his skills and his magic to figure out who the raiders are and how to stop them. He must protect Eileen, the girl he loves, from the intrigues of the duke's court. He must find a way to keep the duke from turning him over to the Archbishop's Envoy. And he must do it before the raiders destroy them all.
Publisher: Dragon Moon Press
ISBN: 1897492375
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 498
Book Description
Thomas Flarety has magic. He used it to destroy a corrupt bishop who tried to steal all the world's magic for himself. And so far, Thomas has managed to keep it a secret. Then raiders attack the northern Duchy of Frostmire with fire and magic. Henry, son of the duke and Thomas's friend, convinces Thomas to leave his studies and go help. But the church is also investigating the rumours of "witchcraft" in the north, and the Archbishop's Envoy is as interested in Thomas as he is in the raiders. Now Thomas must use all his wits, his skills and his magic to figure out who the raiders are and how to stop them. He must protect Eileen, the girl he loves, from the intrigues of the duke's court. He must find a way to keep the duke from turning him over to the Archbishop's Envoy. And he must do it before the raiders destroy them all.
Knowledge & Illustrated Scientific News
Knowledge and Illustrated Scientific News
Knowledge...
Author: Edwin Sharpe Grew
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
The Best Hunting Stories Ever Told
Author: Graham Moore
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616080574
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
Follow the trails of hunters—the original storytellers—as they interpret signs, examine tracks, and chase and catch their prey (or fail to). Readers can curl up with the best authentic hunting fiction and non-fiction, bringing the great Mount Kenya and the prairies of the American Bison into your living room. From Theodore Roosevelt and Gene Hill to Rick Bass and Charles Dickens, remember classic hunting tales and discover new stories of hunters’ luck, camaraderie, and use of smarts on the trail. The thrill of the chase and the passion for outdoor living are elegantly brought together in this exquisite volume, certain to delight both hunters and short-story aficionados. With work by more than one hundred of the world’s most eminent authors and hunters, including: Theodore Roosevelt Zane Grey Ted Nugent Aldo Leopold Rick Bass Philip Caputo Geoffrey Norman Gene Hill And many more!
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616080574
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 577
Book Description
Follow the trails of hunters—the original storytellers—as they interpret signs, examine tracks, and chase and catch their prey (or fail to). Readers can curl up with the best authentic hunting fiction and non-fiction, bringing the great Mount Kenya and the prairies of the American Bison into your living room. From Theodore Roosevelt and Gene Hill to Rick Bass and Charles Dickens, remember classic hunting tales and discover new stories of hunters’ luck, camaraderie, and use of smarts on the trail. The thrill of the chase and the passion for outdoor living are elegantly brought together in this exquisite volume, certain to delight both hunters and short-story aficionados. With work by more than one hundred of the world’s most eminent authors and hunters, including: Theodore Roosevelt Zane Grey Ted Nugent Aldo Leopold Rick Bass Philip Caputo Geoffrey Norman Gene Hill And many more!