Here There Be Dragonnes

Here There Be Dragonnes
Author: Mary Brown
Publisher: Baen Publishing Enterprises
Total Pages: 1535
Release: 2003-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1618243748

THE RING'S THE THING ... Thing was a young girl who hid beneath a mask. Her companions included a crow, a toad, a goldfish, and a kitten. Never had a more unlikely band of unheroic heroes set off on a difficult and dangerous quest. But Thing had a ring with unusual powers. . . . Summer was an orphan who only wanted to find a husband and settle down. But first she had to help out a blind knight with amnesia and a winged pig. But how to get those two, as well as a raggle-tail assortment of other creatures in distress, to the far-distant place where they belonged Summer owned almost nothing¾except a certain magic ring. ... Summer was cast adrift in London by the untimely death of her parents. Then an uncle left her a legacy that would lift her up from poverty¾if she took a dragon's egg into uncharted Asia. The task was daunting and time was short, but her late uncle had also left her a very remarkable ring. ... Three very unusual heroines in widely separated eras, each wearing for a time a ring made from a unicorn's horn, a ring with extraordinary powers. . . . At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). "People who think they hate fantasies are going to like this one." ¾USA Today "Endearing characters. . . . Brown's incredible journey is a find." ¾Publishers Weekly "Compelling ... a rare treat for fantasy lovers." ¾Library Journal "Don't miss this brilliantly conceived, superbly crafted, and eminently beguiling fantasy foray." ¾Romantic Times

Dragon Dreams

Dragon Dreams
Author: Ava Richardson
Publisher: Relay Publishing
Total Pages: 292
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Sometimes, the past is best left behind… Char longs for peace and escape, preferring her dreams to the ugly realities of an uncertain age. As an illegitimate daughter of the North Prince, Char has always felt deep insecurity, but she must put that aside when Zaxx gives her the task of retrieving an ancient crown from her family’s palace. If she brings him this crown, he says, he will allow the dragon hoard to choose their riders. When her father sends for her to return home, fearing war, she senses an opportunity. But Char’s dragon Paxala has grander ideas—she wants to become the greatest of all dragons and defeat the ancient Zaxx. But she can’t do it without Char’s guidance and aid. Employing patience and skill, Char will have to learn the secrets of dragon lore hidden away in her father's archives before Zaxx’s suspicions turn aggressive. With the help of her love, Neill, Char discovers the secret of the old queen’s crown in her father’s castle, learning a tale of dark magic steeped in blood. But when her father wishes to marry her off to the leader of the Wildmen, the fate of Torvald will depend on her difficult choice: accept the role she has always played, or learn to trust her own power.

The First Dragon Rider

The First Dragon Rider
Author: Ava Richardson
Publisher: Relay Publishing
Total Pages: 838
Release:
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

The fate of a kingdom rests in the hands of a young apprentice… Neill Torvald is desperate to learn arcane magic from the monks of the Draconis Order—his father’s kingdom depends on it. But when a vicious attack on the way to the monastery nearly kills him, it becomes clear Neill will need more than magic to navigate the challenges before him. Char, a fellow monastery student, senses evil deep within the ranks of the Draconis Order. She takes Neill to a dragon she has raised, Paxala, and the three become fast friends. Before long, Neill’s feelings for the lovely and mysterious Char blossoms into something more… But as danger grows outside the monastery walls, Neill must decide where his loyalties lie: with his warlord father, or the new friends he has made in the wider world. The fires of war beckon, dragging Neill, Char, and Paxala into a conflict that could change the course of Torvald’s history forever. And that threatens everything they hold dear…

Torvald Dragon Riders

Torvald Dragon Riders
Author: Ava Richardson
Publisher: Relay Publishing
Total Pages: 2580
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Three young Dragon Riders. One magical world… This exciting collection includes three complete trilogies set in the dragon-riding world of Torvald. Nine books of breathtaking fantasy adventure, featuring three unforgettable heroes… Neill Torvald is desperate to prove himself to his warlord father—until a chance meeting with a princess places father and son at odds. To unite a fractured kingdom, this reluctant hero must rise to the challenge and lead the Dragon Riders against a rogue sorcerer… High-born Agathea and scruffy Sebastian seem an unlikely pair at first glance. But this duo must forge an unbreakable bond and find the sacred Dragon Stones. Can they defend the realm from an ancient evil—before endless darkness swallows them all? Dragon Rider Saffron’s wild and untamed magic is not enough to defeat the evil Dark Mage that threatens Torvald. To fulfill a mystic prophecy, she’ll have to help a reclusive heir to a decaying noble house claim his rightful place on the throne… And the fate of the entire kingdom hangs in the balance. Immerse yourself in a world filled with mighty dragons, epic magic, and brave heroes. This collection includes all nine books in Ava Richardson’s Torvald Dragon Riders series…

Black Propaganda

Black Propaganda
Author: Paul StJohn Mackintosh
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2016-05-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 879983992X

Weird fiction with a darkly sensual twist. BLACK PROPAGANDA delves deep into the dark, twisted roots of human nature and human sexuality. Using desire to dissect the delusions and dilemmas of will, choice and identity, this collection challenges genre boundaries and social conventions. Transgressive, confrontational, passionate, poignant, these sinister stories touch on every shade of black, from noir to the Lovecraftian cosmic abyss. Readers may be horrified, touched, tempted - never unmoved. This is the first short story collection from noted British poet and weird fiction writer Paul StJohn Mackintosh. Few British writers have dared trace the borderlines between lust, insanity and terror so graphically since Clive Barker and J.G. Ballard.

Practical Ruby for System Administration

Practical Ruby for System Administration
Author: Andre Ben-Hamou
Publisher: Apress
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2007-10-15
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1430201940

Within the pages of Practical Ruby for System Administration, you'll learn the Ruby way to construct files, tap into clouds of data, build domain-specific languages, perform network traffic analysis, and more. Coverage places equal emphasis on fundamental Ruby concepts as well as practical how-tos. Based on author André Ben Hamou's own experiences working as a system administrator, this book will help you pick up practical tips on Ruby coding style, learn how to analyze and improve script performance, and make use of no-nonsense advice on scripting workflow, including testing, documentation, and version control.

Crazy Talk

Crazy Talk
Author: Karl N. Jacobson
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2017-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1506418473

So much theology is confusing and intimidating. The concepts themselves are given weighty-sounding names, such as incarnation and justification, and the explanations of the concepts sometimes can be more confusing than the names. Ê Captivating, entertaining, and highly informative,ÊCrazy TalkÊhelps readers navigate their way through that complexity and offers a vocabulary that dares (and equips!) its readers to embrace their own faith in a new, well-informed way. Ê The purpose ofÊCrazy Talk,Êsays editor Rolf A. Jacobson, is to render the heart of our Christian theology in a form that is accessible and appealing to everyone. The format of the book is similar to that of a dictionary of theological terms, but with a twist of humor! Each entry includes the name of the theological term, an ironic definition of the term, and a short humorous essay offering a fuller explanation of the term. In making the term understandable, Jacobson concentrates on the big theological issue that is at stake in the term and why it matters. Ê This revised and expanded edition includes new and expanded entries and all new images.

Master of Many Treasures

Master of Many Treasures
Author: Mary Brown
Publisher: Baen
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780671876937

In this sequel to Pigs Don't Fly, Summer faces seemingly insurmountable odds and an even more arduous journey to be with the only man/dragon for her--even if she has to disguise herself as a young boy, escape an ambushed caravan, figure out to do with a 10-year-old and a dancing bear she accidentally acquired, plus convince her lover's fellow dragons that their relationship is perfectly natural.

The Dragonne and the Lioness

The Dragonne and the Lioness
Author: G. M. Hogenson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2003-05-16
Genre:
ISBN: 1410709256

McCale Gylfisen is a normal high school kid; getting ready to go to college, dating the girl next door, and fighting with his sisters. Like two of his cousins, Anders Thorsen and Peter Ericksen, he joins the military to pay for school. One of the three, using the assumed name Kristoffer Dragonne, joins a special inter-branch military unit that specializes in taking down terrorist groups. Another cousin of the three boys, Kathe Krieg, is a ruthless drug dealer and a terrorist. An expert at deception and disguise in her own right, she perceives Kristoffer as a threat to her and her family's line of business. She makes it her mission to track down Kristoffer's real identity and take him down. In a series of events that spans several years, three continents, and a family legend, Kristoffer Dragonne uses both his military skills and personal knowledge to fend off an international threat that is as close as his own blood.