Paper Dragons

A 12-year-old girl wins an invitation to train as an apprentice to immortals in the first book of the new must-read magical series destined to take the world by storm—perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Skandar and Eragon. Let the competition begin! “A new classic fantasy adventure.” — Eoin Colfer, author of the internationally best-selling Artemis Fowl series An outsider in her village above the cloud sea, 12-year-old orphan Yeung Zhi Ging’s only hope of escape is to win the single invitation to train as a Silhouette: an apprentice to the immortals. After her ill-fated attempt to impress the Silhouette scout leads to a dragon attack on the jade mountain, Zhi Ging is sure that her chances, and her life, are over. But the scout spots her potential and offers her protection and a second chance. She’s in. In her lessons in Hok Woh, the underwater realm of the immortals, Zhi Ging must face the challenging trials set by her teachers to prove that she’s worthy of being a Silhouette—despite her rivals' attempts to sabotage her. But as Zhi Ging’s power grows, so do the rumours of the return of the Fui Gwai, an evil spirit that turns people into grey-eyed thralls. When the impossible happens and the Fui Gwai attack the Silhouettes, can Zhi Ging use her newly uncovered talents to save her friends and the world beyond? Or will the grey-eyed spirit consume them all? “A soaring, luminous new world." —Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of The Nevermoor series

Emerging relatively unscathed from the banking crisis of 2008, China has been viewed as a model of both rampant success and fiscal stability. But beneath the surface lies a network of fissures that look likely to erupt into the next big financial crash. A bloated real-estate sector, roller-coaster stock market, and rapidly growing shadow-banking sector have all coalesced to create a perfect storm: one that is in danger of taking the rest of the world's economy with it. Walden Bello traces our recent history of financial crises – from the bursting of Japan's 'bubble economy' in 1990 to Wall Street in 2008 – taking in their political and human ramifications such as rising inequality and environmental degradation. He not only predicts that China might be the site of the next crash, but that under neoliberalism this will simply keep happening. The only way that we can stop this cycle, Bello argues, is through a fundamental change in the ways that we organise: a shift to cooperative enterprise, respectful of the environment, and which fractures the twin legacies of imperialism and capitalism. Insightful, erudite and passionate, Paper Dragons is a must-read for anyone wishing to prevent the next financial meltdown.

Toys that fly and the magical fascination of mythical monsters make this collection of cut and assemble dragons doubly appealing. Papercraft expert David Kawami has created eight colorful beasts - complete with scales, batlike wings and ferocious stares - that beginning as well as advanced model builders can easily construct and set into motion.

The new Young Adult Time Travel Fantasy Series for fans of Harry Potter: At the end of everything is a new beginning.... Desperate to escape the strange world of Endinfinium, Benjamin Forrest heads for the source of the Great Junk River, searching for an old explorer who disappeared many years before. The rest of the students, meanwhile, head to a study camp at the Bay of Paper Dragons, where they will find everything not as they imagined, and danger lurking everywhere, even from within their own ranks ... Benjamin Forrest is the Harry Potter for a new generation, and ENDINFINIUM the series Young Adult Fantasy fans have been waiting for. Chris Ward is the critically acclaimed author of the dystopian Tube Riders series.

Origami folders and dragon enthusiasts, rejoice! Origami Dragons Kit by master origami artist Marc Kirschenbaum shows you how to fold 10 incredible paper dragon models. This unique collection contains a wide range of Asian and Western dragons, both winged and serpentine. Each one is based on dragon folklore and pop culture from around the world, including the Wyvern--a cousin of the dragon that appears in Dungeons and Dragons and Game of Thrones This book contains detailed, full-color instructions with easy-to-follow diagrams, as well as accompanying online folding videos. Here are just some of the dragon models included in this kit: The Faerie Dragon -- A miniature magical dragon with distinctive, butterfly-like wings The Lindwyrm -- A sinewy, undulating monster The Rearing Dragon -- This formidable apex predator is the most difficult model to fold -- tackle this after you've completed the others The Dragon Hatchling -- They're cute at this age, but watch your fingertips -- and keep an eye out for mama! Plus many more! These 3-D creatures are fun to fold and collect, display on your shelf and share with friends. They may look dangerous, but they eat surprisingly few villagers!

Return to the underwater realm . . . Following the infiltration of Hok Woh and possession of her friends, Zhi Ging sets out on a dangerous mission to find Reishi, the Silhouette Scout, whom she believes has been lured into a dangerous trap. With her adorable now-phoenix Malo by her side, Zhi Ging must fight off dangerous sand spirits, power-hungry enemies and magnificent dragons if she is to save her friends and her new home in the world of the immortals. But as secrets are uncovered and new enemies emerge, can Zhi Ging figure out who to trust? And, more importantly, how to survive? Join Zhi Ging and return to the magical underwater realm of Hok Woh in this highly anticipated follow-up to Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Dragon Mountain. PRAISE FOR THE FIGHT FOR THE HIDDEN REALM 'A soaring, luminous new world ... An absolute delight!' Jessica Townsend 'An absolute feast for the senses!' Nizrana Farook 'A thrillingly immersive story of courage, self-discovery, and magic' Sinead O'Hart 'Full of magical delight' Maisie Chan 'A new classic fantasy adventure' Eoin Colfer 'An incredibly original and immersive fantasy adventure. I cannot wait to read more!' L.D. Lapinski

A humble artist agrees to confront the terrifying dragon that threatens to destroy his village.

In New York during the frenetic week before Christmas, a plagiarism trial has profound effects on a playwright, the plaintiff, and a best-selling novelist, the defendant.

100 full-colour, tear-out sheets featuring stylish dragon artwork. Gatefolds at the front and back of the book include straightforward instructions on how to fold each sheet into one of four different flying origami dragons.

A huge collection featuring the best of fantasy fiction from the 1940s to the present day.