The Poppy War Trilogy Set [Poppy War, Dragon Republic, Burning God] NEW Paperbck

The Poppy War Trilogy Set (3 Books Collection Set)New Paperback – January 1, 2021By R.F Kuang (Author) Titles are: 1. The Poppy War; 2. The Dragon Republic & 3. The Burning God DESCRIPTION: 1. Poppy WarWinner of the Reddit Fantasy Award for Best Debut 2018.The best fantasy debut of 2018. WIREDA brilliantly imaginative epic fantasy debut, inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic.When Rin aced the Keju, the test to find the most talented students in the Empire. it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn’t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin’s guardians, who had hoped to get rich by marrying her off; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free from a life of servitude. 2.The Burning GodThe exciting end to The Poppy War trilogy, R.F. Kuang’s acclaimed, award-winning epic fantasy that combines the history of 20th-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating, enthralling effect.After saving her nation of Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress Su Daji in a brutal civil war, Fang Runin was betrayed by allies and left for dead.Despite her losses, Rin hasn’t given up on those for whom she has sacrificed so much – the people of the southern provinces and especially Tikany, the village that is her home. Returning to her roots, Rin meets difficult challenges – and unexpected opportunities. While her new allies in the Southern Coalition leadership are sly and untrustworthy, Rin quickly realizes that the real power in Nikan lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. 3.The Dragon RepublicThe searing follow-up to 2018’s most celebrated fantasy debut – THE POPPY WAR.Rin is on the run …Haunted by the terrible choices she had to make to save her people, Rin’s only reason for living is to take revenge on the traitorous Empress who sold her homeland to its enemies.Forced to ally with the powerful Dragon Warlord in his plan to unseat the Empress, Rin throws herself into the struggle using the fearsome power bestowed on her by the vengeful god PhoenixAfter all, making war is all she knows how to do … ************************************************************************************************************

THE ART OF WAR Sun Tzu Lionel Giles Deluxe Compact Illustrated Hardcover NEW

Publisher: Arcturus 2021Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.4 x 0.6 inchesShipping Weight: 0.45 poundsPage Count: 208 Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt. – Sun Tzu The Art of War is the earliest-known and most famous treatise on military science. Written by military general Sun Tzu in Ancient China, it provides tactical advice on war strategy and how to adjust your approach in ever-evolving situations. Despite being written over two thousand years ago, its shrewd and penetrating theories are used today as a source of insight into many areas of life, including leadership and corporate strategy. This elegant, compact gift-edition features gold-gilded page edges, ivory paper, golden foil stamping on the cover and beautiful illustrations within, making it the perfect gift for all readers interested in ancient Chinese wisdom. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound gifts editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are richly illustrated and printed using deluxe ivory paper.