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Jaguar's Shadow

Jaguar's Shadow

Autor: Richard Mahler

Número de Páginas: 374

When the nature writer Richard Mahler discovers that wild jaguars are prowling a remote corner of his home state of New Mexico, he embarks on a determined quest to see in the flesh a big, beautiful cat that is the stuff of legend--yet verifiably real. Mahler's passion sets in motion a years-long adventure through trackless deserts, steamy jungles, and malarial swamps, as well as a confounding immersion in centuries-old debates over how we should properly regard these powerful predators: as varmints or as icons, trophies or gods? He is drawn from border badlands south to Panama's rain forest along a route where the fate of nearly all wildlife now rests in human hands. Mahler's odyssey introduces him to unrepentant poachers, pragmatic ranchers, midnight drug-runners, ardent conservationists, trance-induced shamans, hopeful biologists, stodgy bureaucrats, academic philosophers, macho hunters, and gentle Maya Indians. Along the way, he is forced to reconsider the true meaning of his search--and the enduring symbolism of the jaguar.

Wild Cats of the World

Wild Cats of the World

Autor: Mel Sunquist , Fiona Sunquist

Número de Páginas: 463

This is a treasure trove of answers for anyone interested in learning about the world's most common--and uncommon--cats. Photos. Illustrations.

Icons of Power

Icons of Power

Autor: Nicholas J. Saunders

Número de Páginas: 320

Icons of Power investigates why the image of the cat has been such a potent symbol in the art, religion and mythology of indigenous American cultures for three thousand years. The jaguar and the puma epitomize ideas of sacrifice, cannibalism, war, and status in a startling array of graphic and enduring images. Natural and supernatural felines inhabit a shape-shifting world of sorcery and spiritual power, revealing the shamanic nature of Amerindian world views. This pioneering collection offers a unique pan-American assessment of the feline icon through the diversity of cultural interpretations, but also striking parallels in its associations with hunters, warriors, kingship, fertility, and the sacred nature of political power. Evidence is drawn from the pre-Columbian Aztec and Maya of Mexico, Peruvian, and Panamanian civilizations, through recent pueblo and Iroquois cultures of North America, to current Amazonian and Andean societies. This well-illustrated volume is essential reading for all who are interested in the symbolic construction of animal icons, their variable meanings, and their place in a natural world conceived through the lens of culture. The cross-disciplinary...

The Jaguar's Children

The Jaguar's Children

Autor: John Vaillant

Número de Páginas: 293

This “extraordinary” novel of one man’s border crossing reveals “a human history of sorrow and suffering, all of it beginning with the thirst to be free” (NPR). Héctor is trapped. The water truck, sealed to hide its human cargo, has broken down. The coyotes have taken all the passengers’ money for a mechanic and have not returned. Héctor finds a name in his friend César’s phone: AnniMac. A name with an American number. He must reach her, both for rescue and to pass along the message César has come so far to deliver. But are his messages going through? Over four days, as water and food run low, Héctor tells how he came to this desperate place. His story takes us from Oaxaca—its rich culture, its rapid change—to the dangers of the border, exposing the tangled ties between Mexico and El Norte. And it reminds us of the power of storytelling and the power of hope, as Héctor fights to ensure his message makes it out of the truck and into the world. Both an outstanding suspense novel and an arresting window into the relationship between two great cultures, The Jaguar’s Children shows how deeply interconnected all of us are. “This is what novels can...

Jaguar's Initiative

Jaguar's Initiative

Autor: Minette Moreau

Número de Páginas: 268

If it is a war they want, then it is a war I’ll give them. Because I am Soledad, The Pirate, and I will not rest until my people have been set free. Rejected by my mate, I set off in search of my lost sisters. Terrorizing the Ximerans in the process is just an added bonus. In a cruel twist, it is my own mate they send to find me. And even though our passion burns as fiercely as ever when he finally catches me, I refuse to submit. I will not simply roll over and show my belly to this brute of a man while my sisters and others like us are being hunted, our very nature twisted to be used against the innocent. The game is on, my love. Accept me, all of me, and stand beside me in battle. Or perish with the rest of your kind.

Jaguar's Mirror

Jaguar's Mirror

Autor: M. A. Mogus

Número de Páginas: 224

Diego DiSilva escapes death at the hands of the man he called father only to be thrust into an uncertain future with a shadowy Cortez, his alien allies the dark Suns, and a Mexica emperor determined to drive Cortez and the Dark Suns from the New World. Diego must overcome his fear of his psychic abilities and escape Cortez and his allies if he is to survive. His curiosity about a book called The Codex of Flowering Butterfly ends in a chance encounter with an alien device used by the Dark Suns. Diego flees to the camp of the Mexica where he confronts his greatest fear as he trains to become a Light Dancer and face the Mind Jewel. Can he overcome his past and his fears in time to help the Mexica drive the Dark Suns from their land? And what of the strange prophecy that states a war will start in this world and end in another? As Diego is drawn deeper into the conflict between old enemies, he finds that knowledge is his best ally.

A Jaguar's Kiss

A Jaguar's Kiss

Autor: Katie Reus

Número de Páginas: 56

Owen Wright, alpha of his wolf pack, hasn't seen jaguar shifter Gabriela Segura in nearly ten years. She was his first love—until he did something to drive her away just as their relationship was heating up. Now Gabriela has returned to Montana, and his craving for her is stronger than ever…. But a recent string of brutal attacks on humans have the wolves suspicious of the jaguars, threatening the tenuous peace between the packs. Before he can claim Gabriela as his mate, they must join forces to prove her family's innocence and track down the true predator.

The Jaguar's Quest

The Jaguar's Quest

Autor: George Dismukes

Número de Páginas: 187

Many secrets are hidden within the darkness of the jungle. Behold this one about a man, a woman, a black jaguar, and an ancient Mayan legend. When Andrea Granger was assigned to go to Honduras, ‘get inside and gather evidence’ against the DEA’s main suspect, she was determined to accomplish her mission with the same efficiency as in her previous assignments. But that was before she met her culprit, Brandon Shaw. He melted her heart and her resolve, and so did Naja, Brandon’s 300 pound black jaguar and closest companion. She quickly discovered there was much more to Brandon Shaw than met the eye, and just as quickly, she found her mission in jeopardy. Instead of arresting him, she became determined to rescue the flawed man of the jungle. But could she successfully extricate him from the web he had tangled himself in? As if that weren’t enough, she found that Brandon Shaw was somehow connected to a thousand year old Mayan legend which threatened to destroy everything. Unprepared, she found herself having to deal with an ancient spirit determined to kill her.

BattleTech: Jaguar's Leap

BattleTech: Jaguar's Leap

Autor: Reed Bishop

Número de Páginas: 613

FIVE AGAINST ONE… It was supposed to be just another exercise—a Star of light ’Mechs against one assault ’Mech. Jackson is a ristar cadet in Clan Smoke Jaguar, renowned—and envied—for never losing a battle. The five cadets beneath him in the rankings plan to hand him his first defeat. But the training goes terribly wrong, and before the day is over, there are winners and losers—and one cadet will not survive the day. That training exercise sets in motion a chain of actions that encompasses both events that occurred decades earlier, and those yet to come. Now a full MechWarrior, Star Captain Jackson searches for answers—both about his past, and what had happened that fateful day. But what he learns are secrets that threaten to upend his entire life—and make him reconsider what it means to be a Smoke Jaguar…

The spotted jaguar’s secret

The spotted jaguar’s secret

Autor: Adeilson Salles

Número de Páginas: 32

The author offers his readers a delightful story that enables children to ponder the physical and behavioral differences found in God’s creation. In a sunlit jungle, Ms. Jaguar and Ms. Owl simply and entertainingly show how they have come to accept their personal differences and become good friends. The young reader will happily grasp the importance of accepting and respecting others. By finding out the spotted jaguar’s secret, the child will also learn that we are all children of God and equal before his love and justice.

The Jaguar's Secret Baby

The Jaguar's Secret Baby

Autor: Bianca D'arc

Número de Páginas: 217

He’s a jaguar. She’s a wolf. Can they make a go of it, or will they fight like cats and dogs? Hank has never forgotten the wild woman with whom he spent one memorable night. He's dreamed of her for years, but has never been back to the small airport in Texas owned and run by her werewolf Pack. Tracy was left with a delicious memory of her night in Hank’s arms, and a beautiful baby girl who is the light of her life. She chose not to tell Hank about his daughter, but when he finally returns and he discovers the daughter he’s never known, he’ll do all he can to set things right. Tracy wants to be wanted for herself and won’t settle for less. Hank realizes he’s been a stupid fool and the woman he’s never been able to forget is actually his mate. He’s just been too stubborn to admit it. He will need to prove his devotion before his werewolf mate will relent and give in to the attraction that has never faded. He just needs to find the right words and actions to make her understand and win her heart all over again.

The Jaguar's Bride (The Necklace Chronicles Book Five)

The Jaguar's Bride (The Necklace Chronicles Book Five)

Autor: R.e. Butler

Número de Páginas: 133

Wanting to help her down-on-her-luck sister, witch Thea Greene plans to concoct a spell to help her find romantic happiness. The problem is that the one ingredient she doesn’t have is a flower that blooms solely during the full moon. There’s only one place the flower can be found, so she dons her hiking boots and heads out to locate it. Jaguar shifter Savage Bayle is a marked male. Unable to secure a bride on his own, he’s now facing his people’s traditional Mate Hunt, which occurs during the full moon. As part of a matriarchal society, the females are the ones who chase the males during the Hunt, and any male caught must mate the female or face punishment. One female in his prowl has set her eyes on him – the cold, cruel daughter of the queen. The last thing he wants to do is spend the rest of his life mated to her. Hoping to ride out the Hunt and escape unmated, he heads into the woods with his fingers crossed to find a place to lay low until the Hunt is over at dawn. When Thea follows an enticing smell deep into the woods, she stumbles into the arms of a gorgeous man. He purrs on contact, and the attraction between them is electric. One kiss and she wants to be his...

PowerBuilder 9

PowerBuilder 9

Autor: Bill Green , William Green , John D. Olson

Número de Páginas: 818

Annotation Advanced guide to distributed applications using PowerBuilder 9. This book addresses development Web and Intranet-based systems, including Web Services, Portals, Application-Servers, XML, and Mobile Access. Content provides both specific implementation techniques and architectural patterns for distributed application development. PowerBuilder 9, to be released Q4 2002, introduces many highly-anticipated distributed development features including support for Web Services and Java application servers. Version 9 of PowerBuilder introduces many features designed specifically to blend the traditional strength of PowerBuilder as a rapid Client/Server application development tool with the new emerging models for distributed application development. PowerBuilder developers need PowerBuilder-specific information on interacting with Java application servers, such as WebSphere, WebLogic, and Sybases Enterprise Application Server (EAServer), and Web Service development. This book presents the new capabilities of PowerBuilder 9 along with the architecture and patterns required to create distributed systems in PowerBuilder. William Green and his team of writers are among the most...

Pueblos y culturas de Mesoamérica

Pueblos y culturas de Mesoamérica

Autor: Eric R. Wolf

Número de Páginas: 260

Con el paso de los años, {Pueblos y culturas de Mesoamérica} se confirma como uno de los clásicos auténticos en la bibliografía sobre Mesoamérica, no sólo por su gran valor historiográfico, sino también por su notable calidad literaria. Un asombroso recorrido a través de los siglos, una aventura por las tierras y las lenguas de los pueblos mesoamericanos.

New York Magazine

New York Magazine

Número de Páginas: 112

New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

Animales y plantas en la cosmovisión mesoamericana

Animales y plantas en la cosmovisión mesoamericana

Autor: Yólotl González Torres

Número de Páginas: 338

El Universo, visto desde el muy particular punto de vista de las culturas mesoamericanas, tenía un sentido propio de interpretación. Los animales y las plantas ocupaban la categoría de seres superiores y vivos; y en casos muy particulares se veneraban algunos que por sus rasgos distintivos expresaban una condición con carga conceptual y filosófica. Existen miles de grabados y múltiples figuras rústicas que nos hablan de la manera estilizada y simbólica con que se observaba a seres como el Puma y plantas como el Cactus, por ejemplo. Para los miembros de estas civilizaciones antiguas la respuestas a muchas de las preguntas existenciales llegaban representadas en estas formas concretas y animadas. Un especialista en la materia se ocupa aquí de investigar y mostrarnos con profesional acierto los resultados de un trabajo científico que aporta al conocimiento general e histórico de aquellas culturas.

Historia de Mexico Vol. I

Historia de Mexico Vol. I

Autor: Glaoria Delgado

Número de Páginas: 630

It is a classic, respected for its scientific research into History and the simplicity of its explanations. There is a CD for the professor containing all of the maps of the book. It has a new chapter, Methodology, concepts and didactics of History. Its didactic structure facilitates the learning of historical facts.

The Continuum Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in Art

The Continuum Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in Art

Autor: Hope B. Werness

Número de Páginas: 508

Animals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and different eras of human history are chronicled in this lovely volume.

Barye; Life and Works of Antoine Louis Barye, Sculptor

Barye; Life and Works of Antoine Louis Barye, Sculptor

Autor: Charles De Kay

Número de Páginas: 340

The volume offered by the Barye Monument Association to those interested in the fund for a monumnet to Antoine Louis Barye at Paris is the memorial of a very uncommon event. The United States has no sentimental feeling with regard to France as the fatherland, like that which a large number of American cherish toward Great Britain and Ireland. Bonds of amity were knit in the past, and others have been formed since France became a republic ; but the difference of tongue more than offsets these. Therefore great merit must exist in the artist whose work exercises enough fascination to set Americans on the task of gathering funds for a monument that is to stand three thousand miles away across the ocean. It is often said that art has no country. But when, before this, has a foreign land raised a monument to a sculptor of modern times? -- Preface note.

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