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China, the 1720s. Giuseppe Castiglione, a promising and ambitious Italian painter, is recruited by the Jesuits to serve the Emperor of China. But his painting style is rejected as inauspicious. Meanwhile, Niuhuru, a grey-eyed, too-tall girl is chosen as a concubine to a minor prince and sent to live in the Garden of Perfect Brightness, where Giuseppe meets her when he is tasked with turning the Garden into a wonderland for the Qianlong Emperor. But as the Garden changes and Niuhuru is swept upwards to ever-greater importance, is something precious being lost?

What if the key to personal and professional success was already inside you – just waiting to be understood. In Personalities Remixed, Lewis Senior, Mark Wilkinson, and Paul Grant combine decades of global leadership, coaching, and human performance expertise to bring you the definitive guide to using the E-Colours personality system for life-changing results.

Asian Anthology: New Writing Vol. 1 is a showcase of short stories and place writing by both new and more established prize-winning writers. Some unexpected, a few surreal and others traditional, these are 22 compelling stories of irony, humanity and satire, exploring a range of subject matter to reveal a glimpse of modern Asian society and culture: a funeral in India, a hotel encounter in Japan, a sleepless night in Hong Kong.

Shuler's epic tale follows powerful warriors Jade Flower, aka the Tigress, and General Yu Luan as they battle an elusive organization determined to sink the empire. As Jade and Luan navigate a complex network of enemies and fight to protect their love, listeners will find themselves captivated by Wilkinson's engaging performance, which breathes life into the well-developed characters.

Embark on a captivating journey through the mystical landscapes of the East with "Tales from the Eastern Shores." This enchanting collection of sixty tales unveils the rich tapestry of folklore and mythology from Korea, China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, bringing to life a world where dragons soar in the skies, spirits roam the forests, and mythical creatures walk among us. Each tale, steeped in centuries of tradition and cultural heritage, opens a window into the heart and soul of the East, revealing the wisdom, courage, and enchantment that have been passed down through generations.

The Language of Love and Other Stories is a diverse collection that delves into the many facets of love. From the tender bonds between parent and child ("Claire Juliana," "The Ferris Wheel") to the deep connections between adult children and their elderly relatives ("Mama," "Listen to Me," "Remember Mama"), the stories explore love in its many forms. Romantic love takes center stage in tales like "Charley and the Cupid Caper," "With Any Luck," "Bingo," "Henry, Hortense and the Halloween Party," "For the First Time-Again," and "Love Dancing."

As a young boy in Japan, Kenji is left home alone and plays Hitori Kakurenbo, a game of hide-and-seek with a demon, an Oni. His family comes home and the demon kills them all. A traumatized Kenji ends up in the foster system, with no memory of what happened that night. The doctors convince him he witnessed a human murder his family. Several years later he's adopted by a US family. His adoptive father, Rob, also witnessed the demon when he was young, and still has nightmares about El Cuco, the boogeyman of Puerto Rico.

Sacred Red Liquid: The History and Mystery of Blood is a captivating journey into the most vital substance coursing through our veins. From its biological wonders to its profound cultural, historical, and symbolic significance, this book uncovers blood's multifaceted role in shaping humanity.

Callum’s life takes a turn when he loses his father's grip from the crowd at Arlenridge. He becomes lost amidst people and finds himself trying to navigate the intimidating city and the people in it. He soon learns that nothing is as it seems as he tries to find his father.

Jester McNichol manages to escape the conflict that befell the castle-city as the Calhron soldiers cause ruin and despair in nearly every corner. Before the Jester left, under the guidance of the D'ua caste caster, the Jester retrieved a magical sword from the Eastern Library. He intends to reach the Genesis Battalion and help them in this dreadful conflict by finding the sword of Oman the Blasphemy. Soon he finds himself fighting between magic and technology as well as good and evil.

Discover the fascinating world of mythological creatures with a captivating book that combines entertainment with education. "Mythological Creatures Across Cultures" offers a unique comparative exploration of diverse mythological beings from around the world, shedding light on their cultural significance and historical evolution.

Lines is about possibilities, about the choices we make – or fail to make. It’s a star-crossed love story; it’s a bitter tragedy. It’s about Josh and Abby and their intertwined lives, together and apart, through births and deaths and the beautiful mess in between.