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In 1941, Manila, Philippines was the hidden gem of the Far East and set to become an independent sovereignty in a few short years. On December 8, 1941, immediately following the Pearl Harbor attack 5,200 miles away in Honolulu, the Japanese Imperial Army bombed the city of Manila and began an occupation that would last more than three years and culminate in a battle for the capital city that would go down as one of the deadliest in World War II history.

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?

For nearly a millennium, Fatima al-Faqadi has stalked and destroyed other creatures of the night. Few are her peers. To exist is to serve. All for the glory of Haqim, Antediluvian founder of the Assamite clan. But now the Final Nights are at hand, and a herald has risen to judge the children of Haqim. To prove herself worthy, Fatima must assassinate not only Cardinal Monçada of the Sabbat, but also his childe, Lucita, the only creature in hundreds of years to evoke passion from Fatima's cold heart.

As language learners and teachers ourselves, we understand the desire to learn or teach the real English language as used by native speakers. ESL textbooks and grammar workbooks are not only boring, but they also don't represent the real English language that is used every day.

Driven by the pursuit of perfection and the desire to truly be loved and accepted, Cynthia battled an eating disorder for thirteen long years. “Starving, Bingeing, Purging” is her raw, authentic story, told firsthand; a story not just of suffering, but of resilience, victory, and hope against all odds. In this book, Cynthia openly explores the complex issues of anorexia, bulimia, purging, and food addiction, and shares the intimate details of her journey to reclaim her life.

No Borders: A Story of Music, Betrayal, and Redemption For Mai and her band, No Borders, music is more than just a passion, it’s their identity. Rising through the underground scene, they fight to make their voices heard, navigating the harsh realities of fame, love, and the personal demons that threaten to tear them apart. But when Mai’s faced with old wounds reopening. Follow as Mai grapples with betrayal and heartbreak, she must confront the lies that shaped her past and find the strength to move forward.

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.

Escape from Pattaya is a haunting and heart-pounding novel that lifts the veil on the global scourge of human trafficking, set against the vibrant yet shadowed backdrop of Thailand. When Anya, a teenage girl from a peaceful rice-farming village, is lured by promises of opportunity in the city, she unknowingly steps into a brutal web of exploitation. Meanwhile, a grieving American family searches frantically for their missing daughter, and a disillusioned young police officer in Bangkok uncovers a conspiracy far deeper than he imagined.

Herbal remedies have centuries-long track records of health benefits in traditional holistic medicine. And more recently, herbs, plants, spices, and mushrooms have been enjoying a new spotlight as vital parts of every health-conscious menu. In this evidence-based guide, you'll explore the health benefits actually backed up by modern scientific research!

The Silk Whisper of China. The daughter of a respected Chinese merchant, Mai Lian moved through London's elite circles like a rare pearl, adorned in silk embroidered with the golden thread of her ancestors. Her beauty was delicate yet striking. Her almond shaped eyes holding the wisdom of dynasties past. When she first met Lord Edward Harrington at a botanical garden, their fingers brushed over the petals of a rare orchid, sending an electric thrill through her veins.

For three years, Leslie Chan has been a ghost. She traded the rain-slicked industrial docks of Tacoma and a blood-stained Louisville Slugger for the quiet life of an art student it Seattle. She thought she was free from the family legacy of technical violence. She thought the "Lullaby"—the girl who could find the "off button" on a two-hundred-pound man with surgical precision was finally buried. But safety is a fragile bubble.

In 1947, Ray Petriani flees Texas in the middle of the night with a wife and young family. Desperate for work, he takes a job in California and is sent to inland China on a business venture. A gift exchange with the local potentate provides him with two things he doesn’t want, things he cannot reject, and things he is forced to protect. Those gifts change his life. Through his research of the first item, a gilded antique music box said to have belonged to a Chinese Emperor, only uncovers additional shrouded historical doubts which raise further problems as to its real intent.

In the year 1650, the gilded walls of Topkapı Palace guard more than jewels and power—they guard secrets that could ignite an empire. When Luca Conti, a young Venetian scholar, arrives in Istanbul to translate a set of ancient maps, he expects only ink and parchment. Instead, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous triangle of passion, loyalty, and treason.

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.

Quick-witted and confident, Princess Laetitia of Avaritia always gets what she wants—until her 17th nameday ball. The King and Queen, believing marriage will rein in their daughter’s rebellious nature, surprise the Princess with not one, but four suitors: a philosopher, an astronomer, an artist and a necromancer. If Laetitia can’t learn at least one suitor’s craft and prove herself to be a worthy wife, she will lose her crown—the one thing she cares about most.

In this the sequel to my best-selling book, Aunt, is how the real story came to its full conclusion. It is short, sweet, and another erotic fantasy tale that brings a most delightful and sudden turn on a story that had to come to an ending you would have never anticipated.

This is the story of one young man who developed an infatuation with his mother's sister. That infatuation grows into an obsession. His self-playing fantasies are just not enough. He goes out after her. What follows is a night out at a local bar, the two get a bit tipsy and when they finally get back to her house, the love affair begins.

Unlike most people, Ty’s daily routine did not start with an alarm, making the bed, or checking his phone. As far as Ty was concerned, his day well and truly began with a scent, the aroma of his morning cup of tea. Only once the cup was in his hand, warming his palms, was he ready to begin the rest of his day.

Something has happened and the children are hungry. So hungry they cannot see straight. All the cupboards are empty and their stomachs won't stop growling. Has it only been days? It feels like weeks. They must eat...they must devour...anything they can...their lives depend on it.

This audiobook is a horror story published by IziMarkPublishing as part of the Horror Series.