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At thirteen, investigative prodigy Huang Zixia had already proved herself by aiding her father in solving confounding crimes. At seventeen, she's on the run, accused of murdering her family to escape an arranged marriage. Driven by a single-minded pursuit, she must use her skills to unmask the real killer...and clear her name.

In a peaceful suburban neighborhood, a single rumor ignites a chain reaction that threatens everything Christine Granger holds dear. When she suspects the glamorous Andrea Beard is luring away her devoted husband, Christine shares a secret she should have kept hidden. What begins as a spark of jealousy soon explodes into a high-stakes scandal—complete with whispered affairs, money-laundering suspicions, and dangerous criminal entanglements. As the rumor spirals out of control, Christine’s husband Steve finds his career—and his freedom—on the line. Determined to clear his name, ...

Detective Mick O’Shaughnessy thought he had prevented catastrophe, but evil never rests. As the U.S. faces a wave of unprecedented threats—from covert military infiltrations to the sinister underworld of human trafficking—Micko is once again thrust into the fight of his life. Alongside his trusted ally, FBI agent Buddy Burger, he follows a trail of darkness from the jungles of Central America to the heart of American soil. With ruthless enemies orchestrating chaos and an elite syndicate bent on destruction, Micko must navigate treacherous alliances, uncover unspeakable horrors, and ...

Does the Fourteenth Amendment really guarantee citizenship to every child born in America? Are there limits to that guarantee? What was the rule for citizenship before the Amendment? In The Birthright, Bill Fortenberry guides us through the complexities of legal terminology to a simple and straightforward understanding of the law. The Birthright explains why American citizenship is guaranteed to every child born on American soil except the children of foreign diplomats. Fortenberry uses his characteristic reliance on original source material to trace the origins of birthright citizenship ...

Master Chinese conversation the fun, fast and easy way! Speak with anyone, anywhere. Start speaking Chinese in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Lower Intermediate Chinese. Our native Chinese hosts break down all the sentences, grammar and more in a simple, easily understandable way! This isn't stale textbook material - it's fun, effective, and practical! You learn Intermediate Chinese conversation that you can use immediately!

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Over the course of the last half dozen years, China's supreme leader Xi Jinping has made extraordinary changes which have profound implications not only for the Chinese people but nations throughout the world. Given how swiftly and fundamentally China's relations with the rest of the world are changing under Xi's rule, it is imperative that we know what Xi Jinping Thought is, how it evolved, and why it is so important.

Ancient medical science told us our minds and bodies are one. So did philosophers of old. Now modern science and new research are helping us to understand these connections. In Healing and the Mind, Bill Moyers talks with physicians, scientists, therapists, and patients - people who are taking a new look at the meaning of sickness and health.

"A bigger fool the world has never known than I - a coarse fellow with no business to clutch a brush and scribble. I only know the scrawl, because my master took pleasure in teaching me between my chores. Not many men are so cursed . . ." Thus begins the tale of Li K’ai-men as told by his faithful, but mischievous servant, K’u Ko-ling - a tale of 12th Century China, where state service meant a life long journey across a landscape of turmoil and bliss. A tale of sacrifice, love, war and duty - a fragile balance between rituals and passions. An epic commitment between two men to define ...

War in the East is the fourth book in Martin Archer’s acclaimed Soldiers and Marines saga. This is the fictionalized story of the intense fighting and American participation that would likely result if China takes advantage of Russia’s military and political weaknesses, and invades the Russian East in an effort to restore to China the lands that were taken by various treaties when China was weak and Russia was strong. The United States and some of its men are sucked into the intense fighting because Congress approved a naïve American Secretary of State’s treaty to end an earlier ...

They were the most famous sisters in China. As the country battled through 100 years of wars, revolutions, and seismic transformations, the three Soong sisters from Shanghai were at the center of power, and each of them left an indelible mark on history. All three sisters enjoyed tremendous privilege and glory, but also endured constant mortal danger. They showed great courage and experienced passionate love, as well as despair and heartbreak.

A generation ago, Ronald Reagan mapped out and executed a strategy for taking down the last totalitarian communist regime that sought America’s destruction: the Soviet Union’s “evil empire.” We can settle for no less with respect to our time’s “existential threat to freedom.” The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) can and must be thwarted in its determined bid to crush liberty, destroy our country, and institute what Xi Jinping calls “global governance, directed and enforced from Beijing."

Are you on a quest to reclaim your life from the clutches of chronic pain? "Healing Pain Holistically" offers a voyage into the profound world of holistic health, providing a sanctuary for those seeking respite and restoration. Say goodbye to the cycle of temporary fixes and hello to a comprehensive path that embraces the full spectrum of your being—mind, body, and spirit. Suffering from chronic pain is not merely a physical challenge; it's a multifaceted experience that can reshape the landscape of your daily life. Delving into the root of chronic pain's nature and its intricate ...

People may be familiar with the celebrations around Chinese New Year (usually towards the end of January or beginning of February), and how the year is devoted to a particular animal.

Advancement has come quickly to Ling Qi. With help from strong allies and connections, her foe has been defeated. The enemies of the alliance she has helped to build have surrendered. Her talent no longer goes unnoticed in the Celestial Empire, casting new eyes on her path. Those like her are accounted for; a title of nobility is within her reach...a prize with implications that will stretch over her now long life.

Kuàilè Shu has just settled into a new life and found her place in Silver’s Kung Fu school where she has both admiration and respect from other students, friends, and immortals. She’s now a junior in high school with all the hopes and dreams of any girl, mortal or otherwise: finding the perfect prom dress, going to college, finding love. Then, Monkey shows up….. Thrown in the whirlwind of jealousy, insecurity and a mission she has left incomplete, Kuàilè bets all on a mortal existence. But is giving up immortality the right choice when a demon capable of possessing even the ...

Unlock the secrets of ancient wisdom with "Laozi and Liezi: Essential Teachings of Daoism," a comprehensive guide that brings together the profound insights of two of Daoism's most revered sages. This unique volume offers an accessible introduction to the philosophies of Laozi and Liezi, providing practical guidance for living a life of balance, harmony, and inner peace. Dive Deep into Daoist Philosophy: Laozi's Timeless Wisdom: Discover the transformative power of the "Tao Te Ching," where Laozi's teachings reveal the path to living in harmony with the natural world. Liezi's Engaging ...

The Han Chinese are the largest indigenous group in the world, and they have been geographically, politically, and socially isolated from the global population for nearly five millennia. In reality, the Chinese are some of the most ethnocentric and racist people in the world, but this isn't necessarily overt as it is a result of normal human behavior and the formation of belief systems that occur from seclusion. Domestic terrorism is alive and well in both China and Taiwan, and it takes the form of fabricated subgroups that permeate throughout the major cities of Eastern China and Western ...

After a lifetime of blocking the ghosts who tried to talk to her, Carole found the courage to overcome her fear to speak with her father’s ghost. Their conversations helped Carole understand her father’s reluctance to share his story about his journey from China to the U.S. and guided her to the Louie family ancestral villages. Their conversations were more than a genealogical exploration; they were the beginning of a spiritual journey, a journey into the spirit world and past lives, a path of healing and love.