Japan in a Dynamic Asia examines a new phenomenon in Japanese foreign policy: Japan's increasing activism under the Koizumi administration. Behind this policy shift are the end of the Cold War, drastic growth of China, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and new transnational security threats. This book updates our understanding of Japan's rapidly changing foreign policies in the contexts of the new regional power balance and security concerns. Unlike most books on Japanese forei...

Because of a vengeful father, the world falls victim to World War III. Causing the United Alliance of Nations to create a Virus that alters Human DNA, giving birth to a new species of humans, The Alpha-Humans. In creating these Alpha-Humans the UAN unleashed a new beginning on Earth. As first-born Alpha-Humans, what awaits Aj and his Alpha-Humans friends along this road of evolution?

Welcome to Blood Haven. Magic has returned, reshaping the modern world. Unfortunately, it's not all love potions and broomsticks. A thirst for power has awoken; only the strong will prevail. Killian is just trying to survive in this frightening new world, and it is not easy. His mentor is killed, his best friend steals the woman he loves, and, to top it all off, he is tricked into looking after Lucas, a boy who has been kept in a cage his whole life. Killian soon realizes Lucas is more pow...