A sword. A promise. A dangerous path. After the tragic events of his past, Li finds not only a new home but also a purpose in Master Wang's forge. Yet fate has other plans for him. Secrets from long ago, mysterious dreams, and a sword that is more than just steel accompany him on his journey. When Li meets the brave Mei — who is fighting her own battle for freedom and survival — he realises their destinies are bound together. With every step, Li moves closer to the truth about himself… and...

Three rescue missions — one uncertain future! In Volume 5 of "ASTRO – Space Station 236", the Mondians face three perilous rescue missions. Meanwhile, Lilly secretly battles a rogue AI that threatens the balance of the universe. The characters drift toward an uncertain future as Astrolabius embarks on a personal quest that leads him and the mysterious Li on an unexpected journey. An adventure filled with courage, determination, and surprising friendships.

The Power of Memories! The unlikely companions Li and Astrolabius embark on a thrilling journey across Rogos Veridis — from night-time cave adventures to meeting the mysterious bladesmith Kashi, who reveals the final secret of his craft. At the heart of their mission lies Nelio's diary, which Astro must deliver to his beloved Kana. It marks the beginning of a heartfelt journey of healing and remembrance for Kana, whose life has been shrouded in grief since Nelio's death. Meanwhile, Marvin ...

Astro and his family live on the moon! Be a cool space explorer too and experience exciting and funny adventures with him and his friends at the Lunar Station. EPISODE 13: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE PRIMES Astro and Nolan get a place in Viktor's project group! While cataloguing the valuable rock samples, Astrolabius makes an incredible discovery. EPISODE 14: N.I.C.O. Astro is drawn back into the forbidden catacombs to explore the mysterious box further. Suddenly he is no longer alone! EPISODE...

The next adventure with Astro and his friends is already waiting for you! Join the Mondians and become a crew member on the abandoned Space Station 236, deep in outer space. EPISODE 4: THE ORDER OF THE TEMPLARS Viktor and Lennard encounter two emissaries from the Order of the Templars. Astrolabius no longer understands the world around him! He feels torn between Don Boss and his friends. EPISODE 5: MANIPULATIONS The Corporation is making rapid progress. The artificial intelligence begins i...

LI S1 – The Path of the Sword The young swordsman Li faces the greatest journey of his life! To uncover the final secret, he must win a legendary battle — not only against the final enemy, but also against himself. Episode 1: Dark Dreams Li wakes up in the small village of Ise on Rogos Veridis. His memory is gone. Master Tian entrusts him with a mythical sword. Episode 2: The Call of the Eagle Strange things are happening around the mysterious Master Akuma. Li sets out to uncover the secre...

The next adventure with Astro and his friends is already waiting for you! Join the Mondians and become a crew member on the abandoned Space Station 236, deep in outer space. EPISODE 1: THE CORPORATION A new era begins! The Mondians celebrate modern technology and their generous sponsor, Don Boss. But Lennard Cordes has his doubts. EPISODE 2: THE EMBASSY Marvin and Viktor are racing against time to build an embassy on a floating island. Astrolabius is haunted by nightmares. Someone gets hur...

Between the stars and unspoken desires! In the third volume of the series "ASTRO – Space Station 236", Marvin Winter is sent on a dangerous mission to the desert planet Deimos. Under the command of the mysterious Captain Blum, the crew navigates through space, while back on the Moon Station the inhabitants struggle with Don Boss's harsh security measures. As Marvin fights for his crew's survival in the depths of space, Lennard Cordes uncovers a secret that could threaten Don Boss's tyranny...

This essential and urgent book presents research-based understandings about Asian American early childhood, bringing to light the battle Asian Americans face against American nativism from their early years’ experiences.The first of its kind in academic literature, the book addresses the well-known issue of underrepresentation of Asian Americans in early childhood education research and practice, and in American society in general. Using the intersectionality and multiple identities...

This ninth and final volume in the series, Advances in Natural Gas Engineering, covers gas injection into geological formations, one of the hottest topics in the industry, with contributions from some of the most well-known and respected engineers in the world.This timely book focuses on gas injection into geological formations and other related topics, which are very important areas of natural gas engineering and build on previous volumes. It includes inf...

Since the beginning of the twenty-first century, a state-led urbanization has evolved into a "city management" in China: A large number of villages were demolished; cultivated land was centralized; and peasants went to live in apartments, which led to the widespread emergence of "village-turned-communities".This title explores the evolving and complex relationship between the urbanization of land and people – two core components of China’s urbanization strategy. What role does the ...

Focusing on significant and cutting-edge preoccupations within children’s literature scholarship, The Routledge Companion to Children’s Literature and Culture presents a comprehensive overview of print, digital, and electronic texts for children aged zero to thirteen as forms of world literature participating in a panoply of identity formations.Offering five distinct sections, this volume:Familiarizes students and beginning scholars with key concepts and meth...