Freed at last from the Dragon-Quelling Tower, Hongjun and Li Jinglong race to intercept An Lushan's advancing rebel army. With every city his horde of humans and yao devours, An Lushan's demonic power swells. If he is allowed to march unchecked to Chang'an, the exorcists fear he will truly become the heavenly demon Mara and raze the mortal world.Now more than ever, the exorcists are relying on Li Jinglong--both his foolproof plans and the divine power of his heart lamp, their sole weapon a...

Although the Department of Exorcism has successfully thwarted the fox yao's attempts to infiltrate the imperial examinations, Hongjun, Li Jinglong, and their companions are no closer to uncovering the identity of the yao king of Chang'an. Investigations stall until the group stumbles across a series of bloody murders in the capital.What appears to be a gruesome coincidence soon points to a larger plot as Hongjun and Li Jinglong discover evidence of yao involvement. Yet as the clues pile up...

A “state of the field” collection of essays that presents the latest research on the pandemic from a range of disciplinesCOVID Studies is a “state of the field” collection of essays that presents the latest research on the pandemic from a range of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, public policy, political science, history, and science and technology studies. Though varied in their methodologies, whether ethnography, data analysis, or archival...

With Zhou Yu's assistance, Sun Ce has amassed regions and followers in their lofty dreams to claim the known world. But through the turmoil and complexities of war, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce find their friendship slowly superseded by the roles of vassal and lord. Their shifting relationship is tested when Sun Ce marches to battle while leaving governance to Zhou Yu, and Zhou Yu is forced to make a monumental decision. Though Zhou Yu knows his friend well, his lord is an entirely different matter,...

BLOOM WITH MEDespite his callousness and violent temper, Dongfang Qingcang has braved peril to save Xiao Lanhua time and time again. Now the Demon Lord grapples with deadly wounds, and she too grapples with her feelings for him. Why is he so desperate to protect her? Is his tenderness real, or is it just another ploy to get what he desires?Before Xiao Lanhua gives herself over completely, a shocking reveal by Dongfang Qingcang's greatest nemesis flings her ...

Fresh from the imperial examinations, Duan Ling volunteers to journey to the northern city of Ye, where the empire's border is under threat of a Mongol invasion. Accompanying him is Wu Du, tasked with rebuilding the city's ragtag garrison into a force capable of holding Ye through the winter. When Duan Ling arrives, however, he discovers that the Mongol army is led by none other than his childhood friend, Borjigin Batu. The grown-up Batu is nothing like the boy Duan Ling remembers--and now...

As the capital of Chang'an prepares for a grand celebration, An Lushan and his henchmen plot to wreak havoc within the city. In their clutches is Mergen, who has surrendered his heart to the heavenly demon in order to discover his plans. At night, Lu Xu walks in his dreams, the two becoming more deeply entwined than either bargained for.Li Jinglong believes the exorcists can stop An Lushan--and perhaps even strike down the black jiao Xie Yu, a far greater threat to the Divine Land. But whe...

As the northern emperor Fu Jian prepares to march on the south with an army of the undead, Chen Xing and his ragtag team of exorcists make one final, desperate attempt to convince him to reconsider. But even if Fu Jian abandons his unwitting alliance with the forces of darkness, that will only delay the plans of the Demon God Chiyou, not bring them to an end--and Chen Xing is no closer to solving the mystery of the Dinghai Pearl and releasing the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth, with...

Is your child getting ready for heart surgery? Are they feeling a little nervous?Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist with 15+ years of experience, Getting Ready for My Heart Surgery is an interactive book that helps reduce anxiety through a better understanding of the surgical process!Forget confusing doctor-talk-this book tells kids what they need to know, no fluff, no drama. What's an ECG anyway? How about an echo test ...

Integrating Activity-Based Models with Mobile Phone Data: Advances in Traffic Modeling and Multi-Agent Simulation analyzes the path from the observation to prediction using traffic big data. The book explores the refined identification method of individual travel chains in the diversified and complex urban travel environment, reconstructing the structure and algorithms of Activity-based Models or ABM based on the characteristics identified by mobile phone signaling data. Final sections dev...

Comprehensive Guidance and Case Studies to Improve Indoor Air QualityBridging theory with real-world application, Indoor Aerosol Dynamics offers a comprehensive and systematic introduction to the behavior of airborne particles in indoor environments, delivering clear guidance and practical tools on a range of topics from fundamental mechanics to health impacts and engineering controls.Readers will find information on indoor aerosol emission, moveme...

Is your child getting ready for eye surgery? Are they feeling a little nervous?Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist with 15+ years of experience, Getting Ready for My Eye Surgery tackles this head-on with a straightforward, interactive guide designed to ease your little one into the idea of eye surgery.What's inside?Clear explanations of different parts of the eye and how the eye helps with v...