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Deception is not an accessory to power—it is its architecture.In The Architecture of Deception, intelligence analyst and strategic thinker Melissa M. Aigilo examines deception as a foundational instrument of modern statecraft, shaping conflicts, alliances, governance, and perceptions in the twenty-first century. Moving beyond cinematic myths and Cold War clichés, this book reveals how deception operates quietly through institutions, narratives, bureaucracies, and intelligence syste...

She holds power like no other. But can she learn to harness it in time to save her kingdom?In the kingdom of Axaria, a darkness rises.Some call it a monster, laying waste to the villagers and their homes.Some say it is an invulnerable demon summoned from the deepest abysses of the Immortal Realm.Many soldiers from the royal guard are sent out to hunt it down.Not one has ever returned.When Asterin Faelenhart, Princess of Axaria and ...

In a world where tumbleweeds meet talismans, and cowboys clash with ancient Eastern spirits, our hero stands alone. Lo Ma is not your typical gunslinger; he is the Kung Fu Cowboy, a protector of the desperate and the destitute. Trained in the mystic arts of Shailu, a master of martial arts, neigong, qigong, and other mysteries, Lo Ma is the West's last defense against sinister sorcerers, marauding orcs, and malevolent demons.As the Weird West falls under the dark shadow of a formid...

Here we will try NOT to look at the question of:God or no GodBut will try to understand:Which God is the GODFor more information please visit website https://My-OAG.comThis book offers over 500 pages of clear, logical thinking—no heavy philosophy, and only light calculations (which you can skip if you prefer). We will explore various historical, linguistic, capabilities, and possibilities to conclude a big question:

WINNER OF THE RICHARD & JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER 2020'Fabulously, witty and warm – what a talent!' Milly Johnson'A rare find' Richard MadeleyThree generations, two secrets, one extended family . . .Amy is thirty-four and has just given up her glittering career in the big (Welsh) city to move back in with her grandfather, returning to work in the small-town Chinese takeaway where she spen...

She holds power like no other. But can she learn to harness it in time to save her kingdom?In the kingdom of Axaria, a darkness rises.Some call it a monster, laying waste to the villagers and their homes.Some say it is an invulnerable demon summoned from the deepest abysses of the Immortal Realm.Many soldiers from the royal guard are sent out to hunt it down.Not one has ever returned.When Asterin Faelenhart, Princess of Axaria and ...

Everything has a price.In the kingdom of Axaria, a darkness has fallen. After defeating the evil mother who summoned an immortal demon to kill her, newly coronated Queen Asterin Faelenhart should have every reason to celebrate. Her kingdom is safe, forbidden magic eradicated, and her friends are alive. Except Asterin’s triumph has come at a devastating cost—forced to choose between a lifelong friend and true love, she’s lost both. But the shadows in Axaria have begun to st...

For fans of Helen Hoang and Lily Chu, this sweeping romance follows the entanglements of a fictional heiress to a Chinese dynastic fortune.Behind every hot, wealthy man stands a hotter, wealthier woman.There’s one rule in Gemma Huang’s family: never, under any circumstances, set foot in Beijing. But when Gemma, an aspiring actress, lands her first big break—a lead role in an update of M. Butterfly, which just so happens to be filming in th...

'Funny, sweet and relatable, this is a real gem of a read' Heat'Heart-stirring and quirky' Peterborough TelegraphSome old love letters. A lonely teenager. A new beginning . . .Asta Fung is sixteen and sulky. Her parents have moved the whole family to take over the Yau Sum takeaway in another town so Grandpa Charlie can be closer to the big hospital. She's had to give up her dog, her friends, her familiar t...

In How to Be Less Miserable, Lybi Ma, the executive editor of Psychology Today, provides strategies that challenge negative thinking and inspire a more positive mindset.As human beings, we are all predisposed to a negative mindset. This tendency is a byproduct of the evolution of our species. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors had to stay vigilant at all times—what if a man-eating predator was lurking in their midst? It was more important to be aware o...

‘One of China’s greatest living novelists’ GuardianBlending fact with fiction, China Dream is an unflinching satire of totalitarianism. After decades of loyal service, Ma Daode, a corrupt and lecherous party official, has been appointed director of the China Dream Bureau, charged with promoting President Xi Jinping’s China Dream of national rejuvenation. But just as he is about to present his plan for a microchip that will be implanted int...

In 1983, Ma Jian turned 30 and was overwhelmed by the desire to escape the confines of his life in Beijing. Deng Xiaoping was introducing economic reform but clamping down on 'Spiritual Pollution'; young people were rebelling. With his long hair, jeans and artistic friends, Ma Jian was under surveillance from his work unit and the police. His ex-wife was seeking custody of their daughter; his girlfriend was sleeping with another man. He could no longer find the inspiration to write or pain...