"Life is a circle, not a full stop; a curve filled with the weight of every heartbreak and the grace of every triumph." From the humble dust of Borivali to the peak of global glory, his life has never been a straight line—it has been a masterful curve. He started with nothing but a dream, and through the rotation of time, he gathered it all: the fame, the stands chanting his name, the legendary trophies, and a legacy that will outlive the game itself. But beneath the "Hitman" lies a soul t...

Urban Observation and Social Sensing helps readers see cities in a way they have seldom imagined before. Advanced technologies such as satellites in space, near surface drones, or even smartphones, can be used to explain how a city functions, or why certain areas are more populated than others. It examines the science of capturing city images and information gathered from above the ground combined with the information from social media and mobile data on the ground, and how to mak...

Evil spreads its wings. Hope withers beneath its shadow.Darien, hunted by the very magicians who trained him and marked for death after breaking his oath, has only one goal: survive long enough to reunite with his beloved Kiri. Yet it is not his pursuers he fears most. A dark power is awakening within him, one he does not understand and cannot control. With every passing moment, it presses closer to the surface, threatening to consume him.For Kiri, life has...

***2017 Silver Winner: Foreword INDIES Book of the Year in Young Adult Fiction***Some melodies reach across the stars.In 2157, the Adryil—an advanced race of telepathic humanoids—contacted Earth. A century later, 15-year-old violist Iris Lei considers herself lucky to attend Papilio, a prestigious performing arts school powered by their technology. Born penniless, Iris's one shot at a better life is to attract an Adryil patron. But only the...

As her native Hong Kong seethes, torn between two world powers, Amber Fan tries to build a career as a chef in London’s Chinatown.Amber Fan, a young Oxford-educated chef, opens the first Chinese fusion joint in London’s Chinatown following the failure of her father’s traditional restaurant. When her parents decide to return to Hong Kong, taking with them their young son Bobby as well as the haunting secret surrounding his birth, Amber is left alone in London. That ...

Drawing on extensive research of 153 feature films by 65 female directors, this book examines the dislocation between Chinese women’s cinema and Western feminist theories.The author explores how local feminist discourses in China shape major feminist narratives in contemporary Chinese women’s cinema and establishes “China as methodology” in Chinese cinema studies, offering interpretive paradigms rooted in China’s history, culture and politics. The author introduces frameworks to de...

In the mystical land of Eldoria, an orphan named Liam possesses the ability to hear the voices of ancient trees. When a wounded phoenix reveals a great darkness threatening the realm, Liam embarks on a quest to gather the ancient relics of the Elements. Will he be able to save the realm or not?

This is a book that bases on the Art Of Laziness and avoiding procrastination.

**An American Library Association Notable Children's BookFollow perfect pet Barnaby on his perilous journey home through bustling streets, mysterious alleyways, and the untamed wilds of city parks in this gorgeously illustrated tale of friendship, unconditional love and belonging.A stunning, standalone picture book set in the world of The Barnabus Project from New York Times bestselling creators The Fan Brothers, joined by their brother Devin Fan.**

"Beyond the Veil: Guardians of Aetheria" is an epic fantasy novel that follows a diverse group of adventurers united by destiny to protect their realms from the encroaching darkness. As they unravel prophecies, face trials, and tap into hidden powers, they journey through Aetheria, encountering mythical creatures, wise sages, and formidable foes. Their bonds grow stronger as they overcome personal challenges, forge alliances, and inspire hope in the face of chaos. With the...

In The Bell Curve Plus: Intelligence & Civilization, Shawn Fan examines historical facts to analyze the conflicts of civilizations from the perspective of man's intelligence. Exploring the rise and dominance of Eastern and Western civilizations, Fan dissects the root of the US and China's enduring conflict, underscoring the detrimental effects of recent political events, such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the 2020 US Presidential election. Spotlighting the vulnerability of the Amer...

In the opening volume, we meet our courageous protagonist, whose life takes an unexpected turn when they stumble upon a mysterious portal leading to uncharted worlds. Thrust into a realm of enchantment and peril, our hero embarks on a quest to find their true purpose and unlock their dormant powers. Along the way, they encounter mythical beings, solve riddles, face daunting trials, and uncover fragments of a long-forgotten prophecy. With each step, the protagonist grows stronger and gains ...