Simple English. Real Stories. Meaningful Learning.This book is part of the Real-Life Timed Readings series, designed for ESL learners and adult readers who want to improve their reading skills through real-life content.Each story in this book is based on everyday experiences, cultural observations, and personal reflections. The language is simple and clear, but the ideas are meaningful and engaging.Unlike tr...

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life. We ask AI questions, ask it to write and translate, use it to find information, and sometimes even rely on it when making important decisions.But should we let AI make those decisions for us?This book looks at a simple but important question: How can we use AI without letting AI take control of our lives?Through everyday examples, personal experiences, and reflections on responsibility, the author explores what...

Reading English can be simple and enjoyable.This book continues the journey with short and clear stories based on everyday life. The language remains simple, while the ideas become slightly richer, helping learners build confidence step by step.It offers a gentle and practical way to improve your English through real-life experiences.

Expand your reading. Expand your world.This volume brings together a variety of stories, including personal experiences, cultural insights, and everyday reflections.The mix of topics keeps reading interesting while helping learners grow naturally.

Long DescriptionThe Cultural Revolution was entering a new stage.Political divisions grew deeper, and revolution became part of everyday life. Friends, classmates, and even families found themselves on different sides. Like millions of other Chinese, the author had no choice. He was swept into the Cultural Revolution.Told through the eyes of a fourteen-year-old middle-school student, this true memoir records a time when hope slowly gave way to uncertainty. Political de...

This is a collection of ten personal essays about education, language, books, memory, and the unexpected turns of an ordinary life. From a name that carries four generations to an old photograph, from a first encounter with plagiarism to a book that travelled farther than its author knew, these stories connect the small details of one life with larger questions about learning and living. Along the way, the author reflects on English, teaching, writing, publishing, and the people and experi...

What happens when a man who has lived through more than seventy years of change begins talking with AI almost every day?is not a technical book about artificial intelligence. It is a personal story about learning, writing, publishing, memory, and thinking in the age of AI.James Daniel Lee is a retired English teacher and writer who began using ChatGPT in 2023. What started as a simple experiment gradually became a daily conversation. Along the way, AI helped him edit his writ...

Real English for real life.This book focuses on practical language used in everyday situations.The stories reflect real experiences, making learning useful and relatable.English is not just learned—it is lived.

Long DescriptionOne morning, a school loudspeaker changed a fourteen-year-old boy's life forever.In November 1966, schools across China closed as the Cultural Revolution spread through the country. Like millions of other students, the author believed the break would last only a few weeks. Instead, it marked the end of his normal school life and the beginning of a journey he could never have imagined.Told through the eyes of a fourteen-year-old boy, this memoir follo...

Long DescriptionThe war did not end. It became a way of life.As the Cultural Revolution entered one of its darkest periods, the fighting spread far beyond the schools. Workers, peasants, government employees, militia members, military veterans, and entire communities were drawn into the conflict. Schools officially remained open, but classrooms stood empty as many school buildings became headquarters, barracks, and defensive positions.Told through the eyes of a fifteen...

Build your English through real stories.This book offers a new collection of short readings based on daily life, culture, and personal experiences.The stories are easy to follow, but each one brings a meaningful idea.Learning English becomes more natural when it is connected to real life.

Volume One: A Reader's Guide to China's Cultural RevolutionLong DescriptionBefore entering the world of the Cultural Revolution, readers first need a map. This book is that map.The Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) was one of the most turbulent periods in modern Chinese history. It changed the lives of millions of people. It also led to armed conflict in many parts of China. Yet for many readers outside China, the people, organizations, slogans, events, and battles of...