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“There is so much at play in this wondrous novel. Vi, struggling to place herself in any context that makes sense within the world, earnestly leads us into a wild experiment, to turn a blob into the man of her dreams, and I was transfixed by her voice. This is a book that looks at identity and desire in profoundly interesting ways.” — Kevin Wilson, bestselling author of Now Is Not the Time to PanicA humorous and deeply moving debu...

Although Xiahou Lian and Shen Jue have reunited, danger casts a shadow over their lives together. Xiahou Lian hasn't managed to stamp out Qiye Garden, and under a new leader, that sinister enclave of assassins has become more bold. Xiahou Lian and Shen Jue's allies have already begun to vanish, die, or turn against them. And making matters worse, the mysterious, debilitating "Paradise Fruit" has grown more and more entrenched in Great Qi.Staving off Qiye Garden and eliminating the Paradise...

Xiahou Lian, the youngest assassin of the infamous Qiye Garden enclave, has infiltrated the prestigious Xie household on a vague but deadly mission. Posing as a servant under Xie Jinglan, the youngest son of the family, he bides his time, awaiting orders. But as the days pass, an unexpected bond forms between them--mark and assassin alike--throwing a wrench in Xiahou Lian's plans. The decision he makes will land him in dire straits with the Qiye Garden, while Xie Jinglan walks free.Two yea...

After converging in the capital, Xiahou Lian and Shen Jue soon learn that the imperial court is no safer than the roads that brought them there. Power is shifting perilously, secrets are tightening around them, and Xiahou Lian's attempts to protect himself through deception place him in unexpected danger.Shaken by the fallout, the two dare to rebuild the bond they once lost. As Xiahou Lian gains a foothold in the Eastern Depot, he and Shen Jue are swept into a storm of treachery and enemie...

Reeling from the devastating loss of someone close to him, young assassin Xiahou Lian sets off on a perilous journey to find his long-lost brother, who's hidden away on a remote and forbidding mountain. But what Xiahou Lian encounters at the summit isn't the reunion he imagined. Instead, he's thrust into a web of secrets and betrayals more harrowing than anything he's faced in Qiye Garden.Within the palace walls, Shen Jue moves like a shadow. Though he wears a mask of obedience while servi...

She was the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister, and she had helped her husband ascend to the throne. With the excuse that he had beaten her into a cold palace, he had joined hands with her sister to force her to cut her stomach open and take her child.He had forced her only brother to be reduced to a beggar, killed her entire family, made her into a human being, imprisoned her in a barn, slept with pigs and dogs, and suffered the most terrible torture in the wor...

My Child Is Not Naughty — Just DifferentThere are journeys we choose, and journeys that choose us.Raising a child with ADHD is not about managing behaviour alone. It is a long-term process of building foundations — step by step, layer by layer.This book is a record of that process.As a mother and a trained pharmacist, I approached my son's ADHD not as something to suppress, but as something to understand, support, and shape over time. Instea...

If you think the days of witchcraft are long gone, you do so at your own risk—it has simply blended into modern glass and chrome. Set against the high-rise commercial towers of downtown Yangon, Myanmar, and northern Thailand, The Witch's Ledger is a supernatural psychological thriller where modern corporate ambition collides with ancient black magic. Chief Accountant May Thu tracks millions in corporate assets on her left monitor—and dark blood spells on her right. Using a predatory condo ...

UNIQUE, UNADULTERATED AND UTTERLY UNSTOPPABLEThe revealing and comical memoir of one of Britain’s most iconic stars of stage and screen, Su Pollard’s book chronicles an incredible career spanning over half a century“Candid, witty, and refreshingly human. She’s survived the highs and lows of showbiz with humour intact and a cheeky twinkle in her eye. She delights audiences with her stories from the frontlines of entertainment. She’s unforgettable” - Christopher Biggins

An inclusive vision of mathematics—its beauty, its humanity, and its power to build virtues that help us all flourishFor mathematician Francis Su, a society without mathematical affection is like a city without concerts, parks, or museums. To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity’s most beautiful ideas.In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, an awa...

Finalist, 2022 Patterson Poetry PrizePeach State has its origins in Atlanta, Georgia, the author’s hometown and an emblematic city of the New South, a name that reflects the American region’s invigoration in recent decades by immigration and a spirit of reinvention. Focused mainly on food and cooking, these poems explore the city’s transformation from the mid-twentieth century to today, as seen and shaped by Chinese Americans. The poems are set in restaurants, home kitchen...

As a rich girl, Zhuang Dian was actually selling a small set on the internet! The delivery had actually been delivered to the hands of the school's grass man god. Only now did they know that the male god was using … Big account! "What you're selling is not of good quality and I need after-sales service," he said. Zhuang Dian was infuriated, "How did you fail? Laozi's products are sold abroad! Little brother, I think your model doesn't match! " The male god sneered, picked her up and headed...