In 2678, cosmic radiation unlocked humanity’s Origin Force — and condemned Xuan Shang to live in hiding.Ten years after betrayal wiped out his clan, he possesses forbidden dual Light and Dark power. Exposure means certain death.To hunt for his missing mother and the traitors who destroyed his family, Xuan Shang enters Origin Force Academy. He must conceal his dark attribute amid rival students, hidden schemes, and a mysterious tie to Judgment Academy.Deadly battles in the Dragon Bo...

With a bounty on his head, Wang Feng is the sole survivor of a slaughtered clan. Betrayed by a former friend, this weak orphan should have died easily in a ruthless empire where the strong devour the weak—until the Myriad Realms Summoning System awakens.Slay enemies for points, unseal summoning cards. While others train tirelessly with swords, he summons Ximen Chuixue, the peerless Sword God. Worse yet, his reward pool unlocks Gatling guns and helicopters, bringing modern firepower...

Betrayed and amnesiac, Celestial Temple Lord Ye Tian was reduced to a despised live-in son-in-law. He endured his in-laws' relentless scorn until surveillance footage revealed his wife, Xiao Yunxi, drugged by a ruthless gang and nearly dragged into a private room. Her desperate plight shattered his mental seal, awakening the terrifying memories of a supreme Big Shot and the heaven-defying Sky Eye Technique.This sudden awakening unleashed overwhelming martial prowess and a vast glob...

From the acclaimed author of This Place Is Still Beautiful comes an evocative, achingly romantic road-trip story about grief, diasporic identities, and the deep-buried secrets that haunt us, perfect for fans of Past Lives and The Farewell.Stella Chen’s life ground to a halt when her brother unexpectedly passed away a year ago. Raised together by their grandmother for years in the Chinese countryside before rejoining their parents in the United States, his absence destroys the conne...

A formidable woman warrior faced adversity, her fortunes turned unexpectedly, and she found herself recast as the most blessed "Cautious lady" in history. Determined to assert herself and make a new start, she inadvertently provoked the attention of the most "formidable" individual in court!Prime minister: Do you wish to become my bewitching princess, my dear?Cautious lady: How could I dare to refuse...One of the high points of this book is its intriguing character ...

A formidable woman warrior faced adversity, her fortunes turned unexpectedly, and she found herself recast as the most blessed "Cautious lady" in history. Determined to assert herself and make a new start, she inadvertently provoked the attention of the most "formidable" individual in court! Prime minister: Do you wish to become my bewitching princess, my dear? Cautious lady: How could I dare to refuse... One of the high points of this book is its intriguing character conception: a general...

Blood from his slit wrists mixes into the freezing seawater as Chen Guo, driven to drop out and slit his wrists by the campus bully Lan Zhuolin, steps deeper into the abyss of despair. Years of family oppression obsessed solely with grades and endless school bullying have long trampled his dignity into the mud, making even death his only escape.Just as his soul is about to be devoured by the abyss, a cruel dark baptism forcibly tears apart his battered mind. Amidst the endless ruin...

Water-soil-vegetation dynamic nexuses affect, and are affected by, both human activity and climate change. Inappropriate land management practices can result in soil and vegetation degradation, which in turn will likely alter natural hydrologic processes, leading to more frequent and severe flooding and drought. In response, an altered hydrologic condition tends to prompt soil erosion by wind and water, which can cause further vegetation degradation or even loss. Such nexuses will likely b...

Water-Soil-Vegetation Nexus and Climate Change presents a broad overview of the research needs and approaches regarding water-soil-vegetation nexus and climate change. It includes chapters discussing water budget and factors that affect hydrologic processes such as precipitation, runoff, infiltration, evapotranspiration, soil water, and groundwater, in addition to a focus on consumptive (e.g., domestic and irrigation) and non-consumptive (e.g., eco-environmental) water uses, and water shor...

Looking at his magnificent and extraordinary appearance and strong chest muscles in the copper mirror, Sarah feels angry. "He" is a girl!The person in front of Sarah has a graceful figure but an ordinary appearance.Well, this is the first time she can see her own face clearly without using a bronze mirror."You... you... are reckless! How dare you disguise as the Crown Prince!"Herself speaking such words is truly filled with joy.The Crown Prince attac...

Yangyuan Star was a deathly land shrouded in thick fog, where countless experts entered and never returned. Xuanyuan Shang stepped into this mysterious star field carrying a mission, only to discover that he had walked into a vast enigma. From the appearance of the first yellow triangular marker, to the bizarre red turtle in the blood pool, to the hog-like creature that would rather sacrifice itself than stop him from obtaining the marker, every clue seemed to point toward something hidden...

Innovation in Nephrology: Technology Development and Commercialization Handbook is a step-by-step guide to nephrology technology innovation reflects recent trends of industry globalization and value-conscious healthcare. Written by a team of medical, engineering, and business experts, the authors provide a comprehensive resource that leads clinicians, students, researchers, and entrepreneurs through a clear process for the identification, invention, and implementation of new solutions. Cas...