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Pawned by her mother to the King of Hell as a child, Lady Jing is half-vampire, half-hulijing fox-spirit and all sasshole. As the King's ward, she has spent the past ninety years running errands, dodging the taunts of the spiteful hulijing courtiers, and trying to control her explosive temper - with varying levels of success. So when Jing overhears the courtiers plotting to steal a priceless dragon pearl from the King, she seizes her chance to expose them, once and for all.

Korea has a long, riveting history—it is also a divided nation. South Korea is a vibrant democracy, the tenth largest economy, and is home to a world-renowned culture. North Korea is ruled by the most authoritarian regime in the world, a poor country in a rich region, and is best known for the cult of personality surrounding the ruling Kim family. But both Koreas share a unique common history. Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo draw on decades of research to explore the history of modern Korea, from the late nineteenth century, Japanese occupation, and Cold War division to the present day.

If I Had Your Face plunges us into the mesmerising world of contemporary Seoul - a place where extreme plastic surgery is as routine as getting a haircut, where women compete for spots in secret 'room salons' to entertain wealthy businessmen after hours, where K-Pop stars are the object of all-consuming obsession and ruthless social hierarchies dictate your every move. Navigating this cutthroat city are four young women balancing on the razor edge of survival.

An unlikely duo—Professor Peter Singer, a preeminent philosopher and professor of bioethics, and Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei, a Taiwanese Buddhist monastic and social activist—join forces to talk ethics in lively conversations that cross oceans, overcome language barriers, and bridge philosophies. The eye-opening dialogues collected here share unique perspectives on contemporary issues like animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, and more. Together, these two deep thinkers explore the foundation of ethics and key Buddhist concepts.

Grace Park and Shawn Mathews share a city - LA - but seemingly little else. Coming from different generations and very different communities, their paths wouldn't normally cross at all. As Grace battles confusion over her elder sister's estrangement from their Korean-immigrant parents, Shawn tries to help his cousin Ray readjust to city life after years spent in prison. But something in their past links these two families. As the city around them threatens to erupt into violence, echoing the worst days of the early 1990s, the lives of Grace and Shawn are set to collide.

In his introduction, guest editor S. A. Cosby observes that writing short stories is “a special skill that combines brevity with wit and cleverness and the hint of the existential malaise that imbues crime fiction with its gravitas.” The stories in this collection overflow with gravitas in the most unexpected ways: a cryptic note left on a windshield, a murder for hire meets a game of Mouse Trap, a swipe right on a dating app goes horribly wrong.

If you’re looking for inspiration, motivation and practical advice on improving your trading results, Better System Trader delivers every week. Each episode brings you an expert trader who shares their own story, along with the steps, both good and bad, that they’ve taken on their path to success. With a focus on actionable insights, the tips and tricks used by the experts contain loads of value, providing you with insanely practical tips and tools you can start using TODAY. Improve your trading with Better System Trader.

Quests and Chaos ventures into Icewind Dale with a group of players and adventurers sure to make you question many choices in your life. This actual play podcast comes from our twitch live streams, featuring James Aaron Oh as DM, Thomas Koch, Matthew Bridges, Alandra Hileman, JP, and Tasi Alabastro Support for our Patreon is a way you can affect the storyline, by donating inspiration to the players, or if you are feeling chaotic, to the DM. https://patreon.com/QuestsAndChaos

Now a Minister of Hell, Lady Jing is mind-numbingly bored. All she wants is plain talk and time with her beau Tony Lee, who has been distracted with mortal matters of late (impending war is such a drag). But then Aengus, a visiting Celtic deity, turns up boneless and drained of yin qi. The only way to help him is to return him to his pantheon's healer, in residence in Paris. Ready for a new adventure, Jing immediately volunteers for the task.

At 17, Mei should be in high school, but skipping fourth grade was part of her parents' master plan. Now a freshman at MIT, she is on track to fulfill the rest of this predetermined future: become a doctor, marry a preapproved Taiwanese Ivy Leaguer, produce a litter of babies. With everything her parents have sacrificed to make her cushy life a reality, Mei can't bring herself to tell them the truth - that she (one) hates germs, (two) falls asleep in biology lectures, and (three) has a crush on her classmate Darren Takahashi, who is decidedly not Taiwanese.

Actual Plays using Warhammer Fantasy Role Play & Mork Borg, that take you on a journey through The City of the Damned: Mordheim!

The Korean skin care journey. As much as we’d like, glowing, clear skin doesn’t happen overnight. But there is beauty in the process―not just the results. Author Jude Chao links skincare to self-care culture, giving listeners a practical guide to developing an ideal skincare routine and using it to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression. The Korean skincare routine invites us to look at our skincare not only as a way to reduce lines and wrinkles or clear up breakouts, but as a tool for developing our self-care habits.

This self-help communication book can help you find and accept yourself. So much is coming from self-love that it is vital to mend this gap. Strikingly honest and personal, this thorough guide offers amazing self-transformation techniques. The author shares her experience of shedding years of conditioning and becoming a happier and more fulfilled individual. This inspiring book will help you do the same.

Chloe Wang is nervous to introduce her parents to her boyfriend, because the truth is, she hasn’t met him yet either. She hired him from Rent for Your ‘Rents, a company specializing in providing fake boyfriends trained to impress even the most traditional Asian parents. Drew Chan’s passion is art, but after his parents cut him off for dropping out of college to pursue his dreams, he became a Rent for Your ‘Rents employee to keep a roof over his head. Luckily, learning protocols like “Type C parents prefer quiet, kind, zero-PDA gestures” comes naturally to him.

Meticulously researched, Remembering Shanghai follows five generations, from vibrant Shanghai to the bright lights of Hong Kong. By turns harrowing and heartwarming, this vivid memoir explores identity and loss against the epic backdrop of a country in turmoil.

Being part of the Onyxpaw Pack isn’t Nova’s first choice, but he’s accepted it. Deep down, he knows he was destined for more than chopping wood and sharing a bed with his best friend and mate, Oren, but he’s stuck. When Chaos strikes after nine long years, and the controlling alpha of a brother pack takes things a little too far, Nova and Oren realize they’re in for a dangerous surprise. Will this naïve girl and her bothersome human even be worth the fight? Or is this the opportunity Nova has been looking for?

The transporting stories in this year’s The Best American Mystery and Suspense are populated by those who exist on the fringe of our society and want more than what life has dealt them: A haunted veteran turned career criminal is on the run. An injured fighter turned bouncer seeks vengeance for his lost love. An assassin on his last job finds himself questioning his life choices and breaks all the rules to understand his final victim.

Amongst the grim darkness of the far future Chaos Divided is here to shine a light on the creativity and positivity of Warhammer 40000. Each week we dig into what we call WholesomeHammer, which is the joy we as hobbyists, players, and lore buffs all share in this wonderful Warhammer 40000 community. We're on break until mid-September! For more Chaos Divided goodness check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ChaosDivided40k You can also find us on YouTube and Instagram @chaosdivided40K and find your hosts on Instagram @Nurgle_Snurgle and @BlushingNoiseMarine

A healthy pregnancy over forty is possible. I made it my mission to bring hope to women. I conceived naturally at 46 & had my first baby at 47! There is nothing geriatric about my experience. I conceived naturally without any external assistance like IVF or frozen eggs. My pregnancy has been without complications, and my baby girl is healthy. Despite all the fears and concerns surrounding #pregnancyover40, the one thing that should never be lost is hope. It is my wish that women see my journey as a nice contrast to what is promoted and discussed in the medical world. Follow my journey😍🙌...

In a fast-paced, result-oriented, and competitive world, more and more young people are suffering from depression, anxiety, and other forms of mental health disorders that severely impact the family unit. This book is written out of a deep concern for the wellbeing of young people. In particular, this audiobook is aimed at Muslim children living in the West.