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As language learners and teachers ourselves, we understand the desire to learn or teach the real English language as used by native speakers. ESL textbooks and grammar workbooks are not only boring, but they also don't represent the real English language that is used every day.

It’s spring 1999, and 25-year-old Lia Cope and her prickly 73-year-old grandmother, Mineko, are sharing a bedroom in Curtain, Texas, the ranching town where Lia grew up and Mineko began her life as a Japanese war bride. Both women are at a turning point: Mineko, long widowed, moved in with her son and daughter-in-law after a suspicious fire destroyed the Cope family ranch house, while Lia, an architect with a promising career in Austin, has unexpectedly returned under circumstances she refuses to explain.

David wakes up in a high-security prison on the forsaken Martian moon Deimos with no memory of his past. A chance encounter with Aztec, a deadly purple-haired cyborg, propels him into a daring jailbreak. She brings him on board a mysterious warship manned by the most notorious and badass crew of the galaxy—the Space Punks. One hundred years ago AI waged a devastating war against its human creators.

Herbal remedies have centuries-long track records of health benefits in traditional holistic medicine. And more recently, herbs, plants, spices, and mushrooms have been enjoying a new spotlight as vital parts of every health-conscious menu. In this evidence-based guide, you'll explore the health benefits actually backed up by modern scientific research!

China, the 1720s. Giuseppe Castiglione, a promising and ambitious Italian painter, is recruited by the Jesuits to serve the Emperor of China. But his painting style is rejected as inauspicious. Meanwhile, Niuhuru, a grey-eyed, too-tall girl is chosen as a concubine to a minor prince and sent to live in the Garden of Perfect Brightness, where Giuseppe meets her when he is tasked with turning the Garden into a wonderland for the Qianlong Emperor. But as the Garden changes and Niuhuru is swept upwards to ever-greater importance, is something precious being lost?

Lines is about possibilities, about the choices we make – or fail to make. It’s a star-crossed love story; it’s a bitter tragedy. It’s about Josh and Abby and their intertwined lives, together and apart, through births and deaths and the beautiful mess in between.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Japan. Greater Than a Tourist: Japan by author Andy Cheng offers the inside scoop on Japan.

This is the story of one young man who developed an infatuation with his mother's sister. That infatuation grows into an obsession. His self-playing fantasies are just not enough. He goes out after her. What follows is a night out at a local bar, the two get a bit tipsy and when they finally get back to her house, the love affair begins.

What if the key to personal and professional success was already inside you – just waiting to be understood. In Personalities Remixed, Lewis Senior, Mark Wilkinson, and Paul Grant combine decades of global leadership, coaching, and human performance expertise to bring you the definitive guide to using the E-Colours personality system for life-changing results.

Her husband is in a coma. And she doesn’t remember the crash, the moments leading up to it, or what happened that sent them into the water. Struggling with the painful loss of her children and grappling with her husband’s comatose state, she tries to figure out her new normal.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit the Maldives. Greater Than a Tourist - Maldives by author Aishath Nadheema offers firsthand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the local islands and resorts in the Maldives. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Embark on a captivating journey through the mystical landscapes of the East with "Tales from the Eastern Shores." This enchanting collection of sixty tales unveils the rich tapestry of folklore and mythology from Korea, China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, bringing to life a world where dragons soar in the skies, spirits roam the forests, and mythical creatures walk among us. Each tale, steeped in centuries of tradition and cultural heritage, opens a window into the heart and soul of the East, revealing the wisdom, courage, and enchantment that have been passed down through generations.

Money Remixed is a transformative guide designed to reshape your mindset, redefine your relationship with money, and unlock the abundant life you’ve always desired. Through the lens of personal experience and deep introspection, this book presents a clear and actionable framework for developing a wealthy mindset that goes far beyond mere financial gain.

Sacred Red Liquid: The History and Mystery of Blood is a captivating journey into the most vital substance coursing through our veins. From its biological wonders to its profound cultural, historical, and symbolic significance, this book uncovers blood's multifaceted role in shaping humanity.

How far will a demon go to torture someone? That's what I'm thinking as I peer through the peephole of this cheap motel out into the empty hall as childish giggles come from the other side.

The Life and Teachings of the Buddha is a comprehensive guide to Buddhist philosophy and practice, offering listeners a deep understanding of the key concepts and teachings that have guided millions of people around the world for over 2,500 years.

As a young boy in Japan, Kenji is left home alone and plays Hitori Kakurenbo, a game of hide-and-seek with a demon, an Oni. His family comes home and the demon kills them all. A traumatized Kenji ends up in the foster system, with no memory of what happened that night. The doctors convince him he witnessed a human murder his family. Several years later he's adopted by a US family. His adoptive father, Rob, also witnessed the demon when he was young, and still has nightmares about El Cuco, the boogeyman of Puerto Rico.

In Western Journeys, Teow Lim Goh charts her journeys immigrating from Singapore and spending the last 15 years living in and exploring the American West. Goh chronicles her lived experiences while building on the longer history of immigrants from Asia during the 19th and 20th centuries, bringing new insights to places, the historical record, and memory.

Adopted and protected by loving tribe giants, a young human boy Cheeba discovers his identity—the lost son of a royal family, destined to be an emperor.

After escaping the clutches of the evil Vampiress Maura, three friends struggle with the past in finding a new way of life and love…. Xander's nightmare past has left him with some serious control issues. Without the burning hatred that kept him going when he was under Maura's thumb, he has lost his lust for life. Jaded and closed off to the world around him, Xander is entirely unprepared for the arrival of Cat.