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Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....

Brought to you by Penguin. Chris Harding's enormously enjoyable new book distils Japan's long, complex and fascinating history into the stories of twenty remarkable individuals. These vivid and entertaining portraits take the reader from the earliest written accounts of Japan right through to...

Thomas Sowell provides us with a useful and concise record tracing the history of nine ethnic groups: Irish, Germans, Jews, Italians, Chinese, Japanese, Blacks, Puerto Ricans, and Mexicans.

Discover the Fascinating Journey of China from Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower China’s history offers a comprehensive, clear, and compelling look at the key moments that shaped one of the world's oldest and most influential civilizations. Forget the dry history lessons and get ready to connect the dots between the past and the present. For thousands of years, China has navigated periods of immense change, conflict, and reinvention. This book takes you on a journey through every major phase of that history, from its legendary beginnings and foundational dynasties to the wars and ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An impressive, bitter, and sweet debut that explores the age-old conflicts between father and son, the beauty and sadness of what happened to Japanese Americans in the Seattle era during World War II, and the depths and longing of deep-heart love.”—Lisa See...

A dark, magical realist debut family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism, and the inescapability of fate. Qianze has not seen her father in eleven...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights and Our Violent Ends comes the “equal parts intoxicating and dazzling” (Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves) first book in a captivating new duology following an ill-matched pair of...

"Mr. Van Dorn, I'm sorry. . . but I must inform you that your brother is . . ." Yokohama, Japan, 1873. Japan has opened up to the world after almost three hundred years of self-imposed isolation and is rapidly developing. Nelson Van Dorn, a former New York City police detective, has sailed for Yokohama, expecting to start a new life by going into the silk exporting business with his younger brother, Warren, whom he plans to meet there, only to learn that his brother has died in a mysterious fire, that he was an opium addict, and that he has left Nelson in debt. To pay off this debt, Nelson ...

Some of the cruelest deeds of Japan's war in Asia did not occur on the battlefield, but in quiet, antiseptic medical wards in obscure parts of China. Far from front lines and prying eyes, Japanese doctors and their assistants subjected human guinea pigs to gruesome medical experiments in the name of science and Japan's wartime chemical and biological warfare research. Author Hal Gold draws upon a wealth of sources to construct a portrait of the Imperial Japanese Army's most notorious medical unit, giving an overview of its history and detailing its most shocking activities.

International business requires a deep level of industry insight but also a keen understanding of the cultural differences that impact how business is done. If you’re an American working in China or Japan for the first time, you may not realize the way each culture thinks and reasons is quite different from your own, which can lead to frequent misunderstandings. You may be unaware, for example, that Americans reason in a linear manner, Chinese in a lateral manner, and Japanese intuitively.

With the invasion of Dara complete, and the Wall of Storms breached, the world has opened to new possibilities for the gods and peoples of both empires as the sweeping saga of the award-winning Dandelion Dynasty continues in this third book of the “magnificent fantasy epic” (NPR). Princess...

300 essential words and phrases, the 100 most common verbs. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list.

In this "beautifully rendered" novel about war, migration, and the power of telling our stories, three generations of a Chinese family search for a place to call home (Georgia Hunter, New York Times bestselling author)."Within every misfortune there is a blessing and within every blessing, the...

I tried to stop ejaculating on purpose, but that only drove me crazy. I ended up needing professional help. So I got some from a nasty, mature Chinese lady!

Unlock the secrets of a timeless spiritual tradition with Pure Land Buddhism: A Beginner's Guide: The Simple Path to Enlightenment. This indispensable guide introduces you to the serene and profound world of Pure Land Buddhism, where faith and simplicity lead to boundless peace and compassion. Dive deep into the transformative teachings of Amitabha Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light. Discover how his compassionate vows promise salvation and peace to all who earnestly seek it. This book illuminates the path to enlightenment, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of their background ...

You Already Know Kung Fu How Your Brain Already Understands Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Chinese, Japanese, and Korean are often described as difficult. Alien scripts. Strange sounds. Endless memorization. This book shows something very different. You Are Not Starting From Zero These languages have surrounded you your whole life — in brands, food, films, games, place names, and everyday culture. This book reveals what your brain has already been absorbing. As you read, patterns begin to surface. Characters connect. Sounds echo across languages. Meanings stop scattering and start ...

This definitive history of American xenophobia is "essential reading for anyone who wants to build a more inclusive society" (Ibram X. Kendi, New York Times-bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist) The United States is known as a nation of immigrants. But it is also a nation of xenophobia...

Embark on an intellectual odyssey with "Go: The Infinite Game," where the ancient art of Go meets the cutting edge of modern theory and technology. This comprehensive work is an essential guide for anyone drawn to the profound depths of this timeless game. Explore the rich tapestry of Go's history, from its origins to revolutionary modern play influenced by AI and quantum computing. Delve into advanced strategies, the intricacies of mathematical and computational analysis, and the psychological dynamics that make Go a microcosm of strategic thought. "Go: The Infinite Game" is not just a ...

Stir frying is a cooking technique in which ingredients are fried in a small amount of very hot oil while being stirred or tossed in a wok. Stir fry originated in China and in recent centuries has spread into other parts of Asia and the West. It is similar to sautéing in Western cultures. Not only is stir frying quick and easy, it is also healthy. It results in tender-crisp vegetables that retain more nutrients than if they were boiled. And since stir-frying requires only a small amount of oil, the fat content is low. Many different ingredients can be stir fried, from fresh vegetables, ...

The Battle of Wuhan: China's Resilience Amid the Shadows of War delves into the second Sino-Japanese War's most extensive and pivotal campaign, fought from June to October 1938. Against the backdrop of China's "century of humiliation" and the rise of Japanese imperialism, this book chronicles the fierce resistance and resilience of China's National Revolutionary Army (NRA) during a brutal struggle for control of Wuhan, a key industrial and transportation hub. The book explores the multi-faceted dimensions of the battle, from detailed military maneuvers and innovative guerrilla tactics to ...