Chinese Ghost

Kat Chow has always been unusually fixated on death. She worried constantly about her parents dying---especially her mother. A vivacious and mischievous woman, Kat's mother made a morbid joke that would haunt her for years to come: when she died, she'd like to be stuffed and displayed in Kat's future apartment in order to always watch over her. After her mother dies unexpectedly from cancer, Kat, her sisters, and their father are plunged into a debilitating, lonely grief.

From across the sea, they came by the thousands, escaping war and poverty in southern China to seek their fortunes in America. Converging on the enormous western worksite of the Transcontinental Railroad, the migrants spent years dynamiting tunnels through the snow-packed cliffs of the Sierra Nevada and laying tracks across the burning Utah desert. Their sweat and blood fueled the ascent of an interlinked, industrial United States. But those of them who survived this perilous effort would be pushed to the margins of American life and then to the fringes of public memory.

Step into a world where ancient Chinese spirits and ghosts reveal hidden truths about love, betrayal, and justice. In these captivating tales, the deceptive "Painted Skin Ghost" lurks behind beauty, while the fierce protector Zhong Kui defends the realms beyond life. Each story is a gateway into centuries-old beliefs and mysteries, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of Chinese folklore. Discover what lies beyond the veil, where supernatural encounters echo the values and fears of ancient China—offering haunting insights that still resonate today.

Over the course of a decade spent reporting on the ground in China as a financial journalist, Dinny McMahon gradually came to the conclusion that the widely held belief in China’s inevitable economic ascent is dangerously wrong. Debt, entrenched vested interests, a frenzy of speculation, and an aging population are all pushing China toward an economic reckoning. China’s Great Wall of Debt unravels an incredibly complex and opaque economy, one whose fortunes - for better or worse - will shape the globe like never before.

Years after her Chinese half-sister assails her with ghost stories set in the mysterious world of Yin, Olivia — a young woman from San Francisco — finds herself in China. Looking for a way to reconcile her past with dreams for her future, Olivia's American assumptions are shaken by Chinese ghosts, but she also finds reasons to hope.

Embrace the Enchanting: Ghost Stories and Fairy Tales Await In a world saturated with contemporary tales and modern twists, there emerges a book that takes us back to the roots of storytelling, where the lines between the ethereal and the earthly blur. This season, readers are raving about a collection that masterfully intertwines ghost stories with fairy tales, creating a tapestry of narratives that are both hauntingly beautiful and timelessly enchanting. Each chapter of this unnamed marvel invites you into a realm where spirits roam free, where fairy tales aren't just for children, and ...

取自蒲松龄先生的代表作《聊斋志异》，精选十个妙趣横生的小故事，改编成适合孩子的神奇童话。……取自蒲松齡先生的代表作《聊齋誌異》，精選十個妙趣橫生的小故事，改編成適合孩子的神奇童話。

'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent 'Few books qualify as essential reading but Ghost Nation is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of The Hidden Hand The gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of...

The House of Life & Death by Vann Chow is an epic narrative that spans generations, weaving together love, betrayal, history, and the supernatural. Elise’s world turns upside down when she stumbles upon her grandmother’s ancient diary, leading her into a web of dark family secrets and haunting supernatural forces. The diary reveals a deep connection to the House of Life, a mystical realm where the souls of the dead linger, shaped by Chinese folklore and ancient rituals. As Elise uncovers her family’s legacy, she learns that the House of Life is tied to a centuries-old curse rooted in ...

After a lifetime of blocking the ghosts who tried to talk to her, Carole found the courage to overcome her fear to speak with her father’s ghost. Their conversations helped Carole understand her father’s reluctance to share his story about his journey from China to the U.S. and guided her to the Louie family ancestral villages. Their conversations were more than a genealogical exploration; they were the beginning of a spiritual journey, a journey into the spirit world and past lives, a path of healing and love.

China's Great Wall of Debt is a penetrating examination of the country's opaque financial system and the complex factors - demographic shifts, urbanisation, industrialisation, a pervasive over-reliance on debt-fuelled investments - that have brought the country to the brink of crisis. Anchored by stories of China's cities and its people, from factory workers and displaced farmers to government officials and entrepreneurs, the narrative will take readers inside the country's ghost cities, zombie companies, start-ups, and regulatory institutions as McMahon explains how things got so bad, why fixing the problems is so hard, and what the economic outlook means for China and for the rest of us.

Learn about the ghosts of San Francisco. In the misty hills and foggy streets of San Francisco lie tales of spirits lingering from times long past, haunting the city's landmarks and neighborhoods. From the indigenous peoples who first inhabited the land to the gold miners who rushed in seeking fortune, from the devastation of the 1906 earthquake to the modern complexities of urban life, the ghosts of San Francisco traverse time and space, leaving their spectral imprint on the city's fabric. These ghosts of San Francisco are a diverse array of souls from different eras and backgrounds. They ...

Bearland Tales Boxed Set Books 1-3 invites you into a world where gay bears live their best lives, exploring love, friendship, and self-discovery. In this captivating collection, you'll encounter three heartfelt stories. Rough Cut Chris Hodak, a former college football defensive lineman, has carried a secret crush on his hunky teammate Rohan Moore for twenty years. When they reunite, Chris finds Rohan as a proud, out-and-proud bear who owns a barber shop catering to bears. The lingering spark between them ignites when Chris sits in Rohan's chair, but to win back Rohan's heart, Chris must ...

An isolated island. Twelve contestants. A reality show built for survival. But the jungle hides more than cameras. When ancient remains are unearthed, something buried and vengeful begins to rise. One by one, the crew is consumed by madness, possession, and blood-soaked ritual. The mask must be fed. Escape is not part of the script.

Moonie lives in Melbourne and dreams of designing dresses for movie stars. Eight thousand kilometres away, on Chongming Island in China, peasant boy Little Dipper cares for the silkworms on his family's farm and hopes to learn English. On the day Moonie's beloved Ma Mi goes away, Little Dipper appears in her house. Before they can speak, he is whisked back home. Aided by a magical silk cocoon, Little Dipper's visits become a regular event and although neither knows how or why they are connected their bond grows each time.

失忆的少年，无数次同样的梦境，一封令人不解的旧信……随着罗飞的明察暗访，一切的一切都与十八年前岛上发生的海啸有着某种联系……失憶的少年，無數次同樣的夢境，一封令人不解的舊信……隨著羅飛的明察暗訪，一切的一切都與十八年前島上發生的海嘯有著某種聯繫……

Every year on the day of the Ghost Festival, creatures from the underworld roam city streets freely when the gate of hell is opened. The owner of the House of Life set out a lavish banquet to entertain and appease these hungry ghosts. This year, however, foul creatures led by a long-dead Manchurian nobleman came down from the Devil's Peak on horseback and stormed the banquet hall. They harassed the guests and wrecked havoc to the festivity, demanding the House of Life to hand over something it has been safe-keeping for centuries.

No.13 Liangqian Hutong in Beiping was inhabited by Qian Dahu’s family during the Ming Guo era. One gruesome night, all 13 members of the family, old and young, were slaughtered and dismembered, their bodies found without heads. The spine-chilling and mystifying deaths of all the mansion’s successors kept tenants away and the mansion was deserted for years. During the Cultural Revolution, rumors of the curse’s return spread fear into its neighbors like a plague, but to their surprise, soon after, mysterious strangers begin arriving at the uncanny mansion No.13 one after another.

冥婚、鬼嫁、尸衣、旱魃、太岁、毛僵、人脚欢、壁墙鬼、养尸地……夜深了，爷爷又开始讲述那些神秘的老故事了……冥婚、鬼嫁、屍衣、旱魃、太歲、毛僵、人腳歡、壁牆鬼、養屍地……夜深了，爺爺又開始講述那些神秘的老故事了……

冥婚、鬼嫁、尸衣、旱魃、太岁、毛僵、人脚欢、壁墙鬼、养尸地……夜深了，爷爷又开始讲述那些神秘的老故事了……冥婚、鬼嫁、屍衣、旱魃、太歲、毛僵、人腳歡、壁牆鬼、養屍地……夜深了，爺爺又開始講述那些神秘的老故事了……