Chinese Magic

2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award Gold Medalist 2023 RONE Award Gold Medalist 2023 Reader's Favorite Silver Medalist A healer with the talent to unravel death. A stillborn child brought to life. A father bent on vengeance, and a son torn between justice, faith, and love. Caught in a chase spanning kingdoms, each must decide the nature of good and evil, the lengths they will go to survive, and what they are willing to lose. A healer and dabbler in the dark arts, Barus is as gnarled as an ancient oak. Forgotten in the chaos of the dying queen’s chamber, he spirits away her stillborn ...

Why do some people seem to attract luck — while others repeat the same misfortunes? The answer, according to 5,000 years of Taoist wisdom, lies in the soul. Taoist Soul Therapy: Lin Hun is the first authoritative written guide to Lin Hun Therapy — an officially trademarked system (USPTO, 2020) rooted in ancient Chinese alchemy, Taoist life coaching, and Divine Guidance through communication with celestial spirits. Inside, Grand Master Alex Anatole reveals: The difference between the prenatal Hun soul and the postnatal Po — and why it matters for your fate How social conditioning ...

You'll love this collection of folktales from China. In "The Magic Paintbrush", Liang is given a magical paintbrush that has the power to turn anything he paints into real life. Liang must be clever, using both his brain and painting power to escape the greedy emperor. Also included are five other Chinese folktales: "The Water Bucket", "Song Dingbo and the Hungry Ghost", "Money Problems", "The Terrible Kites of Len Yo", and "The Divine Tortoise."

From the USA Today bestselling author of The Book Eaters comes The Girl with a Thousand Faces, a stunning Gothic tale set in a historical Hong Kong that meshes ancient myths and local legends into a haunting story of ghosts, grief, and women who will not forgive. This program is read by Audie...

After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer. Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home. Savvy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if you believe the rumors, especially popular with the men in town. It’s been years since that horrible night, a night Lucy can’t remember anything about, and she has since moved to LA and started a new life.

A glittering, bold, darkly funny novel about two sisters—one in New York, one in Singapore—who are bound by an ancient secret Sisterhood is difficult for Su and Emerald. Su leads a sheltered, moneyed life as the picture-perfect wife of a conservative politician in Singapore. Emerald is a...

Dragon Bones is a masterly and insightful exploration of ritual, myth and oracles in Shang Period China (16th-11th century BCE). Combining wide-ranging scholarship with pragmatic practicality, the author shines a light on one of the most obscure and least-known areas of ritual practice in the ancient world, demonstrating its value and connection to the development of magical practices in China over a period of many centuries. Combining historical accounts, myths, practical meditation and the oracle bone inscriptions themselves, Dragon Bones elucidates an arcane system of divination and ...

Order now and receive the SPECIAL FIRST EDITION while supplies last—featuring a designed case cover under the jacket and illustrated endpapers, in addition to shiny foil and embossing. Not all fairy tales end happily ever after in this Cinderella-inspired fantasy by the bestselling author of...

Are you constantly drained despite rest❓ Do you feel emotionally scattered, unable to find your center❓ What if the secret to vitality, focus, and inner harmony is already within you—waiting to be balanced❓ In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into cycles of burnout, emotional imbalance, or decision fatigue. But what if you could rewire your inner energy system, recalibrate your mental and physical frequency, and achieve lasting clarity—all by understanding one ancient, time-tested truth? This life-shifting guide helps you unlock the powerful equilibrium of Yin and ...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Who would burn books? Jack and Annie find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient China. There, a powerful emperor called the Dragon King has ordered...

This breathtaking, full-color illustrated fantasy is inspired by Chinese folklore, and is a companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Pinmei's gentle, loving grandmother always has the most thrilling tales for her granddaughter and the other villagers. However, the...

"Choo narrates this richly complex novel herself, her gorgeous writing delivered in a voice that is deep and precise and lovely, both British and not quite. Her tone and words transport us..." — San Francisco Chronicle This program is read by the author. A sweeping historical audiobook about a...

Unearth the Stories of Where Gods Walked the Earth and Legends Were Born This book is your all-access pass to the stories that forged a civilization. Get ready to witness the dawn of ancient Chinese thought! This curated volume captures the essence of what mattered for thousands of years: family, honor, destiny, and the deep mystery of the natural world. Inside, you'll finally discover: Cosmic Origins: Learn how the Dragon, Phoenix, Turtle, and Fiery Beast literally shaped the mountains and rivers of the world. Epic Romance: The tragic fate of the goddess who fell in love with a mortal, ...

“Is this death?” I asked. “This is love,” replied the tiger. Magic apprentice Abalone has just saved the world from the wrath of underwater dragons. But her triumph is short-lived—her father, the great alchemist, demands she marry, expecting her to resign herself to a life of embroidered robes, quiet obedience, and managing household affairs. Abalone, however, has far wilder ambitions. Her heart burns to master fire magic, unravel forbidden rituals, and pursue the ancient mysteries that ignite her very soul. So, on the night of the legendary Dragon Boat Festival, she escapes into ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Marriage of Opposites and The Dovekeepers comes a soul-searching story about a young woman struggling to redefine herself and the power of love, family, and fate. Growing up on Long Island, Shelby Richmond is an ordinary girl until one night an...

In this riveting, “gory, and action-packed” (Jonathan Maberry) survival thriller, set in the expansive world of Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead series, three people from different walks of life in China must join forces against the typhoon of undead as chaos sweeps over Asia. In the...

Discover the perfect classroom read-aloud in this enchanting addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya—three diverse, curious friends—as they embark on a magical learning adventure celebrating National Unicorn Day, Chinese Almond Cookie Day, and Education and Sharing Day all at once! This beautifully crafted 2,000-word story weaves together cultural appreciation, imagination, and the joy of learning through: ✨ Playful sound effects (swish-swish, tip-tap, boing-boing) that make reading aloud a delight ✨ Diverse characters representing ...

The beautiful and exciting novel from author Joey Walker about love, loss, and triumph, inspired by real legends of the Four Most Beautiful Women of China. In a small fishing village in ancient China, the singing girl of Dongying captures the attention of the Prince’s Court with her unparalleled beauty. Siao Wei makes her choice, a life-changing decision that forever alters her fate. Catapulted to a palace and bestowed with the title of Princess, Siao Wei realizes she has made a dreadful mistake. The longing for her childhood companion, now lost, haunts her every step. As delicate threads...

Immortality was supposed to make her unstoppable… not make her a bigger target. One sip of the Grayel has changed everything. Vervain Lavine is no longer just the Godhunter—she’s a goddess. Untouchable. Unkillable… in theory. Because while death just got harder, it’s still very much on the table. And her enemies? They’re lining up. At the top of that list: Xi Wangmu—the ancient Tiger Goddess of plague and death. She’s arrived in Hawaii, trailing devastation in her wake… and she’s brought the Black Death with her. Now Vervain has to do the impossible—hunt a goddess who ...

In this charming rom-com about two star-crossed lovers, a woman whose life is guided by her belief in the red-string of fate finds her perfect match—but his skepticism about true love puts a knot in their chances. “I devoured this! Beautifully written, DEEPLY romantic, real, funny, heartfelt...