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She brought honor on the battlefield. Now comes a new kind of war... The war is over. Now a renowned hero, Mulan spends her days in her home village, training a militia of female warriors. The peace is a welcome one, and she knows it must be protected. When Shang arrives with an invitation to...

This collection of short stories and poems by Ada Hoffmann traverses extraordinary universes packed with faeries, cyborgs, talking otters, punitive gods, lovestruck sea creatures, fossil hunters, extraterrestrials, and much more. Exploring themes of love and self-existence, community and otherness, and perseverance, Resurrections is a wondrous blend of genres and literary forms.

Mei and Yun Wu have always been different from the other kids in the village. They’ve learned not to talk about why. But now, as this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, the twelve-year-olds find that they are exactly like everyone else: bursting with excitement. That’s because word of their grandfather’s incredible mooncakes has reached the Emperor of China himself. And on festival night, the emperor’s son will arrive to sample Grandpa’s mooncakes and report back to His Majesty.

Bernardine Szold Fritz arrived in Shanghai in 1929 to marry her fourth husband. Only thirty-three years old, she found herself in a time and place like no other. Political intrigue and scandal lurked on every street corner. Art Deco cinemas showed the latest Hollywood flicks, while dancehall owners and jazz musicians turned Shanghai into Asia's top nightlife destination. Yet from the night of their wedding, Bernardine's new husband did not live up to his promises. Instead of feeling sorry for herself or leaving Shanghai, Bernardine decided to make a place for herself.

Ming Da is only nine years old when he becomes the emperor of China. His ministers take advantage of the boy emperor by stealing rice, gold, and precious stones. But Ming Da has a plan. He orders his tailors to make him “magical” new clothes that only honest people can see. Can Ming Da outsmart his ministers and save his country?

This was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime family trip to Thailand. One last wish for my dying mama. Instead, we're stranded on a lush, stunning island with ten strangers-held captive as Thai mythology unfolds around us . . . and within us. Now we're being tested. We're expected to face our greatest fears-and possible deaths-in hopes of awakening some kind of dormant gift . . . or curse. One by one, we're transforming, echoing the strange and sometimes wondrous abilities found in Thai folktales.

Our minds are full of color. But what do you do when one color shines brighter than the others? This series is the ultimate mindfulness toolkit packed with tips and activities that help listeners manage strong emotions. The content aids in self-awareness and personal development for young children, allowing them to find their own ways of dealing with anger, sadness, excitement, and nervousness. This volume includes The Blue Book: What to Do When You're Sad and The Purple Book: What to Do When You're Nervous.

Our minds are full of color. But what do you do when one color shines brighter than the others? This series is the ultimate mindfulness toolkit packed with tips and activities that help learners manage strong emotions. The content aids in self-awareness and personal development for young children, allowing them to find their own ways of dealing with every emotion in the rainbow. This volume includes The Gold Book: What to Do When You're Proud and The Gray Book: What to Do When You're Lonely.

Our minds are full of color. But what do you do when one color shines brighter than the others? This series is the ultimate mindfulness toolkit packed with tips and activities that help learners manage strong emotions. The content aids in self-awareness and personal development for young children, allowing them to find their own ways of dealing with every emotion in the rainbow. This volume includes The Green Book: What to Do When You're Jealous and The Orange Book: What to Do When You're Confident.

Our minds are full of color. But what do you do when one color shines brighter than the others? This series is the ultimate mindfulness toolkit packed with tips and activities that help learners manage strong emotions. The content aids in self-awareness and personal development for young children, allowing them to find their own ways of dealing with every emotion in the rainbow. This volume includes The Pink Book: What to Do When You're Confused and The White Book: What to Do When You're Stressed.