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A “riveting” (The Economist), “gripping” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) true story of the longest-held prisoner of war in American history, John Downey, Jr., a CIA officer captured in China during the Korean War and imprisoned for twenty-one years. John (Jack) Downey, Jr., was a new...

Echoes of Wisdom is a lyrical and meditative story that bridges generations, cultures, and hearts. In a peaceful valley, Elder Seraphina shares her lifelong insight with children and travelers alike. Through her stories, the villagers learn that true wisdom flows like water—it nourishes not by staying still, but by reaching those who thirst for understanding.

In The Comfort Trap: The Ill Effects of Chronic Ease, Jeff Krasno explores a profound yet overlooked paradox of modern life: our relentless pursuit of ease is undermining our health and resilience. In a world where convenience is prioritized, our bodies and minds face a mismatch...

In 1931, young English-born missionary Jakob Kellner brings all the crusading passion of his untried Christian faith to a China racked by famine and bloody civil war. He burns to save the world's largest nation from Communism. But when he is swept along on the cold, unforgiving Long March, Jakob becomes entangled with Mei-ling, a beautiful and fervent revolutionary. Soon, powerful new emotions challenge and reshape his faith—and entrap him forever in the vast country's tortured destiny.

'I can vividly remember the last steps of the last ballet, walking off the stage led by a mother and knowing the decision I had to make. That was my last dance.' Mary Li (ne� McKendry) is an international ballet star and a mother like no other. She became a household name when her husband Li...

Master Chinese with Learn Chinese - Word Power 101. This audiobook is a completely new way to learn Chinese vocabulary fast - and for free! Start speaking Chinese in minutes with the powerful learning methods you will master in this book. The vocabulary words you'll find in Learn Chinese - Word Power 101 were hand selected by our Chinese language teachers as the top 101 most frequently used words in the Chinese language.

This audiobook collection offers parallel Chinese-English short stories designed specifically for beginners learning Mandarin. Each narrative presents simple vocabulary and straightforward sentence structures in both simplified Chinese characters and English translation, allowing learners to immediately check comprehension and recognize linguistic patterns. The educational approach emphasizes natural language acquisition through context rather than isolated vocabulary lists or abstract grammar rules.

The Heart Wisdom Process is a synthesis of ancient Eastern principles and thousands of hours of trials and tribulations over the years. It is a must listen for anyone who loves personal development and anyone from the professional fields of coaching, mental health, traditional or alternative therapies.

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn English With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in English — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn English With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in English — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn English With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in English — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn English With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in English — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn English With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in English — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will...

The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn English With Pimsleur you’ll become conversational in English — to understand and be understood — quickly and effectively. You’ll learn vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation together through conversation. And our scientifically proven program will...

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...

Winner of the Epigram Books Fiction Prize ‘Slick, sharp . . . a joy to read’ - Tash Aw, author of Five Star Billionaire Jasmine Leong is the heiress apparent to Phoenix, her family’s billion-ringgit company known especially for its pork snacks. When her grandmother, the great Madame Leong...

Three Hundred and Sixty Degrees to Freedom is a tarot-astrology devotional of sorts for the helpers and healers of this world-including lightworkers, starseeds, intuitives, creatives, teachers, and other changemakers-who seek to manage the realities of burnout while remaining engaged in creating...

Police Inspector Lu Fei has an unfortunate talent for getting himself into hot water with powerful and well-connected people. Which is why he's been assigned to a backwater town in a rural area of Northern China and quietly warned to keep his head down. But while running a sting operation on the sale and consumption of rare and endangered animals, Lu comes across the curious case of a waitress who has gone missing. Her last known whereabouts: a restaurant frequented by local elites, owned by smooth-talking gangster, and known for its exotic—and highly illegal—delicacies.

A dazzling novel about the tumultuous relationship between two sisters, a shocking loss that changes everything, and the life-altering adventure that follows. Morgan and Riley Brighton are joint heirs to Kaleidoscope: a glittering, ‘global bohemian’ shopping empire—created in sleepy Oregon...

Immerse yourself in the history of medicine - a colourful story of skill, serendipity, trial and error, moments of genius, and dogged determination. From traditional Chinese medicine to today's sophisticated gene therapies and robotic surgery, A Short History of Medicine combines riveting...