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Aden Polydoros
Would you sacrifice your soul to stop a killer?
Chicago, 1893. For Alter Rosen, this is the land of opportunity. Despite the unbearable summer heat, his threadbare clothes, and his…
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Celeste Ng
Everyone in Shaker Heights was talking about it that summer: how Isabelle, the last of the Richardson children, had finally gone around the bend and burned the house down.
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Our Missing Hearts is an old story made new, of the ways supposedly civilized communities can ignore the most searing injustice. It's about the lessons and legacies we pass on…
Alice Pung, Sher Rill Ng (illus.)
An inspiring series for young and old makers by the award-winning author-illustrator team Alice Pung and Sher Rill Ng.
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Brendan Liew, Caryn Ng
A Day in Tokyo is a culinary journey through one of the world's most vibrant cities.
From the bustling streets of Shinjuku to the hidden corners of Ueno, this book…
Alice Pung & Sher Rill Ng
From best-selling author Alice Pung and renowned illustrator Sher Rill Ng comes an extraordinarily powerful and moving book about how the past can shape the future.
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"Full of fun, humor, and Jewish mythology that I never knew could be so cool." --Rex Ogle, author of Free Lunch and The Supernatural Society Zach Darlington used to live…
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Zach Darlington saved the world from total apocalypse and all he got was grounded. He's not even allowed to watch his favorite horror movies anymore, and now his parents want…
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'A heart-pounding adventure. Magic and monsters lurk in every corner as a headstrong trio search for their place in Aden Polydoros's haunting world.' -- Chloe Gong, No.1 New York Times…
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Coming soon! Wrath Becomes Her by Aden Polydoros will be available Sep 03, 2024.
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Zach Darlington saved the world and hardly anyone knows about it. Aside from his best friend, Sandra; his annoying little sister, Naomi; and his friend Ash (who, by the way…
Aden And Alex Bloom
Companion Planting for Beginners" isn't just any book; it's a journey of discovery that will bring laughter, beauty, and delicious harvests to your garden. So grab your trowel, put on…
Elizabeth Reed Aden
The suicide of a woman being treated for depression initiates a cascade of events leading to a rash of unexplained deaths. When FDA epidemiologist Carrie Hediger inadvertently uncovers these deaths…
F M Aden
As a young child, Zerryn grew up on tales of the Lord of Death, Erlik Khan, and his penchant for stealing wild girls. In her small village, she keeps to…
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Theresa Ng
This book tells the story of a young child who dreams of writing a book about her life experiences while living in a convent orphanage. She believes that writing about…
A compilation of Ting Yin Yung's paintings and other artwork from his life in Hong Kong. University Museum and Art Gallery's exhibition is authoritative in its display of Ting Yin…
Gloria Ng
Lotus Sync is a window into one practitioner's experience of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism via its collection of poems and is a companion book to Lotus Ink…
Sandy Ng
Portrayals of Women in Early Twentieth-Century China explores the role played by woman, and their visual representations, in introducing modern design and modern ways of living to China. It investigates…
Morgan Ng
A revelatory exploration of a crucial Renaissance art form-military architecture-and its unexpected connections with contemporary aesthetic, cultural, and technological innovations
Freeman Ng
In 1924 at the Angel Island Immigration Station, teen Chinese immigrant Soo Tai Go is awakened to the political realities of his new home as he waits to find out…
A haunting debut novel about a mixed-race family living in 1970s Ohio and the tragedy that will either be their undoing or their salvation
Neiko Ng
A search and find book for young children about oceans with big illustrated scenes and labels.
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A raw and honest historical novel in verse about a Chinese teen who immigrates to the United States with his family and endures mistreatment at the Angel Island Immigration Station…
Jefferson Ng
"The Little Whale's Song" is a heartwarming tale set in the depths of the deep, blue ocean. Meet Zack, a small whale with a big heart and an even bigger…
Qi?ng ZǏm?
The Kusarigama Jutsu, a traditional Japanese martial art, emphasizes the application of the kusarigama, a long chain (kusari) dangling from a scythe (kama). The length of the sickle is customarily…
Kunlunquan is a Chinese martial arts technique founded on the tenets of the Kunlun School of Thought and the principles of Taoism. In Chinese mythology, the Kunlun School is a…
Modern Japanese martial art Kudo was established in the 1980s. Takashi Azuma, desiring to create a practical and effective combat sport that fused elements of traditional martial arts such as…
You may be alluding to a term by the name "Laido" that has been slightly misspelled. "Iaido," a traditional Japanese martial art that emphasizes drawing and slashing with a katana…
A Chinese internal martial art, Liuhebafa is alternatively referred to as "Water Boxing" or "Six Harmonies Eight Method." It is comparatively uncommon in comparison to more well-known styles such as…
Leopard Style Kung Fu, or Leopard Kung Fu Leopard Fist, also known as Kung Fu, is a form of martial arts that falls under the larger umbrella discipline of Gongfu…
Traditional Chinese martial art Li Gar Kung Fu, alternatively referred to as Li Family Kung Fu or Li Jia Quan, has its inception in the Guangdong province situated in the…
Lily Ho?ng
The micro-tales collected here were generated from sentences or stanzas that were donated by other writers, but this is not a collaborative project. After the original writer donated their words…
An amalgamation of traditional Chinese martial arts and contemporary combat techniques, Sanda is alternatively referred to as Sanshou. The term "Sanda," which means "sparring" or "free fighting," underscores its emphasis…
Shaolin Kung Fu, alternatively referred to as Shaolin Wushu or Shaolin Quan, is an ancient Chinese martial art with its inception at the Shaolin Temple situated in Henan Province, China…
Shoot boxing is a combat sport that integrates characteristics from wrestling and judo, among other grappling martial arts. In shoot boxing, competitors compete in a ring resembling that of boxing…
The style of martial arts known as Shudokan has its roots in Japan. "House of the Way of the Warrior" is the literal translation of the term "Shudokan," which signifies…
Traditional Chinese martial art Shuai Jiao, which is also spelled "Shuaijiao," emphasizes grappling techniques. History-wise, it is among the most ancient martial arts in China, spanning more than four millennia…
Snake Kung Fu, which is also referred to in Mandarin Chinese as Shequan (??) or Snake Style Kung Fu, is a style of martial arts that emulates the attributes and…
Sojutsu is a traditional Japanese martial art that emphasizes the application of the yari, a spear variant indigenous to Japan. Sojutsu is composed of the components "so," which means weapon…
Tai Chi, also referred to as Tai Chi Chuan, is a centuries-old Chinese martial art. It is frequently practiced for both its self-defense and health benefits. Tai Chi is a…
Taido, a contemporary Japanese martial art. It integrates dynamic movement and acrobatics with components of traditional martial arts like kung fu, judo, and karate. Strong emphasis is placed on circular…
Keng Tiong Ng
In a world where cutting-edge technology and human ingenuity converge, the emergence of artificial intelligence pushes the boundaries of what it means to be sentient. Set against the backdrop of…
Tessenjutsu is a Japanese martial art that emphasizes the use of the tessen, a folding fan typically constructed from decoratively patterned iron or steel plates. Historically, samurai and ninja carried…
Tien Shan Pai is an indigenous Chinese style of martial arts. Its comprehensive approach is renowned for its integration of components from numerous traditional Chinese martial arts systems. The English…
Uechi-Ryu, a traditional Okinawan martial art, may have its origins in the Pangai-noon system of Chinese martial arts. Circular movements, an emphasis on close-range combat, and a combination of strikes…
Shandong province is the birthplace of the traditional Chinese martial art known as Tongbeiquan (???). Tongbeiquan, whose name translates to "Penetrating Back Fist" or "Through the Back Fist," is renowned…
The origins of the Japanese martial art known as Toga-kure Ryu can be traced back to the Sengoku period (15th to 17th centuries). The system in question is categorized as…
