A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!Outside of her official duties, Maomao helps friends and acquaintances in the rear palace. Xiaolan needs a new job after her term of service ends, and Consort Lishu is convinced she s seen a ghost! Then, when complications arise with Gyokuyou s pregnancy, Maomao realizes her skills are inadequate to handle the life-threatening situation. Although Maomao knows someone who can help, they haven t been welcome in the rear palace for a very long time Maomao also begins to connect the dots between seemingly unrelated incidents in the rear palace. Will knowing too much put her life in danger?
A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!Maomao leads an unassuming life with her apothecary father, but kidnappers whisk her away to a world of consorts and serving women in the empire s rear palace. Sold into imperial servitude, the girl keeps her quick wit, sharp mind, and medical knowledge a secret. But the head eunuch, Jinshi, shatters Maomao s low profile when she catches his eye. He perceives her true skills and makes her a lady-in-waiting to the rear palace s top consort. Can Maomao quietly pass her term as her lady s food tester, or will observational prowess and curiosity push her into danger as she uncovers turmoil at court?
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 176, Publishers: Square Enix, Author: Natsu Hyuuga,Nekokurage, ISBN-13: 9781646092963, Date of issue: 2024
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 176, Publishers: Square Enix, Author: Nekokurage,Itsuki Nanao, ISBN-13: 9781646092529, Date of issue: 2024
A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!Dismissed from the rear palace, Maomao returns to service in the outer court as the personal serving woman to none other than Jinshi! That doesn t necessarily make her popular with the other ladies, but a bit of jealousy might be the least of her problems. A mysterious warehouse fire, an official with a very bad case of food poisoning, and the mysterious last will and testament of a deceased craftsman all demand her attention but are these cases really separate, or do they share a troubling connection? Then there s the mysterious military man who continually visits Jinshi. He s strange, maybe even a little twisted...and he seems very interested in Maomao.
In 1965, 16-year-old Robin Lee Graham began a solo around-the-world voyage from San Pedro, California, in his 24-foot sloop, Dove. Five years and 33,000 miles later, he had accomplished what few would dare attempt, returning to port with a wife and daughter and enough extraordinary experiences to fill this bestselling book. Originally published in 1972. 32 pages of photographs.
The Keeper of Stories meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets. 'The thing about books,' she said 'is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.' On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found... For too long, Opaline, Martha and Henry have been the side characters in their own lives. But when a vanishing bookshop casts its spell, these three unsuspecting strangers will discover that their own stories are every bit as extraordinary as the ones found in the pages of their beloved books. And by unlocking the secrets of the shelves, they find themselves transported to a world of wonder... where nothing is as it seems. Readers have fallen in love with The Lost Bookshop: 'Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its reader...a delightful story for any book lover...an ode to storytelling and the connections that books can make!' 'Wowwww!! It's been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one...It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always' 'A must read for readers that love books' 'A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting...a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget' 'This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down til the end' 'A love story, one with books and booklovers at its heart. A warm, wonderful novel that sweeps up the reader into an absorbing, magical tale' 'If you enjoy books by the Bronte sisters ... then I would fully recommend you read this book' 'This novel has it all: wit, a dash of magic, and a large heart. A fantastic read'
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 325, Publishers: J-Novel Club, Author: You Shiina,Quof, ISBN-13: 9781718356092, Date of issue: 2021
Dambisa Moyo's "Dead Aid" reveals why millions are actually poorer because of aid, unable to escape corruption and reduced, in the West's eyes, to a childlike state of beggary. We all want to help. Over the past fifty years $1 trillion of development aid has flowed from Western governments to Africa, with rock stars and actors campaigning for more. But this has not helped Africa. It has ruined it. "Dead Aid" shows us another way. Using hard evidence to illustrate her case, Moyo shows how, with access to capital and with the right policies, even the poorest nations can turn themselves around. First we must destroy the myth that aid works - and make charity history. "Articulate, self-confident and angry ...this book marks a turning point". ("Spectator"). "A damning assessment of the failures of sixty years of western development". ("Financial Times"). "Kicks over the traditional piety that Western aid benefits the third world". ("Sunday Herald Books of the Year"). "Dambisa Moyo makes a compelling case for a new approach". (Kofi Annan). "This reader was left wanting a lot more Moyo, a lot less Bono". (Niall Ferguson).Dambisa Moyo worked at Goldman Sachs for eight years, having previously worked for the World Bank as a consultant. Moyo completed a PhD in Economics at Oxford University, and holds a Masters from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. Her other books include "Winner Take All" and "How the West was Lost". She was born and raised in Lusaka, Zambia.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: Square Enix, Author: Wan Shibata,Suzu Yuki, ISBN-13: 9781646092703, Date of issue: 2024
Miyo Saimori, the eldest of her clan and yet unblessed by the supernatural talent that graced her father and half sister, is sent off to marry into the Gifted Kudo clan. The young and aloof clan leader, Kiyoka Kudo, finds himself intrigued by this girl who stands worlds apart from the spoiled, social-climbing women who usually vie for his hand. All too soon, Kiyoka comes to regard Miyo with affection. Kiyoka and Miyo make their engagement real and official, but Miyo still worries she lacks the training to be a wife worthy of the Kudo clan. Enter Kiyoka’s older sister, Hazuki, who takes it upon herself to tutor Miyo—and tease Kiyoka along the way! Suddenly, Miyo and Kiyoka encounter a mysterious man named Arata Tsuruki. What does he want, and what connection does he have to the enigmatic and powerful Usuba clan that Miyo’s mother hailed from?
Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist, draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes! In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of 'the children who sunder day and night' - twins Yuru and Asa - to rule over these powerful entities. Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world... Ancient Daemons awaken to fight a new battle in an age-old war!! Yuru's somber thoughts about Asa's past are broken by Dera, who suddenly arrives at the manor. Though a tense debate about the twins unfolds, it's Yuru who has the last word: a brash declaration to all hostiles! As he leaves the Kagemoris behind for Dera's secret lair, however, a vicious pair of Daemons lie in wait. Left and Right must take on a primal evil to keep their master alive!
In these Hemingway stories, which are partly autobiographical, men and women of passion live, fight, love and die in scenes of dramatic intensity. They range from hauntingly tragedy on the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro, to brutal America with its deceptive calm, and war-ravaged Europe.
In November 1974, when Werner Herzog was told that his mentor Lotte Eisner, the film-maker and critic, was dying in Paris, he set off to walk there from Munich, 'in full faith, believing that she would stay alive if I came on foot'. Along the way he recorded what he saw, how he felt, and what he experienced, from the physical discomfort of the journey to moments of rapture. It is a remarkable narrative - part pilgrimage, part meditation, and a confrontation between a great German Romantic imagination and the contemporary world. This edition of the book is being published for the first time as a classic piece of proto-psychogeography, to coincide with the fortieth anniversary of the legendary director's walk.
First it was the cats' turn. Published last year, Paint by Sticker: Cats already has 130,000 copies in print. Now, the next irresistible title in the blockbuster series that has over 1.3 million copies in total-- Paint by Sticker: Dogs
Offering an astonishing amount of information covering the Shadowbringers and Endwalker expansions, this third volume of Encyclopaedia Eorzea brings readers further into the realms of the global hit video game. Hundreds of richly illustrated, full-color pages present detailed explorations of the events that occurred in Etheirys, Norvrandt, and the sea of stars, as well as comprehensive descriptions of their histories, peoples, lands, and more. An unending source of knowledge and inspiration to all those who seek truths across and beyond our star.
Trained by Joseph Pilate's protege, Romana Kryzanowska, Brooke Siler is an unparalleled expert and one of the most sought after teachers for her signature body re-shaping techniques. Combining the best of flexibility and strength training, Pilates is the path to the lean fit body every woman craves - and the Women's Health Big Book of Pilates guides readers in every step (and leg lift...) of the way. Using the body as the ultimate fitness vehicle and taking inspiration from yoga, dance, and strength training, Pilates transforms bodies in record time. From basic mat moves to the right foods that fuel a lean, toned figure, The Women's Health Big Book of Pilates is the go-to guide for beginners and experts alike.
A darkly shimmering novel of a nurse on the edge of burnout, by 'an immensely talented young writer ... Her fearlessness renews one's faith in the power of literature' (George Saunders)
A shocking investigative journey into the way the resource trade wreaks havoc on Africa, 'The Looting Machine' explores the dark underbelly of the global economy.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 192, Publishers: Square Enix, Author: Ranran,Ririnra, ISBN-13: 9781646092581, Date of issue: 2024
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 204, Publishers: Seven Seas, Author: Kiichi Kojima, ISBN-13: 9798891609242, Date of issue: 2025
Tikandiga seinakaunistus! Kõrge kvaliteediga lõngad kaunites, intensiivsetes värvides. Valminud makramee on ideaalne tuba kaunistav element. Kergema kasutamise huvides on kangal muster trükitud. Täiuslik viis lõõgastumiseks ja loominguliseks ajaveetmiseks. Mäng arendab laste silma-käe koordinatsiooni, peenmotoorikat, käsitööoskusi ja loovust ning aitab neid eneseväljenduses. Toote omadused: - Erksad värvilõngad - Kangas raketi mustriga - Arendab käsitööoskusi ja loovust - Lihtne kasutada Pakendi mõõtmed: 20 x 24 x 6 cm
In modern Britain, the working class has become an object of fear and ridicule. In this acclaimed investigation, Owen Jones explores how the working class has gone from "salt of the earth" to "scum of the earth." Exposing the ignorance and prejudice at the heart of the chav caricature, he portrays a far more complex reality. The chav stereotype, he argues, is used by governments as a convenient fig leaf to avoid genuine engagement with social and economic problems and to justify widening inequality. This new edition includes a new chapter, reflecting on the overwhelming response to the book and the situation in Britain today.
Learn your very first manners in a book that's indestructible. Let's be kind--and share our toys. Let's be kind--and help around the house. Let's be kind--and always say "Good night." Indestructibles is t
