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No Borders: A Story of Music, Betrayal, and Redemption For Mai and her band, No Borders, music is more than just a passion, it’s their identity. Rising through the underground scene, they fight to make their voices heard, navigating the harsh realities of fame, love, and the personal demons that threaten to tear them apart. But when Mai’s faced with old wounds reopening. Follow as Mai grapples with betrayal and heartbreak, she must confront the lies that shaped her past and find the strength to move forward.

In a world that constantly demands more—more speed, more noise, more achievement—Inner Peace: 10 Japanese Techniques for a Calmer Mind and a Balanced Life offers a gentle return to less. Less urgency. Less pressure. Less clutter. Drawing on centuries of Japanese wisdom and cultural practices, mindfulness teacher and cultural guide Kaori Aminoto invites you to rediscover the stillness that already lives within you.

In the year 1650, the gilded walls of Topkapı Palace guard more than jewels and power—they guard secrets that could ignite an empire. When Luca Conti, a young Venetian scholar, arrives in Istanbul to translate a set of ancient maps, he expects only ink and parchment. Instead, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous triangle of passion, loyalty, and treason.

Money Remixed is a transformative guide designed to reshape your mindset, redefine your relationship with money, and unlock the abundant life you’ve always desired. Through the lens of personal experience and deep introspection, this book presents a clear and actionable framework for developing a wealthy mindset that goes far beyond mere financial gain.

Escape from Pattaya is a haunting and heart-pounding novel that lifts the veil on the global scourge of human trafficking, set against the vibrant yet shadowed backdrop of Thailand. When Anya, a teenage girl from a peaceful rice-farming village, is lured by promises of opportunity in the city, she unknowingly steps into a brutal web of exploitation. Meanwhile, a grieving American family searches frantically for their missing daughter, and a disillusioned young police officer in Bangkok uncovers a conspiracy far deeper than he imagined.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Japan. Greater Than a Tourist: Japan by author Andy Cheng offers the inside scoop on Japan.

Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you. Culinary tourism is an import aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

The Expedition of a Nun is a gripping tale of a young woman's harrowing journey through a world filled with darkness, mystery, passion, lust, and danger. A young and once-affluent girl falls into destitution and is forced to live alone in a haunted house, where she battles her own fears and the malevolent forces that lurk within. Along the way, she grapples with her own beliefs and ultimately becomes a nun, fighting for justice and unraveling the mystery behind the suspicious death of a fellow sister.

The Reunion of the Porch Puppies is the second book in a series about the Porch Puppies. After finding their forever homes in The Porch Puppies, the pups reunite for the first time for a day of adventure, fun, and food. During the reunion, they learn how each family has grown, how they have returned some of the kindness first shown to them, and the importance of a family.

In 2020, college student Ren Jiayi’s obsession with 16th-century medicine becomes more than academic. It becomes fate. When a mysterious twist of destiny transports Jiayi back in time, she finds herself in the heart of YaoHugong Imperial Pharmacy, under the watchful eye of its enigmatic master, Lord Xiao Shirong. What begins as a bewildering detour soon becomes a transformative journey, as Jiayi sheds her spoiled past and embraces the grit and grace of a world 500 years older than her own.

As a young boy in Japan, Kenji is left home alone and plays Hitori Kakurenbo, a game of hide-and-seek with a demon, an Oni. His family comes home and the demon kills them all. A traumatized Kenji ends up in the foster system, with no memory of what happened that night. The doctors convince him he witnessed a human murder his family. Several years later he's adopted by a US family. His adoptive father, Rob, also witnessed the demon when he was young, and still has nightmares about El Cuco, the boogeyman of Puerto Rico.

The Language of Love and Other Stories is a diverse collection that delves into the many facets of love. From the tender bonds between parent and child ("Claire Juliana," "The Ferris Wheel") to the deep connections between adult children and their elderly relatives ("Mama," "Listen to Me," "Remember Mama"), the stories explore love in its many forms. Romantic love takes center stage in tales like "Charley and the Cupid Caper," "With Any Luck," "Bingo," "Henry, Hortense and the Halloween Party," "For the First Time-Again," and "Love Dancing."

Shuler's epic tale follows powerful warriors Jade Flower, aka the Tigress, and General Yu Luan as they battle an elusive organization determined to sink the empire. As Jade and Luan navigate a complex network of enemies and fight to protect their love, listeners will find themselves captivated by Wilkinson's engaging performance, which breathes life into the well-developed characters.

Callum’s life takes a turn when he loses his father's grip from the crowd at Arlenridge. He becomes lost amidst people and finds himself trying to navigate the intimidating city and the people in it. He soon learns that nothing is as it seems as he tries to find his father.