Chinese Adventure

In this thrilling espionage novel, John Moss falls for the charms of Claudia, a British Secret Service Agent who convinces him to carry a national secret stolen from the Chinese government into the United Kingdom. But Claudia never planned on falling in love with him, and she certainly didn’t plan on his untimely death in an explosion. As tensions rise between the Chinese and British intelligence, Claudia’s desire for vengeance threatens to ignite a war. With her superiors breathing down her neck, Claudia must hunt down the assassin who killed John while being discreet and watching her ...

Inside the Chinese Wine Industry takes you on a thrilling adventure through the past, present, and future of wine in China. The wine business is one of the world’s most compelling industries, and China is considered the rising star. A hidden secret, the Chinese wine production continues to grow at an amazing pace. It is poised to soon enter the top five producing nations, supplanting long-established countries such as Australia.

In the Jin capital of Zhongdu, Guo Jing learns the truth of his father's death and finds he is now betrothed, against his will, to two women. Neither of them is his sweetheart, Lotus Huang. Torn between following his heart and fulfilling his filial duty, he journeys through the country of his parents with Lotus, encountering mysterious martial heroes and becoming drawn into the struggle for the supreme martial text, the Nine Yin Manual. But his past is catching up with him. The widow of an evil man he accidentally killed as a child has tracked him down, intent on revenge.

An unusual call from Chinese merchant Ling Tang began an on-going set of circumstances for young Biff Brewster. He was planning a trip to Rangoon in Burma to visit his Uncle Charlie. It seemed such a trip for Biff would be a good way to spend the remainder of his summer vacation from school. It was a pleasant thought for beginning something very different to look forward to. However, “different” isn’t a strong enough description of what was going to happen.

小姑娘爱丽丝为了追赶一只会说话的白兔，跳进树洞，进入地下世界，由此开启了一段神奇的冒险之旅。…… 小姑娘愛麗絲為了追趕一只會說話的白兔，跳進樹洞，進入地下世界，由此開啟了一段神奇的冒險之旅。

Maugham spent the winter months of 1919 travelling 1500 miles up the Yangtze river. Always more interested in people than places, he noted down acute and finely crafted sketches of those he met on countless scraps of paper. In the resulting collection we encounter Western missionaries, army officers and company managers who are culturally out of their depth in the immensity of the Chinese civilisation.

With bodies dropping, Bart must avoid the assassin and get back home undetected - from China! Will newfound love and support be enough or will Bart be just another victim of the heinous plans developed when Governments and Medical Research collude, and sinister intentions collide with humanity? This gripping tale of survival reveals much more significant implications than just one man, but it is up to him to stop the evil. Can he do it? A cautionary tale of how big government, big pharma, and bad science can result in big trouble for the United States and the World. A story that explores ...

Zen knew his soul was forfeit the moment he made a deal with the Demon God known as the Black Tortoise, but he's willing to lose himself if it means saving the Kingdom–and the girl–he loves. But to crush the colonizers who have invaded his land he needs more power than even a single Demon God can provide. He needs an army. And he knows exactly where he can find it–in the undead army his great grandfather lead decades ago. The Elantians may have stolen their throne, but the battle for the Last Kingdom has only begun.

Sam Blackett is back and in more trouble than ever before... Sam Blackett has moved on from her adventures in the Himalayas, and moved on from her relationship with Pete. Fortunately, things are going a little better with her journalism, and she's in Shanghai working on a commission for the Boston Globe. If only she hadn't treated herself to dinner at the five star Peninsula Hotel she might even have got it finished and published - but she did, and so Roger Ravert died in her arms. Now Sam was on the run from the Detroit police, the FBI, the CIA and China's security service. And she had no ...

During a deep-sea exploration, the vessel mysteriously lost control and was wrecked upon impact. As the crew attempted to escape, they were startled by the sight of a gigantic eye.

Jetta is a wanted criminal. The army wants her for treason against the crown, for the sabotage of Hell’s Court temple, and for the murder of General Legarde. They also want her for the power in her blood - the magic that captures wandering spirits to give life to puppets, to rocks, to paper...to weapons. They’re willing to trade the elixir that treats Jetta’s madness for the use of her blood. The rebels want her, too, to help them reclaim their country. Jetta may be the one who can tip the scales in this war.

利欲熏心的盗猎者，受伤的小象，被猎杀的大象，人类的扩张，步步紧缩的生存空间，曾经温顺的大象开始憎恨人类……利欲薰心的盜獵者，受傷的小象，被獵殺的大象，人類的擴張，步步緊縮的生存空間，曾經溫順的大像開始憎恨人類……

In the year 1850, an adolescent Filipina girl is captured by marauding pirates and tossed into a whirlpool of turmoil. Emerging from her misfortune, she finds herself bravely traversing from Hawaii to The Cascade Mountains and onward into the American Old West. By chance, she stumbles upon a treasure of gold extracted by Chinese miners,and hidden before the Chelan Chinese Massacre.. Fate and her quest to return to the Philippines push her onward. Saddle your horse and hang on as you follow her down the path of her adventure! The trail is laced with actual historical events and Native ...

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya in this heartwarming adventure celebrating cultural diversity, healthy foods, and the spirit of community service! Perfect for children ages 6-9, this engaging story weaves together Chinese Language Day, Volunteer Recognition Day, and fun food celebrations in a tale that entertains while teaching valuable life lessons. What's Inside This Special Story: 🌍 Follow Maya as she proudly shares her Chinese language and culture with her classmates 🌍 Experience a school day filled with special celebrations: cheddar fries for lunch, lima bean appreciation, and ...

野人只是传说中的物种，没有人真的见过他们。而聪明吴他们四个，为了真正的见到野人，奔赴神农架原始丛林中……野人只是傳說中的物種，沒有人真的見過他們。而聰明吳他們四個，為了真正的見到野人，奔赴神農架原始叢林中……

Prepare to embark on an exciting linguistic journey through the heartwarming fable of 龜兔賽跑 (The Hare and the Tortoise), narrated in delightful colloquial Cantonese! This engaging bilingual book is tailor-made for families and language enthusiasts eager to learn Cantonese or improve their language skills in a playful and interactive manner.

千百年来，“死亡之海”罗布泊都以其无法抗拒的魅力吸引着世界各地的科学家、探险家前来探秘。勇士雷殿生实现了人类孤身一人徒步穿越罗布泊的突破……千百年來，「死亡之海」羅布泊都以其無法抗拒的魅力吸引著世界各地的科學家、探險家前來探秘。勇士雷殿生實現了人類孤身一人徒步穿越羅布泊的突破……

The story tells of a mysterious figure in black suddenly appearing on the campus of Tianjiao Elementary School, handing a scroll made of sheepskin to the leader of the Young Dragon Exploration Team, Qin Xiaolong.

The Jade Kingdom has been taken over by Daji, evil fox spirits, and the Jade Emperor has lost his life force chi! Can Jack figure out how to use the power of the dog zodiac before it's too late? With a brilliant cast of troublesome animal zodiac creatures, deadly demons and spine-tingling spirits, this series is for fans of Adam Blade and Percy Jackson.

THE CONTINUING TALE OF THE ODDEST COUPLE THIS SIDE OF YOUR IMAGINATION When Jade Chung’s wild imagination brings Zodee Ack, a shape-shifting marshmallowy creature, to life, she never expects the chaos that follows. Trapped in the crumbling Land of Ideas, a fantastical realm of living stories and rogue nightmares, Jade is swept into a whirlwind of danger and wonder. With the sinister Mayor McPackard plotting to steal the world’s creativity, and a monstrous Kangoala Spiderpus on the loose, Jade and Zodee must team up with a ragtag crew - a repentant bully, a loyal bear, and a fearless ...