One of the world's most consequential, yet overlooked novels, Noli Me Tangere, sparked off the Philippine revolution against Spain. The author, Filipino National Hero Jose Rizal, published the book in 1887. The Spanish authorities took exception to the books biting satirical portrayal of their rule and later sentenced Rizal to death by firing squad. Two years later, the Spanish colonization of the country was at an end. This English translation is by the prize-winning biographer of Rizal, ...

"There are times when Leon’s writing style reminds me of Tolkien. If you’re a fan of medieval fantasy with a full cast of characters, you have to read Elemental Links." – N. N. Light's Book Heaven.“Take him and run.” The last words of Jake’s mother urged him to save his brother, Louie. Jake and Louie get thrown into the outside world, where Jake learns his skill with a sword can save their lives, and Louie, gifted with elemental magic, soon learns his magic is part of something muc...

Few novels have made a more shattering impact on their society than El Filibusterismo - and its predecessor, Noli Me Tangere of Jose Rizal. And surely no writer has paid a higher penalty for self-expression. Rizal was executed by firing squad mainly because of these two books. Filipinos, inspired by Rizal, made the first nationalist revolution in Asia in 1896, established its first democratic republic which survived until 1901, and in 1946, exactly half a century after Rizal's execution, b...

Have you ever considered learning Korean, but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Korean has been called "the most logical language there is".This Dictionary has been created for beginners who wish to learn the language. Everything needed to learn and understand the basic and most useful words in the Korean language is in this book —including many hundreds of words and common phrases. It also lists the consonants and vowels in Korea...

An incendiary novel that brings to light the long-drawn-out indignities suffered by ordinary Filipinos at the hands of the Spanish friars and statesmen in 19th century Philippines.Thirteen years after the events of Noli Me Tangere, the idealistic intellectual Crisostomo Ibarra resurrects as the cruel and fabulously wealthy jeweler, Simoun. He sows the seeds—and the guns—for the armed uprising against the Spanish through his influence on the Governor General and his social clout in ...

The war of the three realms begins here...In the heart of the Samtoy Nation during the pre-colonial era of Philippine history, the world of Filipino heroes, deities, and mythological monsters collide in an ambitious re-telling of a classic Filipino epic.Our story begins with Namongan, a healer and midwife from an isolated village in the Ilocos Region who discovers that she is destined to bear a child blessed by the Poon deities. This child is Lam-ang and he is the first Lak...

From Outbursts to Inner PeaceAnger is a natural but often unpleasant emotion that can take a toll on your well-being and relationships—especially when expressed aggressively. The frequency, intensity, and duration of anger vary from person to person, but if you find yourself getting angry too often, too intensely, or for too long, it’s time to take control. Anger Management can help.This guide is your concise, no-nonsense manual for understanding, managing, and transforming...

The Nuremberg Interviews reveals the chilling innermost thoughts of the former Nazi officials under indictment at the famous postwar trial. The architects of one of history’s greatest atrocities speak out about their lives, their careers in the Nazi Party, and their views on the Holocaust. Their reflections are recorded in a set of interviews conducted by a U.S. Army psychiatrist. Dr. Leon Goldensohn was entrusted with monitoring the mental health of the two dozen German leaders c...

Are you tired of trying health practices and diets that fail to deliver results? Do you want to transform your mental and physical well-being for the better? Then you've come to the right place!Intermittent fasting has been proven time and time again to be a safe and effective means of improving your life. It's not a quick fix or a miracle fad - it requires dedication and discipline, but the rewards are invaluable**. And now, with the help of this audioboo...

This story is a field of flowers.Silent Symphonies chronicles the return of magic to a dying world.

Pretending to date my rich, sexy, and caring friend Gabriel could grant us the deal of a lifetime . . . or ruin my chances of ever running my family's company.Gabe is handsome and surprisingly down to earth for a billionaire. Teaming up with him for a massive project shouldn't have required us to fake a relationship.My machista Latine family is to blame for forcing us into it. They think my goal should be to settle down and make babies, not run a corporatio...

In this thrilling contemporary fantasy novel, a father must investigate the magical underbelly of Los Angeles to find his daughter, who has seemingly disappeared into the fantastical universe of her favorite books.“Dreambound is a glorious mash-up of fantasy and modern-noir.”—David S. Goyer, executive producer of FoundationWhen Byron Kidd’s twelve-year-old daughter vanishes, the only clue is a note claiming that she’s take...