This epic saga of brotherhood and rivalry, of loyalty and treachery, of victory and death forms part of the indelible core of classical Chinese culture and continues to fascinate modern-day readers.In 220 EC, the 400-year-old rule of the mighty Han dynasty came to an end and three kingdoms contested for control of China. Liu Pei, the legitimate heir to the Han throne, elects to fight for his birthright and enlists the aid of his sworn brothers, the impulsive giant ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the heart of bustling Fifth Avenue, Emilia runs "Pages of Time," a beloved bookstore steeped in nostalgia. Alexander, a forward-thinking tech mogul, plans to transform the neighborhood with a futuristic entertainment center, endangering Emilia's quaint bookstore and other local businesses.As they clash in a battle that may determine the future of the neighborhood, an unexpected romance blossoms between them. Can two seemingly...

Friends, Lovers, Co-Workers, and Community analyzes how television narratives form the first decade of the twenty-first century are powerful socializing agents which both define and limit the types of acceptable interpersonal relationships between co-workers, friends, romantic partners, family members, communities, and nations. This book is written by a diverse group of scholars who used a variety of methodological and theoretical approaches to interrogate the ways through which television...

The Collected Works of Martin Luther presents a comprehensive anthology of the influential theologian's writings, encompassing his seminal discourses during the Protestant Reformation. The volumes reflect Luther's bold literary style, blending scripture-based argumentation with poignant personal reflections and a passionate call for ecclesiastical reform. Key texts such as the Ninety-Five Theses and the Large and Small Catechisms illustrate not only Luther's theological insights but also h...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.C.H. Spurgeon Sermon: A Christmas Question (Isaiah 9:6)Written by Charles Haddon Spurgeon • Additional Commentary by Damon Zwicker • Narrated by Andrew from Eleven LabsOn Christmas Day, 1859, Charles Spurgeon stepped into the pulpit—not to offer seasonal sentiment, but to press a soul-searching question:"Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given."We recite it. We sing it. B...

Methanol can play a decisive role in the global energy transition. Sustainably produced from CO2, water and green electricity, it is clean and climate-neutral. It can easily and safely replace all fossil fuels. This protects the environment and the climate and simplifies the entire energy supply. Methanol is also an optimal storage medium: as 'liquid electricity' it can contribute to securing Switzerland's electricity supply. The entrepreneur and scientist Urs A. Weidmann shows in a genera...

Young Adult Fiction 13+When government scientist Professor Simpson is kidnapped, fifteen-year-old Jack is entrusted to secure his father’s secret research.But sinister dictator Scorpio will stop at nothing to get his hands on it.In a bid to get S.E.A.R.Ch to a place of safety, Jack finds himself caught up in a terrifying chain of events and is plunged into a battle for survival.With danger looming at every turn, can Jack do enough to bring his father home?

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Stranded by a relentless snowstorm in a secluded mountain cabin, bestselling romance novelist Sophia is desperate to reignite her fading muse. What she doesn’t expect is to share close quarters with Logan, the owner of the cabin.A former firefighter with a body sculpted by years of courage, Logan’s rugged appearance masks a smoldering hunger that rivals her own. As the blizzard rages outside and the fire crackles within, their t...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.“It is time to seek the Lord.” These words, drawn from Hosea 10:12, form the backbone of one of Charles H. Spurgeon’s most stirring sermons. In An Urgent Necessity, Spurgeon calls every listener—young or old, new believer or lifelong skeptic—to consider the weight of time, the call of grace, and the promise of righteousness poured out from above.With powerful metaphors, deep theological insight, and pastoral warmth, Spu...

Scholars and Guatemalans have characterized eastern Guatemala as "Ladino" or non-Indian. The Ch'orti' do not exhibit the obvious indigenous markers found among the Mayas of western Guatemala, Chiapas, and the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. Few still speak Ch'orti', most no longer wear distinctive dress, and most community organizations have long been abandoned.During the colonial period, the Ch'orti' region was adjacent to relatively vibrant economic regions of Central America that i...

The reason for exploring Taiwanese literature from an island perspective can be found in the large number of Taiwan’s surrounding islands. In the planning of this volume, we have chosen to introduce the works of thirteen writers. When necessary, we will mention other works depending on the situation. However, due to limited space, the size of the text samples is restricted, so naturally it is impossible to cover everything. Generally speaking then, the purpose of this volume is to regard t...

The classic Chinese novel: "Imagine a combination of picaresque novel, fairy tale, fabliau, Mickey Mouse, Davy Crockett, and Pilgrim's Progress" ( The Nation).Probably the most popular book in the history of the Far East, this classic sixteenth-century novel is a combination of picaresque novel and folk epic that mixes satire, allegory, and history into a rollicking adventure. It is the story of the roguish Monkey and his encounters with major and...