Where else would a girl with the power to translate any tome she sets in her lap reside except a library? Sure, some books may be more dangerous than others, but that's far from discouragement for a true bibliophile like Kosuzu Motoori!

The easy and accessible way to learn the Burmese writing system!With this handy guide to the Burmese alphabet, you'll quickly learn how to read, write and pronounce Burmese letters as well as hundreds of useful words and phrases—no prior knowledge necessary!Experienced language teachers and authors A Zun Mo and Angus Johnstone present consonants, vowels and tones, and words in a systematic, step-by-step approach. Start by tracing and copying individual lett...

In a world of spirits and demons, nothing is ever as it seems, whether it's the Seven Wonders of Honjo or the story of a kindly exorcist. Kousuzu, Reimu, and Marisa are eager to get down to the truth, but they will soon discover that peeling back the mysteries of Gensokyo only brings about more questions...

"The human heart that fears demons gives them their existence." With the knowledge of the mysterious relationship between humans and demons, Kosuzu starts in pursuit of Gensokyo's "truth"...but what does she find waiting for her?!

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our January 2025 issue (#220) contains:Fiction"When There Are Two of You: A Documentary" by Zun Yu Tan"Child of the Mountain" by Gunnar De Winter"Never Eaten Vegetables" by H.H. Pak"The Temporary Murder of Thomas Monroe" by Tia Tashiro"Beyond Everything" by Wang Yanzhong"Autono...

In the early morning of 28 July 1976, a catastrophic earthquake struck Tangshan City in northern China. Within seconds, a thriving industrial city was reduced to ruins, causing immense loss of life and becoming one of the most devastating earthquakes of the twentieth century. The disaster left a profound mark on the city and on all those who lived through it.This book combines personal recollections of Tangshan earthquake survivors with practical scientific knowledge about earthqua...

A rush of unusual gossip is spreading to the heart of Gensokyo, and a few clever individuals are each trying to steer the chaos to their own advantage. At risk is the delicate balance between humans and demons...Are dark days ahead for Gensokyo, or will hope come over the horizon? It's no laughing matter when the very meaning of truth is in danger!

The series is edited by the head coaches of China's IMO National Team. Each volume, catering to different grades, is contributed by the senior coaches of the IMO National Team. The Chinese edition has won the award of Top 50 Most Influential Educational Brands in China.The series is created in line with the mathematics cognition and intellectual development levels of the students in the corresponding grades. All hot mathematics topics of the competition are included in the volumes ...

Learn about Myanmar while improving your language skills!Aimed at beginning to intermediate language learners, this book introduces 25 stories from Myanmar in parallel Burmese and English versions presented on facing pages. It can be used as a reader in Burmese language courses or by anyone who simply wishes to enjoy stories from Myanmar, both modern and traditional, and develop a deeper understanding of Burmese language and culture.This elegantly illustrat...

In the mystic realm of Gensokyo, library worker Kosuzuna awakens to her ability to read demon books. This volume crosses over with the games Double Dealing Character and Hopeless Masquerade of the Japanese hit franchise, Touhou!

The ancient cultivators of great powers, once they thought of becoming demons, and once they thought of becoming buddhas, there were also experts of the martial way that broke through the void. They were the only ones who had the right to do so. In chaotic times, geniuses would rise to prominence. The imperial government, sects, aristocratic families, and foreign races would battle with each other for karmic luck. Who could emerge from the masses and become a true dragon, reaching the peak...

The poster child for book rental shop Suzunaan, Kosuzu today is brimming with curiosity for all things demonic...In other words, it's a day just like any other! From a string of dine-and-dash incidents and unfailingly accurate fortune-telling to the mysteries of Kokkuri-san and a hidden print-on-demand scheme, life in Gensokyo is never boring when Kosuzu is involved!