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Night Train

by Zechen Xu ...

Translated by Jeremy Tiang ...

Looking to take a vacation before settling in for to his PHD studies and hoping to swindle a little traveling money from his father, Chen Munian made up a story about killing someone and needing to flee. But now that lie has taken on a life of its own and everyone—the university, the police, the sprawling campus community—is convinced he’s murderer.Munian is barely holding on: his wages are meager ... Read more

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Looking to take a vacation before settling in for to his PHD studies and hoping to swindle a little traveling money from his father, Chen Munian made up a story about killing someone and needing to flee. But now that lie has taken on a life of its own and everyone—the university, the police, the sprawling campus community—is convinced he’s murderer.Munian is barely holding on: his wages are meager
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Boring Asian Female

by Canwen Xu ...

**“Thank you for your interest in our school, but we regret to inform you that…” you’re not special. You’re too average. You’re boring.She’ll have to show them just how interesting she can be.**Elizabeth Zhang is well aware of her place in the world. She’s in the 10th percentile for likability, the 70th percentile for attractiveness, and the 99th percentile for academics. While she’s never been ... Read more

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**“Thank you for your interest in our school, but we regret to inform you that…” you’re not special. You’re too average. You’re boring.She’ll have to show them just how interesting she can be.**Elizabeth Zhang is well aware of her place in the world. She’s in the 10th percentile for likability, the 70th percentile for attractiveness, and the 99th percentile for academics. While she’s never been
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Status Royale, Vol. 1

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Status Royale is THE game to master if you want to join the rank of elite players in the competitive world of VR esports. Vell is just having fun as a casual gamer with her best friend and teammate Jun teaching her the tips and tricks…until he shuts her down and skips town! Vell’s competitive spirit is unlocked and she vows to challenge her former best friend with her own team of amateur Status ... Read more

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Status Royale is THE game to master if you want to join the rank of elite players in the competitive world of VR esports. Vell is just having fun as a casual gamer with her best friend and teammate Jun teaching her the tips and tricks…until he shuts her down and skips town! Vell’s competitive spirit is unlocked and she vows to challenge her former best friend with her own team of amateur Status
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Tidesong

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Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this is a magically heartwarming graphic novel about self-acceptance and friendship.Sophie is a young witch whose mother and grandmother pressure her to attend the Royal Magic Academy—the best magic school in the realm—even though her magic is shaky at best. To train for her entrance exams, Sophie is sent to relatives she’s never met ... Read more

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Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this is a magically heartwarming graphic novel about self-acceptance and friendship.Sophie is a young witch whose mother and grandmother pressure her to attend the Royal Magic Academy—the best magic school in the realm—even though her magic is shaky at best. To train for her entrance exams, Sophie is sent to relatives she’s never met
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System Design Interview – An insider's guide

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( NOTE: THE ERROR ON THE E-BOOK FORMAT HAVE BEEN CORRECTED THANKS TO THE PREVIOUS REVIEW COMPLAINT SO ENJOY YOUR READ AND DON'T FORGET TO GIVE YOUR REVIEW) System design interviews are the most difficult to tackle of all technical interview questions. This book is Volume 1 of the System Design Interview - An insider’s guide series that provides a reliable strategy and knowledge base for ... Read more

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( NOTE: THE ERROR ON THE E-BOOK FORMAT HAVE BEEN CORRECTED THANKS TO THE PREVIOUS REVIEW COMPLAINT SO ENJOY YOUR READ AND DON'T FORGET TO GIVE YOUR REVIEW) System design interviews are the most difficult to tackle of all technical interview questions. This book is Volume 1 of the System Design Interview - An insider’s guide series that provides a reliable strategy and knowledge base for
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EndGames: A Graphic Novel (NewsPrints #2)

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The fight for freedom and truth continues in Ru Xu's thrilling sequel to NewsPrints!Blue arrives in the capital city of Altalus, where she is determined to find her friend Crow, the boy who was created to be a flying war machine, and Jack, the engineer who built him. But soon she is inadvertently kidnapped by Snow and Red, twins from the enemy side of their ten-year war. They set off on a ... Read more

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The fight for freedom and truth continues in Ru Xu's thrilling sequel to NewsPrints!Blue arrives in the capital city of Altalus, where she is determined to find her friend Crow, the boy who was created to be a flying war machine, and Jack, the engineer who built him. But soon she is inadvertently kidnapped by Snow and Red, twins from the enemy side of their ten-year war. They set off on a
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NewsPrints: A Graphic Novel (NewsPrints #1)

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A gorgeous, provocative debut graphic novel about the power of friendship and finding the courage to be one's true self.Blue is an orphan who disguises herself as a newsboy. There's a war going on, and girls are expected to help the struggling economy by selling cookies. But Blue loves living and working at the Bugle, the only paper in town that tells the truth. And what's printed in the ... Read more

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A gorgeous, provocative debut graphic novel about the power of friendship and finding the courage to be one's true self.Blue is an orphan who disguises herself as a newsboy. There's a war going on, and girls are expected to help the struggling economy by selling cookies. But Blue loves living and working at the Bugle, the only paper in town that tells the truth. And what's printed in the
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Institutional Genes

Origins of China's Institutions and Totalitarianism

by Chenggang Xu ...

This book explores the origins and evolution of China's institutions and communist totalitarianism in general. Contemporary China's fundamental institution is communist totalitarianism. Introducing the concept of “institutional genes” (IGs), the book examines how the IGs institutional genes of Soviet Russia merged with those of the Chinese imperial system, creating a durable totalitarian regime ... Read more

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This book explores the origins and evolution of China's institutions and communist totalitarianism in general. Contemporary China's fundamental institution is communist totalitarianism. Introducing the concept of “institutional genes” (IGs), the book examines how the IGs institutional genes of Soviet Russia merged with those of the Chinese imperial system, creating a durable totalitarian regime
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Bird Talk and Other Stories by Xu Xu

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AUTHOR PAGE ON WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xu_XuWhy should we care about Xu Xu?Xu Xu was one of the most widely read Chinese authors of the 1930s-1950s.His literary career spans three distinct/important periods of twentieth-century China: prewar Shanghai, war-time China, and postwar Hong Kong.As a result, his fiction gives readers an intimate glimpse of Shanghai’... ... Read more

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AUTHOR PAGE ON WIKIPEDIAhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xu_XuWhy should we care about Xu Xu?Xu Xu was one of the most widely read Chinese authors of the 1930s-1950s.His literary career spans three distinct/important periods of twentieth-century China: prewar Shanghai, war-time China, and postwar Hong Kong.As a result, his fiction gives readers an intimate glimpse of Shanghai’...
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The Art of Naming Ancient Chinese Armies

From hǔ bēn to Jiàn Ruì: The Hidden Meanings Behind Ancient Chinese Military Titles

by Xu Jerry ...

Throughout Chinese history, elite military units were more than just soldiers—they were symbols of power, prestige, and tactical innovation. From the ferocious Tiger Guards (Hǔ Bēn) of the Zhou Dynasty to the formidable Jiàn Ruì (Elite Sharp Troops) of the Qing Dynasty, military titles reflected not only rank and function but also the strategic thinking and cultural values of their time.This book ... Read more

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Throughout Chinese history, elite military units were more than just soldiers—they were symbols of power, prestige, and tactical innovation. From the ferocious Tiger Guards (Hǔ Bēn) of the Zhou Dynasty to the formidable Jiàn Ruì (Elite Sharp Troops) of the Qing Dynasty, military titles reflected not only rank and function but also the strategic thinking and cultural values of their time.This book
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Gremword

by Winston Xu ...

In a vast and ancient world, in the Forest of Demons, the Demon Lord Gremword has come up with a malicious plot to attack the island base of his enemies, the Fesittes. Specifically, the island where their children grow up. James, the son of the Fesittes’ commander, doesn’t want the training base to be destroyed. He sets off on a quest with his friends, across perilous forests, towering mountains ... Read more

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In a vast and ancient world, in the Forest of Demons, the Demon Lord Gremword has come up with a malicious plot to attack the island base of his enemies, the Fesittes. Specifically, the island where their children grow up. James, the son of the Fesittes’ commander, doesn’t want the training base to be destroyed. He sets off on a quest with his friends, across perilous forests, towering mountains
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Billionaire CEO Won't Leave

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by Xu Xu, Lemon Novel ...

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I heard that the most powerful tycoon in A city, the gentry, was the one in charge of the Kang family — Kang Mo Bei. It was said that he would never smile, that his eyes were as cold as ice, and that his killing intent could penetrate through the air.However, Bai Xinxi had been pestered by such a man, and was still pestering him to the point of death! "You can't let go?" "Not at all." "If you have ... Read more

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I heard that the most powerful tycoon in A city, the gentry, was the one in charge of the Kang family — Kang Mo Bei. It was said that he would never smile, that his eyes were as cold as ice, and that his killing intent could penetrate through the air.However, Bai Xinxi had been pestered by such a man, and was still pestering him to the point of death! "You can't let go?" "Not at all." "If you have
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