A side trip from Bangkok goes awry when a secret box is bestowed upon the traveler. His journey takes him through several secret temples as he finds his way to the hidden kingdom of Mei. The kingdom has been ravaged by the horrible Wa-Ri, evil monks with demon souls. Only completing the return of the treasure to the sacred temple in the borderlands can restore the kingdom of Mei. Reading Level: For High School Students and Above. Suitable for college course work in Asian Studies or Religion.

If you are suffering from diabetes and on pills and insulin this book offers a new approach based on the latest research. Find out why we get sick, the liver connection to diabetes, learn why caloric restriction is not enough. The author goes through her personal journey to heath and the plan that got her there to over come diabetes without insulin which only makes the disease progress and people get fatter. It includes an extensive research section so you can both see the mechanisms and follow up on why this approach works Altogether Giavelli offers a new approach based on what the best doctors who treat diabetic patients have discovered. She takes you through how to prepare for the fast and what to do on it, as well as gives her own personal day by day fasting diary.

Something's not right at Vassar. An exchange student has lost all his special hometown mushrooms. A trio is formed to go to China to retrieve the mushrooms. Along the way they pass the jade markets of Xian and the dark Tah Lin Shieh evil priests. When they finally arrive in the unspoilt city far from civilization they are horrified to see that an evil force is taking over the town. Worse they are running for governor The trio of adventurers must put a stop to all of this but they are running out of time. And every night, a noodle armed assassin comes out and takes his vengeance on the town. What is the secret of the noodle armed assassin and how can they overcome his fierce noodle arms Read as Brian the Brainy ViceRoy and Gang the fearsome foreign exchange student from China and noble counter of steps descend deep into the secrets and twists of The three noodle towns - Wheat, Mushroom, and Mountain Vegetable and battle encroaching evil government that seeks to enslave all the villagers. But even if they solve it they have to face the mysterious and powerful order of the Moose back home How can they unravel this mystery and still pass midterms?

In the second book of the MEI series, our Bodhisaatva has to apply all his understanding of the nature of the universe, time, compassion, and true nature to a complex genjo-koan of a war torn world, economics, and thugs who would destroy him. In this journey Colin travels to Rome and discusses the parallels between Buddhist and early christian thought and must recover two hidden treasures to enable him to defend the besieged city of MEI and in the process transform himself further along the path. This book discusses several ancient manuscripts including the emerald tablet, the Voynich manuscript, Akkadian tablets, Tycho Brahe, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and ancient Sumerian tablets. It includes over 40 pictures of historical artifacts related to the story.

A side trip from Bangkok goes awry when a secret box is bestowed upon the traveler. His journey takes him through several secret temples as he finds his way to the hidden kingdom of Mei. The kingdom has been ravaged by the horrible Wa-Ri, evil monks with demon souls. Only completing the return of the treasure to the sacred temple in the borderlands can restore the kingdom of Mei. This book brings the reader face to face with many deeper aspects of Buddhist teaching which have remained obscured in texts for centuries. Reading Level: For High School Students and Above. Suitable for college course work in Asian Studies or Religion.

An old scroll tells the story of the two sacred guardians of the valley, two fierce tigers. Debu Zun is hungry. The valley is very short on pumpkins and evil grandmother Zelbin has kept them all for herself in her castle on the hill. Follow along on the adventure of the three daughters of Lin as they meet up with KaoJai and follow the secret riddles in search of KaoJai's father and the guardians. Along the way they must solve the riddle of the wheel barrow and the chestnuts and cross the scary swamp and the workers village. The Three Daughters of Lin is an enchanting children's story and makes the perfect bedtime story. It teaches the value of friendship and the dangers of seeking nothing but wealth, and the foolishness of door to door salesmen. "Giavelli has written the perfect delight, a story sure to warm your children's hearts on cold winter days" - Boston Reader Reading Level: Grades 4 - 8 About the Author: Gianna Giavelli is a graduate of Vassar College with a degree in cognitive science. Cover Illustration: Gianna Giavelli

Three stories intertwined in one fate. But what is the connection. Follow the paths of love struck James who has just met the most amazing woman, Kathryn the enigma who is running away from everyone while inventing an amazing new kind of energy source that will change the world, Chris thrown away by his family and making it on the tough city streets, and Melissa the one person who holds the key to Chris' understanding of the mystery he has to solve if he is to realize his life's destiny. In the middle of it all is James, and the secret box which James encounters. But it is locked and Kathryn insists it can never be opened. Follow the struggle of James to win over Kathryn's trust, Chris to keep walking when bridges beckon him, Melissa to help Chris realize the truth in time as only together they can bring about the realization of Kathryn's magic and change the world.