According to ancient lore, if a human freely offers their heart to a demon, that monster can become mortal, experiencing the true pains and passions of existence. Xiaowei, a millennia-old fox spirit, searches for her chance to become human. Princess Jing flees her kingdom by pursuing the only man she ever loved. A twist of fate brings Xiaowei and Jing together, and a slow game of wits, deceit, and seduction begins for the princess' very own heart....

This bilingual dictionary offers a straightforward introduction to Chinese, covering all the vocabulary needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar and usage and guidance on the culture where Chinese is spoken.

A naughty little boy, sent to bed without his supper, sails to the land of the wild things where he becomes their king.

Photographs and text examine different types of shells, including seashells, eggshells, and fossil shells, focusing on such aspects as how shells camouflage themselves and how they may be collected.