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Who says smart girls can’t fight?“The world was impeccable and the characters were outstanding.”“With its superb writing and vivid images, Sulan is one of the best books I've read in a long time.”“Every chapter springs its own surprise and ends with a perfect cliffhanger that won't let you put the book down.”-Reviews from GoodreadsSulan is expected to keep her head down, study hard, and nurture her innate gift with mathematics. But a terrorist organization is attacking schools and killing students. Sulan’s high-profile school for gifted minds is next on the list. Sulan doesn’t intend to leave her safety in the hands of others. Defying her parents, she joins a virtual reality fight club and begins training. But training in cyberspace has its own risks. It requires Touch, an illegal technology that will land her in serious trouble if she’s caught. If she’s not careful, it could get her killed.In this first episode of the Sulan series, get ready for a dark near-future where a young girl makes a stand against the Anti-American League. Discover a world where the high stakes of Divergent meets the fast action of The Hunger Games. READ ALL THE BOOKS IN THE SULAN SERIES - YA DYSTOPIAN ADVENTUREHACKER - Prequel - FREE - 4.5 stars Amazon | 5 stars Audible | 4.4 stars Goodreads THE LEAGUE - Episode 1 - 4.5 stars Amazon | 4.5 stars Audible | 4.1 stars Goodreads RISK ALLEVIATOR - Episode 2 - 4.5 stars Amazon | 4.4 Audible | 4.2 stars GoodreadsTHE DOME - Episode 3 - 4 stars Amazon | 5 stars Audible | 3.8 stars GoodreadsTOUCH - Episode 4 - 5 stars Amazon | 4 stars GoodreadsESCAPE - Episode 5 - 5 stars Amazon | 4.3 GoodreadsDEATH MATCH - Episode 6 - 5 stars Amazon | 4.25 stars GoodreadsENDGAME - Episode 7 - 5 stars Amazon | 4.3 stars GoodreadsBOX SET - Episodes 1-4 - 5 stars Amazon | 5 stars GoodreadsALSO BY CAMILLE PICOTTUNDEAD ULTRA - zombie apocalypse series3 KINGDOMS - Asian-themed epic fantasyNever miss a new release! Follow me on Amazon and go to my website to join my newsletter!

Emma Chan-McDougal receives a special gift from her Auntie Gracie: a rag doll named Raggedy Chan. But Raggedy Chan is no ordinary doll. She is a beautiful Chinese princess who lives in a jasper palace on the enchanted isle of Kunlun. The peace of her island home is threatened when Drought Fury steals Winged Dragon, bringer of rain. Without Winged Dragon, Kunlun will wither and die.To save her stricken homeland, Raggedy Chan sets forth alone. Her quest leads her to America, where she meets people who distrust her because she’s different. Can Raggedy Chan adapt to the strange ways of this new land and rescue her beloved dragon?In this 10,000-word modern fairy tale, Chinese-American author Camille Picott draws on her heritage to weave a story of magic, adventure, and sacrifice.

When fifth-grade Emma Chan-McDougal is ridiculed by her classmates for being part Chinese, she's devastated. To ease Emma's wounded self-esteem, her aunt, a Chinese immigrant, spins the mythical tale of a brave little Nine-Tail Fox named Ainu who lives in San Francisco.In a parallel animal world that comes to life when humans slumber, Ainu Nine-Tail and her mother face off against Chih Yu, an ancient demon who feeds on hatred. As the last of their clan, the Nine-Tails are honor-bound by a family oath to defend the Chinese animals from the demon. When Chih Yu kills her mother and leads an angry mob against Chinatown, Ainu is left to complete the task alone. Raw with grief and only partially trained for battle, Ainu must reach deep inside herself to find the wisdom and courage to save her people. Will the journey of Ainu Nine-Tail help Emma find the strength to confront the school bullies and win back her confidence?In this 15,000-word modern Chinese fable, Chinese-American author Camille Picott draws on her heritage to weave a story of courage, truth, and adventure.

Emma Chan-McDougal receives a special gift from her Auntie Gracie: a rag doll named Raggedy Chan. But Raggedy Chan is no ordinary doll. She is a beautiful Chinese princess who lives in a jasper palace on the enchanted isle of Kunlun. The peace of her island home is threatened when Drought Fury steals Winged Dragon, bringer of rain. Without Winged Dragon, Kunlun will wither and die. To save her stricken homeland, Raggedy Chan sets forth alone. Her quest leads her to America, where she meets people who distrust her because she’s different. Can Raggedy Chan adapt to the strange ways of this new land and rescue her beloved dragon? In this modern fairy tale, Chinese-American author Camille Picott draws on her heritage to weave a story of magic, adventure, and sacrifice.

Ever wonder what it's like to walk into a real crime scene? Inside The Dollhouse Murders lies a strange world of razor-sharp stories that show exactly how serious crimes are investigated. Walk through these miniature rooms with the Detective, who thinks instincts just get you into trouble, and his younger partner, who seems to have them all the time, to witness the state of the art in modern forensic techniques and the simple genius of an effective investigation.Eleven years ago, preeminent expert on crime scene forensics Thomas Mauriello built six dioramas to help him teach his crime lab students how to "peel" a crime scene. He invented scenarios and then meticulously fabricated the clues and their setting. Over the years these bizarre dioramas have been featured in men's magazines, a medical institute bulletin, a miniature-collector magazine, and an array of popular science media. But now, in collaboration with the brilliant novelist and science writer Ann Darby, Thomas Mauriello has produced the stories that go with his dioramas and thus made his science more accessible than ever before. Together with over 40 of John Consoli's ingenious full-color photographs, this is a unique window into the gritty, imperfect world of solving crimes.

When fifth-grade Emma Chan-McDougal is ridiculed by her classmates for being part Chinese, she's devastated. To ease Emma's wounded self-esteem, her aunt, a Chinese immigrant, spins the mythical tale of a brave little Nine-Tail Fox named Ainu who lives in San Francisco. In a parallel animal world that comes to life when humans slumber, Ainu Nine-Tail and her mother face off against Chih Yu, an ancient demon who feeds on hatred. As the last of their clan, the Nine-Tails are honor-bound by a family oath to defend the Chinese animals from the demon. When Chih Yu kills her mother and leads an angry mob against Chinatown, Ainu is left to complete the task alone. Raw with grief and only partially trained for battle, Ainu must reach deep inside herself to find the wisdom and courage to save her people. Will the journey of Ainu Nine-Tail help Emma find the strength to confront the school bullies and win back her confidence? In this modern Chinese fable, Chinese-American author Camille Picott draws on her heritage to weave a story of courage, truth, and adventure.

Norell, head paleontologist at the American Museum of Natural History, recounts not only the first discovery of feathered dinosaurs in 1996, but also the impact that discovery has had on the field of paleontology and on popular culture about dinosaurs since then, particularly by dissolving the distinction between them and birds. Ellison, principal artist in the Museum's Division of Paleontology, contributes photographs of fossils and sites, but also of modern Chinese life--especially food--and drawings. The treatment is for general readers. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)