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Step into the magical and rich world of Chinese mythology with tales of gods, goddesses, the Monkey King, the White Snake, and more in this gorgeous, fully illustrated collection of myths and fairy tales.Do you know how the world began? Or why there is wind and rain? Have you ever felt lucky and wondered where luck comes from? Are you curious about the unseen and unknown?People have been asking these questions for thousands of years, with different cultures coming up with different answers to explain the universe. The myths in Chinese Mythology date back to ancient China, where the Jade Emperor ruled from the Heavens alongside other deities, and when the world was filled with supernatural figures, including snake-women, animal tricksters, ghosts, demons, dragons, and more. Journey through the world's creation and the rule of heaven to the powerful shaping of earth and the rise of humanity in these stunning, exciting, and mystical tales from China, written by the author of A Kid's Guide

A warm, accepting, non-judgmental, and stigma-free companion for your abortion journey.Whether you’re planning to have an abortion soon or you had one thirty years ago, whether you’re feeling relief or grief (or both!), and even if you haven’t decided yet and just want to untangle how you feel about it, this book is a safe and supportive resource. With an emphasis on self-compassion, it collects reflection prompts, affirmations, conversation scripts, logistical info, self-care tips, and much more to validate and support you no matter where you fall in the full spectrum of experiences of people who have abortions. Bolstered by beautiful illustrations and the caring, confident support of author and reproductive rights advocate Becca Rea-Tucker, this book will meet you wherever you are and offer guidance for every step of your journey.“The Abortion Companion feels like sitting down on your big sister's bed; a big sister who refuses to let you carry shame or walk alone through scary things

This lushly illustrated package is the ultimate fan guide for Swifties! It covers the Taylor Swift multiverse from all angles with a journey through fandom history, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes detail on her career across eras, including The Tortured Poets Department.Whether you’ve been with Taylor from the start or are a new fan, this guide is for you. Use it to catch up on all the lore and inside jokes from the beginning, or to discover forgotten details from the past. From MySpace comments to T-Party invites to Secret Sessions and beyond, Long Live explores the evolution of Taylor as well as the ride that fans have been on with her through two decades of personal milestones—hers and ours, both good and bad. With Long Live you’ll:Take a trip through Taylor’s eras from the start of her career, with stops at each album and its iconic songs, the hidden Easter Eggs, and relationships that have informed the star’s music.Have fun looking back on concert traditions and inside

本書以清晰易讀的篇章介紹 31 位在藝術、建築、舞蹈、文學等領域具有深遠影響的女性。她們曾被稱作「繆思」，卻因此被放在支持位置，真正的創造力與專業常被男性合作者掩蓋。作者 Lori Zimmer 以流暢筆調重新梳理她們的工作、成就與文化影響，將焦點放回創作者本身，讓讀者看見她們推動美學與社會變遷的實質力量。本書也配有 Maria Krasinski 的插圖，以輕巧而具現代感的方式呈現每位女性的特質與時代背景。若想了解被忽略的藝術史視角，或希望重新認識這些曾被誤置角色中的女性，本書提供一條兼具閱讀性與知識性的路徑。・重新聚焦 31 位女性創作者的真實貢獻・跨藝術、建築、舞蹈、文學等多領域・作者研究紮實、敘述流暢・附具特色的全新插圖呈現An illuminating exploration of 31 incredible women—across art, architecture, dance, literature, and more—whose culture-defining contributions have, until now, been overshadowed by their role as "muses" to history's better-known men.What does it mean to be someone's "muse"? Historically, to be called a “muse” among artistic circles has been marketed as a flattering title. It is a commendation that most often refers to a woman whose vivacity and beauty are the source of inspiration for a (usually) male artist or creator. Perhaps her inspiring presence is even credited in the story of his success. But the very concept of a muse underestimates these women and their abilities.