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  Japanese Folktales - Myths...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  Japanese folklore is a vast and intricate tapestry woven from centuries of myths, legends, and supernatural tales. Rooted in the country’s deep connection to nature, spirituality, and tradition, these stories have shaped Japan’s cultural identity, influencing art, literature, and everyday customs. Whether passed down through oral traditions, ancient scrolls, or kabuki theater, these folktales continue to capture the imagination of generations. They offer not just entertainment but also profound lessons on morality, resilience, and the unseen forces that shape human lives.  
    
  At the core of Japanese mythology are the kami, divine spirits or gods that inhabit all aspects of existence, from towering mountains to small household objects. Shintoism, the indigenous belief system of Japan, revolves around the reverence of these spirits, which often play central roles in legendary tales. Stories of deities such as Amaterasu, the radiant sun goddess, and Susanoo, the wild storm god, illustrate the balance of harmony and chaos, creation and destruction. These myths offer insight into the spiritual foundation of Japan and the ways in which its people have long sought to explain the world around them.  
    
  Beyond the gods and celestial myths, Japanese folklore is rich with spirits, ghosts, and yokai—supernatural creatures that range from mischievous to terrifying. Some, like the playful kitsune (fox spirits) and shape-shifting tanuki (raccoon dogs), serve as tricksters who blur the line between good and evil. Others, such as the vengeful onryō, are restless spirits that return to haunt the living, often as a consequence of betrayal or tragedy. These ghostly tales have influenced everything from traditional Noh theater to modern horror films, keeping the eerie legacy of Japan’s supernatural folklore alive. 

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  Richard Sorge: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  Spies are a feature of countless works of fiction in which they often discover secrets on which the fate of nations hang in the balance. Reality is generally rather more mundane, as spies often gather low-level intelligence that only makes sense when it is examined by analysts and compared to information from other sources. Espionage provides clues to what the enemy is planning, but on its own, it rarely changes the course of a war. Moreover, real spies are generally anonymous, not the bold, swashbuckling action heroes depicted in fiction. Spies must hide in plain sight, and that is best achieved by being as innocuous as possible.  
  	However, there are exceptions. Occasionally, a spy will be so successful that they are able to place themselves in a position where they have access to information at the highest levels, secrets that really can change the course of world events. Sometimes, these spies may even be as handsome, charming, charismatic, and bold as their fictional counterparts. 
  	One such spy was a man named Richard Sorge. Experiencing the horrors of World War I at first-hand turned Sorge into an ardent communist, after which he worked as a spy for the USSR in Germany, China, and Japan before and during World War II. He obtained vital military and political secrets and maintained his cover for over nine years despite frantic searches for the spy who was leaking information to Russia. His effortless charm meant that he didn’t need to steal secrets: people told him willingly, including the many women that he seduced.

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  Kano - A Kunoichi Tale

  David Kudler

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  Can one girl save a nation? 
  With Japan's future in the balance, Risuko may recover the Kano clan's honor — or she may destroy it forever 
  Lord Takeda has sent Risuko, Emi, and Toumi on a mission to the capital. The road is dangerous. The destination is treacherous. Risuko — the girl who just likes to climb — must make a choice that will have repercussions not only for Risuko's life and those of her friends, but possibly for all of Japan. 
  In this thrilling third book in the Seasons of the Sword, she encounters old friends, new enemies, and a strange boy from a far-off land called Ireland. Through raging battles and deadly court intrigue, Risuko must follow a path narrower and less stable than any pine branch. And the consequences should she fail are sharp and hard as rocks below. 
  The red-and-white disguise of the kunoichi awaits. 
  Is Risuko ready? 
  Seasons of the Sword:Risuko (Winter)Bright Eyes (Spring)Kano (Summer)Murasaki (Autumn — coming soon! 
  (Young adult historical adventure; Japanese Civil War)

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  My Family Is Special

  Kim Mitzo Thompson, Karen Mitzo...

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  Kids will love this playful story about what makes a family special and unique. Simple sentence structures and repetitive words will encourage young children to fall in love with learning to read.  Kids will enjoy following along word-for-word with the recorded story that features sound effects and professional voices to help children develop vocabulary and improve listening skills.  This reader features adorable art showing diversity to help children form a sense of acceptance and understanding of different races and individual differences.

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  Becoming Kin - An Indigenous...

  Patty Krawec, Nick Estes

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  The invented history of the Western world is crumbling fast, Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec says, but we can still honor the bonds between us. Settlers dominated and divided, but Indigenous peoples won't just send them all "home." 
   
   
   
  Weaving her own story with the story of her ancestors and with the broader themes of creation, replacement, and disappearance, Krawec helps listeners see settler colonialism through the eyes of an Indigenous writer. Settler colonialism tried to force us into one particular way of living, but the old ways of kinship can help us imagine a different future. Krawec asks, What would it look like to remember that we are all related? How might we become better relatives to the land, to one another, and to Indigenous movements for solidarity? Braiding together historical, scientific, and cultural analysis, Indigenous ways of knowing, and the vivid threads of communal memory, Krawec crafts a stunning, forceful call to "unforget" our history. 
   
   
   
  This remarkable sojourn through Native and settler history, myth, identity, and spirituality helps us retrace our steps and pick up what was lost along the way: chances to honor rather than violate treaties, to see the land as a relative rather than a resource, and to unravel the history we have been taught.

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  Transform Your Decisions:...

  Ronan Ashford

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  Transform Your Decisions: Unveiling the Secrets to Smart Living   
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