The beauty and luster of passion and love counterpointed by the darkness of the criminal underworld and the Cambodian holocaust taunt Jason, a young American college grad. He and Rachany, a beautiful woman who works at the Russian Market, are pursued by a mysterious foe, and they flee across Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. They see elephants in misty forests, exotic tribes, ancient cities... They end up in Burma's rebellion, where they are pulled into the violence, into the core of journeys - the adventure of life tinged with the search for meaning, purpose and love. It's a coming-of-age story that shows we all should be careful what we wish for. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Marranca has published many stories, essays and poems and has three online books available. He has taught for twenty-five years, culminating in a Fulbright to teach American studies at the University of Munich. He is president of the New Jersey chapter of Fulbright and a trustee of New Jersey College English Association. Richard has a doctorate from New York University where he studied world literature, comparative religion and creative writing. He has traveled extensively and also received six National Endowments for the Humanities summer grants. He enjoys outdoor activities, yoga and exploration. RichardMarranca.com

Hui-neng (638–713) is perhaps the most beloved and respected figure in Zen Buddhism. An illiterate woodcutter who attained enlightenment in a flash, he became the Sixth Patriarch of Chinese Zen, and is regarded as the founder of the "Sudden Enlightenment" school. He is the supreme exemplar of the fact that neither education nor social background has any bearing on the attainment of enlightenment. This collection of his talks, also known as the Platform or Altar Sutra, is the only Zen record of its kind to be generally honored with the appellation sutra, or scripture. The Sutra of Hui-neng is here accompanied by Hui-neng's verse-by-verse commentary on the Diamond Sutra—in its very first published English translation ever.

After the Catastrophe, every rule in the world was rewritten. In the Age of Black Iron, steel, iron, steam engines and fighting force became the crux in which human beings depended on to survive. A commoner boy by the name Zhang Tie was selected by the gods of fortune and was gifted a small tree which could constantly produce various marvelous fruits. At the same time, Zhang Tie was thrown into the flames of war, a three-hundred-year war between humans and demons on the vacant continent. Using crystals to tap into the potentials of the human body, one must cultivate to become stronger. The thrilling legends of mysterious clans, secrets of Oriental fantasies, numerous treasures and legacies in the underground world ¡ª All in the Castle of Black Iron! Written by Drunk Tiger, this novel is a prime example of fantasy steampunk. Let us journey through the world of limitless possibilities and inventions together!

This follow up to Dogen: Textual and Historical Studies (OUP 2012) explores diverse aspects of the life and teachings of Zen master Dogen, the founder of the Soto Zen sect (Sotoshu) in early Kamakura-era Japan.

Call it an encyclopedia of dragonology--this beautifully illustrated, lovingly assembled tribute to all things dragonological features a guide to dragon species; an in-depth look at dragons' habits including those notorious hoarding practices; practical essentials like how to care for sick dragons; and a comprehensive glossary, index, and much more!