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A horse complains of a chest as tight as a bear's embrace, a goat bleats about skin as dry as parchment, and a rat describes his urine as darker than soya sauce. Join these lively characters and their friends as they seek diagnosis from wise animal sages and the yellow monkey emperor.Covering 78 syndromes of Chinese medicine, these cartoons graphically illustrate the disturbances and illnesses that can affect the organs of the body, or Zang Fu, as they are understood in Chinese medicine. They are accompanied by a concise list of symptoms for easy diagnostic reference. Combining Damo Mitchell's deep knowledge and experience with Spencer Hill's witty cartoons, this is a fun way to learn, remember and be entertained by the syndromes and their symptoms.

A horse complains of a chest as tight as a bear's embrace, a goat bleats about skin as dry as parchment, and a rat describes his urine as darker than soya sauce. Join these lively characters and their friends as they seek diagnosis from wise animal sages and the yellow monkey emperor.Covering 78 syndromes of Chinese medicine, these cartoons graphically illustrate the disturbances and illnesses that can affect the organs of the body, or Zang Fu, as they are understood in Chinese medicine. They are accompanied by a concise list of symptoms for easy diagnostic reference. Combining Damo Mitchell's deep knowledge and experience with Spencer Hill's witty cartoons, this is a fun way to learn, remember and be entertained by the syndromes and their symptoms.

In The Modern Cupid: Ski Lift Sparks, Mike is no ordinary matchmaker—he is a cosmic traveler assigned by the mysterious Love Council to influence romantic connections across worlds and emotional landscapes.His mission takes him to a snowy ski resort where two seemingly incompatible people, Bernarda and Joe, keep crossing paths without ever truly connecting. Bernarda is disciplined, guarded, and emotionally self-contained, arriving at the resort with purpose but little openness. Joe is charming, spontaneous, and socially effortless—but quietly running from deeper emotional attachment.What begins as subtle observation becomes a delicate intervention. Mike attempts to align their paths, but human emotion proves far more complex than prediction or timing. Misfires, misunderstandings, and emotional defenses push Bernarda and Joe further apart before an unexpected ski lift encounter forces them into honest proximity.As snowstorms trap them in shared spaces and tension slowly turns into vulnerability, Mike learns a deeper truth from the Love Council: love cannot be forced—only revealed. His role shifts from controller of outcomes to quiet facilitator of clarity.Through emotional setbacks, near-connections, jealousy, reflection, and truth-revealing moments, Bernarda and Joe begin to see each other not as assumptions—but as real, flawed, and deeply human individuals.In the final chapters, they choose each other freely, without manipulation or pressure, proving that genuine connection emerges only when illusion is removed.Meanwhile, Mike completes his mission and returns to the Love Council, preparing for his next cosmic assignment—where new hearts wait to be aligned, not forced.A blend of romance, sci-fi, and emotional introspection, The Modern Cupid explores fate, free will, and the invisible architecture of human connection.

In The Modern Cupid: Vineyard Valentine, Mike is no ordinary matchmaker—he is a cosmic agent working for the Love Council, traveling across worlds and lives to align people destined for connection. His mission brings him to an aging vineyard preparing for a Valentine's Day event, where he must guide two emotionally complex individuals toward each other: Tina, a highly controlled event planner guarding herself behind structure and perfection, and Carl, a reserved vineyard owner shaped by deep personal loss.At first, Tina and Carl clash at every turn—organization versus instinct, control versus resistance, planning versus preservation. Yet beneath their friction lies an unspoken compatibility neither of them recognizes. As Mike subtly manipulates timing, circumstances, and emotional proximity, the vineyard becomes a living experiment in connection, forcing both Tina and Carl to confront their fears, past heartbreaks, and emotional defenses.When external pressure threatens the vineyard's future, they are forced into collaboration, revealing trust where there was once tension. Through storms, breakdowns, almost-confessions, and near-kisses, their relationship evolves from conflict into understanding, and finally into genuine emotional intimacy.As the Valentine's event unfolds, the vineyard transforms into a symbol of renewal and possibility. Tina and Carl finally let go of their emotional walls and choose each other, not through destiny alone, but through courage, honesty, and timing. Meanwhile, Mike observes from beyond the human experience, completing his mission and preparing for his next assignment—carrying forward a deeper understanding of love as something guided, but never forced.

In the luminous heart of a modern city, photographer Tony and architect Annabella cross paths through coincidence, collaboration, and carefully guided fate.Unbeknownst to them, Mike—a cosmic agent known as the Modern Cupid—observes from above, subtly adjusting moments and opportunities to bring them closer together. His mission is simple: help two compatible souls find each other. But the reality is far more complex.As Tony captures the emotional essence of city life through his photography, and Annabella designs spaces that shape how people connect within it, both struggle with hidden fears—Tony's fear of loss and impermanence, and Annabella's fear that ambition leaves no room for love.Through missed encounters, shared challenges, and quiet conversations beneath city lights, their connection deepens. Mike's interventions become less about creating opportunities and more about revealing truths already waiting beneath the surface.But love is not built by coincidence alone. It grows through vulnerability, timing, and the courage to stay when uncertainty appears.When Tony finally sees that his greatest photographs have never been about buildings or streets—but about people, especially Annabella—their relationship shifts into clarity.Under thousands of glowing lights in the city plaza they helped create together, truth finally surfaces. What follows is not destiny imposed, but love chosen.As Mike prepares to leave for his next mission, he reflects on a universal truth: every city shines because of countless individual lights—and every heart shines brightest when it is seen by another.

In The Modern Cupid: Cherry Blossom Hearts, Mike, an interstellar Love Agent, is assigned by the Love Council to guide two emotionally wounded strangers toward connection: Valentina, a passionate floral artist recovering from betrayal, and Christianhat, a withdrawn architect haunted by loss.Set against the breathtaking backdrop of a cherry blossom–filled city during its annual festival, their paths repeatedly cross through carefully engineered cosmic coincidences. What begins as tension and misunderstanding slowly transforms into trust, shared vulnerability, and emotional awakening.As Mike subtly manipulates space, timing, and human interaction, he discovers that love is not simply arranged—it must be allowed to grow. When an unseen emotional interference threatens to pull Valentina and Christianhat apart, Mike is forced to go beyond standard cosmic protocol to protect their connection.Blending romance, fantasy, and cosmic intervention, this story explores how healing begins through connection—and how even the universe itself cannot rush the blooming of a human heart.

Willie Carter knows how to create unforgettable moments for thousands of people—but when it comes to his own heart, he has forgotten how to feel. After inheriting his father's fireworks company, Willie has dedicated his life to his work, hiding behind spectacular displays while keeping everyone at a safe distance.Martina Novak has spent years creating celebrations for others while avoiding one of her own. After a painful betrayal destroyed her faith in love, she focuses on organizing events and making others happy, convinced that protecting her heart is easier than risking it again.But when the Love Council sends cosmic matchmaker Mike to his newest assignment, he discovers two people who are already connected in ways they cannot see. Their paths cross during the planning of the town's biggest festival, where fireworks, friendship, and unexpected challenges slowly bring them closer.As Mike quietly guides them through misunderstandings, a festival crisis, and fears from the past, Willie and Martina begin discovering that love is not about finding someone perfect—it is about finding someone who makes you feel safe enough to be yourself.When the night of the grand fireworks celebration finally arrives, Willie creates the most meaningful display of his career, hiding a message only Martina can understand. Beneath a sky filled with colors and light, two wounded hearts finally admit what they have been afraid to say.But Mike knows the true magic is not in bringing two people together.It is watching them choose each other.The Modern Cupid: Fireworks and Feelings is a heartwarming romantic fantasy about second chances, emotional healing, and the quiet power of a love that grows through trust, patience, and honesty.A perfect read for fans of magical matchmaking, sweet romance, emotional journeys, and stories where love finds a way.