After the king grants his late brother a posthumous coronation, the status quo shifts dramatically as his widow, Yul's mother, gains power in the palace. And she definitely has it out for Shin and Chae-Kyung! When the newlyweds are invited to go abroad, it seems like they might be on the road to romance...but with Yul's mammy dearest determined to make the couple miserable, will they even get off the ground?

The final volume of Goong is a collection of short stories that ranges from the past to the future of the main story. From the dreamy tale of a concubine who meets her future selves to a retelling of Prince Shin's and Princess Chae-Kyung's first night together, these side stories showcase the inner workings behind the Palace.

Monarchy ended long ago in Korea, but there are still other countries with Kings, Queens, princes and princesses. What if Korea had continued monarchism? What if all the beautiful palaces which are now only historical relics were actually filled with people?! What if the glamorous royal family still maintained the palace customs?! Welcome to a world where Korea still has the royal family living their lives! Only for one high school girl, Che-Kyung, is this a tragedy, since she has to marry the prince who apparently is a total jerk!

'" Galko-chan always speaks her mind, which may not be the wisest decision in all cases, but it''s never short of entertaining! Meet the exuberant and unbelievably busty high schooler, Galko, as she traverses the ups and downs of adolescence with spirit and verve, alongside her best friends–the anti-social loner, Otako, and the unpredictably honest, Ojyo. "'

The entire palace is in an uproar after a fire breaks out in Daebi-Mama's quarters. Is it an accident or is it arson? Chae-Kyung doesn't want to think Shin is involved, but when she slips into Shin's room, she accidentally overhears scraps of a conversation that sound an awful lot like a confession. The investigation almost prevents them from going on their high school trip, but with a little negotiating they're on their way to a cozy, out-of-the-way hotel where the Queen Mother has made some...special arrangements: The two of them have to share a room! Things are already awkward, but Chae-Kyung can't shake her suspicions, especially when Shin's behavior seems so different from usual...

Once upon a time, a selfish king summoned the monstrous Bulkirin into the real world. The monster killed half of all human beings, leaving the rest helpless as to what to do. That is, until one day when a hero appeared and defeated the Bulkirin with the legendary "Seven Blade Sword." But...what does all this have to do with eighth grader Eun-Gyo Sung?! First, she gets suspended from school for fighting. Then, she runs away from home. The last thing she needed was to be kidnapped - and whisked into the past by a mysterious stranger named No-Ah!

For the first time, Myung-Ee falls into a real fight against the Fox Tribe. She is determined to do whatever she can to protect Yu-Da from all the hungry foxes, but instead she encounters the "Black" Yu-Da! How can this be? Is Yu-Da's memory back, or was he just faking?

With the wedding ceremony complete, Chae-Kyung and Prince Shin are finally newlyweds...but now they have to spend their first night together?! And as she tries to get accustomed to life as a princess, homesick Chae-Kyung finds no comfort in her haughty husband, who seems determined to antagonize her at every turn. Will the crown prince's attitude ever change? Is the dream of marital bliss doomed to be a nightmarish marital blunder?!

Focus: Gamelan Music of Indonesia is an introduction to the familiar music from Southeast Asia's largest country - both as sound and cultural phenomenon. An archipelago of over 17,000 islands, Indonesia is a melting pot of Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, Portuguese, Dutch, and British influences. Despite this diversity, it has forged a national culture, one in which music plays a significant role. Gamelan music, in particular, teaches us much about Indonesian values and modern-day life. Focus: Gamelan Music of Indonesia provides an introduction to present-day Javanese, Balinese, Cirebonese, and Sundanese gamelan music through ethnic, social, cultural, and global perspectives. Part One, Music and Southeast Asian History ̧ provides introductory materials for the study of Southeast Asian music. Part Two, Gamelan Music in Java and Bali, moves to a more focused overview of Gamelan music in Indonesia. Part Three, Focusing In, takes an in-depth look at Sundanese gamelan traditions, as well modern developments in Sundanese music and dance. The accompanying downloadable resources offer vivid examples of traditional Indonesian gamelan music.