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From the bustling streets of America to the quiet mountain towns in rural China, this captivating collection of short stories spans continents and cultures, weaving a tapestry of universal human experiences. Each tale offers a unique glimpse into lives shaped by love, betrayal, and the search for identity. These stories, by turns humorous and poignant, explore the intricate threads that connect us all—the joy of friendship, the pain of betrayal, the challenges of coming of age, and the bittersweet realities of leaving one's homeland. With its rich diversity of settings and emotions, this ...

As a major political event and a crucial turning point in the history of the People's Republic of China, the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) marked the zenith as well as the nadir of Mao Zedong's ultra-leftist politics. Reacting in part to the Soviet Union's "revisionism" that he regarded as a threat to the future of socialism, Mao mobilized the masses in a battle against what he called "bourgeois" forces within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This 10-year-long class struggle on a massive scale devastated traditional Chinese culture as well as the nation's economy.

Embark on a whimsical journey into the enchanting world of "Little Dragon's Counting Tale," a captivating children's poem that sparks imagination and learning. As Little Dragon ventures through bamboo groves, meadows, and mountain peaks, young readers are invited to join him on an adventure filled with joy, friendship, and the magic of counting. This beautifully crafted poem introduces essential numeracy concepts in a delightful narrative, enhancing early learning while embracing a rich cultural tapestry. With vivid imagery and lyrical verses, the poem not only engages young minds but also ...

Li Po's poems have been spread out thru the ages; even today they are highly praiseworthy. But only some know about his style of fencing called Li Po's Drunken Sword. In terms of his famous works, the reader will discover how the poet's swordplay and wine drinking under the moon affected his poetic legacy. These collected poems has been inspired by the works that the Tang-period poet Li Po (701-762 CE) left after him as a great cultural heritage, and of whom I will have more to say on the pages below. It was with him that this book began; without him, none of what follows after the short ...

Are you on a quest to reclaim your life from the clutches of chronic pain? "Healing Pain Holistically" offers a voyage into the profound world of holistic health, providing a sanctuary for those seeking respite and restoration. Say goodbye to the cycle of temporary fixes and hello to a comprehensive path that embraces the full spectrum of your being—mind, body, and spirit. Suffering from chronic pain is not merely a physical challenge; it's a multifaceted experience that can reshape the landscape of your daily life. Delving into the root of chronic pain's nature and its intricate ...

Attention: Explore the pages to begin a transformation journey, "Roots of Wellness: Exploring Chinese Herbal Medicine- Traditional Wisdom for Modern Living", a captivating exploration of ancient wisdom and modern well-being. This illuminating book beckons readers to delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese herbal medicine, unlocking the secrets of holistic healing that have endured for centuries. Interest: As you immerse yourself in the profound wisdom within these pages, you'll uncover the deep connections between nature, body, and mind. "Roots of Wellness" introduces readers to a holistic ...

After a lifetime of blocking the ghosts who tried to talk to her, Carole found the courage to overcome her fear to speak with her father’s ghost. Their conversations helped Carole understand her father’s reluctance to share his story about his journey from China to the U.S. and guided her to the Louie family ancestral villages. Their conversations were more than a genealogical exploration; they were the beginning of a spiritual journey, a journey into the spirit world and past lives, a path of healing and love.

Advancement has come quickly to Ling Qi. With help from strong allies and connections, her foe has been defeated. The enemies of the alliance she has helped to build have surrendered. Her talent no longer goes unnoticed in the Celestial Empire, casting new eyes on her path. Those like her are accounted for; a title of nobility is within her reach...a prize with implications that will stretch over her now long life.

These memoirs of the author's first twenty-four years are thoughtful, informative, and highly entertaining. They not only portray a young woman and her unique family in San Francisco's Chinatown, but they are rich in the details that light up a world within the world of America. The third-person singular style is rooted in Chinese literary form, reflecting cultural disregard for the individual, yet Jade Snow Wong's story also is typically American.

Growing conflicts between Sue Chow and her cruel mother-in-law, Ying, erupt just as Sue's marriage is heading toward divorce. Ying is recently injured selfishly demands Sue to take care of her. Their explosive situation becomes a scandal in San Francisco's Chinatown. Sue struggles between honoring ancient Chinese traditions and asserting herself as a modern-day woman. Unaware a business rival is devising an evil plot for revenge to ruin his reputation and business, San Francisco newlyweds, Michael Hamilton and new bride Jennie are honeymooning in Kauai. When he returns home, Michael faces ...

When corruption poisons the throne and rebellion ignites the land, who will rise as a hero—and who will fall as a tyrant? China is falling apart in the last days of the Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE). Behind the grand palace walls, scheming eunuchs hold all the power. Secret plots grow in the shadows and threaten the throne. Grand General Dou Wu risks everything to rid these corrupt forces, but the Empress Dowager’s attitude sets the stage for a storm of bloodshed and betrayal. The people’s anger reaches its breaking point outside the palace. Furious at the corruption, the Yellow ...

Girls of Paper and Fire meets A Song of Wraiths and Ruin in June CL Tan’s stunning debut, where ferocious action, shadowy intrigue, rich magic, and a captivating slow-burn romance collide.

Learn Chinese While You Sleep is an innovative method where passive study is paired with repeated vocabulary to enhance your learning experience. There are no difficult exercises or forced memorization. Simply listen, enjoy, and repeat!

Learn to speak the most common words and phrases that are easiest to learn and quickly understood by native Mandarin speakers and use cookie-cutter templates that you customize to fit your own unique language needs. Automatically retain more of what you learn with this built in memory review system that is already included in the program.

At thirteen, investigative prodigy Huang Zixia had already proved herself by aiding her father in solving confounding crimes. At seventeen, she's on the run, accused of murdering her family to escape an arranged marriage. Driven by a single-minded pursuit, she must use her skills to unmask the real killer...and clear her name.

Can you learn while sleeping? Studies say that yes, you can. Listening to a language while asleep can help supercharge your vocabulary. Learn easily with the power of pleasant repetition. With the Learn Chinese While Sleeping audiobook, you'll absorb over 430 Chinese words and phrases effortlessly.

Unlock your body’s natural healing powers and create the healthy life you desire… "Have you ever felt confused by the maze of health advice, longing for a simple, proven guide focused on the healing power of nature?" "Is the fear of dependency on pharmaceuticals preventing you from pursuing alternative health solutions? "Are you searching for a better way to reconnect with the natural healing of your body and restore balance and vitality to your life?" If you answered “yes” to any of these questions in your struggle to overcome health problems then you are not alone! Imagine a life ...

Each lesson in Cantonese Chinese Phase 1, Units 1-5 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons.

A book for language lovers, 32 chapters focusing on topics like how the English language has become the lingua franca of the world today spoken by over two billion people; closely monitored by Oxford English Dictionary, it now counts some 60 million words with new ones added every year. How does UK English differ from US English and does this hinder communication between the Brits and Americans? How do learners perceive informal American English? A chapter deals with the verbification phenomenon, another questions the custom of creating acronyms like NIMBY and BAME, familiar to some but not...

Lalu Nathoy's father called his thirteen-year-old daughter his treasure, his "thousand pieces of gold," yet when famine strikes northern China in 1871, he is forced to sell her. Polly, as Lalu is later called, is sold to a brothel, sold again to a slave merchant bound for America, auctioned to a saloonkeeper, and offered as a prize in a poker game. This biographical novel is the extraordinary story of one woman's fight for independence and dignity in the American West.