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Imagine the universe as a forest, patrolled by numberless and nameless predators. In this forest, stealth is survival – any civilisation that reveals its location is prey. Earth has. Now the predators are coming. Crossing light years, the Trisolarians will reach Earth in four centuries' time. But the sophons, their extra-dimensional agents and saboteurs, are already here. Only the individual human mind remains immune to their influence.

People may be familiar with the celebrations around Chinese New Year (usually towards the end of January or beginning of February), and how the year is devoted to a particular animal.

Long before Western writers had even conceived the idea of writing detective stories, the Chinese had developed a long tradition of literary works that chronicled the cases of important district magistrates. One of the most celebrated of these was Judge Dee, who lived in the seventh century.

In the heart of Tasmania, where ancient forests whisper secrets and shadows dance with the wind, a chilling mystery unfolds, leaving the island community in a state of fear and uncertainty. When three young girls vanish without a trace from the seemingly tranquil town of Hobart, the lives of the island's inhabitants are forever changed. Enter Detective Harry Chin, a seasoned investigator with an unreadable face, and eyes that have witnessed the darkest depths of human nature. Harry has spent his life navigating the labyrinthine world of crime. His unwavering dedication and sharp intellect ...

The life of Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, has, with the passing of time, been magnified to the scale of myth, turning history into the stuff of legend. Known as the First Patriarch, Bodhidharma brought Zen from South India into China in 500 CE, changing the country forever. In Tracking Bodhidharma, Andrew Ferguson recreates the path of Bodhidharma, traveling through China to the places where the First Patriarch lived and taught. This sacred trail takes Ferguson deep into ancient China.

MISSION POSSIBLE: LEARN CHINESE! Are you looking to for job and investment opportunities to, explore new cultures, or to learn a new language for personal growth? Improve your memory and open doors to success by learning Chinese! Fluency and literacy in Chinese is a surefire way to boost your careerin both government and private sectors. Chinese may seem challenging at first, but with the right resources and guidance, you can learn it quickly and easily. HELP IS HERE! With the right tools and resources, you can master the Chinese language and unlock a world of new possibilities. Chinese is ...

In 1949, a young Chinese housewife arrived in Taiwan and transformed herself from a novice to a natural in the kitchen. She launched a career as a cookbook author and television cooking instructor. Years later, in America, flipping through her mother's copies of Fu Pei-mei's Chinese cookbooks, historian Michelle T. King discovered more than the recipes to meals of her childhood. She found, in Fu's story and in her food, a portal to another time, when a generation of middle-class female home cooks navigated the postwar transformations taking place across the world.

All Buddhist paths lead to enlightenment—but Tiantai is the master key. Some schools focus on meditation. Others emphasize devotion or philosophical inquiry. Tiantai Buddhism unites them all into a single, structured system—a tradition so comprehensive that it explains why every teaching exists, how they relate, and how they lead to awakening. If you’ve ever wondered how Zen, Pure Land, and the Lotus Sutra connect, Tiantai holds the answers. How can a single moment of thought contain an entire universe? Why does Tiantai teach that the Buddha never left the world? What is the Threefold...

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.

Detective Mick O’Shaughnessy thought he had prevented catastrophe, but evil never rests. As the U.S. faces a wave of unprecedented threats—from covert military infiltrations to the sinister underworld of human trafficking—Micko is once again thrust into the fight of his life. Alongside his trusted ally, FBI agent Buddy Burger, he follows a trail of darkness from the jungles of Central America to the heart of American soil. With ruthless enemies orchestrating chaos and an elite syndicate bent on destruction, Micko must navigate treacherous alliances, uncover unspeakable horrors, and ...

“Fast, gripping and a real page-turner–I couldn’t put it down!” Elusive. Invisible. Deadly. On the day the Chinese announce the opening of a state-of-the-art nuclear power station–decades in the making–three British spies disappear. Coincidence, or retribution?

 With scores to settle–and a new technology to sell to the highest bidder–the Chinese will take no prisoners. And they know just who to turn to.

 Enter China’s answer to James Bond and Jason Bourne–revenge dispensed by their Shadow Man. From the International Bestselling author of multiple books, ...

In the past 50 years, Asian Americans have helped change the face of America and are now the fastest growing group in the United States. The Making of Asian America tells the little-known history of Asian Americans and their role in American life, from the arrival of the first Asians in the Americas to the present-day.

**Discover the Rhythms of Nature and Unlock a Timeless Path to Wellness with "Elemental Harmony"** Embark on an extraordinary journey into the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements, where the secrets of the universe meet the art of harmonious living. "Elemental Harmony" offers a rare glimpse into an age-old philosophy that has shaped the landscape of healing and self-cultivation. The philosophy of the Five Elements unveils an intricate world where every force and form is connected, weaving the cosmology of yesteryears with the realities of today's life. Unlock the mysteries of Wood, Fire, ...

Following Gwen's rediscovery of her family, she must find her Mage Path in the magical city of Shanghai, battling pressure from relatives, expectations from instructors, and her struggles with the Void. At Fudan University, she must ensure that she does not lose her wits, all the while finding a path to power that will not alienate her from the family she acquired in her second life.

This audiobook will take you through the basics of Chinese with Basic Bootcamp, All About, and Pronunciation lessons. The five Basic Bootcamp lessons each center on a practical, real-life conversation. You’ll go from basic concepts to advanced tips and will soon sound like you’ve been speaking Chinese your entire life.

"Nezha, the Dragon Slayer" is a thrilling tale of power, magic and family dynamics. Follow the story of the third son of a powerful general, Nezha, as he navigates through a world of ancient gods and demons. When Nezha accidentally kills a dragon prince from an underwater kingdom, he must face the wrath of the dragon kings and his own family. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Nezha must use his wit and power to protect his loved ones and prove his worth as a true warrior. Will he be able to overcome the obstacles in his path and claim his rightful place in the world?

He has much in common with super-sleuths Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, but there's a difference - Judge Dee Jen-djieh was a real person! Gathered here are tales of actual crimes solved by the magistrate of Chang-ping in 7th-century China. Listen as Dee ventures down winding paths in ancient graveyards to consult the spirits of the dead, and hear him solve real-life crimes through astute deductions.

Eminent China scholar Elizabeth C. Economy provides an incisive look at the transformative changes underway in China today. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has unleashed a powerful set of political and economic reforms: the centralization of power under Xi himself; the expansion of the Communist Party's role in Chinese political, social, and economic life; and the construction of a virtual wall of regulations to control more closely the exchange of ideas and capital between China and the outside world.

Cantonese Chinese Phase 1, Units 11-15 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson 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.

God’s people are hiding in plain sightTens of millions of Christians live in China today, leading double lives to hide from a government that relentlessly persecutes them. By day, Bob Fu was a teacher in a communist school; by night, he was a preacher in an underground house church network. This edge-of-your-seat book tells the true story of Fu’s conversion to Christianity, his arrest and imprisonment for starting an illegal house church, his harrowing escape, and his subsequent rise to prominence in the United States as an advocate for his oppressed brethren.