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A New York Times Best Illustrated Book Hailed by Entertainment Weekly and the Wall Street Journal as a best book of the year, this gorgeous and imaginative story—part picture book, part graphic novel—is utterly transporting and original. USA Today declared it “a compelling and melancholy debut from an important new talent" as well as "an expansive and ageless book full of wonder, sadness, and wild bursts of imagination.” And like Shaun Tan's The Arrival and Raymond Briggs's The Snowman, it is quickly becoming a modern classic. A little girl—lost and alone—follows a mysterious stag deep into the woods, and, like Alice down the rabbit hole, she finds herself in a strange and wondro...
From the creator of the New York Times best-illustrated children's book award winner The Only Child, comes a gorgeous and moving wordless picture book that's perfect for dog lovers. In this heartwarming, wordless picture book that's perfect for dog lovers, a woman visits a park and discovers a pup hiding under a bench--scruffy, scared, and alone. With gentle coaxing, the woman tries to befriend the animal, but the dog is too scared to let her near. Day after day, the woman tries--and day after day, the dog runs away. With perseverance and patience--and help from an enticing tennis ball--a tentative friendship begins. But it's not until a raging storm forces the two together that a joyous and...
The martial arts novel is one of the most distinctive and widely-read forms of modern Chinese fiction. John Christopher Hamm offers the first in-depth English-language study of this fascinating and influential genre, focusing on the work of its undisputed twentieth-century master, Jin Yong.
Feng Shaotian was a simple guy who desires nothing but peace even though his life wasn’t that great after the death of his parents. The only comfort he got was the existence of his loyal dog, Ding Bang. He tried to take his life by jumping on the highest bridge in their place but Ding Bang stopped him. As long as he tried to commit suicide, Ding Bang was always there to stop him. Out of sympathy to his dog, he decided to stop committing suicidal acts. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. He found no purpose in living, everything felt empty as if something was missing. One day, he finally decided to do something he kept on hold for months for his dog’s sake. Suicide... But it was wishful thinking, just as he laid in his bed for his last sleep. A phenomenon happens that change his life. Something magical that only happens in novels. A transmigration to another world, but what will he do when he found out that this place is full of bloody fights? A place where the strong preys the weak? Will the peace lover from earth be able to survive this insane place? Or die like a mob in wilderness?
The proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Humanities and Social Sciences (ISHSS 2024), provide a rich repository of scholarly articles that explore the intricate links between ideas, cultures, and communities. This volume captures the essence of interdisciplinary research, offering fresh perspectives on the challenges and opportunities within the social sciences. Spanning a wide array of topics, from historical analysis to contemporary sociological studies, the proceedings delve into the main findings of the symposium. With a focus on regional development, political policies, and the impact of technology on education, these papers illustrate a commitment to advancing understanding and fostering global dialogue. Designed for academics, researchers, and professionals in the fields of humanities and social sciences, this publication is ideal for those seeking to expand their knowledge, engage with current research, and contribute to the ongoing discourse on the pressing issues of our time.
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THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD. . ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST FANTASY NOVELS OF ALL TIME. "Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" Nick Frisch, New Yorker "Like every fairy tale you're ever loved, imbued with jokes and epic grandeur. Prepare to be swept along." Jamie Buxton, Daily Mail China: 1200 A.D. The Song Empire has been invaded by its warlike Jurchen neighbours from the north. Half its territory and its historic capital lie in enemy hands; the peasants toil und...
Feng Shaotian was a depressed person living in earth, he had attempted lots of things that might end his life but was futile.The only way he found to escape his hard life was novels.A normal day comes when he went to his bed to take rest when something happened that was beyond belief.
The Twenty-Four Histories (Chinese: 二十四史) are the Chinese official historical books covering a period from 3000 BC to the Ming dynasty in the 17th century. The Han dynasty official Sima Qian established many of the conventions of the genre. Starting with the Tang dynasty, each dynasty established an official office to write the history of its predecessor using official court records. As fixed and edited in the Qing dynasty, the whole set contains 3213 volumes and about 40 million words. It is considered one of the most important sources on Chinese history and culture. The title "Twenty-Four Histories" dates from 1775 which was the 40th year in the reign of the Qianlong Emperor. This ...
Please rate and comment positively! Your encouragement is my motivation! Thank you all! Magic, eastern fantasy, cultivation, scientific technology… Machines, biological creatures, energy, souls… Different civilizations and species have entered a world that follows game-like rules. As one of the first million people from Earth to enter this world, Ji Ye, who formerly streams his survivalist videos, obtains a Fusion Inheritance skill. Using it, he comes up with many combinations! AI chip + Tank = Transformer! T-X + Demonic Sovereign Ancient Sutra + Spirit Possession Fiend Art = Silver Immortal Demoness! Divine Stone Genes + 10,000-year-old Peach + Nine Transformations Golden Pill + Pet Spirit Monkey = ? Invest.i.ture of the G.o.ds = The light of providence on humans + power of faith + spoils of war G.o.dhood + ? + ? Infinite Glove = ? + ? +? + ? + ?