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Dynastic China: An Elementary History surveys four millennia of China’s history. It traced commentaries from the mythological period of Pangu, creator of the Chinese universe, and the Goddess Nuwa, creator of the Chinese people, through to the legendary periods of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties to subsequent succeeding dynasties from the Qin Dynasty (221 BC) to the end of the Qing Dynasty (1912 AD). It weaved through brutal political intrigues and conspiracies of China’s imperial existence. The persistent enthronement of child emperors for the benefits of power-hungry eunuchs, dowagers, members of the imperial clans, generals and warlords formed a large part of the narrative. Encrypte...
This unique book describes the latest information in the fundamental understanding of the biophysics and biochemistry of articular cartilage using the state-of-the-art practices in NMR and MRI. This is the first book of its kind, written by physicists and chemists on this important tissue, whose degradation contributes to osteoarthritis and related joint diseases. Connecting the fundamental science with the clinical imaging applications, the experts Editors provide an authoritative addition to the literature. Ideal for practising physical scientists and radiologists with an interest in the fundamental science as well as instrument manufacturers and clinical researchers working with articular cartilage.
At last here is the long-awaited, first Western-language reference guide focusing exclusively on Chinese literature from ca. 700 B.C.E. to the early seventh century C.E. Alphabetically organized, it contains no less than 1095 entries on major and minor writers, literary forms and "schools," and important Chinese literary terms. In addition to providing authoritative information about each subject, the compilers have taken meticulous care to include detailed, up-to-date bibliographies and source information. The reader will find it a treasure-trove of historical accounts, especially when browsing through the biographies of authors. Indispensable for scholars and students of pre-modern Chinese literature, history, and thought. Part Three contains Xia - Y. Part Four contains the Z and an extensive index to the four volumes.
Feminist contentions in socialist state formation: a case study of the Shanghai Women's Federation -- The political perils in 1957: struggles over "women's liberation"--Creating a socialist feminist cultural front: women of China -- When a Maoist "class" intersected gender -- Chen Bo'er and the feminist paradigm of socialist film -- Fashioning socialist visual culture: Xia Yan and the new culture heritage -- The cultural origins of the Cultural Revolution -- The Iron Girls: gender and class in cultural representations -- Conclusion: socialist state feminism and its legacies in capitalist China
A directory to help Laotian Americans keep in touch with Laotians in the U.S. and other countries, trace their Lao roots, and learn about Laos.
When the mysterious phone call appeared, Qin Feng was faced with a life and death situation: if he answered it, he could save people, but he would be controlled; if he rejected it, it seemed like he would be free, but someone would definitely die. Faced with these mysterious calls, he turned into a nameless hero, a female teacher, a low-key security guard, and saved all of the people who deserved to die. But why was it that the mysterious phone calls had been terrible?
When he woke up, Xia Yi was speechless as he looked at the broken house, the hard bed, and the two crying milk bags. Fortunately, he still had good culinary skills, making snacks, opening restaurants, and owning properties that blossomed everywhere in this unfamiliar dynasty... He was still relying on his culinary skills to trap the stomach of that devilish man on the mountain. However, his background seemed to be extraordinary ...
When he was born, she rudely and tyrannically declared him to be already here. She even deeply kissed his forehead, saying that she had left a mark on it on her, Lin Chen!At fifteen he ran to her window in the rain, desperate, and said to her affectionately, "Morningside! Wait ten years for me! Ten years later, I will marry you! "He once again appeared in front of her. However, he coldly approached her with the intent to take revenge. While ruthlessly harming her, he also hurt his own heart so badly that it was full of wounds!No one knew where their love would end up.Going to despair? Or was it the rebirth of love?