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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.

"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?

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE AND IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Acupuncture is gaining popularity in the U.S. and can be used to heal a variety of health conditions. Deeply rooted in ancient Chinese medicine and philosophy, this unique healing technique has withstood the test of time. It is rapidly becoming a mainstream medical treatment in today’s modern world. You may be wondering if this type of alternative treatment is right for you, and whether it really is possible to heal naturally. This book is here to answer all your acupuncture-related questions. In Healing with Acupuncture, you'll find the ...

Unlock the secrets of ancient wisdom with "Laozi and Liezi: Essential Teachings of Daoism," a comprehensive guide that brings together the profound insights of two of Daoism's most revered sages. This unique volume offers an accessible introduction to the philosophies of Laozi and Liezi, providing practical guidance for living a life of balance, harmony, and inner peace. Dive Deep into Daoist Philosophy: Laozi's Timeless Wisdom: Discover the transformative power of the "Tao Te Ching," where Laozi's teachings reveal the path to living in harmony with the natural world. Liezi's Engaging ...

This book, Yang Chengfu Taijiquan: Methods and Applications, attributed to Yang Chengfu, provides a rare and insightful glimpse into the early stages of Yang-style Taijiquan's development. While overshadowed by his later works, this text retains significant historical and cultural value, offering a blend of martial applications, theoretical principles, and philosophical reflections that showcase the art's depth and adaptability. The book delves into the essence of Taijiquan, elucidating its techniques, forms, and martial strategies while aligning them with the principles of traditional ...

In China they whisper about the Jade Owl and its awful power. This ancient stone, commissioned by the Empress Wu and crafted by a mineral charmer, long haunted the folk of the Middle Kingdom until it vanished into an enigma of legend and lore. Now the Jade Owl is found. It wakes to steal the day from day. Its power to enchant and distort rises again. Its horror is revealed to a band of five, who must return it to the Valley of the Dead before the laws of ch’i are set aside in favor of destruction’s dance. Five China Hands, each drawn through time’s thin fabric by the bird, discover ...

Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world? Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales—based in real history and folklore—are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water.

Lily is haunted by memories of who she once was, and of a person, long gone, who defined her existence. She has nothing but time now, as she recounts the tale of Snow Flower and asks the gods for forgiveness.

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.

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.

After years of hard work, Mia Tang finally gets to go on vacation with her family - to China! A total dream come true! Mia can't wait to see all her cousins and grandparents again, especially her cousin Shen. As she roams around Beijing, witnessing some of the big changes China's going through, Mia thinks about the changes in her own life.

An Introduction to Chinese Medicine offers a concise overview of the landscape and therapeutic potential of traditional East Asian medicine. It combines historical perspectives, the latest research studies, and Dr. Daly’s two decades of clinical experience to provide an in-depth guide to anyone looking to understand and make use of the many modalities offered by Chinese medicine.

Have you ever felt a sense of awe looking at the beauty of Chinese paintings and wanted to know more about the people and culture that produced these works of art? Did you know that early Chinese artists experimented with oils before opting to paint exclusively with water colors on silk or paper? Did you know that Chinese paintings are traditionally classified under eight headings? Are you able to identify and contrast conservative and progressive elements within Chinese paintings? Have you noticed the “mystery of the soul-world” in Chinese paintings? John Calvin Ferguson (1866-1945), a...

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.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the world's oldest writing system, the world's first civilization, and the world's most popular language? With Hanzi Gong's Shuangfa Method, you'll learn to read and speak Chinese, understanding what the characters really mean and how the characters are combined to form other characters. You can read Chinese! Chinese started out as pictograms: pictures of literal objects. These pictures however became stylized and standardized and simplified to make writing easier. The pictures and symbols of the simplest characters are then combined and recombined to ...

Out of the stories heard in her childhood in Los Angeles's Chinatown and years of research, See has constructed this sweeping chronicle of her Chinese-American family, a work that takes in stories of racism and romance, entrepreneurial genius and domestic heartache, secret marriages and sibling rivalries, in a powerful history of two cultures meeting in a new world.

When a visiting Chinese general is kidnapped on American soil, it looks as if the President's goal of diplomatic détente will be dashed. The FBI is helpless, the CIA has no leads, and only one hope remains: CURE. Remo and Chiun must race to find the abductee in time to save face and prevent an international incident. Someone wants the People's Republic to declare war on the United States, and, strange as it seems it's up to the Destroyer to keep the peace.

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.

The brilliance of the Renaissance laid the foundation of the modern world. Textbooks tell us that it came about as a result of a rediscovery of the ideas and ideals of classical Greece and Rome. But now bestselling historian Gavin Menzies makes the startling argument that in the year 1434, China - then the world's most technologically advanced civilization - provided the spark that set the European Renaissance ablaze. From that date onward, Europeans embraced Chinese ideas, discoveries, and inventions, all of which form the basis of Western civilization today.

One by one, Tahir Hamut Izgil's friends disappeared. The Chinese government's brutal persecution of the Uyghur people had continued for years, but in 2017 it assumed a terrifying new scale. The Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim minority group in western China, were experiencing an echo of the worst horrors of the twentieth century, amplified by China's establishment of an all-seeing high-tech surveillance state. Over a million people have vanished into China’s internment camps for Muslim minorities.