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If you are looking for a cultural story of ancient China, this fun and fascinating Peking Opera picture book can be a great start. The book uses adorable chibi-style characters that will stimulate your artistic imagination: allow yourself to be taken in by the characters' colorful makeup, costume, and dialogue and to be immersed in this classical living art. This is definitely the best introductory Peking Opera book for kids! Advised and with a preface by the famous Peking Opera actor Ni Maocai, this picture book introduces the archetypal Peking Opera play-- The Fake Monkey King. It is a story based on the famous Chinese novel Journey to the West. In this opera, there are two Monkey Kings-- one real and one fake. They look the same, but they have different hearts. The story follows their adventures and challenges as they try to prove who the real Monkey King is. It's a fun and exciting tale filled with magic, bravery, and friendship.

If you are looking for a cultural story of ancient China, this fun and fascinating Peking Opera picture book can be a great start. The book uses adorable chibi-style characters that will stimulate your artistic imagination: allow yourself to be taken in by the characters' colorful makeup, costume, and dialogue and to be immersed in this classical living art. This is definitely the best introductory Peking Opera book for kids! Advised and with a preface by the famous Peking Opera actor Ni Maocai, this picture book introduces the archetypal Peking Opera play-- The Legend of the White Snake. It is a beautiful story about a kind-hearted white snake who turns into a lovely lady. She falls in love with a good-natured young man, but a powerful monk thinks their love is wrong. The story is all about their love, bravery, and the magical adventures they have together. It's a touching tale of love and friendship that kids will enjoy.

In Mind Meld: The Rise of Brain-Computer Interface, the reader explores one of our age's most transformative technological advancements. This book uncovers the intricacies of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI), the technology that marries the human mind with the power of modern computing. From its humble beginnings to its current advancements and future possibilities, " Mind Meld" offers a comprehensive look at a field poised to redefine the boundaries of human potential and interactivity. The narrative delves into the pioneering research and key breakthroughs that have led to the current state of BCI technology. It examines the ethical considerations, the potential societal impact, and the opportunities this technology presents for improving human cognition and communication. The book also ventures boldly into the future, imagining a world where humans and machines are intricately linked, reshaping our concept of consciousness and identity. Mind Meld invites readers to question the nature of human cognition and the future of artificial intelligence as we stand on the precipice of a new era where the line between humans and machines blurs.

The New Quantum Mechanics is a forward-thinking exploration into the rapidly evolving field of quantum mechanics. It offers a comprehensive, accessible, and updated perspective on the principles and applications of quantum mechanics in the modern world.The New Quantum Mechanics doesn't stop at explaining quantum theory--it extrapolates how these principles are currently reshaping our understanding of the universe and the technology surrounding us. It shines a light on the revolutionary quantum technologies on the horizon, from quantum computers that can solve problems beyond the reach of classical machines to quantum communication systems that offer unprecedented security.

Wearable Technology: From Basics to Advanced Applications is an indispensable guide that takes readers on an enlightening journey through the evolving world of wearable technology. This comprehensive book demystifies the core concepts of wearable devices and delves into their transformative potential in various fields. The book begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of wearable technology, covering its history, types, and foundational principles. It then transitions into a detailed exploration of advanced applications, demonstrating the integration of wearables in healthcare, fitness, fashion, and other sectors. The book also offers insights into the technology's potential to revolutionize these fields, providing a glimpse into the future of wearable devices. Wearable Technology: From Basics to Advanced Applications is a valuable resource for technology enthusiasts, professionals, and students. With its balance of basic knowledge and advanced insights, this book is an essential reference in understanding the impact and future of wearable technology. Discover the world of wearables and how they shape our lives in this captivating read.

Compiling and interpreting the relevant myths and legends and combining them with relevant historical facts, this book provides a unique perspective on a more bizarre and magnificent side of Chengdu's urban history. As one of the oldest cities in China, Chengdu has a long and glorious history that is often reflected in its mythology. This book introduces Chengdu's glorious past and legendary myths from the ancient Shu Kingdom to the Tang and Song Dynasties. It is an essential book for understanding the regional culture of Chengdu. Author Lin Ganqiu provides a detailed account of Chengdu's cultural heritage. He also highlights some of the city's most fascinating historical landmarks and events, such as the Sanxingdui archaeological site and the construction of the Dujiangyan Irrigation System. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about Chengdu's rich cultural heritage. It is also an excellent addition to any travel collection.

In this thought-provoking book, the author explores the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and its impact on our society. From the rise of powerful new chatbot technologies to the looming specter of job displacement, readers will gain a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. Drawing on the latest research and expert insights, the author offers a compelling vision for ensuring that artificial intelligence benefits us all rather than exacerbating existing inequalities. Whether you're a technologist or simply interested in the future of our world, this book is a must-read.

Join us on a journey through China's traditional festivals!This picture book series showcases four festivals: Chinese New Year, The Qingming Festival, The Dragon Boat Festival, and The Mid-Autumn Festival, each with a unique history, customs, and traditional food. This book introduces the Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month and is one of the traditional festivals in China. With vivid storytelling and beautiful illustrations, one can better understand this festival related to the moon. So get ready to join in the fun and learn all about the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Join us on a journey through China's traditional festivals!This picture book series showcases four festivals: Chinese New Year, The Qingming Festival, The Dragon Boat Festival, and The Mid-Autumn Festival, each with a unique history, customs, and traditional food. This book introduces the Qingming Festival. With both natural and cultural connotations, it is a traditional festival as well as a natural solar term (Pure Brightness). Offering sacrifices to ancestors and going for an outing are the two major themes of the festival. One can easily understand these two customs with vivid storytelling and beautiful illustrations. So get ready to join in the fun and learn all about the Qingming Festival.

Join us on a journey through China's traditional festivals!This picture book series showcases four festivals: Chinese New Year, The Qingming Festival, The Dragon Boat Festival, and The Mid-Autumn Festival, each with a unique history, customs, and traditional food. This book introduces the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanyang Festival, the Double Fifth Festival, and the Tianzhong Festival. It is a folk festival that integrates worshipping ancestors, praying for blessings, eating delicious food, and enjoying entertainment. With vivid storytelling and beautiful illustrations, it's a great way to learn about different cultures. So get ready to join in the fun and learn all about the Dragon Boat Festival.

The five thousand years long magnificent history of China has made the Chinese an intelligent people who created many great world-renowned projects. Some of them survived thousands of years of changes and still benefit us today. Karez well is an underground water conservancy project invented by ancient Chinese living in arid regions. Karez Well depicts the reasons, principles, and history of constructing the Karez wells in Xinjiang, China, and is of great local characteristics. It shows the positive changes that Karez wells have brought to the agricultural production and lives of local people in Xinjiang since its completion.

The five thousand years long magnificent history of China has made the Chinese an intelligent people that created many great world-renowned projects. Some of them survived thousands of years of changes and still benefit us today. Dujiangyan is not only a great miracle of ancient Chinese hydraulic engineering technology, but also a shining pearl among hydraulic projects around the world. Dujiangyan describes how Li Bing, the governor of Shu County of the Qin State, led the public to build the Dujiangyan water conservancy project more than 2,000 years ago. It also explains the principle of flood control of the project through illustrations.

The five thousand years long magnificent history of China has made the Chinese an intelligent people that created many great world-renowned projects. Some of them survived thousands of years of changes and still benefit us today. The Great Wall (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an ancient defense project with the longest construction period and largest construction scale in the world. The Great Wall depicts how the ancient Great Wall of China guarded the country during war and benefited trade in peacetime. The Great Wall not only contributed to the peace and stability of the border regions in ancient China, but also ensured the safe development of the Silk Road.

Chinese calligraphy is a source of pride for the Chinese people and a vehicle for the transmission of Chinese culture in art, literature, history, philosophy, and more. In The Way of Calligraphy, Dr. Sun Xiaoyun tells the story of her love for calligraphy from childhood, her struggles to learn the history and methods of different styles of Chinese calligraphy, and her research into the tools (paper, brush, and ink) that are so important in creating the beautiful calligraphy. Written in a lively, personal tone, Sun Xiaoyun has created an instruction manual, an autobiography, and a deep appreciation for this uniquely Chinese art form. Many illustrations and photographs are useful for both the beginning student and experienced calligraphers eager to expand and perfect their art.

An Illustrated Account of Common Chinese Characters gives a detailed description of the origin and evolution of 651 commonly used Chinese characters, especially the original meaning and development of these characters, and gives the evolutionary process of the glyphs from oracle bone inscriptions to modern Chinese characters. Each Chinese character is provided with a diagram showing the original meaning of the character, which is convenient for readers to understand the evolution and current meaning of the Chinese character. This book is for popular reading, but the explanation of the source of characters emphasizes the theories of philology, which not only has a certain value of philological research, but also facilitates general readers to scientifically understand the origin and evolution of Chinese characters. It is an essential guide for anyone interested in the history and meaning behind these iconic characters.

Little is often known internationally about China's space industry, despite its significant growth in recent years. Figures in China's Space Industry is a series that follows some of the key pioneers in this journey. For readers interested in space, this can be an informative series. This volume tracks the life of Lin Shi' e, who studied at MIT, had a mathematical method named after him (the Lin method), and later helped set up the Beijing Institute of Aeronautics. He was one of the most important characters in China's space industry.

With the progress of society and the continuous development of people's way of living and working, many traditional folk crafts have disappeared. The traditional crafts of thousands of years are becoming dying arts. This book presents more than ten kinds of intangible cultural heritage skills, telling stories of the past and present of these crafts.

HSK Vocabulary Handbook can help readers prepare for HSK exams or study Chinese independently. It covers all the vocabulary of the newly released HSK Test Syllabus developed in 2015, and the vocabulary is organized in different levels and arranged in alphabetical order. Notes to each word include Pinyin, parts of speech, English translations, collocations, and example sentences. For some of the vocabulary, expansion words, synonyms or antonyms are also listed in the notes so that readers can understand the meanings clearly and memorize the words effectively. Collocations and example sentences are compiled according to the past HSK tests so that the readers can be familiar with the exam and improve their vocabulary proficiency at the same time. Moreover, this book provides useful daily expressions for readers to expand their vocabulary and improve their Chinese proficiency. In addition, the HSK Vocabulary Handbook Series is pocket-sized so that readers can carry them around and use them anytime.

Mobile Commerce 3.0 tells the story of a new era of mobile Internet connectivity in which the media provides the business community with a new platform for opportunities and challenges, bringing back the impulses of early human tribal survival. By elaborating various breakthroughs of this era, the author reveals the abundant advantages of "Internet+", and explores how this new technology has redefined mobile commerce from a theoretical and strategic perspective. Diversification, freedom, and equality are shown to be at the core of the new ecology of mobile e-commerce, as well as the chief motivations of the new Internet age. As for future development, the author looks forward to the ways in which tribal e-commerce will upgrade humans and technology from its 2.0 stage to a 3.0 era.

Tu Youyou's Journey in the Search for Artemisinin (Hindi Edition) is an autobiographical science book chronicling in detail the great experiences of Tu Youyou from her childhood to winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Let us follow her path of study, the road taken by this great woman scientist, and see how science researchers fought against malaria, discovered artemisinin, and saved lives.

Tu Youyou's Journey in the Search for Artemisinin (Arabic Edition) is an autobiographical science book chronicling in detail the great experiences of Tu Youyou from her childhood to winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Let us follow her path of study, the road taken by this great woman scientist, and see how science researchers fought against malaria, discovered artemisinin, and saved lives.

As well as its obvious visual appeal, China's millennia-old writing system is a carrier of the nation's culture and identity. In this book, Xu Hui selects and explains the 100 most beautiful Chinese characters with the help of eye-catching illustrations that bring their meanings alive, and historic tracings through seal script all the way back to ancient oracle bone carvings. For novices and experts alike, this translation by Julie Loo offers English readers a compelling insight into the world of written Chinese.