A fascinating book of 29 Chinese Mysteries, easy to read and easy to enjoy. Of considerable interest to anyone who has ever been to China, or is longing to go there.

Chinese myths are rich in symbolism and teach us about an ancient culture that stretches back more than 4000 years. Illustrated with 120 photographs and artworks, Chinese Myths is an accessible, entertaining and highly informative exploration of the fascinating mythology underlying one of the world’s oldest and most influential cultures.

Viewing ancient China in world context, exploring the possibilities of international activities particularly in relation to the Philippines, during their classical dynasties based on the presence of abundant artifacts, ancient texts, and new archaeological discoveries.

When does ambition to attain a noble goal demand too high a price - risking everything -- family, clan and even life? Such is the tale of Hasan Arslan: a captivating and turbulent saga set in 11th-century China's Song Dynasty. Hasan, a Gelolu Uyghur and master bow maker, strives to ascend the upper echelons of the Song Imperial Society. Despite the perils of assassination, political pitfalls, racial conflict, infidelity, deceit, and betrayal, he pursues his lofty goal. Will the jade Pixiu, a mythical being with the head of a dragon and the body of a lion, bestowed upon his grandfather by Emperor Taizong, protect Hasan and bring prosperity to his family? When all the Arslan men engage in warfare to fend off Tangut and Jurchen invaders, can two generations of women—Layla, Melod, and Pendo—forge a path to success through their House of Arslan Armory? Escaping Jurchen marauders to a foreign land, Manola and Meimei, the granddaughters, upheave norms of race and culture in their pursuit of stability and wealth. Will their efforts lead to further disaster or uncover fabulous riches? If you cherished the emotionally charged story of "The Secret Life Of Sunflowers" by Marta Monlar, the sweeping generational saga of "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee, the poignant resonance of "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan, and the enthralling narratives of "Lady Tan’s Circle of Women" by Lisa See then prepare to be captivated and entranced by this spellbinding saga. Don't hesitate—purchase now.

Talk about Chinese culture and images of dragon boats, lion dances, red packets and mandarin oranges readily come to mind. Their common thread is that they are all considered auspicious symbols by the Chinese. This charmingly illustrated book takes you on a journey of discovery of many others: * Animals: Phoenix, tortoise, tiger, bat, toad, spider, deer, elephant, horse, crane, carp, goldfish and others. * Plants: Pine, bamboo, plum peony, peach, orchid, chrysanthemum, pomegranate, gourd and others. * Objects: Treasure bowl, money tree, copper coin, ruyi, mirror, seal, Chinese knot and 'tower of wisdom'. * Home items: New year couplets, dumpling, glutinous rice ball, fish, chopsticks, longevity noodles and others. * Words: Happiness, wealth, longevity, Eight Immortals, combined characters, auspicious numbers and greetings. Understanding the appeal of these symbols will help you to appreciate the arts and crafts displayed in Chinese homes and workplaces.

China is undergoing the biggest and fastest societal and economic change in human history. Driving this dizzying transformation is the idea of the 'Chinese Dream', the promise that in the new China, anyone can make it. Journalist and writer Nick Holdstock has travelled the length of this huge country in order to find out the reality behind this rhetoric - from the factory-owner, to the noodle seller, from the karaoke maids to the hoteliers, and from the deserted, ageing countryside to the young and overcrowded cities.Chasing the Chinese Dream follows a cast of extraordinary characters: we meet the people getting rich; running factories and buying luxury cars and Louis Vuitton bags. But we also meet those left behind, trapped by a system which forces long hours and no prospects upon them. A spell-binding and magical narrative, this book looks to tell the story of modern China through the people who are living it.

About the Book In Humania, characters are carefully designed to show parts of what life has become and what has passed. It is a story of someone trying to find something. P. J. D.’s writing style mixes elements of fanfiction style writing, short story writing, and quick, but detailed, sentence structure that adds to the formation and flow of Humania’s plot. P. J. D. wishes to show people that they can write how they want and express their voices within their own rights while being their own voices and helpers within their works. About the Author P. J. D. was born in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, and is currently a freshman at Slippery Rock University where he desires to become an English teacher. He graduated from Gateway Senior High School where his main interests were in English, history, science, and the social sciences. P. J. D. has been playing guitar and writing songs, short stories, poems, and parts of novels since the age of thirteen. He expresses a desire to show people the world he himself has seen through his own eyes and experiences. While growing up, P. J. D. was an avid reader and watched many shows and movies that have indented themselves onto his mind and how he thinks about life in a particular way. In his own words, P. J. D. has stated what Humania means to him: “I felt lost in life, and I felt that I had no one to talk to about it, so I wrote of a person who felt that way.”