The Girl from Purple Mountain

The Girl from Purple Mountain
Title The Girl from Purple Mountain PDF eBook
Author May-lee Chai
Publisher Macmillan
Pages 324
Release 2002-11-19
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 9780312302702

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Chronicles the life of Ruth Tsao Chai, one of China's first college graduates, from her survival during civil and foreign wars to her non-traditional burial.

Purple Mountain Majesties

Purple Mountain Majesties
Title Purple Mountain Majesties PDF eBook
Author Barbara Younger
Publisher Puffin
Pages 0
Release 2002
Genre Authors, American
ISBN 9780142301814

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in the summer of 1893, a young professor named Katherine Lee Bates took a train west from Massachusetts to Colorado. On her trip, she saw the beauty and the grandeur of our nation - its mountains, fertile prairies, and shining seas - and was moved to compose a poem that would later be set to music and stir generations to come. Glowing paintings and lyrical text blend together to show the magnificence of the United States of America and how it inspired Katherine Lee Bates to pen the poem that would become our nation's unofficial anthem.

Hapa Girl

Hapa Girl
Title Hapa Girl PDF eBook
Author May-Lee Chai
Publisher Temple University Press
Pages 248
Release 2007
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 9781592136179

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A vivid depiction of the racism suffered by a mixed-race family in rural South Dakota.

紫金山咏叹: 南京大屠杀纪实小说英汉双语版

紫金山咏叹: 南京大屠杀纪实小说英汉双语版
Title 紫金山咏叹: 南京大屠杀纪实小说英汉双语版 PDF eBook
Author Shouhua Qi
Publisher Muse International Press
Pages 532
Release 2009-07-24
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1448659655

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An unprecedented historical novel, Purple Mountain presents a riveting, profoundly intimate portrait of Nanjing and its people during the first six days after its fall to the Japanese army in 1937. Three editions of the novel, one English and two Chinese, were published in 2005. A screenplay Qi wrote based on the novel has been optioned for production. This English Chinese bilingual edition is newly prepared for those who feel morally and intellectually compelled to revisit the ancient city of Nanjing during the reign of terror, where, within its walls, men and women, young and old, soldiers and civilians, Chinese and a dozen foreigners, are all caught up in the turbulent fires of history, where their very souls are being tested. Among them, Ning-ning, a twelve-year-old girl.A native of Nanjing, China, Shouhua Qi is Professor of English at Western Connecticut State University and the author of more than a dozen books.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book)
Title Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Newbery Honor Book) PDF eBook
Author Grace Lin
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pages 221
Release 2009-07-01
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0316052604

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A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection!​ A Reader’s Digest Best Children’s Book of All Time​! This stunning fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is a companion novel to Starry River of the Sky and the New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life's questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family's fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Grace Lin, author of the beloved Year of the Dog and Year of the Rat returns with a wondrous story of adventure, faith, and friendship. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers.

When the Purple Mountain Burns

When the Purple Mountain Burns
Title When the Purple Mountain Burns PDF eBook
Author Shouhua Qi
Publisher LONG RIVER PRESS
Pages 296
Release 2005
Genre Fiction
ISBN 9781592650415

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This is an unprecedented first novel by a native son of Nanking, set during the first six days after the fall of the city to the Japanese imperial army in December of 1937. Shouhua Qi has crafted a diverse array of characters: Chinese, Japanese, and several Westerners, including historical figures such as John Rabe and Minnie Vautrin, who saved thousands of Chinese from death, and shows how their lives intertwine amid a ruined city on the brink of genocide. Like no other before, Shouhua Qi's unique voice profoundly captures the essence of his hometown and the struggles faced by generations of Chinese as they exorcise the demons of popular memory.

China A to Z

China A to Z
Title China A to Z PDF eBook
Author May-lee Chai
Publisher Penguin
Pages 338
Release 2014-11-25
Genre Travel
ISBN 0698141075

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A practical and accessible guide to an ancient but rapidly changing culture—now revised and updated Perfect for business, pleasure, or armchair travelers, China A to Z explains the customs, culture, and etiquette essential for any trip or for anyone wanting to understand this complex country. In one hundred brief, reader-friendly essays alphabetized by subject, this fully revised and updated edition provides a crash course in the etiquette and politics of contemporary China as well as the nation’s geography and venerable history. In it, readers will discover: · How the recently selected President and his advisors approach global relations · Why China is considered the fastest growing market for fashion and luxury goods · What you should bring when visiting a Chinese household · What’s hot in Chinese art · How recent scandals impact Chinese society From architecture and body language to Confucianism and feng shui, China A to Z offers accessible and authoritative information about China.