Journey Of 1000 Miles

Author : Lang Lang,David Ritz
Publisher : Random House
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-07-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780385526913

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Journey of a Thousand Miles by Lang Lang,David Ritz Pdf

“Number One” was a phrase my father—and, for that matter, my mother—repeated time and time again. It was a phrase spoken by my parents’ friends and by their friends’ children. Whenever adults discussed the great Chinese painters and sculptors from the ancient dynasties, there was always a single artist named as Number One. There was the Number One leader of a manufacturing plant, the Number One worker, the Number One scientist, the Number One car mechanic. In the culture of my childhood, being best was everything. It was the goal that drove us, the motivation that gave life meaning. And if, by chance or fate or the blessings of the generous universe, you were a child in whom talent was evident, Number One became your mantra. It became mine. I never begged my parents to take off the pressure. I accepted it; I even enjoyed it. It was a game, this contest among aspiring pianists, and although I may have been shy, I was bold, even at age five, when faced with a field of rivals. Born in China to parents whose musical careers were interrupted by the Cultural Revolution, Lang Lang has emerged as one of the greatest pianists of our time. Yet despite his fame, few in the West know of the heart-wrenching journey from his early childhood as a prodigy in an industrial city in northern China to his difficult years in Beijing to his success today. Journey of a Thousand Miles documents the remarkable, dramatic story of a family who sacrificed almost everything—his parents’ marriage, financial security, Lang Lang’s childhood, and their reputation in China’s insular classical music world—for the belief in a young boy’s talent. And it reveals the devastating and intense relationship between a boy and his father, who was willing to go to any length to make his son a star. An engaging, informative cultural commentator who bridges East and West, Lang Lang has written more than an autobiography: his book opens a door to China, where Lang Lang is a cultural icon, at a time when the world’s attention will be on Beijing. Written with David Ritz, the coauthor of many bestselling autobiographies, Journey of a Thousand Miles is an inspiring story that will give readers an appreciation for the courage and sacrifice it takes to achieve greatness.

Author : Hank Debruin Tanya McCready
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798707724350

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Journey of 1000 Miles by Hank Debruin Tanya McCready Pdf

The book picks up where Iditarod Dreamer left off, with Hank dealing with the disappointing end to his and the teams 2010 Iditarod race. But the fastest way out of despair is to set a new goal and the team signs up to enter the 2011 Yukon Quest - the tougher, 1000 mile cousin to the Iditarod. Jump on the runners again with Hank and the team for more wilderness adventures as they travel through the Yukon and Alaska, challenging mountain ranges, blizzards, wildlife and -60C temperatures. With the goal to complete their first 1000 mile adventure and prove once and for all Hank along with lead dogs Lily, Strider, Maverick and the rest of the team have what it takes to reach the finish line!

Author : Laozi
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780191607257

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Daodejing by Laozi Pdf

'Of ways you may speak, but not the Perennial Way; By names you may name, but not the Perennial Name.' The best-loved of all the classical books of China and the most universally popular, the Daodejing or Classic of the Way and Life-Force is a work that defies definition. It encapsulates the main tenets of Daoism, and upholds a way of being as well as a philosophy and a religion. The dominant image is of the Way, the mysterious path through the whole cosmos modelled on the great Silver River or Milky Way that traverses the heavens. A life-giving stream, the Way gives rise to all things and holds them in her motherly embrace. It enables the individual, and society as a whole, to harmonize the disparate demands of daily life and achieve a more profound level of understanding. This new translation draws on the latest archaeological finds and brings out the word play and poetry of the original. Simple commentary accompanies the text, and the introduction provides further historical and interpretative context. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Author : John Arnold,John H. (Professor of History Arnold, School of History Classics and Archaeology Professor of History School of History Classics and Archaeology Birkbeck University of London),Professor John H Arnold
Publisher : Oxford Paperbacks
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2000-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192853523

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History: A Very Short Introduction by John Arnold,John H. (Professor of History Arnold, School of History Classics and Archaeology Professor of History School of History Classics and Archaeology Birkbeck University of London),Professor John H Arnold Pdf

Starting with an examination of how historians work, this "Very Short Introduction" aims to explore history in a general, pithy, and accessible manner, rather than to delve into specific periods.

Author : Eunsun Kim,Sébastien Falletti
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781466870888

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A Thousand Miles to Freedom by Eunsun Kim,Sébastien Falletti Pdf

Eunsun Kim was born in North Korea, one of the most secretive and oppressive countries in the modern world. As a child Eunsun loved her country...despite her school field trips to public executions, daily self-criticism sessions, and the increasing gnaw of hunger as the country-wide famine escalated. By the time she was eleven years old, Eunsun's father and grandparents had died of starvation, and Eunsun was in danger of the same. Finally, her mother decided to escape North Korea with Eunsun and her sister, not knowing that they were embarking on a journey that would take them nine long years to complete. Before finally reaching South Korea and freedom, Eunsun and her family would live homeless, fall into the hands of Chinese human traffickers, survive a North Korean labor camp, and cross the deserts of Mongolia on foot. Now, Eunsun is sharing her remarkable story to give voice to the tens of millions of North Koreans still suffering in silence. Told with grace and courage, her memoir is a riveting exposé of North Korea's totalitarian regime and, ultimately, a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.

Author : Sasha Su-Ling Welland
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781442210066

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A Thousand Miles of Dreams by Sasha Su-Ling Welland Pdf

A Thousand Miles of Dreams is an evocative and intimate biography of two Chinese sisters who took very different paths in their quests to be independent women. Ling Shuhao arrived in Cleveland in 1925 to study medicine in the middle of a U.S. crackdown on Chinese immigrant communities, and her effort to assimilate began. She became an American named Amy, while her sister Ling Shuhua burst onto the Beijing literary scene as a writer of short fiction. Shuhua's tumultuous affair with Virginia Woolf's nephew during his years in China eventually drew her into the orbit of the Bloomsbury group. The sisters were Chinese "modern girls" who sought to forge their own way in an era of social revolution that unsettled relations between men and women and among nations. Daughters of an imperial scholar-official and a concubine, they followed trajectories unimaginable to their parents' generation. Biographer Sasha Su-Ling Welland stumbled across their remarkable stories while recording her grandmother's oral history. She discovered the secret Amy had jealously hidden from family in the United States—her sister's fame as a Chinese woman writer—as well as intriguing discrepancies between the sisters' versions of the past. Shaped by the social history of their day, the journeys of these extraordinary women spanned the twentieth century and three continents in a saga of East-West cultural exchange and personal struggle. Visit the author's website for more information and upcoming events. http://www.sashawelland.com/index.html

Author : C. M. Mayo
Publisher : Milkweed Editions
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1571313044

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Miraculous Air by C. M. Mayo Pdf

This exquisite book is a rare jewel in the literature of Mexico and its little-known peninsula, Baja. Describing her adventures on this austere and beautiful slip of land, C. M. Mayo creates a multi-layered map of place filled with daredevil aviators, sea turtle researchers, Stone Age cave painters, and countless other colorful characters. Covering Baja from Cabo San Lucas to Tijuana, Mayo's wit and curiosity help her weave a story that seamlessly combines history, myth, art, and local color.

Author : Ian Strachan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Readers
ISBN : 0731216628

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Journey of 1000 Miles by Ian Strachan Pdf

When Lee's family decided to try to escape from Vietnam they all realised it would be dangerous, but even grandfather had no idea of the terrors they would endure before their boat finally reached Hong Kong harbour, with four of the original refugees dead before the journey ended. Originally published in Great Britain by Methuen in 1984. A title in the Rigby English 'Disaster and Survival' unit for upper primary students. Ages 10-13.

Author : Wisdom Quote Journals
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1984954792

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The Journey of a Thousand Miles Begins with One Step. Lao Tzu by Wisdom Quote Journals Pdf

This attractive large format sketchpad features an inspirational quote from Taoist sage Lao Tzu. "The Journey of a Thousand Miles begins With One Step." Any fan of Lao Tzu or wise sayings will love this sketchpad. It features modern stylish typography on an artistic colorful background. The full quote is featured on the back of the sketchbook: "Do the difficult things while they are easy and Do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."

Author : Sun Shuyun
Publisher : Fourth Estate
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105026617824

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Ten Thousand Miles Without a Cloud by Sun Shuyun Pdf

Xuanzang should be known as one of the world's great heroes. His travels are legendary. He brought true Buddhism to China. His own book provides a unique record of the history and culture of his time. Yet he is unknown to most of us and even to most Chinese. footsteps, discover more about Xuanzang and restore his fame. So she retraced his journey from China to India and back. In the 8th century, crossing 110 kingdoms, he took 18 years. He opened up the east and west of Asia to each other - and to us. robbers with his teaching, his charm and his indomitable will. Against all odds he persuaded the Confucian emperors to allow Buddhism to flourish in China. understanding the Buddhist faith of her grandmother, recognizing also the passionate idealism of the communist beliefs of her own family and discovering her own beliefs.

Author : Donald Miller
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418585877

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A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller Pdf

After writing a successful memoir, Donald Miller's life stalled. During what should have been the height of his success, he found himself unwilling to get out of bed, avoiding responsibility, even questioning the meaning of life. But when two movie producers proposed turning his memoir into a movie, he found himself launched into a new story filled with risk, possibility, beauty, and meaning. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years chronicles Miller's rare opportunity to edit his life into a great story, to reinvent himself so nobody shrugs their shoulders when the credits roll. Through heart-wrenching honesty and hilarious self-inspection, Donald Miller takes readers through the life that emerges when it turns from boring reality into meaningful narrative. Miller goes from sleeping all day to riding his bike across America, from living in romantic daydreams to fearful encounters with love, from wasting his money to founding a nonprofit with a passionate cause. Guided by a host of outlandish but very real characters, Miller shows us how to get a second chance at life the first time around. A Million Miles in a Thousand Years is a rare celebration of the beauty of life.

Author : Ian Strachan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Adventure
ISBN : OCLC:1244859338

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Journey of a Thousand Miles by Ian Strachan Pdf

Author : Andrew L. Wilson
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1587433052

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Here I Walk by Andrew L. Wilson Pdf

A Thousand-Mile Pilgrimage with Martin Luther In 2010, Andrew Wilson and his wife, Sarah, walked in the footsteps of Martin Luther, re-creating his famous pre-Reformation pilgrimage from Erfurt to Rome. Their trek was well publicized, with coverage in the Christian Century, First Things, the Wall Street Journal, and Books & Culture. They were also interviewed by travel expert Rick Steves on his popular radio program. As they walked their journey of a thousand miles over seventy days, thousands of readers followed along on the Wilsons' blog. This engaging narrative brings readers along as Andrew and Sarah traverse Europe, visiting sites such as Coburg Castle, Ulm's Münster, the Alps, Milan, Florence, and Rome. Their journey provides a unique window into the history of the Protestant Reformation and a creative entryway into the life of Luther. The book also reflects on the contemporary ecumenical significance of the events of the Reformation, exploring what the changes of the past 500 years mean for the Christian present and future. Beautifully written and enjoyable to read, Here I Walk offers a unique combination of firsthand travel narrative, fascinating explorations in history, and theological and spiritual reflection. Pictures, maps, and an afterword by Sarah Hinlicky Wilson are included.

Author : Beth Jusino
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 168051203X

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Walking to the End of the World by Beth Jusino Pdf

'Walking to the End of the World' keeps us turning its pages--an elegant story woven in the seasoned voice of writer Beth Jusino, who shares great insight into her own strengths and weaknesses, relationships of all sorts, and a world view we'd all do well to consider. -Steven Watkins, author of Pilgrim Strong: Rewriting My Story on the Way of St. James

Author : John MacGregor
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1015655785

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A Thousand Miles in the Rob Roy Canoe on Rivers and Lakes of Europe by John MacGregor Pdf

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