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Just before the shocking violence that brings South African apartheid to an end, Martin decides to return to the family farm for a weekend. A highly successful businessman and Afrikaans Nationalist, he hopes to sell the property to the government in a deal both highly profitable and corrupt. The moment he steps onto the farm, his plans are derailed. The repercussions of a society's endemic violence catch up to him, and shake the relationships that frame his life.
Martin Mynhardt, c'est l'homme "qui a tout" : brillante situation, jolie femme, séduisante maîtresse, deux beaux enfants, sécurité ... C'est l'Afrikaner type, l'homme blanc sûr de lui et des siens, totalement aveugle à la réalité qui l'entoure. Et pourtant, il suffira de trois jours à peine pour que l'univers de Martin bascule et s'effondre. Ceux que Martin aimait le plus, confondant tranquillement amour et possession, amour et domination, s'éloignent de lui dans les terribles remous de la réalité politique sud-africaine ... André Brink a situé Rumeurs de pluie à la veille des émeutes de Soweto.
Martin Mynhardt seems invincible. Violence surrounds him, yet he remains unscathed: a woman asks him the time, then leaps in front of a train; after a mine riot, he watches hoses sweep scattered body parts off the floor. Just before the shocking violence that brings South African apartheid to an end, Martin decides to return to the family farm for a weekend. A highly successful businessman and Afrikaans Nationalist, he hopes to sell the property to the government in a deal both highly profitable and corrupt. The moment he steps onto the farm, his plans are derailed. The repercussions of a society's endemic violence catch up to him, and shake the relationships that frame his life. His closest friend, a brilliant, idealistic lawyer, is sentenced to prison for his anti-apartheid "terrorist" activities in part because Martin refused to help him. His son, recently returned from the Angolan war, is in silent revolt against the values of his father and his nation. His mistress, Bea, an intelligent, strong-willed woman who offers Martin the hope of redemption through her own capacity for empathy, is also caught up in the gathering political storm. This is Andre Brink's story of a society on the edge of collapse, spurred to profound self realization.
A Comprehensive 1016 Chinese Idioms for China Elementary School 中国小学生成语大全 by DAVID YAO Pdf
Chinese idioms, also known as chéngyǔ (成语) in Chinese, are fixed phrases or expressions consisting of four or more Chinese characters. These idioms often convey a specific meaning and are characterized by their conciseness, vividness, imagery, and imaginative qualities. Chinese idioms hold significant importance for several reasons: Cultural Heritage: Chinese idioms reflect the rich cultural heritage and historical traditions of China. They carry the wisdom, values, and experiences of Chinese civilization, offering insights into Chinese history, literature, philosophy, and folklore. Effective Communication: Idioms are a powerful tool for effective communication. They condense complex ideas into concise phrases, enabling speakers and writers to convey profound meanings or emotions succinctly. Using idioms can enhance the expressiveness and impact of communication. Language Enrichment: Chinese idioms enrich the Chinese language by adding depth, nuance, and color to expressions. They provide alternative ways to express thoughts and emotions, enhancing language fluency and versatility. Cultural Understanding: Learning and understanding Chinese idioms is essential for gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. It allows individuals to grasp the cultural context, historical allusions, and traditional values associated with specific idiomatic expressions. Literary and Artistic Appreciation: Chinese idioms are prevalent in Chinese literature, poetry, calligraphy, and traditional arts. Familiarity with idioms enhances one's appreciation and interpretation of these artistic forms, unlocking layers of meaning and beauty. Symbolic and Metaphorical Language: Idioms often use vivid metaphors and symbolic language, allowing for creative and imaginative expression. They enable writers and speakers to evoke imagery, evoke emotions, and engage the audience on a deeper level. Overall, Chinese idioms play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage, facilitating effective communication, expanding language proficiency, fostering cultural understanding, and enhancing the appreciation of literature and art. They serve as a bridge connecting the past and present, providing valuable insights into Chinese language, culture, and history.
Vampires or the undead: mythical creatures who subsist by feeding on the life essence or blood of humans. Lycans or werewolves: creatures who have the ability to shapeshift into a wolf or wolf-human hybrid. The nameless ones: demons/deities composed of shapeshifting blobs and tentacles. They walk among us, malevolent creatures who have banded together to rid this world of humankind so they could take over. But not if Cruiser, a human-turned vampire; Allison, a battle-ready controller; and Julie, a brave human, can help it. These three will try everything in their power to thwart the evil—known only as “pale man”—that plans to take over a mortal and trigger the end of the world as we know it. Helping Cruiser, Allison, and Julie are tactical teams created by the Department of Homeland Security, teams composed of leaders, readers, mechs, controllers, and mages. But are they enough to defeat the forces of evil and save us all?
Rumor and Communication in Asia in the Internet Age by Greg Dalziel Pdf
New communication technology has transformed the way in which news about key events is communicated. For example, in the immediate aftermath of catastrophic events such as the Mumbai attacks or the Japanese tsunami, partial accounts, accurate and inaccurate facts, rumour and speculation are now very rapidly disseminated across the globe, often ahead of official announcements and formal news reporting. Often in such situations rumours take hold, and continue to characterise events even after a more complete, more accurate picture eventually emerges. This book explores how such rumours are created, disseminated and absorbed in the age of the internet and mobile communications. It includes a wide range of examples and, besides considering the overall processes involved, engages with scholarly debates in the field of media and communication studies.
A political science major with three years of college under his belt, Charlie R. McNeil has planned his future, but serving in the military and fighting in a war is not part of the future he imagined. The American government thinks otherwise, however; he is drafted into the military, and sent to Koreaan assignment no one asks for. McNeil neither complains nor make waves; he goes where hes told to go and does what hes told to do. When the unexpected happens in Korea and the North Koreans cross the thirty-eighth parallel, Corporal McNeil finds himself immersed in wara war that came so quickly after WWII that no one believed it possible and none of the military services were prepared. While McNeil moves up in military rank he never loses sight of his goal to earn a degree and work in Washington, DC. But first, he must survive Korea and return home to the United States. A military novel, McNeil captures the essence of war and the hardships of life on the battlefield from one young man who has other dreams.
Like so many of her young compatriots, Lili Lin lives on the margins of society–she has been jailed for “having a corrupt lifestyle and hooliganism,” and at 24 she is unemployable because she doesn’t have connections and unmarriageable because she isn’t a virgin. Estranged from her parents, restless and cynical, she drifts from day to day. Then she meets an American journalist infatuated with China, who gradually opens her eyes to what is happening. Together they embark on a journey that will profoundly change Lili’s view of her country and of herself.
The Postmodernist novel has become famous for the extremes of its narcissistic involvement with language. In this challenging and wide-ranging new study, André Brink argues that this self-consciousness has been a characteristic of the novel since its earliest stirrings. More specifically, every novel appears both to construct, and to be constructed by, its own notion of language, elaborated through all the strategies of narrative. Taking as his starting point 'the propensity for story' embedded in language, he offers stimulating new readings of novels from Cervantes to Calvino, demonstrating that in many respects the old familiar texts may be more startlingly modern, and the Postmodernist texts more firmly rooted in convention, than we tend to think.
A slap awakened the neighborhood. Then mama poked her head through the door and apologized to the onlooking neighbors. "It's all fixed now," she declared. The broken fridge was indeed fixed. Mama fixed things with her hands. She had to. "See you later, mama." I descended the hill and went to work. Come, work with me. I'm 7 and I'm a roadside seller. I promise it's not that bad. All you must do is carry your merchandise, run next to the moving car, and sell to the woman sitting shotgun. Try to keep up, and by the time you're 13, your legs will be very tired. Or maybe not. After all, you're only reading a book. But what about my legs? And what about mama's hands? Will they get tired? I want to take you on a journey that begins on a hill in Ghana. Relax, and endure.
