Under The Chinese Dragon Large Print

Author : Janie Chang
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781443439398

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Dragon Springs Road by Janie Chang Pdf

“Filled with enchantment and intrigue” (Toronto Star) and “a great choice for a book club” (The Huffington Post), Dragon Springs Road takes readers on an evocative journey a century in the past and half a world away. In early-twentieth-century Shanghai, an ancient imperial dynasty collapses, a new government struggles to life and two girls are bound together in a friendship that will be tested by duty, honour and love. Abandoned in the courtyard of a once-lavish estate outside Shanghai, seven-year-old Jialing learns she is zazhong—Eurasian—and thus doomed to face a lifetime of contempt from both Chinese and Europeans. The Yang family, new owners of the estate, reluctantly take her in as a servant. As Jialing grows up, her only allies are Anjuin, the eldest Yang daughter, and Fox, an animal spirit who has lived in the courtyard for more than three hundred years. But when a young English girl appears and befriends the lonely orphan—and then mysteriously vanishes—Jialing’s life takes an unexpected turn. As Jialang grows into womanhood during the tumultuous early years of the Chinese republic, she must find a way to survive political intrigue, jealousy, forbidden love and even murder. Through every turn she is guided, both by Fox and by her own strength of spirit, away from the shadows of her past toward a very different fate. “Rich with detail and a fascinating interplay between the spiritual and earthly realms, Chang’s second novel explores whether it is possible to overcome your past” (Booklist).

Author : Allan G. Hunter
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-17
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781458788061

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Stories We Need to Know (Large Print 16pt) by Allan G. Hunter Pdf

A combination of therapy and expertise in literature, this book explains the six archetypes derived from 4,000 years of literature and how they may guide unhappy people seeking meaning in their lives. Holding up the great books as the best way to understand these timeless story elements, the discussion devotes a chapter to each of the six archetypes; the innocent, the orphan, the pilgrim, the warrior-lover, the monarch pair, and the magician. Story structures are shown to be particularly suited to therapy with adolescents, many of whom have never stepped away from television and the shopping mall long enough to understand their unmet spiritual needs.

Author : L. Newton Hayes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UCSC:32106009070068

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The Chinese Dragon by L. Newton Hayes Pdf

Author : Jian Li (Art teacher)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN : 1954635532

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The Water Dragon by Jian Li (Art teacher) Pdf

A little boy, Ah Bao sets off in search of the Water Dragon, to save his village from a mysterious drought.

Author : Frederick Brereton
Publisher : Litres
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040562763

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Under the Chinese Dragon: A Tale of Mongolia by Frederick Brereton Pdf

Author : F. S. Brereton
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791041953684

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Under the Chinese Dragon by F. S. Brereton Pdf

F. S. Brereton was known for his adventure novels, particularly those aimed at young readers. These novels typically featured daring protagonists who embarked on thrilling journeys set in various exotic or challenging locations. In the case of "Under the Chinese Dragon," it is likely that the story would involve a group of adventurers or a lone hero facing various obstacles, which might include encounters with local cultures, wildlife, and possibly even espionage or political intrigue. The title suggests that the story may be set in China, a country known for its rich history and diverse landscapes. Brereton's novels often combined elements of action, suspense, and character development, making them appealing to readers seeking excitement and adventure. While I don't have specific details about "Under the Chinese Dragon," it can be expected to follow a similar pattern of action and exploration that characterizes many of Brereton's works.

Author : F. S. Brereton
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1330736907

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Under the Chinese Dragon by F. S. Brereton Pdf

Excerpt from Under the Chinese Dragon: A Tale of Mongolia Mr. Ebenezer Clayhill was a man who impressed his personality upon one, so that those who had once obtained but a passing glimpse of him could not fail but recognise him, however long afterwards. 'Fust it's his nose what strikes yer, ' had declared old Isaac Webster, when ensconced with his bosom friends of an evening down in the snug parlour of the 'Three Pigeons.' 'It's just the most almighty one as ever I seed, and I've seed a power of noses, I have, Mr. Jarney.' He sniffed and looked across at that individual, as if he challenged him to disprove the statement, or even to doubt it; for Jarney was a cross-grained fellow, an old weather-beaten boatman, into whose composition quite a considerable quantity of salt seemed to have been absorbed. The man was short in stature and in manner. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Oliver Chin
Publisher : Immedium
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781597020282

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The Year of the Dragon by Oliver Chin Pdf

Dominic the dragon befriends a boy named Bo as well as the other eleven animals of the Chinese lunar calendar and helps them enter the annual village boat race. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Dragon.

Author : Daniel Carter Beard
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781458786838

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The American Boy's Handy Book (Large Print 16pt) by Daniel Carter Beard Pdf

Originally published in 1890, The American Boys Handy Book is the ultimate collection of timeless boyhood activities. Written and illustrated by America's founding father of scouting, this book shows how to have fun while being constructive, creative and daring. The American Boys Handy Book is packed with tips, instructions, and illustrations fo...

Author : F. S. Brereton
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1493792032

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Under the Chinese Dragon by F. S. Brereton Pdf

Under the Chinese Dragon

Author : Xueqin Cao
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783387328332

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Hung Lou Meng; Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, A Chinese Novel, In Two Books by Xueqin Cao Pdf

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Author : Janis Letts
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781409202738

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A Glimpse of the Dragon - Beyond the Great Wall by Janis Letts Pdf

When Jan made the hasty decision to trade her career as a Tour Guide in an underground sapphire mine in Central Queensland, Australia, for a year of teaching English in Inner Mongolia, China, she had no inkling of what was in store. At her destination were her elder son, his Chinese wife, a first grandson (whom she'd never met), and a host of Chinese in-laws who spoke no English. Her younger son was a reluctant travelling companion.Culture-shocked to her core, she describes the challenges, humorous and tragic, of meeting new family and teaching in a foreign land where characters are as diverse as events are bizarre: readers are led through schoolrooms, market-places, cafes and smoky mah-jong parlours. "Invented" credentials, family tensions, a collapsing ceiling, and her unrequited lust for a younger man make this book a riveting read.

Author : Philip Clart,Gregory Adam Scott
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781614512981

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Religious Publishing and Print Culture in Modern China by Philip Clart,Gregory Adam Scott Pdf

Scholarly interest in print culture and in the study of religion in modern China has increased in recent years, propelled by maturing approaches to the study of cultural history and by a growing recognition that both were important elements of China's recent past. The influence of China in the contemporary world continues to expand, and with it has come an urgent need to understand the processes by which its modern history was made. Issues of religious freedom and of religion's influence on the public sphere continue to be contentious but important subjects of scholarly work, and the role of print and textual media has not dimmed with the advent of electronic communication. This book, Religious Publishing and Print Culture in Modern China1800-2012, speaks to these contemporary and historical issues by bringing to light the important and abiding connections between religious development and modern print culture in China. Bringing together these two subjects has a great deal of potential for producing insights that will appeal to scholars working in a range of fields, from media studies to social historians. Each chapter demonstrates how focusing on the role of publishing among religious groups in modern China generates new insights and raises new questions. They examine how religious actors understood the role of printed texts in religion, dealt with issues of translation and exegesis, produced print media that heralded social and ideological changes, and expressed new self-understandings in their published works. They also address the impact of new technologies, such as mechanized movable type and lithographic presses, in the production and meaning of religious texts. Finally, the chapters identify where religious print culture crossed confessional lines, connecting religious traditions through links of shared textual genres, commercial publishing companies, and the contributions of individual editors and authors. This book thus demonstrates how, in embracing modern print media and building upon their longstanding traditional print cultures, Christian, Buddhist, Daoist, and popular religious groups were developed and defined in modern China. While the chapter authors are specialists in religious traditions, they have made use of recent studies into publishing and print culture, and like many of the subjects of their research, are able to make connections across religious boundaries and link together seemingly discrete traditions.

Author : Charles Hose
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783387025453

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The Pagan Tribes of Borneo; A Description of Their Physical Moral and Intellectual Condition by Charles Hose Pdf

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Author : D. H. Lawrence
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368370565

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Birds, Beasts and Flowers; Poems by D. H. Lawrence Pdf

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