For more than 3,000 years, from the ancient Xia dynasty to today's People's Republic of China, China has sustained one of the most advanced and culturally productive civilizations in the world. Renowned for the Great Wall of China, porcelain ceramics, a complex writing system, and philosophles such as Confucianism and Taoism, China is also the source of an impressive tradition of myth and folklore. Many deities, stories, places, and ideas populate Chinese mythology, and Chinese Mythology A to Z offers a readable introduction to these and other related topics.
This concise and authoritative book emphasizes basic principles and problem formulation. It illustrates both the cohesiveness of the relatively few fundamental ideas in this area and the great variety of problems these ideas solve. All of the problems address principles and procedures inherent in the design and analysis of engineering structures and mechanical systems, with many of the problems referring explicitly to design considerations.
Another incredible speaking book wrriten by an IELTS examiner/teacher in China.
The book shows variety of topics which may be given in the real IELTS test. Candidates may find many useful ideas, analysis and tips for specific topic: from part 1 to part 3.
For Ken Wilber’s many avid readers—and those who have been waiting for a highly accessible invitation to his work—here is one of the most creative and significant thinkers of our time offering a feast of ideas and inspiration on our evolution toward Kosmic Consciousness.
You Can't Be Serious! Putting Humor to WorkYou Can't Be Serious! Putting Humor to Work provides a compelling argument for taking humor, laughter and play more seriously in our work lives. The book offers more than 200 ideas on how to add humor to your workplace and includes dozens of examples from businesses that put humor to work.