An elegantly packaged new edition of a classic Chinese folk tale collection that responds to the contemporary fascination with the ancient culture of the Far East.
This elegantly presented edition of Richard Wilhelm & Frederick H. Martens' classic collection of 73 Chinese fairy tales has been re-edited by a leading Chinese historian to heighten its appeal to the modern Western reader. As China continues to develop as an economic and political superpower, there has been a growing interest in its history and literature. China has a rich oral tradition and these stories, passed down through hundreds of years, not only enthrall and delight, but also cast light on the country's ancient culture.
Chinese folklore is as colourful and captivating as the Arabian Nights or the work of the Brothers Grimm or Hans Christian Andersen, yet the stories themselves remain largely undiscovered in the West. Written with economy and wit, the short, one- or two-page tales exhibit those distinct aspects of the Chinese character and approach to life which derive from the values of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. These include moderation, the value of promises, respect for one's elders, justice and injustice, and the power of wisdom.
The stories are arranged thematically under headings such as nursery fairy tales, nature and animal tales, and myths. Some, such as the legend of the ghostly general and haunted battlefield, engage with the supernatural, while others are dramatic tales featuring flying ogres and cunning demons. Yet others introduce magical talking animals, dragons, endangered princesses, clever shepherd boys and divine figures, including the shape-shifting Yang Oerlang, Guan Yu, the god of war, and the Silkworm Goddess who has a horse's head.
Intriguing titles such as Why Dog and Cat Are Enemies, The Dragon Princess, The Maiden Who Was Stolen Away and The Bird with Nine Heads sit next to tales familiar to all Chinese children, including The Lady of the Moon and The Herd Boy and the Weaving Maiden.
Автор: , Martens Phd Sieglinde Coe Название: Pain: Q & A With Dr. Milne Ongley ISBN: 1709983353 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781709983351 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2578.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Dr. Milne J. Ongley, M.D., has practiced medicine on many continents and has cured several hundred thousands of patients in his sixty-five years of practice. He invented his own solution that is injected directly into the joints, and his orthopedic reputation is like many before their time. The greats like Tesla, Freud, Rembrandt, and Einstein also suffered being different and misunderstood-they were a threat to the established point of view at the time.I first met Dr. Ongley at his office in Newport Beach, California, with its signed pictures on the walls of every famous athlete and Olympic champion at the time. There was an energy in the waiting room that felt soothing and loving. But the people sitting there were in pain-many in very serious pain. I noticed that, after their treatment and spending time with Dr. Ongley, every patient had a smile on his or her face when coming back through the waiting room to leave. I had never seen such a transformation. But Dr. Ongley isn't always esteemed by his colleagues. He was-and is-a threat to the medical community, which does not want cures. There's no money in cures. And thus, Dr. Ongley became a target. Dr. Ongley may push his positive thoughts too far, but the facts are brilliant. In the early 1980s, I had four lower discs bone on bone and had problems turning over in bed and was in constant pain. I was referred to him by a friend and had one set of injections. He told me to do these very simple exercises which took no more than ten minutes, and by the third month I was already feeling great. I had an x-ray six months after treatment and the discs had grown back to their normal selves-my problem was solved. Over the years of falling and breaking parts of my skeleton, he was my doctor and became a very close and dear friend. Without him I would be in a wheelchair by now because opting for invasive surgery would never be my first choice.I have spent much time with him over the last thirty-three years and know he is very loving but stands only in truth and integrity and what is best for the patient. He is both gentle and firm. I learned the magic of the body and how unaware we each are related to pain, be it the real cause, the location, and the message it holds for the patient. All of this led to us sitting down having a rather long chat, which led to the information in this book.I know this will be a refreshing wake-up call for many to take responsibility for their own health without putting the medical community on a pedestal. Thoughts, emotions, and pain are the topics of focus in this book. Our multiple prescriptions give us a false sense of safety, but I consider those prescriptions a trap set by the medical community. We live in our self-created prison...but the door is not locked. Let's walk free to live our life.
Автор: Martens Elmer a. Название: God`s Design, 4th Edition ISBN: 1498218601 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781498218603 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 10346.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Martens Hedda Название: Chocolate Fell from the Sky: My Journey Through Life ISBN: 1947635158 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781947635159 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3723.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Hedda Martens was born in L beck, Germany, on February 5, 1928. She grew up witnessing and experiencing World War II as a child and teenager. Her home was destroyed by British bombers in 1942. In her words, "I was fourteen and I had grown up."
This memoir documents those difficult war years and tells the story of a new life Hedda built for herself along with the many family members who joined her in the U.S.
Автор: Simon Mugford & Dan Green Название: Football Superstars Martens Rules ISBN: 1783126361 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781783126361 Издательство: Carlton Books Рейтинг: Цена: 949.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Everything the young fan needs to know about Lieke Martens.
Автор: Des Freedman, Jonathan Obar, Cheryl Martens, Robert W. McChesney Название: Strategies for Media Reform: International Perspectives ISBN: 082327165X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780823271658 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4891.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
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Media reform plays an increasingly important role in the struggle for social justice. As battles are fought over the future of investigative journalism, media ownership, spectrum management, speech rights, broadband access, network neutrality, the surveillance apparatus, and digital literacy, what effective strategies can be used in the pursuit of effective media reform? Prepared by thirty-three scholars and activists from more than twenty-five countries, Strategies for Media Reform focuses on theorizing media democratization and evaluating specific projects for media reform. This edited collection of articles offers readers the opportunity to reflect on the prospects for and challenges facing campaigns for media reform and gathers significant examples of theory, advocacy, and activism from multinational perspectives.
Автор: Martens Kathleen Название: Really Enough ISBN: 0985689889 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780985689889 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2585.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Horn, Cornelia B. Martens, John W. Название: Let the little children come to me ISBN: 0813216745 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780813216744 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 5637.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Focuses on how Christianity changed the lives of children in the ancient world. This book explores the hidden lives of children at the origins of Christianity. It draws on insights gained from comparisons of children`s experiences in ancient Judaism and the Graeco-Roman world.
Автор: Metcalf Lloyd, Martens Ric Название: Marathon of Heroes: 5e Adventure Module ISBN: 1945866071 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781945866074 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1931.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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