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: Pullar, Polly Название: Richness of martens ISBN: 1780276362 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781780276366 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 9490.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2019
When Les and Chris Humphreys moved to Ardnamurchan 15 years ago, little did they realise they would be sharing their home with some of Britain's most elusive and misunderstood mustelids. Amongst all the animals and birds that visit their garden, they have formed a special bond with numerous pine martens, and have studied them and a cast of other creatures at close range through direct observation and via sensor-operated cameras.
Naturalist and photographer Polly Pullar has known the Humphreys and their pine martens for many years. In this book she tells the remarkable story of the couple and their animal friends, interpolating it with natural history, anecdote and her own experiences of the wildlife of the area. The result is a fascinating glimpse into the life of a much misunderstood animal and a passionate portrait of one of Scotland's richest habitats - the oakwoods of Scotland's Atlantic seaboard.
Автор: Born Annick, P. J. Martens Maximiliaa Название: Van Eyck in Detail: The Portable Edition ISBN: 1419744151 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781419744150 Издательство: Abrams Цена: 18380.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Compact, affordable introductions to some of the world's most popular artists, looking at their works in incredible close-up detail
This fascinating book views the work of Flemish painter Jan van Eyck (c. 1395-1441) under a magnifying glass. Van Eyck studied fauna and flora in their natural environment and under carefully chosen light conditions, and then achieved a breathtaking and convincing realism in his paintings. Each work is a collection of minuscule details rendered with superb clarity--or at least that is the viewer's first impression. As this book reveals, Van Eyck's exceptional talent was his understanding of how the human brain supplements visual perception. Here, full reproductions of his work as well as close-up details
Автор: De Martens Charles, Geffcken Friedrich Heinrich Название: Le Guide Diplomatique. Precis Des Droits Et Des Fonctions Des Agents Diplomatiques Et Consulaires; Suivi D`Un Traite Des Actes Et Offices Divers Qui ISBN: 1287349455 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781287349457 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 28280.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative and International Law, 1600-1926, brings together foreign, comparative, and international titles in a single resource. Its International Law component features works of some of the great legal theorists, including Gentili, Grotius, Selden, Zouche, Pufendorf, Bijnkershoek, Wolff, Vattel, Martens, Mackintosh, Wheaton, among others. The materials in this archive are drawn from three world-class American law libraries: the Yale Law Library, the George Washington University Law Library, and the Columbia Law Library.
Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.
+++++++++++++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: +++++++++++++++ Yale Law Library LP3Y0301001 18660101 The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative, and International Law, 1600-1926 Vol. 2 pt. 2 has special t.-p. Leipzig: F. A. Brockhaus, 1866 2 v. in 1; 22 cm Germany
Автор: Martens Priscilla, Ramsey Deanne Название: Loving Our Heritage: Touching the Hearts of the Elderly ISBN: 0979296811 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780979296819 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 11490.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Martens John W. Название: The Word on the Street, Year a: Sunday Lectionary Reflections ISBN: 0814649645 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780814649640 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 18350.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
In The Word on the Street, John Martens brings the Bible to where people live: in the church, at home, at work, and in the broader world. This Lectionary commentary for every Sunday of the liturgical year, offers readers a way in which the Bible can speak to them in light of their lives today.
John Martens is known for his contributions to "The Word," a popular column in America magazine. The Word on the Street, Year A is the first book in a three-volume series that presents scriptural, liturgical, and preaching commentary for Sundays throughout the year.
Автор: Recht Charles Название: In the Matter of L.C.A.K. Martens, an Alleged Alien ISBN: 1275496768 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781275496767 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 18160.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Torner Carles, Martens Jan, Avalle Ginevra Название: Pen: An Illustrated History ISBN: 162371902X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781623719029 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Цена: 55130.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: "PEN has been instrumental in defending truth and facts. In fact, no other organization has done more to inoculate Americans against disinformation. No other organization has done more to protect the voices that the forces of racism and hatred seek to silence." --Stephen KingOne hundred years of protecting freedom of expression-literature knows no frontiers Defending freedom of expression - Supporting persecuted writers - Promoting literary culture
What was PEN's role in shaping the very concept of human rights even before it was adopted by the United Nations in 1948? How did PEN develop fundamental ideas on free speech as well as the equality of languages and literatures? This book tells the extraordinary story of how writers from around the world placed the celebration of literature and the defense of free speech at the center of humanity's struggle against repression and terror. The extraordinary writers who have been PEN cases is a history of bravery and include, Federico Garcнa Lorca, Stefan Zweig, Musine Kokalari, Wole Soyinka, Salman Rushdie, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, Anna Politkovskaya, Hrant Dink, Svetlana Alexievich, and many others. PEN was founded in London in 1921 to promote friendship, intellectual co-operation, and exchange between writers from around the world. It has grown into a worldwide network of writers, a community extended to more than 100 countries who for 100 years has worked to celebrate all literatures without exception and protect freedom of expression. Today, PEN plays a unique part in the defense of free expression, celebration of literary excellence, amplification of marginalized voices, and the fostering of dialogue across political and ideological boundaries.
Автор: Martens Paul Название: The Heterodox Yoder ISBN: 1608995518 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781608995516 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 22070.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Martens Ken Название: The Perilous St. Croix River Valley Frontier ISBN: 1626193495 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781626193499 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 20220.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Discover the history of the brave settlers who faced and survived innumerable hardships in the unforgiving St. Croix River Valley.
Автор: Smith, Alex Danelius, Frederik Erlandsson, Calle Название: Rolf martens - chess genius - maoist - rebel ISBN: 9464201754 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789464201758 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 48030.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Hyun Chul Paul Kim, John W. Martens, Kristine Henriksen Garroway Название: Violence against Women and Children in the Hebrew Bible: Between Trauma and Resilience ISBN: 0567704696 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780567704696 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 89760.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: What did violence against women and children mean for ancient audiences and how do modern audiences hear and process the meaning of violence in the texts of the Hebrew Bible? The rape of Tamar, the sacrifice of Jephthah’s daughter, babes ripped from the womb during war—texts such as these are hardly fodder for Sunday School classes; yet we are left with the reality that the Bible is a violent text full of war, murder, genocide, and destruction, often carried out at the behest of God. The essays in this volume explore ways in which the Hebrew Bible uses and abuses women and children to make indelible points concerning the people of Israel, the lived realities of the Israelite society, and God’s relationship to His people. Where other works turn to the study of the violence itself, or to the divine nature of violence, this volume focuses in on the human component. As a result, these studies are reminders that women and children born out of trauma are at once vulnerable and valuable, fragile and resilient.
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