Encyclopedia of New Year's Holidays Worldwide

Encyclopedia of New Year's Holidays Worldwide
Author: William D. Crump
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2016-03-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1476607486

Among the world's myriad cultures and their associated calendars, the idea of a "New Year" is relative and hardly specifies a universal celebration or even a universal point in time. Ways of celebrating the New Year range from the observances of religious rituals and superstitions to social gatherings featuring particular foods, music, dancing, noisemaking, fireworks and drinking. This first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to the New Year includes 320 entries that give a global perspective on the New Year, beyond its traditional Western associations with Christmas. National or regional entries detail the principal traditions and customs of 130 countries, while 27 entries discuss major calendar systems in current use or of significant historical interest. The remaining entries cover a wide variety of subjects including literary works, movies, and television specials; the customs of specific ethnic groups; universal customs such as toasting and drinking; football bowl games and parades; and the New Year celebrations at the White House and the Vatican.

2022 Chinese Almanac

2022 Chinese Almanac
Author: Peter So
Publisher: Forms
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-11-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 962147390X

2022 Chinese Almanac is perfect for any people or families, with all useful information at your fingertips: 1. Basic information of an Almanac 2. General forecast based on zodiac sign 2. Flying Star Charts for every direction 3. Naming basics 4. Face and Palm reading 6. Practical Feng Shui 7. Chinese Almanac - suitable and unsuitable activities for each day of the year.

Farmers' Almanac 2008

Farmers' Almanac 2008
Author: Peter Geiger
Publisher: Geiger
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Almanacs, American
ISBN: 9781928720096

The Farmers Almanac is an annual publication published every year since 1818. It is the only publication of its kind which generations of American families have come to trust. Its longevity speaks volumes about its content which informs, delights, and educates. Best known for its long-range weather predictions, the Farmers Almanac provides valuable information on gardening, cooking, fishing, and more.

Chase's Calendar of Events 2022

Chase's Calendar of Events 2022
Author: Editors of Chase's
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 753
Release: 2021-11-15
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1641435046

Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe! The world’s date book since 1957, Chase's is the definitive, authoritative, day-by-day resource of what the world is celebrating. From national days to celebrity birthdays, from historical milestones to astronomical phenomena, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the must-have reference used by experts and professionals—a one-stop shop with 12,500 entries for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. Completely updated for 2022, Chase's also features extensive appendices as well as a companion website that puts the power of Chase's at the user's fingertips. 2022 is packed with special events and observances, including National days and public holidays of every nation on Earth Scores of new special days, weeks and months Birthdays of new world leaders, lauded authors, and breakout celebrities Info on key anniversaries, such as the 200th birth anniversaryof Harriet Tubman, the 100th anniversary of the first insulin treatment, the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut's tomb, the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color line, and the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone. And much more! All from the reference book that Publishers Weekly calls "one of the most impressive reference volumes in the world."

Chinese Calendar Algorithm - Year 1901 to 2100

Chinese Calendar Algorithm - Year 1901 to 2100
Author: Herong Yang
Publisher: HerongYang.com
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2021-01-10
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

This book introduces you the Gregorian calendar and the Chinese Calendar. A Java program is provided to convert dates from the Gregorian calendar to the Chinese calendar. This program can also be used to print out Chinese calendars for 200 years between 1901 and 2100. Topics include Chinese Calendar and Background Information; Chinese Calendar Algorithm and Program; Chinese Calendars from year 1901 to year 2100; Formula for Position of the Sun. Updated in 2023 (Version v4.15) with minor changes. For latest updates and free sample chapters, visit https://www.herongyang.com/Year.

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2022

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2022
Author: Sarah Janssen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 3365
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1510766553

A 2021 USA Today Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: business, the arts and pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2022 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2021 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly. Features include: Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century. Statistical data and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and culture. Special Feature: 20 Years in Afghanistan: The World Almanac provides history, data, and other context for the end of America's longest war and the future of Afghanistan and its people. 2021—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2021. 2021—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Olympic Games in Tokyo and the sports world's ongoing adaptations to the coronavirus pandemic, and much more. 2021—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2021, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2021—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2021, from news and sports to pop culture. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Memorable Recent Sports Scandals: From a trash-can banging, sign-stealing scandal to the doping of horses and humans, World Almanac editors select some of the sports world's biggest black marks from the last 20 years. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. The Biden Administration: Complete coverage of the presidential transition in Washington, DC, including cabinet-level leadership and the filling of other key administration roles. Other New Highlights: First data available from the 2020 Census, congressional appropriation and redistricting, and much more.

General Knowledge 2022

General Knowledge 2022
Author: Team Prabhat
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 9353228840

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 2021 (For All Competitive Examinations) • J&K AND LADAKH NEW MAP • INDIAN HISTORY • ART AND CULTURE • WORLD HISTORY • GEOGRAPHY • ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY • INDIAN POLITY AND CONSTITUTION • INDIAN ECONOMY • SCIENCE • SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY • WORLD PANORAMA • INDIAN PANORAMA • BOOKS AND AUTHORS • AWARDS AND HONOURS • GAMES AND SPORTS • ABBREVIATIONS

A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac

A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac
Author: Aaron Hwang
Publisher: Running Press Kids
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2023-12-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0762482125

A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac is a charming, fun-filled introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign—Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig—says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born say about who you are? Can knowing more about your Zodiac empower you in your day to day? A Kid's Guide to the Chinese Zodiac offers the history and lore behind this ancient classification system, along with practical advice for young readers on how to navigate relationships and apply oneself at school and at home, all based on the qualities associated with the twelve Zodiac animals. Someone born in the year of the Pig might prioritize stability and comfort. Naturally agreeable, they may need to work at recognizing when they're uncomfortable and speak up so they don't get stuck in the mud. Someone who is a Rat, on the other hand, might be ambitious and clever, but may need to take a step back from their own ideas every now and then in order to find balance. Beautifully illustrated, with sidebars on Chinese culture and myth throughout, this book is an informative and mystical guide for any kid who is curious about the universe and how they fit into it.

CIE IGCSE Chinese Vocabulary (0523 Second Language) V2022-2024 中学会考汉语考试词汇

CIE IGCSE Chinese Vocabulary (0523 Second Language) V2022-2024 中学会考汉语考试词汇
Author: DAVID YAO
Publisher: Legoo Mandarin
Total Pages: 426
Release:
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

CIE IGCSE Chinese Vocabulary (0523 Second Language) V2022-2024 中学会考汉语考试词汇-The latest and most complete reference for IGCSE Chinese examination 最新、最完整词汇参考 The International General Certificate of Secondary Education is an English language based examination similar to GCSE and is recognized in the United Kingdom as being equivalent to the GCSE for the purposes of recognizing prior attainment. It was developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations. There are 3 levels for Cambridge IGCSE Chinese: Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - First Language (0509), similar to A Level (Edexcel GCSE), HSK 6 (Chinese Proficiency Test 6) Cambridge IGCSE Chinese - Second Language (0523), similar to AS Level (Edexcel GCSE), HSK 5 (Chinese Proficiency Test 5) Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese - Foreign Language (0547), similar to Edexcel GCSE (Higer Tier), HSK 4 (Chinese Proficiency Test 4) By referring CIE IGCSE Mandarin Chinese 0547 Syllabus for exams in 2022, 2023 and 2024, Second Language (0523) and HSK 1-4 (version 2009 and the latest version 2021) Syllabus, we edited a series of Chinese Vocabulary for those who are studying Chinese or preparing international examinations, such as IB, SAT, AP, IGCSE, GCSE Chinese. This book gives students a quick revision for their coming exam! Combining our 26 years’ expertise in Teaching and editing our own materials, here is the “LIFE SAVING” book called by many students for their exams. Grab it! Thanks for your support for us creating better contents for you! #CIE-IGCSE, #Cambridge, #CambridgeIGCSE, #IGCSE_Chinese, #0523, #SecondLanguage_0523, #CIE-IGCSE_ChineseVocabulary, #剑桥中学会考中文, #剑桥中学会考中文听力, #剑桥中学会考中文写作技巧, #剑桥中学会考中文(二语)真题解析, #剑桥中学会考中文(二语)历年考卷考题分析,

Reflecting on and with the ‘More-than-Human’ in Education

Reflecting on and with the ‘More-than-Human’ in Education
Author: Fred Dervin
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2022-11-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9811978115

This book examines today’s central and yet often misunderstood and misconstrued notion of interculturality. It specifically focuses on one aspect of intercultural awareness that has been ignored in research and education: the presence and influence of things on the way we experience, do, and reflect on interculturality. This book provides the readers with opportunities to engage with interculturality by reflecting on how our lives are full of things and entangled with them. It urges teachers, teacher educators, scholars, and students to open their eyes to the richness that the more-than-human, with which we can reflect, has to offer for intercultural communication education.