Chinese Myth: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History

Chinese Myth: A Treasury of Legends, Art, and History
Author: Philip Wilkinson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2016-04-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1317474767

In 1978, faced with the pressure to modernize and a declining budget, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) reluctantly agreed to join China's economic reform drive, expanding its internal economy to market-oriented civilian production. This work examines PLA's role in the economy up to 1998.

Ancient Chinese Civilization

Ancient Chinese Civilization
Author: Todd Van Pelt
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2009-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615312331

This book takes a deep dive into the world's longest continuous civilization, examining both myth and fact—from the dawn of farming and the early bronze-makers, to the great dynasties that united China. Stunningly illustrated historical pages and carefully retold myths introduce young readers to the glories, riches, romance, and mystery of Chinese civilization. Includes sections on creation myths, gods, society, religion, agriculture, medicine, daily life, art, entertainment, war and weapons, inventions and construction, trade, and education, writing, and literature.

Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China

Gods & Goddesses of Ancient China
Author: Trenton Campbell
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1622753941

This authoritative volume examines the two main faiths, Confucianism and Daoism, that developed before China had meaningful contact with the rest of the world. Aspects of Buddhism later joined features of these faiths to form elements of Chinese ideology and, with the beliefs in immortals and the worship of ancestors, they led to a popular religion. The narrative describes the gods and goddesses that dominated China's mythology and folk culture, roughly from the 3rd millennium to 221 BCE, including the Baxian (Eight Immortals), Chang'e (moon goddess), Guandi (god of war), the Men Shen (door spirits), and Pan Gu (first man).

The New Cultural Atlas of China

The New Cultural Atlas of China
Author: Marshall Cavendish Corporation
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780761478751

A comprehensive and highly readable account of the world's oldest living civilization, exploring Chinese culture and society from the earliest times to the glories of the imperial age.

Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game

Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game
Author: Ann Israel
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2014-11-18
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1462915272

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Whether used as a reference or a beautiful keepsake, it's a very worthy addition to the world of Mah Jongg." --Ruth Unger, President, National Mah Jongg League This is the first book to fully capture the story of the exotic and exciting game of Mahjong or "Mah Jongg", offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the tiles. When authors Ann Israel and Gregg Swain began playing Mahjong, they were unaware of the vintage collections that existed not only in the United States but also across the globe. Slowly, they started to collect their own sets of Mahjong and as their collections grew, so did their appreciation of the history of, and interest in, the game. Finding few references, Israel and Swain set out to create a book that chronicles the early beginnings of the game and documents Mahjong sets from the most basic, made simply of paper, to the most precious materials such as ivory and mother-of-pearl. Recognized and respected scholars and game experts have collaborated with Israel and Swain, contributing important chapters on the game's history and its pieces as well as technical information on the tiles. Lastly, great collectors from around the globe have shared their incredible sets and memories for the first time in one book for everyone to enjoy. With hundreds of beautiful new images by renowned photographer Michel Arnaud, and including historical documentation and ephemera, Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game fills the void between the past's and today's game, providing vision, inspiration and resources. Anyone who has ever been intrigued by a Mahjong tile will find in these pages visually stunning photographs that will entice them into becoming an enthusiast of the timeless game of Mahjong.

Chinese Myth

Chinese Myth
Author: Marshall Editions
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2007
Genre: China
ISBN: 9781845663070

Celtic Myth

Celtic Myth
Author: James Harpur
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN:

This volume covers the theoretical method, macroeconomics, microeconomics, international trade and finance, development, and policy of economic theory. It incorporates various alternative approaches as well as a broad spectrum of policy issues.

Chinese Myth

Chinese Myth
Author: Philip Wilkinson
Publisher: Chartwell
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780785823483

Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, 9th Edition

Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, 9th Edition
Author: Curtis D. Klaassen
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 1639
Release: 2018-11-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1259863751

Toxicology’s gold-standard text - completely updated to reflect the latest breakthroughs and discoveries A Doody’s Core Title for 2021! Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, Ninth Edition equips you with an unsurpassed understanding of modern toxicology, including the key principles, concepts, mechanisms, chemical-specific toxicity, and modes of thought that are the foundation of the discipline. This trusted classic not only delivers a comprehensive review of the essential components of toxicology, it offers the most up-to-date, revealing, and in-depth look at the systemic responses of toxic substance available anywhere. Casarett & Doull’s Toxicology: The Basic Science of Poisons, Ninth Edition is logically divided into seven sections: General Principles of Toxicology Disposition of Toxicants Non-Organ Directed Toxicity Target Organ Toxicity Toxic Agents Environmental Toxicology Applications of Toxicology Many new contributors capture the progress made in toxicology over the past few years: This edition is markedly updated from the previous edition, with more than one-third of the chapters authored by scientists who have not made previous contributions to the book. Sharing their expertise, they deliver dynamic new coverage of the importance of apoptosis, autophagy, cytokines, growth factors, oncogenes, cell cycling, receptors, gene regulation, protective mechanisms, repair mechanisms, transcription factors, signaling pathways, transgenic mice, knock-out mice, humanized mice, polymorphisms, microarray technology, second-generation sequencing, genomics, proteomics, epigenetics, exposome, microbiota, read across, adverse outcome pathways, high-content screening, computational toxicology, innovative test methods, and organ-on-a-chip in understanding the mechanisms of toxicity and the regulation of chemicals. A true “essential” If you are in need of an up-to-date, all-in-one overview of the biomedical and environmental aspects of toxicology - written by experts, and presented in full color, your search ends here.