Guest People

Guest People
Author: Nicole Constable
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2014-07-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0295805455

The essays in this volume analyze and compare what it means to be Hakka in a variety of sociocultural, political, geographical, and historical contexts including Malaysia, Hong Kong, Calcutta, Taiwan, and contemporary China.

The Guest People

The Guest People
Author: Sam Choo
Publisher: Hope Publishing
Total Pages: 33
Release:
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:

They were called the "Guest People", always on the move. From ancient China to the far corners of the globe, the Hakka journey is one of relentless struggle and remarkable resilience. Discover the unique culture, traditions, and the fighting spirit that allowed the Hakka to not just survive, but thrive against incredible odds. This is a story of migration, community, and the enduring power of identity.

Ordinary People

Ordinary People
Author: Judith Guest
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1982-10-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780140065176

One of the great bestseller of our time: the novel that inspired Robert Redford’s Oscar-winning film starring Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore In Ordinary People, Judith Guest’s remarkable first novel, the Jarrets are a typical American family. Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. In this memorable, moving novel, Judith Guest takes the reader into their lives to share their misunderstandings, pain, and ultimate healing. Ordinary People is an extraordinary novel about an "ordinary" family divided by pain, yet bound by their struggle to heal. "Admirable...touching...full of the anxiety, despair, and joy that is common to every human experience of suffering and growth." -The New York Times "Rejoice! A novel for all ages and all seasons." -The Washington Post Book World

Judith Guest's Ordinary People

Judith Guest's Ordinary People
Author: Nancy Gilsenan
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1983
Genre: Brothers
ISBN: 9780871295002

Describes a youth's breakdown and recovery and how it affects his family. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Establishment of the New China

Establishment of the New China
Author: MAO Min
Publisher: Mao Min
Total Pages: 653
Release:
Genre: History
ISBN:

This is Topic 3 of the Selected Topics from The Revival of China. The full book is about the revival of China in the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century. This topic is about how the People's Republic of China was established, including the establishment of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in the year of 1921, the establishment of the Red Bases in countryside, the Long Match of the Red Army, the anti-Japanese fights of the 8th Route Army and the New 4th Army led by CPC, the decisive battles in the civil war between Guomindang Party (GMD) and CPC, and the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in the year of 1949.

The Revival of China

The Revival of China
Author: MAO Min
Publisher: Mao Min
Total Pages: 606
Release:
Genre: History
ISBN:

The book is about the revival of China in the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century. It has eight parts: (1) The civil revolution in China, (2) The countryside bases, (3) The Long Match of the Red Army, (4) The Anti Japanese War, (5) Decisive civil battles before the establishment of the People’s Republic of China, (6) The Mao Era before the Great Cultural Revolution, (7) The Great Cultural Revolution, and (8) The Reform and opening up. This version of the book is without pictures.