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The Mao Zedong Reader: How to Understand Chinese Ideology to Improve Foreign Policy and Relations with China Edited by Eric Engle For the first time, a comprehensive collection of Mao Zedong's most important writings is available in a single volume. The Mao Zedong Reader is the definitive guide to understanding the ideology that shaped modern China and continues to influence its foreign policy today. With a wide-ranging selection of Mao's writings, from his early revolutionary days to his later years as China's leader, this book provides a nuanced and balanced view of his thought. Dr. Eric ...

You're a doctoral student studying forms of ocean life in the Yellow Sea when you get an unexpected call from the State Department. Suddenly, it's up to you to save a priceless Chinese art treasure from pirates, and success will depend on your ability to learn enough Mandarin Chinese to complete your mission...

This audiobook breaks down the complex language into its simplest parts. It focuses on patterns with frequent repetition in a way that is easy to follow and remember. The goal is to have children talk like native speakers instantly! It includes various learning modes such as repetition, Q&A, lots of music, and encouragement. Your child will have a blast. They won’t even know they’re learning!

LOYALTIES ARE TESTED — SACRIFICES ARE MADE — VENGEANCE IS SOUGHT This third installment of the international bestselling THEODORE BOBNOGGIN and THE BACKYARD CHRONICLES is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It is a frenetic adventure with espionage, spies, and killers, along with a wholly engaging group of heroes and a lovable pair of birds. THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES, BUT THE STAKES ARE HIGHER A former assassin from Afghanistan is tasked by his CIA handler with conducting surveillance on a man who claims to have information on two Americans who can talk to animals. The Chinese government...

From National Book Award finalist Megan K. Stack, a stunning memoir of raising her children abroad with the help of Chinese and Indian women who are also working mothers....

Is your child learning Chinese Mandarin and you wish to help him/her improve his/her understanding of the language so they can slowly build their confidence when speaking Chinese Mandarin? Let this audiobook do all the heavy lifting for you as far as teaching your son/daughter chinese mandarin is concerned! You will find actionable content that will instantly get your little one to start speaking Chinese Mandarin and the content follows a logical order to make it easy to follow.

Eminent China scholar Elizabeth C. Economy provides an incisive look at the transformative changes underway in China today. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has unleashed a powerful set of political and economic reforms: the centralization of power under Xi himself; the expansion of the Communist Party's role in Chinese political, social, and economic life; and the construction of a virtual wall of regulations to control more closely the exchange of ideas and capital between China and the outside world.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20 minute lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases, so that you are learning what you can apply. These books also included detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension and speaking repetition.

在源远流长、辉煌灿烂的世界历史岁月中，涌现出成千上万富有创造性和进取精神的名人，只有不断地和名人对话，接近名人，感受名人，从名人的经历和成就中汲取智慧和力量，才能激励自我，提升素养，像名人一样去奋斗，像名人一样成功！…… 在源遠流長、輝煌燦爛的世界歷史歲月中，湧現出成千上萬富有創造性和進取精神的名人。只有不斷地和名人對話，接近名人，感受名人，從名人的經歷和成就中汲取智慧和力量，才能激勵自我，提升素養，像名人一樣去奮鬥，像名人一樣成功！

Does the Fourteenth Amendment really guarantee citizenship to every child born in America? Are there limits to that guarantee? What was the rule for citizenship before the Amendment? In The Birthright, Bill Fortenberry guides us through the complexities of legal terminology to a simple and straightforward understanding of the law. The Birthright explains why American citizenship is guaranteed to every child born on American soil except the children of foreign diplomats. Fortenberry uses his characteristic reliance on original source material to trace the origins of birthright citizenship ...

Does America's policy toward China make sense? In this vigorous look at China's political evolution and its future, James Mann explores two popular scenarios: a gradual spread of democracy and human rights, or an eventual upheaval. Mann poses a third scenario: What will happen if Chinese capitalism continues to evolve and expand, but the government fails to liberalize? And why should this matter to Americans? Mann explores this possibility and offers a startling vision of our future with China.

This collection gathers the finest pieces from the "Appreciation of Foreign Literature" column. It includes works by influential contemporary writers from countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, and Japan, with a focus on the United States and Japan.

Enjoy this Cantonese audiobook and further your mastery of this tonal language. Dim Sum, Please! is a fun and exciting way to have your child (or you) learn the Cantonese language and culture! This book is perfect for parents and grandparents to listen along with their children about one of the pillars of Cantonese culture: dim sum!

The Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. On that day, people would eat zongzi and run dragon boat races in commemoration of a patriotic poet….

Each fairy tale starts in English, then slowly "morphs" into Chinese! Learn 20 words in a new language! This audio file contains narration, pronunciations of new words, sound effects, and fully orchestrated original music composed, arranged, and performed by "Slangman" David Burke. Slangman's method is progressive! Start with Level 1 and continue through Level 3 to gain a strong foothold in a new language. Learning has never been so fun... or so easy!

Saint Mother, a goddess on Mount Hua, fell in love with Liu Yanchang, an immortal. The two of them had a son named Chenxiang. God Erlang, Saint Mother’s brother, was quite unhappy about this situation. He grabbed the lotus lantern from Saint Mother and imprisoned her under Mount Hua. At the age of eight, Chenxiang decided to set off on his own to rescue his mother....

Prepare to embark on an exciting linguistic journey through the heartwarming fable of 龜兔賽跑 (The Hare and the Tortoise), narrated in delightful colloquial Cantonese! This engaging bilingual book is tailor-made for families and language enthusiasts eager to learn Cantonese or improve their language skills in a playful and interactive manner.

It’s International Food Day at school, yum! Oh no! Lucas starts having a major allergic reaction! Can Maxx and their teacher, Ms. Ori, help? Will Lucas be ok? Can Doctor Z. figure out the mystery of the hidden peanut? 今天是学校的国际食品日嗯 糟糕了 卢卡斯开始 出现严重的过敏反应麦克斯和奥里老师能帮上忙吗卢卡斯会好吗张医生能解开隐藏花生的奥秘吗.

While Max and Ethan play soccer in the backyard, what could go wrong? Oh no! A gigantic bumblebee stings him on the neck and he’s allergic! Will Maxx be ok? Can Doctor Z. help him? With all the fun of an amazing adventure, Marvelous Maxx and the Bumblebee is sure to capture the hearts and minds of children and adults alike. You won't just enjoy the story, you will feel a part of it and learn a lot! Listen along in Chinese (simplified) with a pinyin and English parallel text carefully manually translated by native speakers, helping children learn new words in a fun way.

Each fairy tale starts in English, then slowly "morphs" into Chinese! Learn 20 words in a new language! This audio file contains narration, pronunciations of new words, sound effects, and fully orchestrated original music composed, arranged, and performed by "Slangman" David Burke. By the end of the story, 20+ new words have been learned! Slangman's method is progressive! Start with Level 1 and continue through Level 3 to gain a strong foothold in a new language.