141 results for 'Lu, Xun'

The Real Story of Ah-Q and Other Tales of China by Lu Xun is a powerful collection of short stories that expose the complexities of late imperial China and the revolutionary republic that followed...

Lu Xun's A Madman's Diary is a seminal work of 20th-century Chinese literature. First published in 1918, this influential short story is considered one of the first and most significant modern works...

Selected Stories of Lu HsunA collection of works by one of China's most influential writers, showcasing his unique perspective and literary style.Lu Xun's writing had a profound impact on Chinese...

Lu, the final event in Jason Reynolds' acclaimed Track series, is a story about winning and what it truly means. Lu was born to be a leader, but he's also aware that his albino skin has nothing to do...

Lu by Jason Reynolds is a powerful exploration of what it means to win and connect with others. Born with a unique physical characteristic, Lu has always known he was destined for greatness in track...

Penny Lu Porcupine is a heartwarming story about finding courage in unexpected places. With her nearsightedness and incredible sense of smell, Penny Lu faces challenges every day.But it's her...

Lu Xun's Jottings Under Lamplight is a collection of essays that showcase his versatility as a writer and cultural critic. This volume features translations of sixty-two of his essays, including...

Discover the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine through the clinical practice of Dr. Nan Lu, a modern master in this field.This book offers an enlightening look at how TCM works and its potential...

Doug the camel loves to play hide and seek with his friends. But when he's all alone, he wonders if one is enough. As more and more camels arrive, Doug discovers that having lots of new friends can...

Stalking Yang Lu-Chan: Finding Your Tai Chi BodyThis practical manual explores the core components of Tai Chi movement, drawing inspiration from the skills of Yang the Invincible. Through clear and...

Selected Stories of Lu Hsun: The True Story of Ah Q and Other TalesThis collection brings together 18 stories by Lu Hsun, a key figure in modern Chinese literature. First published in the magazine...

Learn all about space with Lu-La's guide. Packed with interesting facts and colourful images, this book is perfect for inspiring young minds. With its engaging content, it's an ideal choice for...

The New Practical Chinese Reader 1 textbook is the first volume of a comprehensive series designed to help native English speakers learn Chinese. With 70 lessons spread across six volumes, this...

The Monk Spade: A Traditional Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Weapon This ancient martial art weapon is attributed to Sagacious Lu, a fearless and brash monk from the Song dynasty. As documented in "The...

Loopy Lu and her dog friends are on the case in this exciting new mystery from Roo Berry.The Case of the Missing Ball is the latest adventure in the Danny and the Dog Detectives series, where...

The Tao of Health, Longevity, and Immortality: Teachings of Immortals Chung and Lü This ancient Chinese text explores the principles of Taoist inner alchemy, a holistic approach to transforming the...

Experience the explosive world of Jason Reynolds's Track series in this paperback boxed set. Four fast-paced novels bring together a group of kids from different backgrounds, chosen to compete on an...

Recover control of your thoughts, feelings and actions to turn negative experiences into positive opportunities. This guide, written by Brian Tracy and Christina Stein, presents a practical programme...

Xunzi: The Complete TextA comprehensive and systematic vision of Confucian thought, this one-volume English translation presents the full text of Xunzi in an accessible format. Eric Hutton's...

This collection of 37 stories showcases Crysse Morrison's remarkable range and depth as a writer. Spanning themes of love, loss, betrayal, passion, and complex human relationships, these selected...

Días, meses, años by Lianke Yan is a poignant tale of love, loss, and resilience set against the backdrop of a devastating drought. In this powerful parable, an elderly man stands steadfastly watch...

The Penguin Book of the Prose Poem brings together some of the most innovative and influential writers in poetry, including Eileen Myles, Margaret Atwood, Charles Baudelaire, Oscar Wilde, and...

Shao Xunmei's Selected Essays offer a unique insight into the life and work of one of China's most underestimated modern cultural figures. This collection brings together a range of essays, including...

The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Chinese Art Initiative presents Tales of Our Time, an exhibition and accompanying catalogue that brings together seven commissioned works by artists from...

The Slate Islands: A Story of Industry and Heritage The Slate Islands, located off the west coast of Argyll, have been a source of slate for centuries. From their earliest recorded history, the rich...

Xunzi's radical thinker's perspective challenges traditional views of human nature. He posits that men are born evil, yet argues for the importance of moral education in creating a functioning...

Xi Zhongxun: Father of a Great Nation's Leader by Meng Xia and Xiaoqiang Wang is a biography that explores the life and legacy of Xi Zhongxun, a key figure in modern Chinese history. Born into a...

Shanghai's "Literary Comet" was extinguished when Mu Shiying, one of its greatest modernist writers, was assassinated in 1940. His highly original stream-of-consciousness approach to short story...

Four friends, Donna, Lu, Kelly and Rachel, plan a sleepover at Lu's house. But when they venture out to their summer retreat, strange noises and an unexpected alarm signal put their night in jeopardy...

Life by Lu Yao is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the complexities of contemporary Chinese life. Against the gritty backdrop of 1980s China, Gao Jialin's story unfolds as he navigates the...

Lu Spinney's memoir Beyond the High Blue Air is a powerful and unflinching account of her son Miles' devastating snowboarding accident and its aftermath. With unvarnished honesty, Lu recounts the...

Lu is worried about leaving her home and friends behind. Her parents think it's for the best, but Lu isn't so sure. As she navigates this difficult situation, Lu must confront her own feelings and...

Lu's destiny as the first female emperor is threatened when her father declares their male cousin heir instead. Determined to reclaim her birthright, Lu goes on the run, forming an unlikely alliance...

The throne of the Empire of the First Flame rightfully belongs to Princess Lu, the late Emperor's firstborn. She has trained for this role her entire life and made a promise to shapeshifter Nok to...

Lu's desperate gamble to free her sister has led to a new nightmare: King Elazar holds both Lu and her son captive in an endless prison. With their only hope of escape dwindling, Lu is forced to...

A baffling murder in rural China sets off a chain of events that exposes the darker side of politics and corruption. In this gripping crime thriller, Inspector Lu Fei must navigate a complex web of...

Lu's life is one of routine and control, but when Gus enters it, everything changes. A man with a lot to carry, including an ex-wife, kids, and a hamster, he helps Lu uncover her family history and,...

Luisa 'Lu' Brant, the newly elected state's attorney of Howard County, Maryland, is determined to make a name for herself by taking on a high-profile case. She is assigned to defend a mentally...

Lu's desperate plan to free her sister and son from captivity has led to an even greater threat: King Elazar's endless prison, where Lu is forced to create a deadly magic that will guarantee his...

Get Ready to Get Pregnant: Your Complete Prepregnancy Guide to Making a Smart and Healthy Baby by Dr. Michael C. Lu is a practical guide that helps you prepare for pregnancy and give your baby the...

The Dynamics Of Foreign-policy Decisionmaking In China by Ning Lu provides unique insights into the formal and informal structures, processes, mechanisms, and dynamics of foreign-policy...

In the Watchful City by S. Qiouyi Lu is a thought-provoking tale of surveillance and transformation set in a futuristic city with a complex network that monitors its citizens' lives. Anima, an...

Lu Beiping, one of 20 million young adults forcibly relocated by the Chinese government, finds himself in a desperate situation. Bored and exhausted, he is married off to the foreman's long-dead...

Pep's City: The Making of a Superteam by Lu Martin and Pol BallusThis behind-the-scenes look at Pep Guardiola's Manchester City team offers an intimate and insightful portrait of the club's success...

The Art of Writing: Lu Chi's Wen Fu is an ancient Chinese work that explores the art of language and its role in communication. Written by Lu Chi, a soldier-poet, in the third century, it is one of...

Daoist Modern: Innovation and Revival in Republican Shanghai By Xun Liu This book tells a story of Daoist resilience and revival in early twentieth-century Shanghai. It explores how Chen Yingning, a...

Lady Ludmilla Windmere's life is turned upside down when a letter she wrote to her best friend, Addy, reveals a shocking truth. Lu has fallen for someone she's never met, and the identity of this...

The epic conclusion to The Girl King sees two sisters, Princess Lu and Empress Min, locked in a struggle for the throne that was never meant to be theirs. As they vie for power, their rivalry is set...

A humorous and heartwarming romantic comedy follows Bethany Lu Carlisle as she sets out to convince actor Keanu Reeves to call off his wedding. With the help of her ride-or-die friend Truman Erikson,...

Lu-Ann Franklin's Halloween is off to a disappointing start. Her best friend Devin O'Bannon has left for a trip, and she's stuck at a party that promises to be dull. But when Lu-Ann encounters...

The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu In 18th century Europe, music is forbidden to women. Nannerl Mozart, a young woman with a gift for playing, longs to be remembered forever as a composer. Her talent is...

Happiness Is Overrated: Simple Lessons on Finding Meaning in Each Moment by Cuong LuThis thought-provoking guide invites you to look deeply at the truths in your life, rather than chasing happiness...

Cendres dans le ventA historical romance novel by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, published in 1981 by Éditions J'ai lu.This 750-page mass market paperback explores the lives of two people, their struggles...

The Secret of the Chateau by Kathleen McGurl is a gripping tale that spans centuries. In 1789, Pierre and Catherine Aubert flee the palace of Versailles for their château in the French Alps, only to...

Gatsby reimagines F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel as an LGBTQ-tinged, multicultural thriller for the Internet age.When Lu Zhao spends a summer on Long Island with his rich cousin Tommy, he finds...

Exploring two foundational Chinese plays, this study delves into the complexities of personal identity. Through an examination of Peony Pavilion and Peach Blossom Fan, Tina Lu investigates how...

This thoughtful and helpful book explains to children the dangers posed by strangers. It tells the story of Lu, who waits for her mother after school and refuses to go with anyone she doesn't know.As...

Grandes pechos amplias caderas is a powerful and poignant novel by Mo Yan that explores the lives of women in a repressive society. Against the backdrop of China's tumultuous past, the story follows...

The House Girl A Novel by Tara Conklin is a powerful and riveting story of love, history, and justice. Set in modern-day New York and 1852 Virginia, this historical fiction debut weaves together the...

Literary Urban Studies and How to Practice It is a foundational textbook that explores this exciting field of study. Since the humanities' 'spatial turn' in the 1990s and 2000s, literary urban...

Aestheticizing Public Space: Street Visual Politics in East Asian Cities by Lu Pan explores the complex relationships between aesthetics and politics in urban spaces. Through a photo-collage of past...

Anna Xu's freshman year at university is off to a challenging start. She's determined to excel academically and break out of her shell, but she's also driven by a personal investigation into the...

Warcross by Marie Lu is a gripping sci-fi thriller that delves into the world of a popular virtual reality game. When Emika Chen, a teenage hacker, is recruited by the game's creator, Hideo Tanaka,...

Improve your drawing skills in just a few weeks with this comprehensive guide to rendering hair in charcoal and pastel. Clara Lu's expert tips and step-by-step exercises will help you build strong...

Shanghai, 2007, was a city of endless possibility for Alva, a young girl with a restless spirit. Her American mother had always promised her a better life, but when her engagement to a wealthy...

When a low-level analyst at a powerful tech company stumbles upon a disturbing secret, she must decide whether to expose it before it's too late.Alice Lu's discovery threatens the career and...

Re-v-o-lu-tion: a radical change that transforms something fundamentally. In our pursuit of survival, we've often prioritised relationships over intimacy, leaving us yearning for the love and...

The Secret of the Golden Flower is a foundational text of Taoist philosophy, alongside the Tao Te King and the Stories of Chuang Tzu. This book, known as T'ai I Chin Hua Tsung Chih, explores the...

Discover the enduring appeal of physical books with ART IN BOOK FORM. This anthology celebrates the unique qualities of printed books, exploring their design philosophy and history through a visual...

Grandpa and Me is a heartwarming story about the special bond between a young boy and his grandfather. The boy shares fond memories of their time together, including caring for farm animals and...

The explosive finale to Marie Lu's bestselling trilogy is a heart-pounding conclusion to a brilliant re-imagining of Les Miserables. When a deadly plague outbreak threatens the Republic's border...

Champion is the explosive finale to Marie Lu's bestselling LEGEND trilogy. A heart-pounding conclusion to the story of June and Day, two characters who have sacrificed everything for their country...

Sarong Party Girls by Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan is a captivating novel set in modern Asia, exploring the clash between old traditions and heady modern materialism in a vibrant city.Follow the story of a...

Eastern Heroes Magazine Vol 2 No 2 Special Shaw Brothers Softback Collectors Edition Explore the world of Shaw Brothers Studios with this special edition of Eastern Heroes Magazine. Inside, discover...

Silent Hearts by Jing Shui Bian is a poignant and emotional novel that explores the complexities of love and relationships. Against the backdrop of a tumultuous past, two individuals find themselves...

Now a major motion picture on Netflix starring Cole Sprouse and Haley Lu Richardson. This moving story is suited to readers of John Green, Nicola Yoon, David Levithan and Jenny Han. Stella Grant's...

The party continues, but the problems get bigger in the second instalment of this original Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series. Olivia loves being the Dungeon Master of her after-school club,...

This collection brings together 49 short stories from some of literature's most renowned authors. Spanning international scope and time, these gems showcase richness of detail and accurate depictions...

The Funeral Cryer by Wenyan Lu is an unforgettable tale of one woman's mid-life re-awakening in contemporary rural China. A poignant and tragicomic story, it combines elements of everyday life with...

A thrilling new fantasy series from Sara Raasch brings together deadly magic, double crosses, and a dangerous quest in a new world. Adeluna, Devereux, and Benat are drawn into a complex web of...

Public Performance Budgeting Principles and Practice by Elaine Yi Lu and Katherine G. Willoughby is a comprehensive examination of performance budgeting laws, practices, and their impact on...

Deep Water by Lu Hersey is a gripping tale of self-discovery and the power of one's true nature. When Danni's mother disappears, she uncovers a family legacy that sets her on a perilous path to...

The Blue Cliff Record is a collection of 100 famous Zen koans, accompanied by commentaries and verses from Chinese Zen masters. Compiled in the twelfth century, it remains an essential study manual...

The Ankh-Morpork Archives: Volume Two A comprehensive guide to the capital city of Ankh-Morpork, this book delves into the city's secrets, societies, and guilds. For twenty years, material has been...

Sophomore Yu Yang is a standout figure, known for his cheerful and easy-going personality. As a senior, he commands respect and isn't afraid to stand up for himself. Meanwhile, freshman Lu Huan is a...

Degrees of Separation explores the complex and often tangled threads of human experience. Against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows two individuals from different cultures as they...

Time Photo Studio is a small photography shop tucked away in a modern metropolis. Here, two friends, Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang, use their superpowers to enter photos into their clients' requests...

A new hardback edition of the Discworld novel, featuring the world's first truly accurate clock. The construction of this clock sets in motion a chain of events that will have far-reaching...

Rainer Forst's critical theory offers a nuanced understanding of justice and toleration. This collection of essays provides an introduction to his work while also engaging in critical appraisal,...

Skyhunter by Marie Lu is a thrilling novel that combines action and suspense. In a world ravaged by war, Talin is a skilled fighter known as a Striker, who will stop at nothing to protect the last...

Steelstriker by Marie Lu is a riveting conclusion to the Skyhunter series. The world's last free nation has fallen, and Talin stands alone behind enemy lines. With her friends scattered and her...

Pitter Pattern by Joyce Hesselberth is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book that introduces readers to basic patterns in nature, music, sports, art, language, and math.Lu and her friends...

In the aftermath of war, tensions simmer just below the surface. On the island of Grace Loray, a fragile peace is maintained by a delicate balance of power and magic. But when an Argridian delegate...

In Kyrkarta, magic was once freely available. Then an earthquake released a magical plague, killing thousands and opening the door for a corporation to control maz - a resource now tightly controlled...

Songs of Love and Grammar by James Harbeck and Jonathan Lu is a collection of poems that explore the intersection of romance and grammar. With over 60 poems, this book offers a unique blend of wit...

Shanghai 1927 - a city of contrasts, where poverty and luxury coexist in a swirl of jazz clubs, film stars, and opium dens. For Michael Gallagher, an Irish cop turned Shanghai Municipal Police...

Stars and Smoke by Marie Lu is a gripping thriller that follows Winter Young, the world's most famous pop star, as he goes undercover to take down infamous business tycoon Eli Morrison. With his...

Carl Gustav Jung's seminal work on analytical psychology is presented in these five lectures given at the Tavistock Clinic in London in 1935. In clear and compelling fashion, Jung outlines his theory...

The Midnight Star by Marie Lu Adelina Amouteru's reign as the White Wolf has been a triumphant one, but with each conquest her cruelty only grows. As she seeks to preserve her empire, Adelina is...

The Cambridge Handbook of Material Culture Studies by Lu Ann De Cunzo and Catharine Dann Roeber provides a comprehensive overview of an interdisciplinary field that examines the relationships between...