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THE EAST IS RISING AND THE WEST IS DECLINING" -- Xi Jinping, 2020Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, chairman of the Central Military Commission and the president of the People's Republic of China, wants to shape the world in China's image, and in his conception of the world there is no place for the United States or even the current international order. Noted China expert Gordon G. Chang warns that Xi Jinping believe...

Unhappy Achiever is a ‿story of healing, of revolutionary awakening‿of what happens when we summon our courage to step out from behind the mask of the “good girl� to wholeheartedly embrace our true selves and the joy of being perfectly imperfect.  It‿s no secret that women have been sold a bill of goods: we‿re taught we can‿and should‿have it all and that happiness is ours for the taking‿if. If we go to college and become a ...

One of the few book-length poetry collections from São Tomé to appear in English, Lima's poetry is grounded in place and history of the region. A career-spanning collection from São Tomean master Conceição Lima, No Gods Live Here summons the intricacies of her personal history of the landscape with the complicated lineage of the region. Lima houses the cruelties of the country's past alongside childhood memories, flora, and fauna. Through vivi...

National Book Award–winner Arthur Sze presents a one-of-a-kind anthology that vividly traces Chinese poetry from its centuries-old lyrical traditions up to the present day.In The Silk Dragon II, National Book Award–winning poet Arthur Sze presents a sophisticated vision of the vitality, diversity, and power of the Chinese poetic tradition. Traveling over one and a half millennia, Sze guides readers through a luminous history of verse, from the...

Wishes do come true--with some help from Felix and his quirky mentor, Mr. Beewinkle--in this magical adventure brimming with the power of hope. When ten-year-old Felix drops a penny in the wishing fountain at the center of town, he really doesn't expect his sixteen-year-old sister to suddenly like him again, or to offer to share a cinnamon bun or watch cartoons like they used to. She hasn't even remembered she was supposed to give him a ride h...

In a relatable tale about two siblings at constant odds, a child discovers that expressing himself through stories can help resolve conflict and generate understanding. My sister is cooler than me. I want her friends to be my friends. I want her things to be my things. For one little boy and his older sister, fights are always waiting to happen--when he takes something without asking, jumps on her bed without asking, even wanders off without a...

What happens when two massive hunks of hurtling space debris slam into each other? Welcome to round one in the Cosmic Collisions series--an exciting children's debut from an expert astrophysicist. There's a comet speeding in from the outer solar system, and it's about to slam into an asteroid. Who will be left standing after this interplanetary smackdown? The pockmarked asteroid, a veteran fighter who's already seen some action? Or the dazzlin...

What happens when two massive hunks of hurtling space debris slam into each other? Welcome to round one in the Cosmic Collisions series--an exciting children's debut from an expert astrophysicist. There's a comet speeding in from the outer solar system, and it's about to slam into an asteroid. Who will be left standing after this interplanetary smackdown? The pockmarked asteroid, a veteran fighter who's already seen some action? Or the dazzlin...

A shy young girl finds exploring her new city and making friends overwhelming until a rescue dog helps her uncover the bravery that was always in her."--Provided by publisher.

A graceful tribute to the cycle of life reveals the secret language of skulls--and the traits and behaviors of the animals they once belonged to. Strong, smooth domes, skulls are more than remnants of creatures that used to be. They are artifacts that allow us to travel back through time. Every ridge, hollow, and crevice of a skull reveals something about an animal's habitat, food source, and skill set. By observing the characteristics of six ...

A lyrical text and vivid, luminous imagery transport readers to Haiti through a father's tales and a child's imagination--and invite them to tell stories of their own. Krik! Krak!This is how story time begins. Lune loves hearing her daddy's stories--the funny ones, the sad ones, the ones with lessons about truth and love. Whether evoking an ill-fated climb up a mango tree or life after a hurricane, flying over magical mountains or the healing ...

Lovingly illustrated, this wry and gentle fantasy will speak to adults as well as children--and cast the familiar in an astonishing new light. A tiny Spaceman arrives on a new planet, ready to perform his monotonous tasks--collecting samples, labeling and filing them, and moving on to the next planet. But pausing to look around, the Spaceman is dazzled by the beauty of his surroundings. And when a large bird makes off with his ship, he's force...

Take a month-by-month approach to stargazing with this fun and informative beginner’s guide to constellations. Stargazing is a perfect hobby. It can be done any time of year from anywhere, and it’s easy to share with friends and family of all ages. For decades, Mike Lynch has been building telescopes, teaching classes on astronomy, and guiding tours of the stars. Let the beloved WCCO Radio meteorologist help you begin stargazing with the new e...

Homestyle Kitchen, by Julia Rutland, is a nostalgic yet elevated nod to vintage recipes. The cookbook is both sentimental and aspirational, connecting home cooks with past generations through dishes they once made in their home kitchens while introducing new generations to meals you may have enjoyed as a child. The recipes draw on the simple goodness of fresh ingredients and love. Plus, the author is a professional writer, recipe developer, re...

Marine Biologist Dr Ayana Johnson's love for the ocean is a love that stretches across generations - through her childhood, and her father's relationship with marine life and his father's relationship with water, to her community, and the future we are leaving behind for our children, and their children after. How Humans Survive Humanity explores the different ways humans can reshape humanity in response to climate change from the individual a...

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the art...

A thrilling new novel from the bestselling Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark and her dazzling partner-in-crime, Alafair Burke.

A thrilling new novel from the bestselling Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark and her dazzling partner-in-crime, Alafair Burke.

Pursue Your Passion and Purpose NOW, Don't Wait Till "Someday" How I Unlocked My Life's Greatest Riches-and How You Can TooCharlie Epstein is a "unicorn" in the business world. A highly successful financial advisor, coach, author, and entrepreneur, he was also bitten by the acting bug early in life. Rather than pursue finance over theatre, or vice versa, he developed both careers-first on parallel tracks and then finally bringing the two toget...

Deer Black Out poetically constructs an impossible technology of presencing and presenting gay Southern gothic hauntings.