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Stories Imagined
Stories Imagined was created to have a voice in woman's fiction. Writing about an age group of women who are on their second wind. Ready to take on the world how they see fit. The juggle and struggle of womanhood, sexuality, motherhood and coming back to self.
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October 2022My Father's Secret
The BND, my family and I
by Corinna von Bassewitz
For a long time, Corinna von Bassewitz believed her father was a soldier, later on that he was a diplomat. Then, at the age of 16, she learnt something unbelievable: he had been a secret agent for the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND, Germany's Federal Intelligence Service). Once the secret had been at least partly uncovered, she became something of a spy herself and eventually found some confidential documents in her parents' attic. Later, she realised that her father had been living as a double agent for the FRG and the GDR. So what effect does it have on a girl if her father conceals his true identity and eventually disappears without trace? Along with her family history, the author provides multi-layered and exciting insights into the historical context of the Cold War. A very personal book, intriguingly told and emotionally touching.
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November 2019Ten Suns
by Zhou Jing,Chen Yunxing
Ten Suns was recounted by children's literature writer Zhou Jing, and contemporary painter Chen Yunxing re-engraving stories and characters in the style of Chinese painting. The integration of the poetry of the text and the thickness of the painting is a wonderful interpretation of ancient myths, which expresses the unique Chinese charm and Chinese spirit. The story in this book can be regarded as the prequel to the story of Houyi Shot Suns. The main story is why the ten suns appeared in the sky together. The author had a bold imagination and depicted the curiosity and naughtiness of the sun brothers. The story of Houyi was written through the surrival and death of the ten suns in the sky. This angle is novel and full of childlikeness.
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June 2020A Little Pig and Ten Wolves
by Yang Yongqing
While there is a story of "Three Little Pigs" in the western world, there is another story "A Little Pig and Ten Wolves" in China. An evil old wolf wanted to eat a piglet living alone but he was taught a lesson. The angry wolf found another nine wolves to take a revenge. The piggy was brave and scheming, and he repelled those wolves again.
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March 2024The Mindset Challenge
For mastery of life and living
by Kate Munari
What kind of mindset do you really need to succeed as a Helicopter Pilot in Afghanistan? Kate Munari really wanted to fly helicopters, and she really wanted to go into a combat zone. What it took to get her there, how she coped with everything from enrolment, to pilot training courses, preparation for deployment to one of the most dangerous places in the world, for anyone to be in 2008. Three successful tours of Afghanistan was the highlight of a 17 year career as a helicopter pilot for Kate, and she shares her stories to inspire anyone wanting to know more about the mindsets she employed during that time, and for her life in general. It’s a riviting tale of determination, courage, and ambition. Her personal stories include insights into: 12 hours per day transporting troop in Helmand Province while being shot at. Advanced training and formation flying that will leave you breathless. Flying under extreme pressure in various parts of the world. Enounters with Royalty, Tribal Chief's, and Interrogators. This book is perfectly targeted at Leaders who are either in business or running teams of any size in any industry, based on Kate's development and insights as a military person. It is also ideally targeted at young women - 15-30 years of age who want to be inspired to either join up, punch well above their weight in any career path, and navigate a journey into what's truly possible for women any where in the world, in any industry based on a resilience and capability focused mindset. As a full time presenter, Kate speaks to audiences throughout Australia and New Zealand about her perspectives on leadership borne out of her experiences both in the Navy and as a civilian. Her book is due for release in 2024.
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Children's & YAThe Secret of Crossing
China Story Picture Books
by Zhang Jie
China Story Picture Books is the first set of children's picture books launched by the Bingxin Award Committee. This set of books covers the works of seven Bingxin Award-winning writers of different ages including children's literature masters and promising young writers. The illustrations are full of traditional Chinese cultural elements such as dragon lantern dance, paper cutting, oil paper umbrella, and bamboo. Powerful painters at home and abroad are invited to do illustrations, which brings interesting fusion and collision of Chinese and foreign cultures to the books. In addition to the original illustrations, the stories are more touching. Every child can harvest the courage and wisdom for growing up from these stories. The series consists of 7 picture books: The Dragon Lantern, The Path of Golden Flowers, The Child in Three-Story Attic, The School Day Gifts, The Secret of Crossing, The Slope of Sisters. The Secret of Crossing tells the story of the growth of children in villages and small towns. The mud road to the canteen is narrow, several places collapse from the foot of the wall, and one of them breaks into a big gap. Why not fill in the big gap? It's really a lion in the way, and the girl has to cross it carefully, with all her strength.
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November 2019The Divine Power of Emperor Shun
by Zhou Jing,Gu Zengping
The Divine Power of Emperor Shun was recounted by ancient children's literature writer Zhou Jing and contemporary painter Gu Zengping, the latter recarving stories and characters in the style of Chinese painting. The integration of the poetry of the text and the richness of the painting is a wonderful interpretation of ancient myths, which expresses the unique Chinese charm and Chinese spirit. This book mainly tells the story of Emperor Shun's growth journey, and writes Shun's magical power full of blessing and good luck. As a mythical story, there are naturally some fantasy elements in these realistic life stories and emotions, combined with the imaginary birds and golden dragons.
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Children's & YAThe Child in Three-Story Attic
China Story Picture Books
by Zhang Qiusheng
China Story Picture Books is the first set of children's picture books launched by the Bingxin Award Committee. This set of books covers the works of seven Bingxin Award-winning writers of different ages including children's literature masters and promising young writers. The illustrations are full of traditional Chinese cultural elements such as dragon lantern dance, paper cutting, oil paper umbrella, and bamboo. Powerful painters at home and abroad are invited to do illustrations, which brings interesting fusion and collision of Chinese and foreign cultures to the books. In addition to the original illustrations, the stories are more touching. Every child can harvest the courage and wisdom for growing up from these stories. The series consists of 7 picture books: The Dragon Lantern, The Path of Golden Flowers, The Child in Three-Story Attic, The School Day Gifts, The Secret of Crossing, The Slope of Sisters. The Child in Three-Story Attic tells a story of growing up in the alley of Shanghai of Old China. The protagonist lives in a three-story attic in an old alley from the age of one to twelve. On a typhoon night, the protagonist curled up in the corner of the attic found a copy of The Adventures of Pinocchio and began his writing. Now although the old alley has disappeared, his memory of the attic will never die.
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November 2019Dayu Control Flood
by Zhou Jing,Qian Dinghua
Dayu Control Flood was recounted by children's literature writer Zhou Jing and contemporary painter Qian Dinghua, the latter recarving stories and characters in the style of Chinese painting. The integration of the poetry of the text and the richness of the painting is a wonderful interpretation of ancient myths, which expresses the unique Chinese charm and Chinese spirit. This book takes a unique approach and tells the love story of Dayu and Tushanshi, offering Dayu, a deity figure, a humanistic charm. Starting from the well-known myth story of 'Dayu Controls Flood', the author chose a different entry point to retell the story. The affection of Dayu and Tushanshi is rarely mentioned but fascinating. Although this book is about the theme of love, the main theme is still the sacrifice spirit of Dayu who cares about the people.
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November 2019Nüwa Repairs the Heaven
by Zhou Jing,Ye Xiong
Nüwa Repairs the Heaven was recounted by children's literature writer Zhou Jing and contemporary painter Ye Xiong, the latter recarving stories and characters in the style of Chinese painting. The integration of the poetry of the text and the richness of the painting is a wonderful interpretation of ancient myths, which expresses the unique Chinese charm and Chinese spirit. Nu Wa Repairs the Heaven is a classic story in ancient Chinese mythology. It contains philosophical questions of how human beings examined themselves and thought about their origins. It is a famous piece of myths passed over generation by generation via words of mouth. Through the writer's new narrative, this book boldly breaks through the tradition but does not lose sight of it. It uses poetic words to describe the tranquility and beauty of the world in its initial stage, and makes the female figure more delicate and fuller in the book.
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November 2019Pangu Creats Heaven and Earth
by Zhou Jing,Yang Hongfu
Pangu Creats Heaven and Earth was recounted by children's literature writer Zhou Jing and contemporary painter Yang Hongfu, the latter recarving stories and characters in the style of Chinese painting. The integration of the poetry of the text and the richness of the painting is a wonderful interpretation of ancient myths, which expresses the unique Chinese charm and Chinese spirit. Pangu Creates Heaven and Earth is an essential story that must be mentioned in ancient Chinese myths. It describes how the ancient ancestors of Chinese think on the origin of our universe. This book tells the story of how Pangu creates the heaven and earth, focusing on the exploration of Pangu's inner world and description of Pangu's psychological activities. It showed the courage and strength of Pangu, and endowed the founding image of Pangu with heroic temperament and arduous spirit.
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December 2023Story Lane is Full of Stories
by Pi Zhaohui
In Story Lane, Breadwolf meets many people with different personalities, such as Mr. Muddle, Dr. Bald, Long-tailed Monkey, and Croaking Frog... Together they have many strange and funny stories ...
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Children's & YAJanuary 2020Country Uncultured Books
by Bogdana Tytariova (Author), Diana Strokan (Illustrator)
This is the debut book of the nine-year-old dreamer and imaginative soul Bogdana Tytariova, a book that will captivate children and adults alike. Together with the heroes of Bogdana’s exciting stories, readers of these funny tales will travel the world and encounter fantastical creatures and magical animals, finding themselves in the land of uncultured books. The work is recommended for family readings, and these adventures are definitely going to brighten up every family gathering. After all, every once in a while, parents need a reminder that they were children too! From years 5 to 8, years, 8360 words. Rightsholders: svidoma@ukr.net
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Children's & YAWinged Stories. At the Heart of the Plane
by Iryna Lazutkina (Author), Nataliia Oliinyk (Illustrator)
This captivating edition centered around airplanes that conquer the skies. In collaboration with the renowned Antonov State Enterprise, responsible for designing globally recognized aircraft like Mriya and Ruslan, we have crafted stories that introduce children to real airplane features, such as skis or water tanks, through entertaining and heartwarming adventures.Much like children, airplanes too can grapple with fear of the unknown and lack of confidence in their capabilities at times, but they are always eager for new adventures and discoveries, not to mention the friends they make along the way.• Preparing in partnership with Antonov State Enterprise.• The book imparts a valuable lesson to children about embracing their uniqueness. It emphasizes that being different is not a flaw but a unique trait that sets individuals apart and makes them special.• Through its narrative, the book encourages children to take their first steps into the future, pursue their dreams, and summon courage for their own sake and for the betterment of the world. From 3 to 6 years, 11 000 words Rightsholders: n.miroshnyk@vivat.factor.ua
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Literature & Literary StudiesSix stories of Floating Life
by Shen Fu
"Six stories of Floating Life" takes the life of the author Shen Fu and his wife as the main line, and narrates what they saw and heard about the ordinary and interesting life at home. The work describes the life of the author and his wife Chen Yun, who want to live a kind of cloth clothes and vegetarianism and engage in art. Because of the oppression of feudal ethics and the suffering of poor life, their ideals are finally broken.The whole article is nearly 40000 words, saying that the world is sweet and sour.
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Biography & True StoriesThe Story of Y
by Yareli Arizmendi
The Story of Y, fits inside the genre of Memoir without being a linear biography or a reflection at a distance. With its first person of the present narrative point of view, it insists in jumping back in time to understand what was brewed there and if it became (or not), a crucial part of what is today. The main character, driven by a tragic event - the death of her father, whom she never saw again since she was nineteen- reluctantly must rearrange the boxes in that closet in which, when she was young, managed to pile the unnecessary and close the door…until today.
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November 2019Huangdi Catches the Beast
by Zhou Jing,Pang Xianjian
Huangdi Catches the Beast was recounted by children's literature writer Zhou Jing and contemporary painter Pang Xianjian, the latter recarving stories and characters in the style of Chinese painting. The integration of the poetry of the text and the richness of the painting is a wonderful interpretation of ancient myths, which expresses the unique Chinese charm and Chinese spirit. This book starts from the traditional myth story of Huangdi warred Chiyou, examines this myth story from the perspective of modern values, and raises the question of whether various lives matter to different extent. The ups and downs of the fate and value of a beast go through the story, illustrated with rich picture details and harmonious colors.
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November 2019Fuxi
by Zhou Jing, Wu Haijia
Fuxi was recounted by ancient children's literature writer Zhou Jing and contemporary painter Wu Haijia, the latter recarving stories and characters in the style of Chinese painting. The integration of the poetry of the text and the richness of the painting is a wonderful interpretation of ancient myths, which expresses the unique Chinese charm and Chinese spirit. The story of this book is an in-depth description of the mythical figure of Fuxi, and unfolds the legendary Fuxi's contribution to humanity. The book tells the stories of Fuxi started making fire, portray, and divination, fishing with nets, breeding, singing, and dancing, etc. Using repeated techniques, the author applies the poetic deconstruction of traditional elements in the book. By depicting the image of Fuxi, the book celebrates the creativity and self-improvement of the Chinese nation.
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March 2015The Stories of Mao Zedong
by Liu Jintian
The characters included in the "The Chinese Leaders' Stories Series" are all the older generation of proletarian revolutionaries who have made great contributions or created great achievements in the great struggle to create the People's Republic of China and the great cause of leading the people to carry out socialist economic construction. The vivid and detailed stories illustrate these great people from their birth time until their senior status and describe their fighting process, showing the reader a full and vivid image, reappearing their personality charm, political wisdom, and military talent. The series is a good model for cultivating the patriotism of Chinese young readers, and it also provides a great opportunity for readers to relive in the history and have experienced those leaders' great achievements. This book is the stories of Mao Zedong.
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March 2015The Stories of Zhou Enlai
by Liu Jintian
The characters included in the "The Chinese Leaders' Stories Series" are all the older generation of proletarian revolutionaries who have made great contributions or created great achievements in the great struggle to create the People's Republic of China and the great cause of leading the people to carry out socialist economic construction. The vivid and detailed stories illustrate these great people from their birth time until their senior status and describe their fighting process, showing the reader a full and vivid image, reappearing their personality charm, political wisdom, and military talent. The series is a good model for cultivating the patriotism of Chinese young readers, and it also provides a great opportunity for readers to relive in the history and have experienced those leaders' great achievements. This book is the stories of Zhou Enlai.
