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FictionThe Roots of All Evil
by Paola G. Gasca
A black and white photograph; a little girl; a small town. Dolores and Jacinta are sisters-in-law who cope with parallel grief. Dolores cannot seem to find a place inside her husband’s heart, not a simple life as she is surrounded by children. Jacinta carries the burden and sadness of being unable to get pregnant. It will be Inés, one of Dolores’ daughters, who strikes the balance and determines the destiny, love, and loss path not only of those women, but of the entire town. The Roots of All Evil happens in a town where hate is so deeply grounded, and where stories get tangled up with superstition, and where the roots of both touch each other, to the point where reality is suspended between veils of evil and sheer coincidence.
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Humanities & Social SciencesOctober 2018My Shibadong Village
Achievement of Targeting Poverty Alleviation
by Ling Ying
This book takes proses as the genre and select plentiful pictures to vividly demonstrate the achievements of targeting poverty alleviation in Shibadong Village during the past five years. It fully explores the sample value of targeting poverty alleviation in Shibadong Village and its contribution to poverty reduction in China and even in the world. It shows the practical guiding significance of targeting poverty alleviation thoughts and the five development concepts in China.
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The Small Cherry Village
by Cao Wenxuan
The Small Cherry Village is Cao Wenxuan's 2020 feature-length novel about two rural children who struggle to find their lost grandmother.
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Humanities & Social SciencesAugust 2017Dong Minority and Dong Village in China
by Hu Honglin
This book shows the form and development of the natural Dong village where Dong people from Jingzhou live in the process of continuous migration to resist natural and man-made disasters. The Dong village of cultural connotation needs protection, so this book encourages people to inherit and carry forward the traditional culture of the Dong Minority, and build Jingzhou's cultural tourism brand.
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January 2023Wigglers: The Survival of Small-town People in the City
by Yi Hong, a reporter for Hunan Broadcasting System, has devoted himself to TV programs and copywriting related to art all year round. He has published the novels Endless Love to Changsha and Love is a Ghost, and compiled the books Bright Future and Absolute Loyalty. He won the first “Taofen Award for New Talents” in China.
It is a realistic novel with unique characteristics in content and text. The novel describes the different lives of the hero and Brother Liaoliao, his fellow villager and classmate, two young people who came from a small town. The town and the city work as mirror images of each other, as was the case with the two main characters. They share common childhood and juvenile memories, which are the source of life that has been turned into fantasy stories over time. As friends, they went out to college together and lived in the city after graduation. One got promoted, while the other spent time in a mediocre position...
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The ArtsJune 2017Popular television drama
Critical perspectives
by Jonathan Bignell, Stephen Lacey
Popular television drama: critical perspectives' is a collection of essays examining landmark programmes of the last forty years, from 'Doctor Who' to 'The Office', and from 'The Demon Headmaster' to 'Queer As Folk'. Contributions from prominent academics focus on the full range of popular genres, from sitcoms to science fiction, gothic horror and children's drama, and challenge received wisdom by reconsidering how British television drama can be analysed. Each section is preceded by an introduction in which the editors discuss how the essays address existing problems in the field and also suggest new directions for study. The book is split into three sections, addressing the enduring appeal of popular genres, the notion of 'quality' in television drama, and analysing a range of programmes past and present. Popular television drama: critical perspectives will be of interest to students and researchers in many academic disciplines that study television drama. Its breadth and focus on popular programmes will also appeal to those interested in the shows themselves.
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MedicineSeptember 2020Small Animal Veterinary Psychiatry
by Sagi Denenberg, Ali Thompson
Problem behaviours are often the result of how an animal thinks and feels, genetics, and environmental influences. Steering away from just description diagnoses and focusing instead on emotional and cognitive causes, this book provides a practical approach to diagnosing, treating, and managing behaviour pathologies in dogs and cats. Beginning by addressing cases in the first opinion practice, this book then considers physical disorders that may lead to or exacerbate abnormal behavior. From there, the focus shifts to mental and emotional health, from an assessment of normal behavior and giving juveniles an optimal start in life, to diagnosing mental and emotional disorders, addressing emotions such as anxiety and frustration, and how to manage these issues - by modifying behavior, managing the animal's environment, training, and, when necessary, the use of medications. The second half of the book then addresses owner concerns, including management problems, aggression, affective disorder, elimination disorder, abnormal and repetitive behaviours and ageing-related problems. With an emphasis on helping first line veterinarians identify common presentations and offer help to owners, this book: - Addresses both normal and abnormal behaviour in cats and dogs from an emotion and cognition perspective; - Provides behaviour modification protocols, and drug doses and indications; - Includes handouts to be used both within the practice and with clients to help the veterinary surgeon manage the case. Written by international experts, the book translates their insights and experience into approaches taken in behavioural medicine. Also including the most up-to-date drugs, it is an important resource for both small animal veterinarians and students of veterinary medicine or animal behaviour.
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Geography & the EnvironmentJune 2018Documentary Work of Ecological Protection in Jicheng Village
by Liu Zihua
In 1998, Jicheng village in Yueyang became the first one that implemented "Pushing Over Embankments" system, a national priority project for ecological protection. Till today, the system has been put into practice for over 20 years. In this book, the author who cares about the local environment and has experienced this project tells us various touching stories in this process. Many stirring scenes and stories are vividly narrated to show the key role of this system in ecological protection project for Yangtze river basin.
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Literature & Literary StudiesJanuary 2014Court and civic society in the Burgundian Low Countries c.1420–1530
by Andrew Brown, Graeme Small
This volume is the first ever attempt to unite and translate some of the key texts which informed Johan Huizinga's famous study of the Burgundian court, The Waning of the Middle Ages, a work which has never gone out of print. It combines these texts with sources that Huizinga did not consider, those that illuminate the wider civic world that the Burgundian court inhabited and the dynamic interaction between court and city. Through these sources, and an introduction offering new perspectives on recent historiography, the book tests whether Huizinga's controversial vision of the period still stands. Covering subjects including ceremonial events, such as the spectacles and gargantuan banquets that made the Burgundian dukes the talk of Europe, the workings of the court, and jousting, archery and rhetoric competitions, the book will appeal to students of late medieval and early modern Europe and to those with wider interests in court culture, ritual and ceremony.
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Children's & YAHamster Humboldt. Small and Steady Wins the Race
by Meike Betz
This intrepid hamster plunges into every adventure with full cheeks! Humboldt is a detective, adventurer and – a hamster. His size doesn’t stop him from helping the people of Villy Village out of all sorts of fixes whenever he’s not helping his owner Babs and her daughter Elli in the post office. No problem is too big for him! Only his owner’s money worries leave him flummoxed. But then Babs and Elli win the lottery and are over the moon – until they receive an anonymous postcard. Humboldt’s life is suddenly in dire straits because the unknown blackmailer wants Babs and Elli’s lottery ticket – or he’s going to hurt Humboldt. When the police refuses to get to the bottom of the case, Humboldt decides to take matters into his own paws. He’s keen to put a stop to this lottery villain’s antics! HAMSTER HUMBOLDT. SMALL AND STEADY WINS THE RACE is a detective and adventure story full of animal-entertainment for girls and boys aged 8+.
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Biography & True StoriesNovember 2019Diary of a Leader in Poverty Reduction
by Zhu Mingxing
The diary was written by Zhu Mingxing, the leader of the village work in Dahua Village (Taohua,Taojiang). He recorded some typical angles of his work when he was in the village,finally comes out the diary for poverty alleviation.
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July 2022Kleiner Rüssel, großer Tag
by Steve Small, Steve Small, Birte Spreng
In "Kleiner Rüssel, großer Tag" von Steve Small steht der kleine Elefant Theodor im Mittelpunkt, der voller Vorfreude seinen Geburtstag feiert und überzeugt ist, über Nacht gewachsen zu sein. Diese Überzeugung wird jedoch auf die Probe gestellt, als er feststellt, dass sein Geburtstagsgeschenk noch zu groß für ihn scheint. Ist Theodor etwa immer noch zu klein? In dieser herzerwärmenden Geschichte findet Theodor Trost und Verständnis bei seinem Großvater, der ihm zeigt, dass die Größe nicht darüber bestimmt, wer wir sind oder was wir erreichen können. Diese liebevolle Familiengeschichte spricht sowohl Kinder an, die es kaum erwarten können, groß zu sein, als auch Erwachsene, die sich manchmal wünschen, wieder klein zu sein. Steve Smalls Familienbilderbuch ist eine charmante Erzählung über das Erwachsenwerden, Selbstakzeptanz und die Bedeutung von familiärer Unterstützung. Es zeigt auf einfühlsame Weise, wie wichtig es ist, sich selbst zu akzeptieren und die eigene Größe – egal ob groß oder klein – zu schätzen. Mit humorvollen und kreativen Illustrationen vermittelt das Buch die Botschaft, dass jeder von uns einzigartig ist und dass das Großwerden sein eigenes Tempo hat. "Kleiner Rüssel, großer Tag" ist somit nicht nur eine Geschichte über das Älterwerden, sondern auch über die kleinen Momente des Glücks und der Anerkennung im Kreis der Familie. Berührende Geschichte über das Großwerden und die Bedeutung von familiärer Liebe und Unterstützung. Humorvolle und kreative Illustrationen von Steve Small, die Kinder ab 4 Jahren und Erwachsene gleichermaßen begeistern. Vermittelt wichtige Werte wie Selbstakzeptanz, Geduld und das Wertschätzen der eigenen Einzigartigkeit. Perfekt für Vorlesestunden, bietet Anlass für Gespräche zwischen Kindern und Eltern über Wachstum und Reife. Ein ideales Geschenk für alle Kinder, die sich darauf freuen, groß zu sein, und für Erwachsene, die die Welt gerne noch einmal aus der Perspektive eines Kindes erleben möchten. Erfolgsillustrator Steve Small liefert eine zugängliche und ansprechende Erzählung, die langfristig in Kinderbibliotheken Bestand haben wird.
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March 2021Mit dir ist sogar Regen schön
by Steve Small, Steve Small
"Mit dir ist sogar Regen schön" von Steve Small ist eine herzerwärmende Erzählung über die unerwartete Freundschaft zwischen Ente, die Wasser eigentlich meidet, und einem Frosch, der eines stürmischen Abends bei ihr Schutz sucht. Trotz ihrer Unterschiede entdecken beide, wie bereichernd und farbenfroh das Leben gemeinsam sein kann. Durch gegenseitige Unterstützung und das Teilen von Alltagsmomenten – vom Lesen über das gemeinsame Kochen bis hin zu nächtlichen Gesprächen – wächst zwischen ihnen eine tiefe Verbundenheit. Die Geschichte greift das Thema Freundschaft auf eine einfühlsame und humorvolle Weise auf und zeigt, dass wahre Freunde das Leben selbst an regnerischen Tagen leuchten lassen. Durch die liebevollen Illustrationen und die lebendige Erzählweise wird die Botschaft, dass Unterschiede Menschen bereichern und zusammenführen können, auf charmante Art vermittelt. Dieses Buch ist nicht nur eine Freude für Kinder, sondern spricht mit seiner tiefen Botschaft auch Erwachsene an, was es zu einem idealen Vorlesebuch für die ganze Familie macht. Herzerwärmende Freundschaftsgeschichte: Eine rührende Erzählung über die Kraft der Freundschaft und die Akzeptanz von Unterschieden. Charmante Illustrationen: Liebevoll gezeichnete Bilder, die die Geschichte lebendig machen und die Fantasie anregen. Von Paul Maar übersetzt: Qualität und Lesespaß durch die Übersetzung eines renommierten Autors. Ideal für Familien: Perfekt geeignet zum gemeinsamen Lesen und als Einschlafhilfe für Kinder ab 4 Jahren. Lebensnahe Themen: Behandelt alltagsnahe Themen wie Freundschaft und Akzeptanz auf eine kindgerechte und ansprechende Weise.
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The Amazing Adventures of Zsazsa Zaturnnah
by Carlo Vergara (author and illustrator)
A mysterious stone falls from the heavens, granting Ada the ability to transform into Zaturnnah, a superhuman warrior endowed with uncanny strength and remarkable beauty. As Zaturnnah, Ada fearlessly defends a small town from rampaging zombies, power-tripping extraterrestrial Amazons, and…well, you know the drill. Adding color to this simple but riotous tale is the fact that Ada is a homosexual, proprietor of his quaint beauty salon. With his frilly-mouthed assistant Didi and his objet d’amour Dodong, Ada reinforces his belief in acknowledging the decisions of Destiny and begins to explore the potential fullness of life. Zsazsa Zaturnnah is a recipient of the Manila Critics Circle National Book Award. ADVISORY: For mature readers. Contains themes and situations that may not be suitable for young audiences. Reader discretion is advised.
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April 2018The Town of Furong
by Gu Hua
As an ordinary woman in the countryside of Hunan, Hu Yuyin makes a fortune via labor work but suffers repeatedly. The novel has reflected the historical process of social changes in rural China by the experience of Hu Yuyin, and deeply disclosed the disaster of “ultra-Left trend of thought”. With the narration of the social customs in the countryside of south China from 1963 to 1979, the novel has exposed the harm of “ultra-Left trend of thought” and highly praised the victory of the route of Third Plenary Session of the 11th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist P
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September 2023Ich bin mutig
by Steve Small, Steve Small, Birte Spreng
Mut ist, wenn du Angst hast und dich trotzdem traust. Schau dir die kuschelige Höhle an, in der der kleine Bär Arlo mit seiner Schwester Eva und seiner Mutter lebt: hach, wie warm und gemütlich. Da fühlt Arlo sich wohl und sicher. Doch der Winter ist fast vorbei, und es wird Zeit, ins Tal zu ziehen. Dabei würde Arlo die Dinge viel lieber so lassen, wie sie waren. Die neugierige Eva dagegen freut sich und läuft aufgeregt voran. Auf dem Weg muss die kleine Bärenfamilie einen verschneiten Berg überqueren. „Bleibt in meiner Nähe“, ruft Mama-Bär, denn plötzlich kommt ein heulender Schneesturm auf. Arlo merkt sofort, dass seine Schwester zu weit vorgelaufen ist, und er hört sie rufen! Arlo hat zwar Angst, aber er weiß genau, was er tun muss und läuft mutig los. Trau dich und begleite den kleinen ängstlichen, aber mutigen Bären Arlo in den Schneesturm. Dein Bilderbuch-Abenteuer mit dem kleinen Bären Arlo. Eine mitreißende Tiergeschichte zum Liebhaben und Mitfühlen Atmosphärisch illustriertes Kinderbuch über die Themen „Angst überwinden“ und „mutig sein“ Mutig statt übermütig: Das Gefühl für den Unterschied entwickelt nur, wer auch mal Angst haben darf Vom Autor Steve Small von „Ohne dich, das geht doch nicht!“ Bilderbuch für Kinder ab 4 Jahren
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October 2013Letters from Alfonso
by Earl Kessler
Construction, development projects, slum improvement -- rewarding work for Peace Corps volunteer Earl Kessler. But when residents of a Colombian town wiped out by flood took the future into their own hands, his life intersected with that of Alfonso Perez Correa, and he learned lessons in local participation and empowerment that have helped bring success in meeting community needs all over the world.
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Humanities & Social SciencesDecember 2020Rethinking settlement and integration
by Aleksandra Grzymala-Kazlowska
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August 2021Water Town
by Can Xue
Can Xue's latest novel "Water Town" is an artistic display of the complex history of human experience. What kind of survival is free survival? These thousand years of questioning have become extremely urgent in this era. The individual lives created by the writer are squeezed like a magic one by one, forcing themselves, fighting hard amidst the revelation of a grand and dim allegory background, and unanimously following the vague call to the magic after a long journey. Water town. In this wonderland, people will realize their dreams as long as they act. Everything is possible, the power of life rushes to the peak of ideals in the carnival... and the earth responds to the heartbeat in calmness. The free survival of man is a performance art activity, which is also the ancient essential impulse of man. "Water Village" is not only a display of artistic life, but also an advocacy of this kind of life.
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Children's & YASeptember 2020How Hope Became an Activist
by George M. Johnson / Danielle Grandi
What is an activist? Why do we need them? Join Hope as she discovers how to make positive change on issues that matter from clothes made in fair trade to refugee aid -and to have fun at the same time! Even if you are small you can still stand tall and help out to make the world a better place for all. How Hope Became an Activist is the first in a series on how kids from diverse backgrounds have joined with friends to take action on a range of issues from saving bees to helping in a food bank.
