Edizioni Sonda
Italian publishing house born in 1988. Publishing non fiction for adults and children with passion and curiosity.
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April 2009Toys and Folk Arts
by Song Peixian & Dan Ni
This volume has two parts: the first part introduces 55 kinds of Chinese toys; the second introduces 23 kinds of folk arts.
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Humanities & Social SciencesMay 2017Study on Zhou Dunyi's Journey of Life
by Liu Yiping
Zhou Dunyi (1017—1073) is a famous ideologist, philosopher and originator of Neo-Confucianism in the Northern Song Dynasty. Together with Shao Yong, Zhang Zai, Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi, they are called "Five Thinkers of the Northern Song Dynasty". This book is one of a series of books commemorating Zhou Dunyi with 17 manuscripts in it. The author experiences Zhou Dunyi's life journey by visiting 17 places where Zhou Dunyi ever studied, worked, teached, etc., and records personal feelings and reflection. It is the author's attempt to have a further understanding of Zhou Dunyi, Chinese traditional culture, as well as the Neo-Confucianism in the Northern Song Dynasty.
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Literature & Literary StudiesOctober 2018The Change of Jingkang
The Decline and Fall of the Northern Song Dynasty
by You Biao
The Jingkang transformation that occurred in the late Northern Song Dynasty was a great tragedy in China's history when the country was destroyed and the country fell apart.Who caused this tragedy? Through long-term and multi-layered investigations, this book reproduces the panorama of the decline and decline of the Northern Song Dynasty, and provides thought-provoking thoughts and answers to these questions.
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May 2018Children's fascination with Song Ci and Song History
by Pao Ba
This is an interesting speech of Song poetry written by a father to his children. With vivid, funny and modern language, the author introduces the Song poems that are suitable for primary school students to read and recite. The book is also equipped with the historical background related to the poems, the personality and experience of the poets, so that children can enjoy the beauty of poems in a relaxed and interesting atmosphere, and quickly master and learn the essence of Chinese classical culture
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September 2021Reminiscences of Song Dynasty: Urban Life
by Li Chuntang
No people in any dynasty knew more about life than those in the Song Dynasty.Focusing on Kaifeng in the Northern Song Dynasty and Lin'an(Hangzhou) in the Southern Song Dynasty, the political, economic, cultural, people's conditions, customs and other aspects of the city are described in this book, which shows the social development of the Song Dynasty from close to distant and from small to big.This book is divided into five chapters, including "Game of power", "Evolution of folk customs", "Awakening of culture", "Lively market" and "Secret corner", which paint an urban life drawing of Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival. More than 100 exquisite paintings of the Song Dynasty and the text content of this book jointly reflect the ultimate life aesthetics of the Song Dynasty.
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Literature & Literary StudiesApril 2018Looking up at the stars in the abyss: the humbleness and pride of celebrities in Wei and Jin Dynasty
by Bei Mingyu
This book is a celebrity biography of Wei Jin Dynasties. The stories are authentic, which take us to review the Wei Jin Dynasties, and appreciate those interesting stories and souls
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The ArtsJanuary 2019Marguerite Duras
by Renate Gunther
The first book in English to deal exclusively with Duras' cinema, including such films as India Song, Le Camion, and Nathalie Granger. Provides a lucid and stimulating introduction to her films, which is accessible to a wide readerhip, both specialist and non-specialist.. Locates the films in their autobiographical as well as social and historical context, making the book broadly interesting to students and teachers in all areas of French Studies.. The book's empahasis on gender issues widens it's appeal to include those working in Women's Studies, Gender Studies and Gay and Lesbian Studies.
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February 2022Ice Song
by Miriam Körner
In Miriam Körners "Ice Song" wird die Geschichte der 15-jährigen Emmylou entfaltet, die zunächst widerwillig in Churchill, Kanada, ankommt. Als Ort, der für seine Nähe zu Eisbären bekannt ist, bietet Churchill eine karge und eiskalte Umgebung, die Emmylou zunächst fremd ist. Ihre Sichtweise beginnt sich zu ändern, als sie Barnabas, einen jungen Inuk, trifft, der intensiv seine Schlittenhunde auf das anspruchsvolle Arctic Quest, ein herausforderndes Schlittenhunderennen, vorbereitet. Die Begegnung mit einem bezaubernden Welpen aus dem Rudel weckt nicht nur ihre Zuneigung für die Tiere, sondern auch tiefergehende Gefühle. Der Roman kombiniert Elemente der Romance mit dem aufregenden Kontext des Schlittenhundrennens und bietet Einblicke in die Kultur der Inuit. Durch Körners authentische Darstellung der arktischen Landschaft und die Verwendung ihrer persönlichen Erfahrungen, entsteht eine packende Lektüre, die sowohl bildend als auch unterhaltsam ist. Authentische Darstellung: Bietet fundierte Einblicke in die Inuit-Kultur und das Schlittenhunderennen, angereichert durch die realen Erfahrungen der Autorin. Fesselnde Handlung mit Romance: Verbindet das Abenteuer in der Arktis mit einer jugendlichen Liebesgeschichte, ideal für Leser*innen ab 12 Jahren. Resilienz und Selbstfindung: Inspiriert junge Leser*innen dazu, Herausforderungen zu meistern und sich selbst sowie neue Leidenschaften zu erkunden. Bildungswert: Bietet neben einer fesselnden Story auch wichtige Erkenntnisse über Umweltschutz und traditionelle Lebensweisen. Perfekt für Tier- und Naturfreunde: Ein Muss für junge Leser, die eine Leidenschaft für Tiere, insbesondere Schlittenhunde, und die Natur haben.
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2012The History of the Fine Arts of Chinese Taoism (Volume 1)
by Li Song
The History of the Fine Arts of Chinese Taoism is following the historical order, beginning from the pre-Taoist Warring States period to Qing Dynasty, covers the whole developing period of Taoism. It is based on the exsting real materials combined with the historical documents.
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September 2020Song of Heroes
by Nie Mao
Song of Heroes is an ode dedicated to heroes. It consists of seven movements, adorned with starting tune, overture, ending tune and after sound. It is in the form of symphonic poems, dedicated to an integration of being epic, lyrical, realistic and vanguard. With lofty beliefs, the poet started writing from Mao Anying's heroic deeds, using time, space, characters, and events as a narrative line to extol a large number of evocative heroes and heroic deeds moving forward in adversity. Not only did the author write about the hero representatives of various important periods, such as Zhao Yiman, Zhao Dengyu, and Xia Minghan, but also wrote about some hero groups, such as the five heroes of the Langya Mountain, the two bombs and one star hero group, and the space hero group. This majestic ode to heroes is tenacious and tragic. It expresses the immortal historical feats made by the heroes for the Chinese revolution, China's construction and the Chinese people. It helps children understand historical heroes by reading poetry, feels the heroic deeds and inspires them with national pride and cultural self-confidence.
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Ni un pelo de tonto
by Hillel Lerman
Ni un pelo de tonto: por qué terminamos justamente donde debemos terminar por Hillel Lerman Ted y Jimmy acaban de completar sus estudios en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Georgetown. Están a punto de dejar la habitación estudiantil que comparten y de regresar a casa, pero discuten. Jimmy afirma que en unos pocos años será senador. Su padre es un afamado abogado y promocionará la elección de su hijo. Ted dice que de ninguna manera, que Jimmy no es apto para ser senador. El profesor Carter, muy admirado por sus dos ex estudiantes, casualmente pasaba cerca y ellos le preguntaron si en efecto, existe algo así como ser «apto para ser senador» y si piensa que Jimmy será capaz de cristalizar su ambición. Carter les responde con una propuesta muy inusual: acompañarlo en un viaje alrededor del mundo durante dos semanas en distintos lugares del globo, para ayudar a impulsar su investigación. « La interrogante sobre Jimmy», dice, «es mucho más amplia, ya que concierne a principios básicos e importantes, que determinan el camino que las personas emprenden en sus vidas. Esto nos ayudará a entender por qué George es un conductor de autobús que se pasa los días en viajes de ida y vuelta entre Washington y Baltimore y por qué Edward es el embajador británico en Egipto. También nos brindará una respuesta a la pregunta que inicialmente plantearon». Lo que el profesor Carter se abstiene de mencionar es que se está jugando toda su carrera académica por estos dos estudiantes.El motivo real de la invitación, es que Carter necesita desesperadamente ayudar a probar una teoría que ha desarrollado, de la que sus colegas de la facultad se mofan.« Decidan rápido», les pide.« Partiremos pronto…» Esta inspiradora novela insiste con ingenio en la noción de que no hay una verdadera diferencia entre un profesor universitario y un bedel y que lo único que difiere son sus profesiones. A diferencia de lo que nos han hecho creer, nadie es más inteligente que otro y de la misma manera, nadie es más tonto que los demás.La gente es solo eso, gente.La mujer china inclinada sobre una parcela de arroz, tal como el presidente del Tribunal Supremo, tiene anhelos, ambiciones y sueños, siente felicidad, tristeza y dolor. Esta verdad aparentemente obvia se presenta de manera clara y convincente en este fascinante relato, que cautiva la mente y la imaginación del lector desde el principio hasta el sorprendente final. Se trata de un viaje de descubrimientos cuyo destino es el ser humano y que evita caminos trillados y examina conceptos familiares como igualdad y racismo desde un punto de vista totalmente diferente. Esta búsqueda desafiante lleva al lector de los barrios bajos de Bombay a un campo de fútbol en Buenos Aires, de ahí al barrio Borough Park de Brooklyn y de ahí a la Biblioteca del Congreso en la ciudad de Washington. Una escena tras otra, el hilo del relato se va aclarando gradualmente hasta revelar el código que lleva a los seres humanos a los lugares en los que se encuentran en la vida. ?Por qué George es conductor de autobús, mientras que Edward es embajador? Ni un pelo de tonto brinda la respuesta. Hillel Lerman es ingeniero industrial, dirigió varias empresas start-up desde sus comienzos, algunas de las cuales lograron salidas de éxito y también estableció tres compañías start-up por iniciativa propia. Hace muchos años que se interesa en la filosofía, en particular en el ámbito de la determinación y la libre elección. El autor está casado, tiene cuatro hijos y un número creciente de nietos.Escribió este libro durante un viaje de negocios obedeciendo a un impulso repentino, sin motivación financiera ni de ningún otro tipo.
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2016Northern Song Generals of the Yang’s Family
by Yu Yueheng Luo Cangshi et al.
The Chinese concept of "integration between the family and the country" has a long history, and it is obvious especially in the face of the invasion by foreign enemies. In the Northern Song Dynasty, several generations of Yang’s family, including women, served in the military camp to fight against the invasion by the Liao State. They led the soldiers to kill the enemy on the battlefield, and bravely fought in the battle of wits in the imperial court, leaving a number of epic stories of heroic deeds.
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The Establishment of Song Dynasty: A Legend of Emperor Taizu
by Wang Lixin
The book vividly depicts the legendary Emperor Taizu (927-976) of Song Dynasty (960-1279) with a light and humorous tone. Taking his life experience as a clue, it gives an insightful description of his historical background, difficulties in his early life and his later political achievements, highlighting his practices and pursuits of benevolent governance. Therefore, it is a book of a king which virtuous people will find interesting.
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Literature & Literary StudiesAugust 2018Anshi Turmoil: The Prosperity and Decline of the Tang Dynasty
by Shi Yuntao
This war ended the myth of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The century-old empire has gone downhill since then, and never looks back. The prosperity of the past becomes memories; the wounds of war have become the pain of the heart that the Tang people can't heal! Who planted the blight? Who lit the smoke? Who is supporting the crisis? Who is helping? What kind of power reorganization and political change resulted from a seven or eight-year war? What kind of human relationship and human nature was exposed? This book gives answers one by one by showing the truth.
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Biography & True StoriesDecember 2018Ji Kang: The Prominent Celebrity in Wei and Jin Dynasties
by Pi Yuanzhen, Huang Dingsan
Ji Kang (223-262) was a renowned ideologist, litterateur, musician, painter in the Wei and Jin dynasties in Chinese history. The book serves as a biography of Ji Kang with the illustration of his life stories to introduce the lengendary life of Ji Kang and explore the historical implication.
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May 201228 Minuten
Kriminalroman
by Dave Zeltserman, Hoffmann Ulrich
Die vier Softwareentwickler Dan, Gordon, Joel und Shrini sehen düsteren Zeiten entgegen. Sie sind Mitte fünfzig, mit dem neuesten Stand der Technik nur vage vertraut und ihre Stellen wurden vor kurzem „outgesourced”. Sie sind arbeitslos. Dan weiß nicht, wie er seine Familie versorgen soll, Gordon steht vor dem totalen Ruin und Joel und Shrini fehlt das nötige Kapital, um ihrem Leben eine neue Wendung zu geben. Immerhin fühlen die vier sich fit genug, es mit dem Sicherheitssystem einer Bank aufzunehmen. Und sie sind verzweifelt genug, um es auch wirklich zu tun. Sie haben 28 Minuten, um in die Bank zu stürmen, ihr Ding durchzuziehen und wieder zu verschwinden, bevor der Alarm losgeht. Alles ist bis ins letzte Detail durchorganisiert. Doch nichts ist so unberechenbar wie ein perfekter Plan und ein Systemanalytiker mit einer Kanone
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Literature & Literary StudiesJanuary 2015Collected Poems of Han Dong
by Han Dong
Han Dong is one of the most influential poets in contemporary China. Full of deep sympathy and insight into humanity, Han Dong’s poems shows modernism, and stand out with a folk style.
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1975Ni Dieu - ni metre
Anarchistische Bemerkungen zur Bewusstseins- und Erkenntnistheorie
by Hans P Duerr
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October 2015Learning Qin with Me
by Liu Zhenyu, Deng Hong
As a gem of Chinese culture, qin (7-stringed zither) became a representative of human oral and intangible heritage at the UNESCO World Heritage Conference in 2003. Its popularization rests on the popularization of introductory textbooks. Qin can help the coordination of hand and mind, activate the human brain and enhance memory. It can also sharpen people’s hearing and bring joys to people. The invention of this musical instrument has made the Chinese people cleverer and the ancient Chinese civilization ahead of other world civilizations, leaving behind precious treasures. Learning Qin with Me is a systematic introductory textbook. It includes an introduction of qin, its cultural continuity and change, its basic knowledge, and its basic fingering, scales, works and songs accompanied by it. The textbook also contains an introduction of the traditional Chinese gongchi musical notation. The qin works and songs appear in numbered musical notation, staff, and qin tablature. As it is very difficult to typeset qin tablature, this is the only qin introductory textbook with qin tablature at present. The book is also attached with a demonstrative CD.
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July 2014Ministers of the Great Qing Dynasty
by Wang Yuewen
This novel, through the creation of a group of ministers of the Qing Dynasty represented by Chen Tingjing, reflects the difficult choice of the officials in their personality, morality and behavior in a unique historical background, and recreates the situation of the officialdom some 300 years ago. On the basis of historical materials, the author presents the image of the celebrated upright, lenient, competent and iron-handed Minister Cheng Tingjing. Chen Tingjing, originally named Chen Jing, became a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations at the age of 21. As there were two candidates named Chen Jing, Emperor Shunzhi changed his name to Chen Jingting. From the moment he entered the officialdom, he was involved in constant confrontations with Mingzhu and Songgotu whose power later became second only to that of the emperor, and in open or secret struggle with Emperor Kangxi’s confidants such as Xu Qianxue and Gao Shiqi … In the 53 years of his official career, he consecutively served as Emperor Kangxi’s tutor, minister of the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Revenues and the Ministry of Penalty, Grand Secretary of the Imperial Library, and editor-in-chief of Kangxi Dictionary before he died in post and was crowned with eternal glory. The plot of the novel is both lucid and heavy, giving enlightenment and caution to people of today.
