The Magic Fan
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 30
ISBN-13: 9780152507503
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Carried by a Magic Fan
Author: Jaak Treiman
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2023-05-12
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 1476649812
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSet against the backdrop of World War II and accented by the birth, demise and rebirth of a nation, this memoir chronicles a Baltic refugee family's escape from Estonia to the United States. Spanning nine decades and three continents--and incorporating an essay by his mother, his parents' letters, and conversations with his father--Jaak Treiman describes his family's journey and life afterward as they sought the American dream. As they settled into their new lives, they kept memories of their homeland alive by engaging in political activities that contributed to the break-up of the Soviet Union, including strategizing with dissidents behind the Iron Curtain, engaging in court battles, and attending meetings with American presidents.
A Mission to Heaven
Author: Changchun Qiu
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Published: 1913
Total Pages: 488
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKJourney to the West
Author: Wu Cheng'en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2008-09-15
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 1462902189
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChina's most popular traditional novel, Journey to the West is the thrilling story of the Monkey King and his epic quest, with his trusted companions, to redeem himself. They face fantastic foes, demons and monsters during their amazing adventures traveling to the Western paradise. No matter what obstacle was put before him, the clever, wily Monkey King always got what he wanted-unimaginable strength, eternal life, even his own position in the Celestial Realm with the gods. More than anything else, though, the Monkey King loved mischief and rule-breaking and was sure he was the most powerful creature in the world. But after defeat and punishment for his tricks, the Monkey King found himself wanting some things he never expected: to be disciplined and good enough to help the monk Hsuan Zhang on his mission to bring Buddhist Scriptures-and enlightenment-to China. Readers of all ages will thrill to Timothy Richard's retelling of the Monkey King's exploits-whether in the Dragon King's underwater castle, the Halls of the Dead or the palace of Buddha himself-and find themselves captivated as the Monkey King joins Hsuan Zhang and their companions the Dragon Horse, the Monk Sand and the equally mischievous Pig on the dangerous trek West. Despite the tale's ancient origins, Journey to the West proves as fresh and engaging an adventure as anything written today.
A Chinese Wonder Book
Author: Norman Hinsdale Pitman
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: 2020-09-28
Total Pages: 2783
ISBN-13: 1613102410
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA collection of fifteen Chinese folk tales.
Cassell's book of in-door amusements, card games and fireside fun
Author: Cassell, ltd
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Published: 1882
Total Pages: 242
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKHey! Listen to This
Author: Jim Trelease
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1992-05-01
Total Pages: 433
ISBN-13: 0140146539
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A splendidly thoughtful selection...Trelease welcomes everyone in with wide embrace."—Washington Post Book World. 48 read-aloud selections ideal for parents and teachers to share with children ages five through nine.
Science & Stories
Author: Hilarie N. Staton
Publisher: Good Year Books
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 154
ISBN-13: 1596470828
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The Magic Lotus Lantern and Other Tales from the Han Chinese
Author: Haiwang Yuan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2006-05-30
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 0897899962
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFocusing specifically on the stories of the Han Chinese (the largest ethnic group in China, numbering over a billion people), this collection presents more than 50 tales, both well known and obscure—from Monkeys Fishing the Moon and The Butterfly Lovers to Painted Skin and Dragon Princess. These are stories that will enchant listeners of all ages, while providing a glimpse into Chinese traditions and ways of thought. To further enhance cultural understanding, the tales are supplemented with historical and cultural background, notes on storytelling, crafts and games, recipes, proverbs, color photos, a map, a glossary, and more. In the past decades, the doors between China and the West have been flung open. Explosive economic growth and massive increases in travel and immigration have engendered curiosity and interest in this burgeoning nation. Yet modernization has a dark side too, threatening traditional Chinese culture, including stories and storytelling. This new gathering of stories from a variety of sources, captures the fading storytelling traditions of a vast and diverse country. Focusing specifically on the stories of the Han Chinese (the largest ethnic group in China, numbering over a billion people), the collection presents more than 50 tales, both well known and obscure—from Monkeys Fishing the Moon and The Butterfly Lovers to Dragon Princess and Painted Skin. These are stories that will enchant listeners of all ages, while providing a glimpse into Chinese traditions and ways of thought. Tales are organized into seven sections: Animal Tales; Tales of Magic, Love and Romance; Myths, Legends and Immortals; Moral Stories; How Things Came to Be; and Proverbial Tales. To further enhance cultural understanding, the stories are supplemented with historical and cultural background, notes on storytelling and other folk traditions, recipes, proverbs, color photos, a map, a glossary, and more. All grade levels.
