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From the Authors'' PREFACE: IT requires much study of the Oriental mind to catch even brief glimpses of the secret of its mysterious charm. An open mind and the wisdom of great sympathy are conditions essential to making it at all possible. Contemplative, gentle, and metaphysical in their habit of thought, the Chinese have reflected profoundly and worked out many riddles of the universe in ways peculiarly their own. Realization of the value and need to us of a more definite knowledge of the mental processes of our Oriental brothers, increases wonderfully as one begins to comprehend the richness, depth, and beauty of their thought, ripened as it is by the hidden processes of evolution throughout the ages. To obtain literal translations from the mental store- j house of the Chinese has not been found easy of accomplishment; but it is a more difficult, and a most elusive task to attempt to translate their fancies, to see life itself as it appears from the Chinese point of view, and to retell these impressions without losing quite all of their color and charm. The "impressions," the "airy shapes" formed by the Oriental imagination, the life touches and secret graces of its fancy are at once the joy and despair of the one who attempts to record them. In retelling these Chinese stories of home and school life, the writer has been greatly aided by the Rev. Chow Leung, whose evident desire to serve his native land and have the lives of his people reflected truly, has made him an invaluable collaborator. With the patient courtesy characteristic of the Chinese, he has given much time to explaining obscure points and answering questions innumerable. It has been an accepted belief of the world''s best scholars that Chinese literature did not possess the fable, and chapters in interesting books have been written on this subject affirming its absence. Nevertheless, while studying the people, language, and literature of China it was the great pleasure of the writer to discover that the Chinese have many fables, a few of which are published in this book. As these stories, familiar in the home and school life of the children of China, show different phases of the character of a people in the very processes of formation, it is earnestly hoped that this English presentation of them will help a little toward a better understanding and appreciation of Chinese character as a whole.

Escape into the history of the American West along with five of today’s leading inspirational fiction authors who deliver exciting historical romances begun from advertisements for mail-order marriages. Placing their dreams for new beginnings in the hands of a stranger, will Cinda, Emily, Maura, Gabe, and Daughtry each be disappointed, or will some find true love?

Lizzie Carter is no ordinary doll. Lieutenant Pete Garfield loves to flirt with the ladies-"dolls" as he calls them-in every town where he lands his Curtiss JN-4D biplane. There are always plenty in the crowds who gather to gape at his amazing aeroplane and pay him for a ride. But one special girl in Cashmere, Washington, captures his interest with her extraordinary knowledge of aeroplanes and her insistence on flying his! No one but Pete flies the Jenny, but he sure doesn''t mind giving pretty Lizzie some free rides. Lizzie Carter has always dreamed of flying, but she won''t be satisfied until she pilots an aeroplane herself. She sees Pete''s arrival in Cashmere as the perfect opportunity to make her dreams come true. But she didn''t expect this carefree aviator to capture her heart. Will Pete settle in one town long enough to fall in love with one special girl? Or will the past he''s been fleeing finally catch up with him?

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. COURTING HER SECRET HEART Prodigal Daughters by Mary Davis Deborah Miller lives a double life as an Amish woman—and a fashion model! But when Amos Burkholder starts helping at her family’s farm, she must choose between the Englischer world of modeling and the Amish man she’s come to love. REUNITED WITH THE RANCHER Mercy Ranch by Brenda Minton Returning home to confront his father about the past, Carson West doesn’t expect to find his childhood sweetheart living on the ranch where his father takes in wounded military veterans. But could Mercy Ranch—and Kylie Baker—be the fresh start the widowed single father’s been searching for? SNOWBOUND WITH THE BEST MAN Matrimony Valley by Allie Pleiter Widower Bruce Lohan plans to use his friend’s small-town wedding weekend to bond with his little girl. But when they’re snowed in and his daughter befriends florist Kelly Nelson’s daughter, the two little matchmakers become determined that Bruce and Kelly will be the next to wed.

An accessible but comprehensive political biography of the extraordinary feminist, socialist and anti-racist campaigner, Sylvia Pankhurst.

Examines the transformation of politics through digital media, including digital television, online social networking and mobile computing.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. COURTING HER AMISH HEART Prodigal Daughters by Mary Davis Single doctor Kathleen Yoder returns to her Amish community knowing acceptance of her profession won’t come easy—but at least she has the charming Noah Lambright on her side. Even as Kathleen comes to depend on Noah’s support, she knows an Amish husband would never accept a doctor wife. Could Noah be the exception? HER ALASKAN COWBOY Alaskan Grooms by Belle Calhoune Honor Prescott is shocked former sweetheart Joshua Ransom is back in Love, Alaska—and that he’s selling his grandfather’s ranch to a developer! As a wildlife conservationist, Honor is determined to stop that sale. But when the secret behind Joshua’s departure is revealed, can she prevent herself from falling for the Alaskan cowboy once again? THEIR SECRET BABY BOND Family Blessings by Stephanie Dees Mom-to-be Wynn Sheehan left her dream job in Washington, DC, after her heart was broken. When she becomes the caregiver for Latham Grant’s grandfather, she’s drawn once again to her long-ago boyfriend. But with her life now in shambles, is her happily-ever-after out of reach for good? Join HarlequinMyRewards.com to earn FREE books and more. Earn points for all your Harlequin purchases from wherever you shop.

Meet adventurous pioneers working along the Pony Express route and watch as their daily challenges lead them into the joys of nine romances.

This concise and user-friendly guide explains why referencing is an essential part of good writing and shows students how to reference correctly. It also develops students'' understanding of what plagiarism is and how they can avoid it in their work. Featuring clear explanations and examples throughout, this book will help students to draw on the work of others in their field in a responsible and ethical way. This is an indispensable resource for all students that need to get to grips with referencing. New to this Edition: - Extensively revised and updated, with new extracts and examples to reflect changes in referencing norms and practices - Features more advice on introducing quotations and citations - Contains even more examples of referencing from real students'' work across a range of disciplines

Four generations of couples changed by the expressions of the heart.

Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. COURTING HER PRODIGAL HEART Prodigal Daughters by Mary Davis Pregnant and abandoned by her Englisher boyfriend, Dori Bontrager returns home—but she’s determined it’ll be temporary. Can Eli Hochstetler convince her that staying by his side in their Amish community is just what she and her baby need? A COWBOY IN SHEPHERD’S CROSSING Shepherd’s Crossing by Ruth Logan Herne When Jace Middleton learns he has family he never knew existed, he must give his two nieces a home. But his house needs renovations to make it baby friendly, and home designer Melonie Fitzgerald is just the woman to restore it—and his heart. BENEATH MONTANA SKIES Mustang Ridge by Mia Ross Tyler Wilkens knows going home to recover from his rodeo injuries means seeing ex-girlfriend Morgan Whittaker again, but he doesn’t count on learning he’s a father to two six-year-old girls. Can he win back Morgan’s trust and earn the title of daddy…and possibly husband?

Haley''s heart would be safe on the island. Mackinac Island was the perfect place to soothe her wounds and avoid the manipulations of her family. But when a lone passenger boards her tour carriage, Haley Tindale feels the walls around her heart shaking. Can he be trusted? Brent Walker is searching for a young man when he encounters Haley. He finds it hard to concentrate on his mission. Perhaps he should quit the case and focus on Haley. Or maybe her insight into the island could be of use to him. Can a woman terrified of being used surrender to God and His plan? Will Haley''s wounded heart forever be an impenetrable island? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!

A family legend brings Aimee Mikkelson to the Grand Hotel on Michigan''s Mackinac Island. As she seeks to uncover a hidden inheritance, Aimee''s carefree nature hits a wall of organization - Mr. Dillon Thurough. Now her mission is two-fold: Recover the treasure and help Dillon break out of his routine. Dillon Thurough hates surprises. As one of the Grand Hotel''s assistant managers, he has a one-, five-, and ten-year plan, and the free-spirited Ms. Mikkelson doesn''t fit into any of them. Yet somehow, her ways are getting to him. As they work together to follow the antiquated clues, could Aimee and Dillon also be following the Lord''s map to romance? Fall in love with this inspiring love story and our entire collection of Christian romance novels from Heartsong Presents!

Chronicles the history of the last half century of ceramic art as seen through the works of some 70 artists from the Marer Collection. Essays discuss artistic and historical issues such as the unity of the designer and maker and new stylistic avenues from the 1960s to the present. Includes color plates and a checklist of the entire collection. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The 2015-2016 STATUTORY SUPPLEMENT accompanies the 7th Edition of Owen and Davis'' PRODUCTS LIABILITY AND SAFETY, CASES AND MATERIALS. The Supplement includes the Restatement Third of Torts: Products Liability, with its comments, together with significant sections of the Second Restatement and the UCC. In addition, the Supplement includes a comprehensive set of state products liability reform statutes and key federal statutes on products liability and safety law.

Sold as a multi-volume set – the individual volumes are also available for purchase. This is volume 1 of six accessible volumes covering UNITE’s history from 1880-2010. The history of the TGWU is the core of this collection, with a significant emphasis on the union’s regions, as well as several key themes, such as equality, internationalism, the wider labour movement, and its attitude to the conflict between capital and labour. This first volume (1880-1931) covers the formation of the TGWU. It was rooted in an era in which, starting in the 1880’s, a mass trade union movement was formed. The drive to amalgamate the unions was spearheaded by Ernest Bevin and resulted in the creation of the TGWU, 1920-22 - a period which witnessed an intensification of pre and post WW1 militancy. Such militancy continued, albeit unevenly until 1926 and was met with resistance from employers and the State culminating in the mighty confrontation of the General Strike. Politically the union had a close relationship with the Labour Party and its two minority Governments (1923-4 and 1929-31). The defeat of 1926 marked a watershed in British labour history in which, again, the TGWU played a key role. Trade union militancy was succeeded by an attempt at negotiated accommodation with the employers, known as ‘Mondism’. Bevin was central to this development.

A political book which is ideal for anyone interested in the power of words, the social rights of citizens and the potential independence of Scotland.