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The Last Days of Old Beijing

Author : Michael Meyer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0802779123
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book The Last Days of Old Beijing written by Michael Meyer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-07-23 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journalist Michael Meyer has spent his adult life in China, first in a small village as a Peace Corps volunteer, the last decade in Beijing--where he has witnessed the extraordinary transformation the country has experienced in that time. For the past two years he has been completely immersed in the ancient city, living on one of its famed hutong in a century-old courtyard home he shares with several families, teaching English at a local elementary school--while all around him "progress" closes in as the neighborhood is methodically destroyed to make way for high-rise buildings, shopping malls, and other symbols of modern, urban life. The city, he shows, has been demolished many times before; however, he writes, "the epitaph for Beijing will read: born 1280, died 2008...what emperors, warlords, Japanese invaders, and Communist planners couldn't eradicate, the market economy can." The Last Days of Old Beijing tells the story of this historic city from the inside out-through the eyes of those whose lives are in the balance: the Widow who takes care of Meyer; his students and fellow teachers, the first-ever description of what goes on in a Chinese public school; the local historian who rallies against the government. The tension of preservation vs. modernization--the question of what, in an ancient civilization, counts as heritage, and what happens when a billion people want to live the way Americans do--suffuse Meyer's story.

14 Days in Beijing

Author : Chancellor Jackson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (288 download)

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Download or read book 14 Days in Beijing written by Chancellor Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "F R E E M E" A psalm of my culture. Restrained for 14 days in a country where I am a foreigner. In my native land I felt foreign, but I felt at home simultaneously. Never would I have thought the phrase "F R E E M E" would mean free me. Glad I'm not dead, lest the front of a shirt be my final resting place. Pride stained on my flesh, how I, a cub, have wandered into the Serengeti. A clock on the wall knows my future, freedom in its hands. A second is life, a minute, eternity. "F R E E M E." Peace is my cell, cold, dark, unchanging. Unfamiliar eyes accompany me daily. Twenty four, seven, fifteen, nine, three, one, one. My lucky numbers. Red and blue. Life and substance. Knowledge and power. A trial of the mind to test the resolve of the soul. "Never let a hard time humble us, the marathon continues." (Hussle, 2019).

A Day in the Life of China

Author : David Cohen
Publisher : Harper San Francisco
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book A Day in the Life of China written by David Cohen and published by Harper San Francisco. This book was released on 1989 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pictures taken in a single 24-hour period on April 15, 1989, capturing the life of China.

My Beijing

Author : Nie Jun
Publisher : Graphic Universe& 8482
ISBN 13 : 1512445908
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book My Beijing written by Nie Jun and published by Graphic Universe& 8482. This book was released on 2018 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Four short stories set in a hutong, or residential alleyway, of Beijing, China. Yu'er, her grandfather, and their eccentric neighbors experience the magic of everyday life."--

A Day in Beijing

Author : Frederik Röh
Publisher : Earbooks
ISBN 13 : 9783940004406
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book A Day in Beijing written by Frederik Röh and published by Earbooks. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book & 4 CDs. Beijing (Chinese: Beijing) is the capital of China as well as a province in its own right. The town is the cultural and political centre of the country with a population of approximately 11 million. As one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China, Beijing is an interesting travel destination with a history stretching back more than 3000 years. Thanks to its history, Beijing is home to a cultural heritage unique in the world, which can be admired with the fantastic photographs in this book. Beijing will host the 2008 Summer Olympics. Music CDs contain Beijing (or Peking) opera, traditional Chinese music as well as current Chinese lounge music.

Your Keys, Our Home

Author : Debbie and Michael Campbell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781539014645
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (146 download)

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Download or read book Your Keys, Our Home written by Debbie and Michael Campbell and published by . This book was released on 2016-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've ever dreamed of casting off your worldly possessions and traveling to your heart's content, this story about two intrepid seniors will inspire you no matter your age. Michael and Debbie Campbell felt they had one more adventure in them before considering retirement in the traditional sense, so they filled two rolling duffel bags with life's essentials (including their own pillows) and hit the road. Three years later, having sold their home in Seattle, their "Senior Nomad" lifestyle has no end in sight. Ride along as they share tales of living full-time in Airbnbs in over 50 countries and pay tribute to the many hosts who not only helped them live daily life, but also offered unique opportunities to experience their cities. From the barber's chair in Dublin and the dentist's chair in Split, to a wild motorcycle ride in Athens, a peek behind the Soviet Curtain in Transnistria, and the demise of a chicken for dinner in Marrakech, hosts made the Campbell's dream of adventure come true. Discover how Debbie and Michael find their next Airbnb, how they get there, and the many ways they enjoy their new city just as the locals do. Learn their tips and tricks for using Airbnb and how they get the most out of each stay, all while spending little more than they would have spent settled into their rocking chairs in Seattle.

City of Heavenly Tranquility

Author : Jasper Becker
Publisher : eBook Partnership
ISBN 13 : 1783017856
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book City of Heavenly Tranquility written by Jasper Becker and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2015-08-10 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A startling, eye-opening account of a fascinating and decisive moment in Chinese history, packed with evocative stories. Jasper Becker tells the story of why and how China's leaders set about to destroy and rebuild one of the world's greatest cities and how many of the residents tried to stop it and protect their great architectural legacy.

Environmental ScienceBites

Author : Kylienne A. Clark
Publisher : The Ohio State University
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental ScienceBites written by Kylienne A. Clark and published by The Ohio State University. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written by undergraduate students at The Ohio State University (OSU) who were enrolled in the class Introduction to Environmental Science. The chapters describe some of Earth's major environmental challenges and discuss ways that humans are using cutting-edge science and engineering to provide sustainable solutions to these problems. Topics are as diverse as the students, who represent virtually every department, school and college at OSU. The environmental issue that is described in each chapter is particularly important to the author, who hopes that their story will serve as inspiration to protect Earth for all life.

Kindergarten Day USA and China

Author : Trish Marx
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781580892193
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (921 download)

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Download or read book Kindergarten Day USA and China written by Trish Marx and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains two stories that depict a day in an American and in a Chinese kindergarten classroom to determine the similarities and differences between how classes are run in the two countries.

China

Author : Damian Harper
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 9781426200359
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book China written by Damian Harper and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful guide makes the vast enigma of China accessible to every visitor. Continuing the series' winning formula, this new edition combines in-depth, up-to-date descriptions with dazzling photographs, detailed maps, cutaway illustrations of renowned structures, and a wealth of useful travel tips organized by cities and areas.

Two Bicycles in Beijing

Author : Teresa Robeson
Publisher : Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN 13 : 0807507652
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Two Bicycles in Beijing written by Teresa Robeson and published by Albert Whitman & Company. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cycle through the sights of Beijing with Lunzi as she searches for her best friend. One, two; yi, er. Side by side, two bicycles, Lunzi and Huangche, come out of the factory. Side by side, they watch the city of Beijing from their shop window. Then a young girl comes in and buys Huangche, rolling him away from Lunzi! With the help of a delivery boy, Lunzi begins an epic race to find her friend that introduces readers to all the sights and sounds of Beijing.

Jesus in Beijing

Author : David Aikman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1596986522
Total Pages : 459 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (969 download)

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Download or read book Jesus in Beijing written by David Aikman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the great unreported story of the Chinese giant, its enormously rapid conversion to Christianity, and what this change means to the global balance of power.

Blue Skies over Beijing

Author : Matthew E. Kahn
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691169365
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Blue Skies over Beijing written by Matthew E. Kahn and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How individuals and the government are changing life in China's polluted cities Over the past thirty years, even as China's economy has grown by leaps and bounds, the environmental quality of its urban centers has precipitously declined due to heavy industrial output and coal consumption. The country is currently the world's largest greenhouse-gas emitter and several of the most polluted cities in the world are in China. Yet, millions of people continue moving to its cities seeking opportunities. Blue Skies over Beijing investigates the ways that China's urban development impacts local and global environmental challenges. Focusing on day-to-day choices made by the nation's citizens, families, and government, Matthew Kahn and Siqi Zheng examine how Chinese urbanites are increasingly demanding cleaner living conditions and consider where China might be headed in terms of sustainable urban growth. Kahn and Zheng delve into life in China's cities from the personal perspectives of the rich, middle class, and poor, and how they cope with the stresses of pollution. Urban parents in China have a strong desire to protect their children from environmental risk, and calls for a better quality of life from the rising middle class places pressure on government officials to support greener policies. Using the historical evolution of American cities as a comparison, the authors predict that as China's economy moves away from heavy manufacturing toward cleaner sectors, many of China's cities should experience environmental progress in upcoming decades. Looking at pressing economic and environmental issues in urban China, Blue Skies over Beijing shows that a cleaner China will mean more social stability for the nation and the world.

Beijing Then and Now®

Author : Brian Page
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 1911216821
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Beijing Then and Now® written by Brian Page and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beijing has several millennia of human history. It has been a city of regional importance for many centuries, first becoming the Chinese imperial capital in 1267. The city has been known by various names through the ages, reflecting a turbulent history of change. As the political and cultural heart of modern China, Beijing has grown dramatically since the Communist revolution of 1949.Beijing Then and Now shows how that dramatic modernization has affected the city and how, despite all the new building and modern infrastructure, some of the great historic sites have been preserved and maintained. Sites include: Deshengmen Arrow Tower, Qianmen Arrow Tower, Qianmen Gate, Entrance to the Imperial City, Mao's Mausoleum, Tiananmen Gate, Duanmen Gate, Entrance to the Forbidden City, Wumen Gate, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Jingshan, Beihai Park, the White Dagoba, Imperial Canal, Drum Tower, Beihai Lake, Bell Tower, Temple of Confucius, Hall of Classics, Imperial Observatory, Qianmen Boulevard, Hall of Prayer, Altar of Heaven, British Legation, Dong Tang, Marble Boat, Jade Belt Bridge, Ming Tombs, Spirit Road and the Great Wall of China.

Beijing

Author : Qian Guo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440868050
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Beijing written by Qian Guo and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-03-17 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume examines contemporary life and history in Beijing, covering such topics as culture, politics, economics, crime, security, the environment, and more. While it is not China's most populated city, Beijing serves an important role as the political and cultural capital of the country. This volume examines Beijing's long history, contemporary society, and current challenges the city faces as we move further into the 21st century. Geared toward high school readers, undergraduates, and general readers interested in learning about Beijing, this volume consists of 12 narrative chapters focused on geography, history, and culture. Coverage includes location, people, history, politics, economy, environment and sustainability, local crime and violence, security issues, natural hazards and emergency management, culture and lifestyle, popular culture, and the future. "Life in the City" sidebars feature interviews and memories transcribed by people who are from, lived in, or traveled through Beijing, while other sidebars offer cultural fun facts and travel tips. This volume is the perfect read for anyone looking to get a better idea of what life is like in Beijing and how its culture has arrived at this point.

Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing 4

Author : David Eimer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781743215593
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing 4 written by David Eimer and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample the city’s most famous dish, Peking Duck; wander the ancient alleys known as hutong ; and explore the world’s largest palace complex at the Forbidden City; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Beijing : • Full-colour maps and images throughout. • Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. • Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. • Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices. • Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss. • Free, convenient pull-out Beijing map (included in print version), plus more than 15 colour neighbourhood maps. • User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time. Covers: the Forbidden City & Dongcheng North, the Summer Palace& Haidian, Beihai Park & Xicheng, South Chaoyang, and the Temple of Heaven Park & Dongcheng South.

A Day in a Working Life [3 volumes]

Author : Gary Westfahl
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2543 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book A Day in a Working Life [3 volumes] written by Gary Westfahl and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 2543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for high school and college students studying history through the everyday lives of men and women, this book offers intriguing information about the jobs that people have held, from ancient times to the 21st century. This unique book provides detailed studies of more than 300 occupations as they were practiced in 21 historical time periods, ranging from prehistory to the present day. Each profession is examined in a compelling essay that is specifically written to inform readers about career choices in different times and cultures, and is accompanied by a bibliography of additional sources of information, sidebars that relate historical issues to present-day concerns, as well as related historical documents. Readers of this work will learn what each profession entailed or entails on a daily basis, how one gained entry to the vocation, training methods, and typical compensation levels for the job. The book provides sufficient specific detail to convey a comprehensive understanding of the experiences, benefits, and downsides of a given profession. Selected accompanying documents further bring history to life by offering honest testimonies from people who actually worked in these occupations or interacted with those in that field.