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The second adventure in the fresh and funny Sir Ladybug young graphic novel series, from Caldecott Honor and two-time Geisel Award-winning author-illustrator Corey Tabor. Perfect for fans of Catwad, Bird & Squirrel, and Narwhal & Jelly.Sir Ladybug--the duke of the dandelion patch, champion of truth and justice--is on a new quest! He and his herald, Pell, and his trusty squire, Sterling, will have to be extra-clever to outwit the mean Queen Bee.Woven seamlessly into this funny and surprising story are the themes of friendship, bravery, teamwork, creative thinking, and helping others. With warmth and heart, surprising and delightful asides, and a memorable cast of characters, this series will appeal to avid and reluctant readers alike.Sir Ladybug, the first book in the series, was welcomed by Publishers Weekly in a starred review: Tabor's friend-forward graphic novel series opener is an ensemble comedy starring Sir Ladybug as the proverbial gentle knight. The story's themes of fr

Chapter book readers' favorite kitten mermaids are back in their second holiday title -- it's time to celebrate Paw-loween! In Kittentail Cove, Paw-loween is a super fun holiday! Shelly, Coral, and Angel can't wait to decorate jelly-o-lanterns, dress up in costumes, and go to the Paw-loween festival! But Coral is a little nervous about the Haunted House. Can this scaredy cat learn to be brave so she can see her purr-fect pumpkin on display in the house? Maybe with a little help from her friends! This Halloween-themed adventure offers just the right amount of spooky fun for chapter book readers!

The fifteenth magical installment of New York Times and USA Today bestselling series of fractured fairy tales for fearless kids!This time, the magic mirror (with a little help from the magical fairy, Maryrose) sends Abby and Jonah into the story of The Twelve Dancing Princesses. And they have a task: find the enchanted ruby and bring it back to help Maryrose. But to do so, Abby and Jonah must follow the twelve sisters from their palace to the secret spot where they go dancing. Abby and Jonah will have to learn some moves of their own -- and dancing isn't easy when you don't know the steps!How will the two of them wriggle their way out of this magical mess?

In this hilarious, hijinks-filled graphic novel super-swine Batpig is ready to face even bigger bullies, harder fights, and scariest of all―meeting his superhero idol.Ordinary pig, Gary Yorkshire, has his entire life turned upside down when a bite on the nose from a radioactive bat turns him into…BATPIG. With the support of his best friends, Brooklyn the bat and Carl the fish, he finally feels like he’s getting a handle on this whole superhero business. That is, until he faces a battle against time itself, when an underappreciated janitor slows down the clock so much that a math class never ever ends (the horror!). Can Batpig save the class from never-ending fractions?

In this second book in the fun, magical illustrated chapter book series from Sam Hay, author of Spy Penguins, a young girl goes camping with her family and enlists the help of friends and fairytale princesses in a quest to get her stepmother to fall in love with the stray puppy she wants to keep.The Agents of H.E.A.R.T are at it again!Now that she’s gotten her happily ever after helping out in her family’s café, Evie has one last wish—to keep Fudge, the adorable stray puppy she found. Fudge is extra cute . . . and extra wiggly . . . and may have made a mess of the house.But Evie has a plan. Nothing says family and bonding like camping in the great outdoors. And with her friends coming too, Operation Love Fudge will be a piece of cake—or a delicious gooey s’more!Maybe, she’ll bring the magical storybook just in case.In the second book in this fantastically funny series by Spy Penguins author, Sam Hay, Evie and her friends return for a chaotic romp through the forest featuring an easily

Based on a close reading of Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu’s extant films, this book provides insights into the ways the director created narrative structures and used symbolism to construct meaning in his films. Against critics’ insistence that Ozu was indifferent to plot and unlikely to use symbols, Geist demonstrates otherwise, revealing the director’s subtle iconographic paradigms. Her incisive understanding of the historical and cultural context in which the films were conceived amplifies her analysis of the films’ structure and meaning. Ozu: A Closer Look guides the reader through Ozu’s early, silent films and his sound films made during Japan’s wars in Asia and the subsequent American Occupation, then takes up specific themes relevant to his later, better-known films. These themes include religion, gender, and the influence of traditional Japanese painting. Geist also examines the impact that Ozu’s films had on specific directors in Europe, America, and Japan. Intended for film

School is in session for the ocean's crankiest crab!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!It's just another day in the ocean for Crabby and Plankton -- until they find themselves INSIDE a school of fish! This gives Plankton a fabulous idea -- he and Crabby should play school! But Crabby doesnotwant to play. In four hilarious stories, Crabby uses funny wordplay to distract Plankton from teaching, until finally he gives up and declares, "School is OUT, Crabby!"With comic speech bubbles and full-color artwork throughout, Geisel Award Honoree Jonathan Fenske's early reader series is sure to be a hit with new readers!

When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure!Everymouse on Mouse Island is squeaking about The Super Cup! My two favorite soccer teams, the Squeakers and the Turbo Cheese, had made it to the finals. But something suspicious was happening on the field. The Mighty Mice and the Sewer Rats seemed to be scoring without even trying! Could I get to the bottom of it before my two favorite teams are cheated out of their trophies?

The fourth book in the stormlight Archive series, Rhythm of War, marks the eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Oathbringer, from epic fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson. After forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war. Neither side has gained an advantage, and the threat of a betrayal by Dalinar's crafty ally Taravangian looms over every strategic move. Now, as new technological discoveries by Navani Kholin's scholars begin to change the face of the war, the enemy prepares a bold and dangerous operation. The arms race that follows will challenge the very core of the Radiant ideals, and potentially reveal the secrets of the ancient tower that was once the heart of their strength. At the same time that Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with his changing role within the Knights Radiant, his Windrunners face their own problem: As more and more dea

More fun, more laughs, and more awesomeness in the first ever PIZZA AND TACO box set!This collectible box includes the first three books about everyone's favorite food besties―Pizza and Taco: Who's Best?; Pizza and Taco: Best Party Ever!; and Pizza and Taco: Super-Awesome Comic! Reader will find themselves hungry for the fourth book in the series, Pizza and Taco: Too Cool for School!These hilarious young graphic novels with chapters―that have been called "a perfect choice for early readers on their way to Dog Man," (Booklist)―will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. Young graphic chapter books are a great step on the way to graphic novels and longer chapter books.

In this second Special Edition of the New York Times bestselling Whatever After series, Abby and her friends enter the magical Land of Oz... with hilarious and empowering results!Follow the yellow brick road...I'm with my best friends Robin and Frankie (and my sometimes friend, Penny) when a TORNADO scoops us up and whisks us away. As soon as we land, I can tell we're not in Smithville anymore -- we've been transported into The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!We're excited to meet Dorothy and Toto... but the story isn't going as planned. The Wicked Witch of the East locks us in her dungeon, so we have no way of getting the magic slippers that will take Dorothy home. Plus, the Emerald City is under attack, and the Wizard himself may be in danger!Now we have to:- Befriend the Lion, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow- Flee the flying monkeys- Learn to steer a hot-air balloon- Find the courage, heart, and smarts to save the day...or we'll never escape -- and everyone knows there's no place like home!Th

書籍簡介艾美獎/葛萊美獎得主配音看似渺小卻偉大勇敢的尋友之旅愛思考的小老鼠 Stuart 人小膽大，除了是家人的好幫手，也活躍在紐約城市和大都會公園各角落，發生不少趣事，也多次化險為夷。七歲時，牠決定啟程尋訪美麗的小鳥朋友 Margalo，而這段旅程順利與否全憑牠那股不循常規的冒險精神也激發出製作電影「美國鼠譚」的靈感，亦是電影「一家之鼠」原著。美國散文名家 E. B. White 以愛護動物，發揮人道關懷為主旨，寫了三本童書，公認為兒童文學經典之作；Stuart Little《小不點司圖爾特》、The Trumpet of the Swan《天鵝的喇叭》以及Charlotte's Web《夏綠蒂的網》。《小不點斯圖爾特 / 名人朗讀情境有聲書》由艾美獎、東尼獎及葛萊美獎得主的美國著名演員Julie Harris錄製。錄音片長：01:54:00有聲試聽請掃描書籍試閱QR code_________________________________________________________________________________________________適用對象 適合國高中以上英文程度者閱讀適合作為英文閱讀課程的讀本教材雙語小學的課外讀物

拜倫無疑是本世紀最偉大最有才能的詩人，他既不是古典時代，也不是浪漫時代的；他體現的視現時代。我所要求的就是他這種人。 ―(德)歌德 中英對照版 Ｘ 紀念藏書票 “She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellow’d to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.” 她漫步在美的光影，像夜晚 皎潔無雲，繁星滿天； 明與暗最美妙的色澤 在她的容顏和明眸裡呈現： 耀眼的白晝只嫌光太強， 在1833年由後人彙總所出的《拜倫詩集》便有十七卷之多，其中便包括《恰爾德．哈洛爾德遊記》、 《異教徒》、《普羅米修斯》、《錫雍的囚徒》、《曼佛雷特》、 《該隱》、《唐璜》等詩。 而本書精選了拜倫眾多詩篇當中的 代表作，如《當初我倆分別》、《漫步在美的光影》、《我看 過你哭》……每一首都是璀璨的經典。 “The sword, the banner, and the field, Glory and Greece, around me see! The Spartan, borne upon his shield, Was not more free.” 拜倫一生為民主、自由、民族解放的理想而奮鬥，也致力於寫作，從學生時期便開始創作詩歌。他的作品具有重大的歷史進步意義和藝術價值，他未完成的長篇詩體小說《唐璜》，便是一部氣勢宏偉、意境開闊、見解高超且卓越的敘事長詩，在英國當地乃至於歐洲文學史上都是罕見的作品。 “There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar: I love not man the less, but nature more, From these our interviews, i

A girl with a secret…Longbill Beach, 1982. Emily Vaughn gets ready for prom night, the highlight of any high school experience. But Emily has a secret. And by the end of the evening, she will be dead.A murder that remains a mystery…Forty years later, Emily’s murder remains unsolved. Her friends closed ranks, her family retreated inwards, the community moved on. But all that’s about to change.One final chance to uncover a killer…Andrea Oliver arrives in town with a simple assignment: to protect a judge receiving death threats. But her assignment is a cover. Because, in reality, Andrea is here to find justice for Emily – and to uncover the truth before the killer decides to silence her too…

Zoe and Astra are on a quest to help the Unicorn King. This time, their adventures lead them high into the skies above Unicorn Island, in search of the Floating Islands. But someone is following them and the islands are not all that they seem.Will Zoe and Astra be able to complete the quest and help the King, or have they taken on more than they bargained for?

About Queen ElizabethAn official Platinum Jubilee souvenir that explores the incredible life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth and how her historic reign has shaped the world.In honour of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee 2022, this once in a lifetime history book for kids tells the story of a young princess who grew up to become our longest reigning monarch, and celebrates the achievements, people and places that have become part of her remarkable legacy.There is a treasure box hidden away in Great Granny Joyce's home, bursting with all kinds of things... A photo of a young woman wearing a crown, a map of the world, newspaper clippings, and so much more that reveal the great wonders of the last 70 years. There is so much to look at that little Isabella doesn't even know where to begin! Did you know that Princess Elizabeth was only 27 when she became Queen? Or that she made an appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2010 London Olympics alongside James Bond? And that the most astonishin

Are you ready to do the unicorn dance? This magical novelty book is guaranteed to get little children moving. It features a different group of dancing unicorns on each page, with a lively tune for children to dance along to. The inviting text explains one very simple dance move to go with each tune, and then at the end they put them all together and do the whole dance while the unicorns neigh and sparkle.

“I love this book . . . Iona Rangeley has written a wonderfully witty story in Einstein the Penguin which is beautifully complimented by David Tazzyman's hilarious illustrations” DAVID WALLIAMS, author of GANGSTA GRANNY“An outstanding debut. Funny and surprising” The Times Best Books for Children 2021When the Stewarts spend a sunny, frosty December day at London Zoo, they’re enchanted by one small penguin. At the delight of young Imogen and Arthur, Mrs Stewart insists the penguin “must come and stay with them whenever he likes.” But not one Stewart expects the penguin to turn up at their door that evening, rucksack labelled “Einstein” on his back…The family’s new feathered friend helps Arthur to come out of his shell and makes massive demands on Imogen’s amateur sleuthing. But together they must find out why Einstein came to them and they must keep away from the mysterious white-coat man. And Einstein can’t stay forever, can he…? From stunning new writing talent Iona Rangeley, and il

THE PHENOMENAL KOREAN BESTSELLERTRANSLATED BY INTERNATIONAL BOOKER SHORTLISTEE ANTON HURPSYCHIATRIST: So how can I help you? ME: I don't know, I'm - what's the word - depressed? Do I have to go into detail? Baek Sehee is a successful young social media director at a publishing house when she begins seeing a psychiatrist about her - what to call it? - depression? She feels persistently low, anxious, endlessly self-doubting, but also highly judgemental of others. She hides her feelings well at work and with friends; adept at performing the calmness, even ease, her lifestyle demands. The effort is exhausting, overwhelming, and keeps her from forming deep relationships.This can't be normal. But if she's so hopeless, why can she always summon a desire for her favourite street food, the hot, spicy rice cake, tteokbokki? Is this just what life is like? Recording her dialogues with her psychiatrist over a 12-week period, Baek begins to disentangle the feedback loops, knee-jerk reactions and ha

A gorgeously illustrated book about friendship and looking past differences from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner. Bear is walking through the forest, minding his own business when he comes across another bear. The Other bear is different.The two bears wander along, thinking different thoughts, and looking in different directions. Soon the two bears come across another bear and then another bear and eventually find a bear stuck in a tree. The Bears realise that perhaps they aren't that different after all and perhaps they could be friends? Five Bears is a tale of friendship and acceptance perfect for little ones.

Blast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.

"I'm BORED!" wails a little girl after her screen time is cut short. "That's great!" her dad says with a grin. "Being bored comes right before having a Really Good Idea." After an initial protest, the little girl dives into her imagination, and takes the reader with her on a whirlwind ride of pure fun. A cardboard box becomes a magical train, the washing machine inspires an imaginary trip into space, a scribbly doodle becomes a hungry spaghetti monster, and ants in the garden lead her into an escapade in the Funny Bug Circus. In a world where children can find entertainment at the touch of a button, it's ever-more important that they have time to be bored - because that's where they have the space to come up with their own Really Good Ideas.

Lots of laughs on every level in the world's most awesome treehouse! The eleventh instalment in the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.

See the transformative life cycle of a sunflower play out from page to page in this bold read-aloud by Sibert honoree Antoinette Portis. "A seed falls, And settles into the ground, And the Sun shines, And the rain comes down, And the seed grows..."To understand how a seed becomes a sunflower, you have to peek beneath the soil and wait patiently as winding roots grow, a stalk inches out of the earth, and new seeds emerge among blooming petals. With evocative and lively illustrations, A Seed Grows offers a close-up view of each step of this process and the ways in which flowers and seeds depend on other creatures, with a striking fold-out spread of a full-grown sunflower and additional material at the back of the book explaining the science of plant life cycles. Antoinette Portis is the author of A New Green Day, a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and NCTE Notable Book in Poetry, as well as the Sibert Honor winning Hey, Water!

Potatoes can't do anything a pet should. They can't learn tricks, or go for walks, or snuggle up with Albert. But to Albert's surprise, his potato begins to grow on him, and soon he can't imagine having any other pet. When the potato begins to rot, Albert is devastated. He buries it in his garden, and with a lot of care and a bit of patience, he discovers that his potato can do a great trick after all . . . Josh Lacey and Momoko Abe have created a delightful, offbeat picture book about finding companionship in unlikely places.

With more than 30 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this penultimate book of the My Weirder-est School arc, grab a chair with A.J. and his friends as Ella Mentry School welcomes a new principal to the stage--put your hands together for Mrs. Stoker! Mr. Klutz is retiring! (A surprise even to him, courtesy of scheming Dr. Carbles.) Vice principal Mrs. Jafee thinks it's her time to shine, but Dr. Carbles has hired someone else for the job! Stand-up comedian Mrs. Stoker is ready to defend her place as principal in a joke-off against Mrs. Jafee.Will Mrs. Stoker have the last laugh? Or will she lose her audience when things get serious? Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

Crawl inside the curious world of ants with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6-9!Ants are scurrying, social creatures with unique abilities to carry huge loads, work as a team, and fiercely protect their colony. This book gives you a microscopic look into the hidden world of ants, answering all your big questions about our small, hardworking neighbors. Learn fun facts about flat headed Turtle Ants, wide-eyed Gigantiops, and many more. Explore colorful photos and cool profiles on how big each ant is, what they eat, where they're found, and more!Get up close and underground with: A look inside the anthill--Discover which jobs each ant has in its colony, how they communicate, how they build their homes, and how they fight.Vibrant photographs--Get up close and personal with bright, colorful photos of dozens of different types of ants.Off-the-page projects--Become an ant ambassador with instructions for making your very own ant farm and tips on ant watching in the wild.Discover al

The second entry in Caldecott medalist Matthew Cordell's early reader series about two best friends who are as different from each other as can be.Poppy LOVES scary movies. Cornbread does not. Poppy ADORES runny cheese. Cornbread does not. Poppy can't WAIT to try a roller coaster. Cornbread...can. But Cornbread and Poppy are the best of friends, so when the Carnival rolls into town, Cornbread agrees to check it out. Their day promises to include fun games, yummy snacks, and big, big rides. What new things will these mice try? Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.

It's time for school in this Step 1 reader featuring the family from Pumpkin Day!, Apple Picking Day!, Garden Day, Snow Day, and Beach Day!The start of the new school year means new friends and new experiences! It's big sister's first day of 3rd grade, but it will be a cinch for her to show little brother the ropes on his first day of kindergarten. She already knows where all the rooms are, who the teachers are, and where to go and when at their school! It's great to have a sibling to rely on when starting something new!A day with family is always a great day! Read all the Day books:Apple Picking DayPumpkin DayGarden DayBeach DaySnow DayGrandparents DayStep 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.

本書描述一位熱愛畫畫的男孩，因為家門外一座山的身影深深吸引了他，決定親自走近看看。當他嘗試描繪這座山時，無論怎麼畫都覺得不太對勁，於是帶著狗踏上小徑，一路記錄眼前的風景。旅途中，他一邊素描，一邊與各種動物相遇，於是這趟尋找答案的旅程，也悄悄變成一段充滿陪伴的散步。等他終於來到山腳前，卻發現真正重要的，並不只是畫出「像不像」，而是理解自己看世界的角度；而一路陪伴他的小夥伴，也讓他發現風景因分享而更完整。本書溫柔呈現創作的心路歷程，也提醒讀者停下腳步，重新觀看熟悉的世界。A boy sets off to draw a mountain in this thoughtful exploration of art and the creative process. For fans of Hike by Pete Oswald. A little boy, who is a keen artist, becomes obsessed with a mountain he can see from his house. One day, he tries to draw the mountain, but his drawing doesn't look anything like it, so he decides that he has to take a closer look. He sets off with his dog, drawing what he sees along the way, and making a growing collection of animal companions during his hike. But when he finally reaches the mountain, the boy makes a discovery about the importance of perspective and friendship which changes how he views the world around him. Both a powerful exploration of art and a sweet ode to hiking, this picture book from acclaimed author

你聽過《小紅帽》的故事嗎？《Telling Stories Wrong》由義大利童書界傳奇 Gianni Rodari 改編經典童話，爺爺把「小紅帽」講成一團亂，孫女拼命糾正，故事卻越講越離奇，笑料不斷。Rodari 擅長透過顛覆、想像，引導孩子思考故事之外的可能，這本書正是他幽默教育理念的展現。插畫家 Beatrice Alemagna 以獨具童趣的畫風，陪伴讀者一起在錯誤中，發現說故事的樂趣和親情的溫度。A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022 Everyone knows how "Little Red Riding Hood" goes. But Grandpa keeps getting the story all wrong, with hilarious results!"Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Little Yellow Riding Hood—" "Not yellow! It's Red Riding Hood!" So begins the story of a grandpa playfully recounting the well-known fairytale—or his version, at least—to his granddaughter. Try as she might to get him back on track, Grandpa keeps on adding things to the mix, both outlandish and mundane! The end result is an unpredictable tale that comes alive as it's being told, born out of imaginative play and familial affection. This spirited picture book will surprise and delight from start to finish, while reminding readers that sto

Two resourceful siblings begin a new life as refugees in a poetic picture book about thriving―in your own time―after great loss.From an award-winning author and a talented debut illustrator comes a profound story about child refugees healing and building new lives. When rescuers meet the boat, there are only two people left―a big child and a little one. The big one, remembering the trip across the dark sea, hides indoors. The little one ventures out, making friends, laughing, growing strong. When he brings the outside in, in the form of a butterfly, will his sister find the courage to guide the winged creature back into the world where it belongs? Powerful illustrations dance between dark and light in a moving tale of empathy, resilience, and the universal need for home and safety.

ABOUT ENGLISH FOR EVERYONE JUNIOR SIGHT WORDS FLASH CARDSA set of beautifully illustrated sight word flash cards for preschool children; introduces 100 first sight words. Make learning new sight words fun with this beautifully illustrated pack of 100 flash cards. All the featured words have been selected from the Dolch and Fry word lists for children aged 4–5. On one side of each card is an essential sight word (words that frequently appear in text and are best remembered by sight) in large, bold lettering for easy reading. On the reverse, the word is repeated with a simple example sentence and illustration to put the word into context. Children can use the cards to learn the meaning of sight words before memorizing the words and testing their knowledge. Five additional cards are packed with suggestions for educational games and activities. Simple to use and fun, these flash cards are made of sturdy laminated cardboard and are suitable for young hands to play with again

WHO AM I?A devastating dungeon break at his sister’s high school is quickly taken care of by Jinwoo...but not before he confirms that magic beasts no longer register him as a human. What’s more, the deceased Byunggu Min sends him a cryptic warning from beyond the grave: Jinwoo’s powers are more frightening than he knows. Left with too many questions and very few answers, his final hope lies in the key to the Cartenon Temple. Jinwoo’s determined to find out who—or what—he’s become, and to do so, he’s prepared to return to where it all began!

In On Saving Face, Michael Keevak traces the Western reception of the Chinese concept of “face” during the past two hundred years, arguing that it has always been linked to nineteenth-century colonialism. “Lose face” and “save face” have become so normalized in modern European languages that most users do not even realize that they are of Chinese origin. “Face” is an extremely complex and varied notion in all East Asian cultures. It involves proper behavior and the avoidance of conflict, encompassing every aspect of one’s place in society as well as one’s relationships with other people. One can “give face,” “get face,” “fight for face,” “tear up face,” and a host of other expressions. But when it began to become known to the Western trading community in China beginning in the middle of the nineteenth century, it was distorted and reduced to two phrases only, “lose face” and “save face,” both of which were used to suggest distinctly Western ideas of humiliation, embarrassment, honor, a

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