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Surrealism in China initially gained a foothold in Shanghai’s former French concession during the early 1930s, disseminated by returning Chinese students who had directly encountered the movement in Paris and Tokyo. Shanghai surrealism adopted a dialectical form, resonating with the modus operandi of the Parisian movement as well as China’s traditional belief system of Daoism. Reconciling the thought of Freud and Marx, Surrealism subsumed the multiple contradictions that divided Republican Shanghai, East and West, colonial and cosmopolitan, ancient and modern, navigating the porous boundaries that separate dream and reality. Shanghai surrealists were not rigid followers of their Parisian counterparts. Indeed, they commingled Surrealist techniques with elements of traditional Chinese iconography. Rather than revolving around a centralized group with a leader, Shanghai Surrealism was a much more diffuse entity, disseminated across copious different periodicals, avant-garde groups, and th

Wisdom means learning to live with ambivalence and to embrace uncertainty Helga Nowotny’s memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Future Needs Wisdom is not really a memoir, nor is it an intellectual history, nor is it e

◎Zhang Wen-huan is one of the foremost writers of Taiwanese literature during the Japanese colonial period. The Man Crawling upon the Earth is a novel he wrote in Japanese after a 30-year hiatus. ◎The Man Crawling upon the Earth is a story set in Taiwan during the Japanese occupation. The five-year old boy Chen Kei-min is adopted into a mountain village shopkeeper's family. ◎With humor and humanistic understanding, the author Zhang Wen-huan pictures the people’s traditional way of life marked by annual festivities.

In Redefining Heresy and Tolerance, Hung Tak Wai examines how the Qing empire governed Muslims and Christians under its rule with a non-interventionist policy. Manchu emperors adopted a tolerant attitude towards Islam and Christianity as long as political stability and loyalty remained unthreatened. However, Hung argues that such tolerance had its limitations. Since the mid-eighteenth century, the Qing court intentionally minimised the importance of the Islamic identity. Restrictions were imposed on the Muslims’ external connections with Western Asia. The Christian minority was kept distant from politics and the Han majority. At the same time, Confucian scholars began to acquire a new understanding of religion, but they were not encouraged to get in touch with the Muslims and Christians. This book demonstrates how, from the late eighteenth to the early nineteenth century, the Qing government prevented Confucian scholar-bureaucrats from interfering in the religious life of Christians an

In the third edition of Contemporary Hong Kong Government and Politics, Lam Wai-man, Percy Luen-tim Lui, Wilson Wong, and various contributors provide the latest analyses in many aspects of Hong Kong’s government and politics, such as political institutions, mediating institutions, and political actors. They also discuss specific policy areas such as political parties and elections, civil society, political identity and political culture, the mass media, and public opinions after the Umbrella Movement in 2014. The book also evaluates the latest developments in Hong Kong’s relationship with Mainland China and the international community. This new edition offers an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of the main continuities and changes in the above aspects since 2014. This volume will help its readers grasp a basic understanding of Hong Kong’s political developments in the last ten years.

In today’s Buddhist sphere, numerous claims have been made on what the Buddha has taught. However, were these teachings truly spoken by the Buddha? The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple New Edition is an exploration of over 300 topics, where Venerable Master Hsing Yun clarifies the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern readers. Erroneous Buddhist views should be corrected, and the true meaning of the Buddha must be preserved to hold true to the original intents of the Buddha.

In today’s Buddhist sphere, numerous claims have been made on what the Buddha has taught. However, were these teachings truly spoken by the Buddha? The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple New Edition is an exploration of over 300 topics, where Venerable Master Hsing Yun clarifies the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern readers. Erroneous Buddhist views should be corrected, and the true meaning of the Buddha must be preserved to hold true to the original intents of the Buddha.

In today’s Buddhist sphere, numerous claims have been made on what the Buddha has taught. However, were these teachings truly spoken by the Buddha? The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple New Edition is an exploration of over 300 topics, where Venerable Master Hsing Yun clarifies the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern readers. Erroneous Buddhist views should be corrected, and the true meaning of the Buddha must be preserved to hold true to the original intents of the Buddha.

This book includes two distinct parts: a reprint of the biography Stephen Smale: "The Mathematician Who Broke the Dimension Barrier" followed by new content which provides an update on Prof. Smale’s life and work to the present day. The book tells Prof. Smale’s life story, including his most important mathematical discoveries as well as his worldwide travels and other exciting adventures. It is suitable for readers interested in mathematics, mineralogy, and the esteemed career of Prof. Stephen Smale at City University of Hong Kong and beyond.

This book tells the truly unique life story of Dr. John Maeda, a visionary leader in multiple fields and recipient of a City University of Hong Kong Honorary Doctorate. The book discusses Dr. Maeda’s most interesting experiences, from his childhood at his parents’ tofu factory in Seattle to his days as an MIT professor, a pioneering digital artist, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and more. It is suitable for readers interested in art, design, technology, artificial intelligence, and the Asian immigrant family experience in the United States.

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西方人眼中的清代中國神祕而綺麗，從珠江河上華美的畫舫到婦女裹著的三寸金蓮，凡此種種都引發西方人極大的好奇心。這些對中國的異想，造就了外銷畫的商機。採用西方繪畫技法的通草紙畫盛行於十九世紀晚清時期的廣州，由於繪畫內容充滿中國風情丶價格便宜且方便攜帶，而成為留駐口岸的歐美商人丶收藏者丶水手等人士極受歡迎的紀念品。小小的通草紙畫，既有助縮小中西之間彼此理解的差距，同時也反映了西方人對這片異域的一種浪漫想像。 本圖冊展示了香港中文大學圖書館所收藏丶繪製於十九世紀廣州的通草紙畫，呈現出一幅幅生動的昔日生活場景。飄洋近兩個世紀後，這些既美麗又脆弱的「明信片」再次回到它的產地。儘管物換星移，然而中國百年前豐富的民生面貌透過薄薄的通草紙畫得以留存下來，在我們面前仍然絢爛繽紛。 The Qing Dynasty of China was perceived as mysterious and beautiful in the eyes of Westerners. From the magnificent pleasure boats on the Pearl River to women with bound feet, all these sparked great curiosity among Europeans and Americans. These fantasies about China created a lucrative market for export paintings. Pith paper paintings, which adopted Western painting techniques, were prevalent in Guangzhou during the late Qing period in the 19th century. Due to their Chinese themes, affordable prices and portability, these paintings became popular souvenirs among European and American traders, collectors, and sailors residing at the port. These small pit

In everyone’s life, there are the most difficult times. Have you encountered yours? The Buddha was a human being, not a god. He knew the path to true wealth, spoke of love and affection, and was caring and righteous. Encountering him will help you navigate with fewer road blocks. In this book, may you find solace and overcome tough obstacles through vivid comics that weave stories relevant to today’s living.

In everyone’s life, there are the most difficult times. Have you encountered yours? The Buddha was a human being, not a god. He knew the path to true wealth, spoke of love and affection, and was caring and righteous. Encountering him will help you navigate with fewer road blocks. In this book, may you find solace and overcome tough obstacles through vivid comics that weave stories relevant to today’s living.

In everyone’s life, there are the most difficult times. Have you encountered yours? The Buddha was a human being, not a god. He knew the path to true wealth, spoke of love and affection, and was caring and righteous. Encountering him will help you navigate with fewer road blocks. In this book, may you find solace and overcome tough obstacles through vivid comics that weave stories relevant to today’s living.

In everyone’s life, there are the most difficult times. Have you encountered yours? The Buddha was a human being, not a god. He knew the path to true wealth, spoke of love and affection, and was caring and righteous. Encountering him will help you navigate with fewer road blocks. In this book, may you find solace and overcome tough obstacles through vivid comics that weave stories relevant to today’s living.

In everyone’s life, there are the most difficult times. Have you encountered yours? The Buddha was a human being, not a god. He knew the path to true wealth, spoke of love and affection, and was caring and righteous. Encountering him will help you navigate with fewer road blocks. In this book, may you find solace and overcome tough obstacles through vivid comics that weave stories relevant to today’s living.

高效團隊的祕密，不在管理，而是「心理安全感」 5000＋高階主管的私人溝通表達教練羅建仁親解 獨家L.E.A.D.溝通技法＋NLP神經語言學心法 帶你打造卓越團隊，有效溝通、贏得人心！ 組織裡，我們每天都在溝通，為什麼還要學？ 以下場景，是否似曾相識？ 「你怎麼這連這個也不知道！」主管一提問就像在「質問」… 「是喔，但我不這麼認為！」下屬凡事唱反調，把「可是」當發語詞… 溝通就像是喝水，我們每天都在喝，但有時還是會被水嗆到。如果你的生活、職場，充滿這樣的情緒對話與無效溝通，或者主管氣場太強，開會現場總是現場空氣突然安靜──王牌溝通表達教練羅建仁 : 學好溝通，意味如果某天我們不小心被嗆到，自身就能撫平心情、繼續喝水。 讓羅老師揭開蘋果賈伯斯和矽谷教練比爾．坎貝爾，讓人願意追隨的「溝通」技巧；從皮克斯到谷歌頂尖團隊，如何以「高心理安全感」發揮創造力。 ●本書教你： 用NLP心法，讓對方願意接受我們的帶領； 學「L.E.A.D.」四大溝通技法，強化我們的帶領技巧。 ●你將學會： 傾聽（Listen）， 如何積極傾聽，還懂得回應，進一步建立自己的傾聽系統。 同理（Empathy）， 看穿口是心非，那些爭執背後沒說出口的情緒，與人連結。 提問（Ask）， 以提問取代命令，正確的提問心態，可引導對方自行改變。 指導（Direct）， 說真話、真心回饋與肯定，用建設性批評讓團隊破繭而出！ 領導者的最大挑戰，就是自己的盲點，這本書將帶領你進行有效自我覺察，真正啟動改變，帶領團隊邁向卓越。 ─本書特色─ 1.商周CEO學院明星講師分享 商周CEO學院「駐足思考 ®」合作10年課程講師，是華人區極少數結合MBA和NLP神經語言學背景之專業講師，台積電15年主管溝通表達課程講師。 2.以NLP學理，輔以獨家L.E.A.D.溝通系統 源自神經語言學（Neuro Linguistic Programming，NLP）的心法，透過Listen（傾聽）、Empathy（同理）、Ask（提問）、Direct（指導）4個溝通技巧，改變組織氣氛。 3.職場贏家的溝通表達能力先修班 為了讓學員課後有使用，課程所教才有用，針對L.E.A.D.溝通技巧，特別提供16篇的「小試身手」，以實際演練重點提醒，將書中所學應用在工作上，進而提升組織能力。 ─專文推薦─ 商周集團執

From humble beginnings in Hong Kong, Yuen Kwok-Yung rose to international prominence as an academic, physician, and microbiologist. As an advisor to governments, he and colleagues made discoveries that helped the world cope in often controversial ways with unprecedented threats to public health, including the COVID-19 pandemic. In this compelling memoir, Dr. Yuen weaves personal stories with those from his extraordinary medical careers to take readers on an inspiring journey about perseverance, courage, faith, and the ongoing peril of infectious diseases.

✧「傾聽」是讓人際相處更美好的最佳手段✧ ～日本國家資格職涯發展諮商師親撰～ 希望可以跟別人建立更深的關係？就是這本！ 【本書特色】 ◎人際心理講師教你好好觀察、好好聆聽、好好表達，好感關係由自己創造！ ◎7章零壓力好感傾聽分類✕100點人際傾聽要點，重點敘述條理分明超易讀！ ◎囊括基本傾聽要點與職場人際、咄咄逼人對象應對法則，傾聽就是「以守為攻」！ 「好希望可以透過談話，就能與他人相處融洽、沒有隔閡……」 「好希望他人願意對我敞開心扉暢所欲言，真心地喜歡我……」 ──如果這些願望都能實現，人生會變得如何呢？ 別擔心！就由講座受講人數超過1萬人的 日本高人氣職涯發展諮商師──藤本梨惠子， 幫你培養人際上的好感傾聽習慣，讓你內外兼美！ ✦✦「懂得傾聽」比「懂得說話」更重要✦✦ 為什麼我們的注意力全放在如何學會好好說話呢？ 自顧自地說個不停，反而會讓對方沒有機會開口， 使得自己未能獲得任何重要的資訊…… 此外，對方若未能汲取出話中要點，也將無所適從。 這時，我們就必須具備「傾聽力」， 從對談中找出自己希望獲得的資訊、話題。 透過對方的言談間獲得啟發，發現自己真正的問題所在！ ✦✦好的傾聽可以改善人際關係✦✦ 學習傾聽可以讓自己跳脫「必須想點話題跟對方聊」、 「必須想出一些建議」的思維，打開人與人之間的交流！ 透過傾聽，更深入地了解他人喜好與生活型態， 便能依據他人話語給予最適合的建言與回應，增加個人魅力！ 許多人都對「傾聽」不以為意， 然而，傾聽確實蘊含了強大的力量！ ✦✦讓對方感到一見如故的傾聽技巧✦✦ 人類對於未知的事物都有一種無法控制的恐懼， 因此要建立與陌生對象的安全感以及信任感， 最重要的就是找出或創造出彼此之間的共通點！ NLP（Neuro Linguistic Programming）心理學稱之為「同步（Pacing）」， 這是透過配合對方的呼吸、動作、說話速度建立信任的溝通技巧。 善於營造出輕鬆氛圍的人，都會與對方形成同步。 要與對方製造信任，就增加彼此之間的共通點吧！ 有人說，希望自己擁有神一般的影響力， 並感嘆不論再怎麼努力，還是得不到眾人的認可。 不過，請各位想一想，世上有哪位神祇會對人「喋喋不休」呢？ 所以，如果想如神一般擁有廣大的影響力， 就一定要具備傾聽能力，別無他法！ 詳悉人的心理，有助於更理解他人並更好的展現自己！ 本書便

The Boundless Treasures of the Mountains and the Seas People often use the term "treasures" to describe the lives and resources existing in the mountains and the seas; however, they do not keep or care for the treasures carefully like they treat precious gemstones. Overconsumption is what humans do to the treasures. With the aim of preventing the treasures from being completely depleted in the near future, the Summer Edition's cover stories will continue the spirit of this year's theme "Grand Perspectives with no Boundaries" by sharing stories about a group of people who are committed to protecting the boundless treasures of the mountains and the seas through transnational, interagency, and intersectoral exchange and collaboration for the concept of conservation to prevail in different corners of the world. Cover Story I took the "2023 International Conservation Symposium" as a starting point to explore how international exchanges can create more opportunities for conservation practi

In The New Politics of Beijing–Hong Kong Relations, Sonny Shiu-Hing Lo looks at the diverging changes to the ideologies from both Beijing and Hong Kong, and the ideological conflicts as taken in the form of factional political struggles between 2012 and the present. This book examines the paternalistic authoritarianism that can be seen in Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong since the promulgation of the national security law in late June 2020. Lo analyzes the ideological shift from liberal nationalism to conservative nationalism in mainland China, which has taken place since late 2012. The increasingly radical localism in Hong Kong after 2014 transformed Beijing–Hong Kong relations into a conflict-ridden situation characterized by factional struggles. While the imposition of the national security law into Hong Kong since late June 2020 has stabilized the city politically, Beijing’s policy toward Hong Kong is now guided by the principles of protecting its national security and mainta

◎用心觀察世界，用愛書寫生活，就像陽光照亮每一個夢想。 ◎星星像眨眼的小眼睛，告訴我們，勇敢追夢，願望都能實現。 ◎中英對照，雙向學習；附文君親繪插畫，賞心悅目。 一位9歲小女孩牛文君的心靈詩作，收錄從6歲到9歲所寫的60首詩歌， 每一首都是對生活、自然和夢想的細膩觀察和深情表達。 The soulful poetry of a 9-year-old girl, Niu Wenjun, encompasses a collection of 60 poems written from the age of 6 to 9. Each poem is a delicate observation and heartfelt expression of life, nature, and dreams. 在這個世界裡，你會發現小溪的歌聲、秋天的畫、晨光下的夢，還有那朦朧夜空中的白雲和月亮船。牛文君用她的筆觸，繪製出一個個鮮活的畫面，讓大人們重新找回那遺失已久的童真，也讓小朋友們在這些生動的詩句中找到共鳴。 In this world, you will encounter the songs of streams, the paintings of autumn, dreams under the morning light, and the ethereal clouds and moon boats in the night sky. Through her vivid strokes, Wenjun brings to life each scene, helping adults rediscover their long-lost childhood innocence and enabling children to find resonance in these lively verses.

A founder of Law and Economics and one of the most influential economists of the 20th century, Ronald H. Coase has transformed the way we think about the economy, particularly the role played by the law and other institutions in coping with transaction co

將年長女同志的生命故事納入亞洲酷兒的歷史研究 收錄五篇人物專訪，三篇學術論文 田野研究長達八年，橫跨香港、台北及新加坡 生於1930年代末至1950年代末的香港女性，她們是如何定義愛情和親密關係？她跳了一場十七年的三人探戈，TA發誓下一世要做Gay Man，她戀愛無數但至今依然獨居，她在五十歲遇上真愛，也有另一個她在五十歲因宗教走入衣櫃。 來到今天，她們已經迎來銀髮之齡。 本書結合動人的生命故事書寫與同志研究視野，帶領讀者理解亞洲的年長酷兒女性。她們在特定的歷史情境和文化影響下，如何以堅強、獨立之姿，跨越性別角色的疆界，探索及實踐同性情慾。 「我現在將當年發生的事情講出來，並不代表當年我會將自己的事情周圍跟人講。」阿安說。 「我現在依然鍾意去蒲，不過揸住枝拐杖就唔係好蒲到。」阿寶說：「那種開心好短暫，但是我享受。這個才是我的世界，即使這個世界可能好寂寞。」 「假如可以有一個同志村，大家speak the same language，就一定是最完美。」洋洋說。

This book embarks on a thorough review of Eastern and Western philosophies of propriety over the past 2,500 years, followed by an investigation of the ideas of propriety found in five key schools of economics: classical, neoclassical, institutional, behavioral, and cultural economics. The author then outlines the core principles and recommended practices for the study and implementation of propriety economics in the future. With its unique mixture of theory, literature reviews, methods, and case studies, this book will be useful not only to economic scholars, but also historians, policy makers, and any reader with an interest in making the economy work better for the benefit of all humankind.

Journalism EthicsThis concise and authoritative work offers the latest guidance on journalism ethics for students and media professionals and will help empower news consumers to make informed decisions about the trustworthiness of their sources of information. It offers advice on all aspects of journalism ethics including accuracy and seeking the truth, representation of women, LGBTQ coverage, climate change, mental health, use of images, conflict reporting, elections, and how to use artificial intelligence. The author brings a unique perspective and depth of knowledge to the complex challenges facing journalists and news consumers in this era of fake news, disinformation, and artificial intelligence.

The Tragedy of 228: Historical Truth and Transitional Justice in Taiwan is published by Memorial Foundation of 228. The book mainly explores eight different aspects of the 228 Incident, as shown in each of its chapter title: “What Caused the Incident: A Comparison of Government and Citizen Accounts from 1947,” “International Perspectives on the Legal Status of Taiwan during and after the Incident,” “Military Deployment and Suppression during the Incident,” “Taiwan's News Media under the Impact of the Incident,” “The Roles of Local Government Heads during the Incident,” “The Roles of Intelligence Agencies during the Incident,” “Historical Explorations of the Campaign to Redress Injustices of the Incident (1987-1997),” and “Presidential Attitudes towards the Movement for Transitional Justice (1988-2019).” Through the publication of the book, the Memorial Foundation of 228 attempts to set a new milestone in the study of 228 Incident by pursuing the transitional justice in international a

Originally published in 1853, this book describes American Eliza J. Gillett Bridgman’s life as an educational missionary in China, both in Canton and Shanghai.

Originally published in 1900, this book and its numerous images by American photographer Eliza Ruhama Scidmore provide an excellent foundation for understanding the physical setting and political climate in 19th-century China.

Originally published in 1905, this book is a sensational account of American artist Katharine A. Carl’s time with the Empress Dowager Cixi and the Chinese Court while painting her portrait for an exposition in St. Louis.

Originally published in 1918, this fictional account of life as a medical missionary in China is based on American Gulielma Fell Alsop’s personal experiences as a missionary and physician in Shanghai.

In Rosie Young: A Lifetime of Selfless Service, Moira Chan-Yeung presents a brief history of Professor Young’s remarkable career in medical education and administration at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and her wide-ranging public service to the community over many decades. As the first female dean of HKU’s Faculty of Medicine, her career was deeply intertwined with the socio-economic development of Hong Kong. After her retirement from HKU, she continued to serve HKU and the community up to the present. This book illustrates her many contributions to the development of medical education in Hong Kong and to the university administration at HKU. Professor Young’s extensive public service in the field of medicine also helped improve primary care, hospital care, and public health in Hong Kong. In short, this book provides a valuable record of a female giant in Hong Kong’s medical history and documents her selfless and enduring service to the HKU community and Hong Kong society.

When the Yellow River Floods explores the relationship between environmental degradation, hydraulic engineering, and nation-building in the context of Liu E’s The Travels of Lao Can. This book contributes to the field by providing a unique perspective on modern Chinese literary history that goes beyond conventional narratives that focus solely on political and cultural factors. The main areas covered include the role of water management in literary nation-building and the connections between the novel’s various themes, such as river engineering, medical and political discourses, national sentiment, and landscape description. The book is targeted toward scholars and students of Chinese literature, history, and environmental studies, as well as those interested in the intersections between literature, nation-building, and environmental challenges. By offering a comprehensive and material-based analysis of The Travels of Lao Can, this book broadens the understanding of nation-buildin

Having made documentary films screened at the most prestigious film festivals in the West, Chinese documentary filmmaker Wang Bing presents a unique case of independent filmmaking. In The Cinema of Wang Bing, Bruno Lessard examines the documentarian’s most important films, focusing on the two obsessions at the heart of his oeuvre—the legacy of Maoist China in the present and the transformation of labor since China’s entry into the market economy—and how the crucial figures of survivor and worker are represented on screen. Bruno Lessard argues that Wang Bing is a minjian (grassroots) intellectual whose films document the impact of Mao’s Great Leap Forward on Chinese collective memory and register the repercussions of China’s turn to neoliberalism on workers in the post-Reform era. Bringing together Chinese documentary studies and China studies, the author shows how Wang Bing’s practice reflects the minjian ethos when documenting the survivors of the Great Famine and those who have not b

"Wine Travelogue: Exploring the Charms of the Okanagan Valley" unveils the journey of savouring the wines of Canada's Okanagan Valley! When you think of Canadian wine, ice wine might be the first to come to mind. However, when the author embarked on a wine tour in the Okanagan Valley and tasted over a hundred local wines, he was immediately captivated by the reds, whites, sparklings, and rosés. This book is presented in both Chinese and English, brimming with captivating photographs and text. It chronicles the author's adventures and emotions, along with wine tasting notes and conversations with individual winemakers, grape growers, and estate managers during visits to twelve representative wineries across the Okanagan Valley, from north to south. The photographs vividly portray the region's lakes and mountains, the vineyards, and the winemaking facilities of each winery, as well as the warm faces of the local community. The book also delves into the author's insights into the regi

Mongolia, a vibrant democracy landlocked between Russia and China, stands on the edge of becoming Asia’s next boom nation—one of the richest countries per capita in the region. Referred to as the “wolf economy” for its vast natural resources—copper, gold, and rare earth metals—today, it is also home to a growing number of cutting-edge tech startups and international lifestyle brands. Its vast steppe landscape lends itself not only to herding and tourism but also renewable energy production and filmmaking. This book is about the individuals who are fighting to strengthen the country’s democracy and diversify its economy. It is about innovators aiming to realize Mongolia’s promise as a hub for green energy, tech and lifestyle entrepreneurs who are shaking up traditional industries, and go-getters who have left high-flying jobs on Wall Street to return to the country they love and play their part in moving it forward. Unlocking a country’s potential is never easy. But if administered w

Sinoglossia places the terms of embodiment, mediality, and translation at the center of analytical inquiry into Chinese and Sinophone cultures. Converging in the rubric of Sinoglossia, the chapters in this volume introduce a theory defined by cultural formations not overdetermined by Sinitic linguistic ties. The concept of Sinoglossia combines a heteroglossic and a heterotopian approach to the critical study of mediated discourses of China and Chineseness. From the history of physical examinations and queer subalternity to the cinematic inscription of Chineseness-as-landscape, and from Sinopop to the translational writings of Eileen Chang and Syaman Rapongan, this book argues for a flexible conceptualization of cultural objects, conditions, and contexts that draws attention to an array of polyphonic, multi-discursive, and multilingual articulations. In this new horizon of understanding, place or topos necessarily constitutes the possibility of friction and source of innovation.

《Betwixt and Between: Life, Death, and Rebirth》is a record of Master Nan’s talks in which he answered questions about the process of death and rebirth. Master Nan weaves together personal anecdotes, scientific knowledge, Buddhist teachings from the Pali Canon, Mahayana sutras, Yogacara, Vijnanavada, and Chan in such an intricate way that those who are curious about the Buddhist perspective on life and death, those familiar with Buddhist teachings, and those who are deep into cultivation will all gain new insights and answers. For its depth, this book is very engaging and hard to put down. Any reader will find it to be a treasure trove and will want to come back to it again and again.