How did ordinary people live through the extraordinary changes that have swept across modern China How did peasants transform themselves into urbanites How did the citizens of Shanghai cope with the epic upheavals-revolution, war, and again revolution-that shook their lives Even after decades of scholarship devoted to modern Chinese history, our understanding of the daily lives of the common people

pSummer, 1979. A hot, Northern California school vacation stretches before Rachel and her younger sister Patty--the daughters of a larger-than-life, irresistibly handsome detective father and the mother whose heart he broke.ppLeft to their own devices, the sisters spend their days studying record jackets, concocting elaborate fantasies about a mysterious neighbor, and playing dangerous games on the

pMinimalism in its simplistic beauty evokes elegance and timelessness in every work of art. Muses with modern lines infuse every piece of art with transcendence giving artworks perpetual time. The Artist portrays minimalism with an air of modernism to its muses in its paintings.ppEvery Muse applies a simplistic pose in a modern era that portrays them embodying profound movement, where time and place

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The Salt Lake City Cemetery was established in September 1847 when George Wallace, who arrived with the first company of Mormon pioneers two months prior, buried his young daughter on a picturesque hillside above the Salt Lake Valley. It has since grown to become the largest municipal cemetery in the United States, containing approximately 130,000 gravesites. To walk through the Salt Lake City Cemetery\'s

pIn this collection of poetry, Watts reflects on the complexities of life, love, and the human experience. His writing is both introspective and observant, exploring themes of emotion, nature, and spirituality. Through rich imagery and lyricism, Watts constructs a tapestry of thought-provoking and poignant verse.ppThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of

Jamaica\'s rich history has been the subject of many books, articles and papers. This collection of 18 original essays considers aspects of Jamaican history not covered in more general histories of the island and illuminates developments in Jamaican and West Indian history. The collection emphasises the relevance of history to everyday life and the development of a national identity, culture and economy.

pCEO-Led Sales outlines The Right Model to revolutionise your sales process and dramatically improve your confidence in the predictability of your sales numbers. This has to start from the top with you, the CEO.ppbrppAs the CEO of a sales organisation, how many times have you said to yourself pp61623 thank god our customers are buying because we\'re not sellingpp61623 we had ten-times pipeline coverage,

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pSTAND WOMAN STAND, the third edition is full of dazzling poetic pieces from the Author and Special Guest Poets. This book is a powerful tool and inspiring read that chronicles the journey of individuals who have overcome obstacles and found success in their lives through poetry and testimonies. Stand Woman Stand offers examples of challenges and encourages readers on how they overcame them and found

- 30 word search puzzles using the National Spelling Bee 3rd grade word list.br - Fun and helpful way to prepare for school spelling bee contests.br - Loved by teachers, parents, homeschool moms, kids.br- Word search puzzles help students practice spelling, build vocabulary and boost confidence. br- 8.5 x 11 large print easy to read books for ages 7-9 years.br- Grades 1-8 national spelling bee grade

pThis book investigates the impact of the spread of digital technologies and practices, especially mass surveillance, on privacy and personhood. Lindau argues that the quest for prediction, certainty, and control at the heart of the state\'s security apparatus destroys an essential component of human dignity and fundamentally undermines liberalism.p

A new large-format 400-page collectible art book curated by the band\'s three surviving founding members. When the Byrds released Mr. Tambourine Man in 1965, they introduced Bob Dylan\'s songs to a new audience and launched a career that would make them among the most influential rock bands of all time. With their unmistakable harmonies and Roger McGuinn\'s innovative 12-string Rickenbacker guitar,

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If you\'ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, stressed out, and exhausted by all that\'s on your plate, this book is for you. Sharing her proven time-saving habits and productivity hacks, iNew York Timesi bestselling author and successful entrepreneur--and mom of six--Crystal Paine delivers a real-world, no-nonsense guide to keeping you sane and doing the things you love most.brbrShe takes you inside her

When Susan Hendrickson set out to explore the rocky terrain of South Dakota, she had no idea of the awesome discovery that awaited her. Susan had never found more than a few dinosaur teeth and small bones. But on a routine archaelogical dig one hot day in 1990, she came upon something that would astound the world a 90 complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton -- the most complete T. rex ever discovered The

Is your child a natural or aspiring comedian eager to entertain family and friends strongJokes for Kidsstrong is the perfect complement to their routine!pbrppExploring a sense of humor is important part of a child\'s cognitive development. These question-and-answer jokes are hilarious to children while helping them learn word relationships and practice timing and delivery.ppbrppYour child will love

pEleven-year-old Jason has always known he was adopted. But he loves his parents and his sister, Maggie. And they love him too. But over mysterious Bermuda, the plane crashes and Jason is transported to the strangely familiar world of Pangaea.ppHe\'s the lost prince, Jagan. He was fated to return after seven hundred years and now here he is. But if he doesn\'t leave after seven days, the evil Evahli