If the mermaid doesn't swim back to the sea, but instead goes ashore, she will learn to walk on two legs. Perhaps, she will even learn to dance......In her early thirties, Summer lives alone, jobless, with little material wants. Her only passion is dancing. To be more specific, ballroom dancing. She is at an awkward position: she started too late to be competition-worthy, yet takes dancing far too seriously to be a mere pastime. Her solitary existence poses another obstacl...

Everyone says that transmigration is good, that I become a worm every day. However, for the sake of hair, I ate a meal, yet was worried about a rest, not having any daddies, not having any daddies, not having any daddies, not having any daddies, not even having any daddies, not even having any sisters, not to mention being good for herI watched her take care of the people who harmed her, the spirit pet that everyone wanted, and the many handsome men that she took c...

Everyone says that transmigration is good, that I become a worm every day. However, for the sake of hair, I ate a meal, yet was worried about a rest, not having any daddies, not having any daddies, not having any daddies, not having any daddies, not even having any daddies, not even having any sisters, not to mention being good for herI watched her take care of the people who harmed her, the spirit pet that everyone wanted, and the many handsome men that she took c...

汪精衛——中國現代史上最具爭議性的人物之一在過往的懲罰性史觀下，他是國賊、叛徒、民族敗類；他憑藉詩歌構成某種「反記憶」，對抗著正史對他的審判……一個滿懷理想的青年才俊，身處一個比當今更黑暗的時代他面對政治困局所做的選擇，讓自己永世背負罵名重新認識汪精衛，也重新認識民國史用創造性的眾聲喧嘩，拓寬對汪氏詩歌記憶的解讀汪精衛——詩人與政治人物，愛國者或叛國賊，作為一位「歷史的失敗者」，他的故事從未被妥善地講述過，更不用說深刻的探究。其傳記的重要性顯而易見，因為這與一場持續的文化記憶戰爭有關：今天的中國大陸禁止任何關於戰時合作政權的公正學術研究，尤其以汪精衛為最。在這個關於二戰的記憶正在從「活著的記憶」中消逝，並轉變為「歷史的記憶」的關鍵時刻，這種知識上的封鎖，無疑會影響中國對二戰自身角色的記憶。在《汪精衛與中國的黑暗時代》中，作者楊治宜將不同的方法論融合成一場成果豐碩的對話，包括細緻的詩詞詮釋。楊...

'Harmonious World' and China's New Foreign Policy consists of essays by China specialists on the Chinese government's characterization of foreign policy as a 'harmonious world.' The essays deal with such topics as 'harmonious world' and China's new diplomacy, China's multilateral diplomacy after the Cold War, China's changing image of and engagement with the world order, China's energy security diplomacy, and China's trade diplomacy. These insightful contributions will help students in thi...

Have you ever wanted to start investing, but not known where to begin? Invest Lah! is the perfect guide for beginners looking to navigate the world of investing in Singapore. This comprehensive book covers everything from understanding the basics of stocks to exploringthe Singapore stock market, equipping beginner investors with the essential knowledge on how to get started.This special 10th anniversary edition revisits the helpful advice and expert insights compiled by the authors...

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This book summarizes the basic achievements in the research field of serpentine nozzles, three-axis vectoring nozzles, and single expansion ramp nozzles, in order to provide theoretical basis and technical support for the application of special types of nozzles in aviation engines under different task requirements. It is based on the research results of the Jet Propulsion Theory and Engineering Research Institute of Northwestern Polytechnical University, combined with the latest research s...

Focuses on sensor applications and smart meters in the newly developing interconnected smart grid• Focuses on sensor applications and smart meters in the newly developing interconnected smart grid• Presents the most updated technological developments in the measurement and testing of power systems within the smart grid environment• Reflects the modernization of electric utility power systems with the extensive use of computer, sensor, and data communications technolog...

Biotechnology of Major Cereals focuses on the recent advances and future prospects in cereal biotechnology. The first part of the book covers the world's major cereals and focus on new developments and trends. The second part is technology rather than species-led, detailing fundamental developments in technologies and significant target traits.

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