The story revolves around Mr. Wu, a wealthy Chinese merchant who has adopted Western ways and values. Despite his success in business, Mr. Wu struggles to reconcile his Chinese heritage with his desire to assimilate into Western society. His internal conflict is further complicated by the expectations of his traditional Chinese family and the influence of his Western-educated son.As the narrative unfolds, Mr. Wu finds himself torn between loyalty to his family and the pursuit of his own ha...

Within the collection titled 'Mr. Wu,' readers are invited into a tapestry of narratives that explore the intricate intersections of cultural exchange and personal identity. This anthology presents an assemblage of stories set against the backdrop of early 20th-century East and West encounters, capturing a diverse range of literary styles from poignant personal reflections to evocative cultural tableaux. The thematic crux delves into the complexities and nuances of cross-cultural dialogue ...

A LOOK of terror glinted across the eyes slit in the child’s moon-shaped yellow face, but he stood stock still and silent—respectful and obedient. The very old man in the chair of carved and inlaid teak wood saw the glint of fear, and he liked it fiercely, although he came of a clan renowned for fearlessness, even in a race that for personal courage has never been matched—unless by the British, the race which of all others it most resembles. Old Wu adored little Wu, and was proud of him wi...

MEDICAL DECISION MAKINGDetailed resource showing how to best make medical decisions while incorporating clinical practice guidelines and decision support systemsSir William Osler, a legendary physician of an earlier era, once said, "Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability." In Osler’s day, and now, decisions about treatment often cannot wait until the diagnosis is certain. Medical Decision Making is about how...

The Cowboy Code & Cattle Country – 4 Classic Western Fiction Novels captures the rugged essence and timeless allure of the American West through a carefully curated compilation of four classic novels. This anthology delves into the quintessential themes of frontier justice, cowboy valor, and the untamed landscape that shaped the western genre. With an impressive range of literary styles, from vivid realism to captivating romanticism, this collection reflects the complexities of Western lif...

Medical Decision Making provides clinicians with a powerful framework for helping patients make decisions that increase the likelihood that they will have the outcomes that are most consistent with their preferences.This new edition provides a thorough understanding of the key decision making infrastructure of clinical practice and explains the principles of medical decision making both for individual patients and the wider health care arena. It shows how to make the best ...

The Book of Harold is as profound and deeply respectful a novel as it is irreverent in its wild, often hilarious take on a modern messianic movement in suburbia. The titular and sometimes exasperating hero of this masterful satire is Harold Peeks, a middle-aged suburbanite living a lonely if typical modern life in the outskirts of Houston, Texas. His world feels bland and pointless until one evening at a mundane office party he announces to his stunned co-workers that he is the Se...

Most Christians worship on a regular basis on the Lord's Day. They have done so from the beginning, and their worship has centered on the Eucharist, following Jesus's words, "Do this in remembrance of me." Over the two millennia of the Christian tradition there have been shifts of emphasis and understanding about the Eucharist. This book attempts to point out, by providing accessible accounts of both liturgies and liturgists across the centuries and traditions, just how much different Chri...

Winter tourism has seen increased levels of investment in recent times, in an effort to reduce economic risk, address environmental concerns and adapt to the effects of global warming. New ski destinations are developing and merging with traditional ones to increase spatial distribution, while many established leading resorts are adapting their management models. Climate change adaptation processes are supported by the reduction of CO2 emissions and energy consumption in ski resorts. Curre...

As a poetical movement Georgian Poetry is easy to classify. It began naturally enough in 1910 when George V ascended to the throne of England. Edward Marsh, a civil servant, polymath and arts patron decided that the verse of that time needed to be seen in its own right and from 1912 – 1922 set out to publish anthologies. Marsh agreed a deal with the poet and bookseller Harold Munro, who had recently opened The Poetry Bookshop in London’s Devonshire Street to publish the books in return for...