In this compelling new study, Louise Edwards explores the lives of some of China's most famous women warriors and wartime spies through history. Focusing on key figures including Hua Mulan, Zheng Pingru and Liu Hulan, this book examines the ways in which these extraordinary women have been commemorated through a range of cultural mediums including film, theatre, museums and textbooks. Whether perceived as heroes or anti-heroes, Edwards shows that both the popular and official presentation ...

In the early twentieth century China’s most famous commercial artists promoted new cultural and civic values through sketches of idealized modern women in journals, newspapers, and compendia called One Hundred Illustrated Beauties. This genre drew upon a centuries-old tradition of books featuring illustrations of women who embodied virtue, desirability, and Chinese cultural values, and changes in it reveal the foundational value shifts that would bring forth a democratic citizenry in the p...

"The one hundred-some stories depict the important role ghosts played in the lives of the Chinese, as well as revealing a great deal about sex, revenge, transvestism, corruption, and other topics banned by Mei's puritanical mid-Qing society". -- Reference & Research Book News.

With a foreword by First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, this book is the first to offer an in-depth look into what makes the Welsh Social Work context unique. It includes the move towards joint children, families and adult provision and the emphasis on early intervention, future generations and partnership considerations.Covering the subject knowledge required by the Welsh regulator, Social Care Wales, it provides essential reading for students and practising social workers in ...

The explosive, breathlessly paced sequel to the No.1 Amazon bestseller Catch Your Death – a race-against-time conspiracy thriller for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Michael Crichton'Brilliantly written, with amazing characters…a totally superb read.'Two years on from uncovering a terrifying conspiracy of rogue scientists, all Kate Maddox wants is to lead a normal life with her partner Paul and son Jack. But then a face from the past turns up, bringing ...

Becoming a skilled anti-bias teacher is a journey. With this volume’s practical guidance, you’ll grow in your ability to identify, confront, and eliminate barriers of prejudice, misinformation, and bias about specific aspects of personal and social identity. Most important, you’ll find tips for helping staff and children learn to respect each other, themselves, and all people. Over the last three decades, educators across the nation and around the world have gained a wealt...

A breathtaking, high-octane conspiracy thriller from the No.1 Amazon bestselling duo – perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Michael Crichton“A fast-paced conspiracy thriller that stays suspenseful and unsettling to the very last page.” Emlyn Rees, bestselling author of HuntedA terrifying enigma – with the power to destroy…Twenty years ago, Kate Maddox was a volunteer at a research centre where scientists hunted for a cure...

Critical literacy research has highlighted the complexities associated with integrating critical literacy theory with classroom practice, recognizing the intersection between critical literacy and culturally sustaining pedagogies, and the resistance faced by educators as they create spaces for courageous conversations, critical engagement with text, and progressive text creation. Although the complexities of moving from theory to practice are more understood than they previously were, how ...

Sometimes you want to read in German. Sometimes you want to read in English.There’s a great option: bilingual books!Bilingual, or dual-language books, are books in which text appears side-by-side in both the target language and English. These are some of the German books to enjoy since you can practice your German without being in over your head.Plus, there are plenty of different types of bilingual books, so there’s something out there for any learner at any level. Yo...

A terrifying, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller about online dating, obsession and a killer who uses the internet as his hunting ground – for fans of Nicci French and Chris Carter'The tension simply keeps rising and rising…Brilliant.'He's posted on your wall.He's following you on Twitter.He knows where you are right now…When Amy receives an email from her older sister, Becky, announ...

Wimbourne Books presents the sixteenth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 16 contains stories published between 1846 and 1901, all set at or around the Christmas period. Readers new to this genre will discover its pleasures; the Victorian quaintness, the sometimes shocking difference in social norms, the almost comical politeness and structured etiquette, the archaic and precise language, but mostly...

Un roman dans l'univers de la série TarotDans Le Trône de Sablier, Rune s'est lancé dans une course contre le temps tandis qu'un danger ancestral menaçait la Nouvelle-Atlantide. Mais pendant ce temps, Max, Anna et Quinn ont disparu, retenus prisonniers par l'Arcane du Temps...Découvrez pour la première fois ce qu'il est arrivé à la jeune génération de la cour du Soleil lors de l'affrontement épique clôturant le premier arc de la saga Ta...