I Want to Get Competitive About Studying. Any Books About Learning? 我想内卷，有什么关于学习的书吗？
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The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon, Explained with Laughs 黄帝内经爆笑讲解版
Still missing out on China’s millennia-old treasures of health and wellness because classical texts are so hard to understand? This book breaks free from the dry style of traditional texts and uses laugh-out-loud language to unpack the foundational classics of Chinese medicine! It is divided into three volumes. The first offers clear, accessible explanations of the chapters of the Suwen, breaking down the underlying medical principles of yin and yang, the five elements, the organs, and qi and bl
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From Skipping Out on Debt to Tech Hegemony 从欠债不还开启科技霸权
[Sci-fi urban power fantasy] He transmigrated, only to find himself buried under a mountain of debt. The Debt-Dodging System activated, ushering in an era of grand promises and scientific research. Chen Yang, the century’s biggest debtor, an expert at running businesses, a marketing genius, a leading figure in high-tech innovation, and the new age’s master of success, told the media in an interview: “Many people think I’m a scammer. They’re right, I did deceive them!” “I told them to lend me fiv
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- 3 The Real Technological Tang Dynasty 真科技大唐 [Technology, Industry, Foodie, Firearms] After transmigrating, Zhang Xiaochuan finds himself with nothing but bare walls. He discovers that he has all the knowledge of the complete technology tree from his previous life. But when it comes to making a living in ancient times, food is the quickest place to start, so first he'll make an iron wok for stir-frying… Now that he's in ancient times, shouldn't he pick up a wife when he goes out, and pick up… a few wives when he goes to war? Eight wives… a 5.8kReads9.2Score46014d adds
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A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Five Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全五册）
Read comics for half an hour and master three thousand years of history, with a crystal-clear timeline you can recite backward as soon as you finish. Using nothing but hand-drawn illustrations and jokes, Er Hunzi lays out the grand sweep of history with impressive clarity: the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods were like a classroom; the Qin dynasty burned brightly and died young; the Three Kingdoms era came down to three great battles; the chaotic Wei and Jin period was full of oddbal
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A General History of China 中国通史
The world-famous writer Cervantes said, “History gives birth to truth; it can withstand time and preserve old tales and past events. It is a record of ancient times, a warning for the present, and a lesson for future generations.” History is a mirror that records the successes and failures, prosperity and decline, triumphs and tragedies, transitions and renewal of human society. It also foreshadows humanity's future.
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- 6 From Underachiever to Top Student: The Tyrannical Math Prodigy Falls for Me 学渣逆袭：霸道数学爱上我 I wrote this while I was in an unstable state of mind, so please go easy on me. [Underachiever’s comeback + School life + Coming of age + Young, innocent crushes + Inspiring ensemble cast + Occasional comfort] One day, Huang Jiajia, who fails every math test, suddenly discovers that her math textbook has come to life! And if that weren’t enough, it’s now pushing her to study! But the upside is that every time she levels up her math skills, she gets generous rewards! For example, she can order he 710Reads8.6Score14014d adds
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The Scholarly Underdog Strikes Back: The Complete Trilogy 进击的学霸：全三册
This novel is about study strategies for high school students. It tells the story of a group of teenagers who encounter academic and personal struggles, then ultimately overcome them and grow emotionally. After doing poorly on the high school entrance exam, Xiuyuan arrives at the experimental class of a second-rate high school carrying enormous disappointment and resentment. It’s the start of his first year of high school, and everything is new, but he remains caught up in the fantasy that he’s
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A Half-Hour Cartoon History of China (Complete in Seven Volumes) 半小时漫画中国史（全七册）
Read comics for half an hour and learn the history of China and the world! This is actually a rigorous, minimalist history of China plus a minimalist world history. From the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and from the Four Great Ancient Civilizations to Europe, Japan, and the United States... Open this book and learn history while laughing until your abs hurt. Half-Hour Comics: Chinese History 1–5: The Spring and Autumn and Warring State
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The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史
The Secret History of the Four Great Beauties is a vivid, legendary novel about four famous beauties of ancient China: Xi Shi, Wang Zhaojun, Diao Chan, and Yang Guifei. Skillfully blending history and legend, fact and fiction, this work uses delicate prose and rich storytelling to reveal the important roles these four beauties played in their respective eras and the influence they had. During the Spring and Autumn period, Xi Shi used her beauty to beguile King Fuchai of Wu under a plan devised b
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- 10 Night Walkers (Two-Volume Set) 夜行录（全二册） Day gives way to night, the very hour when demons roam. The crowds fade, and a hundred ghosts take to the roads. Humans and demons once shared the same world: by day, voices fill the streets and markets bustle; when night falls, ordinary objects and plants all turn into demons wandering the narrow lanes, making for a world with its own peculiar charm. Japan’s Heian period was the heyday of demon culture, when demons transformed from mere legends into objects of genuine belief. 26Reads9.1Score714d adds
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100 Excellent Essays 优秀作文100篇
This collection of outstanding essays by primary and secondary school students brings together hundreds of original works in a volume titled 100 Outstanding Essays. The pieces cover a wide range of subjects, including coming of age, personal feelings, observations of society, and the inheritance of culture. Their words reveal not only a solid command of writing, but also a love of life, reflections on human nature, and insights into the times.
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Even as a Fake Heiress, I’ll Still Daringly Embrace Doing Nothing 就算是假千金也要勇敢摆烂
[Print edition launching across all platforms on August 9, 2025] When Shen Yue was twelve, she accidentally fell into a pond while feeding the fish. That was when she learned the truth: her parents weren’t her real parents, and her five older brothers weren’t really her brothers. She was the Mu family’s fake heiress! Faced with a future where she was destined to lose everything, Shen Yue decided to get ahead… by lying down. If she was going to lose it all anyway, she might as well lie back and
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The Mystical Yellow Emperor's Yinfu Scripture 玄学黄帝阴符经
The Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan: Leader of the ancient Huaxia tribal alliance and the common ancestor of the Huaxia people in China's remote antiquity. First among the Five Emperors, he is revered as the “cultural progenitor of China.” An emperor embodies virtue, the Way, and Heaven; he holds the highest position. “From ancient times to the present, only our Huaxia endures.” When in doubt, study Daoism at once. Those who observe the past and understand the Way find joy in both the great and the smal
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- 14 The Art of Reading Qi 望气术 Introduction to The Art of Qi Reading This book delves into the mysterious art of qi reading. Qi reading involves interpreting people's fortunes and predicting good or bad luck by observing the colors, shapes, and changes of clouds and qi fields. It can be used to assess the auspiciousness of a home or burial site. Golden yellow signifies great fortune, prosperity, and success; purple is also auspicious, signaling academic honors and an official career. Practicing qi reading requires a foundati 1.7kReads—Score60514d adds
- 15 The True Awakening of the Supreme Old Lord's Daoist Heart 太上老君道心启真 Take the void and the natural way as its guiding principle; take clarity, purity, inaction, and non-interference as its substance. Act without intention or attachment; unite with the One, and all things are accomplished. The Supreme Lord Lao, the foremost teacher of the Dao, embodies profound virtue that flows far and wide. His every word and deed contains the ultimate principles of the Great Dao. The Lord Lao often presents himself with a calm and peaceful bearing, every gesture displaying comp 1.8kReads6.8Score35514d adds
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Why History? Chong Xiaolv's Comic History of China 历史为什么：虫小绿漫画中国史
Why Is History Like This? Chinese History in Comics with Chong Xiaolv is a comic-book history of China starring the cartoon character Chong Xiaolv. In our minds, history is always a grand narrative. Whether it is natural disasters, human calamities, wars, or dynastic upheavals, it tends to focus on major eras, great figures, and momentous events. But history in all its richness is made up of countless different perspectives. In this book, the author uses comics to explore in detail many often-ov
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The History of the Peloponnesian War (Beck's Knowledge Series) 伯罗奔尼撒战争史（贝克知识丛书）
In 431 BC, the Delian League and the Peloponnesian League, two evenly matched powers, lost faith in each other and became implacable foes. Athens and Sparta, then the leading powers, rallied their allies and went to war to establish supremacy within Greece and gain greater control over the eastern Mediterranean. The war, fought on land and sea, lasted until 404 BC. Though there were several brief truces, the number of states involved led later scholars to call it the “ancient world war.” Based o
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- 18 Cell Biology 细胞生物学 Content related to cell biology, suitable for final exam or graduate entrance exam review. This is mainly for personal use and covers: Introduction; methods of cell biology research; the plasma membrane; transmembrane transport; the cytosol and endomembrane system; protein sorting and vesicular transport; mitochondria and chloroplasts; the cytoskeleton; the nucleus and cytoplasm; ribosomes; cell signal transduction; the cell cycle and cell division; regulation of cell proliferation and cancer ce 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 A General History of the World (10 Volumes) 世界通史（全十册） This book explores the evolution of world history, the development of world civilizations, and their impact on modern society. Taking a global perspective, it focuses on influential historical events that helped shape the course of history. Its topics include primitive societies, ancient civilizations across Eurasia, early civilizations across Eurasia, the world beyond Eurasia, a world divided into regions, the rise of the West, a world ruled by Western powers, and the West's decline and success 2kReads9.5Score53914d adds
- 20 A Global History 全球通史 Writing a world history that is interesting, easy to read and understand, and not hundreds of thousands of words long is no easy task. Yet in A Short History of the World, H. G. Wells brilliantly accomplished what seemed impossible. This book traces human civilization from its beginnings through the Second World War, clearly presenting the rise and fall of great powers such as ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Britain, the United States, and France. The wealth of knowledge and breadth 2.5kReads8.8Score78514d adds
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Ten Socializing Techniques 十神社交术
This is an unconventional guide to the art of social interaction, inspired by the author’s insights into “Daoist Eight Characters fortune-telling” and “Western pickup artistry.” It is completely different from the books on relationships you see in everyday life: not only is it easy to understand, it is also highly practical. Let’s look at the true nature of human beings in social interactions from a different perspective…
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- 22 The Principles of Ternary Consciousness and Memory Mapping 三元意识与记忆映射原理 This book deciphers the secrets of human longevity through philosophical reasoning. Tomato's number one original philosophical masterpiece, The Threefold Consciousness and Memory Mapping Principle, explores ideology, human nature, the secrets of human longevity, the truth behind ancient history, the origin of the moon, the mystery of the Great Flood, reasoning about past-life memories, an analysis of homosexuality, depression, multidimensional worlds, the differences in how men and women are att 1.5kReads9.2Score47514d adds
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Zeng Guofan's Methods of Scholarship 曾国藩治学方法
This book explores three dimensions: self-cultivation, managing affairs, and reading. Its discussion of self-cultivation advocates integrating “resolve, insight, and perseverance,” building a foundation for body and mind through meditation and a regular routine. Its approach to managing affairs reveals, through practical examples such as running a household and leading an army, the unity of hands-on action and institutional innovation. Its discussion of reading emphasizes “mastering one field” a
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- 24 History of the Song: Annals of Emperor Taizu 宋史·太祖本纪 He may have been the best “actor” among the founding emperors in Chinese history. In 960 CE, a carefully orchestrated “forced enthronement” at Chenqiao Station propelled Zhao Kuangyin from a general of the Later Zhou into the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty. Over drinks, he stripped the founding generals of their military power; amid the shadows of an axe and candlelight, the mystery surrounding his bizarre death remains unsolved to this day. Some call him a wise ruler who ended the chaos o 147Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 25 Sorry, Master, but the Women Outside Are Too Beautiful 师傅对不住了，外面的女人太美 [Multiple Heroines] [Defying Her Master] [Naughty] "Master." "Su Bei, don't call me Master." "Wan'er, don't you think the word 'Master' is pretty exciting?" "Don't put me in such an awkward position." 164Reads5.6Score—14d adds
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Monster Codes: Journey to the West 妖怪密码：西游记
How many demons are there in Journey to the West? The White Bone Spirit, Tiger Vanguard, the Red-Rumped Macaque, Red Boy... Only after enduring the Eighty-One Tribulations can one look upon the world's fortunes with a smile. What are their true forms? What becomes of them? Is there a connection between demons and natural phenomena? Here, I'll reveal the answers to all these questions, one by one.
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- 27 The Three Kingdoms Is Fascinating 三国很有趣 The Three Kingdoms era was marked by constant warfare and rival warlords, and it is widely known thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But Romance of the Three Kingdoms is not history, and some of the famous stories we all know are not true! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why was Zhang He called the “Three Kingdoms’ ultimate strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “Master of Pacing”? Was Cao Zhi really in love with his sister-in-law? Why is it 16Reads9.2Score—14d adds
- 28 The Three Kingdoms: History So Addictive, You Can’t Put It Down 一读就上瘾的三国史 The Three Kingdoms era was marked by endless warfare and rival warlords, and is now familiar to everyone thanks to Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But the novel isn't history, and some of the famous stories we all know never actually happened! Did Zhuge Liang really borrow arrows with straw boats? Why is Zhang He known as “the Three Kingdoms strength tester”? How did Fei Yi live a life worthy of the title “master of pacing”? Did Cao Zhi really love his sister-in-law? Why is Cao Cao's life said to 1.1kReads9.5Score10014d adds
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Livestream: Teaching Kids to Write Essays and Be Good People 直播：教孩子写作文，学做人
Writing compositions is easy! This book shows parents how to guide their children in writing and in learning how to be good people. Drawing on traditional Chinese thought, it explores methods and techniques for parent-child education.
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A Dark Cuisine Cookbook for Those Eager to Die 黑暗料理催逝专用食谱
[Nine-Turn Large Intestine + Time for Judgment + Chinese-Style Food Delivery + Bizarre + Absurd + Comedy] Don't make these dishes for your friends. The recipes include Time for Judgment, Nine-Turn Large Intestine, ginseng fruit fried rice with fly eggs, zombie cured meat, and strawberries stir-fried with chili peppers, among other unbelievably delicious home-cooked dishes. Aspiring death-delivery riders, get learning! (This story is entirely fictional. Do not try making these dishes in real life
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- 31 The Classic of Mountains and Seas: A Classical Chinese Collection Set in America 美国山海经文言文合集版 Comedy + absurdity + classical Chinese + the Classic of Mountains and Seas + the bizarre + mind-blowing twists + dead-serious nonsense, plus turning all these strange ingredients into food. Anyway, come and see for yourselves. This is a brief work in classical Chinese. Though it is not written in obscure, convoluted archaic language, it captures the spirit of the strange tales of the Wei and Jin dynasties while blending in a fresh, fantastical style. Its prose cuts like a blade, stripping iron 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 What If a Paramecium's Cytoproct Could Photosynthesize? 假如草履虫的胞肛产生光合作用 A magical sci-fi story with no transmigration. No rebirth, and it’s absolutely fantastic. It tells the fascinating story of a daydreaming paramecium and the wondrous symbiosis produced by its cell anus, which has remarkable biological significance. It’s really interesting, so come take a look. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 33 Robinson Crusoe's Travels on a Goose 鲁滨逊骑鹅旅行记 Robinson is curious about the mystery of his grandfather’s identity and a magical box. When he touches his grandfather’s mysterious box, he is cursed and turned into a tiny person no bigger than a thumb. He sets off on a fantastical journey with a talking goose. First, they crash onto an island and are attacked by the Flea Clan. After rescuing Friday from the Flea Clan, they arrive beneath the Northern Lights in the kingdom of the ravens. In the World Tree, they discover the legendary Steel-Pen 1Reads—Score—14d adds
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Five Thousand Years of Chinese History 中华上下五千年
Arranged chronologically, this book selects major events, influential figures, remarkable achievements, and brilliant cultural accomplishments from five thousand years of history. It strives to reach new heights in accuracy, appeal, and insight. Through a rigorous structure and innovative design, it explains Chinese history from every angle, offering fresh perspectives and multiple layers of analysis while vividly and concisely recounting the basic course of China's historical evolution and the
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- 35 China Through the Classics (4-Book Set) 典籍里的中国（共4册） Our people have endured and flourished among the nations of the world because generation after generation of our sages distilled their culture, spirit, and character into bamboo slips, onto paper, and between the lines. Generation after generation of Chinese descendants have turned to classic texts for strength to move forward, passing the torch from one generation to the next. Classics should not be left to gather dust on high shelves. That is why China Through the Classics selects works from t 322Reads9.2Score10114d adds
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The Saga of Wagang Stronghold 瓦岗寨演义
The Tale of Wagang Stronghold is set amid the chaos of the late Sui dynasty and vividly recounts how the heroes of Wagang rise up to resist tyranny. The story follows bold outlaws such as Cheng Yaojin, Qin Qiong, Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong, chronicling their legendary exploits: gathering at Wagang, seizing the imperial tribute, rebelling in Shandong, and joining forces with eighteen rebel kings to fight the Sui court. The book features both bloody battles amid flashing blades and clashes of w
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- 37 The Scandalous Tales of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人艳史演义 Uncovering the untold stories of the Four Beauties [History + biographies + the Four Beauties + unofficial anecdotes] Xi Shi, whose beauty could topple a kingdom as she washed silk, was caught in the turmoil of a chaotic age. Yang Yuhuan’s glance could captivate an entire city, but her passionate love became a shackle of fate. Wang Zhaojun left the frontier with a mournful song, bringing a brief peace between the Han and the Xiongnu. Diao Chan ingeniously set a chain of schemes in motion, turnin 92Reads8.7Score—14d adds
- 38 Wu Zetian's Four Great Mystery Cases 武则天四大奇案 [Historical Mystery + Four Great Cases + Ancient-Era Deduction] From strange cases in the countryside to courtly intrigue, Di Renjie carefully unravels the truth at every turn. Newly appointed magistrate of Changping County, Di Renjie is immediately faced with a bizarre murder: a merchant from Huzhou is found mysteriously dead at an inn in Liulidun. The local headman, Hu De, abuses his power, but the identity of the real culprit raises even more questions. Disguised as an ordinary traveler, Di R 391Reads9.5Score—14d adds
- 39 The Top Student's Brain, the Genius's Brain, and the Brain Kit 学霸的大脑，学神的大脑和拼好脑 [Contains extensive high school material as well as university-level content. Read with caution.] After three years of hard work in middle school, Lin Bei actually gets into the best high school in the city, if not the whole province. He barely makes it into a regular class, but he's already satisfied. His talent may not be the very best, but he has a gift all his own. (There is a female lead and romance, but they won't appear until the university arc.) —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 The I Ching's Blind Images 易经瞎象传 The Book of Changes: A Fool’s Commentary | This is just something I came up with by “blindly mulling over” the hexagrams myself. I never asked anyone to treat it as a “serious interpretation of the classics.” From hexagrams to line statements, I’m unpacking the yin and yang as I see them; from words to principles, I’m writing down the answers in my heart. There’s no polite “please forgive me if this isn’t well written,” just the honest “I interpret it, I enjoy it.” Read it if you like; if not, w —Reads—Score—14d adds
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Peerless Secret Words: The Spirit Heavens Chronicle 绝世密言：灵天记
Through fantastical stories, this book explores the mysteries of the universe and explains the principles of life, helping readers understand why people live. In doing so, it can help them put their worries aside and embrace life's experiences with greater optimism and energy!
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- 42 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases 伤寒杂病论爆笑详解版 The Hilarious, In-Depth Guide to Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases is a medical classic interpretation that turns tradition on its head. With witty, humorous language, the book presents a fresh take on Zhang Zhongjing's Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases, breathing new life into this ancient text on traditional Chinese medicine. Skillfully blending modern elements with ancient wisdom, the author uses entertaining stories and vivid examples to explain complex, dif 69Reads—Score—14d adds
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Online Game: Rebuilding My Life 网游之重塑人生
Qin Feng used to be a hopeless romantic. He gave his girlfriend his whole heart and treated her like a queen. And what did he get in return? She casually tossed out, "You can't give me the life I want," then turned around and walked away. Qin Feng was completely crushed. He holed up in his rented apartment every day, questioning his whole existence and wondering what the point of living was. Eventually, with nothing else to do and no other options, he plunged into an online game to kill time.
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