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Ingenious Inventions of Ancient China 中国古代奇技淫巧
The authors of this book searched through vast collections of historical records, painstakingly gathering hundreds of long-lost secret arts and techniques passed down through the centuries. These include forging antiques, identifying treasures, alchemy, health practices, beauty techniques, fortune-telling by characters, martial arts, and spiritual cultivation. Their scope ranges from contemplating the heavens and earth and making uncanny predictions to calming the mind, curing illness, and riddi
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- 2 EN The Heavenly Eye Feng Shui Master 天眼风水师 [A feng shui novel] [Featuring feng shui, Daoist medicine, psychology, and economics; read faces and phone numbers] [Practical insights] [Explaining the esoteric with science] My master hastily taught me the art of divination and passed down a few books. Before I even had the chance to formally begin my training in the mountains, he sent me down into the world to help people... Where can I even go to complain about that? Amid the mortal world, I help others and cultivate myself. 703.3kReads9.6Score149.7kShelves
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Drawing Eyes 画眼睛
Most people are blind in both eyes and heart. They recognize clothes, not people; they see only profit and can’t see cause and effect. The blind are stubborn and foolish. Who will paint eyes for all living beings?
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Getting to the Bottom of Mind-Reading 起底观心术
When I was five, a fortune-teller said I’d be able to read people’s minds when I grew up. My parents thought I was a genius and spent the whole family’s savings to send me to school. But I failed the college entrance exam and became a fried-noodle vendor. That vendor later became a “Walking Encyclopedia,” all thanks to the saying, “In books, there are houses of gold.” You are not just who you are. You can become a different kind of dazzling light. Read a comment on the first page, and you’ll get
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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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Surviving the Ordeal 熬过劫难
First, be certain that you can reach the summit. Then believe this book can rewrite your fate, and believe in the power of belief. By the time you read this book, the identity you have now will already have begun to loosen its grip. The moment you choose to begin, you have already left mediocrity behind. Can my story help you find your own path to salvation? May words reveal the power they truly hold.
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- 7 A Doctor's Skill Shakes the Capital 医手遮天闯都城 College student Lin Xiaoxuan has had one misfortune after another. Framed by his classmates, he is expelled and sent home, only for his mother to be beaten by a local bully, leaving her bedridden with a shattered spine. Seeking revenge for her, Lin is instead left with a broken leg and a disfigured face, and has no choice but to become a beggar. But fate takes an unexpected turn: after a car accident, he inherits the legacy of a divine physician. From then on, Lin Xiaoxuan masters medicine and c 10.7kReads8.5Score1.5kShelves
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I Created a World for Her, but All She Cares About Is Her Studies 为她创世界，她只思学业
This book was originally titled “Look This Way, Underachiever” On a chaotic morning, our protagonist died. After death, she arrived in a new world. There, as a student, she embarked on a journey from underachiever to top student. And she soon got her whole class caught up in the competition, too. The fearsome physics teacher gave up entirely: “Teacher He, you’re the teacher and I’m the student. Just call me Xiaoyuan.” The devoted chemistry teacher pleaded pitifully: “Xiangxiang, I broke my leg.
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- 9 The Grand Princess from Ancient Times Is a Science Prodigy in the Modern World 古穿今，长公主她理科超神 [Ancient-to-Modern Transmigration + System + Top Student + Strengthening the Nation] In her previous life, Chen Lingying needed only three thousand light cavalry to strike down the enemy's commander. The people of Great Zhou called her the Eldest Princess of Chen, with both reverence and fear. When she opened her eyes again, the princess who had stood second to none had become a modern high school girl. Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology; The International Mathematical Olympiad, internatio 4.1kReads9.3Score695Shelves
- 10 The Harshest Test Setter in History 史上最狠出题人 [Adapted into a short drama] He's elementary school students' worst nightmare, the most deviously cruel exam setter in the world! One test paper wiped out 140,000 students in Jiangcheng, while a single question made 200,000 students in Huicheng cry! Every student who has ever taken Qin Ye's exams is left with a hundred thousand questions in their head. What color was Daji's bellyband? Did Qin Shi Huang circle the pillar clockwise or counterclockwise? This is a Chinese exam, so why are you asking 5.7kReads9.3Score785Shelves
- 11 Polish Your Writing: The Essay Score-Boosting Guide 提升文笔：作文提分宝册 “Classmate ‘Overachiever’? The book everyone’s secretly reading!” In a relaxed atmosphere, quickly improve the writing skills of middle and high school students, and learn to write perfect essays for entrance exams. Enjoy beautiful writing that goes down easy. Includes: (1) Essays written in response to actual middle and high school entrance exam prompts (2) Excellent writing on a wide range of topics and in many styles (3) Humorous takes on historical figures (4) A wealth of cultural heritage e 99Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Book of Enlightenment: A Guide to Beating the Game of Life 开悟神书，人生游戏通关指南
A divine book, a divine book, one that can enhance your wisdom, unleash your imagination, fill you with energy, awaken you to life, and make you invincible with a cheat! Coming in hot! The Path to Awakening and Growth A seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true nature upon hearing the true Dharma. She immediately gave up her thousand-year dragon pearl, and her greed and attachment vanished in an instant. Her mind opened and grew clear, serene at last, and she g
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- 13 Contemplation on Returning to the Source 妄尽还源观 A book that reveals the truth about the universe and life. This is a book that helps you know yourself, attain insight into yourself, realize your true nature, and awaken. It can help all those with the right karmic connections. The Path to Awakening and Growth The seven-year-old Dragon Girl became a Buddha in an instant, realizing her true mind upon hearing the true Dharma. She cast aside the thousand-year-old dragon pearl at once, and her greed and attachments vanished in an instant. With her 2.8kReads8.6Score339Shelves
- 14 The Hidden Academic Circle at the Ends of the Earth 天涯隐学圈 Former Tianya moderator Lao K shares some of his insights and literary works left behind on Tianya, hoping they’ll help every reader. Thank you, everyone. 160Reads6.9Score—Shelves
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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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The First Notebook of a Feng Shui Master Passed Down Through Generations 第一本祖传风水师笔记
[Adapted into a short drama] [A feng shui novel about the world around you] This novel explores feng shui in homes, shops, offices, graves and burial grounds, and people’s personal lives. There’s nothing mysterious or abstruse here, just feng shui stories from everyday life. By the time you come across this book, the gears of fate may already have started turning. Read carefully, and you may find something unexpected...
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- 17 It’s Up to You 份在人为 I write whatever comes to mind, so feel free to read it however you like. This book is full of memories and anecdotes from the 1980s. If anything here strikes a chord, why not join me for a bit of fun? And if it brings something back for you, then let's revisit those days together: the love we once knew. “The world is one big makeshift operation.” We're all caught up in it. Fate decides three parts; the other seven are up to you. Remember, the outcome you want depends on what you do. Whatever li 1Reads—Score—Shelves
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Clear Mountains, Bright Moon 山清月明
Based on real events, this novel portrays the life and work experiences of a person with hyperprolactinemia. After facing one hardship after another and overcoming difficulties at home and at work, a young woman makes her way through a difficult life and starts anew. With a rich inner life and an optimistic outlook, she regains her health and builds a bright new life!
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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
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Aristocratic Clans of the Wei and Jin Dynasties 魏晋门阀
There are no dynasties that last a thousand years, but some great families endure for a thousand. Dynasties rise and fall, while the great clans stand firm. History is the story of emperors and their ministers, but it is also the story of aristocratic clans and noble lineages. This book recounts the rise and fall of the great clans of the Wei and Jin periods, tracing the long struggle for power between the throne and the clans. It focuses on the rise, success, and decline of such prominent famil
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- 21 The Marvelous Northern Wei 神奇的北魏 During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, rival powers carved up the land and the political situation was chaotic. The Tuoba Xianbei, nomads of the grasslands, rose with the tide, unified the Central Plains, and established a remarkable dynasty that governed the heartland through the rites and music of Chinese civilization. The Remarkable Northern Wei is a popular history of the Northern Wei, set against the backdrop of the Wei, Jin, Northern, and Southern Dynasties. Drawing on historical sour 432Reads9.5Score105Shelves
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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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- 23 Three Hundred Years of Turmoil 激荡三百年 The Two Jin and Northern and Southern Dynasties period was an age of upheaval following the collapse of the Qin and Han empires, filled with endless killing and displacement. It was a tragic era that no individual would ever want to experience firsthand. Yet heroes and great figures emerged one after another: Liu Yuan, Shi Le, Fu Jian, Wang Dao, and Xie An all shaped the course of history. Meanwhile, Ji Kang, Tao Yuanming, Wang Xizhi, Xie Lingyun, and Lu Ji brought a spark of spiritual vitality 54Reads8.4Score—Shelves
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Words to Awaken the World: The Spirit Journey 醒世密言：灵游记
What is the human death rate? The answer is 100%. It's something no one can avoid or escape, and, damn it, it's an absolute fact. It couldn't be more true. Do we retain any awareness after death? Where do we go? What will we encounter? This book isn't about Liaozhai ghost stories or fantasy. Drawing on the travels of extraordinary people, accounts from hypnotists, and scientific research, it will guide you through the legendary world of souls and offer a preview of the place we will all eventual
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From a Rural School Dropout to a Dream-Chasing Writer 从农村辍学青年到写作逐梦人
An autobiographical story of humble beginnings, dropping out of school in the countryside, working one’s way up, and the ordinary lives of people at the bottom of society. A story of everyday people and the coming of age of those born in the 1980s and 1990s. This is the true account of a young man born in the 1990s who left school after junior high and fought to make something of himself. From the wounds inflicted by his family in childhood to the rough, thorny road he traveled, his life from th
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- 26 Songs of Sorrow in the Two Jin Dynasties (3 Books) 两晋悲歌（全三册） Through seventeen major battles, this book tells the story of the more than one hundred years of the Two Jin dynasties and the Sixteen Kingdoms, an era of immense chaos that also gave rise to new possibilities. Amid the devastation of war, scholars and common folk alike fled in terror. This inescapable tragedy, shared by all, filled the age with mournful songs. The Sima clan’s internecine wars and schemes trampled morality and destroyed the sources of military manpower, as the troubled times dev 1.3kReads9.5Score345Shelves
- 27 Brief Biographies of Famous Figures of the Wei and Jin Dynasties (Appreciating China's Ancient Literati) 魏晋名士小传（品中国古代文人） Using their life journeys as the warp and their classic literary works as the weft, this book attempts to trace the pulse of Chinese history and culture through short biographies of great writers from every era. The author weaves rich historical facts into detailed literary imaginings, bringing poetic feeling, historical insight, and deep reflection together. Through the lives of distinctive and highly influential writers, the book showcases the dazzling variety of Chinese culture and literature 182Reads9.3Score—Shelves
- 28 A Study of Political and Social History in the Wei and Jin Dynasties 魏晋政治社会史研究 This book is an important work on the political history of the Wei and Jin dynasties by scholars of Japanese history. Focusing on the political and social history of the Wei and Jin periods, it examines in depth such major topics as the political activities of Emperor Ming of Wei, the emergence of Western Jin funerary inscriptions, the Western Jin Piyong Stele, the Rebellion of the Eight Princes, and social customs during the Wei and Jin dynasties. It is an important scholarly reference for rese 20Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 29 A History of Social Life in the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties (Chinese Ancient Social Life History Series) 魏晋南北朝社会生活史 (中国古代社会生活史书系) The Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties were a historical era marked by far more division and fragmentation than unification. Northern and southern cultures developed along separate paths, but this was also a time of intense cultural exchange, which gave rise to the new heights of prosperity reached during the Sui and Tang dynasties. Cao Pi once said, “A family of distinction for three generations knows how to dress; one for five generations knows what to eat. This shows how difficult 240Reads8.7Score105Shelves
- 30 The Rise and Fall of Jiangzuo 江左浮沉录 "A poor-born military commander climbed to the top, only to find there was no ladder above." If the Eastern Jin was not a gentle haven of refined scholars, but an arena of violence and order, then The Chronicles of Jiangzuo is a panoramic record of that arena. With a restrained, unsparing literary style, it tells the story of heroes crushed beneath the wheels of their times. 15Reads—Score—Shelves
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Nest of Thoughts 思窝
As fake data on the internet spiraled out of control, a phenomenon in which bad money drove out good spread like cancer across major online platforms, spilling from the virtual world into the real one. When things reach an extreme, they must turn around. As the pendulum of history changed direction, the GeoNet, blending the virtual and the real, came into being and opened a new chapter in the age… This book portrays the vision of the creators of Siwo for the future.
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- 32 Tales of Extraordinary People and Events 奇人奇事录 From ancient times to the present, the rivers and lakes and bustling streets have been home to countless extraordinary people. Chivalrous thieves roam beneath the moon, robbing the rich to aid the poor, while master fighters hide in ordinary alleyways, their remarkable skills concealed. One volume records the legends of the world and tells of the joys, grudges, and vendettas of the jianghu. 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves
- 33 A Letter from Father to Son 父亲留给儿子的信 A Letter from a Father to His Son 2Reads—Score—Shelves
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Idiom Cognition Dictionary: Unlocking the Algorithms That Shape Your Life 成语认知词典：解锁人生底层算法
A contemporary urban romance about a woman's growth and rebirth. The story begins on the night of her former lover Lu Chenzhou's lavish engagement party. Su Wan, a jewelry designer, chooses to stay alone in her studio, setting fifty-seven chips of diamond into a platinum base as she begins creating a pair of earrings called “Breaking Free.” Eight years of waiting and the collapse of her family's business have not crushed her. Instead, they have forged a quiet, resilient brilliance within her. W
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- 35 Career Leap: A Guide to Going from Rookie to Expert 职场跃迁：菜鸟到大神的认知法 Three months into the job, Ling Che has become the company's most miserable “office tool”: he takes the blame, works overtime, and gets dumped on by other departments. Colleagues steal credit for his hard work, connections get the promotion he deserves, and he earns an entry-level salary while doing core work. He's nearly laid off! At his lowest point, he unexpectedly awakens a Workplace Insight System and unlocks eight smart tools: The Entropy Reduction Engine sorts messy materials in three mi 2Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 How to Make Videos for Douyin: The No-Nonsense Guide 新手如何做抖音：纯干货 Have you ever been through this? You stay up all night filming dozens of videos, but the view count stays stuck at 500. You put together useful, well-researched content, but hardly anyone likes it. You watch others churn out hit after hit while your own account feels like a stagnant pond. You start to wonder: Is the algorithm unfair? Or do you simply lack the talent? Stop wearing yourself out. The root of the problem may not be that you're not trying hard enough, but that you've never systemati 48Reads—Score—Shelves
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Unofficial History Isn't Necessarily False 野史未必假
[The full-cast audio edition is now available. Give it a listen!] From the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to the Ming and Qing dynasties, discover the truth behind popular unofficial histories! This book examines 22 popular historical tales from China’s earliest dynasties through the Ming and Qing, using vivid reconstructions, close study of historical sources, and logical analysis to uncover the truth behind them. Was Qin Shi Huang’s biological father Lü Buwei? Did Emperor Taizong of Song m
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The Secret Histories of the Four Great Beauties 四大美人秘史
[The Four Beauties, classical historical romances, complete uncensored public-domain editions, stories of celebrated women in history, ancient tales] This complete collection contains the original, unabridged texts of The Romance of Xishi, The Romance of Wang Zhaojun, The Romance of Yang Guifei, and The Romance of Diaochan. It recounts the turbulent lives of the Four Beauties, whose beauty was said to make fish forget to swim, geese forget to fly, the moon hide, and flowers blush. Together, thes
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- 39 A Popular History of the Five Dynasties 五代史通俗演义 [A Classical, Accessible History of the Entire Era | A Beginner's Guide to History | A Complete Overview of the Ten Kingdoms] Can't get through dry official histories? This popularized retelling of the Five Dynasties uses a story-driven, episodic format to make this lesser-known period of turmoil easy to understand. Its sixty chapters cover the rise and fall of all five dynasties, Later Liang, Later Tang, Later Jin, Later Han, and Later Zhou, while also tracing the history of the Ten Kingdoms' r 62Reads9.2Score—Shelves
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China's Twelve Most Dangerous Dinner Parties 中国最危险的十二个饭局
[Historical Intrigue Anthology] [Short Story Collection] [Game Theory and Psychology] [Unveiling History] Wine cups clink, and murderous intent lurks beneath the surface. One banquet can be enough to change the fate of a dynasty. This book brings together twelve deadly banquets recorded in the history books, including the Feast at Hongmen, Cao Cao's Wine-and-Plum Gathering, the Meeting at Mianchi, and the Gathering of Heroes. Xiang Yu, Liu Bang, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Lin Xiangru, Zhou Yu, Yue Fei, y
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- 41 A Wenzhou Native's Diary of Getting Rich 温州人发财日记 Dare to endure every hardship under heaven, dare to travel every road, dare to overcome every obstacle, and dare to seize every fortune. This is the Wenzhou people’s philosophy of wealth. They are surpassing Indians in their drive, the British in their wealth, Americans in their money, and Jews in their intellect. With entirely new business models and ways to build wealth, they are changing reality and making history. Wherever there is wealth, there are people from Wenzhou. The future belongs to 17.9kReads9.6Score2.2kShelves
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The Ancient Prophecy: The Return of Saling 先古之谕萨灵归来
In ancient times, shaman mages used their mysterious powers to protect the balance of the land. They lived in harmony with nature, using spiritual energy to preserve the peace of the mountains and rivers and the well-being of their tribes. But their peaceful days were shattered overnight when a rift suddenly appeared in the sky, and monsters and demons from distant star systems surged toward their tranquil homeland like a tidal wave. The shaman mages rallied at once, knowing that the fate of the
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- 43 The Cultivation Investiture of the Gods 修仙封神榜 In the Age of Declining Dharma, immortals and demons wage a great war. The Way of Heaven is the way of humanity. The survival of the Dharma realm rests in the hands of every one of us. This book is tagged as fantasy romance. The love in this story is the Way of Heaven's care for all living beings, and the righteous love that inspires them to work together to uphold its order. Cultivating immortality means cultivating humanity. The righteous path in this world is a rough one. 14.2kReads9.5Score2.7kShelves
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The Chronicles of Qin Mu 秦牧记
A new story is here! Welcome to Tomato Novel to read my work. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well!
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- 45 Qin Hao Transmigrates into a Disposable Extra in Tales of Herding Gods 秦浩穿越成为牧神记边缘炮灰 Qin Hao transmigrates into the world of Tales of Herding Gods as a disposable extra on the fringes of the story 2.3kReads—Score—Shelves
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Discerning the Confusing, Proceeding with Care 辨惑徐行
When the gaokao is over and you stand at the first crossroads of your life, should you choose the major you dream of or the safer path? Once at university, how do you find your way through the maze of clubs, studies, and relationships? In graduate school, research dead ends collide with plans for the future, leaving you at a loss. Then, as you enter the workplace, overtime, promotions, and questions about the value of your career follow you like a shadow... "Finding Clarity, Moving Forward" foc
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- 47 Dispel the Illusions, Preserve the Truth 祛魅存真 "Dispelling Myths, Preserving Truth" decodes the wisdom of our ancestors. Misrepresented images of the ancients, traditional culture stripped of its original meaning, distorted folk tales, muddled notions about ancient customs, and all manner of seemingly absurd folk sayings and taboos are waiting to be restored to their true form. This book offers a comprehensive look at traditional culture, from the meanings of lions and tigers and the symbolism of crows and magpies to the historical reality b 33Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 The Lovers' Handbook 情侣秘籍 A new book is here: "The Couples' Handbook: A Practical Guide", featuring “100 fun, romantic stories of sweetness and happiness” and “heart-fluttering moments from everyday life as a couple.” This isn't a collection of tricks for saying sweet nothings, but a collection of true stories rooted in sincerity, genuine feelings, and real love. “Write about life, and seek spiritual happiness and fulfillment.” You'll discover that love at its best is the sweetness of saying one thing and meaning another 21Reads—Score—Shelves
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My Olive-Green Youth 我的橄榄绿青春
[Military] [Personal Growth] [Realistic] [Everyday Life] For those who are losing faith in life. This book healed me, and helped me, a confused veteran, gradually rediscover my purpose and confidence in life. I hope you can find something to take away from this book, too.
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1,000 Questions About Chinese History 中国历史1000问
Descendants of Yan and Huang, let us open the pages of history, brush away the dust of time, and seek the historic footprints of our founding ancestors as they forged a path for the Chinese nation to survive and thrive! Arranged chronologically, this book begins with prehistoric civilizations in ancient times and continues through the end of 2010. It covers a longer span of time than any comparable book, which is its first distinguishing feature. Second, like other books of its kind, it selects
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