Great Books That Can Improve Your Skills in Every Area 能提升自己各种水平的好书
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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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- 2 A History of British Food 英国食物史 Famed food writer and celebrity chef Clarissa Wright traces the evolution of British dining in chronological order, from the Middle Ages, when eggs and bacon were the country's simple, homegrown fare, through the dynastic and imperial eras, when immigrants brought Eastern spices, ingredients, and cooking methods, to modern-day eating habits. In this book, you'll find stories of royalty, nobles, chefs, cookbook writers, food lovers, and ordinary people. You'll learn how queens from continental Eu 201Reads9.1Score102Shelves
- 3 The Tudor Dynasty: Religious Reformation and the Struggle for Power (A Six-Part History of England) 都铎王朝：宗教改革与权力之争（英格兰史六部曲） The six-volume History of England series is the signature work of historian Peter Ackroyd. It comprises Empire, The Tudors, Rebellion, Revolution, Dominion, and Innovation. With sweeping prose, it tells the story of this legendary nation’s history: how a once-isolated island nation, through the Reformation, parliamentary government, revolutions in technology and thought, and the expansion of trade and colonialism, gradually became an empire on which the sun never set; and how, as the empire decl 376Reads9.5Score133Shelves
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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.
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- 5 EN Don’t Read This Book, or You Might Defy Fate and Change Your Destiny 别看这本书我怕你逆天改命 This is nothing more than an ordinary online novel. It is nowhere near as miraculous as fellow readers claim! The only reason you can click to read it is that your luck has already begun to change. When you start from the first chapter and read carefully, the gears of your destiny may already have begun to turn. 386.6kReads9.4Score60.7kShelves
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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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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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- 8 After Exposing My Mom's Secret 揭发了我妈的秘密后 After Exposing My Mom's Secret 227.5kReads—Score1.9kShelves
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The Rich Kid Who Turned His Life Around by Writing Web Novels After Going into Debt 富二代的我负债后竟用写网文翻身
An A9-level rich kid and civil servant, buried in debt, somehow turns his life around by writing web novels and rises to the top… Writing and paying off his debts are the main threads of the story, interwoven with family secrets, analysis of current affairs, reflections on life, clever part-time job tips, writing advice, and more... The novel is packed with knowledge from economics, philosophy, history, sociology, management, and other fields. It’s not a power fantasy, but it will absolutely sho
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I Spent Ten Yuan on a Secondhand Marketplace and Bought a Fiancé 我在二手平台花十块钱，买了个未婚夫
I Spent Ten Yuan on a Secondhand Marketplace and Bought Myself a Fiancé
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- 11 When a Man Becomes a Country Girl, the Whole Family Starts to Tremble 当男人变成农村女孩，整个家都开始发抖 When a Man Turns Into a Rural Girl, the Whole Family Starts to Tremble 215Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 Lie Flat Immortal Venerable 躺平仙尊 [Rapid-fire laughs + lighthearted + no romance] Lin Xian transmigrates to a cultivation world gripped by cutthroat competition. His previous incarnation was the ultimate grind king, who worked himself to death from cultivating nonstop. Lin Xian binds himself to a System that rewards him with cultivation whenever he rests, lies flat, or slacks off, but punishes him if he cultivates seriously... 1.2kReads—Score103Shelves
- 13 The Day My Husband Turned Gentle, My Best Friend’s Marriage Died 老公变温柔那天，闺蜜的婚姻死了 The Day My Husband Turned Gentle, My Best Friend's Marriage Died 6.1kReads—Score—Shelves
- 14 I’m Sneaking Glances at Her, and She’s Sneaking Glances at Me 我在偷看她，她也在偷看我 I was sneaking a look at her, and she was sneaking a look at me too 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves
- 15 I’m Dead, But Not Entirely 朕死了，但没完全死 I Am Dead, But Not Entirely 2.1kReads—Score—Shelves
- 16 From Abandoned Disciple to Demon Venerable: My Master Kneels Before Me 从弃徒到魔尊，师尊向我下跪 From Abandoned Disciple to Demon Lord: My Master Kneels Before Me 167Reads—Score—Shelves
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Fickle as Water 水性杨花
In the chaotic years of the Republic of China, Xu Fangqing of Peach Blossom Village and Li Xiaoming, a fisherman, had known and loved each other since childhood. Their feelings were mutual, and with her uncle’s help, they became engaged, believing they would spend their lives together in peace. But fate had other plans: Fangqing’s uncle suddenly died, and her greedy mother-in-law secretly seized the family’s savings. For money, the mother-in-law joined forces with relatives and cruelly sold Fang
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Stealing Heaven's Secrets: My Feng Shui and Face-Reading Skills Are Worth Trillions 窃天机：我的风水相术价值万亿
This is an urban story, and also a guide to avoiding common pitfalls, written for ordinary people. From ordinary folk to tycoons, I have personally witnessed hundreds of cases. The methods for resolving hundreds of environmental and layout issues mentioned here all come from ancient texts. Nearly every common environmental issue found in homes and shops is covered.
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- 19 A Dazzling Soul in This Mortal World 人间惊鸿客 Did you know that Li Bai was a famous live-in son-in-law in ancient times? Why did this immortal poet, who cared nothing for wealth and status, marry into a wealthy family twice? Su Dongpo was not only one of the greatest writers in Chinese history, but also a true foodie! Dongpo pork, Dongpo pork knuckle, Dongpo cuttlefish, Dongpo tofu, Dongpo soup: all these dishes loved by people today are associated with the great man himself. The celebrated poet Li Qingzhao was also tormented by a “scumbag. 14.7kReads9.5Score3.1kShelves
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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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The Little Spy's Rise to Power 谍战小特务的逆袭
He is the lowest-ranking undercover agent in the Military Statistics Bureau, yet he can spot Japanese spies in a vast crowd. He is also an expert operative, infiltrating enemy-occupied territory to assassinate traitors who sell out their country and vanish without a trace. Because: “Scanning Eye” in operation...
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A Cultural Guide to the Dao De Jing 《道德经》中华文化编写
A cultural adaptation of the Dao De Jing
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- 23 A Plain-Language Commentary on The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art 《九章算术》白话文注解 A plain-language annotation of The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art 4Reads—Score—Shelves
- 24 Man Is Born Free, Yet Everywhere He Is in Chains “人生而自由，却无往不在枷锁之中” “Man is born free, yet everywhere he is in chains.” —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 Positive Psychology 积极心理学 Positive Psychology 13Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Book of Fortune-Telling 算命簿
I am a fortune-teller in real life. I was 83 years old when I wrote this book. No one knows what sort of writing an 83-year-old man might produce, and neither do I. I just want to write a book while I still have time, and finally put one matter to rest... Synopsis: A wandering fortune-teller speaks of hidden mysteries, yet has a past unknown to all. This forbidden volume records a century's worth of secrets about practitioners of the occult. In the instant when dark arts clash with fate, the mys
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A Female Feng Shui Master's Work Diary 一个女风水师的工作日志
The author met a feng shui master and exchanged contact information with her. After seeing her work journal, the author found some of its contents worth reading. They also carry on traditional culture, so the author is sharing them here with her permission.
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- 28 A Lifetime of Humiliation, All for the Day of Reckoning 半生忍辱只等清算时刻 As a child, he lost his mother, who called him a good-for-nothing, and his father, who was useless alive. He barely survived the beatings and abuse from his stepfather and the others. Later, he discovered that his father hadn't actually died by suicide. He endured countless humiliations, and over 37 years, through patience and cunning, rose from an insignificant nobody to a wealthy power broker. He pulled off a breathtaking comeback! He spent half his life enduring humiliation, not just to survi 32Reads—Score—Shelves
- 29 Learn to Unlock Your Brain with Ease 教你轻松掌握大脑开窍术 Do you keep getting stuck on problems with social relationships, making money, or changing your fate? This book, Teach Yourself to Unlock Your Brain, lays bare the unwritten rules of society. From “you need to understand the Way of Heaven to protect your wealth” to “get benefactors on your side by aligning your interests,” from “steer clear of a weak mindset to hold on to good fortune” to “even swatting a mosquito can teach you how to handle people,” it breaks down practical advice on social tie 1.2kReads—Score210Shelves
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President Fu's Thorns and Love Bites 傅总的荆棘与吻痕
The thorns and roses use a combination of deep green and black. The thorns can have a faint fluorescent green glow, echoing the story’s genetic modification elements. The liquid inside the cultivation pod glimmers faintly blue, adding a sense of technology and mystery.
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- 31 The Prime Minister’s Legitimate Daughter Reborn: The Phoenix Defies Heaven 相府嫡女重生之凤逆乾坤 The Prime Minister's Legitimate Daughter Reborn: The Phoenix Defies Heaven and Earth 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 32 A Love Letter Wrapped Around My Fingers 锦书绕指柔 A Silk Letter Winding Gently Around the Fingers —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 33 The Blue Sparrow Carries a Jade 青雀衔玉 My new work is out! Please head over to Tomato Novel to read it. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 34 A Love Letter Shines on the Pale Night 锦书照夜白 A Silk Letter Illuminates the White Night —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 35 Crossing the Mortal Realm with Cranes 浮生渡鹤 Crossing the Crane Through a Fleeting Life —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 36 After Divorce and Debt, I Make a Living Against the Odds Through Beauty 离婚负债后，我靠美业逆风谋生 At forty, Lin Wan receives her divorce decree and is left saddled with a mountain of shared debt. Her ex-husband took all their savings and refuses to pay child support. The tuition bill for her daughter's private high school weighs on her like a stone. Her once-secure job offered no future. After seeing through the beauty salon industry's endless scams, unregulated products, and high-pressure membership sales, she resolutely quits. With only a few thousand yuan in savings, no powerful backer, a 5Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 I Traded the Sincere Heart I Once Gave to the Powerful for a Knife to Make Money 我把喂过权贵的真心换成搞钱的刀 From a naive sweetheart to a self-made tycoon! The powerful man who kept promising to support me and take care of everything made empty promises for two years, then casually brushed me off with, “I’m too busy.” The boy fourteen years younger than me, who claimed he’d lost sixty pounds for my sake, said he couldn’t live without me one moment, then turned around and buried me in sordid lies. I gave my heart to two wolves before I finally woke up: a man's promises aren't worth a penny. The only thi 12Reads—Score—Shelves
- 38 Every Romance of Mine Is a Power Play 我的桃花皆是权谋局 Su Wan, thirty-six, is a key staff member at a provincial government agency. Divorced for ten years, she wields the sharp blade of auditing and has become impervious to attack in the struggle between government and business. Her suitors are all rich and powerful. Some promise to help her climb the ladder, while others offer to pave the way for her. But she has long seen through people’s schemes. Holding fast to her principles, she navigates the space between government offices and capital. Unt 5Reads—Score—Shelves
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36 Ways to Make Money: Start with One Yuan, Learn by Trial and Error, and Earn 10,000 in 30 Days 赚钱36计：1元试错30天破万
Introduction to 36 Ways to Make Money: A Wealth-Building Guide for Everyday People, Starting with One Yuan and Testing Your Way to Ten Thousand in 30 Days No capital, no connections, no skills. Are you doomed to get by on a dead-end salary? Don't worry! This wealth-building guide is tailored to ordinary people and features 36 real business ideas proven in the market. You can get started with just 1,000 yuan. There are options both online and offline, suitable for working from home, in your com
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- 40 How to Start from Nothing and Quickly Make a Million 如何白手起家，快速从0赚到百万 How to Start from Nothing and Make Your First Million Fast When I had just 63 yuan in my pocket, I crouched outside my apartment complex, eating a steamed bun. Rent was due in five days. I had no job, no connections, and even my friends turned me down when I asked to borrow 500 yuan. With nowhere else to turn, I ran errands for Auntie Zhang, buying and delivering groceries for a two-yuan fee. I made five yuan per delivery for a supermarket. Later, I joined relatives back home making pickled ve 57Reads—Score—Shelves
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The Officialdom Game 官奕
My name is Wei Zilong, and I’ve spent my career in government. Through my story, I want to show everyone what the political arena is really like... When you’re in public service, you can’t always control your own fate. If you never weather a storm, how can you ever mature?
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- 42 Yue Qingming: Ashen Cicada 月青冥：烬蝉 While everyone else cultivates immortality, I cultivate clones. Does pushing myself to the limit count as cheating? After a car accident, the three souls of Ning Fan, an overworked office drone, are torn across time and space. Three bodies face simultaneous countdowns to death: His Heavenly Soul transmigrates to the cultivation world, where he becomes a good-for-nothing with a shattered spiritual root. While others practice Qi cultivation, he cultivates “light-time” instead, only to attract th 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 43 Regrets of History 历史的遗憾 The Regrets of History combines history and literature, using clear, logical prose to tell the stories of famous historical figures and objectively recreate some of history’s most lamentable events. Drawing on works such as Zizhi Tongjian and Records of the Grand Historian, the author strives to reconstruct the facts and explore little-known stories about historical figures. The book also offers a thorough analysis of important events, seeking to present history as it really was. While respectin 1.9kReads9.0Score550Shelves
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Learn to Speak Well, Keep Your Emotional Intelligence on Point 学会说话，情商在线
My new work is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I'll do my best to tell every story well!
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- 45 People Who Know How to Speak Win from the Moment They Open Their Mouths 会说话的人，一开口就赢了 This book explores the importance of emotional intelligence and good communication skills in everyday life, and the positive impact they can have. It explains that emotional intelligence helps us sense other people's feelings, understand their perspectives, and manage our own emotions effectively, creating harmonious relationships. Good communication skills help us express our thoughts clearly, accurately, and vividly, making conversations smoother at work, in social settings, and with family. T 115Reads—Score—Shelves
- 46 Master the Art of Conversation and Become a Great Speaker 回话有招练就好口才 My new work is out! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 2.5kReads6.4Score164Shelves
- 47 Classic Sayings of the Ancestors 老祖宗的经典语录 The classic sayings of our ancestors are like dazzling pearls, their wisdom shining brightly after being polished by the passage of time. Take "Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire," from the Analects. It advocates treating others with empathy: don't force on others what you wouldn't want for yourself. This is a fundamental principle of human relationships, with a lasting influence. "Born in adversity, die in comfort" reminds us to stay alert to danger and strive amid hardship 52Reads—Score—Shelves
- 48 Reading and Conduct: The Twofold Discipline of Life 读书与做人，人生的双重修炼 My new work is here! You’re welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you’ll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! 18Reads—Score—Shelves
- 49 The Thirty-Six Stratagems of Seduction 泡妞撩妹之三十六计 My new work is here! Everyone is welcome to read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you'll enjoy it. Your support motivates me to write, and I'll do my best to tell every story well! 127Reads—Score—Shelves
- 50 Life Lessons That Cut to the Bone 人生感悟，句句入骨 To get along in life, you need to know how to handle people and be emotionally intelligent. When you speak, you need to know what to say and how to say it well. Life is full of pitfalls, so be tactful. Words can trip you up at every turn, so say what people want to hear if you want a chance. 914Reads—Score130Shelves
