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The Rise and Fall of Hitler 希特勒的兴亡
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, a classic work by William L. Shirer The author witnessed firsthand and reported on Hitler's entire journey from rise to downfall. He saw Hitler's rousing inaugural speech, his arrogance after Poland fell in three months, and his contemptuous disdain as he accepted France's surrender. This book is a concise, classic account of Hitler's life.
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Observations on Everyday Life in the West (5-Book Series) 西方日常生活观察笔记系列（全五册）
A book series that reveals the details of everyday life in the West that you won't see on a trip or find online! Experience the customs and culture of 18 countries across Europe, Australia, and America. This acclaimed series is by Bill Bryson, author of the bestselling popular science book A Short History of Nearly Everything! The Accidental Englishman delves into every aspect of daily life to paint a vivid, authentic portrait of Britain! The Lost Continent punctures America's image of prosperit
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The Record of Lacquer Decoration 髹饰录
The Treatise on Lacquer Decoration is the only surviving ancient Chinese work devoted to lacquerware craftsmanship. Written during the Ming dynasty by Huang Cheng, a lacquer artisan, the book reflects his profound knowledge of ancient lacquerware, especially its production and techniques. Its wide-ranging contents cover the history of lacquer decoration, raw materials, tools, techniques, varieties, taboos, and errors, making it a classic work on ancient Chinese lacquerware and craftsmanship. The
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Nostalgic, Unhurried Days 怀旧慢时光
A pocket-sized book you can carry anywhere, bringing the joys of stories into everyday life. Stroll through shopping streets, watch competitions, climb mountains, tend flowers, and savor human warmth. The simpler the days, the more delightful they become. This book contains the five themes mentioned above, each in its own volume: Nostalgic Slow Moments, Holiday Fun and Games, The Allure of Mountain Life, A Love of Gardening, and Life’s Many Flavors. Nostalgic Slow Moments Even the great masters
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Dinosaur Expedition 恐龙科考
The vast universe and teeming sea of humanity are full of every kind of wonder, with strange events cropping up one after another. Countless unsolved mysteries and marvels of technology are endlessly fascinating and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment in which we live.
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The Yangzhou Lecture Series (Complete in Six Volumes) 扬州讲坛系列（全六册）
The Yangzhou Forum was founded by Master Hsing Yun in 2008 with the aim of promoting traditional Chinese culture. It has been ten years since its establishment and has developed into the top high-end cultural forum in China. Most of the speakers are famous figures in Chinese cultural circles directly invited by Master Hsing Yun. Since the start of the lecture in 2008, the speakers so far include Yu Guangzhong, Qian Wenzhong, Yu Dan, Yu Qiuyu, Meng Man, Tang Jiaxuan, Li Zhaoxing, Wu Boxiong, Yang
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Discovering Famous Paintings with the Masters (Complete in Three Volumes) 跟着大师看名画（全三册）
Following the Masters Through Great Paintings (3-Book Set) includes Twenty Lectures on Great Masterpieces of World Art, A History of Chinese Painting, and A Brief History of European Art. Twenty Lectures on Great Masterpieces of World Art is one of Fu Lei’s best-known works. An introductory and essential book for learning to appreciate art and study Western art history, it has been called the “Chinese Art Story.” The book explores 20 great Western artists and their masterpieces from the Renaissa
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Strange Winds and Customs 奇风异俗
The vast universe and the teeming sea of humanity are full of wonders and strange happenings. Countless mysteries remain unsolved, and the marvels of science and technology are boundless and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment in which we live.
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100 Great Academic Works That Teach Us to Think About the World, Volume One 思考世界的100部学术名著（上）
From ancient times to the present, countless works of scholarship have offered brilliant insights. But how many have truly reflected on the world and shaped the way we see it today? This book brings together one hundred Chinese and international scholarly works that examine the world. Their ideas ring out together in a magnificent profusion, allowing us to stand on the shoulders of those who came before and look ahead to a brilliant future!
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National Treasures: The Archives 国宝档案
In the vast cosmos and the teeming sea of humanity, nothing is beyond belief. Strange events abound, and countless unsolved mysteries and technological marvels are endlessly fascinating and unfathomable, leaving us unsure of the world we live in.
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Jia Xiang II: Jia Zhangke’s Film Notes, 2008–2016 贾想Ⅱ：贾樟柯电影手记2008-2016
This book collects Jia Zhangke’s articles, speeches, and conversations from 2008 to 2016. Written alongside his films, these pieces chronicle his life and reflections both on and off screen, his concern for and contemplation of sweeping historical and social change, and the broader, deeper foundations of his life. They also reveal the origins and destination of his films. In his movies, Jia Zhangke records individuals whose lives are disrupted by politics in an age of momentous change, along wit
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Folk Literature 民间文学
Folk literature is the verbal art of the working people, created and passed down orally by the people. It includes prose forms such as myths, folk legends, and folktales; verse forms such as ballads and long narrative poems; as well as folk dramas, storytelling and singing, proverbs, riddles, and other genres.
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Tales in Soft Hues: A Fresh Watercolor Painting Course 淡彩物语：清新水彩绘画课（全彩）
Everyone wants to preserve the beautiful moments in life. Besides taking photographs with a camera, you can also bring a fountain pen, a sketchbook, and a box of paints, and draw wherever you go, capturing colorful memories in a different way. This book is both a tutorial on watercolor painting with pen and ink and a guide to recording everyday life through art. Starting with the basics, it first addresses the tools and fundamental techniques that most watercolor enthusiasts want to know about.
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The Pleasure of Collecting 收藏的意趣
Rooted in the local culture of Gaomi, The Pleasure of Collecting explores more than forty kinds of collectibles, each fascinating in its own way. It records the cultural heritage and zest for life of the people of Gaomi, encompassing the many flavors of life and the passion for collecting. This book traces the personal journeys of collectors of local art and shares the knowledge and experience exchanged among specialist collectors. New Year prints, paper-cutting, embroidery, clay figurines, eart
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A Complete Guide to Chinese and Foreign Culture: 1,500 Cultural Facts You Should Know 中外文化常识一本通：不可不知的1500个文化常识
This is an accessible introduction to world cultures. The editors have selected representative cultural knowledge and historical materials from China and abroad. Its contents cover literature, philosophy and ideas, history and archaeology, art, sports and entertainment, language and writing, publishing and media, politics and law, medicine, famous sights, and historical sites, addressing many topics people may want to learn about.
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The Character of Chinese Cities 中国城市性格
This book showcases 20 of China’s most distinctive and charismatic cities.
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Record of the Buddhist Monasteries of Luoyang: A Classic on Ancient Temples and Geography 洛阳伽蓝记：古代寺塔记地理名著
A Record of the Buddhist Monasteries of Luoyang, also known as The Monastery Record, is an ancient Chinese text on Buddhist history. More than a decade after the Eastern Wei moved its capital to Ye, Yang Xuanzhi, a military aide, revisited Luoyang and recorded the splendor of its suburban Buddhist temples before the city’s destruction, along with an overview of the changes in its history. Completed in 547, the fifth year of the Wuding era of the Eastern Wei, it is a collection of historical and
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The Eight Strokes of Yong 永字八法
This book is in the public domain and is not subject to copyright restrictions. Chinese civilization has a long and rich history, and traditional culture shines like a sky full of stars. These classic works distill the wisdom accumulated over thousands of years and bring together the finest of human thought. They have been compiled and edited to make them easier for readers to enjoy and discuss.
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Dinosaur Park 恐龙公园
In the vast universe and among the countless people on Earth, there is no shortage of strange and extraordinary things. Bizarre events keep cropping up, while countless unsolved mysteries and technological wonders remain endlessly fascinating and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment we live in.
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Indonesian Folktales 印度尼西亚民间故事
Indonesia is located in southeastern Asia and consists of 17,508 islands. It is the largest archipelago country in the world and is known as the "Country of a Thousand Islands". Each island is surrounded by green mountains and green waters and has summer all year round. People call it the "Emerald on the Equator." From whom did Indonesians learn to grow rice? How was the "Perfume River" formed in Java? Are there really sea monsters in the vast blue Lake Toba on the island of Sumatra? Why is the
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A Chronicle of Japanese Myth and History, Volume Two: The Empress Suiko Era 日本神话历史流水账（第二卷）【推古天皇卷】
This is the second volume in the Japanese Myth and History Chronicle series. It tells the story of Japan from 592 to 628, focusing on the rise and fall of its political affairs. During this period, East Asia was rocked by years of war and upheaval. China was in a time when the Sui dynasty fell after its campaigns against Goguryeo, and the Tang dynasty rose through Li Shimin's bloody battles. From a different perspective, the book carefully depicts how a remote frontier nation used Buddhism to st
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The Norton History of Music: A Chronological Series (Complete in Five Volumes) 诺顿音乐断代史丛书（全五册）
"The Norton Introduction to Music" History) is a music history series planned by Norton Publishing Company in the United States in the late 20th century. It consists of six monographs, four of which have been translated and published: Richard Hopping's "Medieval Music", Philip Downs' "Classical Music: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven" Era", Plantinga's "Romantic Music: A History of European Music Styles in the Nineteenth Century", and Robert Morgan's "Twentieth Century Music: A History of Modern Euro
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The Beauty of Culture, the Light of Civilization: 10-Book Set 文化之美·文明之光（套装10册）
The profound and expansive Chinese culture draws much of its appeal from its distinctive language and writing, its vast collection of classics, its dazzling variety of arts, its wisdom-filled philosophical thought, its comprehensive and deeply rooted ethics, and its richly meaningful natural forms. All of these reflect the deep cultural heritage of the Chinese people and the powerful cohesion of the nation. The essence of Chinese culture is rooted in its fine traditional heritage, and its distin
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World Classic Advertising Creativity Gold List 世界经典广告创意金榜
This book captures the most classic, distinctive and fascinating foreign masterpieces in recent hundreds of years and compiles them into the "World's Classic Advertising Creativity Gold List" for the enjoyment of readers.
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Yoshitomo Tsukioka: the Story of One Hundred Monsters 月冈芳年：妖怪百物语
This book is a collection of monster paintings by the last master of ukiyo-e, Tsukioka Yoshinori. Since his early days of painting, Yoshitomo Tsukioka has preferred weird painting themes and has painted a large number of monster paintings. This book contains 100 of his representative works, including his early monster paintings, "Hakumonogatari", mature monster paintings, "Thirty-six New Forms of Monsters", etc. They are either weird, charming, scary, or humorous. Each monster has an unforgettab
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The Five Fists Supreme Formula Song 五拳总诀歌
Shaolin's Five Fists embody the five forms, drawing their meaning from nature; They meld old methods into five new forms, the essence of one hundred and seventy-three techniques; Their profound principles endure through the ages, with masters past and present following the autumn moon; The fist travels in a straight line, keeping to the school's traditions, while hand techniques form the basis of Southern Boxing; Seek stillness in motion, yet stillness never ceases; intention and breath press ag
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A Guide to Painting Beautiful Scenery with Oil Pastels 油画棒唯美风景绘制技法教程
Overview Oil pastels are simple, practical drawing tools suitable for art beginners of all ages. Their strong coverage, quick results, bold contrast, and powerful artistic impact make them a popular choice for landscape paintings. This book contains 6 chapters and 28 complete drawing demonstrations. Starting with the basics of oil pastels, it introduces techniques for painting individual landscape subjects, combining landscape subjects, using color tones in landscape paintings, balancing warm an
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Science Uncovered: The Fighter Jet Era 走进科学·战机时代
In the vast universe and among the teeming crowds of humanity, anything can happen. Strange events abound, and countless unsolved mysteries and technological marvels are endlessly fascinating and unfathomable, leaving us uncertain about the world we live in.
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The Arms Race 军备竞赛
The vast universe and teeming sea of humanity are full of every kind of wonder, with strange events cropping up one after another. Countless unsolved mysteries and marvels of technology are endlessly fascinating and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment in which we live.
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Thai Folk Tales 泰国民间故事
Every year from June to October, the Mekong River Basin in Thailand will see the spectacle of "fireballs spitting out of the river." Locals say this is a good omen for the appearance of the snake god Naga. What is the connection between Naga, the snake god who often appears in Thai mythology, and the folklore that spread along the Mekong River thousands of years ago? Loei is a small city in northeastern Thailand. Every year in mid-June, countless people wearing masks appear on the streets of Loe
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The Queen's Er: the Art of Earrings 女王的珥尔：耳饰的艺术
"The Queen's Er: The Art of Earrings" is based on the author's ten-year relationship with earrings. It introduces the history and culture of earrings, practical earring matching skills, and the public welfare inheritance of earrings. It shows readers the unique charm of earrings, which has certain collection and practical value. The book is full of illustrations and exquisite pictures, making it a rare book for the promotion and dissemination of earrings.
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I Love Reading Good English: The Movies You Must See in This Lifetime 我爱读好英文：此生最不容错过的电影
I Love Reading Good English: The Movies You Must Not Miss in This Lifetime. A classic, authoritative bilingual reading series from the National Library of China’s collection.
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Famous Sights and Wonders 名胜奇迹
The vast universe and the teeming sea of humanity are full of wonders and strange happenings. Countless mysteries remain unsolved, and the marvels of science and technology are boundless and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment in which we live.
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Student Music Study Handbook 学生音乐学习手册
Music is an art form made up of sounds produced by voices or instruments, arranged with rhythm, melody, or harmony. Its content is connected in various ways to our interests, aesthetic tastes, words and actions, and relationships. It is an art through which we express, display, and entrust our emotions. Whether we sing, play, or listen, music contains and engages the countless emotional elements within us, because it is connected to the rhythms of our pulse and the fluctuations of our feelings.
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Jiangnan Customs and Beliefs 江南风俗与信仰
Jiangnan has been a regional concept with unique charm since ancient times. Its geographical environment, historical background, economic conditions, cultural characteristics and immigrant composition have in many ways influenced and shaped the customs and beliefs of its people. This book is divided into fifteen chapters. The main content includes more than ten aspects such as Jiangnan farming, family traditions, celebrities, myths, city gods, festivals, craftsmen, etiquette, animals, plants, Bu
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The Political History Behind Headdresses 头饰背后的政治史
A fresh perspective on the study of medieval history: begin with small details to gain a broader view, and use changes in hairstyles and headdresses from the Tang and Five Dynasties periods to interpret political and social developments. Full-color illustrations and photographs of artifacts, along with extensive reference materials, reveal the political messages hidden in clothing.
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Hooks Sunk in the Sea of History 史海沉钩
In the vast universe and the endless sea of humanity, nothing is impossible. Strange events keep unfolding, and countless unsolved mysteries and technological wonders are boundless and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the world we live in.
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The Norton Chronological History of Music (Complete in Four Volumes) 诺顿断代音乐史丛书（全四册）
The Norton Introduction to Music History) is a music history series planned by Norton Publishing Company in the United States in the late 20th century. It consists of six monographs, four of which have been translated and published: Richard Hopping's "Medieval Music", Philip Downs' "Classical Music: Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven" Era", Plantinga's "Romantic Music: A History of European Music Styles in the Nineteenth Century", and Robert Morgan's "Twentieth Century Music: A History of Modern Europe
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Solving the Mysteries of Notable Figures 人物解谜
The vast universe and teeming sea of humanity are full of every kind of wonder, with strange events cropping up one after another. Countless unsolved mysteries and marvels of technology are endlessly fascinating and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment in which we live.
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The Cutting Edge of Technology 科技前沿
The vast universe and the teeming sea of humanity are full of wonders and strange happenings. Countless mysteries remain unsolved, and the marvels of science and technology are boundless and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment in which we live.
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Research on Vocal Music Education and Teaching 声乐教育教学研究
This book is divided into two parts: Part One, “Perspectives and Strategies,” covers reflections on vocal arts education, strategies for overcoming technical bottlenecks in singing, the aesthetic dimensions of vocal art, five ways of thinking through vocal problems, an analysis of mask resonance, and a dialectical examination of vocal terminology. Part Two, “Practice and Exploration,” covers practical explorations of achieving low C in the male baritone and bass registers, why tailoring instruct
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Indian and French References 印法参同
"Yin Fa She Tong" was completed in Jiayin of Wanli (1614) and written by Xu Shangda of Ming Dynasty. "Yin Fa She Tong" is a representative masterpiece of seal studies in the late Ming Dynasty. There are 21 general examples. Volumes 1 to 1 of the main text mainly introduce the system and form of official and private seals. Volumes 1 to 15 explain ancient seal script and seal knowledge. Volume 16 introduces the seal button style. Volume 17 and later is the seal spectrum. In addition to collecting
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The World Encyclopedia of Culture and Daily Life 世界文化生活百科
Goethe was born on August 28, 1749, in Frankfurt, Germany. His family was well-off when he was a child, and his mother loved literature and often told him stories. When he was four, his maternal grandmother gave him a puppet theater set for performing the story of Faust. These experiences forged an enduring bond between Goethe and folk legends such as Faust from an early age. He read literary works, appreciated art, learned fencing and dancing, and also enjoyed collecting specimens of plants and
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Kindergarten Potential Development: Comprehensive Activities for the Junior Class (Ages 3–4) 幼儿园潜能开发：小班（3-4岁）.综合活动
How do you welcome guests? When you’re the host, can you greet your guests politely?
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The Customs of Life 人生礼俗
This book examines the rituals that mark the milestones of life and distills the essence of this aspect of folk life. Such life-cycle rituals are not only practices found throughout the world, but also a part of folk life that no one can avoid.
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A Study of Japanese Culture 日本文化研究
Yan Shaodang is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Peking University's Institute of Comparative Literature and Comparative Culture. He has served as director of Peking University's Institute of Comparative Literature, visiting professor at Kyoto University's Institute for Research in Humanities, the Faculty of Letters at Bukkyo University in Japan, and the International Research Center for Japanese Studies under Japan's Ministry of Education, among other positions.
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My Great Qing, What a Mess 我大清，一言难尽呐
They were powerful ministers at the heart of the capital, far above the common run of officials. They oversaw military affairs, investigated grain and military expenditures, and managed the waterways. They probably made a tidy sum on the side, too. They served eight emperors and shaped more than two centuries of Qing history, while keeping plenty of the court's little schemes to themselves. They were the Qing dynasty's governors-general of Zhili! This “Governors-General of Zhili Reporting on The
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British Painting 英国绘画
British Painting focuses on two highly accomplished fields: eighteenth-century portraiture and nineteenth-century landscape painting. The traditions of these two fields grew ever more firmly established, giving artists the opportunity to develop their own distinctive styles.
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Dinner with Da Vinci: An Appreciation of Chinese and Western Masterpieces (3-Book Set) 和达芬奇共进晚餐：中西名画艺术赏析(套装共3册)
Dinner with Da Vinci: A Look at Masterpieces from China and the West (Boxed Set of 3 Books) includes Twenty Lectures on Masterpieces of World Art, A History of Chinese Painting, and The Philosophy of Art. Through interpretations of classic masterpieces from China and abroad, Dinner with Da Vinci: A Look at Masterpieces from China and the West (Boxed Set of 3 Books) unfolds the stories of the artists and the historical context of their times, bringing vivid scenes from the world of art to life fo
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Art Gallery 艺术走廊
The vast universe and teeming sea of humanity are full of every kind of wonder, with strange events cropping up one after another. Countless unsolved mysteries and marvels of technology are endlessly fascinating and unfathomable, leaving us unable to make sense of the environment in which we live.
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