The 100th anniversary of Pete Seeger's birth (May 3, 1919) lines up almost perfectly with the 50th anniversary of the Hudson River sloop, Clearwater's launch (May 17, 1969). This is especially significant in that Pete Seeger was one of the principal supporters of both the Clearwater's early development and then its overall program. Though it did not begin that way, the undertaking turned into the first large scale environmental awareness project in the US, helping set in motion today's widespread interest in ecology and the environment. This book is a memorial to Pete, and a testament to them both. The Clearwater's launch was an attempt at encouraging both public recognition of problems affecting our environment and participation in solutions to them - in this case, a single group of people worked together to take on a limited problem - a dirty river. To the effort, they invited anyone and everyone - rich, poor, black, white, scientists, students, farmers, fishermen, housewives, musicians, historians, artists, lawyers, sailors. The way the project developed mirrored attitudes around social and environmental change at the time, and in the process helped move some of that change forward. What the sloop group did or did not accomplish it its early years is what this story is about. Equal to its significance as a trend-setting environmental awareness/activism project was its importance as an exercise in communication, an experiment in social change. Mead-Hill Website: www.mead-hill.com
Sai Weng Loses a Horse reminds us that things are not always as they seem... The Sai Weng Loses a Horse story is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. Sai Weng Loses a Horse is a great moral tale, based on the doings of one of the most beloved characters in Chinese literary history. Sai Weng's tale was told and retold so many times that he became almost more famous than a hero - he became almost an archetype. In that way, Sai Weng even became part of China thinking. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) Sai Weng Loses a Horse is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. Sai Weng Loses a Horse is available in three different Mead-Hill versions: English, Chinese, and Bi-Lingual. www.mead-hill.com
Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is one of China's most widely known, highly regarded stories. It was a favorite of Chairman Mao's, and he often quoted from it. Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. It is a kind of moral tale telling a charming and timeless story of faith, optimism, determination, perseverance, and hard work. Mr. Fool reminds us of that universal premise: persistence overcomes adversity. At the same time, Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain has given rise to one of the most beloved characters in Chinese folk literature. So widely known is he, in fact, that nowadays simply describing someone as a “Mr. Fool” is to pay a highly intelligent - if complicated - compliment. Mr. Fool's tale has been told and retold so many times that he has become almost more famous than a hero - almost an archetype, in fact. In that way, Mr. Fool has even become part of China thinking itself. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is available in five different Mead-Hill versions: English, Chinese, German, and two different Bi-Lingual combinations. www.mead-hill.com
Sai Weng Loses a Horse reminds us that things are not always as they seem... The Sai Weng Loses a Horse story is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. Sai Weng Loses a Horse is a great moral tale, based on the doings of one of the most beloved characters in Chinese literary history. Sai Weng's tale was told and retold so many times that he became almost more famous than a hero - he became almost an archetype. In that way, Sai Weng even became part of China thinking. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) Sai Weng Loses a Horse is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. Sai Weng Loses a Horse is available in different Mead-Hill versions: English, Chinese, German, Russian, Chinese-English Bi-Lingual, Chinese-German Bi-Lingual, and Chinese-Russian Bi-Lingual. www.mead-hill.com
Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is one of China's most widely known, highly regarded stories. It was a favorite of Chairman Mao's, and he often quoted from it. Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. It is a kind of moral tale telling a charming and timeless story of faith, optimism, determination, perseverance, and hard work. Mr. Fool reminds us of that universal premise: persistence overcomes adversity. At the same time, Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain has given rise to one of the most beloved characters in Chinese folk literature. So widely known is he, in fact, that nowadays simply describing someone as a “Mr. Fool” is to pay a highly intelligent - if complicated - compliment. Mr. Fool's tale has been told and retold so many times that he has become almost more famous than a hero - almost an archetype, in fact. In that way, Mr. Fool has even become part of China thinking itself. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is available in five different Mead-Hill versions: English, Chinese, German, and two different Bi-Lingual combinations. www.mead-hill.com
China Tales and Stories: GUAN YU (Bilingual Version) The Guan Yu story is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. Guan Yu is a great adventure, based on the life of one of the most beloved characters in Chinese history. By telling some of the life events of a real person, the story also presents some of China's exciting and interesting history. Guan Yu's bold tale was told and retold so many times that he became more than a famous hero - he became almost an archetype. In that way, Guan Yu even became part of China thinking. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) Guan Yu is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. The Guan Yu story is available in multiple Mead-Hill versions. www.mead-hill.com
China Tales and Stories - collected edition, Part 1 (Bilingual Version) China Tales and Stories - the Complete Edition is one of Mead-Hill's most cherished collections. Bringing together almost 60 of China's best-loved folktales, histories, legends, and myths, China Tales and Stories - the Complete Edition provides a timeless reading experience for young and old alike. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Bao Haojun, one of China's most sought-after young animator/artists, China Tales and Stories - the Complete Edition presents a wonderful and perfect introductory experience to China history, culture, and society. The moral tales and fanciful stories included introduce foreign audiences to Chinese literary history and a great many of China's most beloved characters. China Tales and Stories - the Complete Edition is available in three different Mead-Hill versions: English, Chinese, and Bi-Lingual. www.mead-hill.com
China Tales and Stories: GUAN YU: English Version The Guan Yu story is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. Guan Yu is a great adventure, based on the life of one of the most beloved characters in Chinese history. By telling some of the life events of a real person, the story also presents some of China's exciting and interesting history. Guan Yu's bold tale was told and retold so many times that he became more than a famous hero - he became almost an archetype. In that way, Guan Yu even became part of China thinking. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) Guan Yu is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. The Guan Yu story is available in multiple Mead-Hill versions. www.mead-hill.com
Han Shan and Shi De is an exquisitely beautiful story about love, loyalty, and friendship. Not only is it one of the most lovely stories in the literature of China, but it has put into China culture two of its most highly regarded symbols - both connected to the celebration of a wedding, and a marriage. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) And finally, best of all - the story is based on the events in the lives of two real people from long ago. Han Shan and Shi De is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. Han Shan and Shi De is a great moral tale, told and retold so many times that the two have became almost as famous as heroes - almost archetypes, in fact. Han Shan and Shi De is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. Han Shan and Shi De is available in six different Mead-Hill versions: English, Chinese, German, Bi-Lingual Chinese/English, Bi-Lingual. Chinese/German, Bi-Lingual German/English. www.mead-hill.com
Han Shan and Shi De is an exquisitely beautiful story about love, loyalty, and friendship. Not only is it one of the most lovely stories in the literature of China, but it has put into China culture two of its most highly regarded symbols - both connected to the celebration of a wedding, and a marriage. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) And finally, best of all - the story is based on the events in the lives of two real people from long ago. Han Shan and Shi De is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. Han Shan and Shi De is a great moral tale, told and retold so many times that the two have became almost as famous as heroes - almost archetypes, in fact. Han Shan and Shi De is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. Han Shan and Shi De is available in six different Mead-Hill versions: English, Chinese, German, Bi-Lingual Chinese/English, Bi-Lingual. Chinese/German, Bi-Lingual German/English. www.mead-hill.com
Bo Le Chooses a Horse reminds us that "things of quality have no fear of time." Also, that some of us are quite good at listening and paying attention, and so of recognizing and appreciating others - though all of us can improve on that, of course.... Bo Le Chooses a Horse is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. Bo Le Chooses a Horse is a great moral tale, based on the doings of one of the most beloved characters in Chinese literary history. In fact, Bo Le was so widely revered that nowadays simply describing someone as a "Bo Le" is to pay a very gracious compliment. Bo Le's tale was told and retold so many times that he became almost more famous than a hero - he became almost an archetype. In that way, Bo Le even became part of China thinking. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) Bo Le Chooses a Horse is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. Bo Le Chooses a Horse is available in three different Mead-Hill versions: English, Chinese, and Bi-Lingual. www.mead-hill.com
China Tales and Stories: LIU HAI AND THE TOAD (English Version) Liu Hai inspires us not to be overcome by difficulties, but to turn them into treasures instead! The Liu Hai and the Toad story is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. Liu Hai and the Toad is a great moral tale, based on the doings of one of the most beloved characters in Chinese literary history. Liu Hai and the Toad's tale was told and retold so many times that he became almost more famous than a hero - he became almost an archetype. In that way, Liu Hai and the Toad even became part of China thinking. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) Liu Hai and the Toad is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. Liu Hai and the Toad is available in multiple Mead-Hill versions. www.mead-hill.com
Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is one of China's most widely known, highly regarded stories. It was a favorite of Chairman Mao's, and he often quoted from it. Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. It is a kind of moral tale telling a charming and timeless story of faith, optimism, determination, perseverance, and hard work. Mr. Fool reminds us of that universal premise: persistence overcomes adversity. At the same time, Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain has given rise to one of the most beloved characters in Chinese folk literature. So widely known is he, in fact, that nowadays simply describing someone as a “Mr. Fool” is to pay a highly intelligent - if complicated - compliment. Mr. Fool's tale has been told and retold so many times that he has become almost more famous than a hero - almost an archetype, in fact. In that way, Mr. Fool has even become part of China thinking itself. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. Mr. Fool Moves the Mountain is available in five different Mead-Hill versions: English, Chinese, German, and two different Bi-Lingual combinations. www.mead-hill.com
Bo Le Chooses a Horse reminds us that "things of quality have no fear of time." Also, that some of us are quite good at listening and paying attention, and so of recognizing and appreciating others - though all of us can improve on that, of course.... Bo Le Chooses a Horse is from the Mead-Hill collection, China Tales and Stories. Bo Le Chooses a Horse is a great moral tale, based on the doings of one of the most beloved characters in Chinese literary history. In fact, Bo Le was so widely revered that nowadays simply describing someone as a "Bo Le" is to pay a very gracious compliment. Bo Le's tale was told and retold so many times that he became almost more famous than a hero - he became almost an archetype. In that way, Bo Le even became part of China thinking. (For more about that idea, please see Mead-Hill's, China Thinking - An Introduction.) Bo Le Chooses a Horse is published in multiple Mead-Hill editions. Each edition is illustrated by a different artist. Each artist uses a different style of Chinese illustration. Each illustrated set can be collected; the collections can be put together to build a special library of China tales and stories. Bo Le Chooses a Horse is available in three different Mead-Hill versions: English, Chinese, and Bi-Lingual. www.mead-hill.com
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