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Wen Xuan or Selections of Refined Literature, Volume I

Rhapsodies on Metropolises and Capitals

By: David R. Knechtges,Tong Xiao

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Wen Xuan or Selections of Refined Literature, Volume I

Rhapsodies on Metropolises and Capitals

By: David R. Knechtges,Tong Xiao

A text of central importance to the Chinese literary tradition, the Wen xuan was compiled by Xiao Tong (501-531) and is the oldest surviving anthology of Chinese literature arranged by genre. This volume, the first of a planned eight-volume translation of the entire work, contains thoroughly annotated translations of the first section of the Wen xuan, the rhapsodies on the metropolises and capitals." Originally published in 1983. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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1400857244

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Wen xuan or Selections of Refined Literature, Volume III

Rhapsodies on Natural Phenomena, Birds and Animals, Aspirations and Feelings, Sorrowful Laments, Literature, Music, and Passions

By: Xiao Tong

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Wen xuan or Selections of Refined Literature, Volume III

Rhapsodies on Natural Phenomena, Birds and Animals, Aspirations and Feelings, Sorrowful Laments, Literature, Music, and Passions

By: Xiao Tong

The Wen xuan, compiled by Xiao Tong (501-531) is the oldest surviving anthology of Chinese literature arranged by genre. It contains a total of 761 pieces of prose and verse by 130 writers from the late Zhou dynasty to the Liang dynasty (ca. 4th century B.C. to 6th century A.D.) The selection includes most of the best examples of fu (rhapsodies) and shi (lyric poems) from the Han, Wei, Jin, and North-South Dynasties periods, as well as representative examples of other early genres such as letters, memorials, prefaces, imperial edicts, inscriptions, epitaphs, laments, elegies, and eulogies. This anthology was one of the primary sources of literary knowledge for educated Chinese in the premodern period, and it is still an essential work for specialists in classical Chinese literature. This volume completes the translation of the rhapsodies (chapters 13 through 19) and includes many important masterpieces of early Chinese literature such as the "Rhapsody on Literature" by Lu Ji, "Rhapsody on Contemplating the Mystery" by Zhang Heng, "Rhapsody on Dance" by Fu Yi, and "Rhapsody on the Zither" by Xi Kang. Originally published in 1996. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

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1400864437

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Indoorsman's Diary

Volume 1

By: Tong Tong

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Indoorsman's Diary

Volume 1

By: Tong Tong

When a freelance man in need of money met a mysterious beauty, his plain life was bound to cause waves. She was sweet and mysterious. She was an intelligent planner during the day, a seductive seductress during the night, a web writer with black-rimmed glasses during the day, and a game master with black-rimmed glasses at night. She was a otaku when she met a beautiful woman, and an ordinary writer when she met a veteran planner.

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Funstory

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1647812321

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Female Ghost from the Phone

Volume 5

By: Tong ErMiao

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Female Ghost from the Phone

Volume 5

By: Tong ErMiao

My name is Zhang Yifan, I'm a small employee in the company. As a result of my work, I go on business trips every few days. Traveling outside lonely, in the cell phone WeChat shake I wave to a beautiful woman, we agreed to play in the small park in the middle of the night to play in the woods. But I was surprised to find that she was pale and cold, and there was no sign of her.

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1649200811

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Ghost Husband, Where To Go

Volume 3

By: Tong JiaDaShaoYe

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Ghost Husband, Where To Go

Volume 3

By: Tong JiaDaShaoYe

The legendary Pluto had mysteriously fallen. The direct son of Pluto, Yan Ming, possessed the orthodox bloodline of Pluto, but was trapped in the Nine Hells Abyss by his younger brother. What they didn't know was that Xiao Zhu, who had the innate Netherworld Ghost Body, had the good fortune to obtain the Obsidian Stone, and Yan Ming, who was hiding in the Obsidian Stone, was her chosen one ...

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1636893449

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Otaku's Beautiful Landlord

Volume 1

By: Tong Tong

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Otaku's Beautiful Landlord

Volume 1

By: Tong Tong

When a free Otaku who lacked money met a mysterious beauty, his dull life was bound to cause waves. She was sweet and mysterious, she was an intelligent planner in the daytime, and a sexy seductress in the dark at night; he was a web writer with black-rimmed glasses in the daytime, and was still a master gamer with black-rimmed glasses in the evening; when the Otaku met a beautiful lady, when the ordinary planner met a veteran planner, an inverted love would be played out in the city of desire.

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1647966930

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Scheming Prince’s Conceited Consort

Volume 5

By: Tong Yanwuji

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Scheming Prince’s Conceited Consort

Volume 5

By: Tong Yanwuji

In her previous life, the independent and tenacious Mu Ru Yue had been plotted by her most beloved to kill her own parents. In despair, she detonated the bomb on her body ... After transmigrating, facing her father's cold attitude, as well as her sisters and aunts' frame-up, she had returned them one by one, all because she was no longer that useless trash Gu Eleven ... Facing Situ Jing, whose belly was dark but was devoted to her, her steel-like heart began to slowly melt, until he met Situ Yu, who came here with her, and suffered all sorts of torture from him. The corners of his mouth curved into a bloodthirsty and beautiful smile: "Eleven, whether it is in his previous life or this one, you belong to me only ...

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Treasure identifying Golden Finger

Volume 3

By: Mo Tong

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Treasure identifying Golden Finger

Volume 3

By: Mo Tong

Treasure identifying Golden Finger

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Star Academy

Volume 1

By: Tong Tong

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Star Academy

Volume 1

By: Tong Tong

A storm suddenly rose in the Star Academy. Strength faction? Idol Faction? A love affair? An extramarital play?He was an illustrious future superstar, but in the eyes of the 'Three Most Students' of Star Academy, Ding Yi, there was not much difference between him and a piece of Red Braised Meat.She was a knowledgeable professor's daughter, but in the eyes of a super beautiful man, she was no different from an unthinking apple.And he, a teacher dedicated to performing, wanted to help his lovely cousin fulfill her dream.[The wind and the snow are beautiful, the swords are swords, the spears are swords, the swords are swords, the sweet and tender, the sweet and the sad and the happy are all in love with each other, are they acting, or are they acting for real?]Beautiful women are like the clouds, handsome men are like grass, so no matter if you are an idol or a real person, whether it is a fake show or a real love affair, you must put all your effort into performing here, otherwise, don't even think about graduating!No matter if you are a powerhouse or an idol, in a Star Academy, you will be the future star if you go all out.

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1647812011

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China's State Enterprise Reform

From Marx to the Market

By: John Hassard,Jackie Sheehan,Meixiang Zhou,Jane Terpstra-Tong,Jonathan Morris

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China's State Enterprise Reform

From Marx to the Market

By: John Hassard,Jackie Sheehan,Meixiang Zhou,Jane Terpstra-Tong,Jonathan Morris

Based on extensive original research, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of state enterprise reform in China. Chinese State Enterprise Reform considers the relationship between public ownership and public enterprises, and the historical evolution of China's economic reform programme since 1978, including assessments of the Contrast Responsiblity System, which operated from the early 1980s to the early 1990s, and the Group Company Experiments, which began in the 1990s. It discusses the relations between workers, managers, and the state in post-Dengist China, the implications of the reform programme for human resources management in state enterprises, the nature of labour representation, and organization under tate capitalism and the problems of surplus labour and reemployment.

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Routledge

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1134195206

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The Birth Book, 2nd Edition

Your Ultimate Guide to Safe and Confident Childbirth

By: Professor Stephen Tong

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The Birth Book, 2nd Edition

Your Ultimate Guide to Safe and Confident Childbirth

By: Professor Stephen Tong

Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for Labour and Birth The Birth Book is the ultimate guide for expectant parents-to-be. From one of Australia’s leading obstetricians, this best-selling book combines expert information, real stories and up-to-date research to earn its reputation as the essential ‘birth-bible’. Packed with vital information – the stages of labour, modern pain relief options, vaginal birth, inducing labour, caesareans, monitoring the baby and post-birth recovery – your birth options are expertly explained and demystified. With new chapters examining birthing of twins and options for those who have previously had a caesarean section, The Birth Book simplifies complex medical information to transform childbirth anxiety into empowerment. Professor Stephen Tong has guided thousands of births and is renowned as a leading specialist obstetrician in Australia and internationally. He steers global research programs chasing discoveries to make pregnancy and birth safer for mothers and babies. His mission is to prepare you for an informed, confident and safe birth experience. A warm, wonderful and reassuring birth day companion. Praise for ‘The Birth Book’ From Mums... "Stephen's unique way of approaching birth, steeped in science but swathed in soul, is an uplifting one that brings joy and laughter instead of fear and tears to the birthing suite." Dani Venn, Celebrity Chef, mum of two “It’s like no book that I read before the birth of my three children, and without a doubt the one book that I needed.” Melissa Wilson, teacher, mum of three “It was INCREDIBLE! One minute I was wowing, then I was LOLING and at times even crying- especially at the end! This book honestly gave me goosebumps.” Kristie Gatanios, professional singer, mum of Pia " Humorous anecdotes coupled with a clear, unbiased and supportive view on what to expect makes this a must-read for every soon-to-be Mum and her birthing team." Sarah Ng, banker, mum of three “I loved the book, it was fantastic! It was very informative and easy reading without getting lost in technical talk.” Gaby Cahill, teacher, mum of three “A complete & comprehensive journey through labour & birth. Filled with current evidence, witty humour and raw honesty.” Cassie Penca, mother of three From doctors, midwives and pregnancy researchers … “This is the birth-bible for expecting parents. It will provide you with all the knowledge that you need to feel safe throughout pregnancy and when giving birth.” Associate Professor Lina Bergman, Obstetrician, Eminent Pregnancy Researcher, mum of twins Uppsala, Sweden "We assume all will go to plan but during birth things can change in an instant. What better way to be prepared than to have all the information in an entertaining and easy to read book …Funny, entertaining and educational. Read it and thank me later." Associate Professor Cathy Cluver, Obstetrician, Eminent Pregnancy Researcher, Mum of three. Cape Town, South Africa. “Using humour and plain language, Professor Tong details how obstetricians think, and why. A great read for doctors; a must read for expectant parents. “ Dr Nick Walker, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Auckland "An absolute gem in the jungle of obstetric (mis)information, and laugh-out-loud easy reading. Accurate and passionate writing. Loved it!" Dr Aleide Vandewal, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Belgium. “A great book explaining the workings of an obstetrician’s mind! A must read for soon-to-be parents” Dr Prathima Chowdary, Gynaecologist, advanced laparoscopic surgeon, Auckland “Hugely informative, witty and compassionate, this book completely demystified birth…” Dr Roxanne Hastie, Pregnancy Researcher, mum of Charlie “An informative and entertaining ‘road-map’ towards birth and the many different routes the journey might take you on.” Associate Professor Tu’uhevaha Kaitu’u-Lino, Pregnancy Researcher, mum of four “The Birth Book is approachable, amusing, and heartfelt.” Alex Roddy-Mitchell, midwife "A realistic account exposing the truth behind one of the most intimate experiences in human life. Prepare yourself for a brilliantly written journey of laughter and enlightenment." Alison Abboud, midwife “A wonderful guide to birth that is both informative and engaging…This book provides an evidence based and non-biased approach to labour in all its facets.”. Courtney Bird, midwife “Stephen makes complex information easy to understand, with his characteristic wit & humility.” Dr Lisa Begg, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Subspecialist, mum of three

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Simon and Schuster

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1923144014

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State Energy Transition

German and American Realities and Chinese Choices

By: Tong Zhu,Lei Wang

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State Energy Transition

German and American Realities and Chinese Choices

By: Tong Zhu,Lei Wang

This book places a current topic—energy transition—within the historical background of human social development and explores the value and significance of energy transition for economic transition in the course of economic growth. It sheds light on the basic logic and the distinguishing characteristics of energy transition by reviewing the history of energy transition development in order to provide a new perspective for understanding and analyzing China's energy transition considering lessons from the German and American energy transition experiences. This book will be of interest to environmentalists, economists, and journalists.

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Springer Nature

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981329499X

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Royal Graciousness: Be the Empress

Volume 4

By: Tong Tong

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Royal Graciousness: Be the Empress

Volume 4

By: Tong Tong

He was a cold and emotionless king, ruthless and cruel. He tortured her to the point where she couldn't live or die.She was originally a naive, talented girl. She hated him for forcing her, but she could not do anything about it.The warmth of the hibiscus, the love and love of the night, the imprisoning of her, she was unable to escape ...What he wanted to invade was the whole of his body and mind; what he gave was Plato's love; she had nothing to rely on but to float in desire.The phoenix body was set in the sky, with one order being the last.She hated him for taking the torture and imprisoning her every night."Without saying a word, he simply threw her into the dragon bed and kept her by his side. He hated her for not understanding his intentions and for taking every day ...

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1647812976

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Bodyguard to Wild School Beauty

Volume 4

By: Shu Tong

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Bodyguard to Wild School Beauty

Volume 4

By: Shu Tong

A sword, a man, sweeping through the Three Realms, yet no one was his match. In the end, he was crowned as the 'Vicious Zhao Li'. It was a pity that during one of his missions, he had crippled the second son of the Wang family, and had met with the wrath of one of the four ancient clans, the Wang family. After three years of silence, he had finally ended his boring life as a pig breeder and had gone to the Demonic City to protect the unruly young miss.

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1647620023

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CEO's Sweet Confused Baby

Volume 1

By: Tong NuanNuan

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CEO's Sweet Confused Baby

Volume 1

By: Tong NuanNuan

She, was just an ordinary student of clinical psychology! He was the president of the Jiang Clan's Heng Xin Group! She had been drunk at a party and had had an affair with him, but she had thought he was just a cowboy and left her some money. Thus, he remembered her and inadvertently discovered that the school plate that Lin Pei'er carelessly left behind knew of her location at the university ... From then on, his doting career would begin!

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164975809X

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The Legend of Imperial Concubine Rong

Volume 2

By: Yue Tong

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The Legend of Imperial Concubine Rong

Volume 2

By: Yue Tong

She did not have an illustrious family background, nor did she have an impeccable appearance. However, she climbed step by step up to the position of concubine. She had given birth to six children for Emperor Kang Xi, and had once pampered the harem! She had had the simplest of loves, had experienced the most complicated plans of a palace, had wanted to see through the walls of the palace cold and lonely, and had also shocked the imperial harem. She was the only one!

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1647675898

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Colloquial Chinese

By: Bingzheng Tong,Ping-cheng T'ung,David E. Pollard

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Colloquial Chinese

By: Bingzheng Tong,Ping-cheng T'ung,David E. Pollard

T'ung and Pollard's Colloquial Chinese course is the ideal introductory course for all dedicated learners of Mandarin Chinese. Written by experienced teachers, the course provides a rigorous introduction to the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar of Mandarin Chinese. By the end of this rewarding course learners will be able to communicate confidently in a wide variety of situations. The solid foundation provided is also ideal for those who wish to advance their language skills to higher levels. Divided into 17 lessons, each lesson contains conversations based on common daily situations, vocabularies, grammar notes and exercises to help learn and practice basic skills. Key features include: clear grammar explanations lots of exercises for regular practice Pinyin Romanization used throughout Chinese-English glossary for quick reference. Accompanying audio material is available to purchase separately or comes included in the great value Colloquial paperback and CDs complete course. Recorded by native speakers, the audio complements the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciations skills. Course components: The complete course comprises the book and audio materials. These are available to purchase separately in paperback, ebook, CD and MP3 format. The paperback and CD can also be purchased together in the great-value Colloquials pack. Paperback: 978-0-415-01860-9 (please note this does not include the audio) CD: 978-0-415-52341-7 EBook: 978-0-203-09731-1 (please note this does not include the audio, available from http://www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk) MP3s: 978-0-415-63260-7 (available from http://www.ebookstore.tandf.co.uk/html/) Pack: 978-0-415-52485-8 (paperback and CDs)

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Psychology Press

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0415018609

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9780415018609

Career Patterns and Policies of Female Leaders in China

By: Xin Tong

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Career Patterns and Policies of Female Leaders in China

By: Xin Tong

China’s late Chairman Mao Zedong once said “Women hold up half the world”, but in several respects the full emancipation of women still remains a global challenge. This book, based on extensive empirical studies on Chinese female leaders in different fields, develops a “female professional status attainment theory”. It summarizes the conditions for Chinese women to become leaders in various professions as the following: increased human, economic and social capital; gender equality awareness; gender-friendly environment; and improved work-life-balance. The book also proposes supporting policies for the development of high-level female talents female leaders in three different sectors: women in politics, in professional fields, and in enterprise management. With the comprehensive perspectives of female leaders’ development that addresses women’s unique needs in organizations, this book is a good choice for researchers and readers who are interested in China’s top-level talent development, gender equality and women’s professional attainment.

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Springer Nature

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9811630852

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Business Decision Making in China

By: Huang Quanyu,Chen Tong,Joseph W Leonard

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Business Decision Making in China

By: Huang Quanyu,Chen Tong,Joseph W Leonard

Knowledgeable decision making not only saves you time, money, and effort, but also leads you to extra opportunities. Business Decision Making in China improves your business acumen by showing you who (in itals) is involved in business decision making, how (in itals) decisions have been made, what (in itals) the characteristics and strategies of Chinese decision making are, and why (in itals) decision making has followed certain patterns in China. Practitioners, consultants, and government officials who are involved in business with China as well as academicians researching or teaching about business in East Asia will find this book to be an invaluable resource. Business Decision Making in China introduces you to such subjects as Chinese organizational structures and relationships, tactics of decision making, and traditional Chinese culture. Other vital topics you learn about include: the pros and cons of joint venture enterprises in China the climate for foreign banks operating in China the importance of saving face the concept of “the golden mean” the unity of opposites (Yin-Yang) the 4 realms of Chinese managers’daily affairs modes of thinking (universality versus individuality, thinking in images, understanding abstract thoughts) the parallels between the 5 elements (metal, wood, water, fire, earth) and the 4 P’s (product, price, promotion, place) As a guidebook for Chinese business, Business Decision Making in China addresses the broad and integrative discipline of decision making and helps Western business people (who have an entirely different set of patterns, styles, processes, philosophical thoughts, and tactics of decision making) to adapt to their Chinese business partners’or opponents’decision making. Since this book explains the profound process of Chinese decision making in uncomplicated terms and practical business experiences, readers will be able to apply their new knowledge to their long-range strategic planning, to skillfully solving their daily problems or questions, and to wisely avoiding losses from a multitude of potential pitfalls.

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1136592504

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Troubleshooting for Network Operators

The Road to a New Paradigm with Encrypted Traffic

By: Van Van Tong,Sami Souihi,Hai Anh Tran,Abdelhamid Mellouk

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Troubleshooting for Network Operators

The Road to a New Paradigm with Encrypted Traffic

By: Van Van Tong,Sami Souihi,Hai Anh Tran,Abdelhamid Mellouk

Nowadays, the Internet is becoming more and more complex due to an everincreasing number of network devices, various multimedia services and a prevalence of encrypted traffic. Therefore, in this context, this book presents a novel efficient multi modular troubleshooting architecture to overcome limitations related to encrypted traffic and high time complexity. This architecture contains five main modules: data collection, anomaly detection, temporary remediation, root cause analysis and definitive remediation. In data collection, there are two sub modules: parameter measurement and traffic classification. This architecture is implemented and validated in a software-defined networking (SDN) environment.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1786308673

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A Passion for Facts

Social Surveys and the Construction of the Chinese Nation-State, 1900–1949

By: Tong Lam

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A Passion for Facts

Social Surveys and the Construction of the Chinese Nation-State, 1900–1949

By: Tong Lam

“This fascinating book is a fundamental contribution to the global history of social science. Tong Lam demonstrates how Chinese reformers struggled to build a modern society on a foundation of facts and statistics. Their ambitions were no mere dream, but were made real in a prodigious social survey movement which aimed as much to enlighten peasants as to inform administrators.” —Theodore Porter, author of Trust in Numbers “Lam’s approach is highly original. A Passion for Facts presents an impressive host of new material from Chinese and American archives that challenges interpretations of China and Chinese exceptionalism or independent development. Lam makes a compelling argument that the techniques developed in the early twentieth century and refined over several decades have been critical to state-building in China.” —James L. Hevia, author of English Lessons: The Pedagogy of Imperialism in Nineteenth Century China “Lam supersedes the current ‘China-centered approach’ and the earlier framework that explained ‘modern China’ in light of global colonialism. He illuminates how the search for ‘facts’ empowered modern Chinese to reimagine their social and political realities in a global colonial context.” —Benjamin A. Elman, Chair, East Asian Studies Department, Princeton University

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0520267869

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A Guide to Successful Business Relations With the Chinese

Opening the Great Wall's Gate

By: Richard S Andrulis,Huang Quanyu,Chen Tong

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A Guide to Successful Business Relations With the Chinese

Opening the Great Wall's Gate

By: Richard S Andrulis,Huang Quanyu,Chen Tong

Introduces and analyzes the Chinese people, their ideas, behavior, and cultural roots. It not only provides a sufficient theoretical basis for understanding this population, but also focuses on the various vivid practical experiences of everyday and business life. A Guide to Successful Business Relations With the Chinese alters Western business people’s perception of the Chinese people and improves their ability and skill in creating harmonious relationships with Chinese managers, colleagues, and subordinates on business and personal levels.

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1136590056

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Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations in Multi-Ethnic Malaysia

By: Hock-Tong Cheu

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Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations in Multi-Ethnic Malaysia

By: Hock-Tong Cheu

Hock Tong Cheu received his Masters and Ph.D degrees from Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., and had lectured in Anthropology and Sociology in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia from 1976 till mid-1995. From mid-1995 till 2000, he taught in the Malay Studies Department and the Southeast Asian Studies Center, National University of Singapore. He was a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore in 1984 and a Fulbright Visiting Scholar-in-Residence at the Center for South and Southeast Asian Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, from August 1987 to October 1988. He has made several in-depth studies of the Nine Emperor Gods Spirit-Medium Cults as well as the Chinese Locality Saints, the Nadugong, and the Malay Keramat in Southeast Asia. Dr Cheu, who is effectively trilingual in English, Chinese and Malay, wrote prolifically, and had contributed numerous articles in all three languages to professional and academic journals, magazines and newspapers. He had also presented numerous academic papers for discussion in local and international conferences.

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Partridge Publishing Singapore

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1543762123

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9781543762129

Finance and Society in 21st Century China

Chinese Culture versus Western Markets

By: Junie T. Tong

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Finance and Society in 21st Century China

Chinese Culture versus Western Markets

By: Junie T. Tong

In this revealing book Junie Tong reflects on the role of banking and finance in China. The author adopts a critical perspective that views the societal as well as economic functioning of banking and finance. Finance and Society in 21st Century China considers how far the modern economy is disconnected from Chinese culture and history and the problems this separation may cause. She questions the common assumption that China has outgrown its reliance on its Western counterparts. The author believes that the country is still very much dependent on exports and foreign investments and any radical or rapid reduction in either would have serious adverse consequences for China's sustainable economic growth. To provide a model for 'finance and society' that integrates culture and economy, Tong draws on the seminal work of Belgian economist, banker and social commentator, Bernard Lietaer, who has focused on cultural forces and the future of money in the world, generally. Using representative case studies for illustration, Tong applies Lietaer's work in a specifically Chinese context, highlighting the need to root finance and enterprise in the rhythms and forces within Chinese culture to avoid future chaos and achieve socio-economic stability in a country now so critical to global well-being.

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CRC Press

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1317135229

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9781317135227

The Birth Book

Your guide to a positive birth experience

By: Professor Stephen Tong

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The Birth Book

Your guide to a positive birth experience

By: Professor Stephen Tong

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PREPARE FOR BIRTH Many parents-to-be and their support people have little knowledge of what to expect in the birthing suite. Drawing on his extensive experience as a leading obstetrician and international researcher into safe childbirth, Professor Stephen Tong guides you through vital information to help prepare for a safe and happy birth day. Simply written and accessible, the pages are packed with information and real life stories covering: • The stages of labour and birth • How different forms of pain relief, including epidurals, work • Induction of labour, ceasars and assisted birth • Monitoring of the baby and mother • Post childbirth recovery Professor Tong carefully and simply breaks down the evidence and facts to provide you with everything you need to know to turn anxiety and trepidation about childbirth into confidence, empowerment and cherished, life-long memories. The Birth Book is a warm, wonderful and reassuring companion for birth.

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Simon and Schuster

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1922615498

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9781922615497

Disorder Under Heaven

Collective Violence in the Ming Dynasty

By: James Tong

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Disorder Under Heaven

Collective Violence in the Ming Dynasty

By: James Tong

A monumental study of collective violence in the premodern world, this book analyzes all instances of rebellion and banditry recorded in 1,097 countries in China during the 277 years of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The assembled evidence constitutes the largest annual, county-level time-series on collective violence events in any part of the world, and the 630 recorded cases are used to test the major social science theories on the origins of collective violence. Using systematic data collected from local gazetteers on natural calamities, size of harvests, famine relief, physical terrain, local construction, and troop deployment, the author advances and validates a rational-choice argument that violence increased when survival in a subsistence economy became uncertain and the likelihood of punishment was low. Analyzing the administrative effectiveness and coercive capacity of the Ming state, the author also finds evidence to support a complementary structuralist explanation for increased collective violence in times of lax rulers, state insolvency, and inadequate welfare and tax policies. After an introductory chapter, the author explicates the main theoretical and methodological issues of collective violence and sketches the empirical pattern of rebellions and banditry, differentiating them by the level of threat they posed to the regime and by the sociopolitical profile of participating groups. In the next four chapters, he relates the Ming empirical configuration to four theoretical frameworks for collective violence: rational choice,which includes the issue of motive and choice—why people chose to become bandits; opportunity, in which the level of Ming collective violence is treated to variations in a regime's coercive capacity; social change, which is used to shed light on food riots, anti-tax rebellions, and conflict between employers and employees and between natives and outsiders; and class conflict, which prompts the author to assess the Marxist explanation for collective violence by investigating revolts of commoners against imperial clansmen, bondservants against masters, and tenants against landlords. The final chapter presents how the author's conclusions on why and how people became outlaws in the Ming and points the questions for future research.

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Stanford University Press

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0804766762

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9780804766760

The Heart of Economic Reform

China's Banking Reform and State Enterprise Restructuring

By: Donald Daochi Tong

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The Heart of Economic Reform

China's Banking Reform and State Enterprise Restructuring

By: Donald Daochi Tong

This title was first published in 2002.Banking reform lies at the heart of economic reform in China and is central to sustaining the countries high economic growth. This timely book covers an important economic policy issue in China, namely the existing and potential roles of the financial sector in the development of the Chinese economy. It explores for the first time the relationship between the reforms of the financial sector, of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and of the social welfare system. Donald D. Tong presents a wealth of valuable data accompanied by original insights and interpretations. The author also examines the original estimates of the cost of the social welfare burden given that social services such as old age pension, housing, healthcare and education are provided by the SOEs rather than by the private or public sector directly.

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140

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Routledge

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1351738372

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9781351738378

Right, Power, and Faquanism

A Practical Legal Theory from Contemporary China

By: Zhiwei Tong

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Right, Power, and Faquanism

A Practical Legal Theory from Contemporary China

By: Zhiwei Tong

In Right, Power, and Faquanism, Tong Zhiwei proposes that right and power are ultimately a unified entity which can be named “faquan,” and that the purpose of law should be to establish a balanced faquan structure and to promote its preservation and proliferation. “Faquan” is thus a jurisprudential category reflecting the understanding of the unity of right and power. It has interest protected by the law and property with defined ownership as its content, and manifests itself as the external forms of jural right, freedom, liberty, jural power, public function, authority, competence, privilege, and immunity, etc. Faquanism relies mainly on six basic concepts (faquan, right, power, quan, residual quan and duty) to analyze the content of interests and property in all legal phenomena.

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BRILL

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9004381287

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9789004381285

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