How did ordinary people live through the extraordinary changes that have swept across modern China How did peasants transform themselves into urbanites How did the citizens of Shanghai cope with the epic upheavals-revolution, war, and again revolution-that shook their lives Even after decades of scholarship devoted to modern Chinese history, our understanding of the daily lives of the common people

The search began in 1946 for a location to conduct long-range missile tests. Cape Canaveral was chosen in part due to a nearby deactivated military base that could support a long-range proving ground for test firing missiles. The base, originally known as Banana River Naval Air Station, was eventually renamed Patrick Air Force Base in honor of a distinguished Army general. Today, Patrick is part of

Vanadium isotope ratios 51V50V have potential to provide information about changes in past ocean oxygen contents. The oxygen abundance sensitivity range of V isotopes suggests that this paleoproxy could be particularly useful in tracing marine oxygenation changes throughout the Phanerozoic and potentially beyond.

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pemThis is the large print edition of Make You Mine.emppbrppstrongRhys Cannon is emthatem kind of guy-wealthy, family means everything, loyal, and sinfully handsome. I hate him.strongppbrppHe\'s my brother\'s best friend, the teenage crush who never even noticed me, and the guy I will never fall for.ppbrppI made a huge mistake and believed he\'d changed. After he stomped on my heart, I vow never to

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Artificial intelligence AI is a field within computer science that is attempting to build enhanced intelligence into computer systems. This book traces the history of the subject, from the early dreams of eighteenth-century and earlier pioneers to the more successful work of today s AI engineers. AI is becoming more and more a part of everyone s life. The technology is already embedded in face-recognizing

bThe most closely guarded secret of the western world is about to be revealed--and you will never see Christianity in the same light again. b pIn a remarkable achievement of historical detective work that is destined to become a classic, authors Lynn Picknett and Clive Prince delve into the mysterious world of the Freemasons, the Cathars, the Knights Templar, and the occult to discover the truth behind

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pOffering new critical approaches to Dada as quintessential part of the Avant-Garde, iDada and Existentialism the Authenticity of Ambiguityi reassesses the movement as a form of proto- Existentialist philosophy. Dada is often dismissed as an anti-art movement with a merely destructive theoretical impetus. French Existentialism is often condemned for its perceived quietist implications. However, closer

In the 1940s and 1950s, Albert Schweitzer was one of the best-known figures on the world stage. Courted by monarchs, world statesmen, and distinguished figures from the literary, musical, and scientific fields, Schweitzer was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952, cementing his place as one of the great intellectual leaders of his time. Schweitzer is less well known now but nonetheless a man of perennial

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pstrongemA dragon with a past full of secrets.emstrongppstrongemA woman who is the literal definition of a fated mate.emstrongppstrongemAnd an irreverent demon in Newfoundland form with a serious Candy Crush addiction.emstrongppbrppHandsome, erudite, and sexy-as-sin Drake Vireo may look human, but he\'s a dragon through and through. One known for his prowess with the ladies...especially when enjoyed

bAward-winning author Kaki Warner brings her trademark blend of humor, romance, and Western charm to the tale of a Texas Ranger troubled by past deeds and a strong-willed woman with a history of her own...bbr b bbr Seeking vengeance for a tragic past, Tyree Benton joined the Rangers and became a different man--but his brutal actions still twist his conscience. Now he\'s found a woman he could love,

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pOne day, we awaken and feel the discomfort in our comfort. We pull back the curtain and wonder if we caught a glimpse of bars across the window and we rise again.ppIn that moment, we decided to emLead through Lifeem. No longer will we aimlessly follow. No longer will we blindly accept the stories we are fed. We will strike our own path.ppBut what does that path look likeppIn his conformity-breaking

To swither means to suffer indecision or doubt, but there is no faltering in these poems any uncertainty is not in the lines or the sounds or the images, but only in the themes of flux and change and transformation that thread their way through this powerful third collection. Robin Robertson has written a book of remarkable cohesion and range that calls on his knowledge of folklore and myth to fuse

bSomeone is hiding a secret - one that could change Berry\'s life, and alter her tragic past.b p\'Nicole Hurley-Moore has once again created a wonderful, rich tale in iThe McCalister Legacyi...heart-warming, captivating and absolutely perfect.\' - iBlue Wolf Reviewsi pAs a child, Berry McCalister\'s family was torn apart by shocking violence. Eleven years on, she returns to the small town of Harlington,