Download or read book Blindsight written by Peter Watts and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-10-03 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugo and Shirley Jackson award-winning Peter Watts stands on the cutting edge of hard SF with his acclaimed novel, Blindsight Two months since the stars fell... Two months of silence, while a world held its breath. Now some half-derelict space probe, sparking fitfully past Neptune's orbit, hears a whisper from the edge of the solar system: a faint signal sweeping the cosmos like a lighthouse beam. Whatever's out there isn't talking to us. It's talking to some distant star, perhaps. Or perhaps to something closer, something en route. So who do you send to force introductions with unknown and unknowable alien intellect that doesn't wish to be met? You send a linguist with multiple personalities, her brain surgically partitioned into separate, sentient processing cores. You send a biologist so radically interfaced with machinery that he sees x-rays and tastes ultrasound. You send a pacifist warrior in the faint hope she won't be needed. You send a monster to command them all, an extinct hominid predator once called vampire, recalled from the grave with the voodoo of recombinant genetics and the blood of sociopaths. And you send a synthesist—an informational topologist with half his mind gone—as an interface between here and there. Pray they can be trusted with the fate of a world. They may be more alien than the thing they've been sent to find. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Download or read book Cutie Dolls written by Jenoviya Art and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a coloring book for adults and children. The world of cute creatures, textile dolls is waiting for you. Only your imagination and pencils will save these pups, because they are so different and each lives in their own world. Turn their world and these cute dolls into a bright and magical tale . for this you will need your fantasy .. Good luck

Download or read book Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters written by Alison Matthews and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This user-friendly book is aimed at helping students of Mandarin Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters. At last--there is a truly effective and enjoyable way to learn Chinese characters! This book helps students to learn and remember both the meanings and the pronunciations of over 800 characters. This otherwise daunting task is made easier by the use of techniques based on the psychology of learning and memory. key principles include the use of visual imagery, the visualization of short "stories," and the systematic building up of more complicated characters from basic building blocks. Although Learning Chinese Characters is primarily a book for serious learners of Mandarin Chinese, it can be used by anyone with interest in Chinese characters, without any prior knowledge of Chinese. It can be used alongside (or after, or even before) a course in the Chinese language. All characters are simplified (as in mainland China), but traditional characters are also given, when available. Key features: Specially designed pictures and stories are used in a structured way to make the learning process more enjoyable and effective, reducing the need for rote learning to the absolute minimum. The emphasis throughout is on learning and remembering the meanings and pronunciations of the characters. Tips are also included on learning techniques and how to avoid common problems. Characters are introduced in a logical sequence, which also gives priority to learning the most common characters first. Modern, simplified characters are used, with pronunciations given in pinyin. Key information is given for each character, including radical, stroke-count, traditional form, compounds, and guidance on writing the character. This is a practical guide with a clear, concise and appealing layout, and it is well-indexed with easy lookup methods. The 800 Chinese characters and 1,033 compounds specified for the original HSK Level A proficiency test are covered.

Download or read book Chinese Writing and Calligraphy written by Wendan Li and published by . This book was released on 2010-05-31 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The work covers three major areas: 1) descriptions of Chinese characters and their components, including stroke types, layout patterns, and indications of sound and meaning; 2) basic brush techniques; and 3) the social, cultural, historical, and philosophical underpinnings of Chinese calligraphy---all of which are crucial to understanding and appreciating this art form. --

Download or read book The Tao of Sexology written by Stephen Thomas Chang and published by Tao Publishing. This book was released on 1986 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Chinese Astrology written by Shelly Wu and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on the archetypes of the 12 signs of the ancient Eastern zodiac to offer insight into astrologically influenced personalities, providing coverage of such related topics as how a birth element shapes one's destiny, Chinese love signs and the qualities of one's Chinese birth-hour "companion."

Download or read book The Chinese Zodiac written by Anita Mangan and published by Portico. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From highly-acclaimed illustrator, graphic designer and author, Anita Mangan, comes The Chinese Zodiac, an ideal gift book for fans of astrology and lunar cycles. In this time of self-awareness and self-interest, The Chinese Zodiac takes an alternative and hilarious look at all 12 signs of the Chinese Zodiac, mixing together animal and human facts and drawing on themes such as personality, love, health and lifestyle, school/work to create a fresh and entertaining look at ourselves accompanied by quirky and colourful illustrations in this full-colour gift book. The Chinese zodiac follows the moon (rather than constellations, as in the Greco-Roman zodiac system). It is divided into a 12-year cycle, with a different animal representing each year. The philosophy is deeply rooted in Chinese culture, and the zodiac, combined with the principles of yin and yang and the five elements, asserts a remarkable influence over people’s decisions and beliefs. The signs include: Rat Ox Tiger Rabbit Dragon Snake Horse Goat/Sheep Monkey Rooster Dog Pig

Download or read book Simple Chinese Astrology written by Damian Sharp and published by Conari Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A basic introduction to the ancient system of astrology based on the Chinese lunar calendar from the author of Simple Feng Shui. Introduced by the emperor Huang Ti between 2700 and 2600 B.C.E., Chinese astrology is based on the culture’s lunar calendar, which is made up of five cycles of twelve years each, with a complete cycle taking sixty years. According to legend, Buddha summoned all the animals to come to him before he departed earth, but only twelve came to pay their respects. To honor them, he named a year after each animal in the order that they appeared: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar. These became the twelve astrological signs that determine your personality, behavior, and proclivities according to the year and time of day you were born. This age-old practice tells you what to expect—in life, career, and romance—in the coming years. Featuring illustrations and tables, this guide makes this exacting science and art of divination and personal analysis accessible to Western readers.

Download or read book The Arts of Korea written by Elizabeth Hammer and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art New York. This book was released on 2001 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the rich artistic heritage of Korea: a blend of native tradition, foreign infusions, and sophisticated technical skill.

Download or read book The Book of Sufi Healing written by Abu Abdullah Ghulam Moinuddin and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Complete Poetry of James Hearst written by James Hearst and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the regionalist movement that included Grant Wood, Paul Engle, Hamlin Garland, and Jay G. Sigmund, James Hearst helped create what Iowa novelist Ruth Suckow called a poetry of place. A lifelong Iowa farner, Hearst began writing poetry at age nineteen and eventually wrote thirteen books of poems, a novel, short stories, cantatas, and essays, which gained him a devoted following Many of his poems were published in the regionalist periodicals of the time, including the Midland, and by the great regional presses, including Carroll Coleman's Prairie Press. Drawing on his experiences as a farmer, Hearst wrote with a distinct voice of rural life and its joys and conflicts, of his own battles with physical and emotional pain (he was partially paralyzed in a farm accident), and of his own place in the world. His clear eye offered a vision of the midwestern agrarian life that was sympathetic but not sentimental - a people and an art rooted in place.

Download or read book The World Upside Down written by Isabelle Robinet and published by . This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains four essays on Internal Alchemy (Neidan) by Isabelle Robinet, originally published in French and translated here for the first time into English. The essays are concerned with the alchemical principle of "inversion"; the devices used by the alchemists to "give form to the Formless by the word, and thus manifest the authentic and absolute Dao"; the symbolic function of numbers in Taoism and in Internal Alchemy; and the original meanings of the terms "External Elixir" (waidan) and "Internal Elixir" (neidan). Table of Contents Acknowledgements, vii 1. The World Upside Down in Taoist Internal Alchemy, 1 2. The Alchemical Language, or the Effort to Say the Contradictory, 17 3. Role and Meaning of Numbers in Taoist Cosmology and Alchemy, 45 4. On the Meaning of the Terms Waidan and Neidan, 75 Tables and Pictures, 103 Appendix: Works by Isabelle Robinet, 113 Glossary of Chinese Characters, 117 Works Quoted, 123

Download or read book The Complete Book of Chinese Horoscopes written by Lori Reid and published by HarperElement. This book was released on 1997-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the Chinese system of horoscopes, each person is born under a different animal sign depending on the year of their birth. This animal personality determines the person's character and effects emotional make-up, family life, health and relationships.

Download or read book Botanical Line Drawing written by Peggy Dean and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-13 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This simple line drawing guide features all of our favorite cacti and succulents and is perfect for the beginner and a great addition to the tool box of a seasoned artist. Easy-to-understand instructions are presented with six illustrative steps, void of written instruction or over-the-top explanation.

Download or read book Chinese Zodiac Stained Glass Coloring Book written by Marty Noble and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to ancient Chinese traditions, people are linked by their birth date to animal signs that define their personalities and determine their future. Astrology enthusiasts will be charmed by these beautifully rendered illustrations of the twelve Chinese zodiac symbols: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. Depicted in elegant detail, sixteen boldly outlined images are finished with a variety of decorative borders and a Chinese character for each symbol. When colored, place the translucent pages near a light source for a lovely glow.

Download or read book Zodiac Signs Coloring Book for Grown Ups 1 written by Nick Snels and published by ColoringArtist.com. This book was released on 2016-02-07 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you buy this book you get an electronic version (PDF file) of the interior of this book. Sixty coloring pages with zodiac signs. Four different series of Western zodiac signs and one series of Chinese zodiac signs. Perfect for anyone that loves astrology. Vivid colors, great illustrations and imagination are all you need to keep calm and relaxed! Each picture is printed on its own 8.5 x 11 inch page so no need to worry about smudging.

Download or read book Innovative Coloring Book of Chinese Zodiac Animals written by Xueyin Chen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the magic of the Chinese Zodiac with this fun and educational coloring book for kids ages 3-5! Do you want to introduce your child to the fascinating world of the Chinese Zodiac? Do you want to spark their creativity and imagination with colorful and cute animal illustrations? Do you want to help them develop their artistic skills and cognitive abilities? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this coloring book is perfect for you and your little one! This innovative coloring book features twelve adorable Chinese Zodiac animals for your child to color and enjoy. Each animal has a color sample and a clear black-and-white outline for your child to follow or add their own colors. Your child will learn about the characteristics and personalities of each zodiac animal, as well as their order and cycle. You can also tell them funny and interesting stories about how the zodiac animals came to be and what they represent. Coloring is a great activity for children, as it can improve their hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, pencil grip, and concentration. It can also help them relax, express their emotions, and unleash their creativity. With its beautiful illustrations and educational content, this coloring book will delight both children and parents. It is suitable for preschool and kindergarten children, as well as boys and girls. Your child can hang their Chinese Zodiac animal paintings in their bedrooms and show off their artistic talent. This coloring book is also a great gift idea for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion. Specification: Premium paper Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 inches Number of pages: 32 in total Don't miss this opportunity to discover the magic of the Chinese zodiac with your child. Order your copy today and have fun coloring the cute and charming animals! Happy Dragon Year 2024!