Download or read book Warring States Era Story 01 25 V2020 written by DAVID YAO and published by Legoo Mandarin. This book was released on with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Warring States period was an era in ancient Chinese history characterized by warfare, as well as bureaucratic and military reforms and consolidation. Start date: 475 BC End date: 221 BC. (Wikipedia) 我们从历代的史书中，以教育性、趣味性、知识性为取材标准，用简洁的文字，将中国历史撷精择要的呈现给读者。 The historical stories are selected from many stroies with clear and simple wording, they present a complete Chinese history concisely to our readers. This book is one of the Chinese Culture Story Series. The whole set of Chinese Culture Stories Series, 41 books @ $ 2.4/BOOK ONLY!, 1050 articles, 18 categories. Chinese-English bilingual, Detailed explanations and expansions of Vocabularies, Perfect for HSK 4-6, IGCSE Chinese, IB Chinese & School extra readings. Find the QR code on the first page for the best price for the whole set of books. New launching BEST price at http://edeo.biz/26749 Warring States Era 战国时代-Story 01-25 Contents 01 序编 Preface 1 序编 Preface 2-历史的意义 Significance of History 02 战国七雄 the Seven Suzerains of the Warring States period 03 豫让击衣报仇 Yu Rang stab garment as revenge 04 魏文侯的故事 A man of his word - Lord Wei 05 乐羊伐中山 Cold-blooded General Yue Yang 045 半途而废 Give up halfway 06 吴起守西河 Cruel natured General Wu Qi 07 邹忌谏齐王 Zou Ji admonish Duke Wei of Qi 08 赏罚公平的齐威王 Duke Wei of Qi state with fair rewards and punishments 09 孙膑的故事 Sun Bin's story 10 马陵之战 Battle of Ma Ling 11 齐宣王与无盐女 King Qi Xuan and Lady Wu-yan 12 魏惠王的复仇 Duke Hui's Revenge 13 聂政刺韩傀 Courageous assassin Nie Zheng 14 孟尝君的故事 Nobleman escaped by depending on a cock's crow and a thieving dog! 15 冯谖与孟尝君 Feng Xuan bought he righteousness 16 燕王哙禅让乱国 Sinking Fake Fame courted disaster 17 燕昭王招贤图强 King Chao Recruits Talents 120 买千里马 Buy thousand-tricent horses 18 乐毅免身全功 Yue Yi escape execution and actualize the meritorious achievement 19 布衣之义 A commoner's loyal righteousness 20 田单的火牛阵 Tian Dan's Fire Oxen Array 21 鼎重难移 Nine large caldrons 22 智解玉连环 Broke the jade bracelet link by hammar 23 信陵君窃符救赵 Xin Ling Jun steal the military seal to rescue Zhao State 24 信陵君破秦 Xin Ling Jun's awe-inspiring victory 25 荆轲刺秦王 Jing Ke Assassinated King Qin

Download or read book Warring States Era Story 26 50 V2020 written by DAVID YAO and published by Legoo Mandarin. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is one of the Chinese Culture Story Series. The whole set of Chinese Culture Stories Series, 41 books @ $ 2.4/BOOK ONLY!, 1050 articles, 18 categories. Chinese-English bilingual, Detailed explanations and expansions of Vocabularies, Perfect for HSK 4-6, IGCSE Chinese, IB Chinese & School extra readings. Find the QR code on the first page for the best price for the whole set of books. New launching BEST price at http://edeo.biz/26749 Warring States Era 战国时代 -Story 26-50 Contents 26 序编 Preface 1 序编 Preface 2-历史的意义 Significance of History 27 战国时代的秦楚 Two strongest states Qin and Chu 28 商鞅 Statesman Shang Yang 29 徙木示信 Moving wood builds trust 30 作法自毙 Caught by one's own laws 31 吴起的复仇 Wu Qi's Revenge 06 吴起守西河 Cruel natured General Wu Qi 32 挂六国相印的苏秦 The bearer of the seal for the six states 054 前倨后恭 Snobbish and the attitude changes rapidly 33 连横之计 A good-will policy 34 反覆诡诈的张仪The deceitful Zhang Yi 35 爱国诗人屈原 Patriotic poet Qu Yuan 10 端午节 Dragon Boat Festival 36 春申君的故事 Lord Chun-shen 37 范睢的复仇 Fan Sui's Revenge 38 能言善辩的蔡泽 Eloquent Cai Ze 39 赵武灵王的故事 King Wu-ling of Zhao 40 平原君杀美人 Lord P'ing-yuan killed maiden 41 完璧归赵 Returning the jade intact to Zhao 105 卞和献玉 Pien Ho's Jade 42 刎颈之交 Friendship to the death 43 长平之战 Battle of Changping 44 奇货可居 A rare commodity worth hoarding 45 甘罗的故事 A twelve years old senior minister 46 吕不韦之死 The death of Lu Buwei 47 李斯谏逐客 Li Si admonish against the order of expelling the guest ministers 48 韩非的故事 Han Fei's story 49 大将王翦 General Wang Jian 50 尉缭的计策 Wei Liao's strategy For Hardcopy or paperback books at best price with reduced postage, please visit: David Yao Amazon Kindle Author Central page: http://bit.ly/david-amazon-kdp (USA) https://www.amazon.co.uk/-/e/B07PR3LTMQ (UK) https://www.amazon.de/-/e/B07PR3LTMQ (German) http://www.amazon.fr/-/e/B07PR3LTMQ (France) https://www.amazon.co.jp/~/e/B07PR3LTMQ (Japan) https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B07PR3LTMQ (USA)

Download or read book Qin and Han Dynasties Story 01 25 V2020 written by DAVID YAO and published by Legoo Mandarin. This book was released on 2020-06-28 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Early Chinese Empire: The Qin and the HanThe Qin (221- 206 BCE) and subsequent Han (202 BCE- 220 CE) dynasties unify China and establish a centralized empire, which endures and evolves down through 20th century. The Chinese empire is founded when the state of Qin unites the other Chinese states in 221 BCE and establishes a centralized system of government; Qin Shi Huangdi (Ch’in Shih Huang-ti), or the First Emperor of Qin, rules for a very short time (221-206 BCE) but lays the foundation for China’s imperial structure and begins construction of the Great Wall for defense to the north. At his death, an army of life-sized terra cotta warriors is buried near his tomb. The Han dynasty (202 BCE-220 CE) follows the short-lived Qin and rules China for 300 years. The Han greatly expands the Chinese empire. The Han dynasty retains the centralized bureaucracy and unified political system of the Qin but adopts and grafts upon this the Confucian view that government should be run by educated, ethical men. 中国的史书浩瀚如海，在中国历史上可歌可泣的人物和事件，不可胜数，所以大家常说：一部二十五史，不知从何说起。我们从历代的史书中，以教育性、趣味性、知识性为取材标准，用简洁的文字，将中国历史撷精择要的呈现给读者。Chinese histories are abundant. In Chinese history the stories of glorious and tragic men and events are so numerous that they cannot be counted. Therefore, people often sya, " One does not know where to begin discussing the Twenty-five Histories. " The historical stories are selected from many stroies with clear and simple wording, they present a complete Chinese history concisely to our readers This book is one of the Chinese Culture Story Series. The whole set of Chinese Culture Stories Series, 999 articles, 18 categories. Perfect for HSK 4-6, IGCSE Chinese, IB Chinese & School extra readings. Find the QR code on the first page for the best price for the whole set of books. New launching BEST price at http://edeo.biz/26749 Qin and Han Dynasties 秦汉 -Story 01-25 V2020-- HSK Chinese History Story 中国历史故事 Volume 7/14 Contents 01 序编 Preface 1 序言 2 Preface 2 02 秦始皇 The First Emperor of Qin 03 万里长城 The Great Wall 04 焚书坑儒 Burned Books and buried scholars alive 05 灵渠 The Spirit Channel 06 兵马俑 Terracotta Warriors 07 陈胜起义 The Chen Sheng Rebellion 08 破釜沉舟 Break the caldrons and sink the boats 09 约法三章 Code of Three Laws 10 萧规曹随 Xiao follows Cao's Rules 11 缇萦救父 T'i-ying save her father 12 细柳营 Frail Willow frontier camps 13 马王堆汉墓 The Han period graves of Ma-wang Mound 14 金缕玉衣 The jade burial suits 15 夜郎自大 Ye Lang overestimates itself 064 夜郎自大 As conceited as the king of Yelang 16 董仲舒 Dong Zhong Shu advocates Confucians 17 汉赋 The Han rhapsodies 18 史记 Records of the Grand Historian 19 苏武牧羊 Su Wu Among the Herds 20 张骞通西域 Zhang Qian contacts with the Western Regions 21 昭君出塞 Zhao Jun on marital alliance 22 光武中兴 Guang-wu Restoration. 23 蔡侯纸 Count Cai's paper 24 党锢之祸 Partisan Incarceration 25 最早的外科麻醉医生－华佗 The first anaesthetic - Hua Tuo

Download or read book Song Liao Jin Dynasties Story 01 25 V2020 written by DAVID YAO and published by Legoo Mandarin. This book was released on 2020-10-30 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Song dynasty was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou, ending the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The Liao dynasty, also known as the Liao Empire, officially the Great Liao, or the Khitan State, was an empire and imperial dynasty in East Asia that ruled from 916 to 1125 over present-day Northern and Northeast China, Mongolia and portions of the Russian Far East and North Korea. Jin dynasty (金朝) 1115–1234The Jin dynasty, officially known as the Great Jin, lasted from 1115 to 1234 as one of the last dynasties in Chinese history to predate the Mongol conquest of China. (Wikipedia)This book is one of the Chinese Culture Story Series. The whole set of Chinese Culture Stories Series, 999 articles, 18 categories. Perfect for HSK 4-6, IGCSE Chinese, IB Chinese & School extra readings. Find the QR code on the first page for the best price for the whole set of books. New launching BEST price at http://edeo.biz/26749 The origins of the Chinese people go far back in time, and Chinese culture is extensive and rich in nature. It is the traditional Chinese high Regard for history that has made this possible Song, Liao, Jin Dynasties 宋辽金 -Story 01-25 V2020 -- HSK Chinese History Story中国历史故事 Volume 10/14 Contents 01 序编 Preface 1 序言 2 Preface 2 02 耶律阿保机 A Khitan chieftain, Yeh-lu Ah-pao-chi, founded the Liao empire. 03 陈桥兵变 Chen Qiao Mutiny 04 烛影斧声 The shadow of Candle and sound axe 05 金匮之盟 Golden chamber alliance 06 杨家将 The Yang clan generals 07 澶渊之盟 Treaty of Chan-yuan 08 萧太后与辽圣宗 The Empress Dowager Hsiao and Emperor Sheng-tsung of the Liao Dynasty 09 西夏建国 Western Xia Empire 10 包青天 Judge Bao 宋陵 11 古文大家欧阳修 A scholar of many talents- Ou Yang Xiu 115 欧阳修努力为学 Ouyang Xiu industrious approach to studying 12 资治通鉴 The Comprehensive Mirror of Good Governing 13 王安石变法 Wang Anshi Reform 14 东坡居士 Recluse of the Eastern Slop 15 一代才女李清照 A talent women poets - Li Qing Zhao 16 清明上河图 A River Scene at Qing-ming 17 瘦金书 Thin gold calligraphic style 116 画家皇帝宋徽宗 Artist Emperor Song Huizong 18 完颜阿骨打 Wan-yen Ah-ku-ta 19 莫须有罪名 It must be so! 20 爱国诗人陆游 A patriotic poet Lu You 21 豪放词人辛弃疾 A vigorous poet Xin Qi Ji 22 鹅湖之会 The Goose Lake Meeting 23 图书印刷 Chinese printing 24 小尧舜金世宗 Little sage king Shi Zong 25 张元素切脉 Two open-minded Doctors 26 西厢记诸宫调 Western Chamber Romance chant fable 27 文天祥正气歌 Wen Tian Xiang's Song of Honor

Download or read book Chinese Story Volume 1 8 Story 01 25 V2020 written by DAVID YAO and published by Legoo Mandarin. This book was released on 2020-10-24 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 这套中国故事，有历史故事、有寓言故事、有民间流传的故事、也有神话故事。但不论是那一类的故事，它除了知识和趣味，都是讲忠孝节义，劝人向善向上，一个好心的人，最后定有好报；一个乐意帮助他人的人，一定会博人喜悦，有所收获；一个肯努力上进的人，终能成功。当然，坏人永远是没有好下场的，这情形几乎成为一项必然的结果。仔细想想，其中确有道理，而不是一种虚构的故事情节。 The Chinese Stories Series has 8 volumes. There were history stories、fables、folk stories and fairy tales. And every kind of story, along with being informative and interesting, also taught us about filial piety and moral integrity, and encouraged us to do good and improve our-selves. A kind-hearted person was always rewarded in the end; a person who was willing to help others was always well-liked by others and always reaped benefits; and a person who was willing to work hard always succeeded in the end. Naturally, bad people always came to no good end. Each story was almost certain to finish in this way. And if we really think about it, endings such as these make sense; they are not just meaningless story plots.

Download or read book Spring and Autumn Period Story 01 25 V2020 written by DAVID YAO and published by Legoo Mandarin. This book was released on with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spring and Autumn period was a period in Chinese history from approximately 771 to 476 BCE which corresponds roughly to the first half of the Eastern Zhou period. Wikipedia Chinese histories are abundant. In Chinese history the stories of glorious and tragic men and events are so numerous that they cannot be counted. Therefore, people often sya, " One does not know where to begin discussing the Twenty-five Histories. " The historical stories are selected from many stroies with clear and simple wording, they present a complete Chinese history concisely to our readers.This book is one of the Chinese Culture Story Series. The whole set of Chinese Culture Stories Series, 999 articles, 18 categories. Perfect for HSK 4-6, IGCSE Chinese, IB Chinese & School extra readings. Find the QR code on the first page for the best price for the whole set of books. New launching BEST price at http://edeo.biz/26749 中国的史书浩瀚如海，在中国历史上可歌可泣的人物和事件，不可胜数，所以大家常说：一部二十五史，不知从何说起。我们从历代的史书中，以教育性、趣味性、知识性为取材标准，用简洁的文字，将中国历史撷精择要的呈现给读者。 Contents 01序编 Preface 1 序编 Preface 2-历史的意义 Significance of History 02 春秋时代 The Spring and Autumn Period 03 周郑互换人质 King Zhou and Duke Zhen exchanged hostages 04 仁智忠勇的叔詹 Wisdom, loyalty, courage, benevolence Shu Zhan 05 弦高退敌 Xuan Gao repulsed the enemy 06 郑子产 Great statesmen Zheng Zi Chan 07 兄弟让国 Let my brother be the heir of Throne 08 妇人之仁 A woman’s kindness 09 诚信退敌 Retreat enemy with integrity 10 利器借人 Power cannot be casually given away 11 大义灭亲的石碏 Shi Que placed righteousness above family loyalty 12 好鹤亡国 How One’s Love of Cranes Destroyed a Country 13 子路之死 The death of Zi Lu 14 恶有恶报 Evil is repaid with evil. 15 晋国的故事 The story of Jin State 16 晋献公借路灭虢 Jin Xiangong Borrows Road to destroy the state of Guo 17 秦晋之好 The amity between Qin and Jin. 18 秦穆公平晋乱 Qin Duke Mu settled the chaos of Jin 19 重耳流亡十九年 Chong Er lived in exile for nineteen years 20 城濮之战 Battle of Chengpu 21 淆山封尸 Bury remains in Xiao Mount 22 忠义的刺客 Loyal and righteous assassin 23 赵氏孤儿 The orphan of Zhao 24 推荐贤人的祁奚 Qi Xi who recommends gifted men 25 三家分晋 Three clans split Jin territory This book is one of the Chinese Culture Story Series. The whole set of Chinese Culture Stories Series, 999 articles, 18 categories. Perfect for HSK 4-6, IGCSE Chinese, IB Chinese & School extra readings. Find the QR code on the first page for the best price for the whole set of books. New launching BEST price at http://edeo.biz/26749

Download or read book Chinese Story Volume 6 8 Story 101 125 V2020 written by DAVID YAO and published by Legoo Mandarin. This book was released on with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinese Stories Series has 8 volumes. There were history stories、fables、folk stories and fairy tales. And every kind of story, along with being informative and interesting, also taught us about filial piety and moral integrity, and encouraged us to do good and improve our-selves. A kind-hearted person was always rewarded in the end; a person who was willing to help others was always well-liked by others and always reaped benefits; and a person who was willing to work hard always succeeded in the end. Naturally, bad people always came to no good end. Each story was almost certain to finish in this way. And if we really think about it, endings such as these make sense; they are not just meaningless story plots. 这套中国故事，有历史故事、有寓言故事、有民间流传的故事、也有神话故事。但不论是那一类的故事，它除了知识和趣味，都是讲忠孝节义，劝人向善向上，一个好心的人，最后定有好报；一个乐意帮助他人的人，一定会博人喜悦，有所收获；一个肯努力上进的人，终能成功。当然，坏人永远是没有好下场的，这情形几乎成为一项必然的结果。仔细想想，其中确有道理，而不是一种虚构的故事情节。 This book is one of the whole set of Chinese Culture Stories Series, 40 books, 999 articles, 18 categories- Enrich your Language by Chinese Idiom, Fables, History Readings for Intermediate Level learners. Perfect for HSK 4-6, IGCSE Chinese, IB Chinese & School extra readings. New launching BEST price at http://edeo.biz/26749

Download or read book Chinese Story Volume 8 8 Story 176 200 V2020 written by DAVID YAO and published by Legoo Mandarin. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinese Stories Series has 8 volumes. There were history stories、fables、folk stories and fairy tales. And every kind of story, along with being informative and interesting, also taught us about filial piety and moral integrity, and encouraged us to do good and improve our-selves. A kind-hearted person was always rewarded in the end; a person who was willing to help others was always well-liked by others and always reaped benefits; and a person who was willing to work hard always succeeded in the end. Naturally, bad people always came to no good end. Each story was almost certain to finish in this way. And if we really think about it, endings such as these make sense; they are not just meaningless story plots. 这套中国故事，有历史故事、有寓言故事、有民间流传的故事、也有神话故事。但不论是那一类的故事，它除了知识和趣味，都是讲忠孝节义，劝人向善向上，一个好心的人，最后定有好报；一个乐意帮助他人的人，一定会博人喜悦，有所收获；一个肯努力上进的人，终能成功。当然，坏人永远是没有好下场的，这情形几乎成为一项必然的结果。仔细想想，其中确有道理，而不是一种虚构的故事情节。 This book is one of the whole set of Chinese Culture Stories Series, 40 books, 999 articles, 18 categories- Enrich your Language by Chinese Idiom, Fables, History Readings for Intermediate Level learners. Perfect for HSK 4-6, IGCSE Chinese, IB Chinese & School extra readings. New launching BEST price at http://edeo.biz/26749 Chinese Story 中国故事 Volume 8/8 - Story 176-200 V2020 --HSK Intermediate Chinese Reading 中级汉语阅读- Chinese Culture 中华文化 Contents 序编 Preface 1 序编 Preface 2 鸣谢 Special THANKS 176 种花的道理 The truth about growing flowers 177 聪明机智的小宝 Smart and witty little boy (Little Treasure) 178 国王拉弓 King drew an especially tense bow 179 廉节才是宝 Honest and moral integrity are the treasure 180 智取苹果 Take Apple by strategy 181 一鼓作气 With a bang 027 一鼓作气 Get sth. done in one vigorous effort 182 覆水难收 Spilt water is difficult to recover 014 覆水难收 It's no use crying over spilt milk 183 五十步笑百步 The pot calling the kettle black 13 五十步笑百步 The pot calling the kettle black 184 螳臂挡车 A mantis trying to stop a chariot 106 螳臂当车 A mantis trying to stop a chariot 185 螳螂捕蝉 黄雀在后 Mantis catches cicada, Bur Oriole is behind 011 螳螂捕蝉 the mantis stalking the cicada 105 螳螂捕蝉 The mantis stalks the cicada 186 抛砖引玉 Lay a brick to attract jade 069 抛砖引玉 Lay a brick to attract jade 187 胶漆相投 Coincidence of glue and lacquer 188 知难行易 Understanding is difficult, but doing is easy 189 沧海桑田 Vicissitudes of life 190 月下老人 The Old Man Under the Moon 191 悬壶济世 Hanging up a gourd and helping the world 192 倒屣迎宾 Greeting a guest with shoes on backwards 193 知己知彼 百战百胜 Know thyself, ever-victorious 194 割席绝交 Cut the mat to break up an old friendship 195 瞎子摸象 The blind men touched the elephant 196 此处无银三百两 No three hundred taels silver here 197 周处除三害 Three Calamities 112 改过自新 Turnover a new leaf 198 闻鸡起舞 Be up with the cock's crow 199枕戈待旦 Sleep with my spear ready 200 知足常乐 Contentment brings lasting happiness

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Download or read book The African Film Industry written by UNESCO and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The production and distribution of film and audiovisual works is one of the most dynamic growth sectors in the world. Thanks to digital technologies, production has been growing rapidly in Africa in recent years. For the first time, a complete mapping of the film and audiovisual industry in 54 States of the African continent is available, including quantitative and qualitative data and an analysis of their strengths and weaknesses at the continental and regional levels.The report proposes strategic recommendations for the development of the film and audiovisual sectors in Africa and invites policymakers, professional organizations, firms, filmmakers and artists to implement them in a concerted manner.

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Download or read book Competition and Productivity written by Thomas J. Holmes and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does competition spur productivity? And if so, how? These have long been regarded as central questions in economics. The extent of competition can be influenced by policy decisions, so understanding how competition impacts productivity and, in turn, living standards is of more than academic importance. To fully answer these questions of whether, and how, an increase in competition impacts productivity, two issues must be addressed. First, the authors define what we mean by an ¿increase in competition.¿ Second, they attempt to understand the mechanisms through which competition impacts productivity. Both issues present substantial challenges, which the authors address. Illustrations. This is a print-on-demand publication; it is not an original.