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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Jan Marsh
Newspaper editor Tim Brown's sabbatical year continues to offer new challenges. Something unexpectedly triggers a long-buried emotional memory, raising difficult questions. His growing skill at delving leads him to question truths and accept falsehoods, and to consider when a loss can be a gain.
Jan Wong, a Canadian of Chinese descent, went to China as a starry-eyed Maoist in 1972 at the height of the Cultural Revolution. A true believer--and one of only two Westerners permitted to enroll at Beijing University--her education included wielding a pneumatic drill at the Number One Machine Tool Factory. In the name of the Revolution, she renounced rock & roll, hauled pig manure in the paddy fields, and turned in a fellow student who sought her help in getting to the United States. She also met and married the only American draft dodger from the Vietnam War to seek asylum in China. Red China Blues is Wong's startling--and ironic--memoir of her rocky six-year romance with Maoism (which crumbled as she became aware of the harsh realities of Chinese communism); her dramatic firsthand account of the devastating Tiananmen Square uprising; and her engaging portrait of the individuals and events she covered as a correspondent in China during the tumultuous era of capitalist reform under Deng Xiaoping. In a frank, captivating, deeply personal narrative she relates the horrors that led to her disillusionment with the "worker's paradise." And through the stories of the people--an unhappy young woman who was sold into marriage, China's most famous dissident, a doctor who lengthens penises--Wong reveals long-hidden dimensions of the world's most populous nation. In setting out to show readers in the Western world what life is like in China, and why we should care, she reacquaints herself with the old friends--and enemies of her radical past, and comes to terms with the legacy of her ancestral homeland.
The Views of Four Statesmen: International Conciliation, No. 308, March, 1935
Jan Christiaan Smuts; Howard Penrith; Norman Davis
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Sulfate Attack on Concrete provides a comprehensive reference to this important subject. It covers: a short history of concrete deterioration due to sulfate attack, the origin of sulfates in concrete, the importance of appropriate concrete processing, forms and physical-chemical mechanisms of concrete deterioration due to sulfates, preventative measures, standardisation and numerous case histories. This book is an essential reference for industry practitioners involved in concrete science and engineering, and also for academics and researchers of materials science and concrete technology.
Sulfate attack is one of several mechanisms of concrete deterioration. This book provides a comprehensive reference to this subject, covering: a short history of concrete deterioration due to sulfate attack, the origin of sulfates in concrete, the importance of appropriate concrete processing, forms and physical-chemical mechanisms of concrete deterioration due to sulfates, preventative measures, standardization and numerous case histories.
"Jan: A Dog and a Romance" by A. J. Dawson is a captivating work of fiction exploring the profound bonds of friendship, love, and relationships through the unique perspective of a dog. This meticulously prepared print edition presents a timeless tale that resonates with readers who appreciate animal fiction and heartwarming romance. Delve into a narrative where the canine spirit illuminates the complexities of human connection. "Jan" offers a poignant exploration of loyalty and affection, reminding us of the enduring power of love in its many forms. Dawson's work stands as a testament to the universal language of companionship, making it a compelling read for anyone who cherishes stories about the unbreakable ties between humans and animals. Discover the charm and enduring appeal of this classic novel.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
"Jan: A Dog and a Romance" by A. J. Dawson is a captivating work of fiction exploring the profound bonds of friendship, love, and relationships through the unique perspective of a dog. This meticulously prepared print edition presents a timeless tale that resonates with readers who appreciate animal fiction and heartwarming romance. Delve into a narrative where the canine spirit illuminates the complexities of human connection. "Jan" offers a poignant exploration of loyalty and affection, reminding us of the enduring power of love in its many forms. Dawson's work stands as a testament to the universal language of companionship, making it a compelling read for anyone who cherishes stories about the unbreakable ties between humans and animals. Discover the charm and enduring appeal of this classic novel.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Alec John Dawson (1872 - 3 February 1951), generally known as A J. Dawson (pseudonyms Major Dawson, Howard Kerr, Nicholas Freydon) was an English author, traveler and novelist. During World War I he attained the rank of Major, and was awarded the MBE and Croix de Guerre in recognition of his work as a military propagandist. Dawson published over thirty books, the one best remembered today probably being the animal adventure story Finn the Wolfhound (1908). He used the pen-name Howard Kerr for his first published novel, Leeway (1896). Further publications as A J. Dawson soon followed: two collections of short stories (Mere Sentiment and In the Bight of Benin) and two novels (God's Foundling and Middle Greyness) in 1897 alone.
Title: Jan: an Afrikander. A tale.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Howarth, Anna; 1897. 319 p.; 8 . 012623.f.28.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.
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A spirited and truly compelling literary biography of the immortal travel writer, journalist and twentieth-century trans pioneer, Jan Morris. When Jan Morris joined the 1953 Everest expedition and was first to get news of the ascent back to the young Queen Elizabeth in London, she became the most famous journalist in the world overnight. So began a glittering career that saw her cover the Eichmann trial, interview Che Guevara and scoop the story of Suez collusion. Morris transitioned in the early seventies, and documented the experience in Conundrum, still considered a classic of trans literature today. She was a trailblazer adored around the globe and her books, including Venice and the Pax Britannica trilogy, have inspired hundreds of thousands of readers. In these pages, celebrated travel writer and biographer Sara Wheeler uncovers the complexity of this twentieth-century icon to reveal a mosaic of contradictions. Morris conjured the spirit of place in her work, yet her late masterpiece Trieste celebrates "the meaning of nowhere; she was a Welsh nationalist who wasn't Welsh; and a preacher of kindness with a cruel side. Drawing on unprecedented access to Morris's papers as well as interviews with family, friends and colleagues, Wheeler assembles a captivating portrait of her astonishing life--a story of longing, traveling and never reaching home.