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Yang Yang

    Twin Sisters
    Technical Code for Monitoring of Building Structures
    The Secrets of Dinosaurs
    The World in Guangzhou
    Like Crazy
    Ghetto at the Center of the World
    • There is nowhere else in the world quite like Chungking Mansions, a dilapidated seventeen-story commercial and residential structure in the heart of Hong Kong's tourist district. This title shows us, a trip to Chungking Mansions that reveals a far less glamorous side of globalization.

      Ghetto at the Center of the World
    • A hilarious and heartbreaking memoir about a mother and son's outlandish odyssey of self-discovery.

      Like Crazy
    • Only decades ago, the population of Guangzhou was almost wholly Chinese. Today, it is a truly global city, a place where people from around the world go to make new lives, find themselves, or further their careers. A large number of these migrants are small-scale traders from Africa who deal in Chinese goods—often knockoffs or copies of high-end branded items—to send back to their home countries. In The World in Guangzhou, Gordon Mathews explores the question of how the city became a center of “low-end globalization” and shows what we can learn from that experience about similar transformations elsewhere in the world. Through detailed ethnographic portraits, Mathews reveals a world of globalization based on informality, reputation, and trust rather than on formal contracts. How, he asks, can such informal relationships emerge between two groups—Chinese and sub-Saharan Africans—that don't share a common language, culture, or religion? And what happens when Africans move beyond their status as temporary residents and begin to put down roots and establish families? Full of unforgettable characters, The World in Guangzhou presents a compelling account of globalization at ground level and offers a look into the future of urban life as transnational connections continue to remake cities around the world.

      The World in Guangzhou
    • The Secrets of Dinosaurs

      • 240 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Filled with incredible facts and history about the most famous reptiles to ever roam this earth, The Secrets of Dinosaurs is the perfect book for any child interested in dinosaurs. Detailed illustrations give a breathtaking look at what these beasts might have looked like, and transport readers back millions of years!

      The Secrets of Dinosaurs
    • The book serves as a crucial reference for researchers and engineers, detailing the first building monitoring standard in China, specifically the "Technical Code for Monitoring of Building Structures in Qinghai Province." It integrates design, construction, and acceptance processes, applicable globally. The standard outlines warning thresholds for monitoring parameters and incorporates advanced technologies like cloud platforms and BIM. It aims to enhance building safety, particularly in high-altitude areas, and provides guidelines for housing security, supporting educational needs for students in related fields.

      Technical Code for Monitoring of Building Structures
    • Twin Sisters

      • 376 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      The narrative explores the complex and often contentious relationship between twin sisters, delving into themes of identity, rivalry, and the impact of societal expectations. Through their intertwined lives, the book addresses controversial topics that challenge traditional views on family dynamics and individuality. The characters navigate their unique struggles, revealing deep emotional layers and prompting readers to reflect on the nature of sibling bonds and personal choices.

      Twin Sisters
    • Meta-functional Equivalent Translation of Chinese Folk Song

      Intercultural Communication of Zhuang Ethnic Minority as an Example

      • 220 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      Exploring the rich heritage of the Zhuang community, this book delves into the origins, evolution, and artistic characteristics of Zhuang folk songs, which face the threat of extinction. It offers English translations based on meta-functional equivalence, showcasing the multi-aesthetic qualities of these melodies. Additionally, it features forty classic Zhuang folk songs, presented with bilingual lyrics that align with musical notation, preserving the cultural essence for future generations.

      Meta-functional Equivalent Translation of Chinese Folk Song