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Clarkesworld Magazine Issue 200

by Neil Clarke, Suzanne Palmer, Rich Larson, Naomi Kritzer, Parker Ragland, Harry Turtledove, Megan Chee, Jordan Chase-Young, An Hao ...

Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art.Our May 2023 issue (#200) contains:* Original fiction by Naomi Kritzer ("Better Living Through Algorithms"), Harry Turtledove ("Through the Roof of the World"), Suzanne Palmer ("To Sail Beyond the Botnet"), Rich Larson ("LOL, Said the ... Read more

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Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art.Our May 2023 issue (#200) contains:* Original fiction by Naomi Kritzer ("Better Living Through Algorithms"), Harry Turtledove ("Through the Roof of the World"), Suzanne Palmer ("To Sail Beyond the Botnet"), Rich Larson ("LOL, Said the
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Electrorheological Fluids

The Non-aqueous Suspensions

by Tian Hao ...

Series Book 22 - Studies in Interface Science
An electrorheological (ER) suspension is made from an insulating liquid medium embodying either a semi-conductive particulate material or a semi-conductive liquid material (usually a liquid crystal material). Since its mechanical properties can be easily controlled over a wide range (almost from a pure liquid to a solid), the ER fluid can be used as an electric and mechanical interface in various ... Read more

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An electrorheological (ER) suspension is made from an insulating liquid medium embodying either a semi-conductive particulate material or a semi-conductive liquid material (usually a liquid crystal material). Since its mechanical properties can be easily controlled over a wide range (almost from a pure liquid to a solid), the ER fluid can be used as an electric and mechanical interface in various
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China's Solution to Its Ethno-national Issues

by Shiyuan Hao ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This book focuses on the global issue of ethnic problems and examines the theory and practice of how China addresses its ethnic problems from a macro perspective, following the guidelines formulated by the working conference on ethnic affairs of the Central Committee of Chinese Communist Party in 2014. Based on comparative and empirical studies, it also analyzes specific solutions to ethnic ... Read more

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This book focuses on the global issue of ethnic problems and examines the theory and practice of how China addresses its ethnic problems from a macro perspective, following the guidelines formulated by the working conference on ethnic affairs of the Central Committee of Chinese Communist Party in 2014. Based on comparative and empirical studies, it also analyzes specific solutions to ethnic
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The LGM Distribution of Dominant Tree Genera in Northern China's Forest-steppe Ecotone and Their Postglacial Migration

by Qian Hao ...

Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
This book systematically discusses the vegetation dynamics in northern China since the LGM, with a focus on three dominant tree species (Pinus, Quercus and Betula). By integrating methods of palaeoecology, phylogeography and species distribution model, it reconstructs the glacial refugia in northern China, demonstrating that the species were located further north than previously assumed during the ... Read more

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This book systematically discusses the vegetation dynamics in northern China since the LGM, with a focus on three dominant tree species (Pinus, Quercus and Betula). By integrating methods of palaeoecology, phylogeography and species distribution model, it reconstructs the glacial refugia in northern China, demonstrating that the species were located further north than previously assumed during the
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How the Communist Party of China Manages the Issue of Nationality

An Evolving Topic

by Shiyuan Hao ...

Series series China Academic Library
This book introduces the background of China’s issue of nationality from the very beginning. Throughout the country’s history, all the nationalities that lived and prospered on Chinese land created a pattern of cultural diversity within national unity through their interaction and integration. The formation of this pattern is due not only to the geographical fact that China covers a broad expanse ... Read more

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This book introduces the background of China’s issue of nationality from the very beginning. Throughout the country’s history, all the nationalities that lived and prospered on Chinese land created a pattern of cultural diversity within national unity through their interaction and integration. The formation of this pattern is due not only to the geographical fact that China covers a broad expanse
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Empire of AI

Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI

by Karen Hao ...

A New York Times Notable Book • Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction • A New York Times Bestseller • Named a Best Book of the Year by Smithsonian, Scientific American, and Elle • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, NYPL Helen Bernstein Award, Whiting Award, Nautilus Book Award, and Porchlight Business Book Award“A bestselling page-turner that has made waves not ... Read more

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A New York Times Notable Book • Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction • A New York Times Bestseller • Named a Best Book of the Year by Smithsonian, Scientific American, and Elle • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, NYPL Helen Bernstein Award, Whiting Award, Nautilus Book Award, and Porchlight Business Book Award“A bestselling page-turner that has made waves not
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Vagabonds

by Hao Jingfang ...

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A century after the Martian war of independence, a group of kids are sent to Earth as delegates from Mars, but when they return home, they are caught between the two worlds, unable to reconcile the beauty and culture of Mars with their experiences on Earth in this thought-provoking science fiction novel from Hugo Award–winning author Hao Jingfang.This “masterful narrative” (Booklist, starred ... Read more

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A century after the Martian war of independence, a group of kids are sent to Earth as delegates from Mars, but when they return home, they are caught between the two worlds, unable to reconcile the beauty and culture of Mars with their experiences on Earth in this thought-provoking science fiction novel from Hugo Award–winning author Hao Jingfang.This “masterful narrative” (Booklist, starred
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Beyond One: Fragments from a Mountain Life

by Jessie Hao ...

What happens when you leave everything familiar behind?Beyond One: Fragments from a Mountain Life is a reflective collection inspired by a life lived in the mountains of India. Through quiet moments, cultural encounters, and everyday observations, this book explores the meaning of slowing down, letting go, and reconnecting with oneself.This is not a story about travel, but about transformation ... Read more

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What happens when you leave everything familiar behind?Beyond One: Fragments from a Mountain Life is a reflective collection inspired by a life lived in the mountains of India. Through quiet moments, cultural encounters, and everyday observations, this book explores the meaning of slowing down, letting go, and reconnecting with oneself.This is not a story about travel, but about transformation
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Jumpnauts

A Novel

by Hao Jingfang ...

Translated by Ken Liu ...

Series series Folding Universe
From the Hugo Award–winning author of Folding Beijing comes a gripping science fiction thriller in which three unlikely allies attempt a desperate mission of first contact with a mysterious alien race before more militaristic minds can take matters into their own hands.In a future where the world is roughly divided into two factions, the Pacific League of Nations and the Atlantic Division of ... Read more

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From the Hugo Award–winning author of Folding Beijing comes a gripping science fiction thriller in which three unlikely allies attempt a desperate mission of first contact with a mysterious alien race before more militaristic minds can take matters into their own hands.In a future where the world is roughly divided into two factions, the Pacific League of Nations and the Atlantic Division of
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Empire of AI

Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI

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A New York Times Notable Book • Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction • A New York Times Bestseller • Named a Best Book of the Year by Smithsonian, Scientific American, and Elle • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, NYPL Helen Bernstein Award, Whiting Award, Nautilus Book Award, and Porchlight Business Book Award“A bestselling page-turner that has made waves not ... Read more

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A New York Times Notable Book • Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction • A New York Times Bestseller • Named a Best Book of the Year by Smithsonian, Scientific American, and Elle • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, NYPL Helen Bernstein Award, Whiting Award, Nautilus Book Award, and Porchlight Business Book Award“A bestselling page-turner that has made waves not
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Fundamentals of Virology: Today's Persistence and Response

by Hao Nguyen ...

A concise, expertly written introduction to virology—a subject rapidly increasing in popularity and importanceFundamentals of Virology describes multiple viral species from each major family and compares their survival strategies. The book begins with a thorough introductory chapter explaining everything readers need to know about the basics of virology. Successive chapters are organized by major ... Read more

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A concise, expertly written introduction to virology—a subject rapidly increasing in popularity and importanceFundamentals of Virology describes multiple viral species from each major family and compares their survival strategies. The book begins with a thorough introductory chapter explaining everything readers need to know about the basics of virology. Successive chapters are organized by major
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Travel Guide of Xi'an, China

西安旅游指南

by Ni Hao ...

Series series Fantastic China Travelling
This book is the volume on “Xi'an 西安”, among a series of travel guides (“Fantastic China Travelling”) that introduce China's most famous tourist destinations. The book includes local overviews, introductions to major attractions, itinerary advice, local cuisines, local festivals, transportation, and other common travel tips. The book is detailed and vivid, and it helps travelers to China a lot. ... Read more

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This book is the volume on “Xi'an 西安”, among a series of travel guides (“Fantastic China Travelling”) that introduce China's most famous tourist destinations. The book includes local overviews, introductions to major attractions, itinerary advice, local cuisines, local festivals, transportation, and other common travel tips. The book is detailed and vivid, and it helps travelers to China a lot.
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