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Cat Country is a satirical and absurd novel that follows a narrator who stumbles into a bizarre land ruled by cat-like beings. In this seemingly civilized yet deeply dysfunctional society, laziness, corruption, empty rhetoric, and self-deception prevail. Through exaggeration and dark humor, the novel exposes human flaws and social decay, standing as a powerful allegory of modern civilization. ... Read more

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Cat Country is a satirical and absurd novel that follows a narrator who stumbles into a bizarre land ruled by cat-like beings. In this seemingly civilized yet deeply dysfunctional society, laziness, corruption, empty rhetoric, and self-deception prevail. Through exaggeration and dark humor, the novel exposes human flaws and social decay, standing as a powerful allegory of modern civilization.
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A classic of Chinese literature, "Lao She's great novel" depicts an orphaned working class man determined to realize his dreams in 1930s Beijing ( New York Times).A beautiful new translation of the classic Chinese novel from Lao She, one of the most acclaimed and popular Chinese writers of the twentieth century, Rickshaw Boy chronicles the trials and misadventures of a poor Beijing rickshaw driver ... Read more

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A classic of Chinese literature, "Lao She's great novel" depicts an orphaned working class man determined to realize his dreams in 1930s Beijing ( New York Times).A beautiful new translation of the classic Chinese novel from Lao She, one of the most acclaimed and popular Chinese writers of the twentieth century, Rickshaw Boy chronicles the trials and misadventures of a poor Beijing rickshaw driver
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Rickshaw Boy is the story of Xiangzi, an honest and serious country boy who works as a rickshaw puller in Beiping (Beijing). A man of simple needs whose greatest ambition is to one day own his own rickshaw, Xiangzi is nonetheless thwarted, time and again, in his attempts to improve his lot in life.Rickshaw Boy is one of the most influential and popular works of twentieth-century Chinese literature ... Read more

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Rickshaw Boy is the story of Xiangzi, an honest and serious country boy who works as a rickshaw puller in Beiping (Beijing). A man of simple needs whose greatest ambition is to one day own his own rickshaw, Xiangzi is nonetheless thwarted, time and again, in his attempts to improve his lot in life.Rickshaw Boy is one of the most influential and popular works of twentieth-century Chinese literature
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When a traveller from China crash-lands on Mars, he finds himself in a country inhabited entirely by Cat People. Befriended by a local cat-man, he becomes acquainted with all aspects of cat-life: he learns to speak Felinese, masters cat-poetry, and appreciates the narcotic effects of the reverie leaf - their food staple. But curiosity turns to despair when he ventures further into the heart of the ... Read more

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When a traveller from China crash-lands on Mars, he finds himself in a country inhabited entirely by Cat People. Befriended by a local cat-man, he becomes acquainted with all aspects of cat-life: he learns to speak Felinese, masters cat-poetry, and appreciates the narcotic effects of the reverie leaf - their food staple. But curiosity turns to despair when he ventures further into the heart of the
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Tao Te Ching

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'Have little thought of self and as few desires as possible'Whether or not Lao Tzu was a historical figure is uncertain, but the wisdom gathered under his name in the fourth century BC is central to the understanding and practice of Taoism. One of the three great religions of China, Taoism is based upon a concept of the Tao, or Way, as the universal power through which all life flows. The Tao Te ... Read more

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'Have little thought of self and as few desires as possible'Whether or not Lao Tzu was a historical figure is uncertain, but the wisdom gathered under his name in the fourth century BC is central to the understanding and practice of Taoism. One of the three great religions of China, Taoism is based upon a concept of the Tao, or Way, as the universal power through which all life flows. The Tao Te
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For nearly two generations, this translation of the Tao Te Ching has been the standard for those seeking access to the wisdom of Taoist thought. Now Jane English and her long-time editor, Toinette Lippe, have refreshed and revised the translation, so that it more faithfully reflects the Classical Chinese in which it was first written, while taking into account changes in our own language and ... Read more

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For nearly two generations, this translation of the Tao Te Ching has been the standard for those seeking access to the wisdom of Taoist thought. Now Jane English and her long-time editor, Toinette Lippe, have refreshed and revised the translation, so that it more faithfully reflects the Classical Chinese in which it was first written, while taking into account changes in our own language and
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"No one has done better in conveying Lao Tsu's simple and laconic style of writing, so as to produce an English version almost as suggestive of the many meanings intended. This is a most useful, as well as beautiful, volume—and what it has to say is exactly what the world, in its present state, needs to hear." - Alan WattsRELIGION/ EASTERN STUDIESThis translation of the Chinese classic, which was ... Read more

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"No one has done better in conveying Lao Tsu's simple and laconic style of writing, so as to produce an English version almost as suggestive of the many meanings intended. This is a most useful, as well as beautiful, volume—and what it has to say is exactly what the world, in its present state, needs to hear." - Alan WattsRELIGION/ EASTERN STUDIESThis translation of the Chinese classic, which was
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In "The Sayings of Lao Tz≈≠," readers are introduced to the profound philosophical insights of Daoism as articulated by the ancient Chinese sage. The text is marked by its succinct aphorisms and paradoxical statements that challenge conventional thinking. Utilizing a poetic and enigmatic style, Lao Tzu weaves together ideas of harmony, the nature of reality, and the importance of simplicity, often ... Read more

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In "The Sayings of Lao Tz≈≠," readers are introduced to the profound philosophical insights of Daoism as articulated by the ancient Chinese sage. The text is marked by its succinct aphorisms and paradoxical statements that challenge conventional thinking. Utilizing a poetic and enigmatic style, Lao Tzu weaves together ideas of harmony, the nature of reality, and the importance of simplicity, often
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"Tao Te Ching" is a classic Chinese text that is traditionally attributed to the philosopher Lao Tzu, who is believed to have lived in China in the 6th century BCE. The book is a foundational text of Taoism, a Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with the natural world and following the "way" or "path" (Tao) of the universe.The "Tao Te Ching" consists of 81 short chapters, each ... Read more

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Father does not hurt, stepmother bullies, in order to treat the hospitalized mother, she endured the humiliation.Until that day, when she was sent to a strange man's side.Ever since the day he had found her, he had been doing everything he could to tie her to his side, no matter the cost.The misunderstanding slowly revealed itself. When she finally noticed that he was the same 'he' as before, ... Read more

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Father does not hurt, stepmother bullies, in order to treat the hospitalized mother, she endured the humiliation.Until that day, when she was sent to a strange man's side.Ever since the day he had found her, he had been doing everything he could to tie her to his side, no matter the cost.The misunderstanding slowly revealed itself. When she finally noticed that he was the same 'he' as before,
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Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching", or Book of the Way, is the classic manual on the art of living and one of the wonders of the world. In eighty-one brief chapters, the "Tao Te Ching" llods at the basic predicatment of being alive and gives advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit. This book is about wisdom in action. It teaches how wo work for the good with the efforless ... Read more

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Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching", or Book of the Way, is the classic manual on the art of living and one of the wonders of the world. In eighty-one brief chapters, the "Tao Te Ching" llods at the basic predicatment of being alive and gives advice that imparts balance and perspective, a serene and generous spirit. This book is about wisdom in action. It teaches how wo work for the good with the efforless
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