The Wolf Totem (Revised Edition) is an epic about wolves as well as an original work that brings a dramatic shock to the circles of business, culture and the academic circles. With his affectionate writing technique, the writer gives an account of the life course of a coyote. The wolves in his writings are both biological and human, both realistic and historical. This work is not only a paean,b…
This book is a historical lifestyle essay collection that vividly portrays everyday life during the Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties (roughly 220–589 AD). It covers various aspects of the time including: Clothing, food, housing, and transportation Festivals and social customs Entertainment, marriages, funerals Medicine, education, and city life The author combines soli…
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Traces the rewards and pitfalls of a Chinese mother's exercise in extreme parenting, describing the exacting standards applied to grades, music lessons, and avoidance of Western cultural practices.