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Three Kingdoms tells the story of the fateful last reign of the Han
dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220), when the Chinese empire was divided
into three warring kingdoms. This decisive period in Chinese
history became a subject of intense and continuing interest to
historians, poets, and dramatists. Writing some 1,200 years later,
the Ming author Luo Guanzhong drew on this rich literary heritage
to fashion a sophisticated, compelling narrative that has become
the Chinese national epic. Luo's novel offers a startling and
unsparing view of how power is wielded, how diplomacy is conducted,
and how wars are planned and fought; it has influenced the ways the
Chinese think about power, diplomacy, and war even to this day. As
important for Chinese culture as the Homeric epics have been for
the West, this Ming dynasty masterpiece continues to be widely
influential in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, and remains a
great work of world literature. The University of California Press
is pleased to make the complete and unabridged translation
available again.
"A material epic with an astonishing fidelity to history."-New York
Times Book Review Three Kingdoms tells the story of the fateful
last reign of the Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220), when the Chinese
empire was divided into three warring kingdoms. Writing some twelve
hundred years later, the Ming author Luo Guanzhong drew on
histories, dramas, and poems portraying the crisis to fashion a
sophisticated, compelling narrative that has become the Chinese
national epic. This abridged edition captures the novel's intimate
and unsparing view of how power is wielded, how diplomacy is
conducted, and how wars are planned and fought. As important for
Chinese culture as the Homeric epics have been for the West, this
Ming dynasty masterpiece continues to be widely influential in
China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam and remains a great work of world
literature.
A fresh translation of one of the most recognized texts of the
premodern world: The Analects is a must-read for those interested
in China's past, present, and future. This new translation by
renowned East Asian scholar Moss Roberts offers a fresh
interpretation of this classic work, sharpening and clarifying
Confucius's positions on ethics, politics, and social organization.
While no new edition of The Analects will wholly transform our
understanding of Confucius's teachings, Roberts's translation
attends to the many nuances in the text that are often overlooked,
allowing readers a richer understanding of Confucius' historic and
heroic attempt to restore order and morality to government. This
edition features a critical introduction by the translator as well
as notes on key terms and historical figures, a topical index, and
suggestions for further reading in recent English and Chinese
scholarship to extend the rich contextual background of the
translation. This ambitious new edition of The Analects will
enhance the understanding of specialists and newcomers to Confucius
alike.
Helping the Stork The sourcebook for all the information
parents-to-be need to know about the choices and challenges of
donor insemination Each year donor insemination (DI) offers a
pathway to parenthood for the hundreds of thousands who turn to
family-building alternatives. Although DI is considered as often as
adoption, couples facing male infertility, as well as single women
and lesbian couples, have had few places to turn for information
about this method, which has been shrouded in secrecy. In Helping
the Stork, parents-to-be, as well as friends and family, doctors,
and counselors, can explore the choices and challenges raised by
this alternative to overcoming childlessness. This comprehensive
handbook moves through each step of the process: reaching a solid
decision about whether donor insemination is the best choice for a
family's future; handling the difficult issue of privacy; selecting
a donor and getting started; and learning to thrive as a family
meeting DI's added challenges. Full of wisdom from medical and
mental health experts, Helping the Stork is also enriched with
stories from many families who share their insights and
experiences. This book is a reassuring, supportive, and helpful
guide that no one considering or going through the process of donor
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Dao De Jing (Paperback)
Lao zi; Translated by Moss Roberts; Commentary by Moss Roberts
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The Dao De Jing is one of the richest, most suggestive, and most
popular works of philosophy and literature. Composed in China
between the sixth and fourth centuries B.C., its enigmatic verses
have inspired artists, philosophers, poets, religious thinkers, and
general readers past and present. This new translation captures the
beauty and nuance of the original work. In addition, the extensive
and accessible commentary by Moss Roberts sheds light on the work's
historical and philosophical contexts and shows how the Dao De Jing
addresses topics of relevance to our own times, such as politics,
statecraft, cosmology, aesthetics, and ethics.
"Three Kingdoms" tells the story of the fateful last reign of the
Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220), when the Chinese empire was
divided into three warring kingdoms. This decisive period in
Chinese history became a subject of intense and continuing interest
to historians, poets, and dramatists. Writing some 1,200 years
later, the Ming author Luo Guanzhong drew on this rich literary
heritage to fashion a sophisticated, compelling narrative that has
become the Chinese national epic. Luo's novel offers a startling
and unsparing view of how power is wielded, how diplomacy is
conducted, and how wars are planned and fought; it has influenced
the ways the Chinese think about power, diplomacy, and war even to
this day. As important for Chinese culture as the Homeric epics
have been for the West, this Ming dynasty masterpiece continues to
be widely influential in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, and
remains a great work of world literature. The University of
California Press is pleased to make the complete and unabridged
translation available again.
In 1982, Julie Moss ran the Ironman triathlon for her college
senior research project. Her idea was quirky, even crazy; only a
handful of hardcore, highly trained enthusiasts competed in the
little-known, 140.6-mile combination of swimming, cycling, and
running. Julie brought no experience or appreciable training beyond
running two marathons. She did bring a latent willpower that, the
world soon found out, wouldn’t be denied. What happened next
changed Ironman forever . . . After becoming the unlikely leader
during the marathon, the final leg of the Ironman, Julie fell and
lost all bodily function fifteen meters (50 feet) from the finish.
While on hands and knees, she watched her rival pass her. Thirty
seconds later, she crawled across the line—stunning the millions
who were watching on television. At age twenty-three, Julie
became the instant global icon, and the public face of fitness and
endurance sports — which exploded in popularity, partly because
of her inspiration. That this young co-ed would represent such a
new sport was unlikely. That she would inspire millions to change
the courses of their lives in the three decades years since was
unthinkable. Yet, it happened. And keeps happening. In April 2017
Julie won her age group in the Ironman North American
Championships—racing 25 minutes faster than her 1982
Ironman. How does a 58-year-old woman beat the time of her
23-year-old self? Which begs the question, could she also
beat her 1982 time in the more demanding Kona? That’s the
goal, and the world will find out in October 2018. Crawl of
Fame is the long-awaited release of her incredible
story. Julie describes how she found her greater purpose while
lying across the finish line at Ironman 1982 — and how that
greater purpose as a woman, athlete, endurance sports symbol and,
now, iconic figure has defined her life and inspired others since.
Several endurance sports athletes have written memoirs, but none
have changed a sport so dramatically as Julie Moss. Now, readers
will join the inner and outer journey of one of the world’s most
impressive athletes, a woman who has already inspired millions —
with millions more to come.
This fresh and elegant translation of 100 tales from 25 centuries of Chinese literature opens up a magical world far from our customary haunts. Illustrated with woodcuts.
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