Discover the lost art of Neigong, the foundational internal practice of Chinese martial and healing arts, faithfully translated from a 19th-century master's manuscript.This illustrated guide unveils the complete system of Nei Gong Practicing with Illustrated Drawings, as compiled by Official Wang Zuyuan in 1881. Within these pages, you will find step-by-step instructions for the precise exercises, meditations, and self-massage techniques designed to strengthen the body fro...

International trade in the 21st century is characterized by the emergence and development of Global Value Chains. With the reform and opening-up deepening, China has become an important participant and practitioner of global value chains, a staunch supporter and defender of the multilateral trading system, and a contributor to and beneficiary of economic globalization. This book provides an insightful analysis of the pathways for China to upgrade in global value chains based on the country...

What if your destiny was not a fixed path, but a story you could rewrite?For centuries, Liao Fan's Four Lessons has been Asia's most cherished secret to a life of purpose, prosperity, and peace. This timeless classic begins with a shocking premise: a wise man predicts the exact course of Yuan Liaofan's life—every success, every failure, even the day of his death. Trapped by this seemingly unchangeable fate, Liaofan resigns himself to a passive existence... until a ...

This book provides the reader with the latest archaeological discoveries of Liangzhu culture for its sophisticated jade artifacts. The structure and contents systematically present that large-scale ritual vessels such as jade cong and bi were originally regarded as the embodiment of Zhou and Han dynasties have been proved as burial accessories of Liangzhu culture. This confirmation urges archaeologists to renew an earlier interpretation of societal development dimension in Liangzhu culture...

In a world where martial arts sects vie for supremacy, eight sworn brothers uphold justice as the legendary Righteous Swordsmen—until betrayal shatters their bond. When White Phoenix Gan's wife is kidnapped by the rogue monk EndKarma, he must defy his own brothers to rescue her. Torn between brotherhood and love, Gan's quest unveils dark secrets, lost martial arts manuals, and a conspiracy that could destroy them all.This classic wuxia tale weaves intricate swordplay with deep them...

NorthPeace Tian possessed unimaginable wealth but carried a curse—a face so unfortunate it drove two beautiful wives to abandon him for the cloistered life of nuns. When his third attempt at marriage somehow secured him yet another stunning bride, even he questioned Heaven's design.But Tian's true worth lay beyond appearance. His staggering donation of 100,000 taels of silver (a Ming Dynasty fortune worth millions today) saved the empire from invasion. His granaries fe...

Cycles of Power unveils the timeless political wisdom of Feng Dao, the legendary statesman who thrived as Prime Minister under ten emperors across four chaotic dynasties. In an era where betrayal and violent upheaval were the norm, Feng Dao mastered the delicate art of survival, leadership, and influence—guiding rulers, outmaneuvering rivals, and enduring where others fell. This book distills his profound insights into power dynamics, offering lessons on adaptability, strategic hu...

SpringPeach was a maidservant in a wealthy family. The host, unable to have children with his wife for over twenty years, had an affair with SpringPeach. When the hostess found out, she sold SpringPeach to a bean curd maker for ten taels of silver. After marrying, SpringPeach gave birth to a baby boy, whom her mother-in-law wanted to drown. SpringPeach saved her son and started helping her husband with the bean curd business.One day, a monk came to their shop, and she gave him free...

This first book to specifically focus on applications of conjugated polymers in the fields of biology and biomedicine covers materials science, physical principles, and nanotechnology.The editor and authors, all pioneers and experts with extensive research experience in the field, firstly introduce the synthesis and optical properties of various conjugated polymers, highlighting how to make organic soluble polymers compatible with the aqueous environment. This is followed by the app...

The Liangzhu Culture (3,300-2,300 BC) represented the peak of prehistoric cultural and social development in the Yangtze Delta. With a wide sphere of influence centred near present-day Hangzhou City, Liangzhu City is considered one of the earliest urban centres in prehistoric China. Although it remains a mystery for many in the West, Liangzhu is well known in China for its fine jade-crafting industry; its enormous, well-structured earthen palatial compound and recently discovered hydraulic...

This book comprehensively discusses advanced surgical techniques for pancreatic cancers, including open, laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery, as well as palliative surgery and total meso-pancreas excision. It also features high-resolution illustrations taken from selected clinical cases to enhance the descriptions of the surgical procedures. Providing details of technical issues and commenting on the outcome, it a timely reference resource for pancreatic surgeons, pancreatic physicia...

This is the first monograph to specifically focus on fundamentals and applications of polyelectrolytes, a class of molecules that gained substantial interest due to their unique combination of properties. Combining both features of organic semiconductors and polyelectrolytes,they offer a broad field for fundamental research as well as applications to analytical chemistry, optical imaging, and opto-electronic devices.The initial chapters introduce readers to the synthesis, opt...