"The encounter between different minds and perspectives across time and space has always haunted the literary and philosophical imagination. Just such an encounter is staged and played out in this comparative study, which connects the twentieth-century Francophone writers Antonin Artaud (1896-1948) and Henri Michaux (1899-1984) with the ancient Chinese text Zhuangzi (c. 4th-3rd century BCE). These disparate texts are bridged by questions that draw them into close dialogue: how can Artaud a...

Join Maker, an alien who knows all about machines, for a look at wedges. Readers will learn about different types of wedges and how they help make life on Earth easier.

Inquisitive makers will love learning about pulleys and how they work thanks to Maker, a wacky alien with a passion for simple machines! A hands-on back matter activity adds to the fun.

It's time for Sam to go to school!From having an army of cats to telling the difference between fake and real rumors, Sam knows how to have a perfect day at school.

Some monsters are tall, and some are short! Some are heavy, and others are light! Full-color illustrations and fun stories make this a simple introduction to measuring for early readers.

Sam and her family are gearing up for shopping.Sam knows many ways to make shopping fun, such as finding hide-and-seek locations in the store and picking the vegetables you need to develop superpowers.

Sam and her family are going on vacation, so it's time to prep!That means Sam must repack after her parents, grab enough snacks for the journey, plan rainy day activities, and more. Follow along as Sam attempts to make this the best family vacation ever.

Sam is ready to move!Whether she's building a box fort, checking the new home for monsters, or meeting her wizard neighbor, it's up to Sam to make sure her family's move goes smoothly.

This book critically discusses the psychology of Chinese gambling from a cultural perspective. In particular, it investigates the history of gambling, the prevalence of gambling in China, and the personality of Chinese gamblers and explores how the Chinese culture has contributed to the development of gambling and gambling problems. Further, it examines specific evidence-based treatment for Chinese problem gamblers and provides a therapeutic model that is tailored to their needs and psycho...

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Unmoored: Worlds of Pure Chaos is a spellbinding collection of science fantasy stories that will transport you to extraordinary worlds. Imagine medieval castles coexisting with spaceships, dragons cohabitating with robots, and ancient magic intermingled with advanced tech. This action-packed anthology, crafted by a talented group of international authors, offers an exhilarating escape from reality. You'll be transported to worlds that will challenge your sense of what's possible and break ...

The Aesthetics of Risk in Franco-East Asian Literatures is the first book that examines the concept of risk in non-anglophone world literature. Focusing on how risk is produced and reshaped by literary aesthetics, Li argues that risk is a creative rather than negative force in world literature. Instead of disaster narratives, Li approaches risk from the fresh perspective of ludic aesthetics, or playful, gamelike, illusionistic and experimental literary strategies. Comparatively analysing a...