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Monkey

Folk Novel of China

by Wu Ch'êng-ên ...

Translated by Arthur Waley ...

The classic Chinese novel: "Imagine a combination of picaresque novel, fairy tale, fabliau, Mickey Mouse, Davy Crockett, and Pilgrim's Progress" ( The Nation).Probably the most popular book in the history of the Far East, this classic sixteenth-century novel is a combination of picaresque novel and folk epic that mixes satire, allegory, and history into a rollicking adventure. It is the story of ... Read more

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The classic Chinese novel: "Imagine a combination of picaresque novel, fairy tale, fabliau, Mickey Mouse, Davy Crockett, and Pilgrim's Progress" ( The Nation).Probably the most popular book in the history of the Far East, this classic sixteenth-century novel is a combination of picaresque novel and folk epic that mixes satire, allegory, and history into a rollicking adventure. It is the story of
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Smart Production for Sustainability

Proceedings of the International Conference for Production Research Asia Pacific Region 2025

Edited by Carman K. M. Lee, Jack C.H. Wu, Paul Y.P. Tsang, Dicky K.L. Keung ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book collects selected and reviewed papers from International Conference for Production Research Asia Pacific Region 2025 held in Hong Kong SAR on 18 to 20 June 2025. The book features state-of-the-art studies on production research in the globe with the theme of “Smart Production for Sustainability”. The selected works can help promote development of sustainability in manufacturing and ... Read more

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This book collects selected and reviewed papers from International Conference for Production Research Asia Pacific Region 2025 held in Hong Kong SAR on 18 to 20 June 2025. The book features state-of-the-art studies on production research in the globe with the theme of “Smart Production for Sustainability”. The selected works can help promote development of sustainability in manufacturing and
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The Gut Microbiome

Bench to Table

Edited by Vivian C. H. Wu ...

The influence of the gut microbiome on human health and disease has been established in recent years through advances in high-throughput DNA sequencing. The Gut Microbiome: Bench to Table presents a scientific introduction to this topic, analyzes research on how the microbiome is affected by nutrients, and how dietary modifications can alter the microbiome.Written by a multidisciplinary team of ... Read more

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The influence of the gut microbiome on human health and disease has been established in recent years through advances in high-throughput DNA sequencing. The Gut Microbiome: Bench to Table presents a scientific introduction to this topic, analyzes research on how the microbiome is affected by nutrients, and how dietary modifications can alter the microbiome.Written by a multidisciplinary team of
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Single-Cell Assays

Microfluidics, Genomics, and Drug Discovery

Edited by Paul C.H. Li, Angela Ruohao Wu ...

Series series Springer Protocols
This detailed volume explores the use of single-cell assays in research for drug discovery, microfluidics, and more. The book delves into methodologies involving a variety of cell types and diseases, small molecules and biologics, as well as studies of the genome and transciptome. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their ... Read more

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This detailed volume explores the use of single-cell assays in research for drug discovery, microfluidics, and more. The book delves into methodologies involving a variety of cell types and diseases, small molecules and biologics, as well as studies of the genome and transciptome. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their
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IoT for Elderly, Aging and eHealth

Quality of Life and Independent Living for the Elderly

Edited by C.H. Wu, Cathy H.Y. Lam, Fatos Xhafa, Valerie Tang, W.H. Ip ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book reflects the recent developments while providing a comprehensive introduction to the Internet of things (IoT) and cloud technologies in transforming aging. IoT has its origins in device connectivity, whereas the cloud grew out of computer science. They can be viewed as two facets of the same field, and together they have undergone substantial development over the past ten years. This ... Read more

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This book reflects the recent developments while providing a comprehensive introduction to the Internet of things (IoT) and cloud technologies in transforming aging. IoT has its origins in device connectivity, whereas the cloud grew out of computer science. They can be viewed as two facets of the same field, and together they have undergone substantial development over the past ten years. This
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Recent Developments in Intelligent Computing, Communication and Devices

Proceedings of ICCD 2019

Edited by C. H. WU, Srikanta PATNAIK, Florin POPENTIU VLÃDICESCU, Kazumi NAKAMATSU ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers high-quality papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Communication & Devices (ICCD 2019), held in Xi'an, China on November 22–24, 2019. The contributions focus on emergent fields of intelligent computing and the development of a new generation of intelligent systems. Further, they discuss virtually all dimensions of the intelligent sciences, ... Read more

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This book gathers high-quality papers presented at the 5th International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Communication & Devices (ICCD 2019), held in Xi'an, China on November 22–24, 2019. The contributions focus on emergent fields of intelligent computing and the development of a new generation of intelligent systems. Further, they discuss virtually all dimensions of the intelligent sciences,
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Monkey

by Wu Ch’êng-ên, Kenneth Williams ...

Narrated by Kenneth Williams ...

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13 hours 39 min

Considered one of China’s great classical novels, Wu Ch’êng-ên’s Journey to the West was translated by Arthur Waley in abridged form as Monkey in 1942 and has delighted English readers ever since. It is a riveting adventure story about a priest’s quest to obtain holy Buddhist scriptures for the Tang emperor. Joining him on this rollicking journey: Sandy, Pigsy and the mischievous Monkey King, Sun ... Read more

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Considered one of China’s great classical novels, Wu Ch’êng-ên’s Journey to the West was translated by Arthur Waley in abridged form as Monkey in 1942 and has delighted English readers ever since. It is a riveting adventure story about a priest’s quest to obtain holy Buddhist scriptures for the Tang emperor. Joining him on this rollicking journey: Sandy, Pigsy and the mischievous Monkey King, Sun
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Four Seasons of T'ang Poetry

by John C.H. Wu ...

This substantial collection of Tang Dynasty poetry includes extensive commentary and notes-offering insight into this rich literary heritage."Stretching out my hand I feel the pulse of the stars," wrote Li Po, one of the most famous of the T'ang dynasty poets. This superlative study of the Golden Age of Chinese poetry, based on nearly 50,000 poems written by more than 2,000 poets, captures not ... Read more

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This substantial collection of Tang Dynasty poetry includes extensive commentary and notes-offering insight into this rich literary heritage."Stretching out my hand I feel the pulse of the stars," wrote Li Po, one of the most famous of the T'ang dynasty poets. This superlative study of the Golden Age of Chinese poetry, based on nearly 50,000 poems written by more than 2,000 poets, captures not
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Beyond East and West

by John C.H. Wu ...

When John C. H. Wu’s spiritual autobiography Beyond East and West was published in 1951, it became an instant Catholic best seller and was compared to Thomas Merton’s The Seven Storey Mountain, which had appeared four years earlier. It was also hailed as the new Confession of St. Augustine for its moving description of Wu’s conversion in 1937 and early years as a Catholic. This new edition, ... Read more

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When John C. H. Wu’s spiritual autobiography Beyond East and West was published in 1951, it became an instant Catholic best seller and was compared to Thomas Merton’s The Seven Storey Mountain, which had appeared four years earlier. It was also hailed as the new Confession of St. Augustine for its moving description of Wu’s conversion in 1937 and early years as a Catholic. This new edition,
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The Tale of Genji

by Murasaki Shikibu, Translated by Suematsu Kencho ...

Narrated by Elaine J Sepani ...

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6 hours 57 min

Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji in the 11th century to entertain the other women in the court. It follows the romantic exploits of the title character, an emperor’s son, as he navigates life within aristocratic society and eventually outside of it. Praised for its psychological insight into the characters’ motivations, the book greatly influenced Japanese culture and ... Read more

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Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji in the 11th century to entertain the other women in the court. It follows the romantic exploits of the title character, an emperor’s son, as he navigates life within aristocratic society and eventually outside of it. Praised for its psychological insight into the characters’ motivations, the book greatly influenced Japanese culture and
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The Analects

by Confucius ...

Narrated by Bruno Roubicek ...

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3 hours 58 min

One of the undisputed giants in the history of human thought, and the founder of one of the world’s longest-lasting cultural traditions, Confucius (known as Kong Fuzi in his native China) is arguably the most enduring of all the world’s great thinkers. The Analects, the slender volume thought to have been compiled by his followers, has the strongest claim to represent Confucius’ actual words. ... Read more

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One of the undisputed giants in the history of human thought, and the founder of one of the world’s longest-lasting cultural traditions, Confucius (known as Kong Fuzi in his native China) is arguably the most enduring of all the world’s great thinkers. The Analects, the slender volume thought to have been compiled by his followers, has the strongest claim to represent Confucius’ actual words.
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Pronoun Trouble

The Story of Us in Seven Little Words

by John McWhorter ...

With his trademark humor and flair, bestselling linguist John McWhorter busts the myths and shares the history of the most controversial language topic of our times: pronounsThe nature of language is to shift and evolve—but every so often, a new usage creates a whole lot of consternation. These days, pronouns are throwing curveballs, and it matters, because pronoun habits die hard. If you need a ... Read more

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With his trademark humor and flair, bestselling linguist John McWhorter busts the myths and shares the history of the most controversial language topic of our times: pronounsThe nature of language is to shift and evolve—but every so often, a new usage creates a whole lot of consternation. These days, pronouns are throwing curveballs, and it matters, because pronoun habits die hard. If you need a
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