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  Japanese Literature - A Very...

  Alan Tansman

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  With a history stretching back nearly 1,500 years, written works originating from Japan encompass a vast range of forms and genres. Since the eighth century, poetry and the non-philosophical lyric voice have occupied a central position in Japanese cultural life. The art of narrative would soon follow, blossoming in the eleventh century with one of the world's great literary masterpieces, Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji. Japanese literature later developed other genres no less important than poetry and narrative, among them the diary, the free-flowing essay, drama, the picture book, and the literary treatise. 
   
   
   
  While intensely attentive to its own tradition, Japanese literature has also embraced the outside world, particularly the influence of China. Beyond this, Japan boasts a powerful literary culture, made up of cultivated reading publics, both aristocratic and bourgeois, literary salons, specialized presses, authoritative judges of talent who cultivated and celebrated particular writers and styles, and a canon consisting of classics. A succinct introduction to one of the most dynamic and diverse world literatures, this Very Short Introduction traces the rich history of Japanese literature from its beginnings over a millennium ago to the present day.

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  Conversational Writing - The Dos...

  Dan Jones

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  Would you like to immediately capture the attention of your reader—and keep it? Would you like people to grasp the point of your message—and remember it? Would you like people to read and respond to your emails and other informal yet crucial correspondence? Or even have your ideas read and respected when writing to a publisher? Well now you can! Internationally acclaimed speaker and author Dawn Jones presents Conversational Writing: The Dos and Don'ts of Informal Writing 
  1. Learn the dos and don'ts of informal yet influential emails. 
  2. Acquire the skills to get to the point and move your reader to action.  
  3. Understand who's in your audience and what persuades them. 
  4. Discover the secrets of putting your personality to work in your writing. 
  5. Discern what motivates people to respond to you and NOT put you off. 
  6. Recognize and avoid this costly, yet common mistake when it comes to texting and instant messaging! 
  7. Know how to write emails, letters, and memos that increase your credibility. 
  8. Taking your message to the world…how to have conversational writing with a publisher. 
  You'll learn to apply Pulitzer Prize secrets into short and informal writings, while getting to the point and moving your reader to action! You'll be able to discern the importance of writing to the right personality style along with understanding what NOT to do when sending e-mails, texts, and instant messages. With a few easy adjustments to your current style, you'll discover how to be informal yet professional with coworkers, employees, and supervisors—regardless of generation, personality, or culture. You'll also attain the skills to take your casual written communications to a higher level while being respected and admired by your peers. Dawn Jones is an internationally acclaimed speaker and professional trainer. She is passionate about helping people be their best and live life to the fullest!

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  The Battle of White Plains -...

  Stephen Paul DeVillo

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  Washington's Harrowing Escape from the Hudson Valley
  In October 1776 central Westchester witnessed a critical episode in the early campaign of George Washington's ragtag Continental Army and its quest for American independence. Often overlooked as just an interval between the disastrous Battle of Brooklyn and victory at Trenton, the Battle of White Plains showcased Washington's sly strategy of perseverance. Poor decision making and ignorance of the area's hilly terrain among British leadership gave the patriot army a chance to secure a path to safety despite being on the run and outmanned. Though British General Howe claimed victory, the battle's lessons informed Washington's cat and mouse strategy that ultimately brought success later in the war.
  Author Stephen Paul DeVillo presents just how close the American cause for independence came to being extinguished at the Battle of White Plains.

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  Stolen Voices - Missing and...

  Bonnie Bley

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  Murder may seem easy, and getting away with it even easier, particularly in Indian Country. Big Horn County, MT, where Ms. Bley grew up, bears the unfortunate distinction of having the highest rate of missing and murdered women and girls. Selena Not Afraid fell victim to this hidden epidemic on New Year's Day 2020, disappearing without a trace under mysterious circumstances. Her body was discovered 20 days later in an open field, previously intensively searched. The county sheriff hastily labeled her death as "accidental hypothermia" before she could undergo a thorough examination by a coroner, a cause of death that appears all too common in Crow Indian country. 
  The lack of answers surrounding Selena's disappearance and the questionable cause of her death sparked outrage in the community. 'Stolen Voices: Missing and Murdered in Big Horn County' compellingly recounts the stories of several young Native American Indians who have gone missing or been brutally murdered in Big Horn County. This book not only raises awareness but also sheds light on first-hand perspectives from the family members of Crow and Cheyenne tribal members who were killed. Additionally, it highlights the efforts of those working to make a difference in Indian Country, aiming to reduce instances of violence against Native women. 'Stolen Voices' is a Multi- Award Winning book that delves into the deeper issues at the heart of this hidden epidemic, whose awareness is gaining momentum.

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  Busting the Brass Ceiling - How...

  Fanchon Blake, Linden Gross

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  A policewoman chronicles her historic legal battle against sexism within the LAPD in this “valuable . . . and at times, frightening” memoir (Kirkus Reviews). Former Army major Fanchon Blake dreamed of becoming a top cop. She joined the LAPD in 1948, confident that her efforts and talent would be rewarded. Instead, despite long hours and high achievement ratings, Blake—like all other women on the force—was denied promotion time and again. Over the years, the tenacious officer challenged the LAPD’s discriminatory agenda from within. Eventually, she broke the “blue wall of silence” by going to the press. And when all else failed, Blake saw one last chance to effect change: she filed a complaint against the LAPD with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 1973. What followed was a harrowing struggle against discrimination that would make history for women and other minority groups. Despite the ensuing verbal abuse, silent treatment, and intimidation, Blake pushed on. Seven years later, her heroic efforts would finally make it possible for women to bust through the brass ceiling.

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  The Fight for China's Future -...

  Willy Wo-Lap Lam

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  The Fight for China’s Future throws light on the quintessence of 21st century Chinese politics through the prism of the struggle between the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and China’s vibrant intelligentsia and civil society. This book examines Xi Jinping’s 24-hour, multi-dimensional, AI-enabled police-state apparatus and explores the CCP’s policy towards civil society. Through exclusive interviews with activists from different provinces, it analyzes the experiences and aspirations of key stakeholders in Chinese society, especially intellectuals, human rights attorneys and Christian worshippers. Providing an examination of recent global trends in relation to CCP policies, including China’s relationship with the U.S., it also goes on to explore the possible trajectories of future change. Featuring an assessment of Xi Jinping’s leadership style and the opportunities this has given certain groups to promote the rule of law, media freedom and other global norms, this book will be invaluable to students of Chinese politics, society and culture.

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