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This book offers a systematic exposition of conformal methods & how they can be used to study the global properties of solutions to the equations of Einstein's theory of gravity It shows that combining these ideas with differential geometry can elucidate the existence & stability of the basic solutions of the theory Introducing the differential geometric spinorial & PDE background required to gain a deep understanding of conformal methods this text provides an accessible account of key results in mathematical relativity over the last thirty years including the stability of de Sitter & Minkowski spacetimes For graduate students & researchers this self-contained account

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To understand China it is essential to understand Confucianism First formulated in the sixth century BCE the teachings of Confucius would come to dominate Chinese society politics economics & ethics In this Very Short Introduction Daniel K Gardner explores the major philosophical ideas of the Confucian tradition showing their profound impact on state ideology & imperial government the civil service examination system domestic life & social relations over the course of twenty-six centuries Gardner focuses on two of the Sage's most crucial philosophical problems-what makes for a good person & what constitutes good government-and demonstrates the enduring significance of these questions today This volume shows the influence of the Sage's teachings over the course of Chinese history-on state ideology the civil service examination system imperial government the family & social relations-and the fate of Confucianism in China in the nineteenth & twentieth centuries as China developed alongside a modernizing West & Japan Some Chinese intellectuals attempted to reform the Confucian tradition to address new needs; others argued for jettisoning it altogether in favor of Western ideas & technology; still others condemned it angrily arguing that Confucius & his legacy were responsible for China's feudal backward conditions in the twentieth century & launching campaigns to eradicate its influences Yet Chinese continue to turn to the teachings of Confucianism for guidance in their daily lives In addition to a survey of the philosophy & history of Confucianism Gardner offers an examination of the resurgence of Confucianism in China today & explores what such a revival means for the Chinese government & the Chinese people ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play From the acclaimed producer of John Woos Red Cliff & Jet Lis Warlords comes this powerhouse biopic of the legendary Chinese philosopher Confucius Showcasing a commanding & captivating performance from screen icon Chow Yun-fat this epic masterpiece balances breathtaking spectacle visceral action & heart-wrenching drama to deliver one of this years most unforgettable movies In 500 BC during Chinas famed & Spring & Autumn Period& Kong Ze (Confucius) a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu Under his inspired leadership Lu ascends to new heights but becomes a target of conquest for the warlike nation of Qi Threatened with annihilation by their powerful neighbour a desperate people turn to their greatest teacher to lead their most powerful army When Confucius delivers a stunning victory against all odds a jealous aristocracy sets out to destroy him but they should never under-estimate a remarkable man whose wisdom is more powerful than the sword With breathtaking cinematography from Oscar-winning director of photography Peter Pau (Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) Confucius is one of Asian Cinemas finest achievements & is a compelling invitation to discover the remarkable story of one of historys greatest heroes ...

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Confusion is the third novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard's bestselling Cazalet Chronicles London & Sussex 1942 The privileged English family in turmoil The long dark days of struggle provide the poignant background to the third book of the Cazalet Chronicles As the war enters its fourth year chaos has become a way of life Both in the still peaceful Sussex countryside & in air-raid-threatened London the divided Cazalets begin to find the battle for survival echoing the confusion in their own lives Read the next books in the series Casting Off & All Change or start from the beginning with The Light Years & Marking Time ...