Three Kingdoms" tells the story of the fateful last reign of the Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220) when the Chinese empire was divided into three warring kingdoms. This decisive period in Chinese history became a subject of intense & continuing interest to historians poets & dramatists. Writing some 1 200 years later the Ming author Luo Guanzhong drew on this rich literary heritage to fashion a sophisticated compelling narrative that has become the Chinese national epic. Luos novel offers a startling & unsparing view of how power is wielded how diplomacy is conducted & how wars are planned & fought; it has influenced the ways the Chinese think about power diplomacy & war even to this day. As important for Chinese culture as the Homeric epics have been for the West this Ming dynasty masterpiece continues to be widely influential in China Japan Korea & Vietnam & remains a great work of world literature. The University of California Press is pleased to make the complete & unabridged translation available again." ...

A proven system for rallying all of an organizations employees around a new vision & ideas for making the vision stick When something at work isnt going smoothly managers struggle with what part of the problem to tackle first. Do they start with cost reduction? Or should they go for process improvements first? The authors--who have helped hundreds of companies & individuals change & improve--say spend time & money adjusting the systems in which people operate rather than targeting people & their performance directly. The authors show that its in fact possible to change everything at once--with a focus on making such transformations permanent & repeatable.* Br&-new Introduction written for the paperback edition* Filled with illustrative examples from Northrup Grumman BHP-Billiton Reebok Harvard Business School & many others* Two experts in the field show how to make major transformations happen The book outlines a process for engaging all employees to buy-in to an enhanced vision of an organizations new & enhanced future. ...

The brand new dramatic novel about the power of a father s love a little boy s journey & the desperate search for a place to call home from Number 1 best-selling author Josephine Cox. Eight-year-old Casey s mother Ruth is a cruel woman with a weakness for other women s husbands. Casey s father is gentle & hard-working & though Tom Denton has long suspected his wife of having sordid affairs he has chosen to turn a blind eye to keep the peace. But then out of the blue Tom s world is cruelly shattered when he receives two bits of devastating news. Because of this Tom realises that from now on their lives must change forever. A broken man Tom is made to fight for his son determined to keep him safe. But when fate takes a hand life can be unbearably cruel & Casey is made to remember his father s prophetic words... It s done. The dice is thrown & nobody wins. But unbeknown to Casey there are three letters penned by his father that may just change his destiny forever. ...

The brand new dramatic novel about the power of a father's love a little boy's journey & the desperate search for a place to call home from Number 1 best-selling author Josephine Cox. Eight-year-old Casey's mother Ruth is a cruel woman with a weakness for other women's husbands. Casey's father is gentle & hard-working & though Tom Denton has long suspected his wife of having sordid affairs he has chosen to turn a blind eye to keep the peace. But then out of the blue Tom's world is cruelly shattered when he receives two bits of devastating news. Because of this Tom realises that from now on their lives must change forever. A broken man Tom is made to fight for his son determined to keep him safe. But when fate takes a hand life can be unbearably cruel & Casey is made to remember his father's prophetic words...' It's done. The dice is thrown & nobody wins.' But unbeknown to Casey there are three letters penned by his father that may just change his destiny forever. ...

In 1971 the celebrated traveller Patrick Leigh Fermor accompanied five friends on a remarkable journey into the high Andes of Peru. His adventure took him from Cuzco to Urubamba on to Puno & Juli on Lake Titicaca down to Arequipa & finally back to Lima. The expedition was led by a writer & poet & the party included a Swiss international skier & jeweller a social anthropologist from Provence & a Nottinghamshire farming squire
- all seasoned mountaineers. The other two participants
- the author himself & a botany-loving duke
- were complete novices. As the group travelled from Lima into increasingly remote parts of the country Leigh Fermor captured their experiences in a series of letters to his wife. Whether recounting the thrill of crossing a glacier the rigours of campsite life under a blanket of snow their lively encounters with locals or the strangely moving sight of a lone condor circling in the sky the author vividly conveys the excitement of discovery & the intense uniqueness of the l&.


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Read It Yourself" is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in " The Read It Yourself With Ladybird Series" is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This " Read It Yourself" version of " The Three Little Pigs" is a level 2 title & so suitable for children who can read short simple sentences with help. The story is told simply with frequent repetition of the main story words & phrases. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader." ...

Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals these lively stories will captivate readers with their delightful illustrations & fun lift-up flaps which really add to the action. The 'flip-up' flaps encourage prediction & discussion & well-known stories will give young readers confidence. ...

A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners & teachers. Comes with a CD which contains full readings of the text & sample phrases by native speakers in both British English & American English as well as downloadable teachers notes & worksheets. ...

This Ladybird retelling of The Three Little Pigs" is a wonderful introduction to classic fairy tales for toddlers & preschool children. Enjoy reading the simple text together looking at the bright pictures & feeling the different touch-&-feels on every page." ...

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing & reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Trixy Tammy & Trig are three little girl pirates who live aboard The Lucky Lobster with their pets Mullet the dog Kipper the cat & a seagull called Gulliver. When the nasty pirate Vanilla Cringe kidnaps mermaid princess Mo & her friends its up to the little pirates to save the day. But can they outwit Vanilla? A delightful splash of ocean fun & adventure. Perfect for reading aloud or for children to enjoy alone with lots of bright funny pictures maps to follow clues to find & puzzles to solve. ...