China Fiction

Was wäre, wenn wir nur noch die Wahl hätten zwischen totaler Kontrolle und totalem Chaos? Vielleicht hätte Tom den Teufel sofort erkennen können. Doch er braucht einen Investor, und der charismatischen Milliardär Dairon Arakis verfügt über die nötigen Mittel. Als Tom begreift, worum es Arakis wirklich geht, ist es beinahe zu spät: Über ein riesiges Hedge-Fonds-Konsortium hat der Milliardär italienische Banken reihenweise in den Bankrott getrieben und Europa steht kurz vor einem Bürgerkrieg.

In this epic collection of Chinese myths and folklore, you’ll hear about dragon and dragon kings, love, lust, superpowers, mercy, vengeance, hell, paradise, gods, goddesses, and the elements. You’ll go on a journey to the east, where the oriental culture was polytheistic and perhaps a little superstitious at the same time. You will hear about the amazing stories people came up with or the fables that were based on personal experiences or encounters with those beyond the physical realm. Don’t postpone picking up this highly entertaining and historical book.

People, art, and life. A record of a particular space in time. Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Sukhothai, Honolulu, Mexico City, northernmost Scotland, Andorra. Intimates and strangers. A mother and son seen for some seconds on a bridge in Shanghai. The emotions flowing between performer and conductor throughout a concert. The interpretation one creative artist gives to that of another's work. Gillian Bickley values the records we all make.

It's mid-April in Pecan Springs, and China is renting her guest cottage to Kelly Kaufman, who needs a temporary place to live as she contends with a very acrimonious divorce from her husband, Rich. One nasty point of dispute is her part ownership of the Comanche Creek Brewing Company, which she is refusing to sell. At the same time, as a nurse employed by a local hospice, Kelly has discovered instances of suspicious practices.

This 19th mystery in the China Bales series is a cozy herbal treat from national best-selling author Susan Wittig Albert. While Pecan Springs bustles back to life in the warmth of spring, one woman’s life is tragically brought to an end. Assigned to cover the story, an intern from the local paper gets too deeply involved. When she disappears, China is determined to find her—before the young journalist becomes headlines herself.

Nach "Das Flüstern der Schatten" und "Drachenspiele": Der Abschluss der China-Trilogie. Als Paul mit Christine und Sohn David seinen alten Freund Zhang besucht, wird der Vierjährige entführt. Durch glückliche Umstände gelangt er wieder zu seinen Eltern. Doch die Entführer wollen ihn zurück. Es beginnt eine Verfolgung quer durch das Reich der Mitte und in die Abgründe einer Gesellschaft in Aufruhr, immer begleitet von der Angst, David wieder zu verlieren.

Das Tagebuch der berühmten chinesischen Schriftstellerin Fang Fang aus einer abgeriegelten Stadt ist ein einzigartiges, ergreifendes Zeitdokument über den Kampf gegen einen unsichtbaren Feind, den die Menschen in Wuhan weltweit als erste führten. Wuhan: Am 25. Januar, zwei Tage nachdem erstmals in der Geschichte eine 9-Millionen-Einwohner-Stadt komplett von der Außenwelt abgeriegelt wurde, beginnt Fang Fang, online Tagebuch zu schreiben. Eingeschlossen in ihrer Wohnung berichtet sie vom Hereinbrechen und dem Verlauf einer Katastrophe, von der Panik während der ersten Tage der Covid-19-Epidemie bis zu ihrer erfolgreichen Eindämmung.

Als Bergführer getarnt, hat Shan nur ein Ziel: seinen Sohn zu sehen, der im gefährlichsten Lager Tibets interniert ist. Unterwegs stößt er auf ein verunglücktes Auto: Eine tote Chinesin liegt mit einer Schusswunde hinter dem Steuer, die Beifahrerin stirbt in seinen Armen. Shan wird festgenommen, kommt aber schnell wieder frei. Man hat bereits einen Schuldigen gefunden: Oberst Tan - der Mann, der Shan einst verhaftete und der als Einziger seinen Sohn retten könnte...

For young Peony, betrothed to a suitor she has never met, lyrics from The Peony Pavilion mirror her own longings. In the garden of the Chen Family Villa, amid the scent of ginger, green tea, and jasmine, a small theatrical troupe is performing scenes from this epic opera, a live spectacle few females have ever seen. Like the heroine in the drama, Peony is the cloistered daughter of a wealthy family, trapped like a good-luck cricket in a bamboo-and-lacquer cage.

Late November of 1941. Half the world is at war, and with the other half about to join in, 1,000 U.S. Marines stand sentinel over the last days of an uneasy truce between ourselves and the Imperial Japanese Army in chaotic North China. By November 27, FDR is convinced Japan is about to launch a military action. Washington doesn't know where, and isn't sure precisely when.

Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths. With more than 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young listeners intrigued by the ancient civilization of China. From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this audiobook charts the full sweep of ancient Chinese mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and mischievous creatures.

1941. A Marsiglia nel caos della guerra, l'ingegnere americano e discepolo occulto Jack Parsons cerca di catturare e incanalare il potere immaginativo dei surrealisti, al fine di sconfiggere il Reich. Il suo esperimento cambierà il corso della guerra - e il volto della città - per sempre. 1950. Il surrealista Thibaut, cammina per le vie di una nuova e allucinogena Parigi, dove i nazisti e la Resistenza sono intrappolati in un conflitto senza fine, e dove le strade sono infestate da immagini e testi viventi - e dalle forze dell'inferno.

The sociology and mythology of the Chinese culture has a long, extended history, and the creatures and superpowers in them have often been neglected by western culture. But not for long! As you listen to this gem of an audiobook, you will find all kinds of answers to questions related to Chinese mythology.

Many people think of the Greek or the Romans when they think of mythology, but the Chinese have an extensive history of myths and mysterious beliefs in the supernatural. In this guide, you will become acquainted with the most common stories and gods from the orient. Stories and legends such as the eight immortals, the war between the gods, the famous story of the monkey king, the alchemist, the Yen Ch’ eng god, and so many others will blow you away.

New York Times best-selling author Susan Wittig Albert is widely acclaimed for her cozy China Bayles mystery series. In Cat’s Claw, China’s friend Police Chief Sheila Dawson takes center stage. When local computer guru Larry Kirk is found dead, many are convinced it was suicide over his recent divorce. But Sheila has a hunch there’s more to this case than meets the eye - especially when evidence surfaces that Larry was being stalked.

In fuga da New Crobuzon, dove amici e conoscenti di Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin vengono rastrellati dalla milizia, Bellis Coldwine, ex fidanzata dello scienziato rinnegato, si imbarca per Nova Esperium, intenzionata a vivere in quella colonia di frontiera finché la situazione nella metropoli non si sarà risolta.

In una Londra tetra e indecifrabile, Billy Harrow, studioso di cefalopodi, guida i visitatori all'interno del Museo di Storia Naturale, dove è ospitato un raro e impressionante esemplare di Architeutis dux, meglio noto come "Calamaro gigante". Nessuno può immaginare quello che sta per accadere, l'evento che avrebbe cambiato per sempre l'esistenza di chi vi avesse assistito: quando il calamaro svanisce nel nulla prima dell'arrivo di Billy e dei visitatori, ogni spiegazione razionale appare subito vana.

Explore the vast land of China through the folktales of its people. Included here are such mystifying tales as "The Ghost Who Was Foiled", "The Fairy Bonze", "The Reward for a Benevolent Life", "The Lady of the Moon", "The Ape Sun Wu Kung", and "The Flying Ogre", to name a few.

China and Ruby Wilcox are presenting their annual ''Not Just Plain Vanilla Workshop", always a huge hit with customers at Thyme & Seasons Herb Shop. But someone involved with the workshop is driven by a deadly motive, and China soon finds herself teaming up with the very pregnant Pecan Springs police chief Sheila Dawson to solve a vanilla-flavored murder.

In the exciting new mystery from the New York Times best-selling author, China Bayles fears for her husband's life as an escaped convict targets him. A killer McQuaid put away years ago has busted out of Huntsville Prison and appears to be headed for Pecan Springs. China wants to stay by her husband's side and keep him from harm, but McQuaid insists that she get out of town and go to the Last Chance Olive Ranch, where she's agreed to teach a workshop on herbs.