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Tibetan Buddhism & modern physics toward a union of love and knowledge / by Mansfield, Victor, 1941-

Table of Contents: “…-- Quantum mechanics and compassion: parallels and problems -- An introduction to Middle Way emptiness -- The physics of peace: quantum nonlocality and emptiness -- A quantum mechanical challenge to Tibetan Buddhism -- Relativity and the arrow of time -- Toward the union of love and knowledge.…”
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Sport and physical education in China

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Christianity and the transformation of physical education and sport in China / by Zhang, Huijie, Hong, Fan, Huang, Fuhua

Table of Contents: “…chapter 1 Christianity and modern sport: a cross-cultural context -- chapter 2 Christian missions and the emergence of Western physical education and sport in China (1840–1908) -- chapter 3 Christian missions and the expansion of Western physical education and sport in China (1908–1919) -- chapter 4 Rising nationalism and the diminishing role of the Christian institutions in Chinese national physical education and sport (1919–1928) -- chapter 5 Nationalism and the indigenization and modernization of physical education and sport in China (1928–1937) -- chapter 6 Missionary schools, the YMCA and the modernization of Chinese sport: cultural imperialism and nationalism.…”
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Madame Wu Chien-Shiung : the first lady of physics research / by Tsai-Chien, Chiang

Table of Contents: “…The first lady of physics research -- ch. 14. Wu Chien-Shiung the scientist.…”
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Contemporary logistics in China an introduction /

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China and Albert Einstein the reception of the physicist and his theory in China 1917-1979 / by Hu, Danian, 1962-

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Beijing record a physical and political history of planning modern Beijing / by Wang, Jun

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Early Daoist dietary practices examining ways to health and longevity / by Arthur, Shawn

Table of Contents: “…The Wufuxus recipe structure and content -- Dietary regimens : from herbs to Qi -- Healing and improving the physical body -- Beyond physical health : the Wufuxus -- Extraordinary claims -- Daoist grain avoidance today -- The Wufuxus ingredients and fasting -- Analyzing dietary ideals and practices.…”
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Life in a Kam village in southwest China, 1930-1949 by Ou, Chaoquan

Table of Contents: “…Location -- Langdong -- The name 'Kam' -- The villagers -- Physical characteristics of the people -- The village -- Farming -- Spinning and weaving -- Thrifty people -- Mornings and evenings -- Food -- Mealtime etiquette -- Drinks -- Clothing -- Coming-of-age -- Courtship by night -- Courtship by day -- Intimidating situations for young women -- Matchmakers -- Engagement ceremony -- Marriage and divorce -- Unorthodox marriages -- Marriage relationships -- The distinction in culture between men and women -- Clan-centred community -- Pipe-smoking elders -- No beggars or thieves -- Monotonous and primitive music -- Festivals and celebrations -- Children -- Survival in the midst of suffering -- Author's postscript -- Translator's postscript.…”
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China's route heritage : mobility narratives, modernity and the Ancient Tea Horse Road / by Sigley, Gary

Table of Contents: “…Chinese Culture and the 'Great Revival of the Chinese Nation': From Silk Road to Belt and Road -- The Physical and Cultural Geography of Southwest China's Ancient Tea Horse Road: Muleteers, Mountains and Mobility -- Modernity, Territoriality and the Terraformation of Yunnan: From Tianxia to Nation-State -- The Creation and Proliferation of a Route Heritage Mobility Narrative of Southwest China: The 'Old Ancient Tea Horse Road' -- Touristic Modernity and the Simulacrum: The Invention of the 'New Ancient Tea Horse Road' -- Tea-Horse Road Tourism, Theme Parks and Themed Residential and Commercial Spaces: The 'New Ancient Tea Horse Road' and Global Modernity -- Epilogue: Mobility and the 'Modern World': Revisiting the Dulong Road.…”
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The grand array writings on nature, science, and spirit / by Rogers, Pattiann, 1940-

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China its environment and history / by Marks, Robert, 1949-

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Boundaries and Beyond : China's Maritime Southeast in Late Imperial Times /

Boundaries and beyond : China's maritime Southeast in late imperial times = 耕海 : 明清东南海与传统藩篱的移位 /

by Ng, Chin-Keong

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Boundaries and Beyond : China's Maritime Southeast in Late Imperial Times /

Boundaries and beyond : China's maritime Southeast in late imperial times = 耕海 : 明清东南海与传统藩篱的移位 /

by Ng, Chin-Keong

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