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River Space in Contemporary Chinese Cinema

Home, Locality, and Waterbodies

by Mei Yang ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Film Studies
River Space in Contemporary Chinese Cinema examines how filmmakers use river imagery to explore themes of home, displacement, and belonging in an era of rapid modernization.Using the term “river space” to describe geographical areas created by rivers or existing alongside them, the author shows how these areas figure in films as alternative, oppositional, or contradictory sites. The book is ... Read more

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River Space in Contemporary Chinese Cinema examines how filmmakers use river imagery to explore themes of home, displacement, and belonging in an era of rapid modernization.Using the term “river space” to describe geographical areas created by rivers or existing alongside them, the author shows how these areas figure in films as alternative, oppositional, or contradictory sites. The book is
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Electrochemical Energy Storage for the Grid

Edited by Min Yang, Junbo Hou, Wanzhong Shen ...

While renewable energy is vital to ensuring a sustainable power grid, it is highly variable and unpredictable, and electricity generation from renewables is usually small and distributed compared to traditional power generation. Energy storage is attracting attention as an effective approach to addressing the variable nature of renewable energy, as its implementation can improve grid stability, ... Read more

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While renewable energy is vital to ensuring a sustainable power grid, it is highly variable and unpredictable, and electricity generation from renewables is usually small and distributed compared to traditional power generation. Energy storage is attracting attention as an effective approach to addressing the variable nature of renewable energy, as its implementation can improve grid stability,
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Cosmic Consequences

WPP Charity Anthologies, #5

by Kailey Alessi, Leanne Albillar, Yasmeen Amro, John M. Campbell, Mill Cohen, Loralei Deasy, Sarina Dorie, Dr. Suvajeet Duttagupta, Booker G. A. Feniks, Nate Jaros, Kay Hanifen, LadyWallace, T. Lane, E.J. LeRoy, Aiden E. Messer, Asidian Morris, Moss, Kras Nebula, A. E. Pillow, Scarlett Skyes, Martyna Sol, Nox Spacey, Lux Thorn, C.L. Urbana, Wen Wen Yang ...

Series Book 5 - WPP Charity Anthologies
The Whumpy Printing Press presents: Cosmic ConsequencesSpace. Awe-inspiring. Empty. Deadly. This anthology brings together over two dozen stories that explore whump in space. From equipment malfunctions to hostile aliens, outer space is a dangerous place.So grab your helmet and prepare for launch.Included authors: Leanne Albillar, Kailey Alessi, Yasmeen Amro, John M. Campbell, Mill Cohen, Loralei ... Read more

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The Whumpy Printing Press presents: Cosmic ConsequencesSpace. Awe-inspiring. Empty. Deadly. This anthology brings together over two dozen stories that explore whump in space. From equipment malfunctions to hostile aliens, outer space is a dangerous place.So grab your helmet and prepare for launch.Included authors: Leanne Albillar, Kailey Alessi, Yasmeen Amro, John M. Campbell, Mill Cohen, Loralei
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There's Something Wrong with the Chief: Du Zhu You Bing (Novel) Vol. 4

by Yang Su ...

Series Book 4 - There's Something Wrong with the Chief: Du Zhu You Bing (Novel)
Although Xiahou Lian and Shen Jue have reunited, danger casts a shadow over their lives together. Xiahou Lian hasn't managed to stamp out Qiye Garden, and under a new leader, that sinister enclave of assassins has become more bold. Xiahou Lian and Shen Jue's allies have already begun to vanish, die, or turn against them. And making matters worse, the mysterious, debilitating "Paradise Fruit" has ... Read more

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Although Xiahou Lian and Shen Jue have reunited, danger casts a shadow over their lives together. Xiahou Lian hasn't managed to stamp out Qiye Garden, and under a new leader, that sinister enclave of assassins has become more bold. Xiahou Lian and Shen Jue's allies have already begun to vanish, die, or turn against them. And making matters worse, the mysterious, debilitating "Paradise Fruit" has
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The Books of Clash Volume 8: Legendary Legends of Legendarious Achievery

by Gene Luen Yang ...

Illustrated by Kendall Goode, Alison Acton ...

Series Book 8 - Books of Clash
Penned by superstar graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang, the eighth and final volume of this hilarious genre-bending series brings Clash of Clans to sensational life!When King Bernard announces tryouts for the all-new Jazzypickelton Cucumbers squad, E.M.M.A., a P.E.K.K.A. who has spent her life making pancakes, seizes her chance to achieve her dream. But when she tries to show her moves at the tryouts ... Read more

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Penned by superstar graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang, the eighth and final volume of this hilarious genre-bending series brings Clash of Clans to sensational life!When King Bernard announces tryouts for the all-new Jazzypickelton Cucumbers squad, E.M.M.A., a P.E.K.K.A. who has spent her life making pancakes, seizes her chance to achieve her dream. But when she tries to show her moves at the tryouts
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You've Seen Me Before

Over 700 roles and 70 Years in Hollywood (And Counting)

by James Hong ...

A sweeping memoir of an Asian American Hollywood pioneer, star of Everything Everywhere All at Once and Mulan, from coming of age under the Chinese Exclusion Act to becoming one of the hardest-working actors in the business.You might not know actor James Hong’s name, but we can guarantee you’ve seen him before. With over seven hundred acting credits and counting, James is one of Hollywood’s most ... Read more

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A sweeping memoir of an Asian American Hollywood pioneer, star of Everything Everywhere All at Once and Mulan, from coming of age under the Chinese Exclusion Act to becoming one of the hardest-working actors in the business.You might not know actor James Hong’s name, but we can guarantee you’ve seen him before. With over seven hundred acting credits and counting, James is one of Hollywood’s most
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Momma's Christmas Gift

by Kao Kalia Yang ...

Illustrated by Jacqueline Tam ...

A modern Gift of the Magi tale of a poor Hmong family celebrating Christmas and the love, sacrifice, and generosity that holds them close.Six days a week, Momma wakes up before dawn to head to the factory. She leaves three simple bowls of rice and egg on the table for her children and always returns home before their bellies start to rumble. Sister knows their family does not have much. She loves ... Read more

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A modern Gift of the Magi tale of a poor Hmong family celebrating Christmas and the love, sacrifice, and generosity that holds them close.Six days a week, Momma wakes up before dawn to head to the factory. She leaves three simple bowls of rice and egg on the table for her children and always returns home before their bellies start to rumble. Sister knows their family does not have much. She loves
... Read more
Python Reinforcement Learning Projects

Eight hands-on projects exploring reinforcement learning algorithms using TensorFlow

by Sean Saito, Rajalingappaa Shanmugamani, Yang Wenzhuo ...

Implement state-of-the-art deep reinforcement learning algorithms using Python and its powerful librariesKey FeaturesImplement Q-learning and Markov models with Python and OpenAIExplore the power of TensorFlow to build self-learning modelsEight AI projects to gain confidence in building self-trained applicationsBook DescriptionReinforcement learning is one of the most exciting and rapidly growing ... Read more

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Implement state-of-the-art deep reinforcement learning algorithms using Python and its powerful librariesKey FeaturesImplement Q-learning and Markov models with Python and OpenAIExplore the power of TensorFlow to build self-learning modelsEight AI projects to gain confidence in building self-trained applicationsBook DescriptionReinforcement learning is one of the most exciting and rapidly growing
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The Most Powerful Doctor

Volume 8

by Yu Yang, Babel Novel ...

Series Book 8 - Volume 8
With a pair of magical eyes and tenacity, he is committed to being the best doctor.He is born with a pair of eyes that can clearly see through the human body in the dark. This special ability has made his dream of being a famous doctor. A pair of magical eyes can always find lesions that other doctors cannot see.But because he accidentally discovered the secret of his boss, his life was severely ... Read more

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With a pair of magical eyes and tenacity, he is committed to being the best doctor.He is born with a pair of eyes that can clearly see through the human body in the dark. This special ability has made his dream of being a famous doctor. A pair of magical eyes can always find lesions that other doctors cannot see.But because he accidentally discovered the secret of his boss, his life was severely
... Read more
Afei Highway Walking around Taiwan For 5-Year 5000 kilometers Plan: Book 8 ~ Taitung County (East Coast，Coastal Mountains Range National Greenway)

English Edition

by Yang Yi Fei ...

Series Book 8 - Afei Highway Walking around Taiwan For 5-Year 5000 kilometers Plan
【Title】Afei Highway Walking around Taiwan For 5-Year 5000 kilometers Plan: Book 8 ~ Taitung County (East Coast，Coastal Mountains Range National Greenway)【Content Introduction】This book is Book 8It describes the following routes，each with complete photos.============================================◎【Segment 13】【Coastal Mountains Range National Greenway】【East Coast】【Taitung County】【Walking】【Total ... Read more

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【Title】Afei Highway Walking around Taiwan For 5-Year 5000 kilometers Plan: Book 8 ~ Taitung County (East Coast，Coastal Mountains Range National Greenway)【Content Introduction】This book is Book 8It describes the following routes，each with complete photos.============================================◎【Segment 13】【Coastal Mountains Range National Greenway】【East Coast】【Taitung County】【Walking】【Total
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You've Seen Me Before

Over 700 roles and 70 Years in Hollywood (And Counting)

by James Hong, Jeff Yang ...

Narrated by James Hong, BD Wong ...

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8 hours 30 min

A sweeping memoir of an Asian American Hollywood pioneer, star of Everything Everywhere All at Once and Mulan, from coming of age under the Chinese Exclusion Act to becoming one of the hardest-working actors in the business.You might not know actor James Hong’s name, but we can guarantee you’ve seen him before. With over seven hundred acting credits and counting, James is one of Hollywood’s most ... Read more

$26.99 USD

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A sweeping memoir of an Asian American Hollywood pioneer, star of Everything Everywhere All at Once and Mulan, from coming of age under the Chinese Exclusion Act to becoming one of the hardest-working actors in the business.You might not know actor James Hong’s name, but we can guarantee you’ve seen him before. With over seven hundred acting credits and counting, James is one of Hollywood’s most
... Read more

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Becoming a Future-Ready Church

8 Shifts to Encourage and Empower the Next Generation of Leaders

by Daniel Yang, Adelle M. Banks, Warren Bird ...

Series series Exponential Next
Are Church Leaders Missing the Generational Handoff? There's Still Hope.Are we building institutions that will meaningfully serve the next generation of believers and their leaders?How does a church thrive in a culture where we have to earn credibility?How do we create a sense of belonging to the body of Christ and a strong sense of identity for the next generation?Becoming a Future-Ready Church ... Read more

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Are Church Leaders Missing the Generational Handoff? There's Still Hope.Are we building institutions that will meaningfully serve the next generation of believers and their leaders?How does a church thrive in a culture where we have to earn credibility?How do we create a sense of belonging to the body of Christ and a strong sense of identity for the next generation?Becoming a Future-Ready Church
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