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eunuchs and emperors under the qing dynasty

[us] written by ke qixuan, translated by huang lijun, sohn | social sciences academic press

this book provides a new perspective on the relationship between eunuchs and imperial power during the first 150 years of the qing dynasty. this period covers the three most important emperors in qing history - kangxi, yongzheng and qianlong - whose ruling ideas were deeply influenced by the corrupt eunuchs of the ming dynasty. the author explores how the qing emperors managed to avoid repeating the mistakes of eunuchs interfering in politics, and how eunuchs achieved power and status despite various restrictions.

privilege and anxiety: south korea's middle class in the age of globalization

[korea] gu haigen, translated by zhang haidong and yao yelin, group studies | social sciences academic press

in this book, the author examines the changes in the korean middle class in the era of neoliberal globalization and argues that the impact of global economic changes on this class is far more than a simple economic recession and a reduction in class size. globalization has led to a polarization within the middle class, distinguishing a small group that benefits from the global economy from a large group that is negatively affected by it. this internal differentiation has injected new and complex dynamics into korean society as the newly wealthy groups try to distinguish themselves from the rest of the middle class and establish a new privileged class status. the book explores how these tensions play out in three areas: consumption and lifestyle, residential segregation, and educational practices. in these three areas, the dominant orientation of the wealthy middle class is to retain their newly acquired privileges and pass them on to their children. the author argues that their new class practices have caused great anxiety for both the winners and losers under neoliberal globalization.

it's so hot: what can we do about climate change?

[british] matt winning, translated by tang shuangjie, peking university press

this book revolves around the theme of climate change and is divided into three parts: "should we make changes?", "can we change?" and "will we change?" it uses a light-hearted tone to discuss topics such as "are we going to be cold?", "can we all live underwater?", "what's going on with this terrible weather?", "when will the world end?", "are cars really that bad?", "can i still go on vacation?", "should i be a vegetarian?", etc. it aims to inspire the public's understanding of climate change.

does writing have a future?

[brazil] william flusser, translated by zhu tianhua, hieroglyphics | oriental publishing center

whether it is paper books or electronic texts, words have always been an important way for us to express our thoughts and pass on knowledge. however, in this increasingly graphic age, what will be the future of writing? will we bid farewell to writing completely and fully enter the universe of technological images? where will human civilization based on writing go? in this book, the author makes a penetrating analysis of the nature and future of writing. from handwritten text, to computer keyboard input, to artificial intelligence-generated images, the author reminds us: writing is not only a tool, but also a way of thinking. when traditional text writing inevitably gives way to digital expression, thoughts, communication, and even our perception of the world will undergo earth-shaking changes.

a great nation: a history of france from louis xv to napoleon

[uk] colin jones, translated by song yiwei, obelisk | yilin press

the 18th century was the century of france. louis xiv left a strong and stable monarchy to his successors. but in 1789, the game between the "old regime" and the "great revolution" not only completely destroyed the former, but also discredited it, and france fell into turmoil until napoleon rebuilt the order. this book outlines the turbulent picture of this historical period, tracing the bourbon dynasty that was declining in this turbulent century. the irreconcilable struggle between the royal power and the high court, the irreconcilable division between the nobility and the common people, the wave of the enlightenment, the impact of foreign wars... when the legacy of the "sun king" could no longer be sustained in an increasingly complex environment, the "great nation" was destined to enter a new era.

nazi billionaires: the dark history of germany's wealthy families

[dutch] david de jong, translated by lu jia, gravitation | guangdong people's publishing house

this book reveals the true story of how the five richest german business families (the quandts, flicks, finks, porsche-piechs, and oetkels) amassed countless money and power by supporting the atrocities of the third reich. the author uses a large amount of undisclosed historical documents to show how these business tycoons took the initiative to join hitler, annex jewish companies, forcibly recruit prisoners of war, and increase weapons production to equip the nazi army when war was raging in europe. the most shocking thing is that most of these billionaires were able to get away with it after the war, and their descendants continue to play an important role in the world economy today, owning world-renowned brands such as bmw, porsche, volkswagen, and allianz, with products covering the world.

ovid's the art of love: annotations and translations

[ancient rome] ovid, translated by xiao xinyao, commercial press shanghai branch

the art of love is a guide to love written by the ancient roman poet ovid, a culmination of the ancient roman love elegy tradition, a treasure in the world's literary hall, and a dictionary of classical literature and mythology. this book is a sentence-by-sentence parallel version of the art of love in latin and chinese, with detailed annotations, integrating the latest academic research results, and annotating the text and ideas line by line to facilitate readers' in-depth understanding.

the oxford history of western music, volume 1: from earliest notation to the sixteenth century

[us] richard taruskin, translated by yin shi et al., east china normal university press

the famous musicologist taruskin tells the story of western music from its origin to the present day with his own unique theory, which has created the world-renowned "oxford history of western music". the first volume begins with the invention of musical symbols thousands of years ago, revealing the various early forces that shaped the western classical tradition. gregorian chants, augustine and boethius's musical thoughts, the development of music printing, the literary revolution and british pastoral songs, the influence of the reformation and the counter-reformation, and monteverdi's operas... various musical and cultural elements have created a three-dimensional musical picture that restores the style of the times.

translation and modern japan

[japanese] written by maruyama masao and kato shuichi, translated by chen liwei, commercial press

written by two heavyweights in the japanese intellectual community in the form of a question-and-answer session, this book examines the dramatic changes in thought and culture during japan's modernization process from the perspective of translation (why translate? what to translate? how to translate). it particularly focuses on the contribution made by intellectuals through translation in the transition from accepting zhu xi's philosophy to absorbing western learning.

the sahara sea project: technology, colonization, and the climate crisis

[us] philip lehmann, translated by zhao yuhui, china science and technology press

extending about 200 miles westward from the gulf of gabes in africa is a super-arid area called the salt lake basin. when the sunlight is reflected by the white ground, people will feel that there is a huge lake full of water in front of them, which is exactly the landscape that frenchman françois roudere hopes to create through the "sahara sea project" - introducing mediterranean seawater into the desert to form artificial waters. in the mid-to-late 19th century, europeans began to think about the issue of climate change on a global scale. the sahara desert is both a symbol of environmental decline and desolation, and a blank canvas in the eyes of ambitious european engineers. this is a brand new area that urgently needs colonial management, and it is also an excellent stage for the display of new era industrial technology. this book shows three large-scale climate projects in the late 19th and early 20th centuries-the sahara sea project, the atlantropa project and the general plan of the east, and interprets them in the context of environment, culture and politics.

"can you sleep?"

[germany] written by chris surer and simon blowens, translated by xia gaowa, jointly published by shandong people's publishing house

this book is a work created by germany's chief performance recovery and sleep coach and german football association sports sleep consultant su ruier, combining personal experience, knowledge of biology and sleep brain science, and a large number of cases in his practice. the book reveals the truth about sleep and provides corresponding solutions to various sleep problems such as insomnia, poor sleep, and insufficient sleep.

"biographies of famous people"

[british] john aubrey, translated by wang xiansheng, nanjing branch of commercial press

this book is a collection of exclusive materials on british celebrities collected by the antiquarian geek john aubrey over many years. the book was originally collected by aubrey for his friend wood at oxford university, and includes the biographies of more than 200 contemporary celebrities. each biography is short, ranging from a few words to several thousand words. regardless of the length, the author always captures the main characteristics of the subject and sketches out vivid images. the ups and downs of people's lives centuries ago are linked in his writing, and their joys, sorrows, anger and happiness are all in front of us, providing a different perspective for future generations to understand and imagine the british society in the late renaissance. since the author did not intend to publish it during his lifetime, he did not follow the custom of early british biographies to avoid mentioning the names of respected people, and inadvertently innovated the writing style of biographical literature.

history of maritime culture in the early modern period

edited by margaret cohen, edited by steve mentz, translated by jin hai, shanghai people's publishing house

this book focuses on the maritime culture of the early modern period (roughly from 1450 to 1700), a period marked by a significant increase in global exploration and trade, as well as the increasing role of the ocean in cultural exchange, trade, and migration. through a multidisciplinary perspective, combining research results from the fields of history, literature, art, philosophy, and social sciences, this book provides readers with a comprehensive window into the history of early modern maritime culture.

the letters of benjamin

[germany] walter benjamin, translated by jin xiaoyu, new line thinking｜guangqi bookstore｜shanghai people's publishing house

the collection of letters includes more than 300 letters from german thinker benjamin, edited by scholem and adorno, chronologically compiled and annotated. it shows benjamin's profound knowledge and unique writing style, reveals the development and changes of his ideological trajectory, and provides the relationship between him and thinkers and various figures of his time. it has special reference value for understanding european culture and ideological figures in the first half of the 20th century.

the middle ages: life in a castle

[uk] edited by norman bancroft hunt, translated by ma chengyi, shanghai science and technology literature publishing house

starting from the historical background of the middle ages, this book tells the life of ordinary people and unfolds a picture of the ancient life of europeans for readers. in the first chapter, you can learn about the life in the early medieval villages, the life of farmers in the farming year, the local government and the situation of manor houses. the second chapter describes in detail the early feudal castles, medieval stone castles, the construction of castles, the work in castles, noble families, armed personnel, the road of knights and knight sports such as jousting. the third chapter explores the monasteries that practice medicine, gothic churches and the devastating plague - the black death. the last chapter introduces the development of towns, the emerging middle class, the houses of citizens, the flourishing dress styles, the union of merchants, the rise of education and universities, books and new literature, laws, town inns, entertainment activities in the market, the monetary system and banking industry, the business and trade of towns and the international wool trade.

a name that doesn't belong to me

[italian] nicola brugnardi, translated by deng yang and zhang yanyan, creative factory | china friendship publishing company

there are many reflections on war, but the lives of war survivors are rarely paid attention to. they may lose all their loved ones, not even a single person with whom they have a common memory, and even change their identities and beliefs in order to escape, until they can no longer even remember who they were originally...

this story begins in austria. marcus, a boy who lacks family love, draws the nazi swastika on the school wall and writes insulting words against his jewish classmates. his family is heartbroken and shocked by his behavior. the one who cannot accept it the most is his grandfather who loves him deeply. no one in the family knows that his grandfather was "once" a jew. he was one of the thousands of jewish children rescued from the nazis by irene sendler...

foie gras: the politics of food

[us] michaela de souci, translated by zhang santian, shanghai academy of social sciences press

foie gras is considered a traditional french delicacy and is revered as a delicacy. however, it has been criticized and even attacked by animal protection groups due to its controversial force-feeding production method. the french regard foie gras as a protected cultural heritage, but some states and cities in the united states have enacted laws to ban the sale of foie gras under the promotion of animal protection groups, which has completely ignited the war between chefs, restaurants and animal protection organizations on both sides of the atlantic. the tug-of-war and confrontation between cultural tradition and animal protection in foie gras deeply reflects how food affects our daily lives and value choices through multiple factors such as the market, culture, class, taste, and history.

the cancer story: a medical memoir

[us] david skardon and michael antonio, translated by chen shuiping, hunan people's publishing house

dr. david skardon knows a lot about cancer. from a naughty little boy and a dutiful son to a professor at harvard university, founder of the harvard stem cell institute, and one of the world's leading experts in blood diseases and cancer, he has personally experienced the impact and changes brought by cancer along the way. in this memoir, he records his life of trying to understand cancer - from classmates who left school and never came back, to how to learn to say "i did the best i could" when treating patients, to the optimism aroused whenever scientific discoveries are used to develop revolutionary drugs.

beijing's sextant: global currents in chinese history

[us] wei zhouan, translated by wang jingya and zhang ge, siku｜jiangsu people's publishing house

the sextant, also known as the sextant, is mainly used to measure the angular distance between any two celestial bodies within 60° and the angular diameter of the sun and the moon. in the 12th year of emperor kangxi's reign (1673), the then director of the imperial observatory, belgian missionary nan huairen, cast it based on the design of danish astronomer tycho brahe and combined it with traditional chinese plastic arts, and displayed it in the beijing observatory. in 1900, the eight-nation alliance invaded beijing, and it was looted by the german army along with four other astronomical instruments to berlin. it was not until the end of world war i and the signing of the treaty of versailles that the defeated germany returned it to china. these astronomical instruments not only carry the history of sino-western exchanges during the spread of western learning to the east, but also reflect the ups and downs of china's international status in modern times. this book introduces the history of china's exchanges with other parts of the world since the formation of the silk road in a popular way.

how artifacts perform: the power and politics of everyday things

[us] jenny l. davis, translated by xiao jiaxin, jiangsu phoenix art publishing house

technical affordances play a mediating role between the characteristics and results of technology. donald norman introduced the concept of affordance into the field of design in 1988, and since then, affordances have become an important analytical tool for technology research. however, jenny l. davis points out in this book that affordances still need conceptual updates. she introduces the framework of mechanisms and conditions, redefines affordance analysis, and provides it with a necessary critical perspective.

sea of ​​stories

[india] written by yue tian, ​​translated by huang baosheng, guo liangyun, and jiang zhongxin, zhongxi bookstore

the original name of "sea of ​​stories" was kathāsaritsāgara, which means "the sea formed by the rivers of stories". the book is divided into 18 volumes and 124 chapters, using the traditional indian framework narrative structure. the story framework is mainly based on the story of naravahanada, the son of king udayana, from his birth to his final becoming a vidyadhara chakravartin. around this main story, there are inserted myths, legends, fables, fantasy stories, adventure stories, love stories, women's stories, wisdom stories, fool stories, liar stories, animal stories and court stories, totaling about 350. "sea of ​​stories" can be called "the encyclopedia of ancient indian stories". many of the stories are the source of inspiration for classical sanskrit literati. it has extremely high documentary value for the study of ancient indian society, politics, economy, religion, culture, art and folklore. it is also an important treasure house for the study of the influence of story literature and parallel research in the field of world comparative literature.

the incision of empire

[british] bicks, [singapore] translated by zhong yiming, houlang | guizhou people's publishing house

this book begins with the gradual erosion of late qing china by britain through the opium trade in 1832, and narrates more than 80 years of modern history until 1914. at that time, the qing government closed its doors and maintained only very little trade with the west. britain broke the balance between the east and the west through the opium trade and the war it launched. western powers forced the qing government to open its doors, sign a series of unequal treaties, and open a series of trading ports. this book uses the small to see the big, and through vivid stories, it shows the changes in concessions, trading ports, customs, and even the entire chinese society. it should be noted that the main observation perspective of this book comes from the letters, diaries, archives, and newspapers and periodicals sponsored by foreigners in china at that time.

cuba libre: revolution, redemption, and rebirth

[us] ida ferrer, translated by lin jianfeng, zhejiang people's publishing house

cuba is the largest island in the caribbean and one of the first places columbus set foot on during his first voyage to the americas in 1492. the rich soil and water here, coupled with shiploads of african slaves, made cuba the jewel in the crown of the spanish empire, bringing a steady stream of sugar, coffee and tobacco to europe. however, behind the wealth is the sweat and blood of countless indigenous people and black slaves. therefore, from the very beginning, the pursuit of freedom and racial liberation has become the main theme throughout cuban history. with the spanish-american war at the end of the 19th century, the spanish colonists withdrew sadly, but the newly born republic of cuba (1902-1959) was quickly controlled by the united states and became the spoils of the latter's foreign expansion policy, and had to start a new round of struggle for independence and freedom. in 1959, the cuban revolution led by castro was successful, and the cuban talents finally established the independent country they had longed for. and the united states, this dangerous and powerful neighbor, has never taken its eyes off cuba.

participating in the governance of heaven and earth: the origin and structure of xunzi's political thought on rituals

[japanese] written by sato masayuki, chongwen bookstore

starting from the perspective of the history of political thought, this book elaborates on xunzi's political-social thought with the concept of "ritual" as the core. the author divides the history of thought in the warring states period into two stages: "ethical discourse" and "analytical discourse". the former is represented by confucianism and mohism, which puts ethical values ​​such as "benevolence" and "righteousness" at the core; the latter is represented by the thoughts of taoism and jixia scholars, using analytical terms such as "division" and "law" to explore the issue of state governance in an objective and theoretical way.

the films of fellini

[us] peter bondanella, translated by yang liu and jia jing, qizhenguan｜zhejiang university press

federico fellini, one of the most influential directors in film history, is widely regarded as an elusive storyteller and imaginative dreamer - in his films, "anything can happen". in this artistic biography, the author attempts to lead us into fellini's film world full of adventures and illusions in a rational and passionate way. bondanella's discussion covers fellini's entire career, linking his directorial achievements with his work as a cartoonist and joke writer during the fascist era and his experience as a screenwriter for neo-realist films. at the same time, bondanella explores many easily overlooked themes related to fellini's films, such as literature, politics and feminism, with keen insight.

experimental fire: forging alchemy in england, 1300-1700

[english] written by rambo zhen, translated by wu liwei, gezhi press

in medieval and early modern europe, the practice of alchemy demonstrated extraordinary physical transformations. in order to defend the practice of alchemy, alchemists turned to ancient books for evidence of long-lost alchemy and tried to transform its secret language and obscure images into something achievable and feasible again. this book is set against the backdrop of such a period. the book traces the development of alchemy in england over 400 years, illuminating the role of alchemical reading and experimental practice in the context of national and scientific history, and showing how practitioners like george ripley, john dee, and edward kelly, as well as many previously unknown alchemists, devised new alchemical methods based on the alchemical texts of the past while seeking the support of the monarch. by reconstructing their alchemical ideas, practices, and debates, the author reveals how english alchemy was constantly reshaped over four centuries.

a history of women: revolution and war

[french] edited by georges duby and michel perrault, translated by chen xiangyang, zhejiang university press

this book is the fourth volume of the monumental work "history of women" compiled by more than 70 prestigious historians led by george duby. the period is divided into the period from the european revolution in the late 18th century to the outbreak of the world war. based on the vast historical research, the historians in this volume believe that women's self-consciousness gradually emerged in the revolution of the male society, and their influence continued to increase with social unrest. through the instigation of revolutionary passion and democratic enthusiasm, women began to reflect on their rights and made preliminary struggles. it was not until the devastating impact of the world war in the early 20th century that this enthusiasm gradually subsided. then women began to further explore their identity and rights.

herodotus's historical method

[us] donald latene, translated by nie duluo, sanlian bookstore

herodotus broke new ground for literature. he was the first western prose writer to create order and meaning from the true recollection of historical events and the chaotic and biased recollection. this book is about herodotus' intellectual habits and literary principles, and comprehensively analyzes the possible internal "methods" of his "research" (that is, "history") from the aspects of rhetoric and writing traditions, narrative techniques, material sources, and dominant ideas. by analyzing the specific styles, philosophical prejudices, argumentative habits, research techniques, and formative concepts that appear repeatedly in "history", la tène examines the peculiar structure of this work to help readers grasp herodotus's pioneering achievements in literary and historical research.

the origin of chinese medicine

[japanese] written by keiji yamada, translated by han jianping and zhou min, zhiliao｜guangxi science and technology press

this book explores factors such as early natural philosophy, religious customs, belief in gods and immortals, and national ideology, and the important role they played in shaping the main concepts of traditional chinese medicine. it paints a historical picture of the origins of chinese medicine and its early development.

sour grapes: the poems of william williams (volume 1)

[us] william carlos williams, translated by fu hao, daya | guangxi people's publishing house

this book is a collection of poems by william carlos williams, who is known as the "founder of american postmodern poetry" and the winner of the pulitzer prize for poetry. it is the first volume of the "williams series" poetry collection. the book includes five of williams' early publicly published poetry collections, including "temper", "for those who want it", "sour grapes", "spring and everything", and "winter is coming", covering all his important works from the beginning of his creation to 1928, and comprehensively presenting the changes in the poet's early poetic art and poetic pursuits.

why we love

[us] helen fisher, translated by xiaozhuang, hunan science and technology press

what is love, why do we fall in love, and how should we love? this book will understand the "love brain" from a scientific perspective. regarding intimate relationships and the differences between the two sexes in love, the author attempts to reveal the science and nature of romantic love.

born to run

[us] christopher mcdougall, translated by yan dongdong, wenhui publishing house | nanhai publishing company

this book tells the story of the author, who loves running but suffers from injuries, and visits the tarahumara indians, "natural runners". in the copper canyon of mexico, the tarahumara, the strongest long-distance running group in history, live in seclusion. they can survive because their fathers run faster than deer, and their fathers can survive because their grandfathers run faster than the apache's war horses. they never know how fast and how long they have to run when chasing prey. only by adjusting posture, direction and speed at any time, and jumping nimbly between stones and gullies, can they run through the intricate mountain roads, climb the steep rock walls, and go home. running is a unique experience that combines two primitive impulses of human beings: fear and pleasure.

bruce lee: the glory and loneliness

[japanese] written by shihoda inuhiko, translated by pan youfang, guangxi normal university press

the book is based on childhood, martial arts, ethnicity, philosophy and other perspectives, telling the story of bruce lee's 32 years from a talented child star to the king of hollywood kung fu movies, and discussing all his film and television works. this book traces the career of this talented actor, analyzes all his works and his unique philosophy that transcends the east and the west.

the last nara

[japanese] written by shigeyuki takahashi, translated by xiong yun, erwen｜sichuan people's publishing house

"the last nara" ("tuzo no mura", kodansha) is a history of the disappearance of japanese burial customs and a record of the investigation of burial villages that focuses on the preservation of burial customs. this book has been praised by japanese media as the "wonderful book of the century" because it excavates and records precious japanese folk burial resources. the main investigation sites of the book are the mountainous area on the east side of the nara basin and minamiyamajo village near kyoto prefecture, which is considered the last burial village in japan. this book reveals the occurrence of funerals in recent years and records the traditional funeral culture of japan. regarding the 30-year investigation record of the burial village, the author describes in detail the customs of the open-air cremation village and the island of ronjima, from shinto burial, wind burial, open-air cremation to the sacred place of burial and related ghost legends. the history of the interactive relationship between people, people and society, and people and nature reflected in the japanese burial culture has a complementary role in thinking about the folk culture and social thought of east asian society.

the great migration of nations in eastern and southeastern europe from the 9th to the 13th century (2 volumes)

[romania] victor spinner, translated by cheng xiujin and lu zhaoyu, commercial press wenjin company

this book deals with the history of western inner eurasia during the middle ages (ninth to thirteenth centuries), including the black sea-caspian sea region, the middle and lower reaches of the danube, and even westward to the balkan peninsula, that is, eastern and southeastern europe. during these five hundred years, nomadic peoples such as hungarians, pechenegs, oghuz, kumans, and mongols appeared on the historical stage and migrated from east to west. this book explores the basic aspects of these five nomadic peoples, such as their names and ethnic composition, economy and lifestyle, social and political organization, religious beliefs and practices, and political evolution.

gaudí: untamed

[dutch] written by hes van hensbergen, translated by xu guoqiang, li jingtao, etc., life·reading·new knowledge sanlian bookstore | life bookstore publishing co., ltd.

gaudi's architectural art is like an open book. however, as barcelona's lonely "aesthetic priest", his personal image is little known and remains a mystery. whether in his lifetime or in his death, gaudi's peculiar words, deeds and creativity have an almost crazy magic. the biography places gaudi in a specific cultural context, captures the path of gaudi's life and career, and reflects the unusual national culture of catalonia.

dwelling on the earth

[french] bruno latour, nicolas zhang, bruno latour, translated by lan jiang, daxuewen | guangxi normal university press

this book records the last interview of french philosopher bruno latour before his death. through a conversation with journalist nicola zhang, latour reviewed and reflected on his 50-year ideological journey. in the book, latour talked about changing the world and the end of modernity, from "gaia invasion" to "where to land", from what philosophy is to the message to the future generation, and his call for "living on the earth" runs through it. this enlightenment work of ecological philosophy connects latour's splendid philosophical career into a thread, leading us to know latour and enter ecological philosophy at the same time.