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21) The Painted Veil
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English
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First serialized in 1924 and published as a complete novel in 1925, "The Painted Veil" is the powerful novel of transgression and redemption by popular and prolific British author W. Somerset Maugham. "The Painted Veil" tells the story of the lovely and superficial Kitty Garstin and her unhappy marriage to Walter Fane, a quiet and honorable man. Kitty agrees to marry Walter not because she loves him, but because she fears being upstaged by her younger...
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English
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The #1 bestselling author of Profiles in Corruption and Secret Empires, Peter Schweizer, is back with his next blockbuster. This time, the six-time bestselling author will expose how foreign governments influence Washington--
That the Chinese government seeks to infiltrate American institutions is hardly surprising. Schweizer shows that a number of American elites are eager to help the Chinese dictatorship in its quest for global hegemony. He reveals...
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Scholastic Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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It's Chinese New Year, and Ms. Frizzle is celebrating. Following the students lead, she ducks under the dragon at the local Chinese New Year's parade, and they are all mysteriously whisked back in time to ancient China.
25) Point blank
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English
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"The members of the Sisterhood always stand together, and that includes aiding and protecting the men in their lives. Yoko's partner Harry Wong has received a phone call from his old schoolmate Jun Yu. Jun Yu resided at the same temple where Harry's daughter Lily was training, but they were all forced to evacuate. Jun Yu's managed to get his son out, but Lily is missing. And now Jun is trusting Harry to guard the most precious things in his life--...
26) Tibet
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Series
Enchantment of the world volume Second series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Introduces Tibet, including its geography and climate, history, government, economy, people, culture, religion, language, and activities of daily life.
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English
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An American spy in China. Name: Unknown. Status: Sleeper. Just when he thought life had settled into a pleasant routine, he is called back to Washington. His assignment: go undercover as the American ambassador for a massive Chinese multinational conglomerate, and learn the secrets of their powerful CEO Chen Qi, whom HQ believes to be a front man for the nearly uncrackable Chinese Intelligence, known as the Guoanbu.
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Series
These violent delights volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 21
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English
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Description
In 1926 Shanghai, eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, heir of the Scarlet Gang, and her first love-turned-rival Roma Montagov, leader of the White Flowers, must work together when mysterious deaths threaten their city.
29) Daisy comes home
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Publisher
Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Daisy, an unhappy hen in China, floats down the river in a basket and has an adventure.
33) Ancient China
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English
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Did you know writing begin in ancient Mesopotamia? That the first computer was created in ancient Greece? Or that the compass was invented in ancient China? Ancient times still echo in the present. Travel through time and learn more about these once-great Ancient Civilizations. Explore major historical developments, cultural and scientific contributions, and the continuing impact of these past civilizations. Dig deeper into the daily lives of ancient...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 16
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English
Description
This new deluxe eBook edition of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan features more than fifty additional pages of exclusive, author-approved annotations throughout the text to enrich your reading experience. You can access the eBook annotations with a simple click or tap on your eReader via the convenient links. Access them as you read the novel or as supplemental material after finishing the entire story. There is also Random House Reader’s...
35) China
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Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Identifies sights, activities, entertainment, festivals, and events in each region of the country; offers sample itineraries; and recommends lodging and restaurants.
38) China
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Includes illustrations and floor plans of key landmarks, street-by-street guides, information on popular sights, and a traveler's guide with tips on hotels, restaurants, local customs, transportation, medical services, museums, and entertainment.
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