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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Frog by Mo Yan, read by Graeme Malcolm. Frog is a richly complex new novel about China's one-child policy by Mo Yan, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2012. Gugu is beautiful, charismatic and of an unimpeachable political...

"Leighton Pugh narrates this work as if it were an unsolved mystery...In a voice of nuanced emotion, Pugh creates muted characters to paint a vivid picture of what the author was up against as he tried to save his country." — AudioFile Magazine A Number One Sunday Times Bestseller transformed...

In the 99th district of a sprawling labour camp, the Author, Musician, Scholar, Theologian and Technician - and hundreds just like them - are undergoing Re-education, to restore their revolutionary zeal and credentials. In charge of this process is the Child, who delights in draconian rules, monitoring behaviour and confiscating treasured books. But when bad weather arrives, followed by the ‘three bitter years’, the intellectuals are abandoned by the regime and left on their own to survive.

Bitcoin may well be the greatest invention of our time, and most people have no idea what it is or how it works. Walking through its invention, step by step, this short audiobook is critical before you invest. Learn why Bitcoin was invented and how it works.

A #1 Sunday Times bestseller [UK] A titanic battle is being waged for Europe's integrity and soul, with the forces of reason and humanism losing out to growing irrationality, authoritarianism, and malice, promoting inequality and austerity. The whole world has a stake in a victory for...

The Brotherhood of Assassins has been all but eradicated by the Chinese Emperor. Restoring the Order to its former glory is no easy feat, but it is Shao Jun's duty, and her best chance of survival. When she learns that an old foe has acquired a powerful artifact with which he intends to lure remaining assassins to their deaths, Shao Jun hastens to Mongolia. There, intrigue between Mongolian royalty, an exiled prince, and tensions between Mongolia and China draw her into their web. When she discovers an even more sinister actor, Shao Jun vows to do everything in her power to stop it.

This Bulgarian audio language learning course is designed for beginners, offering a straightforward and efficient approach to acquiring basic communication skills in Bulgarian. The course is structured into five short, digestible modules, each focusing on essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammatical structures. It starts with greetings and common expressions, then gradually introduces learners to slightly more complex topics.

Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people—one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown—on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling author of the Vanderbeekers...

In her highly anticipated English-language debut, Yan Ge explores isolation in nine iridescent, witty and wondrous tales. Both contemporary and ancient, real and surreal, the stories in Elsewhere range from China to Dublin to London and Stockholm. These are strange and beguiling stories of dispossession, longing and the diasporic experience.

Sensual Self (formerly The Sexually Liberated Woman) is a podcast that invites you to luxuriate in the pleasures of your body. Hosted by sexuality doula® Ev’Yan Whitney, you’ll be guided to slow down, tune in, heal, and feel the sensations and pleasures of your sensual body. Sensual Self explores the nuances of sensuality at the intersection of identity, sexuality, embodiment, and healing, and features conversations and practices to help you connect with your sensual self. Check out the guided journal of the same name coming December 7 from Penguin Random House. Hosted on Acast. See ...

Durante la primavera de 2015, las negociaciones para renovar los programas de rescate entre el recién elegido gobierno griego de Syriza (el partido de izquierda radical) y la troika pasaban por un momento tan difícil y confuso que, en un momento de exasperación, Christine Lagarde, la directora del Fondo Monetario Internacional, reclamó a ambos que se comportaran como adultos.

From the New York Times best-selling creator of the Vanderbeekers series comes a triumphant tale of friendship, healing, and the power of believing in ourselves told from the perspective of biracial sixth-graders June and Tyrell, two children living in a homeless shelter. As their friendship...

Through the sweeping cultural and historical transformations of China, entrepreneur Lan Yan traces her family’s history through early 20th Century to present day. The history of the Yan family is inseparable from the history of China over the last century. One of the most influential...

Living Beyond Offense explores Jesus's teachings about forgiveness—what it is, what it costs, and what you gain when you put it into practice. Blending theology, Scripture, and pieces of her own life story, Yana Conner writes not as a blameless expert but as a fellow traveler on the forgiveness journey. Forgiveness is hard work, but you can learn to trust again! Despite the pain you've experienced, you will find ideas and encouragement for rooting yourself in God's trustworthiness and living in shalom once more.

Welcome to our essential Burmese audio course designed specifically for tourists like you, eager to explore Myanmar and immerse yourself in its rich culture. This course is your gateway to mastering basic Burmese phrases and expressions that will enhance your travel experience and facilitate meaningful interactions with locals.

Clinical Trial Thinking explores the principles behind modern clinical research, from scientific thinking and statistical reasoning to medicine, regulatory science, and research integrity. Rather than focusing on formulas, this podcast explores how we think, design, interpret, and improve clinical trials. 《临床试验思维》 旨在探讨现代临床研究背后的思维方式。从科学思维、统计思维，到医学、监管科学和科研诚信，本节目关注的不仅是方法本身，更是如何提出问题、评价证据、设计研究、解读结果，...

Bitcoinia keksimässä on yleistajuinen kokonaisesitys Bitcoinin keksimisestä. Se lähtee liikkeelle peruskysymyksistä ja digitaalisen rahan haasteista ja etenee vaihe vaiheelta Bitcoinin keksimiseen. Kirjassa käsitellään myös Bitcoinin tulevaisuutta. Teos tarjoaa laajan kokonaiskuvan Bitcoinista: mitä Bitcoin on, mistä se tulee, mikä on käyttäjien rooli verkossa, mikä uhkaa Bitcoinia ja kuka hallitsee Bitcoinia. Tiedät jo ensimmäiset sivut luettuasi enemmän Bitcoinista kuin valtaosa ihmisistä. Teos sopii hyvin niin vasta-alkaville kuin myös edistyneille.

This book serves as a guiding light for those who are navigating the challenging terrain of grief. This book will help you understand and navigate grief through spirituality, religion, attachment, and alternative methods such as relaxation techniques, meditations, breathwork, grounding exercises, art activities, and journal prompts. This book ends with a step-by-step eight-week adolescent grief group program for professionals.

Dall’invecchiamento della popolazione ai cambiamenti climatici, dall’istruzione di massa all’impatto dei social network, le storie immaginate da Liu Cixin, Xia Jia, Chen Qiufan e Wu Yan mostrano una Cina lontana dall’Occidente per costume e sensibilità, ma simile nelle realtà economico-sociali e così tecnologicamente avanzata da restituire uno sguardo sul futuro che attende il mondo intero. Una selezione di alcune delle voci più importanti della fantascienza cinese contemporanea che di certo delizieranno i lettori di tutto il mondo.

O capitalismo está morto. Bem-vindo ao tecnofeudalismoAs dinâmicas tradicionais do capitalismo não governam mais a economia. O que destituiu esse sistema foi o próprio capital e as mudanças tecnológicas aceleradas das últimas duas décadas, que, como um vírus, destruíram seu hospedeiro. Os dois pilares que sustentavam o capitalismo foram substituídos: os mercados deram lugar às plataformas digitais, que são verdadeiros feudos das grandes tecnologias, e o lucro foi substituído pela pura extração de rendas.