Wang Books

This is an excellent collection of articles from leading researchers in the cell mechanics field summarizing the current techniques to probe and sense forces on the cellular level. I highly recommend it to anyone in the cell mechanics field or for those who want to learn more about it.

Centers of the self is a compilation of most of my favorite black american women authors, such as Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Walker, Dorothy West, Jamaica Kincaid, and numerous others who I never heard of until I read this book. The stories are short but made an indelible impression on me. It is truly an unforgetable anthology, which people have been sleeping on. Do yourself a favor and get it. You'll be more than glad that you did!!!!

First of all, this book is TRANSLATED by WTS Chan, it is, of course, a collection of the writings of the neo-confucian Wang Yang-Ming (1489-1529). I'm not a Chinese philosophy specialist, I am a zen Buddhist and martial artist. I found the book to be generally intelligible, despite my lack of experience with Confucianism. A scholar of Japanese martial arts suggested that I read it as the most important foundation book for Budo or Samurai philosophy, and it is clear once you read the book. In fact, a fusing of Zen and Confucianism might not be a bad philosophy for any age.-Nick

This is the first book that introduces a variety of characterizations techniques for nanomaterials:

Chapter 1. Nanomaterials for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Chapter 2: X-ray characterization of nanoparticles Chapter 3: Transmission Electron Microscopy and Spectroscopy of Nanoparticles Chapter 4: Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy of Nanoparticles Chapter 5: Scanning probe microscopy of nanoclusters Chapter 6. Electrical and electrochemical analysis of nanophase materials Chapter 7. Optical spectroscopy of nanophase materials Chapter 8: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - characterization of self-assembled nanostructural materials Chapter 9: Photoluminescence from single semiconductor nanostructures Chapter 10: Nanomagnetism Chapter 11: Oxide and -sulfide nanocrystals and nanostructures Chapter 12: Electron Microscopy of Fullerenes and Related Materials

The book was organized in a way that serves the entire field from materials science, chemistry, physics to biology. If you are interested in nanotechnology, this is the first book you should start with.

The title is no lie. The book discusses Chekhov's dramatic structure and plays of indirect action, a form he created and mastered. Chekhov spent the seven years between Ivanov, his last direct action play, and the Seagull his first indirect action play building the form. Magarshack shows how he adapted basic greek structure to create a new type of drama. The book is a must for any playwright.

The poetry in this book is delightful. Wonderful poetry for children and adults alike. Poetry about the seasons, months (Zodiac's), Christmas, Easter, Kings and even Saints and a poem for every letter of the alphabet. The only thing is, I think these poems are best read to children by an adult. Not that that is bad, but some of the words and rhyming sound better when being read by an experienced reader.

Culture is more than just how the common man lives, there is also the culture of business. "China Business Culture: Strategies for Success" is a complete and comprehensive guide to the business culture of the Chinese. Describing the customs and traditions of the business men in this far eastern country, the book makes itself a must for understanding their complex rules and how it may be different from traditional western practices. "China Business Culture" is a must for any who seek to do business with the nation.

This collection presents 5 essays by Professor Hu Shih, with two commentaries by Wang Ching-Wei, and 12 essays, entitled "Little Critiques," by Dr. Lin Yu-Tang, written between 1929 and 1931 calling both for govermental reform and also to counter to the glowing praise for Chinese society that many prominent Western visitors were espousing. The Nanking government condemned these writings in harsh tones, calling for punishment for the two scholars.

This cook book is centered around the use of a food processor, but the recipies work without one. Covers a large range of dishes. Best part is the use of common ingredients, not requiring specialty items.

If you are contemplating the construction of a Chinese garden, or are just interested in their history or development, this is an excellent, concise introduction to the topic. It presents the history, philosophy, and guidlines for construction in a clear way. It condenses a large number of references down to a readable form. The bibliography of related works in Chinese and English is worth the price of the book.