Books of the month: July 2024
China's High-Speed Rail: A New Model for Technology Innovation
The road of China's high-speed rail development is essentially the road of scientific and technological innovation. The great achievements of China's high-speed rail science and technology innovation have given the world a surprise, with four indicators ranked first in the world: China's high-speed rail operating mileage, operating network access level, high-speed train ownership, and commercial operating speed. It has set up a global benchmark for commercial high-speed rail operation and opened the world's first intelligent high-speed rail.
Published by Foreign Languages Press, this book recalls this legendary journey, explores the secrets of scientific and technological innovation in a big country, and interprets the Chinese wisdom, Chinese solutions, and Chinese spirit behind the high-speed rail technology innovation.
Popular Chinese Plays
Published by Foreign Languages Press, this book features 38 traditional Chinese opera plays translated by Sir Harold Acton (1904–1994), a British writer and historian. The collection includes masterpieces from genres such as Peking opera and Kunqu opera, presenting classics like "The Drunken Concubine," "Farewell My Concubine," and "The Lion's Roar."
During his tenure as a professor of English literature at Peking University from 1932 to 1939, Acton created the translation work that captures the unique charm of traditional Chinese theatre from a Western perspective.
State of Jin
The history of the Jin State is essential for learning about the history of the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 B.C.). Published by New World Press, the four-volume set covers over six centuries of the Jin State's history during the pre-Qin period, offering insights into the evolution of its political systems, the secrets behind its prosperity, and the causes of its decline.
Drawing from ancient texts and current historical scholarship, the author vividly narrates the power struggles, institutional changes, and battles for supremacy that shaped the Jin State's trajectory.
My China Story: Fascinations of Modern China
The book series, in five volumes, collects stories of foreigners living and working in China, offering a nuanced and heartfelt portrayal of the country. Published by Sinolingua Press, each volume contains more than a dozen stories.
In China, the foreign writers savor the local cuisine, explore famous sites, immerse themselves in everyday life, and enjoy the conveniences of smart technologies. They experience rich cultural exchanges between the East and the West, and the blend of modernity and history. Their stories reflect the rapid development of China's urban and rural areas, and various industries over the past two decades.
Fendouzhe Submersible: Set off and Dive Deep
This children's picture book, aimed at readers aged 6 to 10, tells the story of the deep-sea manned submersible Fendouzhe (Striver). It follows a science team as it embarks on a thrilling 10,000-meter underwater adventure aboard the submersible.
Published by Dolphin Books, the book probes into the submersible's technological marvels, while making complex scientific knowledge accessible and engaging. The vertical layout of the book simulates a deep dive, with ocean depth markers on each page, enhancing reading experience.
Dunhuang: From the Neolithic Age to Today
Written by experts from the Dunhuang Academy, this bilingual book offers a chronological exploration of Dunhuang's geography, culture, and art from the Neolithic age through the Han, Jin, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing periods, up to the present day.
With illustrated stories, this book, published by Blossom Press, presents the history of Dunhuang in an engaging and humorous manner, making it accessible for young readers.