A World Of Villages
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A World Of Villages
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Author : Brian Schwartz
language : en
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
Release Date : 1986
A World Of Villages written by Brian Schwartz and has been published by Random House Value Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Travel categories.
My Village My World
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Author : John M. Feehan
language : en
Publisher: Irish Amer Book Company
Release Date : 1992
My Village My World written by John M. Feehan and has been published by Irish Amer Book Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A Village With My Name
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Author : Scott Tong
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2017-11-17
A Village With My Name written by Scott Tong and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-17 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An “immensely readable” journey through modern Chinese history told through the experiences of the author’s extended family (Christian Science Monitor). When journalist Scott Tong moved to Shanghai, his assignment was to start the first full-time China bureau for “Marketplace,” the daily business and economics program on public radio stations across the US. But for Tong the move became much more: an opportunity to reconnect with members of his extended family who’d remained there after his parents fled the communists six decades prior. Uncovering their stories gave him a new way to understand modern China’s defining moments and its long, interrupted quest to go global. A Village with My Name offers a unique perspective on China’s transitions through the eyes of regular people who witnessed such epochal events as the toppling of the Qing monarchy, Japan’s occupation during WWII, exile of political prisoners to forced labor camps, mass death and famine during the Great Leap Forward, market reforms under Deng Xiaoping, and the dawn of the One Child Policy. Tong focuses on five members of his family, who each offer a specific window on a changing country: a rare American-educated girl born in the closing days of the Qing Dynasty, a pioneer exchange student, a toddler abandoned in wartime who later rides the wave of China’s global export boom, a young professional climbing the ladder at a multinational company, and an orphan (the author’s daughter) adopted in the middle of a baby-selling scandal fueled by foreign money. Through their stories, Tong shows us China anew, visiting former prison labor camps on the Tibetan plateau and rural outposts along the Yangtze, exploring the Shanghai of the 1930s, and touring factories across the mainland—providing a compelling and deeply personal take on how China became what it is today. “Vivid and readable . . . The book’s focus on ordinary people makes it refreshingly accessible.” —Financial Times “Tong tells his story with humor, a little snark, [and] lots of love . . . Highly recommended, especially for those interested in Chinese history and family journeys.” —Library Journal (starred review)
Life In Our Villages
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Author : George Francis Millin
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Life In Our Villages written by George Francis Millin and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This book provides a detailed and intimate insight into the daily lives of people in rural villages. Millin's keen observations and engaging writing style paint a picture of a world that is both vastly different and surprisingly familiar to modern readers. From farming practices to social customs, Life in Our Villages is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
What S In The Name How The Streets And Villages In Singapore Got Their Names
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Author : Ng Yew Peng
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2017-09-28
What S In The Name How The Streets And Villages In Singapore Got Their Names written by Ng Yew Peng and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-28 with History categories.
Since 1819, more than 6,200 place (street and village) names divided into more than 3,900 name groups were known in Singapore. Based on digitised historical newspapers, dated back to 1830, municipal records and Malay dictionaries, the origins, meanings and date of naming for many place names are uncovered. As part of Singapore history, place names known since 1936 are recorded in this book. Although place names are fairly static in nature, there have been more than 100 name changes. The naming trends transitioned from English to Malay and then back to English names. Discover that Toa Payoh was not named after a big swamp, Anderson Road was named before John Anderson, a former Governor, took up his job and many more new findings in this exciting book. This book is a complete listing of all place names since 1936, together with the most comprehensive annotations to date — a first in Singapore. It is also the only book of its kind that analyses naming trends. Information on the origins or date of naming was based on primary sources such as old maps, minutes of municipal meetings, Chinese books and digitised newspapers. Contents: A Study of Singapore Place Names: IntroductionNomenclature of Singapore Place NamesThe Contents of Singapore Place NamesPlace Names of Chinese OriginStandardisation of Chinese Place NamesEvolution of Place NamesConclusionSingapore Gazetteer Since 1936 and Annotations Readership: This book is meant for students as well as the general public interested in finding out the history behind Singapore's place names. Keywords: Singapore;Place Name;Road;Street;Village;Toponymics;StatisticReview: Key Features: This is the most comprehensive book on the subject of toponymics using data from digitised newspapers dated back to 1830 that were unavailable in the pastUse of information from Chinese sources, of which no English books on the same subject has been attempted beforeAnalysis of place names and naming trends based on four main racial groups have not been performed previously
Villages
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Author : Richard Critchfield
language : en
Publisher: Anchor
Release Date : 1983
Villages written by Richard Critchfield and has been published by Anchor this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with History categories.
Aa Book Of British Villages
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Aa Book Of British Villages written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Great Britain categories.
Village Planning In The Primitive World
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Author : Douglas Fraser
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968
Village Planning In The Primitive World written by Douglas Fraser and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Political Science categories.
Village Studies In The Third World
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Author : Edited by Biplab Dasgupta
language : en
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Release Date :
Village Studies In The Third World written by Edited by Biplab Dasgupta and has been published by Transaction Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Social Science categories.
Healthy Villages
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Author : Howard G
language : en
Publisher: World Health Organization
Release Date : 2002-02
Healthy Villages written by Howard G and has been published by World Health Organization this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-02 with Medical categories.
Many of the world's population lives in villages and rural areas without access to safe water sources or basic sanitation. This guide has been developed as part of the 'healthy villages' project to improve the health of rural communities by promoting local awareness and actions by community groups. It covers topics including: water and sanitation, drainage, waste management, housing quality, domestic and community hygiene, and provision of local health services.