This is one of Jung's later writings, in which readers will find the practical applications to familiar psychological situations. It is an account of Jung's handling of the transference between psychologist and patient in the light of his conception of the archetypes.
In Psychology and Alchemy Jung works out in detail the analogies between alchemy, Christian dogma and symbolism in relation to alchemy, focusing on the mandala in particular.
A history of twentieth century China told as a real-life saga of a Chinese family over three generations.
Modern Man in Search of a Soul is the perfect introduction to the theories and concepts of one of the most original and influential religious thinkers of the twentieth century. schovat popis
The best-known modern Chinese fairy tale revolves around three sisters from Shanghai, central figures in China's power dynamics throughout the twentieth century. Often simplified as 'One loved money, one loved power, and one loved her country,' the Soong sisters were far more complex. As China faced a century of wars, revolutions, and transformations, each sister played a significant role, leaving an indelible mark on history. Ching-ling, the Red Sister, married Sun Yat-sen, the republic's founding father, and later became Mao's vice-chair. May-ling, the Little Sister, was Madame Chiang Kai-shek, a prominent political figure in pre-Communist Nationalist China. Ei-ling, the Big Sister, served as Chiang's unofficial adviser, amassing wealth and influence as one of China's richest women. Despite their privilege, the sisters faced constant threats and danger. Their lives were filled with courage, love, despair, and heartbreak. The emotional tension between them intensified as they embraced opposing political ideologies, with Ching-ling aiming to dismantle her sisters' world. This gripping narrative unfolds through a monumental journey across various global locales, revealing the intertwined lives of three extraordinary women who significantly shaped twentieth-century China.
Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) is the most important woman in Chinese history. She ruled China for decades and brought a medieval empire into the modern age. This book presents a panoramic depiction of the birth of modern China and an intimate portrait of a woman.
From the internationally bestselling author of Wild Swans, this dramatic biography explores the life of a remarkable woman who ruled China for 50 years, transforming the nation from concubine to Empress. Cixi, a figure of immense wealth yet largely confined within palace walls, was a mother, a ruthless adversary, and a brilliant strategist. The author presents Cixi as one of the most formidable and enlightened rulers in history. Selected as a concubine at 12 by Emperor Xianfeng, she bore his only male heir, who became Emperor at just four years old after his father's death in 1861. In a masterstroke, Cixi allied with the Emperor's widow to orchestrate a coup, ousting the regents and becoming the sole Regent. Despite her lack of formal training, she and the widow studied history and politics, ruling the vast nation from behind a curtain. Following the death of her son, she appointed a young nephew as Emperor, maintaining her influence until her death in 1908. The author crafts a complex portrait of Cixi, highlighting her ruthlessness against rivals, her thirst for knowledge, her strategic appointments of Westerners, and her commitment to preserving China's cultural heritage while embracing modernization, including the controversial ban on footbinding.
Based on a decade of research, and on interviews with many of Mao's close circle in China who have never talked before - and everyone outside China who had significant dealings with him, this book is the story of the life of Mao. It is full of revelations, exploding the myth of the Long March, and showing completely unknown Mao.
Victims all describe hearing a voice before they die gruesomely. Sometimes it’s singing an old Taiwanese song, sometimes it’s in Japanese, and sometimes it’s an anguished call for help from a loved one. Can Wu Shih-Sheng, a degenerate taxi driver in Taipei, hunt down the source of the voice that killed his wife before he becomes the next victim?Whisper is a plot-driven, Taiwanese horror story. As well as being a chilling read, Chang Yu-Ko cleverly combines Taiwanese folklore, the Japanese occupation of Taiwan, and the long-term mistreatment of the country’s aboriginal people into a story of how the past can still kill.
Focusing on the pivotal role of education for international understanding as promoted by UNESCO, the book examines the implementation of these principles in Chinese schools since the 1980s. It highlights the strategies and practices adopted within the educational system to foster global awareness and cooperation among students, showcasing the evolution and impact of these educational initiatives in China.
