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Vernacular Industrialism in China

Local Innovation and Translated Technologies in the Making of a Cosmetics Empire, 1900–1940

by Eugenia Lean ...

Series series Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
In early twentieth-century China, Chen Diexian (1879–1940) was a maverick entrepreneur—at once a prolific man of letters and captain of industry, a magazine editor and cosmetics magnate. He tinkered with chemistry in his private studio, used local cuttlefish to source magnesium carbonate, and published manufacturing tips in how-to columns. In a rapidly changing society, Chen copied foreign ... Read more

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In early twentieth-century China, Chen Diexian (1879–1940) was a maverick entrepreneur—at once a prolific man of letters and captain of industry, a magazine editor and cosmetics magnate. He tinkered with chemistry in his private studio, used local cuttlefish to source magnesium carbonate, and published manufacturing tips in how-to columns. In a rapidly changing society, Chen copied foreign
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Vernacular Industrialism in China

Local Innovation and Translated Technologies in the Making of a Cosmetics Empire, 1900–1940

by Eugenia Lean ...

Series series Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University
In early twentieth-century China, Chen Diexian (1879–1940) was a maverick entrepreneur—at once a prolific man of letters and captain of industry, a magazine editor and cosmetics magnate. He tinkered with chemistry in his private studio, used local cuttlefish to source magnesium carbonate, and published manufacturing tips in how-to columns. In a rapidly changing society, Chen copied foreign ... Read more

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In early twentieth-century China, Chen Diexian (1879–1940) was a maverick entrepreneur—at once a prolific man of letters and captain of industry, a magazine editor and cosmetics magnate. He tinkered with chemistry in his private studio, used local cuttlefish to source magnesium carbonate, and published manufacturing tips in how-to columns. In a rapidly changing society, Chen copied foreign
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Osiris, Volume 33: Science and Capitalism

Entangled Histories

Edited by Lukas Rieppel, William Deringer, Eugenia Lean ...

Series Book 33 - Osiris
The historical relationship between science and capitalism has long stood as a central question in science studies, at least since its foundations in the 1930s. Taking inspiration from the recent surge of scholarly interest in the “history of capitalism,” as well as from renewed attention to political economy by historians of science and technology, this Osiris volume revisits this classic ... Read more

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The historical relationship between science and capitalism has long stood as a central question in science studies, at least since its foundations in the 1930s. Taking inspiration from the recent surge of scholarly interest in the “history of capitalism,” as well as from renewed attention to political economy by historians of science and technology, this Osiris volume revisits this classic
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Why We Celebrate Chinese New Year

Everything to Know about Your Favorite Holiday

by Eugenia Chu ...

Illustrated by Javiera Mac-lean ...

Series series Why We Celebrate
Celebrate Chinese New Year with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is a holiday that marks the end of winter and the coming of spring. It's one of the most celebrated holidays in China and around the world! Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage ... Read more

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Celebrate Chinese New Year with this festive introduction for kids ages 6 to 9!Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is a holiday that marks the end of winter and the coming of spring. It's one of the most celebrated holidays in China and around the world! Learn all about the history, traditions, food, and more with this book of facts and activities that encourage
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Diary of a Tokyo Teen

A Japanese-American Girl Travels to the Land of Trendy Fashion, High-Tech Toilets and Maid Cafes

by Christine Mari Inzer ...

A book for comic lovers and Japanophiles of all ages, Diary of a Tokyo Teen presents a unique look at modern-day Japan through a young woman's eyes.Born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father in 1997, Christine Mari Inzer spent her early years in Japan and relocated to the United States in 2003. The summer before she turned sixteen, she returned to Tokyo, making a solo journey to get ... Read more

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A book for comic lovers and Japanophiles of all ages, Diary of a Tokyo Teen presents a unique look at modern-day Japan through a young woman's eyes.Born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father in 1997, Christine Mari Inzer spent her early years in Japan and relocated to the United States in 2003. The summer before she turned sixteen, she returned to Tokyo, making a solo journey to get
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All About Japan

Stories, Songs, Crafts and More

by Willamarie Moore ...

Illustrated by Kazumi Wilds ...

**2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!**A cultural adventure for kids, All About Japan offers a journey to a new place—and ways to bring it to life! Dive into stories, play some games from Japan, learn some Japanese songs.Two friends, a boy from the country and a girl from the city, take us on a tour of their beloved land through their eyes. They introduce us to their homes, ... Read more

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**2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!**A cultural adventure for kids, All About Japan offers a journey to a new place—and ways to bring it to life! Dive into stories, play some games from Japan, learn some Japanese songs.Two friends, a boy from the country and a girl from the city, take us on a tour of their beloved land through their eyes. They introduce us to their homes,
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Scraps to Snacks: A Cookbook for Kids by Kids to Reduce, Reuse, and Re-Eat

by Lightsabers Phoenix Squadron Kids ...

Scraps to Snacks is an eBook written by kids for kids and is filled with recipes made from food scraps normally thrown in the trash.Surprised by the fact that 31% of our food goes into the landfill, the Lightsabers Phoenix Squadron robotics team created a fun cookbook featuring delicious recipes for treats made from tidbits normally trashed.The kid friendly recipes in Scraps to Snacks encourage ... Read more

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Scraps to Snacks is an eBook written by kids for kids and is filled with recipes made from food scraps normally thrown in the trash.Surprised by the fact that 31% of our food goes into the landfill, the Lightsabers Phoenix Squadron robotics team created a fun cookbook featuring delicious recipes for treats made from tidbits normally trashed.The kid friendly recipes in Scraps to Snacks encourage
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101 Food Jokes

by Hennessy Kids ...

Which friends always Eat with you?Your taste buds!Hungry for humour? The bestselling jokesters The Hennessy Kids are back to fill your belly - with laughs!Share these jokes with your friends & family and enjoy laughing together over food.The Hennessy Kids are authors of the bestselling joke books 101 Halloween Jokes, 101 Christmas Jokes, 101 Pet Jokes,101 Knock Knock Jokes (Volume 1), and 101 ... Read more

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Which friends always Eat with you?Your taste buds!Hungry for humour? The bestselling jokesters The Hennessy Kids are back to fill your belly - with laughs!Share these jokes with your friends & family and enjoy laughing together over food.The Hennessy Kids are authors of the bestselling joke books 101 Halloween Jokes, 101 Christmas Jokes, 101 Pet Jokes,101 Knock Knock Jokes (Volume 1), and 101
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Friends Are Friends, Forever

by Dane Liu ...

Illustrated by Lynn Scurfield ...

Friends Are Friends, Forever is a picture book based on the author's own immigration story, the infinite impact of friendship, and passing on love and kindness around the world.On a snowy Lunar New Year’s Eve in Northeastern China, it’s Dandan’s last night with Yueyue. Tomorrow, she moves to America. The two best friends have a favorite wintertime tradition: crafting paper-cut snowflakes, freezing ... Read more

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Friends Are Friends, Forever is a picture book based on the author's own immigration story, the infinite impact of friendship, and passing on love and kindness around the world.On a snowy Lunar New Year’s Eve in Northeastern China, it’s Dandan’s last night with Yueyue. Tomorrow, she moves to America. The two best friends have a favorite wintertime tradition: crafting paper-cut snowflakes, freezing
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I Want to Be Spaghetti!

Illustrated by Claudia Lam ...

by Kiera Wright-Ruiz ...

A funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world.Even from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that. "I want to be spaghetti!" they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant ... Read more

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A funny debut picture book about how one little ramen packet finds self-love and belonging in a spaghetti-obsessed world.Even from Ramen's small shelf in the supermarket, they see spaghetti propaganda everywhere. They want to be celebrated, too. Maybe, Ramen misguidedly thinks, I have to change to be loved like that. "I want to be spaghetti!" they proclaim to the dismay of the rest of the instant
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Christmas with the Mousekins

by Maggie Smith ...

Join the Mousekin family as they prepare for Christmas! Filled with crafts and recipes, poems and stories, this is a Christmas book to share with the whole family, year after year.All the highlights of a great December are here. The Mousekins pick out and decorate a tree. Make paper snowflakes with Nana Mousekin. Bake cookies for friends and neighbors. Write letters to Santa Mouse. Welcome ... Read more

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Join the Mousekin family as they prepare for Christmas! Filled with crafts and recipes, poems and stories, this is a Christmas book to share with the whole family, year after year.All the highlights of a great December are here. The Mousekins pick out and decorate a tree. Make paper snowflakes with Nana Mousekin. Bake cookies for friends and neighbors. Write letters to Santa Mouse. Welcome
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10-Minute Art Projects

by Sarah L. Schuette ...

Series series 10-Minute Makers
Looking for quick, engaging art projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From kindness rocks and unicorn dust to foil and cube art, these amazing 10-minute art projects will have kids making in no time! ... Read more

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Looking for quick, engaging art projects for your makerspace? You've come to the right place! From kindness rocks and unicorn dust to foil and cube art, these amazing 10-minute art projects will have kids making in no time!
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