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The Chinese state uses cultural heritage as a source of power by linking it to political and economic goals, but heritage discourse has at the same time encouraged new actors to appropriate the discourse to protect their own traditions. This book focuses on that contested nature of heritage, especially through the lens of individuals, local communities, religious groups, and heritage experts. It examines the effect of the internet on heritage-isation, as well as how that process affects different groups of people.

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Get Lost in the Fantastical World of Fungi!Embark on a journey of creativity and color as you bring your favorite fungi to life. Dance atop fly agaric with faeries, parachute down with snails onto the spongy tops of white morels or toast scarlet elf cups at a frog tea party. There are shroom houses, cities and even an entire planet all featuring intricate details and lines that will keep you mesmerized for hours. Or ground yourself by coloring in some simple yet stunning pieces such as an overflowing forager's basket or comforting mushroom soup. With the perfect balance of warmth and whimsy, these breathtaking illustrations will transport you to the cozy escape you've been dreaming of.

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Dor y Eus son dos ciudades que se extienden a ambos lados de un río. No tienen comunicación entre ellas, solo incomprensión y odio. Ambas nacieron de dos amigos que buscaron un lugar para desarrollar su trabajo, se distanciaron y terminaron siendo enemigos.

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La educación es el sustrato de la convivencia, el taller donde se ensayan las formas de vida posible. Por eso, el capitalismo cognitivo se ha tomado en serio la tarea de asaltar todos sus campos: la educación formal y la informal, los recursos, las herramientas y las metodologías. La presencialidad y la virtualidad. La infancia y la formación a lo largo de la vida. La educación no sólo es un gran negocio. Es un campo de batalla donde la sociedad reparte, de forma desigual, sus futuros. Dicen los pedagogos que hay que cambiarlo todo, porque el mundo ha cambiado para siempre. Esta afirmación esconde las preguntas que nos dan más miedo: de qué sirve saber cuando no sabemos cómo vivir? Para qué aprender cuando no podemos imaginar el futuro? Estas preguntas son el espejo donde no nos queremos mirar. Nos da vergüenza no tener respuestas y resulta más fácil disparar contra maestros y educadores. Cómo queremos ser educados? Ésta es la pregunta que una sociedad que se quiera mirar a la cara ten

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Kathy is a virgin in her twenties trying to navigate the blurred lines between sex and love even as outside forces attempt to detach her from her sexual autonomy. At home, her adoptive mother’s eyes investigate her body for evidence of sexual promiscuity and, despite her protests, she is called a putana—a whore—for her perceived sexual debauchery. At work, meanwhile, she is sexually harassed by male managers who slap her butt, tell her they want Greek for lunch (wink, wink), and fill out recommendation forms about her sexy qualities. A young girl on the cusp of womanhood, she encounters a version of herself as men experience her: hypersexualized and objectified. As if this is not enough, Kathy enters the dating scene in search of love only to find herself fending off young men who want her just for sex. In each relationship, Kathy uncovers her own strength and conviction as she fights for the kind of sex she wants instead of the kind of empty sex boys seem to require of girls. The more demands they make, the more determined she is to hold out for love—even if it means losing a guy or going home single and alone. Raw and empowering, The Virgin Chronicles sends the message that love is worth waiting for and sex is better when it’s paired with self-actualization.

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"You forget. You forget you don't really exist here, that this isn't your home." Since emigrating from Bangladesh, fourteen-year-old Nadira and her family have been living in New York City on expired visas, hoping to realize their dream of becoming legal U.S. citizens. But after 9/11, everything changes. Suddenly being Muslim means you are dangerous -- a suspected terrorist. When Nadira's father is arrested and detained at the U.S.-Canadian border, Nadira and her older sister, Aisha, are told to carry on as if everything is the same. The teachers at Flushing High don't ask any questions, but Aisha falls apart. Nothing matters to her anymore -- not even college. It's up to Nadira to be the strong one and bring her family back together again.

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