Highlights on Asian Culture

 [outline-color-facebook-48.png](  [outline-color-twitter-48.png](  [outline-color-linkedin-48.png]( [World Scientific]( [WorldScinet-logo]( [Handbook of Terrorism in the Asia-Pacific]( 20% Off Use Code: WSJUL20 Valid Until 15 August 2019 [The TENG Guide to the Chinese Orchestra]( By (author): Joseph Yu-Shek Cheng The TENG Guide to the Chinese Orchestra is a seminal guide to equip composers, scholars and music enthusiasts worldwide with the necessary knowledge to work with Chinese musical instruments. Recommended Titles [State, Society and National Security]( [Passion, Poverty and Travel]( Traditional Hakka Songs and Ballads By (author): Wilt L Idema (Harvard) This book is the first extensive selection in English of traditional Hakka mountain songs (shange) and long narrative ballads in various genres. One chapter is devoted to songs and ballads on Hakka migration to Taiwan and Southeast Asia in 18th to 20th centuries. The selection of mountain songs is primarily based on a collection compiled before 1949. The ballads selected focus on texts that were widely popular in late-Qing and early Republican times, but post-Liberation performances and new compositions have been included for contrast. All translations are provided with an introduction and annotations. --------------------------------------------------------------- [EncyclopediaofMedicalRobotics]( [Modern Japan: Origins of the Mind]( Japanese Traditions and Approaches to Contemporary Life By (author): Alexander Prasol (Niigata University of International and Information Studies, Japan) The book takes a fresh look at modern Japan, and does not treat the Japanese as enigmatic or mysterious people; their ways of thinking and their culture can be explained by an honest appraisal of their history and of the norms that have shaped this history. This book not only reveals the mentality and national character of modern Japanese people but also attempts to explore and analyze the roots of their mannerisms. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Biological Threats in the 21st Century]( [Judge Bao and the Rule of Law]( Eight Ballad-Stories from the Period 1250–1450 By (author): Wilt L Idema (Harvard University, USA) Pure, orthodox and incorruptible, Judge Bao has been serving as the preeminent embodiment of justice in China for almost a thousand years, so much so his court cases have been adapted as stories, novels and plays over the centuries. Now, for the very first time a series of eight ballad-stories on Judge Bao, dating from the period 1250–1450, are offered in a complete and annotated translation. These texts will provide the reader a reflection of the legend of Judge Bao in its earliest phase of development, with an extended introduction placing the ballad-stories in context with the development of the Judge Bao legend. These ballad-stories, in contrast to past plays dating from the same period, present abuse of power and corruption as endemic in the courts and bureaucratic service, and show Judge Bao imposing the rule of law even on the emperor. Terms & Conditions An ordering guide can be found [here](. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. This promotion is available only to individuals purchasing directly from World Scientific's web site. It is not available to libraries and booksellers. Not available in India and SAARC countries. Promotion is valid while stocks last. Delivery may be delayed up to 2 months due to high demand. S$ price is valid for Singapore market only. If you have any questions or require more information, please email us at sales@wspc.com.sg Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list]( Our mailing address is: World Scientific Publishing Co Ltd 5 Toh Tuck LinkSingapore 596224 Singapore [Add us to your address book]( Copyright © 2019 [World Scientific Publishing Co Ltd]( All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have signed up to receive newsletters from World Scientific Publishing Co.