Books like Handbook of Chinese mythology by Lihui Yang

An exploration of the myths and deities of ancient China, tracing their origins and literary sources.

Violence in the Media: A Reference Handbook documents the issues, impact, controversies, and consequences of one of the most insidious phenomena facing American society. With 99 percent of American homes having TV sets, the book's main focus is on television violence and in particular its effects on children, who spend an average of 28 hours a week watching television.A historical synopsis, covering early concerns that continue to be hotly debated, describes congressional hearings and their outcomes. Brief biographies present perspectives on key players like theoretician Albert Bandura, communication scholar George Gerbner, and Representative Edward Marke (D-MA. A discussion of the evidence both supporting and condemning media violence includes its use by perpetrators in the Columbine High School shootings and recent sniper attacks.

Academic Writing offers a clear, concise approach for non‑native English speakers, breaking concepts into short sections with practical examples to help students improve their academic prose efficiently.

This handbook acts as an essential guide to understanding and using reflective and experiential learning techniques in educational and training contexts. Jennifer Moon adopts a methodical, integrated approach to reflective and experiential learning. The book features a rigorous analysis of the theory behind the techniques to establish exactly what we mean by reflective and experiential learning and how they relate to the process of learning. The final section of the book provides useful ideas for applying the models of learning, providing practical advice, tools, activities and photocopiable resources which can be incorporated into teaching practice.This book is essential reading for any teacher, lecturer or trainer wanting to understand, develop and use reflective and experiential learning to improve teaching and learning.

An authoritative guide to Ancient Egyptian myths, this handbook compiles diverse written and visual sources, examines deity relationships, discusses mythic time, and offers a concise dictionary of principal gods, themes, and concepts.

Handbook of Hindu Mythology offers a number of pathways by which to approach Hinduism's ever-changing gods and goddesses (e.g., Brahm‚, Vishnu, Siva), spiritual verses (such as the vedas), secular epics (including the Ramayana and the Mahabharata), myths within myths, devotional and esoteric traditions, psychic and yogic disciplines, and magical practices.||With this handbook, readers can explore the history of Hindu mythology, follow a detailed timeline of key episodes and historical events, and look up specific elements of historical or contemporary Hinduism in a beautifully illustrated dictionary section. It is the ideal introduction to the origins of Hinduism, the culture that shaped it from antiquity to the present, and the age-old stories, ideas, and traditions that speak to the human condition as eloquently today as ever.

Introduction to Chinese mythology, its gods and deities, and some specific myths including dragon myths, the creation myth, and teaching myths.

Retells traditional myths and legends of the Chinese people, featuring immortals, gods, humans, and fantastic creatures.

A comprehensive troubleshooting guide for electricians using portable meters and testing instruments, covering electric motors, electrical appliances, and circuit analysis, with expert guidance on safety requirements and personal protective equipment (PPE).