Books published by publisher Clearwater Publishing Company Inc

In just thirteen brief, accessible chapters, this engaging little book takes "absolute beginners" from the most basic questions about the language (e.g., what does a classical Chinese character look like?) to reading and understanding selections from classical Chinese philosophical texts and Tang dynasty poetry. "An outstanding introduction to reading classical Chinese. Van Norden does a wonderful job of clearly explaining the basics of classical Chinese, and he carefully takes the reader through beautifully chosen examples from the textual tradition. An invaluable work." —Michael Puett, Harvard University

Framed around the final one hundred days before his intended commencement ceremony, it presents a personal coming-of-age story of a boldly curious, anxious college undergraduate in Boston. His relationships with his famil and peers, their struggles with life, and his eventual move from prestigious private university to poverty stricken West Africa all become parts of a memorable script. By connecting his personal experiences with larger political, cultural and core fundamental human questions, M.Johnson-Smith uses his life as a canvas on which to paint the nuances of race and identity, sex and love, violence and pain, triumph and forgiveness.

Local Evansville, Indiana author Angie Karcher has been an educator in early childhood and elementary education for the past 22 years. Where the River Grins has been a 9-year project, written in commemoration of Evansville s bicentennial anniversary. The book includes information on Hoosier pioneers, the Civil War, transportation, population, the flood of 1937 and more. Suitable for adults as well as school-age children, this history is being implemented as a teaching tool in Vanderburgh County, Indiana Schools.

Did you know that worker ants―just like the ones in this story―are always girls? Compelling ant facts like these fill mini sidebars in this enterprising and informative text! So roll up your sleeves and put on your pink hardhat as you join these industrious ants for a tale of hard work and perseverance. Explore the inner workings of a lively ant colony as these determined laborers construct their underground home. An unexpected plot twist gives these tenacious terraformers in pink a surprising new direction for their community. Dynamic illustrations with humorous details, including tool-filled belts and stylish shoes, fill the pages of this inspiring tale of girl power!