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Beijing, a city that defies easy understanding. For its inhabitants, it is a protean entity, forever changing and evasive. In this anthology, Bingbing Shi brings together stories that capture the...

Beijing: Portrait of a City is a unique collaboration of Beijing's most prominent writers, academics, and storytellers. This collection of essays and stories offers a fascinating glimpse into the...

Beijing: A city at the heart of one of the world's oldest civilizations and the capital of its newest superpower. This concise guide explores 4,000 years of history, from dynastic empires to...

Beijing Sprawl by Zechen Xu is a collection of stories about young men navigating life in the city. Set against the backdrop of Beijing's urban landscape, these interconnected tales explore themes of...

Beijing Comrades by Beitong is a powerful and poignant novel about forbidden love in late-eighties China. When two young men from different worlds meet, their instant attraction sets off a chain of...

Beijing Coma by Jian Ma is a masterpiece of contemporary Chinese literature. This gripping novel weaves together the life story of Dai Wei, whose near-death experience in a coma allows him to relive...

Beijing: your trusted travel companion to the heart of China's capital city. With full-colour maps and images throughout, this guide helps you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests...

RongRong's Diary: Beijing East Village presents a unique collection of photographs and first-person accounts from RongRong's private diary. Made between 1993 and 1998, these images capture the daily...

Remains of the Everyday: A Century of Recycling in BeijingThis book explores how waste recovery and secondhand goods markets have shaped China's economic functioning and cultural identity over the...

Beijing, a city of contrasts, where ancient temples and futuristic architecture coexist. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Beijing is your guide to making the most of your trip to this enthralling city. With...

Beijing Bastard: A Coming-of-Age in a Changing ChinaA humorous and moving story of self-discovery set against the backdrop of China's transformation from ancient empire to modern superpower. Val Wang...

Jon Swift's journalism career is in freefall. His instincts are his only guide now. When he runs into Lin Lifeng in Oxford, their past meeting comes flooding back. Lin has changed - from radical...

Axis of Convenience: Moscow, Beijing, and the New Geopolitics by Bobo Lo The relationship between Russia and China is often portrayed as a model of international cooperation, but in reality, it is a...

Beijing from Below: Stories of Marginal Lives in the Capital's Center by Harriet Evans. In this powerful and poignant collection, Harriet Evans brings to life the stories of the residents of...

Underglobalization: Beijing's Media Urbanism and the Chimera of Legitimacy By Joshua Neves, published by Duke University Press in 2020. The cultural politics of "fakes" is a complex issue in...

In the eclectic mix of Chinese tea house and Western coffeeshop that has become his favourite haunt in Beijing, Jon Geldart finds himself drawn to the world of coffee. Here, he shares his...

The Long Walk to Glastonbury Via the Ridgeway, Avebury and Stonehenge by Stewart Harding In May 1973, three intrepid individuals embarked on a six-week journey from Reading to Glastonbury, tracing...

East is a vibrant and easy-to-make cookbook that showcases the flavors of Asian cuisine. With 120 practical and mouth-watering recipes, Meera Sodha's collection features dishes inspired by India,...

China's rise and stepped-up involvement in Southeast Asia have prompted a blend of anticipation and unease among its smaller neighbors. The region's economies have been yanked up by China's stunning...

Beijing's Overseas Development Program: Understanding China's Growing InfluenceThis book provides a systematic and transparent analysis of China's grant-giving and lending activities around the world...

Beijing Rules: China's Quest for Global InfluenceBethany Allen reveals an insidious matrix of spying, deception, censorship and repression that has enabled China to support its two-decade quest for...

In 1920s Beijing, revolution and war brought chaos to China's cities. Cities like Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Beijing formed an arena for debating and fighting over great issues such as social peace,...

Private Beijing A Brutal Attack. an Agent Missing. (Private 17) A global crisis unfolds when an attack on the Beijing branch of Private leaves three agents dead and the head of the team missing. Jack...

Beijing Rules: China's Quest for Global InfluenceThe remarkable story of China's two-decade quest for global dominance is revealed in this insightful analysis. China's ascendancy has been supported...

Opera and the City: A Study of Urban Cultural History in Late Imperial China By Andrea Goldman In late imperial China, opera played a significant role in transmitting ideas across social hierarchies...

Evening Chats in Beijing explores the lives and thoughts of China's leading intellectuals as they grappled with the country's predicament in the years following the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.The...

Beethoven in Beijing: A Historic Cultural Exchange In 1973, Western music was banned in China, but a remarkable cultural exchange took place when the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted a tour of...

Da Chen's Sounds of the River is a poignant and humorous account of his journey from rural China to university life in Beijing. As he navigates poor living conditions, food shortages, and challenging...

Adam Smith in Beijing: A Radical Reassessment of Global Power. In this groundbreaking work, Giovanni Arrighi challenges conventional interpretations of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations. By examining...

East 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing A vibrant collection of plant-based recipes inspired by Asian cuisine. Meera Sodha's East features easy-to-make dishes using accessible...

Beijing's Global Media Offensive: China's Uneven Campaign to Influence Asia and the World by Joshua Kurlantzick is a major analysis of how China is attempting to build a media and information...

On the Noodle Road: From Beijing to Rome, with Love and PastaJen Lin-Liu's journey along the Silk Road takes her from the culinary traditions of China to the Mediterranean, exploring the connections...

The Power of Tiananmen State-Society Relations and the 1989 Beijing Student Movement by Dingxin Zhao In the spring of 1989, over 100,000 students in Beijing sparked one of the largest student revolts...

China's Western Horizon: Beijing and the New Geopolitics of Eurasia by Daniel S. Markey explores how China is transforming its economic power into global influence under President Xi Jinping's...

The Brainy Bunch: A Family's Approach to College Readiness by Age Twelve The Harding family's remarkable story is one of dedication, love, and faith. With six out of ten children attending college...

Dance Studies in China: Selected Writings from the Journal of Beijing Dance Academy. This collection brings together articles translated for an English-speaking audience from the Journal of Beijing...

Hard Times in the Marvelous City: From Dictatorship to Democracy in the Favelas of Rio de Janeiro by Bryan McCann. In the late 1970s, activists from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro began challenging...

In 2000, Chris Smith embarked on an extraordinary journey from his Worcestershire home to Beijing, pedalling over 16,500 miles. This account of his gruelling 13-month trek explores the physical and...

Stop Fixing Yourself: Wake Up, All Is Well by Anthony De Mello is a spiritual guide to living an enlightened life. De Mello asserts that it is possible to attain enlightenment without effort, and...

China's Great Leap: Beijing Games and Olympian Human Rights As China prepares to host the 2008 Olympic Games, its government and people are at a crossroads. The country is still recovering from the...

China-Russia Relations in Central Asia Energy Policy: Beijing's New Assertiveness and 21st Century Geopolitics The complex relationship between China and Russia is being reshaped by their competing...

Jon Swift's journalism career is in freefall. His age and refusal to adapt have made him an outcast in the new world order. Yet, he trusts his instincts, which now serve as his only guide. A chance...

Pamela Des Barres' memoir is a candid and captivating account of her experiences as a groupie in 1960s and 70s rock music. From the moment she graduated from high school, she immersed herself in the...

Ava Lee seeks revenge in the latest installment of her thrilling series. Still reeling from the brutal murder of her close associates, Ava sets out on a perilous quest that takes her across multiple...

The Tiananmen Protests and Beijing Massacre of 1989 by Jeremy Brown In April 1989, China was plunged into turmoil as a nationwide democracy movement reached its climax. This new analysis sheds light...

Beijing to Barbados in a Rowboat: A True Story of Unlikely Friendship and Adventure. In 2001, two individuals from different cultures embarked on an extraordinary journey across the Atlantic Ocean...

The world is facing its greatest geopolitical challenge. A subtle yet profound shift is transforming society, as economic, cybersecurity, satellite, political and military forces converge. Social...

Hard to Love by W. Winters and Willow Winters is a heart-wrenching romantic suspense novel that explores the darker side of love and obsession. In this gripping story, two individuals from vastly...

Endure: How to Work Hard, Outlast, and Keep HammeringCameron Hanes's lifelong philosophies and disciplines offer a powerful approach to self-improvement, one that combines physical challenge with...

On Power: The Natural History of Its GrowthBy Bertrand de Jouvenel, first published in 1945, this book examines the development of government power and its impact on democracies.De Jouvenel argues...

Discover the Ultimate China Travel Companion The 101 Amazing Things to Do in China guide is your key to unlocking the country's hidden gems. This comprehensive travel guide will reveal the best...

Sophie's life has moved forward two years since her loss, but the past is about to catch up with her. On her eighteenth birthday, she receives a letter that sets in motion a new adventure, one that...

Falling in love with your boss shouldn't be this easy...or this hard. Luka Moreno's career is taking off, but his personal life is complicated. A past mistake has landed him in a difficult situation,...

Hrafnkel Or the Ambiguities Hard Cases, Hard Choices by William Ian Miller presents a nuanced exploration of one of the most complex Icelandic sagas. This close reading reveals the saga's...

Shut Up and Listen! offers practical, hard-earned wisdom from a highly successful business owner. Tilman Fertitta shares six key action items that can help entrepreneurs take their company to the...

Winnie de Puh es la traducción completa del texto original de Winnie-the-Pooh, con todas las deliciosas ilustraciones de Ernest H. Shepard. En esta edición en español, puedes conocer a Pooh, Piglet y...

Nalini Singh's "Rebel Hard" is a sweet and sexy romance about Nayna Sharma, who agrees to an arranged marriage in the hope it will heal her family's fractures. However, she soon realizes that a...

The Hard Way by Brad Lea is a collection of life lessons and universal laws that can help you build a successful life and business. The book shares the author's personal experiences and the lessons...

This comprehensive Sudoku book for adults features 400 puzzles with varying levels of difficulty, including hard, extra hard, and extreme challenges. With solutions provided at the back of each...

Jacob Esera, star rugby player and young single father, has worked hard to create a joyous life for his six-year-old daughter. After the death of his childhood sweetheart soon after their daughter's...

Hard Looks: A Study of Contemporary Masculinity and Popular Consumption. This book examines the development of new masculine imagery in relation to popular consumption over the last decade. Sean...

Hard Times, edited by Jeff Nunokawa, presents Books 1-3 of Charles Dickens' influential novel in its original form.This edition includes contextual materials that explore the cultural and historical...

Hard Going by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. When a brutal murder shatters the tranquility of a seemingly idyllic community, Detective...

The French Art of Not Trying Too Hard by Ollivier Pourriol explores the idea that success can be achieved without striving too hard. This philosophy is rooted in the French approach to life, which...

The Way to Love by Anthony De Mello In this final collection of meditations, Anthony De Mello invites readers to explore the ultimate question of love. Through thirty-one thought-provoking...

Hard-Boiled: A Study of American Detective Fiction in the 20th Century By Erin Ann Smith In the 1920s, a distinctively American detective fiction emerged from pulp magazines, challenging the...

Hard Times, a masterpiece of Victorian literature, explores the complexities of human relationships in a society driven by industrial progress.In this thought-provoking novel, Charles Dickens delves...

Discover the captivating history of China's last empire, the Qing Dynasty. This comprehensive guide explores the vast and complex period from 1644 to 1912, covering key events such as the Fall of...

A humorous take on life in China, this book offers a lighthearted look at the challenges and absurdities of doing business in a foreign country. Kelsey Cole shares her own experiences and lessons...

Hard Kakuro 500 Hard Cross Sums Puzzles (10x10) by Khalid Alzamili Challenge your logic skills with this comprehensive collection of hard Kakuro puzzles. Each puzzle is carefully designed to have...

Hard Drive is a poignant and deeply personal collection of poems by Paul Stephenson. Written in response to the loss of his partner, this remarkable first book takes us through the poet's journey of...

Natalie Shapero's poetry collection Hard Child is a powerful exploration of what it means to be human. Written in an urgent and expressive voice, this work tackles bleakness head-on, asking difficult...

The Hard Problem by Tom Stoppard is a thought-provoking drama that explores the intersection of psychology and biology. At its core, it poses a fundamental question: if there is nothing but matter,...

Hard Times, a powerful exploration of Victorian society, is set in Northern England in 1844. The novel follows the lives of two families, the Gradgrinds and the Bounderbys, as they navigate the harsh...

Sudoku 12x12 - 200 Hard to Very Hard Puzzles Vol. 6 by Liam Parker is a challenging puzzle book featuring 200 hard-to-very-hard Sudoku puzzles in a 12x12 grid format. The puzzles are designed to test...

Hard Code by Misha Bell is a raunchy and slow-burn romantic comedy that follows a quirky heroine as she navigates her new job testing toys. Her project takes an unexpected turn when the hardware...

Published in 1854, Hard Times is Charles Dickens's tenth novel, offering a scathing appraisal of English society and the social and economic pressures of his time.Notably, this novel stands out from...

The Wisdom of Master Nuno Oliveira by Antoine de Coux Antoine de Coux, a close friend and student of Master Nuno Oliveira, has compiled a comprehensive collection of the Master's teachings and advice...

The Hard Tomorrow by Eleanor Davis In this powerful graphic novel, Eleanor Davis explores a near-future world where anxiety and fear are ever-present. Hannah, a thirty-something wife and home-health...

Published in 1854, Hard Times is Charles Dickens's tenth novel, offering a unique perspective on English society during the Victorian era.Set in the fictional industrial town of Coketown, this novel...

Hard Times by Les Edgerton is a gripping tale of survival and resilience set against the backdrop of the Great Depression. In 1930s East Texas, a young woman faces impossible choices when her...

Nicole de Vésian's gardens in Provence have inspired gardeners and landscapers around the world with their unique blend of Mediterranean landscape mindset and modern design. This book explores her...

A collection of original stories exploring the complex and often devastating effects of hard drugs. The Hard Drug Chronicles brings together over 40 new tales from a diverse range of writers, each...

Django Wexler's Hard Reboot is set in a complex world where academia and politics collide. A junior researcher, Kas, embarks on a fact-finding mission to old Earth, only to find herself drawn into...

The Hard Rock Bass Bible features 32 hard rock classics for bass, including tracks by iconic artists such as Addicted to That Rush and Been Caught Stealing. This collection showcases a range of...

Stones McClure's plans for a better life seem within reach as he watches criminals target a French lorry in an A1 layby. However, in Nottinghamshire in 1998, nothing is as it seems. The coalfield...

The Hard Work Myth by Barnaby Lashbrooke Working harder than ever is not achieving the success you desire. In fact, it's often counterproductive. Despite long hours and sacrifices, fewer than a third...

The Ethics of Ambiguity by Simone de Beauvoir In this foundational work of existentialist philosophy, Simone de Beauvoir presents a radical argument for ethical responsibility and freedom. She...

Simone de Beauvoir's groundbreaking work, first published in 1949, challenged societal norms and sparked a fight for female equality. The book's central argument, that 'One is not born, but rather...

Suguru Puzzles - 200 Hard to Very Hard Puzzles 12x12 Vol. 16 by Liam Parker is a challenging puzzle book that offers a unique and engaging way to exercise your brain. The task consists of a...

Happiness in Hard Times explores how to find contentment when life gets tough. With inspiring stories and Andrew's charming cartoons, this book shows that happiness is within reach, even after facing...

Hard Sudoku Volume 2 brings another challenging collection of puzzles from Will Shortz. With 200 hard sudoku puzzles to solve, this book is designed for serious sudoku solvers looking to keep their...

Hard Girls by Martina Cole is the third book in the DI Kate Burrows series. The novel follows Kate, a retired DCI, as she returns to the law to catch a new serial killer targeting prostitutes. The...

Shadow by Antony Melville-Ross is set against the backdrop of World War II, specifically in 1940. The story follows Peter Harding as he joins HM Submarine Shadow for his first tour of duty. On board,...

The Very Hard Book by Idan Ben-Barak is an introduction to metacognition, encouraging readers to think about their own thinking. This concept forms the basis of all critical thought and is often...

Hard Choices by Hillary Rodham Clinton is a personal account of her four years as Secretary of State, during which she faced numerous crises and made difficult decisions. The memoir chronicles the...

The Noosphere: A Model for the Evolution of Consciousness Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's work bridges the gap between mysticism and science, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of...

This innovative board book takes you on a journey around the world, featuring six sensational cities to explore and build. With sturdy pages and chunky press-out pieces, kids can learn about famous...

Set in the fictional Victorian city of Coketown, Hard Times is a novella that explores the impact of utilitarian ideals on the lives of its inhabitants. In this stark and unforgiving environment,...

Set in a fictional town during the Industrial Revolution, Hard Times is a satirical novel that explores the social and moral implications of a mechanized society. Charles Dickens examines the stark...