80 results for 'chenei xu'

Bush and Cheney: How They Ruined America and the WorldDavid Ray Griffin examines the impact of the 9/11 attacks on global instability, terrorism, and democracy. This thought-provoking analysis...

Barton Gellman's Angler is a comprehensive and revealing exposé of Dick Cheney's role in shaping US policy during his time as Vice President. The book delves into Cheney's domestic agenda, including...

Flannery O'Connor's correspondence with Brainard and Frances Cheney offers a unique glimpse into her life and writing. In 1953, O'Connor was so pleased by Cheney's review of her novel "Wise Blood"...

A captivating American political partnership is revealed in this riveting portrait. George W. Bush and Dick Cheney's relationship evolved dramatically over time, during an era marked by devastating...

William Morris at Middleton Cheney: The Stained Glass in All Saints ChurchThis book explores the stained glass windows created by William Morris for the church of All Saints in Middleton Cheney,...

The North Tower: Controlled Demolition and the Bush, Cheney, Giuliani Cover-Up A detailed examination of the events surrounding the collapse of the North Tower on 9/11 reveals a complex web of...

The 9/11 attacks: a story of deception and conspiracy. Airline captain Philip Marshall offers a gripping and authoritative account of the hijacked flights, revealing the technical challenges and...

Xu Beihong Pioneer of Modern Chinese Painting brings together a significant collection of artwork by this influential artist. The exhibition features 61 pieces from the Xu Beihong Memorial Museum in...

Instructions to Xu Fengqin explores the nature of reality and the self. By letting go of our attachment to worldly phenomena, including thoughts and images, we can gain insight into what is always...

Book from the Ground is a graphic novel composed entirely of symbols and icons that are universally understood. Created by Chinese artist Xu Bing, it tells the story of a typical urban white-collar...

Xu Bing Book from the Sky to Book from the Ground is an installation piece that defies interpretation. Written in a new language resembling traditional Chinese, its text appears to be a jumbled mix...

Tidesong is a heartwarming graphic novel about self-acceptance and friendship. Sophie, a young witch, struggles to find her place in the world of magic, where her shaky abilities make her feel like...

A Chinese Traveler in Medieval Korea: Xu Jing's Illustrated Account of the Xuanhe Embassy to Koryŏ by Sem Vermeersch is a rare and fascinating glimpse into the society of 12th-century Korea. Written...

Journey of a Soul in Exile: Hanh Trinh Linh Hon Biet Xu A Bilingual Collection Vietnamese-English Poetry This bilingual collection explores the complex emotions and experiences of those who lived...

The Last King of Shang, Book 1 is based on the famous novel Investiture of the Gods by Xu Zhonglin. In this retelling, China in 1057 B.C. becomes a backdrop for a gripping tale of powerful gods,...

A gripping first-hand account of the January 6th, 2021 insurrection from inside the halls of Congress. Liz Cheney recounts the events leading up to the attack, including the attempts to overturn the...

Dick Cheney's memoir offers a unique perspective on American politics and history. Spanning forty years, the book chronicles his experiences as a policymaker, businessman, politician, and family man,...

A gripping first-hand account from inside the halls of Congress reveals the shocking betrayal of the American people and the Constitution by those in power. In Oath and Honor, Liz Cheney recounts her...

The Social Origins of Language by Robert M. Seyfarth and Dorothy L. Cheney explores how human language evolved from the need for social communication. This groundbreaking work proposes that key...

Terri Cheney's Manic is a deeply personal and unflinchingly honest account of her struggles with debilitating bipolar disorder. With shocking candour, she recounts the devastating highs and lows of...

Baboon Metaphysics: The Evolution of a Social Mind In 1838 Charles Darwin noted that understanding baboons could provide insights into metaphysics. This idea is explored in Baboon Metaphysics,...

Edmund Kemper III's crimes shocked the nation when he was just 14 years old. His subsequent confession and interviews with those involved revealed a meticulously planned series of murders,...

Castration: The Advantages and the Disadvantages is a comprehensive guide to understanding the effects of castration. Written by Victor C. Cheney and Victor T. Cheney, this reference work provides an...

The cycle of life and death is intertwined. In this novella by Matthew Cheney, a vast park in New England's remote corner holds secrets that have been maintained for generations by two families who...

Crying for Our Elders explores the complex issue of African orphanhood in the age of HIV and AIDS. Anthropologist Kristen E. Cheney argues that the global humanitarian focus on orphanhood often...

Algorithms are everywhere, shaping our digital and physical worlds in profound ways. By analyzing our every search, like, click, and purchase, they determine what news we see, which ads we're shown,...

Body Brokers: Inside America's Underground Trade in Human Remains by Annie Cheney. The lucrative trade in human cadavers and body parts is a shadowy world where entrepreneurs profit from buying,...

A concise history of the United States, presented in an ABC format, this book explores the principles that underpin America's founding and celebrates its diversity. Lynne Cheney draws on her...

A Handbook of Dates For Students of British History by C. R. Cheney and Michael C. E. Jones provides a comprehensive reference for historians. This updated edition features revised introductory...

Terri Cheney's memoir offers a gripping and eloquent account of her childhood struggles with bipolar disorder.From her first suicide attempt at age seven to her roller-coaster moods, veering from...

George Cheney's Values at Work explores how businesses can balance their commitment to people-oriented work systems with the pressures of market globalization. The author examines the Mondragón...

Yu Hua's Chronicle of a Blood Merchant is a powerful portrayal of life under Chairman Mao's regime. In this unflinching novel, Xu Sanguan struggles to provide for his family amidst the poverty and...

Discover the transformative power of love in your life. Love is a universal force that we all crave to survive and thrive. However, getting the love we want and letting it in can be challenging. This...

The Good Child: Moral Development in a Chinese Preschool by Jing Xu explores how China's socialization beliefs and methods shape the moral world of preschool-aged children. In Shanghai, Xu examines...

Lynn Xu's poem, And Those Ashen Heaps That Cantilevered Vase of Moonlight, is a powerful exploration of reality and its fragility. Born from a sense of contingency and the uncertainty of beginnings,...

Magical Realism in West African Fiction: Seeing with a Third Eye This study explores magical realism within postcolonial debates and examines the fiction of three West African pioneers. Brenda Cooper...

Loving Frank A Novel by Nancy Horan is an enthralling novel that brings to light the buried truths of a tumultuous relationship. In 1903, Mamah Borthwick Cheney and her husband commissioned renowned...

The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency by Chris Whipple. This behind-the-scenes look at the White House Chiefs of Staff reveals how these individuals wield...

Wendy Xu's third collection, The Past, is a deeply personal and searching work of poetry that explores the complexities of immigration and displacement. Born in China and later immigrating to the...

Stephanie Armand's life is turned upside down when her family moves into Moldavia, a crumbling Victorian mansion with a mysterious past. As she navigates her new surroundings, she begins to...

Egypt's Foreign Policy in Times of Crisis My Testimony is a candid memoir by Ahmed Aboul Gheit, former Egyptian minister of foreign affairs. In this account, he shares his experiences navigating the...

A novel about Frank Lloyd Wright, told from the perspective of the women in his life. This book explores the complex and often tumultuous relationships between Wright and four women who loved him:...

Theodore Dalrymple's work explores the moral decay of modern culture and the impact of political correctness on society. This collection of essays, Anything Goes, reflects his concerns and offers a...

Frank Lloyd Wright's life was forever changed when he fell in love with Mamah Cheney, a client's wife. Their scandalous affair led to them abandoning their families and reputations, fleeing to Europe...

Modern Love, Revised and Updated brings together the most unforgettable essays from the past fifteen years of the New York Times "Modern Love" column. These stories showcase the complexities of love,...

James Madison: A Life Reconsidered is a comprehensive biography that re-examines the life and legacy of the fourth U.S. president.This major new work by Lynne Cheney sheds light on the intellectual...

The Rise of the Vulcans: A 35-year history of the inner circle of government advisors who shaped America's foreign policy. George W. Bush's presidency was marked by a significant shift in American...

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...

In this latest installment of Jojo's epic adventure, Xu Lian and Weather face a new challenge as they navigate the complexities of their Stand abilities. With the Speedwagon Foundation's proposal in...

The Politics of Compassion: Civic Engagement in China After the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake By Bin Xu, this book examines how citizens responded to one of the deadliest natural disasters of the 21st...

Crossing the Gate: Everyday Lives of Women in Song Fujian (960-1279) This study challenges traditional views of women and gender roles in medieval China, focusing on the lives of women in the Chinese...

Ava Lee, a forensic accountant with a razor-sharp intellect, is mourning the loss of her business partner and mentor. Seeking fresh start, she joins forces with friends May Ling Wong and Amanda to...

Debts & Lessons is a striking debut collection of poems by Lynn Xu. The book explores themes of love, violence and lament through the power of history's illusory engine.The poet looks to the dead for...

The Family Jewels: CIA Secrecy and Presidential Power In December 1974, a New York Times front-page story revealed the shocking details of illegal domestic spying by the Central Intelligence Agency...

Artificial Hearts: A Controversial Medical Technology The development of artificial hearts in the United States is a complex and intriguing story. Shelley McKellar explores this history, tracing the...

Cinema of the Dark Side: Atrocity and the Ethics of Film Spectatorship by Shohini Chaudhuri is a groundbreaking comparative analysis that explores how contemporary cinema portrays state-sponsored...

Peking Opera is a unique and fascinating performance art that has captivated audiences for centuries. This illustrated introduction provides an in-depth look at the colorful makeup, intricate...

Grandpa and Me is a heartwarming story about the special bond between a young boy and his grandfather. The boy shares fond memories of their time together, including caring for farm animals and...

Kenzo's mastery of "Dark Wind Water" is put to the test as he faces off against F-F in an electrifying battle. But when Kenzo finds himself in a desperate, one-man fight for survival, his opponent is...

The Culture of Democracy: A Sociological Approach to Civil SocietyBy examining the cultural aspects of civil society, Bin Xu explores how people's beliefs and values shape their engagement with...

Hoop Dance Heroes! (Spirit Rangers) Join Kodi, Summer, and Eddy as they put on a Hoop Dancing Show at Xus Park. But first, they visit the Spirit Park to learn how to hoop dance from the spirits...

A collection of 40 famous games by some of the most skilled players in Chinese history is presented here. This unique compilation includes four games from "Games of Blood and Tears" by Huang Longshi...

Breaking free from the complexities of modern dating requires a fresh approach. This guide, written by experts Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu, offers actionable advice to help you take control of your...

Language Test Validation in a Digital Age by Guoxing Yu and Jing Xu This volume examines the role of technology in language test design and validation. It reports on research studies that explore the...

Ava Lee's latest investigation takes her on a global quest for justice. When her best friend Mimi fails to appear at a party, Ava sets out to find her, only to discover that she has been shaken by...

The Jazz Fiction Anthology by Sascha Feinstein and David Rife brings together a diverse range of 20th-century and contemporary fiction that reflects the enduring influence of jazz on literature. This...

Shadow Life by Hiromi Goto is a poignant and thought-provoking graphic novel that blends wry literary fiction with poetic magical realism. Ann Xu's haunting art brings to life the story of Kumiko, a...

The King Is Dead, Long Live the King... Years of peace have passed in Maniyadoc, bringing relative calm to assassin Girton Club-Foot. However, with the vacant High-King's throne now up for grabs,...

A unique celebration of 101 two-letter words allowed in Scrabble, this book features original four-line rhyming poems for each word, accompanied by full-color illustrations. From familiar words like...

A thousand-year history of China's obsession with silver has shaped its financial well-being and global standing. This account reveals how an early adoption of paper money hindered the development of...

Gamification for Tourism by Feifei Xu and Dimitrios Buhalis provides a comprehensive understanding of the cutting-edge concept of gamification in tourism. The book explores how gaming elements can be...

Discourses of the Developing World Researching Properties, Problems and Potentials by Shi-xu;Kwesi Kwaa Prah;María Laura Pardo offers a unique perspective on communication studies from non-Western...

What about the Art? Contemporary Art from China explores the contributions of Chinese artists to the international canon of contemporary art. Featuring works by 14 artists, including Hu Xiangqian, Xu...

Explore the most innovative and beautiful homes from around the world in this comprehensive guide to contemporary architecture. From small cottages to luxurious villas, beachside houses to forest...

Science and Dissent in Post-Mao China: The Politics of Knowledge by H. Lyman Miller explores the evolution of China's science policy and its impact on the country's scientific community. In the...

Lecture Notes on Mathematical Olympiad Courses For Junior Section Vol. 1 by Jiagu Xu provides an in-depth exploration of mathematical education through the lens of Olympiad mathematics. Based on the...

Anna Xu's freshman year at university is off to a challenging start. She's determined to excel academically and break out of her shell, but she's also driven by a personal investigation into the...

Responsible AI Best Practices for Creating Trustworthy AI Systems by Qinghua Lu, Csiro, Liming Zhu, Jon Whittle, and Xiwei Xu is a practical guide to addressing the serious concerns surrounding the...

LOVE Long Robert Indiana and Asia brings together the works of renowned American artist Robert Indiana in conversation with eight contemporary Asian artists. Published by the Asia Society Hong Kong...

The Evolutionary Governance of China's State-Society Relations Under Authoritarianism By Sijian Xu, Kellee S. Tsai and Chun-chih Chang Harvard University Asia Center, 2021 This book examines the...