132 results for 'yangon zhang'

Gabby's Dollhouse Storybook: A Mixed-Up Adventure Gabby's excitement turns to surprise when she unboxes a snow globe shaped like her Dollhouse. To her amazement, the rooms inside start to mix up, and...

Our Home in Myanmar: Four Years in Yangon tells the story of Jessica Mudditt's experiences as an Australian journalist living and working in Myanmar during a period of significant change. In 2012,...

Zhang Huan has emerged as one of the most important artists of the past decade, exploring the limits of the human body and addressing the relationship between physical endurance and spiritual...

Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector is a true story about a remarkable device that helped save lives during China's earthquakes. In 136 AD, Emperor Shun Di faced a crisis when thousands...

Zhang Xiao's Community Fire is a vibrant visual exploration of Shehuo, a traditional Chinese Spring Festival celebration that has evolved over thousands of years. The photographer captures how...

Accomplice to Memory by Q.M. Zhang is a deeply personal exploration of identity, family secrets and historical events. When her father's dementia forces him to reveal a long-held secret, the author...

Imagine a world where Chinese Marxism has shaped society, and Lenin's ideas are revered. In this cybernetic world, flyers soar through the skies, while opulent Beijing marks a new cultural era...

The Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang: The Art and Legends of the Eight Trigram Palm This comprehensive guide to Ba Gua Zhang presents the history, legends, and techniques of this ancient Chinese...

Zhang Ji's poetry has been brought to life in this first English translation of his work. 300 poems showcase the range of his stylistic choices, from atmospheric landscape quatrains to folk-style...

Ba Gua Zhang: A Comprehensive Guide to Unlocking Human Potential. This book offers an in-depth exploration of Ba Gua Zhang, an ancient art rooted in Daoist meditation and longevity practices, Chinese...

Taiji Yangsheng Zhang Taiji Stick Qigong is an accessible introduction to taiji stick qigong exercises. This set of movements embodies the harmony of yin and yang, man and nature, and is suitable for...

Top Graduate Zhang Xie is the earliest extant Chinese play in the southern dramatic tradition. Dating from the early fifteenth century, it offers a unique insight into the history of Chinese...

The Path of Drunken Boxing Pocketbook Edition by Jing Fa Zhang is an in-depth guide to the Chinese system of Drunken Boxing/Drunken Fist. This comprehensive book explores the internal aspects of...

Bagua Zhang Fundamentals provides a clear and step-by-step guide to the fundamentals of this Chinese internal martial art. Kent Howard's in-depth understanding of Bagua Zhang, combined with his...

Aang's journey to becoming the Avatar is a story of self-discovery and growth, as he navigates the challenges of mastering the elements and saving the world. With the help of his friends, he learns...

Gideon Mendel's installation at the 'Jungle' refugee camp in Calais presents an alternative perspective on the lives of displaced people. By focusing on everyday objects such as toothbrushes, playing...

Discover Myanmar with confidence. This comprehensive guidebook is your trusted companion for exploring the country's rich history, vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. From bustling Yangon to the...

This comprehensive guide to Baguazhang offers a complete training program for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. With over nine hundred photographs, it covers theory, martial applications,...

Baguazhang Fundamentals, Applications, and Footwork is a comprehensive guide to this unique martial art. Based on the eight trigrams of the Yi Jing, baguazhang emphasizes maneuverability, evasion,...

Baguazhang Circle Walking: A Short Guide to is a concise and practical introduction to this lesser-known internal martial art. By focusing on the key exercise of circle walking, this compact book...

Jiang Rongqiao's Baguazhang is a comprehensive guide to this traditional Chinese martial art, now fully bilingual in English and Chinese. First published in 2000, this edition has been improved with...

China's "long 1990s" - a decade marked by significant cultural and economic shifts. In this critical analysis, Xudong Zhang explores how China navigated the tumultuous years between the Tiananmen...

Marriage and the Law in the Age of Khubilai Khan offers a unique insight into medieval Chinese family life through the records of legal cases contained in the Yuan dianzhang. Bettine Birge's...

This 2019 study explores how Chinese director Jia Zhangke's films represent the country's social and economic transformation since 1979. Focusing on the archetypal class figures in his work, the...

The Cheng School Gao Style Baguazhang Manual is a comprehensive guide to Gao baguazhang, one of the youngest and most unique major bagua lineages. This detailed training manual presents a synthesis...

Dorothy Sing Zhang explores the human experience in a unique and thought-provoking way. In "Like Someone Alive", she presents a compelling portrayal of vulnerability, one that challenges traditional...

Angela Huyue Zhang's High Wire provides a comprehensive analysis of how China regulates its tech sector. By examining the incentives and interactions among key players, Zhang introduces a dynamic...

A Marxist Reading of Young Baudrillard. Throughout His Ordered Masks by Yibing Zhang. This book offers a fresh perspective on the philosophical journey of early Baudrillard, challenging current...

Er Zhang's First Mountain is a poignant exploration of death and life, family and tradition. The poet embarks on a journey to her ancestral village in Shanxi province, where she performs a ritual...

Anxious China: Inner Revolution and Politics of Psychotherapy by Li Zhang explores how China's economic reform has led to deep social changes and growing mental distress among its middle-class...

China's rise to global prominence is a phenomenon that challenges traditional Western assumptions about democracy, governance and human rights. In this thought-provoking analysis, Wei-Wei Zhang...

Allegoresis: Reading Canonical Literature East and West by Longxi Zhang explores how texts can convey meanings beyond their literal words. This book examines allegorical readings across cultures,...

Zhang Rongliang's extraordinary story is one of courage and conviction. As a former Communist Party member, he took a stand for Christ, facing persecution and imprisonment in the process. This...

Refining the Elixir: The Internal Alchemy Teachings of Taoist Immortal Zhang SanfengThis comprehensive guide to Internal Alchemy (Neidan) provides an in-depth analysis of the subject, making it one...

Re-Understanding Entrepreneurship: What It Is and Why It MattersEconomics has long been dominated by a market theory that neglects the role of entrepreneurs. This oversight leads to a flawed...

Chinese Modernism in the Era of Reforms offers a unique perspective on China's post-Mao era. Xudong Zhang rethinks Chinese modernism as a historical genre that arose in response to the country's...

Bagua Swimming Body Palms is a comprehensive guide to Master Wang's advanced Bagua Zhang form. This detailed manual helps practitioners develop fluent body mechanics and connect movements with power,...

Sour Heart is a poignant collection of short stories by Jenny Zhang, set against the backdrop of 1990s New York City. The author explores the complex and often fraught lives of immigrant women and...

The Surge: An Overview of China's Rapid Evolving Corporate Governance and Coming ESG Revolution by Lyndsey ZhangAs China continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, understanding its corporate...

The China Wave: Rise of a Civilizational State by Wei-Wei Zhang is a thought-provoking analysis of China's rise to global prominence. This comprehensive study explores the country's unique model of...

The concept of "transcending self-boundaries" is central to neo-Confucian thought. In Persons Emerging, Galia Patt-Shamir explores this idea through the philosophies of three 11th-century Chinese...

The Fragmented Politics of Urban Preservation: Beijing, Chicago, and ParisThis comparative analysis explores how urban preservation is shaped by diverse political and social actors in three major...

Dao Yin for General Health Dao Yin Bao Jian Gong 1st Form by Zhang Guangde is a comprehensive guide to promoting and maintaining good health and wellbeing through the practice of Dao Yin Yang Sheng...

This Is Where the World Ends by Amy Zhang is a heart-wrenching novel about two best friends whose lives are forever changed when one goes missing. Janie and Micah's friendship, built on differences...

Trees Without Wind A Novel by Rui Li is set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution. In a remote Shanxi village, a rare affliction has left residents physically stunted. Director Liu and...

Discover the vibrant flavors of Asia in your desserts with Catherine Zhang's inspiring collection. This 176-page paperback features 60 easy-to-make recipes that blend traditional Asian ingredients...

This comprehensive guide to Myanmar offers insider tips and travel advice for independent travelers. With expert knowledge and firsthand experience, SwissMiss onTour shares detailed information on...

The Sorrows of Others by Ada Zhang is a stunning debut collection that explores lives young and old in China and America. Set against the backdrop of the generations after the Cultural Revolution,...

A dark and witty tale of murder, romance, and deception unfolds in this gripping story. Freelance journalist Khin Haymar is assigned to cover Hollywood star Tyler Tun's latest film shoot in Yangon,...

The Global in the Local: A Century of War, Commerce, and Technology in China by Xin Zhang. In nineteenth-century China, ordinary people in river towns like Zhenjiang faced intense negotiations...

Tracing Contemporary Chinese Hermits offers a unique glimpse into a centuries-old tradition. For five millennia, hermits have dwelled in China's mountain ranges, living life as it was thousands of...

World Literature as Discovery Expanding the World Literary Canon by Longxi Zhang is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of world literature. Despite its growing significance, much of the...

The rise of institutional investment in timberland has transformed the forest sector. Since the early 1900s, two major structural changes have shaped forestland ownership: industrial accumulation and...

Shoreline of Infinity 33 is a unique collection of science fiction stories from around the world.Edited by Lucy Zhang and featuring contributions from a diverse range of authors, this magazine...

The Urban Generation: Chinese Cinema and Society at the Turn of the Twenty-First Century by Zhen Zhang. This collection brings together recent research on an exciting alternative cinema emerging in...

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and language of Myanmar with this engaging collection of short stories and folktales. Aimed at beginning to intermediate language learners, this book introduces...

After their disastrous battle against Cao Cao, Bei Liu, Yu Guan, and Fei Zhang are reunited and recommit themselves to restoring their homeland. However, upholding their oath will not be easy, as Cao...

Cocoon by Yueran Zhang is a layered and hypnotic exploration of the unbreakable bonds of friendship. In this novel, two childhood friends reunite years later to uncover the truth behind a long-buried...

Tu Youyou and the Discovery of Artemisinin is the story of a groundbreaking discovery that has saved millions of lives worldwide. In 1964, Chairman Mao instructed Chinese researchers to find a cure...

China and Transboundary Water Politics in Asia by Hongzhou Zhang and Mingjiang Li explores the complex reality of water contestations between China and its neighbouring countries. The book examines...

A gripping psychological novella set in contemporary China, exploring the complexities of small-town life and family relationships. Yun Yun's world is turned upside down when her secure existence...

Song Nan Zhang's photographs capture the vibrant spirit of Chinese family life in the 1990s. As an art teacher in Beijing, he embarked on a journey to find and paint unusual scenes from across China...

Yangon was Milla Chaplin Rae's adopted home for six wonderful years. She met her husband there, had her baby there and even waited out the pandemic there. But on 1 February 2021, everything changed...

This book is a celebration of the incredible women of the Marvel Universe, exploring their lives, powers, and lessons that can be applied to our own lives. Lorraine Cink delves into the stories of...

The Twelfth Doctor Comic Collection This collection brings together the first series of comic adventures featuring the twelfth incarnation of the iconic Time Lord. Robbie Morrison and Alice X...

The sixth and final volume of the critically acclaimed Kaijumax series by Zander Cannon is now available. A terrifying alliance of alien warships enters Earth's atmosphere, prompting inmates from...

A First Course in Graph Theory by Gary Chartrand and Ping Zhang offers an engaging introduction to graph theory. This comprehensive text takes a student-friendly approach, emphasizing the subject's...

Bosom Buddies: A Celebration of Female Friendships throughout History This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of 25 remarkable female friendships that have shaped history. From powerful...

The Lantern and the Night Moths by Yilin Wang explores the evolution of modern Sinophone poetry. Wang has selected and translated poems by five innovative Chinese poets, including Fei Ming, Qiu Jin,...

Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao by Kat Zhang is a story about making the perfect bao bun. Amy loves to make bao with her family, but it's not easy - her buns keep coming out all wrong. She has an idea...

In Search of Paradise explores how China's booming cities are transforming into new landscapes of private living and social distinction. As consumerism takes hold, middle-class professionals and...

Chinese Funerary Biographies: An Anthology of Remembered LivesThis collection brings together nearly two thousand years of epitaphs, or funerary biographies, from imperial China. These engravings on...

Primitive Passions: A Study of Contemporary Chinese Cinema Rey Chow explores the unique cultural identity of contemporary Chinese filmmakers, including Chen Kaige and Zhang Yimou, within the broader...

Coordinate Structures by Ning Zhang provides an in-depth examination of how coordinate structures are derived syntactically. This Element explores the syntactic operations involved, including...

Justice and International Order East and West explores how Western and Chinese understandings of justice shape their approaches to politics and international relations.The authors argue that, despite...

A heart-wrenching and romantic tale of second chances. Helen Zhang hasn't seen Grant Shepard in thirteen years, but their complicated past still lingers. Now, they're forced to work together on the...

The Natural Mind: A Bön Perspective on Dzogchen Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche presents an in-depth exploration of the Dzogchen teachings as they are rooted in the ancient Bön Religion of Tibet. Drawing...

Invisible Rainbow: A Physicist's Introduction to the Science behind Classical Chinese Medicine by Changlin Zhang and Jonathan Heaney. This book explores the scientific basis for alternative therapies...

The Auspicious Time by Zhang Zhilu is a heartwarming and evocative tale of life in Beijing during a time of great change. Set against the backdrop of China's social upheaval in the 1940s and 50s,...

The Pidgin Warrior by Tianyi Zhang is set against the vibrant backdrop of wartime Shanghai in the 1930s. In this cosmopolitan city, conmen and refugees mingle with those seeking to make a fortune...

Catastrophe Time! explores the complex relationships between finance, catastrophe, and temporal technologies. Edited by artist Gary Zhexi Zhang, this collection brings together researchers and...

Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, rides high after her victory, but now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor. However, Zhu isn't the only one with imperial...

Speaking in Images: Interviews with Contemporary Chinese Filmmakers by Michael Berry offers an insightful collection of conversations with influential directors who have shaped the face of Chinese...

A catastrophic disaster in China triggers a mother's heartbreaking choice and a daughter's reconciliation with the past in a powerful novel by Zhang Ling. In the summer of 1976, an earthquake...

Daiyu was named after a ghost. Her life took a dramatic turn when her parents disappeared, prompting her to run away and disguise herself as a boy. This decision sets her on a journey that spans an...

Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang is a heartwarming picture book about crafting a unique dragon to share with her class. Amy loves making things at school, but when her teacher asks...

Discover the innovative and influential work of China's leading female architects. This comprehensive survey showcases twenty talented women who are shaping the country's architectural landscape...

China-Africa Relations: Building Images Through Cultural Cooperation, Media Representation and Communication by Kathryn Batchelor and Xiaoling Zhang. The relationship between China and Africa is...

Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance by Kat Zhang is a charming picture book about a young girl who loves to move. When she discovers Chinese ribbon dancing, she's eager to try it out, but struggles to find...

The Book of Swindles: A Seventeenth-Century Guide to Deception This seventeenth-century work presents a fascinating tableau of criminal ingenuity, offering an expert guide to the art of deception...

Can Science and Technology Save China? assesses the intricate connections between science and society in China, exploring how sciences and technologies are being created and their impact on daily...

The Major Methods of Wudang Sword Written by Huang Yuan Xiou, a renowned practitioner of traditional Chinese swordplay, this book offers a unique insight into the world of Wudang sword. Originally...

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang is a captivating romance novel that explores the complexities of love, grief, and relationships. When screenwriter Grant Shepard and bestselling author Helen...

The Qing dynasty office purchase system was a complex and multifaceted practice that has been widely misunderstood. This study challenges the traditional view of this system as inherently corrupt,...

The Three Treasures: A Guide to Understanding and Balancing Your Body and Mind. This book offers valuable insights into Chinese philosophy, traditional medicine, and Qi gong practice, providing a...

Lore and Verse: Poems on History in Early Medieval China by Yue Zhang explores how poetry was used to disseminate and interpret history in early medieval China. This book delves into the world of...

A collection of the year's top food and travel writing, selected by Padma Lakshmi. This anthology celebrates the experiences that connect us all through bold and insightful essays about food,...

Cold Murder in Kolton Lake by R. Barri Flowers is a gripping mystery that delves into the dark secrets of the past. When FBI Special Agent Scott Lynley reopens a decades-old murder case, he needs the...

Changing Stories in the Chinese World is an innovative exploration of how Chinese people have lived their lives since the early nineteenth century. The author examines the stories that shape Chinese...