4765 results for 'Woon Ping Chin'

Chinese Poetic Writing is considered one of the most innovative studies of Chinese poetry ever written. François Cheng's comprehensive analysis explores the nature of poetry itself, making it an...

Chinese Films in Focus II offers an in-depth exploration of Chinese cinema, featuring 35 original readings of individual films from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other parts of the diaspora...

The Magnificent Time Machine takes you back to the beginning of time itself. You'll follow God's plan of redemption as it unfolds through creation and into the heart of human history.Discover how the...

Filj and his trusty dog Jarvis embark on exciting adventures in this heartwarming tale. When Filj's Aunt Inkjet unveils her latest invention, the Go Anywhere machine, he is eager to put it through...

The I Ching o El libro de los cambios is an ancient divination text that has been used for centuries by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Its simplicity - requiring only three coins...

Discover the vibrant and diverse world of Chinese folk arts, a living example of China's rich cultural heritage. This colourful part of China's unique artistic culture has its roots in rural areas,...

Big Machines in the City provides an introduction to the machines commonly found in urban areas. Labeled photos and a photo glossary support the text, making it easy to understand and engaging to...

China's Economic Transformation provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical, institutional, and theoretical factors that have contributed to China's economic success. This fully-revised third...

Yi-Fu Tuan's journey to China in 2005 was a homecoming of sorts, as he returned to the place he had left as a child sixty-four years earlier. This personal and reflective work weaves together his...

Scooby and his friends are on the case when they find an old map that sets them on a trail of ghostly encounters, pizza pies, and buried treasure. As they follow the clues, they uncover a mystery...

China An Insider's Guide: Letters from a Changing Nation by Chris Ruffle provides an insightful look at everyday life in China. Through 51 letters covering various economic, social and cultural...

The Chinese Secrets for Success reveals the untold secrets behind the rise of China and the success of Asian Americans. Based on his bicultural living experience, YuKong Zhao shares an "inside view"...

China's War Reporters: The Legacy of Resistance Against Japan by Parks M. Coble The Sino-Japanese War of 1937-1945 was a defining moment in modern Chinese history, and the role of war correspondents...

This Little Kiwi Went to MarketA New Zealand re-imagining of 'This Little Piggy Went to Market' with a special picnic twist, for the littlest readers in your life. While one kiwi is away at the...

The Tao Teh Ching is a profound and dynamic text that has been guiding seekers of balance and harmony for over two thousand years. Written by Lao Tzu, this well-known Taoist classic is part poetry...

Rachel Chu's life is about to take a dramatic turn. On the eve of her wedding to Nicholas Young, she's supposed to be over the moon, but a shocking revelation draws her into a world of Shanghai...

Tom's Magnificent Machines is a heartwarming picture book about the special bond between a son and his father. The story follows Tom and his dad as they create incredible inventions, often involving...

The Art of DreamWorks The Wild Robot Get an inside look at the making of the DreamWorks movie adaptation of Peter Brown's bestselling series. This beautifully illustrated book features hundreds of...

Discover the vibrant world of Chinese cuisine with Vegan Chinese Food. This comprehensive cookbook brings together 86 delicious and authentic plant-based recipes from Yang Liu and Katharina...

Machine Learning Engineering by Andriy Burkov is a comprehensive guide to building reliable machine learning solutions that scale. With 15 years of experience in solving problems with AI, the author...

Discover the rich history and theory behind traditional Chinese medicine in this comprehensive introduction by Yuqun Liao.This illustrated guide explores classical medical texts, diagnostic methods,...

Inspector Singh Investigates: A Calamitous Chinese Killing by Shamini Flint. A murder in Beijing sets off a complex investigation that takes Inspector Singh to the heart of China. The victim's mother...

Richard von Glahn's comprehensive study explores China's economic development over three millennia, from the Bronze Age to the early twentieth century. This accessible analysis examines the...

Félix Guattari's seminal work, The Machinic Unconscious: Essays in Schizoanalysis, lays the groundwork for a general pragmatics capable of resisting the semiotic enslavement of subjectivity. In this...

The Early Chinese Empires: Qin and Han by Mark Edward Lewis In 221 BC, the First Emperor of Qin unified the lands that would become the heart of a vast Chinese empire. This monumental achievement...

Chinese Cookery Secrets by Deh-Ta Hsiung is a comprehensive guide to recreating authentic Chinese restaurant dishes at home. With clear and straightforward instructions, Hsiung shares his life-long...

A comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language, from its Proto-Sino-Tibetan roots in prehistoric times to Modern Standard Chinese.This second edition presents a...

One Hundred & Seventy Chinese Poems brings together a diverse selection of poems from ancient China, showcasing the range and depth of Chinese poetry. From melancholy to cheerful, these poems explore...

Elizabeth and her brother James have always had it all - the clubs, the money, the high life. But after their parents' sudden death, they're left with only each other. Determined to keep things as...

The History of the Sewing Machine by James Parton and The Howe Machine Company is a comprehensive reference that explores the development and evolution of the sewing machine. First published in 2008,...

James Legge's translation of the I Ching is widely regarded as the standard reference for this ancient oracle. A guide to living a superior life, the I Ching offers practical wisdom and insight into...

China in the 21st Century: What Everyone Needs to Know is a comprehensive introduction to China's rise as a global superpower. This fully revised and updated third edition by Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom...

Understanding Chinese Politics: An Introduction to Government in the People's Republic of China By Neil Collins and Andrew Cottey This comprehensive introduction to China's political system explores...

China's growing presence in Africa has sparked intense debate about its role as a foreign investor and potential neocolonial power. A closer examination of China's state-driven investment in the...

Buddhism in Chinese Society: An Economic History from the Fifth to the Tenth Centuries by Jacques Gernet provides a comprehensive understanding of the social and political organization, Buddhist...

The Search for Modern China: A Documentary Collection brings the history of modern China up-to-date through significant changes in the last decade. This revised edition features new scholarship and...

The Book of Changes, also known as I Ching, is one of the most important works in Chinese culture, dating back to before 1,000 B.C. This influential text has inspired countless spiritual seekers and...

Chindi is a gripping science fiction novel that explores the universe's vastness and humanity's quest for connection. When an alien satellite sends out an unreadable signal, it sparks a chain of...

Flying the Hump to China is a gripping mystery-adventure story that follows Augie Kruger as he navigates an unusually exciting year in 1919. A fixed World Series and a Black Sox Scandal set off a...

A comprehensive guide to Chinese cinema, this anthology offers an encyclopedic coverage of the subject from multiple angles. Spanning silent melodramas to contemporary films, it explores the...

The Architectural Guide China provides an in-depth look at the rapidly evolving cities along China's eastern seaboard. This comprehensive guide covers major cities from historic maps and background...

The Handbook of Chinese Linguistics offers a comprehensive introduction to Chinese linguistics from a modern theoretical and formal linguistics perspective. This authoritative volume presents...

Franz's Phantasmagorical Machine is a story about a self-taught inventor who never stops following his curiosity and passion for creating. From a young age, he was fascinated by machines and how they...

This 2002 book explores the role of female activists in shaping social and political transformations in China. It examines the emergence of grassroots democracy through women's popular organizing...

A poignant and thought-provoking novel, Chinese Women explores the complexities of love, obsession, and identity. Through the eyes of Albert Aziz, a Guyanese Indian Muslim, the story delves into the...

This comprehensive guide to reading and writing Chinese characters is a trusted resource for learners and teachers alike. With its thorough revision and update, it provides the essential 1,725...

China's Search for Security by Andrew J. Nathan and Andrew Scobell explores the complex geostrategic challenges facing China as it seeks to balance its growing influence with the needs of its...

Learn to harness the power of machine learning to improve your investment performance. Marcos Lopez de Prado's book, Advances in Financial Machine Learning, provides a comprehensive guide to applying...

Discover the world of transport in this engaging picture book. Learn about buses and coaches, cars and bicycles, as well as emergency vehicles, homes on wheels, and those that venture off-road.From...

Tracing the thread of "decreation" in Chinese thought, Byung-Chul Han explores how constantly changing classical masterpieces and fake replicas have shaped Chinese culture. This concept, known as...

The Ghost Machine Firefly by James Lovegrove is a gripping novel that continues the critically acclaimed Firefly series. Mal's crew needs another payday, but they're not desperate enough to transport...

China by Leonie Pratt This concise introduction to China's history and culture is perfect for young learners. With clear explanations and engaging visuals, this book helps readers understand the...

Stigma: The Machinery of Inequality by Imogen Tyler Stigma is a corrosive social force that has been used throughout history to dehumanise and oppress individuals and communities. From ancient Greece...

The West's strategy of engagement with China has failed. Over three decades of trade and investment have left China far richer and stronger than it would otherwise have been, yet its rulers remain...

Franny Choi's poetry collection Death by Sex Machine is a tightly controlled exploration of the uncomfortable terrain between language and silence. Through poems that probe the familiar yet not quite...

This collection of Chinese stories explores the country's rich cultural heritage through engaging legends and folk tales. From the creation myths to the legend of the archer Yi, who rid the Emperor...

China's Last Empire: The Great Qing by William T. Rowe A fresh perspective on China's history challenges traditional views of the Qing dynasty as a stagnant, inward-looking state. In reality, the...

For a truly immersive experience in China, it's essential to be prepared for the unexpected. This practical guide shares hard-won wisdom from veteran expats and seasoned travelers, offering expert...

The Accidental Time Machine by Joe Haldeman A mind-bending sci-fi adventure that explores the very fabric of time. Matt Fuller's life is stuck in neutral, with a dead-end job and a recent breakup...

The Great Wonders of China by Jonathan Fenby Discover the rich history and culture of China, a country that has been home to some of the world's most impressive natural wonders and technological...

China's ambitious new strategy to reclaim its past glory and reshape the global landscape is revealed in this compelling book by Elizabeth Economy. Xi Jinping's vision for Chinese centrality on the...

A comprehensive and authoritative reference work on the Chinese Gulag, Laogai offers an unemotional and detailed expose of its history, policies, command structure, and scale. This book provides a...

A concise introduction to Chinese grammar, this book is designed for beginning learners with a basic knowledge of Chinese and no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology. It compares Chinese...

This new edition of China in World History provides a fresh perspective on China's relationships with the non-Chinese world. From the thirteenth century to the present day, the book explores how...

Beau Rosenwald arrives in Los Angeles in 1962 with little more than an ill-fitting suit and expensive brogues. Over the next few decades, he builds a successful agency in Hollywood, but his personal...

Building reliable AI systems requires a deep understanding of machine learning engineering. This comprehensive guide covers the essential aspects of designing and deploying scalable machine learning...

China's Vision of Victory by Jonathan D. T. Ward explores the ambitions and strategies of China's Communist Party as it seeks to establish itself as a global superpower. With a population of 1.4...

Introduction to Machine Learning explores the world of machine learning and its applications in various industries. This comprehensive guide introduces readers to key concepts and methods, including...

Learn to master machine learning using Python, a skill in high demand across industries. With computing power increasing exponentially and costs decreasing, there's never been a better time to get...

The Tragedy of the Chinese Revolution by Harold Isaacs In 1920s China, workers and peasants sought to build a revolution from the ground up, one that would empower them rather than be controlled by...

State and Religion in China offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between Chinese politics and religion. Anthony Yu challenges prevailing views that Chinese politics has been...

The partnership between Russia and China poses a formidable threat to global stability. This growing alliance is driven by geostrategic, political, and economic interests that seek to diminish...

China in Ten Words: A Unique Perspective on Modern China Yu Hua's insightful essays offer a refreshingly candid vision of contemporary China, exploring its complexities and contradictions through ten...

This textbook focuses on business activities through dialogues and organizes language projects around communication functions, prioritizing conversational dialogue. It is designed for learners who...

Yexian: A Charming Tale from Ancient China Discover the origins of the Cinderella story in this fascinating mini-book. First recorded in China over 900 years ago, Yexian is considered one of the...

Discover the art of making your favorite Chinese takeout dishes at home with this comprehensive cookbook. With 50 authentic recipes and a bonus section featuring 25 easy-to-make chicken dishes,...

China on the Eve of Communist Takeover explores the events leading up to and following the Communist takeover in China. This study examines the factors that contributed to the collapse of the...

The I Ching: A New Interpretation offers a way to make sense of the chaotic modern world and to succeed in the quest for self-knowledge. This guide provides a practical approach to using Chinese...

Early Chinese ethics has attracted increasing scholarly and social attention in recent years, as the virtue ethics movement in Western philosophy sparked renewed interest in Confucianism and Daoism...

Tilly is seven and a half years old when her dad builds a time machine in the shed. She's eager to go back to her sixth birthday party, where she ate too many cupcakes and her mum was still here...

Discover the art and science behind porcelain and bone china in this comprehensive guide. With over 250 colour illustrations, Sasha Wardell explores the composition, making methods, decorative...

Frank Machianno's life appears to be one of quiet routine. He runs a bait shack on the waterfront, juggles three part-time jobs, and is devoted to his daughter. However, beneath this unassuming...

The Ancient Blacks of China by Clyde Winters explores the history of Black people in China from the Neolithic period to the rise of Southeast Asian civilizations. This study delves into the lives and...

China Iron is a subversive retelling of Argentina's foundational gaucho epic Martín Fierro. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the pampas, this novel follows China, a young woman who flees her...

A darkly comic and deeply personal novel about racial stereotyping in Hollywood and the search for identity. Willis Wu's life is defined by his roles: Generic Asian Man, Background Oriental Making a...

The Handbook of Chinese Mythology offers an in-depth exploration of China's rich mythological heritage. Based on groundbreaking research and featuring over 40 illustrations and photographs, this...

China's ambitious new strategy to reclaim its past glory and reshape the global landscape is revealed in this compelling book by Elizabeth Economy. Xi Jinping's vision for Chinese centrality on the...

The Incredible Talking Machine by Jenni Spangler is a gothic adventure about a young girl who works at a theatre and dreams of becoming a stage manager. When a mysterious talking machine arrives, it...

The I Ching: A Revolutionary Approach to Drumming and Life's Patterns. Drumming is presented as a powerful way to interpret the ancient Chinese oracle, the I Ching. This unique approach combines...

The Governance of China II by 习近平 Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, the country has been driven by the goal of realizing the Two Centenary Goals and the...

China by Kerry Brown A concise and authoritative history of China's modern struggle to renew an ancient country and culture. From the first attempts to introduce Western ideas two centuries ago,...

The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes 40th Anniversary Edition by Theodora Lau and Laura Lau is a comprehensive guide to understanding your place in the Eastern lunar calendar. For over forty years,...

The Chinese Study Bible brings together Scripture text from the Chinese Union Version with New Punctuation (CUVNP) and content from the ESV Study Bible. This comprehensive resource combines two...

Domenichino Zampieri's Works is a collection of artwork by the Italian Baroque painter, featuring his famous religious pieces, commissioned portraits, and mythological scenes. This book provides...

China's Political System by Sebastian Heilmann provides a comprehensive assessment of the preconditions, prospects, and risks associated with China's political development. This in-depth analysis...

Having a moon for a head at school can be quite challenging. When the talent contest is announced, Joey Moonhead spots an opportunity to impress his classmates with a music machine. This graphic...

China Fragile Superpower by Susan L. Shirk is a thought-provoking analysis of China's leadership and its implications for international relations. The country's rapid economic growth has raised...

Machine learning and AI in finance explores the latest advances in applying innovative machine learning and artificial intelligence models to predict financial time series, simulate financial market...

China City and Exile by Alexander Monro is a collection of poems that explore the relationship between China's ancient cities and the concept of exile. The city was seen as a representation of social...

Step back in time to 124 million years ago, in a world where dinosaurs ruled. Liaoning, China was home to a diverse ecosystem, teeming with life. This book takes you inside the daily lives of several...