516 results for 'Mieville, China'

Blockchain Chicken Farm And Other Stories of Tech in China's Countryside by Xiaowei Wang A fascinating exploration of the intersection of technology and rural China, Blockchain Chicken Farm reveals...

The Real Story of Ah-Q and Other Tales of China by Lu Xun is a powerful collection of short stories that expose the complexities of late imperial China and the revolutionary republic that followed...

Xi'an Famous Foods: The Cuisine of Western China from New York's Favorite Noodle Shop is a cookbook that reveals the secrets behind the iconic restaurant's success. With never-before-published...

Robert Fortune's daring mission to China in 1848 was a gamble that could have made or broken the East India Company. The company's fortunes were dwindling as Britain lost its monopoly on the...

The China Study Cookbook Revised and Expanded Edition brings the groundbreaking scientific findings of The China Study to your plate, with over 175 mouthwatering whole food, plant-based recipes...

As the stakes reach a boiling point, the world teeters on the brink of chaos. Can the US President find a way to defuse the situation, or will the fragile balance of power collapse? The fate of the...

Negotiating the Christian Past in China explores how Xiamen's history is being reinterpreted and redefined. In recent years, the city's pursuit of UNESCO World Heritage Site designation has sparked...

Erika Fatland's ambitious travelogue takes readers on a vivid and dizzying expedition through the Himalayas, spanning over 2,000 kilometres across Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Nepal, and China. As she...

The Qing Empire and the Opium War: The Collapse of the Heavenly Dynasty by Haijian Mao offers a fresh perspective on one of China's most pivotal conflicts. Drawing on over ten years of research, Mao...

An Anthology of Poetry by Buddhist Nuns of Late Imperial China Beata Grant presents a unique collection of poems written by Buddhist nuns from China's late imperial period, offering a glimpse into...

Ross Clark challenges the UK's ambitious Net Zero climate change target, arguing that it's a "terrible mistake" with far-reaching consequences. The author contends that the policy's reliance on...

习近平谈治国理政 英文本. 第二卷. II. is a collection of speeches, talks, and writings by Xi Jinping, published in English for the first time. The book covers a period of three years, from August 2014 to January...

The New Year Picture: A Collection of Chinese Art from the 1950s to the 1990sDiscover the evolution of Chinese New Year pictures, from their origins in the Han dynasty to their modern-day...

Bravely challenging the consensus on climate change targets, Ross Clark argues that the UK's Net Zero policy is a mistake. Forensically presented, his case highlights the impracticalities of...

Tencent's rise to global dominance was a watershed moment in 2017, when the company overtook Facebook to become the world's fifth largest. This is more than just the story of WeChat, the messaging...

Discover the Shang Dynasty, a fascinating and advanced ancient Chinese civilisation. This book explores the lives of its people through impressive structures and beautiful objects, such as the tomb...

A new Cold War is unfolding, driven by technological innovation, particularly artificial intelligence. The rivalry between democracy and autocracy is intensifying, with significant implications for...

We have entered a new Cold War. The contest between America and China is global and unbridgeable, encompassing all major instruments of statecraft - economic, political and military. As we stand at...

Discover the authentic flavours of Asia with Maki Watanabe's expert guide to noodles. This comprehensive cookbook brings together 86 classic recipes from Vietnam, Thailand, China, Korea and Japan,...

Zheng He's legendary ship sets sail for adventure in the second book of the Jannah Jewels Series. Caught in a storm, the girls are forced to navigate treacherous waters to retrieve a rare medicine...

China Miéville's brilliant reading of the modern world's most controversial and enduring political document, The Communist Manifesto, is a thought-provoking exploration of a system that still calls...

The Water Margin: Outlaws of the Marsh is an epic tale of rebellion and brotherhood set in 12th century Imperial China. This masterpiece of Chinese fiction weaves together historical details and...

Unrestricted Warfare is a thought-provoking study on modern warfare, exploring strategies that disadvantaged nations might use to attack a powerful enemy like the United States. The authors argue...

China Miéville's King Rat blends eerie fairy tale and contemporary urban fantasy in this fantastical debut. A dark presence is stirring in London, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake...

Chief Inspector Chen Cao is a man of unexpected talent. As a poet, he was assigned to the Shanghai Police Department after college, and his skills as a detective proved to be a valuable asset. Now,...

Discover the secrets to a happy, healthy, long life. Renowned cardiologist John Day shares his remarkable story of transformation, born from his time living in a remote Chinese village where people...

America's trade policy has been shaped by a unique approach: funding the rise of its rivals. This approach has been a subject of debate, with some arguing it's a recipe for disaster. Robert...

Genghis Khan is one of history's most enduring figures, a leader driven by a vision for a peaceful world. He united warring clans to create a nation, then an empire that stretched across much of Asia...

Help students achieve success in Edexcel AS/A-level History with this comprehensive revision guide. Key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to...

Theda Skocpol examines the complex interplay between state structures, international forces, and class relations in social revolutions. This rigorous, comparative historical analysis explores three...

Peter May's Coffin Road is a gripping crime thriller that weaves together murder, mystery, and memory. A man stands bewildered on a deserted beach, with only a folded map of the Coffin Road as his...

Rebellion and war collide in Iron Council, a gripping steampunk novel by China Miéville. New Crobuzon is being torn apart by conflict and unrest, with the city-state of Tesh looming large in the...

Discover the art of Asian-inspired beaded jewelry making with this comprehensive craft book. With 33 exquisite designs to follow, you'll learn how to create colorful and unique pieces using various...

Discover the Flavors of Asia in a Whole New Way Transform your taste buds with incredible vegan versions of your favorite Asian dishes. Jeeca Uy's cookbook brings together the bold flavors and...

Asian Pickles: A Guide to the Art of Asian Pickling Discover the unique ingredients and techniques used in Asian pickle-making, from authentic Korean kimchi to innovative combinations. This...

China Miéville's Embassytown is an intelligent and immersive exploration of language in an alien world. On the outskirts of the universe, a city of contradictions exists, where humans and enigmatic...

A giant squid, perfectly preserved and displayed in the research wing of the Natural History Museum, is a rare sight indeed. But when it suddenly vanishes, curator Billy Harrow's life takes a...

A mind-blowing epic from Keanu Reeves and China Miéville, The Book of Elsewhere is a genre-bending novel that combines action, fantasy, and science fiction in a unique and captivating way. Inspired...

The Scar by China Miéville is a colossal fantasy of incredible diversity and spellbinding imagination. Set in the richly visualized world of Bas-Lag, this astonishing story follows a prisoner's...

A century of literary experimentation has yielded a unique body of dark and strange stories, known as The Weird. These tales, from the likes of Lovecraft to Borges and Gaiman, transcend genre...

Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew is a debut novel that blends sports, family life and literary fiction to create a unique narrative. Set in Sri Lanka, the story follows W.G. Karunasena, a...

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...

The Last Detail Screenplays by Robert Towne A gripping screenplay that delves into the darker side of human nature, Chinatown is a complex and intricate tale of corruption and deceit. Set against the...

The Last Helicopter: Two Lives in Indochina by Jim Laurie A gripping account of love, betrayal and terror during the Second and Third Indochina Wars. This memoir captures the drama and tensions of...

The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood by Sam Wasson The making of Chinatown is a story that has captivated film enthusiasts for decades. For the first time, Sam Wasson brings to...

Explore the untold story of Critical Role's enigmatic half-elf twins, Vex'ahlia and Vax'ildan, in this original prequel novel. Born into a life of hardship and expectation, the twins have forged...

A gripping account of a CIA case officer's experiences during the Cold War, drawing on personal recollections and stories shared by colleagues. This book offers a unique insight into the world of...

Willis Wu's life is a series of roles he's been told to play: Generic Asian Man, Background Oriental, Disgraced Son. But in the Golden Palace restaurant, where a procedural cop show is in production,...

Critical Role: Vox Machina--Kith & Kin by Marieke Nijkamp Explore the untold story of Critical Role's iconic half-elf twins, Vex'ahlia and Vax'ildan. Born into a life of hardship and expectation, the...

Deus Ex Machina - the Best Game You Never Played in Your Life The billion-dollar video games industry had its humble beginnings, and this book tells the story of how it all started and where it's...

In the Ghost Shadows, a gripping true story of crime and power, Peter Chin recounts his rise to the top of New York's Chinese crime organization in the 1970s and '80s. Born a street kid, Chin rose to...

The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Medicine: A New Translation of the Neijing Suwen with Commentary This foundational text of Taoist philosophy and traditional Chinese medicine presents a holistic...

The Hundred-Year Marathon: China's Secret Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower China's rise to global superpower has been a decades-long process, with the US playing a significant...

This concise yet comprehensive work offers a profoundly original philosophical interpretation of China's story and develops a Chinese worldview for the future. By rethinking the traditional Western...

The Colour of the Sky After RainA personal and perceptive memoir of one woman's experiences in China over three decades.From her first visit to China in 1982, Tessa Keswick was captivated by its...

Red Dust: A Path Through ChinaA deeply personal and insightful account of one man's journey through China, in search of himself and his country. In the early 1980s, at the age of 30, Ma Jian felt...

China is closing its doors, clamping down on Western influence in the economy, media, and civil society. At the same time, President Xi Jinping has emerged as a champion of globalization, projecting...

China's economic miracle was built on shifting sands. In just over four decades, the country transformed from an impoverished nation to the world's second-largest economy. But how did this remarkable...

Red Pine's Road to Heaven explores the enduring traditions of Chinese hermits in the aftermath of the Cultural Revolution. A fascinating glimpse into the history of Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen in...

The terrifying story of China's vampire economy. State capitalism, socialism with Chinese characteristics, and a socialist market economy - these terms barely scratch the surface of the complex...

Chris Patten's diary of his time as the last British governor of Hong Kong, covering the period from June 1992 to 1997, offers a unique insight into the complexities of negotiating with China and the...

A gripping novel of a possible future, co-authored by a decorated Marine veteran and a former NATO commander. In 2034, a naval clash between the US and China in the South China Sea sets off a chain...

The Selected Works of Deng Xiaoping, 1975-1982 presents a comprehensive collection of key speeches and writings from one of China's most influential leaders. First published in 2001, this volume...

The First Sino-Japanese War: A Turning Point in Asian History The early 20th century saw a significant shift in the balance of power in East Asia, as Japan emerged as a modernized empire and China...

Experience the timeless poetry of Du Fu, China's 'poet historian', in a unique bilingual edition. This collection brings together masterpieces of poetry from the Tang Dynasty, offering a glimpse into...

A fantastical journey through ancient China, where a devoted priest and his companions embark on a perilous quest for a sacred Buddhist text.Along the way, they encounter a mischievous monkey, a...

Steel Dogs is a true story of a business deal in China that went catastrophically wrong. The tale follows the misadventures of two men as they attempt to secure a lucrative deal, but everything that...

The year 1912 marks a pivotal moment in Chinese history. A sudden death sets off a chain of events that could have altered the course of the country's development forever. In this alternate history,...

The Private Life of Chairman Mao: A Memoir of Mao's Personal Physician This extraordinary true story reveals the intimate life of one of history's most powerful and ruthless leaders, Mao Zedong. For...

The East is Still Red: Chinese Socialism in the 21st Century by Carlos Martinez offers a rigorous and illuminating analysis of China's socialist construction, shedding light on its material,...

The Memory Palace of Matteo Ricci by Jonathan D. Spence In 1577, Matteo Ricci embarked on an extraordinary journey from Italy to Ming dynasty China, driven by his mission to bring Christian faith and...

The Chinese Military System: An Organizational Study of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (Second Edition) To gain insight into China's military and its place within the country's broader...

Zhou Enlai: A Life by Jian Chen is a comprehensive biography of the first premier and preeminent diplomat of the People's Republic of China. Chen's nuanced portrait sheds light on Zhou's complex...

Thucydides's Trap: A Pattern of Structural Stress in International Relations The rise and fall of empires has been a recurring theme throughout history. Thucydides, the ancient Greek historian,...

Xi Jinping: The Most Powerful Man in the World Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and President of China, is a figure of immense influence, commanding over 1.4 billion...

Discover the ancient wisdom of Taoism for yourself. This comprehensive guide introduces you to the core principles and practices of this major world religion, which originated in China over 2,500...

The Jade Dragon threatened to destroy the West, prompting a frantic response from the US government. In a lab deep in China, a brilliant engineer had made a groundbreaking discovery - a powerful AI...

The Chinese House Church: Uncovering the Mysteries of a Growing Christian Movement in China. The Chinese House Church is a subject of much confusion and misunderstanding in Christian world missions...

A mind-bending epic of science fiction, set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution. The Three-Body Problem is a groundbreaking novel that explores the first contact between humans and an...

Ben Hope, an ex-SAS soldier, is drawn into a deadly hunt for a missing girl in China. As he navigates the treacherous landscape, he must confront his own troubled past and form an unlikely alliance...

The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895: A Turning Point in Asian History The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 is a pivotal event in world history that has been largely overlooked in Western literature. In...

A young woman's life is turned upside down as she embarks on a perilous journey to 19th-century China. Forced to accompany her brother-in-law, Robert Fortune, on a mission to steal tea plants for the...

Discover the forgotten works of Katsushika Hokusai, one of Japan's greatest artists, in this landmark publication. In 2020, the British Museum acquired a remarkable collection of over 100 previously...

Chief Inspector Chen Cao is offered a week's break at a luxurious resort near Lake Tai, a chance to relax and recover from the politics of his job. However, the beautiful lake he remembers is much...

The Boxer Rebellion: China's War on Foreigners, 1900 In the summer of 1900, a 55-day confrontation between the Boxers and Westerners in Peking became a bloody and dramatic battle. The Boxers, known...

The Origin of the Virus: A Groundbreaking Investigation into the Laboratory Origin of SARS-CoV-2 A shocking account of the events leading to the COVID-19 pandemic, this book reveals the disturbing...

The Willow Pattern Story by Allan Drummond is a beautifully illustrated picture book that reveals the hidden story behind one of the most iconic china patterns ever created. A stunning blue-and-white...

A dark adventure and heroic thrill ride awaits in Righteous Blood, Ruthless Blades, a wuxia roleplaying game set in ancient China. Inspired by the wuxia stories of Gu Long, this game invites players...

The First Opium War - The Chinese Expedition 1840-1842 - The Illustrated Edition This authoritative account of the First Opium War, written by a surgeon who fought in the conflict, offers a unique...

The Chip War: A Pulse-Pounding Account of the Decades-Long Battle for Control of the World's Most Critical Technology The world's most critical resource is no longer oil, but microchips. These tiny...

She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan is a historical fantasy set in 14th-century China, where a famine-stricken village on a dusty plain holds the fate of two children. A seer's prophecy...

The New Rules of War: How America Can Win--Against Russia, China, and Other Threats In an era of unprecedented global turmoil, the principles of war have evolved, but the fundamental human desire to...

The Big Reset: War on Gold and the Financial Endgame by Willem Middelkoop A system reset seems imminent, and the world's financial system will need to find a new anchor before 2020. Willem...

These quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-Tung's writings and speeches offer a unique insight into the philosophic thought of one of China's most influential leaders.Published in 2022, this edition...

Kai seeks out the mischievous Monkey King, hoping for the adventure she craves. But will he bring her excitement, or cause her more trouble? This story from the mythical Brownstone family vault takes...

The Last Kings of Shanghai by Jonathan Kaufman is a masterful exploration of wealth, family intrigue and political strategy in early 20th-century China. Against the backdrop of colonialism, communism...

A collection of essential Buddhist writings from India, Tibet, China, and Japan, compiled by Jack Kornfield. This treasury includes passages from the Buddha on the practice of freedom, Indian...

The global conflict between the papacy and the Society of Jesus has far-reaching implications. The fate of millions of people in Latin America, the balance of power in the United States and the...

A gripping true story of the longest-held prisoner of war in American history, John Downey, Jr., a CIA officer captured in China during the Korean War and imprisoned for twenty-one years. In 1952,...

Rumbles of Thunder: Power Shifts and the Danger of Sino-American War The relationship between established and rising powers is a complex one, with shifts in the balance of power often cited as a...