1060 results for 'China, Edd'

Set against the stunning backdrop of China's Yangtze River, this book offers a unique glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a rapidly changing country. Peter Hessler recounts his two-year...

Hardcover, 240 pages. A gripping mystery set against the complex backdrop of modern China. Inspector Chen is excluded from a high-profile investigation into an incendiary poem posted online, leaving...

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...

This delightful collection of thirteen Chinese folktales brings together timeless stories from China's rich cultural heritage.Retold by author and illustrator Mingmei Yip, these beautifully...

World History A New Perspective by Clive Ponting offers a fresh perspective on the traditional narrative of world history. This comprehensive account examines the evolution of humans from...

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...

Chinese Communist Espionage: An Intelligence Primer by Peter Mattis and Matthew Brazil is a comprehensive exploration of China's intelligence operations. Drawing from hundreds of Chinese sources,...

Discover the pivotal history of the Second Sino-Japanese War, a conflict that had far-reaching consequences for Asia and the world. This book explores the complex roots of the war, including Japan's...

A beautifully presented edition of Chinese fairy tales, featuring 73 enchanting stories from ancient China. This collection has been re-edited to make it more appealing to modern readers, and is now...

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...

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 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...

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...

Three Hundred Tang Poems by Peter Harris A collection of 300 poems from the Tang Dynasty, one of the most celebrated periods in Chinese literary history. These timeless verses capture the essence of...

The thrilling climax to the Ibis trilogy. In 1839, tensions between China and British India reach a boiling point as Beijing cracks down on opium smuggling. The colonial government declares war, and...

Fuchsia Dunlop's Every Grain of Rice is a comprehensive guide to authentic Chinese home cooking. Trained in China's leading Sichuan cooking school, Dunlop shares her expertise in recipes that...

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...

Kublai Khan's legacy extends far beyond the lines of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's famous poem. In fact, his true story is even more remarkable than the legend would suggest. Born into a life of power...

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...

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...

Broken Stars: A Collection of Chinese Short Fiction This anthology brings together sixteen short stories from China's most innovative science fiction writers, edited and translated by award-winning...

Genghis Khan: A Life of Unyielding Power John Man's biography of Genghis Khan is an epic tale of martial genius and breathtaking cruelty. From his humble beginnings as a warrior-nomad to the creation...

Jack Ma's incredible journey from humble beginnings to building Alibaba into one of the world's largest internet companies is told in this authoritative and compelling narrative. Duncan Clark, who...

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...

Chinese characters are an integral part of the Chinese language and culture. Good handwriting is crucial for learning Chinese, as the strokes that make up the characters must be written in a specific...

The Chinese Typewriter: A History explores the fascinating story of how Chinese characters overcame the limitations of the QWERTY keyboard to lay the foundation for China's information technology...

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...

Understanding the modern-day efforts of China, Iran, Russia, and Turkey to shape international security requires looking beyond individual leaders and their policies. Instead, it's essential to...

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...

Xiaolu Guo's memoir takes readers on a journey from her early years as an outsider in China to her experiences as a young woman navigating modernity and identity. Born in 1973, she was handed over to...

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...

The story of how computers were born to spy is one that has been hidden in plain sight. From the Second World War to the present day, the intersection of technology and espionage has been a driving...

A comprehensive history of the world's greatest ancient powers is presented in this collection. Ten chapters explore the empires from 1600 BCE to 500 CE, covering regions such as Egypt, Mesopotamia,...

The Chinese in Britain: A History of Visitors and Settlers tells the story of over 400,000 people who have lived, worked, and visited the UK. From the first recorded visitor in 1687 to the present...

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 Asia-Pacific War was a pivotal moment in world history, shaping the modern global landscape. In 1937, Japan's invasion of China sparked a chain reaction of events that would ultimately claim the...

The Joy Luck Club is a poignant exploration of cultural identity and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Through the eyes of four Chinese-American women and their daughters, this novel...

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,...

Hong Kong's transformation from a struggling outpost to a global financial capital is revealed in this new narrative. Between 1949 and 1997, the city became a critical engine in postwar global...

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...

Shanghai 1937 Stalingrad on the Yangtze is a deeply researched account of one of the 20th century's most pivotal battles. At its height, the conflict involved nearly a million soldiers from China and...

The Silk Road A New History by Valerie Hansen is a fresh perspective on one of history's most iconic trade routes. This new history reveals the remarkable archeological finds that have revolutionized...

Shanghai Girls by Lisa See is a powerful and moving novel about two sisters from a bourgeois family who are forced to leave their home in China during World War II. After their father gambles away...

Discover the answers to your questions about the past with this beautifully illustrated information book. Over 60 flaps to lift reveal the secrets of history, from the Great Wall of China to Egyptian...

The Last Quarter of the Moon by Chi ZijianA life lived in harmony with nature is one of love, loss and transformation. This epic novel tells the story of an extraordinary woman who bears witness to...

This beautifully crafted collection brings together folktales and legends from China, Japan, Korea, and beyond.Discover the stories behind the Chinese Zodiac's twelve animals, explore the history of...

Introduce your child to the Mandarin language with this engaging and interactive children's book. First Words Mandarin features 100 essential words to use while travelling, from food and transport to...

Shanghai 1937 Stalingrad on the Yangtze is a deeply researched study of one of the great forgotten battles of the 20th century. At its height, it involved nearly a million soldiers from China and...

Get the latest insights and intel on giant pandas from the field with National Geographic explorer and conservationist Marc Brody. This book takes you on a journey to China's mountainous bamboo...

Smoke and Ashes: A Journey Through Hidden HistoriesAmitav Ghosh's latest book is a travelogue, memoir, and history that draws on decades of archival research to explore the transformative effect of...

High up in the remote mountain passes on the Indian border with Tibet, China and Pakistan, Ladakh has been a centre for Buddhist meditation since three centuries before Christ. Andrew Harvey's...

Before European Hegemony: The World System A.D. 1250-1350This groundbreaking study presents a new paradigm for understanding the evolution of world systems, tracing the rise and fall of a vast...

W. E. Fairbairn's concise guide to unarmed combat and self-defence is a distillation of his extensive experience in the field. A former member of the Riot Squads of China's Shanghai Municipal Police,...

A gripping thriller that delves into the world of espionage and geopolitics. China's armed forces appear to be preparing for war with its island neighbour, Taiwan, sending the world into high alert...

Discover the flavors of China in the comfort of your own home with this comprehensive cookbook. Tania Wan shares 75 favorite homemade Chinese takeout recipes that are quick, healthy, and full of...

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...

Ramblings in a Vanished World is Göran Malmqvist's memoir of his time in Sichuan Province, China, from 1948 to 1950. During this period, he lived at Baoguosi Monastery and conducted dialect research...

The Travels of Marco Polo tells the story of a remarkable journey to China in 1271. Marco Polo's tales of exotic creatures, strange customs, and extraordinary legends offer a glimpse into the...

Edward Tulane, a china rabbit with a heart of stone, embarks on a journey of self-discovery after being separated from his beloved owner. As he travels across the country, he encounters new owners...

To Run the World: The Kremlin's Cold War Bid for Global PowerSergey Radchenko provides a panoramic new history of the conflict that defined the postwar era, exploring the psychology of the Soviet...

Ancient Remedies for Modern Life brings together the best of traditional healing practices from China, Ayurveda, and Greece. Dr. Axe explores the foundational concepts of ancient healing, including...

How the World Thinks: A Global History of PhilosophyJulian Baggini's groundbreaking book offers a wide-ranging map of human thought, exploring the philosophies of Japan, India, China, and the Muslim...

Join Professor Mortimer and his daughter Millie on an extraordinary adventure as they uncover a magic torch that illuminates dozens of mythical creatures from around the world. With their trusty...

The Dragon Republic by R. F. Kuang is a gripping epic fantasy that combines the history of twentieth-century China with a world of gods and monsters. The war is over, but for shaman and warrior Rin,...

The Velikovsky Heresies: Worlds in Collision and Ancient Catastrophes Revisited Immanuel Velikovsky's Worlds in Collision introduced a provocative theory that Venus began as a brilliant comet ejected...

An Adventure in the Ancient Shang Dynasty by Jo Ellen Hemmings takes you back to a fascinating period in history. Imagine becoming an elite warrior for a powerful king and experiencing life in...

Dim Sum Dumplings, Parcels and Other Delectable Chinese Snacks in 25 Authentic Recipes by Terry Tan is a beautifully illustrated guide to making authentic Chinese dim sum at home. This gift-sized...

Five Years AfterBy William R. ForstchenA near-future thriller where the fragile civilization that John Matherson helped rebuild is threatened by new dangers.After several years of trying to lead a...

No matter where you are in your modern Chinese language journey, this advanced textbook is designed to help you deepen your understanding of contemporary China.With a focus on high-level vocabulary...

Taoism for Beginners offers a straightforward guide to understanding and applying Taoist history, concepts, and practices. This spiritual tradition, originating in ancient China, provides a holistic...

Xishi's extraordinary beauty has been seen as a blessing, but also a deadly purpose. In ancient China, she is presented with a rare opportunity to use her beauty as a weapon to topple a rival...

Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and PovertyDaron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson explore the factors that determine a nation's economic success, arguing that it is our man-made...

Revival Fire by Wesley L. Duewel tells the story of spiritual awakenings that have shaped the church throughout history.From Elijah's one-day revival of Israel to revivals in America, China and...

A comprehensive guide to the birds of Southeast Asia, featuring over 1,270 species from 15 countries. This illustrated field and reference guide covers the identification, voice, habitat, behavior,...

Translated by a renowned scholar, this collection of poems by Tu Fu offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of China's most celebrated poets.Written in the final decade of his life,...

Radiant tells the inspiring story of fifty remarkable women in church history who faced incredible challenges and overcame them through their faith. From hospitals in Chinese cities to battles fought...

The Secret of the Golden Flower is a foundational text of Taoist philosophy, alongside the Tao Te King and the Stories of Chuang Tzu. This book, known as T'ai I Chin Hua Tsung Chih, explores the...

Robert Kirkman and Chris Samnee's new series, Fire Power, begins with Owen Johnson's journey to China in search of his birth parents. His quest leads him to a mysterious Shaolin Temple, where...

Year Zero: A History of 1945This book explores the immediate aftermath of World War II, examining the seven months that followed the surrender of the Axis powers. Drawing on hundreds of eyewitness...

Learn to speak Chinese with confidence using this handy phrasebook. With hundreds of useful phrases at your fingertips, you'll be able to navigate everyday situations in China.Whether you're...

The Swallows are spending a night in the Goblin, waiting for their father to return home from China. However, this year's harbour is bustling with boats, barges and steamers, but sailing seems out of...

The Treekeeper's Tale is a striking collection of poems by Pascale Petit, exploring her passion for the natural world and the mysterious atmosphere of the redwood forests. These lyrical and resonant...

Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland is a fascinating exploration of the stunningly beautiful wall coverings known as 'Chinese wallpaper'. Developed by Chinese painting workshops in response to...

Mei Yu's journey to learning English in a new country is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.When Mei Yu moves from China to Canada, she faces the daunting task...

Discover the pivotal role Japan played in World War II, from its initial involvement with China to its ultimate surrender. This concise history covers key events such as the Attack on Pearl Harbor...

The Chengdu J-7, a third-generation fighter still used as a trainer, is one of the aircraft types featured in this detailed guide to all the aircraft currently in service with the People's Liberation...

A Simple Guide to UK Immigration by Kehinde Adesina and Taiwo Adesina provides a comprehensive overview of the UK's complex immigration laws. This updated edition covers various application...

Giles Chance's remarkable journey from early pioneer in Chinese business interaction with the West to superpower status is a story of ambition, endeavour, failure, and success. This personal account...

Contagious Capitalism: Globalization and the Politics of Labor in ChinaThis book examines the evolution of international cooperation in the world political economy, focusing on the institutions that...

Over six decades of exploration and discovery have shaped Alan MacFarlane's understanding of the world. In this reflective work, he shares insights gained from his academic pursuits and travels to...

Pandas and People explores the interconnectedness of human societies and natural systems, using the Wolong Nature Reserve in China as a case study. This research project has been ongoing for decades,...