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The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this cultured and unique nation. More

Lonely Planet China is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get lost in the dynastic grandeur of Beijing's Forbidden City, hike along the Great Wall, or take in Shanghai's neon lights from the Bund; all with… More

Reformer or Tyrant? A new look at this complex Chinese politician More

China?s ambition is to rise peacefully. Avoiding fierce conflicts with its Asian neighbors is essential to this goal. Jonathan Holslag makes a brilliant case for the geopolitical dilemma facing the rising China, and his argument that China will likely enter into major conflict with Asia is… More

Includes cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, and street-by-street maps of all the cities and towns of China. This book helps you discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. More

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Culture Smart! China explains how to avoid cultural gaffes in the host country. Giving historical, political and cultural backgrounds, the guide reveals how to read body language, be aware of potential pitfalls in communication, and provide the cultural essentials travellers need to successfully… More

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China offers complete coverage of this fascinating country, including sections on history, geography, wildlife, infrastructure and government, and culture. It also includes a detailed fact file, maps and charts, and a traceable flag. More

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. More

Marco Polo Guides are packed with unique insider tips. Straightforward information is presented in an engaging format which will appeal to the young and the young at heart. Includes a street atlas and a separate pull-out map. More

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An epic novel of a country steeped in rich history and ancient tradition. More

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Features a 1:2,000,000 scale road map of South China and Formosa. This title includes an insert map of the South China Islands. It also features a names index and height colouring. More

Containing a 1:2,000,000 scale road map of China Northeast, this title features a comprehensive names index and height colouring. More

This title is a coloured hill shaded road map of Northwest China at a scale of 1:2,000,000 with place name index and location map. More

The exiled Chinese Communist Party member offers his views on the corruption and hypocrisy within the Party and his belief in the democratic reforms taking place in his homeland. More

China's future is arguably the most consequential question in global affairs. Having enjoyed unprecedented levels of growth, China is at a critical juncture in the development of its economy, society, polity, national security, and international relations. More

China's future is arguably the most consequential question in global affairs. Having enjoyed unprecedented levels of growth, China is at a critical juncture in the development of its economy, society, polity, national security, and international relations. More

Covers traditional metropolitan apartments featuring antique furniture such as examples of Shanghai Art Deco and the Peranakan shop house, as well as China Style-clubs furnished with fabrics and Chinese design motifs, and minimalist glass houses. This book includes photos from diverse locations. More

China is booming not only in the shape of a rapidly growing economy, but also in the decorative and fine arts, in interior design and in architecture. This book showcases 36 of the most exciting interiors that have been born of this second cultural revolution. More

Examining China's history from the classical era to the present day, this title describes the essence of its millennia-old approach to diplomacy, strategy and negotiation, reflecting on these attitudes for our own uncertain future. More

Offers an introduction to Chinese fashion, showcasing the work of 41 contemporary designers and labels, with some based in Mainland China and some in the West. In this book, interviews with each of the designers cover their training, inspirations, motivations, outlook and how they understand their… More

This invaluable book offers an insight into China through its history, culture, people, economy, education, science and technology, as well as government and political system. The author also compares the "twin" cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai, and describes places of interest in the world's most… More

This invaluable book offers an insight into China through its history, culture, people, economy, education, science and technology, as well as government and political system. The author also compares the "twin" cities of Hong Kong and Shanghai, and describes places of interest in the world's most… More

…its zenith in the early to mid-1920s, and was almost entirely gone by 1930. China decorated with the bluebird motif was produced by over 50 different American companies including Anchor Pottery Company, Atlas China Company and Atlas-Globe China Company, Chippendale China, Homer Laughlin China Compa More

A poetic and unflinching fable about tyranny, guilt, and the erasure of history, by the banned Chinese writer hailed as `China's Solzhenitsyn'. More

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`[A] stinging satire from a novelist in exile' Margaret Atwood via Twitter More

Coinciding with an exciting new television series on Discovery Channel, Floyd explores the cuisine of the enormous continent of China. He travels to different regions bringing to our attention a vast range of food types. More

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A new edition of this hugely successful, trend-setting business adventure More

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A panoramic document of China by Magnum's legendary photographers, spanning the pre-revolutionary years to the country's rise as a global superpower. More

…popular manufacturer of fine bone china from Longton in the renowned Staffordshire potting district in England. A grand assortment of the prolific Shelley Pottery's products is illustrated, including works by their predecessor, Wileman & Co, a.k.a. The Foley China. Over 500 photos show more than… More

A volume that examines the growth of one of America's major manufacturer's of ceramic tableware. Syracuse China was the pioneer manufacturer of a distinctively American type of vitrified fine china, and an acknowledged leader in labour relations and marketing within its industry. More

…Lefton China is fast becoming one of the most desirable, sought-after collectibles on the secondary market today. This authoritative volume spans the history of the company founded by George Z. Lefton in the late 1930s. More than 900 photos document his many creations, from figurines to fine china… More

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An introduction to the ceramics produced by the Hall China Company of East Liverpool, Ohio. Over 600 color photographs display these pottery wares, ranging from coffee pots and mixing bowls to refrigerator wares and teapots, in both solid color glazes and decorations including Autumn Leaf, Crocus,… More

Crimson China is a novel that traps the reader at the outset, shining a light on a tragic, hidden world that runs in parallel to our own. It is a story of identity and culture, of the irrepressibility of the human spirit, and the powerful undertow of love. More

Warwick China Company has produced some of the most unique and exciting collectible objects found on the market today. For years, collectors have searched for their favorite pieces, and can now delight in this new guide written just for them. Filled with interesting facts and over 300 beautiful… More

An epic novel of love, loss and a family uprooted, set in the contrasting landscapes of war-torn Sri Lanka and immigrant London. More

Re-issued in the fresh new series style comes this no-holds-barred ride through Evan Delaney's worst nightmare More

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It's 1938 and the exclusive Oriental nightclub in San Francisco's Forbidden City is holding auditions for showgirls. In the dark, scandalous glamour of the club, three girls from very different backgrounds stumble into each other lives. More

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On a freezing night in February, a woman wades into the waters of Morecambe Bay in a drunken bid to commit suicide. Braced for death, she finds herself instead saving a man's life-a young Chinese cockle picker, one of the only survivors of a tragic mass drowning... More

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