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Living in Asia: China

A simple, friendly geography series that takes a look at countries around the world.

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Southeast Asia in China

This study examines the power asymmetry between China and Southeast Asia from the perspective of the latter. The authors analyze how Southeast Asia ha

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China and Southeast Asia in the Xi Jinping Era

This book examines the countries of Southeast Asia and how their relations with China have been transformed under the Chinese President Xi Jinping wit

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Rise of China and Structural Changes in Korea and Asia

This book brings together studies conducted by researchers in East Asian countries who seek to better understand the impact of China's rise and the co

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Living with Digital Surveillance in China

This book explores how Chinese citizens make sense of digital surveillance and live with it.

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Greeks in Asia

Recounting the influence of Greek communities and their culture through Central Asia, India and Western China, from the Bronze Age through to the rise

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Living The Corporate Purpose: Insights From Companies In Asia

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Environmental Politics in East Asia

Through a focus on three environmental policy areas exhibiting different levels of success, this Element shows how governments in China, Japan, South

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Environmental Politics in East Asia

Through a focus on three environmental policy areas exhibiting different levels of success, this Element shows how governments in China, Japan, South

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Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen

An insightful record of the life of a Peranakan family living in Singapore through decades-old dishes prepared by a loving mother

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Imperial Network in Ancient China

This book examines the emergence of imperial state in East Asia during the period ca. 400 BCE – 200 CE as a network-based process, showing how the ge

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China’s Soft Power and Higher Education in South Asia

This empirical work illuminates how China uses the higher education mechanism in South Asia to advance its national interests, and investigates the ou

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Air Pollution Governance in East Asia

Focussing on Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Mainland China, the contributors to this book analyse various cases of air pollution within East Asia. A v

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China's International Transboundary Rivers

This book provides an understanding of water security in Asia by investigating how shared water resources affect China's relationships with neighbouri

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Where China Meets India

In Where China Meets India he explores the new strategic centrality of Burma, the country of his ancestry, where Asia's two rising giant powers - Chin

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China's Age of Abundance

In the last four decades, China's economy and living standards have completely transformed. Wang Feng charts the origins, forces, and consequences of

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China, Faits Accomplis and the Contest for East Asia Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book explores China’s use of faits accomplis in its periphery, and offers the first formal model for the use of faits accomplis by rising powers....

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Chinafy

Is it time to copy China? Why China is leading the West in innovation and how the rest of the world can catch up

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East Asia at the Center

In this sweeping account, Warren I. Cohen explores four millennia of international relations from the perspectives of China, Japan, Korea, and Southea

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Cultureshock! Korea

A survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the Land of the Morning Calm.

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CultureShock! Malaysia

A survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the city thatÂ’s truly Asia- Malaysia!

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CultureShock! Melbourne

A survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in one of the worldÂ’s most liveable cities- Melbourne!

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Beyond the Fields

The rape of a 15-year old girl living in a village in Pakistan drives her twin sister on a dangerous quest for justice. A critical, timely look at no

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Borderlands of China and Korea

This edited collection examines historical changes in the borderlands of East Asia through the lens of contact zones.

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Routledge Handbook of Trauma in East Asia Taylor & Francis Ltd

This handbook explores trauma in East Asia from the 19th to the 21st century, assessing how victims, perpetrators and societies have responded to such experiences and to what extent the legacies still resonate today. Addressing collective traumas from across East Asia (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam) this book is a valuable res...

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History Of Modern China - neuveden

Anotace: In 1850, China was the `sick man of Asia`. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim of oppression, war and famine. This makes its current position as arguably the most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. J...

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Asia´s Cauldron - Robert Kaplan

<p>NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FINANCIAL TIMES From Robert D. Kaplan, named one of the world's Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine, comes a penetrating look at the volatile region that will dominate the future of geopolitical conflict. Over the last decade, the center of world power has been quietly shifting from Europe to Asia. With oi...

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Ageing, Long-term Care Insurance and Healthcare Finance in Asia

This book uses a revised version of KingdonÂ’s multiple-streams framework to examine health financing reforms in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Repu

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Historical Injustice and Democratic Transition in Eastern Asia and Northern Europe

Examines societies, from China, Mongolia, Indonesia and the Baltic States, where memories of death and persecution still intrude, to Finland, where th

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China’s BRI in Different Regions of the World Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book begins by examining China’s domestic, economic, maritime and strategic interests as drivers for the Initiative. BRI has been analysed in country-specific, regional and continental contexts. It brings out the experiences and responses from South Asia, Eurasia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, the Arab world, Latin America, the Caribbean as well as from Europe and Afric...

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Living in Japan. 40th Anniversary Edition - Alex Kerr

<p>Japanese homes are refuges of tranquility, crafted in a unique domestic aesthetic of Eastern minimalism. Traditional architecture features alongside cutting-edge contemporary dwellings in this collection of homes, with many never-before-seen photographs. Turn to the rising sun and discover the fluid simplicity of these spaces where Zen philosophy breathes.</p&...

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The United States Navy’s Pivot to Asia Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book examines the origins of the U.S. Navy’s 2007 Maritime Strategy, the formation of the U.S. government’s Pivot to Asia strategy, and the most recent revisions to this strategy that focus more specifically on China. Besides examining the details of this strategy formulation, the book explores the internal and external repercussions on the U.S. Navy of the Pivot to ...

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The Story of China: A portrait of a civilisation and its people (1471175987)

Kniha - autor Michael Wood, 624 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná China's story is extraordinarily rich and dramatic. Now Michael Wood, one of the UK's pre-eminent historians, brings it all together in a major new one-volume history of China that is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand its burgeoning role in our world today. China is the olde...

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The Penguin History of Modern China : The Fall and Rise of a Great Power, 1850 to the Present, Third Edition - Jonathan Fenby

<p>In 1850, China was the 'sick man of Asia'. Now it is set to become the most powerful nation on earth. The Penguin History of Modern China shows how turbulent that journey has been. For 150 years China has endured as victim of oppression, war and famine. This makes its current position as arguably the most important global superpower all the more extraordinary. Jo...

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Level 5: Round the World in Eighty Days Book and MP3 Pack - Verne Jules

Anotace: Classic / British EnglishPhileas Fogg is living quietly in London. Then he makes a bet that he can travel around the world in eighty days. The result is a crazy, exciting race against time across Europe, Asia and America. There are many dangers along the way - and a detective who wants to arrest him!

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PER | Level 5: Round the World in Eighty Days Bk/MP3 Pack - Jules Verne

<p>Classic / British EnglishPhileas Fogg is living quietly in London. Then he makes a bet that he can travel around the world in eighty days. The result is a crazy, exciting race against time across Europe, Asia and America. There are many dangers along the way – and a detective who wants to arrest him!</p>

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Storm Clouds Over the Pacific 1931–41

First in a trilogy of books comprising a general history of war in the Asia Pacific, from the origins of enmity between Japan and China, through Japan

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Thirsty Cities

The experiences of the two rising powers of Asia, China and India, in providing drinking water highlight an important puzzle - why do some countries p

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Early Ships and Seafaring

In this book, Professor McGrail's study of European water transport is extended to Egypt, Arabia, India, South-east Asia, China, Australia, Oceani

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History of Ayutthaya

The first study of Ayutthaya, placed alongside China and India as one of the great powers of Asia, from its emergence in the thirteenth century until

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Prehistory: A Very Short Introduction

Recent archaeological discoveries from China and central Asia have changed our understanding of how human civilization developed in the period of some

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Spirit of Zoroastrianism

Originating with Iranian tribes living in Central Asia in the second millennium BCE, Zoroastrianism was the official religion of the Iranian empires u

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Asian Art

This collection book presents 119 highlights from the Asian arts in the Rijksmuseum. Treasures from India, Southeast Asia, Korea, Japan and China are introduced in essays by expert curators. With a particular focus on export art, this beautiful book, super

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History of Ayutthaya

The first study of Ayutthaya, placed alongside China and India as one of the great powers of Asia, from its emergence in the thirteenth century until its fall in 1767. This book is essential reading for all those interested in the history of Southeast Asia and the early modern world.

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Language, Health and Culture Taylor & Francis Ltd

The edited volume brings together contributions by linguistic scholars working in the area of health communication in Asia, in particular, in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Japan and Taiwan. The Drawing on a diverse range of authentic data from diverse (primary, secondary, digital) healthcare contexts, the contributions probe empirical analyses and meta-reflections...

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Ethical and Responsible Tourism Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ethical and Responsible Tourism explains the methods and practices used to manage the environmental impact of tourism on local communities and destinations. This new edition takes into account recent global events such as the Covid-19 health crisis, the impacts of the war in Ukraine on tourism in neighbouring regions, and the consequences of the energy and cost of living ...

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Ethical and Responsible Tourism Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ethical and Responsible Tourism explains the methods and practices used to manage the environmental impact of tourism on local communities and destinations. This new edition takes into account recent global events such as the Covid-19 health crisis, the impacts of the war in Ukraine on tourism in neighbouring regions, and the consequences of the energy and cost of living ...

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Routledge Handbook of Urban Public Space Taylor & Francis Ltd

This handbook presents evidence that there has not been an end of public space and its varied use. In cities in different parts of the world people still use public space to pursue activities of their choice, including for recreation, commerce, protest, living and celebration. Each section of the book isinternational in scope, presenting cases of activities in Brazil, Chi...

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Rise of the Red Dragon : Origins & Threat of Chiina´s Secret Space Program - Salla Michael

Anotace: How did China undergo its meteoric rise from a technological backwater into a military superpower in outer space? This amazing transition began in top secret US Air Force programs over 75 years ago!While living in America, a brilliant Chinese scientist is chosen to work on the US military`s most classified technologies for over a decade. Suddenly, he is outlandi...

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Rise of the Red Dragon : Origins &amp; Threat of Chiina´s Secret Space Program - Michael Salla

<p>How did China undergo its meteoric rise from a technological backwater into a military superpower in outer space? This amazing transition began in top secret US Air Force programs over 75 years ago!While living in America, a brilliant Chinese scientist is chosen to work on the US military's most classified technologies for over a decade. Suddenly, he is outlandis...

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Maoism : A Global History - Lovellová Julia

Anotace: Since the 1980s, China seems to have abandoned the utopian turmoil of Mao`s revolution in favour of authoritarian capitalism. But Mao and his ideas remain central to the People`s Republic. With disagreements between China and the West on the rise, the need to understand the political legacy of Mao is urgent and growing.A crucial motor of the Cold War: Maoism sha...

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Shadow of the Silk Road : Vintage Voyages - Thubron Colin

Anotace: Vintage Voyages: A world of journeys, from the tallest mountains to the depths of the mind On buses, donkey carts, trains, jeeps and camels, Colin Thubron traces the drifts of the first great trade route out of the heart of China into the mountains of Central Asia, across northern Afghanistan and the plains of Iran into Kurdish Turkey. A magnificent account of ...

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Shadow of the Silk Road : Vintage Voyages - Colin Thubron

<p>Vintage Voyages: A world of journeys, from the tallest mountains to the depths of the mind On buses, donkey carts, trains, jeeps and camels, Colin Thubron traces the drifts of the first great trade route out of the heart of China into the mountains of Central Asia, across northern Afghanistan and the plains of Iran into Kurdish Turkey. A magnificent account of...

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South Korea’s New Southern Policy Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book examines the first regional strategy of South Korea towards Southeast Asia and India. At issue is how a middle power (a G20 country with the tenth largest economy in the world) seeks to play a larger and more comprehensive role in regions beyond the Korean peninsula. The Moon Administration has sought to diversify South Korean foreign policy by elevating ASEAN a...

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The Art of War (1847497462)

Kniha - autor Sun Tzu, 96 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician. The text is composed of 13 chapters, each of which is devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is commonly known to be the definitive work on military strategy and tact...

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Doll´s House Sticker Book - Anna Milbourneová

<p>A gorgeous sticker book that takes readers from room to room through a charming doll's house just waiting to be filled with furniture and accessories. Children will have hours of fun arranging the house just as they want it, with objects ranging from chandeliers to china, as well as toys, ornaments and even food. Includes eleven rooms spread over three storeys in...

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The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends - Tao Liu Tao

Anotace: The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture. This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of Chinese myth - through Chinese New Year festivities or the class...

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The Chinese Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Legends - Liu Tao Tao

<p>The essential guide to the complex, fascinating world of Chinese myths: retelling the stories and exploring their significance in Chinese culture. This is a concise and entertaining guide to the complex tradition of Chinese mythology. While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of Chinese myth – through Chinese New Year festivities or the classic ...

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Amazons : The Real Warrior Women of the Ancient World - Man John

Anotace: Since the time of the ancient Greeks we have been fascinated by accounts of the Amazons, an elusive tribe of hard-fighting, horse-riding female warriors. Equal to men in battle, legends claimed they cut off their right breasts to improve their archery skills and routinely killed their male children to purify their ranks. For centuries people believed in their ex...

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Amazons : The Real Warrior Women of the Ancient World - John Man

<p>Since the time of the ancient Greeks we have been fascinated by accounts of the Amazons, an elusive tribe of hard-fighting, horse-riding female warriors. Equal to men in battle, legends claimed they cut off their right breasts to improve their archery skills and routinely killed their male children to purify their ranks. For centuries people believed in their exi...

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