From one of China's most acclaimed writers, his first work of non-fiction to appear in English: a unique, intimate look at the Chinese experience over the past several decades, told through personal stories and astute analysis that sharply illuminate the country's meteoric economic rise and social t[...]

While the Chinese planning system is vitally important to the rapid development which has been taking place over the past three decades, this is the first text to provide a comprehensive examination and critical evaluation of this system. It sets the current system in historical context and explains[...]

The Time Gem has reappeared, ushering the Avengers into a peril-filled journey forward into days to come Propelled 50 years into the future, the Avengers come face-to-face with the legacy of their actions Then, 5,000 years into the future, the mysterious origin of the rogue planet is finally revea[...]

Wolverine's past is full of nasty characters - but few as fiendish as the White Ghost, a murderous mercenary whom Wolverine thought he'd left for dead during his spy years But this Ghost won't be laid to rest until he's run Wolverine through a gauntlet of Adamantium weapons, killing the mutant mave[...]

Original Sin tie-in Remember when the Illuminati erased Captain America's knowledge of their existence? So does Captain America The Illuminati have fortified themselves to save the Earth - but Captain America will remind them of the cost. And as Avenger faces Avenger, the Time Gem reappears and ta[...]

Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding, this book contains over 100 chengyu with its literal meaning, idiomatic meaning, and a short description of where the saying was derived from. "Chengyu" in standard pinyin transliteration and pronounced "chung ewe," literally translates as "become[...]

This exciting new translation will appeal to modern readers who find the twists and turns of "Game of Thrones" so compelling.
"The Three Kingdoms" is an epic Chinese novel written over six centuries ago. It recounts in vivid historical detail the turbulent years at the close of the Han Dynasty, [...]

In State and Religion in China, Anthony Yu takes a fresh look at Chinese religion and its relation to politics. He argues, against those who claim that Chinese politics has been traditionally secular, or even that the Chinese traditionally had no religion that religion has deep roots in the Chinese [...]

"Democracy is a good thing. This is true not only for individuals or certain officials but also for the entire nation and for all the people of China". (Yu Keping). So begins "Democracy Is a Good Thing", an essay of great influence that has commanded attention and provoked discussion throughout the [...]

This is a thoroughly revised edition of Integrated Korean: Beginning 1, the first volume of the best-selling series developed collaboratively by leading classroom teachers and linguists of Korean. All series' volumes have been developed in accordance with performance-based principles and methodology[...]

Beginning 2 Workbook. Features an attractive two-colour design with all new photos and drawings and an additional lesson and vocabulary exercise.[...]