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The most important private activity for Xi Jinping, Secretary General of the Chinese Communist Party, is reading. To him literature is vital for an individual's growth, particularly works of traditional Chinese culture and the philosophy of Confucius, with its focus on society, self-education, and...

To understand China, we need to step into the palace of her culture and explore her rich history. With this in mind, a group of scholars from China and America have put this book together as a kind of primer on all things China, from art and science to religion and society. They have tried to offer...

A personal and culture-driven exploration of the most pressing questions facing the transgender community today, from a leading activist, musician, and academic In Trans Like Me, CN Lester takes readers on a measured, thoughtful, intelligent yet approachable tour through the most important...

From the long-term threat of nuclear war between the United States and China, to the disappearance of the African elephant due to Chinese demand for ivory, each week brings a new round of critique and denunciation of the risks China poses to the stability of the entire planet. While critics raise...

China's development has entered a new phase since the era of Mao and Deng Xiaoping. Its GDP has grown to more than 10 trillion US dollars, twice that of Japan's and close to that of the United States; and Chinese diplomacy has taken on a more active profile as the nation moves towards superpower status...

China's near miraculous economic growth over the last thirty years gives rise to a series of conundrums: How did China eclipse two hundred years of Western growth in three short decades? Why have money and wealth grown so quickly in China? Why does the Chinese stock market experience such extreme...

In The Chinese Literary Canon, one of China's most brilliant critics puts three millennia of Chinese writing in its proper historical context. He shows us what to read and how to read it. Yu Qiuyu traces a bright line of the very best literature that China has produced: from the first carvings on...

Point of View New York City is a photographic exploration of the world's most exciting city. With Janko Puls's unique perspectives, Point of View New York City seeks to awaken readers' curiosity, challenging them to figure out where and what the photographs depict. Point of View New York Cityexplores...

Kerala is a verdant state on the southern tip of the Indian peninsula. Situated in the central district of Thrissur of the state is the ancient family of Chittoor Mana. Financially they may not be anything great but they have been spiritual advisors of the kings and the common man of Kerala from time...

China Dream: Great Power Thinking and Strategic Power Posture in the Post-American Era examines the inherent conflict in U.S. China relations and the coming "duel of the century" for economic, military, and cultural dominance in the world. Written by a veteran Chinese military specialist,...

Yu Qiuyu is one of China's greatest modern essayists. Sometimes a prickly commentator, he is above all a storyteller. In this volume he takes his inspiration from China's geography, both human and physical, and brings the culture of his country to life with human characters and historical narrative....

There is a mistaken belief among many that Hinduism and the religions that originated in the Middle East have the same basic building blocks. But they are only assumptions at best and willful misrepresentation at its worse. Yes, there are many similarities in the beliefs and rituals of many of the...

In A Bittersweet Journey Through Culture Yu Qiuyu travels across the Chinese mainland to visit the country's national heritage sites and unlock the mysteries of China's cultural and historical legacy. As he winds his way through the countryside, cities, and ruins, Yu Qiuyu ruminates on the places,...

Imagine...having incredible sex, the perfect body and feeling completely satisfied with yourself and your life.   The Astrology Sex Diet is not simply some enthusiast's opinion. This is a carefully constructed outline put together by a well qualified team of educated professionals. Together, astrologist...