Insight Guide China with CD (Audio) (Insight Guide China): Tom Le Bas
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Hangchow, My Home: Growing Up in Heaven Below: Eugenia Barnett Schultheis

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Marco Polo called Hangchow (Hangzhou) “the greatest city on Earth.” The people of China call it “Heaven Below.” ‘Hangchow, My Home’ recalls the city as it was experienced by a young American girl growing up there in the early 1900s. this memoir brings to life a child’s view of the historic city, its beautiful surroundings and its people, both chinese and Western. enriched by the author’s extensive study of Hangchow history and culture, this book provides the reader insights into the real China and its transition to the modern world.

About the Author
Born in China in 1914, Eugenia Barnett Schulthes lived in Hangchow and Shanghai until she was sixteen, when she left for college in america. Back in China after her studies, she worked as a teacher and librarian in Shanghai and Beijing until 1938. After WWII, she returned to the Orient with her husband and family. An accomplished author and editor, Schultheis has lived in Arlington, Virginia since 194, still returning occasionally to visit her favorite country and city.

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Changing China: A Geographic Appraisal: Chiao-min ""jimmy""" Hsieh, Max Lu, EDITOR *

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Changing China: A Geographic Appraisal provides an up-to-date and detailed account of the giant country that is undergoing an unparalleled and historic transition from a centralized command economy to a market-based economy, and from a rural, agricultural society to an urban, industrial power. Contributions from a distinguished team of geographers both inside and outside of China are divided into three parts that assess, respectively, economic changes since the reform of 1978, recent social transformations, and changes along China’s peripheries including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Xin-jiang, and inner Mongolia. An introductory chapter provides an overview of major themes. Includes a chronology of major events in Chinese history and a glossary of Chinese terms.

About the Author
Chiao-min Hsieh is Professor Emeritus of Geography at the University of Pittsburgh. He has been awarded the Fulbright Research Professorship three times and has been a Senior Fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities.Max Lu is Associate Professor of Geography at Kansas State University. He received his Ph.D. from Indiana University. His research concerns population, regional development and the interface between population, resources, environment and development. Chiao-min Hsieh is Professor Emeritus of Geography at the University of Pittsburgh. He has been awarded the Fulbright Research Professorship three times and has been a Senior Fellow of the National Endowment for the Humanities.Max Lu is Associate Professor of Geography at Kansas State University. He received his Ph.D. from Indiana University. His research concerns population, regional development and the interface between population, resources, environment and development.

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The Great Wall: William Lindesay

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From a beginning in remote desert, the Great Wall stretches across north China to the Yellow Sea. It is the only man-made object visible from the moon. Its construction history spans some 1,835 years and, in 1793, first western estimates put the volume of its building material as greater than that used in all Britain’s buildings at that time. Statistics can only begin to give us an understanding of the immensity of the Great Wall. This book takes us further, telling the story of its construction, its purpose and effectiveness, the human toil and sacrifices involved.

About the Author
English-born William Lindesay was the first foreigner to traverse the whole length of the Great Wall, in 1987. He recounted his adventure in Alone on the Great Wall (Hodder & Stoughton). He now is with the China Features Department of Xinhua News Agency.

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The Tibet Guide: Central and Western Tibet: Stephen Batchelor

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From Library Journal
The opening of Tibet to tourism means a need for guidebooks. One is tempted to recommend this title for the stunning photographs alone; but, it must be noted, the text introduces one only to temples, monasteries, and pilgrimage areas. No mention is made of the unique ecological or scenic wonders of Tibet. Further, although there are several maps, none is given of Lhasa, thus denying readers insights into spatial orientation to the capital. Libraries are cautioned that the text in several places advises readers to disregard government rules and regulations. Armchair travelers will like this work and enjoy the illustrations. The traveler to Tibet may have difficulties if relying only on it. Donald Clay Johnson, Univ. of Minnesota Libs., Minneapolis
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
–This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
The best available companion for travelers to Tibet–The New York Times Review of Books

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Three Gorges of the Yangzi River: Choncqing to Wuhan, Second Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides): Raynor Shaw, Judy Bonavia

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The 3,965-mile-long Yangtze River, which flows from the barren snowfields of Tibet to the fertile delta near Shanghai, has been a main trade artery for 2,000 years. This second edition of Shaw & Bonavia’s richly illustrated guide captures the most spectacular section of this remarkable river, the famous Three Gorges region, which extends downstream for a distance of 120 miles through the Wushan Mountains from Baidicheng to the Nanjin Pass near Yichang. Surrounded by towering peaks and enclosed by precipitous cliffs, each gorge has its own distinctive and dramatic scenery. The economic and social history of this section of the river is an equally compelling read. 105 color photos, 12 maps.

About the Author
Raynor Shaw studied geography and geology at London and Edinburgh universities, specializing in geomorphology. After lecturing in geomorphology at McMaster University in Canada, and prospecting for alluvial diamonds in West Africa and Venezuela, he has been working as a geologist in Hong Kong. Judy Bonavia was born in Perth, Australia. She spent some 30 years in Asia, living in Vietam, Hong Kong and China, where she traveled extensively. She is now resident in France.

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Fodor’s China, 4th Edition (Fodor’s Gold Guides): Fodor’s

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Hike the spine of the Great Wall, examine artifacts from the old Silk Road, pedal around town like a local, rise early and haggle at Beijing markets, sip tea in a garden of orchids, wrap up a slice of succulent Peking duck, or float through a limestone valley —Fodor’s China, 4th Edition offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout this country to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor’s guide to ensure you don’t miss a thing.

The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor’s guides are saturated with information."

-New compact trim size make these guides even more portable
-Two-color interior design makes it easier to find the information you need
-Fodor’s Choice Ratings flag must-see sights and hidden treasures
-Hotel and restaurant reviews cover all budgets
-Plus multi-day itineraries to help you build the right trip for you and/or your family

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With Fodor’s you get much more than a guidebook–we make it easy for you to customize your dream vacation.

Visit www.fodors.com to find up-to-date travel bargains, mini-guides to worldwide destinations, information on local festivals, dazzling drives, maps, vacation planning tips and much more!

And, for more insider secrets, visit “Travel Talk” and “Rants and Raves” online at www.fodors.com/forums to get advice from other travelers like you.

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Collins Cantonese Phrasebook CD Pack: The Right Word in Your Pocket (Collins Gem): Collins UK

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With an accompanying CD that makes oral practice possible, this reference ensures that the right word will always be at the reader’s fingertips. In all of the most common travel situations, non-natives need the reassurance that they can communicate with ease. This completely re-designed guide makes this a reality. With a whole new look inside and out that includes a new cover and easy-to-navigate layout, it is now simpler than ever to use a new language effectively and with confidence. This indispensable multimedia language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up everyday on vacation, from finding a hotel to choosing wine. This newly updated version includes fully updated travel information, travel tips, a 3,000 word dictionary, a comprehensive menu decoder, and grammar and pronunciation sections.

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China And The Manchus: Herbert A. Giles

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It is said that no fewer than thirty thousand adherents were executed before the trouble was finally suppressed; from which statement it is easy to gather that under whatever form the White Lily Society may have been originally initiated, its activities were now of a much more serious character, and were, in fact, plainly directed against the power and authority of the Manchus.
–This text refers to the

Paperback
edition.

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A scholarly, detailed, always readable history of the Manchu conquest and 300 hundred year rule of China.

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The Sailfish and the Sacred Mountain: Passages in the Lives of a Father and Son: Will Johnson

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Review
"Presents a unique view into how parents can create the circumstances that invite meaningful coming of age experiences."
(Total Health, June/July 2004 )

"The Sailfish and the Sacred Mountain will speak to anyone who has ever yearned for more meaning in life."
(

Body & Soul, September 2004

)

"Every parent will marvel at this work that honors the common sense and directness of young children. . . . takes readers on a journey of communication across generations."
(Thomas Peter von Bahr, The Blessed Bee, Spring 2005 )

Product Description
An account of spiritual awakening told through the rites of passage of a father and son

• Reveals the essential role spirituality can play in our mundane lives

• Celebrates not only traditional rites of passage, but also the more subtle moments of change that continually take place within each of us

• Reflects on the power of prayer and intention in guiding our life journey

Part spiritual travelogue, part personal memoir, The Sailfish and the Sacred Mountain is the story of the profound moments that forever change our lives, told in the context of a father and son’s journey to the sacred Mount Kailas in Tibet.

Every moment in life is a moment of passage. While many culturally prescribed rites of passage–baptisms, bar mitzvahs, and confirmations–may not necessarily transform the participant into a higher level of maturity and understanding, there are many other moments that stand out as true passages into a new phase of life. These are the moments of triumph or of pain and defeat–the first taste of love, the birth of a child, the death of a loved one–moments after which we know, in the quiet of our hearts and minds, we will never be the same.

The Sailfish and the Sacred Mountain presents a unique view into how we can create the circumstances that invite profound spiritual awakenings to occur in our lives and how we can recognize and embrace the powerful lessons these events have to offer. As Will Johnson reflects on his own life passages, he tells the story of the remarkable journey with his son to Mount Kailas–a journey that proves to be a moment of passage for both father and son.

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