Author: Vanessa Lide Whitcomb
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643861
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This work provides an informative guide to the roots of modern China. It also looks at the key challenges and opportunities that face China in the 21st century.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Modern China
Author: Vanessa Lide Whitcomb
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643861
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This work provides an informative guide to the roots of modern China. It also looks at the key challenges and opportunities that face China in the 21st century.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643861
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
This work provides an informative guide to the roots of modern China. It also looks at the key challenges and opportunities that face China in the 21st century.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding North Korea
Author: C. Kenneth Quinones
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592571697
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
In this accessible guide, readers will find unmatched expert analysis of the volatile situation in North Korea, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Covered topics include: ¬ North Korea's geography, people, industry, political systems, and government ¬ The history of the country, from myths to kingdoms, including Japan's colonial rule and its effects ¬ The dictator, Kim Jong Il, and his father, Kim Il Sung ¬ The possibility of reunification with South Korea ¬ Options for international involvement
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781592571697
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
In this accessible guide, readers will find unmatched expert analysis of the volatile situation in North Korea, along with answers to frequently asked questions. Covered topics include: ¬ North Korea's geography, people, industry, political systems, and government ¬ The history of the country, from myths to kingdoms, including Japan's colonial rule and its effects ¬ The dictator, Kim Jong Il, and his father, Kim Il Sung ¬ The possibility of reunification with South Korea ¬ Options for international involvement
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Martial Arts
Author: Cezar Borkowski
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028629476
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Learn the origins of various martial arts, how to select the best style, and discover the keys to achieving a balance between physical, spiritual, and mental training. 70+ photos.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028629476
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Learn the origins of various martial arts, how to select the best style, and discover the keys to achieving a balance between physical, spiritual, and mental training. 70+ photos.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Feng Shui
Author: Elizabeth Moran
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780028643397
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
One of the most complete and easy-to-understand book on classical Feng Shui, this revision includes coverage of the next level of a method of classical feng shui called Flying Start. Photographs and floorplans are included.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780028643397
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 383
Book Description
One of the most complete and easy-to-understand book on classical Feng Shui, this revision includes coverage of the next level of a method of classical feng shui called Flying Start. Photographs and floorplans are included.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the I Ching
Author: Elizabeth Moran
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028639796
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
A guide to the ancient Chinese oracle provides a modern interpretation of the sixty-four hexagrams and includes step-by-step instructions for casting using the three-coin and yarrow stalk methods.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028639796
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
A guide to the ancient Chinese oracle provides a modern interpretation of the sixty-four hexagrams and includes step-by-step instructions for casting using the three-coin and yarrow stalk methods.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to European History, 2nd Edition
Author: Nathan Barber
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101558563
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
• Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101558563
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 602
Book Description
• Fascinating, fact-filled writing that delivers hundreds of years in the life of the European continent • Terrific supplementary reading for AP History students
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Tae Kwon Do
Author: Karen Eden
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028623894
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
A guide to the Korean martial art chronicles the sport's history and explains etiquette, belts and rankings, and training routines
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028623894
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
A guide to the Korean martial art chronicles the sport's history and explains etiquette, belts and rankings, and training routines
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the U.S. Special Ops Forces
Author: Marc Cerasini
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643731
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
A guide to the face of modern US warfare in the 21st century. The US Special Operations Forces will be at the forefront of every battle that the US will wage against the war on terrorism.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780028643731
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
A guide to the face of modern US warfare in the 21st century. The US Special Operations Forces will be at the forefront of every battle that the US will wage against the war on terrorism.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to T'ai Chi and Qigong
Author: Bill Douglas
Publisher: Bill Douglas
ISBN: 9781592574209
Category : Breathing exercises
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
T ai Chi is a 2,000-year-old Chinese martial art that, according to ABC News, is taking America by storm. It is the most popular form of exercise in the world today, practiced by an estimated 20 percent of the world s population. With its unique ability to heal on many different levels - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - T ai Chi has demonstrated its health benefits by being linked with everything from slowing the aging process and increasing balance and flexibility to lowering stress levels and enhancing the body s natural healing powers. The Complete Idiot s Guide to T ai Chi & QiGong Illustrated, Third Edition, will add to what is already the most comprehensive and illustrative book on the subject by being the first to offer a DVD complementing the 300 illustrations in the book by demonstrating a complete T ai Chi exercise consisting of 64 groups of movements.
Publisher: Bill Douglas
ISBN: 9781592574209
Category : Breathing exercises
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
T ai Chi is a 2,000-year-old Chinese martial art that, according to ABC News, is taking America by storm. It is the most popular form of exercise in the world today, practiced by an estimated 20 percent of the world s population. With its unique ability to heal on many different levels - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - T ai Chi has demonstrated its health benefits by being linked with everything from slowing the aging process and increasing balance and flexibility to lowering stress levels and enhancing the body s natural healing powers. The Complete Idiot s Guide to T ai Chi & QiGong Illustrated, Third Edition, will add to what is already the most comprehensive and illustrative book on the subject by being the first to offer a DVD complementing the 300 illustrations in the book by demonstrating a complete T ai Chi exercise consisting of 64 groups of movements.
China's Influence and American Interests
Author: Larry Diamond
Publisher: Hoover Press
ISBN: 0817922865
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
While Americans are generally aware of China's ambitions as a global economic and military superpower, few understand just how deeply and assertively that country has already sought to influence American society. As the authors of this volume write, it is time for a wake-up call. In documenting the extent of Beijing's expanding influence operations inside the United States, they aim to raise awareness of China's efforts to penetrate and sway a range of American institutions: state and local governments, academic institutions, think tanks, media, and businesses. And they highlight other aspects of the propagandistic “discourse war” waged by the Chinese government and Communist Party leaders that are less expected and more alarming, such as their view of Chinese Americans as members of a worldwide Chinese diaspora that owes undefined allegiance to the so-called Motherland.Featuring ideas and policy proposals from leading China specialists, China's Influence and American Interests argues that a successful future relationship requires a rebalancing toward greater transparency, reciprocity, and fairness. Throughout, the authors also strongly state the importance of avoiding casting aspersions on Chinese and on Chinese Americans, who constitute a vital portion of American society. But if the United States is to fare well in this increasingly adversarial relationship with China, Americans must have a far better sense of that country's ambitions and methods than they do now.
Publisher: Hoover Press
ISBN: 0817922865
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
While Americans are generally aware of China's ambitions as a global economic and military superpower, few understand just how deeply and assertively that country has already sought to influence American society. As the authors of this volume write, it is time for a wake-up call. In documenting the extent of Beijing's expanding influence operations inside the United States, they aim to raise awareness of China's efforts to penetrate and sway a range of American institutions: state and local governments, academic institutions, think tanks, media, and businesses. And they highlight other aspects of the propagandistic “discourse war” waged by the Chinese government and Communist Party leaders that are less expected and more alarming, such as their view of Chinese Americans as members of a worldwide Chinese diaspora that owes undefined allegiance to the so-called Motherland.Featuring ideas and policy proposals from leading China specialists, China's Influence and American Interests argues that a successful future relationship requires a rebalancing toward greater transparency, reciprocity, and fairness. Throughout, the authors also strongly state the importance of avoiding casting aspersions on Chinese and on Chinese Americans, who constitute a vital portion of American society. But if the United States is to fare well in this increasingly adversarial relationship with China, Americans must have a far better sense of that country's ambitions and methods than they do now.